[Elecraft] Tune button
Is it possible to have the tune button send cw did’s for tuning a Amp. Chris W7CTH __ 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 Upgrades
I look forward to the K3 upgrades. I would never have the money to buy a K4. This is what sold me on the K3 in the first place. Just my input. 73's Chris W7CTH __ 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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
I am only a casual SSB operator, The K3 is a great radio for anyone. Tech support is the best. One of the great things about the K3, is that you don't need to worry about next week the K4 will be out and 6 months the K5 and so on. They keep making the K3 best with updates for everyone. Chris W7CTH __ 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] Footswitch
I use a foot switch from a electronic piano (Keyboard) Works great! Chris W7CTH __ 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] PL-2303 USB-Serial Drivers
I would just like to share with everyone. When I did a upgrade to Mountain Lion, my PL-2303 driver did not work. The only drivers that I found that worked were from this web site. http://changux.co/osx-installer-to-pl2303-serial-usb-on-osx-lio Hope this helps anyone that may need this. Chris W7CTH __ 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] Hiss on K3 (Mike)
Mike, That was one thing I did not like on the K3. Other than setting up the EQ to filter out the highs. The fix that I did was to use a bigger 10 in speaker with more bass. All the smaller speakers will pick up the hiss that will drive you nuts. With the bigger speaker it has a nice bass sound to it. Hope this helps. Chris (W7CTH) __ 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: Mac Vs Windows
I would just like to add one thing. I switched over to a Mac book pro intel duel core, 5 years ago. I just installed Mountain Lion about 2 weeks ago. ( only because I wanted to.) I always skip a year on upgrades. So I went from Snow to Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion works great on my computer. I always do a new install by formatting the hard drive. clean every thing out. This is a pain in the butt if you forget to save anything. The install is much cleaner and works much better this way. 73's Chris W7CTH __ 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] MCU 4.51 Beta
When will the 4.51 come out of the beta stage. Looks like everyone is happy with the new changes. I am looking forward to it. Chris W7CTH __ 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] Firmware ver. for K3 only
What is the last firmware ver. that is just for the K3? I don't have a P3 or Amp. But I would like to keep the radio up to date. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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 with a Kenwood TL-922A
I am buying a Kenwood TL-922A Amp. Anything I need to know before I hook the K3 up to it. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] K4
I think that if Elecaft made a K4 that will do what the Kenwood radios will do.(UHF,VHF,1.2,SAT and so on) This will take away from what the K3 is all about. Just my input.. Chris W7CTH __ 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] factory built k3/100/F
It's funny what can happen just in shipping. I had a friend build me a repeater with a controller and shipped it to me. When I got it I had to reprogram the controller. I know not the same as a K3, But things happen. Best of luck and your love it when you get it back. Chris W7CTH P.S Elecraft the best ever for support. 73's __ 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] Carriers on 10 meter band
I found it ! It is my wireless network that is going it. Chris W7CTH __ 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] 10 meter carriers across the band (K3)
When I am on the 10 meter band I get carriers across the band about s3-5. 28.662 ,29.177 ,29,360 ,29.414, 29.485, 29.545, 29.600, 29.660, 29.785, 29.905 an so on. What would cause this? Chris W7CTH __ 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] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise
Thanks everyone for your help and the audio file. Chris W7CTH From: Monty Shultes To: Chris Hembree Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise Chris, I have a plasma TV and experience its interference daily. It is not broadband, but at specific frequencies. It is a loud buzz. Good hunting - 73, Monty K2DLJ On Jan 21, 2011, at 7:56 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: > I am helping a friend track down some RF noise that is riding on the Cable TV > line. From CableONE TV and internet service. > This noise is wiping out his 75/80 meter band. > I am posting this because some of you have had Plasma TV noise, and I don't > know what that sounds like. > Can someone send be a small audio clip of what this noise sounds like. I > think it is from the color frequency of the cable service. > > Sorry for being so OT on this one. > Chris W7CTH __ 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] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise
I am helping a friend track down some RF noise that is riding on the Cable TV line. From CableONE TV and internet service. This noise is wiping out his 75/80 meter band. I am posting this because some of you have had Plasma TV noise, and I don't know what that sounds like. Can someone send be a small audio clip of what this noise sounds like. I think it is from the color frequency of the cable service. Sorry for being so OT on this one. Chris W7CTH __ 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 (Yamaha Cm 500)
Just got my CM 500 today. Would someone please tell me what the black box with 2AAA batteries is for. Plus how do you like the mic on the cm500? I can't see it being as good as the Heil GM-5. Comments please. Chris W7CTH __ 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] Re :Firmware 4.14
Thanks Guys, I am back to 4.14. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] firmware 4.14
How do you get back to 4.14. Can someone send me the link please. Chris W7CTH __ 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] RF Noise in the Neighborhood
I Guys, I know how frustrating this can be. I had the same problem with a power line this last summer. You can have noise miles away off of a power line on the HF bands. Most utility company's have a department to track down RFI interference. They have equipment that will track it down to the insulator or bolt on a pole. Most PLC's Powerline Comminication have been installed for many years. Most PLC's are on mayor power lines and not on a normal over head line that is in the Neighborhood. Plus they only send a TX signal for Blocking and or Tripping. I understand if you have Internet over power lines, this can be a big problem. Call you utility company, they can help clean it up. Chris W7CTH __ 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] Saving setting K3
When I switch to 3.805 or so. The Mode is set to USB. The mode will not show LSB. How do I save the LSB mode in this band? I have been using HRD to switch to the LSB mode. Thanks for a great radio! Chris W7CTH __ 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-psk31 hook ups?
Thanks ! I just did No Sound. I just use this computer just for Ham Radio. I don't even have speakers on it. Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 5:16:09 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-psk31 hook ups? On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:01 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: > I just starting to learn the digital side of ham radio. I have the line in and > line out going from the K3 to line in and out to the soundcard of the windows >XP > computer. Assume you have them crossed (OUT of on, INto the other) > Using the VOX in the radio to PTT. > Is there a interface that I should be using between the computer and K3 or is > this the way it should be done. That should basically work fine. You might consider an interface to do PTT explicitly, rather than VOX, but if VOX is working for you If you only have one sound card in the computer, you probably want to turn of system-generated sounds, so you won't be transmitting those bloops and dings on the air (either mixed in with your digital data or by themselves w/ VOX!). Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Sounds -> Sound scheme -> No Sounds A second sound card (or USB audio device), dedicated to digital modes, could be a good investment. GL, ~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] K3-psk31 hook ups?
I just starting to learn the digital side of ham radio. I have the line in and line out going from the K3 to line in and out to the soundcard of the windows XP computer. Using the VOX in the radio to PTT. Is there a interface that I should be using between the computer and K3 or is this the way it should be done. The digital side is like the dark side for me. I just like to talk. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] ERR DVR
Thanks Just learning my way around the radio. Chris W7CTH From: Brett Howard To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 9:15:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR in the Config Menu KDVR set to Not Inst... ~Brett (N7MG) On Sun, 2010-08-29 at 20:09 -0700, Chris Hembree wrote: > Anyway to tell the K3 that I don't have a DVR? > > Chris W7CTH > > > > > __ > 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] ERR DVR
Anyway to tell the K3 that I don't have a DVR? Chris W7CTH __ 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] S-Meter nd RF Gain Control.
I have my K3 completed for all but this part. I ran the K3 utility. At this point I don't have a signal generator to run this test. How important is this? Thanks Chris W7cth __ 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 - RS232
Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters. Thanks Chris __ 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 Display
That's Funny ! USA Radio with the Latin Alphabet. Had fun building this, should have it on the air soon. Thanks for the Link. Chris W7CTH From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:25:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven-segment_display_character_representations ~Iain / N6ML On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > It's as close as you can get to a 't' on a seven-segment display. Just > accept it and move on ;) > >~Iain / N6ML > > > > On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: >> Looks like upside down F's not lower case t's >> Chris >> >> >> ____ >> From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML >> To: Chris Hembree >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:13:55 PM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display >> >> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:31 AM, Chris Hembree wrote: >>> I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in >>> CONFIG, >>> PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S >>> looks >>> okay. >> >> They're (supposed to look like) lower-case 't's >> >> ~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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display
Thanks Hi! Hi! Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:19:31 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display It's as close as you can get to a 't' on a seven-segment display. Just accept it and move on ;) ~Iain / N6ML On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: > Looks like upside down F's not lower case t's > Chris > > > ____ > From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML > To: Chris Hembree > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:13:55 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:31 AM, Chris Hembree wrote: >> I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in >> CONFIG, >> PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S >> looks >> okay. > > They're (supposed to look like) lower-case 't's > > ~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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display
Looks like upside down F's not lower case t's Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:13:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:31 AM, Chris Hembree wrote: > I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in CONFIG, > PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S looks > okay. They're (supposed to look like) lower-case 't's ~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] K3 Display
I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in CONFIG, PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S looks okay. Anyone see this before? Chris W7CTH __ 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 inline fuse
I did not have a current-limited power supply. Just a Astrom rs-35m. anyway I just went for it and everything worked out okay. all my ohm reading were all in the safe range and I did take my time to make sure I did eveything right. K3 turned on okay. Chris From: David Cutter To: d...@w3fpr.com; Tom W8JI Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 12:33:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse Good advice from you both on battery fusing, particularly in vehicles, but you've drifted off the subject a little. Chris W7CTH said: "Hi, I am ready to apply 12v for the first time to my new K3. " I would use a current-limited power supply to connect up ANY equipment for the first time. No fuse is as fast as electronic limiting. Even the fastest semiconductor fuses require a huge overload to achieve a sluggish response. Busman 25A fuse: 340A^2t. I'm not an expert, but divide 340 by the time you want it break and then take the square root, I think that's how it's done. So, to blow in 100ms it takes 58A. Someone put me right. UK 13A plug fuses need 2.1 x 13A to guarantee to blow in 30seconds! David G3UNA > Tom, > > You are absolutely correct. Take a mobile situation - the radio's power > ground is connected to the transceiver chassis ground, as is the coax > shield, microphone shield and other stuff. All that "stuff" can (and > will) connect to the vehicle chassis at some point. I know the coax > will connect at the point where it attaches to the antenna. > > Now imagine a situation where the negative lead fuse is open. The > vehicle chassis is still connected to the battery negative - so the > radio gets it positive lead directly from the battery (since that fuse > is still good), but the negative battery terminal voltage flows through > the vehicle chassis to the point where the coax shield connects to the > vehicle chassis (presumably at the antenna), and then follows the coax > shield to the transceiver. The transceiver still works, so you (the > operator) are not aware that the negative fuse has opened, but the DC > current paths will give rise to "strange happenings". > > Bottom line, follow Tom's advice and fuse only the positive lead, and in > a mobile situation, take the negative voltage from the vehicle chassis > close to the radio. > > The fusing of the negative lead started when some were concerned about > the vehicle's battery to engine block (or vehicle chassis) connection is > broken, which could lead to massive starting motor currents being > conducted from the coax ground at the mobile antenna, through the radio, > and onto the battery negative terminal. Yes, that situation is quite > real, but can be circumvented by periodically checking the engine block > to chassis grounding in the vehicle, as well as the battery negative > connection to the vehicle chassis. > > If the radio has an isolated (floating) negative connection (I believe > only commercial mobile radios do that), then fusing of the negative lead > is OK, but for most ham radios, the fusing of the negative lead can > cause as much damage as the reasons given for inserting a fuse into the > negative lead. Take your pick. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Tom W8JI wrote: >> Positive lead fuses are a good idea. >> >> Negative lead fuses never were a good idea unless the radio has a totally >> floating negative buss. >> >> If the negative lead fuse to the radio opens for any reason all the negative >> lead current for the radio will flow through the negative lead of any >> accessories connected to the power supply. >> >> They are a terrible idea for any system with the negative lead common to >> ports in and out of the radio, or to the chassis. You certainly won't catch >> me using one!The negative lead needs to be connected solidly to the power >> supply negative for a multitude of reasons, the most prominent of which is >> if the negative lead fuse to the radio opens you can blow up accessories or >> open ground traces including traces in the radio. >> >> They are not even recommended in vehicles any longer in some countries >> because of the fire and damage hazard they create. >> >> 73 Tom >> __ 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 inline fuse
Hi, I am ready to apply 12v for the first time to my new K3. Should I have a inline fuse on the DC to the K3? and if so what amp. Just don't look right not to have a fuse inline. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] Data Filter for K3
To start off with, what would be the filter to add for Data? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] test
Just a test email. Chris __ 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 on Order
Very good Point.. What switching supply's are you using? Thanks Chris From: Tom W8JI To: Chris Hembree ; Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH ; n...@contesting.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 6:35:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order > My concern for any Switching supply is the RFI noice that the radio will pick >up > from the power supply. Looking at the SEC 1235m, I was reading that it has a > build in RFI filter. Plus I like the AD5X mod to slow down the fan. And the > Alinco DM-340 MVT has a knob to change the freq. of the noise that the radio is > picking up. Any power supply that has a VFO knob built in means they either don't know how to get harmonics down to the proper level or don't want to spend a few bucks on components, so they took the cheap way out. I have several switching supplies and can't hear any of them anywhere unless I run an antenna right in the room. __ 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 on Order
I did not know about the Power-werx SS-30DV. I will look into this one as well.I would very much like a switching supply. Because I don't have a normal Ham shack. I use my home office as the radio room with not much room for radio's. My concern for any Switching supply is the RFI noice that the radio will pick up from the power supply. Looking at the SEC 1235m, I was reading that it has a build in RFI filter. Plus I like the AD5X mod to slow down the fan. And the Alinco DM-340 MVT has a knob to change the freq. of the noise that the radio is picking up. I think that the DM-340 MVT is a bit over kill. I am only looking for a PS that will power the radio only. Chris W7CTH From: Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH To: n...@contesting.com Cc: Don Cunningham ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 8:52:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order You may also want to look at the solid-state PS from http://Power-werx.com model=SS-30. I picked up one in a raffle and it powers the K3 just fine with a very small footprint, two power poles in the front and a pair of terminals in the back. I have not tried to use it to float charge a battery and the Mfg. was not clear if it would work in this application. It has a fan that makes some noise. rebar On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:07:53 -0400, Pete Smith wrote: > I got the Samlex 1235M, and have been very happy wioth it (the 35 amps > gives more than adequate headroom for the K3, without being silly). The > one drawback is the rather loud fan which comes on after heavy > transmitting, but AD5X has a modification (and an excellent review of > the PS) on his web site, which lets the fan run slowly almost all the > time, and the top speed only rarely. > > 73, Pete N4ZR > > The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at > www.conteststations.com > The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at > reversebeacon.blogspot.com, > spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 > > > On 7/15/2010 6:58 PM, Don Cunningham wrote: >> Hey, congratulations, Chris. I know you will enjoy the rig. I use an >> Astron RS-50M with mine, but that's extreme overkill. I just had it on >> hand. One of the Elecraft co-owners (memory doesn't tell me which) uses >> the >> Samlex 1223 I believe. I've looked at the 30 amp version of that, and >> the >> price is tempting, for sure, and I like the light weight instead of this >> 30 >> lb monster I have, hi. >> 73, >> Don, WB5HAK >> - Original Message - >> From: "Chris Hembree" >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 5:39 PM >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 on Order >> >> >> >>> Well I took the BIG plunge today, K3/100, 2.8 up Grade filter, FM >>> filter,6m >>> preamp. >>> Any recommendation on a power supply? >>> >>> Chris W7CTH >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> __ >>> 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 incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 9.0.839 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3008 - Release Date: 07/15/10 >> 13:35:00 >> >> __ >> 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 -- 73 de N6CCH aka Rebar __ 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 on Order
Well I took the BIG plunge today, K3/100, 2.8 up Grade filter, FM filter,6m preamp. Any recommendation on a power supply? Chris W7CTH __ 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] Elecraft price increase?
A friend told me about a price increase. Is this true? Chris W7CTH __ 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] D104 mic
Anyone ever use a D-104 (non amp) on a K3. How does it sound? Chris W7CTH __ 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] SSB Net
By looking at the list of check ins. The time I get my K3 ser # will be in the 5000's Chris W7CTH __ 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] Kenwood TS 830s
I am using a Kenwood TS 830s now and I love it. But I am looking forward to the K3 in Aug. Having a 830s is like going to a cool car show. Chris W7CTH __ 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 Repairs
If anyone is looking for a radio that will never have a problems. This will be a good time to get out of ham radio. Any Man made product at some time will have a problem. Computers, Cameras,TV's or whatever! How many times has you new car been to the shop? What makes elecraft stand out from the rest!! Is the fact that they stand behind there product 100% in warranty or out. Every person that is a K3 owner will help you fix your radio if needed. What other Company will give you this kind of support? I will be buying my K3 in Aug. Because of the support from elecraft and this group. If you like the K3 for the way it looks and all the good reviews that you read on E-ham Then go for it. It is great to do reviews and there is not anything wrong with doing this. They +'s are far greater than the negs on the K3. Chris W7CTH __ 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] SWR
When do you know if you need an ATU (KAT3). I just installed my Big SteppIR Vert. On 6m my swr is 1.9, 17m,20m,80m a swr of 1.6. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] Heil GM-5
How well does a GM-5 work on a K3? This is the Mic that I have now and would like to use when I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH __ 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] internet remote to K3
Can you remote into the K3 from the internet and talk on your rig? Chris W7CTH __ 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] Grounding Mat Chatter
This would be like buying a new Apple computer every 2 years. Chris W7CTH From: Hisashi T Fujinaka To: Bob Naumann Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter Being in the semiconductor business and having sat by a anti-static crusader in a previous company, I can tell you you're completely wrong about long-term damage. However, if you want to treat your rig like a normal computer and get a new one in a couple of years, you'll be fine. On Sun, 28 Mar 2010, Bob Naumann wrote: > Despite this "fact", my K3 survived my totally inadequate use of the pink > packing material and the silvery anti-static bags also. > > I think this whole issue is being blown way out of proportion. > > If these things were indeed that static sensitive, they'd be dropping like > flies all over the world on a daily basis. > > Can we go back to talking about how to use these radios better and stop the > arguing about minutiae? > > 73, > > Bob W5OV > > P.S. I installed my DVR board 2 weeks ago (without an "approved" static > mat!) and it works perfectly alone and in conjunction with N1MM. > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Woolley (E.L) > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:35 AM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter > > Some of the anti-static bags that Elecraft use are the pink ones. Those > are non-conducting and get their anti-static properties by not > generating static, rather than dissipating it. They would be useless as > an anti-static mat. > > kf4by wrote: >> >> For a grounding mat I simply used the anti-static bag the RF board > + was packaged in. I clipped my wrist strap to it until the radio grew > to be a > + chassis. At that time I clipped the wrist strap to the chassis but kept > + the "mat" in place. All sub-assembly components were unwrapped on the > + "mat". Hence everything was the same potential. > > > -- 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
[Elecraft] (OT) american made
Are the elecraft boards American made? I had a ham friend tell me they were not. But he does not know anything about elecraft. Plus he is telling me I would be better off to buy a $1400 kenwood that had everything. I think the quality and support of elecraft is far best of any radio out there. I am sticking with the K3/100 when I order it. Chris W7CTH __ 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) Grounding Mat
I am just going to keep it simple. I live in Idaho and the air is very dry. I get a spark just turning the light off. Thanks Chris From: Don Wilhelm To: Lew Phelps K6LMP Cc: Elecraft Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 8:47:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat Lew and all, I would be *very* uncomfortable with a fully conducting sheet of metal on the top of my workbench - I even consider it dangerous. If I were to touch that surface with one part of my body and accidentally touch a source of voltage with another part, current will flow through my body. Just how dangerous that is depends on the voltage - but current can maim and kill too (see below). A fully conductive workbench surface negates the user protection that is offered by the 1 megohm resistance in a wrist strap. That 1 megohm resistor is there to limit the current if one contacts a high voltage source, but still will be effective for dissipating a static charge. The mat should be sufficiently conductive to bleed off static, but not a zero resistance conductor. In other words, the mat should be "static dissipating", but not a fully conducting surface. Just because we are working with low voltage supplies does not make it safe. A short on a high current capacity power supply or a battery (they have LOTS of stored energy) can and will cause BIG sparks and flying molten metal. A proper ati-static mat will bleed of a voltage source slowly and poses no danger. Yes, the anti-static mat should be connected to ground - but there is no need to go overboard on the grounding thing. A connection to the grounding conductor (green wire ground) of the power distribution system is more than adequate. You should of course determine that the green wire ground is actually intact. One of the inexpensive AC receptacle testers will tell you whether or not it is connected properly. Yes, those who have stated that the important thing is to keep everything at the same potential are entirely correct. Take ICs out of the anti-static wrapping and place them directly on the anti-static mat, then touch the mat before picking that part up - if you are using a tool to pick it up, place the tool in contact with the mat before touching the part. It is just common sense - give the static a chance to drain off before touching sensitive parts. 73, Don W3FPR Lew Phelps K6LMP wrote: > For myself, since I had it handy, I use a large sheet of copper that is > connected by copper braid to the ground bus in my shack --a 2" diameter > copper pipe, about 3 feet long, which in turn is connected by 4/0 cable to a > series of copper stakes driven six feet into the ground, and also tied (at > the far end from the shack) to the ground wire on the household distribution > panel. (NOT to the white wire or neutral side of the electrical lines -- to > the heavy wire that connects the breaker box to actual "earth" ground. At a > very minimum the mat should be connected either to a metal cold water pipe > that is known to provide a good ground, or to the "green wire" on an > electrical outlet, or to a station ground as I described. > > > __ 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) Grounding Mat
Thanks for the info. I known for sure that the green wire ground will be easy to get to. Our house is only 7 years old. So the grounds should be good.I will plug an ac test plug in to make sure. The mat for Radio Shack look good also. Thanks Chris W7CTH From: Lew Phelps K6LMP To: Elecraft Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 7:53:20 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat yes, absolutely the grounding mat must be attached to a good ground, as well as the alligator clip on the end of the coiled wire on your wrist strap. I think almost any brand will do, as long as it clearly states on the label that it is intended to prevent ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge). For myself, since I had it handy, I use a large sheet of copper that is connected by copper braid to the ground bus in my shack --a 2" diameter copper pipe, about 3 feet long, which in turn is connected by 4/0 cable to a series of copper stakes driven six feet into the ground, and also tied (at the far end from the shack) to the ground wire on the household distribution panel. (NOT to the white wire or neutral side of the electrical lines -- to the heavy wire that connects the breaker box to actual "earth" ground. At a very minimum the mat should be connected either to a metal cold water pipe that is known to provide a good ground, or to the "green wire" on an electrical outlet, or to a station ground as I described. Lew K6LMP On Mar 24, 2010, at 6:41 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: > Does your grounding mat need to be grounded along with your wrist strap? > What type of grounding mat do you like best? > > Thanks > Chris W7CTH > > > > > __ > 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] (OT) Grounding Mat
Does your grounding mat need to be grounded along with your wrist strap? What type of grounding mat do you like best? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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] Adding options later for the K3
Welcome ! I have a Kenwood TS-830s that will be on the side lines after I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH From: Michael Germino To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 8:23:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3 I am looking to get a K3 kit. Just the basic 10watt kit, the ATU and maybe a Filter. I would assume that the hardest part, would be the original build. Is it? As time and cash becomes available, I will add to it. Is it all easy to add later, or is there some option, because of complexity, that I should install at the beginning? It will be replacing a Kenwood TS-570, so don't need to start with a lot of options to see a big difference. I'm planing on using a Heil Goldline microphone, that I was using with the TS-570. I just joined the list here, yesterday. Mike AD6AA __ 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] comment
I would like to ad. That I joined this group just to learn more about the K3. The Support of the group sold me on the radio more than the radio did itself. I am buying my K3 this June or July. Chris W7CTH From: Fred Atchley To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 2:09:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] comment T. Perry wrote: There are countless questions that are already answered for me before I ask them here. You all are a great resource. The only direction Elecraft can go is straight up. You all set the benchmark for a kind and caring community that is well connected to amateur radio HF and 6m enthusiasts. End snip Right-on Perry. Eric does a great job of keeping things positive, constructive and dignified. No matter what your skill level, hams here are always willing to help. 73, Fred, K3 2241 __ 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] K3BSR
Way to Go! Looking better all the time. Chris W7CTH From: Don Rasmussen To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sun, March 21, 2010 2:03:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3BSR Now with new S-Meter - click the meter to choose among three avaialable. http://www.zerobeat.net/wb8yqj/k3plus1.jpg ;-) __ 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
