[Elecraft] k3/100 Newcomer
I recently built the barebones K3 after cancelling my order about two years ago. Instead, I went from a Ten Tec Orion to a Ten Tec Omni VII due to the backlog in orders and wanting to wait and see how the radio developed. As I stated in a review, the Omni VII was the the best and friendliest radio I have owned in almost six years as a ham. I have built and still own a K2/100, KX1 and K1--all great rigs for the purposes they are meant to serve. After operating the K3 QRP CW for several weeks, I went ahead and ordered (and have installed) the Power Amp and internal Auto Tuner along with some roofing filters for CW. While Ten Tec is a great American company with great staff and equipment, for my purposes of casual operating and contests with a little DX and lots of QRP, Elecraft is the best in my book. Being a retired clergyperson and part-time CPA, I am not a technical ham operator (probably like most people reading this reflector). Reading the postings about the "noisy" K3 were helpful in some ways and frightening in others. But the crucial part of my posting here is that my K3 was noisier than my Ten Tec rigs until I installed the roofing filters. Now, it is either as quiet or quieter than either the Orion or the Omni VII. If you are reading this note and have been scared off by other postings by more technical members of the group, rest assured the K3 is an absolutely wonderful radio and well worth the money invested in it. You can trust both the technical folks here, and especially the folks at Elecraft. When the geniuses at Elecraft figured out how to make my KX1 function on 80 meters after having been compactly designed for 20, 30 and 40 meters, I knew I was hooked and would probably own at least one of each of their kits. I have nothing but appreciation and admiration for such as wonderful company of people as Elecraft.73, Ci Ci Jones, WU7R SKCC #22T K3/100 - #3720 K2/100 - #4615 K1 - #2668 KX1- #957 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Blank EC-2 Enclosure
I was going to mount my KPA/100 in a seperate enclosure, but never have gotten around to it. If anyone on the reflector needs one and wants to buy it from me, I will sell it for $50.00 via Paypal including shipping CONUS Ci Jones, WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Wanted Hand Mike
I would like to trade a new in box Custom Project Enclosure (EC-2) for a hand mike for a K3. Please tell me what you havethanks and 73, Ci Ci Jones, WU7R SKCC #22T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 how often do you use it?
Same here, but about 25 hours a week. Having sold an Orion and bought the K3, I did it in part because of its nice size and ergonomics. I love this radio, and I have only had it about a month now. But I guess I am weird in that I still really like my K2... Ci Jones, WU7R Helena, MT -Original Message- From: Tim To: Randy Downs Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 6:54 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it? Randy, I use my K3 probably 30+ hours per week and I find it superbly suited for my purposes. A bigger box with more knobs I don't need but that's just me. YMMV. Tim K5OI/qrp Ruidoso, NM On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM, Randy Downs wrote: > I fellow said "Elecrafts ergonomics and packaging is not appealing enough > for most people despite its receiver performance. They could fix it by > putting the K3 into a bigger box with a decent front panel and more knobs, > but they wont. They wont because they are listening to the wrong people who > dont have a clue about marketing and who dont understand the psyche of most > everyday hams. Hedging your bets on a small group of hams who turn their > radios maybe 5 times a year while ignoring those who use a radio probably > every second day is not wise." > in a message to me. I guess now the question becomes, how often do you use > your K3? I use mine at least 10 hours a week. We need a poll I guess. > Randy > K8RDD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] K3/100 transmit gain configuration problem
I am helping a friend build his K3/100. When doing the transmit gain calibration, everything calibrates on five watts, but on fifty watts, all bands calibrate except for 17 meters. It appears the SWR is high to the radio on this band and the wattage output will not settle (the verbiage used by the program). All else, including transmitting at high power on this band, seems to be fine. Any suggestions as to what may be the problem? Thanks, Ci, WU7R K3/100 #3720 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] New Utility Problem
After downloading the new utility program, I notice when using the terminal function, I am getting garbage characters rather than the decoded RTTY or PSK31. These seem to be TB000 and similar numbers and letters. I am using the utility with my K3 #3720 with the P3 and most recent firmware. I din't have these characters until I downloaded the new utility and firmware. Any suggestions will be appreciated...73, Ci Jones, WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 and K2
Is thee any progress on use of the K2 with a P3 so it communicates in a way similar to the K3? This was discussed when the P3 made its debut, but I haven't seen anything since then. Any advice would be appreciate. I use the P3 with my K2, but a lot ofthe advantage is missing...thanks, and 73, Ci Ci Jones,WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 or Sale
My P3 working perfectly for sale to fund my KX3. Like new from non-smoking shack with all cables and documentation. $650 shipped and insured CONUS. Prefer Paypal. Please email me direct at bpci at aol dot com. Ci Jones, WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 for Sale
P3 is sold -Original Message- From: Ci Jones To: elecraft Sent: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 4:39 am Subject: P3 or Sale My P3 working perfectly for sale to fund my KX3. Like new from non-smoking shack with all cables and documentation. $650 shipped and insured CONUS. Prefer Paypal. Please email me direct at bpci at aol dot com. Ci Jones, WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K144XV
I would appreciate hearing the opinion of members of this group on an issue I am facing. I just downloaded the manual for the K144XV since I am considering this upgrade. As I understand it, it is an all mode ten watt transceiver, and it costs about $300.00. In order to use it, I will also have to buy a KXV3A for $140.00 and a KFL3B-FM for $126.00. For a total of $560.00, I will have access to two meters with my K3. I will also be able to listen to frequencies outside of the amateur bands. I am wondering (and this is what I need your opinions on) why this would be a better buy for me than another transceiver dedicated to VHF and UHF and putting out considerably more power? In other words, what are the benefits and uses of me purchasing this option (these options) for my K3? I appreciate your comments. Thanks and 73, Ci Ci Jones, WU7R K3/100, K2/100 and K1/4 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WTB KAT2 Tuner
I would like to buy a KAT2 tuner built or unbuilt. I also am willing to sell my KPA100 if someone needs it. Now that the k3 is my main rig, I am turning my K2 back into my main QRP rig for travel. I can make immediate payment and accept payment through Paypal. I am also willing to trade these items...thanks and 73, Ci Jones, WU7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 & P3 Question
I am using my P3 with my K2 when I travel. Are there any plans to revise the K2 firmware to communicate with the P3 in a way similar to the way my K3 works? I realize this may not be a big priority except for a few of us, and I have no idea how difficult it would be. But it would certainly help sell more P3's I would think... Ci Jones, WU7R 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] Wanted KPA100
Does anyone have a KPA100 for the K2 they would like to sell. I sold mine several years ago and now need it. Thanks and 73, Ci Jones, WU7R Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Trade for KXPD2
Anyone interested in working out a trade so I can try out a KXPD2? I have a number of various keys and bugs to offer in trade. If interested, please contact me.thanks and 73, Ci, WU7R 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
