[Elecraft] Accessory cable set for KX3 on web site
It appears that the accessory cable set is available to order now. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Accessory cable set for KX3 on web site
The latter of these is part of the KX3-PCKT set (and they have individual part numbers, so presumably you can order them individually). Here's the documentation: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740169%20KX3-CKT%20Cable%20Set%20Instructions%20Rev%200.pdf If you want a USB to ACC1 port adapter that breaks out RTS or DTR, you can easily make one using this (or a similar item): https://www.sparkfun.com/products/718 73, doug On 21-Aug-12 15:29, Tony Estep wrote: On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 11:29 PM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com wrote: It appears that the accessory cable set is available to order now... == What I wish they'd come up with is a cable that provides keying from RTS or DTR, and a cable that had a 1/8 plug on one end and 3/32 on the other. I have rigged up versions of each, but a factory-made one would be nicer. If Doug is referring to one or both of those accessory cables, I am not finding them on the site. Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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/K3 Operating Tip: Working a pileup using dual watch instead of SPLIT
This implies the KX3 will split out the dual-watch audio into different streams. If so, this is a significant improvement on the dual-watch as implemented by ICOM radios, the only one's I've tried to use it. Do I understand correctly? 73, doug On 06-Jun-12 17:06, Wayne Burdick wrote: Yes; in this case, dual watch on the KX3 is equivalent to using the K3 sub receiver. I prefer this method over SPLIT when working pileups. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 6, 2012, at 10:02 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: Thanks Wayne I did that but pressing SUB button on my K3, then I can listen on both receivers, one in each ear. Si the same effect than doing dual watch? 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - jack labeled AH4
What is the AH4 1/8inch jack for? This question hasn't been answered. I have a guess, but 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Medium size monitor for P3?
Yep. That's why I asked!!! 73, doug On 27-Mar-12 20:53, David Christ wrote: Somehow I have become the focus on this although it was Doug N6TQS that had the need I don't need a large monitor for the P3, but would like a 7-10 display. Are there such monitors available anywhere? I've not had any luck in finding one. 73, doug Good show Frank, you win the prize. I knew if we kept at it we would find something for Doug. Another example of the power of the Elecraft community. I looked at the specs on these units and although their native resolution is lower they appear to deal with input VGA resolutions of 1024x768 up to 1600x1200. Looks like they should play well with the P3SVGA. Another neat feature is that they will power off the same 12 volts as the P3 and K3. 1 amp or so. This would fit into a field day or emergency station. Even the possibility of running the whole station off a solar panel charging a battery. Only one downside item. They are a bit pricey at over $200. But what price happiness? David K0LUM At 11:56 AM -0700 3/27/12, W6NEK wrote: Hi Dave, Xenarc makes a series of small 7 TFT LCD displays that have both AV inputs and VGA input. The XENARC 700TSV model supports screen resolutions from 640 x 480 thru 1600 x 1200. This model is a 7 inch touch screen but they make non touch versions also. Expensive but work as advertised: http://www.xenarc.com/product/700ts.html 73, Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: David Christ radio...@mchsi.com To: Joel Black joel.b.bl...@gmail.com; :@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Medium size monitor for P3? All these small monitors seem to have one thing in common. The horizontal resolution is standard but the vertical is less than normal. For example, instead of 1024x768 the 8,9 is 1024x600. I do not see that resolution listed for the P3SVGA. In addition, neither of these monitors have VGA connectors. They connect to a computer with USB and there is a special driver loaded to send the video over USB. I do not think there are any plans for the P3SVGA to send out a video signal over USB. Unfortunately my statement still stands. I hope someone can prove it wrong. So far 10 inch or less, 1024x768 minimum, and VGA input seems to be a null set. Doesn't mean such a unit doesn't exist, but finding one isn't easy. I will say this. The resolution on the P3 display is 480x272 so 800x480 should display things quite nicely. But that said, that resolution is not supported by the P3 nor the USB connectivity. The other small monitors I found had reduced vertical resolution and composite input (RCA jack). Still not compatible with the P3SVGA. Please correct me if I am wrong Altos. Keep looking guys. David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Medium size monitor for P3?
I don't need a large monitor for the P3, but would like a 7-10 display. Are there such monitors available anywhere? I've not had any luck in finding one. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 RemoteRig
Molded connectors- no problem, make the connection in the cable behind the connector. That is, strip a short section of cable, find the right wires, use them. 73, doug On 14-Mar-12 21:29, D Joyce wrote: Hi Brandon: Since the KPA500-K3 Aux Cable that is currently supplied with the KPA-500 has molded connectors, its difficult (or impossible) to modify to add the wire as described by Bob. Will Elecraft, in the future, make available an alternate Aux cable with this additional wire? 73, Doug Joyce VE3MV - Original Message - From: Brandon Hansenbran...@elecraft.com To: David F. Reedw5sv.d...@gmail.com Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 RemoteRig Hello Dave, You'll have to wire some pins up manually and create a macro to control the KPA500. I have attached a document by Bob Wolbert explaining this setup in more detail. Let me know how it goes for you. 73 for now Brandon Hansen, KG6YPI K3-Remote Support Elecraft On 3/14/2012 10:04 AM, David F. Reed wrote: Is there a command (or maybe will be made available) that can act as the OPER/STBY switch on the KPA500 via the K3, to make that work using RemoteRig? Perhaps I missed something? Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Screwdrivers for assembling Elecraft products- JIS suggested
I saw this topic when reading older message off-line with no connectivity, but want to put in my two-bits. I bought some JIS screwdrivers and bits, and have used them recently on my Elecraft gear, and find them far superior in fit to the screws to any of my high-quality Phillips drivers. I'm traveling, so can't see what the brands involved, but found them using a search engine. I strongly recommend using JIS bits on Elecraft gear. What do they use in the factory? 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Screwdrivers for assembling Elecraft products- JIS suggested
I saw this topic when reading older message off-line with no connectivity, but want to put in my two-bits. I bought some JIS screwdrivers and bits, and have used them recently on my Elecraft gear, and find them far superior in fit to the screws to any of my high-quality Phillips drivers. I'm traveling, so can't see what the brands involved, but found them using a search engine. I strongly recommend using JIS bits on Elecraft gear. What do they use in the factory? 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] W2 useful with KPA500/KAT500?
In the course of checking the physical sizes of the K Line, I see that the W2 is the same height as the KAT500 and the same width (or close) as the P3, which leads to the following question. Is the W2 useful with the KPA500/KAT500 combination or would it be redundant? 73, doug who really needs to reorganize the shack. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 schematics?
Hi all, Are the schematics for the P3 available anywhere? I don't see them on the Elecraft website. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3SVGA - Coming soon
To expand on this- A version of the P3 without its built-in display, but using an external monitor would be more transportable, and if it could be put into the KAT500 box (who knows how much space might be available inside the enclosure), then it really would be very transportable. I've now found the message about the size of the KAT500, and will make provision in my K-system luggage for it. Adding the P3 and still making it meet the requirements of the airlines might be harder. 73, doug On 20-Dec-11 02:56, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: I like this idea, although I think he meant on top of the K3 vice ... P3. 73, doug On 20-Dec-11 02:52, Ron Leech wrote: Now that every one has had a say on the P3SVGA I would like to see Elecraft put the P3 inside the same box as the new tuner and only have a monitor of our choosing that way we could place the tuner on top of the P3 and it would be the same height and all would look more matching Ron ve7nex __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3SVGA - Coming soon
And ship ahead to international destinations is sometimes effectively impossible. 73, doug On 20-Dec-11 20:45, Rick Bates wrote: Specifically to making it 'carry on' transportable. Doable now, but not with my usual load of camera gear which is already at max size limit. I'm forced to either ship ahead, check expensive gear (easily exceeds current available flight insurance limits) or choose hobbies during air travel. :o( Merry Christmas, Rick WA6NHC -Original Message- From: Doug Faunt N6TQS I've now found the message about the size of the KAT500, and will make provision in my K-system luggage for it. Adding the P3 and still making it meet the requirements of the airlines might be harder. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Catchup on KPA500 and KAT500
Forgive me for bringing up old stuff, but I've been out-of-touch for a while, being a square-rig sailor with little or no internet access. I see hints of an upgrade to the fastening of the power transformer to make it less susceptible to vibration while being transported- is this official, and what exactly is it? And what's the current projected form factor for the KAT500? I'd like to make provision for it in my specialized K series baggage. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3SVGA - Coming soon
I like this idea, although I think he meant on top of the K3 vice ... P3. 73, doug On 20-Dec-11 02:52, Ron Leech wrote: Now that every one has had a say on the P3SVGA I would like to see Elecraft put the P3 inside the same box as the new tuner and only have a monitor of our choosing that way we could place the tuner on top of the P3 and it would be the same height and all would look more matching Ron ve7nex __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RF Ammeter
I couldn't locate the GM3SEK article (is it still there?), but this is also useful: http://www.w8ji.com/building_a_current_meter.htm And I believe that QST and/or the ARRL Handbook has information on this, also. 73, doug On 18-Dec-11 19:17, Jim Wiley wrote: As everyone knows, real RF ammeters are becoming scarce, or very expensive. Does anyone out there have info on where to find a circuit that is relatively inexpensive that I could use as a substitute? Something using a toroid core plus diode, or something like that, would be what I am looking for. Not too complicated in any case, and absolute accuracy is not needed - a relative indication would be fine. The application is measuring RF current for a trailing wire antenna from an airplane.Transmitter power is in the 100 watt range. Thank in advance - Jim, KL7CC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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/P3 - clueless in NJ
On 18-Dec-11 20:42, Bruce Beford wrote: How about this- a version of the P3 specifically for the KX3- it hinges over the front panel, protecting the knobs while in transport. Flip it up for normal operation, with a full featured panadapter above radio faceplate. I'd buy one. 73, Bruce, N1RX This might also be useful for the K3 for larger DXpedition use. A small screen and repackaged P3 would be somewhat easier to add to a K3/KPA500 transportable package. All airlines are getting more restrictive in their baggage rules. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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- electronics shop in Bergen, Norway?
Apologies, for the OT'ness of this, but the Elecraft list is the only one I'm subscribed to currently. I'm being a tall ship sailor this season http://www.tallshipbounty.org. But with my experience, I'm doing electronics work on board, as well as being a deckhand. And I need some parts, but don't know if I can find them here in Bergen, Norway. Maybe someone on this list can help me. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] full-duplex K3?
Recent messages here and on amsat-bb remind me to ask: Has full-duplex with converters been evaluated on the K3 (and failed to be possible, for whatever reason?), or has that as a feature been pushed down (so far it may never surface)? I've got to say, a K3 + KX3 for that application seems a possibility in the future as an alternative. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
If something goes wrong, it's a lot harder to set things right. I sold a radio into Germany, and never was paid. If I could recall the details, I might have followed up in a few weeks when we're there, but... 73, doug On 02-Jun-11 16:12, Phil Hystad wrote: One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to Alaska or Hawaii. On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for private sale on this forum they invariably say Continental USA only. Why...? We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the problem please? I just bought a kit accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to Europe. Just interested . 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: How much space inside?
There was once some hope the K3 would be able to this, using transverters. Sigh. But with something like the Funcube dongle, it's just a matter of software to support the combination. 73, doug On 25-May-11 18:44, Lew Phelps K6LMP wrote: yes, the FT-736R, not the number I originally typed. Thanks for catching that. and yes, full duplex cross band would be essential for satellite work. Lew On May 25, 2011, at 11:36 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: I'm thinking of an up-to-date version of the Yaesu FT-936R 736, right? One feature the FT736 has is full duplex cross-band, to support satellite operation. Is that something the VHF/UHF K3 should have also? Al N1AL On Wed, 2011-05-25 at 11:05 -0700, Lew Phelps K6LMP wrote: Here's another member of the group offering unsolicited product design ideas to Elecraft...which they surely don't need, but I know they welcome. My big wish product for Elecraft would be an adaptation of the K3 with multiple slots for small-ish transverters to make a pure VHF/UHF rig. I'm thinking of an up-to-date version of the Yaesu FT-936R, which was and still is very popular with the weak signal VHF/UHF crowd. It has four slots for band-specific modules. The rig came standard with modules for 6 meters and 2 meters installed, and two open slots that you could fill with 220, 440, and/or 1296 mHz modules. One could also remove the 6 meter module and use all four slots for vhf/uhf bands. Hams could buy the bare rig and as many or as few of the band modules as they wished (sort of a precursor of the K3 modularity, but more limited than Elecraft's offerings). Even today, with all the whiskers the 736 has grown over the years (and its mediocre sensitivity), the scarce 222 mHz and 1296 mHz modules fetch $400 to $800 on eBay. That, I think, indicates how much demand there is for a rig tailored specifically for the VHF/UHF contesting crowd, EME and satellite work. The 736 modules put out 25 watts except for 6 meters. Each band had its own antenna jack, facilitating attachment of amplifiers as desired with less band-switching complexity. I can envision a K-4 line based on the K3, but with the inside reconfigured to accept transverter boards plugged into a mother board. If they could be engineered to output 16 watts, you could get 500 watts out from a dedicated one-band amp with 15 dB gain. With 25 watts out, you could reach 800 with an amp. The band-specific amps could go into a separate box or boxes, plug and play with the K-4. That would create a great weak signal VHF/UHF setup! The K3 is a marvelous IF strip as it stands. This would make a more compact and purpose-specific rig than the K3 plus separate transverters, since you need a K3 plus a transverter plus a separate amp for each band to output 500 watts on any UHF band. To achieve this, you'd have to take over the space inside the existing K3 that's used by the internal HF amp and ATU, and maybe the space allocated for a second receiver (although a second receiver would be quite valuable for contesting purposes).I don't know how much re-engineering it would take to reduce the current line of transverters to a form factor that would fit inside the K4. You could also pick up space by making the motherboard a single-band 28 mHz IF strip, plus capability for 6 meters and maybe 2 meters, depending on available space. The circuit board for the current Elecraft transverters has about 65 square inches. One could fit a daughter board into the K3 that would have about 25 or 30 square inches, so I think the existing transverter circuit design could be laid out on two back to back circuit boards that would comprise a one-band module that would be about 2 inches thick; you could install at least four of such modules in the K3 form factor. That's my 2 cents worth on the next big idea coming out of Watsonville. 73 Lew K6LMP On May 25, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We're leaving hooks in place for either a 2 m or 4 m transverter (or possibly both) in the KX3. It would be in the ~5W range, and would substitute for the optional ATU. If you needed both the transverter and an ATU, you'd need to use an external ATU such as the Elecraft T1, which can be band-switched and remotely tuned directly from the KX3. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 25, 2011, at 8:36 AM, Jens Petersen wrote: On Tue, 24 May 2011 14:24:00 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: The other thing that would be a huge selling point in Europe if it could be designed in is support for the 4m band. There is no radio that covers 4m apart from a couple of cheap Chinese FM handies. Oh yes - Hilberling does: http://www.hilberling.de/bo/bo_pdf/pt-8k-2010_folder_a4a3.pdf -- OV1A Jens Sent from my desktop PC with a nice big screen and a real keyboard. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:
[Elecraft] Was Re: KX3 Fixed Ops- now: KXPA100 preliminary details
Speaking of the KXPA100, I've not seen any information as to projected size and weight of it. Have I missed something (easy to do right now), or is it still too early even for preliminary information? 73, doug On 22-May-11 16:57, Robert Friess wrote: The KXPA100 is a separate stand-alone unit that does not mount on the KX3. 73, Bob, N6CM On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM, Eugene Balinskieuge...@nni.com wrote: There has been a flurry of questions about the KX3. I do not remember seeing this one. Does anyone know if the KX3 will mount to the 100w PA/ATU to create a single unit for fixed operation ? 73 Gene K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.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] Was Re: KX3 Fixed Ops- now: KXPA100 preliminary details
So, a KX3 and KXPA100 could both fit into a large manpurse/laptop bag, for circumventing carry-on weight limitations! Win! 73, doug On 23-May-11 17:20, Wayne Burdick wrote: It's about 3H x 5W x 9L, and I'm checking the weight. QRX. The KXPA100 will probably weigh less than 5 pounds. Wayne N6KR On May 23, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: Speaking of the KXPA100, I've not seen any information as to projected size and weight of it. Have I missed something (easy to do right now), or is it still too early even for preliminary information? 73, doug On 22-May-11 16:57, Robert Friess wrote: The KXPA100 is a separate stand-alone unit that does not mount on the KX3. 73, Bob, N6CM On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM, Eugene Balinskieuge...@nni.com wrote: There has been a flurry of questions about the KX3. I do not remember seeing this one. Does anyone know if the KX3 will mount to the 100w PA/ATU to create a single unit for fixed operation ? 73 Gene K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.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
[Elecraft] Murphy-proofing was Re: Anderson PowerPoles
For that arrangement, you could also have the sets be vertical, rather than horizontal as shown. Remember, EACH and every individual connector has 4 possible orientations. It's possible to Murphy-proof even two pin arrangements. http://qsradio.com/PPL-34%208-pole%20snap-in%20complete.JPG I've not yet seen an answer to my question about fuse for the 12VDC OUT RCA jack on the K3. 73, doug On 26-Mar-11 09:39, Bruce Beford wrote: Julian, G4ILO wrote: (Quoting N1RX) Another option for configuring multiple Powerpoles to prevent accidental reverse polarity is to arrange the connectors thus: B R R B B R R B With that arrangement couldn't you still plug the power cable in offset to the left so the positive goes to the left-hand black terminal and the negative is not connected. Easily done if you can't see what you are doing and are trying to plug in the cable blind. If there is a connection back to the power supply negative through ground connections you still have a short circuit. OK, hopefully it will only blow a fuse not the radio, but with other connector types that would not be possible. N1RX reply: Actually, Julian there is no chance of reverse polarity -IF- you remember to invert the orientation of the left two pairs, as I mentioned after the ASCII diagram in the original post: With the left sets flipped over compared to the right sets. For illustration, refer to the Powerpole products page on the QuickSilver radio site: http://qsradio.com/Powerpoles.htm About halfway down the page, you see this note: Note that in the assembled 8-pole mounts below, two of the sets are flipped over so that the red housings are all in the center. This is done to prevent the possibility of accidentally plugging in a cable with reversed polarity. We urge you to follow this example if you assemble your own cables and connectors. For a photograph showing this arrangement: http://qsradio.com/PPL-34%208-pole%20snap-in%20complete.JPG This orientation makes accidental reverse polarity impossible. 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 DC output jack fuse
Thanks. If it's a PTC fuse, at least it won't require replacing, OTOH, it's not going to protect the external switching device quite as well. In the other direction, it does look as if there'd be no problem if the power connector for the P3 or PR6 is plugged into the PTT IN or KEY OUT RCA jacks. 73, doug On 26-Mar-11 10:31, Bruce Beford wrote: Doug, N6TQS wrote: I like the APP for the main power connector on the K3, but having the 12VDC OUT and the PTT IN connector the same seems a Murphy-proofing fail. The fuse is very likely to fail before the device that's supposed to drive PTT IN, but Where is that fuse, anyway? Sorry for the late reply, Doug. Assuming your are asking about F2, the PTC fuse for the 12vDC out jack, it is on the main board, directly beside the 12V out connector. You can see it here: http://home.myfairpoint.net/vze1t5sc/UR_top_RF_bd.jpg -Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Anderson Powerpole connector
I like the APP for the main power connector on the K3, but having the 12VDC OUT and the PTT IN connector the same seems a Murphy-proofing fail. The fuse is very likely to fail before the device that's supposed to drive PTT IN, but Where is that fuse, anyway? 73, doug On 25-Mar-11 10:50, Wayne Burdick wrote: We've had excellent results with APP connectors in our products, soldered or crimped, and we will not be switching to anything different or changing our instructions. I wish I could say the same for *other* power connectors we've tried in the past. 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
[Elecraft] standard vs stainless steel screws
This was discussed in depth a while back, but I though I'd report my experience. I took my K3 to Niue and Norfolk Island for a couple of weeks each in their spring. In both cases, we were high over the ocean, not close but it was visible, and humidity was often high. My K3 now has a dozen screws that now have rusty heads- the 8 fan mounting screws and the 4 speaker mounting screws. I have the SS screw kit in hand, but haven't gotten to installing them. I also had a minor KAT3 failure, I think due to the amount of transportation, about which I'll report later. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug- http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm 73, doug On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote: Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Jim Brownj...@audiosystemsgroup.com To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and your voice. For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf on my website for wiring instructions (simple). http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a PTT switch. If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner. 73, Jim Brown 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !
I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts them for reuse. But check what you receive, many of them are now cornstarch or similar and can be composted. And the rumor is that they're good for the compost bin. 73, doug On 27-Feb-11 09:42, Jim Brown wrote: On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote: with 6'' or more of peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box there is no hint of movement. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them. I have gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them in a box and shipped them back, at my expense. Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the recycling bin :) 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
Elecraft ships them back in nesting boxes- radio, bubble wrap, box, more bubble wrap, box. 73, doug On 26-Feb-11 11:25, Gary Hinson wrote: I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Generous bubblewrap in a decently strong box, well taped up, is *probably* enough by itself Larry, so the extra outer box with peanuts or more bubblewrap will make sure it's OK, and postal insurance will be sure to be sure. Just in case of a disaster in the sorting office that somehow separates radio from boxes, make sure the radio itself can be traced back to you - perhaps sellotape your QSL card to the under side? 73 Gary ZL2iFB PS My Elecraft goodies always arrive in ZL immaculately, boxed and wrapped and presented. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Tourist information - New York City
It's not the most convenient location, but I liked the Jane Hotel, which wasn't expensive. And if you're willing to share, the Hosteling International facilities are perfectly adequate: http://www.thejanenyc.com/#/home http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-HI---New-York-City-060003.en.htm 73, doug On 20-Feb-11 10:26, Fred Jensen wrote: On 2/20/2011 6:15 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Any suggested accommodation (budget hotel with convenience location)? budget anything and NYC in the same sentence is an oxymoron, Johnny :-) Hope your trip is great! 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - 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
Re: [Elecraft] 120V vs 240V
What's cute? The Philippines, where they use standard US-type receptacles -- with 240 volts. The receptacles that I looked at were all rated at 10A. I think the US is paying the price of being early-adopters. And I don't think the US standard will change- the current (no pun intended) system is too well entrenched, and the costs would outway the very real advantages. Note that the Japanese use very similar voltage and receptacles. 73, doug On 16-Feb-11 13:32, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF wrote: Ditto for Australia. - Original Message - From: vtuff59...@aol.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 4:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 120V vs 240V Guys, you should all emigrate to the UK! We have 240V AC as standard ;-) 73's Vic G7PYR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] S9DX and other dxpedition tips
6M antennas that are adequate for EME are a problem. It's a lot of work and transportation problems for a few contacts, even fewer than 160M. 73, doug On 13-Feb-11 12:25, Lance Collister wrote: On 2/13/2011 4:24 PM, Tony Estep wrote: On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Lance Collisterw...@q.com wrote: It certainly is a shame to go to such a rare place, with the convenient capabilities of the K3, and not even trying to get on 6m JT65A ... === Well, their (earthbound) 6M policy is at: http://s9dx.hkmann.de/?Magic_Band Tony KT0NY Hi Tony, Yes, I knowthat is probably why most of the HF DXpeditions over the last number of years have not had any success on 6m :-( I made 26,000,000 miles's worth of contacts on 6m on my last DXpedition to the South Pacific last fall. Of course, I used my K3 and 6m was not an afterthought and I certainly encouraged people to watch for my CQ's. By comparison, my approach was certainly not Please don't pester us with questions for tries on 6m. ;-) Thank goodness there are SOME HFers interested in working 6m ;-) I worked the first 6m station from PJ2 a couple weeks ago when PJ2/W8WTS got on JT65A mode during his moonset with a 5 element yagi and 300w. Looking forward to some more new DXCC on 6m this spring ;-) Up to 164 now and have been adding a new DXCC every month for the last several years. Thanks to all those who have shown an interest in demonstrating what CAN be done on that band! GL and VY 73, Lance __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-500 vs THP
I've seen the KPA-500 at Visalia and have been following it closely (I still want #22) and have just been on a DXpedition (ZK2A and VK9NN) with a couple of the THP amps- That just reinforced my desire for the KPA-500. And if I'd had my Elecraft gear, I'd have been on as DU1/N6TQS and DU1/N6TQS/DU8. 73,doug On 24-Jan-11 20:52, Gary Gregory wrote: To All, Well I am a bit surprised at some comments. I guess my thoughts on the 'closeness' of the THP caused some angst with some. The kit version of the KPA-500 is my choice. My 'shack' (read desk) is a THP Free Zone...:-) 73's Gary On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 4:31 AM, Ken Chandlerg0...@sky.com wrote: I'm more interested in how the KPA 500 handles a full blown 48hr CW contest with full QSK. What connections are on the rear panel, etc. I just hope someone from the contesting brotherhood has it and given it a really good workout!! Ken..G0ORH k2, K3, P3 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Jan 2011, at 18:04, Wayne Burdickn...@elecraft.com wrote: The KPA500 will do full QSK at over 80 WPM with the K3 in QRQ mode. Yes, it uses PIN-diode T/R switching. Wayne N6KR On Jan 24, 2011, at 9:54 AM, W5UXH wrote: I remain interested in knowing if the KPA-500 will handle QSK with the K3 in CW+ mode at 65 wpm, and if it uses PIN diode switching for QSK. Chuck, W5UXH Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Way less than that for both the kit and build versions. We haven't set the final price yet, but the kit version should come in about $1995. We're in field test right now. Stay tuned! 73, Eric __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 update?
Having seen some other possibilities, I'm not going to go for them. I got some bandwidth downtown and read the ARRL review of the SPE, and it's not an amp for a RTTY op, which I am. I'd cheerfully pay for a burger (I mean KPA500) now, for delivery later, as I did with the K3, especially if I could get #22 to match my K3. BTW, we visited VK9NL and got the station sorted, so she'll be on the air again for the first time since VK9NS's death. 73, doug, from VK9NN On 12-Dec-10 15:13, don Swetzig wrote: If a KPA500 is going to happen I would like to know before I buy something else On Dec 12, 2010 10:02 AM, John Fritzelt;fritzej...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Well, with Santa's trip just around the corner, how are the elves coming with the KPA500? Obviously, the elves are busy right now with P3s, K2s and such, but are there any updates as to the amp's progress Curious minds want to know ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Automatic beacon scanner program for K3?
Hi all, Is there an automatic beacon scanner for the K3? We're not on the air all the time, and it would be useful if we could get a profile of openings to this location (VK9NN now) by having a computer driving a K3 to scan the beacons when otherwise this gear is sitting unused. For future trips, I'm also thinking that something like that for the SDR-IQ, too. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Another GREAT example of Elecraft care for customers...
I'm sold- after I installed the KSYN stiffeners before my upcoming trip to ZK2 and VK9, my radio didn't put out any power. Gary gave me a bit of information that was pointed in the right direction, but didn't take care of the problem, so I got a return authorization and then hand carried it to Watsonville on Monday. Today, I got a call telling me that the problem was a crushed SMT cap on a KSYN board, it was all fixed and checked out, and it'll be sent out tomorrow. I expect it on Monday, since even regular UPS, Watsonville to here, is essentially overnight. Fast service and a PHONE CALL telling me what was wrong BTW, this is the first change that's been a problem (and I usually do the SMT change)- I must have been clumsy with the board, somehow. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Now screws, was Re: KPA 500
I do note that the insructions for the replacement of the screws is NOT on the website. I have the kit, and see that there are 113 pieces of 14 different size screws/nuts. $20. for that, and the instructions, strikes me as being a bargain. I haven't installed them yet, but we'll see how my K3 looks after 2 1/2 months on Pacific and Asian islands, and then 5 months on a wooden ship at sea. I've seen a K2, that lived in the Caribbean, with rusty screws (and that was in 2002), but neither of my K2's has any obvious rust and they've been to the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the Arabian Sea. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA 500
So, when can we order one? 73, doug Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:24:19 -0700 From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com We're shooting for first regular production in Feb. Field test production is running now. --- On 10/18/2010 8:32 AM, r miles wrote: I know some guys are reporting seeing them at hamfests. Maybe I've missed it but is there an actual date they may be on the market? It's not the end of the world, I'm just wondering when __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: FM Filter for AM?
In fact, 2.1 was one of the original possibilities for the TX filter and was removed. 73, doug From: Don Cunningham wb5...@martineer.net Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:31:04 -0500 I agree, Bob, and wouldn't 2.1 kc make our transmit signal even cleaner?? I'm afraid I don't see the status quo either. 73, Don, WB5HAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Power Supply
I have heard a rumour of a commonly available power supply that was installed in the back of a P3. Can anyone conform or deny this? And, if confirmed, publish photos? I suspect it wouldn't be hard to put a QRP-level PS/charge controller in the KPA3 space, either. 73, doug Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:24:15 -0500 From: Nicholas Farrar nfar...@bfpacs.com Would anyone be interested in an Elecraft DC power supply? It would look nice to have a powersupply that matches my K3! Maybe in two models. First a QRP model super clean DC, the other a 25-30 amp model. Anderson Powerpoles on the BACK so you dont have wires bent around the back of the powersupply. I would like to see an option for a battery charge controller and terminals for an external battery. Would any one be interested either model? Any thoughts? Looking for Hams with an opinion. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 S/N 56 (:-)
Err, I tried to ask for a matching serial number and was told that there weren't going to be serial numbers on the P3. So that would not have worked. 73, doug From: Jorge Diez - CX6VM cx6vm.jo...@adinet.com.uy Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:59:13 -0300 Content-Language: es-uy Next time add a note in your order that you want the S/N #56 :-) 73, Jorge CX6VM -Mensaje original- De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Don Cunningham Enviado el: Viernes, 06 de Agosto de 2010 11:47 a.m. Para: Terry Schieler; 'Ken Kopp'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Asunto: Re: [Elecraft] P3 S/N 56 (:-) I would hope that Elecraft wouldn't give out order detail to anyone but the invoice recipient. Besides, sales is too busy to field questions, they are trying to get P3's mailed to the rest of us who could care less about the serial number, hi hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 S/N's ?
I was told, early on, that there were to be no serial numbers on P3's. I wanted to get a matched set. BTW, I ordered on 15 April, early, and haven't heard anything from Elecraft. 73, doug From: Ken Kopp k...@rfwave.net Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:17:58 - I think P3's are being assigned serial numbers ... What numbers have been received ... if any? 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 S/N's ?
Oh, grump. I wanted to get a matched set, but was told there weren't to be any on the P3. 73, doug From: Ed Muns w...@msn.com Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:44:02 -0700 Doug, N6TQS, wrote: I was told, early on, that there were to be no serial numbers on P3's. There are now, although the early field testers didn't have them at first. See the P3 manual, version A1, on-line. Ed - W0YK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 to use external ALC with the K3
From Eric, yesterday: You will need the mod. This change was included on All K3s shipped on Dec 10, 2008 and later. (Rev B KIO3 Digital board) See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm and scroll down to: K3 Negative ALC and Ext Band Data Pull-up Mods, Rev B: REMIOUPGD 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Approx s/n 2362+) From: Ken Kopp k...@rfwave.net Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:43:41 - I understand the K3 presently is configured for positive going ALC. I know there is a mod kit available to change this to a negative-going ALC, and there probably are a number of K3's that have been changed. How will the KPA500's ALC be configured? 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] N0SS' KPAIO3 Puller - Updated
You can do the same thing with a piece of string. 73, doug From: Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:24:38 -0500 Content-Language: en-us Thanks Tom. Is it available in black to match the K3? ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:n...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Gary Hvizdak Subject: [Elecraft] N0SS' KPAIO3 Puller - Updated In response to several requests for a few pictures of the KPAIO3 Puller 'in action', I've added some pix and an UPDATED (and CORRECTED) ILLUSTRATION of the Puller design to my web site at: http://www.n0ss.net/index_k3.html or directly to that article at: http://www.n0ss.net/kpaio3_pcb_puller_v1r1.pdf Thanks to everyone for your interest. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] attenuator in amp was Re: K3 and Expert 1K-FA
Hm, I wonder if the KPA500 has or can have provision for this. That amp can be driven to full output by 30 watts or so, IIRC. With the K3 (or K2), power control could be done automatically by having the amp tell the radio that it's active over the serial interface, but it's clear the KPA500 has much provision for being used with radios other than the K3. 73, doug From: Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:32:18 -0700 On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 12:23 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote: The correct approach would be an attenuator pad so the radio could run at near full power and not have a chance of overdriving the amp, ... I don't understand why more people don't do that. For example, a 3 dB attenuator between the transceiver and amplifier ensures that a 100W exciter won't overdrive an amplifier that requires 50W of drive. The 3 dB loss on receive is hardly ever an issue but if you're worried about it, just put the attenuator inside the amplifier, after the T/R relay. Seems like a simple, foolproof solution. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] attenuator in amp was Re: K3 and Expert 1K-FA
Probably the biggest issue is getting rid of the 70 watts of added heat. If there's someplace in the exiting airstream to put these resistors 73, doug From: David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:54:21 +0100 T0-220 style power film resistors are fairly cheap and can easily be mounted on heat-sinking surfaces. David G3UNA Hm, I wonder if the KPA500 has or can have provision for this. That amp can be driven to full output by 30 watts or so, IIRC. With the K3 (or K2), power control could be done automatically by having the amp tell the radio that it's active over the serial interface, but it's clear the KPA500 has much provision for being used with radios other than the K3. 73, doug Tom W8JI wrote: The correct approach would be an attenuator pad so the radio could run at near full power and not have a chance of overdriving the amp, ... I don't understand why more people don't do that. For example, a 3 dB attenuator between the transceiver and amplifier ensures that a 100W exciter won't overdrive an amplifier that requires 50W of drive. The 3 dB loss on receive is hardly ever an issue but if you're worried about it, just put the attenuator inside the amplifier, after the T/R relay. Seems like a simple, foolproof solution. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: but I think you'll all appreciate this.
It's a well-known geek webcomic. http://xkcd.com/730/ 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] External Power Supply for the KPA-500
Hm, the difference is that not everyone needs a automatic antenna tuner and everyone needs the power supply. If you have one of them external, there are strong arguments for it being the antenna tuner. We have tuneable antennas, and many other antennas run fine without a tuner. And the options for an antenna tuning unit include automatic tuners, simple manual all-band boxes, and per-band matching networks, as well as intersting things like the fellow (I can't find the URL right now) who switches binary weighted lengths of twin-lead feeder in and out to match his wire to his radio. I suspect that the KPA500 will bootstrap Elecraft into a higher-power amp in the same size box with an external power supply, but that's wild speculation. 73, doug Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:09:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Mel Farrer farrerfo...@yahoo.com I agree, I don't mind an under the counter supply. Mel, K6KBE --- On Tue, 4/20/10, ANTNEE N3ANT n3...@live.com wrote: Subject: [Elecraft] External Power Supply for the KPA-500 Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:15 AM Hello All, Just a thoughtbut how about a external power supply for the KPA-500 ? It would leave plenty of room for a built In antenna tuner ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS232 connectivity P3/KPA500
Note that the KPA500 has them labeled PC and xcvr, and that we already know that the P3 has a pass-through RS232 connection, so it appears the configurations are computer to KPA500, then another cable to the P3(if you have one) then another cable to the K3. N6TV's photo is good and the labels are readable: http://picasaweb.google.com/rawilson/2010VisaliaInternationalDXConvention#5461795493258994210 73, doug From: Doug Fleming kf4...@mebtel.net Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:51:49 -0400 I noticed the P3 and KPA500 both have RS232 interconnection to the K3. I wonder if it will it be possible to have all three connected simultaneously and still have PC RS232 connectivity? ...or would that even be beneficial? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Good photos of KPA500
Thanks to Bob, N6TV, there are some good quality photos of the KPA500 available here and ff. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=rawilsontarget=PHOTOid=5461795475230448002aid=5461794434122956513authkey=Gv1sRgCIb8gL7YncDB2gEfeat=email 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] : Re: News from Visalia! (:-))
On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:51:08 -0400, Luis V. Romero wrote: Maybe I'm cheap, maybe not. Certainly, for some of us, the small size is worth some premium. Those who are comparing the KPA500 to a ALS-600 should take note that it's less than 1/3 the volume, and about the same weight as the ALS-600S. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Re： News from Visalia! (:-))
A number I heard was $2000., but I have to admit, I don't recall who said it. I didn't ask about K2 interfacing, but since it's got the serial port interface, I suspect it'll work fine. Apparently it can follow the transceiver by either reading the serial port or by watching the drive frequency (frequency counter). Note that all of this is preliminary, and anything can change to some degree. Oh, and it's got front panel band buttons, one for each band, and using them changes the band on the K3, also. So now, band buttons for your K3. And it's possible that Elecraft won't actually produce a tuner themselves, but will make interfacing informattion available for others to do something that will work cleanly. 73, doug Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:08:58 +0800 (HKT) From: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk Hello Doug, Any idea about the likely pricing. I am really looking for a linear that I can service it myself. Can I suppose KPA500 will work with both K2 and K3? 73 Johnny VR2XMC - éµä»¶å件 å¯ä»¶äººóðõ Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com æ¶ä»¶äººóðõ cr...@powersmith.net å¯æ¬(CC) elecraft@mailman.qth.net å³éæ¥æóðõ 2010/4/18 (æ¥) 5:49:44 AM 主é¡óòú Re: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-)) Rumor level now- The modular jack on the back is currently undefined, but is NOT just an extension of the K3 ACC connection. An ATU connnected there was mentioned. And, as I said, there's a button with an ATU label. The most knowledgeable person is no longer here, but the active devices are apparently a pair of 750W devices running at 60VDC. And it MAY deliver power without a ATU as well as some units that have an ATU. Delivery- end of this year. that's all for now. 73, doug From: Craig D. Smith cr...@powersmith.net Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:13:23 -0600 Only room for so much stuff in a K3 sized box. I like the built-in Power Supply and the 500 W design point. And, I'm even thankful that there isn't a built-in tuner, as it holds out the possibility of an external 500W Elecraft tuner! Make it remotable, capable of driving a balanced or unbalanced load and weatherproof, please ;) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
From: Terry Posey tpo...@nettally.com Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:16:58 -0400 I have already acquired a high duty cycle, low distortion, 1.5KW amplifier years ago. Now I would like a small, light, and portable HF+6-meter amplifier for DXpedition duty. I personally will not consider ANY amplifier that cannot Perform on 6-meters in a small stylish, compact, light, and low distortion package. Your mileage does vary. Interestingly M-Squared was showing a VERY small high-power 6M amp. I didn't pay a lot of attention and can't locate the sheet I picked up about it, but 6M folks might want to check it out. Given the size and direction of the KPA-500, I think it'll be in demand. 500W on RTTY with DXpedition/contesting duty cycles make me happy. My IC-2KL with a commercial switching supply weighs 25 pounds (I'm home now), and I thought that was pretty good. It's also larger (both pieces together). 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
It's not a switcher. As is common for linear power supplies (and not uncommon for switchers), there's an input voltage selector as part of the input power connector/fuse/switch combo. Since the power transformer is 15 of the 22 pounds weight, one of my thoughts was to ship that part (or an extra) ahead when traveling, and when I asked was told that currently it takes about 15 minutes to install, but that time might be cut. 73, doug From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX rmcg...@blomand.net Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:24:43 -0500 Any switching supply today and one that's worth it's salt should operate satisfactorily from 100 VAC to 250 VAC. So 120 VAC or 230VAC should not be of conern. 73 Bob, K4TAX - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 David, Because not all have hamshacks that are wired for 220 volts. If the space was not wired specifically for hamshack use, there is likely to be only 120 volt receptacles available. Up to 1000 watts draw (500 watts with 50% efficiency) on a normal 120 volt 15 amp circuit is practical, but attempting to run more than becomes marginal. 73, Don W3FPR David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I'm intrigued, obviously we'd look for 220v over here, but why not 120v in US? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia!
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:22:02 -0400 From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net much deleted The one possible work-around is an Elecraft tuner that will not work unless hooked up to an Elecraft amp and a Kx via proprietary protocol so it knows whether it is QRO or not and can seamlessly drop out of QRO for tuning. Something like how the K2 and the KPA100 work. That's what the TBD ACC2 connector could do, provide handshaking for an external ATU so that it would be operated in low-stress configurations. That ATU doesn't have to come from Elecraft, though. LDG has certainly made automatic tuners that work with Icom's (more or less undocumented) tuner protocol, even making model numbers sorta match i.e. AT-7000. 73, doug back home again, CA 198 to CA 25 to slab. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
See my earlier note as to one reason it was chosen. Elecraft learned from the K2 about being a good player in a multi-TX environment (which can just be neighbors). Also, the 60V supply is providing no current when key up, and needs to go to full output on key down- apparently this is less of a problem with a linear supply than with a switcher. And of particular significance to CW ops. BTW, much of what I'm writing is my repeating what I was told or heard, and none of it is binding on Elecraft, and is subject to my misinterpretation, as well as changes down the line. The amp is still in prototype, and has lots of testing to endure before it's solid. I trusted them two years ago (i have K3 #22) and I trust them now. 73, doug From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX rmcg...@blomand.net Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:02:04 -0500 I'll pass on linear supplies. Too heavy, too inefficient. 73 Bob, K4TAX - Original Message - From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com To: rmcg...@blomand.net Cc: d...@w3fpr.com; m0...@alphadene.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 It's not a switcher. As is common for linear power supplies (and not uncommon for switchers), there's an input voltage selector as part of the input power connector/fuse/switch combo. Since the power transformer is 15 of the 22 pounds weight, one of my thoughts was to ship that part (or an extra) ahead when traveling, and when I asked was told that currently it takes about 15 minutes to install, but that time might be cut. 73, doug From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX rmcg...@blomand.net Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:24:43 -0500 Any switching supply today and one that's worth it's salt should operate satisfactorily from 100 VAC to 250 VAC. So 120 VAC or 230VAC should not be of conern. 73 Bob, K4TAX - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 David, Because not all have hamshacks that are wired for 220 volts. If the space was not wired specifically for hamshack use, there is likely to be only 120 volt receptacles available. Up to 1000 watts draw (500 watts with 50% efficiency) on a normal 120 volt 15 amp circuit is practical, but attempting to run more than becomes marginal. 73, Don W3FPR David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I'm intrigued, obviously we'd look for 220v over here, but why not 120v in US? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
Does NOT!!! You're disappointed. 73, doug Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:02:18 -0400 From: David and Dianne on Comcast dhh...@comcast.net Can someone at Visalia confirm if the prototype KPA500 does or does not have an on board antenna tuner? As the prototypes KPA1500 and KPA800 did have plans for one, if the KPA500 does not and it was left out to keep it in the same size box as the K3, I for one will be very disappointed. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
There is a button on front that says ATU, but Bob was not giving anything away. The linear supply makes it much more multi-TX site friendly. This is useful for DXpeditions and multi-TX contesting. 500 watts is a conservative number, appaerntly/. And: http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/n6tqs/visalia/?action=viewcurrent=IMGP0028.jpg http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/n6tqs/visalia/?action=viewcurrent=IMGP0030.jpg http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/n6tqs/visalia/?action=viewcurrent=IMGP0029.jpg 73, doug Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:30:54 -0400 From: David and Dianne on Comcast dhh...@comcast.net Thanks for the info Doug. And I aminitially. Seems like an odd decision in light of alternatives like the very well received SPE 1K Expert. Though I see the LDG is going to offer a 600W auto tuner this June ... so that may be an alternative. For me the integration of a tuner into the package would have been really great for an Elecraft 'pocket linear'. We'll wait and see. KPA500 Jpeg's anyone? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
Oh, I thought I took a photo of the power transformer, but it didn't come out. I'll try again. And Bob says it'll work nicely into at least 2:1 SWR at full power, maybe even higher, but they're not ready for test to destruction yet. 73, doug Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:56:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com It's nice that you bring up the SPE 1K, since it demonstrates very nicely the loss you can suffer with a built-in tuner. The ARRL review (http://www.arrl.org/files/file/protected/Group/Members/ProductReview/pdf/pr0909.pdf) said that there was 100-200W loss in the internal tuner, and presumably this is into a matched load in the laboratory. With a mismatched load the losses are generally going to be even higher. With solid-state power costing upwards of $3-$4/watt these days ($3.20 in this case), why anyone wants to leave $500-600 worth in the box is beyond me. But then I could never get my arms around the whole mismatched antenna/ladderline/balun/tuner thing in the first place. Wes N7WS --- On Sat, 4/17/10, David and Dianne on Comcast dhh...@comcast.net wrote: From: David and Dianne on Comcast dhh...@comcast.net Subject: [Elecraft] News from Visalia! (:-)) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:30 AM Thanks for the info Doug. And I aminitially. Seems like an odd decision in light of alternatives like the very well received SPE 1K Expert. Though I see the LDG is going to offer a 600W auto tuner this June ... so that may be an alternative. For me the integration of a tuner into the package would have been really great for an Elecraft 'pocket linear'. We'll wait and see. KPA500 Jpeg's anyone? 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
[Elecraft] more KPA500 photos was Re: News from Visalia! (:-))
The KPA500 back panel (sorry for the quality, I didn't realize how bad it was). One RF in, one out. And Bob wasn't there, so I'm having to guess that the modular connector is Murphy-proofing for AUX in and out: http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/n6tqs/visalia/?action=viewcurrent=IMGP0038.jpg Ther KPA500 power transformer: http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii156/n6tqs/visalia/?action=viewcurrent=IMGP0037.jpg It's 2/3 of the weight of the entire amp. For traveling, shipping a second one ahead should be practical, so you don't have to actually carry it. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
Rumor level now- The modular jack on the back is currently undefined, but is NOT just an extension of the K3 ACC connection. An ATU connnected there was mentioned. And, as I said, there's a button with an ATU label. The most knowledgeable person is no longer here, but the active devices are apparently a pair of 750W devices running at 60VDC. And it MAY deliver power without a ATU as well as some units that have an ATU. Delivery- end of this year. that's all for now. 73, doug From: Craig D. Smith cr...@powersmith.net Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:13:23 -0600 Only room for so much stuff in a K3 sized box. I like the built-in Power Supply and the 500 W design point. And, I'm even thankful that there isn't a built-in tuner, as it holds out the possibility of an external 500W Elecraft tuner! Make it remotable, capable of driving a balanced or unbalanced load and weatherproof, please ;) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] News from Visalia! (:-))
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:36:36 -0600 From: Duncan Carter d...@vibrotek.com According to Doug Faunt N6TQS, There is a button on front that says ATU. Of course, Doug could be pulling our legs or perhaps Wayne could You can read it on one of the photos I posted. But this is just a prototype- the K3 labels changed in beta testing. 73, doug be doing the same with a fake ATU button - Oops, someone put the wrong button on the show demo!. Considering how the the subscribers to this board like to take a bit of wild speculation and run with it, this seems possible. I like Craig's comment as it seems to make sense and what I've seen from Elecraft so far also makes sense. ;-)), Dunc, W5DC Craig D. Smith wrote: Only room for so much stuff in a K3 sized box. I like the built-in Power Supply and the 500 W design point. And, I'm even thankful that there isn't a built-in tuner, as it holds out the possibility of an external 500W Elecraft tuner! Make it remotable, capable of driving a balanced or unbalanced load and weatherproof, please ;) 73Craig AC0DS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA500 active devices!!
There are two VRF2933's in push-pull, so they're not 750 watts each, but per pair. There are only three amps in existance, and no devices have been destroyed (yet). Again, 500 watts is a very conservative rating. It's been key-down for 10 minutes withy no problems. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] time to order your P3, design details?
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:38:38 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com What I have gleaned so far is that the detection is done digitally, making it unlike analog panadapters we have seen so far - LP-Pan and SoftRock and others which use I-Q signals at baseband for display. From the photos, the spectrum display is much sharper and clear than others I have seen (including the Flexradio display), but I will have to wait until Dayton to see one 'in the flesh'. In the meantime, I just look at the photos. There have been a number of statements ON THIS MAILING LIST that give a lot of information about the P3 that that answer many of these recent questions. ARCHIVES ARE AVAILABLE. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
I'm headed out for dinner, so this is probably redundant, but I don't have time to read the mail queue. It weighs 10 kilos, does NOT have a built in tuner, but DOES have a built-in linear power supply good for all common mains specs. 73, doug Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:42:05 +0100 From: Roger Dallimore mw0...@btinternet.com Fantastic news! Can't wait to find out more. 73 Roger MW0IDX K3 #191 K2 #2724 KX1 #416 KPA500 #??? Of perhaps as much interest is the new KPA500 amplifier that's just appeared on the table. All I can tell you is that it's somewhat weighty and has a switching supply built into the cabinet. The cabinet is the same size as a K3, so Rose won't need to design a new cover. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] time to order your P3
OTOH, this means that I don't need to be in Visalia by noon on Friday. I had a strong feeling that the orders would start there (just like the K3, two years ago). I was slightly wrong. I think there's been enough discussion on this list to obviate the necessity to read the manual before ordering. And, of course, some people will never read the fine manual. 73, doug Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:20:04 +0200 From: Ruben Navarro Huedo runa...@gmail.com It is also important for me, read the manual. I can't test it before order, then i need read the manual. My order will wait until it. El 15/04/2010 19:57, Wes Stewart escribió: Although I had a P3 in my hand a month ago and saw it operate (briefly) before I order one, I would like to see a manual and get some idea of what it brings to the table. ps. Did you add that steel plate inside that I recommended to keep it from skidding off the table when I push a button and that makes the XYL think that there really is something inside worth $700? :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 to pronounce the /?
And of course, slash involves two, usually fictional, characters of the same sex, and stroke is for the single male. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Digi Modes
I still have 5 of the boards for the W3FPR Fixed Audio Output, one of which is fully populated and tested. I had EA3BLQ's digital interfaces in both my K2's, but connector space on the back panel got to be a hassle, and they were no longer available. So I went with the W3FPR version, which could be (and was) installed in a K2 in DXpedition conditions. But I ended up with extras, so I don't recall what I paid for them, but I'll send the populated one to Rudi for postage, and one of the blank boards to anyone else for a SASE to my callbook address. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Digi Modes
I actually used miniature caps and have them standing up. It installs behind the front panel on a small standoff very nicely, with the pot accessible from the top with only the cover off, so the level can be adjusted using a signal through the radio. I think I got the boards from Tom, but it's been a while. And all that I have are committed now. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:13:01 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Doug, You might want to mention which version of the fixed audio board you have. The original one had the electrolytic capacitors standing up on the board, and the instructions for that board are on my website www.w3fpr.com. The later board had the components laying down and would fit between the front panel and control board. For instructions on that board, look at www.n0ss.net. To give credit where it is due - Tom Hammond did the board layout for both boards. I sold the first version, and Tom sold the 2nd version boards. 73, Don W3FPR Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: I still have 5 of the boards for the W3FPR Fixed Audio Output, one of which is fully populated and tested. I had EA3BLQ's digital interfaces in both my K2's, but connector space on the back panel got to be a hassle, and they were no longer available. So I went with the W3FPR version, which could be (and was) installed in a K2 in DXpedition conditions. But I ended up with extras, so I don't recall what I paid for them, but I'll send the populated one to Rudi for postage, and one of the blank boards to anyone else for a SASE to my callbook address. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Digi Modes
Yep, the board shown on your site is the one. I used a miniature pot (1/4 square) that fits the board pattern, with the adjustment screw parallel to the board so it can be reached from above. I used an 1/8w resistor, miniature 3 x 5mm electrolytic caps, and an 1/8 standoff to mount it. When I get a camera again, I can take photos of the board in a K2 since I have to replace the earphone jacks on both K2's. 73, doug Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:18:28 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Doug, Since the boards have the pot, they are definitely from my batch - Tom's had two fixed resistors in place of the pot which worked well because the level could be adjusted with the soundcard controls. Those who get your boards should look at the instructions on my website www.w3fpr.com. 73, Don W3FPR Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: I actually used miniature caps and have them standing up. It installs behind the front panel on a small standoff very nicely, with the pot accessible from the top with only the cover off, so the level can be adjusted using a signal through the radio. I think I got the boards from Tom, but it's been a while. And all that I have are committed now. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:13:01 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Doug, You might want to mention which version of the fixed audio board you have. The original one had the electrolytic capacitors standing up on the board, and the instructions for that board are on my website www.w3fpr.com. The later board had the components laying down and would fit between the front panel and control board. For instructions on that board, look at www.n0ss.net. To give credit where it is due - Tom Hammond did the board layout for both boards. I sold the first version, and Tom sold the 2nd version boards. 73, Don W3FPR Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: I still have 5 of the boards for the W3FPR Fixed Audio Output, one of which is fully populated and tested. I had EA3BLQ's digital interfaces in both my K2's, but connector space on the back panel got to be a hassle, and they were no longer available. So I went with the W3FPR version, which could be (and was) installed in a K2 in DXpedition conditions. But I ended up with extras, so I don't recall what I paid for them, but I'll send the populated one to Rudi for postage, and one of the blank boards to anyone else for a SASE to my callbook address. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] [NCCC] Elecraft
I note that the KXV3 is no longer listed on the Elecraft web site- just the KXV3A. I ordered the K144XV-F and upgrade for the KXV3. Since the KXV3A arrived earlier then the K144XV-F (with the DSP upgrade), I installed it at that time. I'm now having second thoughts about the K144XV-F, but I sent the KXV3 back with the old DSP board. Oh, and I had installed PEM nuts in my old stiffener when I swapped DSP boards, to find that the new stiffener has them already! If someone gets a P3 and doesn't need a KXV3(A), it'd be pretty easy to drill a hole for the IF output BNC in the filler panel and buy the cable from Elecraft for less than $110. USD. 73, doug From: Joe Planisky jp...@jeffnet.org Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:14:40 -0700 In an email to the reflector on Feb. 17, 2010 with subject line Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes from Eric Swartz, Ted Roycraft had asked: 1) If you purchase a P3, do you also have to purchase a KXV3A or will one be included? And Eric answered: your K3 will need to have the KXV3 or KXV3a for IF output. Its not included with the P3 since most K3s already have added it. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Mar 17, 2010, at 12:26 AM, David Pratt wrote: Are you sure about that, Joe? The need for the KXV3A for the P3 has been denied in the past. 73 David G4DMP In a recent message, Joe Planisky jp...@jeffnet.org wrote ... Don't forget that the transverter option (KXV3 or KXV3A) also gives you the ability to use a separate receive antenna, especially useful for low noise receive-only antennas on 80m and 160m. Also, it will be needed if you intend to eventually add the P3 or other panadapter. -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Any Consideration of a Receive Only K3?
I agree that the hardware savings would be minimal, but yet another firmware option that would be a global TX disable might make somone who wanted to use it as a SWL RX more comfortable. Or would just pulling the PA jumper be enough? That'd disable TX effectively, I think. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Why can't I use my 1.8kHz filter for SSB TX?
Early versions of the firmware did, in fact, allow transmission through the 2.1kHz filter, and that capability was removed. I suggest that speculation is futile, since there are authoritative sources available. 73, doug Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:41:18 + From: David Woolley (E.L) for...@david-woolley.me.uk One possibility is that the rig has only been type approval tested in that configuration, so anyone wanting to operate it with a different filter would require a professional RF spectrum analyzer. Top posted through policy, not belief. Brian Machesney wrote: reflector. The only authoritative information I found information was this from July 2008: Until further information to the contrary is available from Elecraft, you must select the 2.7 or 2.8 filter for SSB, Data and CW transmit. The AM transmit filter must be 6 kHz and the FM transmit filter must be 13 kHz. Any other settings will result in failure and a ERR TXF (Error TX Filter) message. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 DXpedition carry cases
Add $20. to the list price of the standard case. And I've asked for a bright color, in order to easily keep track it. I was thinking international orange, but in retrospect, think that might cause trouble with people thinking it's emergency gear (like when taking it out of the overhead compartment). Maybe lime green. Ken and Rose are checking to see what they can get. 73, doug From: Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:01:22 -0800 Hi Rose, I've already ordered the end caps from Ed. What would be the price just for two cases with the velcro to attach them together? Thanks, Al N1AL On Thu, 2010-01-21 at 21:18 +, Ken Kopp wrote: ... Ed has already made his end caps available to several who apparently pack their K3 in luggage or other packaging, and Ed will furnish me with a stock of the caps for me to supply with DXpedition case orders. This is a mutually agreed-to arrangement and it saves Ed the trouble of selling and shipping a set of caps to those who purchase a case from me. The DXpedition case is four inches wider than my standard case, but is otherwise essentially the same. The additional case cost will be $38, which -includes- a set of Ed's end caps. If you want to carry two K3's together as one bag we've devised a way to do so. The changes needed to fasten two cases together back-to-back are minimal. ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 used prices - UK
It'd be cheaper to unsubscribe from this mailing list. Or just complain to Elecraft, instead of the whole list. 73, doug Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:53:17 +0100 From: Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net I believe the K3 does work for Julian but he believes it could be better. Lets face it, EQ per mode has been asked for many times. What I think he is sick of though is the invective he receives whenever he dares to make a criticism, something I have also suffered in the past. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2009/9/20 NZ0T n...@cox.net Sorry to hear the K3 didn't work for you. Digimodes don't interest me at all but I would be most interested in what you replace your K3 with and how it works out for you. Julian, G4ILO wrote: I would appreciate it if any list member from the UK who has recently either bought or sold a used K3 could contact me off-list and let me know the spec and price sold/bought for. I think it might be time for me and Elecraft to go our separate ways. I still believe the K3 is capable of being the all round world class radio I hoped it would be when I ordered it, but I am sick and tired of being attacked by the religious fanatics on this list whenever I dare to suggest that the K3 in its current state is less than perfect. My apologies to those who are uninterested in this for wasting even more of your bandwidth. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Digest, Vol 64, Issue 27
From: Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:49:50 -0700 The Elecraft K3 and P3 use a textured paint that might be hard to duplicate. Also I think it would not be easy to get the dimensions right with just a brake and shears. I doubt that hand-made sheet metal would fit as nicely as real parts. If the parts can be ordered from Elecraft it seems like that would be an easy way to get a nice-looking chassis that matches the K3 exactly. Al N1AL The K3 shares the K2 basic design (U front panel, flat top, bottom and side panels), and I made. from scratch, an enclosure matching the K2 in two dimensions to house a Clifton Labs panadapter. And I'm not that skilled nor do I have the best tools. I'll put up a photo late this afternoon, after I have a motorcycle ride up in Alan's part of the country. 73, doug another ex-HPer, where they actually let us use the machine shop for fun, many years ago. On Mon, 2009-08-17 at 19:05 -1000, Merv Schweigert wrote: Any machine shop with a brake can bend up a front U shaped panel like what is used on the K3, then all you have to do is match some paint. Black should not be difficult. Same with all the other panels, just the correct aluminum thickness and have a shop shear and bend up what you want. I bet there are a lot of guys with access to a shop with brake and shears. 73 Merv KH7C If you really wanted a P3-style chassis, maybe you could just order a set of replacement P3 chassis parts. To cover up the holes in the front panel, order an extra side panel and cut it to the right size to cover the front panel. I was thinking it might be possible to do something similar with a K3 chassis along with an extra bottom cover to make the front-panel cover plate. You'd have to somehow use or hide the pre-drilled holes in the bottom cover. You could build a nice-looking station console with clock, power supply, antenna rotor, remote antenna switch, phone patch, etc. that matches the K3. Al N1AL On Mon, 2009-08-17 at 21:28 -0700, Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Not short term as the volume is much lower than our minimum sheet metel purchase lot size. But we'll revisit this once the P3 is shipping. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- ww2r2 wrote: which brings me to repeat of last years question. Will matching empty k3 style boxes/empty p3 cases be available for housing matching custom accesories be made available? Dave ww2r __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 display size?
Yes, I want mine to sing This Land Is Your Land,... 73, doug From: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:10:43 +0100 Can we have a choice of Anthems please? On 18 Aug 2009, at 00:28, R. Kevin Stover wrote: How about if we have it sing the national anthem, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Photo
Are there any provisions made for displaying the signal from the 2nd RX? Is there interest in this capability? 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Carrying Case for K3
The next step is the W0YK version, a bit larger then the standard Kopp bag with foam inserts and, if I understand correctly, stiffeners. If Rose could make it out of hi-vis orange, then everyone would think it was safety equipment and avoid it. 73, doug From: Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:24:41 -0400 Dennis: The soft K3 case from Rose Kopp is another option *if* you only intend to place the case under the seat in front of you: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7058736_hZbo4/1/452236459_Bc3aF#452236459_Bc3aF However, I would likely stick to a hard case if you use overhead airline storage -- too many inconsiderate people who think nothing of jamming their luggage (and crushing the K3) in the overhead compartment, and will do anything to make it fit. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Naysayer
This is a mixed blessing- carrying a largely empty box when traveling is a lose. I'll have to wait for photos- Santa Barbara is just a bit far and too short notice, since I'm just back from week in Montreal. There's also a forest fire in the area that would affect the riding. 73, doug Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:25:30 -0700 From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com No power supply at this time. Its almost impossible to be cost competitive with the wide range of currently available high volume supplies. But there certainly is room in the P3 case to let you add your own PS or other items. :-) 73, 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] K3: machined concentric knobs from Mouser
From: drewko drew...@verizon.net Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:06:01 -0400 It's funny though, sometimes I think the K3 should have some kind of hardshell cover for the front panel. Then you could transport it without having to worry about banging up the fragile controls and LCD. Not that I transport the rig much... I guess I just think it would be cool to have a snap-on or hinged panel cover. I tried to get one made at my local TAP Plastics (El Cerrito), but the fellow there didn't seem to be able to get it the right size, even with my leaving the K3 with him. I'd like to have such an item. One of the few advantages of some of the Japanese-manufactured rigs is that the front panel is removable, so the heavy part can be separated from the fragile part. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: machined concentric knobs from Mouser
My plan was to use bits of Velcro to hold it on. Extended side panels would give more protection and a good way to hold them on, too. My K2's have extended side panels, thanks to someone on this list. 73, doug From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:30:25 -0700 Admittedly I'd pay 30 to 35 bucks for a snap on front cover much like the newer Agilent oscilloscopes do today. I'm not sure it would be all that possible to snap on being that there are no snap features built into the rig itself at the moment. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] For All CW Enthusiasts...
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:47:35 -0700 Content-Language: en-us Thanks for the great link Ron. Too bad that most bug users can't even hope to reach the level of Denise's expertise in the use of a bug. Tom N5GE --- You remind me that anything worth doing is worth doing badly at first. That's the only way to learn, especially when individual skill is required. I noticed that even Denise can have a sticky dash now and again after she tires just a bit. Note that she'd provided food for the gathering, and was at the RX site at Point Reyes from before 1500, with a lot of people going through, and she had to get to the TX site in Bolinas, which is a fun ride on a motorcycle in daylight, but otherwise not so much. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Aux I/O to W9XT BCD-10 Band Decoder
BTW, I got a couple that are marked Philmore, a common brand in parts stores, and they seem to ohm out properly- all connections made and nothing cross-connected. I wouldn't buy anything without return privileges, though. 73, doug From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:59:24 -0400 Eric, As suggested before, the reflector archives are your friend: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2009-May/49.html 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Aux I/O to W9XT BCD-10 Band Decoder Next Question: I need a Y cable from that ACC I/O Port: DB-15M to TWO DB-15F. The ones I've seen are all VGA splitters and missing PIN 9, which is the BAND 2 output. Does anyone know of a source of a splitter than has Pin 9 installed? (I need pins 3,9,13 and 14) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 vs. Icom IC-7600
Because an RS232 port is much more nearly universal. Because it's pretty easy to add USB support to a serial port and a problem to add serial support to a USB port. And, if you really want a USB port with sound card included, design one, or get one of the several vendors of standalone boxes that do that to design one for the K3 to replace the IO panel of the K3. Because with built-in USB support gets more complicated. We were talking about this at the NCCC meeting last night, in fact. And I suspect there are other reasons. 73, doug From: Dan Copeland n...@mchsi.com Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:11:29 -0500 I still for the life of me can't understand why the K3 didn't Come with a USB port instead of the outdated com port. That is One reason I have not bought one yet. Maybe in a future mod They will address this. Dan N0DT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:25:49 -0700 Content-Language: en-us That's a great recording, John! It's a great service to those who want to hear what sort of chaos reigned at the height of CW on the high seas. That was in the 60's and 70's when maritime trade was really booming in the Post-War world. Wonder how many Hams today who sweat filters to clear out all the QRM can copy all of them at once? (IMHO, all the different tones and keying make it a lot easier than listening to the sterile sigs on the bands today.) Trivia question for you CW buffs (except John. He knows the answer!) What transmission mode was used for all emergency calls on 500 kHz? Hint. It was *not* A1 (CW). Ans: The MF transmitters were amplitude modulated (A2 or MCW) so their signals could be read on a receiver lacking a BFO. Lacking a BFO? Well, up until after WWII, it wasn't uncommon to find the backup or emergency receiver on a ship was a common crystal set! MCW was only required for emergency communications, but many Radio Officers fired up the modulator anyway for a more 'distinctive' sound when received with a BFO. You may now retune your ears for modern, pristine, clean keyed, CW with dulcet tones. (Sort of like swapping distilled water for a fine wine to me, but that's progress ;-) Actually, until the late 60's, in an emergency, Mode B was still legal on 600 meters, at least internationally. Mode B is spark. And that crystal set was REQUIRED by some authorities. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Battery Charging with DC Power Supply
There was an article in QST a good while back about this. Theer were two things that needed to be done, one of which was a fuse between the battery and the power supply so if the crowbar triggered, the PS wouldn't burn up, and the other was a resistor added so the 723 regulator would be protected against the reverse voltage condition when the AC power side is off. I can't spot the article in the ARRL QST index, but may be able to locate information later. And the Astron supplies with the battery backup option will cheerfully fry a battery in a pretty short time. 73, doug From: Frank Ross W4NHJ w4...@comcast.net Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:21:03 -0400 I believe I read somwhere that you can do a mod to Astron power supplies to make the float chargable. They sell supplies that say they are for battery back-up, I suspect they are already modified for float charge. Frank - W4NHJ - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: 'Bill Miner' w...@yahoo.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging with DC Power Supply Bill - K6WLM wrote: In the case of Astron supplies it can damage parts of the DC regulator. If there is a Crow Bar circuit that operates with a battery connected to the power supply output it will ruin your day or even burn your house down. --- How can that produce damage or a fire hazard? A crowbar shuts off the power supply so it produces no output if too much current is drawn from it specifically to protect the regulator. That might happen if the power supply is turned on when the battery is discharged enough it demands more than the crowbar current limit, but the crowbar is designed to avoid any dangerous or damaging operation. Typically, the supply remains *off* until the power switch is operated manually, off then on, so it won't keep trying to feed current into a short circuit somewhere. I know that's how the Astrons I've used work. So, as far as I can see, the worse that could happen is you end up with a dead battery if you have a discharge path with the supply off. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KXV3 versus KXV3a
That`s the second hint Lyle has dropped. I'm not going to hold my breath, since I don't look good with a blue face, but 73, doug From: Niel Skousen nskou...@talisman-intl.com Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 07:12:46 -0700 ModuleS ... Sweet ! Ok- I'm in line for the K432XV too! Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating features... Then VLF, then 70Mhz ... I wonder how many modules will fit? (amazing what you can see in a single 's' ) Niel WA7SSA Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2009, at 6:04, Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com wrote: ...Would it be possible, instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF access for the internal transverter? It is impractical. The KXV3 consists of two PCBs, and the main PCB has been altered to include a number of new parts to support the new features required for internal band expansion modules. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KPA-800 any news at Dayton?- and knobs
Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:41:47 +0200 From: dj7...@muenchen-mail.de I do understand why Elecraft has (probably) decided to end the QRO amplifier project. It would have been difficult breaking into a small market with an expensive high end product and not loose money. And Elecraft is a fairly small company with relatively large number of products, so overreaching could also harm the stuff they already have, e.g. quality control. OTOH, the better they do, the more they'll be able to put into new products, so buy more Elecraft and that'll mena the amp will be more likely to come along soon. BTW, how many people noted Lyle's mention of the KXV3A allowing connections of intenal options, such as the KXV144- dare we hope for 432 and maybe even full-duplex? Also, if people want really nice knobs for their K3, they might want to consider 3D printing such as described here: http://www.bathsheba.com/sculpt/process/ 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KXV3 vs KXV3A?
If I were you, I'd wait. You can almost certainly get a KXV3 for free soon. 73, doug From: Joe Planisky jp...@jeffnet.org Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 14:28:14 -0700 Hmmm. I wonder if the new KXV3A will gain or lose any capabilities (besides compatibility with the new 2m module.) And will it differ in price compared to the current KXV3? I've been considering getting a KXV3, and I'm not especially interested in the new 2m module, so I'm trying to decide whether to jump now and get the old KXV3, or wait and get the new KXV3A. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On May 15, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Ed, W9EJB wrote: It will require an upgrade (actually a trade out) of the KXV3 for another $40. New versions, the KXV3A will only be available in the future. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Dayton - Initial Reconnaissance
Was any mention made of when these items (maybe even at the Dayton price) would be available for web site ordering? 73, doug Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:41:56 -0700 From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org Ed, W9EJB wrote: Just returned home from Dayton. The only new K3 developments as reported by Wayne are the new W2 wattmeter (~$240) and the 2 meter add on for the K3 (K144XV ~$300). I noted (may not be 100% accurate, but should be close): $229.95 for the W2 kit or $289.95 for factory-assembled. $299.95 for the K144XV, and $39.95 for the KXV3A upgrade. I think those are show-special introductory prices, though. ~Iain / N6ML Eric indicated that the K144XV should be available by August. It will require an upgrade (actually a trade out) of the KXV3 for another $40. New versions, the KXV3A will only be available in the future. Sorry about the guesses on the prices, they actually had the reall prices listed at the booth. I just have a bad memory. I asked (very politely I might add) about the panadapter. Eric said to expect it by the end of the year. It will not be cheap because of the integrated color screen. My sense, is about $700. Eric said more than the $300 - $500 price range which I guessed at. Ed, W9EJB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 2M
It sounds as youre not doing enough, though. Satellites are an answer for you. Or get a 2M amp and a long boom antenna and do EME. Or even better, don't spend the money. 73, doug From: rfenab...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 01:02:06 + Bin thinkin'...Yeah I know, scary thought eh?..:-) The nearest 2M ssb contact I know of near me is about 300 kilometres from my QTH so to have a Rag Chew with him I will need to get some ponies and some serious horsepower going cause that Ham unfriendly fella upstairs dropped some serious rocks on the landscape here and put'em in between us...:-) Now 2M FM, what do I use that fer?:-( The trees on the property grow copper wire and real good aluminium, but it is only good on HF:-) Aaaah to be so lucky KPA-200 KPA-800 KPA-1500 Now with those I could do some serious damage. Maybe a dream, but, it's all I got to work with for now Gary K3 s/n 679 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Amp choices for QRP K3?
If you want to put an external amp on a 10W K3, consider a high power amp. You can get a few hundred watts with 10W in from some fairly inexpensive amps. In fact, if oyu've got an amp already, then a 10W K3 is a way to get the very good RX and some significant power at an economy price, while still being able to upgrade later. 73, doug From: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 21:09:45 +0100 Why would you want to do that? Surely the KPA3, with all it's integrated features, an additional Ant. socket and Elecraft reliability and support far outweigh any other option? Plus of course it's all in the same box, with the same supply and not another piece of equipment to install, carry etc. I'm not an Elecraft bigot, but in this case, I'm prepared to be called one. On 14 May 2009, at 20:23, Darwin, Keith wrote: I'm interested in getting more TX energy out of my K3/10. The first option, of course, is to put in the Elecraft 100 watt PA, but I wonder. Tokyo HiPower has an amp that will give 100 or so watts with 10 in. Will it run smooth QSK like the Elecraft 100 watt PA? Are there other cost effective choices? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Amp choices for QRP K3?
And unless I'm confused, the very inexpensive Unified Microsystems band decoder will do the right thing for automatically bandswitching the Herc II. 73, doug From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 13:58:08 -0700 On Thu, 14 May 2009 12:23:42 -0700, Darwin, Keith wrote: I'm interested in getting more TX energy out of my K3/10. About two hours ago, I posted a note about how well Ten Tec and Alpha amps work with the K3. A barefoot K3/10 will drive my Herc II to about 200 watts, and the Titans to about 400 watts. The Herc II is rated for 550 watts, and the Titans for full legal US power. I've used Alphas at N6RO, and think they drive fairly easily too, but don't hold me to it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products
Huh- I just want to know projected delivery dates. 73, doug From: Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 12:51:46 -0400 RatsWhere's the bandscope? - Original Message - From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:44 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products See you at Dayton :) 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Kit Building
From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 11:20:30 -0700 Hi Mike, Wayne said Our little 2D fasteners are an integral part of these designs, holding together PCBs and panels at edges and corners. I believe we have sold 2D fasteners to experimenters in the past; check with sa...@elecraft.com. We also sell blank project enclosures styled to match the K2 (EC2) and K1 (EC1). There are two different height tilt stands for the EC2: ETS15 (1.5) and ETS2 (2.5). You'll find these on our order page. I bought a few, and then built a box that's the same width and depth as the K2, but high enough for the Clifton Labs Z90 panadapter. It's got one piece with two bends in parallel (the front panel), two pieces with only one bend (bottom and top) and two pieces that are just flat. I had to set the shear fence ONCE to get the widths cut. There's no nothcing necessary either in the sheet metal nor in the brake. I think the design shows genius. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 RTTY MODE
And as has been pointed out by one of the G's here, a PICAXE-18X can be VERY easily programmed to use a PS2 keyboard to send FSK, PSK and CW, using the KY command, when connected to the serial port. I've still got the K40 that I used with my IC756PRO once upon a time in a similar role. I can give further details if anyone is interested. 73, doug Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:42:47 -0700 From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org Richard W. Solomon wrote: Does anyone have any idea when they will upgrade to Keyboard operation for RTTY ? Now, I mean using real FSK, not this sound card AFSK stuff. If you're talking about plugging a keyboard directly into the K3, I don't think there's any plan to implement that. Real FSK is already available via the accessory port, but the keyboard-to-FSK has to be done externally (commonly by software like MMTTY). K1EL's K40 interface kit apparently allows use of a PS/2 keyboard to generate FSK without a computer, but his website still says it's out of stock. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] AGC settings with Firmware 3.03
I wonder if LP-BRIDGE would work for this? 73, doug From: Dave Hachadorian k...@arrl.net Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:21:49 - - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net To: 'Joe Planisky' jp...@jeffnet.org; 'David Gilbert' xda...@cis-broadband.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AGC settings with Firmware 3.03 Bill has done a fine job with K3-EZ. http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm Looks pretty cool! I wonder if K3-EZ can somehow share the rs-232 link with a logging program? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
