[Elecraft] k3 sold.

2010-09-27 Thread Gary Lee

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[Elecraft] fs k3/10 with options

2010-09-25 Thread Gary Lee
FS Elecraft k3/ 10 with 2.7K 5-poll filter and the following options 
installed.

KAT3 internal antenna tuner,
KBPF3 general coverage option,
KDVR3 digital voice recorder,
KFL3A-1.0K 1.0K 8-poll filter,
KFL3A-6K 6K AM filter, and
KFL3B-FM 13K fm filter

$2447.65 if ordered new from Elecraft unassembled.

$2,100 shipped.

contact kb9...@arrl.net.



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[Elecraft] k3 and kenwood mics

2010-08-30 Thread Gary Lee
I have used the mc43, 47, and 50, with the k2 and k3 successfully with no 
modifications.

As a matter of fact, I am using the 47 with mine now.

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[Elecraft] k3 vfo a encoder trouble

2010-06-23 Thread Gary Lee
Periodically, while tuning the bands, the knob will become much more 
difficult to turn.  If I keep going, there will be a light feeling thumpish 
action, and suddenly it turns easily again.
Seems to happen more when turning counterclockwise.
Any ideas out there?

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[Elecraft] tx gain calibration

2010-06-18 Thread Gary Lee
Must I do this for each antenna port?
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[Elecraft] switching power supplies

2010-05-23 Thread Gary Lee
I have used the alinco dm-330v (think that number is correct).  Has a small 
fan at the rear, but in normal use you just cannot hear it over normal room 
noise.
Like most switchers it destroys broadcast AM reception, but haven't heard 
anything while using the k3 for normal ham use.
it is a 30 amp supply with meters, and adjustable with a detent at 13.8 v. 
Also has a switch to set for 13.8 v fixed operation.
binding posts on the rear, with two sets of spring connectors on front and 
cigarette lighter connection.
the entire top is a heat sink, but I've never gottten it over fairly warm.


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[Elecraft] further to k3 util problem

2010-05-06 Thread Gary Lee
Just remember when having a friend set up the speakers after installing 
filter, is it possible he accidentally changed something about the serial 
port?

If so, if I do a reset, will it come back enough to reload  firmware from 
last known good config? 

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[Elecraft] k3 utility problem

2010-05-06 Thread Gary Lee
Just added the kfl3 to my k3.

Can't get k3 utility to communicate with the k3.
However, k3voice works fine.

Still using the same old edgeport I've always used, no software changes to 
the pc that I can think of.

How can I test further?

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[Elecraft] at1 attenuator questions

2010-04-23 Thread Gary Lee
I have an at1.

How do I tell on from off for each switch, and what are the values of each 
switch?

Totally blind, so need a little help.


Thanks and 73.

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[Elecraft] switching from vfo a to b in sync am

2010-04-19 Thread Gary Lee
I noticed the other night while listening to the gran ole opry on the k3, 
that when I pressed the a/b (keypad 1) button to switch to radio havana on 
5970, got a longer beep and nothing happened.

But, when on a ham band, a/b worked fine.

Am I missing something, or is this a bug? 

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Re: [Elecraft] Voice Announcement

2010-04-18 Thread Gary Lee
To all:

At the present time, there is a pc program, k3voice, which gives limited 
access to the k3 display and settings.
Elecraft plans to add access to all practical menu options in the future.
As for operating a k3 while blind, I have been doing so for two years.  The 
switchtone option is extremely helpful.
While I have not yet figured out some things like psk and rtty decoding, 
noise reduction settings, and agc settings, the rig works well, and I only 
expect it to get better.

Wayne and Eric have publicly promised access to all their rigs in the past, 
and I am confident they will come through.

Where is KenYaecom with their million dollar engineering staffs with full 
access?
I've only seen two, and rigs, and no promises, both rigs from kenwood.
Yes Tobey, you are spot on that older rigs without menus are much easier to 
operate.  However these are becoming like hen's teeth.  I recently found an 
icom 751A with voice synth and external keypad. I, of course, snapped it up.

Good discussion, let's keep it going if the list approves.
- Original Message - 
From: "Toby Pennington" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 8:51 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Voice Announcement


>I think a word of caution might be in order here.  I am not sure if 
>Elecraft will add voice announcement or not.   It is a good feature and 
>found on many rigs today.
>
> However,  the K3 would not be my choice for a blind ham or a soon to be 
> blind ham.   I believe an older rig where all the knobs and buttons are 
> for single use purpose would be a lot better.  Not to mention a rig where 
> there are not menus or not many menus might be more appropriate.
>
> I had enough trouble figuring out how to operate a K3 (especially using 
> the menus and memory ) and I can still see.
>
> I would not know for sure what to recommend for a blind ham,   but it sure 
> would not be the K3.
>
> Toby  W4CAK
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[Elecraft] building k3

2010-03-24 Thread Gary Lee
To all wondering about building the k3 kit;  I purchased and built my k3 kit 
in April 2008.
With the help of a friend to look at the pics in the manual and find the 
correct parts, we built in about 22 hours total build time.
Like you, I had the ten watt basic kit with an extra filter.  Build and 
enjoy.
I am totally blind and managed it, so you shouldn't have any trouble.

Good luck. You wil enjoy your k3.  I certainly do.


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[Elecraft] setting filter engage frequency

2010-03-13 Thread Gary Lee
Thanks all.  I was over thinking the problem.


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[Elecraft] setting filter engage frequency

2010-03-12 Thread Gary Lee
I was looking in the k3 utility filter config tonight, but couldn't find 
where you set the frequency at which the filter is engaged.

How do you go about this?

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[Elecraft] usb to serial

2010-03-10 Thread Gary Lee
I have had great luck with a thing called an edgeport

made by insideout networks.
Not sure if it exists anymore.  They offered 4, 8, and 16 port versions that 
I know of.
Gets power from the usb port, and serials can be defined as rs232 or 422. 
Supports all the hardware handshake lines.
All my k3 connections are through this device under windows xp, and never 
had a problem.
Hope this helps someone. 

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[Elecraft] Someone looking for a krc2 can't find message

2010-03-07 Thread Gary Lee
Saw someone looking for a krc2 I think friday morning.

I have one available.  Please write back off list.

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[Elecraft] amp recommendation

2010-01-27 Thread Gary Lee
Looking for something in the 300 to 500 watt range. Preferrably with as 
little tinkering as possible for band changes.  Totally blind, so reading a 
lot of meters is out.


Will drive with either a k3, or icom 751a.

Just checking to see what my options might be.

TIA for any assistance.

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[Elecraft] frequency shitf necessary when using syncro detect

2010-01-16 Thread Gary Lee
I use sync detect for listening to broadcast AM.  However, when I turn on 
the sync feature, I find that I must shift frequency up 10 hz.
Anyone else noticed this? 

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[Elecraft] k3 cw default bandwidth

2010-01-07 Thread Gary Lee
I have a 1K and 400 hz filter in my k3.  When changing to cw, it 
automatically goes to 400 hz.
Can this be set to start out at the 1k setting?  If so, please be specific 
on how to do this.  I'll have to find someone to read the menu screens for 
me.

Thanks.

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[Elecraft] k3 build or buy

2009-12-28 Thread Gary Lee
I purchased my k3 as a kit and with a little help from a sighted friend 
managed to build the basic k3 in about 22 hours total time.  Not sure about 
the calibrations since I didn't have a reliable power meter at the time. 
However, for what its worth, a blind man can do it.
Build and enjoy. 

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[Elecraft] have to brag a little

2009-10-31 Thread Gary Lee
Just got the certificate today.
I wwon first place qrp indiana section in the arrl 160 contest for 2008.
Rig was a k3, antennas were a 90 foot half sloper fed against the 32 foot 
tower which anchors the feed point; and a doublet 120 feet long, with coils 
on each end made of 20 feet wire wound on a piece of 2 inch pvc conduit, 
with a 10 foot tail hanging at each end.  all in all 180 feet wire in the 
air, fed with 300 ohm window line to a 4:1 balun at the entrance to the 
shack.

Hard to believe with such puny antennas.  Thanks everyone who pulled me out.

73

Used the k3 auto tuner for everything. 

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[Elecraft] tuning rate

2009-10-01 Thread Gary Lee
I prefer a constant rate myself.  That variable rate feature always gives me 
trouble.
Being totally blind, I count revolutions to get reasonably close to where I 
want to be.

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[Elecraft] new k3 beta firmware

2009-08-25 Thread Gary Lee
Just went to the beta link but only saw 3.25.

What am I missing?

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[Elecraft] headphones for k3 / kx1

2009-08-23 Thread Gary Lee
Been reading with interest the discussion on phones for the kx1.  I would 
like a good set, but not in ear types.  Never been able to find a set of 
earbuds that will stay in and be comfortable.  So, any suggestions of non 
earbuds would be helpful.
Thanks for the help.

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[Elecraft] k2/100

2009-06-21 Thread Gary Lee
To the person wanting an external unit for the k2, it can be built into  a 
separat box and connected externally.  Best of both worlds.  disconnect two 
cables, and away you go with a portable 15 watt k2.

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[Elecraft] firmware request

2009-02-22 Thread Gary Lee
The "1" switch on the number pad switches from vfo a to b.
Could the switch tone function be changed such that it gives an indication 
of which vfo?  i.e. low tone for A, and High for B?
This would be very helpful for setting splits.


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[Elecraft] cw to data questions

2009-02-16 Thread Gary Lee
How do I turn text dec off?  Tried issuing "swh40;" no dice.  I thought it 
would act as a toggle.
Also, noticed when sending that "..--" does not immediately kick me out of 
transmit mode as the manual states.

Running firmware 2.78.  Issuing commands with hyperterminal.

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[Elecraft] switch emulation table -- got it

2009-02-14 Thread Gary Lee
Thanks to all.  Got my table.  Now to start playing with getting psk up and 
running.

73

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[Elecraft] switch emulation numbers table

2009-02-14 Thread Gary Lee
I've been looking at the k3 programmer's reference trying to get a feel for 
what can be accomplished via the serial port.  However, the switch location 
table in the section on the swt and swh commands got severely scrambled in 
the conversion to text.

Could someone out there please send me that table as one column?  It would 
make my investigations go much more quickly.

Thank you all for your time and consideration.

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 rear panel question

2009-02-12 Thread Gary Lee
Thanks Greg.  I neglected to say that I am blind, so can't use the pics in 
the manual.
However, Greg got the order correct.  Tested with a small speaker.
Thanks all.  This is one of the best lists I am on.

73

- Original Message - 
From: "Greg - AB7R" 
To: "Gary Lee" 
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 rear panel question


Gary,

The RCA near the power pole is for a 12V of an accessory you can  power from 
the K3.
Withouth the KXV3 there is no RX only antenna.

I suggest looking at the FAQ or the manul of the K3 available free online at 
the
Elecraft website.  I am not at my radio right now but from memory the 3.5mm 
jack from
left to right are:  EXT SPKR, PHONES, MIC, LINE IN, LINE OUT.  But check the 
manual to
be sure.

-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065


On Thu Feb 12  7:11 , 'Gary Lee'  sent:

>I have the ten watt k3 without the kxv3.
>
>I assume the rca next to the power pole is the receive antenna.
>What is the order of the 3.5 mm jacks below the serial and accessory ports?
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[Elecraft] k3 rear panel question

2009-02-12 Thread Gary Lee
I have the ten watt k3 without the kxv3.

I assume the rca next to the power pole is the receive antenna.
What is the order of the 3.5 mm jacks below the serial and accessory ports?

Thanks for the help.
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[Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

2009-02-11 Thread Gary Lee
Is this actually a full duplex serial connection to the k3?
I am totally blind, so consider the following.
Can I set up psk sending through the paddles, and route the decoded output 
through the serial port so I can read it using the screen reader on my pc?

I've never done digital modes before, but want to give them a try, and the 
k3 looks like the way to do it.

73, and thanks for the help.

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[Elecraft] another firmware suggestion

2009-02-09 Thread Gary Lee
i would like to have a double beep or something similar along with the 
flashing tx LED and display of "MCU LD" described in the section "forcing a 
firmware download" on page 42 of the manual.
Hopefully, I'll never need this, but it would sure be nice for a blind  op.

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[Elecraft] test mode indication

2009-02-06 Thread Gary Lee
How about a couple of beeps when ptt is pressed if in a phone mode, and 
something, I'm not sure what for cw.  Maybe a drastic change in sidetone 
frequency.

This solves the problem for a blind operator, and brings another sense into 
play for the sighted to say "HEY, PAY ATTENTION, SOMETHING IS'NT AS YOU 
EXPECT".

I have noticed that many times engaging two senses makes the light dependent 
(hi hi) pay attention.

Please take the humor as intended, its been a long day programming.  But the 
suggestion is serious.

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[Elecraft] bug in switch tones

2009-02-06 Thread Gary Lee
i note that the four switches which are in combination with the filter, 
power, and keyer speed knobs do not emit tones.
This would be especially useful for the power/comp control.  That way I have 
some idea which level I am adjusting.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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[Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Gary Lee
I would like some sort of audible indication that a reasonable match has 
been obtained with the autotuner.
I sugggest "k" for a match, and "s" for swr alert.

Failing that, and maybe easier since you have the switch tones in place, a 
high pitched beep for good match and low for no good.

Being totally blind, this would sure increase my confidence operating the 
k3.

What you all think? 

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[Elecraft] sending with either hand

2009-02-05 Thread Gary Lee
Good Idea.  I've never tried it with paddles, but I qso with my left hand 
and a streight key every couple of weeks.  I'll have to try the paddle 
experiment soon.

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[Elecraft] using maldol whip with kx1

2004-09-23 Thread Gary Lee

Just got my maldol whip with 40 and 20 meter coils.

Need some suggestions on how to use them efficiently.  I will not be 
walking with them, got to use my ears for things like crossing streets and 
dodging college students.


Also, where do you get a cable with a female b&c on one end?

Thanks for the help.  These look like too much fun.

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[Elecraft] kbl1 question

2004-06-06 Thread Gary Lee
Got the kbl1 kit.  Looks pretty nice, I wonder if there are binding posts 
which would work in place of the screw on connectors?  I like to use banana 
plugs for my balanced lines.


THanks for the information.


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[Elecraft] a few kx1 questions

2004-06-06 Thread Gary Lee

Just got #698 today, and have a few questions.

1.  Is there a way to get the cw to read the whole frequency, down to the 
last decimal?

Need this to do the vfo calibrate function.

2.  We have a small problem with batteries.  When batteries are inserted, 
and the thumb screws are tightened all the way down, there is an 
intermitent somewhere.  The rig will not power on most of the time.

Any ideas where to have my builder look when he gets time?

73 and thanks for a wonderful little rig.

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[Elecraft] kx1 698 qrv

2004-06-06 Thread Gary Lee
Just got my kx1 #698 from my builder.  First contact was about a half hour 
ago on 40.  Way and Eric, you did a wonderful job.  This rig is a joy to 
operate eyes free.

We've got a few things to work out, but I'm sure that will come.
Still got to calibrate the s-meter, and vfo.  Also small baattery problem; 
but what a cute and useful little rig.

THanks to all the elecraft team.

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