Re: [Elecraft] ERR AT3 on K3
Don... I removed the KAT3, cleaned the contacts as you suggested. Seems to be working fine for now. Thanks for the tip. Dave... I previously had problems with the front panel pins. They have since been replaced with gold pins. Haven't had further issues. Mike... thanks for your reply as well. Sounds like it may be a good idea to check all the pins in the rig at some point. Jed AD7KG On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 12:39 AM, Michael Eberle <mtebe...@mchsi.com> wrote: > It very well could be the pin connections. > > This weekend I started intermittently losing TX audio and when holding > TUNE, it would go into TX, display 0 watts, and put out no power. Shutting > the K3 and power supply off and turning everything back on seemed to > correct the problem once but then it started doing it again. I removed the > top cover and started checking connections of the 'TMP' cable connections. > Pushing on some of the ones on the KREF3 board made the problem come and > go. It didn't seem to be any particular one though. I ended up removing > the KREF3, cleaned the (tin) pins, put everything back together and it has > been working fine so far. > > Mike - KI0HA > > On 3/5/2018 19:53, Dave Hachadorian wrote: > >> If your K3 does not have gold pins on the front panel, and they are >> getting oxidized, strange error messages may occur on power-up. Either do >> the gold pin mod, or hit the old tinned pins with DeoxIT. >> >> >> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL >> Yuma, AZ >> >> -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm >> Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 5:40 PM >> To: Jed Petrovich ; Elecraft Email List >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR AT3 on K3 >> >> Jed, >> >> I would suggest unplugging the KAT3 and re-inserting it. Sometimes that >> will wipe the contact pins of any oxidation and correct the problem. >> Consult the K3 Assembly manual to see how to install the KAT3, reverse >> the steps to remove it. >> >> Repair is possible if you are capable of troubleshooting to the >> component level. The schematics are available for download from the >> Elecraft website. >> >> If that does not resolve the problem, then contact supp...@elecraft.com >> for further actions. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >> On 3/5/2018 7:20 PM, Jed Petrovich wrote: >> >>> Hello all: >>> >>> Over the weekend I was getting an ERR AT3 on my K3 when I first turn on >>> the >>> radio. I did read in the manual about removing the KAT3, but decided just >>> to try setting the Config to "not inst" and the message no longer appears >>> during power up. The radio seems to work just fine without the tuner >>> "installed". >>> >>> Is it likely the KAT3 is the problem or could it be something else? Also >>> wondering it is possible to have the KAT3 repaired. >>> >> __ >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jwpet...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] ERR AT3 on K3
Hello all: Over the weekend I was getting an ERR AT3 on my K3 when I first turn on the radio. I did read in the manual about removing the KAT3, but decided just to try setting the Config to "not inst" and the message no longer appears during power up. The radio seems to work just fine without the tuner "installed". Is it likely the KAT3 is the problem or could it be something else? Also wondering it is possible to have the KAT3 repaired. Thanks, Jed AD7KG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue
Hello all: For the past several months, there are times when my Winkey won't key my K3. At first, it was after I'd change from SSB to CW. The WK sidetone is still audible, but the rig won't key. Lately, I've had it quit in the middle of a QSO as I'm sending. This morning, it happened when I tried to reply about midway through the QSO. It seems to be happening with more frequency. On Monday night, I did perform a reset/restore of the K3 configuration. I've been able to get things going again by disconnecting the RCA end (K3 to WK cable) from the back of the WK and shorting out the tip/ground. I can then plug it back into the WK and continue. Also, it happens even with only 5 watts output. I realize this is a odd issue, but hope someone may have had a similar experience or can offer some tips for diagnosing the problem. 73, Jed AD7KG __ 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] ERR12V repair
Hello all: I had this error during Field Day, so I'm very interested in modifying my K3/100 #2826. However, I'm not seeing this kit listed as one of the mods. Wondering how to obtain it. Suggestions? 73, Jed AD7KG On Jul 7, 2012, at 6:46, Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu wrote: Mike Clarke-5 wrote I'm just preparing to perform the ERR12V repair on my K3, and notice that in the bag I was sent the pin connectors are gold-plated but the replacement sockets are not. I thought the idea of the change to was make the path gold to gold all the way through... can anyone confirm if this is correct? See Eric's response: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg132150.html Has anyone ever seen any documentation of approximate Serial Numbers or dates of manufacture that this mod applies to? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ERR12V-repair-tp7558773p7558775.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3s at Field Day 2010
Hello all: We had a great time at Field Day this year. We planned on using four K3s for our Class 4A operation. For the most part, everything went well. We did have to use a backup rig for one of the stations. During setup, one of the K3s gave an error at startup: ERR PL1 After a period of time, we turned the rig back on and the error message no longer displayed. However, whenever we tried to connect the Prolific USB cable to the rig, it would beep and would not communicate with the logging software, N1MM. Any ideas on what may be the problem? Thanks, Jed AD7KG __ 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 Amplifier Keying
Phil: Here is a kit to consider... it's easy to assemble. http://www.hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=21products_id=75 Jed AD7KG On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net wrote: Phil, The closest you're going to get to plug-'n'-play amplifier isolation is by purchasing a commercial keying buffer, one for each amp and split the K3 key line three ways to the input of one of these devices. The output from each device would go to its own amp. For three devices that's USD $90-$180 depending on the model + the cost of cables. http://www.theheathkitshop.com/page13/page13.html http://www.radiobooks.com/products/svkr.htm http://www.ameritron.com/Product.php?productid=ARB-704 By contrast, three silicon diodes can be purchased with pocket change and can be easily inserted into RCA plugs with just a bit of soldering necessary. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net To: 'Paul Christensen' w...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:58 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Keying Wow! Not being an engineer, I didn't think it would be so difficult. Many replies, thank you. Is something commercially availiable for a non techie like me? Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Keying Phil, You may want to isolate all three key lines using one of the many keying buffers available. At an absolute minimum, consider using three steering diodes if only using a splitting RCA jumper cable from the K3 to the amps, using one diode (e.g., 1N4007 or if necessary, a Schottky type) for each amp key line from the K3 with all the cathodes combined together and pointing back to the K3 amp key line. The ne-plus-ultra solution for selecting one of three amps from one of three rigs may be available in the very near future from W8ZR... http://www.w8zr.com/homebrew/StationPro.htm Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:28 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Keying My K3 will be keying 3 amplifiers144...50 and HF. I have two amp keyers that can be used or just one. Should I find an RCA cable with 3 females and one mail or does anyone have a better suggestion. Thanks Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM __ 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] [K3] Using K3 with Healthkit SB-220
Hello all: I just recently purchased a SB-220 amp. I would appreciate any tips from other users that would help me with this setup. I'm most interested in what K3 settings (power, etc.) are used during tuning. This is likely NOT a general interest topic, so PLEASE feel free to contact me directly. 73, Jed AD7KG K3 #2826 __ 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
Dennis: I purchased a Pelican 1520 for my K3. Mine came from http://www.foamerica.com/ and was the best price I found for this model ($99.75 + s/h). I positioned my K3 further to one side so I could fit additional items in the case, such as a CW key. 73, Jed AD7KG On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Erik N Basilier ebasil...@cox.net wrote: Dennis, I was trying to order a Pelican for my K3 from The Case Place (they have good prices, www.caseplaceusa.com) where I have bought Pelican cases before. The owner advised me to instead buy a Storm Case, since that brand has some advantages and is owned by Pelican. I got a Storm Case iM2400 and am very happy with it. It is extremely similar to my Pelicans, but is easier to open due to a small release button in each latch. 73, Erik K7TV I'm looking for a carrying case for my K3. I'd like it to be small enough that I can take it on an airplane as carry-on luggage. What size Pelican will fit? Any other suggestions? Dennis W1UE __ 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] Fiberglass Poles
Brett: MaxGain has a hexbeam kits available. There is a link at the top of their main web page: http://www.mgs4u.com/index.html There are several options available, including spreaders, element wire and UV rope. The sections are cut specifically for the broadband version of the antenna. As such, they can be shipped for standard UPS/FedEx Ground rates. MG also has construction tips on their web site. Personally, I used the 3M 5200 Marine Fast Cure adhesive. I found a tube at my local Home Depot. The adhesive takes 24 hours to cure. However, the adhesive was cured enough after a few hours to allow me to start painting the spreaders. NOTE: I had them laying on an extension ladder, covered with cardboard, so there wasn't a lot of stress on the joints during the curing and painting process. http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tips.htm If you have any other questions, please let me know. 73, Jed AD7KG On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 9:04 AM, Julius Fazekas n2wn phriend...@yahoo.comwrote: I just took down a 5 band quad I built from fiberglass tubes from MGS. They are still in excellent shape and I'd recommend them. The only problem might be shipping. I was lucky enough to have someone pick them up when MGS used to do Dayton. Make sure you follow the treatment instructions for fiberglass. Pick a good UV coating to seal and protect them, else they will start to break down in a year or two. I've been happy with Krylon UV Clear... Happy Building! 73, Julius Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Brett, Try http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm to see if they have what you want. If not, Google on Fiberglass tubing and you will find many other resources. 73, Don W3FPR Brett Howard wrote: Anyone have any good tips on where to pick up fiberglass spreader poles for the making of a hex beam? ~Brett __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.20/2248 - Release Date: 07/19/09 05:57:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Fiberglass-Poles-tp3286755p3289333.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] FD with K3's
Howdy all: I thought I'd chime in on this... The UDXA is going to be a 4A class operation this year. We'll be using 3 K3s and 1 FT-1000. We have plans for setting up the antennas, so it will be interesting to see how it all works when we start transmitting. Also, we'll be doing two CW and two SSB stations. Our site is roughly in central Utah at about 9,000 feet in elevation. We are all hoping for wall to wall blue sky and no thunder storms. 73, Jed AD7KG K3 #2826 Utah DX Association Club call: K7UM For more information, please see http://www.udxa.org or the ARRL Field Day Locator On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:22 PM, NZ0T n...@cox.net wrote: WS4Y in Kansas will be using my K3 on CW so stop by and work us. We will be 2A and will be using an IC-7200 for the SSB station and I believe an FT-100D for 6 meters. 73, Bill NZ0T .k8dd. wrote: And if you work K8EPV on CW in Field Day it will be a K3 on 40M and a pair of K2's on the 80/20 station. That's what we did last year, and it worked well enough that we're doing it again! 73HankK8DD W5CEM wrote: Early post, but I leave tomorrow for our FD site, and www access is limited. If you work K5M/3A-WTX you will be working an all K3 FD effort. One on SSB, one on CW, and one on the digi modes. We bought the K3 just for this and from all reports and tests, will no longer have inter-station QRM!!! Hope to work ya cleve/W5CEM jay/N5SHC doug/W5ION aka K5M -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FD-with-K3%27s-tp3130854p3138203.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Suggested techniques for teaching CW?
Kristinn: First of all, I would agree with the comments from the others who have responded to this message. Specifically, daily practice, in short sessions, is best. I'm am a fairly new ham, having been licensed since 2005. Just as I was starting to learn CW, I was directed to information on the Koch method and comments by Dave Finley, N1IRZ: http://www.qsl.net/n1irz/finley.morse.html At the time, there was still a 5 wpm code requirement for the General license class. However, I knew I wanted to develop a skill and not just pass an exam. So, I started practicing at a full 15 wpm. The Koch method focuses on instant recognition. While it may not be the fastest method, I feel it has worked well for me. There are also several computer programs based on the Koch method. One is from G4FON at www.g4fon.net. Jed AD7KG On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 11:38 AM, TF3KX kristi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I know this is very remotely related to Elecraft, but good advice is never in short supply in this group... Here in Iceland the requirement for knowledge of CW is no longer required for amateur HF licenses - a trend that we see in most countries nowadays. Still, I am interested in establishing CW courses for those new amateurs who may want to learn CW, and I am seeking advice from those of you who have experience. For example... - General suggestions for methods (Koch, etc.) - Software and other tools for class teaching and individual practice between classes - Teaching methodologies and approaches (frequency of classes, length, character groups,...) - Other activities to support and encourage (kit building, on-air sessions,..) 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Suggested-techniques-for-teaching-CW--tp2846635p2846635.html Sent from the [OT] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Keyers
Hello: I'd also put my vote in for WinKeyUSB. I purchased it primarily for Field Day and N1MM last year. It was supposed to be a backup, but we ended up using it the entire time. The kit was easy to put together and has worked very well for me for nearly a year. The price is right and it interfaces easily with N1MM. All you need to set is a couple of N1MM check boxes. Yes, there are more options, but we didn't seem to need them. Jed AD7KG K3/100 #2826 On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Erik N Basilier ebasil...@cox.net wrote: I have had my K1EL Winkeyer USB for a while now. It is the first keyer I have had which can be set to Ultimatic, and I find I make fewer mistakes in that mode. A plus over the K3 built-in keyer. Its computer interfacing is a big plus too. On the other hand, the speed pot leaves me guessing as to what the actual speed is, while the K3 keyer very conveniently displays the speed. (When the Winkeyer speed is set from N1MM, the speed is clearly displayed on the computer.) Finally, my Winkeyer came from a batch of 500 where the front panel silkscreen was off, so that the SPEED label is partly hidden behind the speed knob. 73, Erik K7TV - Original Message - From: Andreas Junge andr...@n6nu.org To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyers My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a speed pot and 4 buttons on the box. __ 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] Assembling a K3
Hello all: I'm new to the list and the world of Elecraft. Just picked up my K3 from UPS yesterday. Last night, I managed to unpack the kit, sort the hardware and inventory the other items. Looks like everything arrived. Assembly should begin tonight. I have read the tips in the assembly manual. So, I have the static mat and wrist strap. But, I wondered if there would be a problem using magnetic tools. Is this something that should be avoided? Thanks much and 73, Jed AD7KG __ 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
