Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3
And I think you would want to buy two of them? They sure don't look like a pair of 300 $ speakers.. 73 Jeff kb2m What is the price in the USA? See: http://www.phonemaspeakers.com/tienda.html 106 EUR is about $140 - plus shipping insurance - at current exchange rates. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K7WTG Dayton
Even though I'm not planning any Elecraft purchases in the near future I agree this doesn't seem fair. Also, almost every major retailer has a 'Dayton discount' for the 3 days of the hamfest. I would think it would be in Elecraft's best interest to extend the discount to the less fortunate who can't go to Dayton, for whatever reason. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Harry White Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 13:09 PM To: 'Howard Stephenson'; k7...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K7WTG Dayton Howard, That sure seems like a massively unfair policy. There are many, many of us who simply cannot afford to go to Dayton but would appreciate a discount during the once-a-year hamfest. So if you have money and can afford to go to Dayton, you get a cheaper price for Elecraft products. Wow. Harry K1RSA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Howard Stephenson Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 12:57 PM To: k7...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K7WTG Dayton Pete, We'll be happy to take any order from you. We just can't give you the Dayton Special unless you are there. -- -- 73, Howard Stephenson K6IA Elecraft Customer Support (831) 763-4211 EXT 169 -- __ 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
I found this antenna shootout done in 2002 by the HFPacker group I'm a member of http://hfpack.com/antennas/shootoutreport2002.html This should give someone a good idea on the performance to be expected by a portable antenna setup. Before I retired I used to run QRP portable with an 817 from hotel rooms around the country, so I have years of experience with small antennas in hotel rooms. Before I retired, and when the last solar cycle ended I switched over to remoting and never looked back. The small antenna thing was just too painful for me anymore. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 0:45 AM To: Andrew Moore Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3? I never said that Philip shouldn't enjoy what he has. But he did encourage others to buy that antenna, and that's the part to which I take exception. It simply is not comparable in performance-versus-cost-versus-portability to other options. And those manufacturers claims that you don't care about are what lots of other people base their buying decisions upon. QRP is fun ... I used to do a lot of it. Using simple gear is fun, too ... I used to do a lot of that as well. But I would never try to talk somebody into spending $130 for a poor approach to either. Dave AB7E On 11/29/2012 7:37 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: I have no idea what this Miracle Whip is or what it cost, but if Philip gained that much enjoyment from it and encouraged others, sounds like he wins. --Andrew On Nov 29, 2012, at 9:16 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: I personally would not call paying $130 for a base loaded five foot whip without a counterpoise to be a minimalist approach, but to each his own. If you want to intentionally put limits on the gear it would be far cheaper (as well as more effective) to hang simply an appropriate length of #24 wire on the wall with masking tape. And I still say that the manufacturer's claims are ridiculous ... read them yourself if you don't believe me. Dave AB7E __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 with Kenwood MC-60
I picked up a used MC-60 mic at Dayton. When I try to use it with my K3, as soon as I connect it via the 8-pin foster on the front the frequency starts to scan like I'm holding down the up button on the mic. Thinking that there was a problem with the mic I tested it with a Kenwood TS2000 and it works perfectly. You push the up button and it scans up, etc. Now what puzzles me is that I used to own another MC-60(that I sold) and it worked correctly with my same K3. I'm wondering what could be causing this before I start to take everything apart. Anyone else run into this, does anyone have any ideas? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 with Kenwood MC-60
Thanks Steve that did it. I don't need the mic up and down buttons so disabling them in the K3 config was the answer. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Steve WU9B [mailto:w...@desertinet.com] Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 16:08 PM To: Jeff KB2M Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with Kenwood MC-60 Try Config: MIC BTN OFF (as opposed to ON) 73, Steve WU9B On Jun 18, 2011, at 12:39 PM, Jeff KB2M wrote: I picked up a used MC-60 mic at Dayton. When I try to use it with my K3, as soon as I connect it via the 8-pin foster on the front the frequency starts to scan like I'm holding down the up button on the mic. Thinking that there was a problem with the mic I tested it with a Kenwood TS2000 and it works perfectly. You push the up button and it scans up, etc. Now what puzzles me is that I used to own another MC-60(that I sold) and it worked correctly with my same K3. I'm wondering what could be causing this before I start to take everything apart. Anyone else run into this, does anyone have any ideas? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] K144XV serial cable pinout.
After a move into a new house I can't seem to locate my K144XV serial cable. Does anyone have the pin out for the DP9 to stereo plug on the K144XV ? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] Weighted Tuning Knobs - Any Consequence?
Oh I don't know about that. With my add on speaker system, and heavy knobs I can close my eyes and then can't tell if I'm tuning my 9000D or my heavy knobbed, external heavy dual speakered K3. Yes the heavy knobs add a nice feel to the K3, if you've got $100 to spend on something frivolous, you could easily do much worse... -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:04 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; kx4oJohn Huggins Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Weighted Tuning Knobs - Any Consequence? Yes, you'll be about $100 poorer and have made absolutely no improvement to the performance or capabilities of your transceiver. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Wed, 12/22/10, John Huggins, kx4o k...@hamradio.me wrote: From: John Huggins, kx4o k...@hamradio.me Subject: [Elecraft] Weighted Tuning Knobs - Any Consequence? To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 11:50 AM All, Does anyone know of any issues the extra weight of the weighted spinner knobs such as these... http://www.73cnc.com/73cnc/elecraft.html ...might cause the bearing points of the tuning shaft in the K2 or K3? Thanks. John __ 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： Raves about the K3
Or how about this. You could buy a pretty much loaded K3 *AND* a 7700 for what a 7800 costs. I hate to open up the K4 discussion again, but a K3,P3,KPA500, wrapped up in a QRO box with more spread out switchcraft, large dual speakers, and band buttons seems like a no brainer. I would sell my 9000D for one, and keep my K3 for backup, and field use. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Johnny Siu Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 18:45 PM To: ed.cie...@verizon.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re： Raves about the K3 Hello Ed, I am also using IC7700. Could you please share your comments in the IC7700 yahoo mail reflector group? I don't want to cross post your message in that group without your permission. cheers, Johnny VR2XMC - 郵件原件 寄件人﹕ Ed Cienki ed.cie...@verizon.net 收件人﹕ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期﹕ 2010/12/12 (日) 1:42:55 AM 主題： [Elecraft] Raves about the K3 This is my first post to this reflector and would like to share some of my observations. First. I have a 4xxx series K3, built by Elecraft that is fully outfitted and filtered running LP-Pan, an EMU-0202 and a MicroHam Station Master. Second, I have been operating an IC-7700 for the past 2 yrs. That being said I have run both rigs side-by-side into a IC-PW1 and Palstar AT-Auto. I must say that each radio has its own benefits and is outstanding to operate, but here is where the K3 shines: 1. True dual VFO/dual receive; 2. Easy MARS modification (yes, I am a licensed AF MARS Operator); 3. IF out. LP-Pan and PowerSDR are outstanding; 4. ESSB - of course with the proper filtering being installed; 5. Tx Eq and Noise Gate - No out-board W2IHY EQ is needed (sorry Julius); 6. Light weight; 7. Unbelievable receive audio with the appropriate filtering; 8. Menu flexibility;and 9. Easy updating of firmware. Candidly, I still love and use the IC-7700, but more and more I am utilizing the K3. The K3 is an outstanding value and robust transceiver. As a separate matter (a bit of a rant here), and for example having seen the ARRL and Sherwood engineering reports regarding the FTDX-5000. We as hams are always in search of nirvana. While I have heard the issues regarding the FTDX-5000 design that have not made the mainstream press, the issue here is not to bash Yaesu, but to congratulate and thank Wayne and Eric for the OUTSTANDING job, not only with the design and operation of the K3, but their support of the user group to identify issues and improvements and their outstanding customer support when you call them for assistance. Kudos to Elecraft. Best, 73, Ed, N2EAC __ 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] USB - RS232
I also use the Edgeport's. I have in service, two 4 channel, and one 8 channel. All bought on eBay. I have had zero problems with , XP, Vista, and Win7. Just checked, on eBay there is a 4 port for BIN $29.99, and an 8 port for $39.99, just eBay search edgeport. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 0:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232 Last time I bought any it was 2 Edgeports, 1x4 port 1x8 port. I don't have to mess with a bunch of different adapters for different things. Jim On 8/23/2010 10:16 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters. Thanks Chris __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here
What I don't like about the new Kenwood is that it doesn't have an IF out. I think they shot themselves in the foot on that one. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of juergen Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 1:47 AM To: Elecraft Reflector; n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here Hi I see no advantages over the K3, so why would you even consider this new model Kenwood? If it was a 1000 dollar radio that might be a good a reason for a change. As I see it the Kenwood has less knobs and functionality on its front panel than the K3. The transmitter uses 12 volt devices so the IMD is probably going to be below acceptable standards. It does not look like the new Kenwood has remote direct internet control like the TS480. This is just a TS570S on steroids for the receiver, it aint gonna set the world on fire. All I am waiting for now is Icoms down conversion radio. I would not be surprised if they released something like the IC706 with a down conversion receiver just to be trendy. Despite what Icom says it will produce a down conversion radio. They had a good one the IC751A. It would be hard for Icom too brag about receiver performance when this cheap lowly Kenwood will kick the crap out of its $10K IC78000, not a good look in the market place! Stay tuned for the new movie, Fiddler on the roofing filter! It stars the 3 Samurai's 73 John --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert working link here To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 9:32 PM On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:33:21 -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: Oh! Wow! It has ten Hz display resolution! Thanks to Lew K6LMP for posting this. Once you get there, double click the icon. http://public.me.com/lewphelps de Doug KR2Q __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...
Much easier than that. Just plug the hot red side into only the black side on a grounded piece of equipment. Very easy to do when plugging in a PP under your vehicle's dash at night. I thought it would have been much better to NOT try and save a penny or so a connector by designing the red and black connectors to be made from the same mold. But, I also use APP's almost exclusively... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:29 AM To: Elecraft Email Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles... I'm actually not entirely sure how one reverses polarity with a properly assembled PP connector. I suppose one could hammer them together in the wrong orientation? :-) __ 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] Clock Accuracy and Outlook 2010 conversation deletion
Unbelievable... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim McDonald Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:39 AM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy and Outlook 2010 conversation deletion You can do the same with Outlook 2007, which I use, and maybe even Outlook 2003. Back to clocks(!), I've used computer logging since the DOS DXbase in the early 1990s and now DXLab and have an Atomic Clock synced to WWVB on the wall. My computer syncs with NIST every week or more often if I want to do it manually. For me the K3 clock is nice but I forget it's there. Jim N7US -Original Message- In case anyone is interested. I loaded Outlook 2010. What a wonderful piece of software. I sort by conversations. I went from multiple messages under the Clock topic to just a couple conversations and was able to two-click them away to the deleted folder. Bill K9YEQ __ 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 Programmer's Reference iPhone App Available
What the iPad really is, it's a way for schools to save tons of money on textbooks. My HS teacher GF is already talking about it among her pears'. I bet in 5 years the book will be history like the audio record, VHS cassette, non DSP radios(to keep on K3 topic),etc 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Palmer Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:27 PM To: lstavenhagen Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programmer's Reference iPhone App Available Think your better off with a netbook for that kind of stuff, ipad doesn't have i/o at all, no audio input and a fairly limited processor, its more of a dumb tablet for web browsing and running little apps. And for the price, you could pick up 3 netbooks and put whatever flavor of *nix or windows on it that you like (even os x). Not to say tablets dont have potential but currently they seem to be little more than internet 'appliances'. Matt W8ESE __ 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] So the K3 Won't Do Spark Gap?
You brought back old memories. I was invited to the 100th anniversary of the Marconi event by W1AA to help setup and operate the two Satellite stations. I spent a week operating out of the same Coast Guard Station. I met Pi (who has become a good friend) there for the first time as well as ranger Barbara. If anyone wants' to see a pix of the Sat ops in front of the old station checkout my webpage link from my call at QRZ. Click on the Marconi sat ops link on the left side on my website. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve_wG0AT Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 13:58 PM To: ElecraftLIST Subject: [Elecraft] So the K3 Won't Do Spark Gap? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oP5ZMWJ0fU Sorry no 4-legged goats in this 5-minutes! 73, Steve ...wGØAT/RP http://www.youtube.com/goathiker __ 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] DSP Upgrade and Serial Number
I did the DSP board exchange and my serial number (without any input from me) is still 1516. So it is stored somewhere else besides on the DSP board. Probably right next to the FP temp sensor... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brett Howard Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 3:31 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] DSP Upgrade and Serial Number So where is the SN stored in the K3? The people who received new upgraded DSP boards in the mail; did you get the serial number of the guy who had that board before you? When I got the upgraded DSP board I sent my board in and had it reworked so all my info was the same but the swaparoo makes me wonder if you end up with a new serial too. I gotta admit as a CW op I hate my SN (1116) but I still love my K3 so it balances out. Not a big deal either way this goes. I'm just curious. Thank god I'm not a cat! ~Brett (KC7OTG) __ 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] K144XV Reviews
I also ordered mine at Dayton and received it last week. It is installed and working 100%. I'm seeing the full 10 watts output. RX seems very good. Two small problems with the install. The supplied cross brace had one screw hole mis-aligned. Also the three screws to mount the 144XV to the side panel were missing. I used three brass screws I had on hand. A short call to Elecraft and a new cross-brace and the three missing matching black screws are on the way to me. I could of drilled out the bulkhead to accommodate the misaligned screw hole but didn't want to get any metal chips inside of my K3. If the original brace didn't have metal removed from the 144XV area I could of just trimmed it to fit around the 144XV. But if I did this it would of weakened it to the point that its purpose would have been defeated. It will be a simple job to replace the brace when it arrives. I won't even have to pull the K3 offline. I'm not complaining about the two small hardware issues. As it was from the first group ,one can expect some minor fit and finish problems. I would give it an EHAM 5 of 5 ! 73 Jeff kb2m On 3/1/2010 2:23 AM, Brett Howard wrote: Also if someone has recently gotten theirs I'd be interested if you could mention when youu ordered. mailing list __ 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] Swap or sell my 2.1 filter
I've decided to install an FM filter in my main receiver. Because of this I have a spare unmatched filter without a home. It is very lonely. I will sell my KFL3A-2.1K 2.1 kHz, 8-pole filter(for $100 shipping included) or trade even for a KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz, 8-pole filter(for a match in my sub receiver). Let me know if you're interested directly to k...@arrl.net 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert L Kalkwarf Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:35 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; qr...@qrp-l.org Subject: [Elecraft] Swap my extra FL1-4 for KAT1 (built or kit) Hi All, I have a built and tested FL1-4 to swap for your KAT1 Bob w7wo __ 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] Swap or sell my 2.1 filter
The 2.1 filter has been sold. Thanks... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:32 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Swap or sell my 2.1 filter I've decided to install an FM filter in my main receiver. Because of this I have a spare unmatched filter without a home. It is very lonely. I will sell my KFL3A-2.1K 2.1 kHz, 8-pole filter(for $100 shipping included) or trade even for a KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz, 8-pole filter(for a match in my sub receiver). Let me know if you're interested directly to k...@arrl.net 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] 2m module on sub
My K144XV was shipped yesterday. I plan on using it for SSB as well as occasional repeater use. My question is I would like to put the FM filter (for the repeater use) in the SUB receiver. Has anyone who has installed their K144XV using it on the SUB RX? If so, any problems with this setup? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 remote operation
I remoted a TS-2000 for some time when I was on the road for work 2 to 3 weeks a month. Like most people, I used Skype for the audio. For the rig control I used TRX-Manager. Main reason I did the control that way was TRX-Manager used about 300 baud of bandwidth to control the rig, rotor, and antennas. From most hotel's Bandwidth was an important consideration 5 years ago when I was doing this. I'm not sure it still is. 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation
I'm running SDR-IF 192k wide on a $399 3 year old 2.20 gigahertz Pentium Dual Non hyper-threaded processor with 2 gig of memory under WIN7 32 bit. I have a $229 24 inch monitor, and a used Infrasonic Quartet soundcard I picked up for $90.The SDR-IF software uses about 25% of the screens real estate. I just tested SDR-IF's CPU usage. It is under 17% average. I just watched a video I selected from MSN, it uses on average 44% CPU. Along with LP-Bridge running I can use several programs simultaneously with the K3 When in contest mode I run SDR-IF, LP-Bridge, Logic8, and contest specific logging software. I can control the K3 with either piece of software via the virtual com ports in LP-Bridge, via a mouse click, or turn of a knob. While this is up and running I read email, view videos, chat with my GF's on Yahoo, MSN, etc without a burp, and without any geek type system tweaking, plug and play. This to me is the ultimate shack setup made possible with the K3's IF out. I'm one of the people Larry mentions that switched over from Flex. I owned a Flex 1000 for several years. Part of my preference to the SDR-IF software is I've been running it for 4 or 5 years. Do I need a P3? No, and I don't see myself lusting for one. Where I think Elecraft is going with this is to a QRO rig. This K4 if you will, will be 200 watts output, have a bandscope (the one we see today) built in, room for actual band select buttons, more room between knobs, more knobs, less menu items, a nice set of dual speakers, etc. A 70cm module and the ability to run full duplex on the satellites would be nice. I would sell my 9000D and buy one of them. Ok enough, the sun is shining, I'm obviously snowed in here, and need to get out of the house :) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation But I'm equally sure there are a lot of people who don't want the huge ugly screen hogging resource hogging PowerSDR application just to show them a graphical display of band activity. 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation
Don't forget that the LP Pan allows you to run the SDR-IF software suite. To me it's like having another radio(with band stacking registers!) to compare my K3 to. When I have my K3 on, I do all the tuning around with SDF-IF. My K3's knobs are hardly ever used 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:40 AM To: KM4VX Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation Another price point is the LP-PAN and sound-card plus computer configuration __ 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] KXV3 RXA board vs KXV3A
Maybe I'm not awake yet, but I'm trying to figure out what the differences are between a KXV3A, and a KXV3 with the KXV3 RXA board. I'm getting close to receiving a K144XV board (ordered at Dayton) and need to know if I need the KXV3A_UPGR to work with it, or will the KXV3 with the KXV3 RXA board work. Its been awhile since I ordered the K144XV (10 months ago) and I seem to have lost track of the situation. Thanks in advance for any information... 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] Windows 7 32 bit
I'm running K3 Utility ver 1.2.12.28 here under Win 7 32 bit with no problems whatever... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe G Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit Does anyone know if the K3 utility and K3_EZ are compatible with 32 bit Win 7 Joe W1JGS - Joe W1JGS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Windows-7-32-bit-tp4441435p4441435.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] K3 owners that have built a K2
Don't tell me, is that the year you were licensed? Happy holidays to all... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:05 PM To: Peter Howson Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 K2 #1239 (my favorite portable toy) K3 #1239 73 a great holiday, Guy. __ 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--A Suggestion About Printers
I wish all my radio manufactures that frequently update their manuals, send out change pages, in addition to full copies. This would save a lot of trees. I know you could just print out the change pages, but then you would have a problem indexing inserts of 2 pages or more. There are obvious ways around this indexing problem, that are acceptable as long as it is presented correctly in the index. 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)
I picked up my working replacement headset today, and briefly got it on the air. Jim is right it sounds very good for the money. It is very easy to hook up and configure properly, and yes it is very sensitive. I run about a mic gain of 26, and compression of 24 with my Heil 781 for dx work. The CM500 I have mic gain or 10 and comp of 11, this would be a good starting point. Rest of config is Bias on, Low mic gain range. The headset also feels very comfortable. 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe
I picked up one of the CM500 headsets after hearing about them here on the reflector. I just tried to hook them up by plugging directly into the rear mic jack, and I'm having some difficulty getting the mic to work. I selected (of course) rear mic input, and what is happening is I'm getting very distorted audio when I listen in monitor mode. I tried both hi and low mic gain, with different mic gain, and compression settings. There appears to be no sweet spot. Any ideas? 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:52 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) I second all of this. I've been using one since June. --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:28 AM Last night, K6MM posted to the NCCC Email list: Headset Report: The new Yamaha CM500 headset performed flawlessly. Great reports, comfortable all weekend, good soundproofing. A real bargain at $40 -- thanks again for the group purchase, Josh (W6XU). After about 22 hours of use in SS-SSB, I'd like to reinforce John's comments on these headsets. I find the headset quite comfortable, the cans sound very good, and the mic produces GREAT audio. I bought three, and they are replacing the EV RE16 that I've used exclusively for contesting for the last five years! If you worked W6BX, K9YC, K6MM, AK6M, or W6XU, you were listening to the CM500. The mic in this headset is not a FLAT mic, but it's quite smooth and clean sounding, and the EQ is close to perfect for ham radio and contesting. It sounds MUCH MUCH MUCH better than most Heils I've heard (and at 1/3 the price). Because it's EQed for communications use and my existing voice messages were recorded with an RE16 (a very flat professional recording/broadcast mic), I had to re-record all of my SS messages. The only negative of this mic (and it's a minor one, because it's easy to work around it) is that it is a bit sensitive to breath pop and handling noise, so you need to roll off the low end AND keep it away from your mouth. I found myself alternating between two positions -- one below my mouth a few inches, and the other a few inches above and to the side, but out of the way of my nose (so that breathing didn't get into the mic). Both positions are quite comfortable, and both sound very good. I used the higher position for recording the messages. One VERY important caution -- the output from this mic is VERY high, and can easily overload the electronics that it is feeding if you don't take care with gain settings. To record, I ran straight into the sound card of my IBM T22 (eight year old Thinkpad) with the mic preamp OFF, the gain at minimum, and the mic about four inches away. Any closer caused the sound card to clip! I did NO eq while recording. When operating, I plugged the mic and headset into the rear panel connectors, turned on the bias (tap 2 on the keypad while in the mic select menu) and set mic gain to Low (tap 1 on the keypad in the mic select menu). I used max cut of the two lowest bands on the K3 to minimize the breath and handling noise. With other rigs, you may need to do that with a series cap. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe
Yes I did read it Jim. I didn't think it was necessary to mention that I switched it on, I now see that I was wrong. As you(and more polite repliers) think that is the problem I will, when I have some time try to determine if the bias is actually present when switched on. By the way Jim, are you always this grouchy? You must of not did the Sweep like I did ;) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:36 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:43 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: I'm having some difficulty getting the mic to work. Any ideas? Did you actually READ the last paragraph of my email (of which you quoted the entire text)? 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
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe
I had some time this evening so I checked that the K3 was actually putting out the bias when switched on. It is, I then called the local Guitar center and talked to the sales person who told me no problem, if their defective I will be able to exchange them. It's great to be able to buy something's local, and they even matched the Sam Ash price. I will have the new set tomorrow... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:57 PM To: 'Jim Brown'; 'Elecraft List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe Yes I did read it Jim. I didn't think it was necessary to mention that I switched it on, I now see that I was wrong. As you(and more polite repliers) think that is the problem I will, when I have some time try to determine if the bias is actually present when switched on. By the way Jim, are you always this grouchy? You must of not did the Sweep like I did ;) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:36 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:43 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: I'm having some difficulty getting the mic to work. Any ideas? Did you actually READ the last paragraph of my email (of which you quoted the entire text)? 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
Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...
Let's all have a round of the Elecraft Kool-aid and forget this ever happened ;) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of robby robertson Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far... I apologize for my apology. Please stop calling me a pussy -Robby VY2SS __ 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] Main tuning knob rough
I had some time today to mess around with my main tuning knob problem. I once again removed the knob, and felt washer. Everything appeared normal, there was nothing wrapped around the shaft, all nuts were secure, nothing needed to be cleaned, etc. So I put it back together and all is working fine. I also tried several times to change the clearance between the knob and felt washer to try and reproduce the problem to no avail. I think the VFO A encoder had some kind of problem from lack of regular use that has now gone away. Remember, I only had the problem while rotating the knob counter-clockwise, the tuning knob worked perfectly in the clockwise direction. Anyway all is now well again in K3/KB2M land.. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:02 AM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] Main tuning knob rough I just noticed a problem with the main tuning knob on my K3 #1516 this morning. I noticed it when I was tuning around using the finger dimple. The odd thing is it only feels rough when you turn the knob counter-clockwise while applying slight pressure to facilitate using the finger dimple. I took the knob off, repositioned it(making sure it was clear of the front panel and not crooked, it wasn't) and still have the problem. It is bad enough that after several turns it causes the rotation to stick. Once again this only happens when turning counter-clockwise, with slight finger pressure in the dimple. What I find interesting is that I hardy use the tuning knob as I use an LP-Pan with PowerSDR and tune around with a mouse. I get the feeling that the problem is with the VFO A encoder. Any ideas? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] Main tuning knob rough
I just noticed a problem with the main tuning knob on my K3 #1516 this morning. I noticed it when I was tuning around using the finger dimple. The odd thing is it only feels rough when you turn the knob counter-clockwise while applying slight pressure to facilitate using the finger dimple. I took the knob off, repositioned it(making sure it was clear of the front panel and not crooked, it wasn't) and still have the problem. It is bad enough that after several turns it causes the rotation to stick. Once again this only happens when turning counter-clockwise, with slight finger pressure in the dimple. What I find interesting is that I hardy use the tuning knob as I use an LP-Pan with PowerSDR and tune around with a mouse. I get the feeling that the problem is with the VFO A encoder. Any ideas? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 wish lists
I like this. But if it's done don't display the same information on the P3 and the monitor. The Icom 7700 does this and it appears repetitive to display the same thing twice. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clint Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 wish lists How about a port for an external monitor? Clint KI6SSN __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4349 (20090819) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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] P3 Display
I would like to see it configurable both ways. All of the display , or just say the pan adapter. Or also possibly use the extra real estate to display additional information, like a data display, for PSK31. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rfenab...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:07 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Display (Snip) I like this. But if it's done don't display the same information on the P3 and the monitor. The Icom 7700 does this and it appears repetitive to display the same thing twice. 73 Jeff kb2m (End snip) Jeff, I would use the display feature purely as a means to be able to leave my glasses off. Perhaps the P3 could be programmable to enable selected views to be displayed on either screen and this would benefit all? I have no idea how difficult this would be to do but I hope Elecraft consider the possibility of doing this. The P3 screen size would not be large enough to enable me to see everything clearly without my glasses unfortunately...:-) Gary. VK4WT/P Sent via BlackBerryR from Telstra __ 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] KRX3 antenna input
I spent the morning installing a sub rx in my K3 #1516. All is working well. I set it up using the KAT3 ant2 as input the the sub rx. Now I'm thinking that there is no advantage to doing it this way(other then me being too lazy to install the aux bnc connector). Does it really matter, is there any advantage to using the bnc as an rx only input? I have a four way antenna switch downstream from the K3 so there is no advantage to the ant2 not being used by the main receiver as all antennas come in through ant1. The ant2 input would go unused otherwise. Is the bnc rx input better, is it worth taking my K3 apart to install the BNC rx connector ? All 150 to 400 answers welcome... 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] KRX3 antenna input
Thanks for bringing up the attenuation issue with using ant1/ant2. Has anyone tried it both ways and have any comments? 73 Jeff kb2m - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: 'jeff kb2m' k...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:41 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 antenna input There are couple of points to keep in mind if you don't use the AUX input and use ANT1/ANT2 for both sub receiver and main tx/rx. They're covered in the KRX3 manual, but in case you missed them: 1) You'll need well-isolated antennas to avoid RF tripping the COR in the antenna input used by the sub receiver. 2) If you try to listen on a higher-frequency band on the subreceiver than you're using for the main, you may notice significant signal attenuation in the sub receiver. That's because when using ANT1/ANT2 you're sharing the main band pass filters and they have significant attenuation on the bands above the one selected. Both issues are avoided by using the AUX input instead. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of jeff kb2m Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KRX3 antenna input I spent the morning installing a sub rx in my K3 #1516. All is working well. I set it up using the KAT3 ant2 as input the the sub rx. Now I'm thinking that there is no advantage to doing it this way(other then me being too lazy to install the aux bnc connector). Does it really matter, is there any advantage to using the bnc as an rx only input? I have a four way antenna switch downstream from the K3 so there is no advantage to the ant2 not being used by the main receiver as all antennas come in through ant1. The ant2 input would go unused otherwise. Is the bnc rx input better, is it worth taking my K3 apart to install the BNC rx connector ? All 150 to 400 answers welcome... 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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] amp tune
I'm trying to setup my K3 to tune my tube amp. I have TUN PWR set to 25 watts. when I long press the tune button the K3 goes into transmit at the selected 25 watts, in CW mode, but the amp doesn't key. If I press the PTT on the mic the amp goes into tx. I must have a menu set wrong? The only connection to the amp (other then the coax!) is the RCA connector key out on the K3. on Tuner is in bypass, ext ALC is OFF. Any ideas?? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 tune
Thanks for all the replies to my 'problem'. Dave was right I had the amp key rca cable plugged into the PTT jack. All is well in kb2mland once again... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Dave G4AON [mailto:elecr...@astromag.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 5:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] amp tune Jeff, sounds like you are connecting your linear keying line to PTT IN and not KEY OUT as you think you are... Check the connection. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80, Acom 1000 -- I'm trying to setup my K3 to tune my tube amp. I have TUN PWR set to 25 watts. when I long press the tune button the K3 goes into transmit at the selected 25 watts, in CW mode, but the amp doesn't key. If I press the PTT on the mic the amp goes into tx. I must have a menu set wrong? The only connection to the amp (other then the coax!) is the RCA connector key out on the K3. on Tuner is in bypass, ext ALC is OFF. Any ideas?? 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 sub rx matched filters
I'm thinking of upgrading my K3 by adding a KRX3 sub receiver. One of the things I want to try in the near future is diversity reception. Now, I think I need a matched pair of filters to operate in diversity mode? Or does this just pertain to the 5 pole filters? Or, if I already have an 8 pole 1.8 filter would I just have to buy another one ? I tried to search the archives and there appears to be no keyword search? Thanks in advance for any help with this 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 tee shirts
Wayne, are you going to bring some of the shirts to Orlando? 73 Jeff kb2m - Original Message - From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com To: JIM DAVIS nn...@astound.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Benson b...@fastmail.us Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts We're looking into the possibilities for a new T-shirt. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jan 23, 2009, at 11:36 AM, JIM DAVIS wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:18:44 -0500 Benson b...@fastmail.us wrote: I would like to show my support of Elecraft and my enthusiam about my new K3 by wearing a high quality screen-printed tee shirt. I would wear one to all of my club meetings as well as Field Day which will be here before we know it. Where can I purchase such a thing? 73, K4GST * BY JOVE O'l boy I'll 2nd that!!! Great equipment DESERVES free advertising!!! Jim/nn6ee S/N 2404 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf
I'm trying to run the Calibrate Transmitter Gain routinre in Utility ver 1.1.12.22 on my K3 # 1516. And I'm getting this error... Starting 5 Watt calibration. Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Unexpected response DBERR TXF; to DB;. State 127 5 Watt calibration failed. I verified that I have my 2.7 filter in # 2 slot selected, and I tried it with ATU in auto and bypass. I'm also getting a ERR TXF error. The dummy load I'm using I verified that it is close to 1 to 1 . Any suggestions? 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf
Ok. I'm sorry if I missed some posts on this the other day I was visiting a friend for the holidays and someone unplugged my laptop and then during a 300+ email download my laptop shutdown and my main pst file got corrupted, so I lost some messages. Anyway If it will help find the problem, yes I have TECH MD set to on , and I also tried a shorter piece of coax. 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf
Problem found. I had the CW TX filter erroneously configured as filter 3 which is a 1.80 b/w filter, I set it to a 2.7 b/w filter for tx and once again all is wonderful in kb2m K3 land... 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
