[Elecraft] K3 rig control with RS-232 does not work with 'cold' radio
I have a K3 with all modules except transverter interface. The radio does not communicate with the PC (or Mac) before it has been on for about 45 minutes - consistently. I turn on one of my rig control/logging programs or K3 utility right after the radio is turned on. Without touching anything the communication does not start to work before the radio has been on for between 30 and 45 minutes. If this had been my K2 I would have checked for dry/cold solder joints but since this is a factory built module I chose so far to leave it alone. Any ideas? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-rig-control-with-RS-232-does-not-work-with-%27cold%27-radio-tp2392599p2392599.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] External keyers with K3 - recommended?
I have never in my 34 years as a ham used an external keyer and always used either hand pump (old days) or built in keyer in my radios. But I keep hearing folks using external keyers despite built in capabilities. I am a CW enthusiast and over 95% of my Q's are CW. I do like using memories but find the 4 quick memos in the K3 to be sufficient. I'm not interested in using a keyboard nor display to watch the text. Does anyone recommend an external keyer even with the K3?? I would rather not hook on external boxes unless it will give me something extra. If I do, I understand that Logikey and Microkeyer are great products. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/External-keyers-with-K3---recommended--tp2403830p2403830.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] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
I have a K3 with almost all the options. I recently installed the KXV3. I'm not sure if the problem started after doing this but I did receive my first chirp report shortly after. The rig is almost a year old but has the newest firmware. It seems to happen when the shift filter is moved and seems to disappear when touching it. But it does not always happen and it is hard to make happen when I purposely try. So it could the shift filter could be coincidental. I have tried with 2 different power supplies and also in a fellow ham's shack so it must be a problem the rig itself. Anyone else experienced this problem? I searched the archive and found only one incident but did not see a solution. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p2941027.html Sent from the [K3] 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] [K3] K144XV - crossband to HF
Here in Norway we re-transmit (with permission from NRRL and Dept. of Communications) the weekly QST transmission on HF to a 2M repeater. This was of course a simple task with a Kenwood TS-2000 since you can xband from VHF to HF. Will this be possible with the K3/K144XV combo? I'm guessing no but thought I'd ask in case someone has a creative solution to this. 73, Are - LB3SA -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K144XV---crossband-to-HF-tp3245290p3245290.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
Thanks for the responses. It was also suggested that I do the KSYN mod and then the VCO CAL. I did both and still have the problem. But this is a very localized problem and I am now able to reproduce it whenever I like. I'm actually wondering if this is a bug... so if someone else could please do a test to see if you're also able to hear the chirp I would appreciate it. It only happens for me with a frequency from 3.577.11 to 3.577.19. Any other frequency works fine - when SHIFT is centered... When SHIFT is set to for example 0.45; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.11 - 3.577.19 Power setting or filter WIDTH does not make any difference. I am using a dummy load when testing. You do of course have to listen to yourself on a second receiver if you try this: 1) Set K3 to 80M CW 3.577.15 2) Make sure the SHIFT control is centered at 0.60 and try keying. When I QSY to to 3.577.00 the problem goes away but comes back on all frequencies between 3.577.00 and 3.577.07 when the SHIFT control is set to .045. I can change the frequency slightly the other direction too and reproduce the problem by changing the SHIFT control. The problem is absolutely consistent but the SHIFT control needs to be exact at the 'problem FC' to cause the problem. If you can't reproduce it with these exact settings, maybe try to vary the sift control a few notches. 73, Are - LB3SA Check in with k3support. You may have recent firmware, but you also need to run VCO CAL to take advantage of the latest updates to the synthesizer control algorithm. 73, Wayne N6KR -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3269347.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
This sentence: When SHIFT is set to for example 0.45; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.11 - 3.577.19 Should read: When SHIFT is set to for example 0.45; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.00 - 3.577.07 My apologies Thanks for the responses. It was also suggested that I do the KSYN mod and then the VCO CAL. I did both and still have the problem. But this is a very localized problem and I am now able to reproduce it whenever I like. I'm actually wondering if this is a bug... so if someone else could please do a test to see if you're also able to hear the chirp I would appreciate it. It only happens for me with a frequency from 3.577.11 to 3.577.19. Any other frequency works fine - when SHIFT is centered... When SHIFT is set to for example 0.45; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.11 - 3.577.19 Power setting or filter WIDTH does not make any difference. I am using a dummy load when testing. You do of course have to listen to yourself on a second receiver if you try this: 1) Set K3 to 80M CW 3.577.15 2) Make sure the SHIFT control is centered at 0.60 and try keying. When I QSY to to 3.577.00 the problem goes away but comes back on all frequencies between 3.577.00 and 3.577.07 when the SHIFT control is set to .045. I can change the frequency slightly the other direction too and reproduce the problem by changing the SHIFT control. The problem is absolutely consistent but the SHIFT control needs to be exact at the 'problem FC' to cause the problem. If you can't reproduce it with these exact settings, maybe try to vary the sift control a few notches. 73, Are - LB3SA wayne burdick wrote: > > Check in with k3support. You may have recent firmware, but you also > need to run VCO CAL to take advantage of the latest updates to the > synthesizer control algorithm. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3269352.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
I'm sorry to hammer the board with all these messages but I found one more criteria for the chirp to appear: I have all 8 pole filters: 250Hz, 400Hz, 1.8kHz, 2.8kHz an 6.0kHz installed in the main RX. I am not able to reproduce the problem when WIDTH is set from 400Hz or less. It's only from 450Hz and up I get the problem. The chirp goes away instantly as I hit 400Hz or lower. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3269403.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
Thanks for your response Tim. It's nice to see that it isn't just me that is going mental! :) I'm surprised however that Elecraft has not responded yet but they may not have seen the message. It does work fine with the TX button activated but I hope it's not really an acceptable workaround in the long run. And you do have to constantly monitor yourself on a second receiver to be sure all is OK. Further testing reveals that (with WIDTH setting to 450kHz or wider): When SHIFT is set to 0.55; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.06 - 3.577.16. When SHIFT is set to 0.60; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.11 - 3.577.21. When SHIFT is set to 0.65; the problem happens on all frequencies from 3.577.16 - 3.577.26. This frequency range is where I spend 90% of my time since ity is Norway's local CW rag chew area so it is important to me that the radio works here. 73, Are - LB3SA AI9K wrote: > > > > LB3SA wrote: >> >> I'm sorry to hammer the board with all these messages but I found one >> more criteria for the chirp to appear: >> >> I have all 8 pole filters: 250Hz, 400Hz, 1.8kHz, 2.8kHz an 6.0kHz >> installed in the main RX. I am not able to reproduce the problem when >> WIDTH is set from 400Hz or less. It's only from 450Hz and up I get the >> problem. The chirp goes away instantly as I hit 400Hz or lower. >> > > To all - > I see the problem here too - I have checked 80,40,20,15 & 10M and see it > on all bands in a very narrow range of frequencies as noted before. The IF > shift changes things also as noted. I hear very distinct clicks when this > is happening also. > > I have found a workaround...if the XMIT button is tapped, the red TX led > comes on AND all the chirp and 'clicks' are gone! This tells me there is a > problem going from receive to transmit only on these noted frequencies. > Going into 'XMIT' mode never allows the radio to get into 'receive' mode - > hence the problems disappear. > > I have sent a more detailed email to Wayne on this issue. > > Tim > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3335415.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
I did try Bill and we're in touch. They are prompt and excellent as always. More testing revealed that it only happens with the 1.8kHz 8-pole roofing filter on CW... I do have the 1.0kHz roofing filter in my Sub RX and just swapped it so I the 1.8 is in my Sub RX. It now works fine without chirp on all filter settings. I'm still not sure if my particular 1.8kHz filter is partially defect or if only this particular combination of settings causes it but Wayne is looking in to it. 73, Are - LB3SA Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > Did you try k3support at elecraft.com? For most K3 support issues, you > should use that address and not this list (unless you feel your problem is > a user problem or a simple technical issue). > > Wayne and Eric both read this list but have been on vacation recently, and > I don't believe Gary AB7MY or other support people are on the list > (excluding Ron AC7AC who is responsible for documentation issues). If > your problem is anything complex at all, your best bet is to contact > k3support directly. I've found responses from support are both prompt and > competent. > > 73, Bill > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3336870.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - intermittent CW chirp
Thanks Tim! The width setting doesn't affect it here either as it turns out. What does affect it however is which roofing filter I use which in turn incidentally is switched by using the width control. Your findings made me look more and I do still have chirp but with the different filter configuration I just moved the 'chirp window'. My window now is ending at 3549.83 on 80M. I also for the first time went looking on other bands and the 'chirp windows' are there too... yuck. On 20M my window starts at 14090.54 and ends at 14090.63 when using the 1.0kHz roofing filter and SHIFT set to center (.060). All the above is when using the 1.0kHz roofing filter. I have yet not been able to find a chirp window when using the 400kHz or 250kHz roofing filters. Since the windows are so small and often in the less commonly used CW areas I guess the odds are very small for getting bad reports hence why we haven't heard about this before. 73, Are - LB3SA -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---intermittent-CW-chirp-tp2941027p3339777.html Sent from the [K3] 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kopp Cover for K3
I also bought covers from Rose for both K2 and K3. Both covers are amazing! Craig D. Smith wrote: > > I recently purchased a cover for my K3 from Rose Kopp, and am delighted > with > it. Only 4 days from order to delivery. Fits perfectly and looks great! > There is a big selection of colors and styles available. An email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] will get you all the details. > >73 > ... Craig AC0DS > > > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Kopp-Cover-for-K3-tp474088p475076.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 - shipping size?
My K3 (kit form) is soon ready to be shipped. A friend of mine is in the US though and I was going to ask him to bring it home in his suitcase. Could anyone tell me how big the boxes are? I assume it can be taken out of the 'main box' (if there is such a thing) and maybe distributed various places in a suitcase. Or... will it be too much? The K2 box was extrememly small but I assume the K3 to be a bit bigger. Are - LB3SA KX1 - K2 - K3 on order -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---shipping-size--tp575070p575070.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - shipping size?
Thanks for all the responses! It was very useful. If I had travelled myself I would have brought it. But since it will be a colleague it sounds like it's best to send it over with UPS. That way I'm reasonably sure it'll get here in one piece. Are Jon K Hellan wrote: > > LB3SA wrote: >> My K3 (kit form) is soon ready to be shipped. A friend of mine is in the >> US >> though and I was going to ask him to bring it home in his suitcase. >> Could anyone tell me how big the boxes are? I assume it can be taken out >> of >> the 'main box' (if there is such a thing) and maybe distributed various >> places in a suitcase. Or... will it be too much? The K2 box was >> extrememly >> small but I assume the K3 to be a bit bigger. >> >> Are - LB3SA >> KX1 - K2 - K3 on order > > 33 x 33 x 40 cm (w d h) > > In checked baggage, you'd probably need even more popcorn. > > 73 > LA4RT Jon > > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---shipping-size--tp575070p575473.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B?
I just received my K3 kit and love the radio already! I have a problem however... After about 1 hour of usage the VFO A encoder stopped working for some strange reason. I swapped it for VFO B so it is definitely the encoder and nothing else. But now I'm not able to use the menu or CONFIG since VFO B is a must for this. Does anyone know if either N4PY or Ham Radio deluxe will give me control of the CONFIG menu? A new encoder will be ordered on Monday of course but from Elecraft to Norway often takes more than a week (gasp!) :) 73, Are - LB3SA KX1 - K2 - K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---how-to-CONFIG-without-VFO-B--tp683139p683139.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B?
Thanks - it worked! Now it will be MUCH easier to wait for a new encoder! :) hank k8dd wrote: > > The latest version of Ham Radio Deluxe will give you control > of most all the CONFIG menu functions . there are a couple > missing, but I don't think it would be a 'show stopper'. > > 73HankK8DD > > > ----- Original Message - > From: "LB3SA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:29 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B? > > >> >> I just received my K3 kit and love the radio already! I have a problem >> however... After about 1 hour of usage the VFO A encoder stopped working >> for >> some strange reason. I swapped it for VFO B so it is definitely the >> encoder >> and nothing else. But now I'm not able to use the menu or CONFIG since >> VFO >> B >> is a must for this. Does anyone know if either N4PY or Ham Radio deluxe >> will >> give me control of the CONFIG menu? >> >> A new encoder will be ordered on Monday of course but from Elecraft to >> Norway often takes more than a week (gasp!) :) >> >> 73, >> Are - LB3SA >> KX1 - K2 - K3 >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://n2.nabble.com/K3---how-to-CONFIG-without-VFO-B--tp683139p683139.html >> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 >> > > > FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks & orcas on > your desktop! > Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---how-to-CONFIG-without-VFO-B--tp683139p683260.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/Aluminum Spinner?
But... your Mojo factor won't be total until you also have a loaded KX1! The KX1 is in my opinion one of the most sexy transceivers available to mankind. :) If you haven't been backpacking before, you'll start backpacking then - tent included! (don't forget to bring emergency food provision which in my case was a can of sardines and a six pack...) Here's a link to a picture (32kb) of a very happy LB3SA on his first solo tent/backpacking trip with a freshly buildt KX1 and buddy pole: http://www.la8z.com/images/img5.jpg Are - LB3SA KX1, K2 and K3 (I know - but a K1 will join the others shortly after I receive my KRX3) Ralph T. Stetson III-2 wrote: > > Ron & Don > > Does this mean there is a degree of Mojo to found in the K3 after all this > wonderful dialogue of why this or that nit doesn't work? > > I certainly hope so My K2 and K1 are sitting here doing the Mojo thing > every > time I turn them on. > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-w-Aluminum-Spinner--tp684366p687478.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] DVR
Has anyone received or tried the DVR yet? I'm not sure if this is yet to be developed or if they started to ship it. As far as I understand it is due to be shipped to me sometime late this fall - but I have a late serial number on my K3 (S/N 1412). Are - LB3SA KX1 - K2 - K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/DVR-tp724499p724499.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Suitable headphones for K3
If you want some of the best money can buy I would suggest the AKG HSC271. You can also get AKG's without microphone. http://www.frontendaudio.com/AKG_HSC271_Headset_Microphone_p/-02781.htm Are - LB3SA KX1 - K2 - KX1 Jack Colson wrote: > > The manual states that headphones having aimpeadance of 16 ohms are > recommended. > I am using a pair of Koss (cheapies) and really have a hard time getting > much sound from them. > > I would be interested in recommended headphones (16 ohm) that work well > with the K3. > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Suitable-headphones-for-K3-tp780528p782375.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] KRX3 - shipping status?
It's been a while since I last saw anyone report a KRX3 arrival. Does anyone know what the current status is? I ordered mine along with my K3 March this year. The K3 arrived in August but I haven't heard anything about the KRX3 yet. Looking forward to it however!! :) 73, Are - LB3SA KX1, K2, K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3---shipping-status--tp1334209p1334209.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] DVR play in TX mode
I just received and installed the KRX3 and KDVR3 today. Everything works great except maybe one thing: 1) When I tap M1-M4 for playback of messages it goes to TX plays them. THis is correct but it does not return to RX. Is this just the nature of the beast? 2) when I record audio with the AF REC function I can also play it back for listening in the shack by holding the AF PLAY button (this works). According to the latest documentation it should also be possible to playback on the air by first pressing PTT or XMIT button and then play back with the AF PLAY function. But my K3 jumps back to RX as soon as I hold the AF PLAY button. Anyone? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/DVR-play-in-TX-mode-tp1690662p1690662.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] DVR play in TX mode
Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > > > Are you running at least firmware version 2.72 on your K3? > No... I'm running 2.67. Just updated today. Is there a newer version than what the K3 Utility installs when I click the "Check Versions Now" button? But that would explain my problem -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/DVR-play-in-TX-mode-tp1690662p1691164.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] DVR play in TX mode
Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > > Yes, because it's in "beta" status - follow the instructions at: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_beta_release_instructions.htm > > to install 2.73, which is the latest beta. 2.72 had significant > updates related to the operation of the DVR. > > GL! > > ~Iain > Thanks Iain - worked like a charm! :) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/DVR-play-in-TX-mode-tp1690662p1691243.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Cannot adjust center frequency after update to 2.73
I cannot seem to adjust the center freq. anymore for CW and data. I also lost my side tone. Center freq is locked to 0.00 on CW and 1.35 on Data. Both with the asterisk showing. Monitor and center freq. works fine on SSB. Please note that I also installed KRX3 and KDVR3 today but I'm fairly certain that all this worked after HW upgrade but not after SW upgrade which I did a few hours later. Anyone else experienced this? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Cannot-adjust-center-frequency-after-update-to-2.73-tp1691906p1691906.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Cannot adjust center frequency after update to 2.73
Guy, K2AV wrote: > > Did you power off the K3 immediately after updating the firmware? I > usually get strange results on something when I forget to do this. I'm > using 2.73 without any problem I know of. > Yes I did Guy. But Wayne B. wrote me an e-mail and suggested I hold the pitch button in and reset the pitch. As it turns out, pitch had reset itself to 0 during the update process and this is what caused the problem. I reset it and it works perfectly. Are -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Cannot-adjust-center-frequency-after-update-to-2.73-tp1691906p1692139.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.78: "Sign-on banner" and misc. improvements
With the 1.2.1.6 K3 Utility for OSX I get the message that I have the newest firmware although it is 02.73. Does anyone have a direct link to download 02.78? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.78%3A-%22Sign-on-banner%22-and-misc.-improvements-tp2131207p2163868.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.78: "Sign-on banner" and misc. improvements
I found it... :blush: LB3SA wrote: > > With the 1.2.1.6 K3 Utility for OSX I get the message that I have the > newest firmware although it is 02.73. > > Does anyone have a direct link to download 02.78? > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.78%3A-%22Sign-on-banner%22-and-misc.-improvements-tp2131207p2164012.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.78: "Sign-on banner" and misc. improvements
Thanks! :) On 150109 7:41 PM, "Dick Dievendorff (via Nabble)" wrote: > MCU revision 2.78 is a Beta release. > > > Instructions for installing K3 Beta firmware are on > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > > Dick, K6KR > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@... > <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2164147&i=0> > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@... > <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2164147&i=1> ] On > Behalf Of LB3SA > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:53 AM > To: elecr...@... > <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2164147&i=2> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.78: "Sign-on banner" and > misc. improvements > > > With the 1.2.1.6 K3 Utility for OSX I get the message that I have the newest > firmware although it is 02.73. > > Does anyone have a direct link to download 02.78? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.78%3A-%22Sign-on-banner%22-and-misc.-improvements-tp2131207p2164169.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
I recently completed my K2 and everything seemed to work OK. All tests are ok with exception of a slightly low 8V regulator output (7.59V). The sensitivity seems low however (my KX1 is much better at this point). Tracing the receiver revealed that sensitivity is top notch at certain points. This is where it gets weird... When I inject a signal on the north side (according to schematic) of C7 (40m), C15 (80M), C24 (20M) and the same on all other bands, the sensitivity is great. But when I inject the signal on the other side of these capacitors (pin 8 on the relays), the level drops (at least 20db) to the same as what it is at antenna, W6, W1,D2/D3, D3/D4 and all other points along the signal path. I removed W6 and RFC7 to isolate the problem and to see if anything in the T-R switch or Low Pass filters could pull the signal down but there is no change. I still only hear a weak signal when I inject a signal at pin7 or 8 on the respective relays. But as soon as I touch either side of C6 for 40m, L7 for 80m, C22 for 20m etc, it is as strong as it should be. I have measured all the relays for potential shorts but they seem to be fine. Any ideas out there? 73, Are - LB3SA -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17294418.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 build with 8030 mod
Hi David, I buildt the KX1, tuner and the 30/80m module all at the same time without doing it in stages. I had absolutely no problems and everything works like a charm. I can't think of any particular things to watch out for. But is is TIGHT!!! Pay a lot of attention to getting the leads as short as possible plus bending components down flat as required. Best of luck, Are - LB3SA ex VE3TSZ & VA3ARE David Dolsen wrote: > > GM DE VE7TTJ > > I have purchased a KX1 kit along with the 8030 board and ATU kit. I > want to do initial assembly incorporating the 8030 board (why put > things in just to take them out?) I have built five other single-band > rigs over the years so it's not a skill-testing question, just > wondering if there are any gremlins I can't spot in blending the two > sets of instructions. The ATU appears to be just a matter of pulling > jumpers out of the female sockets to make way for the pins. It's the > business of not installing L1 and L2 off the top and various Cap > changes that makes me ask if it's better to make friends with > desoldering wick instead. Comments? > > TU 73 VE7TTJ > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/KX1-build-with-8030-mod-tp17296413p17296500.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Thoughts
Well said John! But I also agree that it is of essense for Elecraft that we are allowed to, and able to give feedback and 'want lists'. Then Elecraft can use this information as they desire to further develop the K3 and maybe even get input to a potential 'K4'. If someone asks for something that is out of scope or just too much; well... no big deal! Then they can just ignore it and life goes on. Yeasu has a history of 61 HF rigs and they still manage to squeeze in new features/styles/looks just about every release. Icom has made 47 HF radios and Kenwood 36 (ref. RigPix). So think about this for a minute: Elecraft is currently on their 4th HF rig. Two of these 4 Elecraft rigs are topping the ARRL QST/Sherwood engineering lists of receivers (and to me a good RX is no doubt #1 priority in a radio). Not all 148 rigs mentioned above are on that particular list but we do have a reasonably clear indication that Wayne and Eric and others at Elecraft are not totally lost when it comes to HF radio design. But even these superstars cannot satisfy every ham radio operator in the world - at least not at the same time - within the same box. But I'm absolutely certain that they are listening and will try their best to develop something even better if and when they can. When was the last time _your_ input helped shape the next YeaWoodComTec rig? I bet dollars to donuts that Elecraft's next HF rig (K4?) will have one-touch band switching and VFO stacking amongst other things. Personally I like to buy new rigs once in a while and I would be very disappointed if Elecraft didn't release anything new within the next 10 years or so - with or without one-touch everything. So look at it positively: There _is_ and always will be room for improvement. We have something to look forward to and we have been blessed with an American ham radio manufacturer that caters to us and not only is listening well but actually talks back to us - promptly at that! You won't hear any complaints from me; but I can't guarantee that I won't come up with suggestions in an effort to assist with the never ending brainstorming. As (experimenting) radio amateurs I don't think it's a big stretch for some of us to never be 100% satisfied with the rig in front of us and to always look for ways to make it better - regardless of how good it is out of the box. Are - LB3SA KX1 & K2 in operation and a K3 on order (only 2 months to go! :) ) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Thoughts-tp17576532p17597095.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Fed-UP with Waffle
I find a lot of good information here. Suggestion for usage: Look at and read the information you find useful for you and then ignore the rest. I.e. if you want to read about KX1, ignore everything with K3 or [K3] or K2 etc in the subject. Works great for me! ;) I wasn't actually interested in your message when I cliked on it but was curious as to what waffles had to do with Elecraft and ham radio. As it turns out - nothing. So I agree with you Larry; here it was right in front of me: useless material that has nothing to do here. Are - LB3SA Larry Dodson-2 wrote: > > I have subscribed to the reflector for a several years and now find it > has become a WAFFLE ( re: UI rant dramatised) or a K3 whinge! Please > someone sort this worthwihile source of information out. > > Larry (G0IKE) > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Fed-UP-with-Waffle-tp17618148p17621132.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
Thanks to both for info and assistance. You were right Don about the 'weirdness' when injecting signals by C7. It turns out that the sensitivity issue was caused by a tiny solder bridge on the SMD MC1350 (IF amp) which I found by injecting a signal @ IF freq. before and after the IF Amp. The receiver is now working very nice with an IMD of -136db. The filter/BFO set-up went without a hitch and RX sounds like a million bucks with absolutely no signs of ringing with tight filtering. Are - LB3SA KX1# 1864 K2# 6498 K3: Delivery late July Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Are, > > The 'wierd' symptoms you report could be normal depending on the output > characteristics of your signal generator. The capacitors C7 and C8 in > the 40 meter bandpass form a voltage divider that is intended to match > the high impedance of the filter parallel tuned circuits down to a lower > impedance level. If a signal is arbitrary injected at the top end of C7, > there can (and likely will) be more voltage developed across the filter > than if the same signal voltage is injected at the junction of C7 and C8 > (a similar argument applies to the other bands). Put RFC7 and W6 back > in place to give the proper termination for the filter. > > A valid comparison is to compare the signal at the junction of C7 and C8 > with the signal at the junction of C4 and C5. That would give an > indication of the loss through the bandpass filter. That comparison is > more easily done in transmit than receive (the filter is bi-lateral). > Compare the RF voltage at the junction of D6 and D7 with the RF voltage > at W6 using a transmit power level of 1 to 2 watts. > > If the bandpass filter is not indicating a substantial loss, then you > may have some other problem in the receive path. > > If your bandpass filter does show a substantial loss, try re-peaking it > first, and if that does not produce adequate results, then look for an > impedance mismatch at the filter terminations - check R36 and R5 first > for proper values and good soldering. > > There are many other places other than the bandpass filter that can > cause weak receive. If your K2 develops full output power on all bands, > then the bandpass filter is likely not the problem area. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17627350.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
It was actually one of your earlier posts (thanks!) that prompted me to inject the IF signal before and after the IF Amp. At that point I had pulled out lot of hair and lost sleep over a low sensitivity K2. As to when the solder bridge got there... I'm not 100% certain that a bridge was the problem. But after I realized that the IF Amp was not amplifying I went over the solder points around the chip (I actually removed the chip and installed it again). The radio then started to work. It was actually a bit of a surprise since I never saw the problem - especially since I looked very closely at all the points through an amplifying glass many times before AND since all the voltages at MC1350 measured at specs while I had the problem. It was just the IF signal that wasn't amplifying leading me to at first think that the chip itself was defect. I only assume it was a solder bridge. And if that's the case it was probably made by me. Are - LB3SA TF3KX wrote: > > Just out of curiosity... > > Where was that solder bridge on the MC1350? Was it already on the SMD > assembly when you received it, or was it something you caused by your > soldering? > > The reason I ask is that I had a problem with my SMD MC1350, never found > out what caused it, and just replaced it. If there is something there to > watch out for, it may help others... > > 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17628522.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
My 8 volt regulator also outputs exactly 7.56V. I replaced it with one I bought here in Norway last week. It's also quite low at 7.62 volt. Specs guarantee it to be over 7.5V if I remember correctly so I guess we can't complain too much. But if you have a hard time getting the ALC voltage up to 3.8 volt according to the manual you can solder a 10K resistor across RP6 pins 3-4 on the control board (Gary from Elecraft suggested this for me). This works great and I now see 3.8V but it doesn't really make much of an audible difference. Are - LB3SA TF3KX wrote: > > In my case I never resolved if the MC1350 actually was bad. I soldered > the entire assembly out of the circuit, but managed to find an original > "full size" chip at a local store, put it in and it simply worked. So, > the problem - whatever it really was - might have been the same as yours, > and the SMD assembly might have worked if I had put it back into the rig > the second time. > > At any rate, good that you are on track, and hope others may learn from > this. My K2 (#6425) is working perfectly, aside from the fact that my 8V > is low (about 7,56V), and as a result the S-meter can not be calibrated > properly. I will ask Elecraft to send me a new regulator. > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17631255.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
Thanks for the input Dave. It sounds like a good solution. But I'm curious: Why does lifting the ground leg of the regulator and 'inserting' a diode in series compromise the regulator's short circuit protection? Does it require a direct connection to ground? David Lankshear wrote: > > Of course, this "jacking up" compromises the regulator's inbuilt short > circuit protection *snip* -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17640033.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
Thanks for the input Dave. It sounds like a good solution. But I'm curious: Why does lifting the ground leg of the regulator and 'inserting' a diode in series compromise the regulator's short circuit protection? Does it require a direct connection to ground? David Lankshear wrote: > > Of course, this "jacking up" compromises the regulator's inbuilt short > circuit protection *snip* -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17641042.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] the high speaker does not function any more
Denis, I can only think of two likely reasons that your headphones work but your speaker doesn't.: 1) Remove the top panel on your K2 and look for a connector on the front right side of the radio (close to the on/off switch). It is labeled "SPKR" and "P5". Make sure the connector is connected and pushed all the way in. 2) Or it could be that your headphone jack is defect. You can test this with an ohm meter. Good luck, Are - LB3SA KX1# 1864 K2# 6498 K3: Delivery late July F8DFK wrote: > > Hello, which can help me? > on my K2, when I remove the jack of the headphone on the front panel, the > high speaker does not function any more. I connected a high speaker on the > back jack, but anything. There is only the jack of the headphone which > functions. However all functioned before. > Denis F8DFK > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/the-high-speaker-does-not-function-any-more-tp17653558p17654630.html Sent from the K2 mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter
My 8V is as low as yours Kristinn but I do not have the same problem. This leads me to think that you have another problem... In fact, I am quite sure - especially since you're not able to see all LED's with RF-Gain nor signal input. Have you EVER seen the LED's on the far right lit? I would check the soldering around the LED array. Are - LB3SA TF3KX wrote: > > Well, I agree that the basic receiving performance of the rig may not be > significantly affected, or even noticed at all. > > But in my case I am not able to set the range of the S-meter properly, > which I attribute to the low 8V level. My S-meter can not be adjusted to > turn all LEDs off when no signal is present, and I do not get the S-meter > quite up to full scale when the RF gain is turned fully CCW. > > If I am correct, this is due to the low 8V and that would be an incentive > to get that voltage fixed. > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2---signal-loss-in-band-pass-filter-tp17294418p17691603.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Kits on a plane question
Three weeks ago I brought home on a plane from Florida to Norway a K2 kit with all possible option kits except transverter adapter. I packed it all in my suitcase and never had any problems. I didn't exepct to have any problems either. As a kit you shouldn't have to worry about documentation for the FCC. Are - LB3SA KX1# 1864 K2# 6498 K3: Delivery late July Alan Price-2 wrote: > > > Has anyone taken an un-opened Elecraft kit on a plane? Was it an issue? > Did they ask you to open the box? > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Kits-on-a-plane-question-tp17708880p17712668.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
