[Elecraft] Duty on warranty repairs

2019-01-30 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon, has any Canadian Elecrafters sent a rig to Elecraft for 
warranty repairs and if so when the radio was return were you charged any duty 
or HST taxes as it crossed over the boarder? I may be sending a rig down and 
was just wondering what cross boarder experience was of those who have sent a 
rig to Elecraft for warranty repairs? 
Thanks in advance 
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[Elecraft] P3 has been sold

2018-06-18 Thread Mike Weir
The P3 has been sold. 
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[Elecraft] K3 station for sale

2018-06-18 Thread Mike Weir
K3 10 watt serial number 3619 excellent shape
KAT3 Tuner
KTCX03-1
KSYN3A
KXV3 RX
KIO3
KBPF3
2.7K 5 pole crystal filter
KFL3A-6K
500Hz inrad 8 pole filter
400Hz inrad 8 pole filter
250Hz inrad 8 pole filter
Firmware updated to current release
Power cable
Elecraft mod done so radio can power on P3
Nifty mini manual
Fred Caddy manual
VFO A and B 73CNC deluxe knobs
PRICE ASKING 1500.00

K-Pod excellent shape
Firmware updated to current
Mod done so it is powered from K3 via data cable
USB cable for firmware updates
PRICE ASKING 180.00


P3
Firmware updated to current
P3SVGA card
Nifty mini manual
NOTE right side of P3 has some scratches seems from handle of K3.
PRICE ASKING 580.00

I am selling the station as I have purchased the SUNSDRpro 2 but am keeping my 
KX3 so part of the Elecraft family remains.
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[Elecraft] Adding Sub receiver in K3

2017-11-19 Thread Mike Weir
Good evening all I have a K3 and want to add the sub receiver I have the new 
KSYN3A in my K3 but is my DSP board comparable? My DSP board in the K3 is rev C
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[Elecraft] 500 hz 8 pole filter

2017-10-30 Thread Mike Weir
Does anyone on the list have a spare 500 hz 8 pole filter they would like to 
part with?
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[Elecraft] KPA3

2017-10-28 Thread Mike Weir
Does anyone want to sell their KPA3 if they have upgraded to newer KPA3A? 
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[Elecraft] K3 station for sale

2017-10-25 Thread Mike Weir
K3 10 watt serial number 3619 excellent shape

KAT3 Tuner

KTCX03-1

KSYN3A

KXV3 RX

KIO3

KBPF3

KUSB

2.7K 5 pole crystal filter

KFL3A-6K

500Hz inrad 8 pole filter

400Hz inrad 8 pole filter

250Hz inrad 8 pole filter

Firmware updated to current release

Power cable

Elecraft mod done so radio can power on P3

Nifty mini manual

Fred Caddy manual

VFO A and B 73CNC deluxe knobs



K-Pod excellent shape

Firmware updated to current

Mod done so it is powered from K3 via data cable

USB cable for firmware updates


P3 excellent shape

Firmware updated to current

P3SVGA

Nifty mini manual


SHIPPING COST TO DISCUSSED


BEST OFFER


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[Elecraft] Asking input for a fair price

2017-10-21 Thread Mike Weir
I want to put the following up for sale but am not really sure what a fair 
price would be to ask?


K3 10 watt serial number 3619 excellent shape

KAT3 Tuner

KTCX03-1

KSYN3A

KXV3A RX

KIO3A

KBPF3

KUSB

KFL3A-6K

500Hz inrad 8 pole filter

400Hz inrad 8 pole filter

250Hz inrad 8 pole filter

VFO A and B 73CNC deluxe knobs


K-Pod excellent shape


P3 excellent shape

P3SVGA


Thanks very much for your input.

Mike

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[Elecraft] P3 display issue.

2017-06-04 Thread Mike Weir
Yesterday while on the radio I notice on my P3 screen a signal (so I thought) 
the band was basically dead other than this signal. As I tried to tune to it 
the signal would move. No matter how close I tried to get to the so called 
signal it kept the same distance from my VFO A tuning indication. I have seen 
this on other SDR setups but never on the P3 putting this out there for your 
input.

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[Elecraft] KX3 vfo for sale

2017-05-13 Thread Mike Weir
Good evening all, I just did the VFO mod on my KX3 with the new ball bearing 
VFO. I now have the original VFO and if anyone would like it I am selling it 
for 25.00 U.S shipping included.

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[Elecraft] For sale KX3 KXPD3 key

2017-04-22 Thread Mike Weir
I am selling the KXPD3 paddle complete with 3 sets of springs (firm springs  
installed) I have been using the Palm paddle with the KX3 from almost day one. 
I just can't seem to give it up. So I am clearing the shack of the KXPD3 
paddle. I am selling it for 60.00 U.S including shipping.

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[Elecraft] P3 TXMON for sale

2017-04-22 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon Elecrafters, I am selling my P3 TXMON 1.8-54MHz 200 watt it has 
been used for all of a week! I purchased it thinking it would be great to 
monitor my CW QRPp output. After the purchase I found out the unit will not 
measure RMS values. I then removed it from the P3 and held onto itfor 
what I don't know. It's up for sale now for 160.00 US shipping included.

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[Elecraft] K3 error message

2017-03-26 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon group, today I have been trying to operate JT65 using my K3 in 
DATA A mode along with WSJT-X program. When I activate "TUNE" in the WSJT-X the 
K3 gives me an error message "ERR PTT" and the K3 goes back to receive.  I have 
never had this issue in the past and have not added any new gear or changed 
settings. It's not doing it all the time. If I put the rig into tune via the 
WSJT program once every 3rd try the K3 will produce this error message. NOTE: 
if I put the K3 into tune via the tune button on the rig there is no issue.

Thanks in advance

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[Elecraft] K-pod issue....I think?

2017-01-15 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all, I was operating in the NAQP CW this weekend and the main 
reason I purchased the K-pod was for contesting. It was great to have the VFO 
right beside my keyboard and to have the advantage of sending contest macros 
from the K-pod meant less mouse work. The question I have is...I did notice on 
many occasions when pressing the "F" buttons to send a macro (e.g. VE3WDM and 
Mike ON or K3 functions such as spot or A/B ) the macro did not send. Sometimes 
it took pressing the "F" button 3 times. Other times it was first press and I 
noticed this on all the F buttons I was using which was F1,2 4 and 8. Has 
anyone else had this? My question to Elecraft (as I know they monitor the list) 
isis  there an issue with my new K-pod? It is very frustrating during a 
contest to send your call and have it not happen or your exchange and nothing 
and as said sometimes up to 3 tries.  As well to want to spot a station and 
nothing happens or A/B and nothing happens.

Thanks

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[Elecraft] Macro for text decode

2017-01-03 Thread Mike Weir
I checked the archives looking for information regarding a macro for the K3 
that will turn the text decode on and off. The most recent archive regarding 
this was from 2013 saying there was none. It's now 2017 and wondering if a 
macro has been written to preform this function?

Thanks

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[Elecraft] Help with macro for spot funtion.

2016-12-29 Thread Mike Weir
Good morning all, I am in the process of programing macros to my K-pod. I have 
been successful with all but the spot macro. According to the Elecraft K3 and 
KX3 programmers rev E11 on page 22 I am to enter an open and closed single 
quotation with a period in the middle. Funny thing is I can't seem to find the 
single quotations on the keyboard?

Help

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[Elecraft] CW macro for K-pod

2016-12-23 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all, here is what I want to do.I have the K-pod and 
I wanted to set up some of the F buttons to send CW contest replies such as:

My call

TU

Contest exchange and if possible an increasing serial exchange

Just not sure how to set all this up?

Thanks in advance

Mike

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[Elecraft] KDSP2 discontinued??

2016-12-22 Thread Mike Weir
I have built 2 Elecraft K2's and very much miss the kit building thrill. I was 
considering purchasing another K2 to build and maybe sell, while I was on the 
order page I noticed KDSP2 has been discontinued?? Now maybe I was not paying 
close attention to the reflector but I can't remember a post about from anyone 
regarding the KSDP2 going by the wayside. I was just wondering why it has been 
discontinued?

Mike

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[Elecraft] K-pod question

2016-12-10 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon, I just connected the K-pod to my K3 for the first time after 
updating the firmware to the latest. I noticed that D4 is always on just 
wondering if this is normal?

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[Elecraft] SWR issue with K3

2016-11-28 Thread Mike Weir
While on 20m I tuned the MFJ 1788 to the lowest SWR which was 1.2:1. I did this 
using the tune button on the K3. I noticed the SWR on the K3 was bouncing 
around from 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.4 and so on and never settling on just one 
reading. This only happens on 20m and no other band that I tuned on. Here is 
some of the trouble shooting I did.

  1.  I have a KX3 and hooked it up to the MFJ 1788 loop antenna and read the 
SWR. It showed 1.2:1 and no "bouncing" issues. I did remove the PL259 from the 
K3 ANT1 port and connected it to the KX3 so the test would include all that was 
in line with the K3. In line meaning coax, antenna switch and MFJ tuner box.

  2.  I opened up the K3 and tightened all screws ( boards, case, SO-239 and 
any checked out the seating of coax jumpers in the rig for a secure fit.

  3.  I tried the K3 on a dummy load and all was good.

I am at a loss as to what is going on and am looking for some input? I check 
the rig again today on 20m and it's still having SWR bouncing issues. I have 
never had this in the past and am looking for feed back on things to check?


Setup information

Radio K3 with antenna tuner (not being used rig is on bypass)

Antenna MFJ 1788 mag loop

Power 5 watts QRP

Coax RG 8X 30 ft

Thanks in advance

Mike VE3WDM

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[Elecraft] Black Friday

2016-11-24 Thread Mike Weir
I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. It 
says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being charged 
46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is the 
shipping free?? 
Mike 
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[Elecraft] Milliwatt meter calibration for K3

2016-08-25 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all, I have the Elecraft K3 (not K3S) and was wondering if you 
can do the Milliwatt meter calibration with the K3 utility?

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[Elecraft] Pelican 1200 series case for sale

2016-06-05 Thread Mike Weir
I have a new Pelican 1200 black series case for sale. The foam has been picked 
to fit an Elecraft KX3. If you have the KX3 this case is ready to go. Pic are 
available to those interested. The cost is 40.00 including shipping. Mike 
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[Elecraft] KX3 Trans gain calibration issue

2016-05-20 Thread Mike Weir
I took my KX3 out on the trail today and for the first time ever I got ERR TXG 
and D=114? I looked things up on my Iphone and seemed it needed a TX gain 
calibration. It never has done this in the past but I figured maybe because I 
loaded on the new firmware that gives me more Transmit power. I took the rig 
home hooked it up to a dummy load, plugged it into my power supply and ran the 
TX gain calibration from the KX3 utility. All went well and it passed, I then 
removed it from the power supply and on battery power I put the rig into 
transmit (holding the XMIT button in CW mode) and I received the same message. 
On the home power supply no problem but on the internal batteries I get the 
error message. 
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[Elecraft] Faint clicking sound in headphones

2016-01-25 Thread Mike Weir
Just today I notice a  faint clicking noise when using my headphones and only 
when the AF is turned up not when all the way down, here is my 
setup.Elecraft k3, Begali key into a Winkeyer USB and the menu key weight 
setting in the K3 is 1.10
Here is what I have tried to fix the issue with no success:
1. Tried different headphones.
2. Snap on chokes on headphone cord. 
3. Removed Winkeyer and plugged key into rear of K3.
4. Tried a different key plugged it into Winkeyer and just to rear of K3.
5. Tried on Dummy load and clicking is gone. 
6. Check all connections to make sure they are tight. 
7. Tried my KX3 using same key and antenna and no clicks. 
8. The clicking is happening on all bands. 
I believe that is all I tried and I am at a loss as to what it could be, I'm 
hopping it's something simple that I have overlooked. 
Thanks in advance for your help
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[Elecraft] 6 Khz filter question

2016-01-02 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all, I have for some time now had the 6 Khz filter installed in 
my K3. I was just recently on JT-65 in Data A mode and wanted to use the 6Khz 
filter. I was only able to open the width to 4 Khz using the width knob? I 
wanted to open it up to 6 khz so I could receive both JT65 and JT9 signals. 
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[Elecraft] K3 CW decoding.

2015-12-06 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon, during the CQ CW contest the other weekend I used the CW 
decoder for the woodpecker code speed. I did notice it was picking up a ton of 
noise and trying to decode it. Is there a setting that reduces the pickup of 
static noise that is being converted into nonsense letters. My settings at the 
time were 250Hz filter and threshold was at 3 under decode settings and speed 
was at 5-40 wpm. 
Thanks in advance. 
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[Elecraft] MCU 5.10 or later

2015-11-05 Thread Mike Weir
On Elecraft firmware download page users are instructed if you download MCU 
5.10 or higher the 50 watt cal has do be done again. Does this also apply to 
the low power K3, do I have to re-do the 5 watt cal?
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[Elecraft] P3TXMON question?

2015-08-21 Thread Mike Weir
Good morning to the group, my P3TXMON just arrived the other day and today it 
was installed and it works and looks great! I do have a questionthe power 
reading is Peak-Peak is there a way to switch to RMS? If not is it possible to 
make a request to have this looked at by the Elecraft folks and possibly added 
to an update?
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[Elecraft] Email address is

2015-07-29 Thread Mike Weir
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[Elecraft] FS Alexloop Walkham antenna

2015-07-29 Thread Mike Weir
This antenna has been used at most 4 times and I am selling as it's just not 
being used as much as I would like. It is in mint condition and works great! 
Price is 280.00 U.S including shipping. 
Please email off list at ve3...@hotmail.com.
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[Elecraft] CQ WPX and the KSYN3A board?

2015-06-03 Thread Mike Weir
Good evening to the group, I was not able to participate last weekend in the CQ 
WPX CW contest but I was wondering from those of you who did and had the new 
KSYN3A synthesizer board in your K3's...how was the performance ? What did 
you notice compared to the old synthesizer board? 
Mike Weir
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[Elecraft] PDF for K3 P30 and P35 replacement

2015-03-28 Thread Mike Weir
I was wondering if anyone could email me or direct me to where I could download 
the PDF document on how to change out P30 and P35 on my K3 with the upgraded 
gold pin headers. MikeVE3WDM 
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[Elecraft] Changing KX3 VFO

2015-02-17 Thread Mike Weir
I have the KX3 with the non ball bearing VFO and I am going to be placing an 
order with Elecraft for the new synthesizer board for my K3 and if the KX3 ball 
bearing VFO is a good mod to do then I will include that in my order as well ?
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[Elecraft] K3 upgrade advise

2015-02-15 Thread Mike Weir
Soon I will be placing an order for the KSYN3AUPG board for my K3 and at the 
same time since the rig will be apart try to order any other upgrade mod's for  
the rig. One mod I was looking at was I have REV C DSP board and see that I can 
add K3DSPLPF board. Does this board offer any other enhancement other than a 
LPF to roll off the RX audio above 4 KHz?  The Serial number of my K3 is 3619 
it no longer has the Sub receiver and is the low power model at 10 watts is 
there any other upgrades I should consider? figure may as well order them all 
at once save on shipping. 
Thanks in advance 
Mike Weir
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[Elecraft] Items up for sale

2015-02-14 Thread Mike Weir
I have the following items up for sale
1) LP PAN and E MU 2020 for the K3 complete with cables as well as power cable 
for LP PAN with Anderson connector on it, quality USB cable for 0202 and coax 
jumper for LP Pan to K3 or P3.
2) Rigrunner 4005 
3) Balun design 1:1 balun 
4) Mini circuits ZSC 2 2+ great item if you have the sub receiver in your K3. 
At the blog link below there is a link that explains how this unit can be used 
with the sub rec. 
5) KX3 PCKT cables never used. 
6) QRPometer  
7) Spare K3 VFO A and B knobs. 
For pictures and prices go to my blog at this link 
http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/2015/02/im-putting-some-items-up-for-sale.html
If you have any questions please email 
Thanks 
Mike Weir 
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[Elecraft] KX3 for Sale.

2014-11-21 Thread Mike Weir
I am posting this for an elderly ham who wants to sell his KX3. Please contact 
off list at ve...@sasktel.net















KX3 for sale Serial #-6315 Purchased
May 15/14 the Condition of rig- mint.  

The options as installed by the
factory:

 1.internal antenna tuner.

2.charger and real time clock
-including 8 ni-cad batteries 2700- not installed. 

3. Dual pass band roofing filter. 

4. Hand mike for kx3. 

 I addition:

1. Heat sink installed.

2.End plates including a cover as
well as a dust cover. 

3. A 4 amp switching power supply.

4.  jiffy manual along with the main manual.

 I do not have a pay-pal account so a money order would be
fine,  Reason for selling- to be
honestly is I think that my time is past for anything as fancy as this. I just
think that it is too much radio fro me. I am asking $1400.I will consider 
including shipping. 

Thanks very much  

73 Roly

VE5RO Email address is ve...@sasktel.net

  
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[Elecraft] For Sale Telepost LP-100

2014-09-13 Thread Mike Weir
This unit is in excellent shape I built it myself but sent it down to Larry at 
Telepost for calibration and final check. Comes with the Standard coupler the 
LPC1, 50 mW to 3KW PEP/CW, 1.8 to 54 MHz. The many other features of this 
professional piece of equipment are to many to list, go to 
http://www.telepostinc.com for a complete run down of what the LP-100 can do. 
Price 350.00 Mike WeirVE3WDM  
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[Elecraft] KX3 error message

2014-08-15 Thread Mike Weir
I had the following error message on my KX3..ERR TXG  d=200 after pushing 
the Tune button to see my SWR 
This was my setup at the time..
KX3 on CW, filter setting 300, VOX on, ATU off, Pre on and the band was 20m
Antenna was mobile whip on my car and RG8 coax. 

I had another unusual thing going on as well and that is my SWR was always 
1.4:1 no matter where I was on the 20m even all the way up to the SSB portion. 
Normally the mobile whip never had that bandwidth and nor should it. 

I then swapped out antennas and moved down to two 15 meters and the error was 
no longer there but I still had this odd 1.4:1 SWR across the band. When I got 
home I put my KX3 on a dummy load and no error message. I then put the KX3 on 
my home MFJ 1788 loop antenna and no error message or SWR anomalies. I am not 
sure what was going on and never had that problem in the mobile before. Any 
ideas would be great. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] For sale DL-1 Dummy load

2014-08-01 Thread Mike Weir
I built the kit myself and no longer need it. Pictures are available 
20.00 U.S including shipping. 
Mike 
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[Elecraft] For sale N-Gen

2014-08-01 Thread Mike Weir
I have the N-Gen up for sale I put it together myself and no longer need the 
unit. 
Pictures are available and the price is 50.00 U.S including shipping. 
Mike 
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[Elecraft] For sale XG-3

2014-08-01 Thread Mike Weir
I am selling the XG3 perfect working order and comes with the KXUSB cord. 
Price 160.00 U.S shipped pic's are available as well. 
Mike 
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[Elecraft] A nice add on to keep my KX3 cool hyper link correction

2014-07-31 Thread Mike Weir
For those of you who own a KX3 and are a digi op such as myself a great 
product I had ordered and installed on my KX3 is the Cooler KX 
heat-sink. VE7FMN produces a product with the fit and finish as if it 
came right from Elecraft. You can see more about this product on my blog
 http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/2014/07/cooler-kx-plus-heat-sink.html
Mike 
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[Elecraft] A nice add on to keep my KX3 cool

2014-07-30 Thread Mike Weir
For those of you who own a KX3 and are a digi op such as myself a great product 
I had ordered and installed on my KX3 is the Cooler KX heat-sink. VE7FMN 
produces a product with the fit and finish as if it came right from Elecraft. 
You can see more about this product on my blog 
athttp://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/2014/07/cooler-kx-plus-heat-sink.htmlMike VE3WDM

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[Elecraft] For sale Hendricks 41 dB attenuator

2014-07-29 Thread Mike Weir
The unit is fully assembled and in great shape and works FB. 
50.00 including shipping. Pics can be sent to you. 
VE3WDM
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[Elecraft] LDG AT 200 ATU for sale.

2014-07-23 Thread Mike Weir
I have an AT 200 pro auto tuner for sale it's in great shape and I was 
using it until I purchased an internal tuner for my K3 rig. Cost is 200.00 
Canadian (185.00 U.S) 
Mike  Weir
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[Elecraft] K3 and JT65

2014-03-15 Thread Mike Weir
I am considering using my base model k3 (without KPA100) for digi modes and was 
not sure what the duty cycle was for the rig? One of the modes I was looking at 
was JT65 and it as I understand has long keydown times. Do I have to keep the 
rig at 5 watts for all digi modes  and more so with the long key down time of 
JT65 what power recommendations are there for that?MikeVE3WDM   
  
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[Elecraft] Edgeport 8 sold

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
This unit has been sold.MikeVE3WDM
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[Elecraft] Balun designs 1110U

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
West Mountain 4004U This unit was purchased and mounted but never used. Priced 
at 75.00   
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[Elecraft] Westmountain 4004U for sale

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
West Mountain 4004U This unit was purchased and mounted but never used. Priced 
at 75.00   
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[Elecraft] Edgeport 8 lowwer price

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
Dick, K6KR has informed me that my price of the Edgeport is high and he saw one 
on Ebay from Canada for 60.00. So mine is now 55.00 including shipping! Mike 
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[Elecraft] Items for sale 3rd update.

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
This was posted a day ago but I did not double check the post, there seemed to 
be a problem with the email formatting. Below is a more legible posing of items 
up for sale. 
1. Edgeport 8 This is a great device if you have more serial devices than you 
have ports on your PC. With this unit you can run 8 serial devices from one USB 
port. Priced at 100.002. West Mountain 4004U This unit was purchased and 
mounted but never used. Priced at 75.003. Balun designs 1110U This is a high 
quality balun rated at 300 watts and is a 1:1 balun. Priced at 35.00MikeVE3WDM  
  
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[Elecraft] Some items up for sale...updated.

2014-01-01 Thread Mike Weir
This was posted a day ago but I did not double check the post and there seemed 
to be a problem with the email formatting. Below is a more legible posting of 
what is for sale. 1. Edgeport8 This is a great device if you have more serial 
devices than  you have serial ports on your pc. With this unit you can run 8 
serial\devices from one USB port. Priced at 100.002 West mountain 4004U This 
unit was purchase and mounted in the shack but never used. Priced at 75.003. 
Balun designs 1110u This is a high quality balun and rated at 300 watts and is 
a 1:1 balun Priced at 35.00Mike VE3WDM  
 
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[Elecraft] Some items for sale

2013-12-31 Thread Mike Weir
1. Edgeport 8This is a great device if you have more serial devices than  you 
have serial ports on your pc. With this unit you can run 8 serial devices from 
one USB port. 100.002. West mountain 4004U This unit was purchase and mounted 
in the shack but never used. 75.003. Balun designs 1110u This is a high quality 
balun and rated at 300 watts and is a 1:1 balun35.00Mike VE3WDM 
   
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[Elecraft] K2 about 1/2 built for sale

2013-12-22 Thread Mike Weir
This is my second K2 that I have built (this one only 1/2 way) it pains  me 
greatly to put it up for salebutwe have moved into a condo from our 
large home. I have come to the realization  that both hamming and kit building 
cannot happen in such a small space. The kit was built in a professional 
fashion and pic's can be viewed at my K2 build blog. 
http://elecraftk2.blogspot.ca/ The kit also comes with the rework eliminator 
bypass header kit and Mic adapter kit. Learn more about the kit from 
here...http://www.unpcbs.com/#rework_eliminator_TM_products
If you have any questions regarding the kit please email and I will be more 
than happen to answer. 
Cost is 550.00 Shipping included. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] LDG DTS-6 antenna switch.

2013-09-14 Thread Mike Weir
I have this unit for sale works great bought it brand new and is in excellent 
shape. 
100.00
Mike
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[Elecraft] LF engineering H-900 active antenna for sale

2013-09-14 Thread Mike Weir
This is a great 2.5 foot active antenna that covers LF/MF/HF and I used it with 
my K3 for diversity receive. This unit has been up in my attic and has not been 
outdoors. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] Rigol DS 1052E with 100mhz mod

2013-09-13 Thread Mike Weir
The DS 1052 scope is 5 months old and has the 100 mhz software mod done to it. 
I also have 100 mhz probes as well. 250.00 firm MikeVE3WDM  
   
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[Elecraft] KRX3 and filters for sale

2013-09-13 Thread Mike Weir
I am selling my KRX3 sub receiver along with  the following three 8 pole inrad 
filters250 Hz 8 pole400 Hz 8 pole 500 Hz 8 pole New KRX3 599.00each inrad 
filter 119.00 Total 956.00Selling for 650.00 firm plus shipping Mike VE3WDM
  
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[Elecraft] CW skimmer setup question

2013-09-01 Thread Mike Weir
Just downloaded CW skimmer and am using it with the LP Pan, E MU 0202 and of 
coarse the K3. I am in the process of setting things up and has some questions. 
As well just wanted to share the setup options I chose just to make sure they 
are ok.
Under the settings taband then to the radio tab
1. I have set hardware to softRock-IF (as per LP Pan site) is this correct?
2. Sampling rate I am going to use is 96 and I did set the same on the E MU 0202
3. Pitch is set to 600 as is the K3
4. The Audio IF I am not sure what to set that too as I am not running any SDR 
software. The only answer I could find for the setting of the was to set the 
Audio IF at -6000 and take away the global offset from your SDR software. I am 
not using SDR software so is it left at -6000?
The Audio tab is set as follows.
1. Sound-card driver is set to MME
2. Signal and Audio devices are set to my E MU 0202 cards
3. Channels was left at Left/Right= I/Q
4. Shift Right channel data was left at 0 samples
The Rig tab is set as follows..
1. Rig K3
2. Com port to be set when I use VSP manager to set up a virtual port pair.  
3. Baud 38400
4. Data 8 bits
5. Parity none
6. Stop 2
7. RTS set to Highnot sure about this?
8. DTR set to high as well and not sure about this?
9. Poll set to default 500
10. Time out set to default 4000.  
Not to concerned about other tabs at this moment in time. Just wanted to see if 
I am on the right track with those who have this program up and running with 
their K3
Thanks for your time
Mike 
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[Elecraft] Using the k3 for WSPR

2013-09-01 Thread Mike Weir
When using WSPR the TX and RX frequencies are not the samefor example on 
30m the RX is 10.138700 and the TX is 10.140200. For those of you using the K3 
does your read out on the K3 change to the TX freq then the rig goes into 
transmit? Mine is not and not sure if this is normal or if I have to set 
something to show this.
Thanks
Mike
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[Elecraft] K2 alignment and test part 2

2013-08-04 Thread Mike Weir
In my K2 build I am approaching the alignment and test part 2 stage. I 
have the Rigol DS1052E scope (software upgraded to 100mhz) I would like 
to use the scope on my K2 build. I do know there is spectrogram, and 
features on the K2 that I can use BUT I would like to use the scope as 
well. 
I was wondering the following?
1. Can I use the scope when asked to use a frequency counter?
2. Can I use the scope to measure the voltages that are asked to be measured in 
the alignment checkouts?
So
 for 4 mhz oscillator calibration, PLL Reff oscillator range test, VCO 
test, VCO alignment and so on can the Rigol scope be used in these and 
other procedures?

I was also wondering I have the XG3 as well and
 could I use that in 40m band pass filter alignment and what else could 
the XG3 be used for in the K2 build? 

Thanks very much for time. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] XG3

2013-07-28 Thread Mike Weir
I am having a hard time getting the XG3 and my PC to communicate with each 
other. 
Here is what I havethe XG3 and the KUSB cable.
I have hte FTDI software installed and it talks to my KX3 via a KUSB no problem 
and has been doing this for close to a year. 
The XG3 (with a separate KUSB cable) was hooked up to my PC via a USB port. A 
"new hardware" box came up and I followed the prompts. But the XG3 and my pc 
are not talking. I f Us the KUSB cable from my KX3 and set it to that port 
there is no problem and the XG3 can talk via the KX3 port. I want to do the SSB 
Nul procedure and there fore I have to have both the KX3 and XG3 up and running 
on my pc. In the XG3 software the com ports seem to be limited...meaning for 
some reason they are not showing all  USB ports on my PC?? I have tried to set 
up communication with all the ports that the XG3 software shows but  there is 
no communication at all. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] XG-2 for sale

2013-07-11 Thread Mike Weir
I have a fully assembled and functioning perfect  XG-2 it's a 3 band 1-uV/50-uV 
receiver test oscillator. 
 Price is 50.00 including shipping. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] Looking for an LP pan and EMU 0202

2013-06-22 Thread Mike Weir
Is there anyone thinking about putting their LP Pan and sound card such as E-MU 
0202 up for sale. I am looking for one for my Elecraft K3. MikeVE3WDM   
  
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[Elecraft] KXBC3 says it's not installed.

2013-06-22 Thread Mike Weir
I have had the KXBC3 installed for some time now in the KX3. I have not been 
able to read the voltage reading in VFO B for about 2 weeks now. Just thought 
it was a menu setting and was going to look into it later. Today is field day 
and the internal batteries were charged last night. I now wanted to get the 
voltage reading up on VFO B. The rig works on the internal batteries but when I 
check the menu BAT CHG the message I get is not inST. If I try to change it to 
installed I am not able to do that.not sure what is up here. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] K2 for sale with Link update.

2013-06-20 Thread Mike Weir















I have decided to sell my Elecraft K2 setup. I have the KX3
and K3 and have found the K2 is sitting on the desk doing absolutely
nothing.  The rig can be used for
portable operation and as a100 watt base station. The rig and all accessories
were built by me.  The K2 was
aligned and checked out by Dave Raycroft - VA3RJ who is   listed on the 
Elecraft website as
a builder. I have the documentation that Dave gave me when he gave the K2 a
clean bill of health and aligned it. 
The package I am selling comes with the following:

 

K2 serial number 6613

KDSP2 DSP filter

KIO2 AUX I/O module

KAT2 ATU

KBT2 (purchased 10/10/2011 installed spring of 2012)

KNB2 Noise blanker

73cnc.com machined weighted vfo knob

VFO knob with tuning dimple as a spare knob

All manuals for the above options and K2

 

EC2 enclosure with

KAT100-1 ATU

K102 host control Aux I/O

KPA100 100 watt amp

All the interconnecting cables between K2, EC2 and PC. 

 

Additional items 

K6XX visible LED tuning indicator (it has not been installed
but it’s the complete kit ready to go)

A&A Engineering 1 amp smart charger for the KBT2 keeps
the battery topped up and ready to go. 

Pelican 1400 series case for the K2 when out and about.

Dust cover from Rose. 

 

THE LINK IN THE PREVOUS POST DID NOT WORK.  GO TO THIS LINK 
http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca THEN CLICK ON "K2 SALE" PAGE. Any more photos needed 
send email to ve3wdm@hotmail.comMikeVE3WDM

  
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[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 for sale

2013-06-20 Thread Mike Weir















I have decided to sell my Elecraft K2 setup. I have the KX3
and K3 and have found the K2 is sitting on the desk doing absolutely
nothing.  The rig can be used for
portable operation and as a100 watt base station. The rig and all accessories
were built by me.  The K2 was
aligned and checked out by Dave Raycroft - VA3RJ who is   listed on the 
Elecraft website as
a builder. I have the documentation that Dave gave me when he gave the K2 a
clean bill of health and aligned it. 
The package I am selling comes with the following:

 

K2 serial number 6613

KDSP2 DSP filter

KIO2 AUX I/O module

KAT2 ATU

KBT2 (purchased 10/10/2011 installed spring of 2012)

KNB2 Noise blanker

73cnc.com machined weighted vfo knob

VFO knob with tuning dimple as a spare knob

All manuals for the above options and K2

 

EC2 enclosure with

KAT100-1 ATU

K102 host control Aux I/O

KPA100 100 watt amp

All the interconnecting cables between K2, EC2 and PC. 

 

Additional items 

K6XX visible LED tuning indicator (it has not been installed
but it’s the complete kit ready to go)

A&A Engineering 1 amp smart charger for the KBT2 keeps
the battery topped up and ready to go. 

Pelican 1400 series case for the K2 when out and about.

Dust cover from Rose. 

 

 The complete price is 1700.00 contact me via email at ve3...@hotmail.com for 
any questions. For pictures http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/p/k2_19.htmlIf you would 
like any other pictures please contact me at the above email and I will be more 
than happy to supply them. MikeVE3WDM

  
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[Elecraft] K2 meter alignment issue

2013-05-30 Thread Mike Weir
On page 48 of the K2 manual the S-meter alignment is done. I was able to
 get the Cal S low done just fine. When I then moved on to the Cal S HI (
 with the RF gain fully counter clockwise) I was not able go get any 
segments of the S meter to light up. I adjusted the VFO full circle and 
not one segment of the S meter would light up.  The AGC voltage was 
adjust to 3.80 volts DC without any problem. Also I read on the list of a
 similar problem and Don suggested  to check RP6 pin's 9 and 10 and U6 
pin 3 (all on the control board) I reheated and soldered these, actually
 all the pins on U6 and RP6 and this did not solve the problem. Just 
wondering what the next step would be?MikeVE3WDM
  

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[Elecraft] Elecraft k2 S-meter alignment

2013-05-29 Thread Mike Weir
On page 48 of the K2 manual the S-meter alignment is done. I was able to get 
the Cal S low done just fine. When I then moved on to the Cal S HI ( with the 
RF gain fully counter clockwise) I was not able go get any segments of the S 
meter to light up. I adjusted the VFO full circle and not one segment of the S 
meter would light up.  The AGC voltage was adjust to 3.80 volts DC without any 
problem. Also I read on the list of a similar problem and Don suggested  to 
check RP6 pin's 9 and 10 and U6 pin 3 (all on the control board) I reheated and 
soldered these, actually all the pins on U6 and RP6 and this did not solve the 
problem. Just wondering what the next step would be?MikeVE3WDM  
 
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[Elecraft] Resistance checks on RF board page 38

2013-05-10 Thread Mike Weir
Good evening all, just making my way through the K2 build and had was wondering 
about some resistance check results. On R115 and U1 pins 4,9,10,28 I am getting 
readings in the range of 3.9 mega ohms to 5.4 mega ohms. The results sheet 
advise of results in and around 20k. In the past I have found that the measured 
amount was somewhat close to the expected manual. To me it just seems a bit 
high when you are to see greater than 20K and the measured amount is in the 
Mega ohmsis this normal?The last measurement question I have is for R1 and 
R2. I have to see 1mega ohm or more and my Fluke is just reading OLis this 
what I am looking for?The only "normal" reading in this check out to me is U1 
pin 1 which comes in at 4.85K Thanks for your 
timeMikehttp://elecraftk2.blogspot.ca/

Exact readings I am gettingR115  9.57mega ohmsU1Pin 4   3.9 
mega ohmsPin 94.8 " "Pin 10  4.7 "  
   "Pin 28   5.4 "" 

  
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[Elecraft] Clearing KX3 ATU memory

2013-05-05 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all, I was wondering if there was a button combo that cleared 
the KX3's ATU memory? I know there is one for the K3 just wondering if there 
also is one for the KX3. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] P3 point and click with mouse

2013-04-30 Thread Mike Weir
Good morning all, just wanted to resurrect an idea that has been tossed around 
the reflector.  The combination of mouse-based point-and-click tuning within 
the P3's fixed-tune mode. I am a 100% CW op and this would be great to have if 
possible. Point and click feature would be great during a contest situation. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] KX3 has a ping noise

2013-04-28 Thread Mike Weir
Good afternoon all,  while operating my KX3 when the keyer is released I hear a 
"ping" in my headphones. It happens on 21, 28 and 18Mhz, I have changed the 
headphones and also put the KX3 on a dummy load as well. Not sure if I 
inadvertently tuned on some type of option?
Mike 
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[Elecraft] K2 Control board check out

2013-04-06 Thread Mike Weir
On the control board check out on page 22 of the Elecraft manual  I did the 
resistance checks but on U6 pin 29 I got 95 K and on U6 pin 30 I got the same. 
The acceptable range is 70-90 K I was wanting to make sure all is well before 
assuming?
Mike
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[Elecraft] RFI showing up on the P3

2013-02-27 Thread Mike Weir

I was on my K3 this evening and I have the P3 with the external monitor as 
well. My PC has two monitors one being the AOCe235F and the other is the 
AcerX233H. As I was watching my K3 signals on the external monitor the PC 
monitors went into sleep mode  and so did lost of RFI on the P3 external 
monitor! Seems I am getting some RFI from the monitors (this was on 18mhz and 
is the worst of all bands) Below is a link to my blog posting about the issue 
with some pictures as well. Any input would help out lots.
Mike
VE3WDM
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[Elecraft] LogiKit CMOS-4 keyer FS

2013-02-02 Thread Mike Weir

I have LogiKit CMOS4 keyer for sale it's in great shape and works like a 
charm.so why am I selling it you ask??? For my birthday my YL purchased the 
WKUSB as a kit and a little birdie told me the wise thing to do is sell the 
Logikit and keep the WKUSB!
Price is 60.00 shipped if you would like to check it out go to the link below.
http://ve3wdm.blogspot.ca/2011/12/idiom-press-cmos-4-keyer.html

Any inquiries do so off list at ve3...@hotmail.com

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[Elecraft] KXBC3 trickle charge option?

2013-01-29 Thread Mike Weir

Good morning, I was wondering if Elecraft was thinking/ thought of implementing 
( if possible) a trickle charge addition to the KXBC3 module for the KX3 rig?  
I know this has been brought up in the past was not sure if it was address or 
soon to be?
Mike
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[Elecraft] KXBC3 charging

2013-01-27 Thread Mike Weir

Good afternoon all, I installed the KXBC3 in my KX3 last night and it had no 
error messages or problems.up until now.
Here is what I did and what is happening.
1. Batteries that are installed are Ansmann 2850 MaH  NiMH brand new min charge 
on them if any. 
2. Put time on KX3 for 16 hours of charge time and left the Astron power supply 
for full 16 hours.
3. In the morning after charge time tried to turn KX3 on with just battery 
power. It would not and found out needed to lower min voltage from 10v to 8.5v. 
4. After doing this the rig came on and was fine on battery power. 
5. Took rig to the park this morning and it failed to start again. Double 
checked at home to make sure the new min volt setting saved and it did. I then 
moved the min 
setting to the lowest value which was 8.2 volts.
6. On the display I am getting the following now PS. 13.6 volts (not sure way 
that as voltage on my Fluke meter at the Jack before it goes into the KX3 reads 
13.8v)
BT is reading 8.8v but is is fluctuating from 8.1v to 8.8v at times.
Now even with an internal battery reading of 8.8 or a little less the rig 
should still turn on?? The only other thing I can think if is the 2850 MaH 
batteries need more than 16 hours of charge time?
Mike
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[Elecraft] KXBC3 and KXPD3

2012-12-09 Thread Mike Weir

 Well Elecrafters I am getting impatient (in a good way not bad) waiting 
for my back ordered KXBC3 charger and KXPD3 keyer. The serial number of 
my KX3 is 1990how close am I to a Christmas gift of my last 
remaining items?? To be honest it is disheartening to read of new orders
 shipping and customers receiving these items and I am on a waiting list
 because I decided to order early. Since I am being open here.I also
 emailed Elecraft on 4 occasions to 3 different departments to specific 
people asking to send just the key for the KX3 and I would pay what ever
 was  required as the keys are in stock and shipping...as opposed to the
 order waiting for the KXBC3 order to be filled. Unfortunately all 
emails were not answered and to say the least I was shocked. Anyway my 
serial number is 1990 and just wondering how close I was to a shipping 
date??

Mike

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[Elecraft] (no subject)

2012-12-09 Thread Mike Weir

Well Elecrafters I am getting impatient (in a good way not bad) waiting for my 
back ordered KXBC3 charger and KXPD3 keyer. The serial number of my KX3 is 
1990how close am I to a Christmas gift of my last remaining items?? To be 
honest it is disheartening to read of new orders shipping and customers 
receiving these items and I am on a waiting list because I decided to order 
early. Since I am being open here.I also emailed Elecraft on 4 occasions to 
3 different departments to specific people asking to send just the key for the 
KX3 and I would pay what ever was  required as the keys are in stock and 
shipping...as opposed to the order waiting for the KXBC3 order to be filled. 
Unfortunately all emails were not answered and to say the least I was shocked. 
Anyway my serial number is 1990 and just wondering how close I was to a 
shipping date??
Mike
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[Elecraft] Your thoughts on running SDR on a Mac

2012-11-29 Thread Mike Weir

Good morning, I am the proud owner of a KX3 and was wanting to give the SDR 
capabilities of the radio a go. I own an Imac computer so I am in the market 
for Mac friendly SDR software.  The only program I have come across is DL2SDR's 
program
1. Has anyone used this program and if so what are your thoughts?
2. If you are a KX3 owner and used DL2SDR how was the setup?
3. Is there any support (Yahoo group, other email groups) for this program?
4. Are there any other Mac SDR programs out there...I was only able to find 
DL2SDR's?

The other option I was considering was purchasing Parallel desktops 8 and 
running a windows SDR program on the Mac. 
1. Is there Mac owners out there who have run Parallelswhat are your 
thoughts on the program?
2. Which windows SDR program are you running on your Mac?
Thanks for your input
Mike
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[Elecraft] No CW decode on K3 or P3

2012-11-24 Thread Mike Weir

Im in the CQ WW and some are just sending at bullet speed have noticed K3 and 
P3 are not decoding anything. On the K3 just the VFO freq is displayed it does 
not even attempt to show code. I have the test dec set to 30-90 (have tried 
other settings) and threshold has tried all as well. Is there a setting in the 
K3 were I shut down the decode?? Firmware is 4.51 on K3 and on P3 1.17
Mike
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[Elecraft] soldering SMD's

2012-11-15 Thread Mike Weir

I ordered K6XX's CW indicating light for my Elecraft k2 and it has some 
(resistors and caps) SMD's  I am going to have to work with. I have been 
reading on the internet about ways to instal these comments. I have read about 
using solder paste as this helps to place them and kinds steady’s them while 
soldering. Any thoughts on this method?? The only SMD work I did was on my K3 
with the DC mod for powering the P3 with the K3. The soldering job was not 
pretty at all any input on soldering SMD's would be appreciated. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] K2 kit building

2012-11-08 Thread Mike Weir

As a winter project I purchased a bare bones Elecraft K2 kit. I plan on selling 
it in the spring once completed but my question is..is a bare bones k2 more 
attractive to sell as someone can add on what they wantor.are there 
certain add on's I can put in the K2 to make it more attractive to sell in the 
spring??
Mike
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[Elecraft] KX3 assembly videos

2012-11-03 Thread Mike Weir

For those who have purchased or are thinking of purchasing the Elecraft KX3 in 
the kit version I have made 4 videos. They are not step by step but I try to 
highlight the challenges that I had while bringing the KX3 to life!!
The link is below if you want to check them out.
Mike
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[Elecraft] KXDP3 and KXBC3 question

2012-10-31 Thread Mike Weir

This is a question for the group and not Elecraft staff.not that I don't 
value their input but I want to be a good ham op and not do what I am told not 
too. My KX3 serial number is 1990 and the KXPD3 and KXBC3 were put on back 
order. I know the folks at Elecraft are shipping these items now but I was 
wondering if anyone close to my serial number has received theirs?? I know we 
are not to bother Elecraft with this question and that is why I am asking the 
group.
Mike
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[Elecraft] Success with KX3 transmit Bias calibration test

2012-10-15 Thread Mike Weir

I had received some emails from Gary and Vic at Elecraft today regarding my 
failure to complete the transmit bias test on the KX3. The trouble turned out 
to be my power supply to the KX3 was not putting out the current needed to run 
the test. I was needing in the ball park of 3 amps from the supply that 
apparently it was not giving. I hooked the KX3 up to the Astron supply  and the 
test ran textbook perfect. Thanks to all for there ideas and support. 
MikeVE3WDM 
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[Elecraft] batteries for the KXBC3

2012-10-14 Thread Mike Weir

Good evening all, now that the KXBC3 charger is shipping and we all are 
awaiting it's arrival!! I have been doing some research online for some NiMH 
batteries I came across and ordered the Ansmann 2850 mAh AA batteries. These 
batteries are from Germany and offer a 2 year warranty. Unlike some of the 
Chinese NiMH batteries that offer over the top mAh ratings these truely are 
2850 mAh. I have no connection with the Ansmann company but check it out for 
yourself the reviews, the cost is 20.00 for a pack of 4 but from what I have 
seen they are well worth the $$.
Mike
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[Elecraft] KX3 email

2012-10-14 Thread Mike Weir

I have noticed on the Elecraft site that for support they have a K3 specific 
email and then a support email. Would be an idea to add a KX3 email specific 
emailjust a thought. I will mention that to the support team when I call 
about an issue on Monday. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] Am I the only one not getting the KX3 trans bias cal test???

2012-10-13 Thread Mike Weir

I was just wondering if I am the only one having troubles with one of the cal 
testsnamely the Transmit bias test. It is just not working for me. I posted 
on this site, Elecraft's nabble and even sent an email to Elecraft. All post 
have netted no comments at all. In the past I have had great response to 
questions this time nothing. Well going to try again below is the problem I am 
having. 
I was attempting to run the transmit bias test and all that is happening is 
both for CW and SSB when I press XMIT on the LCD I get a reading of .04A 
ranging up to .09A  and Q6 below that. The instructions say this test is to 
take between 3-10 sec my test was into 1.5 minutes. The LCD just continued to 
role between .04A and .09A. I tried SSB and the same thing happend just the 
numbers were from .08A-.18A again with Q6 below the reading. I was not getting 
an error message and there was nothing on the BNC connector and I did unlock 
the TX Bias menu.
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[Elecraft] KX3 transmit Bias test

2012-10-12 Thread Mike Weir

I was attempting to run the transmit bias test and all that is happening is 
both for CW and SSB when I press XMIT on the LCD I get a reading of .04A 
ranging up to .09A  and Q6 below that. The instructions say this test is to 
take between 3-10 sec my test was into 1.5 minutes. The LCD just continued to 
role between .04A and .09A. I tried SSB and the same thing happend just the 
numbers were from .08A-.18A again with Q6 below the reading. I was not getting 
an error message and there was nothing on the BNC connector and I did unlock 
the TX Bias menu. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] Leftover parts after KX3 build???

2012-10-09 Thread Mike Weir

After completing the KX3 serial 1990 I have the two number 4 washers leftover. 
They are on page A4 of the assembly  manual sixth down from the top. I did a 
search in the PDF manual for them and the only result that comes back is page 
A4 where they are listed as a part. MikeVE3WDM  

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[Elecraft] KX3 roofing filter touching DC jack

2012-09-30 Thread Mike Weir

Good afternoon all, almost done putting my KX3 kit together I have the roofing 
filter installed and when asked to on page 32 of assembly manual to fit the top 
and bottom covers of the KX3 I have a fitting issue. The top left is not 
fitting flush as is the top right corner is. It seems to me the DC jack is 
bottoming out on the roofing filter board. I have removed the roofing filter 
board and all fits fine. I have very carefully looked to see if the roofing 
filter is seated and it is also the long screw fit no problem into the roofing 
filter board to hold it in place as well...any ideas??
Mike
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[Elecraft] K3 and WSPR rig stays in TX mod

2012-09-19 Thread Mike Weir

I have been emailing a fellow ham regarding some WSPR troubles. The rig is an 
Elecraft K3 and it seems to be stuck in TX and will not switch back to receive. 
The rig has to be shut down and restarted to clear the problem. I did have this 
same problem with WSPR and my K3 some time ago but am not able to remember what 
I did to solve the problem.  I have posted on the WSPR forum as well but wanted 
to also post here as it may be rig specific. 
Mike
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[Elecraft] Power supply for incoming KX3

2012-09-16 Thread Mike Weir
I have a small desktop regulated power supply rated at 13.5 volts DC nominal, 
3.0 amps max continuous, 5.0 amps max. Can I use this to run the KX3 while it's 
desktop? The max output will on the KX3 will be 5 watts QRP.
Mike
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[Elecraft] NEW PRICE on Pelican 1200 case

2012-09-15 Thread Mike Weir

With many thanks to an email from a fellow ham Steve I was informed the case 
can be purchased not including shipping for 40.00. At Pelican.com the case 
ships to most states for a total of 54.00. 
The price of the Pelican including shipping is now 40.00 and no longer 60.00. I 
was going from the purchase price I paid a few months ago at a local camera 
store.

Pelican 1200 case black with foam NEVER USED great for KX1, K1, or 
KX3. Was purchased for digi camera but never ended up keeping the 
camera. If you would like pictures I can send them to you. 

40.00 includes shipping in Canada and U.S.   

Mike 

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[Elecraft] New never used complete KAT100 case also EC2 parts.

2012-09-15 Thread Mike Weir

I purchased the KAT100-1 kit and before it was built I decided to order the EC2 
enclosure to mount the KAT100 and KPA100 units in it. I have a never used 
KAT100-1 complete case along with a pair of the anti slide brackets.  NOTE this 
kit does not include the hardware such as 2D fasteners or screws. Also the 
following panels from the EC2 enclosure.Front panel, top cover, rear panel. 
What is not included is the bottom cover andy side panels. I spoke with 
Elecraft and the KAT100-1 case only sells for 100.00.I will sell all the above 
including shipping for 70.00 Canadian if you would like pictures I can send 
them to you. MikeVE3WDM   
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[Elecraft] Pelican 1200 case for sale

2012-09-15 Thread Mike Weir

The case was sold but the sale did not work out so the unit is back on the 
market. 
Pelican 1200 case black with foam NEVER USED great for KX1, K1, or KX3. Was 
purchased for digi camera but never ended up keeping the camera. If you would 
like pictures I can send them to you. 
60.00 includes shipping in Canada and U.S.   
Mike 
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[Elecraft] Pelican 1200 black case for sale

2012-09-13 Thread Mike Weir

Pelican 1200 case black with foam NEVER USED great for KX1, K1, or KX3. Was 
purchased for digi camera but never ended up keeping the camera. If you would 
like pictures I can send them to you. 
60.00 includes shipping in Canada and U.S.  
Mike
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