[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Raffle & St. Patrick's Day Hamfest
In conjunction with the St. Patrick's Day Hamfest the Midland Amateur Radio Club is raffling an Elecraft K4 transceiver with MH4 mic. A maximum of 400 tickets will be sold at $20 each. There are currently 100 tickets left. The drawing will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024. For more information please visit <https://hamfest.w5qgg.org/>. 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 208, Issue 2
I replaced my encoders in 2014 and then last Saturday I replaced the encoders in a friend's K3 SN 2707 I think. In 2014 I used a solder sucker to desolder. I now have a Hakko FR-300 desoldering tool and used that last Saturday. The five small pins are easy. It's the two large tabs that are a bit difficult. On the bottom two encoders I snipped those tabs and then heated and pulled the cut off piece. On the upper two encoders I desoldered the small pins and then rocked the encoder back and forth alternating heating the tabs. As far as spacing the encoders I 3D printed some 1.4 mm thick x 8 mm OD spacers. That worked well. If I did it again I'd make the spacers 9 or 10 mm OD. In a post in May to Elecraft K3 groups.io Keith, WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech posted "Our part # E640018, washer spacer E700187 or E700035 to space them above the board evenly." I found a reference to E700035 in a manual. It's a #4 x 3/8" nylon washer. I couldn't find any reference to thickness of the washer. 73, Alan N5NA On 2021-08-05 3:25 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2021 11:59:03 -0500 From: Nick Kennedy To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 small rotary encoder replacement Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I'm in the process of replacing the four encoders to the left of the main VFO knob and wonder if anyone has any advice or pep talks to offer. The encoders in my summer 2008 vintage K3 degraded to the point where they often count backwards, making adjustment of CW speed or power out difficult. I've purchased four replacements from Elecraft and have been working up my courage and taking deep breaths. Getting to the board is a fairly complicated first phase. I had an Elecraft document on installation of an audio LPF on the DSP board and found it to be very useful in this process. Of course the original assembly manual is also useful. Now I've got the K3 apart to the point of allowing access. The upper two encoders have terminals located beneath an LED mounting board and are almost impossible to access from the top. I may stop after replacing the lower two, assuming I'm successful with them. My usual method involves solder wick plus flux. Sometimes I find ChipQuik to be very helpful in allowing me to remove a part without getting rid of all the solder. In this case though, using ChipQuik would require heating seven joints simultaneously which I haven't been able to do. There's also an issue with mounting the encoder at the correct height so the shaft switch can be operated. So I'll try to match the height of the new shaft end to that of the existing encoders. I found one website which is somewhat helpful discussing this task: https://www.n5na.net/s9y/index.php?/archives/26-Replacing-Elecraft-K3-Push-Button-Encoders.html I'm keeping a lot of notes. Anyone planning to attempt this job is welcome to them. 73 Nick, WA5BDU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA1500 Required Update????
Where was the email about the important/required KPA1500 update posted? The first I heard about it was Rich's KUDOS reflector post. I've gone back through my reflector digests and emails and haven't found any announcement about the update. BTW, I just updated to version 2 with no problems. 73, Alan N5NA On 1/5/2019 4:02 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 13 Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 13:44:34 + (UTC) From: Rich Yost To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Tech Support --- kpa1500 KUDOS Message-ID:<344994338.6610277.1546695874...@mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Well, I saw the email Thursday night about the Important firmware update for the kpa1500 v2.0 So I applied it after updating the utility program first when I got home from work on Friday. Going well, till it failed and then hung. Yes - I freaked out, I know what bad things happen when firmware updates go bad (aka iPhone) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Last Call - Elecraft K3S Raffle
As announced on this reflector in January, the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club is raffling an Elecraft K3S 100 watt transceiver with MH-4 mic. The drawing will be held this Saturday March 17 at the Midland St. Patrick's Day Hamfest. As of today 256 of a maximum of 300 tickets have been sold. Complete details are at http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org. I will post the results on the reflector as soon as I can after the drawing on Saturday. 73 & GL! Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Time for the 3rd Annual K3S Raffle!
This is the third year the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club is raffling off an Elecraft K3S plus MH4 mic. A maximum of 300 tickets are available for only $20 each! The drawing will be held on March 17, 2018, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest in Midland, TX. For more information and to purchase a raffle ticket (or many raffle tickets!) please visit <http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org/>. The previous years lucky winners are also listed. 73 and Good Luck! Alan N5NA P.S. This year the Grand Prize for the hamfest is a KX2 plus MH-3 mic! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3S Raffle Results!
I apologize for the delay in posting the results of the Midland Amateur Radio Club Elecraft K3S raffle. The drawing was held on Saturday, March 18, at the Midland St. Patrick's Day Hamfest. The winner of the K3S was Lonnie Yee, KE5MLP. Congratulations Lonnie! Thank you to everyone who participated! All 300 tickets were purchased by 132 individuals. Anywhere from one to twenty tickets were purchased by each individual. Lonnie, the winner, purchased ten tickets. 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] How about a K3S for only $20?!?!
Yes, it's true! The Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club is raffling off an Elecraft K3S plus MH-2 mic. For only $20 you can have a chance to win! A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on March 18, 2017, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest in Midland, TX. For more information and to purchase a raffle ticket (or many raffle tickets!) please visit <http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org/>. There's also a link to pictures and a video of last year's drawing and lucky winner. 73 and Good Luck! Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Missing Step for K-POD Front Panel Mod
I received my K-POD this afternoon and proceeded to do the front panel mod. The instructions say to simply remove the 3 top and 2 bottom front panel screws and pry off the front panel. In the past I recalled needing to remove the left side panel but couldn't really remember why. When I was unable to pry the left side of the front panel loose I removed the left panel and remembered why I had to do that in the past. There is a round head screw on the bottom front 2D fastener that must be removed for the board to slide out. After I removed that screw it was no problem. The instructions need to include this step. My K3 is SN 3329. Perhaps later K3s don't have that round head screw. 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 Leaked 9 Years Ago!
I don't know what the big deal is about the KX2. It was leaked in this thread 9 years ago! <http://elecraft.mailman.qth.narkive.com/gRGcEPgT/kx2-sneek-preview-ot> 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle
The drawing for the K3S raffle I announced back in late January will be held this Saturday, March 19, at the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest. A maximum of 300 tickets are being sold at $20 each. As of this morning there are only about 30 tickets left. Complete details of the hamfest and raffle are available at <http://hamfest.w5qgg.org/> or raffle only at <http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org/>. The lucky winner will be contacted on Saturday. The winner will also be posted on the above websites. If you have any questions please contact Steve, K5RS, at k...@att.net. Thanks to everyone for your support! 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3S Raffle and St. Patrick's Day Hamfest
The Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce the 61st annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest to be held on March 19, 2016. In conjunction with the hamfest the club is raffling an Elecraft K3S with MH2 mic. A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold at $20 each. Complete details of the hamfest and raffle are available at <http://hamfest.w5qgg.org/> or raffle only at <http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org/>. 73 & GL, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power supply
I found my PAE-Kx33 also put out hash I could hear when operating near my mag loop. I put two mix 33 split ferrite cores with 5 turns each on the DC cable near the power supply. That knocked the hash down so it's negligible. 73, Alan N5NA On 1/19/2016 6:10 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 18 Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:38:50 -0600 From: Chip Stratton<lightdazz...@gmail.com> Cc: Elecraft Reflector<Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power supply Message-ID: <capf-ba2-rourfolzrdgonuwu4tzz34n1rbatt5+tbbkl-34...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 The PAE power supply works fine, but it still puts out enough hash that I can't use my loop antenna near it. It is better than others? Probably, but still not usable for me when near the receiving antenna. Chip AE5KA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX
I had a similar problem a month or two ago. I had upgraded my synthesizer back in February. It turns out I had not fully seated all of the TMP connectors on the new KSYN3A. It worked great for months, even running mobile for several QSO parties, before I had the problem. So, check those TMP connectors on your synthesizer board. 73, Alan N5NA On 12/14/2015 2:15 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:56:13 + From: Colin Thomas<colin.g3...@gmail.com> To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX Message-ID:
Re: [Elecraft] K3 No Receive, No Transmit - SOLVED
You were right Guy. My rig ran fine all day yesterday and then last
night I had the same problem. Opened it up and used some needle-nose
pliers on the TMP connectors to twist and push. I was able to insert a
couple a little further and found one was only about half inserted.
Maybe I have it this time!
73, Alan N5NA
On 10/19/2015 3:05 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
The outer shell of the TMP plug can be connected without being fully
inserted into the TMP connector. This can result in an intermittent on
the center conductor that comes and goes with temperature change, or
breathing hard, or changes in phases of the moon. The little flanges
on the TMP plug should be nearly up to the TMP connector shell when
fully inserted.
In my experience, myself and those around here who call for help, this
is a common trouble.
You could still be not fully inserted.
73, Guy K2AV
On Mon, Oct 19, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Alan Sewell N5NA <acsew...@gmail.com
<mailto:acsew...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I'm posting this for future reference in case someone else has
this problem.
Yesterday while listening to my K3 it suddenly quit receiving any
signals. I also had no RF output. There were no error messages.
I have two KSYN3A modules in my rig. I did a search and found a
post by W1ZK in September who had the same symptoms. He posted he
had a bad synthesizer. When I checked the DISP SYN1 and SYN2 both
showed OK so I didn't think I had a bad synthesizer.
Before calling Elecraft this afternoon I removed the top to see if
I might have a loose TMP cable on one of the synthesizers. None
were loose but I did give a twist to the ones I could easily
reach. When I hooked the K3 back up it was working again.
Apparently there was a bit of tarnish/corrosion on one of the
connectors and I twisted the right one.
Hopefully it will keep working!
73, Alan N5NA
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[Elecraft] K3 No Receive, No Transmit - SOLVED
I'm posting this for future reference in case someone else has this problem. Yesterday while listening to my K3 it suddenly quit receiving any signals. I also had no RF output. There were no error messages. I have two KSYN3A modules in my rig. I did a search and found a post by W1ZK in September who had the same symptoms. He posted he had a bad synthesizer. When I checked the DISP SYN1 and SYN2 both showed OK so I didn't think I had a bad synthesizer. Before calling Elecraft this afternoon I removed the top to see if I might have a loose TMP cable on one of the synthesizers. None were loose but I did give a twist to the ones I could easily reach. When I hooked the K3 back up it was working again. Apparently there was a bit of tarnish/corrosion on one of the connectors and I twisted the right one. Hopefully it will keep working! 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-Line mounting
When I run my K3 mobile I use a web strap. Easy to install and remove and holds solid. There's a picture on my QRZ.com page. 73, Alan N5NA On 7/21/2015 3:33 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:16:02 +1000 From: Garyvk1zzg...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K-Line mounting Message-ID:55add598.a981460a.95054.3...@mx.google.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Has anyone knowledge of placing a k-line on a desktop in such a way that it is secure when the desktop is in a motorhome? I have some ideas of course but looking for something better perhaps. Thanks Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Scratched off screen printing on a week old KX3?
Sounds like a bad paint job. If it were mine I'd contact Elecraft and request a new front panel. None of the lettering should scratch off so easily. 73, Alan N5NA On 2/17/2015 1:33 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: -- Message: 3 Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:14:59 -0500 From: Joshua Gould jg.k8...@gmail.com To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Scratched off screen printing on a week old KX3? Message-ID: cahk01bbyzkickkgebo22qdq7nay+dw9uwwykl4cqctmt3_v...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I was moving my hand from the keyboard to the radio and brushed my fingernail against the yellow word tune before realizing that my finger was too low to get to the band switches. I managed to scratch the U out of the yellow word tune on the front of my case. Can I expect the rest of the yellow functions to just rub off the face of the case? So far this is my only disappointment in an otherwise excellent radio... 72, Joshua Gould K8WXA EM89pn KX3# 7465 -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders
This thread prompted me to replace my CMP/PWR encoder which has been a problem for several years. When I ordered the encoder Elecraft recommended replacing all four. The encoders are only $3.34 each plus $3.50 for shipping. I took a few pictures and wrote up what I did at http://www.n5na.net/s9y/index.php?/archives/26-Replacing-Elecraft-K3-Push-Button-Encoders.html. 73, Alan N5NA On 11/11/2014 6:19 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Olli, The SHIFT/LO control, etc., are mechanical encoders with a typical rotational life of 100,000 rotations. The are easily replaceable, and we can send you as many as you need. I believe the price is quite low. I don't believe is is possible to clean them, as they are sealed. In contrast, the VFO A and B encoders are optical, not mechanical, and they are specified at 10 million rotations. But the cost difference between optical and mechanical is huge (about 40:1). The mechanical encoders are very small, fitting in the available space, and are a pragmatic choice for the function controls. 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov 11, 2014, at 8:57 AM, Olli Tuppurainenoh...@sral.fi wrote: Has anyone figured out how to clean or fix front panel encoders (SHIFT/LO , HI /WIDTH) ? These cheap ( ~ 0.5$ encoders ) in my K3 has always been quite jumpy i.e. value jumps up and down in random steps . Also the feeling is not what you would expect form rig in this price range. Similar issue was in FT-1000MP RIT encoder in 90s . Dust got inside the optical encoder and turning RIT knob jumped frequency steps quite randomly. Olli OH6CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 fails to power on.
I've had this happen a number of times after I've unplugged the serial cable. Hasn't happened in a while though. The only way to fix it is what you did, remove one of the batteries. 73, Alan On 7/15/2014 8:35 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 24 Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:26:28 -0400 From: Colincolin.m...@talktalk.net To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 fails to power on. Message-ID:8d16e1d97f122d4-1334-23...@webmail-vfrr18.sis.aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi all Switched on my KX3 this morning, the LEDs. lit up and stayed on but nothing else. Had to removed the batteries to clear the LEDs. Tried the external PSU with and without the batteries installed with same result. Anyone any ideas? 73 de Colin G4ERO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 power on
Rod, I saw your later post that you'd solved your problem. I've had a similar problem but it's occurred when I've removed the serial cable from the rig. Same symptoms as you report. I've solved it by opening the KX3 and removing one battery for a few seconds then reinstalling. After I do that my KX3 will power up normally. 73, Alan N5NA On 10/13/2013 9:03 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 27 Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 05:31:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Rod G3YHMrod.har...@btinternet.com To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 power on Message-ID:1381667480590-7579835.p...@n2.nabble.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Have just switched on my KX3 after non use of 1 month, will not work on batteries as they have discharged. Also when I use external power source (13.5Volts) the following lights flash, TX. Delta f, OFS and B. There is no Display. Has anyone had this problem and has a solution? Rod G3YHM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?
Please bring some to Hamcom next month! 73, Alan N5NA On 5/19/2013 7:02 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:38 -0400 From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecrafte...@elecraft.com To: Fred Smithm...@mo-net.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Message-ID:fd0c0888-10c5-4fa2-8dc8-d5cd78c95...@elecraft.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii We will have the hats on the web order form by Wed of this week. (After we recover from Dayton - Whew!) Eric elecraft.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 encoder backlash?
I have SN 3329 and think I have the same thing. I'd call it more play than backlash. I think there was a short period where Elecraft used some different encoders than they'd been using and ours have these encoders. I built a K3 about 5 months earlier for our club. Those encoders have light detents with no play/backlash. I've considered contacting Elecraft about replacing my encoders but never have. 73, Alan N5NA On 7/8/2012 2:23 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 23 Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 18:01:42 -0400 (EDT) From:ac...@aol.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 encoder backlash? To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID:ba33.2dfdb216.3d2a0...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A knob. Has this been improved on newer K3's? Is there a replacement option or a newer front panel available to improve this? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA K3 #3215 P3 #2039 KPA500 #809 __ 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) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490155.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
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received
Thanks. I have the P3SVGA but haven't seen the mod kit. I must have missed the previous post with the PDF link. I'll contact Elecraft if nothing shows up in the mail soon. 73, Alan N5NA vk4tux wrote It is being sent automatically to P3SVGA customers. The parts have been described and the procedure pdf link given in earlier Elecraft posts. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-bounces@.qth [mailto:elecraft-bounces@.qth] On Behalf Of N5NA Sent: Monday, 23 April 2012 5:39 AM To: elecraft@.qth Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received Is the mod kit something that needs to be requested from Elecraft or is it being sent to P3 owners? 73, Alan N5NA -- -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-Current-Mod-Kit-Received-tp7482259p7490304.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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with knobs
I had my VFO B knob crack back in July on SN 3329. I guess I was out of warranty though because I had to pay a nominal fee to get a replacement. 73, Alan N5NA Message: 15 Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:45:57 -0800 (PST) From: VK7JBzen...@netspace.net.au Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problems with knobs To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID:1324712757641-7123274.p...@n2.nabble.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii My K3 is serial #5102 purchased in January 2011. My VFO B knob has just cracked: it's spontaneously developed ugly linear fissures across the face of the knob. The cracks begin nowhere near the screw hole. There are two cracks. The rig has spent its life in an internal room with no UV exposure. I emailed Elecraft and the response was perfect, as usual: a replacement knob was in the mail less than a day after I'd made email contact with the parts department. This is the first/only report of a cracked VFO knob. Such things happen - that's the nature of matter and entropy. What's important to me is the great response from Elecraft. That's why I buy from them. Thanks Richard Co. John VK7JB __ 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] Sudden K3 AGC pop-off after adding P3
This is a problem not only for HRD but any software in which the AGC status is polled continuously. I frequently use CQ/X by NO5W and had the same problem. Chuck turned off the AGC polling in CQ/X and the problem no longer occurs. Of course, now the AGC status can't be shown in his remote interface. I sent Wayne, N6KR, a couple of log files from portmon back in July showing what was happening but so far I haven't seen any updates on this. 73, Alan N5NA -- Message: 39 Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:11:21 +0100 From: David Honeyda...@honeyfamily.org.uk Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sudden K3 AGC pop-off after adding P3 To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID:4e9013b9.6000...@honeyfamily.org.uk Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dan, This is a known issue with HRD used with the K3. It happens with me a few times a week with my K3+P3. Reducing the polling rate of the K3 in HRD may reduce the frequency of this issue, but it won't eliminate it. The choice seems to be either put up it, or stop using HRD. Simon Brown has handed over the reins of HRD development, so perhaps the new team can devote some time to investigating and fixing this. vy 73 de David M0DHO -- __ 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] Sudden K3 AGC pop-off after adding P3
I'm not a programmer nor do I play one on TV. I'm just an observer. Why should polling the AGC randomly turn it off on the K3? None of the other parameters that are polled at the same frequency are adversely affected, only the AGC. AGC should be able to be polled without it turning off. Alan On 10/8/2011 12:29 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: The real deal would be why the over-polling is necessary in the first place. I'd guess it's done to service ALL the different rig types (not just Elecraft and K3) with a single strip of code, instead of pushing those constants at program startup based on the target or configured hardware. If it's not cheep code, then it's certainly not state of the art, nor at all close. One always should have a constants library which carries the array of values necessary to drive any hardware timing sensitive code. Where I worked at my last TWO places of employment, going back to an ATT school in 1976 (!), embedding target-variable constants in program code and using code switches would get your code summarily rejected by a reviewer or auditor, subject one to an auditor approved redesign and recode (with prior effort flushed down the turlet), and have an effect on one's pay grade. There was a brutal standards are just that attitude. Putting in the table driven code costs some in the beginning, but saves huge in maintenance, and a maze of switches eventually means recoding in its entirety. That's probably what we're really fighting with the HRD code. Otherwise it's a simple table change that gets done in seconds, and then recompiled. 73, Guy. On Sat, Oct 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Alan Sewell N5NA alan.n...@gmail.com mailto:alan.n...@gmail.com wrote: This is a problem not only for HRD but any software in which the AGC status is polled continuously. I frequently use CQ/X by NO5W and had the same problem. Chuck turned off the AGC polling in CQ/X and the problem no longer occurs. Of course, now the AGC status can't be shown in his remote interface. I sent Wayne, N6KR, a couple of log files from portmon back in July showing what was happening but so far I haven't seen any updates on this. 73, Alan N5NA __ 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: Power puzzlement
I have the Model 101 Super Whatt Meter so I hooked mine up to see what it reads. I'm showing 0.0A with the switch off and 1.6A with the switch on and the P3 on. Mine is an older model and measures the current on the negative side. If yours is the same I wonder if the current you're seeing could be ground related. 73, Alan N5NA Ralph Parker wrote: I thought I'd check to see how much current my K3/100 draws under various operating condx (for battery powered QRP portable operation, etc.). What the heck is drawing 1.7 amps when the front panel power switch is off? VE7XF __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Power-puzzlement-tp5933999p5936509.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 - Another push-to-talk question
In N1MM when you set the serial port for the K3 on the Configurer click the button to the right of the serial port you're using that says Set. Check off the box that says Radio PTT via command. 73, Alan N5NA Doug VE3VS wrote: I have been enjoying operating my K3 for several months. One of my interests includes RTTY. I use the latest MMTTY software (AFSK), have the two audio lines connected, and use VOX to operate this mode. At the same time, the serial cable from the computer to the radio remains connected. Question - Is there a set-up that will allow the computer to signal PTT through the serial cable in order to transmit the RTTY tones, rather than enabling the VOX switch? Doug, VE3VS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Another-push-to-talk-question-tp5918290p5920383.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] For Sale: XG1
Santa Claus brought an XG2 so I no longer need my XG1. Asking $40 shipped by USPS Priority in the US. Prefer PayPal but USPS Money Order is OK. Please do not reply to the list. Contact me at n...@arrl.net. Thanks 73, Alan N5NA __ 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] Relay operating in P3
Could be the same problem I had about a week after I received my P3. The relay would buzz every 5 - 7 seconds and the display would jump. Eventually the relay buzzing stopped and the P3 was deaf. Turned out to be the IF I/O board. Elecraft sent me a replacement and I've had no problems since. Alan N5NA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Relay-operating-in-P3-tp5599733p5599842.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 - KRX3 Aux Ant Indicator
I just installed my KRX3 a few days ago and am still figuring out how it all works. I don't understand how to see which antenna the sub receiver is using without having to select BSET or press and hold the RX ANT to select MAIN or AUX. The manual says When MAIN is in effect, the 1-2 and RX icons show which antenna the sub is sharing with the main receiver. When AUX is in effect, these icons will all be off (if CONFIG:KRX3 is set for ANT=BNC) However, this is only true if BSET is activated. When BSET is not activated I don't see any indication of the sub's antenna selection. What am I missing? Any help is appreciated. 73, Alan N5NA __ 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 Rear Panel Mirror Image
Thanks for the suggestion Alan. I've added that perspective as page two of the pdf. Just re-download the pdf at http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf and you'll have both views. 73, Alan N5NA Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Alan, The landscape print of the image is just about full-scale, and that makes it even easier to use. :) Here's a thought: Rotate the image along the horizontal axis, so that when it's on top of the K3, it matches the exact connector vertical locations as well. As one might feel when reaching over the top. (Not what we'd do with our old tube rigs and high voltage! hi) Thanks again! 73, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 __ 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 Rear Panel Mirror Image
Of course it's Elecraft's image so there's nothing to arrange with me. I just flipped it around and redid the labels so they weren't backwards. But I WOULD be flattered if Elecraft decided to use my little idea! 73, Alan N5NA David Gilbert wrote: I also find it to be very useful, enough so that I would encourage Elecraft to arrange with N5NA to include it in the next revision to the K3 manual. 73, Dave AB7E On 6/7/2010 6:16 AM, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Great idea! Many thanks. Printed, so now when I need to reach back there, I put the print on the top of the K3. Cheers, Alan :) Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 Alan Sewell N5NA wrote: I recently created a mirror image of the K3 rear panel. I find this handy to place behind my K3 to assist in plugging cables in the correct jacks. Anyone who may find this of use is welcome to download it from http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf 73, Alan N5NA __ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Rear-Panel-Mirror-Image-tp5145531p5151311.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 Rear Panel Mirror Image
I recently created a mirror image of the K3 rear panel. I find this handy to place behind my K3 to assist in plugging cables in the correct jacks. Anyone who may find this of use is welcome to download it from http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf 73, Alan N5NA __ 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] Regarding a carrying box for the K3
For me shipping was about $18 which I thought was a bit too much to ship. So, I went on eBay today looking for a case/container for my K3. I found a padded case for a projector that I think will work for my needs. But, in my search I found the same aluminum case without the foam for $32.99 with free shipping. You can check it out at http://tinyurl.com/ybqotk3 73, Alan N5NA Alan Bloom wrote: I went on line to order but they want $32.21 to ship one $29.95 item to California (UPS ground). I don't think so... Too bad - looks like a nice unit. Al N1AL __ 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 static electricity
I had this problem occur with my Omni VI back in the 90's. When I would walk in the room and touch the VFO the rig would shut down. A friend across town had the same problem with his Omni VI. It took us a while to figure out it was static electricity. Ten-Tec's fix was to send out a short piece of braid with a solder lug on each end. One end went around the encoder shaft, the other end was attached to the rig chasis. That solved the problem. Someone said Static electricity is YOUR problem, not the K3's. I have to disagree. The K3 shouldn't be susceptible to static electricity. 73, Alan N5NA Paul Christensen wrote: Steve, I recall a VFO static problem with one of the Ten Tec models. My memory has faded, but I thought part of their solution used a series of highly conductive felt washers on the encoder shaft. Anyway, it would be interesting to see if Ten Tec's encoder kit for that problem could be adapted to the K3 -- as long as it does not otherwise affect the spin of the VFO knob. Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram Software
I believe it's been discontinued. I downloaded the latest version before they closed the website. You can download it at www.n5na.net/download/gram16_setup.exe . 73, Alan N5NA David Heinsohn wrote: Does anyone have a good link Spectrogram Software? The link from the Elecraft site and one other one I've found are under construction with no links to the software. TNX AGN de kd0r David __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WriteLog Cabrillo File
For FD all you need is a dupe sheet. Cabrillo is not needed. 73, Alan N5NA Fred Atchley wrote: Help. WriteLog ver. 10.70 will not create a Cabrillo file for Field Day. I tried using both the Contest menu and the File export menu in WriteLog. Both have Cabrillo grayed-out! Am I missing something? Thanks, Fred, AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 2-56 pan heads
Ditto here. I built a K3 for my club a couple of months ago and had the same problem. I found some screws in my can o' screws that were the right size and used them. Then I found the screws I should have used. Definitely needs a comment in the manual. 73, Alan N5NA Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If I recall correctly the missing 2-56 pan head screws (used in the front panel board assembly - pg 24) are packed with 2-56 screws that are used for the VFO A trim panel (page 31). Unfortunately, if the user sets aside the separate envelope with trim panel hardware until it is time to install the trip panel (to prevent loss of the 2-56 hardware), he will not find the missing 2-56 hardware when needed to attach the spacers to the front panel circuit board. I had that problem with my K3 and this is the fourth or fifth report of the same problem here. The assembly manual needs an explicit statement on page 24 indicating where to find those screws. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:24 AM To: 'Robert 'RC' Conley'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 2-56 pan heads Hello RC: See the assembly manual parts list, bottom of page A-12 in Rev H: Note: The black pan head 2-56 screws are supplied in separate envelopes. Do not mix them up. You will be instructed when to use each size screw in the assembly procedure. Using the wrong screw may destroy your front panel circuit board. If that envelope isn't anywhere in the kit, contact k3supp...@elecraft.com It's very rare that parts are life out of the kits, so look carefully. As the manual recommends, doing the inventory will help you recognize everything and avoid long, frustrating searches for parts during assembly. Should something be really missing, it gives time for Elecraft to dispatch it to you, often before you run into a brick wall during assembly. The washers called for there is to ensure the front panel board is not warped when it's mounted on the sheet metal. If you leave washers out, the center area of the board will be pulled closer than it should be to the metal. One place where this could cause serious trouble is if the screws for mounting the plastic bezel over the LCD opening reach through enough to touch the glass front on the LCD. In early kits, several builders managed to break the glass and destroy the LCD by accidentally installing the wrong length screws into the bezel. Having the FB board out of position because the washers are missing might do the same. That's one reason why the screws are supplied in separate envelopes with the instruction to avoid mixing them up. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- During the assembly of K3 #3212 Front panel on page #29 requires 2ea 2-56 black 1/4 6.4mm pan head screws and #2 split lock washers to mount the stand-offs under the LCD. These screws were missing from the Hardware bag. There were 2ea 4-40 black flat head screws in the bag. I found 2ea 2-56 black pan head screws in my Junk Box, however they were shorter than 5.6mm. In order to install the stand-offs the #2 split lock washer had to be left off. Is this action going to cause an issue later? RC kc5wa -- 72 de RC KC5WA http://www.kc5wa.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
