[Elecraft] In band rx IMD

[Randy Downs]

I'm a bit confused about an email I received. A fellow said "The
TS870S is probably still in your shack because of its INBAND IMD
performance. The ARRL does not do the inband IMD test anymore. Many of
the complaints about the K3's receiver is related to its poor inband
IMD performance. However there is various opinions on this."
What is he referring too? I'm not aware of this issue.Randy
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[Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

[Randy Downs]

Well it seems K3 users put more mileage than some people think on
there radios. I think people buy with there ego more than with there
brains. So I guess this gentleman was correct in saying that Elecraft
has failed at looking at marketing. The first design criteria should
have been looks, second transmit power, and third weight/size of the
radio and lastly using depleted uranium for the knob.  This is my
first Elecraft product when I bought my 2 K3's. I'll be honest I never
looked at Elecraft before as the K2 looked to be a toy. It took a bad
experience with the purchase of a newly released radio a couple of
years ago to make me  take a look at the newly announced K3. I have
had so many rigs and it seems they all had issues and had to be
modified to fix the problems. Such as the nb being on all of the time
on unnamed yaesu models, very bad cw clicks, wax that got in to
trimmer caps, ( although I did keep the Ic-765 as the rx was good on
this one), glue that became conductive after a time frame, just to
name a few. It seemed normal for so long. Now don't get me wrong,
Elecraft has made some hardware changes as well as firmware changes to
make things better. But they respond and respond quickly to user input
most of the time. I would like to see a "big radio" when I set down at
the bench but after using it for well over a year now I don't miss it.
I would miss the performance though.   I'm no big gun, I'm not into
contesting, but when sunspots are cooking and I want to be able to use
my rig without the front end being blasted with desense, then I am
very happy with my purchase choice. In the past on other rigs I have
actually had to turn the rig off and go do something else.  I guess we
should end this thread but I wanted to see if I was missing something
here. I do believe Elecraft may want to look at marketing differently.
Maybe they could  have scantily clad girls hand out hats. No never
mind. Thanks for all the answers guys.
Randy
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[Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

[Randy Downs]

Sorry for the misspelling in the original message. It should have
started "A fellow". He told me that a "Big Gun" would never buy a K3.
#1 due to not having 200w, #2 due to ergonomics. He basically said
that people that buy a K3 don't use it enough to not see the inherent
flaws in the layout, size etc. of the K3. He felt the 1000d was much
better. I don't own my 1000d or MkII anymore. I did buy the K3's with
some reservation as far as it being more like  my 751a as far as
bandswitching etc. But after using the K3 for over a year I have found
very few things to complain about. My Ft-2000 sure was prettier
though. Anyway I thought after being on this reflector for a long time
now that most people here were obviously pretty sharp, and use there
rigs quite a bit. I am not a contestor but I would guess those that
are have the basic requirements of a station with the antenna being
the number one concern, if not determination..
I've always found that the antenna was the most critical part of my
station. Then the transceiver as far dynamic range etc. Then power
output, in that order. What does everyone else think? I know looks to
a lot of people are #1, but I'm sure that the station I am trying to
contact really doesn't care.
Randy
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[Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

[Randy Downs]

I fellow said "Elecrafts ergonomics and packaging is not appealing enough for 
most people despite its receiver performance. They could fix it by putting the 
K3 into a bigger box with a decent front panel and more knobs, but they wont. 
They wont because they are listening to the wrong people who dont have a clue 
about marketing and who dont understand the psyche of most everyday hams. 
Hedging your bets on a small group of hams who turn their radios maybe 5 times 
a year while ignoring those who use a radio probably every second day is not 
wise."
in a message to me. I guess now the question becomes, how often do you use your 
K3? I use mine at least 10 hours a week. We need a poll I guess.
Randy
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[Elecraft] err txg

[Randy Downs]

All of a sudden getting err txg only on the 5 w cal routine using K3 utility. 
Getting "unexpected response ds1\xb1>ix90\x80; ds; state 153 ..
50w cals fine.
any ideas?
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] Attitude??

[Randy Downs]

That's OK Jeff. It's just a hobby. Some people take it way to
seriously, just like it was not a hobby. That's OK too. We can't all
be rocket scientists. I actually talk to people on ham radio about my
other hobbies. And about life in general. I think that helps us
understand people and cultures more. Who knows, maybe we will grow
enough to allow our love to grow more than our anger and our egos. Now
that would make ham radio worth something! My dad used to say before
he passed on that he walked uphill 10 miles to school every day, both
ways! Hard to believe.  Enjoy the hobby. That's all that it is.
Randy
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On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 8:26 PM,   wrote:
>
> Well, gosh.  I thought all this was about people like  me.
>
> 3 years ago I decided we wanted email on our boat while in the  islands.
> To me this meant HAM.  Getting the equipment, setting up the  boat, trying to
> learn the stuff and the 5 wpm looked pretty daunting from the  outside.
> What if we spent the $2k ++ and it didn’t work, or I couldn’t  pass the test?
>
>
> Enter Elecraft and the K2 – I read the QST  review.  So I started to study.
>  After 6 months I was pretty sure I  could pass the written – but not the
> code.  I bought HAM University for the  code and after a year took tech, gen,
> and code on one day and  passed.
>
> I bought the kits to build k2/100 and kat100 with the nb,  ssb, and kaf2.
> I built the noise blanker first because it had a torroid  and I’d been
> assured that winding them was awful.  It went ok so I built  the rest of the
> stuff and IT WORKED although there was some chimping with the  marine-vhf
> microphone I’d modified to use with it.
>
> The hardest  thing to resolve was how to do the antenna and rf grounding on
> the boat.   If you haven’t looked, you wouldn’t believe the nonsense on
> this subject that is  available on the web.  I picked the system that seemed
> easiest and whose  recommendation was most literate (and funny) of the many I
> found. I lucked  out.  It too worked.  Then I found out what a Pactor cost
> and decided  to forget about the email.
>
> A year later I took the Extra and  passed.  So now I’m one of those
> ignorant Extras that seem to aggravate  some of you.  But then I spent my 
> career as
> an architect.  You know,  someone who knows next to nothing about a whole
> lot of  things.
>
> Remember, for some of us, this stuff is neither obvious nor  easy.  Please
> be charitable.
>
> BTW, I hope my on-the-air  clumsiness hasn’t set too many of you on your
> heels.
>
> John Ferguson  AI4TO (If you think i got it by memorizing, boy are you
> wrong. I can't remember the way home)  M/V  Arcadian
>
>
>
>
>
> Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:
> Sieve,
>
>> Browbeating the ignorant for their ignorance,  either as a class
>> or as specific individuals does nothing to advance  ham radio,
>> and a good deal to retard it.
>
> This "attitude" is not  a matter of browbeating the ignorant for
> their ignorance.  It may be  browbeating the self entitled for
> their attitude of entitlement and their  unwillingness to make
> any effort to improve their skills and  knowledge.
>
> There are too many amateurs who believe that they do  not need
> to do anything for themselves ... that memorizing the answers
> to a few questions entitles them to demand that others do the
> thinking  for them and answer every question, no matter how
> basic or in  appropriate.  These same "entitled extras" seem
> to feel it is up to  manufacturers to build equipment that
> operates as these inexperienced  amateurs WANT it to operate
> rather than the way experience nictitates things  work in the
> real world.
>
> Rather than understand that a license  is a starting point,
> an opportunity to start learning, the "entitled extras"  seem
> to think a license entitles them to all the benefits, knowledge
> and  experience of all those who have preceded them without any
> effort on their  own part.  It is much like so many children in
> high school and  university today ... they expect the teachers
> and professors to "teach" them  but fail to understand that they
> have a duty to listen and learn.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
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Re: [Elecraft] My "Attitude"

[Randy Downs]

Or maybe you don't listen very well. I said nothing about a several volt 
signal. I'm talking about 40 over s9. Maybe I should have explained it 
better to the group. No the nb is not on as this will cause distortion 
depending upon the blanking level. (IF) blanking. I expected that some would 
trust that others actually know as much or more than some and know better 
than making  the mistake of feeding a several volt signal or having the 
blanker on at a high level and not seeing distortion. Or maybe we can be 
helpful and not flame. This is not cb so maybe we should be less critical of 
others. Cb'ers would flame. And you have no idea that I'm an EE for General 
Electric. I'll forgive you. Maybe we can just relax and act like ham's not 
Cb'ers..  ;)
Randy
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- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Brown" 
To: "Elecraft List" 
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 4:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] My "Attitude"


> Crew,
>
> Some feel that my posts are sometimes harshly worded. Perhaps they
> are. But it seems to me that someone with a General Class ham
> license, and especilly someone with an Extra Class ticket, ought to
> have spent some time studying something more than the Study Guide to
> pass the exam. This is ham radio, not CB radio. A ham license is not
> a boxtop license. As hams, we are granted rather extensive operating
> privileges on the basis of our technical knowledge, our advancement
> of the state of the art, and our preparedness for emergencies. As
> hams, it is our responsibility to STUDY this stuff.
>
> The ARRL Handbook is very well written, and includes chapters that
> cover all of this material in a manner that is quite readable. You
> don't have to have a lot of math or physics or engineering background
> to understand it. All you have to do is make a serious effort.
>
> I admit to being a grandfatherly curmudgeon. And I'm probably going
> to stay that way until they throw dirt on me.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Brown K9YC
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 on-channel strong signal overload?

[Randy Downs]

40 over is several volts? I thought it was around 5 mili volts. That's what 
I am talking about. I've seen this distortion in signals since several fw 
revisions ago. If I get time tonight I'll reload some earlier rev's.
Randy
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- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Brown" 
To: "Elecraft List" 
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on-channel strong signal overload?


> On Mon, 4 May 2009 14:12:09 -0400, Randy Downs wrote:
>
>>It's on 10 meters. Should I not run 10 meters?
>
> Of course not. Just don't be surprised when several volts of on-
> frequency RF causes overload.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim K9YC
>
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[Elecraft] Steppir

[Randy Downs]

Well it looks like my K3 won't talk to my Steppir anymore. I saw a post a while 
back where a gentleman was having a problem.  Y cable, baud, all is ok. I 
haven't used the Steppir or the radio in a week or so. Been busy farming. Any 
suggestions? It's been working on this K3 and my old one for a year. I think 
the Steppir interface board went belly up.
Randy
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[Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune

[Randy Downs]

Here ya go Wayne.

Config TUN PWR   nor

Config PWR SET   per band

Band and Mode all bands  phone usb and lsb

and front panel PWR control.  120w

I can't seem to change to cw mode and have it correct the low power out after 
tune. I have cw wght set to ssb+cw btw.  I actually turn the power control cw 
(up) even though it is maxed on the lcd, and after several turns all is ok 
until the next tune. I tried different setting on tun pwr and pwr set with no 
change. I have cleared tuner mem settings with no help. This k3 seems to have 
lower output than my other k3. s/n 2737 vs  s/n1194. It's about 20w less on 
phone. I've seen this since k3fw3r03 btw. k3fw2r82 and before has normal power 
out after a tune, although still quite a bit lower than the s/n 1194. 100w on 
s/n1194 shows 100w on my peak reading meter. 2737 around 70w depending on band. 
I'm sticking with 2r82 for now.
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune

[Randy Downs]

I've switched back to fw2r80. It seems for me to be the most stable on tx 
ssb.
fw3r04 is very squirrelly on ssb.
Randy
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- Original Message - 
From: "Ruben Navarro Huedo" 
To: "Augie Hansen" ; "Elecraft_List" 

Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune


Same here.

Augie Hansen escribió:
> Jim - W6VAR wrote:
>> I updated the firmware to 3.04 last night. Today, after I tune, I get no 
>> or low power out indicated on the RF meter in SSB. Keying down 
>> momentarily restores power in SSB.
>>
>> Are others experiencing this?
>
> Yes, I've had the same problem, especially when operating split on 40
> meters.
>
> Gus Hansen
> KB0YH

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune

[Randy Downs]

I can turn up the power control and it will increase to where it should be, 
even though the power control is allready set to 120w. After a turn or two 
the power goes back to approx. 100w. I can tap tune again and it will drop 
to approx 30 w peak on ssb. Talk and turn the power adjust up, even though 
it says 120w brings the power back up. It's then OK until I tap tune again!
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Nick Lekic" 
To: "Bill Coleman" 
Cc: "K3support" ; 
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune


> Same problem here Bill
>
> Low power output (40watts - 60watts) after using the tuner.  CW produces
> full output.
>
> 73,  Nick
> ve3ey
>
>
> On 3/28/2009 10:03 AM, Bill Coleman wrote:
>> Augie Hansen wrote:
>>
>>> Dave G4AON wrote:
>>>
>>>
 I assume by "after I tune" you mean pressing the XMIT/TUNE button to
 create a CW carrier at some level between 20 Watts and 100 Watts. I've
 tried various combinations of power and both the actual measured output
 and the indicated output on the K3 are both fine. No problem here at 
 all.


>>> My K3 has a KAT3 installed. When operating split on 40 meters it is
>>> necessary to tune one of my TX antennas. Following the successful tune
>>> operation (1:1 match) an attempt to call results in very low (<2 watts)
>>> output power. Neither talking nor whistling causes the power to return
>>> to 100 watts. I have to swap VFOs, switch to CW and key the rig to get
>>> the power back to the requested value. Then, of course, return to LSB
>>> mode, swap VFOs back so that I'm transmitting on the correct frequency.
>>>
>>> Based on Jim's description I believe he is having the same problem.
>>>
>>> Gus Hansen
>>> KB0YH
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I see a power cutback after KAT3 tune also - not as dramatic as Gus
>> describes.Not using SPLIT.
>>
>> Using the 2TONE test signal on SSB yields ~100W, tune the KAT3 and 2TONE
>> test again yields ~65W.  Change to CW, tap the key, back to SSB and I
>> get ~100W.   All this into a dummy load&  on any band.
>>
>> Other observations:
>> If you tune the KAT3 then bypass the KAT3 it still only outputs ~65W.  I
>> also tried various settings of TUN PWR (10, 2,&  NOR), all acted the 
>> same.
>>
>> Works OK on FW2.82,  'fails' on FW3.03 and FW3.04
>>
>> 73, Bill  N2BC
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[Elecraft] s/n 2737

[Randy Downs]

Another K3 is born to match s/n1149 I built. 6 hours including the sub rx. All 
pretty much uneventful. K5D on a dummy load. Well maybe I was on the Steppir. ;)
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] K3- pace of development

[Randy Downs]

They have also tried to improve the Ft-2000 via firmware upgrades. I would 
say the 2000 plus K3's sold have made a difference. I have a friend that 
just sold his 746pro and is selling his Ft-950. He will order a K3. He 
wanted me to trade him mine for his 2 rigs and some cash from him... Right.
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Don - K2PMC" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3- pace of development


>
>
> Nick G3RWF wrote:
>>
>> Elecraft are brilliant in responding to customers' wishes/needs so I
>> wonder if I am alone in wanting a little time to let current developments
>> and firmware upgrades show their worth?
>>
>
> Nick,
>
> On Page 86 of the February QST Yaesu Has announced performance 
> enhancements
> for their very expensive FTDX9000.  I am sure that the DX9000 owners are
> thrilled to know they are about to receive major mods free of charge.  I
> wonder if Elecraft's rapid response with upgrades and bug fixes had 
> anything
> to do with this?  I'll bet Yaesu owners would love to have the problem you
> describe.
>
> As has been stated or implied in other responses, there's no need to
> implement any of the firmware changes if they don't affect the way you
> operate.
>
> I've had my K3 for almost a year now (SN #386) and I, for one have been
> extremely satisified with the rate and quantity of upgrades.  I had been a
> user of another well known manufacturer and was lucky to get any attention
> paid to my requests.
>
> I would also like to comment on the response from Julian, G4ILO where he
> stated..
>
>
>> I think your concerns might be allayed if Elecraft were to do what a
>> couple of developer types who I have had discussions with privately have
>> suggested, namely publish a roadmap for firmware development.
>>
>
> This is a hobby for us, and a great one, but for Eric and Wayne and all 
> the
> others, it is not only a hobby but a business.  I've been the head of a
> large corporation and the last thing I would do is provide my competition
> with a road map of where I plan to go and when I plan to get there.
>
> 73,
> Don
> K2PMC
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> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

[Randy Downs]

Tnx Wayne for the split bug fix and the AM fix. I've tried the split fix and it 
works fine. I'll try AM when I get time. I really like the new weight, firmware 
upgrade. My K3 now weighs 18.7 kilos. I feel better now. You may want to have a 
menu for the new weight option so it may be turned off and on for those that 
want to travel with the K3. I hope the next upgrade incorporates the new front 
panel look I emailed you about. Oh well 10 is booming got to get back to it.
Randy
K8RDD
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Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

[Randy Downs]

Actually when 10 meters opened up last Saturday I fired up my 850 for a
while on SSB. I went back to the K3. I could get much closer to signals with
the K3 without desense. I have been very happy with the K3 using the N8LP
Panadaptor. I've been able to get very close to 40 over signals with no
problems. My other rigs won't. I use the K3 rx not  PwrSdr. I drive the K3
from the PC though. I do wish the K3 was like my Ft2000 was as far as size,
etc. BUT I would not go back. On 160 phone I see 40 over signals all of the
time with no problems at all. I run phone  most of the time. I'm very happy
with the K3.
Randy
K8RDD

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Kenneth E. Harker  wrote:

> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 08:00:41AM -0700, Jim  Garland wrote:
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will
> no
> > > doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan
> club,
> > > and
> > > cause nods of agreement from many others.
> > >
> > > http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673
> > >
> > > -
> > > Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392  K3 #222.
> >
> > I read the review, and while "QRPNEW" took a few unwarranted pot shots at
> > the K3, I also thought he made some interesting and valid points. The
> gist
> > of his comments is that the K3 can't quite decide whether it wants to be
> a
> > small portable transceiver, or a full-sized full-featured base station
> > transceiver, and in trying to be both it falls short in several respects.
>
> Well said.
>
> Another thing to consider is that a lot of the review is related to the
> use of the radio on SSB rather than CW.  Elecraft has never had the same
> overall high-end achievement for phone operation as it has had for CW
> operation.  A $700 used Kenwood TS-850 stands up pretty well against an
> Elecraft K3 in a phone contest.
>
> --
> Kenneth E. Harker WM5R
> kenhar...@kenharker.com
> http://www.kenharker.com/
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-3 SSB and AM Squelch

[Randy Downs]

Speaking of AM, how is everyone setting the K3 up for AM now? I used to have 
good luck with it many Firmware updates ago. The last time I tried it, 
several upgrades ago, I was not pleased  with it on tx.
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Dave G4AON" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-3 SSB and AM Squelch


> Can you also look at putting AM compression back at this time too?
>
> 73 Dave, G4AON
> K3/100 #80
> 
> I just moved it up on the list. Probably next month.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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[Elecraft] Per Band ATU setting

[Randy Downs]

Is there a way to set the ATU on off setting per band? I don't need it normally 
from 20 to 6 meters, but run it on 160 through 40. I would like it to remember 
per band on and off.
Randy
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[Elecraft] KRX3 Problem Update

[Randy Downs]

After several pots of coffee, the problem was found. I gotta take up drinking. 
The problem was on the subin board. T1 toroid, 2 of the wires did not have all 
of the coating removed and did not take the solder well. Very evident after 
tracing it down to the board. I wicked the solder out and scraped some of the 
coating off and resoldered. My K3 is playing like a fine instrument again. This 
might be something to check before installing the Sub Rx. I hate those 
intermittent.
Randy
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[Elecraft] KRX3 Problem

[Randy Downs]

Ok I have some Hunan chicken and it was great. Also I found that the relay K19 
on the KAT3 was inverting my ant selection for the sub. If I selected 1 for 
both then the sub was actually on 2 and visa versa. Don't know why or how. I 
actually measured the connections with an ohmeter to the tmp con going to the 
sub and it was! After several bset ant pushes it started working correctly!  
Are these latching relays? All is ok now. Not sure how or why. If someone else 
has this problem let me know.  OR can explain it.
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem

[Randy Downs]

Ok. More weirdness. If the 2 receivers are on the same antenna ports the sub is 
always way down. If the receivers are on opposite ports they work fine! I set 
up the sig gen this morning and I can set A to 1 and B to ant2 and swap the 
inputs with my sig gen and they are fine. If I put B on ant 1 and A on ant2 
a-ok also. If I put them both on the same ant port the sub rx is always down. 
They seem to be in parallel on the print. I must be missing something. I'm 
going out with my wife to eat Chinese. Maybe that will help. The saga continues 
this afternoon.
Randy
K8RDD
  - Original Message - 
  From: Greg 
  To: Randy Downs 
  Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 11:05 PM
  Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


  Possible but I would not think that would go out like that when it was 
working when you shut downthen not when you powered up the next day.  As 
for what levels to be looking for, Gary needs to get involved with that.

  Enjoy the Chinese food tomorrow!
  Greg

-Original Message-
From: Randy Downs [mailto:randyddo...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:53 PM
To: Greg
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


Thanks I'll try in the morning. I checked them but did not unplug and plug 
back in.  I need to get it back on my bench where I can hook up the sig gen and 
start checking it out. Is there a level chart available for the synth outputs 
etc that I can check with a scope? I have a 400mhz. I forgot I have to take my 
wife out for Chinese tomorrow so it will be tomorrow afternoon. Anyway I'll do 
a more thorough check tomorrow. I have the feeling it's somewhere between the 
preamp and the tmp con. Maybe the protection relay? 
Randy
K8RDD 


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Greg  wrote:

  I was thinking it may be a problem with the TMP connector on the KRX3 
near the back corner near the KIO3 stack.  But if you are not getting anything 
when sharing the main connection I doubt that's it.

  Please double check the TMP connections from the KRX3 and the sub SYN 
boards.  Make sure they are good and snug.  Then try and redo the VCO CAL for 
the sub again.  

  Greg

-Original Message-
From: Randy Downs [mailto:randyddo...@gmail.com]

Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 7:26 PM
To: Greg
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


 On 160 meters with a 20 over signal on vfo A, I can see no difference 
when I unplug the tmp going to the krx3 it stays at about s2, preamp on but 20 
over on vfo A. If I touch the antenna to the tip of the tmp going to the krx3 I 
still see no increase in signal strength.   Preamp on krx3 does  brings up 
noise floor. It appears to be working.  The signal appears to go directly into 
the krx3 via J92.  I guess I'll have to pull the krx3 tomorrow. Maybe  a 
connection on the board or a problem somewhere before the preamp. Bummer.
Randy
K8RDD


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:43 PM, Greg  wrote:

  Do you get signals when you set it to main so that it shares the RF 
path with the main rx?

-Original Message-
From: Randy Downs [mailto:randyddo...@gmail.com]

Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 6:31 PM
To: Greg
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


Yeah it's set to atu and no decimals blinking.  


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:21 PM, Greg  wrote:

  Did you double check that KRX3 is set to the correct 
setting...either BNC or ATU as appropriate?

  Are any of the frequency display decimals blinking?

  Greg

-Original Message-
From: Randy Downs [mailto:randyddo...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 6:10 PM
To: Greg
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


I tried that. I actually bypassed it by connecting the tmp 
directly to the antenna. I think it's really broke. I'll download the schematic 
and take a look. And it was working so good last night when 10 was open. 
Searching with the main and talking with the sub. Dang-it.
Randy
K8RDD


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Greg  
wrote:

  Try HOLDing the RX ANT button to switch between MAIN and AUX 
to see if the signal comes back.

  Greg
  AB7R

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]on Behalf Of Randy Downs
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 5:46 PM
To: supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 
elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] KRX3 Problem


It seems my second receiver has went deaf. A 20 over signal 
gives me 

[Elecraft] KRX3 Problem

[Randy Downs]

It seems my second receiver has went deaf. A 20 over signal gives me about an 
s3 on the sub. I can barely hear the signal phone or cw. I unplugged the tmp 
connector at the KAT3 and jumped the dipole directly into it with the same 
results. Deaf all modes all bands. I checked connections etc and see nothing 
obvious. Suggestions? Looks like it would be tough to get to anything to 
troubleshoot. Worked fine last night. Got home from work and it was dead.
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Synthesizer ALC Mod

[Randy Downs]

Should work if there is room. It's pretty close between the board and the 
metal panel. After the holidays I'll just remove the originals and install 
the correct values.

Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" 

To: 
Cc: ; 
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Synthesizer ALC Mod



Since we're putting across an SMT device, can we just use an SMT
version and stack it?

Or am I confused?

73, doug

  Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:32:50 -0800
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  73, Eric  WA6HHQ


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[Elecraft] Bug in split ?

[Randy Downs]

I have a strange anomaly here. If I swap a/b or run split it seems sometimes 
when I swap if I have essb on sometimes It won't transmit. I have to go to the 
essb parameter and turn it off then it works. I turn it on and it still works. 
It seems intermittent unless I'm on 10 meters and then it seems to do it most 
of the time. Tx light comes on but no output. Also changing modes makes it 
start to work. Try this vfo b 28435 lsb. Vfo a 28435 usb. Push split, make sure 
essb is on. It works. Push split again and it won't tx. Turn essb off and it 
will tx. Turn it back on it still transmits. Push split it won't tx. Turn split 
off and it will tx.  I've had this happen before I put the second rx in but 
wasn't sure what was going on until now. I've had it do it when swapping vfo 
a/b on usb phone. I know lsb isn't used above 10 mhz but I've had it do it 
randomly on usb and lsb. I think I've lost my mind.
Randy
K8RDD
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Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Err Pl2

[Randy Downs]

Thought I found the problem. I had pulled the top off and found a tmp cable 
resting on the toroid on the bottom of the 2nd synth board. It ran for several 
hours with no problem after moving the cable. THEN I put the top back on. It 
failed when the fp temp got to 37 deg c. If I leave the top off it won't fail. 
The fp stays at 34deg c. It's thermal whatever it is. I'll email Aptos. Ken 
have you tried it with the top off? Maybe yours is thermal also.
Randy
K8RDD
  - Original Message - 
  From: Kenneth Moorman 
  To: 'Randy Downs' 
  Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:38 PM
  Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Fw: Err Pl2


  Hi Randy,

   

  I would be quite interested in what you found regarding this problem.  I 
encountered the same problem yesterday after having my KRX3 for about 2 months. 
 It only would give the error message you mentioned when trying to get the sub 
to either of those two bands.  Following a suggestion in the owner's manual 
under the error codes, I did a CONFIG:VCO MD CAL, and it began to work on 10M, 
still failing on 12M.  At the conclusion of the CAL routine, however, it gives 
the error code "ERR VCO   E00228".  I have sent info this to Elecraft to see 
what I should do next and expect to hear back tomorrow.  But I would love to 
know what you have found as the problem seems the same as mine.  Thanks for any 
insight.

   

  73,

   

  Ken, NU4I

   


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  From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Downs
  Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:24 PM
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Subject: [Elecraft] Fw: Err Pl2

   

  Found the problem.

  Randy

  K8RDD

  - Original Message - 

  From: Randy Downs 

  To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 

  Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:45 PM

  Subject: Err Pl2

   

  Just installed the KRX3 and I am getting PL2 error on the sub on 10 and 12 
meters. I did the adc cal on pin 2 on acc jack. It measured 4.91 and I set the 
config. parameter accordingly. I'll email Aptos and see what they say.  It 
works fine on other bands. Checked connections etc. to no avail. Any ideas? 

  Randy

  K8RDD
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[Elecraft] Fw: Err Pl2

[Randy Downs]

Found the problem.
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: Randy Downs 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:45 PM
Subject: Err Pl2


Just installed the KRX3 and I am getting PL2 error on the sub on 10 and 12 
meters. I did the adc cal on pin 2 on acc jack. It measured 4.91 and I set the 
config. parameter accordingly. I'll email Aptos and see what they say.  It 
works fine on other bands. Checked connections etc. to no avail. Any ideas? 
Randy
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[Elecraft] Err Pl2

[Randy Downs]

Just installed the KRX3 and I am getting PL2 error on the sub on 10 and 12 
meters. I did the adc cal on pin 2 on acc jack. It measured 4.91 and I set the 
config. parameter accordingly. I'll email Aptos and see what they say.  It 
works fine on other bands. Checked connections etc. to no avail. Any ideas? 
Randy
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RFC47

[Randy Downs]

Probably the same value just heavier wire to reduce the voltage drop at 
higher volume levels.

Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "David and Dianne on Comcast" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 7:29 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - RFC47



Hi Everyone,

The original value of the RFC47 in the K3 schematic is 10 uh.

Could someone please post or forward to me the value of the the new RFC47 
contained in the mod kit from Elecraft?


73 de N1LQ-Dave
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[Elecraft] K3 If Mod

[Randy Downs]

So far resistors will be mailed tomorrow to Jerry F, Kurt R, Steve Z, Burl B, 
Tom K, and Ron S. Have not received any more requests yet. The Digi-Key p/n's 
are as follows for those interested. RHM49.9CCT-ND  49.9 OHM 0805 SMD. 
RHM15.0KCCT-ND15K 0805 SMD. I have not checked them with a meter, but did 
look at the p/n on the devices and all looks fine. I have not had time to mod 
my K3 yet as I am waiting for the Lp-Pan kit. I may this weekend if I get time 
as I have to replace a couple of caps in the bpf section in my K3. Do this mod 
at your own risk, yada,yada,yada. Please check with a meter, I will. Get you 5x 
magnifier on and have fun!
Randy
K8RDD
Love that K3!
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[Elecraft] K3 Noise

[Randy Downs]

I'm glad to report that I have found the source of the "static crashing"  noise 
on 10 and 12 meters on my K3. It was also the source of a higher than normal 
noise floor. This was all caused by noisy trimmer caps in the 10/12 meter bpf 
section. Mainly c180 but c184 is noisy also. Elecraft is sending new parts so I 
won't have to send the radio back. Another person has had a problem on 20 
caused by a different trimmer. Just an FYI. Love the rig. Can't wait for the 
2nd rx.
Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3 noise

[Randy Downs]

Anybody have more noise on 10 and 12 meters than the other bands? My K3 s/n 
1194 with no ant. hooked up and the 200 amp breaker tuned off and running on a 
gel cell has an S2 to S4 noise on 10 and 12 all of the time. S0 to S1 on the 
other bands. I also get "static crash" noises intermittently on these bands.  I 
live 1/2 mile from anyone else and have no such noises on my other rigs with or 
without the ant. hooked to them. I believe I have a problem with the K3. It 
does it worse when I first turn it on and then quiets down somewhat. Sometimes 
it works perfectly.
Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3 s/n 1194

[Randy Downs]

I guess I spoke to soon. All went together very well and seemed to work fine. 
After a good nights sleep I woke up and  moved the radio off of my repair bench 
on to my radio bench and hooked it up. All seemed ok until I went to 10 meters. 
I started hearing static crashes like I was on 80 or 160. I unhooked the 
antenna and they were still there. Very random. Up to an S7 sometimes. All mode 
only on 10 and 12 meters. Yep I used a wrist strap and a mat. I brought them 
home from work. I have a nice Speidel stainless wrist strap. Probably don't 
make them anymore! USA made! Anyway K3 rf board prints sheet 2 everybody. The 
noise goes away if I open W1 jumper by pulling the module. I left the module 
out and jumped W1 and it comes back. If I pull W3 pa bypass, (I believe this is 
the small pc board I pulled when I installed the 100w PA) the noise is still 
there.I pulled the 100w pa and the lp board and it's still there. Looks like it 
may be a problem around the t-r switch on the rf board. The noise is totally 
random. Flexing, freezing or heating seems to do nothing. It may be ok for 5 
minutes and then do it for 5 minutes. I've emailed support. Any others have any 
ideas?
Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3 SN1194

[Randy Downs]

K3 s/n 1194 arrived 7-10-08
 ordered 2-17-08
Assembled 7-11-08 10 hours.
Awaiting KrX3

K3/100
KAT3
KXV3
 Zero issues. Will download latest Firmware tomorrow. Played with it a little 
tonight. No mic wired yet so I used a PC mic headphone set. Everyone said it 
sounded great on phone. No CW yet. Need to get it moved out to replace one of 
the other rigs. Probably the FT2000D. VERY simple to put together. Very nice 
fit. I need to Order the LPan now and line the radio with lead. I'll feel 
better if it weighs more.
THANKS ELECRAFT!!
Randy
K8RDD 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: shipping status reality check

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Katie said mine will ship this week. Ordered 2-17-08.
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:14 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: shipping status reality check



Rich, G4ZFE/9M2CNC said,

Ordered: 16th February 2008
Katie-gram received: 26th June 2008
UPS shipment e-mail: 27th June
UPS delivery at home: 30th June (08:48 BST)


Elecraft shipping status
 reads,

Between [they mean "from"] now through Friday July 11th  we should be
shipping K3 orders received through Feb 18th.


ERGO
There are a TON of orders from the 16th through the 18th, or.
Eric and Wayne are ahead of schedule, or.
They all plan on taking a nice, long July 4th holiday weekend

de Doug KR2Q
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[Elecraft] K3 order

[Randy Downs]

For those keeping score I just got my Katiegram. On SUNDAY! 
ordered 2-17-08
K3/100 
KRX3  4-6 week backorder
KAT3
KXV3   
Great news!
Randy
K8RDD
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.9

[Randy Downs]

And FireFox has a nice Propagation plugin.
Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Dave Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.9



My IE version 6 works fine, Raymond, but sometimes it takes a minute
for their FTP server to respond.  I thought that all recent IE
versions included FTP capability.  But I use Firefox.  I've found that
it's less annoying overall than IE.  If nothing else works, maybe you
could download Firefox and try it.  Or there's a number of free FTP
clients available on the web.

Dave  W5DHM

On 5/13/08, Raymond METZGER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi Elecrafters,

 I have always loaded FW releases from the normal http:// Elecraft 
server.
 To load the latest beta version, we are instructed to access an FTP 
server

 (URL = ftp://ftp.elecraft...)
 My Internet Explorer config does not allow me to access the FTP site.
 What should I do ?

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Re: [Elecraft] Price increases - I feel loved....

[Randy Downs]

I ordered a K3 about 2 weeks ago. Total for the 100w kit with tuner and 
second rx was $2669.00. I paid that much about a year ago for a new 
transceiver from an unnamed manufacturer with dual rx. Enough said. I'm sure 
I won't be disappointed with the K3 purchase. I am very disappointed with 
the other purchase. I don't mind spending money if I get a quality product 
with support. The other company was on the users group for the radio I 
purchased a year ago. That lasted about 3 months. 3 firmware updates and 
still many problems IMHO. Hurry up Wayne so I can sell the other rig. I'll 
lose an easy $600 when I sell it.

Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Bruce Beford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:01 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Price increases - I feel loved


I got my "Katiegram" today from Aptos. A K3 kit with many options, ordered
7/27/07 to be shipped within 7-10 days.

I took note of the price increases back in January, and those posted today.
By ordering when I did, I saved a total of $200 plus. I am pleased with my
decisions.

I am not unhappy about the increases. If I had held off on ordering, I would
have been upset with myself, not the vendor. Elecraft and other American
companies have been taking a real hit lately with the weak dollar. A lot of
their business comes from overseas, and they get less for their fine
products when the dollar drops vs other currencies. I have no problem with
them increasing prices to offset these losses.

Bruce N1RX
K1, KX1, K2, K3 (soon)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware - The Mystery Mods?

[Randy Downs]

Steve;
   2-17... Maybe they will really kick the process up. I can hope. I have 
other rigs to operate, but would like to try my 1st Elecraft. I have and 
have had many other brands. I was going to buy a 5K but then the K3 came 
out. Then I joined this reflector a while back as well as the SDR reflector. 
After 8 months of reading posts I cancelled The SDR reflector 2 weeks ago. I 
made my choice. It seems that this reflector is much more open about the K3 
(as well as the other Elecraft products) as it should be. After being a list 
member for such a short time I feel that the Elecraft company/group is 
trustworthy. Hard to find these days. I'm glad I found this reflector. If 
they are willing to admit improvments in hardware I have no problem 
implementing them. I  work for GE as an electronics tech. and have no 
problem dealing with surface mount at work or in my shop here at home. I 
don't claim to be as sharp as  many on this reflector though. My rigs from 
other companies NEVER tell of an improvement in design as the model evolves 
unless it is a well known problem. Then you end up sending it back. I like 
Elecrafts honesty from what I have seen so far. Just send it, I will mod it 
if required.

Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "S Sacco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Randy Downs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware - The Mystery Mods?



Randy -

I get the feeling they're knocking the out pretty quickly these days.

When did you order yours?


73,
Steve NN4X


On 2/27/08, Randy Downs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I just wish I had my K3 to mod. Probably May or June. Ugh.
Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3 hardware - The Mystery Mods?

[Randy Downs]

I just wish I had my K3 to mod. Probably May or June. Ugh.
Randy
K8RDD
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Re: [Elecraft] eHam Soup Sandwich Reviews

[Randy Downs]

I'm thinking a swimsuit issue with Wayne, etc. to help convince the xyl's of 
the value of a K3 purchase. I haven't told mine I've ordered one yet.

Randy
K8RDD
- Original Message - 
From: "Thom LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Don Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "ElecraftQRXQRXQRX List" 
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] eHam Soup Sandwich Reviews



On Mon, 25 Feb 2008, Don Rasmussen wrote:


A review should evaluate an item that is in normal
working order, true?


It's distressing that a group of technical-minded folks could get
so whipped up, pro or con over reviews that don't seem to have much(any) 
quality control, veracity checking and the like.


Of course, we could have an online poll to rate rigsit wouldn't prove 
anything whatsoever, but the loyalists could point to the poll as proof 
that they bought the best products, while the nay sayers could have their 
day in court.


Maybe we should convince Elecraft to employ scantily clad buxom women in 
ads that talk about the exciting new case colors, the many knobs and 
lights and the likethat may more valid than an online review by an 
untraceable person.



73 k3hrn
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[Elecraft] that "mojo" thing

[Randy Downs]

Chris;
An Elecraft to Elecraft contact, would that be double Mojo or Mojo squared?
Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3 Connectors

[Randy Downs]

Anyone know if a product like Deoxit Shield  or other similar product could or 
should be applied to male connector surfaces when assembling the K3?
Randy
K8RDD
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Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have one yet???

[Randy Downs]

Tom;
I also bought an Ft you know what. I'll keep it for the looks. It is prettier 
than the K3. But I'm buying a K3 to play.
Randy
K8RDD
  - Original Message - 
  From: Tom Phillips 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:01 PM
  Subject: RE: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have 
one yet???


  Gentlemen,
  if there was EVER a time to cut a reputable manufacture some slack, now is 
the time to do so.  You have all  been told honestly what the manufacturing 
problems are and what is being done to overcome them.
   
  Take heart that you will get a great radio, and if something does not work, 
they will do a Yomans job to make it right.
   
  Beside, how would you like to be in the position of buying a brand new radio 
line, only to have some serious problems arrise, and the manufacture does very 
little to fix them?
   
  I won't name the manufactures name but I bought such a transceiver, and a 
whole lot of us are trying valiently, but nearly innefectively, to get them to 
live up to their advertized claims for this radio.
   
  I am seriouly looking at the Elecraft K3 now, and when some of you start 
posting reports about its performance, I know this group will be truthful, and 
thorough.
   
  73
  Tom - AB5ZJ






To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:51:47 -0700
Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have 
one yet???


On 31 Oct 2007 at 15:42, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Anyone bought a $46,000 car lately?

What the heck has that got to do with it??
But anyway, Yes! I ordered my car from Japan, built to my specifications.
It was delivered to my door, direct from Japan, 3 & 1/2 weeks later.

What does that have to do with Aptos delivery/quality control/production 
problems???

-
Dave G
KK7SS





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Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have one yet???

[Randy Downs]

Besides. You could have all purchased an Ft-2000. I did. OUCH! I'll be waiting 
to buy the K3. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
Randy
K8RDD
  - Original Message - 
  From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:21 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have 
one yet???


  And keep in mind that this is a time when they're getting the stream
  started. There's less history available, so determining the proper
  lead times is difficult.

  73, doug

  From: ed palmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:26:32 -0700 (PDT)

  Good morning everyone.

  I don't post on these lists because most times I don't
  feel qualified to offer viable information in most
  areas. However in a manufacturing environment in a
  major US corporation in which I'm still very active
  and to a certain level qualified, supplier issues
  plague us and in turn our customers. All it takes is a
  hiccup in the supply chain to cause delivery issues
  from that point down stream. All of this becomes very
  visible in a Lean Manufacturing operational
  philosophy.

  Whenever we are unable to meet delivery dates due to
  supplier issues for whatever reason we notify our
  customers the orders are going to be late then bow our
  heads and take the beating we know is coming. In the
  end the customers even if unhappy are glad we
  communicated the delay so they can formulate their own
  customer response if needed.

  73 de Ed N0EHQ



   

[Elecraft] Comparison: K3 and SDR 5000A

[Randy Downs]

I sold my SDR1k due to the spur issues. I loved the radio, mostly. The 
panadaptor I really miss. My Icoms scope is nowhere as flexible and slick. I 
don't have any issues with BDR, IMD as I live in the country with no 
competition. If the bands ever open back up and I get some real activity I may 
see minor issues. I have not owned a K2 but have found virtually no one who 
doesn't like it that owns one or has owned one. Hardly ever see one for sale. I 
was going to buy a 5000. Then the K3 came out. (Almost). Now I am watching and 
waiting. If the specs and performance is as good as it seems, and a panadaptor 
becomes available that rivals the Flex, I'll the buy a K3. If not I'll be 
leaning toward a 5000. I would prefer to see the pana, if one comes out, feed 
into the audio card in my pc after the appropriate mixing etc. I do not want a 
standalone DMU ala Ft2000 A waste of time and money. It would be ok for 
contesters I guess. But for my application the pc based pana would be 
preferred. That way I could window the sweep. The future looks bright for both 
companies. And the ham community.
Randy
W8RAN
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[Elecraft] K3 Panadaptor

[Randy Downs]

I hear that  Elecraft will be producing a panadaptor? Will this be a hardware 
interface with pc based software for the pana? Hopefully so. Maybe Simon can 
integrate HRD..
Randy
W8RAN
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[Elecraft] AGC

[Randy Downs]

Any Beta testers on the K3 have any comments on how there agc reacts to noise 
as compared to older analog rigs? Any "overreaction" to spikes by the agc? I've 
been told by various people radios such as the 7800, etc. that this is an 
issue. In fact Rob Sherwood had some posts on a reflector discussing this. He 
was stating that this is in all newer dsp radios.  I know it is on several 
newer radios I own. It's not real bad but is noticeable. Static crashes on the 
bands can be annoying.
Randy
W8RAN
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[Elecraft] Screensaver

[Randy Downs]

Ok. Where is the screensaver on the K3? I see the K1 and the K2.  Must be late 
in shipping too. I'll gladly take a slot from someone if they would like to 
give it up. At least you could post a screensaver. ;^)
Randy
W8RAN
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[Elecraft] K3 Display

[Randy Downs]

Any idea how the Lcd is backlit on the K3? I hate pumpkin. Yeah I know it's the 
best color in all types of light etc., but I would like to have some options. I 
will be buying a K3 or a Flex 5000.  It looks like the K3 may be the one. I 
bought an Ft-2000  early. I'll wait on the K3. I believe that it will be a very 
good rig.

W8RAN
Randy
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