[Elecraft] RE: KRX3 Inventory Question: Foam Pads: THANKS!

[Jeff Maass]

 
Thanks to all who responded with information for using the foam included, 
either by
splitting it into two pieces or using it as a single strip. 

Further inventory checks found a bigger problem in the parts received. The box 
labeled as
containing a 2.8-KHz filter contained instead a 6-KHz filter! Email has been 
sent to
Elecraft for an exchange ASAP.


73,  Jeff  K8ND


 -Original Message-
 From: Jeff Maass [mailto:jma...@k8nd.com] 
 Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 3:54 PM
 To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
 Subject: KRX3 Inventory Question: Foam Pads
 
  
 I have just inventoried my KRX3 box preparatory to installing 
 it into the K3.
 
 All the items on the inventory appear to be as needed, except 
 in the D850334 KRX3 Hardware Bag.
 
 I do not have anything labeled E850324, Foam Pads.
 From the photo, this appears to include two foam strips.
 
 What I have instead is an envelope labeled as E980148, which 
 contains one foam strip. 
 
 Am I headed for a delay, or is only one pad required? 
 
 
 73,  Jeff  K8ND
  
 

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Re: [Elecraft] Two K3s as Carry-on Luggage

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 17:58, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU
le...@wa5znu.org wrote:
 Ed W0YK wrote:

  Most of the X-ray ops ID a K3 as a slide projector, which is
 fine with me.

 Ed - P49X (W0YK)



 One thoroughly inspected my KX1 and K2 at SFO, then as he was packing it
 back up, said, Good DX.

I've taken my K3 as carry-on through numerous airports, without fail,
it always gets looked at, swabbed, and then they let me go...I guess I
have the thug look or something.

Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] Differenced Between Filter KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw and KFL3A-2.8K?

[Jeff Maass]

I was planning to take a block of hours tomorrow to add the KRX3 to my K3/100. 

One of the things to do is to replace the 2.7-KHz filter with the 8-pole 
2.8-KHz filter in
the main receiver. I have one KFL3A-2.8K that I ordered a while ago for this 
purpose. 

Now I see from the Elecraft order page that there is the note:

   Order KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw instead if replacing
   2.7 kHz stock filter.
 
Does anyone know what the different is between KFL3A-2.8K and 
KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw? Should
I wait to get a KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw to swap out the old filter in the main 
receiver?


73,  Jeff  K8ND

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[Elecraft] THANKS! RE: Differenced Between Filter KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw and KFL3A-2.8K?

[Jeff Maass]

Thanks to all who replied. 

I understand now that the separate price for initial orders to account for the 
swapping of
the standard 2.7-KHz part with the 2.8-KHz part. 

When I ordered my K3/100 (s/n 1192), the 2.8-KHz filters were backordered. This 
predated
the separate part numbers. The 2.8-KHz filter for the K3 main receiver was 
received here a
while ago as the backorder cleared, but has not yet been installed. I just 
wanted to make
sure that I can still swap in that part while I'm also installing the KRX3.

KRX3 installation tomorrow (Friday)!


73,  Jeff  K8ND


 -Original Message-
 From: Jeff Maass [mailto:jma...@k8nd.com] 
 Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 10:37 PM
 To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
 Subject: Differenced Between Filter KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw and 
 KFL3A-2.8K?
 
 
 I was planning to take a block of hours tomorrow to add the 
 KRX3 to my K3/100. 
 
 One of the things to do is to replace the 2.7-KHz filter with 
 the 8-pole 2.8-KHz filter in the main receiver. I have one 
 KFL3A-2.8K that I ordered a while ago for this purpose. 
 
 Now I see from the Elecraft order page that there is the note:
 
Order KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw instead if replacing
2.7 kHz stock filter.


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3L rotating 160m yagi

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I think those guys probably are scrapping the bottom of the Ham Purity 
Test.


We join our Elmer on question 168:


168: Have you climbed a tower?
169:  For a 80m beam?
170:  For a 160m beam?
171:  Have you climbed on a boom?
172:   Inside a boom?
173: for a purpose other than adjusting the antenna/boom?
174: did you bring your KXV1 with you?
175:   did you work DX?
176:DXCC?

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[Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

[jeff kb2m]

I'm trying to run the Calibrate Transmitter Gain routinre in Utility ver 
1.1.12.22 on my K3 # 1516. And I'm getting this error...


Starting 5 Watt calibration.

Calibrating at 1.900 MHz

Unexpected response DBERR TXF; to DB;. State 127

5 Watt calibration failed.

I verified that I have my 2.7 filter in # 2 slot selected, and I tried it 
with ATU in auto and bypass. I'm also getting a ERR TXF error.  The dummy 
load I'm  using I verified that it is close to 1 to 1 . Any suggestions?


73 Jeff kb2m


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Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

[jeff kb2m]

Ok. I'm sorry if I missed some posts on this the other day I was visiting a 
friend for the holidays and someone unplugged my laptop and then during a 
300+ email download my laptop shutdown and my main pst file got corrupted, 
so I lost some messages. Anyway  If it will help find the problem, yes I 
have TECH MD set to on , and I also tried a shorter piece of coax.


73 Jeff kb2m 


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Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

[jeff kb2m]

Problem found. I had the CW TX filter erroneously configured as filter 3 
which is a 1.80 b/w filter, I set it to a  2.7 b/w  filter for tx and once 
again all is wonderful in kb2m K3 land...


73 Jeff kb2m 


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RE: [Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?

[Jeff Maass]

Thanks to all who replied!

Happy Holidays and 73,

Jeff  K8ND
 

 -Original Message-
 From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] 
 Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:40 AM
 To: jma...@k8nd.com
 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?
 
 Jeff,
 
 Use the Kenwood adapter - or plug the headset directly into 
 the rear panel jacks.
 
 73,
 Don W3FPR
 
 Jeff Maass wrote:
  I have three Heil headsets, each with the HC4 element. 
 These are *not* the Icom iC
  versions.
 
  Which is the correct Heil adapter for the front panel 
 connector? Kenwood?
 

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[Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?

[Jeff Maass]

I have three Heil headsets, each with the HC4 element. These are *not* the Icom 
iC
versions.

Which is the correct Heil adapter for the front panel connector? Kenwood?

I've been sorting through the archives, and have not found a clear answer.


73,   Jeff  K8ND
 

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[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Strange question, but I have the need to keep using the decoder crutch 
and...


Is there a way to pipe in audio from a different radio and let the K3 
decode the CW?


I have an IC-910 and I work satellites.  Sometimes the other ops go 
9billion WPM and I sorta need to figure out who the heck they are.. the K3 
CW decoder so far has been pretty useful.  I was wondering if there was a 
recpie for it decoding from a different rig?


Thanks, Happy Festivus, for the rest of us.

-jeff


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Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Wh?  KPA-1500?   *rubs eyes*

Since when did this happen?  Oh gosh my xmas list has already been mailed 
to Santa! Daarnit!


I had heard so much about the K3+ ACOM magic combo I was saving every 
dime I had for one of those beauties.


I realize it's not real yet.  But.. that would be really cool...  Where do 
we queue up for this?



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2.73/1.98 Clicks on Power On

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Since 2.57 to 2.67:

My K3/100 has always clicked when it powered on.  I thought it was just the 
relays resetting or some initialization.  Is the click on the speaker or in the 
relays on the board(s) ?


Upon boot up the K3 also keys the amp for a split second too.

I just assumed that in the boot up initialization this was intentional.

One thing that seems odd but acceptable is when I insert the headphone jack, 
the audio reroute from the speaker to the headphones is not instant. It doesn't 
need to be... it seems like a half a second or so delay. NBD.




-jeff

ps. OT:  For a weak CW op like myself, the K3 has given me the gumption to go 
after some DX on 40 and I tell you -- it's wonderful to work DX with the CW 
decoder.  I can copy, but with the decoder I don't make as many mistakes on 
reading calls.  And, I admit time to time I turn to Test Tx mode and just 
practice sending 5NN TU DE W7BRS at faster speeds to get my fingers muscle 
memory working.  Last night there was a E51KAJ on 40 and I swore I got her call 
right, but I have no idea who the QSL should go to. hihi!



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[Elecraft] OT: 10m contest

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

FYI, the 10m contest is about to begin.

I got ol' bessie (SB-200) nice and warm.

Go K3, let's see what we can shake up!

http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/10-meters.html

-jeff

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RE: [Elecraft] TRAVELING WITH THE K3

[Jeff Maass]

I'm afraid that carrying the K3 as carry-on is not going to be practical, since 
I already
have my two items (carry-on and personal item) planned. One is $13K of camera 
and lenses,
and the other is my laptop and supporting photography hardware. This laptop 
workstation
cost more than the cost of my full-up K3/100!

This is for a trip to the PJ2T contest station for CQWW 160 CW in January, and 
I *always*
carry more electronics and fragile equipment than can be put into carry-on 
items. This
will be my thirteenth trip to Curacao since 2002, and so far (knock head) I 
haven't lost
so much as a pair of underwear from checked luggage.

I've purchased a Pelican 1550 case for the K3/100, which I'll lock with a TSA 
lock and put
inside one of my large hard-sided checked bags. 

I like Rose Kopp's bags for less stringent travel requirements, including 
carry-on
transport.


73,  Jeff  K8ND
 


K9ZTV k9ztv at socket.net 
Fri Dec 12 12:03:54 EST 2008 

I wouldn't trust the K3 to checked baggage ... PERIOD!  You'd be 
surprised at how much luggage physically disappears each year in the 
airline system, never to be seen again.

My electronics are ALWAYS carry-on.

Kent  K9ZTV


 Someone wrote:

 I would not trust the K3 to checked baggage without 2 (or more) of foam on
 all sides . . .





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[Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

[Jeff Maass]

I'm looking for recommendations for a small padded case for a K3, which could 
in turn be
placed into checked luggage. I'd like something not much larger than the radio 
itself,
with space for the radio alone.

What have others found that will protect a K3 during transportation?


73,  Jeff Maass  K8ND
 

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K3 PA Temp Max (was Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?)

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List]

I'm glad someone brought this up.

My question is:  What is the safe temp range for the KPA3?  I can get the PA 
temp up to 56C at full power (100W).  Fans are of course on full-bore at this 
point and I still can barely hear them.


At what PA Temp do I need to be concerned?

I'm using the K3/100 with the KAT3

-jeff


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[Elecraft] K3 Diversity Rx and antennas

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List]

I'm just waiting for the lovely lady at Elecraft to send me the gram for the 
sub-rx.


In the mean time I'm contemplating the 2nd wire antenna to hoist up for 
diversity Rx.  My QTH is surrounded by dense trees, cedar 120+ ft tall.


Think planet Endor, ewoks, and pesky storm troopers around every corner.

Now for the 2nd wire antenna, I was envisioning a Beverage because I can run 
1000' wire over 7acres in a loop within 30' off the ground without getting 
snagged by the branches.  Over 30' then I run into problems with very dense 
branches acting as barbs in the wrong direction preventing wire from going up.


My main Tx antenna is a wire dipole at 25m cut and somewhat even on each side 
for 80-20m work.  I'm tempted to take it down and make a new one for 160m + 
80m-20m work.


Anyway, the question is:  for Diversity Rx, would a 15-25' off the ground 
Beverage be suitable?  Or, does diversity work best if the polarization is 
opposite, -- among the variables involved with wire antennas, what variable to 
I look for to increase the benefit of having diversity Rx?


Reply directly and I'll consolidate the responses here on the list.


-jeff

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[Elecraft] K3 Unsettling Moment on 20m

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I was cookin' pretty good yesterday in the kitchen, got that 12lb bird 
roasted up just fine and I thought today, Black Friday, I would be just as 
good on 20m.  And so I thought


I worked a couple ZS stations among a lot of North American DX, 
thank you, that was fun.


But what sort of made me turn pale was when AC7DX politely and very 
respectfully came to my CQ and said that in essence, my SSB was spread 
across 10kc  10!?  Uh never in my wildest imagination would I thought I 
was messing up the band like that.


I turned off the amplifier and the results were nearly the same.

He went on to explain in his Pro3 that he has  bank of Rx filters and Tx 
filters.  I tried to cull from memory that the K3 has a bank of 5 Xtal 
filters and they are used both for Rx and Tx.  And, that the widest 
filter, in my case the 5-pole 2.7 stock filter was where my SSB was going 
through on Tx.


So, I need to dial into the collective knowledge here-

What was going on?  When I transmit on the K3, SSB (USB in this case) and 
my widest filter is 2.7KHz how on earth is my signal getting received 10Kc 
wide?


I put the HO-10 scope on and saw a nice trapezoidal pattern, linearity 
seems linear enough.  I was driving 80W int the SB-200 with new valves 
with a 550W-600W output on the tuner.


I've never head a comment like this before and was wondering if anyone had 
any ideas.


Thanks,

-jeff


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Unsettling Moment on 20m

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Ooops, not AC7DX, it was AC6DX.. Sorry about that.

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On Fri, 28 Nov 2008, Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote:

But what sort of made me turn pale was when AC7DX politely and very 
respectfully came to my CQ and said that in essence, my SSB was spread across 
10kc  10!?  Uh never in my wildest imagination would I thought I was messing 
up the band like that.

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[Elecraft] K3 Workshop notes

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

For those who could not attend the workshop, it was a special treat to see 
where much of the K3 is designed (the DSP and other features that Lyle 
works on).


I scribbled notes in my book during the workshop.  I transcribed them into 
a web page from my handwriting.


Errors are mine and corrections welcome.

For those who attended: If you took photos and would provide them to me, 
I'll augment the summary of the workshop with your photos (or links to 
your photos, etc..) to make a more complete media presentation.


It is:  http://w7brs.com/k3/wkshop

-jeff

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Re: [Elecraft] LP-PAN

[jeff]

 Go for it Dave. I also had a SDR1000 for years and replaced it with the K3 and 
LP-Pan. I think the K3 and LP-Pan make for a much better package. After all you 
can take the K3 out of the shack and operate portable, or where ever you want, 
and in the shack it is like having two different  radios. I'm currently using 
my re-cycled from my SDR1K setup Delta-44 soundcard, but working on getting a 
192k bandwidth card working with my K3. If you miss your pan-adapter you will 
be more then happy with your new setup. You also won't find a friendlier group 
to exchange information with then here or on the LP-Pan group

73 Jeff kb2m 
  - Original Message - 
  From: DAVID LEDUC 
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:45 PM
  Subject: [Elecraft] LP-PAN


  I am thinking about getting a LP-PAN for my K3. I wonder what others think 
about it? I had a SDR-1000 and really liked the panadapter feature. If you have 
one please let me know what you think.

  Thanks
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I installed this Harbach kit on two SB-200s I have.  It takes very little 
time and the peace of mind is worth it.  You might as well install the 
soft-start and soft-key mods at the same time - they go roughly into the 
same place on the underside of the SB-200.


Pictures:  http://w7brs.com/sb200

Works fine on my K3.

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On Sat, 22 Nov 2008, GM4KGK wrote:





Ralph Parker wrote:


I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay.
I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it!

VE7XF



I can thoroughly recommend Harbach Electronics' SK-201 keying kit for the
SB200.
Easy to fit and doesn't break the bank. Reduces keying requirements to about
a volt at 1.5mA and you can use it with any rig.
http://www.harbachelectronics.com/main/page_products_sb200__sb201.html

I have no connection with the company.
73
Norman - GM4KGK
K3 #1139.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Down in the valley where the less-than-DXCC serfs eke out their lives 
hoping to make another new-one, I for one just enjoy the capability to 
adjust the receiver to new filters or shifting the cut-off better than the 
YaeKenCom radio I was used to using.


If I were to re-read the K3 operator manual (and a fine manual it is) I 
would simply add more trivia to my brain as to what the capabilities are.


But what I'd really enjoy sitting down with is a K3 for Dummies guide to 
using the enhanced receiver capabilities of the K3 over the lower class of 
radios.  I'm stepping up from a FT-897D to the K3.  I can tell the 
difference.  It's obvious.  But, I'm sure I'm missing out on more -- and 
that's entirely my own project to find out.  I am looking forward to it!


Here's the other proof of the difference.  I'm getting for the first time 
comments about the audio quality on the K3 -- before they even know what 
rig it is.  Never heard a word like that on the FT-897.


I never operated the big$ rigs like 7#00 or pro{123}, or ft/ts-2000 to 
compare.


-jeff



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[EMAIL PROTECTED]

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008, GW0ETF wrote:



Vic,

You probably won't be using NR at these narrow bandwidths anyway; it's been
explained before by Lyle and quoted in the message in this thread from Bill
W4ZV:

NR is rarely useful if the bandwidth is narrow. If you set your CW width
to 400 Hz or less, for example, there is no point in running NR *unless* you
want to use it as a sort-of smart squelch.

Thinking about it I never feel the need to use NR when the bandwidth is
cranked right down so it sort of makes sense

73,

Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF


Vic K2VCO wrote:


GW0ETF wrote:


I find RX EQ settings have a significant effect on NR; I have boosted the
400-800Hz channels a few dB and that causes the cw note to appear to
'jump
out at you' under NR along with reduction in the noise. Can't remember NR
settings but it's not extreme and I aim for least echoing and character
softening...


This is not the best approach because of the following: when the 50 and
100 Hz DSP filters are enabled the RX EQ is disabled (I forgot the
reason for this, but Lyle explained it to me).




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Re: [Elecraft] frozen K3

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Don't worry, it'll get fixed:

I ran into the very same problem.  Turned out the culprit was my Dell 
notebook computers were the cause.  The serial ports were not robust 
enough, compared to a PC.


Turn on the radio as such:

(A or B)

A:  HOLD the power button for a couple seconds.  Let it sit for about a 
minute


B:  Hold HI/LO down while TAPping power.  Let it sit for about a minute.

(I found B worked more often than A.  The key is to wait a bit.)

Then restart the Utility

Test the serial connection.

Upon success, re-attempt to load the firmware.

Even if it fails again with resync errors, keep re-trying.

After about 5-6 times it may work.

If that fails, load the MCU/DSP with a desktop computer and avoid using a 
notebook computer that reveals the condition.


If you have a spare PC handy and want to get back into the contest, try 
loading the firmware with the desktop PC first.


I've been where you are; it's unsettling.  But it'll work once you get a 
good serial port to load with.


Other things you probably already checked... snugness of connection, 
versions of firmware, working straight DB-9 cable.  If you make your own, 
as the manual says, you only need pins 2,3 and 5 -- which you can make 
with spare CAT5 network cable.


Tips from Elecraft that were explained to me recently:

If the load fails, only try to reload the same MCU that failed .. Until it 
loads keep the same version in your attempts.


Use a Desktop PC if you can.  If your notebook computer works for you 
great, but try a desktop if that gives you the resynch errors.


-jeff


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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008, Todd Ruby wrote:

i am in trouble here. i tried to download the beta 263 version. and the 
utility kept trying many attempts to initiate the down load but it would not 
commence and i kept seeing Resynchronized at block XXX response N sent 67, 2 
attempts  so i used force quit and restarted it and then it became frozen 
with MCU LD on the screen and the utility saying it is not responding. i got 
turned off the radio and held the power button down for 10 seconds and went 
ahead and sent in all firmware. i thought i had it back but the dsp load 
keeps failing and giving me an error



I am kicking myself for trying to mess with the radio in the middle of a 
contest!!


anyone have any help to offer?




73
de
todd
WB2ZAB


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[Elecraft] K3 S-meters, db and noise

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I can't take it anymore, I'm putting a strip of electrical tape over the 
upper left patch of the LCD.   I can no longer bear to look.   Everyone 
gets S9!



-jeff


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[Elecraft] K3 Summary of brick issue

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I was somewhat nervous about the error message I sent so I had not thought 
through my email message clearly.


The issue is not any of the following:

1.  Firmware version
2.  Utility version
3.  Cable, serial port, or communication over RS-232.

The issue is this:

In a nutshell, user error.  But the user (me in this case!) was un-aware 
of the rules to follow:


The Utility was directed by the user to move certain firmware files to the 
K3 and the configuration of the Utility interface was not concordiant with 
the version of the firmware files.  In short, I did not realize I had left 
the check-box checked above the button Check new version.


After a few attempts, I was able to make the Utility load without error.

It was nervous for me because being firmware, seeing errors on the load 
raised the hair on the back of my neck because things like that can often 
render the platform a brick.  I knew in the back of my mind that Wayne and 
Lyle had made the process robust and enough bootstrap code should/would be 
on the K3 to bring up the executable on the K3 to handle a new MCU DL.


In the documentation there are two methods described for resetting the K3 
if the MCU load fails:


1 a) pull the power
  b) Hold the POWER button and wait about 10 seconds then go to step 3.

2 a) pull the power
  b) HOLD HI/LO while TAP POWER and wait about 2 seconds then go to step3

3 a) Re try loading the MCU - starting the Utility, re-confirming
   communication to the K3, and then choosing the firmware, etc..


The resynchronization error is a loading error by the Utility getting in 
the weeds because of the aforementioned configuration of the firmware data 
and the Utility settings (AFAIK).  I've been trying to think of the 
use-case for what caused it, but it becomes nebulous because I don't know 
enough about the protocol used by the Utility and the meaning of the data 
in the S-code files.  A block diagram of how the  Utility works would be 
great.  How it parses the first file, and etc.


Why was it so difficult to get the MCU load to work after the Re-synch 
error?


Method #1 did not work for me to re-try the MCU load.  I was only able to 
get the K3 to succeed in testing the Serial port after a failed MCU load 
if I used method #2 to re-start the K3.


The good news is that I was able to reload the MCU w/o Resync errors, but 
it was that moment of uhh oh, you know what I mean?


If I could make a suggestion to the documentation team about this:

The documentation of the error messages in the Utility doesn't seem to 
cover this error.  I searched the Help file on the Utility.  There also 
could be a little more treatment in the K3 manual over loading MCU and 
fool proof steps for loading in these use cases:


1.  Upgrading to a newer MCU
2.  Downgrading to an older MCU

And, for the support team, I'd suggest putting much more online with 
respect to past versions of the MCU.  2.57 isn't _that_ old, right?  It's 
not on the web site in a downloadable form, unless you know the secret 
URL.



All is well that ends well.

-jeff

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 Summary of brick issue

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

, I know how stupid that was.  I just didn't notice the checkbox before 
I pressed Send all Firmware to K3.



I'd like to get this right if it can be made better so that no one else
stumbles on this.


I'm sure hope no one else does.

;-)

Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes when I see you Saturday.

If you see a K3 under my arm, it means it has died and I hope Lyle can 
breath life into it.


-jeff
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[Elecraft] K3 - MCU 2.57 ?

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Does anyone have  zip copy of the Firmware set that corresponds to MCU 
2.57 ?  Email me directly.  I searched the FTP site at Elecraft and 
couldn't find it.


I need to regress an issue that came up and I'm not sure if it's firmware 
related.  With the step back to 2.57, I'll be able to quickly scratch 
firmware off the list of possibilities.


MCU 2.57 / DSP 1.94,  Oct 24, 2008

Thanks,

-jeff
W7BRS K3 #2105 MCU 2.63
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[Elecraft] K3 brick

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

What now?


03:41:56 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3
03:41:57 K3 is not responding
03:42:09 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.
03:42:10 Sending firmware file hmcu0263.hex to MCU
03:42:14 Resynchronized at load address x000800, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:18 Resynchronized at load address x000840, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:21 Resynchronized at load address x000880, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:22 Resynchronized at load address x0008c0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:42:29 Resynchronized at load address x000900, response N, sent 67b, 6 
attempts
03:42:34 Resynchronized at load address x000940, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:37 Resynchronized at load address x0009c0, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:41 Resynchronized at load address x000a00, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:44 Resynchronized at load address x000a40, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:52 Resynchronized at load address x000a80, response N, sent 67b, 7 
attempts
03:43:02 Resynchronized at load address x000ac0, response N, sent 67b, 8 
attempts
03:43:11 Resynchronized at load address x000b00, response N, sent 67b, 7 
attempts
03:43:16 Resynchronized at load address x000b40, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:43:18 Resynchronized at load address x000b80, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:19 Resynchronized at load address x000bc0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:25 Resynchronized at load address x000c00, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:43:26 Resynchronized at load address x000c40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:30 Resynchronized at load address x000cc0, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:43:33 Resynchronized at load address x000d00, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:43:35 Resynchronized at load address x000d40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:47 Resynchronized at load address x000d80, response N, sent 67b, 
10 attempts
03:43:49 Resynchronized at load address x000dc0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:50 Resynchronized at load address x000e00, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:52 Resynchronized at load address x000e40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:56 Resynchronized at load address x000e80, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:43:59 Resynchronized at load address x000ec0, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:44:06 Resynchronized at load address x000f00, response N, sent 67b, 6 
attempts
03:44:07 Resynchronized at load address x000f40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:44:17 Resynchronized at load address x000f80, response N, sent 67b, 8 
attempts
03:44:23 Resynchronized at load address x000fc0, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:44:24 Resynchronized at load address x001000, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts

03:44:38 MCU block write failed at address x1040
03:44:38 MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version.
Turn the K3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load.
03:44:38 MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version.
Turn the K3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load.
03:45:30 Read

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 brick

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Check.  Same error.


On Mon, 10 Nov 2008, Don Wilhelm wrote:


First upgrade to the latest version of K3 Utility.
Make certain the K3 is powered on - K3 Utility should display your currently 
loaded firmware versions.

Download the latest versions of firmware from Elecraft.
Use a real serial port if you are able.
Try it again.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote:

What now?


03:41:56 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3
03:41:57 K3 is not responding
03:42:09 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.
03:42:10 Sending firmware file hmcu0263.hex to MCU
03:42:14 Resynchronized at load address x000800, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:18 Resynchronized at load address x000840, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:21 Resynchronized at load address x000880, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:22 Resynchronized at load address x0008c0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:42:29 Resynchronized at load address x000900, response N, sent 67b, 6 
attempts
03:42:34 Resynchronized at load address x000940, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:37 Resynchronized at load address x0009c0, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:41 Resynchronized at load address x000a00, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:42:44 Resynchronized at load address x000a40, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:42:52 Resynchronized at load address x000a80, response N, sent 67b, 7 
attempts
03:43:02 Resynchronized at load address x000ac0, response N, sent 67b, 8 
attempts
03:43:11 Resynchronized at load address x000b00, response N, sent 67b, 7 
attempts
03:43:16 Resynchronized at load address x000b40, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:43:18 Resynchronized at load address x000b80, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:19 Resynchronized at load address x000bc0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:25 Resynchronized at load address x000c00, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:43:26 Resynchronized at load address x000c40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:30 Resynchronized at load address x000cc0, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:43:33 Resynchronized at load address x000d00, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:43:35 Resynchronized at load address x000d40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:47 Resynchronized at load address x000d80, response N, sent 67b, 10 
attempts
03:43:49 Resynchronized at load address x000dc0, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:50 Resynchronized at load address x000e00, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:52 Resynchronized at load address x000e40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:43:56 Resynchronized at load address x000e80, response N, sent 67b, 4 
attempts
03:43:59 Resynchronized at load address x000ec0, response N, sent 67b, 3 
attempts
03:44:06 Resynchronized at load address x000f00, response N, sent 67b, 6 
attempts
03:44:07 Resynchronized at load address x000f40, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts
03:44:17 Resynchronized at load address x000f80, response N, sent 67b, 8 
attempts
03:44:23 Resynchronized at load address x000fc0, response N, sent 67b, 5 
attempts
03:44:24 Resynchronized at load address x001000, response N, sent 67b, 2 
attempts

03:44:38 MCU block write failed at address x1040
03:44:38 MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version.
Turn the K3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load.
03:44:38 MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version.
Turn the K3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load.
03:45:30 Read

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[Elecraft] SignaLink USB and K2

[Jeff Davis, KE9V]

Am thinking of ordering a SignaLink USB interface for use with my K2
and wondering if anyone has tried this combo and are there any issues?

Thanks in advance.

73, Jeff KE9V
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Re: [Elecraft] Q re Missing K3 Kit part

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

It's not a show stopper.

It just helps you provide a little extra pressure as you push the FP to 
the RF board.  It's nylon, it doesn't make a connection so there's no 
apparent impact to the circuit.


I didn't have the stand off either in my kit SN 2105.  I managed to use my 
finger to push the DSP board (tight squeeze) as I sandwiched the FP+DSP 
onto the RF board.  You have to be careful not to flex the boards.


It'll go.  The connectors on the RF board to the FP will mate easier than 
you think.


Be careful, but it's not a show stopper.

Of course, Elecraft may have a different answer...

-jeff


On Sat, 8 Nov 2008, Grant Youngman wrote:



I'm missing one lousy part -- a 5/8 nylon standoff that gets mounted on the 
DSP board (assembly errata E-7, item 3) to provide some spacing from the 
front panel board.


While I wait for Elecraft to see my email on Monday and send the part, anyone 
know if this is a show stopper, or if I can proceed and come back around and 
install this after the fact?


Thanks ... Grant/NQ5T


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[Elecraft] K3 Not a kit

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I just got my K3/100 today, S/N 2105.

I'm about a third through the assembly and I wanted to comment to the list 
(those who are on the fence about ordering one, especially)


My skepticism was pretty high before I got it, I ordered the unit wading 
through email about revisions to the firmware and wondering if the hubbub 
was going to resolve.


Let me say that this K3 is no kit. It's a radio that just arrives in 
parts.  Everything goes together as if was machined, which it was to some 
extent, but there is not a single thing I can find in the manufacturing 
quality to give me the slightest bit of reservation about having the K3.


I expect the radio performance to be equally good.  I just wish I could 
finish the assembly sooner than later to work the radio.  It's pretty 
exciting stuff.


The hardest part is just sorting the hardware.  It goes together really 
smoothly.


I'm anxious to finish, and when the coffers refill, order more Elecraft 
goodies ;-)


Kudos to the Elecraft team.  I look forward to being ready to join the K3 
nets.  I am looking forward to working SSB/CW with the filter options too.



Thanks,

-jeff

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[Elecraft] Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!

[Jeff Maass]

Please continue to post when your backordered KRX3 (2nd receiver) arrives, 
along with your
order date and/or K3 serial number associated with the order!

I was hoping to have the KRX3 in my K3 (#1152, ordered 2/7/08) in time to take 
it with me
for use at PJ2T for the CQWW CW Contest, but as best I can guess, I'm still a 
month or two
away from having my KRX3.

73,  Jeff  K8ND
 

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[Elecraft] RE: Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!

[Jeff Maass]

Thanks, Howard!
 

73,

Jeff Maass  K8ND

Station Manager  PJ2T,
  Caribbean Contesting Consortium

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PJ2T Slide Show: http://www.k8nd.com/Radio/DELARA_PPT2.pdf
Curacao Critters: http://www.CuracaoCritters.com 
http://www.curacaocritters.com/ 



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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 11:38 AM
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Subject: Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!


Mine was ordered end of January. I was told last week, I am about 2 weeks away 
from
receiving an e-mail.
Howard..K2HK




HK




 
 Message: 42
 Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:39:12 -0500
 From: Jeff Maass [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Subject: [Elecraft] Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!
 
 
 Please continue to post when your backordered KRX3 (2nd receiver) arrives, 
 along with
your
 order date and/or K3 serial number associated with the order!
 
 I was hoping to have the KRX3 in my K3 (#1152, ordered 2/7/08) in time to 
 take it with
me
 for use at PJ2T for the CQWW CW Contest, but as best I can guess, I'm still a 
 month or
two
 away from having my KRX3.
 
 73, Jeff K8ND
 
 
 
 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I'll keep my fingers on the VFO.  I can't go HRD path.

As far as ACLog..  Ugh.

The way for him to solve the problem is to make the source GPL'd. 
There's a fair number of technical people on this list who would be able 
to patch his code to make it work.


Everyone benefits, including him by being able to sell the improved code 
base with the premium features obtained by paying the fee.  He wouldn't 
lose a dime*


I don't know why he doesn't GPL it.  *The trial license featue is easily 
worked around by simply re-installing the software.


-jeff


On Thu, 30 Oct 2008, Greg - AB7R wrote:

Check out N1MM for contesting.  It's free, and it does much more the ACLog.  For
general logging, try HRD.  It has a nice log and great K3 support.


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[Elecraft] K3 YAKY

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Yet Another K3 Yarn

It was dark snowy night last winter, 2007 and I was staying warm in the 
shack by the glow of my SB-200 and the propane heater in the corner 
rag chewing on the NW 10m net.  The snow flakes were just piling up on the 
ham shack and the nondeterminsitic pings and clicks from the propane 
heater were the only ambient noise above the dull whrr of the amp.


A fellow remarked that he was selling his Pro2 and was going to roll up 
the proceeds with that and other things to get his K3.  I was interested 
in the Pro2 because I got to play a little with it at his shack a few 
weeks prior.


Then the twisted idea popped in my head, why don't I get a K3?  So after 
pacing around the shack, I pressed submit on my order.  Oh dear God what 
have I done.  Oh well.


Then as I waited and read, I began to wonder, what Have I done?

The K3 review came out in QST and it was glowing, of course. I've hardly 
seen a bum review.  It was excruciating to wait, then the devil hopped up 
on my shoulder and told me lies.  He told me that the radio wasn't ready 
and the firmware was spaghetti and on and on.  I pulled the plug on the 
order probably just before Katie was ready to put the postit note on my 
box ship it baby.


I had become hooked on CW and part of the reason for getting the K3 was 
the built in decoder.  I knew I could get Mighty Fine Junk decoder for a 
lot less than a K3 (hi hi) but it would be built into the rig!  It was 
just the ticket for me to keep up copy as I learned.


Then another addiction got me, amatuer satellites.  I built up a modest 
satellite station in between my regular HF rig equipment and noticed that 
CW was really essential for working some of the birds, especially that old 
girl AO-7.


So CW did it.  I replaced my order for the K3 and ignored the mailing list 
until recently.  Luckily for me, the delay was shortened and I got my 
Katie Gram.


Now I'm just a few hours away from giving Katie the green light to ship 
my K3/100, KAT3, and KFL3-18 filter.  I could add one more filter 
probably, maybe a  narrow one for CW?  I should, shouldn't I?


Oh this is going to be fun.

-jeff
W7BRS


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Advice

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Have you seen this:

http://www.elecraft.com/K3/Roofing_Filters.htm

-jeff
W7BRS

On Tue, 28 Oct 2008, Fred Wolf wrote:
Anyone have a preference?  For Rtty, are the cw filters too 

narrow?  Any advise is welcomed.

Fred Wolf
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Re: [Elecraft] ATU vs. External Tuner

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I'm very interested in what happens when the K3's ATU is added to my 
station.


My current station uses two tuners for one radio and one amplifier.

Non K3 rig - 300W tuner - SB-200 - 1.5kW tuner - Antenna

The rig get's as close to 50ohm as I can manage on the little 
tuner. The amp get's as close to 50ohm as I can manage on the big tuner.


(By 50ohm I mean as low an SWR as I can manage to get.. 1.1 - 1.3 typical)

It's a pain but it let's me optimize the antenna system to the point where 
when I'm tuned, I get as good as I'm gonna get.  I can get 1300PEP W on 
20m with the big tuner's Watt meter using 95W drive on the rig.


Now when my K3 arrives, it will have the ATU.  I'm not going to use the 
wee 300W tuner for the K3.


The K3 schematic will be

K3 w/ATU - SB-200 - 1.5 kW - Antenna

Everything is now and will be connected via coax.

I will probably decide to use the little tuner in bypass to use it's Watt 
meter to see that the interface between the SB-200 and K3 w/ATU is 
revealing power output concordiant with the settings on the K3.


My antenna for all HF bands is a single dipole raised 70ft up over ground 
outside.  It's cut for 40m but is tunable for 20-80m in the 
aforementioned setup.


This has been working out so far, so good.  I've  neer had an automatic 
tuner so I'm about to find out what happens when the ATU kicks in and 
tries to work out the match.

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[Elecraft] K3 Filter question

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I misunderstood the previous thread on matched filters.

When I receive the KRX3 after assembling the K3, do I worry about the 
stock filters on the K3/100 and KRX3 being mis-matched?  Does it matter?


If it doesn't make that much difference for general use, then that's all 
I'm wondering.


I'm not a QST lab type station.

-jeff
W7BRS

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[Elecraft] K3 KatieGram

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

Are we still posting these things?

Ordered Oct 11th, 2007.
Canceled Feb 2008 in a fit of dispair over what was going on with the 
SubRecv.  Would it work?  Would they make enough?  Will Bobby tell Claire 
about the baby? Tune in next week for the next episode of Radial Arms...


That's sort of what it was like..

Anyway, the gory details for the gnuplotters:

Reordered Aug 7, 2008 after my guilt subsided.
Katie-Gram received Oct 20th, 2008.

Now it's time to ebay a bunch of junk, I mean good stuff!

-jeff
W7BRS


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3

[jeff stai]

On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Dave Agsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 After reading all of the stories of problems with the KRX3, I've decided not 
 to install the one I received a couple of months ago.

hi Dave - I could add a couple things to all that was said already...
I didn't read the reflector for all of the horror stories, but I
didn't install mine right away because of work - the same reason I
checked out of reading the reflector for a while. I finally did it a
couple weeks ago, and did find it to be rather involved - but at no
point did I feel like I was out of my depth. I don't consider myself
the most mechanically able guy by any means.

I will admit that when I saw that the front panel had to be removed, I
did groan a little. I remembered that the initial assembly and install
had been kinda gnarly. But the instructions were very clear and you
only have to remove the items that are strictly necessary. A lot less
trouble than I feared!

By the time I was done I realized that, in a way, by doing all of the
necessary disassembly and removal and re-installs, it was kind of like
getting to build another radio. Which was a real and unexpected treat!

Hope this helps! jeff wk6i

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

[jeff]

I picked up an LP-Pan adapter to use with my K3. The two work together 
extremely well. The 60m freqs are programmed in and are a mouse click away, 
as well as 3 band stacking registers per band.


73 Jeff kb2m

- Original Message - 
From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 60M channel storage and recall



Tony

Channelised operation with the K3 is a mess, unlike most other 
transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to switch stored channels 
(with instant receive) in the manner of a crystal controlled transceiver. 
There is no simpler way other than to use a TS570 or TS480, etc.


73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
--

I programmed the five 60M channels into memories 00-04. So I have to use
MV, rotate VFO A to the channel I want, then hit MV again.
Is there a simpler way to do this?
Tnx
N2TK, Tony


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: shipping status updated

[Jeff Rosenberger]

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
No reason to be upset :-) The order rate is still -very- good. We're 
just doing even better in production.


We've planned on ramping up production to this point from the start 
and to be honest, for ongoing business in this market long term, it is 
important that we get the lead time down to a very short time.


My intuition says you'll get a flurry of orders immediately after 
announcing that K3s are shipping from stock.  I know I was planning to 
order one as soon as they are in stock, and I'm sure others are also.  
Amateur radio has taken a back seat to other hobbies for the time being, 
but if the bug bites hard again and K3s are in stock I'll order one.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Nick and others, thanks for the replies and information.

Sounds like I have some options, and I should be able to get things
working reasonably well.

See you all in the pileups.

Jeff N6GQ (op @ KH6LC)

On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 03:03, Nick Lekic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Hi Jeff

 There are many programs which will allow you to record the audio, but the
 problem
 starts when the time comes to find some particular QSOs in the pile of
 recorded files.

 Writelog was perfect for this purpose but I no longer use it for different
 reasons.

 I settled with Recall Pro ( http://www.sagebrush.com/recpro.htm )which is
 not as flexible compared with
 Writelog but it does the job.

 The program can split the recording after each hour giving you, say, 48
 files per entire contest.  Mine is configured
 to auto name each file by inserting a contest name, the hour and minute.
 Eg. ww2007cw_1000.mp3 for recording
 segment beginning at 10:00GMT.

 Depending on MP3 compression level used, each file will be somewhere between
 10Mb and 15Mb in size.

 Since the time stamps are recorded you can later open a selected MP3 file
 and search for a specific point in time (in seconds)
 by moving the playback slider to desired position.

 Writelog was unbeatable for this feature.  You could just browse through
 your log, right-click on the given QSO and select 'play this qso'.
 I wish other contest logging programs could do that.

 73,  Nick
 ve3ey







 - Original Message 
 From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:51:48 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

 Thanks guys...I have Audacity, and that's what I was thinking of using
 unless someone had a better idea.

 I'm still wondering if there's a way to get the monitor audio out the
 line-out output from the rear. It would be there out the headphone
 jack but as K8DD pointed out, that is going to be controlled by the AF
 Gain, which isn't optimal.

 Jeff N6GQ

 On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 19:15, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Jeff,

 For recording software, I suggest Total Recorder (www.highcriteria.com)
 for
 recording ease.  It is not free, but is budget priced and does the task
 well.

 If you are looking for something free, I suggest you look at Audacity from
 www.sourceforge.net - it is a great audio editor and is open source and
 multi-platform.

 I record with Total Recorder and edit with Audacity myself.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote:

 Hey Folks,

 I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like
 to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging
 computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording
 the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible?

 If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer
 recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to
 just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and
 adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any
 words of wisdom or success stories are welcome...

 Thanks!

 Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Hey Folks,

I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like
to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging
computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording
the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible?

If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer
recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to
just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and
adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any
words of wisdom or success stories are welcome...

Thanks!

Jeff N6GQ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Thanks guys...I have Audacity, and that's what I was thinking of using
unless someone had a better idea.

I'm still wondering if there's a way to get the monitor audio out the
line-out output from the rear. It would be there out the headphone
jack but as K8DD pointed out, that is going to be controlled by the AF
Gain, which isn't optimal.

Jeff N6GQ

On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 19:15, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Jeff,

 For recording software, I suggest Total Recorder (www.highcriteria.com) for
 recording ease.  It is not free, but is budget priced and does the task
 well.

 If you are looking for something free, I suggest you look at Audacity from
 www.sourceforge.net - it is a great audio editor and is open source and
 multi-platform.

 I record with Total Recorder and edit with Audacity myself.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote:

 Hey Folks,

 I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like
 to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging
 computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording
 the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible?

 If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer
 recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to
 just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and
 adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any
 words of wisdom or success stories are welcome...

 Thanks!

 Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

[Jeff Laughlin]

My K2 sounds fine on all bands on all modes, both TX and RX except for 10
and 12m. On those two bands, RX is fine, but TX sounds horrible on all
modes, LSB, USB, and CW. It puts out full power though. Any ideas?

I'd really like to use this at field day. Of course 12 and 10 probably won't
even be open...

Thanks,
Jeff

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[Elecraft] More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

[Jeff Laughlin]

I noticed that in BAL mode the audio sounds fine.

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[Elecraft] And yet even More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

[Jeff Laughlin]

Ok I lied about the full power part. 12m doesn't make squat for power and
10m makes WAY more than it should.

On 10m, with power set to 2 watts, as per the alignment procedure, I measure
7 watts out on my bird. With power set to 10 watts, I measure 18 watts out!!
On 12m, with power set to 10 watts, I measure 3 watts out.

There's something scwooey around here...


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[Elecraft] And yet even More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

[Jeff Laughlin]

I lied about lying about the power, after realigning my filters my 12 and
10m power is normal. The signal is still horrible, however.

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[Elecraft] K3 s/n 1152 Has Arrived!

[Jeff Maass]

 

K3/100 (Kit), s/n 1152

Ordered:   2/7/08
Katiegram: 6/19/08
Delivered: 6/25/08 (4 months 2 weeks)

Backordered:  KRX3 2nd RX (and three filters
 for that receiver)
  KFL3A-2.8K 8-pole filters (2)

73,

Jeff   K8ND
Powell  OH
 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AFX operation

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

John, that sounds like what I have experienced with AFX:BIN. Perhaps
we need to use the stereo output on the rear of the K3 for the real
effect.

AFX:DELAY5, on the other hand, does seem to lay out signals in a
virtualized manner, spatially separated in front of the listener. In
my experience, however, this effect takes time to materialze, for
me, it was a number of hours in the seat before it happened. Don't get
me wrong, AFX:DELAY5 is very comfortable to listen to, but the
virtual spatialization seemed to take a while to happen (for me,
anyway).

I wonder what other people experience in terms of time before they
notice the spatial separation?

Jeff N6GQ

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM, John H Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I have recently begun experimenting with my K3's AFX feature. My understanding
 is that AFX is supposed to spread cw signals across a virtual listening space 
 in
 front of the operator (distributed according to pitch?). My experience, 
 listening
 with stereo headphones and with AFX on, is that all of the sound seems to come
 from one side and slightly to the rear. With AFX off I hear a balanced sound 
 from
 the headphones that seems to be in the center of my head.

 This is not what I expected. What am I doing wrong?

 73,
 john, no8v
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Re: [Elecraft] Watsonville Fire

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

I live nearby (in Santa Cruz), from what I have heard, the fire is
fairly close to Elecraft HQ, but on the other side of the freeway
(Elecraft is on the ocean side of the freeway)...but I haven't heard
about people's homes, I hope and pray everyone is ok.

Jeff N6GQ

On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM,  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I hope that none of the Elecrafters have been adversely
 affected by the Watsonville fire!

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

It would be extremely helpful for those of us who yet received our K3s 
that any of these concrete problem-repro cases include:


SN
Firmware version
And hardware versions of the peripherals used.

Does the Config capabilities of the K3's firmware loader provide a way to 
dump the comphrensive I am this version of K3 including SN/Firmware #, 
and hardware version of the peripheral? Are peripherals like the ATU or RX 
come with their own SN?


I will be hoping that these problems (if they are persistent) are solved 
by revision to the hardware and firmware.  It would be good for us to 
regress those bugs to have access to the characterization of the system 
where the potential bug is found.


Does Elecraft use a Gnats like bug tracking system?  Any ideas on 
exporting the High Priority, Critical Severity bugs on the list so we can 
see what it's on the list list is ?


And, for those who post to the email list here, please consider posting 
your debug characteristics of your platform (K3 SN, firmware version, and 
hardware version of peripherals)


Thanks.

-jeff
W7BRS

Order Jan-11-08
Magic 8-ball says I'll get it before Field Day...;)




Many thanks in advance.

73
Stewart G3RXQ

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Re: [Elecraft] kx1 on airlines

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

I've traveled with my K3 and had it in my carryon luggage, they never
even asked what it was.

Now, my Begali paddle, that was another story. It's got a Palladium
base and apparently the xray can't see through it or something.
Anyhow, it took 3 agents to finally figure that one out and approve
it. :)

-Jeff N6GQ

On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Blachura [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  Hello Folks,
  Going on a trip and was wondering what kind of hassle I would get if I
  packed my KX1 in my baggage. Would it look like a bomb? Was thinking of
  putting a copy of my amatuer ticket on the box. But I bet no one there knows
  what a ham radio operator is. Is it worth the trouble?

  Don...w2xb
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[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner - DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!

[jeff stai]

This will be the last reminder! You have until 4pm PDT on Tuesday
April 22 to make your reservation. After Tuesday, reservations are
closed.

Please also note that I won't be able to accommodate walk-ups this year!

If you have already signed up - please check this link and make sure I
 have received your reservation for the correct number of dinners and
 menu selections:

 http://mldxcc.com/dinner2008.pdf

 If you have friends that you know would like to attend but they may
 not be receiving this email, please call them and let them know they
 must pay in advance!

 Original announcement follows...

 Please come and join us at the 9th Annual Contest Dinner on Friday
  April 25, 2008 at the International DX Convention in Visalia, CA
  (hosted by the Mother Lode DX and Contest Club.)

  Wayne Burdick, N6KR, co-founder of Elecraft and principal designer of
  the Elecraft K3, will be speaking on Contest Ergonomics and the
  Elecraft K3.

  Please note that we will be handling payment differently this year -
  you will need to sign up *and pay in advance*! (Via either PayPal or
by check.)

  For all of the details and to sign up, please visit:
  http://mldxcc.com/contestdinner2008.html

  I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC and NCCC)

  ps: Please feel free to forward this email to your local contest club
  and friends.

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[Elecraft] K3 - Using KRX3 split (question on VFOs)

[Jeff Wandling NT7R]

Question for those users/designers of the K3 sub receiver and split 
capabilities:


Refering to manual version C1.November 18, 2007, page 35:

The discussion about using split mode with the sub is confusing.

Let me explain what I think the manual is saying and if it's incorrect let me 
know:


In split I receive with the main receiver on VFO A, and transmit on VFO B.

When the sub is on, I can receive on VFO_sub.   Does the sub have a VFO label 
during split?  What is the label of this VFO_sub ?


So in split, to review:  I am listening on VFO_A, Transmitting on VFO_B and 
listening also on VFO_sub ?



Is there a capability in the K3 to make the frequency for VFO_sub follow and be 
the same as whatever frequency is set on VFO_B and vice versa (VFO_B tracks and 
is set to whatever VFO_sub is set to).  By follow, I define that as when I 
set VFO_sub, the VFO_B is set to be the same.  And by vice versa, I define 
that as when I set VFO_B, the VFO_sub is set to be the same.


The problem I see (or made up) is that I see the benefit of having VFO_sub 
to listen to the pile up in split, but without a coupling of VFO_sub and VFO_B 
then it would require setting both the Tx VFO_B and VFO_sub.


The use case scenario:

Go split
Turn on sub
Set VFO_A to a frequency of the DX transmitter
Set VFO_sub to a frequency of  VFO_A (for reference)
Listening to the DX, you learn the approximate frequency to Transmit on.
Set VFO_B to that frequency
Set VFO_sub to VFO_B frequency (manually?)

Now as I listen to the DX on VFO_A for adjustments to his listening frequency, 
I adjust VFO_sub .. When I find the frequency DX is listening on, I'm ready to 
transmit but then I'll have to re-adjust VFO_B to match the frequency I want to 
transmit on based on my scan of VFO_sub..


What am I missing here?  Are VFO_B and VFO_sub coupled in any way?

If they're not coupled in firmware for their frequency assignment, then I 
can see (or made up) a problem of having to track the best frequency to 
set VFO_B and setting VFO_sub.  I'll be setting one to listen where to 
make my transmission and it would be great if the VFO_B was ready.  The 
way I read this manual, it sounds like I have the benefit of listening to 
VFO_B prior to transmitting via listening to VFO_sub, however the 
macination of setting VFO_sub to find the right frequency is half the 
work: I also have to re-set VFO_B before I transmit.




-jeff
K3 and goodies ordered January.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Using KRX3 split (question on VFOs)

[Jeff Wandling NT7R]

Well, that answers that.  Withdraw the question.

Thanks.

-jeff


On Thu, 17 Apr 2008, Lyle Johnson wrote:

Question for those users/designers of the K3 sub receiver and split 
capabilities...


The sub receives on VFO B.

73,

Lyle KK7P


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[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner - reminder

[jeff stai]

If you have already signed up - please check this link and make sure I
have received your reservation for the correct number of dinners and
menu selections:

http://mldxcc.com/dinner2008.pdf

If you have not yet signed up, then don't forget! You have until April
22nd to sign up, but now would be a much better time!

If you have friends that you know would like to attend but they may
not be receiving this email, please call them and let them know they
must pay in advance!

Original announcement follows...

Please come and join us at the 9th Annual Contest Dinner on Friday
 April 25, 2008 at the International DX Convention in Visalia, CA
 (hosted by the Mother Lode DX and Contest Club.)

 Wayne Burdick, N6KR, co-founder of Elecraft and principal designer of
 the Elecraft K3, will be speaking on Contest Ergonomics and the
 Elecraft K3.

 Please note that we will be handling payment differently this year -
 you will need to sign up *and pay in advance*! (Via either PayPal or by check.)

 For all of the details and to sign up, please visit:
 http://mldxcc.com/contestdinner2008.html

 I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC and NCCC)

 ps: Please feel free to forward this email to your local contest club
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[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI SPRING QSO PARTY

[Jeff Hetherington]

2008 QRP-ARCI(sm) Spring QSO Party Announcement


Date/Time: 

1200Z on 5 April 2008 through 2359Z on 6 April 2008.
You may work a maximum of 24 hours of the 36 hour
period. 

Mode: 

HF CW only.

Exchange: 

Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member
number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power
Out

QSO Points: 

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points

Multiplier: 

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The
same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO
points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier: 

5 Watts = x1
1 - 5 Watts = x7
250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20

Suggested Frequencies:

160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound
participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz

Score:

Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs
(total for all bands) x Power Multiplier.

Teams: 

You may enter as a team with an unlimited number of
operators as long as no more than 5 transmitters are
on the air concurrently. You compete individually as
well as on the team. Teams need not be in the same
location. Team captains must send a list of members to
the Contest Manager before the contest.

Categories: 

Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands
(10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m-160m)

How to Participate:

Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and
hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many
stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or
call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a
station for credit once on each band.

Log Submission: 

Email Submission: Submit Logs in plain text format
along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry
Category, Actual Power and Station Description along
with score calculation to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Snail mail Submission: 

Submit Logs along with a summary stating your
Callsign, Entry Categorym Actual Power and Station
Description along with score calculation to:

ARCI Spring QSO Party
c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF
139 Elizabeth St. W.
Welland, Ontario
Canada L3C 4M3

Deadline:

Entries must be postmarked on or before 6 May 2008.

Results: 

Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the
QRP-ARCI website.

Certificates: 

Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each
category, as well as the top scoring entrants from
each State, Province and Country. Certificates may be
awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are
sufficient in a category.


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[Elecraft] K3 - APP and the network effect

[Jeff Wandling NT7R]

One fax machine is worthless.
Two, still pretty much worthless; except you can fax the other guy you 
too huh?

10, getting warmer
100, hotter
etc..
Billions of fax machines -- now they are very valuable appliances.

APP's are more popular the more that are used.  Elecraft made an 
_engineering_ decision to use them, but it also probably came with some 
analysis of what would make sense in the 'network effect' scenario.  Who 
cares. Solder it, crimp it; just build the sucker.


K3s won't revolutionize the power to the rig scenario, they are just going 
with the flow, as will I.


As long as Miller don't try capping my beer bottles with a spin-off APP 
device, everything is going to be A-OK.



-jeff
DE NT7R
My K3 number?  It's currently gestating in the silicon bowels of the chip 
foundry half-way around the world.  I'm weepy.


ps. Are we off topic enough yet? ;)



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Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

IMHO, the real reason for a foot switch is timing. When running high
rates in a phone contest, you can't set the VOX delay and hang time
well enough to drop the PTT soon enough without chopping up in the
middle of speaking (or yelling, as it were).

With a foot switch, I can key, do the exchange, and drop the PTT
exactly as fast as I need to without relay switching, cut outs, etc..
If I tried to do it via VOX, the hangtime at the end would be wasting
time as well, not to mention making copy more difficult on the other
end, and shortening the life of amplifier relays, etc..

I think this is the case regardless of VOX implementation, the K3 has
nice VOX and all, but I still much prefer a foot switch for SSB
contesting.

For casual SSB ragchewing, VOX is just fine though.

-Jeff N6GQ

On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 4:52 PM, Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 If the vox is set properly you dont have the problem of noises keying it.
  Set it so only your voice will key when an inch or so from the mic.  Most
  people have it so sensitive that a voice in the next room will key the vox,
  so it does pick up kids in the next room.
  Jim K4JAF

  - Original Message -
  From: Jim Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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  Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 6:30 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?


   Well. I  can think of a few reasons:
  
   Keeps the family dog from becoming a radio personality when the mail
   carrier or some other delivery person comes up to the door
  
  
   I like the positive control  - a foot switch lets me make sure the PTT is
   closed when I want the transmitter on, and open when I want the
   transmitter to be off//
  
  
   VOX sometimes activates, or fails to activate, at inopportune times - and
   you have to keep fiddling with it
  
  
   A foot switch is a lot easier to use, in my opinion, than a microphone
   mounted switch or press bar
  
   I could probably think of a few others, but I'll let others take over now.
  
   73
  
  
   _ Jim,  KL7CC
  
   Registered Fuddy-Duddy
  
  
  
  
  
   DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
  
   Which begs the question...why do folks use a foot switch from home if
   they are the only one in the room?  I use vox.
  
  
  
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 power cable

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

The assembled K3's come with an assembled power cable, you just need
to finish the battery/power supply side.

Jeff

On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Darwin, Keith
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 OK, we've established that the kit rigs require you to assemble the APPs
  on the wire to make the power cable.

  Same deal for the factory assembled rigs or do they come with finished
  power cables?

  - Keith N1AS -
  - K2 5411.ssb.100 -
  - K3 Wave 3 (soon) -

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[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI HF GRID SQUARE CONTEST

[Jeff Hetherington]

Hello Everybody!

Last year this one was a huge success!  Everybody
liked the new exchange (Gridsquare instead of state)
and it was a friendly get-together.

I even considered getting out and activating a grid
other than my home grid before this blizzard hit.  Now
I'll play from home ;)

Please feel free to re-distribute this to any other
QRP or Radio Related Groups/Mailing Lists that you
might belong to.

2008 QRP-ARCI(sm) HF Grid Square Sprint

Date/Time:

1500Z to 1800Z on 16 March 2008.

Mode:

HF CW only.

Exchange:

Members send:  RST, 4 Digit Maidenhead Grid Square
(i.e. FN02), ARCI member number
Non-Members send:  RST, 4 Digit Maidenhead Grid Square
(i.e. FN02), Power Out

QSO Points:

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points

Multiplier:

Grid Square total for all bands.  The same station may
be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and Grid
Square credit.

POWER MULTIPLIER:   

5 Watts = x1
1 - 5 Watts = x7
250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20

SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:

160m1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound
participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz

BONUS POINTS:

If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND
a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final
score.  (You can NOT be at your shack operating from
battery power using your home station antenna to
qualify for this bonus.)  This is to help level the
playing field for contesters who work from the field
against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70
ft.

Score:

Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x Grid
Squares (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier +
Bonus Points


Categories:

Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands
(10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m)

How to Participate:

Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and
hang out near the QRP frequencies.  Work as many
stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or
call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself!  You can work a
station for credit once on each band.


==
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[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner

[jeff stai]

Please come and join us at the 9th Annual Contest Dinner on Friday
April 25, 2008 at the International DX Convention in Visalia, CA
(hosted by the Mother Lode DX and Contest Club.)

Wayne Burdick, N6KR, co-founder of Elecraft and principal designer of
the Elecraft K3, will be speaking on Contest Ergonomics and the
Elecraft K3.

Please note that we will be handling payment differently this year -
you will need to sign up *and pay in advance*!

For all of the details and to sign up, please visit:
http://mldxcc.com/contestdinner2008.html

I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC and NCCC)

ps: Please feel free to forward this email to your local contest club
and friends.

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Re: [Elecraft] RTTY 4 hour contest this weekend - K3 owners...let's have some fun!

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

I might give it a whirl if I can figure out the settings on the K3 to
make it work.

I've never made an RTTY QSO but hey, it might be fun :)

-Jeff N6GQ
K3 #476

On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Please see for Ed's announcement:
  http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/cq-contest/2008-March/078727.html

  and, for the full rules, see:
  http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php

  I have no love for RTTY contesting, but this one is only 4 hours max.
  The reason I am posting this here is that there is also a TEAM
  competition (does not have to be a serious team).
  I thought that it might be FUN the launch a team effort of K3's using
  the CW paddle in to RTTY output method only.

  [snip]
  Team Competition: Team competition is limited to a maximum of 10
  operators as a single entry unit. Groups having more than ten team
  members may submit more than one team entry. To qualify as a team
  entry, the team registration form on the NCJ web site must be
  completed before the contest starts. Use the following link:
  [end ship]

  RTTY Team Registration: http://www.ncjweb.com/rttysprintteamreg.php

  Soanyone (North America) interested in a K3/cw paddle input team?
  If you register (above link), please let me know!
  I'll suggest the TEAM NAME = K3 and a cw paddle

  Remember...this will be for fun so put in as much or as little time
  as you wish.

  And don't forget...to turn OFF the idle quickly, the last thing you
  send (using CW) is IM (dit dit dah dah - all together - like the
  number 2, but missing the last dash).

  de Doug KR2Q
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[Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

 in the towel early, or
didn't get on at all, reducing the pileups and the number of potential
QSOs significantly.

I ended up with 4362 QSOs by 247 mults for a final score of 3.2M. Not
too bad, but again, much lower than I had hoped. Since I did a
single-op all-band effort, sleep was a commodity and I didn't get
much, and I'm still catching up :) On the plus side, the KH6LC station is 
amazing and really stomps, and a big thanks go to Lloyd for allowing
me the use of his killer station.

I hope this is useful to some, I'd love to talk to others that have
experienced the spatial characteristic of the AFX mode, or hear
Elecraft's input on how that was done.

73,

Jeff N6GQ, op @ KH6LC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Ed Muns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  I hope this is useful to some, I'd love to talk to others
   that have experienced the spatial characteristic of the AFX
   mode, or hear Elecraft's input on how that was done.

  Most people have found AFX to be positive.  Many contesters leave it on all
  the time and miss it when they put one radio in each ear with SO2R.
  However, there is a range of preferences for which setting is best, i.e.,
  pseudo-stereo delay 1-5 or binaural.  As I recall, the majority of people
  settle on one of the pseudo-stereo delay 3, 4 or 5.  Also, the reported
  effect is very different across users.  One person reports dizziness and
  can't use it.  Others report a specific 3-D spatial relationship between
  signal in the pass band.  Still others can't describe what it is like, but
  are outspoken that it is better for picking signals out of noise.

  I think your experience and description falls right into the range of
  experiences the rest of us are having, but for each it is unique.

Pfew! As I was describing that to some of the other hams on the
island,  I started to think that I must sound like the sleep
deprivation must be taking a toll on my sanity, but I'm glad to hear
that it's somewhat normal.

  P.S.  Apologies for saying Hi, Lloyd every time we worked this weekend.  I
  forgot you were guest-opting there.

No problem, Ed, you're always loud out there, as is K6XX, who I think
is near you. You guys have a great location.

73,

Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] FT1000-like VFO behavior on the K3

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

On the FT1000, you can have VFO A in your left ear, and VFO B in your
right ear, and vary the amplitude, or weight, of both with a knob
(they call it RF Mix). This is very nice for operating split on 40M,
for example, as a DX station, transmitting around 7075 and listening
in the US phone band, as well as on the TX frequency. You can hear
both frequencies at the same time, and have, for example, your TX
frequency louder than your receive frequency.

I believe the K3 second receiver is required to hear both VFOs at the
same time, but is that variable amplitude between VFOs possible with
the K3?

Thanks,

Jeff N6GQ
(taking delivery of my K3 this week, I hope!)
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[Elecraft] K3 #476 on the air

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

I stopped by Elecraft HQ today and picked up K3 #476, assembled, with
KXV3, and a 2.1k, 500hz and 200hz filters.

The rig is beautiful and sounds great, and will get a 'trial-by-fire'
next weekend as I break it in - I'll be out at KH6LC for ARRL DX SSB,
single op, all bands.

See you all in the contest,

Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] K3 SSB filters

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

I've been reading the FAQ and the list archives trying to find out
what SSB filters I could benefit from in my K3, which is due to come
any day now! :) I've read some references that seem to suggest the 1.0
filter for SSB might be a bit on the narrow side.

I'm a 95% cw op, so I got the 500 and 250 filters for CW, but I'll be
taking the K3 to KH6 for the ARRL DX SSB contest, and since I'm not
much of a phone op, I'm looking for feedback from other SSB contesters
on what filters they've had success with in the K3. I don't yet have
the K3 so I'm not able to try the stock filter myself to make that
judgement...

My original plan was to just use the 2.7 stock filter, but now that
I'm thinking about it, I'm wondering if I should get the 2.1 also? Not
sure if there's enough difference to warrant that, or if it makes a
good deal of difference.  How suitable is the 2.7 filter for ssb
contesting?

Suggestions? Thanks,

-Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI FIRESIDE SSB SPRINT

[Jeff Hetherington]

Hi Everybody.
Time to dig out those microphones and get ready for a
fun and enjoyable SSB sprint!

2008 QRP-ARCI(sm) Fireside SSB Sprint


Date/Time:

2000Z to 2359Z on 3 February 2008

Mode:

HF SSB only.

Exchange:

Members send: RS, State/Province/Country, ARCI member
number
Non-Members send: RS, State/Province/Country, Power
Out

QSO Points:

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points

Multiplier:

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The
same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO
points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier: 

10 Watts = x1
2 - 10 Watts = x7
500mW - 2 Watts = x10
100mW - 500mW = x15
100mW or less = x20


Suggested Frequencies:

80m 3985 kHz
40m 7285 kHz
20m 14285 kHz
15m 21385 kHz
10m 28385 kHz

BONUS POINTS:

If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND
a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final
score. (You can NOT be at your shack operating from
battery power using your home station antenna to
qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the
playing field for contesters who work from the field
against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70
ft.

Score:

Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs
(total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus
Points


Categories:

Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands
(10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m-160m)

How to Participate:

Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and
hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many
stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or
call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a
station for credit once on each band.

Email Log Submission:

Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary
stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power
and Station Description along with score calculation
to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Snail mail Log Submission:

Submit Logs along with a summary stating your
Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station
Description along with score calculation to:

ARCI Fireside Sprint
c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF
139 Elizabeth St. W.
Welland, Ontario
Canada L3C 4M3

Deadline:

Entries must be postmarked on or before 3 March 2008.

Results:

Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the
QRP-ARCI website.

Certificates:

Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each
category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd
place if entries are sufficient in a category.



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Re: [Elecraft] OT: best source of latest propagation news?

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

W6ELProp is *fantastic* for computing MUF, signal levels and
probability of an opening to a given location.

Right before a contest is a great time to print out W6ELProp forecasts
for each area (Europe, JA, VK/ZL, etc.) so you can have a good idea
when and where to be.

http://www.qsl.net/w6elprop/

One of my favorites - but I also like VOAProp like everyone else as well.

-Jeff N6GQ

On Jan 30, 2008 5:42 PM, Converse, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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[Elecraft] OT FS: OHR 100A 40 Meter, 5W Xcvr--$80 Shipped

[Jeff T. Casey]

Hi gang,

As part of my continuing effort to gather the funds
for a new K3, I now have for sale an Oak Hills
Research OHR 100A 40 meter, 5 watt CW transceiver that
works properly, is in mint condition, and comes with
the manual and fused power cord.  Note that the 100A
has both RF and AF gain controls, a receive bandwidth
control (400 to 1200 Hz), a transmitter power control
(from a few mW up to 5W), and covers 7.000-7.070 MHz. 
The rig's features, specs, and some photos are given
here:
http://www.ohr.com/ohr100a.htm

The price is $80 including shipping within the U.S. 
Payment must be by U.S. Postal Service money order
only.

Please email me off-list if you're interested.

Thanks very much and Happy Holidays,
Jeff
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[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI HOLIDAY SPIRITIS HOMEBREW SPRINT

[Jeff Hetherington]

Hi All!

As everybody starts to wish you the best of the
holiday season ... that can only mean one thing. It's
time again for the Holiday Spirits Homebrew Contest!

QRP-ARCI HOLIDAY SPIRITS HOMEBREW CONTEST
DATE/TIME:

2000Z to 2359Z on 16 December 2007.

MODE:

HF CW Only.

EXCHANGE:

Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member
number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power
Out

QSO POINTS:

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points

MULTIPLIER:

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The
same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO
points and SPC credit.

POWER MULTIPLIER:

5 Watts = x1
1 - 5 Watts = x7
250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20

SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:

160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound
participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz

SCORE:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs
(total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus
Points.

BONUS POINTS:

If operating a HB Transmitter add 2000 points per band
If operating a HB Receiver add 3000 points per band
If operating a HB Transceiver add 5000 points per band
(Homebrew is defined as: if you built it, it is
homebrew (kits too!)

If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND
a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final
score. (You can NOT be at your shack operating from
battery power using your home station antenna to
qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the
playing field for contesters who work from the field
against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70
ft.

CATEGORIES:

Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands
(10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m-160m)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and
hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many
stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or
call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a
station for credit once on each band.

LOG SUBMISSION:

Email Submission: Submit Logs in plain text format
along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry
Category, Actual Power and Station Description along
with score calculation to [EMAIL PROTECTED] on or
before 18 January 2006.

Snail mail Submission: Submit Logs along with a
summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual
Power and Station Description along with score
calculation to:

ARCI Holiday Spirits
c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF
139 Elizabeth St. W.
Welland, Ontario
Canada L3C 4M3

Entries must be postmarked on or before 16 January
2008.


RESULTS:

Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the
QRP-ARCI website.

CERTIFICATES:

Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each
category, as well as the top scoring entrants from
each State, Province and Country. Certificates may be
awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are
sufficient in a category.

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[Elecraft] WTB: 2M transverter and/or KX-1

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Hey all,

While I'm awaiting my K3 delivery, I'm feeling the need to play with more gear.

I'm on the lookout for either an Elecraft 2M transverter, or a KX1. If
you have either one of these that you're looking to sell, whether it's
still in kit form, built or partially built, please contact me
off-reflector.

Thanks!

Jeff N6GQ
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[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI TOP BAND SPRINT

[Jeff Hetherington]

Hi All.

The Top Band Sprint runs again this year on November
29 from Z to 06000Z.  That's WEDNESDAY
evening/night for those in the North America.

Here are the full rules:

QRP-ARCI TOP BAND SPRINT

Date/Time:

Z to 0600Z on 29 November 2007.

Mode:

SSB, CW or mixed modes. Work stations once regardless
of mode.

Exchange:

Members send: RS(T), State/Province/Country, ARCI
member number
Non-Members send: RS(T), State/Province/Country, Power
Out

QSO Points:

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points

Multiplier:

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The
same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO
points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier: Use the smaller multiplier if
operating mixed mode.

For SSB QSOs:

10 Watts = x1
2 - 10 Watts = x7
500mW - 2 Watts = x10
100mW - 500mW = x15
100mW or less = x20

For CW QSOs:

5 Watts = x1
1 - 5 Watts = x7
250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55mW or less = x20

Suggested Frequencies:

CW: around 1810 kHz
SSB: around 1910 kHz
*Please remember that 1830 to 1835 kHz should be used
for intercontinental QSO's only

BONUS POINTS:

None available for this contest.

Score:

Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs
(total for all bands) x Power Multiplier

Categories:

Entry may be SSB, CW or Mixed Mode

How to Participate:

Get on top band and hang out near the QRP frequencies
listed above. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or
CQ TEST as possible, or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST
yourself! You can work a station for credit once on
each band.

Email Log Submission:

Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary
stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power
and Station Description along with score calculation
to [EMAIL PROTECTED] on or before 1 January 2006.

Snail mail Log Submission:

Submit Logs along with a summary stating your
Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station
Description along with score calculation to:

ARCI Top Band Sprint
c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF
139 Elizabeth St. W.
Welland, Ontario
Canada L3C 4M3

Entries must be postmarked on or before 31 December
2007.

Results:

Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the
QRP-ARCI website.

Certificates:

Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each
category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd
place if entries are sufficient in a category.

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 operators on SS

[Jeff Stai]

If you did hear me I would be interested in any reports. Early in the contest I was told that my 
audio was weak and one of our club told me to crank up the compression. By the end I had the 
compression cranked all the way up and a lot of high-range gain (FP.H setting) dialed in. The 
Monitor always sounds OK to my ear no matter what I do so I really have no idea what I sound like... 
Using a Heil Goldline with HC-4 element - jeff wk6i


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Re: [Elecraft] Who will be running a K3 in SS today/tomorrow?

[Jeff Stai]

WK6I #27, all audio reports good and bad are welcome - I'll be trying different 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

[Jeff Stai]

hi Barry - Look at the owners manual for the Display page (in my copy here rev 
B1 it is on page 12).

On the lower right of the display are 7 digits, which are used to display a multitude of things, 
normally the VFO B setting - but also the CW decode and parameter changes.


Just sitting there the K3 does not display the BW, but if you turn the WIDTH knob this lower right 
display will show you the setting as it changes. This is also the case for the POWER setting and 
many other settings. When you stop turning the knob the display reverts back to VFO B (or CW or DATA 
decode if you have that enabled.)


73 - jeff wk6i

Barry N1EU wrote:

Is there any numeric indication of the K3 rx bandwidth on the display?
 I see the trapezoidal analog display of relative bandwidth, but if
the dsp bandwidth is set to 300hz, does the K3 indicate such directly
to the operator?



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

[Jeff Stai]

hi Barry - just based on my limited contest operating, the trapezoid seems sufficient to remind me 
of where I am with BW and shift. Also, the XFIL display helps because you know what you have 
installed in each slot - for example if XFIL4 is 400Hz, I know when XFIL4 is lit that I am less than 
or equal to 400, and the trapezoid gives relative BW size from there.


Hope I am making sense, it would be much easier to just show you! - jeff wk6i

Barry N1EU wrote:

Thanks for all the clarification.  It's good that bandwidth is
displayed at adjustment time, but it would be great if there were some
way (eventually?) to display it full time.  Seems like in cw/ssb
contesting and dx'ing, it's a parameter I want to be intimately aware
of.  I realize the work-around will be to adjust it in order to read
it.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

[Jeff Stai]

hi Craig - three things:

1. The manual advises you to order the filters from widest in XFIL 1 and go narrower from there. I 
think this is good advise, to keep it easy to remember where they are. You can order them any way 
you want, this is just a recommendation.


2. I don't think you will move filters very often. It is a lot of screws to remove since both the 
bottom and top covers have to come off. I think 95% of the time you are just adding a new one into 
an empty slot.


3. I understood that additional filters are planned, including variable filters, which would further 
complicate the display if not using the XFIL notation.


hope this helps! - jeff wk6i

Craig D. Smith wrote:

 Also, the XFIL display helps because you know what you have
 installed in each slot - for example if XFIL4 is 400Hz, I know when XFIL4
is lit that
 I am less than or equal to 400,

I'm still a couple months away from my K3, but this kind of jumped out at me
when I read the K3 manual.  Why should I need to remember what roofing
filter I installed in each slot?  Besides, the filters might be swapped from
time to time.  My personal preference would be to see the nominal roofing
filter bandwidth displayed rather than the FL number.  To me this would be
much more convenient.  Is it just me, or am a missing something?   Would be
interesting to hear from Eric/Wayne on this design decision as well as the
preference of other users.

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  ... Craig  AC0DS   



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Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT on the way

[Jeff Stai]

The online invoice numbers are assigned by the shopping cart provider that Elecraft uses. Elecraft 
has nothing to do with how those numbers get assigned. I know this because I used to use the same 
shopping cart provider!


73 - jeff wk6i

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

No, it's nothing like my CC number - and if they did that, all there order
numbers from me would be the same!

I think we should end this thread here, before Eric gets fed up with it :-)

On 10/11/07 14:56, Rowland [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:


Sorry I did not explain in the last email. I hit send too early.
The 12 digit number used on the invoice is probably related to your
credit card with 4 digits missing.
I could be wrong but I have seen this before on invoices
So beware
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW set up

[Jeff Stai]

I set up my K3 for RTTY and CW especially with the 8poles and 400 and 250. It depends what you want 
for CW - do you want to isolate signals or is a wider passband your normal procedure? I can tell you 
that the DSP does a very nice job narrowing the BW to isolate signals down to 100 or even 50 Hz 
(nice for isolating the response of a weak VO1 from the QRM of calling stations, for example.)


But when you cross from 450 to 400 or 300 to 250 and the narrower roofing filter kicks in it is like 
a brick wall slams down. You really can hear the difference. Reducing interference from close 
stations is imperative in RTTY, I'm looking forward to trying it out in the next RTTY contest.


I've also ordered the 1.8KHz filter for phone contests - especially SS phone! I have the 1.8KHz 
roofer for the FT1000D, it'll be interesting to compare them.


hope this helps - jeff wk6i
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 observed in SS

[Jeff Stai]

K3 #27 was also in the SS CW to the tune of 546 QSOs.

I'll post more later, but very briefly: I am totally blown away by the K3.

There was a point where I had to separate one signal from another maybe 200Hz or 300Hz away, and 
call and work him. And I just turned a knob and the other signal went away*. And I worked the 
desired station like it was almost nothing. Damn.


I have never operated a radio that was so easy to tune and isolate a signal. You just center it, and 
crank down the width, and there it is. Damn.


- jeff wk6i

*OK, there were some clicks - but they didn't matter! For reference, I have the 8-pole 400Hz and 
250Hz filters installed.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab

[Jeff Stai]

Yes - updating the firmware would be recommended. Several of us early recipients did get an email to 
that effect right after we got our K3s.


Like most companies, I suspect Elecraft will not release new firmware to manufacturing very often, 
just doing so when it is called for. So, check for an update after you get yours working. 
Fortunately this is very simple on an internet connected windows PC.


73! - jeff wk6i

ps: I'll be operating K3 #27 in the SS this weekend from SJV section. That'll be my lousy CW that 
sounds so good...;)



Thom LaCosta wrote:
Interestingjust curiousis one of the last steps before packing 
and shipping to update the firmware?  Seems like you all make a lot of 
changes, which will benefit all of us.  Seems that one of the first 
steps after turning puppy on would be to check for an update?


73,
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Re: [Elecraft] Re: A Curious (and Serious) Question

[Jeff Stai]

Everything that needs to be ESD protected is in those very cool looking translucent black ESD bags. 
No danger from rogue peanuts with lightning bolts... 73! jeff wk6i



[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/2/2007 9:24:39 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
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Al,

Are the peanuts white or  pink?  This is important has it has to do with  ESD.

TNX,
Gary  KI4GGX  



I hear you! They are the garden variety white, and a mix of different  types. 
Be assured everything is sealed in solid boxes beneath the peanuts and  
wrapped in Pink Poly Bubble wrap.  That's why I used a kitchen bag to  capture all 
of them. Probably should have added that it's not a good idea to  open on your 
electronics Work Bench, hence the reference to kitchen  table.




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 panadaptor

[Jeff Stai]

Right now I am imagining my SO2R RTTY contest station, with two K3s, and a computer with two 
monitors and four sound cards - two for RTTY and two for panadapters...


yike! keff wk6i

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[Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

[Jeff Stai]

Trying to grab a moment to post some first impressions - here goes:

- The kit arrived in perfect condition with a complete inventory, no missing parts! Doing the 
inventory took me about 90 minutes, but I've done a few Elecraft inventories before...


- I didn't keep good notes on time, but after inventory it took about 5 hours to assemble the basic 
K3/10 at a non-hurried rate, and about half an hour to do the alignment and final checks.


- On a windows machine firmware download is easy and quick. You install the downloader and it knows 
how to find the server and check versions. The downloader includes a port test to make sure your 
serial port is speaking with the K3. Worked perfectly on COM6 (which is more than you can say about 
a lot of programs...)


- There were a couple places where the assembly was a little tight and weird. I will say that if you 
are forcing it, you may be doing it wrong - and if something won't go where it is supposed to, try 
other angles until it does. Taking a step back helps too.


- If you have built a K2, you can do this. The mechanical assembly is similar 
enough.

- The part of the assembly process that is most like the K2 is installing the KPA3 100 watt amp - 
specifically the early K2... For the K3, you assemble and test it as a 10W radio before you install 
the KPA3. Then you disassemble half the rig to put in the KPA3: top and bottom covers, the KNB3, and 
so forth. Parts everywhere and a pile of screws! You end up making a lot of changes to the back of 
the radio. Needless to say, I also found this part to be the most fun! (OK, the Front Panel was also 
a lot of fun to piece together :)


- Be sure to run a complete set of TX Gain calibrations on each band at both 5W and 50W, or it won't 
let you transmit!


Operating:

- I took advantage of the CQWW phone this weekend and operated phone only to start. This week is CW 
if I can stop working long enough. I'll do RTTY once my connector order comes in and I can hook up FSK.


- The K3 swims in a space formerly occupied by an FT1000D!

- During the CQWW I wanted to practice tuning in difficult and closely spaced phone signals. Good 
news: the K3 can do that! I found by just fiddling with the Width and Shift I could pull out a weak 
signal hidden by an adjacent strong signal a few 100HZ away. Many voices were readable down to a 
1.2KHz width! And the auto notch works like a charm.


- The Monitor works well, and once you read the instructions the Mic Gain and Comp are easy to set. 
My hearing has a little trouble figuring out how much Comp is too much, however...


- All my stuff is set up for Yaesu but I had a spare cable for the Goldline which I converted to the 
Elecraft pinout by moving two wires. (I like using the boom mic because it forces me to sit up 
straight...) Works like a champ.


- Also got it working with the ACOM2000A - the power control makes it easy to nail the 15W necessary 
to tune the amp the first time.


- Made a few dozen contacts in the CQWW just for fun. Busting pileups no problem. A cool treat: I 
received tonight a video file from V73RY of him working me! I think he just did some video of some 
contacts and decided to share them with the stations he worked - but now I know what the K3 sounds 
like in Tonga.


That's all for tonight - any questions, fire away! 73 - jeff wk6i


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

[Jeff Stai]

hi David - I did get a your order will ship within two weeks email (and it did). But before that I 
had emailed Lisa to check the order because I wasn't sure which filter options I had ordered - so 
she didn't have to email me.


Every email I have ever gotten from Lisa has been clear and helpful. That would be the least of my 
worries! :)


hope this helps! - 73 - jeff wk6i

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

Did you gt a mail from Lisa first, asking you to confirm your order before
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

[Jeff Stai]

A silly bit of trivia:

- I ordered the K3 on April 27.

- I completed building it on October 27.

- The serial number is 27.

Like I said - silly! - jeff wk6i

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

[Jeff Stai]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

I have an HM10 dual I'm planning on using with my K3 - did you find any
issues with setup for a Goldline.


None at all - I guessed that the High Gain range would be required for a bare HC4 element, and 
that seems to be correct.




I plan on using the ProSet-K2 from the front mic connector and the HM10 on a
boom in the back. I think the Proset will need bias (does it?) and the HM10
not - I haven't figured out from the op manual whether the bias is settable
on a per connection basis yet?


Yes - you can set bias and gain *range* from the main menu separately for the front and back mic 
inputs. You do have to set which one is active, and you do have to set the gain level from the knob 
on the front panel *I think*. It wasn't a concern of mine so I don't know if they save the value 
when you switch between front and rear connector.


The ProSet-K2 does need bias and you can set that separately for front and back connector. See page 
13 for the description, and see pg 49 for the menu setup.


hope this helps! - jeff wk6i




On 30/10/07 07:36, Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:


- All my stuff is set up for Yaesu but I had a spare cable for the Goldline
which I converted to the
Elecraft pinout by moving two wires. (I like using the boom mic because it
forces me to sit up
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

[Jeff Stai]

Fred Jensen wrote:


When the fermentation schedule allows, I'd sure like to hear about the 
RX audio equalizer.  I'm hoping I can use it to emulate what my high 
tech DSP hearing aids do and start enjoying phone contests some.




To be honest, that isn't even on my list of things to play with any time soon. I'm not sure what it 
will do to help with phone contests. If you want to shoot me some things to try, though, I'll do my 
best to describe what happens! 73 - jeff wk6i


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[Elecraft] K3 Second run

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Is it too early to ask about the likelihood of the 2nd run of K3's
shipping on the 19th? :)

I'm eager because I'd like to take it to KH6 for CQWW CW which falls
on the following weekend (of course, I could pick it up from Aptos,
since I live in Santa Cruz) :)

Jeff N6GQ
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Re: [Elecraft] 5.6 Earthquake very close to San Jose

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Yes, it was felt here in Santa Cruz pretty good (which is about 5
miles from Elecraft HQ).

No damage though, all is well AFAIK.

Jeff N6GQ

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[Elecraft] K3 #27

[Jeff Stai]

I wish to report that K3/100 #27 arrived at WK6I today with a perfect inventory. Assembly about half 
complete with no major gotchas or surprises (that I know of :). About 4.5 hours to this point, 
including 1.5 hours for inventory.


This thing is a work of art. You take the pieces out of their anti-static bags and just enjoy 
looking at them. Especially the front panel board!


It may not be quite as much fun as winding your own toroids, but watching it take shape on your 
bench is a real treat.


Hope to have it on the air sometime Saturday - 73! - jeff wk6i

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[Elecraft] [K3] Missing from Wikipedia Entry

[Jeff T. Casey]

Hi gang,

Someone who is registered with Wikipedia should add
the Elecraft K3 to this list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K3

Thanks  73,
Jeff
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Wine Update Software

[Jeff Stai]

You can't even believe how hard for me it is to NOT comment on a subject that has 
wine in it!

On 7/25, Wayne said:

It's possible that we'll rewrite the K3 Downloader software application in VB6, etc., so that .NET 
won't be needed. The only reason we use .NET now is that I'm a C programmer, and the quickest way 
for me to get the downloader working was to use Microsoft's C# programming environment.


In fact I hope to turn the downloader project in its entirety over to someone else  ;)   Want to 
write some VB6 code?


I am 100% certain alternative loaders will be written and supported for all 
sorts of platforms.

73! - jeff wk6i

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