Re: [Elecraft] Suggested prices?
The K1 and KX1 are tough ones as they are unobtanium now, you may be surprised what they may bring. I forgot what I paid for mine, but I wouldn't by shy asking 75% of the original price for the rig and tuner. Now if you only had the paddle! 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Michael Bower wrote: > Hi, gang, > > We are in the process of downsizing for a future (not scheduled). Can > anyone give me suggestions for prices on the below rigs if I decide to sell > them instead of moving them? I am the original owner and builder of all > three rigs. I am very careful in building but I have also had these rigs > checked by someone with a LOT more experience than me. > > 1) 2-band K1 with: > >Internal battery >Internal antenna tuner >stand. > > 2) 2-band KX1 with: > > unbuilt internal antenna tuner. > > 3) K2 with: > >SSB module >Internal battery >Unbuilt antenna tuner. > > Thanks in advance. > > Michael N4NMR > Ashburn VA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery problems
I am finding the same with my Eneloop NiMH batteries. It seems they are showing diminished performance after three years in my KX3. This could be a good thing as I can replace them with a higher A/hr set of batteries. Until then I will run them into the ground. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Don Wilhelm wrote: > Robin, > > Can I assume those rechargable batteries are NiMH type? While they are > good, they do have a lifetime that is expressed in number of recharge > cycles. Personal experience has shown that the life of such batteries > is in the vicinity of 3 to 4 years. > > It is often that the no-load voltage of a battery is OK, but as soon as > you draw any current, it goes "belly up". You can monitor the voltage > of the pack with the KX3 alternate VFO B display. Try to see the > voltage after the KX3 shuts off. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 12/27/2018 4:40 PM, Robin Kiszka wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Some time ago I purchased a KX3. > > It is fitted with the battery pack and I have always used rechargeable AA > > cells. > > > > I have the following situation... > > > > The radio turns on but after 2 seconds shuts down. > > I have checked all cells and they are good 1.18 V. > > The radio works fine when standard non-rechargeable cells are used. > > The radio also works fine when using a PSU. > > I have ensured the menu allows a minimum battery level of 8V, but it makes > > no difference. The radio still shuts down. > > When I kept the BAND- and AUTO TUNE buttons pressed, I get a blank display > > with MC LTU on it ? > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey
I like ICOM, I also like Elecraft. DX'ers like ICOM but they are DX'ers first and QRP'ers second. I wouldn't look into the survey too seriously. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD David Gilbert wrote: > What the heck difference does that make? Why should anyone care? It's stupid survey unencumbered by data in the first place , and in the second place the entire site is sponsored by Icom. Dave AB7E On 10/3/2018 7:22 AM, Bert Craig wrote: > Why is Elecraft in 2nd place? I know we can do better than that! (Selective > exposure?) Here's the link. > https://dx-world.net/worldwide-transceiver-survey/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Website
Here is to hoping for the K6 Multiband Multimode Satellite transceiver. Why K6? Well, Wayne and Eric like to re-arrange numbers every now and then. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Grant Youngman wrote: > Apparently Elecraft is about to update their website with a new design. > Wonder if there will be any new K-products showcased on the new site? :-) > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4
What features would your K4 have? In mine, it would be satellite-ready: full duplex, 2 & 435. Interfaceable to common satellite programs. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD mark roz via Elecraft wrote: > Wow. No K4 at Dayton? > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries
My Eneloop (non-pro) 1900mAh are still going strong almost three years later. The pros were not available yet when I purchased the KX3. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Jeff Davis wrote: > It's time to initiate the three-month old KX3 into the great outside. > > Recommendations for internal batteries appreciated. > > Thanks. > > 73, Jeff KE9V > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z
I have a blast with my KX3 during RTTY contests. I sometimes use the QRP Works Ham Central Terminal with my rig, but about two months ago I simply ran the rig sans terminal using nothing more than message memories and a paddle during a contest. I easily worked about 24 DX countries through a Super Antennas YP-3 yagi up about 20' in the back yard with little effort. Will have to give the 10M contest a try, thanks Wayne. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Wayne Burdick wrote: > An RTTY contests is a great time to try your Elecraft rig’s built-in RTTY > capability, either using a keyer paddle or the Terminal window in the Utility > application. (Applies to K3, K3S, KX2, KX3.) The 10 meter RTTY contests starts soon (Z), so take a listen if you get a chance. You can use the CW/data message memories to store your callsign and exchange. dxmaps.com shows some activity on the band today, a good sign. I’ve also seen a few signals popping up in the RTTY segment. Warm-up exercises, no doubt. For rules and other info, see: http://www.rttycontesting.com/ten-meter-rtty-contest/ 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink
Of all of the aftermarket KX3 heatsinks, the VE7FMN has the most surface area and mass- read that, it will be the coolest albiet heaviest heatsink you can add to the rig. I have one on mine, run RTTY and PSK31 a lot and never notice much in the way of heat at all with the heatsink. Look at http://VE7FMN.CA for more info. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Jim Ruff via Elecraft wrote: > I've been doing a lot of FT-8 using my KX3 and my KXPA100 at 20 watts, and > have noticed that the KX3 is heating up quite a bit and is almost hot to the > touch. The KXPA100, while warm, appears to be okay. Should I consider > purchasing a heat sink for the the KX3? If so, what products in your opinion > are the best? Thanks,JimW7JHR Sent from Yahoo Mail. Get the app __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX1/KX3 Accessory Cable Source (for external key)
Who can point me to a source for a right-angle 3.5mm stereo plug to bare wire cable for the KX3? I wish to make up some cables for outboard straight keys and bugs. I would solder either a 3.5mm mono or 1/4" mono in-line jack to accommodate the external key. TNX fer any help es 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Ham Central Terminal
I run one with my KX3, it is nice. The only foible to announce is occasional key bounce from an external keyboard. Need to track that one down. This is with no common ground between the terminal and the KX3. It is a little piggish on 9V batteries, the current consumption dictates that you may want spares on hand for a lengthy contest or run with external power. GL es 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD Ed Frambes wrote: > Does anyone own a QRPWorks Ham Central Terminal and use it with a KX2? > I'm thinking adding one to my KX2 and looking at ya or na opinions. > > Thanks, > > Ed Frambes K8EAF > efram...@gmail.com > -- > All apologies for any short responses or typos! > Sent from my mobile device > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@roadrunner.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 RTTY Diddle
Is there a method to inhibit diddle on RTTY transmit on the KX3? Also, is there a method to swap mark and space (operate backwards) on RTTY transmit? 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
