[Elecraft] K3 for sale
Factory built K3/100w with auto antenna tuner and two extra filters: 400hz 8 pole and 2100hz 8 pole. S/N 2063. Mint condition and fully working. Will deliver within a reasonable distance or meet you halfway.$2395 plus you pay shipping. Total recent retail value of comparable unit was approximately $3200. Please reply off list. George K4GM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 for sale
Factory built K3/100w with auto antenna tuner and two extra filters: 400hz 8 pole and 2100hz 8 pole. S/N 2063. Mint condition and fully working. Will deliver within a reasonable distance or meet you halfway.$2500 plus you pay shipping. Total recent retail value of comparable unit was approximately $3200. Please reply off list. George K4GM __ 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] Straight Key in parallel with PC keying
Currently I manually switch between PC keying via a Microham Winkeyer which keys via N1MM and a straight key by unplugging and re-plugging in the back of the radio. I have been reluctant to simply parallel the two by means of a Y cable for fear that sending with the straight key would place a direct short across the output of the winkeyer and wreak havoc on my winkeyer. Am I being unduly concerned?? Or is there enough isolation built into the Winkeyer so that all will be well?? If I could use a Y cable I would have the PC, the paddle, and the straight key all available all the time which would be great. Thanks in advance to all who respond. 73, George K4GM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Recalling power output levels with K3
Does the K3 recall output levels ONLY when used with the KPA-500 or will it recall the levels for each band irrespective of the amp used ? George K4GM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] QRP ARCI Pet Rock Sprint
Rock bound means crystal controlled transmitter. No vfo. Does that help? Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: Byron Servies To: Bob Patten Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2010 17:02:42 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP ARCI Pet Rock Sprint Hi, I'm still a new ham, and not afraid of asking even the dumbest question, so here goes: What is a "rock-bound" transmitter/receiver? I've got the transmitter/receiver part, you smart alecs, its the "rock-bound" part that has me stumped and whether my K1 qualifies. 73, Byron N6NUL On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Bob Patten wrote: > Please remember this is a contest is focusing on rock-bound > transmitters/transceivers. -- - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] No output on CW with K3
My K3 using 4.22 will put out full power in TUNE position. The ATU works fine and delivers 1:1 swr or close. However, if I switch to CW I get zero power out. I switched to 5 watts out and still no power out on cw. I hear the sidetone as I key and the radio appears to go into transmit mode because the RX is muted. RX is fine. These conditions are the same on all bands 160-10. Switching to RTTY FSK D or PSK D I do get full power out. AFSK A also works fine. Suggestions?? Firmware issue or hardware problem? Naturally this happened in the middle of a contest! George Marzloff K4GM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Interface to Key a Collins 30L-1
Or buy the AmpKeyer from the heath kit shop! Been using it with my K3 for almost 2 years to key my L4B. George K4GM. Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: Hector Padron To: Bill Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 12:19:22 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Interface to Key a Collins 30L-1 And if you don't want to put together that kit and also find out a metal box to put it in,buy an assembled multi radios and amps box that Ameritron sells plug and play ready to be used for $59,95, see the link: http://www.ameritron.com/Product.php?productid=ARB-704 AD4C "If you see a driver handling a cell phone on her/his hands while driving,do please stay away from that vehicle,its a moving bomb.Your life is at danger.Keep yourself and your family alive" --- On Sat, 7/24/10, Bill wrote: From: Bill Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Interface to Key a Collins 30L-1 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 3:59 AM The Collins 30L-1 keying line = -170 Volts at 80 ma. This will blow up the keying circuit in the K3 if connected directly What you need: http://www.wb9kzy.com/keyall.htm cheap, easy, works well. Bill - K6WLM KX1, K2, K3-100 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1
You are probably right. I installed the K3 ATU four months ago and since then have been totally spoiled by not having to manually tune my external tuner from band to band. Yes, the K3 drives the L4B perfectly but I still need to adjust the antenna tuner when using the L4B . Depending on how much a decoder costs I might just go for the gold and buy an automatic KW+ external tuner. Tuning the L4B from band to band is no big deal. K4GM- George Wes Stewart wrote: > George, > > Sounds like you answered your own question. > > I'm using either a TS-870SAT or a K3 with my L4B. The '870's tuner > will even match the L4's input on the WARC bands and the L4 makes a > dandy "antenna tuner." > > Wes N7WS > > --- On *Wed, 9/9/09, K4GM-George //* wrote: > > > From: K4GM-George > Subject: [Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1 > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 10:17 AM > > I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1.I realize > there are > several options available but would like input from someone actually > using one before I buy. The PW-1 has sat unused since I bought my > K3. > Now that I have the bias mod installed I'm ready to focus on either > using or selling the PW-1. My L4B works so well and doesn't need > to go > to the shop every time I accidentally hit the remote head or the > outboard tuner arcs. All comments appreciated. > > K4GM- George > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1
I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1.I realize there are several options available but would like input from someone actually using one before I buy. The PW-1 has sat unused since I bought my K3. Now that I have the bias mod installed I'm ready to focus on either using or selling the PW-1. My L4B works so well and doesn't need to go to the shop every time I accidentally hit the remote head or the outboard tuner arcs. All comments appreciated. K4GM- George __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Oscilloscopes
Is there a significant difference between the 465 and the 475? K4GM- George __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
Why do u prefer to data modes? --Original Message-- From: Ed Steeble Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: steven.zabarn...@notes.udayton.edu To: K3_Discussion_Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A Sent: Feb 19, 2009 12:09 PM I do PSK31 in USB and RTTY in LSB. No problems. And make sure the compressor is off. 73, Ed K3IXD K3 #1726 Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:47:32 -0500 From: steven.zabarn...@notes.udayton.edu Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII No I did not turn off compression. I will give this a try. Has anyone else tried using PSK31 with USB mode? > >Did you turn compression off? > > > >Bob NW8L On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > > After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I decided > > to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC SEL > > menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC > > GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 power > > setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand > > IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and IMD > > returned back to acceptable values. > > > > Steve N9SZ __ 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 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters
I have the 400 and don't see the need for 250 --Original Message-- From: Kjeld Holm Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters Sent: Feb 5, 2009 11:27 AM Dear all, Thanks for all the kind answers. Sorry for all that fuss. Somehow I mixed up everything so I ended up thinking of some nonsense like 1.0 kHz for SSB. :-o I will go for 250 Hz and 400 Hz for CW plus 2.8 kHz for SSB. And also filters for AM and FM. Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld -Original Message- From: W0MU Mike Fatchett [mailto:w...@w0mu.com] Sent: 5. februar 2009 15:28 To: 'Kjeld Holm' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters They are available on the website. KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz, 8-pole roofing filter125.95 I have one in my K3 but I don't use it too much. You might want to use it over a 250 or 500 filter to listen to a pile up so you can hear if the station is working people above or below his frequency. I have listened to SSB a bit on the filter and while very narrow for SSB you can hear the station. The better question might be, what modes do you like to operate? I am about to order a second K3 and I was going to go with the following filters. 2.8 replacing the stock 2.7/ AM/ FM/ 400 or 500 and 250. If you never play to transmit on AM or want to do ESSB or FM those slots would be available. The K3 I have now has the 2.7 which is being replaced with the 2.8/1.8/1.0/400/200 in the main rcv, 2.8/400 in the sub. Mike W0MU "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kjeld Holm Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:44 AM To: 'ElecraftList' Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters Dear all, In the "Roofing Filter Notes from Wayne and Eric" link on the Order page I see the two sentences: "Add narrower/wider filters as you prefer. I like to use the 1.0 kHz crystal filter when tuning a crowded band or listening to a pile up." Can anyone point me to a place that can tell me what "the 1.0 kHz crystal filter" is, where to obtain one and when it is worth using? Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld __ 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 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW ZERO-BEATING WITHOUT BUTTON PUSHES
I agree with everything you say and have used this method for years. Now if only I could decode RTTY by listening!! 73, George K4GM K9ZTV wrote: As a adjunct to the recent posts on using the Spot and CWT features . . . There is a third capability that many long-time CW operators intuitively possess. It is the immediate recognition of the correspondence of an incoming signal's pitch to that of the operator's longtime /preferred /sidetone pitch. Just as well known voices of loved ones and friends are instantly recognizable when their faces can't be seen, so also one's preferred sidetone pitch is likewise instantly recognizable when a signal is being tuned in and "hits" that pitch. This feature of the human brain requires no button pushes other than the initial setting of the sidetone pitch frequency. Once this is set, neither the SPOT nor CWT buttons need be used (on any rig). This "cerebral feature" is always there, regardless of the brand or model of rig being operated. Several of us used this capability on Straight Key Night when operating a friend's FT-2000 with it's myriad of buttons, switches, and multi-layered controls. Once we set the sidetone pitch to our individually preferred frequencies, zero-beating was intuitive. However, hearing impairment is a whole different issue and may well require the CWT visual aid. 73, Kent K9ZTV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 and PW-1
This weekend I hope to hook up my PW-1 now that its back from Icom again. Is there any real need to use a keying buffer between the two ? Based on the specs of the two units I would think a direct connection between the two would work fine. K4GM- George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Upgrade problem with new K3
I received my K3 a week ago and loaded the latest software using the Elecraft utility. All went well. Yesterday I activated the utility and upgraded to the latest firmware. But when I go to CONFIG:SW/TONE I cannot go from OFF to ON. No matter how many times I turn VFO A all I see is OFF. No one else is complaining about not being able to get the tones for the buttons so I am certain this is a case of operator error attributable to my lack of experience updating the firmware. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? K4GM- George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Using K3 with AMP
For several years I keyed my Dentron Clipperton L amp from the jack on my Pro II. I did not use any buffer and it always worked fine because the voltage/current being keyed are w/i limitations of the Pro II. Without powering up the AMP I ran a cable from the AMP to the jack on the K3 I just received. I noticed that WITHOUT AC power to the amp when I moved the standby switch to operate the K3 PTT was keyed and the rig put out normal power. This is w/o the AMP being ON. Any thoughts from anyone? I do have an AMPKEYER available to use between the units but thought I could key the AMP directly. Why would my STANDY/OPERATE switch on the amp operate as a PTT switch? Do I need to set a parameter in the K3? Of course all equipment share a common ground connection. 73, K4GM George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 with a PW-1
Does anyone use a K3 with a PW-1 setup to autoswitch the AMP as the K3 changes bands. ? Just replaced my 756 Pro II with the K3 and am wondering whether it will be simple to operate the Amp as before. K4GM- George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Will the Yaesu MD-100 microphone work with the K3?
In anticipation of the arrival of my K3 this week I would like to know whether the Yaesu MD100 will work with the K3. K4GM- George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 to arrive soon...what do I need ...???
I recently sold an Icom 756 Pro II to make way for my K3. When it arrives I would like to be able to control the K3 from N1MM and Logger32. Up to now I have used a RigBlaster Pro between the computer and the radio. I would also like to generate my cw using a microham Winkeyer. Finally I also need to generate RTTY (fsk) from N1MM and Logger32 to feed to the K3. While I might find using the built-in RTTY facility appealing for ragchewing, I know that I would want to generate the FSK externally from N1MM when contesting. From what I have read I think I would no longer need the RigBlaster but would just use a direct sound card connection. How do I control the radio via the PC?? Do I just use the RS-232 connector or the ACC connector?? I'm trying to determine whether I need to buy or make cables 73, K4GM George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
