With the K2, an iambic paddle AND a straight key can be connected to the
key jack at the same time by the use of a couple of diodes as described
in the K2 manual. Thus it is possible to move ones hand from one key to
the other without making any menu adjustment. I find this facility very
Its even better. The K3 has a 1/4-in straight key jack AND a paddles jack.
Both can be used at the same time. I keep the computer connected to the
straight key jack while the paddles are still connected.
73
Greg
AB7R
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Anytime. Glad to help Raj.
73
Greg
AB7R
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From: Rajiv Dewan, N2RD [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 9:42 PM
To: Greg
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft List
Subject: Re: REF OSC Frequency
Greg,
You are right about the bold faced caution on Page
Thank you, Greg, that is very helpful. But what I meant to say was
Can I unplug my dual key (with diodes fitted) from my K2 and plug it
straight into the paddle input of the K3, hence using the one key jack
for both keys? It would be nice to be able to use the same key setup
for both
The other folks in this thread suggest the polarization issues are not
too big a deal in the 6M band. Perhaps. One thing is for sure... your
high water mark in complexity need not exceed your dual Yagi with both
feeds ending up in your station where you can then select or combine
with arm chair
OH MY what an interesting and diverse set of responses, thank you
all (Well most of you, I'll deal with that in a moment)
First off a minor nit, my name is Rod R, O, D. not Ron. You
don't have to remember it just copy and paste from signature. :-)
Many asked about the radials I am using, I
Dave G4AON might be reluctant to toot his own horn but I simply must call
attention to the excellent review he has written on his K3. Rather than
just subjective opinions, he has included a lot of valuable measurements
which I've not seen before (like CW waveform measurements). Well done Dave!
~
N2CQ QRP CALENDAR
JANUARY 2008
~
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Each Tuesday to Mar 25
9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA
Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/
In a message dated 1/1/08 9:22:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Four wires, each approximately 3-4m (10-13 feet) long. The PW-1 is
ground mounted with radials stretched out orthogonal to each other.
I also failed to mention the bands that I tried. The were 40, 30 and
Hallo Dave,
http://www.astromag.co.uk/k3/
Very nice indeed!!!
Close to what we have seen on my K3, but we have not been as extensive.
not convinced of the benefit of several roofing filters for the K3.
This is something I think we will be looking at, when we do another
round of
All my best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year !
Hope most QSO's will be more attractive than : 599... QRZ..
73 from France
Jacques
F9OJ K2# 0930
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Larry
WD4MBE
You reflector post - is like 5 lines, and each line
is a couple hundred characters wide. It makes for
very poor email posting. Do you send you normal
emails to friends, like this?
Fred N3CSY
AB7R wrote:
Its even better. The K3 has a 1/4-in straight key jack AND a paddles jack.
Both can be used at the same time. I keep the computer connected to the
straight key jack while the paddles are still connected.
And I have the paddle plugged in to the paddle jack, my bug in the key
By golly Fred, that message displayed just fine here, either in MS Outlook
or using a simple text reader like Notepad.
Ron AC7AC
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Larry
WD4MBE
You reflector post - is like 5 lines, and each line
is a couple hundred characters wide. It makes for
very poor email
Displayed OK here
HAPPY NEW YEAR, one and all
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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What Fred is referring to is the display on-line at Mailman. I
complained about the same thing a few days ago but might as well save my
fingers, it is caused by posting e-mails in Preformat or whatever
various e-mail programs call it. Using Body Text cures the problem!
73 Dave, G4AON
Okay. Outlook just calls it plain text (no formatting for lines or fonts).
It's a VERY common format and generally preferred since it allows the
reader's computer do the wrapping.
Looking at the QTH.NET archives, I see the same thing, but it's no longer
the same format the e-mail sender posted.
Don - Happy New Year - 2008 to you, too, Don, es the rest of the
Elecrafters out there. I was asleep by 10 PM CST up by 5:30 AMfor a
daily gathering of the Ratchet Jaw Club on 3934.5 kc.
I guess I need to ck the news clips to see if the ball really did fall.
73 de K5AVJ
Lynn
Thanks, Greg, I was hoping that I could use the same dual key assembly
for both the K2 and the K3. Not to worry.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I don't think so Dave. Elecraft provided two key jacks for greater
flexability. isn't there a menu on the K2
My straight key has a stereo plug with the diodes, and my paddles has a
stereo plug without diodes. They both plug into a small (Walkman sharer)
stereo y-adapter in the back of my K2.
I don't think I'll need a K3, but I'd just lose the adapter and not have to
rewire my keys.
Dan / WG4S / K2
Does the Elecraft MH2 hand mike contain an electret mike element???
73, Joe W2KJ
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Lynn,
Assisted by gravity, the ball actually did fall. (Unless the TV stations
are all creating a conspiracy and do it all with smoke and mirrors). :-)
73,
Don W3FPR
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I guess I need to ck the news clips to see if the ball really did fall.
73 de K5AVJ
Lynn
David Wilburn wrote:
Another idea might be to find a DX cluster on the internet, and watch it
for a bit. Watch for spots from your general area, and see if you can
hear any of them.
If you are looking for a DX cluster online, check out DX Summit at
http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/.
--
Ohio State and LSU radio clubs are planning an event. Here's the
announcement going out to the usual outlets.
73
Jim, N5IB
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CQ Buckeyes, CQ Tigers - Ohio State And LSU Radio Clubs Celebrate BCS
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On Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:57:02 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don - Happy New Year - 2008 to you, too, Don, es the rest of the
Elecrafters out there. I was asleep by 10 PM CST up by 5:30
AMfor a daily gathering of the Ratchet Jaw Club on 3934.5 kc.
We also turned in early, because my
The reference oscillator is now aligned with WWV - thanks to N0SS, W3FPR,
DJ7MGQ, and AD7FZ for responding so quickly - Tom talked me through it
thankfully.
I just did the Transmitter Gain calibration and get an error message - ERR TXG
- on all bands 160-6. So after passing all the
Guys,
In preparation for my K3 I am planning on selling some equipment. Does anyone
have a suggestion how I can determine the going prices for equipment? I have
several trancievers to sell and am not sure what to ask for them.
Thank you,
Tom
N0DSP
Carey. You still need to do the TX Gain calibration. That's what is
causing your error. Page 46/47 of the manual. Set power to 5W and hold
TUNE for a couple seconds on ALL BANDS. Then, if you have the KPA3
installed, you need to do the same for ALL BANDS at 50W.
Let me know how it goes.
73
Has anyone performed key down test on the 10 K3?
Larry Putman WB3ANQ
K3 On Order
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Hello,
What a way to start out 2008.
Just worked DP0GVN on 10121.0 QSX up 2 @ 23:10 UTC.
It is the German Antarctica Research Station on the Ekstrom Ice Shelf.
K2 @ 5w and HF9V on the ground.
K2 Mojo
Happy Dance!!!
72 and Thanks,
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL
www.wb3aal.com
www.n3epa.org/
K1 -
Try eBay?
matt, WA6EGJ
K3 # 24
On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:11:20 -0700, you wrote:
Guys,
In preparation for my K3 I am planning on selling some equipment. Does anyone
have a suggestion how I can determine the going prices for equipment? I have
several trancievers to sell and am not sure what to
Tom,
I'd try eBay. You don't have to be a member to look.
I've sold thousands of dollars worth of radio equipment
there and have never had a problem. Great place to
do business, with all buyers/sellers rated. My rating
is 100% (:-)
Log onto eBay and you'll see a search feature. Enter
the
On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:19:31 -0500, Ron Polityka wrote:
What a way to start out 2008.
Just worked DP0GVN on 10121.0 QSX up 2 @ 23:10 UTC.
Good for you! Neg copy here, though.
HNY and good hamming in 2008.
--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
From a Clearing
Tom,
To to
http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/RefineSearch?_trksid=m37dfsp=1from=R40satitle=r-9087sofindtype=1
click on completed listings. It will give a good idea of what rigs are
selling for.
Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN
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From: Tom Little [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Well, when setting up for SKN I did a dumb thing with my K2/100. My
rig for SKN is a 40m two-tube transmitter that puts out about 50
watts. Somehow, I ended up connecting it to the cable that leads to
the K2, instead of the one that leads to the antenna.
So, I ended up putting about 50
I am sure it has already been debated or discussed, however is there
anyone who now has had some time with their K3 who is also familiar
with the Tentec Orion and Omni that can provide me with an unbiased
opinion as to the pros and cons of each unit as they compare?
Thanks
Bob
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For Support
Seems like you got the TX GAIN error while doing the initial power
calibration. That is what I had.
Here is what did it for me. (Greg's suggestion on checking REF CAL).
Turn the rig on and wait at least 15 minutes for he reference
oscillator to stabilize. Waiting is important. My
On step one of the Errata sheet, Rev. A-3 (Sept. 29, 2006), it shows R1
with markings brn-grn-blk-grn-brn (would be 15M ohms), mine was
brn-grn-blk-brn-brn (which would be 1.5k, as noted in the parts list).
The value and the markings matched up with what was in the parts list
for the Rev. A
If memory serves me, on eBay, to see prices equipment 'actually' sold
for, you have to login, and thus register.
The other place I look is the eHam classifieds. I actually like that
better than eBay, as I have been screwed too many times there. Not
saying everyone is, I just have that kind of
QRZ.com also has a swap meet / for sale forum. Though I only tried that
once, and did not have any luck. But you can at least see what people
are asking.
-
David Wilburn
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K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
On Tue, 2008-01-01 at 16:11 -0700, Tom Little wrote:
Guys,
In preparation for my
Congrats.
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David Wilburn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
On Tue, 2008-01-01 at 18:19 -0500, Ron Polityka wrote:
Hello,
What a way to start out 2008.
Just worked DP0GVN on 10121.0 QSX up 2 @ 23:10 UTC.
It is the German Antarctica Research Station on the Ekstrom Ice Shelf.
Greg-
ERR TXG problem resolved. The problem was the offset on the FL1
filter...I had it set for .86 rather than -.86. Once that was changed,
everything went like clockwork on the Transmitter Gain Alignment.
Thanks to you and so many others for your helpfulness.
73 es
Hi Joe,
Yes it does.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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Joseph Trombino Jr wrote:
Does the Elecraft MH2 hand mike contain an electret mike element???
73, Joe W2KJ
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Hi Bob, (... the group, of course.)
While not the K3 v. Orion, I do have some experience with the K1 K2 v. the
Jupiter Argonaut V. They are all stable-mates in my shack. From a purist's
point of view, the Elecraft rigs' scientific measurement data cannot be
disputed. Elecraft wins, hands
You might also want to check out qth.net.
Guys,
In preparation for my K3 I am planning on selling some equipment. Does anyone have a suggestion how I can determine the going prices for equipment? I have several trancievers to sell and am not sure what to ask for them.
Thank you,
Tom
Hello,
If you are looking for current Collins or Drake Prices, go to
http://www.heavymetalradios.com/
click on Ebay Prices and Drake Prices.
Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN
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From: Tom Little [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Try looking at qth.com in the classifieds category. Almost amything you want
can be found there eventually, and a good source of pricing as well.
Dick K9RT
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David,
I built the very first production model of the AF1. The parts list showed
brn-grn-red which was fine for a 1.5K. However, I had one with five bands
on a blue body. Talk about confusing an old fart. hi hi
Unlike my Heathkit and Eico days, I measure everything I can - just in case
the
On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:31:50 -0800, you wrote:
Ordered mine yesterday! Been reading the manual a few times in
anticipation and I have a
couple basic questions.
Is the spot volume adjustable independently of the sidetone volume? I
do not see any reference
to this in the manual.
I know that
David:
The K3 has dual 1/4 inputs. I have an paddles and straight key connected
at all times and both are active allowing one to switch back and forth as
desired. Isn't it a great transceiver?
Tom, ni0i
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Dual key connection
To: Elecraft Reflector
On Tue, 1 Jan 2008 22:01:55 -0700, you wrote:
Fred,
Larry's email was fine when I pulled it down. Perhaps you should inquire
first before being so sarcastic about his post. It's just possible that it
is your system, rather than his. I'm using Outlook Express, and maybe it
formats odd
We are coming down the home stretch in a few weeks, any word if the
group has or will have the K3's for the trip?
Thanks,
Lee WW2DX
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All my best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year !
Hope most QSO's will be more attractive than : 599... QRZ..
73 from France
Jacques
F9OJ K2# 0930
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