Re: [Elecraft] K3: KBPF3 and KFL3A-6K

In a message dated 2/11/2008 8:35:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Roger, I have been lobbying from the sidelines that when the (not yet available) FM filter is ready that it should be usable for AM and FM reception both, because 5 khz is not enough IMO. SSB reception t

[Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

Have mine on an AC strip - off is OFF. Noted no ill effects from the K3 to date. ;-) [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3 Ian Stirling g4icv at arrl.net Mon Feb 11 23:50:57 EST 2008 Previous message: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3 On Monday 11 February 2008 05:33:09 pm Brett Howard w

Re: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

In a message dated 2/11/2008 3:35:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Has anyone measured the current drain on their K3 when it is Off ? I have measured 7mA. Is this typical ? Bob ZD8RH ___ It's probably a moot point a

Re: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

On Monday 11 February 2008 05:33:09 pm Brett Howard wrote: > Looks like the power switch is just a button from the 12V that is divided > and dumped into one of the main PIC's so you're going to have the pic at > least partially awake to be able to respond to that... That's going to > require a bi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 if isolation of softrock lite used as panadapter

I assume a simple MMIC amp plus a simple resistive attenuator circuit will provide enough isolation and also provide for matching levels up/down as may be necessary. At least, that will be my first cut at the problem unless somebody else comes up with a better plan before my K3 arrives. At do

[Elecraft] K3: KBPF3 and KFL3A-6K

Roger, I have been lobbying from the sidelines that when the (not yet available) FM filter is ready that it should be usable for AM and FM reception both, because 5 khz is not enough IMO. SSB reception through this filter also makes sense to me. At present, if you don't have the AM 5khz filter, t

[Elecraft] VP6DX K3<>K3 on 160

VP6DX just started on 160 with a true 599 signal. I was their first QSO at 0344z for my #326 on Topband. K3 Mojo Rules! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/VP6DX-K3%3C%3EK3-on-160-tp15425991p15425991.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble

RE: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

On Mon 11 Feb 2008 at 21:36:02 EST Jim Miller (AB3CV) wrote ... Is there something that normally plugs into J5? Or is it still a "future use" header? Jim, Nothing plugs into J5 yet. 73, Gary KI4GGX P.S. Also check out the link entitled "Add Fixed Audio Out to the K2" at http://w3fpr.qr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 if isolation of softrock lite used as panadapter

Thanks - the post was actually captioned 2nd Run on Z1 Buffer Amplifier. For the K3, the universal model of the Z1 would be usable and will provide around 70 dB isolation, which, when combined with the isolation in the K3's internal source follower IF buffer pick-off amplifier should

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

is there something that normally plugs into j5? or is it still a "future use" header? i'm tiptoeing my way toward some psk31 on my k2. tnx jim ab3cv ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the li

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: shipping status

Oh, man, now I've gone and created a cross-continent incident. I wasn't worried about the KXV3, as I knew I'd get it one way or another. My remark was based on a private email I had with another soon-to-be K3 owner who was also missing the transverter interface from his initial invoice. My in

RE: [Elecraft] K2 on order

You will love that radio!! I got mine in October. Worked on it weekends only. Completed the K2, 160m kit, SSB kit, and 99% of the 100W kit in 6 days. And it worked the first time!!! It is by far my favorite radio. You will have fun 73's KG6SKA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

[Elecraft] K3: KBPF3 and KFL3A-6K

I'm finally getting serious about buying a K3. Up until now I have not paid much attention to all the details, especially those concerning "the filters". For now I'll not get the 2nd RX. It's not available yet, so maybe I'll get it later on. I'll get a couple of CW filters for now. I do mostly C

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: shipping status

I'm typing too fast today... (Also jet lagged after a 20 hour day working the Orlando Hamfext and flying home late last night.) I meant to say "Lisa just told me..." ;-) 73, Eric Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: One more note - Lisa just tolds me she -did- receive your correction

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: shipping status

One more note - Lisa just tolds me she -did- receive your correction email and has not had time to reply today. She can receive over a hundred emails daily, so it sometimes takes a day or two for her to reply. (Especially on Mondays after the weekend flood of emails ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: shipping status

Mike, We are absolutely shipping KXV3s. The reason we include the invoice with our confirmation message is to have you check it and let us know if there are corrections or changes. Please contact lisa at [EMAIL PROTECTED] immediately if anything is incorrect or if anything needs changing. W

[Elecraft] K2 on order

Hello, This morning, I ordered a K2. I figured it would take a few days to process the order, pack the box etc. I received an E-Mail a while ago, it has already been shipped. It should be here Wednesday. The UPS delivery date is not yet available, but normally from California to Utah is normal

[Elecraft] K3 Lisagram

Just received a "Lisagram" that my K3 (ordered 6 June 07) will ship in 5-7 days. Also, Saturday had a pleasant and informative meeting with Eric at the Elecraft display at the Orlando Hamcation. Nice weekend. Norm, W1MO New Smyrna Beach, FL ___ Elecr

[Elecraft] K3: music to my ears

Just installed the latest version of "everything" software. A. The CW is now wonderful (the choppiness is gone). And just in time for the ARRL DX CW. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU de Doug KR2Q K3 295 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 if isolation of softrock lite used as panadapter

Stephen Please comment by Jack Smith K8ZOA on Z1 interface in topic "K3 SSB Strange Behavior". Bob KD8CGH -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-if-isolation-of-softrock-lite-used-as-panadapter-tp15424049p15424214.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list ar

[Elecraft] K3 if isolation of softrock lite used as panadapter

A month or so ago one of the Elecraft engineers pointed out that if the softrock lite rx is connected directly to the if port on the k3 there was a significant issue with coupling of rf from the softrock board into the rx if of the k# with consequent degradation in rx performance ... Has anyone pr

[Elecraft] Re: K3: shipping status

Perhaps it's bad netiquette to answer your own topic posts, but just to add an additional data point: I received the coveted "Your K3 should ship in 5-9 days" email from Lisa very late last night. I ordered 6 June. My invoice was also missing the KXV3, as another list member commented, so pos

RE: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

Looks like the power switch is just a button from the 12V that is divided and dumped into one of the main PIC's so you're going to have the pic at least partially awake to be able to respond to that... That's going to require a bit of sipping on the rail. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL P

[Elecraft] K1: Strange RIT behavior

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 While operating on 40 meters I tried to turn on RIT - instead of turning on, the menu displayed the "Out" menu item. I had the Attenuator on, so I turned that off, yet still the "Out" appeared on the menu when I tried to turn on RIT. Later, by exper

[Elecraft] K3 #338 - Alive and well

Hi all, Just a couple of notes on my build of K3 #338. Here are some pics and notes on my web site: http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/k3build.html It arrived here on 2/6 and was built in about 9 hours on 2/8. I did a thorough inventory and was only a couple of 1/4" black pan head screws short

RE: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

This works but it is very "soundcard dependent." If your soundcard has limited input gain or is particularly "noisy" the direct connection is marginal. The "smart" solution is a combination of J5 and a 20 dB buffer like the W3FPR/N0SS board. More recent interfaces - microHAM DigiKeyer and m

[Elecraft] 2nd Run on Z10000 Buffer Amplifiers?

I'm contemplating a second kit run on the Z1 IF sample buffer amplifier, and I'm interested in whether there is any interest in a second run. For the unfamiliar, the Z1 kit is a small PCB that pulls an isolated sample of the K2's IF signal out and makes it available on an SMA connecto

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

Hi Trevor, thanks for that. This is an interesting programme, particularly for those without on-board processing, but I was hoping there was a way of evaluating a processed speech pattern without having to listen to it, ie completely objectively. Let's say I have a defect in my hearing (who d

RE: [Elecraft] Dayton 2008

I have not seen one either Just ordered one. 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -Original Message- will apologize in advance. I was wondering if Elecraft is planning to be > at Dayton Hamvention. I have not been to Dayton this century and was lookin

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

David said: >I just imagine that there is >somewhere a reference that will help identify those bits of the display >which contribute most to clarity and make it easy and more Is this of any use as an analytical tool http://www.dxatlas.com/VShaper/ Trevor G0KTN __

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton 2008

Yes, We'll absolutely be there. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Barely awake - Just back from the Orlando, FL, Hamfest.) Richard Kent wrote: I realize that this question will irritate a few folks waiting on their K3s. I will apologize in advance. I was wondering if Elecraft is planning to be at Dayton H

[Elecraft] [K3] 6m power regulation

Ron It's a known issue. Mine is the same. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 On all bands (except 6m) I can increase the power up to 12.0W in steps of 100mW. With KPA3 on "Bypass" (probably the same without the PA) that's the top end (firmware controlled as expected). With the KPA3 on "

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

Nick The easiest connection is a line from J5 to an 1/8" audio socket on the rear panel. This is how my k2 is set up to work with the Microham MicroKeyer. Bob KD8CGH KX1, K2, K3, ... -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2-and-data-modes-tp15406823p1541

[Elecraft] K3: Interim Build Report

Dave, Your statement: 'Several reports are surfacing here and elsewhere from very reputable sources about the current lack of SSB bandwidth'. Could you give more information on your statement above. I have not heard of any SSB bandwidth problem and would like to here the details. Thanks an

[Elecraft] Dayton 2008

I realize that this question will irritate a few folks waiting on their K3s. I will apologize in advance. I was wondering if Elecraft is planning to be at Dayton Hamvention. I have not been to Dayton this century and was looking for excuses to go. After all, I think that I am the only Elecrafter le

[Elecraft] [K3] 6m power regulation

When playing around with the K3 (or should I say: during operational education) I noticed something that haven't read or seen mentioned anywhere. On all bands (except 6m) I can increase the power up to 12.0W in steps of 100mW. With KPA3 on "Bypass" (probably the same without the PA) that's the to

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY WPX

But if I send my call say 2 x, apparently there is no space between calls (e.g. G3XGCG3XGC, rather than G3XGC G3XGC etc...). Anyone know what the spacing character is? 73 Geoff G3XGC K3 225 This was fixed in a later revision of the firmware. Update your K3 and the spaces will be transmitt

RE: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

The technique I used to set the SSB settings on my K2 was like this. 1. Transmit into a dummy load. 2. Receive on a known good receiver (Drake 2B in my case). 3. Record the receiver output in a high fidelity recorder (Cakewalk). 4. Listen to the recording on studio headphones. This allowed me

Re: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

ZD8RH de G4DMP In a recent message, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... Has anyone measured the current drain on their K3 when it is Off ? I have measured 7mA. Is this typical ? The stand-by current of the K3 varies considerably depending on how long the power has been disconnected before the measur

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K1...

I get about 56 kHz range for the 10 turns. Used both the 68pF and the 120pF in series for "C2". Have a great week ahead! Ken, KA0W >No one makes a 15 turn 10K pot? That would make > it tune nice > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailm

[Elecraft] K2 and digi modes

Many thanks for all the replies - great response and I have plenty to get it working. Should have remembered to look on Don's website in the first place. 73 Nick G3RWF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

I've got a few extras of these boards here, so if anyone wants one, let me know. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Received-SPF: neutral (smtp08.embarq.synacor.com: 76.3.52.3 is neither permitted nor denied by domain of embarqmail.com) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

Nick: Wiring up my K2 for data modes - recall seeing a post from someone who had done an easy mod to get audio out (i.e. "line out") which is not affected by the AF gain control. Have looked through the archives in vain - can anyone help please? 73 Nick G3RWF That was Don Wilhelm, W3FPR. D

RE: [Elecraft] Rob Sherwood's K3 test data -- quick summary

Actually, Wayne, you have it upside down. The K3 topping Rod's chart simply validates his testing methods. :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- From: wayne burdick Rob Sherwood, NC0B, an independent and well-known receiver performance specialist, has

Re: [Elecraft] Topband RF feedback problem (KXV3 RX ANT isolation)

Stewart G3RXQ: >Are you using a separate RX antenna ? There is a recognised issue with the KXV3 and insufficient isolation that can give rise to spurious oscillations. Barry N1EU: >As I reported previously, I had to install an ICE 196 RF Limiter in the Beverage feedline to prevent my Acom from

[Elecraft] K2 and PTT problem

I recently installed the SSB board in my K2. The board functions fine in VOX but i cannot get the PTT function to work. I'm using an ICOM HM36 mic and followed the recommended wiring for it. (PTT to pin 5) The PTT switch in the mic is fine. Even without the mic connected if I ground pin 5 I st

Re: [Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

21mA On 11/2/08 11:35, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Hi > Has anyone measured the current drain on their K3 when it is > Off ? > > I have measured 7mA. > > Is this typical ? > > > Bob ZD8RH > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to

Re: [Elecraft] Topband RF feedback problem

Yes, Stewart asks a good question. As I reported previously, I had to install an ICE 196 RF Limiter in the Beverage feedline to prevent my Acom from generating "ArcFault" errors on 160M. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart G3RXQ wrote: > > Are you using a separate RX antenna ? There is a recognised issu

[Elecraft] K2. Troubles with N1MM contest program.

Hello! There is forwarded letter from my friend: On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:07:44 +0200, Oleg V. Borodin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: === Dear K2-users! Does anybody using K2/100 with control programm N1MM? I'm worry for periodical characters h

[Elecraft] Quiescent current drain K3

Hi Has anyone measured the current drain on their K3 when it is Off ? I have measured 7mA. Is this typical ? Bob ZD8RH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and data modes

hi Nick, On 11 Feb 2008 at 7:43, Nick Henwood wrote: > Wiring up my K2 for data modes - recall seeing a post from someone who > had done an easy mod to get audio out (i.e. "line out") which is not > affected by the AF gain control. Have looked through the archives in > vain - can anyone help ple

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB transmit passband, compression, etc.

Essential pool-side reading: 'Speech Processing for SSB Transmitters' by Leif Asbrink, SM5BSZ (creator of Linrad) http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus405/dubus405.htm Don't forget

Re: [Elecraft] Topband RF feedback problem

Are you using a separate RX antenna ? There is a recognised issue with the KXV3 and insufficient isolation that can give rise to spurious oscillations. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:43:55 +0100, Björn Mohr wrote: > I had my first weekend with the new K3 and bumped into a strange problem