[Elecraft] Firmware installed - thank you

Thanks to everyone who contacted me about my inability to get the K3 to take the firmware revision from my computer hard drive. I didn't have any "aha" moments as to what made the thing work later, it could have been a matter of having the wrong thing turned on or hooked up first or maybe that I d

RE: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

Yep. I still do that too! Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Robert Tellefsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 2:40 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?) Hi Ron I've noticed a lo

[Elecraft] Tomorrow night is RFTB !!!

Tomorrow night is "Run For The Bacon" night. The monthly QRP Sprint sponsored by the Flying Pigs QRP Club International. For full details, please visit http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php 73 de Larry W2LJ FP #612 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

FW: [Elecraft] Mark...NK8Q on 10106.2 now with KX-1 on AT in PA.

No copy in Michigan. Thought my antenna was gone but then I worked PR7AR just up freq fairly solid. I copied Ron 589. Must be on the wrong side of the mountain. Werner N8BB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Saturday, April 19, 200

[Elecraft] Mark...NK8Q on 10106.2 now with KX-1 on AT in PA.

He was solid 569 here in AL, near the Gulf. 73 John K4NP ___ 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/e

[Elecraft] NK8Q on AT with KX1 Now! 7:51pm

Hello all, Grab Mark, NK8Q on 10.106mhz. He's on the Appalachian Trail in PA. 72, Ed , WA3WSJ ___ 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.): ht

[Elecraft] Using a Softrock Lite 6.2 as a K2 Panadapter

I've completed a detailed analysis with measured data using a Softrock Lite 6.2, K2 IF version as a panadapter. The details are at a new web page: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/using_softrock_as_a_panadapter_for_the_k2.htm The measured data shows that the Z1 buffer amplifier is quite

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

And not obvious, unless you're seen the results, but removing conductive jewelry, including your wedding ring, is a highly desireable. I have seen a person who totally lost the use of the appropriate finger because "his wife wouldn't let him take it off". Dual-battery setups require particular ca

RE: [Elecraft] help getting first firmware update onto K3

Looks like COM5 is the right COM port, because of your results with Test Communications. You don't need to adjust the K3's RS-232 speed. The K3 Utility should discover the speed the K3 is set to (it does this by trying all 4 speeds). Your results for Test Communications with COM5 are the expected

Re: [Elecraft] two transceivers and one antenna

I've used an MFJ-1702C for a number of years and haven't fried anything yet. One of the Alpha-Delta SPDT switches is somewhat pricer but a higher quality switch. Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: "Scott McDowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi > I need some ones opinio

Re: [Elecraft] help getting first firmware update onto K3

Marin QRP wrote: I am trying to do my first firmware upgrade of the K3 but am unsuccessful at getting it installed. I am still getting the message "MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version" "Turn the K3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load" Look at the directory that

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

Hi Ron I've noticed a lot of us OFs still have the reflex of putting one hand behind us when the other goes inside a piece of equipment. Lot of us learned it the hard way. :-) 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 19, 200

[Elecraft] help getting first firmware update onto K3

I am trying to do my first firmware upgrade of the K3 but am unsuccessful at getting it installed. I am using the USB to 9 pin rig cable. I downloaded the Elecraft K3 Utility last night plus I've downloaded the latest drivers from the Prolific website. While I was successful getting the Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

I never use a wrench which has exposed metal surfaces long enough to short a battery, and I always disconnect the negative terminal (- ground assumed here) and cap it before working around them. Al WA6VNN Disconnecting power before working on the gear to re

RE: [Elecraft] K3: Rob Sherwood's full text reply

Knut, no difference here either. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Rob Sherwood's full text reply I currently only have the 2.7kHz 5-pole

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram v16 - FREEWARE

Hi Ken, et al: At 06:23 04/19/2008, Ken K3IU wrote: For those interested, Spectrogram is again available as Freeware. Richard's website, says: "Version 16 is being made available as freeware to replace the older freeware versions of th

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Rob Sherwood's full text reply

I currently only have the 2.7kHz 5-pole filter installed and experience absolutely *no* difference in sound switching between USB and LSB on noise. My DSP filter setting is 300-2700 which is my default when QRM is light. I also watch the signal with the spectrum analyzer program SR5 and see my sli

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Voltage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

Another low voltage power source that is in common use is the lead-acid storage battery used on cars and especially the deep cycle marine battery favored by hams for backup. Usually a ring or watchband is not a problem because of the terminal spacing at the battery, but the danger is very

Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 Question

Do you have PORT set to ON in the secondary menu? It may be instructive to check the port using the manual commands shown in the KIO2 manual and Hyperterm or some similar dumb terminal application. Do you have any other devices that are known to work from a serial port? An old external modem

[Elecraft] FS K2/100

For sale Mint Elecraft K2-100 With the following options -K2 -K2 HF Transceiver S/N 3553 (late serial already came from day one with matched xtals, VCO temp compensation, pa shield etc) - K2 and KPA100 built with the K2 toroid kit from "The Toroidguy," AA3WF - Filters Aligned with Spectrogram

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM

It was SN 5XX and it has been sold. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: "Dave G." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "George Victor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM George, It's not mine !!! I just happened to see it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM

George, It's not mine !!! I just happened to see it on qth.com... Sorry ;-( On 19 Apr 2008 at 12:33, George Victor wrote: >> What is the serial #? >> What did you pay for it (less shipping)? >> George >> >> >> On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Dave G. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If >> anyone

RE: [Elecraft] two transceivers and one antenna

Although it's a bit on the wimpy side, MFJ makes an "RF Safety Switch" that does just this. See: It is also possible to build your own - of much higher quality - by using a pair of Top Ten Devices A/BSS relays and some T conne

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

On Apr 19, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Robert Tellefsen wrote: Hi Ron One other precaution I've always used is to ensure that all hot terminals are always female with no exposed metal to accidentally allow a short. I know this is stating the obvious but it may not be to those who are new to this. 73, Bob

Re: [Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

Hi Chris, I am using my SPE amplifier with both my K2 and K3 and it works very well. I have put an entry in the Wiki K3 which describes the band information interfacing. So far I have only used the K3 with this. The only thing you have to watch is the input power to the amplifier. I have my TUNE s

RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply.

> I think you could rig up a couple of pigtails for a lot less than > that. Or modify the 4125 as shown by AD5X: In any case, the "factory built" option is there for those who want it. I'm considering PowerPole modified Astron SS30

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply.

Correction...guess it's only $15 more. First price I saw for the standard version was on GigaParts. Maybe they will discount the newer version as well. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'ab2tc'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Sa

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply.

MFJ website says "two pair" of APP's, but they want $25 more. I think you could rig up a couple of pigtails for a lot less than that. No picture yet on the website. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'ab2tc'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sen

[Elecraft] K3 power supply.

I replaced the rear low-current connectors on the MFJ-4125 with two pairs of Anderson Powerpoles. Info is in the "Equipment Modifications" section of my website at www.ad5x.com. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

Hi Ron One other precaution I've always used is to ensure that all hot terminals are always female with no exposed metal to accidentally allow a short. I know this is stating the obvious but it may not be to those who are new to this. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Ron D'Eau Cl

[Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

The SPE amp will respond to the K3 Band Data output exactly as the Yaesu Band Data Output. The only issue is that the K3 uses open drain outputs. I don't believe that the SPE amp has pull-up resistors on the Band Data inputs, so you may need to put 4.7K pull up resistors to 5V on the K3 band

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK etc via external unit and KB

David Some time back there was a QST article to build a cw keyer into a keyboard. I don't know if anyone tried to make a commerical product out of it, but the idea has been around for a while. A little research might turn up a product that already does this. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM

What is the serial #? What did you pay for it (less shipping)? George On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Dave G. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If anyone is interested... > K3/100 FS on qth.com > Listing #660545 > > Usual disclaimer > No Financial interest... > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > '65 MK I

Re: [Elecraft] two transceivers and one antenna

Hi Scott Haven't done it myself, but I've read descriptions where others have done it with relays. One radio would be connected to the feedline, and the other radio would be connected to a dummy load. At the throw of a switch, their connections would be reversed. That should provide all the prote

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK etc via external unit and KB

Greg, > I think K1EL has something similar to this called a K40? It > even has the correct "K" designation. :) But...its output > is setup only for the straight key input and not paddle > input. So some mods would be required. K1EL's Keyboard to serial IC

RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply.

MFJ now have a version of the 4125 with Anderson PowerPole connector on the front panel. I believe it's the MFJ-4125P 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ab2tc > Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 11:25 AM > To

RE: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

> The only thing not in the archive is that you can buy the > ready-made cable from Elecraft for $10. To make matters easy ... it looks like one could order part number KPCA-F (part number from the cable from the factory assembled K3). 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply.

And I have been using mine for well over three, first with my IC-718 and now with my K3. No evidence of RF noise or hash whatsoever. In a QST comparative test several years ago, the MFJ-4125 was found found to be one of the quietest of all, regardless of price. The fan could be quieter but it's no

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK etc via external unit and KB

yes of course, what i basically need is a keyer - i hadn't thought that through. I'll probably avoid that since it will just tempt me to us it instead of working on my morse. -- The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to

[Elecraft] Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

I see you got plenty of answers about the APPs, Bill. You will need to provide your own suitable connectors for the power supply end of the cable. You mention having high-capacity batteries and a 70-amp Astron supply. It sounds like you have experience with high-current supplies and understand how

[Elecraft] RS-232 Question

Hello, I have hooked up an old computer out in my shop. I made some cables and I'm in the process of trying to talk to my K2 via the computer. I have a KPA100 in the K2. The software I'm using is the K2 remote from the Elecraft web page. I have set it for comm port1 (the only port available on

[Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM

If anyone is interested... K3/100 FS on qth.com Listing #660545 Usual disclaimer No Financial interest... -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein. _

[Elecraft] Low power out on 6 meters

Dave Mine gives very close to the expected power on 6m: 5W set, output 4.7W 50W set, output 52W 100W set, output 99W 120W set, output 119W Measured on an LP100... 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 -- After doing the full calibration multiple times (Synthesizer/Wattmeter/TX Gain/ and T

[Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

Is anybody using the SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifer with the K2 or K3, please? I was wondering which CAT option the amplifier needs to be selected to enable it to receive band information from the K2 and K3? Also, I would appreciate any advice on using the amplifier with the K2 and K3 in the light

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

The only thing not in the archive is that you can buy the ready-made cable from Elecraft for $10. K3$2-3000 Cable$10 Ship, tar, ha'porth. David G3UNA On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:32 +0100, you wrote: Yep, I confirm that. And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK etc via external unit and KB

I think K1EL has something similar to this called a K40? It even has the correct "K" designation. :) But...its output is setup only for the straight key input and not paddle input. So some mods would be required. One of the items on the list is to accept input from the KEY jack as well as the

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:32 +0100, you wrote: >Yep, I confirm that. >And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been >cover at least twice before and it available in the archives. I agree. Let's not start that all over again... Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "They th

Re: [Elecraft] Low power out on 6 meters

I'm getting 100 watts out with 100 watts requested, 120 watts out with 120 watts requested. 73, Ken K3IU K0EKL wrote: After doing the full calibration multiple times (Synthesizer/Wattmeter/TX Gain/ and TCXO) I find that I have lower than expected power output on 6m. Firmware is 1.78 and I have

[Elecraft] K3: Rob Sherwood's full text reply

Okay...I sent out about a dozen private "forwards" around 0800z. Just got back on line, and my in box double that again. So shown below is a cut/paste of the full text NCØB reply. Nothing earth-shattering. I also received (from a separate source) a note indicating that the 250hz filter (which,

[Elecraft] Low power out on 6 meters

After doing the full calibration multiple times (Synthesizer/Wattmeter/TX Gain/ and TCXO) I find that I have lower than expected power output on 6m. Firmware is 1.78 and I have the rig set to transmit through the 2.8 KHz filter. With the K3's power set to 100 watts I'm seeing 66.3 watts output to

[Elecraft] K3 2 meter transverter

Werner, Hi Guys Just was curious after reading about the 6 meter opening posts and how much fun it can be and was wondering about 2 meters. Is there enough activity and how wide use does it receive? I recently put the XV144 on the air using my K2 as the IF and an 11 element beam at 50 feet t

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

Yep, I confirm that. And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been cover at least twice before and it available in the archives. -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb On 19 Apr

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

Tom, You are correct - a hexagon shaped crimper die will not adequately crimp the APP barrel unless the wire size is large enough to fit *very* tightly into the barrel, and that is definitely not the normal situation (yes, I have tried it, with dismal failure). The crimping die must both hol

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:27 +0100, you wrote: [snip] It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering iron, or pony up your $10. I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon". L

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

Just solder them. Crimping is a bad idea unless you have EXACTLY the right tool. Mike GM3SEK wrote: > > David Cutter wrote: > >>> Yes, the power cord parts are included with the K3 kit. This is one >>>item that will require your soldering iron unless you have a good >>>(ratcheting type)

[Elecraft] Spectrogram v16 - FREEWARE

G'morning, all: For those interested, Spectrogram is again available as Freeware. Richard's website, says: "Version 16 is being made available as freeware to replace the older freeware versions of the software relied upon by the majori

[Elecraft] re-two transceivers an one antenna

I have used such a set up for many years - actually since I have been using the K2-10 watts, along with an IC 751. But I switch off the rig not in use, otherwise...! The switch is a faithful old Heathkit antenna switch. I can even use a Heathkit SB-220 with the Icom, provided the K2 is turned

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?

On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:27 +0100, you wrote: [snip] >It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon >crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering >iron, or pony up your $10. I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon". The crimping dies I have (p

[Elecraft] [K3] PSK etc via external unit and KB

Having just read the Waters & Stanton add in this months RadCom, I see on pg 2 an add for the Icom IC-7700 and its content : "Another first: built-in PSK31 and RTTY. Just add a USB keyboard" Apart from taking exception - it's not a first, the K3 was I believe (but no point complaining - K3 do

Re: [Elecraft] Buddipoles and KX1

David Woolley wrote: Craig D. Smith wrote: Most everyone I know (including me) who uses the BuddiPole as a vertical uses a single quarter wave elevated radial or counterpoise wire. This costs That could equally be viewed as being a quarter wave, horizontal antenna with a vertical counterp