There are really two problems here and they are not mutually exclusive
so beating people up about how an s-meter should work is silly.
The idea that an s-unit is 6dB has been around only since Collins
decreed it as such. Prior to that it was just an indication of AGC
voltage at best. But
K7TV wrote:
Researching my options for a K3 panadapter (Softrock, LP-PAN, SDR-IQ,
Perseus, Mercury...) I want to thank Paul W9AC for sharing his experience
with the SDR-IQ on the list:
When observing signal strength on the display, there's ample resolution for
signal comparisons. SDR-IQ is
I can see that this question has been asked in the past, but appears not to
have been answered. Can Elecraft share, assuming it has one, its list of
Mouser part numbers for the K2 and its options?
I feel that Elecraft must lose money on parts orders which come its way, and
I would just
Unsolder the power pole from the rig and solder the power cable directly to
the pcb, job done, no more problems.
David
G3UNA
I have a love-hate relationship with the PowerPole: I love the convenience
(e.g., Rigrunner DC manifold); but I hate that the connector does not
lock 'n mate as
Perhaps I am expecting too much, but I rather suspect that a nice case like
this one could actually be helpful in getting through security at an airport.
With the nice logo and lettering that Rose puts on the case, it really gives
more credibility to what's inside. It just seems to me that
Maybe you could consult with Cy, The LED Guy, about identifying some
better ones. I think the mod has merit, but I wouldn't know what exactly
should be substituted. Cy shows up at most of the QRP gatherings around the
country (he comes all the way from Maine), even Pacificon! I suspect he
Just wanted to let folks know that a few of us from the K3 FT group have
been working with John, K3CT with improvements to SO2R/SO2V support.
As Wayne makes the list of CAT commands grow to be able to make the K3 stand
up and do a jig, third party softare designers are able to leverage the new
K2/100 #3764, updated to current/latest standard (built by
GU3MBS, October 2003).
With KSB2 SSB adapter mic.
K160RX 160m/RX ant module
KAF2 Audio filter/clock
K2VCO shielding kit
PA screening kit
Finger dimple
Latest firmware (2.04)
Key click mod
In excellent condition, complete
I have several Crimper tools but do not really trust crimped power
connectors so...I solder all my PowerPoles connectors. It is easy to
do...they work everytime and never a crimp problem.
Joe KK5NA
- Original Message -
From: Paul Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Rich [EMAIL
What does being a Liberal Arts Major have to do with ham radio? Are you
implying that because you are a Liberal Arts Major, you are somehow less able
to understand or comprehend than anyone else? There are many of us with
degrees in the arts that are also hams. It's a hobby. You have
Hello,
The November SS SSB contest is coming up on Nov.15th and the Polar Bears
are making their monthly romp in the woods to operate their radios.
If you want to check out if everything is working ok on your station before
the SS, try working a few of the Polar Bears out on the trail.
You
The same could be said for an S-meter reading, no?
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 12:12 AM, Jan Erik Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
S Sacco wrote:
For testing, the K3 has the very excellent feature whereby it can
measure the receive voltage. That would be an FB way to compare
signals.
No it
John,
It is not a list of Mouser part numbers, but the parts list in the
manuals contains the device designation numbers for all the active
devices as well as the Elecraft part numbers. Armed with that
information, one can easily use the search line at DigiKey, Mouser,
Newark, Allied, etc
On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:12:16 -0800, Greg wrote:
As Wayne makes the list of CAT commands grow to be able to make the K3 stand
up and do a jig, third party softare designers are able to leverage the new
abilities for improved control schemes. Many of these new commands effect
how the K3 responds
This information and a mod manual are now on our K3 Enhancements and
Applications note page. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm
I apologize for the delay getting this posted! It should have been up
earlier.
From that page:
Line-Out KIO3 R19/R20 Change:
About Oct 7, 2008
About
On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:56:31 -0700, Gary D Krause wrote:
Are you
implying that because you are a Liberal Arts Major, you are somehow less able
to understand or comprehend than anyone else? There are many of us with
degrees in the arts that are also hams. It's a hobby. You have already
Can someone help me by telling me why when I tried to down load
firmware update 2.46/1.92 all gets loaded fine except for the DSP1
which failed to load after two attempts?
many tnx in advance
73
de
todd
WB2ZAB
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In the nov. 14, 2008 enchancements and Application notes applicable to this
new kit, it states That The headphone output of the K3, which uses a separate
amplifier, already has a very low distortion output and is not impacted by
these changes,...Does this mean both the front panel and rear
In the nov. 14, 2008 enchancements and Application notes applicable to
this new kit, it states That The headphone output of the K3, which
uses a separate amplifier, already has a very low distortion output
and is not impacted by these changes,...Does this mean both the front
panel and rear
QST all elecrafters;
disregard dire emergency request for help. Closed and reopened
firmware utility and reloaded DSP firmware. rcvd QSL
73
de
todd
WB2ZAB
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At 02:22 PM 11/14/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote...
I can see that this question has been asked in the past, but appears
not to
have been answered. Can Elecraft share, assuming it has one, its list
of
Mouser part numbers for the K2 and its options?
Here's a few electromechanical parts:
I have a few questions to people who have the 2nd RX option fitted.
My 2nd RX seems to be deaf, the difference between the two S meters is
if the main RX is showing S9, the second will show S1-2.
I installed my 2nd RX about 3 weeks ago and due being busy I have not
played around with it until
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
I can't take it anymore, I'm putting a strip of electrical tape over the
upper left patch of the LCD. I can no longer bear to look. Everyone
gets S9!
-jeff
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Hi George,
You should not need a keying buffer, as the PW1 keying line is low-level.
The negative-going ALC fix must be installed in your K3, and the ALC
adjusted to level the PW1 output at 1 kW per the PW1 user manual.
Do not attempt to operate the PW1 without ALC, as otherwise severe damage
Brian Lloyd-6 wrote:
But that is the beauty of software: you don't need to change the
hardware to add the feature.
You don't even need to change the firmware. Just try a new program.
Folks who want to do comparative antenna tests should try WSPR by K1JT. It's
a beacon software that
Reposting this since the Elecraft list on qth.net was down earlier:
Bill W4ZV wrote:
I believe many are now receiving their KRX3s and are about to discover the
amazing benefits of True Diversity with the K3. As some of you know, I
love to chase DX on 160 and will only say Diversity is
Hi,
I am a little confused as to exactly what is affected by the choke mod (the
document only mentions speakers):
Internal speaker?
External speakers?
Front panel headphones?
Rear panel headphones?
I am asking because I use headphones 99% of the time (currently front
connected, but I am
Hi Dave,
The Perseus certainly seems impressive. As a second receiver it would cost only
$151 more than the KRX3, if the latter is stuffed with all the filters I have
now added to my K3. I will be very interested in your experience with it in the
CQ WW CW. Please report the average and peak
I believe many are now receiving their KRX3s and are about to discover the
amazing benefits of True Diversity with the K3. As some of you know, I love
to chase DX on 160 and will only say Diversity is something I will never be
without. I typically use a directional 3-el vertical array on
K7TV wrote:
Researching my options for a K3 panadapter (Softrock, LP-PAN, SDR-IQ,
Perseus, Mercury...) I want to thank Paul W9AC for sharing his experience
with the SDR-IQ on the list:
...
I would be very interested to read similar detail about the other possible
hardware and
On Nov 14, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Joe Spencer wrote:
I have several Crimper tools but do not really trust crimped power
connectors so...I solder all my PowerPoles connectors. It is easy to
do...they work everytime and never a crimp problem.
Crimp-only connections last longer than do
I am a little confused as to exactly what is affected by the choke mod (the
document only mentions speakers):
The document is accurate.
It means the speaker amplifier, which is used to drive the internal
speaker and the external speaker jack. Not the headphones or LINE OUT,
just the
Eric,
The expensive soundcard is not required to use the K3 IF output
effectively. Yes, the better soundcards will allow you to display 192
kHz of the band centered on the K3 frequency, but how often is that
needed? If you can answer rarely or never, then you can use one of
the lesser
Brian,
What you say is true, a soldered connection used in a high vibration
application will fail at the point where the solder has wicked up into
the (stranded) wire. This is an important consideration in aircraft and
other mobile applications.
In ham home station applications where the
I have to agree. I understand everyone uses the radio in their own
way. But I have been a bit dumbfounded by the fascination with the
S-meter. I do not see where any S-meter readings are mentioned below...
R = READABILITY
1 -- Unreadable
2 -- Barely readable, occasional words
K4GM-George wrote:
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.
Direct connection is fine -
Hello George,
I don't think a key buffer is necessary.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
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This weekend I hope to hook up my PW-1 now
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