I posted this Sunday bust since then I have been having email problems.
If you responded please send it again.
I am having a problem with receiving RTTY signals. It
worked before so I assume it is something I have set incorrectly.
There is no? display of any text or even jiberish on any
I am looking for tcvr elecraft K1 band 40 30 20 17/15 .
73 David ok1fjd
I sold David one of my K2s and he is now looking for a K1 as stated above. I
believe he will be using this for SOTA as well.
If anyone has a K1 available, either in Europe or willing to ship to Europe,
please contact me
Which program are you using?
Did this ever work?
What changes have you made since it worked?
The line out on the K3 is a low level line out and would sound
attenuated compared to the level on the speaker/phones jack. You've got
the level as high as it will go on the K3, swapped the audio cable
Had the same thing happen after installing the new Google Earth today.
I couldn't figure out what was changed in the audio pannel.
Restoring computer to a state just before the Google Earth install
solved the problem.
73 de Brian/K3KO
N1IX wrote:
I am having a problem with receiving RTTY
Hi,
I just downloaded lastest Firmware MCU 2.80/DSP 1.99 and tried for the first
time to do manual ATU LC adjustments.
I can not manually change L or C with VFO A or B as it is described in the
manual. After tapping ATU TUNE, if I turn the VFOs they still just
scrolls through the menu settings
I use Quick Mix http://www.ptpart.co.uk/quickmix/ to save and restore
my sound card setting. This program has saved me more than once.
73, Ed
K3IXD
K3 1726
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:14:41 +
From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY problem
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi Clas,
You must exit the menu after setting KAT3 to LC SET. Only then can you
tap ATU TUNE and make adjustments to L and C.
I'll make this clearer in the manual.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Feb 3, 2009, at 8:24 AM, CLAS OLOF BERGMAN wrote:
Hi,
I just downloaded lastest Firmware MCU 2.80/DSP 1.99
I was just curious if there have been any mods to the K3 Since June of Last
year other than firmware. My unit still needs to have the Mic ground mod
done.
I ask this as my KRX3 is shipping so I will have the K3 open.
I downloaded all the new manuals etc.
Mike W0MU
Is it me, or is the Elecraft site very slow to load.
At present it is a bit like kick starting a Snail.
Stewart G3RXQ
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Re the AM quality question I can't detect any clicking or other distortion
but then there are no high quality AM BC transmissions round here - they're
messed up either with selective fading or because the transmission comes
from more than one location on the same frequency.
The noise in between a
Stewart,
Look to your internet provider for the problem - the Elecraft site loads
in about 2 seconds here, and no it is not coming from the computer cache
- I tried a page re-load too.
73,
Don W3FPR
Stewart Baker wrote:
Is it me, or is the Elecraft site very slow to load.
At present it is
Stewart Baker wrote:
Is it me, or is the Elecraft site very slow to load.
It's you, or possibly your computer. :) It's as quick as anything here.
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Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham
Directory
Maybe a request for a firmware feature update is in order :)
It's been just fine in these parts ...
Grant/NQ5T
On Feb 3, 2009, at 12:25 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote:
Stewart Baker wrote:
Is it me, or is the Elecraft site very slow to load.
Hi Ken,
That would be me: http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/enclosures.html
I also offer enclosures for the AF1, BL2 and DL1. The W1 enclosure is
also offered in 3 different configurations depending how you want the
BNC connectors mounted.
Let me know if I can answer any questions...
73,
I haven't noticed any clicking either.
As to selective fading, it sure would be a good thing if the AM sync
detector were high on the priority list. I hate it that my manual
continues to be so out of touch. Or maybe I'm the only K3 owner who
is not a CW Contester or operator of
Anything in the future works for a 1 KW watt meter
Phil
Philip LaMarche
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.instantgourmetspices.com
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727-944-3226
FAX 727-937-8834
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I own two K3s and the newest one (factory assembled) is showing a power
output (both PEP and Forward) about double of what the power control
indicates.
I have done an automated power calibration via the K3 Utility using a 1.1:1
50 ohm resistive dummy load connected to ant port 1 and used a power
I have downloaded the K3 Config information to MY DOCUMENTS. I renamed the
file K3 Config. The file in MY DOCUMENTS was K3 Config.K3 Config. When I
clicked on it I got the following:
To open this file Windows needs to know what program created it. Windows can
go online to look up
Greg Buhyoff wrote:
I own two K3s and the newest one (factory assembled) is showing a power
output (both PEP and Forward) about double of what the power control
indicates.
I have done an automated power calibration via the K3 Utility using a
1.1:1
50 ohm resistive dummy load connected
Hi all,
Just finished the control board and did the infamous resistance checks. All but
U6 pin 29 and 30 check out ok.
1) Pin 29. 95.9 ohms with a radio shack multimeter
96.5 with a Beckman 310 multimeter.
2) Pin 30..95.8 with the radio shack meter
The THP 5-pin DIN is actually a 6-pin DIN, but they don't use pin 6. Buy a
regular 6-pin DIN plug and it will work.
Phil - AD5X
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Yes, there are several junctions in that circuit that gives you very
confused readings, especially in diode test mode.
I also see nearly 1 k ohm from the anode of the new diode to ground.
Ron AC7AC
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
From time to time, my home computer system experiences real slow
internet access. If I shut down the machines, then shutdown and restart
the router DSL modem, the speed returns.
Resetting the network hardware can work wonders!
I also notice a lot less issues with this since I went to a mac.
-
After a recent calamity while attempting PSK31, where I introduced 13.5v
into microphone jack pin 6 (a 5v line), repairs have been made, and I have made
contacts in both cw and ssb modes.
However, I seem to be getting more HI CURRENT warnings on bands and at power
levels where previously,
Who makes the aftermarket clear plastic housing for the W1?
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
elecraftcov...@rfwave.net
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I was calling a station this morning operating split but not using the sub
receiver. A couple of times I lost audio while transmitting full QSK. I
stopped for a split second and then when I transmitted another dit the
audio returned. Using the latest firmware. This is the first and only
Roy Morris-6 wrote:
I have downloaded the K3 Config information to MY DOCUMENTS. I renamed
the file K3 Config. The file in MY DOCUMENTS was K3 Config.K3 Config.
When I clicked on it I got the following:
To open this file Windows needs to know what program created it. Windows
can go
The file is a text file, and you can open it in notepad without renaming it.
The saved configuration file is just text representation of a dump of a
range of EEPROM addresses. It doesn't help you understand what each K3
configuration setting is.
It's intended use is for the K3 Utility's
With the ALC mod, Yaesu equivalent BCD band data is present on the DB15
connector. In order to control the THP amp, I need a cable to go between
the K3 DB15 and the Yaesu 5 pin connector on back of the THP. This 5 pin
connector does not appear to be a standard 5 pin DIN. I have the THP cable
Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF gain
break? Came in, turned on the rig and reached up and turned the RF gain down
and low and behold the little knob fell off the shaft. It was broken right
where one of the set screws was located. I see there is no brass
Check the actual power with an external wattmeter - set the power
control to 5 watts and transmit, then tell us if the actual power is
near 5 watts or near the maximum power (12 watts or over).
It is possible that U4 is faulty. Pin 7 is not used - there are 2 op
amps in the LM358 package, so
XYL says Ham Radio lost for now; need to pay bills.For Sale: New in original box, unbilt kit KAT 100-1 150W External ATU for the Elecraft K2 $215.00New in original box, unbilt kit T1-K external 20W ATU $125.00New in box, unbilt KAT1 Internal ATU for K1 $100.00New in original box, unbilt kit KPA100
Hello Elecrafters,
I'm working on my first K2 kit. I finally came to the dreaded diffuser
installation. With the diffuser in the correct position and with the spacers
as called for in the latest manual errata I did not know how to hold this all
in place for soldering.
The manual
I had the same problem, but during construction, probably over tightened the
little set screw, Should remember
It is a radio not a truck
Jay
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Hinton
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:45 PM
I neglected to check the circuit characteristics before installing the diode that is added for this mod (note to self: don't do this again).
With the diode installed, what I see with my DMM is about 1K ohms to ground (with the DMM set below diode barrier voltage) which, looking at the
I had an outer (larger) knob fail. Elecraft replaced it under warranty.
K3 #22, replacment last week.
73, doug
From: Ron Hinton rjhin...@verizon.net
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:45:22 -0500
Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF =
gain break? Came in,
When transmitting (via AF PLAY) recordings made off air with AF REC, I would
find it a convenience for MON to be automatically switched on at a preset
level for the duration of the replay so that I can hear when I have reached
the end of the recording I want to tx. Normally I don't have the
Ron,
Just send a request to pa...@elecraft.com and a new one will be sent
out immediately. It's possible that either the set screw was
over-tightened or that there was a defect not caught in QA. Either way,
we'd like the broken one back so we can get it to the vendor for
analysis.
This is a
Ron:
I've seen one other knob broken... as a result of someone having tightened the
setscrew WAY(!!!) too much! In fact, I rounded off the corners of the little
Allen wrench trying to get the darn thing loose.
Folks (esp. those building their K3s) should be instructed to 'snug' the
setscrews
I have been using my KX1 for the past year or so. This past weekend I
decided to install the KXB3080 option. Performing the checkout step after
the KXB3080 PCB install failed normal operation! Nothing works. My KX1 now
appears to be mostly dead. :-0
I am hoping the collective wisdom of the
I am using an unmodified #705 K3 with the AM filter only. Using amplified
computer speakers with RF filtering. The AM BCB/SW sounds as good or better
than any I have around the house including an old Hallicrafter SX-100 and
two Yaesu's. Better than car AM also. Maybe the problem on some units
Well, within minutes of my posting about the set power (as displayed
by my newest K3) not squaring with what I was seeing on a LP-100A,
Alpha 4510 and Bird wattmeters, I received a detailed email from Gary
at Elecraft with step by step suggestions of things I should check. I
had already done a TX
It was not clear that I could not download the K3 Config file for printing it
out. I now understand that it was NOT intended to be printed out and should
stay right in the K3 Utility only. Because I have downloaded this file to MY
DOCUMENTS and renamed it, I may have corrupted the SAVE K3
I notice the power output from the K2 reads around 15 watts on the K2 meter but
around 4 watts on a Bird 43 meter.
Is it maybe the K2 meter is generous? I have noted correct levels on the Bird
before.
Thanks.
John.
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Shawn,
KX1 display problems are usually caused by U1, so your suspicions are on
target.
Before doing anything else, be certain U1 is properly seated in its
socket. You should have almost all of the narrow part of the pins
inserted in the socket. If that is not the case, press it in - it does
Ron, the AF gain knob fell off here same way. Emailed Elecraft parts and
they sent me one out in a very timely manner.
Hope you are enjoying your K3. Still enjoying mine the nice rig you sold
me.
73 de KE4WY Jim
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Roy,
If your K3 settings are OK, then the answer is YES - just save another
configuration file into a folder of your choosing.
73,
Don W3FPR
Roy Morris wrote:
It was not clear that I could not download the K3 Config file for
printing it out. I now understand that it was NOT intended to be
All will be well.
If you have not changed the file, you may just rename it to
MyConfig.K3Config or something like that. I'd recommend the K3Config
extension because that's what all the other saved configurations have.
The file contains a CRC check to verify that it hasn't been altered. If
I don't know where to get better ones but I repaired the knobs that broke with
30 min epoxy and they worked for a while. I called Elecraft and they sent a
set under warranty and I bought two more sets. They are not expensive, but the
shipping and handling is, co I bought three new sets. My
John wrote:
I notice the power output from the K2 reads around 15 watts on the K2 meter
but
around 4 watts on a Bird 43 meter.
Is it maybe the K2 meter is generous? I have noted correct levels on the
Bird
before.
If the K2 does not have the KAT2 or 100 watt amp installed, the RF power
Metal or Brass insert! Not just plastic.
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WILLIS COOKE
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:14 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF knob Broken
I don't know
Hi all,
The K3's main/sub band independence functionality is working quite
well. To get it finalized, I'd like to find a few more enthusiastic
testers to pound on it. The present code (rev 2.92) is at field-test
level, so this is not for the risk-averse.
Please e-mail me directly if you're
Measuring K2 power into measured 50 ohm dummy load.
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Hi Gents,
No question here, but I did want to post this in case
someone else wants to operate his XG2 on 160m
instead of 80m
I ordered a crystal from Mouser, part number
520-HCA184-13X for 1843 khz. The XG2 wouldn't
oscillate with the new crystal. Bob, N6CM, designed
the device, so I asked
Hello Don and the group,
I just wanted to let everyone know what caused this problem and throw out a
couple of things that I learned that might be helpful to others:
1. The problem was caused by the failure of U5 (LTC1451) on the RF board.
After removal of the chip it showed a permanent
Yep! I broke one too. Has since held up ok helped by a couple of small
spots of epoxy glue - now I'm more careful with the Allen wrench!
73 de Mike, zl1mh.
K2s #0681 2681.
K3 #0215.
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John,
Assuming you have only the basic K2 - no KAT2, KAT100 or KPA100
installed, and you are operating into a good 50 ohm non-reactive dummy
load (check it at frequency with an antenna analyzer - a simple
resistance measurement will not be adequate) - then normally, the K2
power display is
I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you
know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a
CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal
within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having
Does this allow setting VFO A and VFO B to different bands for units
without the sub-receiver?
Bob NW8L
On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Hi all,
The K3's main/sub band independence functionality is working quite
well. To get it finalized, I'd like to
I think this is a really good suggestion. I don't see any downside to it. I
constantly use the RIT control on CW, and it would be very convenient to use
the auto spot feature without changing the transmit frequency.
Jim W8ZR
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I would like to suggest an upgrade to be added to the Headphone/speaker mode or
AFX menu. As you know, now when you listen to the main and the sub receiver in
your stereo headphone, or stereo speakers, you hear the Main VFO in the Left
speaker (headset) and the Sub Receiver in the Right
same probleme here the serial number here 153 any garantie !
thank s
terry F5MOO
Ron Hinton a écrit :
Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF
gain break? Came in, turned on the rig and reached up and turned the
RF gain down and low and behold the little
Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF gain
break?
Ron NA9F
Had two crack S/N 2324, one ea. inner and outer. Called Elecraft Parts, and
replacements send no questions. Removing the cracked knobs took too much
torque on the small set screws. The set screws were
Hi Michael,
That is a meaningful and outstanding suggestion. I would really like to see
Elecraft add it to the List.
Frank - W6NEK
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From: The Smiths
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Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:54 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
I
In a recent message, Geoffrey Downs geoff...@downs.globalnet.co.uk
wrote ...
When transmitting (via AF PLAY) recordings made off air with AF REC, I would
find it a convenience for MON to be automatically switched on at a preset
level for the duration of the replay so that I can hear when I have
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