Hello Group,
My K2 does not have a K60XV. In the connection with the XV144, I would like to
use the lowest power from my K2.
From the SEC menu, I can adjust the power output to as low as 0.1W. However, I
have no idea about whether this 0.1W is stable. Could any of you advise what
is the lo
Given the likely expense of. Real audiophile audio chain, I would happily
settle for a audiophile grade 'line out' which I would then run into a high
quality stereo amp. So the question is even an audiophile line out feasible for
a reasonable amount of $$ given we have to be limited to a 13 v po
Hi to all,
I inadvertently pushed to far a screw designed for a new paddle in the hole
near the paddle socket.. and think I damaged the circuit near the edge on the
PCB (the path near the edge seems broken).
Now, the case of the KX1 gets warm even in receive mode. That heat seems to
come from
Yes, of course you are right. I was referring to hardwear changes
that would require returning the rig to Aptos or going inside with a
hot soldering iron in hand. There is no point in waiting to buy a K3
until the firmwear is fully mature as there is not much involved in
dong a periodic
For some reason I could not read the email I sent to the Reflector. So I am
sending it again. If you were able to read the first message I am sorry for
the overload to your inbox.
Kevin.
Good Evening,
It has been almost an hour and a half since I signed off after the 40 meter
net. My
We had a nice but somewhat challenging SSB net today (1800Z) on 14.316 MHz.
The signal levels were way down, but attendance was back up from recent
weeks. We had 22 participants including net control and ran for 33 minutes.
The discussions involved pumping Lyle, KK7P, for information about upcomin
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Got a suggestion off reflector as to the cause of the ERR BP2. Not
surprisingly, It was operator error -- I had installed the KBPF3 on
the KRX3 sub receiver board but had enabled it on the main receiver
with the Config menu.
The recommendation that I put the KBPF3 on the main receiver seemed
Jim Bobo wrote:
> My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal,
> the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done
> something wrong.
Be sure you have either pressed the XMIT switch, or have VOX enabled for
the Tx to activate in CW mode.
73,
Lyle
I could swear the Vox was on but it wasn't. Maybe someday I'll get this
thing figured out. Sorry for the confusion.
Jim
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Don, the problem is that I have no connection to the K3 from my computer
anymore despite the fact that I *did* have one until a few weeks ago.
Neither the Prolific USB-serial nor real com ports -- and three
different computers! -- make any difference. I think it's a problem
with the K3 itself.
My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal,
the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done
something wrong. TIA
Jim
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Hello Group,
I am looking for a K60V built or unbuilt. If you have one, please advise me
your price including shipping to Hong Kong by airmail. Since the kit is small,
it can be packed in a padded envelope. To reduce the shipping weight, I don't
need the mnual which can be downloaded from th
Please use k3supp...@elecraft.com if the problem is specific to the K3.
Thanks
Greg
AB7R
- Original Message -
From: "Matt Zilmer"
To: "Joe Malloy"
Cc:
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to update firmware by RS-232 port
> OK Joe. Sorry none of th
Joe,
Have you tried the steps in the "Forcing a Firmware Download" on page 44
of the K3 manual?
Before doing that, how about closing K3 Utility and reboot the computer
- sometimes that alone works wonders at cleaning things up.
73,
Don W3FPR
Joe Malloy wrote:
> Hi, Matt, I'm not using a USB hu
OK Joe. Sorry none of that worked out.
When you buy Elecraft, you also buy excellent customer support. I'd
suggest you contact supp...@elecraft.com.
Given these symptoms, it's possible that the digital part of the KIO3
failed. This happens even in the best-designed systems. Or they may
have t
Grant, That has not been forgotten.
I believe I heard Lyle mention Synchronous AM on the Elecraft SSB net
today. Signals were weak, and I was not able to hear all of it, but I
got the idea that it was one of the items on his near-term work agenda.
73,
Don W3FPR
Grant Youngman wrote:
> On Jul 5
Guys - Please, no personal attacks or negative comments about individuals on
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Eric WA6HHQ
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-Original Message-
From: "Phil LaMarche"
Date: Sunday, Jul 5, 2009 3:49 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Howard
To:
I personally have the feeling that Howard doesn't
Friends,
I have satisfied my needs for the LP-PAN. Thanks to all who responded.
73 de K6SBA
David in Santa Barbara, CA
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Hi, Matt, I'm not using a USB hub, my system used to work with a
straight cable from a com port to the K3 or with the Elecraft/Prolific
USB to rs-232 cable but no go, no matter which of four port I have. I
also have checked for proper mating of the KIO3 but no go. It still
confounds me why it
It looks as if I did a double-post. Getting lost in a new email
program...abject apologies.
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73, Guy K2AV
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Post: mai
Though I have the typical reduction in high frequency hearing at my current
age, I remember well being able to hear TV horizontal sweep frequency (15+
kHz) quite loudly walking into a room with a television on. I began to lose
that in my fifties. Due to some lab equipment at college, I know I could
I personally have the feeling that Howard doesn't have a amateur license.
He's a very bright bored individual that accomplished what he set out to do,
with all the various responses. It has been interesting though. He used
enough ham lingo and brands to cloud his points. Hey, have fun, it's only
Hi Julian,
> I also think you have a fair point with regards to the transmitter. A
> radio with the K3's receive performance is going to be used very often
> to drive some high powered linears.
Full ack.
> But the K3 was also designed to be a portable radio that could run off
> a 13.8V sup
On Jul 5, 2009, at 5:15 PM, WW2PT wrote:
> Wasn't Synchronous AM detection in the original advertised
> specifications?
>
> Still waiting patiently...
So am I. But I don't get a warm and fuzzy that it's on anybody's
priority list. I might start holding my breath again .. IF there's
ever a
Wasn't Synchronous AM detection in the original advertised
specifications?
Still waiting patiently...
73,
Paul WW2PT
On Jul 5, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
>> I think the original author of this topic is incorrect to call the
>> K3 100%
>> done.
>>
>
> I think that this is a correc
Hello Julian!
> ...I'm sorry I upset some people by some of my criticisms,
> but I do believe that they - and the criticisms made by others - have helped
> make the K3 the radio it is today. And at this moment in time I'm very
> pleased to be a K3 owner.
If the only feedback we ever had was from
Hi Joe,
Did you make sure that it's opening the correct serial port? If
you're using a USB hub, sometimes the COMx port id moves around. If
this is the case, you'll have to sniff it out.
If it's a REAL serial port, sorry. No clues here on that.
You can set the COMx port from the K3 Utility, u
Does anyone out there have an LP-PAN for sale? If so, please contact me
off-group at ingerassocia...@
With a new PC and soundcard, I think I'm ready to jump in!
73 de K6SBA
David in Santa Barbara CA
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Just like to say that I have been using the latest 3.19 firmware and I
_really_ appreciate the automatic VFO offset when switching from ssb to cw.
I've set it up for the higher bands on usb/cw rev and it means I don't lose
the signal completely like most other rigs do - great stuff!
Graham
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Hi David,
The K144XV is compatible with both the low and high power versions of
the K3. Previously manufactured units may require updates in certain
sheet metal so be sure and tell the factory the version of the K3 that
you have or that you upgrade to.
73,
Bob, N6CM
On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 1:09
Hi, all, hope someone can help! I have updated my K3 with just about
all firmware that has come along since I put the rig together in March,
2008 (ser no 584) and never had trouble -- until now. The K3 Utility
suddenly reported that no K3 communications are available. I've done
some of the u
Yaesu is selling disposable radios. I called about sending in my eight year
old FT-100D for repair and was told they no longer support the FT-100. Why
would anyone spend 12K on a Yaesu radio that will be obsolete in less than
eight years?
My experience with Elecraft service, on the other hand, has
You make an excellent point, Guy, one that was echoed by a couple of
friendly off-reflector comments as well.
I used to be bugged by the TV horizontal sweep oscillators too. But long ago
my hearing was "adjusted" by long-term exposure to lots of weapons firing
while in the Army including thousand
Howard.
I recently had a problem with noise. I got an MFJ-1026. You can read my
experiences of it and even listen to an audio sample here:
http://www.g4ilo.com/mfj1026.html. It fits nicely between the RX in and out
sockets of the KXV3 interface so you can easily switch it in and out of
circuit. T
Installed the KRX3 and KBPF3 modules yesterday and am getting the ERR
BP2 error message [ No response from KBPF3 option shift registers].
The troubleshooting step in the manual advises to de-install the KBPF3
on RF board.
Should I simply re-install it and see if the error message shows up
a
> It would be really neat if somehow Elecraft could product audiophile audio
> in the K3...
The K3 audio chipsets already offer quasi audiophile-grade performance for a
single-supply rail device. Taking the performance to the next level almost
certainly requires the use of a bi-polar +/- 15 VDC
Thoughtful comments Howard. I too live in a very high noise area. No matter
how carefully adjusted, the MFJ 1026 did absolutely nothing for my situation -
too many different noise sources in too many different directions!
Howard - what is your amateur radio call sign? 73 -- Don N4HH
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>
> As far as I am concerned, any ham who buys a Yaesu or Icom HF radio
> is a
> fool and uninformed. Both the K3 and O2 will run circles around any
> of the
> other rigs (maybe with the exception of the SDR radios).
>
Except that the K3 and O1/O2 ARE SDR radios
I guess because they hav
Jim,
All the more reason to buy American products! I owned a couple of Yaseu HF
rigs in the past and I was more than dis-pleased with their service dept.
In one instance, the SWR protection circuit went out in my 1000D; sent it
back telling them what the problem was (or what caused the final
I am still looking to trade my 706 MkIIG, mounts, manuals, separation kit,
Heil Traveler Single side headset
for a K2.
Mike
AI4NS
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If a K144XV is purchased for a basic (10W) K3, then later a KPA3 is added,
does the K144XV module need to be replaced or can it be re-used?
An entry (copied below) from www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#k3 says
there are two ways to order K144XV, but an e-mail to elecraft asking how I'd
ha
On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 10:45 PM, E. Tichansky wrote:
> Unfortunately, there IS a problem w/ CW audio in the K3, at least with
> both here (see concurrently running thread: K3 Audio Low Pass Filter).
> The sidetones generated around the 12 kHz DAC leak-through (+/- sidetone
> frq., ie. 500Hz)are c
>
> I think the original author of this topic is incorrect to call the
> K3 100%
> done.
>
I think that this is a correct statement if we take "100% done" to
mean that the K3 meets all of its advertised specs. At least most if
not all of the mods have been enhancements, not steps to meet
Hi gang,
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet today, 7/5/09 at 1800Z. The net will
start at 14.316 MHz, and QSY if needed. Hope to see you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
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(Copy of a posting I sent today to the Yaesu FT-2000 reflector, contrasting
Yaesu and Elecraft technical support. I believe it speaks for itself.)
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From: Jim Garland [mailto:4cx2...@muohio.edu]
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 11:22 AM
To: 'ft-2...@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: Update: Yaesu
> "I could get a Perseus, or some other receivers and use an Eldad T/R
> switch.
> This is lower cost than a new tranceiver since it's just a receiver - no
> transmitter...But this choice does have merit."
Unless you are concerned about T/R switching time. CW QSK and operation in
the fast *TOR
Well Dave,
I am not certain that a better radio will help me hear through the noise. A
few weeks ago we had no noise at all for a few days - someone mentioned how
quiet it was on one of the nets, but then a few days later the noise was
back. Move 20Khz in either direction and the noise is gone,
Well Dave,
I am not certain that a better radio will help me hear through the noise. A
few weeks ago we had no noise at all for a few days - someone mentioned how
quiet it was on one of the nets, but then a few days later the noise was
back. Move 20Khz in either direction and the noise is gone,
I totally agree with you Paul. I've been a tinkerer since before I got my
Novice ticket. My 1st station was a home brew 2E26 final and a surplus
Command Set (1957.) Wow, Ham Radio has changed. It's a good thing too.
Another word for "Finished" is "Dead".
73, Fred, AE6IC
Yes, some of the stuff posted on the Elecraft reflector is giddy fanaticism
(i.e., the "Elecraft mojo" threads), but I don't think any of the responses to
Howard's posting so far have been in that category. They've all been pretty
objective and none have berated Howard for expressing his opini
I believe this is caused by the shift in the IF's center frequency when
switching to CW. You can vary the shift with the "Shift" knob to change the
sound. If you are in SSB mode and set your shift for an FC of 600 or
whatever your cw FC is set for, it will sound just like you are in cw mode.
Ke
"Communications" audio can be like being mugged and beaten...just as long as
you get the message.
Best regards,
Dick - KA5KKT
...believing that <10% THD is "good enough" for "communications" audio.
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I can't seem to get the audio on CW to be like it is on SSB. With
only one filter I would think that switching between CW-SSB the
band width should be the same. It isn't and I don't know why. If
I hit the "XFIL" button it is the same. It sounds like I'm band
limited to about 1.5kc. The inter
On Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
> It seems to me that since audio is the desired output, the design process
> should be to design an excellent audio system first and then work back
> toward the antenna. Regrettably, it seems this is the>
> converse of how i
--- On Sat, 7/4/09, Mike Scott wrote:
Mike,
I am still evaluating but I believe the LP filter took the harshness out of
my audio. I had been one of people with a complaint about harsh audio and so
far I like it. I seem to have distortion products above the intended audio
passband that this filt
Howard,
You were not viewed as a troll, but I believe your perception of the
number and importance of changes is greater than actual.
I encourage you to check the hardware changes over the life of the K3,
and also look at the rate of changes. They are all listed at the bottom
of the K3 page o
Howard, you gota remember this is the Elecraft list and you aren't allowed
to post anything negative. I see the same fanaticism on the Collins, Yaesu
and Icom lists.
Sonny
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Howard
In the 18 months since my K3 arrived, there have been a few hardware
mods... They are all relatively easy to implement, I can't say that any
of the hardware mods have made a huge difference, not even the hardware
AGC mod. The only one still in the pipeline (I think there's only one)
appears
Ah Don,
You are so kind. I expected to be labeled a troll.
Monte, yes, I got hid hard by the IT recession - and never recovered - and
now we have another recession. I work at under half my last IT salary -
managing/leading squads of TSA screeners - making
sure they do their jobs by the book -
Hi Evert,
I had the same problem and fixed it by instructions from Gary.
I wrote you off list, because I don't know if pdf-files are accepted by
the list.
73 Detlef, DL7NDF
Evert Bakker (PA2KW) schrieb:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> As temperature rises (in the shack), FP (34 degC) does, and a problem
>
Did you get your radios before Dec 22nd of last year?
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/ELECRAFT_Application_Note_KSYN3_ALC_Rev_A.pdf
~Brett (KC7OTG)
On Sun, 2009-07-05 at 13:38 +0200, Evert Bakker (PA2KW) wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> As temperature rises (in the shack), FP (34 degC) does, and a
I think with the K3 as is you'd be quite impressed with it. Its a great
radio and its always getting better with software updates which require
no soldering or screwdrivers. I think that honestly most of the updates
that require the use of a soldering iron are things that black box
operators woul
Hello,
As temperature rises (in the shack), FP (34 degC) does, and a problem
popped up; ERR PL1.
I did check the PLL voltage. PLL1 = 7.5 (which seems to be the limit I
guess), PLL2 = 3.5 (Sub-RX) at 28 Mc and FP 34 degC
When FP was 22 degC: PLL1 = 3.8 and PLL2 = 3.4.
After recalibr
Howard,
Methinks you may be confusing concepts in your thinking. Something may be
complete and 100% functional and still be improved upon, may it not? Users
will dream of new features and improvements to existing features.
As a software engineer that idea surely is not foreign to you. The on
About the topic of Elecraft & Unfinished radio's:
Is the K3 a finished product?
A company offering an open mind to users for improvement on its designs
will never be selling finished equipment.
This is not a weakness but may be one of the biggest qualities of Elecraft
products as well as the co
Take that back... Looks like Mouser's website was lying that that was a
5mm diameter cap Its actually 6.3mm which is going to be too big...
So I did a bit more digging and found:
http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsCnlYck6hSqLKeSeHnSOGyVYzpVBYnbJA%3d
Looks like this spe
G'day
It has been interesting reading the email from "Howard" and the various
emails that followed.
In regard to hardware mods, I have a K3 that is around 18 months old. It is
about the only radio that I have owned over the last decade that I haven't
bothered to modify - because it works s
Keith, I am sure you mean to inform or express your objection to what you
have been lead to believe about Behringer and patent or design infringements
but you are passing unfounded rumors.
The famous often quoted Mackie case was 90% dismissed on first reading by a
judge up could see almost all th
Howard,
Man, are you a dreamer! Not even the $10k radios come off the line in the
condition you say is your expectation! Remember, some of the mods to the K3
have been "fixes" admittedly, but most of them have been more like upgrades.
I have an Orion II that I've had for a couple of years mor
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