Re: [Elecraft] KFL3B-FM

2010-01-15 Thread Brett Howard
I'm assuming it was probably just a typo on the order page but being that I just got an FM filter for Xmas I'm a bit curious. On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 14:59 -0800, Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > Brett Howard wrote: > > > > Whats the difference between a KFL3B-FM filter and a KFL3A-FM filter? > > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] IF output

2010-01-15 Thread Brett Howard
Ok so I decided to do the IF mod as the P3 will be ordered when it comes out and I'd like the increased sensitivity. I'm copying elecraft and K3 support cause I wanted to ask a simple question (as well as share the results). First my question, I didn't have any 13K ohm resistors in 0805 size. So

[Elecraft] K3 initial resistance check on PPs at 1.9K ohm.

2010-01-15 Thread Richard Hill
I have a low resistance on the power poles for my first resistance check and R36, but U12 and U13 are OK. I disassembled the sides and front panel, checked for missed masking tape or other issues,reassembled everything, and have repeatable low results. I verified resistance measurements by che

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Daniel Paul Perez
Dave, Thanks for posting this. I'm going through the exact same exercise with my KX-1 KXAT1 and Icom703+. Glad to know I'm not alone. The Icom is able to tune just fine and when I switch the KX1 does not tune all bands – not on 40M. The KX1 tuner is optimized for shorter lengths of

[Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Daniel Paul Perez
Dave, Thanks for posting this. I'm going through the exact same exercise with my KX-1 KXAT1 and Icom703+. Glad to know I'm not alone. The Icom is able to tune just fine and when I switch the KX1 does not tune all bands – not on 40M. The KX1 tuner is optimized for shorter lengths o

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
The 16 feet of window line makes me wonder if you're not trying to do a half-size G5RV, but got the top dimensions wrong. It would be 51' (instead of 67 which is REALLY bad on 20 meters), or a little longer, say 54' if you wanted to load on 17m and 12m. My K2/10 and the auto tuner will match most

[Elecraft] Kit or not to kit

2010-01-15 Thread Karl Marderian
Puting the K3 together is the only way to go. As stated in previous emails, when a mod comes up, you already have a good idea on how to do it. For example I put in the new DSP board. I did have the assembly book infront of me. Short of losing a few parts and cracking a knob. It was long, bu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
I was going to say, all of that being complained about, can be set any way you want. Try the SHIFT control on the front panel. Set the crossover *anywhere you want it*. The SHIFT setting is remembered by mode. Being able to hear down there was specifically requested by some who do not share your

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft OT Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
One *could* pin the K3 button over the Icom logo on those red hats! I don't wear hats myself, so I am happy with the Elecraft shirts and the K3 button. 73, Don W3FPR rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: > Snip > > And handbags? > Kevin > VK3DAP / ZL2DAP > > End Snip > > And Beer Coolers, heck they got

[Elecraft] Elecraft OT Hats

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
Why not Elecraft Patches suitable for the fans to sew onto Hats, Jackets, Shirts, Pinafores...etc...(:-)) 73"s Gary VK4FD Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft H

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
(Snip) Dahlings, I would just KILL for an Elecraft handbag and powder compact. (End Snip) Eeee-yew Pass Grin 73's and 88's.. Gary Vk4FD...(:-)) Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread elelist984
Dahlings, I would just KILL for an Elecraft handbag and powder compact. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This lis

Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread David Y.
How about a hat that just says "Elecraft", as Kevin suggests, and then some add-on patches or pins for the hat that describe what rigs you have? Actually, I don't care much for baseball type caps--they don't provide enough shade from the AZ sun! I do like bucket hats though! I'm not holding m

Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Grant Youngman
>> >> Maybe most people simply don't complain? I have lots of friends with >> K3s (I mean LOTS) and I am not aware of even one who does NOT notice >> the delay. Of course, all my friends are contesters, so maybe we are >> a "picky" group. :-) "Picky" ... hm. I'd worry most about the fact

[Elecraft] Elecraft OT Hats

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
Snip And handbags? Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP End Snip And Beer Coolers, heck they got K3 Metal badges for Suspenders...(:-)) 73's Gary VK4FD Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailm

[Elecraft] OT: hats=Elecraft, K1, K2, K3, KX...THE SOLUTION

2010-01-15 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
check this out. This op clearly is proud of their 160m SSB qrg operation. With this approach, you can customize any way you like http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4581944/BrownieGirlScout1.07-main_Full.jpg tic de Doug KR2Q ___

Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Jim McDonald
Who pays for hats that are given away? In the end, the customers do, of course. Elecraft has small, informative, cost effective magazine ads that maximize the return on their advertising budget by targeting their niche market. They don't have broad product lines as the Japanese companies do, so

Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Gary Hinson
> Lyle said: > "...Most people do not notice..." > > Maybe most people simply don't complain? I have lots of friends with > K3s (I mean LOTS) and I am not aware of even one who does NOT notice > the delay. Of course, all my friends are contesters, so maybe we are > a "picky" group. :-) I also

Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:29:33 -0500, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: >Maybe most people simply don't complain? ALL digital systems have some delay (known as "latency") for two reasons. First, there must be A/D and D/A conversion. Second, any DSP system requires some processing cycles to do what it does.

Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Al Lorona
And the first thing I'm going to do is take *speech* (not speeth) therapy from her. Sorry about the typo. Al W6LX - Original Message From: Al Lorona To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 5:37:00 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay I just consulted with my wife abo

Re: [Elecraft] Your new toy

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
I am listening on 7165 now,its 01:45 UTC   AD4C "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On Sat, 1/16/10, williams...@pbtcomm.net wrote: From: williams...@pbtcomm.net Subject: Your new toy To: ad4c2...@yahoo.com Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1:25 AM Hector, Are you still on

Re: [Elecraft] First report about my new Yamaha CM-500

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
yes Bob,very confortable,I have been dxing and ragchewing for 2 hours now on 40M and I don't feel them on my ears,I cut the lows with the EQ and my audio goes now from 150 to 3100hz,its easy to EQ any mic wiith the K3. I just ended a QSO with W2QN few mins ago and he reported me excellent TX audi

Re: [Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Al Lorona
I just consulted with my wife about this. She is a speeth pathologist and audiologist. There is actually a slight benefit to be gained by delaying the monitor signal ever so slightly. The benefit is you hear yourself a bit more accurately than if there were no delay whatsoever. The reason is c

Re: [Elecraft] First report about my new Yamaha CM-500

2010-01-15 Thread Bob Naumann
I just received my CM-500s and am using the rear mic jack. Works fine that way with lo gain, bias on. As Jim reported, the mic has a lot of gain. It's quite bassy compared to the Heil but the EQ takes care of that. I opened the package and 10 minutes later I'm all set. The ear pieces are nice and

Re: [Elecraft] First report about my new Yamaha CM-500

2010-01-15 Thread Wes Stewart
Hector, Glad you like it. I have been using mine for months. But with the K3 rear input, you do not need the battery bias box. The K3 will supply the bias you need. Wes N7WS --- On Fri, 1/15/10, Hector Padron wrote: > From: Hector Padron > Subject: [Elecraft] First report about my new Y

[Elecraft] yamaha CM500 audio clip and audio graph

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
If some one might be interested to hear how my new Yamaha CM500 sounds and also see the audio graph,clcik on this link to download them:   http://www.ad4c.us/Elecraft%20K3/shared%20files%20from%20K3%20users/AD4C%20recordings%20on%20his%20K3/Yamaha%20CM500_/   Thanks   AD4C   "For a refined ham i

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hats (OT)

2010-01-15 Thread Gary Smith
My only current cap I wear is from Bulleit Bourbon... I would wear an Elecraft cap if I had one... Gary Ka1j > Snip > > Cor, elecraft freebee hats, you guys do get spoilt over there. I once > got a Yaesu baseball cap at our HF convention years ago, but a K3 cap > would be real cool! > > Ke

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Gary Smith
To be honest... I always loved passing the Azimuth table at Dayton. Yes... Gary KA1J > Don't bet on free hats or tee shirts, or scantily-clad women handing them > out. Unless Eric's head counts towards that last... > > Got one of those K3 buttons here, from when Eric attended the New England >

Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Fred Atchley
I think Elecraft should give out P3 hats when they start taking P3 orders. 73, Fred AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mai

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, If you did not disconnect the KAT2, then please tell us the setup (all the connections) when you have SWR readings below 1.5. That may be capable of providing some sort of clue. 73, Don W3FPR djmd wrote: > > And re: your follow up - all the testing was done with the KAT2. I have > never d

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread djmd
oh, and yes, I was definitely getting a 1:1 on the KAT2 between the radio and the dummy load. I put the dummy load in at all points and saw 1:1. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/High-SWR-on-20-and-40-tp4401077p4402311.html Sent from the [OT] mailing list archive at Nabble.

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread djmd
It's the BL-2 switched balun that I have been using, and have tried both modes. Forgot that detail. I have also tried one of those baluns built from PVC - can't remember the manufacturer. It's a 1:1 as well. Same results. No analyzer yet, but I really should think about getting one. Planning on

[Elecraft] First report about my new Yamaha CM-500

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
Well folks,finally after 2 months wait my boomset from Yamaha,arrived this afternoon. It look and feel very professional,the headset is big enough to cover my ears completeley,it isolate me from the outside world,they feel confortable. When I plug it into my K3 front panel phones jack,my first im

[Elecraft] monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Lyle said: "...Most people do not notice..." Maybe most people simply don't complain? I have lots of friends with K3s (I mean LOTS) and I am not aware of even one who does NOT notice the delay. Of course, all my friends are contesters, so maybe we are a "picky" group. :-) I found it better to

[Elecraft] K3 Hats (OT)

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
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Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Mike
That's why I didn't say K3. 73, Mike NF4L Kevin Rock wrote: > I don't think I would want just a K3 hat. I would really like an Elecraft > hat. I have a number of their shirts and wear them at Field Day and to the > ARES meetings. The problem with having a K3 hat is the folks at Elecraft > w

Re: [Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Bill Hammond
Hats, hats, we don't need no "stinkin" hats!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/4277091489/ Bill Hammond-AK5X wham...@aol.com a...@mac.com a...@sbcglobal.net K3 #69 K2/100 #4637 K1 #2033 KX1 #1023 T1 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Wes Stewart wrote: > > If I use my XG2 as a source into the K3 and set the SSB BW to the default > settings for my 2.8KHz 8-pole filter (100Hz to 2.9KHz) the signal which is > S9 at its peak is still S7 at zero beat.  A 100 Hz beat note on the wrong > sideband is still S3 and a 200 Hz beat is >

[Elecraft] Hats

2010-01-15 Thread Kevin Rock
I don't think I would want just a K3 hat. I would really like an Elecraft hat. I have a number of their shirts and wear them at Field Day and to the ARES meetings. The problem with having a K3 hat is the folks at Elecraft would also need to order K1 hats, K2 hats, KX1 hats, plus hats for each

[Elecraft] EC2 Enclosure FOR SALE

2010-01-15 Thread walter renner
I have for sale a set of EC2 Enclosure panels to remote the KAT100 + add the KPA-100 if you wish, includes all panels with the exception of the top panel. I will ship lower 48 for $25.00 or trade for Plank EC2 enclosure. Contact me off list at: krenner1...@msn.com Kurt/K0ARO ___

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Mike
On a more frivolous note, will there be any goodies from the Elecraft candy store for sale, or is it show only? Elecrafters ever get together for a meal or a few cool ones? Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
Well,because I did not like dust in my shack,then I sold my ProIII and my FT-2K,just the K3 remains here and I keep clean and shining.   AD4C "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On Fri, 1/15/10, WW2PT wrote: From: WW2PT Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest To: "Iain MacDonnell -

[Elecraft] K3 Hats (OT)

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
Snip YOU AT LEAST GOT SOMETHING USEFUL!!! WANT TO TRADE.. HI HI... 73, BOB K2TK End Snip Bob, You asking for Beer Holder or what's in it? Pass on the item help by the holder...(:-)) H...maybe they know me well after all? ROTFL 73's Gary VK4FD Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Wes Stewart
If I use my XG2 as a source into the K3 and set the SSB BW to the default settings for my 2.8KHz 8-pole filter (100Hz to 2.9KHz) the signal which is S9 at its peak is still S7 at zero beat.  A 100 Hz beat note on the wrong sideband is still S3 and a 200 Hz beat is >S1. The equalizer has no effe

Re: [Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembled & Tested K-3 vs. aKit?

2010-01-15 Thread K6LE
I would imagine, judging from the ads, that a factory built K3 may have a slightly higher resale value but that doesn't matter to me since I doubt I'll ever sell mine! Also, since I saved nearly $400 building it that's probably a wash anyway. I sure enjoyed assembling the radio and it definitel

[Elecraft] Re: Advantages of Factory Assembled & Tested K-3 vs. aKit?

2010-01-15 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Gentleman, There is another advantage for kit version.  For a non-radio man like myself, the assembly process enables me to understand the architecture of a modern transceiver.  It is educational. 73 Johnny SIU VR2XMC - 郵件原件 寄件人﹕ Doug Turnbull 收件人﹕ James Sarte ; r...@aol.com

Re: [Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembled & Tested K-3 vs. aKit?

2010-01-15 Thread James Sarte
Oh I agree with you 100% Doug. I "built" my K3, and was glad I did when it came time to install some modifications. 73 James K2QI -Original Message- From: Doug Turnbull [mailto:turnb...@net1.ie] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 5:45 PM To: 'James Sarte'; r...@aol.com; elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] KFL3B-FM

2010-01-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Brett Howard wrote: > > Whats the difference between a KFL3B-FM filter and a KFL3A-FM filter? > I'd like to know too. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View thi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Merv Schweigert wrote: > > I think that has been altered from really good suppression to just so so > from the demand of users to go to the lower audio freqs. I complained > about it in private and they shifted the offset a little to make it some > better, for me I need the supression, not t

Re: [Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembled & Tested K-3 vs. aKit?

2010-01-15 Thread Doug Turnbull
James and other K3 users, There is one other advantage of the kit. Having assembled the radio one has a better idea as to how to install future hardware modifications or additions. It may be a small advantage but I believe it is a real one. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembed & Tested K-3 vs. a Kit?

2010-01-15 Thread Phil Hystad
I think the K3 goes together much better then a PC. I built my K3 a week ago and I am still in awe of the precision of engineering that went into that K3 kit. Parts went together smoothly just as if they were designed to do that -- of course, which they are but the fit was perfect. There is o

Re: [Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembed & Tested K-3 vs. a Kit?

2010-01-15 Thread James Sarte
Hi Dick, Alignment of the K3 is performed either by using a computer utility or via the front panel. You don't have to "adjust" anything. Also, assembly of the K3 is like putting a PC together. There is no soldering involved. The only difference between one option and the other is time and mon

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Mike Cox
no, I don't really notice it but the (quarter to almost 1 sec) delay while operating full duplex on high orbit satellites AO-10, AO-13 and AO-40 was VERY annoying and often made me misspeak, almost like my tongue tripped over itself. Mike Tom Boucher wrote: > Does anyone else find the pro

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Merv Schweigert
> > 2) Since the new DSP mods extends the bandwidth down to minus DC, implement > phasing detection to improve the opposite sideband rejection. Even without > the bandwidth extension, the SSB opposite sideband rejection is not the > greatest. > > Wes N7WS > I think that has been altered

[Elecraft] K3 Hats (OT)

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
Snip Cor, elecraft freebee hats, you guys do get spoilt over there. I once got a Yaesu baseball cap at our HF convention years ago, but a K3 cap would be real cool! Ken..G0ORH End Snip Gee whiz, us Colonial Criminals don't even rate a JA manufacturer hat of any kind...instead we get Beer C

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Mike
I'll be the guy in the Yaewoodcom vest then. :-D Mike Bruce Beford wrote: > Don't bet on free hats or tee shirts, or scantily-clad women handing them > out. Unless Eric's head counts towards that last... > > Got one of those K3 buttons here, from when Eric attended the New England > ARRL convent

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Mike
Plant a seed, who knows? Mike Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Mike wrote: > >> Who from Elecraft is coming to the Orlando hamfest and what color are >> the handout hats going to be? >> > > Think you're getting confused with Yaesu there, OM :) > > I would

[Elecraft] Advantages of Factory Assembed & Tested K-3 vs. a Kit?

2010-01-15 Thread rlvz
Please advise what advantages there are to purchasing a Factory Assembled and Tested K-3 vs. a Kit? Such as, what sections of the K-3 will be better aligned by the factory? Sorry if this is a repeat question, I couldn't find related results searching the archives. 73, Dick- K9OM

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread WW2PT
My other rig is... sold. :-) de WW2PT On Jan 15, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > I would buy an Elecraft hat. I bought a T-shirt at Dayton last year. > "My other rig is dusty". So true! __ Elecraft mailing list Ho

Re: [Elecraft] Orlando Hamfest K3 hats

2010-01-15 Thread ON4WIX
Don't know about hats, but T-shirts are available at: http://webshop.studio100.be/k3/t-shirt-ik-was-er-bij.html Just joking guys, over here in ON and PA, K3 is a locally-known-world-famous-kiddies band. They actually have some good tunes written by top producers. Enjoy your weekend, 73 de Gle

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Don't bet on free hats or tee shirts, or scantily-clad women handing them out. Unless Eric's head counts towards that last... Got one of those K3 buttons here, from when Eric attended the New England ARRL convention in August '08. I hope Elecraft gets a booth up here again this summer. Have fun i

[Elecraft] Orlando hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
How about this T shirt : " I love my K3,my other radios are for sell" that is not a joke,they were sold at Orlando hamfest 3 years ago,friend of mine was earlier than me and purchased it,I don't have one but it look cool.   AD4C "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Lyle Johnson
> I've not noticed any significant delay in the TX monitor, and I know I > would find it disconcerting if it was there. Not sure if TX EQ, or > some other option, might introduce such a delay. The delay is due to: audio input anti-aliasing filter in the A to D, TX AF filtering, phase shift netwo

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Wes Stewart
I think he would be better off throwing away the window line and eliminating the tuner. Cut the length of the dipole for resonance on 40M and then add a 20M dipole in parallel at the feed point. There will be some interaction, which can be lessened by orienting the dipoles at right angles to

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Mike wrote: > Who from Elecraft is coming to the Orlando hamfest and what color are > the handout hats going to be? Think you're getting confused with Yaesu there, OM :) I would buy an Elecraft hat. I bought a T-shirt at Dayton last year. "My other rig is d

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
Yes indeed,it will be the coolest gift from Elecraft,I still have some K3 badges,round,metal,in orange color they gave us two years ago at Orlando.   AD4C   "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On Fri, 1/15/10, Ken Chandler wrote: From: Ken Chandler Subject: Re: [Elecraft] H

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Ken Chandler
Cor, elecraft freebee hats, you guys do get spoilt over there. I once got a Yaesu baseball cap at our HF convention years ago, but a K3 cap would be real cool! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 15 Jan 2010, at 19:12, Mike wrote: > Who from Elecraft is coming to the Orlando hamfest and w

[Elecraft] Orlando Hamfest K3 hats

2010-01-15 Thread Hector Padron
Great,then I can pick up a hat with a big "K3" in it,I used to have ones for the big three J brands but I gave them away,so hopefully our friend Wayne will bring a big case full of them,please don't give them to non K3 users.   AD4C     "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On F

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, Is that a 1:1 balun or a 4:1 balun. Usually a 1:1 works better, but whichever balun you are using, try the other one and see what happens. Do you have an antenna analyzer? or can you borrow one? If so, what is the impedance at the end of the coax? Both the resistive and reactive compo

[Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

2010-01-15 Thread djmd
Hello, I have been trying to troubleshoot my antenna system, and have been trying to avoid the dreaded "high swr" post, but I've run out of ideas, so I'm turning here. First let me explain my system. 67' dipole fed by 16' of window line. That's connected to an Elecraft balun. From the balun, th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
I've not noticed any significant delay in the TX monitor, and I know I would find it disconcerting if it was there. Not sure if TX EQ, or some other option, might introduce such a delay. By the way, I *do* get audio feedback if I use an external speaker and the TX monitor. ~Iain / N6ML On F

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Ignacy
Never noticed it but I noticed the absence of feedback. So probably the delay is large enough to avoid feedback but small enough to not be noticeable by many (myself included). Ignacy Tom Boucher wrote: > > Does anyone else find the processing delay in the sidetone monitor most > disconcerting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2010-01-15 Thread Wes Stewart
If it's not too late I would like to add another couple of requests. 1) Add Accukey emulation so I can send CW with the K3. 2) Since the new DSP mods extends the bandwidth down to minus DC, implement phasing detection to improve the opposite sideband rejection. Even without the bandwidth ext

[Elecraft] Hamfest

2010-01-15 Thread Mike
Who from Elecraft is coming to the Orlando hamfest and what color are the handout hats going to be? 73, Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Pos

Re: [Elecraft] K3 updates

2010-01-15 Thread Lee Buller
Yes they do You can send the rig to them and they can do all the modes,...some are freeothers cost. Support can send you the details Lee - K0WA "Something I am going to do this summer" In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Commo

[Elecraft] K3 Audio monitor delay

2010-01-15 Thread Tom Boucher
Does anyone else find the processing delay in the sidetone monitor most disconcerting when using SSB? 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Po

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 wiring for K2?

2010-01-15 Thread Randy Moore
Excellet! Thanks, Jim! Randy On Jan 15, 2010, at 11:06 AM, "Jim Brown" wrote: > On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:03:55 -0600, Randy Moore wrote: > >> Does anyone have the wiring for the CM500 to connect to the K2? Or >> just the pin-out for the CM500 stereo connector? > > Connect the "tip" of the CM50

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 wiring for K2?

2010-01-15 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:03:55 -0600, Randy Moore wrote: > Does anyone have the wiring for the CM500 to connect to the K2? Or > just the pin-out for the CM500 stereo connector? Connect the "tip" of the CM500 mic connector to the mic input pin of the K2, connect the "ring" of the CM500 mic connecto

Re: [Elecraft] K3 updates

2010-01-15 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:05:41 -0500, wrote: >Does Elecraft offer an update service that would install all updates required >to bring an older radio up to the current configuration or as close as >possible? > >I looked on the website but didn't see any mention of such a service. > [snip] I'm sure

[Elecraft] K3 updates

2010-01-15 Thread n0ost
Does Elecraft offer an update service that would install all updates required to bring an older radio up to the current configuration or as close as possible? I looked on the website but didn't see any mention of such a service. Thanks, Jeff ___

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2

2010-01-15 Thread Alan Price
Let me build a K2 for you. My prices are reasonable and you receive a new radio with the options you want. I have built almost 300 of the little guys. Please respond off of the reflector. 73 Alan W1HYV __

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 wiring for K2?

2010-01-15 Thread Randy Moore
It's the mic connector I'm asking about. This is probably a dumb question, but it's only the second mic I've ever owned in about 45 years of hamming! Randy On Jan 15, 2010, at 8:59 AM, Randy Moore wrote: > Does anyone have the wiring for the CM500 to connect to the K2? Or > just the pin-out

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 wiring for K2?

2010-01-15 Thread Randy Moore
Does anyone have the wiring for the CM500 to connect to the K2? Or just the pin-out for the CM500 stereo connector? Tnx es 73 Randy, KS4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

[Elecraft] Astron SS-30

2010-01-15 Thread Dan Copeland
I have an Astron SS-30 power supply that was Only used for 4 months for sale. I would take $90 + shipping. I have switched to solar. Thanks Dan N0DT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 2010 schematic

2010-01-15 Thread Paul Christensen
> Any chance of getting the old one archived out there? I didn't look too > terribly hard in the FTP server for it... But it would be nice to be > able to compare and see how the enhanced mic audio and what not are done > as the series 1uF caps from W9AC are still in place... Brett, On Rev. D of

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 2010 schematic

2010-01-15 Thread Brett Howard
Appreciate your time pointing me there. I work in this stuff all day and sometimes I just get lazy. At least I was willing to admit I was such. ;) Again thank you sir. ~Brett (KC7OTG) On Jan 15, 2010 12:15 AM, "David Pratt" wrote: In a recent message, Brett Howard wrote ... > > > Any chance

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 2010 schematic

2010-01-15 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
David Pratt wrote: >In a recent message, Brett Howard wrote ... >> >>Any chance of getting the old one archived out there? I didn't look too >>terribly hard in the FTP server for it... But it would be nice to be >>able to compare and see how the enhanced mic audio and what not are done >>as the s

[Elecraft] KFL3B-FM

2010-01-15 Thread Brett Howard
Whats the difference between a KFL3B-FM filter and a KFL3A-FM filter? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 2010 schematic

2010-01-15 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, Brett Howard wrote ... > >Any chance of getting the old one archived out there? I didn't look too >terribly hard in the FTP server for it... But it would be nice to be >able to compare and see how the enhanced mic audio and what not are done >as the series 1uF caps from W9AC