I wholeheartedly agree that I did not consider this topic from the
perspective of warranty repairs (never needed it in the past since I
do always do it myself).
But I had been in a situation in a different country where the cost of
a single IC (even though it is very cheap here in US) was close to
Alexey wrote of IC socket use where Elecraft did not specify it:
> I don't think there will be any problem...
That statement is definitely NOT correct. IC socket use where not
absolutely required is very bad, amateur, sophmoric engineering.
Do so and Elecraft will not repair the problems that y
Eric wrote of adding IC sockets on his K1:
>Is it OK to install the IC sockets...
No. It is *never* permissible to install IC sockets in an Elecraft rig
where the designers and the manual did not specify a socket. Elecraft
has stated that warranty repair of problems caused by that will not
be h
Eric,
I don't think there will be any problem as long as the sockets you
have do not interfere with the components around those ICs. The only
piece which gets even close to those three ICs on the front panel
would be battery compartment, but since ICs in sockets won't be any
higher than the main c
Hi all.
I am at the point on the K1's front panel where I am supposed to solder in
the 3 "8 pin IC's" to the front panel.
The main chip has a IC Socket installed. I have extra 8 pin IC sockets in my
junk box. Is it OK to install the IC sockets or is there a problem with
space?
Thanks if anyone can
Good Evening,
Twenty meters was good today. Some QSB which varied from place to place.
From very rapid and deep to just a slight influence. There was very little
noise. As we move into fall I think twenty will gain more strength. Here it
feels like autumn with temperatures in the mid for
I use my P3 with the HRD system every day, and I haven't seen this issue. I'm
using .28 through .33 now firmware on the P3. I belive I have the latest HRD
Beta 5 going on XP.
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> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:26:10 -0700
> Subject: [Elecraft]
I took a KX1 to the Philippines with me and I was able to work over 12
different countries including Russia, the North Pole, the Bahamas, as well as
pretty much everything in Asia (seriously). I used a 28 AWG wire 28 feet long
thrown up into a Coconut tree with 2 pieces of 28 awg wire thrown o
I am using HRD v.5 Beta and just turned on my P3. With the P3 off, HRD works
fine. With it on, it simply can't read the frequency of my K3 and thus doesn't
work. Has anyone experienced this before, and is there a known fix?
Mike
K6UMO
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On 8/22/2010 8:49 PM, k...@aol.com wrote:
>
> I spend 100% of my time operating CW and like narrow filter BW. Usually
> operate at 350 to 300hz BW, and often tighter, utilizing my 250hz filter.
> Today as I cranked down the Band Width, I discovered a 24 db drop in signal
> strength when the 250h
I spend 100% of my time operating CW and like narrow filter BW. Usually operate
at 350 to 300hz BW, and often tighter, utilizing my 250hz filter. Today as I
cranked down the Band Width, I discovered a 24 db drop in signal strength when
the 250hz filter switched in. Went back and verified all th
Me too. I've made QSOs on the KX1 up to 3000 miles on 20 m, just
walking around outside with a 4' whip, trailing a ground wire.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Aug 22, 2010, at 6:39 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:
> Thanks Wayne. I suspected it was normal since everything else seems
> to be working FB.
>
> I sti
Thanks Wayne. I suspected it was normal since everything else seems
to be working FB.
I still get a thrill from working coast-to-coast on 6 AA batteries!
(First QSO was 2300 miles :-)
73
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On Aug 22, 2010, at 5:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Hi Joe,
>
> This is normal. A 3-cryst
Hi Joe,
This is normal. A 3-crystal filter at ~5 MHz will definitely allow
some opposite-sideband leakthrough, especially when lightly loaded. If
you dial the bandwidth way down, the leakthrough will be lessened.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Joe Planisky wrote:
> ...I've noticed
> the filtering of the u
I just finished building my KX1, including the KXAT1 and KXB3080
modules. (The KXB3080 is probably the most challenging kit item I've
ever built and installed! There are only 19 parts, how hard could it
be? ;-)
Anyway, everything with the rig seems to be working, but I've noticed
the filt
For completeness' sake, I should mention that there are significant
planned hardware and firmware extensions to the P3. I can't go into
the details right now, but suffice to say that it will continue to
evolve.
The P3 can be considered part of the K3 system -- no computer required.
73,
Wayn
Another significant difference is that LP-PAN can be used with other
third party software like CW Skimmer, or any future application (band
activity analysis, propagation studies, etc) that may require an
SDR-type front end. There currently is no such capability with the P3,
and none has been
Propagation seemed good this week. The number of check-ins was the largest
in quite some time - there were 42 of us over 34 minutes! Early in the net,
the check-in requests sounded like a DX pileup. The main discussion this
week was about the DSP board upgrade and its advantages. Thanks to everyo
Hi Don and the list,
I am making some progress but still trying to find some more power. I
decided to stop tweaking and take some measurements so we can compare
good & bad and try to understand what we are expecting to see.
The data is on my blog @ http://www.hoaglun.com/blog/
The XV144 is work
P3 and LP-PAN / PowerSDR-IF each have strengths and weaknesses. You'll need
to do some research to see which suits your situation better. I will just
briefly mention three clear differences...
The most obvious difference is that P3 doesn't require a PC, and is
basically plug-and-play. LP-PAN requ
Anyone have a KI02 for a K2 that's excess to their needs and that they'd
like to sell (either built or unbuilt)?
Thought I'd ask around before placing my order to Aptos.
Thanks,
Tom
WB2QDG
K2 1103
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Just started working again from my QTH anyway.
Bill Hammond-AK5X
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K3 #69
K2/100 #4637
K1 #2033
KX1 #1023
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K2/100
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Thanks, Wayne, for the CW hints. Just tried your suggested NR setting and
like it in conjunction with the narrow BW.
I'm also finding the P3 a BIG help with CW DX operating, especially for
finding the new ones before they get posted to the clusters. One thing you
didn't mention in your posting t
QRZ.COM has been down since Sunday morning.
73
Richard - HB9ANM
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Does anyone please have an RS/Farnell/Maplin part no for a replacement K3
front headphone socket?
Cheers,
Terry
G4MKP
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I loaded 4.05 into my k3 last week and it took me a while yesteday to work
out why it wasnt decoding 45baud rtty, mine had also changed to 75 baud rtty
With 4.0.5 I can change the monitor level on RX and TX on fsk and afsk
Dave
ww2r
> Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:29:57 +0200
> From: "Steef PA
Was working earlier, but down now. I tried an nslookup and DNS couldn't
find qrz.com! Very strange.
Paul VanOveren wrote:
> Blank QRZ is working ok here in SW Michigan
>
> NF8J
>
> Paul VanOveren
> 5911 Snow Ave.
> Alto, Mi
> 616-868-7149
>
>
>
>
>
>
I used to use the wiki quite a lot but have to admit not recently.
There was some good stuff on it and I thought it had great potential. I
don't know anything about wiki spam but I suppose it could be a time
consuming problem.
I e-mailed Thom K3HRN just last week and got the followin
Why can you see your transmitted waveform on the P3 on CW but not other modes?
Thanks Jim K4JAF
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The RTTY 45 Baud monitor level can 't be adjusted during receive anymore, only
during transmit. Not a big problem but it has changed.
Further all my 45 Baud RTTY presets were changed into 75 Baud after sending the
4.03 firmware so I had to change them all.
73 's Steef PA2A
K2 & K3
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Larry, K2GN wrote:
> Well, it's still doing the freeze.
> I have found it in the "freeze" state 4 times while I'm not operating,
> This remains a big mystery.
Indeed. If it is locking up while you are not operating (i.e. transmitting)
then that rules out an
Blank QRZ is working ok here in SW Michigan
NF8J
Paul VanOveren
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Alto, Mi
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Is and has been working here.
73,
Geoff
GM4ESD
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Think maybe this is a "traffic" problem with the contests running? It
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73, Jim
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To:
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 8:04 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ working for you?
>
> I've not been able to log onto QRZ
Not working here neither in SE FL.
AD4C
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danger.Keep yourself and your family alive"
--- On Sun, 8/22/10, Ken Wagner K3IU wrote:
From: Ken Wag
Alan and others,
Thanks for the quick input and suggestions. Alan, I've played with the QSY
function quite a few times since reading your reply. And it seems your software
is working properly. I haven't had a problem when tapping the knob firmly to
QSY. Thanks for adding that into 032. I loade
If the washer is indeed in there, Murphy's law says that it
will have wedged itself in the place that it can do the
most harm : - )
73
K1NR
On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:48:53 -0400
Jon Zaimes AA1K wrote:
> Thanks for the tip.
>
> The side panel did come off OK by itself, and the nut
> quickly dr
According to:
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
It is down for everyone. Me too.
HTH
73 de Eric
On Aug 22, 2010, at 6:04 AM, Ken Kopp wrote:
>
> I've not been able to log onto QRZ.com since
> yesterday (Saturday).
>
> 73! Ken - K0PP
>
>
Not working here in southern New
England this morning.
73, Ken K3IU
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On 8/22/2010 9:04 AM, Ken Kopp wrote:
> I've not been able to log onto QRZ.com since
> yesterday (Saturday).
>
> 73! Ken - K0PP
>
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I've not been able to log onto QRZ.com since
yesterday (Saturday).
73! Ken - K0PP
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Well, it's still doing the freeze.
I have found it in the "freeze" state 4 times while I'm not operating,
This remains a big mystery.
I've also had it freeze up while Txing 3 times. Obviously RF.
Conditions:
P3 on left side of K3, powered off the K3.
Using supplied cables.
FW - 00.32K3 FW -
Mine is also on top of the K3, and I like it in that position for casual
operating. I built a glass shelf unit that will accommodate 3 tiers of K3
sized units with a little room to spare both horizontally and vertically
plus a smaller space underneath for paddle, RX antenna controller, etc. On
t
Thanks all for the tips.
I took the front bottom cover off and the lock washer finally dropped out.
73/Jon AA1K
On 8/22/2010 07:28 AM, Ed K1EP wrote:
> Yes, removing the cover will give you access to both screws on the
> handle. I just confirmed that, as the cover on mine is off :) I
> ha
I placed my P3 above the K3. Works for me.
Dan AB3EN
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I'm 100% with Don on this.
>I don't understand what all the fuss about specific relays is all about.
> Any relay that can handle the current desired and has a 12 volt coil
> will do the job.
Actually the only common relays that MIGHT be a problem are certain
automotive relays intended for interm
What I use for nut-locking compound is plain old fingernail polish. Any
color will work, but I use red because it is easy to see.
It can be used two ways - to secure nuts and screws, and as an indicator
that unauthorized persons have been inside the box - sometimes called
"warranty paint".
Jon Zaimes AA1K wrote:
>
> The side panel did come off OK by itself, and the nut quickly dropped
> out onto the work table. But no sign of the washer! I'm sure it had one
> on when I built the radio, so I'm shaking the radio and searching for it
> but so far to no avail. I assume it got stuc
Thanks for the tip.
The side panel did come off OK by itself, and the nut quickly dropped
out onto the work table. But no sign of the washer! I'm sure it had one
on when I built the radio, so I'm shaking the radio and searching for it
but so far to no avail. I assume it got stuck somewhere in
I can't think of a reason why you can't just take the side panel off, but it
might make a difference if you have a KRX3 or a KXV144 inside, which I
don't.
Yours is the first post I can recall reporting this. If you are concerned
about it happening again you could try putting a blob of paint on th
Yes, removing the cover will give you access to both screws on the
handle. I just confirmed that, as the cover on mine is off :) I
have used my handle a lot over the last three years without any
incident. Probably just wasn't tightened properly the first time or
the lock washer was left off
I've also wished for this feature to be in place... I have a feeling
its only a matter on that one though.
~Brett (N7MG)
On Sun, 2010-08-22 at 11:42 +0100, Trevor Smithers wrote:
> Would it be possible to include an option under Span to display the actual
> frequency of
> the upper and lower o
It looks as if Thom K3HRN who runs zerobeat.net has been having a clearout.
The Zerobeat Elecraft forum has also gone, which is no great loss as it was
never used, indeed I suggested to him some time ago that he may as well kill
it.
The wiki was edited by Don Rasmussen WB8YQJ who used to post on
Took my K3 along on vacation and this morning when I went to set it up
again at home the handle was loose on one end -- one of the nuts had
fallen off the bolt inside the case. So now the nut and washer are
floating around inside the case.
Anyone know if I can just take the side panel off to
Would it be possible to include an option under Span to display the actual
frequency of
the upper and lower offsets rather than -30 +30 or whatever has been set.
So, if you had a CF of 7.038.6 the P3 screen would show 7.008.6 - 7.038.6 -
7.068.6
73
Trevor G0KTN
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