We had a nice net this morning with 24 participants over a 25 minute period.
Weather was again a primary discussion point. Gerry, K4GCJ, reported 7
inches of snow in Raleigh, NC! Thanks to everyone who checked in. It has
been a fun year getting to know all of the great Elecrafters who have
stopped
On 12/26/2010 11:10 AM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Some observations. You've pretty well hit many of the K3 advantages. One
BIG one you left out is the very strong customer-oriented,
customer-responsive Elecraft management, and easily accessible support
by ph
and KPA-500's and KAT-500's and
Sheesh...when will it end?
:-)
Gary
On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
> Yeah, stuff like K1's, K2's, P3's
>
> Wes N7WS
>
> --- On Sun, 12/26/10, Mike Morrow wrote:
>
>> From: Mike Morrow
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a
Yeah, stuff like K1's, K2's, P3's
Wes N7WS
--- On Sun, 12/26/10, Mike Morrow wrote:
> From: Mike Morrow
> Subject: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 8:28 PM
> It was asked if there's a "Reason to
> NOT buy a K3?"
>
> Yes,
Gary,
The K3 is a super rig. I have a 100 watt version, with 2.8 and 400 hz filters.
I use the rig on PSK and CW. You might not need a 250 hz filter after you see
how well the K3 performs with the 400 hz.
Great rig, great support, stable as can be, love the built in digital features,
and
It was asked if there's a "Reason to NOT buy a K3?"
Yes, there is. The list that is dedicated ONLY to the K3
(elecraft@mailman.qth.net),
has for several years sometimes (almost one every several hundred K3 postings),
been
disrupted by a posting about non-K3 topics.
How rude! :-)
Mike / KK5F
Good Evening,
Conditions on both twenty and forty meters were not very good today.
It was snowing again today. Forecasts changed radically just before I
went to bed Christmas night. All day it had been predicted that we would
get a week of rain. The update changed the precipitation t
Good Evening,
Conditions were rough this afternoon and evening. Forty meters was
especially so but that may have been due to the snow storm I was in at the
time. Very dry snow was falling and producing large amounts of QRN.
There was a lot of fading going on too. Stations would chec
I've added some pictures:
http://www.wa6l.com/K2_4004.html
73,
John, WA6L
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Chip,
What tools do you have available for measuring RF voltage? RF Probe,
oscilloscope with 10X probe?, or none.
How certain are you that your reference wattmeter is correct? Many can
be in error by as much as 20% of the full scale reading. On a 20 watt
scale, that is 4 watts - not very g
Bill,
To FULLY integrate the P3 with a K2 will require extensive changes to
the P3 firmware. If less than full integration is satisfactory, you can
do that today. You need to add an IF output connector and a buffer
amplifier to the K2. Then in the P3, go into the "Xcvr Sel" menu
selection and c
With 13.0 volts at the input jack (from a bench supply), and 12.7 volts on
the circuit board's + bus, I am only reading 1.4 watts maximum power output
into a 50 ohm dummy load. I haven't found a problem using the
troubleshooting guide, voltages at Q1, Q4, Q5, and Q6 are where they are
supposed to b
Ron and all--
Actually, this type of antenna might possibly work better than a Buddipole
in many situations. A Buddipole can be set up as a vertical dipole like
this, but the TW-2020 is also end loaded somewhat, so possibly a bit more
efficient. I can say that for sure though, as I've never r
With 13.0 volts at the input jack (from a bench supply), and 12.7 volts on
the circuit board's + bus, I am only reading 1.4 watts maximum power output
into a 50 ohm dummy load. I haven't found a problem using the
troubleshooting guide, voltages at Q1, Q4, Q5, and Q6 are where they are
supposed to
Mark, Don, & wes-
Well, who knows what caused it!
I disconnected everything and then re-connected all cables - for the 3rd time -
and now it is working as advertised.
Glad Murphy's visit was a short one and hope this problem doesn't return.
Happy New Year!
"H", K4TM
On Dec 26, 2010, at 5:44 PM,
Just finished building my KX1, and with a supply of 13.0v at the input jack,
the KX1 reads out 12.4v. I know there is a .3v drop across the reverse
polarity protection diode, but is there a calibration procedure for voltage
readout that I haven't found?
Thanks,
Chip
AE5KA
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Plea
KFL3A-200 and KFL3A-400 have been sold.
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The first idea that leaps to mind is that your power supply can't supply the
combined load.
What are you doing to recycle?
Wes N7WS
--- On Sun, 12/26/10, Hunsdon Cary III wrote:
> From: Hunsdon Cary III
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 trouble
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sunday, December
"H",
What else is connected to the 12 volt jack on the K3?. It should handle
the P3 and the PR6, but no more.
The K3 turns off because the re-settable fuse has opened.
If you have only the P3 connected to that jack, measure the current into
the K3 during receive if you can, and also measure
Reflector:
My P3 Panadpter #888 went together like clockwork in a few hours
earlier today. On receive it does as advertised and the display is beautiful.
HOWEVER, when I transmit with my K3-100 on SSB, after 2 seconds or
less, the power to the K3 and the P3 cuts off; when power t
Wondering what it would take to fully integrate a P3 with a K2?
Perhaps its been done ??
Bill K3UJ
-Original Message-
From: Dave Perry
To: garyk9gs
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Sent: Sun, Dec 26, 2010 3:54 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
Gary,
Regarding your questi
Firstly, I do not want to get involved in a debate on what is (and isn't)
legal - let's leave it at the technical level.
You can (or at least, used to be able to) ask Elecraft for the K3 MARS TX
unlock software. Here is the information received from Elecraft:
Hmmm,
It seems that the OP's question and my answer may have created a bit of a storm
in a teacup.
If you are offended in some way by my post I appologise.
Perhaps I should clarify my original reply.
I 'acquired' the out of band TX software via a radio based forum on the
internet and tried it
Originally bought this for use with a planned P3 but no longer needed.
KXV3A (rx ant, IF out, xverter interface), $90 shipped
Flawless condition, bought
PayPal
Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
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Excess to my needs:
KFL3A-200 (5-pole, 200 Hz), $70 includes U.S. shipping
KFL3A-400 (8-pole, 400 Hz), $110 includes U.S. shipping
Flawless condition, bought them new 6 months ago
PayPal
Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
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Gary,
Regarding your question about digital modes and filters, the 2.8 kHz filter
is fine for psk31 (which I operate only occasionally). I do operate a lot
of RTTY contests, and I use the 400 Hz filter and then use the DSP filtering
to decrease the bandwidth to 300 Hz. BTW, the K3 is far supe
This came with my K3 and I don't use a headset.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/7726
$35 includes U.P.S. shipping.
73,
Dale W4OP
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Gary,
I bought my K3 SN# 3132 in June of 2009 to replace my beloved TS-850s that I
had owned and used extensively for 19 years. I have the same interests in
DXing, contesting and low-band DXing as you, and can say without reservation
that my new K3 is an absolute dream. I have the exact lineu
Here in the US there are few "bootleggers" on MARS, etc., but it's been an
epidemic on the 11 meter CB band since 11 meters was taken from Amateur and
given to CB service.
It was quite predictable, given the huge number of Amateur rigs on the used
market that covered 11 meters when it was a Ham ba
Gary,
Seem like most of the important points have been covered except perhaps one:
the P3. The use of the P3 with the second receiver in split operation (contest
or DX) is simply awesome! You might want to play with one before you decide.
For example, with the second receiver and the P3, yo
Gary,
You may wish to substitute a 500 Hz or 200 Hz five-pole filter for either
the 400 Hz or 250 Hz filters. The reason is, the nominal 400 Hz and
250 Hz filters are actually pretty close in terms of performance.
I own all of the aforementioned filters, and have gone back and forth
a few times,
John, it's happened to me more than once. When someone clips out the
unnecessary parts of a message (per list guidelines) sometimes they get the
wrong source for the part kept.
And it's *always* an annoying mistake that has me saying something I never
thought true -
Maybe there are no un-annoyi
Benjamin,
If you are referring to ESSB mode, the K3 already includes it, you only
need to 6 kHz filter.
That filter will also allow you to transmit AM with the K3. If you want
FM too, you need the 15 kHz filter. These are all generated in the K3
DSP, no hardware mods to add these modes. T
Gary,
Since DXing on 80 meters often is similar to DXing on 160 meters, the
"testimonial" from W8JI right after he received his K3 may give you some
insight - Tom said something similar to: he wished that he would be the
only operator with a K3! Yes that was a "backwards" compliment to the
Good evening,
sorry for my ´lowbrow´ question. I do not want to do anything illegal!
Some friends have told them and I wanted to ask the reflector to learn more
about this.
Please excuse - my english is not very fine. Close this question now, it´s
done.
Vy 73 and thanks for the many answers.
Best
One other observation: I find my 2nd receiver quite useful in DX split freq
pileups even without diversity. Having used it, I don't want to be without it.
Split in contests is infrequent, tho. The P3 is also quite helpful to pick out
successful callers in pileups and to find holes in the pileu
I did not write this quote attributed to me. I am, moreover, quite
annoyed at the attribution.
John Ragle -- W1ZI
=
On 12/26/2010 2:35 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:12:49 -0500, John Ragle wrote:
>
> I have used the E-MU 0202 with XP Pro 64 bit without tr
Gary,
Looks like you already made your mind.
If you can afford it, for the activities you describe I would suggest second
receiver regardless if you have receive antennas or not. During contests I
find myself calling CQ on one frequency and listening on both the CQ
frequency and frequency of the se
Merry Christmas, Gary!
Full disclosure: I'm an Elecraft employee. Before my K3 I was a happy Icom
IC-7800 owner.
I'd recommend you consider the 5 pole 200 Hz filter rather than the 250 Hz
8-pole filter if your main interest is CW contesting and DX. There are plots
of the 8-pole filters on El
You will be like... Gadzookes sure am glad I didn't buy that kencomyeatek.
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Yep...kind of like selling myself a new car :))
>
> Thanks Phil.
>
> On 12/26/2010 1:27 PM, Phil Townsend wrote:
>> Gary... Seems to me your already ow
On Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:12:49 -0500, John Ragle wrote:
I have used the E-MU 0202 with XP Pro 64 bit without trouble, but beware, there
are no 64 bit drivers for Win 7 and there won't be any, according to the web
site.
73,
Tom Childers
Radio Amateur N5GE
Licensed since 1976
QCWA Member 35102
ARR
Gary... Seems to me your already own a K3!!!
Phil
Santa Fe
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On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Hello all and Happy Holidays!
>
> I've been reading the K3 reflector for the past couple of weeks. I'm in
> the market for a new radio and have my choices narrowed
Hello all and Happy Holidays!
I've been reading the K3 reflector for the past couple of weeks. I'm in
the market for a new radio and have my choices narrowed down to a couple
models to replace my TS-850S which has served me very well.
First my operating interests:
I primarily spend my time co
I enjoy working QRP stations because of the challenge of copying a small
signal.
I also call anyone with a little chirp because they are usually running an
antique glowbug rig. I enjoy chewing the rag with someone who has mastered
the art of making a simple vacuum tube rig work.
Ham radio is ab
Ah, another satisified K3 userENJOY the new rig.
and YES, QRP still works! And worksand works
HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
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This is a knock-off of an antenna offered by Force 12 a few years ago. I had
one. It worked okay. It is basically a vertical dipole with feed-point
lumped inductance that is tapped by switching a relay box. It is shortened,
so the t-bars provide added end capacitance. Unlike the BuddiPole, you d
Hello,
I also worked ZL8X 21 times , However I was running
80 watts with K3 .
That was a blast.
They have an on line log.
http://www.kermadec.de/
73 Ken K5DNL
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--- On Sun, 12/26/10, Fred Maas wrote:
> From: Fred Maas
> Subject: [
But as I understand it, the quote of the HF DX'rs is," Life is too
short for QRP", 500 Watts.
this shouldn't turn into any drawn out thread, but let's be clear. I, for
one, and I am one of many, have worked:
* DXCC with 2 watts on 40 mtrs alone, in a few weeks.
* DXCC 10-40 mtrs in one win
There ya go Jack. I wasn't aware that Walmart sold 90% Isopropyl. I
don't buy it that often.
That should work great!
On 12/26/2010 10:49 AM, Jack Smith wrote:
> I buy 90% isopropyl alcohol at Wal*Mart and use it for PCB cleaning. I
> think it's a couple dollars for a quart bottle, available i
I buy 90% isopropyl alcohol at Wal*Mart and use it for PCB cleaning. I
think it's a couple dollars for a quart bottle, available in the drug
section. I've also found 90% at most drug stores or supermarkets if you
look carefully.
It's a lot cheaper than Everclear, but you can't consume the exces
Kjeld, that sounds like rf "loose" in the system (or shack), based on your
report that the Powermaster shows absurd readings and the symptoms change
with frequency and power levels.
The Powermaster uses a microprocessor to calculate SWR and power. Some rf
getting into that logic would produce the
Ha, ha! I can't deal with "smartphone" keyboards either (make plenty of
mistakes on a full sized one).
It'll revolutionize our hobby (and the entire "radio" business) when they
finally solve the problem of rf resistance.
Ron AC7AC
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From: Phil Townsend [mailto:phi...@ma
Hello Vic,
I work in electronics manufacturing so cleaning of PCBAs is something I
know a little bit about. Without knowing exactly what the goop is, I
would recommend the following:
1) Gently scrape off as much of the material as possible using a soft
scraping tool. I recommend a wooden po
The tuning indicator has been sold.
73,
N8XMS
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Santa brought a P3 kit to me yesterday; in two hours the kit was assembled
and connected to my K3. If you are like me, and have been using your radio
“ears” to determine who and what was above and below your operating
position, the P3 Panadaptor is a real "eye" opener :-) (LOL) Visualizing
the s
Wishing all of you a Happy New Year.
As stated this is off topic but at least the antenna giving me problems is
used with my K3 (and the Expert 1K-FA power amplifier).
Antenna: Sigma 80 + Tornado drive. This is a center fed shortened vertical
dipole with 'top' and 'bottom' loading (horizontal tub
Mike, that is the replacement heating element.
James K2QI
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Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station
Sent: Dec 26, 2010 07:38
I got an AOYUE 937+ soldering station for Christm
When I purchased my K2 a year ago I also purchased a K6XX CW Tuning Indicator.
I built the indicator but never installed it in my radio. Now, after using the
K2 for a number of months, I find that I am able to zero-beat by ear without
any
trouble so I'm not going to use the tuning indicator.
On 12/26/2010 8:01 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:
>> "Mike" == Mike writes:
>
> Mike> I got an AOYUE 937+ soldering station for Christmas, to build
> Mike> Elecraft kits with, of course.
>
> Mike> Included (in a plastic bag of its own) was a plastic rod with
> Mike> 4 wi
> >> - Original Message -
> >> From: DM7ZQ
> >> Thanks for a short answer, 73 de Benjamin, DM7ZQ
Please note that the original poster is not under FCC jusrisdiction.
Not even close, so FCC certificated issues and other restrictions do not
apply.
Merry Christmas.
73, de Nate N0NB >
I got an AOYUE 937+ soldering station for Christmas, to build Elecraft kits
with, of
course.
Included (in a plastic bag of its own) was a plastic rod with 4 wires sticking
out of
it. No mention in the manual, and I can't divine its purpose. It's about 6"
long.
Anybody know what it is?
73, M
Joe,
At some point the advice was to always load the Microham USB router at
boot time. What was the reason for that? Just to make sure that com
ports 8 and under weren't gobbled up?
73, Guy.
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:12 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
>> The com ports of Microham devices can
I got over 11M operation shortly after gaining my amateur licence and
it surprises me that 11M operators would want to spend the money on a
K3 when there is a plethora of gear around that is still easy to
'open' up at a fraction of the cost of a K3.
In VK, 11M operations appear to be concentrated
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