Hello, Johnny.
Yes, you can use a single 13 KHz filter in the KRX3 for all modes, you just
need to activate it for all modes using the K3 utility. Of course, you will
lose the benefits of narrower filters in crowded conditions.
73, Bruce, N1RX
KRX3 is for receive only. Is it possible to just
The KX1 has been Sold.
Thanks to all.
Sid
KC2EE
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Matt,
I'll reply publicly to say how proud I am of my dad for learning ham
radio and Morse code at 70. He aced the technician test, and beat my
scores on both tests. That's David Conrad, KF7QGB, a man with sand.
73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
On 06/08/2011 10:25 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
Now - if I
My experience with many, many other companies:
-The more they grow, the more problems the customers have.
-The more produces they have to sell the less attention is paid to the
ones they have had in the past. Until the decision is made to NO
LONGER SUPPORT.
-Up grades ALWAYS cost more than the
Hi Andy,
Back in the mid-60's I drew components for the Apache helicopter machine gun
turrets for Emerson Electric here in St. Louis... and we did them by hand.
No software. You could not pay me enough money to do that today.
Now we typically use a program called Visio in our RF
Friends,
Today I received a spiral bound copy of Fred Cady's (KE7X) The Elecraft K3
Design, Configuration and Operation. This is a 280 A4 page book describing
much of what anyone might like to know about the K3, P3 and their accessories.
Written by a retired Montana State University
Elecraft is overseas for me, 6000 some miles distant and their service is
superb! Living in California, I sure would lust for a Porsche.
73 Doug EI2CN A humble Polo driver
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
Hi all,
Thanks for your interest in The Elecraft(r) K3: Design, Configuration,
and Operation. At long last I have done all the final editing and I am
satisfied with how it looks. (No changes from the earlier announced
version if you managed to get that.) If you will go to www dot ke7x
dot com
And don't forget to enter the 20% discount coupon code SUMMERBOOK11
during checkout!
73, Bill W4ZV
http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/order
June 9, 2011:
We are good to go! Thanks for your patience while I made sure
everything looked OK.
73, Fred
KE7X wrote:
Hi Folks,
Please hold
Many thanks, just ordered.
Phil
Philip LaMarche
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc
p...@lamarcheenterprises.com
www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com
727-944-3226
727-937-8834 Fax
727-510-5038 Cell
www.w9dvm.com
K3 # 1605
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From:
When I tap the XMIT button to test the K3 transmitter without RF
output, my current indication starts out at 4.5 amps and after a few
seconds climbs to 6 amps or so. This is with the power setting at 0.0W.
Is there a software tx idle current setting or is it a hardware issue?
Thanks, Al K7CA
Hello,
I have a K3 with the K3EXREF, K144REFLK and K144XV.
Let me start by saying that the K3EXREF performs as described. It keeps the
K3 tuned to a frequency within about plus/minus 2 Hz. However, I don't think
it operates the way I thought. I initially thought that the K3EXREF adjusted
the
On 6/8/2011 10:25 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
book. I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?
Congratulations on your progress, and welcome. I think
Interesting ON-TOPIC article from msn.com (what many of us have as
our browser home page):
Under Jobs that deserve a second look is a link to 4 jobs everyone
should work at some point. (
They are:
1. Server (waiter/waitress)
2. Retail Clerk
3. Customer Service
3. Manual Labor
e.g. walk a
Will Elecraft be represented at The German Ham Fest in Friedrichshafen this
year?
Rod
BW/G3YHM
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Looks very interesting Fred - thanks!
Question: what is your plan for later revisions? If ordering a PDF are later
revisions included with the purchase? If ordering a printed bound copy do you
also get PDF access?
73 Craig AC0DS
Tim - My understanding is that the K3EXREF does not stabilise the
transverter offset. I believe this is planned in a future K3 firmware
upgrade, but as far as I am aware this has not yet happened.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Tim Taylor tim-tay...@comcast.net writes
So right now, the
Has anyone used the Par ENDFEDZ dipole antennas for QRP in the field or at
home for fixed operation? They seem to have very good reviews on Eham.net. I
am interested in their 30 meter and 20 meter monoband dipoles to use at home
and in the field with my K1-4 and maybe my future KX-3. Thanks.
I've used DXKeeper, which is free, bug-free, and well supported.
It's for the Windoze platform. If you live in the Mac world, I'm
confident that others can suggest an option for you.
The standard of comparison for OS-X logging software is MacLogger DX
by Don Agro, VE3VRW of Dog Park
Will Elecraft be represented at The German Ham Fest in Friedrichshafen this
year?
Yes like Wayne wrote.
19.05.2011 08:18, schrieb Wayne Burdick:
Eric (WA6HHQ) will be there, with plenty of new stuff :)
Wayne
N6KR
Both A1-860 next to the both of the DL-QRP-AG.
--
73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED
That is my understanding.
73,
Tim
-Original Message-
From: David Pratt [mailto:da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk]
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:36 PM
To: Tim Taylor
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV
Tim - My understanding is that the K3EXREF
Yes. Eric, WA6HHQ, will be there.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 9, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Rod wrote:
Will Elecraft be represented at The German Ham Fest in
Friedrichshafen this
year?
Rod
BW/G3YHM
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Darn, guess I should have read a few more messages before I ordered!
Looks good though.
Rick
K6LE
On 6/9/2011, at 8:41 , Bill Tippett wrote:
And don't forget to enter the 20% discount coupon code SUMMERBOOK11
during checkout!
73, Bill W4ZV
Hi Bob:
I started with the Par 17M and 30M endfed antenna as my regular antennas for
the shack when operating on those bands. Awesome performance and they are at a
max 30-40' up. I only had to trim the 30M a little to tune it. These are
strung horizontally.
As a result I got the 10-20-40
I'm on the hook for this. I'll send out test code when it's ready.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 9, 2011, at 9:36 AM, David Pratt wrote:
Tim - My understanding is that the K3EXREF does not stabilise the
transverter offset. I believe this is planned in a future K3 firmware
upgrade, but as far as I
Hi all,
I'm the proud new papa of Elecraft K3 #5495. I've been able to receive PSK31
via both the rear line-out and the rear speaker jacks. The line-out jack
appears to be at a fixed level, which is a little low, but the rear speaker
jack with volume control works just fine (that's the
Just ordered the PDF one.
Started the reading and looks good !!!
Thanks for this good one.
PY2ADR
K3 4795
- Original Message -
From: Craig Smith cr...@powersmith.net
To: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu
Cc: Elecraft List Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 1:36 PM
I was late too but did get the $7 off. Whenever you see a box for a coupon
code a few minutes
with Google usually finds them. That is how I got it.
73,
Bob
K2TK
On 6/9/2011 12:55 PM, Rick Prather wrote:
Darn, guess I should have read a few more messages before I ordered!
Looks good
Nicely offset my ground shipping costs, Bill. Thanks!
Counting printing and shipping time, the book should arrive in time for
this year's Field Day.
I intend to bring the book our to our W8UM/ARROW joint Field Day effort
along with my K3/P3, and wave it about, to see if I can generate any
more
Don,
The CocoaModem web site has some information about connecting, as well
as configuring the software to successfully transmit. I've used both
CocoaModem and Fldigi, but the connection process is the same: from
the K2 to the Mac is a simple stereo cable, headphone socket to
headphone socket.
Wayne,
What I guess I don't understand is why the TXCO functionality was never
finished. Seems like that would help a number of accuracy/calibration
issues, and I bought the .5 ppm option expecting that it would be
useful.
I'm disappointed in what appears to be a decision to abandon finishing
Linda and Bob-2 wrote:
Has anyone used the Par ENDFEDZ dipole antennas for QRP in the field or at
home for fixed operation?
I've used them for 6 years and they work very well. They're end-fed (hence
the name ENDFEDZ) half wave dipoles so they can be oriented either
vertically or
A dipole is a half wave antenna no matter where it is fed. The dipole
designation is not related to center feed, but to the fact that the antenna has
exactly two
poles or voltage loops - one at each end.
The end feed is truly an advantage in portable work and in some fixed stations
located at
Dave,
The 49 MHz 1-ppm oscillator is a TXCO, and it works well (0.5 ppm
from 0 to 50 C). Originally we thought we would not be able to hit
this target without adding firmware-based correction.
I did implement the firmware correction, but I wasn't happy with it,
because it didn't provide
I am not everyone, but I would NOT bother with an environmental chamber
test/calibration.
Terry K4RX
XXX
This is a long answer to your question. It begs the further question,
Would anyone bother?
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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postings - - -
Thanks
And now I have another problem of how do you connect the 8pin to the 4 wires
from the D 104?
There is a schematic on the inside of the mike bottom plate but does not
address the from 4 to 8
I suspect you're not the only one, and that's why I haven't been
pushing this.
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 9, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Terry Posey wrote:
I am not everyone, but I would NOT bother with an environmental
chamber
test/calibration.
Terry K4RX
XXX
This is a long answer to your
Wayne,
Thank you for your detailed answer.
I was following the conversation (or thought I was) that the external
reference and transverter lock was another way to get high
stability/accuracy at UHF and higher frequencies. I guess the issue
then becomes, which is more annoying and/or more
I have used the PAR EFHW antennas for a couple of years now in my portable QRP
work and they are very effective antennas.
Currently using the PAR 40/20/10M version but also have the 20/40M version that
I have used extensively as well.
On one occasion in the field I had a 100ft wire up in a
Sorry, Seiko is the RTC -- google for S35390A_E.pdf
Dallas (Maxim) is the TXCO supplier -- google for DS32kHz-DS32KHZS.pdf
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE
Original Message
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
Date: Thu, June
Charlie,
It is difficult to answer from only the wire colors without any
diagram. Those colors in the cable can mean most anything - except the
shield is ground.
According to the Astatic .pdf in G4WPW's extensive list of microphones,
the wire colors are: White (audio), Shield (AF Ground),
Anyone else having volume control issues? I had the original replaced last
year when the DSP mod was done and it lasted a few months and went back to the
same problem as the original where when you try to turn the volume down, the
volume goes to full when you get near the full CCW area. If I
First, congratulations on your new rig. you're gonna erally like it.
Now onto the issue at hand. Hooking up to a computer is really simple.
First, I have to admit I'm a PC user, not a MAC, but I hope if your MAC
has a typical sound card, with Line/mic in and speaker/phones ort, you
ahould
Yes, this is one super fantastic antenna just read the eham reviews,
and you will be happy with them..
Barry-WB6LDL
Original Message
Subject:[Elecraft] PAR ENDFEDZ antennas
Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:41 -0400
From: Linda and Bob dlrwi...@verizon.net
Reply-To:
Hello Bob,
I have used the 20 and 40 meter mono band antenna's, both work great.
There's nothing magical about these antennas but I feel that there is no
easier/quicker way to get on-air with a good signal then with an end fed
antenna like the ones from PAR electronics.
Some of my friends have
Couldn't this be automated for those with the K3EXREF?
Since the K3EXREF is applying a fudge factor (technical term) based on the
instantaneous error of the 49 MHz TXCO, one could simply read the
correction and the front panel temp over a thermal run. The data could
then be massaged (another
Hi Andy,
Take a look at http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ for a program called Front
Panel Designer. It is freeware and works on all versions of Windows and also
Mac / Linux. It might be what you are looking for with regards to designing
panels, cabinets, etc.
73 from Dave, VA3RJ
There is no need to do any type of temperature correction if you're
using the K3EXREF. This option uses an external reference to send
corrections to the K3's MCU automatically so that it always knows the
actual frequency of the 49-MHz oscillator.
What some are asking for is that the
I understand that when using the K3EXREF there is no need for this data.
But, what I was wondering is if this would be a method by which an end user
of the KTCXO3-1, (or Elecraft internally) could use this or a similar method
to compile this 1 degree increment data easily? It could be used when
I was just ordering Fred's book as a download, but stopped when lulu decided
to add VAT to the price.
Here, in the UK, books are exempt from VAT, so I tried to report this to
lulu, but they won't accept a query without an order number and an order
number is only generated in response to
Don,
Ok, I looked at the reference I gave, and the information I thought
was there isn't. But it's not quite what you want, anyway. There are
three separate parts: the Mac, the K3, and the connection between.
The Mac is easy: you want to use either CocoaModem or FLDIGI, and
they are both
On Jun 9, 2011, at 1:42 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
I understand that when using the K3EXREF there is no need for this
data.
But, what I was wondering is if this would be a method by which an
end user
of the KTCXO3-1, (or Elecraft internally) could use this or a
similar method
to
It is my experience (mostly in CH and DL) that all one has to do is
collect the receipts showing the VAT and take them to the nearest
customs office for a refund. Granted it's a PAITA, but better than being
ripped off by an unresponsive bureaucracy.
John Ragle -- W1ZI
=
On 6/9/2011 4:43
Hi Guys,
In this situation, the K3's VOX works FB for me.
So yes, sound in and sound out is pretty much all that's needed.
73 Aloha,
Dave, AH6TD
On Jun 9, 2011, at 10:47 AM, Peter Wollan wrote:
Don,
Ok, I looked at the reference I gave, and the information I thought
was there isn't.
David Lankshear wrote:
I was just ordering Fred's book as a download, but stopped when lulu
decided to add VAT to the price.
Here, in the UK, books are exempt from VAT,
Sadly, that only applies to printed books.
[...]
G, just so others in the EU know what to expect.
Do expect to be
Sorry, let me clarify my response.
The K3's VOX does respond to Line-In in my experience. No separate PTT is
needed. Also, for the K3, no voltage reduction is needed if you are using the
Line-In jacks. I have not tried using the microphone input for digital as I
keep that for, oddly enough,
All,
Except for the speaker and adding a couple of options I purchased for my K2
I'm proud to say I have finally finished my K2. I would like say thanks to
Don W3FPR, Gary AB7MY, Richard AD7FZ and the reflector for all the help I
received in finishing my radio, it would never have come together
Don,
Do you have VOX turned ON for DATA A? It is off by default and you have
to turn it on explicitly.
Use the LINE IN on the K3 and you should be able to set the level so you
have 4 bars on the ALC meter. That level should trip the VOX easily.
If you prefer to operate with PTT instead of
On 6/9/2011 11:25 AM, CHARLES WHITE wrote:
I assume the black and red are for the mike and the white for PPT.
Use an ohmeter to find out. Then study the schematic or connector
pinout info in the Elecraft manual to figure out which wire goes to
which. You cannot hurt the mic with the ohmeter,
Totally agreed. I also use it on quiet bands as well
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Yarnes
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:20 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft]
It sounds like someone with lots of spare time on their hands and some
fancy calibration equipment could make some money by having people
send them their KVCXO3-1s and record calibration data.
The best part about this business is that if you really care about
your accuracy, you will have to have
Recently several people on the list offered some excellent advice to a new ham
about keeping a log. One person said that they still liked to log by hand and
several others offered comments about the many advantages of using a computer
to
keep your station log. I thought that I would briefly
I have placed my order for this manual. It is 288 pages. It covers the P3
as well as the K3. I hope KE7X will provide addendums for download as new
updates become available. I used the SUMMERBOOK11 code for a $7.00
discount. Shipping cost was $3.99. Colorado state sales tax ($2.64) was
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