[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Holger,   Don is correct.  Do all the modifications for your early K3 #283.   Usually, the first kg is the most expensive in terms of shipping costs from US to Germany.  Therefore, if you order ALL the modification parts from Elecraft at one go, there will be savings in shipping cost - the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Holger, I would recommend all the upgrades. I cannot think of any that are mode specific. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/7/2011 10:26 PM, DL9HDA wrote: > Dear Johnny, > > which modifications do you recommend? I do operations only in CW. > > __ E

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity receive with ant1 and ant2?

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
If you hear the COR relay clicking while transmitting, you do not have enough isolation between the TX and RX antennas (or your power is greater than the isolation of the antennas will permit). 73, Don W3FPR On 10/7/2011 11:31 PM, tomb18 wrote: > Hi, > I have a question about the diversity mode

[Elecraft] Diversity receive with ant1 and ant2?

2011-10-07 Thread tomb18
Hi, I have a question about the diversity mode where you use ant1 on the main receiver and ant2 on the sub. IN the manual it says "This requires that the two antennas connected to the KAT3 be well isolated from each other. If not, the sub receiver’s carrier-operated relay may turn on during transm

Re: [Elecraft] email from Santa

2011-10-07 Thread Gary K9GS
Yes! Yes! Yes! On 10/7/2011 2:51 PM, N3XX wrote: > I was kind of hoping for a KPA1500 (160-6 mtrs). > > 73, > Tim - N3XX > > - Original Message - > From: "Tony Estep" > To: "Elecraft" > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:53 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] email from Santa > > >> About this time of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread DL9HDA
Dear Johnny, which modifications do you recommend? I do operations only in CW. best 73s Holger, DL9HDA Von meinem iPad gesendet Am 08.10.2011 um 02:59 schrieb Johnny Siu : > Hello Holger, > > Just order the K3DSPUPGD. It suits all earlier versions. Please also take > this chance to or

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Outboard Amplifier options

2011-10-07 Thread John Ragle
Curt... The K2/100 PA fits nicely inside the K2...(my experience)...and if you try it, you will find it is not a "cram" job. I think it would be much more convenient than trying to run things "outboard." John Ragle -- W1ZI = On 10/7/2011 5:46 PM, Curt wrote: > My K2/10 is most times

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Outboard Amplifier options

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Curt, The KIO2 is not actually a requirement, but it does provide the K2 to KPA100 signals necessary. There are substitutes for the KIO2 for those who would like to make the appropriate connections inside their K2 between the Control Board P4 and a connector to the outside of the base K2. The

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Holger,   Just order the K3DSPUPGD.  It suits all earlier versions.  Please also take this chance to order other modification parts as well.  My K3#11xx is newer than yours but needs nearly all the modifications. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ DL9HDA 收件人︰

[Elecraft] K2 Outboard Amplifier options

2011-10-07 Thread rhulett1
So I gather the KIO2 is a requirement?  I have the KSB2 installed, so will need to install the KIO2 also? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread riese-k3djc
or a loud whistle ??,, have the wife yell at you for messing up the TV step on the cats tail,, buy a pitch pipe and blow it just hit the tune button Bob K3DJC On Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:49:21 -0700 Dennis Moore writes: > Can't you just hit TUNE? > > 73, Dennis NJ6G > > On 10/7/2011 2:42 PM, gold

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Don, just press TUNE as Dennis noted. The K3 will transmit a carrier at the initial level set in CONFIG:TUN PWR menu. Once you press TUNE, you can adjust the RF output of the K3 to anything within its range from almost zero to 100 watts by turning the PWR knob. Ron AC7AC -Original Message---

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Outboard Amplifier options

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Curt, Not a lot of wiring at all. There are only 2 cables - one is the coax to connect the KPA100 to the base K2 (yes, you have to drill a hole into the rear panel of the EC2 enclosure to accept a BNC jack. I would also suggest that you solder the header that normally is placed on the RF Boa

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dennis, One can just hit TUNE, but the power output MAY be controlled by the menu TUN PWR menu setting. I would suggest that Don wire up a switch. A SPST switch and a 1/4 inch plug plus some wire are all that is needed. Wire one side of the switch to the tip of the phone plug, and the other s

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread Fred Jensen
Plug a strt key [or a SPST sw] into the key jack, go to CW, and tune away. Fred K6DGW TDY Sparks NV Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G gold...@charter.net wrote: >Dear Group. > >I need to figure out how to send a simple tone output from the K3 to my >amp to be able to check power output. > >I dont

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread Greg
Don, Use the K3 TUNE button (not ANT TUN) This will do what you want and be at the power level set with the power control. If you want to use a lower setting than what is set with PWR go to CONFIG TUN PWR and set it to whatever power you want to use. 73 Greg AB7R On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 2:42

Re: [Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread Dennis Moore
Can't you just hit TUNE? 73, Dennis NJ6G On 10/7/2011 2:42 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote: > Dear Group. > > I need to figure out how to send a simple tone output from the K3 to my > amp to be able to check power output. > > I dont have a CW keyer and can not figure out how to set up a simple > sw

[Elecraft] K2 Outboard Amplifier options

2011-10-07 Thread Curt
My K2/10 is most times sufficient for DX. But, sometimes it would be nice to have 50-100 watts. Would rather not cram a KPA100 inside the K2, am wondering what options others have found useful recently. Have encountered some references to installing the KPA100 inside a separate box, but seems

[Elecraft] Send a simple tone

2011-10-07 Thread goldtr8
Dear Group. I need to figure out how to send a simple tone output from the K3 to my amp to be able to check power output. I dont have a CW keyer and can not figure out how to set up a simple switch to key a tone. I ultimatly want to plot K3 drive power to amp output power for each of the band

[Elecraft] S/N 5847

2011-10-07 Thread Anndel
Aloha everyone. K3 s/n 5847 and Panadapter assembled and almost ready to go. Still need to complete TX Gain Calibration since I don't have dummy load. Tried to borrow one but my friend realized he didn't have one either. Ordered one from HRO and looks like early next week I should be back on

Re: [Elecraft] bug debouncing on K2

2011-10-07 Thread stan levandowski
TJ, I spent $13 on this: http://wb9kzy.com/bugde.htm It solves "all" my problems and allows me to use any of my keys with any of my rigs, including my tube stuff. Made my "keying life" simpler and more consistent, predictable and enjoyable. All for $13. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Fri, Oct 7, 2011

[Elecraft] bug debouncing on K2

2011-10-07 Thread TJ Campie
I am using a bug with my K2 and the auto detect is not working very well. I already added a cap to the 2 diodes but it doesn't seem to do the job. Any suggestions? I'm getting lots of extra dits and half-dits if I use the hand mode and it will get stuck di-dah-di-dah'ing if I use the auto detect

Re: [Elecraft] email from Santa

2011-10-07 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Me too but I don't think we were nearly good enough for that. the KAT500 in time for the CQ WW DX CW would be nice thoughI think I am dreaming about that too. We would be happy to beta test a couple of them! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0m

Re: [Elecraft] Length of KPA500 Aux cable not given

2011-10-07 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Or Elecraft could make the cable longer or offer a longer one for those that like to plug and play. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/7/2011 1:36 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > These cables are pretty easy to build. All you need is the raw cab

Re: [Elecraft] email from Santa

2011-10-07 Thread N3XX
I was kind of hoping for a KPA1500 (160-6 mtrs). 73, Tim - N3XX - Original Message - From: "Tony Estep" To: "Elecraft" Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:53 PM Subject: [Elecraft] email from Santa > About this time of year, Santa and I exchange a few emails about what's > gonna be cool

Re: [Elecraft] email from Santa

2011-10-07 Thread Dave Kalter
Did Santa mention how close the elves were to having them ready?  Dear ol' St. Nick, If you are reading this.. I've been a reasonably good boy this year... 73 Dave Kalter KB8OCP Dayton Hamvention® Forums Chairman http://www.hamvention.org/ Youth DX Adventure Co-Founder http://www.youthdx.org/  F

Re: [Elecraft] Length of KPA500 Aux cable not given

2011-10-07 Thread Jim Brown
These cables are pretty easy to build. All you need is the raw cable, two connectors, a soldering iron, and the manuals for the K3 and KPA for connector wiring. Just be sure to buy quality connectors. 73, Jim K9YC > Too short IMHO. I think it is 3ft or 1 Meter. 6ft or 2 meters would > be be

Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the KPA500

2011-10-07 Thread jpk5lad
Wow! I just had to turn off my computer and drain out all of the nostalgia. Jim - K5LAD Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:19:22 -1000 From: Merv Schweigert Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the KPA500 Seems there could be a problem with the grids in the tubes sagging and touching the plate i

[Elecraft] email from Santa

2011-10-07 Thread Tony Estep
About this time of year, Santa and I exchange a few emails about what's gonna be cool this season. He pointed out that the iPhone 5 didn't happen, but he speculates that maybe the KX3 will? -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __

Re: [Elecraft] Using Micro Band Decoder and computer logging at same time w/K3

2011-10-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to > auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer > for logging. I don’t think they will share a port as both would be > using the same com port if a Y was used. The (discontinued) microHAM Band Decoder w

Re: [Elecraft] Using Micro Band Decoder and computer logging at same time w/K3

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
George, Whether a Y adapter will work or not depends on your band decoder. Most do not issue any commands on the RS-232 bus, they only listen and respond accordingly. Check with the manufacturer of the decoder to know for certain - if the decoder connects only receivers to the RS-232 lines,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Holger, If you do the DSP board exchange, you do not have to be concerned about the level of your current board - you will receive the latest level DSP board in the exchange.. I believe the LPF can be added to any DSP board level. For other upgrades, consult the list at the Elecraft website to

[Elecraft] Using Micro Band Decoder and computer logging at same time w/K3

2011-10-07 Thread george
I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer for logging.I don’t think they will share a port as both would be using the same com port if a Y was used.Any suggestions that would be simple to implement or sh

Re: [Elecraft] Length of KPA500 Aux cable not given

2011-10-07 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Too short IMHO. I think it is 3ft or 1 Meter. 6ft or 2 meters would be better or at least an option for 6ft. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/7/2011 11:47 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > Trying to look up the length of the optional A

[Elecraft] Length of KPA500 Aux cable not given

2011-10-07 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Trying to look up the length of the optional AUX cable for K3/KPA500. Neither the web site listing on the order page, nor the referenced manual sheet pdf list the length of the cable. It looks to be about 3 feet, but it would be nice to know. Length of the cable should be in both places. 73, Gu

[Elecraft] FS

2011-10-07 Thread JAMES DAVIDSON
Don just went throught.k2  works fb. was off freq. a little was all it needed  want to save for a k3 now .this is a great little rig .  spec. sn 02209 revised to b has been done. nice clean case.has kat2,ksb2.kaf2,kbt2,all manuels,wired for icom mike  although i never talk ssb 5watt cw only  did

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread DL9HDA
Hi, but which Revision do I have? Revision C startet in may 2009. It is ref b or a And is the upgrade possible? I'm little bit confused! Best 73s Holger, DL9HDA Von meinem iPad gesendet Am 07.10.2011 um 17:27 schrieb Johnny Siu : > Hello Holger, > > Since your K3 is an earlier vers

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Holger,   Since your K3 is an earlier version, I suggest you take this chance to order all the modifications mentioned in:   http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm   http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3 Parts     All the modifications are not difficult and can be done without

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 DSP upgrade

2011-10-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Holger, The DSP Upgrade is certainly possible for your K3 - whether that is a board exchange or the LPF which you add to the board. The question about price and shipping should be directed to sa...@elecraft.com for a complete answer. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/7/2011 1:00 AM, dl9hda wrote: > Hello,

Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the 4-400s

2011-10-07 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
One may get the "dreaded hum" if one puts the KPA500 up on end, since the weight of the internal transformer is now supported differently. The dreaded hum apparently can be worrisome, having been recently blamed for objects disappearing off the desk, mouth and eye twitches, insomnia, skin rashes,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

2011-10-07 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Dave (Hey Phil) I picked up a new Kenwood MC43S hand mic a year ago for about $50. Works great right out of the box with my K3 with no connector change necessary. It is very lightweight and compact. Ham radio dealers still sell it. 73 de Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Phill

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3 Rev. B schematic ?

2011-10-07 Thread David Pratt
I would be interested in this too, Win. The schematics file of 11-Oct-2007 has Rev XK and the files of 13-Jan-2010, 17-Jun-2010 and 30-Oct-2010 all have the schematics of KPA3 Rev C, but Rev B is missing. I wonder whether Rev B is the same as Rev XK ? 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Win

[Elecraft] KPA3 Rev. B schematic ?

2011-10-07 Thread Win Kriegl DK9IP/KH7CD
Hi, I can´t find the schematic for KPA3 REV B in the download area. Anyone has the schematic for me pse ? 73 de Win DK9IP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the 4-400s

2011-10-07 Thread Jim Rhodes
No grids to worry about in the KPA500! As long as airflow is not inhibited you should be able to position it any side up, down or hanging upside down from the ceiling. Jim K0XU Sent from my Xoom tablet On Oct 7, 2011 2:42 AM, "Ralph Parker" wrote: > >Seems there could be a problem with the grids

[Elecraft] W2 FOR SALE

2011-10-07 Thread walter renner
Thanks for all the replies. The W2 has been sold. Kurt K0ARO __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the KPA500

2011-10-07 Thread Stephen Prior
Gentlemen Many thanks for all the comments and opinions, I seem to have plenty of options with the amplifier. Now all I have to do is to work out how I'm going to pay for it after the service bill for the car yesterday! 73, Stephen G4SJP __

Re: [Elecraft] Positioning of the 4-400s

2011-10-07 Thread Ralph Parker
>Seems there could be a problem with the grids in the tubes sagging >and touching the plate if not operated in the proper position... I ruined a perfectly good pair of 4-400s once by forgetting that little detail :-( I'm not taking any chances with my KPA500! Ralph, VE7XF ___