For those uninformed, Everclear is an alcoholic product. 190 proof or
95% pure grain alcohol.
In other words, Legalized Moonshine here in North Carolina.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/14/2012 1:53 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
On Tue, 13 Mar 2012, KU7Y wrote:
Back in the old days, I used to use rubber
Well my answer is get them both! I have the K3/10 and ordered the
KX3 with KXFL3, KXAT3, and MH3. I left off the CW paddle and NiMH
charger as I will use an external key and battery for portable
use. I will order the KX3-2M and KXMM3 when available.
I might have been tempted to get the KX3
OK, I guess I need to repeat what I said. The 25H is SPECIAL order
from Radiodan W7RF
mailto:rfpo...@radiodan.comrfpo...@radiodan.com, who has the
ability to run NBS traceable calibration on these elements.
Any Bird element can be modified to a different power range (if you
do a search you
I have one of these installed in my Bird 43, from ebay;
Bird 43 Wattmeter PEP Adaptor Kit - Thruline
Work with CD-GS Dielectric-Collins-Drake-Heath others
Item condition:
New
Time left:
2d 17h (Mar 16, 201219:25:21 PDT)
Price:
US
Dave,
I have a KX3 for field test. There is something eerie, shocking, about how
something so tiny performs the way it does.
Great fun! But I guess one will eventually get used to it.
Some aspects that will stay with you: The KX3 is designed to sit on a table
top, Supported by its rear feet.
Spot on Joe, thank you.
The new software had somehow changed the P3 RS232 baud rate, putting it back
to 38400 using the P3 menu cured the problem.
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Yep, but do I drink it and not care that the radio is crooked or put it
on the feet? Just kidding. :) Thanks for all the suggestions. I've
used the rubber mat in my toolbox. I just never thought of it for my radio.
73,
Joel - W4JBB
On 3/14/2012 2:16 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
For those
KL7UW wrote:
I think the wrong impression has been taken of Bird's statement of
accuracy. I doubt the inaccuracy is a fixed amount that is the same
at any reading. More likely Bird does its calibrations at full scale
and this is the accuracy that they will warrantee. Seem more
reasonable
Ed,
Yes, the most accurate is to use the 'scope with a 10X probe to measure
the RF voltage across the dummy load.
No need to convert to RMS and all that - use this formula - Power = the
square of the peak to peak RF voltage divided by 400 if the load is 50
ohms (8R if other than 50 ohms).
My KPA500 causes a high SWR showing at the K3 when the amp is in transmit
operate. All else seems to work ok...reloaded firmware...checked
faults...something about power lost without controlled shutdown.
Any ideas? Pin diode?
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2006, including the Res kit and improved shield. The upgraded amplifier
acts as expected, but seems to have a wide range of total system current
draws depending on band. Following the upgrade manual, I did NOT re-tune
the
Hi Andrew,
I can help you.
If you like you can give me a call at Elecraft, it might be easier over the
phone, or I can explain it here.
73,
Paul
Andrew Mason Jr. wrote
Iam having problems programing the xg3 to send cw.
73,
Andy
Is anyone interested in reserving an Elecraft User's table at the Visalia DX
Convention Saturday night dinner?
PLEASE contact me off list.
73 Don NA6Z
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Great idea, Blair. However, I find marguerita mix stickier and more easily
accessible. It's all over my operating desk.
73,
Terry, W0FM
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From: Blair Bates [mailto:blairba...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:52 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re:
Is there a command (or maybe will be made available) that can act as the
OPER/STBY switch on the KPA500 via the K3, to make that work using
RemoteRig?
Perhaps I missed something?
Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV
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Blair Bates wrote
I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.
73 de k3yd
Diet or Regular? Caffeine?
I've used a small square of double sided tape under each foot.
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On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:27:22 -0700 Rich reh...@ix.netcom.com writes:
I'm interested in the pdf!
Thanks
Rich
NU6T
On 3/11/2012 5:09 PM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote:
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/live-feed-aurora/
If you have never seen auroras move across the sky in real life here is
an option for you. We have all been effected by the latest solar storm;
now you can see how it interacts with our magnetosphere in real time.
Kevin. KD5ONS
Blair Bates wrote
I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.
73 de k3yd
Diet or Regular? Caffeine?
NOT Zero
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Help:
Joel,
Amazing that no one has yet pointed out the obvious solution -- get a
heavier radio.
The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
YaeComWood 50-pounders.
I bet then it won't slide, no matter what you are trying to plug into
it.
(Said firmly with tongue in cheek,
Hi,
The amp has worked well with 500 watts out, and in standby works fine with 100
watts and the power shown on the led meter is correct. When in operate, it
shows high swr with only 1 or 2 watts of drive. So something in the t/r switch
has failed.
I guess.
Thanks for the reply.
Chuck, KE9UW
Real radios glow in the dark?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet Stickier
From: Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk
Date: Wed, March 14, 2012 3:02 pm
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
Hello Dave,
You'll have to wire some pins up manually and create a macro to
control the KPA500. I have attached a document by Bob Wolbert explaining
this setup in more detail. Let me know how it goes for you.
73 for now
Brandon Hansen, KG6YPI
K3-Remote Support
Elecraft
On 3/14/2012
No. The K3 cannot control the KPA, so this is not feasible. If you
want to use the KPA with remoterig, you will need to set up a separate
serial communications channel between the remote computer and the KPA.
Note that while the KPA sends the K3 information, the K3 does not talk
back to the
Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
YaeComWood 50-pounders.
How about a SuperPro and a BC610
Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.
Correction:
Jack is not quite correct here, as we are currently able to set the
KPA500 into operate and standby via a K3 macro that togges a pin on the
K3 aux connector. The K3 then displays the Operate / standby status on
the VFO B when this changes. Bob, K6XX, our KPA500 program manager,
figured out
Long ago, I actually cut plates of 0.25 steel and bolted them beneath
the front bottom cover of my K3s so they wouldn't move when the front
panel buttons were jabbed. Once the subreceivers were added, the
combined weight is just about perfect, as long as the cleaning crew (me)
dusts the shack
Hi from KT4JR, wife of K4MWE, and new co-owner of a K3 with 144mHz
transverter built in.
I have not been able to understand how repeaters are supposed to be set up
and I am hoping some kind spirit out there can clarify for me.
I have entered the repeater frequency in the VFO A cell of the memory
Hi Paul,
I'm curious about circuit protection. If I connect this cable directly to my
35 amp 12V power supply is there any over current protection within the P3?
I understand that the cable itself might go up in smoke but at the present
time I'm only really worried about the P3.
73,
Mike K2MK
Is there an active discount code to buy the KE7X K3 book at Lulu?
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Currently I physically change coax lines when switching the antenna from
one HF rig (K3) to the other HF rig (TS480). Of course it is fool proof
when it comes to making a transmit error. That said, I'd like to use a
coax switch for this purpose. Years ago I did this often, however, rigs
were
I connected mine to a 1 amp fuse position in my power pole strip.
Am going to look around for or build a power pole strip controlled by
the position where I plug in to power my K3. That way the peripherals
come on when I power up the K3. For the moment, just pushing the power
button.
73, tom
Where on the http://www.w3hzu.com/ website is the antenna information?
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Hello,
I realize it is a little late notice, but are there any Elecraft users
in the area who would be willing to assist me at the Elecraft booth at
the RARS hamfest?
If you can get your name and shirt size to me by Friday, Lisa will
present you with a shirt.
You can also get a free pass, and
Hi Brandon: Since the KPA500-K3 Aux Cable that is currently supplied with
the KPA-500 has molded connectors, its difficult (or impossible) to modify
to add the wire as described by Bob. Will Elecraft, in the future, make
available an alternate Aux cable with this additional wire?
73, Doug
Molded connectors- no problem, make the connection in the cable behind
the connector. That is, strip a short section of cable, find the right
wires, use them.
73, doug
On 14-Mar-12 21:29, D Joyce wrote:
Hi Brandon: Since the KPA500-K3 Aux Cable that is currently supplied with
the KPA-500
Better than DU at 19.1gm/cm cube is Tungsten at 19.25gm or Gold at
19.3gm. (Densities from Wikipedia)
A Gold bottom cover would make a really fully loaded K3. Worth a bit too.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 14/03/2012 16:59, Bob Wolbert wrote:
Long ago, I actually cut plates of 0.25 steel and
Hello,
The RRMTCBL set comes with a DE-15 to RJ45 cable. The DE-15 side is
not molded, it snaps together. If you are going to purchase the
RemoteRig set, its required to have the RRMTCBL set also (unless your
making your own). The K3 ACC to RemoteRig IO cable could be modified as
needed
Hi Mike,
The 12 DC input to the P3 is connected internally to two DC/DC converters.
These both have over current protection and limit at less than 1/2 amp each.
Probably worst case is 1 amp. Of course if the cable itself shorts out or
the regulators somehow short at their inputs we would
Erik K7TV states:
Firmware-wise the KX3 is where the K3 was years ago. CW and SSB work great,
but if you want FM or AM you will need to wait a little bit.
What? Here is what I read at the top of the KX3 listing:
160-6 meters, SSB/CW/DATA/AM/FM modes
I will be sorely disappointed if it is not
Edward R. Cole wrote:
I can wait for the KX3-2M module but not for FM.
Ed,
The problem is that we can't do everything at oncewe have to
prioritize which firmware features to add when.
FM will be added very shortly after first production shipments start,
so you'll be able to use it on
Well we have taken this off topic a bit.
Bill W4ZV writes of the advantages of the LP-100A over analog
meters. Definitely a nice piece of equipment that can do much more
than a simple power meter. However, it only reads to 54 MHz. I also
occupy 144/222/432/927/1296/2400/3400/10,368 MHz
Taking the backlog into account that probably means it will be there and
working even before Ed (or me for that matter) even receives his KX3. ;-))
Keep up the good work Wayne, Eric, Lyle all. And if you need a FT for the
2 m module please let me know. ;-))
Vy 73, Olli - DH8BQA
I want to thank Dale and Paul at Elecraft for helping me with my XG3.
73,
Andy
From: Andrew Mason Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: XG3 Help
Iam having problems programing the xg3 to send cw.
73,
Andy
Hi Vic,
As far as I know, there isn't one active now. They usually come around
every month or 6 weeks or so. I'll let you know when Lulu announces
another one.
Cheers and 73,
Fred
KE7X
www.ke7x.com
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Is the viewing angle adjustable? Is so, by how much?
Is contrast adjustable? (or is that accomplished by changing the viewing
angle?)
While a below the perpendicular optimization works well for tabletop use,
I am concerned about mobile use - something I intend to do with the KX3.
The rig would
Andrew, my suggestion of a future adjustment possibility was not based on
any hard information, and just like you, I would be interested in hearing
from Wayne and colleagues on this topic. At this point I have not run across
any kind of adjustability for the display, but my schedule is hectic and
Brandon (and the rest who chimed in),
thanks for the ideas; I can see how that would work, and I'll give it a
try shortly.
73 de Dave, W5SV
On 3/14/12 2:15 PM, Brandon Hansen wrote:
Hello Dave,
You'll have to wire some pins up manually and create a macro to
control the KPA500. I have
Hi all,
The KX3's LCD is identical to the K3's, except that it its polarizer
optimized for 6 o'clock viewing, similar to that of LCDs in digital
multimeters and other instruments with a top-facing display. Since the
LCD has a low muliplex rate, it has very high contrast, and as Erik
P3 firmware revision 1.12 is now available for download from the Elecraft FTP
server. Use the P3 utility to retrieve and install the firmware.
This version fixes two issues found in the v1.11 release:
* Fixed bug that sometimes caused high noise levels on the external display
upon span
And it looks great when viewed straight on.
73,
Eric
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On 3/14/2012 5:51 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi all,
The KX3's LCD is identical to the K3's, except that it its polarizer
optimized for 6 o'clock viewing, similar to that of LCDs in digital
multimeters and other
On Mar 14, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
...it has very high contrast, and as Erik
observed, works with a wide range of viewing angles -- but not from
above the display.
By above I mean an angle higher than perpendicular to its face (also
known as normal to the display in
I will not advertise very often on this list, but I do want to remind
folks that I am developing a couple HF amplifiers that will work with
either the K3/10 or KX3. One takes 5w drive to provide 140w output
(12vdc), and the other takes 12w drive to provide 275w (28vdc). Both
are assembled
recently ther was a similar question in QST's QA and they showed what
they had at W1AW. rather than an antenna switch the have an antenna
patch bay. so I created a similar setup.
your needs are simpler than mine but the basic Idea would work for you.
I have some vintage rigs in
Having a large screen is pretty nice. However, the frequency display at the top
is pretty small. It would be nice if the size of the numerals used could be
enlarged (and/or set by the user). It would also be nice if we could change the
colors on the SVGA display.
73,
Ed - K6CTA
You can set the font size for the P3 screen in the menu. Not on the
external monitor? Maybe it doesn't change the end-point and center
frequency display, I'll have to check.
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On
All
2 questions?
1 Is the KXSER the same as the programing cables furnished with the W2 and
XG3 ?
I've got three of these cable and don't need more.
2 Does the KXUSB cable need specific drivers for the OS? I'm running XPE.
What chip is used for the USB to RS232 ?
Thanks for any info.
Jim H
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