> It looks I may be in San Francisco on business for close to
> a week in the near future. Is it worth considering having a
> KX3 shipped to my hotel and then working on it at night ?
Sure...just as long as you plan to be at that hotel for some time longer than
the current estimated order backl
I've had a lot of fun with my "naked" K3. With the sunspots
being cooperative, QRP is a lot of fun. I can upgrade power
later. If I run into crowded bands, I can add filters, but I
haven't had much problem with the antennas I am using. Probably
the first "extra" I'll add is a P3.
I think I wou
I don't think so.
Mike W0MU
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com
Http://www.w0mu.com
On 6/12/2012 8:44 PM, Jeff Herr wrote:
> Is Elecrafts buddipole offer beneficial in some way other than convenience?
>
>
>
> I means, is there something about the kit content?
>
>
>
> Jeff, W
On 6/12/2012 3:06 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I think that Wayne and Eric would be rather astonished at your experience
> with the K2, Jim.
I'm sure that neither would be at all surprised. Both are well in touch
with the local contesting community.
73, Jim K9YC
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They sure are fun. I've had a couple but this is the 1st I've built.
Thanks again.
Joe
PS just had my first QSO with it, and it was on 20m.
Mike Morrow wrote:
>> I reflowed the solder on K3, l11 and l12 on the 40/20 board
>> and I now have 20 meters!
>>
>> So I need to look carefully at the 30
The KXPD3 (paddles), KXAT3 (antenna tuner) and KXFL3 (filters) are easy to
add at any time. Nothing to disassemble for the KXAT3 or KXFL3 - you just
open the KX3 as if you were going to install batteries and plug them in. A
screw or two secures each one in its socket. Of course, the KXPD3 plugs in
Bill:
Can you give me a rough idea of how long it will take to assemble ?
Want to make sure I will have enough time to put it together without
rushing.
I have built quite a few of the heathkit kits while they were in
business. Even built a K1 several years ago and later sold it,
regretting t
I think you could have a lot of fun building the basic radio and adding
stuff ss you can. I did this with my K3.
...bill nr4c
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> I reflowed the solder on K3, l11 and l12 on the 40/20 board
> and I now have 20 meters!
>
> So I need to look carefully at the 30/17 board now.
Good progress, Joe.
At least you didn't fall into the trap of thinking that when the filter board
coils had been peaked for receive that there was no
Is Elecrafts buddipole offer beneficial in some way other than convenience?
I means, is there something about the kit content?
Jeff, WW6L
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I am thinking about purchasing a KX3. I can afford the KX3 but probably
not any of the options at this point. Is this worth doing and then
adding the modules as I can afford them or should I wait until I can
afford the whole ball of wax ?
It looks I may be in San Francisco on business for clo
Here's the link to the KX3 kit build video featured on HamNation
tonite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd_sIiBgCOY
Enjoy!
Tim
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Very exciting news! Thanks for letting all of us know. I am a 12/31 order
person and I got a feeling with this news it will be soon.
Keith
AG6AZ
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On Jun 12, 2012, at 6:04 PM, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft"
wrote:
> KX3 Shipping / Notification Status
Eric,
I just received mine, 0323, today. I had it on the air about 45 minutes
later and tested with a station in Florida on 17 M. I must say I'm impressed by
the work you guys did. The only thing left is to learn to use the features.
Vy 73,
Barry
K3NDM
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KX3 Shipping / Notification Status just updated. Rolling faster!
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm
73,
Eric
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Tom et al,
That is why I use an external gel cell, and didn't opt for the internal
battery. As we all know, rechargable batteries have a finite life and
do lose their charge over time.
73,
David
KC9EHQ
K1-4 s/n 2051
K2/10 s/n 7164
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Hey Mike, thanks for all your suggestions! I reflowed the solder on K3, l11 and
l12 on the 40/20 board and I now have 20 meters!
So I need to look carefully at the 30/17 board now.
What really threw me was that both boards had the same symptoms.
Thanks.
Joe
Mike Morrow wrote:
But...let me ma
I have the special cable from Array Solutions, the "K3THP1" to connect the
K3 to the THP HL-1.5KFX amp.
When looking at this cable, I notice there is a 15-pin plug, an ALC
connection via a RCA phono plug and a round 5-pin DIN plug (most likely for
the Yaesu
plug-in on the rear of the THP amp.
I think that Wayne and Eric would be rather astonished at your experience
with the K2, Jim. While the K3 might have less phase noise, it's my
understanding that the K2 is "state of the art" for rigs available in the
late 90's when it first appeared and needs no apologies today.
The K2 was never i
My guess is that with Field Day approaching more than a few guys, like
myself, will find themselves with a faulty battery in there K2 due to
lack of proper charging. I wasn't surprised that t is was the case but
I was a bit stumped when my A&A Smart Charger was not able to properly
power my
On 6/12/2012 9:11 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> Thanks to Don KI4D I finally got an N0SS T-R Relay kit for my K2. In
> checking it out with my Alpha 76PA I got ~400 Watts on 160 and ~600 Watts
> on 80.
When I moved to NCCC territory six years ago, I fired up one of my K2s
driving my Titan amp for a CW
Let's move end this OT thread for now and move it to direct email in the
interest of keeping list volume under control.
73,
Eric
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On 6/12/2012 10:41 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
> According to their site, the HK0NA QSL cards were to be delivered in the
> May-J
Let's move end this OT thread for now and move it to direct email in the
interest of keep list volume under control.
73,
Eric
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On 6/12/2012 10:33 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
> I worked HK0NA a total of 3 times on two separate bands between 01/25
> and 01/30,
Let's end this thread for now.
Lots of good responses, and also there are several similar threads on
this -exact- subject in the list archives that one can search for.
To search - see: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html and search the
Nabble archive.
73,
Eric
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According to their site, the HK0NA QSL cards were to be delivered in the
May-June timeframe. The following site:
http://www.sjdxa.org/hk0na.htm
states that they were delivered May 23 and that QSL processing has
really just begun. This site has current QSL status.
73, Stan.
On Tue, Jun 12,
I ordered a second K3 at Dayton. It arrived Friday (I requested delayed
delivery). Its a fairly "vanilla" K3/100: KXV3, 400 Hz filter. I built
and tested it on Saturday, and made first contacts Sunday morning.
Several things worth noting:
1. The Assembly Manual (Rev L7) has been fined tuned.
I worked HK0NA a total of 3 times on two separate bands between 01/25
and 01/30, uploaded to LOTW, and requested my hard card through OQRS ---
and I still have neither hard card nor LOTW confirmation as of today.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
> I got m
Bill,
Normally there is greater than 12 watts output on 160 meters - most will
do 15+. However, that is into a 50 ohm dummy load. The drive is
usually plentiful on 160, and there is not really much you can do to
increase it. You might modify the Transmit Buffer C150 value to get
more gain o
For nearly 8 years, I've powered all my 12VDC ham gear from the biggest
Costco battery, float-charged by a little 10A switcher that I bought for
$10 at a hamfest. When I started doing SO2R several years ago, I added
a second battery and a second power supply from the same hamfest
purchase. Th
Thanks to Don KI4D I finally got an N0SS T-R Relay kit for my K2. In
checking it out with my Alpha 76PA I got ~400 Watts on 160 and ~600 Watts on
80. I tried adjusting L3 & L4 to optimize 160 but cannot seem to get more
than 10+ Watts from the K2 even when driving the amp via the KAT2.
1. Is
Hello Elecrafters,
I am looking for an used K2 in the second hand market. Preferrably, K2 should
be as follows:
1. serial number >4000
2. equipped with KAT2, KSB2, KNB2, KBT2-X
Both completed or in-completed kits are welcome. If you have one for disposal,
please let me have your price and
I got my HK0NA card about 2 weeks after OQRS. If it's been months I'd email
them just to check.
73, Thomas M0TRN
On 12 June 2012 16:11, Bob wrote:
> Funny you mentioned HK0 -- I haven't gotten those cards yet. I wasn't too
> worried as, by accident, I worked one of the ops the day before it st
Funny you mentioned HK0 -- I haven't gotten those cards yet. I wasn't too
worried as, by accident, I worked one of the ops the day before it started
and he already LotW for Malpelo, so I got my confirmation months ago. But
that is a pretty neat card to have for the collection. No doubt they will
I know it seems daunting, but a call to Astron might change your mind.
A few caps and I have heard that the transformers aren't that expensive
(<$50)so you might re-think a refresh.
...bill nr4c
On Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:21:23 -0400, Bill wrote:
> Transformer let go - not worth fixing. I'll just
After many years of service, I would be inclined to replace all the
electrolytics with modern components. They are the most common cause of
integral switchmode supplies in brown goods letting out their smoke. If I
was refurbishing a dead linear supply of that vintage, I would ask myself
"What cou
Transformer let go - not worth fixing. I'll just replace it with another
Astron - 33 years of use is cheap at what they cost new. I am currently
using an MFJ switcher as a make do patch - but, I still believe in
weight = quality. Hence, the reason to buy another Astron 35 amp job.
Thanks,
Bill
Hisashi,
That is great info. I have an old 12A Astron that needs a
"refresh"
73 and thanks,
Gene K1NR
PS my 35A Astron and 20 Astron just go on and on.
On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:05:23 -0700 (PDT)
Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
> You can rebuild Astron supplies and there's even an
> article and
Astrons were also heavily used in 2 way commercial market. Lots of good
information at
http://www.repeater-builder.com/astron/astron-index.html
If you don't take their specs as gospel and derate them a bit, they last
forever (or at least
till the next lightning strike). Even then the parts ar
Odds are the problem is either the LM723CN controller or 2N5886G pass
transistors (or both). The controller is even socket mounted for easy
replacement. When I had a failure in my RS-35M a few years ago I
ordered spares for both. I often wonder how many things wind up in
our landfills that need
I still do not have either of mine cards or LoTW and did the online request.
But yesterday my HK0 cards came in and no LoTW there either same request. Oh
well in time I suppose they will be there.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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I have 2 Astrons in my shack a RS-70M and a VS-70M and 2 Samlex Supplies a
SEC-1223 and a SEC-1235M both are very clean switchers. They have been
running continuous now for over 6 years no problems the Astrons I have only
invested in the last 2 years should have been one of the first things I
bough
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