[Elecraft] [K3] short circuit at power terminals

Yikes! My reliable K3-10 has developed a short circuit across the power input terminals. Well, to be exact, not quite a dead short. It measures 0.6 ohms across the PowerPole connectors. It most certainly does blow fuses on the input line. Any suggestions for trouble shooting? And also for

[Elecraft] Wented XV144

Wanted XV 144;  built, unbuilt, started building and stoped.   Send me what you got.  I pay with Paypal and will pay there charges to you too.   Please don't answer me over the forum answer ditect to e mail below   Thanks Bill, W0WFH w0...@yahoo.com _

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

I also believe it is better to remove it and the extract the pins one at a time. A method that I've used many times is to slowly and gently rock the part back and forth. First you will only get very little movement but with metal fatigue it increases. Eventually with care it breaks off cleanl

[Elecraft] WTB: KAT3

Mine has gotten flaky and the replacement cost is a bit much. Anyone have a working KAT3 they don't need? Offlist please. Thanks! Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://ma

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Thanks Wayne. Yes, I was thinking of voice-mode. If I wanted to practice my CW I would do that on the air with the hope that I would get some replies. Always looking for that next QSO. I did want to do all the adjustments for voice so I will turn the power down low and hook up a dummy load

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 and Batteries

I like it. This would make more sense in some cases. Right now ERR BAT is just a generic error covering battery voltage both too low and too high. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 18, 2012, at 4:31 PM, Donald Butler wrote: > Thanks for the tip Wayne . I obviously have not given NiMH's a fair > test >

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

Great! Saves me a lot of grief! Thanks everyone! Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Gil, > > I can confirm that RP2 is not orientation sensitive, but RP5 must be oriented > properly if the speech compressor is to operate properly. >

[Elecraft] The KAT's in the house

I'm happy to report that the big brown truck rolled in late this evening and delivered serial no 22 of the factory wired KAT500. Finally the KAT's in the house. The packaging was great. Well packed, and UPS handled it very well. The unit looks great. The manual that shipped with the unit obviou

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

Gil, I can confirm that RP2 is not orientation sensitive, but RP5 must be oriented properly if the speech compressor is to operate properly. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/18/2012 9:03 PM, Gil G. wrote: > Hello Mike, > > And thank you everyone for all the answers. > > It is RP2… It does have a dot though,

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

Hello Mike, And thank you everyone for all the answers. It is RP2… It does have a dot though, and a round pad on the PCB for pin 1. So, I can leave it as is? Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Oct 18, 2012, at 8:23 PM, Mike Morrow wrote: > >> A resistor network normally has one

[Elecraft] FS: Edgeport USB to DB9 serial

I have an Edgeport USB to (4) serial converter box. No cable. It's used, but not by me. $30.00 shipped via PriorityMail flat rate in US. PayPal OK. 73, Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/el

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

> A resistor network normally has one common pin; one side of each of the > resistors goes to a distinguished pin. It isn't going to work if it's in > backward. In the KSB2, this is only true for RP5. RP1, RP2, and RP3 (there is no RP4) have two pins per identically valued resistor. It won't ma

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

If you reversed RP1, 2 or 3 then you are OK. But RP5 has one side of all the resistors connected together and to pin 1! Look at the schematic and you'll see this. There doesn't seem to be a RP4. One way to remove it is to cut all the pins with flush cutters and then take them out one at a ti

[Elecraft] FS: GW Instek SFG-2110 Function/Signal Generator

I have for sale my GW Instek SFG-2110 10 MHz synthesized function generator. I purchased it new in 2007 and it has since seen light use in my non-smoking lab. Closing down lab in preparation for a move, so time to let it go. It is in absolutely mint condition and functions perfectly. This is a

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

A resistor network normally has one common pin; one side of each of the resistors goes to a distinguished pin. It isn't going to work if it's in backward. I invested in a Hakko 808 to remove solder from multi-pin devices. I find it difficult with just solder wick. It may be less difficult overall

[Elecraft] Resistor networks, polarized?

Hello, I am building the KSB2 tonight, and I put a resistor network the wrong way.. Aren't these just resistors? Why would there be a pin 1? Should I remove it? If so, how do I do that? I have solder wick, tried, but it isn't budging… Thanks, Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc ___

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 and Batteries

Thanks for the tip Wayne . I obviously have not given NiMH's a fair test yet, so will definitely give them a try.. I do have a minor suggestion for the KXBC3: Like others I've gotten the "BAT ERR" message when attempting to initiate a charge cycle on a battery pack that is already charged .. why

Re: [Elecraft] Interested in your impression of the KX3 compared to K2 and K3

One more item to add to Don's excellent comment. As someone who prefers to build equipment rather than get it preassembled, the K2 is available as a you-build-it kit. The K3 and KX3 are only available as you-assemble-it kits. I spent a year and a half dithering between the K2 and the K3 thinki

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

It should be posted next week. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 10/18/2012 12:48 PM, Keith-K5ENS wrote: > Now that these are shipping, when are we going to see the owner's manual > posted on the website??? > > > Keith, XE3/K5ENS > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.36579

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Don, Phil, While that is true, I strongly recommend that you connect a dummy load as well. "Stuff" can happen, and Murphy says it will, so protect your KX3 by connecting the dummy load even if it is not technically necessarily required. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/18/2012 4:04 PM, Don Butler wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 and Batteries

Don, Thanks for the report. One difference in my experience: the voltage drop on key-down for the nonrechargeable lithiums is quite a bit higher than for NiMH. As a result, I got more TX time at 5 W with NiMH. They're also a lot more convenient since you can leave them in the radio and cha

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

My bad; I see that now. Thanks... --Andrew On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments. Wayne On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: > For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig > in PTT mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX > to enable the TX) > > --Andrew, NV1B >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig in PTT mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX to enable the TX) --Andrew, NV1B On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Phil, I believe you can replicate the K3's test mode on the KX3 by adjusting the power level down to 0.0 W Don, N5LZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:34 PM To: e

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Phil, There is no TX TEST mentioned in the KX3 manual, but look for "Off-Air Code Practice" -- If you select PTT-CW (by holding VOX) hitting the key will generate only a sidetone (unless you tap XMIT) -- this is a direct quote from my early manual, page 16. The original question involved also

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

Now that these are shipping, when are we going to see the owner's manual posted on the website??? Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-tp7564277p7564286.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

[Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit. So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden? 73, phil, K7PEH _

Re: [Elecraft] Package Shipped to You

Not a problem, Mitch. I suspect that most of us realized what had happened. This just underscores the need for us all to sit back and take a breath before pouncing on a poster. Hopefully N5GE will accept your explanation. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Mitch Wolfson DJØQ

[Elecraft] KXBC3 and Batteries

I have my new KXBC3 installed in KX3 S/N 125, and all seems to be working as it should. I'm definitely glad to have it, but must admit that I was very content with the KX3 without it. The ability to easily monitor battery voltage and select the charging time is very nice. And the internal clock

[Elecraft] KX3 Production Firmware (rev 1.23) -- Misc. improvements

KX3 production firmware rev 1.23 (with DSP rev 0.99) is now available. See release notes below. This update is appropriate for all KX3 owners, especially if you are installing a KXBC3 battery charger. You'll need our KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instruct

Re: [Elecraft] Interested in your impression of the KX3 compared to K2 and K3

Duane, The KX3 is definitely an SDR - the K3 is too - the firmware defines the function of the radio. Somehow the "SDR" term has become construed in some ham's minds that a computer is required if it is an SDR, but look at the "Software Defined Radio" literally - the firmware loaded into the ra

[Elecraft] FS: K2 with options (and Begali CW paddle)

K2 (10 watt) with: KAT2 auto tuner KAF2 real-time clock, audio filter KNB2 noise blanker ETS15 1.5-inch tilt stand (2.5-inch also included) $775 shipped (U.S.) Original owner Details and photos at http://maineware.net/k2 Also available: Begali Magnetic Professional CW paddle, $225 shipped (U.S.

[Elecraft] Interested in your impression of the KX3 compared to K2 and K3

Im no contester or DXer, but generally the KX3 seems to pull signals out of the noise with narrowing filter width better than the several k2 units Ive used. The noise also seems less harsh. I havent found the APF to my liking, it seems to ring too much compared to just narrowing down the passband.

[Elecraft] KAT500

Wonder if shipping has slowed down? Haven't seen any chatter about it. I would imagine they will push for end of month sales and get them out the door. Phil Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com WWW.FLA

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 to KAT500 RF connection?

On 10/17/2012 1:00 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > How about a UHF-BNC adapter on both and a BNC M-M? I do a lot of SO2R, so minimizing crosstalk is important. I use a short length of RG8 with a robust copper braid plus foil shield. 73, Jim K9YC _

Re: [Elecraft] Interested in your impression of the KX3 compared to K2 and K3

I have both but did not make A/B comparisons. K2's filters are not too sharp but they pick up weak signals very well. But may be overwhelmed by strong signals nearby. K2 has excellent AGC. KX3 has much steeper filters and even APF. Also continuously adjusted. So probably KX3 would do much better

Re: [Elecraft] keyer test mode

thanks greg frippg...@me.com you may find my website of interest: http://highspeedbroadbandforboveytracey.co.uk On 18 Oct 2012, at 13:14, "Andrew Moore-3 [via Elecraft]" wrote: > To use "test mode" for practicing CW sending on the K1: > > Select the OUT menu entry and hold EDIT to display

Re: [Elecraft] K1 bag

Thanks to all who responded to my post about a bag for my K1. They were very helpful. 73, John Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] keyer test mode

You can save messages and the listen to them repeatedly. You can set power out to zero and send messages by key and listen while sending. Note sure I understand the question. (Not an expert). Rich NU6T greg fripp wrote: >my k1 is arriving fully built next week. >(thank colin m0ccgh for bui

Re: [Elecraft] keyer test mode

Greg, You can use most any transceiver that generates sidetone for that purpose. Turn the power down and attach a dummy load. With the K1, set the menu OUT parameter to as low a setting as possible. I would attach a dummy load in any event, even if the indicated power output is zero. 73, Do

Re: [Elecraft] keyer test mode

To use "test mode" for practicing CW sending on the K1: Select the OUT menu entry and hold EDIT to display the power output level. Next, hold DISPLAY. The power output parameter will change to P = 0 , indicating that the transmitter is disabled. To restore the original power level setting, hol

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 to KAT500 RF connection?

Jim, Experience tells me that using a "rigid" coax connection between two stacked units, such as a KPA500 and a KAT500, is not a good idea unless the stacked units are bolted together or mounted in the same rack. If one of the units should move even by a small amount, or try to move, a "rigid"

Re: [Elecraft] Package Shipped to You

My deepest apologies to the list, this went out to the list in error, as I just discovered. I tried to cc: Lisa, but my address list pulled in the Elecraft list instead without me noticing. That's what I get for trying to mail in the middle the night during a move. My aplogies!! 73, Mitch

[Elecraft] keyer test mode

my k1 is arriving fully built next week. (thank colin m0ccgh for building it) i have a query though about it the keyed test modes mentioned on peg 55 of their handbook it says that you can practice sending recording messages OR JUST SENDING CODE WITH THE KEYER ( my caps) i would like to use it to