On 10/21/2012 08:05 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> You can use the tip contact of the ACC2 jack as a PTT input. Set
> MENU:ACC2 IO to "LO=PTT".
I noticed this myself in the menus. Thanks for the tip! Works great as
PTT in voice modes.
However, this doesn't work for CW. If I use the key in CW mode,
Hi there!
A minor request: I would love it if the CW sidetone pitch could have
finer gradations. Currently, it is tunable only in increments of 10 Hz,
from 400 Hz to 700 Hz. Would it be possible to have it tune in
increments of 1 Hz? Reason is, the pitches sound "off key" to me, as if
it's bein
After using my Yaesu YH-77STA very happily for many years (they still work
fine) I decided to give some other headphones a try.
I also have the Sony MDR-7506 I bought a few years ago based on the Ehamnet
reviews. However, I am not very keen on them at all. I find them too large
and heavy and they
Note that F# = 739.9888 Pretty close to 740.
--Oliver
W6ODJ
On 1 Jan. 2012, at 8:48 AM, Josh Lehan wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> A minor request: I would love it if the CW sidetone pitch could have
> finer gradations. Currently, it is tunable only in increments of 10 Hz,
> from 400 Hz to 700 Hz.
Dave Weiss wrote
> *I would like some recommendations on a high quality replacement with ear
> buds and a high quality mike that works well with the K3.*
> *
I'm not sure if you really meant "ear buds". If you meant "ear phones", by
far the highest quality headset I've ever used, in terms of cons
I use some $30 skull candy ear buds with my KX3 for receiving only and they
work great. Very sensitive. I would use them with the K3 but I like having the
microphone built in so I am using a Yamaha MDE-100 and they work great. Very
light on my head and as one person mentioned about another simil
I had the same problem with a 25 ft wire, but after lengthening it to 41
feet the KX3 tunes all bands from 80 to 10 to less than 2:1 SWR.
Be sure to do a second tune if the first one doesn't get you where you want
to go, sometimes that makes a difference.
When portable (but not backpacking) I hav
How do you set up topic categories that you would like to scbscribe to under
the “ Subscriptions options .
Don
W4DEE
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I am still looking for XV144 2 meter transverter. Almost any condition.
Second how about XV50 6 meter transverter again almost any condition.
Whats out there? Please respond to me direct to below e mail.
73, Bill W0WFH
Linn, Mo
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I do not see any topic categories on the main Elecraft reflector, but I
believe they do exist on the Nabble list - I do not use Nabble myself,
but I have seen others post comments about topic categories.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/1/2012 9:20 AM, Don Etters wrote:
> How do you set up topic categ
OOP, Should be XV50 NOT XV59 can't type this morning.
Bill, W0WFH
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I purchased a pair of KOSS SB-40's. A local DX'er and K3'er, K9GS
recommended these. He brought them over at one of our meetings and I gave
them a whirl and liked them so I bought my own. I personally like them as my
hearing is not the best and the boom mic gets good reports as I work mostly
DX
We are nearing the halfway mark towards our production commitment goal
of 20 preorders. Although we are now confident that that a next batch
will happen, we cannot yet say when production will commence. Our
best guess is that it will occur around the third week of January.
Note that there's a 14
I know the KAT500 Assembly Manual is under field review. But since a
number of factory assembled KAT500's have already been shipped, there
must be an Owner's Manual to go with them!
Will it be posted on the Web Site?
73
Richard - HB9ANM
I check the web site almost everyday for news or the manual, nothing yet.
I am waiting on my KAT500 kit, I ordered later.
Emory WM3M
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Owner's Manual?
I
Anyone who can't wait, I'll make copies and mail.
Phil
Philip LaMarche
727-944-3226
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K3 # 1605
KPA500 # 029
P3 #1480
KAT500 #50
CCA 98-00827
CRA 1701
W9DVM
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Hi guys.
Due to not having any power at work, I would request you hold any orders for
bezels and ID plates. I am hoping to be back at work next week, as long
as they restore power.
I will still have a backlog to work through.
73
Ken WB2ART
Arkay Engravers.com
www.arkayengravers.com/elecraft/
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Hello elecrafters,
I am looking for the above in the used market. If you have a surplus KIO2 or
KBT2 surplus to your requirement(either built or unbuilt) and like to dispose
of, please contact me off the list. These K2 options are light weight and can
be sent easily.
TNX & 73,
Johnny V
I have absolutely no dip in the center of my LP-Pan display and I have never
heard anybody else having this problem either. The IF out port and the
crystal filter bank are driven in parallel by a buffer amplifier that
appears to be capable of driving both without gain loss due to the crystal
filter
I did a review for microwave use of the KX3 which is now on my website:
http://www.kl7uw.com/Review_of_Elecraft_KX3.pdf
73, Ed - KL7UW
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I'm getting back to ham radio after some 20 years. I recently received my KX3
kit #1716 and the build went smoothly. At least it works! I am so impressed
with it and what I hear from Lyle and others in the local QRP group that I
ordered a K3 .. arrives tomorrow. Now I have something similar to
If you're really into CW, you might consider one of the tighter roofing filters
(250, 400, 500 Hz). Generally the data modes use small passbands too.
Matt W6NIA
K3 #24
KX3 #6
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I have taken the liberty of scanning my copy as a PDF and posting it on my
website.
You will find the document (Preliminary, Rev XC, October 12, 2012) here:
http://wb4son.com/wpblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/KAT500-Prelim-Manual.pdf
73, Bob, WB4SON
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It's an addiction. I say, load it up. I got mine with dual rx, extra roofing
filters, pa, recorder, and tuner. Don't forget the p3. It is a really sweet add
on. Just got my kx3 yesterday (assembled). What an awesome little beast.
Already worked a bunch of qsos. Enjoy!
Mike
Ab4kj
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Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
K1GND Jim
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I did order the 400Hz filter. Maybe I should have included the addons I have
ordered.
K3/100 just in case I need the power;-))
KAT3 tuner
KRX3
KBPF3
MH2
KFL3A-400
Thanks for the suggestion however.
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Thanks Mike. I would love to load it up but social security only goes so far.
I'll need to get rid of my ageing Icoms (IC751A and IC740 ) to help pay for the
K3 but that's for later. Anyone know of a good place to list used gear?
Anyway, thanks for the suggestions and sorry if there is OT her
Phil,
Heck, if you have something in draft form, that you are apparently willing
to disseminate, why not just post it in the files section and mark it
clearly as a "preliminary draft"???
Dave W7AQK
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Magic. The cabling pages alone would have saved a load of heartburn on
the list a week or so ago.
How heavy is it?
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 01/11/2012 14:32, Bob wrote:
> I have taken the liberty of scanning my copy as a PDF and posting it on my
> website.
>
> You will find the document (Prelim
I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.
Barry VK2BJ
On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
>
>
> K1GND Jim
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* On 2012 01 Nov 13:04 -0500, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
I get good audio reports using a Yaesu MD100A8x that I kept from when I
had an FT-920 hooked to it. I made up a custom cable between the mic
base and the K3 so the stock Yaesu o
One minor (or for some, not so minor) detail - an Icom microphone will
not work on the K3 without changing the wiring in the microphone plug.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/1/2012 2:32 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:
> I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.
>
> Barry VK2BJ
>
> On 1 November 2012 18:01, J
> I'm guessing the venerable Kenwood MC-50/60 would also work very well.
Yes, the non-"A" version since the power pin is different. The A
version works but one needs to keep the preamp off or use internal
batteries.
The K3 has such a flexible mic input that almost any quality dynamic
or electr
Does anyone have recommendations for a buck boost voltage regulator?
Thanks
John Lally
W7JJL
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Go with the Audio Technica ATR-1300. It's only about $25 and it can't be beat.
Dick WO1I
At 07:32 PM 11/1/2012, Barry Simpson wrote:
>I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.
>
>Barry VK2BJ
>
>On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann wrote:
>
> > Looking for recommendations for a desktop mi
Does anyone know the status and availability plans for the KX3 schematics?
Thanks!
Tom K7PJT
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Very lightweight! The shipping box was 7 pounds, and I'd guess that the
KAT weighed 5 pounds or less. It certainly isn't heavy by any stretch of
the imagination. If I get a chance to unwire it, I'll put it on the scale.
73, Bob, WB4SON
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Tom wrote:
> Does anyone know the status and availability plans for the KX3 schematics?
That's a very very valid question! Satisfactory answers have yet to be
returned from when it was asked in the past.
I never purchase ham gear for which, at minimum, complete schematics are not
available to t
Just under 5 pounds. Mine is a pre-production version that is slightly
heavier, and it weighs 5.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 12:31 PM
To: Mike Harris
Interesting the timing of this question, I was about to ask something
quite similar.
I have a Heil desk mic with element HC-4, I've had it since Heil
first
came out with it. It's in a beater HM-5 desk mic frame. I'd like to
get a noise cancelling mic and good fidelity would be nice, I'm not a
S
I like the Audio Technica also but the MB-3K model.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 11/1/12, Dick Lindzen wrote:
From: Dick Lindzen
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 12:01 PM
Go with the Audio Technica ATR-1300. It's
I had put out a request for info on interfacing the HDSDR program with the KX3
and didn't get many takers, but one kind gentleman put me on to the program
NaP3 (available for free download). It seems to be a really decent program for
the PC that gives you rig control (frequency, mode, etc from
There is a new revision o fth manual, and it will be posted to the web
shortly.
73,
Eric
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On 11/1/2012 8:32 AM, WM3M wrote:
> I check the web site almost everyday for news or the manual, nothing yet.
> I am waiting on my KAT500 kit, I ordered later.
> Emory WM3M
>
> -Or
Check out my video on UTUBE, California Hammin' The first few minutes shows
the MB-3K Audio Tech mike with the boom mount. Very directional and great
fidelity, works very well with the K3.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 11/1/12, Gary Smith wrote:
From: Gary Smith
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP M
I pull my old Shure 444D off the shelf and with the stock audio settings in
the K3, I get good reports. Color scheme also matches. ;)
73, Mike WA5POK
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To:
Subject: [Elecraft] DESK
Hoping to take advantage of the knowledge base here. Does anyone know
of a battery suitable for memory backup (installed life = 5 years or
more) that uses a chemistry other than lithium? And hopefully comes in
the "coin cell" configuration? I need to order some CR2032 size, with
solder tabs
Thanks to all who offered suggestions. I just got off the phone with Howard in
Elecraft support. He got it sorted in very short order.
As is so often the case, it was pilot error. RF gain was turned down. DOH! 😡
73, Mike NF4L
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Guess it depends upon the current demand, but some of my old home-built pc's
going back to a 486 processor machine used a couple of AA alkaline cells. I
changed them every year or two when I opened the system box to blow out the
dust and evict any critters who took up residence.
73, Ron AC7AC
I have a 250 Hz filter I use for PSK31. It seems to improve
reception with the normal numbers of signals on 20 meters. I
does wonders with nearby strong signals.
I am using the computer as a pan adapter, so I have to narrow
the bandwidth around the desired signal manually. (I have a K3
button
The 9V alkaline cell that backs up my alarm clock is going on 5 or 10 years now.
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
On 11/1/12 at 2:25 PM, r...@cobi.biz (Ron D'Eau Claire) wrote:
> Guess it depends upon the current demand, but some of my old home-built pc's
> going back to a 486 processor machine used a coupl
How about a pic of the innards?
John AE5X
http://www.ae5x.com/blog
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The Yaesu MD100A8x also affords the opportunity of utilizing the Up/Down
frequency feature of the K3 from the microphone base.
73,
Dick - KA5KKT
* On 2012 01 Nov 13:04 -0500, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for
Jim:
There are other batteries but none that will last ten years and give you 3
volts. I understand you not wanting to pay the surcharge UPS wants for a
lithium battery transport but there is a simple solution. Buy the CR2032
battery holder from Digikey and have it shipped first class mail. Then he
As another has pointed out, headphones/mics are very personal and subjective.
I love my Radiosport headphones. They are sold, well made, and both feel and
sound great. I purchased the gel earpads with cloth covers and the soft
headband cover, and can wear them for very long stretches. I get excel
PJ
One of the best places to sell radio gear is qth.com I havesold a lot things
there.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:19 PM
To: Michael S Irizar
Since the E team hasn't yet put a P10 or P6/10 out for Beta testing,
and probably won't for some time, might I suggest an excellent alternative.
Advanced Receiver Research produces a whole series of pre-amps or
LNAs from 0.1 MHz to over 900 MHz. If you are in need of a 10M one,
they have a co
Another very well-regarded headset is the Direct Sound Extreme EX-29. They are
often used in the sound studios for mixing. Specs say -29db isolation. Cost is
$119.95 on EBay.
73, Dennis W0JX
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On 11/1/2012 11:01 AM, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
Don't have a K3 but I am looking for a desk mic for K2 that would meet
the following:
Mic base has DTMF tone pad - 16 button if possible, 12-button OK
Off-the-shelf switch box and ad
I just put up a new antenna and SWR is 1>8.1 on 10 meters when I put K3 in the
tune mod a Hi Cur reading comes on the dispaly I have never seen this before is
this normal with SWR of 1>8.1 ? I have run antenna’s with this amount of SWR
but have never seen this HI Cur reading .
Don
W4DEE
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* On 2012 01 Nov 16:57 -0500, Edward Dickinson III wrote:
> The Yaesu MD100A8x also affords the opportunity of utilizing the Up/Down
> frequency feature of the K3 from the microphone base.
I wondered why mine didn't work until I stumbled upon the config menu
entry to enable that switch. D'oh!
73
Good news from our shipping status page:
As of November 1st, all new KX3 orders will ship in 2-5 business days
after order.
Secondary order confirmation emails are no longer be sent just prior to
shipping.
A shipping confirmation email will be sent to you the day your order
ships via USPS or U
After reading the manual that was scanned in I noticed that when the unit is
turned off that the antenna ports are not shorted together.
For my qth I like to shut down my station with my antenna switch the off
position shorting my antennas to ground. This in my mind is a good thing as it
helps
Hi,
It beats me why Elecraft thinks the preliminary manual is good enough to
ship to users who actually need accurate information but not to everybody
else who would like a preview. I see that the operations procedure calls for
changing the mode to AUTO. What other modes are available? The way I r
Manual mode does exactly what you want. Press manual, transmit, and then
the tuner will tune.
We're printing the new manual right now and it will be up on the web as
soon as it is shipping with the KAT500s.
Eric
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On 11/1/2012 6:03 PM, ab2tc wrote:
> Hi,
>
> It beats me why
Hi,
My expectation and this is how it's been explained to me by the author of
the KAT500 software is that when the tuner is not powered it will be in
bypass mode. This is the way every other auto tuner I am aware of works.
AB2TC - Knut
goldtr8 wrote
> After reading the manual that was scanned i
Tnx for the link. Just read it. Maybe my e mail coming soon.
K9IL
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Excellent, that's the mode I will use it in.
AB2TC - Knut
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote
> Manual mode does exactly what you want. Press manual, transmit, and then
> the tuner will tune.
>
> We're printing the new manual right now and it will be up on the web as
> soon as it is shipping
I quite agree. I have a RS20 headset with the same "Dream" options and
it's the best headset I've ever used by a substantial margin. We'll see
just how good they are for long sessions after 24 hours of Sweepstakes
this weekend.
73...
Randy, W8FN
On 11/01/2012 17:32, W0FK wrote:
> As another ha
The KAT500 weighs 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Ron AC7AC
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To: Mike Harris
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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When the tuner is powered off, the ANT1 port is connected to the
Transmitter port with no tuner L or C applied.
/Rick
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 6:18 PM, ab2tc wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My expectation and this is how it's been explained to me by the author of
> the KAT500 software is that when the tuner is
As I was building my K2 tonight, I was wondering if anyone had ever done a
parts count for the standard K2/10 without any add ons?
Just curious!
73, Keith N8CEP
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All three ports have gas discharge tubes and static bleed resistors.
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Keith,
If one were to feel so moved to do so, it is an easy task, just go
through the parts listing in the manual and sum the quantities column
for all the parts.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/1/2012 10:42 PM, N8CEP wrote:
> As I was building my K2 tonight, I was wondering if anyone had ever done a
> pa
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Unfortunately, physical size is
an issue, which is why I mentioned the coin cells. I don't know if a
coin cell holder will fit in the available space, and I had thought of
that possibility, but I will investigate further. The cells can be no
larger th
Hello Barry,
The Sennheiser HD238's are ON EAR headphones, as opposed to the ones
people have been discussing which fit OVER the ear.
I like both and often switch when one becomes uncomfortable.
My current favorites (I'm a headphone junky):
Earbuds: Skullcandy I just recently picked these up
If you are building a K2, or any Elecraft product for that matter, the
first thing to do is to do a complete inventory of everything received.
Sometimes, but not often, parts can be missing, or parts like toroidal
cores can be broken in transit, and you can then get replacements from
Elecraft
Hum, a parts inventory takes a lot of time. I have never done one, either on my
K1 or K2, and all the options I added. If something is missing, I am going to
notice it at some point during construction, so why do an inventory? I have
saved countless hours not doing inventories. It's not like I w
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM, John Harper wrote:
> How about a pic of the innards?
Not very high-res, but: http://pic.twitter.com/j9h80QAS
I *think* those are the old relays too - the ones used in production
units are different .. I *think*
73,
~iain / N6ML
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