Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

I have the same issue and think that a new Elecraft cable will take care of the problem being that seems to be the cause. I can't see them using something so cheaply made as to cause this to save a few pennies, I trust them to supply me with a good cable being that is the problem. 73 Fred/N0AZZ

[Elecraft] K3-P3-EXpert 1k - how ?

A friend of mine is running his K3 with an ExpertK1 PA, controlled by RS232. Now he wants to add a P3 to the line. I assume, some of you guys are using this combo. How did you realize controlling? Do you use Band Data ports on K3-ACC / Expert CAT, or is it possible to control all 3 by RS232? Any h

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

As a replacement for the faulty Elecraft cable I am using a real Mil-Spec cable. When I receive the replacement cable from Elecraft I will compare it to the Mil-Spec cable for quality before using it. I'll let you know what I think of it and how well it works. I never gave a thought to the cab

Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)

Read almost all the posts and one stuck with me - the one who stated everything worked fine on a Win7 machine using the same cable. On a lark, I started my Win 7 virtual machine through VMware, downloaded and installed the P3 Utility, and connected to the P3 - voila, it worked. This is going

Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question

Sam, I doubt the K3's front end is being overloaded. Since you're observing this in peak-hold mode on the P3, start at the *top* of the pedestal and note how wide the signal is. Then, move down the pedestal to where the signal begins to widen out. How far down do you get before it begins to g

Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question

I have a ham who lives across the street from me. He uses an FT-920. If I leave the antenna connected, he is all over the spectrum of the P3. I usually switch to the dummy load when I know he is going to transmit (we both check into the same HF net) and his spectrum is fine on the P3 at that po

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

Same here Bill. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Clarke Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 5:06 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move As a replacement f

Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question

* On 2013 28 Feb 21:56 -0600, Keith Heimbold wrote: > I have a ham that lives within .5 miles of me who works primarily on > VHF bands and has been written about in QST for his 6m prowess in > contests. When he operates he takes up 25 kc on 6m and basically wipes > out the ssb portion of the band a

Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question

Try hooking up to a dummy load or such rather than an antenn to get his signal to a normal level say S9 at your end. see what it looks like then. If he is still wide then you know for sure. send him some captures or pictures of the screen.I have a fellow ham a block away. when we

Re: [Elecraft] K2 low power out on 20 meters

The K2 'low power on 20 meters' problem has been resolved by the replacement of the C21 cap. Elecraft customer service is beyond compare. Thank you. Wiley, KG4UPO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-low-power-out-on-20-meters-tp7570332p7570554.html Se

[Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

Dear Twan, thank you very much for your comment. Wayne is right with his reply. Also right is the comment from Keith, XE3/K5ENS Then again if you want your K3 to be one of the top .1% these mods will help. Certainly these are not mods for "normal" user, but those "looking for the hair in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

> >I never gave a thought to the cable being the culprit - after all, the >cable was supplied by Elecraft. To me that meant it was of high quality. >Disappointing! > To be fair, I am sure that nobody is more disappointed than Elecraft themselves. 73 from Ian GM3SEK

[Elecraft] KPA500

Just want to give a public thanks to the Dave and the Technical Staff at Elecraft. I had a small issue building my KPA500 and after trying a few things it was decided a replacement part was in order and it is on the way. There are very few companies that take customer service and satisfaction that

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

Elecraft didn't make the cable, they bought it, or more likely 1,000 or more of them. 73, Fred K6DGW Bill Clarke wrote: >As a replacement for the faulty Elecraft cable I am using a real >Mil-Spec cable. When I receive the replacement cable from Elecraft I >will compare it to the Mil-Spec ca

[Elecraft] Looking for a KX1

Subject says it all, if you have one for sale please reply direct to n...@woh.rr.com with details; condition, options, and price shipped priority mail to zip 45324. Thanks Tim NZ8J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] [K3] WTS K3/10

I have a K3/10 serial # 5687 I purchased 8/2011 that I need to sell. It has the latest firmware and includes the following. K3/10 K144XV Internal 2M 10watt xcvr KAT3 antenna tuner KFL3B-FM roofing filter 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter KTCXO3-1 0.5ppm oscillator KXV3A RX Ant IF Out and Xverter Interface MH2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1st mixer mod - Message for Jim Miller KG0KP

Hi Jim, I cannot reply to your request as my mails got refused  as "spam" You may download file from:     http://na6m.com/I7SWX_Modified_K3/ In the last page you have the requested info. Best 73 Gian I7SWX > > Da: Jim Miller >A: i7...@yahoo.com >Inviato:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

Hello Wayne. I do agree with you that the K3 is an amazing transceiver. But this is mostly the reason why a ham buys his gear. So, in a business point of view I think that an improved K3 plug-in mixer, designed by Elecraft, would sell! Electronics is part of the HAM-hobby for me and many othe

[Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

Has anyone tried a replacement jumper from a vendor yet and if so which one? Bill-W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qt

[Elecraft] FS: K1-4, KPA100, KDSP2

I have the following Elecraft items for sale. K1-4, 40/30/20/15 meters in excellent condition with the internal ATU and backlight. $425 shipped CONUS. KPA100 100 watt amp for a K2. Full output all bands. $300 shipped. KDSP2 internal DSP for the K2. $175 shipped. Since building the K3/

Re: [Elecraft] Questions on Yamaha CM-500 boom headset with K3

Many thanks to all for the tips. Got it going FB. CU in the contest this weekend. 73/Jon AA1K www.aa1k.us On 2/28/2013 10:23 PM, Eric Buggee wrote: Hi All, Re Yamaha CM500 Headset with electret boom microphone. The Battery Bias box as mentioned is supplied with the CM500 head

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

I bought this one, and it works fine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x5feet-Bnc-Male-to-Bnc-Male-Patch-Cable-Video-RG-59-Coaxial-/180881244661?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Bill Wiehe Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 8:22 AM To: elec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

I have a hard time not wanting to make my K3 be "in the top 0.1%!" Practically speaking, I would never experience the improved MDS that was reported because I live in the middle of town, with neighbors a few feet away on all sides. Man-made noises mask receiver noise on all bands most of the ti

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes

Thanks so much for all of the replies. I think I'll stick with the K3 for now. I have the P3 so it will be fun to see how this all works. Emory I may shoot you off a PM if I have problems getting it working. I hope that's OK. 73 Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.36

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

Is this a sales pitch to Elecraft, or just to interested parties? Or, could it be directed at both? Not in any way discounting the mods, just wondering. 73 Milverton. > > From: Giancarlo Moda >To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" >Sent: Friday, March 1,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

Hi Milverton, I am not sure about your question, sorry. It is not a pitch to Elecraft, if I understand what you are asking for. I am not doing business but enjoying fiddling with radio... certainly we have to recuperate the investment and cover the assembler job. The kits are available for int

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1st mixer mod

I have one I7SWX mixer board available if anyone interested ? Need to remove diplexer components from this unit . ( Early version.) Olli OH6CT > -Alkuperäinen viesti- > Lähettäjä: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Puolesta Giancarlo Moda > Lähe

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

I have never had an issue with any cable I have bought from this source. http://www.l-com.com/familylist.aspx?id=19 Some of the right angle versions have been very helpful to me. Used with external XV 144/432's. Also a BNC-SMA cable for the external reference SMA to the Trimble Thunderbolt t

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

Is 75 ohm coax correct? - Original Message - From: Dave Hachadorian To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move I bought this one, and it works fine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x5feet-Bnc-Male-to-Bnc-Mal

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

On 3/1/2013 9:18 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: Is 75 ohm coax correct? It doesn't matter -- the length is far too short. Any good coax, properly terminated is fine. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

Note that there are slight dimensional differences between 50 ohm and 75 ohm BNC connectors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNC_connector 73 - Steve WB6RSE On Mar 1, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: I bought this one, and it works fine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x5feet-Bnc-Male-to-Bnc-M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

It's the second mixer that needs improvement. Wes  N7WS --- On Fri, 3/1/13, Giancarlo Moda wrote: From: Giancarlo Moda Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX To: "tnny...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Date: Friday, March 1, 2013, 10:18 AM Hi Milverton, I am not sure about your

[Elecraft] K3 TXCO for JT65?

Hi Gang, After hoarding away my lunch money from the XYL, I'm about ready to buy a K3 so my KX3 has some Elecraft company. I like to do JT65, so my question is that should I go for the high precision TXCO or is the default adequate? Oh, and if I take the hour drive to Aptos with a fist-full of c

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

Hi Wes, thanks for your note. Yes, it is the second mixer that needs improvement. I have the mods on paper and we are waiting for a volunteer to lend us a K3 for some time ... this will need soldering work...hi I will keep you posted once tested 73 Gian I7SWX >__

[Elecraft] On a K1, how do I get back from FL3 to FL1 or FL2? Menu freezes!

When holding down the XFIL button I can cycle from FL1 to FL2 and from FL2 to FL3. However the radio is "stuck" at FL3, AND I cannot get any functions to change - I can not alter wPM, etc. Turning the radio off and back on gets me back to "normal". ??? I have the 1.9 firmware rev installed. K1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TXCO for JT65?

I've never had a problem with the regular TCXO on the K3, in JT65 mode. If you're just going to drive over there, better call ahead to see that they have a K3 in burn-in ahead of time. Or they may have units ready to ship on the shelf already. Best to know ahead of time, either way. 73, matt W6

Re: [Elecraft] On a K1, how do I get back from FL3 to FL1 or FL2? Menu freezes!

Carlton, Is this a problem that began recently, or has it always done it? It behaves like the button is still being held down (no other buttons will work) Check to see if any of the front panel buttons (particularly the WPM+ button) are sticking to the Front Panel metalwork. Why it would sti

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TXCO for JT65?

Frank, Yes the standard TXCO is good enough for JT65. It is also good enough for WSPR which is even more picky. Last test I did of drift was at 24.9 MHz. The K3 (standard TXCO) drifted 3Hz/hr (after a 6 hours of warmup) relative to my Rb standard. Expect more if you just turn K3 on and use

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

We changed to a better quality BNC jumper cable for the P3 to K3-IF connection approximately Nov 1st of 2012. P3s shipped after that should have the newer cable. If you hare having problems with an earlier cable, contact our parts or support guys (pa...@elecraft.com, k3supp...@elecraft.com) an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX

I was 'sparring' with Wayne. ;-) NOT with I7SWX. Twan - PA0KV K3 - 1770 Message: 30 Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:56:11 -0800 (PST) From:tnny...@yahoo.com To: Giancarlo Moda, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods by I7SWX Message-ID: <1362156971.80875.

[Elecraft] Fw: OT P3 question

Sam, I agree with Dale, WA8SRA, as he describes the skirts of a strong signal. I let that be assumed in my answer below. I don't remember if you stated whether you had calibrated your K3/P3 with a XG1,2,3, or something similar? That S9+60 makes me wonder. When I was working, and had good equ

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

This issue came up a long while ago. At that time, having some issues with RF in the shack too, (dipole runs right over the house somewhat) I went to all LMR 240 low loss, double shielded coax. Things are pretty quiet now. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Mar 1, 20

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT P3 question

When I was working, and had good equipment, I used to know the expected loss of a signal through the air at one mile. I will need help for an accurate figure now, but I think it was roughly 100 dB of loss. According to Wikipedia the formula for free space loss is 20Log(distance) + 20log(fre

Re: [Elecraft] Cannot Change bands with Ham Radio Deluxe

Currently using HRD Ver 5.24. under CAT Control.  I click on a spot from the DX cluster and the K3 will switch to the new band and DX freq momentarily then comes back to last band and freq. If the spot is in the same band that I am presently on,  it will move to the new freq and stay there.  But i

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

I'll give my thanks to Elecraft as well for being so customer focused. I was in San Jose late last year on business. Gave them call to see if I could stop-in to see a complete K-Line. Their answer, "we love visitors". I made the drive, spent a little time with Howard going through the K-Lin

[Elecraft] XLR microphone wiring, K3 rear panel

I'm hoping to get my mic wired for the contest tomorrow. I have an XLR mic (AKG D5) which has: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot Pin 3: return Just got back from RadioShack after waiting in line 15 minutes while the iPod and cell phone repairs were handled, just to get a 1/8 mono plug. I've got some CAT5

Re: [Elecraft] Cannot Change bands with Ham Radio Deluxe

HRD works ok with my old radio an ICOM 718. And seems to work with HRD 5.24. This is the only anomaly I found so far. Haven't tried it with other logging programs yet. I am going to switch to Logic 9 soon. Think it might be the CAT cable; will try that. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com w

Re: [Elecraft] XLR microphone wiring, K3 rear panel

Wire it as Hot to tip and return and ground to the sleave. I use the same mic.I find it a little boomy so I cut 50hz to minimum 100hz to minimum 200 HZ to -6 400 to -3, 800 at 0and the rest to +4 except the 3200 hz at -2 Bias off, and High gain Hope this is what you needed 73

[Elecraft] KX3 PSK

I am using DigiPan to play PSK31 with my KX3. In the DigiPan waterfall, it looks as though someone has dragged a comb through it, with trace alternating with dark space showing no signal. I went through the menu changes I had made, and when I toggle between Dual RX Off and Auto, the PSK display

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PSK

John, Are you using isolation transformers (galvanic isolators) between the KX3 and the sound card? That may help. The alternative to galvanic isolators is to tie the grounds of both the KX3 and the computer together with heavy wire (or copper braid) Be certain that the power supply to the K

[Elecraft] K3 on order

Well, I made the plunge and I am looking forward to this purchase!!! Going to post pictures of my build on my blog if anyone wants to follow along http://nicktoday.com/elecraft-k3-and-n1ic-my-build-page-1/ -Nick N1IC __ Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] Cannot Change bands with Ham Radio Deluxe

Is this the problem: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-radio-deluxe/message/36382 and then applying the correction in the next email in the thread. "In your config menu on the K3, go to "VFO IND" and set to "yes". That should fix the problem." - Stewart/G3YSX On 01/03/2013 23:28, K5HM wrote

[Elecraft] Fwd: XLR microphone wiring, K3 rear panel

I just found this conversation regarding the suitability of using CAT5/6 for K3 microphone cabling: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Microphone-Cable-td6333100.html W4TV says: "It will work fine. Just be sure to use one pair for mic and mic return (pin1 and pin 7) and one pair for PTT and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on order

I have never regretted my K3 purchase. Even when the KIO3 board flaked out. On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Nick Palomba wrote: > Well, I made the plunge and I am looking forward to this purchase!!! Going > to post pictures of my build on my blog if anyone wants to follow along > http://nicktod

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on order

I have had a few people complain about costs but from everything I have read about the support and build quality I am confident with this decision. From: Benson Wills Date: Friday, March 1, 2013 8:05 PM To: Nick Palomba Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on order I have never regretted my K3

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results (2/24/13)

We had a nice net last Sunday with 34 participants over a 23 minute period. Participants from the 2/24/13 net follow: Station NameQTH Rig S/N K5RHD Randy NM K3 7170 KE5VDT Roger TX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on order

http://nicktoday.com/elecraft-k3-and-n1ic-page-2/ I also put in order in for some add ons already :) From: Benson Wills Date: Friday, March 1, 2013 8:05 PM To: Nick Palomba Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on order I have never regretted my K3 purchase. Even when the KIO3 board flaked out

[Elecraft] Anyone try interfacing the KX3 or K3 with the Ten-Tec 418 amp?

Looks like it would be a good companion to all of my Elecraft QRP transceivers, should I ever need more power, as well as my other QRP transceivers. Has anyone tried one with a K3 or KX3? 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Ho

[Elecraft] QSL software for a Mac

Thank you, guys. I asked for recommendations for good software to make QSL cards on a Mac computer. I got a number of thoughtful replies, for which I am thankful. This is a great group of hams. Thanks again. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone try interfacing the KX3 or K3 with the Ten-Tec 418 amp?

Search for ten tec amp on the Yahoo groups reflector for the KX3 as there was some discussion about this. Also search these archives as someone had the new TT amp for sale and they used a KX3 with it.. I think it was here. I also saw one for sale on E-Ham and I think it was the same person. On Fri

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone try interfacing the KX3 or K3 with the Ten-Tec 418 amp?

Found the ad. E-Ham 2013-02-26 *W9TTW * 317-443-7307 You can log in and email him. On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > Looks like it would be a good companion to all of my Elecraft QRP > transceivers, should I ever need more power, as w

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT P3 question

Yep, and the frequency I was working at put the loss at 95 db calculated. I measured roughly that or more. I thought about the difference in frequency after I posted this. I do thank you, Rich, n0ce - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Cannot Change bands with Ham Radio Deluxe

That was it Stewart. Fixed the problem. Thanks. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm -Original Message- From: Stewart Bryant [mailto:stew...@g3ysx.org.uk] Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: K5HM Cc: 'Brian Alsop'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] K2 Assembly problem/Info 080 message

Hello, I am assembling my Elecraft K2 Radio (serial # 7421) , I made it up to page 43 of the manual, earlier today I was able to get the info 201 to show on display as on page 43 and frequencies showed ok/bands changed on display ok also but with info 080 message shown , the tuning dial did not see

[Elecraft] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message

Hello, I am assembling my Elecraft K2 Radio (serial # 7421) , I made it up to page 43 of the manual, earlier today I was able to get the info 201 to show on display as on page 43 and frequencies showed ok/bands changed on display ok also but with info 080 message shown , the tuning dial did not see