Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft XV144 2 m transverter with XVOVN crystal oven

2013-04-18 Thread Henk PA5KT
XV144 has been sold. Op 17-4-2013 19:41, Henk PA5KT schreef: Decided to sell my Elecraft XV144 transverter with crystal oven XVOVN. In new condition. Barely used. (I use my internal K3 transverter). Configured for seperate TX/RX antenna connectors. Asking euro 250,-. Worldwide shipping euro 25,

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Power for KX3

2013-04-18 Thread Fred Jensen
This Fred will second the other Fred. My engineering team designed a solar system for 4 repeater stations for a pipeline communications system in S. Africa. It was hugely overdesigned, we had to to meet the contract specs. In full sun, it made over 200A, way more than the wet glass batteries

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Power for KX3

2013-04-18 Thread Fred Townsend
Jim: Be careful what you ask for. Solar arrays are not rated for average. Probably because there is no such thing as an average sun. I'd like to say they are rated for peak power but that is somewhat illusionary too. How much power you actually get from an array depends on many things. You will wa

Re: [Elecraft] K6 relay latching wrong

2013-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dan, A problem like that could be either RF board U1 or the Control Board U6. OR, it could be that the prior owner turned the VFO knob in an attempt to move from one band to another (that does not work on the K2 although the VFO display might indicate otherwise). First try using Direct Freque

[Elecraft] K6 relay latching wrong

2013-04-18 Thread WV8X
Bought a used not working K2 and have fixed most problems, but, I have low (MW) output on 15/17 and 12/10M. I have traced the problem to K6 latching in the wrong position. When it is supposed to be latched for the 15/17M BPF it is in the 12/10M position and latches in the 15/17 position when in 12/

Re: [Elecraft] Noise when plugging kx3 into computer

2013-04-18 Thread Gustavo Villada
to ground a laptop you can use the the Kensington lock's hole to get direct contact to the NB metallic frame. usually are the hole is in one of the sides. Gus On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 7:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > You said 'everything is grounded' -- but does that include the computer? > Lapt

Re: [Elecraft] Noise when plugging kx3 into computer

2013-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
You said 'everything is grounded' -- but does that include the computer? Laptops may be difficult to ground because of plastic cases, but perhaps a screw somewhere in the enclosure can provide a grounding point. The key is not necessarily 'grounding', but instead bonding all components (includ

Re: [Elecraft] Noise when plugging kx3 into computer

2013-04-18 Thread Mike K2MK
It could be the laptop's external power adapter. Try using the laptop on its internal battery and see if the noise abates. If it does then perhaps some clamp-on ferrite cores on the power adapter cable(s) will reduce or eliminate the noise. A slightly over sized core will allow you to wrap the cabl

[Elecraft] Noise when plugging kx3 into computer

2013-04-18 Thread AB1SX
Never noticed it because while setting up the kx3 I was also setting everything up on my computer. I am a new ham and was getting the logging software etc all set up. I recently was using the kx3 without the computer plugged in and the computer was on the other side of the room. I had very littl

[Elecraft] Solar Power for KX3

2013-04-18 Thread jimk8mr
Rather than reinvent the wheel, does anybody have experience or suggestions for a small solar array sufficient to keep a KX3 with internal batteries going during daylight? I would assume 10 watts average over a reasonable TX duty cycle would be enough.? Something strong enough or flexible enough

[Elecraft] FS: KIO2 Module for K2

2013-04-18 Thread Jim Stephens
Cross-posted Elecraft and QRP-L. For sale: KIO2 module for the K2. New, in original packaging, with instructions, not opened, not inventoried. Revision B. Bought new for $99.95 plus shipping. Will sell for $85.00 including Priority Mail postage and insurance to a U.S. address. Full disclosure:

Re: [Elecraft] Greetings to Group

2013-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
My condolences to Phil's family and his many friends. I have never met Phil in person, but we have had many very pleasant email exchanges in the past. Our last conversation was around the building of a custom cable adapter to allow him to use his microphone with the KX3. I hope he had many pl

Re: [Elecraft] Greetings to Group

2013-04-18 Thread Dave Van Wallaghen
I'm very sorry to hear of Phil's passing. My condolences to Diane and Phil's family. I'm sure you'll be able to operate that dream station in honor of Phil's true spirit and make him proud. Dave W8FGU On 04/18/2013 02:16 PM, Kyle N4NSS wrote: Greetings to Group: I have the sad news to in

[Elecraft] Greetings to Group

2013-04-18 Thread Kyle N4NSS
Greetings to Group:   I have the sad news to inform all that Phil La Marche W9DVM passed on April 14th. from complications due to a case of the stomach flu.   Several years ago he posted a request on a local reflector group looking for someone to do some tower climbing, antenna work and odd proje

[Elecraft] What KX3 NR settings do you use? (Input to single-knob NR control method)

2013-04-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, As you may know, the KX3's NR (noise reduction) can only be adjusted in the RX NR menu entry at present. There are three parameters (beta/B, decay/D, mix/M), and these are stored separately for CW and voice modes. We will soon be adding single-knob control of noise reduction. That is, w

Re: [Elecraft] Static Protection

2013-04-18 Thread Chip Stratton
I use ICE (Industrial Communications Engineers) suppressors mounted on a ground rod at the feed entry point to the house. It is a very low resistance to ground at DC, they seem to be doing a good job. Chip Ae5ka KX1 KX3 K2/100 PigRig HamCan _

[Elecraft] Static Protection

2013-04-18 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
For those that have recently had some static/electric damage. I have been very happy with the Array Solutions AS-303U Lightning Protector with SO-239 and the Array Solutions AS-8SP for my control cable to my Stack Match connecting my OCF Dipoles. When I first put up my first OCF dipole, I noticed

Re: [Elecraft] Ailing K2

2013-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
There is another mechanism in the MCU that helps do that, but it is not always effective - that is the CAL CUR setting. It must be set to 3.50 Amps for a K2 with a KPA100, and often the K2 will show HiCurr when the wattmeter diodes fail. The problem I see with that is many users continue to opera

Re: [Elecraft] Ailing K2

2013-04-18 Thread Greg Troxel
Don Wilhelm writes: > What normally happens with a static surge on the antennas is that the > wattmeter diodes fail, and that causes the K2 to not sense the power > output - the MCU in the base K2, thinking there is no power output, > cranks up the drive to maximum possible, and that stresses th

Re: [Elecraft] Ailing K2

2013-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tommy, You are going to need a K2PAKIT from Elecraft. That kit includes a matched set of PA transistors (replace both) as well as replacements for Q11 and Q13 (also replace both). After you install Q11 and Q13, but before you install Q7 and Q8, check the voltage on the base solder pads for

Re: [Elecraft] Ailing K2

2013-04-18 Thread Andy
Yup, When I worked for Sperry Univac we used to call that "reducing the mean time between failure". Not just lightning though, not following anti-static precautions can have the same effects. The kit doesn't last in working condition for as long as it should do. Cheers Andy, G8TQH -

Re: [Elecraft] Ailing K2

2013-04-18 Thread Fred Smith
Tommy Lighting is one of those things that keeps on giving in many ways as far as the electronic components in your radio. You may be able to replace XYZ items and it fixes the problem for now, it's the thing's that it weakens that all do not show up at the same time but continue to fail. That is

Re: [Elecraft] question on old topic K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]"

2013-04-18 Thread Ian White
> >It's now part of the CW WGHT config menu. Tap 4 to select AUTO OFF. >This turns the VOX off on power-up to prevent keying. > Speaking of power-up, would it be possible to add the facility to run a user-specified macro automatically at power-up? (As an option, of course.) There are many possibl