Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread Phil Hystad
So, if everyone guesses a low price will this result in Wayne and Eric rethinking their pricing strategy?? I think the correct price, albeit a bit high, is $249.99 and without the ATU it is $189.99. P.S. I am not offering my guesses for the sweepstakes, if my price comes in and is the winner

Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread Matt Zilmer
Go fish. Common sense prevails, matt W6NIA On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:05:29 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I have rethought the pricing of the amp and tuner. I now believe the combo >price will be $1299.00. I feel that way because, if the combo is priced at, >say, $999.00 it could have a canibalizatio

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Walter Underwood
Oak Hills Research sells a similar BNC bulkhead connector that fits in a UHF hole. http://www.ohr.com/parts.htm BNC can handle roughly the same power as UHF. The max voltage on an Amphenol UHF connector is 600V. The max for BNC is 500V. A Type N connector can handle 1500V, so you can see how p

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Rick Dettinger
Morse Express sells SO-239 to BNC Conversion Kits. They are just metal plates the same size as the SO-239 jacks. They have the same 4 holes and are punched for an included BNC panel jack. I have used them to convert my non Elecraft QRP kits and OHR watt meter. But, I had thought that BNC was

Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Let the sweepstakes beginwinner receives free kxat100. $799.95 :-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 26/04/2013 1:14 PM, "Steve Stutman" wrote: > Last name Burdick or Brady? > > > > > > On Apr 25, 2013, at 10:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > You're way too high… > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread Steve Stutman
Last name Burdick or Brady? On Apr 25, 2013, at 10:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > You're way too high… > > And by the way: the K3/100 and KX3+amp/ATU are entirely different animals > suited to different purposes. I've already pontificated on this topic in the > past, so this time I'll

Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread W0FK
wayne burdick wrote > You're way too high… Wayne, you are a tease! Everybody wants to know the price, own up! :-) 73, Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513, P3 #620, KX3 #0036 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-kx3-PA-ATU-tp7573055p7573057.html Se

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
They are my favorite for anything under 1000 watts on HF too. Of course there are screw-on adapters for the SO-239 "UHF" connectors. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Herr Sent: Thursday, Apr

Re: [Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
You're way too high… And by the way: the K3/100 and KX3+amp/ATU are entirely different animals suited to different purposes. I've already pontificated on this topic in the past, so this time I'll leave it as an exercise for the reader :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 25, 2013, at 7:05 PM, george

[Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

2013-04-25 Thread george fritkin
I have rethought the pricing of the amp and tuner. I now believe the combo price will be $1299.00. I feel that way because, if the combo is priced at, say, $999.00 it could have a canibalization effect on the k3/100 ATU. Yes you lack the expandability of the k3, but for those who might not nee

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Jeff Herr
Are BNC connectors a possibility? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 15:13 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
Thanks info.. 73 Gene K1NR K2 KX3 Future K3 owner On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:42:26 -0700 Dick Dievendorff wrote: > The latter. Each revision is complete. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Eugene Balinski" > wrote: > > > All, > > > > Quick question regarding SW updates

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gene, Just download the latest. The KX3 Utility will do it almost "automagically". Try it, and if the "click on" boxes in KX3 Utility are not intuitive to you, ask and you will receive an answer. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/25/2013 8:19 PM, Eugene Balinski wrote: All, Quick question regarding

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Dick Dievendorff
The latter. Each revision is complete. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Eugene Balinski" wrote: > All, > > Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I > will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks > (already have it in the box in the shack). > > When I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks (already have it in the box in the shack). When I update the SW do I have to download each and every update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision and get all of the

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Note that that is true *only* for commercial amplifiers type approved for sale in the US. US Hams are still allowed to build their own amp with any amount of gain they choose and can sell a limited number of not-type-approved amps every year. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- On 4/25/201

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Ron Johnson
Just loaded 1.44/1.16 and tested in cw mode (don't use ssb) and all is working well. The cwt/spot function is perfect again even at 50 Hz bandwidth and the NR is very good with its one knob adjustment. I find a NR setting of 7 to be just about right. Thanks Wayne and the team. 73 de Ron g3xov.  

Re: [Elecraft] K3 error message ERR BP2......................please disregard

2013-04-25 Thread W9HAK
I set the configure menu on the KBPF3 to normal by mistake. put it back to the correct setting and error message is gone. Smith Bradford W9HAK Got this error message when I turned the K3 on today. It was left on 160 meters when last used. I don't have the KBPF3 option in the radio. I

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Jim Brown
On 4/25/2013 2:25 PM, EricJ wrote: Just curious why the FCC has a 15 dB limit on power gain on all amplifiers. Is it related to the CB issue Yes 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread EricJ
Just curious why the FCC has a 15 dB limit on power gain on all amplifiers. Is it related to the CB issue or is that sufficiently addressed in the 0dB gain for 26-28 mhz? I've been QRP for the last 20 years (except mobile), and anticipating a KXP100 for mobile use. Eric KE6US On 4/25/2013

[Elecraft] K3 error message ERR BP2

2013-04-25 Thread W9HAK
Got this error message when I turned the K3 on today. It was left on 160 meters when last used. I don't have the KBPF3 option in the radio. I changed bands and back to 160 band and the error message was gone. Turned the radio off and then on and there was the error message again. I am present

[Elecraft] FS; K1 plus

2013-04-25 Thread Jan
Have available a nice K1 with 40/15M module + antenna tuner + noise blanker + back-liting also book and docs plus an AC-wall-wart power supply. Additional is a P1PAD touch-key. Pictures and price available ~ off list ~ @ K1ND at comcast dot net Cheers, Jan K1ND _

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Jim Brown
On 4/25/2013 12:59 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I asked specifically at Visalia. There is currently no special support for the K3/10, but it will work as a generic QRP transceiver. I think you mean that it will work WITH any generic QRP rig. :) From what I see in Eric's email, it's the same concept

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Bill Frantz
I asked specifically at Visalia. There is currently no special support for the K3/10, but it will work as a generic QRP transceiver. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 4/25/13 at 10:02 AM, den...@mail4life.net (Dennis Moore) wrote: From Eric's post: "but also functions with all QRP transceivers up to 10

[Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now available. See release notes below. You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm W

Re: [Elecraft] OT: APP strain relief

2013-04-25 Thread Edward R Cole
I just placed an order with Powerwerx for a special 45A pc-mount connector and special #10wire plug to use 10awg wiring with my amplifiers. The 300w amp runs 17A at 27vdc so the heavier dc wiring will be useful (typical 60% effficiency). I am building a CCI AN762 (5w/140w) amplifier kit and w

Re: [Elecraft] Just updated my software !! I EVEN DID IT :-)

2013-04-25 Thread Matthew Zilmer
The release notes should give you any functional and use case changes. Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Russ Pakulski Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net S

Re: [Elecraft] OT: APP strain relief

2013-04-25 Thread Chip Stratton
> > Don W. has it right. Get some adhesive lined heat shrink (also called > "dual wall"). I put a length of small diameter over the wires up to the > APP, then a shorter length of larger diameter that also goes up over the > rear of the APP. This stabilizes the wires in the APP, allows gradual > be

[Elecraft] Just updated my software !! I EVEN DID IT :-)

2013-04-25 Thread Russ Pakulski
Hi All, I was very worried about updating my KX3 # 4049 I got less then a week ago, but I followed the info. I needed more help getting my Apple Mac mini to let me download and then open the Elecraft software . I opened my security settings and let Elecraft in and no problem after that. I was

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

2013-04-25 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Igor, Thank you for letting me know that you have managed to make some 3rd Order IMD measurements on your HLA 300 Plus amplifier, and for the data. My apology for not replying sooner, I managed to fracture one of my leg bones (femur) on 30th March and have been in hospital recovering from the

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Dennis Moore
From Eric's post: "but also functions with all QRP transceivers up to 10W of output. " 73, Dennis NJ6G On 4/25/2013 9:35 AM, AD6XY wrote: Looks very nice - Does it work with the K3/10? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread AD6XY
Looks very nice - Does it work with the K3/10? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPA100-AMP-and-KXAT100-ATU-pics-and-info-tp7573015p7573034.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-25 Thread Chris Rutkowski
On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:03:19 -0700 K6WRU wrote: "I'm sure this list will be the first to know the price when they can tell us. Posting that much info without a price is a big hint that they are not releasing the price yet. Patience." I believe suggesting even a ballpark price could/would be const

[Elecraft] picture

2013-04-25 Thread Rolf Jansson
Hi all thanks for all pictures Regards Rolf SM2MZC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://

Re: [Elecraft] OT: APP strain relief

2013-04-25 Thread Jim Rhodes
If you solder smaller cables you need strain relief even more. The solder makes the wire stiffer as it wicks up the wire,making them more prone to breaking in my experience. The heat shrink also makes them a little easier to insert into the housing. Two layers of the thin stuff or one of the heavie

Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- For Sale

2013-04-25 Thread artus
Price reduced to $1320 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-For-Sale-tp7572954p7573028.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] W2-A Watt Meter For Sale

2013-04-25 Thread Randy Moore
As of now the W2 is sold. This list is great, it sold about ten minutes after I posted it. Thanks to all that replied. Randy Moore AI4CO On 4/24/2013 7:59 PM, Randy Moore wrote: I have a W2-A watt meter with 2KW directional coupler that I want to sell so I can buy a T-1 ATU for my QRP rig.

Re: [Elecraft] OT-hamshacks

2013-04-25 Thread Chris, G5VZ
New wife or firmware upgrade on the existing hardware? Chris G5VZ / WG5VZ On 24/04/2013 21:09, Art Bross wrote: Time for wife version 2.0. My hobbies, her hobbies, our home. Art KC7GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://