Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save Configeration freezes

2015-09-08 Thread way235 via Elecraft
I am out of town untill Friday. I ordered a 10 foot serial cable and will see how it works. If you works in a few seconds then I will see if I can get the serial to Iusb work. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Utility-Save-Configeration-freezes-tp760

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Phil Wheeler
I use an NUE-PSK, which has it's own decoding (for PSK31 and CW), a keyer, etc. It's a bit of an oddball I reckon, but perhaps that's why I like it. 73, Phil W7OX On 9/8/15 8:39 PM, Shel Radin wrote: Steve, One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the SideKar, you

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-09-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Gary, The advantage of the KIO3B is that it can replace three cables (RS232, LINE IN, LINE OUT) with a single USB cable. Some want it just to reduce clutter at their home station, while others take the rig camping, RV-ing, hotel-inc, etc., and want it for the reduction in stuff they need to

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Steve, The built-in decode functions in the KX3 (etc.) were never meant to replace fire-breathing PC-based implementations running thousands of lines of code on multi-GHz processors. Our customers like the decode/encode capability for its convenient, casual operation. Examples: - Field Da

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Shel Radin
Steve, One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the SideKar, you don't need a PC, laptop, tablet, etc. It's self contained. So for portable operation, it's lighter (5 oz) and smaller than bringing something else along. And it's sunlight readable. It has a t

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting K3S to PC

2015-09-08 Thread Ken Bandy, KJ9B
Thanks very much, Bill! I looked at that configuration menu, but didn't scroll through it to "USB". GEEZ! 73, Ken, KJ9B -Original Message- From: Nr4c [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 10:33 PM To: Ken Bandy, KJ9B Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Connecting K3S to P

[Elecraft] Connecting K3S to PC

2015-09-08 Thread Ken Bandy, KJ9B
New guy here. I'm the same guy that had the problem with the KSYN3A board not checking out in my new build. After an email from Gary, AB7MY, at Elecraft, I removed and reinstalled the board, and it magically worked OK! Anyway, I got to the part in the checkout of the build where I am supposed

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Stephen Shearer
Thank you for the info. I am still thinking about SideKar. 1) cost - it may need to be a Christmas gift - it exceeds my max per item spending limit without approval. 2) Elecraft - what are they "going" to do with the keyboard on the PX3 and more important, SideKar is stuck with the DSP decod

Re: [Elecraft] The Value of Kit-Building (OT)

2015-09-08 Thread Phil Wheeler
Ted, Good analysis, but I do wonder about the input data. Of course, I don't know what options you have. But it could take you longer to build it. If you stretch the fun out to 160 hours, you'll be close to the $10 an hour she's using as a baseline :-) That way you can convince her that the

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Edward R Cole
-shrink and had some tags on the job. But I found using colored electrical tape the longest lived. I have black (of course) and Brown/Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue/Violet/Gray and White. That covers 0 thru 9. But I have devised a color code using more than one color tape: Violet cables are

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-09-08 Thread Gary
Not sure why reading the reports. Seems like added cost for little to no advantage unless I have missed something while hiding under my rock. Gary -Original Message- From: "Matthew Cook" Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 10:37 AM Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B There are a lot

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON VSWR Measurement Accuracy

2015-09-08 Thread Robert Nobis
Wes, The 1.01 is what the reading indicated. It could easily be higher. Even if it were 1.1:1 it is significantly different that the 2.0:1 reading of eh P3TXMON. Thanks and 73, Bob Nobis - N7RJN n7...@nobis.net > On Sep 8, 2015, at 15:05, Wes (N7WS) wrote: > > I can't speak to the P3TXMON

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON VSWR Measurement Accuracy

2015-09-08 Thread Robert Nobis
Don, Thank you. I tested separately. When using the P3TXMON, the calibrated tester was not in the transmission path. I actually did what you suggested in your second paragraph. As another test, I borrowed another ham’s Elecraft W2 SWR meter. I replaced the PSTXMON with the W2. The readings

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Fred Townsend
Gentlemen: Water is not a problem. You want the water to pick up the water because alcohol is a non-polar solvent meaning it does not pick up the ionic contamination. The water picks up the ions and alcohol picks up the water. Conclusion rubbing alcohol containing water works just fine although th

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-09-08 Thread Matthew Cook
There are a lot of people waiting for this add-on to their K3. 73 Matthew VK5ZM On 9 September 2015 at 03:24, Dan Atchison via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > If I recall, the K3S has now caught up with orders. If that is true, when > can we expect the KIO3B module to be offered f

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Don Kiser
Addendum: The Brady BMP121 is similar to what we use. $95.00 on Amazon. 73 Don AC2EV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Don Kiser
We use a Brady labeler for wires. Labels Chemical / oil resistant and it works well. Not sure what the unit costs. Buts it's made for this. Granger has a good supply. I use a brother labeler at home. It's ok for COAX but not great for smaller gauge. It's a bit large for CAT5. For large cables

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Gary
In addition I use clear tape wrapped around it for protection against print fading or the label becoming unstuck. Been doing this for years. I might add I do this on my portable tri-band hf beam and no issues there either. Gary -Original Message- From: "DGB" Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 6:24 AM

Re: [Elecraft] The Value of Kit-Building (OT)

2015-09-08 Thread Ian
Brilliant! 73, Ian N8IK -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 15:00 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] The Value of Kit-Building (OT) FWIW, my wife has developed an algorithm f

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Bill
For many years I have used various color combinations of plastic cable ties - and a 3x5 card pinned to the back of the radio desk indicating what colors are what. Why this method? I used what was on hand at the time I first started to label wires and have continued. For example: red/red or red

Re: [Elecraft] OT: applied morse

2015-09-08 Thread Phil Wheeler
This worked for me http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34184940 Interesting :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 9/8/15 1:49 PM, Oliver Johns wrote: Some of the CW folks on this list should enjoy this article: >

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Rick Bates
P-Touch. No doubt. I even keep a small one in the RV. Spend $10 more and get the version with a USB port for easier font changes, artwork etc. Costco, also carries some tape but an office supply store has more variety (sizes, colors). As the sight faded, larger tape (or multiple lines) is

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Shel Radin KF0UR
Steve, With the SideKar, you only have to enter the call once. Then it's used in all messages and the log as well. And if it's there, the log will automatically position you in the Exchange field, as that's the only field you need to enter (by paddle or keyboard). 73, Shel KF0UR -- View thi

[Elecraft] SideKar Update - Beta testers needed

2015-09-08 Thread Shel Radin KF0UR
Hi All, Just a note to let SideKar owners and those interested know that there is a new firmware version available and we're looking for Beta testers. The new version adds additional contest specific features, starting with Field Day. This new feature will make it easier to log during a contest,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: applied morse

2015-09-08 Thread Richard W. Solomon
404 - Page not found 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Oliver Johns Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 1:49 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] OT: applied morse Some of the CW folks on this list should enjoy this

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON VSWR Measurement Accuracy

2015-09-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, How are you testing? If you are testing with the P3TXMON and your 'calibrated VSWR tester' in series with your feedline, then those numbers may be incorrect. The 'calibrated VSWR tester' is reading the SWR seen looking into your antenna, but the P3TXMON is looking at the SWR looking into t

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT (Ron W3ZV

2015-09-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're exceeding the OT posting limit on this one. Let's end the thread for now. When an OT thread hits 5-6 posts, please try to limit additional postings as much as possible to avoid the moderator's hook.. ;-) 73, Eric Modulator and /elecraft.com/ On 9/8/2015 1:42 PM, Steve Mollman via Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Palstar AT-AUTO with K3

2015-09-08 Thread Mark E. Musick
Hi Vic, I have the AT-AUTO and it works great with my K3 and Alpha 9500. I also have the RS232 switch that Kessler Engineering sells to switch from direct monitoring of the K3, where it follows the K3 frequency to listening mode when running a logging program like N1MM. It will run at 38400. You wi

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON VSWR Measurement Accuracy

2015-09-08 Thread Wes (N7WS)
I can't speak to the P3TXMON accuracy. I don't think it's specified anywhere, however, I don't own one and just skimmed the documentation. That said, you should be worrying about your "calibrated" VSWR tester. It's lying to you. You would pay big bucks to get a precision termination guarantee

[Elecraft] OT: applied morse

2015-09-08 Thread Oliver Johns
Some of the CW folks on this list should enjoy this article: > Oliver W6ODJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listi

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT (Ron W3ZV

2015-09-08 Thread Steve Mollman via Elecraft
If you go the Brother P-touch route be sure you have a label maker that is compatible with the Brother "TZ Flexible ID" tape.  It is supposed be a special tape just for coax.  Their regular and lower end tapes such as  the "M" line have trouble adhering to coax/wire insulation and will fall off

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread David Cole
and clear heat shrink... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info For MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yaho

[Elecraft] Palstar AT-AUTO with K3

2015-09-08 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
I have an opportunity to get a Palstar automatic tuner, the AT-AUTO. This is an older version, NOT the new HF-AUTO. It has an RS232 interface which the manual says can be used in a listen-only configuration with transceivers that send frequency data from a CAT port. It does support the Kenwood

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread DGB
Exactly what I use ... works nice! de ns9i On 9/8/2015 1:30 PM, Gary wrote: Brother P-Touch label maker works great for me. Gary -Original Message- From: "Ron W3ZV" Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 4:28 AM To: "Elecraft" Subject: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT I am bound and determined to

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread F5vjc
Brother P-Touch labels. 73, Deni - F5VJC On 8 September 2015 at 22:05, Josh Fiden wrote: > I like Panduit write-on labels. It's clear vinyl adhesive tape with a > white section you can write on. After marking it (fine point Sharpie works > well), you pull the piece out of the dispenser, stic

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Byron Servies
Hi, I have had trouble with the Brother P-touch labels delaminating after a short time, and they don't seem to last outdoors at all. I switched to the 3M label maker, which I believe is a re-branded Brother but I'm not sure of the cartridge compatibility: http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/988580

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Josh Fiden
I like Panduit write-on labels. It's clear vinyl adhesive tape with a white section you can write on. After marking it (fine point Sharpie works well), you pull the piece out of the dispenser, stick it on the cable and wrap it around so that it 'self laminates.' http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/319/

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 w/ Begali Adventure key

2015-09-08 Thread Arlen Fletcher
My KX3 and key have been sold. Thanks! 73, Arlen - AA7F > On Aug 31, 2015, at 12:11 PM, Arlen Fletcher wrote: > > I’m selling my KX3 w/ Begali Adventure paddle. This is a great turnkey SOTA > system! > > I am the original owner; I purchased it in March 2014. It is in mint > condition and h

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread David Christ
If you have a laminator, print out a sheet with all the labels you need, laminate the sheet, cut out the labels and fasten to the cable with small zip ties or tie wraps.. Or you could do the same with a plastic report cover like used with comb binding and a fine tip permanent marker. David K0L

[Elecraft] FS: N, UHF, BNC, SMC hardware; KA7EXM Power Meter, AA908 Antenna Analyzer

2015-09-08 Thread Howard Ashcraft
I am closing out most of my workbench and have the following for sale: KA7EXM Power meter (Kanga US kit) with a 48.8db tap (n connections). I measured the tap against a good Rhode + Schwartz power meter, which is how I got to 48.8 db measured… $25 plus $ 5 shipping in the US. AA908 Antenna An

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Yep. On 9/8/2015 11:30 AM, Gary wrote: Brother P-Touch label maker works great for me. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] P3 TXMON sensor CAL value

2015-09-08 Thread Stephen Prior
Hi, Having installed the TX monitor and 2kW HF/6m sensor this evening, I am curious as to how many have found it necessary to make significant adjustment to the sensor calibration value in the P3 menu. I have no accurate means here this evening of measuring power, but the output from the KPA500 a

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Ken G Kopp
I have have TyWraps (SP?) with tabs to write on that are about .5 x 1". 73 Ken - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com On Sep 8, 2015 12:47 PM, "Al Gulseth" wrote: > If you have enough inside diameter to slide a piece of clear heat shrink > tubing over the cable end, printing out a label on your compute

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility Will Not Connect To P3

2015-09-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tom, Just a shot in the dark - there are 2 DB-9 connectors on the back of the P3. Are you certain the one labeled "PC" is connected to the cable plugged into the PC (or USB to serial adapter)? If so, try another cable (or adapter). OK, if you have the K3S connected to the PC via the USB c

[Elecraft] The Value of Kit-Building (OT)

2015-09-08 Thread Dauer, Edward
FWIW, my wife has developed an algorithm for calculating the value of radio kit-building. I told her yesterday that I had just ordered the K2/100. She asked ³How much?² I confessed that with all the accessories and add-ons and the shipping, it was about $1,700. Then she asked, ³How long will it

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Al Gulseth
If you have enough inside diameter to slide a piece of clear heat shrink tubing over the cable end, printing out a label on your computer and then shrinking the tubing over over it looks nice/professional and stays in place. I've also seen tie wrap tags used on cabling here and there. 73 es GL,

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ron, My P-Touch Label printer works fine for me. You can get wire labels at an electrical supply house - letters A-Z or numbers - they wrap around the cable without sticking out, then make yourself a chart of which goes where. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/8/2015 2:27 PM, Ron W3ZV wrote: I am bound and

[Elecraft] P3 Utility Will Not Connect To P3

2015-09-08 Thread Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
I have connected my P3 to my new K3S and it works very well. However, now when I try to load my P3 Utility it will not connect to any com port on my PC. I'm not new to working with COM ports and PC applications, having sucessfully written several working applications which connect com ports, so I

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Jim Miller
Not OT at all! Please keep onlist! jim ab3cv On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 2:27 PM, Ron W3ZV wrote: > I am bound and determined to clean up the K-line rat's nest behind my > radio desk. I want to label every wire and cable at both ends. Anyone have > a suggestion, commercial or homemade, to accomplish

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ?

2015-09-08 Thread Gary
Mine works fine. Gary -Original Message- From: "Jack Colson" Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 4:05 AM To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ? I have an original KUSB which uses the Prolific driver, what driver must I get for to be compatible with Windows 10?

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Gary
Brother P-Touch label maker works great for me. Gary -Original Message- From: "Ron W3ZV" Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 4:28 AM To: "Elecraft" Subject: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT I am bound and determined to clean up the K-line rat's nest behind my radio desk. I want to label every wi

[Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

2015-09-08 Thread Ron W3ZV
I am bound and determined to clean up the K-line rat's nest behind my radio desk. I want to label every wire and cable at both ends. Anyone have a suggestion, commercial or homemade, to accomplish this? Reply off the list to w...@verizon.net. Thanks. -- Ron W3ZV

Re: [Elecraft] DSP REV C and D

2015-09-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Rich, It all depends on how you define "audio quality". To the SWL who wants to hear the maximum audio spectrum possible, then the LPF may not be desirable. But for the ham whose ears get tired of listening to the hiss of higher audio frequencies after operating for a substantial time, the LPF

[Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ?

2015-09-08 Thread Jack Colson
I have an original KUSB which uses the Prolific driver, what driver must I get for to be compatible with Windows 10? 73 and thank you, Jack, W3TMZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:

Re: [Elecraft] DSP REV C and D

2015-09-08 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
Not necessarily. I have a “C” board in my K3, but I also have the LPF installed. If you are the original owner of the radio, then I suppose you’d know if you installed the LPF board or not. If you bought the radio 2nd hand, then you’ll need to see if the LPF board was or was not installed by

[Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-09-08 Thread Dan Atchison via Elecraft
If I recall, the K3S has now caught up with orders. If that is true, when can we expect the KIO3B module to be offered for K3 upgrades? Dan -- N3ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

[Elecraft] P3TXMON VSWR Measurement Accuracy

2015-09-08 Thread Robert Nobis
I am having a VSWR measurement accuracy issue with my P3TXMON. I have a calibrated VSWR tester that indicates my antenna and feedline VSWR is 1.05:1. When I connect the P3TXMON and transmit, the PS display shows my VSWR is 2.0:1 into my feedline and antenna. I also tried testing into a dummy

[Elecraft] DSP REV C and D

2015-09-08 Thread Rich
Would I be correct that the difference between DSP C and D is that C is lacking the LPF rolloff at 4 Khz? Assuming I am correct should I expect better rx audio quality with D? Rich K3RWN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Scott Manthe
The "App Nap" feature is separate from your sleep settings. It puts individual applications to sleep regardless of your system settings. Apparently, in Yosemite and El Capitan (a name so dumb I'll never upgrade), Apple has removed the ability to control this easily from from the user. 73, Sco

[Elecraft] Re Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread C L Jonkers
> What can ya do to keep your fabulous Mac OS X device (in my case a Mac Mini) > from kicking off the KUSB when it goes to sleep? Open System Preferences from the Apple icon, select  Energy saver in the Hardware section, and move the slider to Never Sleep.  Better stay plugged in though.73 Nei

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

2015-09-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end the thread at this time in the interest of reducing list email,overlaod for others. 73, Eric Mod etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:02 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft > wrote: > > Very good Fred. Windows 8 was a disaster for Microsoft. Pretty much > everyone involved w

Re: [Elecraft] USB Hub

2015-09-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
If most or all the devices you want to run use RS-232, consider an Edgeport USB to Serial Converter. They are available in 2 port, 4 port, 8 port and 16 port models. They have worked well for me. Ebay seem to have the best prices. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/8/2015 10:30 AM, G4GNX - Alan wrote: Can

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Hisashi T Fujinaka
You can get denatured alcohol from the hardware store, but I think that can contain methanol which I wouldn't suggest using because of toxicity and because it melts more things than ethanol. Methanol will go through your skin so you need ventilation and the correct gloves. Rubbing alcohol from th

Re: [Elecraft] USB Hub

2015-09-08 Thread Matt Zilmer
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/cef0/ The hub is solid, and features an internal 22W AC PSU. The manufacturer does periodic production runs, so you'd have to reserve yours and wait for the next run. I have had all sort of gizmos plugged into this hub, and never a problem. The outer chassis is

[Elecraft] USB Hub

2015-09-08 Thread G4GNX - Alan
Can someone recommend one or more reliable and RF clean USB Hubs, between 6 and 8 ports, for use with the K3/FTDi serial interface, logging and rotator software, etc., I’ll mostly be using one or more serial interfaces and some USB driven power switching devices. I’ve just resurrected an Acer A

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Walter Underwood
I generally have “Never” set for going to sleep on my work MacBook. I log onto other servers and run scripts that might take an hour or so. The Mac really is doing nothing during that time, but it needs to stay awake to keep the connection up. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Mike Morrow
> Food grade EverClear is 100% alcohol... Not quite. Pure ethanol is a *practical* impossibility. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everclear_(alcohol) It comes in 75.5 percent (151 proof) and 95 percent ethanol (190 proof) varieties. Sale of the 95 percent is banned in some states. The 91 p

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread David Christ
One other thing to consider that can make a difference in some cases. There are three types of alcohol commonly available. Methanol often used as shellac thinner, ethanol, booze if you wish, which EverClear is, and isopropyl which is often found in rubbing alcohol sold in drugstores. They var

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Marc Veeneman
Food grade EverClear is 100% alcohol but government classified in the U.S. as a taxable beverage. Buy it at a liquor store. -- Marc W8SDG > On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:14 AM, > wrote: > > When you purchase alcohol to use as cleanup it's best to get the highest > concentration you can get, else

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread ae4pb
When you purchase alcohol to use as cleanup it's best to get the highest concentration you can get, else, there is a risk of it leaving a residue and the evaporation rate is much slower. Most drug stores sell 91% or higher if you ask/look for it. 60% is more common. Higher % is better for cleaning

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shuts down

2015-09-08 Thread Chris Hallinan
Triple check the power input connector(s) and cable. Make sure they are clean, no black burned marks, etc. Sounds like a power delivery problem to me. -Chris K1AY On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 1:57 PM, Stephen wrote: > My K3 has worked flawlessly since I got it over a year ago, until > yesterday. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

2015-09-08 Thread Chris Hallinan
Along the same lines, does anyone have a recommendation for a good reed relay to use? I want the 2 Qs: Quiet and Quick. ;) 73, Chris K1AY On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 11:34 PM, Fred Townsend wrote: > Jack: > A diode is a good idea and sound engineering practice. However if you look > at the FET sche

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread David Ahrendts
Scott, that would appear to be the solution. Thanks, everyone, for your input and comments. Best wishes. David A., KC0XT, LA > On Sep 8, 2015, at 5:30 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: > > Hi David, > Have you tried right-clicking on the MacLogger DX app icon and checking the > "Prevent App Nap" box in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Scott Manthe
Hi David, Have you tried right-clicking on the MacLogger DX app icon and checking the "Prevent App Nap" box in he info window? This will prevent the Mini from going into sleep mode when you're running MacLogger. 73, Scott N9AA On 9/7/15 5:39 PM, David Ahrendts wrote: What can ya do to keep

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Ian White
>Don: >Acetone should NEVER be used in electronic assembles. Acetone >causes both long and short term effects on various components >including the PCB. It effects epoxy, lacquers, paints, and plastics, >particularly polystyrenes [...] >73, Fred, AE6QL Chemicals intended for use around electroni

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread David Woolley
PCBs (FR-4) are glass reinforced epoxy, not polyester (I think the old, brown ones (SRBP) are paper reinforced urea-formaldehyde). Also the resin component is cross-linked, whereas the article is talking about thinning the uncured (un-crosslinked) resin. (Glass reinforced polyester is used in

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

2015-09-08 Thread Edward R Cole
Excuse me while I boast a bit: I built two DEMI transverter kits this past month and have two more to do. The board is smd with about 100 or more components. I built a 222-28 and 2304-144 transverter and waiting for a 902-144 and a second 2304-144 kit to arrive. it takes me about 7-10 days