True rhombics are hard to rotate. Even harder is finding the space to put
one up in the first place. See what your HOA has to say about it.
73
Fred, AE6QL
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron
D'Eau Claire
Sent: Thursday, December
Please consider joining us for the Elecraft SSB net on Sunday
24 January 2016 at 18:00z (UTC) on 20m 14.303.5 plus or minus
QRM.
Eric WB9JNZ from IL was net control last week, and sent this
report:
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AE6JV Bill CAK36299
N2LRB
I've got the digital readout WESD51, very pleased, and good assortment of
tips available.
Barry N1EU
On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 5:13 AM, AB2E Darrell wrote:
> Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable.
> 73 Darrell AB2E
>
>
Richard I have worked with some of the most static sensitive parts in the
world, tunnel diodes. When working for NASA we had to do a failure modes
analysis on any parts that failed. I would say the quality of the ESD
material ranked at the bottom of factors to take into account. Particularly
since
Check with MFJ - at one time they had a box that might work (with
the appropriate cable adapters).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 1/24/2016 5:31 PM, Joel Black wrote:
Is there some kind of switch or other device available to easily swap between
voice and data on the KX3?
My GoogleFu skills are
On Sun,1/24/2016 6:56 PM, johnpierce wrote:
Some were snap on beads.
I am assuming that locating them in the power feed lines to the dimmer box
would help in reducing the RFI. What do you recommend?
Replace the noisy dimmers with quiet ones. Lutron makes dimmers that are
RF quiet. Available
I use a WELLER SOLDERING STATION -- MODEL WTCPN 60 watt
BUT my REAL recommendation is to get Kester 62, 36, 2 Sn, Pb, Ag solder.
It can be had in 1# AND smaller packs. It DOES a great job. The 2%
silver is what makes it work super...
73, Steve WB3LGC
On 24-Jan-16 4:04 PM, Reuben Popp
I tend to prefer my American Beauty model 3138 for
light work.
73, Charlie k3ICH
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From: Elecraft
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Behalf Of Brendon Whateley
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:17 PM
To: Edward R Cole
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
I have several dimmers around my house that generate 20db of noise on the HF
bands. I have seen some recommendations for ferrite beads that can be used
for filtering. However, I cannot find that info. Some were snap on beads.
I am assuming that locating them in the power feed lines to the
I built my K2/100 and all of it’s accessories with nothing more sophisticated
than a Weller WE25. Not exactly a “soldering station.”
> On Jan 24, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Kevin Stover wrote:
>
> I have the Hakko 936D which isn't made anymore. It's been replaced by the
>
A static-reduction trick from my hospital CCU's days where we treated
electrically susceptible patients with electrodes connected to cardiac
organs:
If you have a carpeted shack, shampoo the carpet with detergent but add a
healthy dose of liquid fabric softener to the shampoo water.
Hello,
do you know if someone sells a ready made breakout box usable with the
K3 ACC port?
Pf
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And don't forget those rubber shop mats on the floor.
Earl, K4KAY
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
Townsend
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:32 AM
To: 'Elecraft Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench
Richard I
Hello to the list!
I fired up my K3 tonight for the first time in months to try to work K5P
and the VP8 expeditions. Thing seemed to be working fine until I tried
working the VP8 on 30 meters. I noticed while sending that I didn't have
much output on 30 meters. Investigating, I get output
That should read KPA3, not KPA100.
On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 12:30 AM, Scott Manthe
wrote:
> Hello to the list!
>
> I fired up my K3 tonight for the first time in months to try to work K5P
> and the VP8 expeditions. Thing seemed to be working fine until I tried
> working
If you were also thinking about buying new, and if you enjoy the building
process, the KX3 and the K2 are entirely different experiences. I¹ve
built both, plus the K3 and a number of accessories (PX3, P3, etc.)
Building a KX3 kit is essentially nut-and-bolt assembly of pre-made
pieces.
I see a similar signal on 20 meters. Only hear it with antenna connected. I
guess it's time to look for it.
Ray
W8LYJ
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I have been unable to get my W5XD Multi-Keyer to work with the KIO3B and
CBLP3Y even after following Eric's instructions. Has anyone on the list
gotten this combination working? If so, what did you do?
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
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I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is
essential for good soldering. It does cost double the other guys but
the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when
solder iron is parked in its holder. It returns to 670F (temp fully
adjustable) a few
Hello group mind,
I have a P3 control question for you all...
It appears to me, that the P3 does not accept macros for itself, via the
trigger launch process which fires off macros to the K3.
Is this assumption on my part correct?
If so, is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro
That's right, Dave. I'll bet a nickle that a P3 firmware update will allow
that in the future because you can do that with the PX3.
Cheers,
Fred KE7X
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From: Elecraft on
On the advice of Jim, K9YC, I bought a Hakko to build a K2 recently, along
with a couple of tips of different sizes as Don, W3FPR, suggests. Worked
great. I haven¹t built a K1, but based on my experience with a K2 I would
strongly recommend you buy a ³solder sucker² as well. Very inexpensive,
Hi Ken,
I don't know if you have solved this yet but it sounds like the rs232 link
between the K3(S) and the P3 is not there. The P3 defaults to Tracking (Fixed
VFO - Tuned Spectrum) mode in that case. If you are using the KIO3B, make sure
the RJ45 is plugged in securely with a definite snap
Have a look at www.winford.com.
73,
Fred KE7X
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From: Elecraft on behalf of Pierfrancesco
Caci
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 6:41 AM
To:
In my hamshack (spare bedroom) I have my electronic workbench which
is a 4-foot Sears workbench with tool cabinet to which I extended the
top with a 3-foot piece of particle-board shelving held up with big
shelf brackets to the wall.
I built my KXPA-100 kit with anti-static matt lain on the
I agree with Ted. Building my K2 from 1999-2003
(as new options like SSB and 100 W came
available), with various updates and mods into
2014, was one of the best experiences I've had in
ham radio. With the dominance of SMT in today's
designs, the K2 may have been the last major kit
of that
Good Morning,
Please join us this afternoon and evening for the two Elecraft
Nets. My antenna is in better shape this week since a brief respite
from the rain allowed me to find the lost guy line and pull it taut.
Now for a longer break in the weather to allow me to raise it higher.
Thanks Fred, and thanks also to Tom who replied offline with the same
info. I found one that matches what I have in mind.
Pf
> "Cady," == Cady, Fred writes:
Cady,> Have a look at www.winford.com.
Cady,> 73,
Cady,> Fred KE7X
Cady,> For all KE7X
Very similar to the MFJ is the Arrow satellite beam: 3-elem 2m/6-elem
70cm. You can assemble only the 2m elements if you are noise source
hunting. KX3 on batteries is excellent radio to use. Add a step
attenuator to reduce noise level when you are getting close.
I desire to utilize both CMP and TX EQ in SSB transmissions on a KX3.
In the KX3 Owners Manual, there are well defined procedures for
setting Mic Gain, CMP and TX EQ, but it leaves doubt as to which to
set first as Mic Gain and CMP are grouped together with TX EQ
described
On Sun,1/24/2016 11:09 AM, jkiracof...@charter.net wrote:
As TX EQ could effect overall audio amplitude peaks, it would seem
that TX EQ should be set first then adjust Mic Gain for proper levels,
then set CMP.
That's exactly right. Most mics should have TXEQ set for maximum cut of
the three
I generally set RXEQ flat (no boost or cut) for general operation on
mains power in both K3 and KX3.
BUT -- if you're going backpacking, you'll reduce battery drain a bit
and increase audio headroom by setting the four lowest frequency bands
for maximum cut. This does the same thing on RX
Usually electrical noise is very broad band in nature. I use the MFJ
unit to find the general direction, triangulate to an area, and then
using a 24" reflector type microphone, equipped with a high gain audio
amp and headphones, go "listening to poles". {Yea the neighbors think
I'm crazy,
With this facility, I would consider using a micro controller to implement two
functions:
P3 for split mode: Read VFOs A and B. Set center and span so A
and B VFOs are on opposite sides of the display. To use, tune
in the DX on A and put B just above the pileup. Press the
button.
P3
Hi Jim,
I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to set
the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting?
On 1/24/2016 1:40 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
I generally set RXEQ flat (no boost or cut) for general operation on
mains power in both K3 and KX3.
BUT -- if you're going
I sure hope Elecraft follows suit with the in the P3 as well then!!!
--
Thanks and 73's,
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On Sun,1/24/2016 11:55 AM, Gary K9GS wrote:
I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to
set the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting?
Greater bandwidth can help you be aware of QRM or desired signals as
you're tuning a band looking for a QSO.
73, Jim K9YC
I have the Hakko 936D which isn't made anymore. It's been replaced by
the FX-888.
I second Don's recommendation for the 1/16" chisel tip.
I built my loaded K2/100, KAT-100, 2T-gen, N-Gen, and XG2 with the 936
using the 1/16" and 1/8" chisel tips.
On 1/23/2016 9:11 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:
Forgive me if this is not appropriate for this forum. I have a K2 that I
bought and built quite a while ago. The serial number is 2522. I used a few
times but then had to put a lot of time into a company I started about that
time. It looks brand new inside and out.
I recently bought all
Hi Edward,
Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of
getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
to be the future.
- Brendon KK6AYI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> I have the genuine
Is there some kind of switch or other device available to easily swap between
voice and data on the KX3?
My GoogleFu skills are apparently not very good. I get all kinds of links on
data or voice but I cannot seem to find exactly what I’m looking for.
Thanks,
Joel - W4JBB
I built my K2 with an old Weller TC-202 I have here; it's my "go to" iron
for most of my projects. That iron was "gifted" to me after serving hard
time at the local community college. It's not super pretty, but it still
works and well at that. You would be hard pressed to find a better deal
IMO.
That is exactly what I am attempting to do here, Hence my question as to
why I am unable to get the P3 to take a macro via the USB port... I
want it on the Genovation keypad, not the P3 case.
--
Thanks and 73's,
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For MixW support
Hello Elecraft,
Would it be possible for Elecraft to add the following feature to the
P3:
Allow P3 macros to be stored and triggered via the USB keyboard port on
the rear of the P3, as is currently being implemented now for the K3
macros.
In essence, I want the P3 to let me fire a P3 macro
OK..thanks Jim. I thought that would be your answer.
On 1/24/2016 2:05 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Sun,1/24/2016 11:55 AM, Gary K9GS wrote:
I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to
set the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting?
Greater bandwidth can help you be
Hi Joe,
I had the same requirement, as I frequently switch between SSB and WSJT modes
with my KX3.
It is unfortunate that the KX3 has no separate Data audio input port and
plugging unplugging the Microphone every time is very tedious.
So, I had to build my own data/ mic switch box, which
I got one of these hot air rework stations with a digital temperature
controlled iron on eBay in the UK. Takes regular Hakko soldering iron tips. It
is model 862D+ and is well made, and excellent value for money. I already had
another analog temperature controlled iron but prefer this one
Seems to massive overkill if you're only casually needing ESD once in a while.
If you're going to go all the way then you need a temp/humidity controlled
clean room with full ESD. For 99% of us a matt/strap setup and basic precaution
is more than sufficient. It all comes down to risk
I would think that just a simple blue ESD mat, and a wrist strap, on
your favorite workbench is more than sufficient for any home based hobby
operation. If you really wanted to be thorough about it a warm mist
humidifier going in the room your workbench is in would be a helpful and
inexpensive
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