Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling K3S

Nobody here have noise problems? I've spoke to a few VK Hams here they all say they have 9db of noise on 40M I get power line noise as I am near Kilo Volt power lines and it causes a lot of noise. I know the K3S has the diversity transceiver and if its a DSP feature it could be added to the K3S.

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Was thinking of a K3S, although I have a KX3, I am quite surprised as to how well it performs, the radio is simply amazing, and I am only allowed 10W since I am on the foundation license. Thinking rather than the 100W amp spend the money on a K3S/10 and slowly upgrade. Regards On Mon, Jul 18,

[Elecraft] K3 PTT with DEMI Transverters

Gentlemen, I am looking for a circuit that one of you K3 users may have designed to automatically switch the K3 PTT line between multible external transverters as the K3 is switched from band to band. I presently use the K3 PTT line to key my 6m amp driven with 30 w from my K3. I recently

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

I believe you have the KAF2, the audio filter. Likely it will do well enough for you -- and it cannot be used with the KDPS2, it's one or the other. It discontinued, may be due to some part obsolescence. 73, Phil W7OX On 7/17/16 7:26 PM, Reuben Popp wrote: Interesting, but the KDSP2 appears

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Reuben, I cannot find it on the webpage either, but I do not know why. You might try phoning the sales office instead of ordering on-line. The KDSP2 is an enhancement to the K2 - the basic K2 is just fine for general use even without the KDSP2. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/17/2016 10:26 PM, Reuben

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Hi there! A few thoughts my experience, in case they help. I am a relatively recent ham, having been first licensed in 2008. At that time, I bought a lot of appliances: FT-450, remote auto tuners, ARRL stealth antenna books. It wasn't too long before I realized that I was not achieving my own

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Interesting, but the KDSP2 appears to have disappeared on the order page. Did that part become discontinued for one reason or another? On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:35 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Reuben, > > Since you do not yet have a license, and you *do* have a K2/10, you >

Re: [Elecraft] deoxit

I use the canned stuff on noisy potentiometers where I give them a shot through one of the openings. On any contacts, I have a 2 oz bottle with a needle applicator that puts exactly what I want where I want it. Servicing ancient radars and other shipboard gear with relays and many connectors,

Re: [Elecraft] deoxit

Chris, Get the gold pin connectors from Elecraft and install them. That is a better solution than DeOxit on the tin-plated connectors. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/17/2016 9:28 PM, Chris Meagher wrote: Hi When the can arrives, I plan to deoxit front panel connections on an early K3 which has tinned

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Reuben, Since you do not yet have a license, and you *do* have a K2/10, you already have one of the best receivers on the market. Of course, the K3S and the KX3 are a bit better, but the improvement is marginal. Use the K2 and concentrate on getting your license. Once you have your license

Re: [Elecraft] deoxit

Hey Chris, On my older hollowstate stuff, I usually spray a quantity into a small cup and then use a q-tip to apply deoxit to areas in a controlled manner. That might not make as big a difference on newer equipment, but I was always told it was a good idea around phenolic tube sockets. GL and

[Elecraft] deoxit

Hi When the can arrives, I plan to deoxit front panel connections on an early K3 which has tinned connectors. This is to try to fix erratic VFO behaviour while tuning. Any hints on how to do this effectively? thanks Chris VK2ACD __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Running at reduced power for RTTY is probably a good idea. My TS-570 died in the middle of a RTTY contact at 100 W. and as bad as that was, I'd hate to think of it happening to a K3! Bob, N7XY On 7/17/16 7:24 AM, George Kidder wrote: Thanks Don for the explanation of what is going on with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 K144XV for sale

Jeff, If the KFL3B-FM is still available I'd like to purchase it. Please let me know and if it's available how you would like payment. 73... Jim/KK1W -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-K144XV-for-sale-tp7620289p7620319.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Usability

I've been looking at the K-Pod, but since I already have a PigKnob I decided to wait a bit and see how things shake out. While it worked out OK in the NAQP this weekend, I can see where Ed has used the K-Pod in areas that the Pig won't mimic and would be very helpful. Also, I haven't been able

[Elecraft] NAQCC July Sprint this Wednesday Evening

The July sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (July 20th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday, July 21st, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the "official" information, please go to:

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Whoa, there are plenty good "pre-owned" radios out there for WAY under $2k. An old Swan 350 should run about $150 - $200. Sure, there's not much in the way of Bells & whistles, but the guy on the other end won't know you're not running a rig that costs more than a good used car! Same for a

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

I hear ya... I was in the middle of studying for the general last. The tech is.. well, too easy (IMO), so I was going to sit for both tech and general IF I can actually make it up to St. Louis before sunrise, or if I can schmooze a few of the local VEs to do a one-off. As to my K2, I thought

[Elecraft] Rose's KX2 cases and covers

Thanks to Matt and Madelyn at Elecraft, Rose has now received the metal work and other parts to assemble an (empty) KX2 case to use as a manikin for making KX2 cases and covers. Not much, other than size, changes. 73! Ken - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com Rose: 406-560-3738

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Listen to Phil, Reuben... wise man; good advice. Seriously, get your license... you're missing so much without it... Just ain't that hard... Study up for all three and take them all in one day... Had I NOT been in the middle of a gall bladder attack on test day, I would have passed all three

[Elecraft] Thanks for all the feedback regarding Winlink & K3.

Folks, I appreciate all the feedback that I have received. I am now able to link up to Winlink stations reliably with my K3 and my SCS DR-7400. 73, Tony L. (KJ5XF) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Reuben, Since you say you have the K2, I'd get your license before adding any new rig and use the K2 to start out. Even without the amp you can run 10 Watts or so and get your feet wet. After you've operated for a while you'll have a better idea of what you want. OTOH, if you plan to

Re: [Elecraft] [Kx3] [Kx2] Text decode threshold levels

My experience with Elecraft text decode is:  turn on cwt  tune station carefully, SPOT is your friend here  set threshold to 2 or 3 and be sure that the bar is flashing in step with the code, adjust threshold until it does.  if can get above set threshold one higher and reduce RF Gain

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

No! Get the radio you want and learn to make it work for you. Buying a $2K radio and then buying $4-5K radio just adds $2K to the price and wastes maybe 2 years in the process. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 17, 2016, at 2:24 PM, Ian

[Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

I agree 100% with Jim (below). Take all the energy you’re putting into this decision and devote it to getting your ticket. There’ll be plenty left over for shopping. I am not even sure a K3S is the best rig for SWLing. It very well might be for operating as a licensed ham. Join the club.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Lee - that is true with many radios. The K3/K3S was designed so that ALC action starts at 8 bars. More info is in the K3S Owner's manual under "Mic Gain and Compression Settings" on page 30. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

[Elecraft] Fwd: Help sell me on the K3S

These days and times, yes... back when I bought the first one it was $300 from Fair Radio. I paid more for the CY-979A cabinets, the CV-591A SSB converter and the accompanying LS-206U. That said, it took a fair chunk o'change to get the radio back into shape. Spare modules in good working

[Elecraft] [Kx3] [Kx2] Text decode threshold levels

Hello, comparing these two rigs in the mode "text decode" I had the impression that the Kx3 did a better job. But this could be triggered by different settings. Is the software implementation of the thresholds 1-6 when adjusting in both rigs identical or do they differ? If they differ what

[Elecraft] 6 Meter Antenna

After getting several direct inquiries about adding 6 meters to a tribander I decided to post for everyone to see. The best link is to use DX Engineering (you don't have to be a ARRL member) and look for the QST article from September 2011 titled "Add 6 Meters to Your Triband Trap Yagi". I added

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

On 07/17/2016 12:30 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: If one can hear why an R390 is a great RX of the era, a low end Icom will not satisfy. For someone who can hear R390 tubes getting soupy, a Flex 6700, an Icom 7851 and a K3 do things right that CAN be heard if you know what to listen for. Flex

[Elecraft] KX2

First thanks for all the responses (especially those that managed to avoid the far more interesting topic of antennas and tried to answer my query ). Apologies I realised my mistake as soon as i re-read my original - I did of course mean an end fed wire not EFHW! That's why I had to tune it.

[Elecraft] Fwd: Topband: 160m arrival angles

Considering the previous thread, "Sloping Terrain vs Feedline Losses", I thought this might be of interest. Forwarded Message Subject:Topband: 160m arrival angles Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:00:17 -0400 From: Carl Luetzelschwab To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Don... Thanks for the information. I will check that out. I was told a long time ago by that elusive "someone" to keep the K3 linear that the ALC meter should just flicker. Obviously, that was bogus advice. I will check this out yet today. Thanks Lee On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:19 AM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] K3 K144XV for sale

I forgot to mention that it is the module for the 100 watt K3. I also have the FM/AM filter, KFL3B-FM available separately for $90 shipped, or included for $80... I have a little used K144XV 2m internal module for sale. It is working perfectly, I just never use it and as I have my K3 apart doing

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

If I had a dollar for every time I dreamed beyond my present reach, I'd be rich now. Dreaming out loud on a ham reflector before license obtained is just a modern retread of an ancient pastime. For someone who has high end boat anchor RX in his house, a rig with an inferior RX will be readily

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

meh. Buy the HF tool and if you use it and it breaks, buy the Snap-On variant. > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay > Autery > Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 2:58 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help

[Elecraft] K-Pod Usability

The K-Pod really enhanced my SO2V operation in the NAQP RTTY contest last night. While running on VFO-A, I used the K-Pod predominantly for VFO-B to tune the band, using the P3 as guidance, for finding other CQing stations to work. Overall, I felt I did a far better job (faster and more

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Roger that! Buy the best tool you can afford and never have to buy again is what my Dad taught me 40+ years ago __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/17/2016 1:34 PM, a45wg wrote: > No !!! Bad sales pitch - How about spend $3k now - or spend $2k now

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

No !!! Bad sales pitch - How about spend $3k now - or spend $2k now and $3k (when you realised you made a mistake) later….. see spending $3k now much much cheaper….. 73, tim - A45WG > On 17 Jul 2016, at 22:24, Ian wrote: > > Consider getting a lesser radio first and using

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Hello, The sun has repopulated with a few large spots, some of them active. While the summer noise is still audible there are more signals than there have been for over a week. I'll check each net against the reverse beacon net to see where my signal lands. Lately I've been covering

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Consider getting a lesser radio first and using that for a while. Then you'll really appreciate what a step (leap) up the K3S is over other radios. 73, Ian N8IK On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 1:58 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sun,7/17/2016 10:02 AM, Reuben Popp wrote: > >>

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

On Sun,7/17/2016 10:02 AM, Reuben Popp wrote: I*will* get my ticket, it's just a matter of when, so if I'm in for a penny on a receiver, So work on that FIRST. At this point, the cart is well before the horse. Hopefully, while studying for your license, you'll learn more about radio, and be

[Elecraft] KP500 Display

My KPA started having a problem with it's display. The lettering sometimes displays abt. 1/2, sometime not at all, but the backlight always lights. Sometimes it's fine. What do I look for before taking it apart. Wouldn't surprise me if it's some connector problem. TIA 73 Dwight NS9I

Re: [Elecraft] Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

I have the current one only (1.16.6.25). I don't have any older files. just what I have been able to download lately. *Matthew Lawson* *KC7EQO* *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater* *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R *

[Elecraft] K3 K144XV for sale

I have a little used K144XV 2m internal module for sale. It is working perfectly, I just never use it and as I have my K3 apart doing the K3s upgrades I decided it's a good time to offer it for sale. $275.00 shipped, insured US. I will also ship overseas, pre-paid, shipping actual additional cost.

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

Thanks for all the leads. 73 jim ab3cv On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > Where do I order Elecraft shirts and hats? > > Can't find any on their website. > > 73 > > Jim ab3cv > __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Figure out your MAX budget for initial purchase... Are you comfortable with a no solder assembly? Buy a K3s and a P3... Using your budget as a guide, put everything you can in the K3s first (except the sub-receiver... that can wait) Just use the 2.7 5 pole stock filter for now... Add a 6kHz AM

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

I want to express my thanks to all who replied to my original question; my apologies in the slow response.. It's been a nutty two weeks and I wanted to take a bit of time to mull things over and do some more research. With that in mind... my head hurts . I've read reviews, looked at specs, and

Re: [Elecraft] Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Do you have the last utility? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:58 AM, Matthew Lawson wrote: > > Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware (was running 2.19) > all updated fine until DSP1. > > 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision

Re: [Elecraft] Follow-Up: Adafruit Mini Wireless Keyboard

The recently released firmware beta 1.45 now offers a second option for the insert function therefore the lack of an insert key is no longer an issue. Note: there is a minor bug in beta 1.45 which looks like it should be corrected this week. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Thanks Don for the explanation of what is going on with the "ALC" meter. I have two suggestions relative to using my K3/100. The first is a suggestion I made by email some years ago, with no reply. When changing from "Spkr + Phones" to "Phones" ( that is, spkr off) I need differing audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Thanks Don! I suspected as much, but a little disconcerting first time around. Mike - W0AG On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:19 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Lee (and others) > > It is normal for the power control circuits to be reset after a band > change. That prevents overshoot

[Elecraft] Follow-Up: Adafruit Mini Wireless Keyboard

I suspected this was indeed a 2.4 GHz keyboard. After contacting the seller, they confirmed it. Noting the lack of an INSERT key (thanks Joe, KF5WBO), I think I will go ahead and order it to pair with my PX3. Don, I appreciate the wired keyboard advice but I’m not sure that will lend itself

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Lee (and others) It is normal for the power control circuits to be reset after a band change. That prevents overshoot if you are driving an amplifier. Normally the power will come up to the requested power level in a couple dot times on CW, or several syllables when operating voice. If the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] "GT" Command

Bob, After experimenting with my macros, you are correct. The first command in my macro string is MD6; and AGC is off after that. Just issuing MD6; in the KX3 Utility turns off AGC. To turn it back on, I put GT004; into the next macro string which turns AGC-S on. Actually, just setting MD2;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Have you got enough audio level going in to drive the ALC meter up to 4.5 bars? 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 17 Jul 2016, at 13:38, Leroy Buller wrote: > > Operated RTTY NAQP this weekend. When changing bands, I noticed my power > would drop to 40 watts or so. After

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

I noticed the same thing with my K3. I tried reconfiguring the sound setup (I'm using AFSK) thinking that I had screwed something up, but still did the same thing. Mike W0AG On Jul 17, 2016 7:39 AM, "Leroy Buller" wrote: > Operated RTTY NAQP this weekend. When changing

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

But much better advice from Knut. Wonderful if you're in the limited group of Word users under Windows. Not so useful for the much larger group of email users on every platform. Sorry if there are any typos, this is sent from my iPad Andy > On 17 Jul 2016, at 12:33, Alan Slusher

[Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Operated RTTY NAQP this weekend. When changing bands, I noticed my power would drop to 40 watts or so. After several transmissions, it would rise to 100 watts. I don't think this is normal. All antennas are matched. Comments? Lee

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

Good advice from Charlie, K3ICH. Check the following website: www.asciitable.com/index/extend.gif Scroll down to "Extended ASCII Codes" Hold the "ALT" key and type the three-digit number on the right-hand-side number pad on a standard keyboard (not the numbers across the top of the keyboard - I

[Elecraft] Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware (was running 2.19) all updated fine until DSP1. 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86 K3 responded with revision ??.?? 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1. 00:33:01 Error code 0xE246: Revision number verification

Re: [Elecraft] Did calibration

Thanks. -Original Message- From: Mark E. Musick [mailto:markmus...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 5:58 AM To: Dick Lindzen; 'Reflector Elecraft' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Did calibration With the firmware upgrade the VFO linking was moved from the sub receiver button to the

Re: [Elecraft] Did calibration

With the firmware upgrade the VFO linking was moved from the sub receiver button to the config menu. Look in the firmware upgrade notes. There you will find the information you need to link the VFOs. Mark Musick, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: Elecraft