Good Evening,
After a very cool, wet week the sun may come out again tomorrow. It has
been a long spring this year. The Doug fir are putting on a lot of new
growth but it's been too wet to take a decent walk. Hopefully the
upcoming change of seasons will finally bring with it the dry period
The KPA500 is a full-break-in amplifier without doing anything to it. There is
no setup, you just use it.
There is no communications between the K3 and KPA500 as to the need for
break-in, just set the
K3 or K3S as desired (break-in or not) and the KPA500 will work just fine!
- Jack Brindle, W6F
Hi Fred
Thank you so much for the information and the K-line intro_guide PDF – very
much appreciated! It looks like the key to the situation is connecting the ACC
connector from the K3S to the KPA500 and, once this is done, the KPA500 will
follow the K3S settings, i.e. if the K3S is set to ful
I dislike the peanuts too but about the static charge note that all the
Elecraft manuals instruct builders to wear a grounded wrist strap or as a
minimum, touch a metallic ground before touching any sensitive parts.
73. Ron AC7AC
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Frankly I'm shocked that Elecraft used Styrofoam packing peanuts. I work in
electronics manufacturing and my company has banned them from our building well
over a decade ago. All of our vendors are required to not use them. They are
a killer for electronic components.
It is precisely the sta
Marian,
I think you need to contact k3supp...@elecraft.com about this if you
have not already. Perhaps they will have some additional things you can
try.
Since you have have already tried EEINIT there is little that we can
offer in addition as K3 users.
Unfortunately, they will not be ava
Jerry,
That sounds like more an N1MM problem than a KX3 problem. I would
suggest seeking help on the N1MM support group if you have not received
any responses from this group.
There are subtle differences between the K3 and KX3 and this may be one
of them. The N1MM software needs to take t
The Eneloop batteries are great.
wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
> On Jun 17, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Tom Field wrote:
>
> Thanks Don, Indeed the Low Bat was set at 10. I moved it to 8.5. And I’m
> using the Black Enloop Pro batteries.
>
> Waiting
BUT, don't use them if they've absorbed too much moisture. They shrink &
get hard as a rock. They'll scratch up your radio AND have virtually no
shock ability when they get that way
Also, they weigh more than the Styrofoam which lasts indefinitely.
I generally just throw them in the wood stove i
Skip,
Yes, I believe that later Elecraft products do have a static bleed or
other static prevention across the antenna connections.
BUT for K2 owners, that is not the case. The original KPA100 design had
a 100uH RF Choke across the antenna terminals for just that purpose, but
the latest KPA
Fred,
I guess that I was making the assumption [not good!] that the input would be
protected by a gas-tube discharge device, such as those made by Alpha-Delta ---
I try to always use one of these at the input of any radio. Of course, what is
still needed is to discharge the excess charge, and t
Actually there is a pretty good substitute package ng peanut made of starch.
(You can eat them, although I don't suggest it having ng "demoed" that in many
a warehouse tour years ago) they also hold less of a charge and "melt" in
water. Pretty cool stuff and recommended!
/rod VA3ON
On Jun 17,
Thanks Don, Indeed the Low Bat was set at 10. I moved it to 8.5. And I’m using
the Black Enloop Pro batteries.
Waiting for FD
73
Tom
KN6DR
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Yeah, they're a bit annoying but I can live with them. What I can't
tolerate is those rigid plastic blister packs that are nearly impossible to
open without a power tool. Online vendors should disclose usage of that
packaging technique so one can decline to purchase the stuff. Some
companies are be
Tom,
It sounds like you may not have set the menu BAT MIN to 8.5 volts as
recommended for NiMH batteries. The default before BAT LOW is displayed
is 10 volts. 8 NiMH batteries will discharge quickly to below that 10
volt level, but the time between 10 volts and 8.5 volts will be much
greate
By now someone must have done a graduate thesis on the lost productive hours
caused by people chasing those things.
So how many cubic kilometers of peanuts are lying buried in landfills? How
many are stuck in the guts of hapless seagulls and other scavengers?
Boggles the mind.
73, Ron AC7AC
I’ve recently become interested in portable operating with my KX3. I’m using
the Panasonic Enloop NiMH batteries. I find that the batteries last for less
than 2 hrs. Should I expect longer battery life. I just charged them on the
external Panasonic charge and confirmed post charge voltage >1.3
I do re-use those packing peanuts because if I do not they will pile up
from the packages I receive. I believe Elecraft does the same thing.
Yes, those white ones will almost jump out of the package and stick to
most anything.
Normally the 'goodies' in the box are wrapped in some kind of plastic
NOT if they are pink peanuts, OR if the radio is packed inside a static
proof bag before being swallowed up in the white peanuts...
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On 6/17/2017 4:16 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
> Does being packed in all those static-charged
Ghost Guano... peanuts made from starch that dissolve when wet, but
they don't handle the same weight...
Surprised California hasn't banned polystyrene peanuts yet...
I LOATHE polystyrene peanuts... I can cut steel with my cussing when
dealing with them. ;-)
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No. The static sensitive parts of Elecraft kits are shipped in
anti-static bags. Keep them in the bag till you need them.
On 6/17/2017 4:16 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
Does being packed in all those static-charged peanuts represent a danger to
electronic equipment like the K2?
Kev K4VD
On Sat, Ju
Every ESD I've ever gotten from Elecraft has been packed in an
anti-static bag and/or "plugged" into anti-static foam. But ...don't
ever use styrofoam egg cartonsor other containers for sorting ESD
parts. Best move is to keep all styrofoam off the bench, period.
73,
Fred ("Skip") K6DGW
Spar
Packing peanuts are an abomination. There should be a special place in
hell for those who use them. Anyone who puts them in a package shipped
to me goes to the top of my s&*T list. Thanks to limited indoor space, I
must open most packages outdoors, and when I do, those obscene packing
peanuts f
On every Elecraft kit I've ever gotten, any static-sensitive parts are
packed in anti-static protective bags. Shouldnt be an issue.
73 de,
--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
km4ik@gmail.com
10-10 #74624 North Georgia Chapter #2038
PODXS 070 #1962
K3 #281, P3 #688 KAT500 #860, KPA500
Does being packed in all those static-charged peanuts represent a danger to
electronic equipment like the K2?
Kev K4VD
On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Rose wrote:
> Or hair spray ...
>
> 73
>
> Ken - K0PP
>
> On Jun 17, 2017 14:42, "Bob McGraw K4TAX" wrote:
>
> > Just spray the inside of the
Oh no, sticky goo forever.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 6/17/2017 3:44 PM, Rose wrote:
Or hair spray ...
73
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But be wary however. That, in itself, may not and often does not offer
any protection at all. Each little charge from rain or snow static may
be minuscule, but they charge the input capacitance of the device in the
radio and eventually it breaks downbetween the input and the chassis.
Just grou
Or hair spray ...
73
Ken - K0PP
On Jun 17, 2017 14:42, "Bob McGraw K4TAX" wrote:
> Just spray the inside of the trash container with Fabric Softener. As to
> the ones in the box, same thing. Static gone.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> On 6/17/2017 3:20 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
>
>> Just receive
Just spray the inside of the trash container with Fabric Softener. As
to the ones in the box, same thing. Static gone.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 6/17/2017 3:20 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
Just received a K2 kit via UPS -- my third in fact -- and spent 20 comical
minutes trying to empty out the styrof
Just received a K2 kit via UPS -- my third in fact -- and spent 20 comical
minutes trying to empty out the styrofoam packing peanuts.
They come, apparently, fully charged. They cling to my fingers. They cling to
my shirt. They cling to the outer shipping box. After I get about ten
handfuls
Good afternoon all,
I am setting up my KX3 to be used this coming FD and I have run into a
problem. I hope the solution is easy to implement and someone has it.
I set up N1MM with FLdigi and on the N1MM F1 function key I have the
following: RUN CQ, {TX} CQ CQ FD W1IE {RX}. When I press
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:36:00 -0400
From: "j...@kk9a.com"
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync
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Why is accurate time important with these modes?
No, the TXTEST is not enabled and TX indicator is not flashing, The power level
is set well above zero to 5 ,10 or 12 W. I tried DATA as FSK-Direct and
PSK-Direct. With AFSK, feeding soundcard output to SSB modulator, I suppose
DATA would work.
The problem appeared first as inability to calibra
The description of the update states ":Changes encoder operation to allow the
K-Pod to buffer encoder counts to the K3. This helps the K3 and K-Pod remain in
sync."
However, that's not my experience. I have the VFO set to 200 CTS, so the K-Pod
should match it after this update. However, the K-
Jim Brown,
Another reason for connecting a ground wire to ‘mother earth’ would be a
variation on your reason, and that would be to provide a means to discharge
excess charge (‘static electricity’) before it can damage your equipment. This
buildup of charge can occur if the antenna is subjected
VOX gain set? Mic gain up?
What about PTT?
Mic bias on/off?
73, John N1JM
> On Jun 17, 2017, at 7:16 AM, Wp4cw via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Gm all
> I was able to test my CW and it works (100w). Now moving to SSB.
> Mic is Mh2
> Set Mic to front panel , low
> I turn vox on
> No out put
> Can a
I believe the Elecraft mic uses an electret element. It requires that
you turn on bias.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 6/17/2017 10:16 AM, Wp4cw via Elecraft wrote:
Gm all
I was able to test my CW and it works (100w). Now moving to SSB.
Mic is Mh2
Set Mic to front panel , low
I turn vox on
No out
Did you enable mic bias?
Ron WA2EIO
On 6/17/2017 10:16 AM, Wp4cw via Elecraft wrote:
Gm all
I was able to test my CW and it works (100w). Now moving to SSB.
Mic is Mh2
Set Mic to front panel , low
I turn vox on
No out put
Can anyone let me know what I'm missing. Thank you. Ted
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Gm all
I was able to test my CW and it works (100w). Now moving to SSB.
Mic is Mh2
Set Mic to front panel , low
I turn vox on
No out put
Can anyone let me know what I'm missing. Thank you. Ted
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