Re: [Elecraft] k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Don, Yes, email pa...@elecraft.com, or since you have the part number, you can contact sales sal...@elecraft.com or phone them at 831-763-4211 to order a replacement. To remove it, cut the plastic or otherwise push it off the pins, and then remove the pins one at a time unless you have reall

[Elecraft] Elecraft embroidery

2018-06-27 Thread Rose
Thank you for the kind words, Skip. 88! Rose - N7HKW -- Forwarded message - From: Fred Jensen Date: Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 19:45 Subject: Re: K3s To: Rose Cc: Elecraft Reflector And that's not the only thing you can do with your covers. My K2 cover is perfect! 73, Fred ["Skip

Re: [Elecraft] K3s

2018-06-27 Thread Fred Jensen
And that's not the only thing you can do with your covers.  My K2 cover is perfect! 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/27/2018 4:37 PM, Rose wrote: FWIW, my embroidery software allows me to reproduce "K3s" in the ratio that's used by Elecraft. 88 ! Rose - N7HKW Ele

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread KD6QZX
Just look at the Elecraft site under Vintage or call them... 73 Scott AK6Q - K3 #348 KX3 #2499 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

2018-06-27 Thread Don Schroder
Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right? I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state “Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread ab2tc
Hi all, There is a bit of misinformation in this thread. The new synthesizer does not make any difference to the noise floor in the absence of strong nearby signals. This is how noise floor is usually measured. What it does is improving the reciprocal mixing of nearby signals and the phase noise o

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that, let's go ahead and close the thread.  :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 6/27/2018 5:31 PM, jeff griffin wrote: Or how about K3Pro with benefits :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf O

Re: [Elecraft] Issues Using K3S nternal Sound Card for FT8

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Did you unplug any cables from the LinIn/LinOut jacks on the radio? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Lee Murrah wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately none of them worked. > > Since I want to work the Baker Island DXPedition, I switched back t

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread jeff griffin
Or how about K3Pro with benefits :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
I think it allows better air flow when stacked on the KPA500. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝 > > Chuck > KE9UW > > Sent from my iPhone, cjack > >>

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread rich hurd WC3T
I got a BL-2 recently. Plus an enclosure. :) On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 8:05 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Gerry, > > That would be the T1 antenna tuner. > Go to www.elecraft.com and scroll down and you will find it. > To order, click on the Order link in the opening banner. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread Ken G Kopp
A browser search for "Elecraft" will take you to the company webpage, where you can search the entire product line. 73! K0PP On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 17:58 Gerry Miller wrote: > I TRIED THAT ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT DID NOT SHOW MUCH. WILL TRY AGAIN. > TNX 73 GERRY > PS: I ASSUME ITS ELECRAFT.C

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gerry, That would be the T1 antenna tuner. Go to www.elecraft.com and scroll down and you will find it. To order, click on the Order link in the opening banner. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2018 7:49 PM, Gerry Miller wrote: I recently saw someone at a club meeting using a small Elecraft Antenna Tun

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/27/2018 1:33 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: This would give a clue if further line conditioning would be advantageous. I'm certain that some charlatan preying on high futility nuts would be quite happy to lighten his bank account by at least as much as he paid for the KPA500. These products

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread Ken G Kopp
Why not start with the Elecraft web page? 73 K0PP On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 17:51 Gerry Miller wrote: > I recently saw someone at a club meeting using a small Elecraft Antenna > Tuner about the size of a deck of cards. I had no idea that something like > that was available. Is there a link wher

[Elecraft] Elecraft product list

2018-06-27 Thread Gerry Miller
I recently saw someone at a club meeting using a small Elecraft Antenna Tuner about the size of a deck of cards. I had no idea that something like that was available. Is there a link where I can see all Elecraft products? 73 Gerry Miller, aa...@juno.com _

[Elecraft] K3s

2018-06-27 Thread Rose
FWIW, my embroidery software allows me to reproduce "K3s" in the ratio that's used by Elecraft. 88 ! Rose - N7HKW ElecraftCovers On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 17:15 Fred Jensen wrote: > Why not adopt the grammar of the Lao [and Thai] languages which have no > plural forms. It would be K3S, two K3S, t

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Skip, Maybe, but that is not within the Elecraft policy of not releasing a new model with every upgrade mod like other manufacturers do. The K3S is more than an upgraded K3 (for example, the RF Board cannot be changed in the K3), but it is similar to the change in the K2 that happened at SN 30

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Fred Jensen
Why not adopt the grammar of the Lao [and Thai] languages which have no plural forms.  It would be K3S, two K3S, three K3S, one hundred K3S ...   I've always thought K3S was a misteak, K3.1 would have been better ... or not. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/27/2018

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Requesting Tips and Tricks

2018-06-27 Thread K1FFX
Hi, Scott ... not sure if my reply is too late (I was away on an extended trip) ... if not, perhaps the blog I kept (text and photos) during my K2 build will be helpful: http://build-k2.blogspot.com/ Best - Bruce K1FFX - Bruce Rosen K1FFX K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 -- Sent from: htt

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Alternating c/F in display

2018-06-27 Thread Fred Jensen
Thanks Don, I so rarely do anything so esoteric that I need the menu.  It's off now. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/27/2018 3:21 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Skip, That says you are in CW mode and "Fast Play" has been turned on. You may have assigned PF1 or PF2 to Fast

Re: [Elecraft] K2 C22 capacitor photos

2018-06-27 Thread K1FFX
You may have already resolved your questions on your K2 build. Just in case, however, perhaps this picture will be helpful: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zG6Z4v4VdYo/TKu5hUEt_MI/Afc/QCnzr2BVMik/s1600/rf_board_home_stretch.JPG Best - Bruce K1FFX - Bruce Rosen K1FFX K2/100 6982 KSB2 K

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Terry Schieler
Exactly Don. Thanks for that comment. That's what the boys at Elecraft recommended when K3S was first announced and we had a field day (pun) with remarks about plural, etc when guys tried to match the logo. You'll notice that Wayne always uses K3S now on this reflector. I am still trying to

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Alternating c/F in display

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Skip, That says you are in CW mode and "Fast Play" has been turned on. You may have assigned PF1 or PF2 to Fast Play. To turn it off, go to the secondary menu for the "FPLY" pasrameters. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2018 6:05 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: My K2 has suddenly begun flashing a "F" in the rightm

Re: [Elecraft] KPOD

2018-06-27 Thread Jim N7US
I had a remote tuning knob when I had a Ten-Tec Omni VI+ several years ago, so I was glad to get a K-Pod when it was introduced. I like it very much for the reasons already mentioned, especially the ergonomic benefit of having it next to my keyboard. When I had my K3, prior to getting a K3S, I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Firmware

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Richard, It is always "safe" to load the Elecraft beta firmware. It has already been tested by some hams (admittedly a small group), but you can be confident it will not break your K3/KX3/KX2. You may discover some bugs - if you do, report them to supp...@elecraft.com. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27

[Elecraft] K2: Alternating c/F in display

2018-06-27 Thread Fred Jensen
My K2 has suddenly begun flashing a "F" in the rightmost position of the display.  It lasts about a second and then reverts to a "c" for about 2 1/2 seconds and then repeats. What is it trying to tell me? 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County _

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Would not K3S' be the plural of K3S? Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Ian White wrote: >> A big reduction in receiver noise floor and a huge improvement in > both >> transmit and receive phase noise. > > That is far too simplistic. Anyone's personal definition of

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Barry Simpson
Well I have no issue with Mike’s comments. I am always having to find ways of making gear look nice and symmetrical. It matters ! Barry VK2BJ Sent from my iPad > On 28 Jun 2018, at 05:04, Michael Blake wrote: > > I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Firmware

2018-06-27 Thread Richard Zalewski
Is it safe yet to load the latest beta or should we still wait for the release? Richard *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU, J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Ian White
>A big reduction in receiver noise floor and a huge improvement in both >transmit and receive phase noise. That is far too simplistic. Anyone's personal definition of "the better synthesizer" will depend on what range of frequency offsets is more important for their particular type of operating.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Bill Frantz
(Note: K3s refers to multiple K3 radios. K3S refers to a single K3S radio. K3Ss or K3Ses refers to multiple K3S radios. I'm sorry if you are reading the note on a monocase system like RTTY.) Many of us have installed the new synthesizers in our K3s. For example, #6299 has the new synthesizers,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Strange Behaviour

2018-06-27 Thread Kurt Pawlikowski
Brian,     We were in a high noise area and yes, I had the NB on. {'-) I suspect that was the "muffled" artifact I was getting, but the "ghost" signal, I'm not so sure about! {'-) All I know is that I'd call on one of them, and they'd usually answer. Sorry I didn't pay any closer attention to

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Michael Blake
Okay Rich! I am cool with that scenario. Finally a reason :) Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: > > If you add the KPA-500 on top of the KAT-500, the stack will be the same > height as a K3 when the K3 bale is deployed. > > Rich - N5ZC > > On

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Richard Thorne
If you add the KPA-500 on top of the KAT-500, the stack will be the same height as a K3 when the K3 bale is deployed. Rich - N5ZC On 6/27/2018 2:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote: I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable. A

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Grant Youngman
That was actually a joke of sorts. I’d rather have the upgrades than knowing where to put the upper and lower case s’s :-) Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:48 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > I say “multiple K3S radios”. > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Walter Underwood
I say “multiple K3S radios”. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 27, 2018, at 1:40 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Grant, > > I always use "K3S" and "K3", and add a lower case "s" for plural. > If you look at the logo, yes, the trailing "S" is sma

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Grant, I always use "K3S" and "K3", and add a lower case "s" for plural. If you look at the logo, yes, the trailing "S" is smaller than the "K3", but not small enough to be lower case (1/2 the height of the caps). 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2018 4:27 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: How the heck do you d

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Fred Jensen
Perhaps this is because none of us actually inspect our electricity before buying it?  I don't inspect the gasoline I buy either, and by the time it's in the tank in my truck, I've already bought it. [:-) 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/27/2018 1:00 PM, Chris R. NW

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3 QRP Station & Peripherals

2018-06-27 Thread James Bennett
The WM-2 QRP watt meter has been sold. > On Jun 27, 2018, at 11:59 AM, James Bennett wrote: > > A recent re-build of my office / radio shack due to hardwood flooring > installation brought me to the realization that I simply have more equipment > than I really need, or use! So, I am (sadly) p

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
It would seem prudent to install a recording power line monitor. This would give a clue if further line conditioning would be advantageous. Your power company may be able to assist in this matter. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:00 PM, Chris R. NW6V wrote: > > I

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
OCD has no boundaries! Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:57 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Golly, I'm trying my best to figure out something important to worry about. > > Bob, K4TAX > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:35 PM, hawley, ch

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Triac switch would do it. Seems like a natural for equipment but seldom used. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Yes that is the magnetization current of the transformer core. > Doesn't happen when powered up at the zero vo

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Grant Youngman
As far as I know, the new DSP board has NOT been made available. (I've asked about it time or two). Also the main 4-layer RF board has never been listed for upgrade, Which is a shame, on both. I understand the main board — you would have to essentially re-kit the K3 to replace it, and then

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Chris R. NW6V
I may be wrong, but that may not be what Dick, WM6G, is referring to. I've had a KPA500 for quite some time, so I have an idea of what constitutes "normal." In the last few months I've noticed that every morning, between roughly 9-10 AM, I hear brief 1-5 second pulsations of easily audible hum em

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Golly, I'm trying my best to figure out something important to worry about. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝 > > Chuck > KE9UW > > Sent from my iPhone, c

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Yes that is the magnetization current of the transformer core. Doesn't happen when powered up at the zero voltage crossing point. One person advised to always turn on equipment at the zero crossing point. Seems like a good idea. Now if I could only get my finger timed correctly to do this.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
I’ve only noticed a thump with a piece of equipment which has a power supply when it turns on at a line voltage peak. On the occasion that it turns on at a line voltage zero crossing, it makes no noise at all. Chuck KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:10 PM, Bob McGraw K

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝 Chuck KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a > tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable. > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Mark E. Musick
From the Elecraft website, here is a FAQ comparing the K3S to the K3. It lists what is unique to the K3S and what is upgradeable on the K3. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Be

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Seems that the AC line supplying the equipment has a rather high impedance thus allowing the voltage to suddenly drop under the dynamic load and then surge to a higher than normal value. A dedicated 120V and/or 240V service should be considered for the station power. Laser printers do draw c

Re: [Elecraft] How to change K3 COM port to a high number (to avoid N1MM/u2R problem)

2018-06-27 Thread Erik Basilier
The com ports used for physical control of the radios are normally set up when I first put a K3 into operation. The MicroHAM router deals with additional com ports that are not physical but serve to provide communications between pieces of software within the computer. When choosing those com ports

[Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Michael Blake
I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable. As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread John Simmons
My Astron RS35 does the same thing under the same conditions. -John NI0K Matt NQ6N wrote on 6/27/2018 1:20 PM: My KPA500 makes a noticeable hum/thump when the laser printer that is on the same circuit draws a lot of current. 73, Matt NQ6N On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 12:58 PM Jim Brown wrote: O

[Elecraft] FS: KX3/PX3 QRP Station & Peripherals

2018-06-27 Thread James Bennett
A recent re-build of my office / radio shack due to hardwood flooring installation brought me to the realization that I simply have more equipment than I really need, or use! So, I am (sadly) pairing down the station to two rigs, my K3/P3 and a new KX2/KXPA100. That means there is some equipment

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Adding all the “new” upgrades to a K3, still don’t make a K3S. The “S” has an entirely new main-board, and the KPA100 and ATU are much improved. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 7:38 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > I have seen more than a few people selling a K3 but adv

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Matt NQ6N
My KPA500 makes a noticeable hum/thump when the laser printer that is on the same circuit draws a lot of current. 73, Matt NQ6N On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 12:58 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/27/2018 10:37 AM, Richard Wade wrote: > > If I had to venture a guess, I would say that somehow the unpowered

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/27/2018 10:37 AM, Richard Wade wrote: If I had to venture a guess, I would say that somehow the unpowered KPA500 was picking up noise on the shack wiring. Very strange. Is that possible?? It is if equipment in your shack is not properly bonded together, and to house grounds that are also

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Josh Fiden
I put them with my zip drives & other SCSI peripherals. 73, Josh W6XU Sent from my mobile device > On Jun 27, 2018, at 5:55 AM, Charlie T wrote: > > Also, what did you do with the old discarded synthesizer boards? __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Ken Winterling
Dick, The KPA500 has a power supply switch on the rear panel adjacent to the socket for the power cord. When you press the OFF button on the front panel the control circuitry is still active. This permits software to remotely power up the amp. If you turn off that rear switch all power is remo

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Although the front panel switch is OFF, the control circuit of the power supply remains ON as long as the rear power switch is ON or power is applied.  It is normal to hear a small amount of hum from the power transformer and the left rear of the cabinet to be slightly warm.  See page 14 of the

[Elecraft] KPA500 Noise While Off

2018-06-27 Thread Richard Wade
Yesterday I heard a faint "hum" in my shack but all of my gear was off. It sounded like possibly a fan running or power supply noise. I did a very scientific test of the sound source by putting my ear to each piece of equipment in my shack and soon found that the noise was coming from my KPA500!

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Mark E. Musick
Ronnie and Don, There is no need to pop the cover to check the K3 to see if it has the new synthesizer. It says on the Elecraft website they started installing the new synthesizer in the K3 starting with serial number 8801. If your K3 serial number is 8801 or higher, you have the new synthesizer

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
With all the talk about the old and new synthesizers, I dug out my old screen captures of some tests I did showing P3 captures as the synthesizers were changed from old to new, in two radios, one looking at the P3 for changes. See: https://www.nk7z.net/k3/ The images are of my P3, showing an

Re: [Elecraft] Issues Using K3S nternal Sound Card for FT8

2018-06-27 Thread Lee Murrah
Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately none of them worked. Since I want to work the Baker Island DXPedition, I switched back to the SIgnaLink interface, and everything works perfectly. Guess I will work on it later. Lee, KV5M __ E

[Elecraft] Oddity with Kenwood TS990

2018-06-27 Thread Paul Baldock
I thought the problem I just posted was interesting but did not really matter, however I just discovered something more significant. The MAIN and SUB VFO's can be on the same band and have a similar problem. If the frequency is different by more than one KPA-1500 ATU segment and you are TXing

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Wes Stewart
I have an old K3 that came with the pre-stiffener plate synthesizer.  I discovered the microphonic issue ten years ago and my radio was the first to get the stiffener plate mod.  So, it's old. I also have a K3S so the old radio is a spare.  For some silly reason after all of these years I deci

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Strange Behaviour

2018-06-27 Thread Brian Hunt
Did you have the NB on? I've noticed on my KX2 (similar h/w and firmware) that using the NB with very strong signals close by will create all sorts of artifacts like CW being sent using a highly damped bell. Turn off the NB and it's clean as a whistle. HTH 73, Brian. k0DTJ >Our setup was

[Elecraft] Oddity with Kenwood TS990

2018-06-27 Thread Paul Baldock
My KPA1500 is "sniffing" the frequency that is being sent by the TS990 to my logging program. I was working split on 40M, TXing on the TS990 Sub Frequency and RXing on the TS990 Main frequency. All worked well. After the QSO I switched the TS990 Main frequency to 20M to listen around. The M

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
I think that’s the answer pertaining to my usage. But I may update the synthesizers on the K3 some day even though. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Chuck, > > A big reduction in receiver noise floor and a huge improvement in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Client/Server Software

2018-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are already in test with both client server sw (Similar to KPA500 and KAT500 remote) and also client direct to the amp via local ethernet or usb. Stay tuned! We will announce here when it is ready. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:53 AM, Paul Christensen wrote: > > Is

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chuck, A big reduction in receiver noise floor and a huge improvement in both transmit and receive phase noise. It is like getting a new transceiver. If you are strictly a casual operator, those qualities may not be important to you, but if you are a DX'er or a contester, or otherwise opera

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ronnie, The latest K3 builds included the new synthesizers. Open the top cover and look - if your synthesizer board(s) have a 3.5mm jack at the top, they are the new ones. The new synthesizers make a big improvement - If I recall it is an 8 to 10 dB improvement in the receive noise floor. I

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
I decided to bypass the replacement of the synthesizers. Could you describe the “huge” difference? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2018, at 7:55 AM, Charlie T wrote: > > That's why I prefaced my comments with "In my opinion". > Also, what did you do with the old dis

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Charlie T
That's why I prefaced my comments with "In my opinion". Also, what did you do with the old discarded synthesizer boards? 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 8:21 AM To: elecraft@m

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread David F. Reed
I upgraded by K3 to as close to a K3S as I could; I am very happy with it.  Is it a K3S? No, but in the ways that matter to me, it is... I feel like it cost me less than selling it and buying a K3S would have, and will be worth a bit more when I finally sell it. As for not exchanging yours aft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
On the other hand, just changing the synthesizer(s) in the K3 makes a huge difference and is worth doing. Yes, there are plenty of other nice things about the K3S, but I already had a good external preamp and no need for a USB port. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread hawley, charles j jr
I bought a new K3s this year and moved the filters from the K3 to it and the 2.7KHz filters to the K3. Also moved the DVR to the K3s. Then I upgraded, did, all the mods to the K3 that kits were available for including the USB update. However, I did not upgrade the synthesizers. I used the K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Ronnie Hull
Y ah imagine my surprise when I scrimped and saved for TWO YEARS to be able to purchase a K3 and then a month or so later the K3S appears. Of course they wouldn’t exchange. I havnt felt right about Elecraft since Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:44 AM, Charlie T wrote: > > In my

Re: [Elecraft] K60XV option

2018-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
None, proceed as instructed in the manual. Make certain the KPA100 is set to use the 40 meter LPF, not the 80 meter when on 60 meters. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2018 1:34 AM, Brian Denley wrote: Any issues adding this option to a K2/100 set up in the ‘twins’ configuration? ( KPA100 and KAT100 in

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Client/Server Software

2018-06-27 Thread Paul Christensen
Is there any news from Elecraft or a third-party developer concerning KPA1500 client/server software? Some of us, and likely many more ops, need the ability to control the amp from a remote desktop without the need of desktop replication software like TeamViewer and VNC. N4CC and I share his KPA

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Charlie T
In my opinion, up-grading a K3 accomplishes nothing but generating a few useless PC boards that had virtually zero value. Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with them? Especially since as you know, an "up-graded" K3 still is NOT a K3S. Gold fingers, built-in pre-amp

[Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread j...@kk9a.com
I have seen more than a few people selling a K3 but advertising it as a K3S. When you look into their radio more you learn that it was a K3 upgraded to a claimed K3S. While it is fantastic that an older K3 can be upgraded, it will still never be a K3S and should not be called one. John KK9A KE

Re: [Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-27 Thread ab2tc
Hi again, Never mind, I found them on DX World.net. They are on he island setting up in extremely hot weather. AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote > Hi all Elecraft DXers, > > What happened to the Baker Island DXpedition? They were supposed to be QRV > today, but their latest news update on the website w

Re: [Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-27 Thread Jim Miller
forgot to mention: with my K3s/P3 (essential!) and my KPA1500! jim ab3cv On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 7:21 AM Jim Miller wrote: > I worked them on 40cw a few minutes ago. > > ATNO! > > Good luck! > > jim ab3cv > > On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 7:20 AM ab2tc wrote: > >> Hi all Elecraft DXers, >> >> What h

Re: [Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-27 Thread Jim Miller
I worked them on 40cw a few minutes ago. ATNO! Good luck! jim ab3cv On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 7:20 AM ab2tc wrote: > Hi all Elecraft DXers, > > What happened to the Baker Island DXpedition? They were supposed to be QRV > today, but their latest news update on the website was June 4. > > AB2TC -

[Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-27 Thread ab2tc
Hi all Elecraft DXers, What happened to the Baker Island DXpedition? They were supposed to be QRV today, but their latest news update on the website was June 4. AB2TC - Knut -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200 less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable activities. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:

[Elecraft] KX3 - Strange Behaviour

2018-06-27 Thread Kurt Pawlikowski
Good morning!     Sorry for the length of this post: Its a bit complex and I needed to let people know that I *think* I know what I'm talking about! {'-) k     Well, while Field Day 2018 is now in the past, I am having some concerns about my KX3. This is a little hard to explain, but here goe

[Elecraft] Test... 1, 2, 3...

2018-06-27 Thread Kurt Pawlikowski
Hum...     Sent something on Monday that never seemed to make it to the reflector...     kurtt     WB9FMC     2017 Hamfesters Hamfest Co-Chair     http:\\ham-ham.org     (773) 284-9500 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

[Elecraft] KH1/KH7Z on K2

2018-06-27 Thread Martin Sole
A short video on my youtube channel listening to KH1/KH7Z on 14.210. I worked them on the K3, with amp, but Q5 on the K2. Now to see if it real or...? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZYP7RNvaA Martin, HS0ZED __ Elecraft mailing l