Re: [Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
The model that DXE is selling is a VHF amp.  Note the disclaimer for the HF model -  RM Italy KL 405v HF Linear Amplifier with Fan "Export Only: This Model is not for sale in US, we only ship to the address outside of US." Needless to say, I would not run my call through one of these amps.   

[Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread John Harper
Correct link: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/amplifiers/brand/rm-italy/product-line/rm-italy-hla305-hf-linear-amplifiers?autoview=SKU=brand%3Arm-italy=Default=Ascending John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread John Harper
I'm surprised a reputable company like DXE would sell the brand: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/amplifiers/brand/rm-italy/product-line/rm-italy-la-250-series-vhf-linear-amplifiers?autoview=SKU=Default=Ascending John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com ___

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/5/2018 6:49 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: I am looking for something cheap but reliable and found this small toy: http://www.rmitaly.us/index.php?main_page=product_info_id=128 The big disadvantage is that T/R switching is RF VOX by relays (no QSK available on CW) and second complain lack

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Ptt

2018-11-05 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I basically do the same with different radios.   The K3S is connected to the KAT500 and then through the KPAK3AUX cable to the KPA500.   The other radio has a Amp Key output basically an open collector to ground which I connect to the PA Key input.   Either radio will key the KPA500 and no

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread Igor Sokolov
About 5 years ago I had been using HLA300 with my KX3/ RF VOX was disabled and PTT circuit was modified. Some LPF were available in HLA300 then. It worked OK until final transistors died. Could not find identical substitute and had to resort to different transistors which resulted in less

[Elecraft] Palm MK-KX3?

2018-11-05 Thread richardscott w
I dropped my KX2 the other day and broke the plastic attachment part of the Palm Pico Paddles MK-KX3 mount. The key is fine, I just need the plastic "tray" (?). Is there anybody on the list who wants to sell their MK-KX3, in parts or as an entire unit? -Scott N3SW-

[Elecraft] KX3 booster

2018-11-05 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, I would like to ask if someone is tested or even using some 100W-150W non-Elecraft booster for KX3? I am looking for something cheap but reliable and found this small toy: http://www.rmitaly.us/index.php?main_page=product_info_id=128 The big disadvantage is that T/R switching is RF VOX

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Surgery on female N-connector

2018-11-05 Thread David Olean
Erik, Most Type N connectors have a captive center pin that is pressed into a teflon dielectric. Some can be removed easier than others. There is a knurl on the center pin to hold it in place. I have popped them out on occasion and used a metal push pin that is drilled out to surround the

[Elecraft] K3 audio problem

2018-11-05 Thread Thomas Doligalski via Elecraft
This weekend I suddenly began to have an oscillation problem in the speaker amp of my K3 (SN 969)) Headphones and the RX both work fine. I don’t hear the strange audio oscillation in the headphones), but the speaker amp appears to be having problems. If I turn on the speaker using SPKR+PH YES I