Re: [Elecraft] P3 gone BLACK

2022-08-22 Thread Dave (NK7Z)
Hi, I had this exact problem, the problem gets worse with time... At least mine did. I sent in my P3 to Elecraft repair, and got it back a month or so later working... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director

Re: [Elecraft] P3 gone BLACK

2022-08-22 Thread Dave New
Allen, I have this issue with my P3, and it seems to be related to internal (to the P3) power rail problems. I have the SVGA adapter, and the external display always works, even if the P3 display isn't. After leaving the power on for a minute or less, I can quickly toggle the power but

[Elecraft] Test message...Ignore

2022-08-22 Thread KJ
Test message...Ignore W2GIW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help s

[Elecraft] going back in time with the K1

2022-08-22 Thread Paul Kirley
The K1's main tuning rate is partially determined by the choice of tuning range, with the wider range obviously requiring a faster tuning rate for complete traversal. The K1 manual indicates that RF board capacitor C2 determines the main tuning range, with C2 = 120 pF yielding about 150 kHz of

Re: [Elecraft] going back in time with the K1

2022-08-22 Thread Mike Markowski
I still enjoy my K1, too. A favorite qso was going to a nearby park in Delaware, stuck a wire in the back, tuned and qso'd with an op in France. I always liked the K1 ad quoting a compliment by a Heathkit chief engineer, Mike Elliot w8kkr, preserved here: https://www.qrpproject.de/UK/elec