[Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-22 Thread Jim Byers
Hi Looking for some insight. K3 # 1189 FW revs 3.68 KAT3 KBPF3 main reciever KDVR3 KIO3 KPA3 KRX3 KXV3 S-Meter in relative mode. The problem is with the main RF gain. If I turn down the Main RF gain S meter goes up as expected, the gain is heard to decrease and seen to decrease by Spectrogram

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-22 Thread Jim Byers
On 09-12-23 0:59 , Wes Stewart wrote: Wes RF Gain calibration completed as per manual no problems seen in the calibration procedure. If in Config menu >>Smeter OF or other Smeters menus and I move the RF Gain the Smeter will respond as you would expect.(this is just a curious sidebar that is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-22 Thread Jim Byers
On 09-12-23 0:59 , Wes Stewart wrote: Wes RF Gain calibration completed as per manual no problems seen in the calibration procedure. If in Config menu >>Smeter OF or other Smeters menus and I move the RF Gain the Smeter will respond as you would expect.(this is just a curious sidebar that is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Byers
ol such that the resistance has a > "bump" in it near the 9:30 position. > Firmware efforts are not likely to fix it if the pot itself has a > resistance bump. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Jim Byers wrote: >> >> The problem is with the main RF gain. If I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Byers
Wes, The s-meter indications are really no more than a nuisance. But the RF gain behavior is something I need to address. I am using the latest utility and firmware. Will start from scratch again (third time) see if anything changes Jim On 09-12-23 9:54 , Wes Stewart wrote: > In working with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Byers
To All Your input was helpful and appreciated, Thanks. Problem solved. It was the Rf Gain Calibration that caused the problem. Initial run was done using a MacPro running Snow Leporad problem may have started here. ( will check into that tomorrow) Second and Third runs done on a MacPro using

Re: [Elecraft] MicroHam microkeyer

2005-10-23 Thread Jim Byers
To all This URL will take you to the schematic of the cable set used with the Microham Microkeyer http://www.microham.com/Downloads/DB37-EL-K2.pdf If you look in the accessories section you can see the schematics of all the cables At present the US supplier is back ordered on the K2 cabl

Re: [Elecraft] microKeyer with K2/100

2006-02-08 Thread Jim Byers
James If you look in the box your cable came in you should find a female stereo 1/8 plug and about 12 inches of black shielded audio cable. I used a three pin Moldex style jack at J5 (same style as the frequency counter but with three pins) and then used a matching plug on the shielded wi

[Elecraft] Test ignore

2006-02-11 Thread Jim Byers
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Re: [Elecraft] CP1 Power Handling

2006-03-07 Thread Jim Byers
Bob What combination of core/turns would give up to 40dB and able to handle 100 watts and what frequency range would it have? Main interest is HF 73 Jim VE3TTN On Mar 7, 2006, at 11:46, Robert Friess wrote: Hi Michael, I designed the CP1 for Elecraft and in the process I performed man

[Elecraft] Xytronic One-Shot 2008 Desoldering Gun

2004-07-26 Thread Jim Byers
Selling at a local shop for $148.00 CDN seems like good unit for the price. Has anyone had any experience with this desoldering gun. _ 73 Jim VE3YZA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to t