Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control

2019-08-15 Thread KD0Q
Thanks Don & Keith I'm going to replace both pots and do the wiring mod. Also saw in the archives where the earphone jack can be an issue and will replace that too. 73, Glenn KD0Q On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:03 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > All the pots in the K2 are sealed - no way for eith

[Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control

2019-08-15 Thread KD0Q
to replace the RF Gain pot, what other updates should I do while I've got the panel off? Thanks. 73, Glenn KD0Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] P3 Display Flashing

2019-06-21 Thread KD0Q
Just setting up for field day and my P3 has developed a problem. About 5 seconds after startup the spectrum box clears and redraws about once a second. While it is blank the text "5 ms / div" appears in the lower left corner outside of the waterfall box. Any ideas?

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 shipping

2018-06-12 Thread KD0Q
​Ordered mine on Jan 28th and got the email notification today.​ 73, Glenn kd0q On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 12:44 PM Art via Elecraft wrote: > Hi all, > > > Would be interesting to hear who has received their amp in the last week > and when the order was placed. > > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-30 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
I experience this as well, only on 80 meters with the KPA500 in operate. Always thought that it was RF getting into the KAT500 sensing as I can usually back off to 300 Watts, force a KAT500 re-tune and continue. Glenn - KD0Q On 12/30/2013 07:59, Bill W2BLC wrote: This is exactly why I want

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-30 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
/Choke combination balun. Coax shield is grounded at the top and bottom of the tower. Glenn - KD0Q On 12/30/2013 13:54, Jim Miller wrote: Do you have coomon mode chokes on you feed lines? Jim ab3cv On Dec 30, 2013, at 1:29 PM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote: In regards to proper grounding

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-30 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
Good point Don! That's why I use stainless steel hardware and ICE 602 copper/aluminum anti-oxidant paste. Glenn - KD0Q On 12/30/2013 14:29, Don Wilhelm wrote: Hmmm, An aluminum bar tied to a copper wire! Be aware that there will be oxidation at the junction point due to dissimilar metals

Re: [Elecraft] Office

2012-06-02 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
I ordered on the phone May 18th. and told that a confirmation would be sent after the shipping costs were known. 73, Glenn - KD0Q - Original Message - From: Bob k...@att.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Office

Re: [Elecraft] Slow Speed CW With My K3

2012-05-16 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
Hi Joel, W1AW code pratice transmissions might be an idea. They are on a number of frequencies, times and days. Details are at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule. 73 Good Luck! Glenn/KD0Q - Original Message - From: Joel Black joel.b.bl...@gmail.com To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Alaska

2012-02-02 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
Hi Larry, Propagation software might give you some ideas about bands and times. Check out VOAProp at http://www.g4ilo.com/voaprop.html 73, Glenn/KD0Q - Original Message - From: Larry effectiveh...@bellsouth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 7:43 AM

[Elecraft] [K3] KAT3 Hiccup

2011-01-31 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
, and the KAT3 tuned to a good match. Then when I went back to check 160, all was well again. Needless to say, I was relieved. Went back to the contest and had no more problems. Anyone else ever experience anything like this? 73, Glenn / KD0Q

[Elecraft] K3 # 4518 is QRV

2010-08-08 Thread KD0Q-Glenn
and quality parts made for an enjoyable project. Good Job! to the Subassembly Packers Ryan, Susan, Alex and Leony, and to everyone else at Elecraft that had a part in putting this kit together and processing my order. 73, Glenn/KD0Q