difference.
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That is a good thought. I switched to 38400 and no luck there either. Same
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Hmm. I may be on to something here. Channel 00 is 146.520 simplex and
channels 1-7 are the NOAA weather channels (162.400-162.550 in 50kHz
increments). It appears if I put frequencies in there that are all within
the ham band it works.
So how do I program in the non-ham band frequencies via
was to guess - the crew at Elecraft is probably taking a holiday break,
a much deserved one :) Maybe we'll hear something after the first of the
year.
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On a side note, I looked through the FAQ page on the 2m module and see that
it looks like they have opened up the receive range
in my QRZ post.
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That looks pretty good. Can you get a picture of everything outside of the
case? What computer and solar panel/charger are you using?
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to hearing. My thinking is that the noise
floor was that much lower on the KX1 and it had better selectivity than my
TS-2000 does (quad-conversion vs. essentially direct conversion).
Again, take the meter out of the equation and go off the readability of the
signals.
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) the first day and 2 miles down another 1000ft (some
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was out on the trials I strapped the panel to my pack.
It wasn't in direct sunlight, but it was working while I was hiking. Now,
how about one of those gyroscope mounts that tracks the sun? That might make
my solar charging more efficient on the go HI.
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stores. How about Batteries Plus? I haven't ever bought
batteries from them before (cell type, my SLA came from there).
My trip takes me along the Appalachian Trail and around Sugarland Mountain
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to 25 ohms
which your tuner should handle OK. If you have the option of a 4:1 balun
then you have the high range covered, but if you have one balun its better a
1:1 than a 4:1.
I will use a BNC-binding post adapter with a random wire, because it is an
unbalanced antenna. Nothing more.
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terminals at the top as
well as have plenty of space for wiring the bulkhead BNC connector on the
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I have noticed the same thing. That is part of the design, though, being on
the front of the rig. Raising the rig up is probably your best option. If
you raise up the whole rig you will maintain the operating angle.
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understanding of the Turbo Tuner is it is RF sensing.
Download the universal manual, it describes how it works in there.
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I use earbud style headphones made by Sony with some soft rubber cup things.
Normally I would not use them, but I wanted as compact of a package and
these work for that. I don't know what the model is, they were around $30-40
and have a volume control on the wire.
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) but
still no ALC deflection. Oh well. As long as I can be heard and don't sound
distorted I guess I am in good shape.
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kit. Its been through a tropical storm (or, what was left of it, Lee last
Fall in the Smokies).
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this in my luggage, not
take up too much space or weight, and not feel like I left anything behind.
Same goes for weekend trips to visit family and friends. It's small and
light, without missing a thing. Once the 2m module comes out I can even
leave an HT behind.
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if the compression is too high it distorts. Here I have
both gain and compression max'ed out and seemingly not getting enough. That
doesn't make much sense to me, but I know the KX3 is a different rig. Is
that perhaps a change that can be made in software? Or am I at the limits of
the hardware?
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amazing what all can go along and at minimal
weight. Some die-hard backpackers would still say this is too much weight,
but I am also a die-hard Ham so I'll take my 10lb weight loss and still be
4lbs or so over what I could be for the enjoyment of Ham radio on the trail.
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the mic bias as per the manual as well as the switch on the
back of the mic (equalizer of sorts I believe).
Are there any more tricks? I do not believe the mic needs any power, but I
could be wrong.
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just about right.
I will post back after a while and fill you in as to my experiences.
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since last Fall,
we'll see.
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will try cleaning the contacts and see where that gets me. I don't have
any De-oxit but can get some in the next few days. I'll try the old paper
abrasive method (someone once showed me that for cleaning my Vibroplex
contacts - I use it for all my keys now).
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see the discoloration as the oxidation and any other build-up on the
contacts wipes off.
I have heard a pencil eraser can have similar results.
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the
rig that may work without coax?
Balanced feed lines will still detune through the window frame too, they
need to be clear. Maybe it would perform better than the wires I have now
though.
What have some of you done that works?
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feed line. I forgot this was the cheap
stuff. Since I bought this batch I've been getting LMR-100 instead. In any
event, its working great. It will just be in use during the day outside
though.
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to record how I want to send it comes back with my
call blended together with the same space between the 3 call signs as the
individual letters.
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it will
work according to Don.
One trick I can offer is to elevate the radiator and counterpoise, don't
just lay the counterpoise on the ground.
Also, tuning was touchy on 40 but the KX3 tuner didn't have any issues with
it, I just moved up the band a bit and re-tuned.
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across the board. That has me a bit worried.
Based on my numbers before as the frequency went up the frequency error went
up too. I am not sure that will calibrate out, but I'll give it a shot.
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OK, Ill try that.
I am trying to get the radio to where I can use it. I'll be back home
tonight so I can dial it in better on the service monitor.
Once I started in on the calibration my plan was to check it on different
bands, but that didn't work out so well HIHI.
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averaged them I might have a better shot, but until I can even find a signal
on the rig I might be shooting in the dark.
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that I'll get it any closer. If anything
changes I'll report back.
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114.206.70 was right on. I checked it on 40m, 20m, and 6m. My guess before at
it wasn't too far off, all things considered.
I used the the CWT function on the KX3 and generated a -100dBm signal in to
it. Once I zeroed the signal on the CWT meter I changed bands and it was
right on.
Steve
day rig in the truck, I know its not that far off.
How can I align/calibrate the frequency on the KX3?
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These were all measured on CW. I have a service monitor back home so I have
a better reference to use, just not with me right now. If there is an
alignment procedure that would be a big help.
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and running around the bands. The numbers have to be
sky high even still.
Now I can't wait to get the rest of the options - 2m module and charger.
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for the explanation on the display. I didn't realize it was the exact
same display.
Now mine only shows Fil1 and I can scroll way down in bandwidth just like I
expected to.
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Beware of the shipping notices via E-mail. I have been having E-mail problems
with Elecraft. I noticed the order number on the site was past what mine was
so I picked up the phone and called. Sure enough, the E-mail never made it
through.
Subsequently I never received a shipping confirmation or
Mike,
I agree with Don and others - get your order in now. In the mean time, work
on selling off your other gear. Then you will have a shorter wait. If you
sell off your gear and then put your order in you will probably be out
longer than if you order now and get on the list.
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I looked at that spreadsheet and it appears that only the assembled versions
are being shipped. I would have thought some kits would have gone out by
now. It isn't looking good for having the KX3 for Hamvention and my summer
vacation.
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the early order notification went out I did not
receive it as it got delivered to my spam box. If it is possible I would
like to add the e-mail address that my final order confirmation is going to
be sent from to my e-mail settings so that it makes it in to my regular
mail, and not my spam box.
Steve
or overwhelmed.
Probably both I suppose :)
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There is an update, if it wasn't found already, on the shipping status page
3/28 - the new boards are in and they mention being on track for shipments
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gets all their ducks in a row and determines they're fit for
their customers - no sooner. I'm anxious but I can wait.
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wayne burdick wrote
(No, we won't be posting their phone number on this list :)
Oh, but that would be too much fun HI.
I am sure everything will work out in the end. Thanks for the note Wayne.
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bother me one bit. I am anxious too but I'll get my radio when I get it.
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in the future if I get an amp for my QRP gear the one for the KX3 will
be all I need - and an American made one at that. Well wait a minute, an amp
for QRP? Isn't that an oxymoron?
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Are there any cable mounted female RJ-45 connectors that anyone knows of?
Mousers selection pretty much has panel mounted ones or cable mounted ones
that have some sort of fancy waterproof/locking mechanism on them. I just
need a basic RJ-45, but the reverse gender. Does such a thing exist?
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jack on the other that I can plug my mic in to. The wire I use would then go
from the female RJ-45 to the TRRS 4 circuit plug that the KX3 takes.
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less work to boot, just the TRRS plug and I'm done.
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the bit along with us for the KX3 HI.
Though the suspense is crazy I trust Elecraft is doing the best. A time
delay is well warranted if it means one less bug (software or hardware) for
us to deal with.
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We're half way through the month. Any word on getting close to shipment? Will
it be closer to the end of February or first couple weeks of March?
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enclosure, etc. Maybe they are in the middle of a last minute supplier
shift. It could be anything.
I also expect the KX3 to not be perfect right out of the box in the first
run.
Hold your horses.
I am looking forward to the 2m module though...
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weight is the key and I can wrap the rig with some clothes to protect it =
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be
the first rig run through on the new bench, though I believe the soldering
iron will remain cold HIHI. I am sure I'll find another reason to put some
power to it though, I always come up with something.
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Bill,
That is the same order confirmation that gave us our 12 digit order
numbers. I'll be curious to know when they start shipping. I put my order
in on 12/28, I see my original accepting orders notification e-mail went
out on the 27th.
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I am looking in to the 4 circuit phone plugs and thinking about making my own
microphone. Heil used to have the HC-4 and HC-5 elements available by
themselves. I thought this would make for a neat mic combined with a compact
enclosure.
Has anyone had experience with wiring up the Heil elements?
the one rig
solution that is important to me. As it is the rig will fill a unique niche
in my radio arsenal - which is why I ordered one - a CW AND SSB rig on HF in
a compact, light, and well thought-out package.
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Andrew,
I am very impatiently awaiting the details like you are on this subject.
What I can share from what I have learned here on the list is that this has
not in fact been detailed yet, that has been announced. The 2m module is
still in development. That having been said, it has been alluded to
My understanding is it is a no-solder modular kit, like the K3 just a smaller
box. I would imagine there will be some hardware to work with (knobs, face
plate cover, buttons) in addition to fitting the boards (if there's more
than one) inside the case and closing it up.
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Is there a good place to tap the IF stream for an output? I have a spectrum
analyzer and was thinking of running an IF-out to the analyzer, it doesn't
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I figured the radio was implied since I posted in the K2 forum In any event,
its a K2 SN 6950. I'm just looking for a constant frequency I can use
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Steve,
This Elecraft email reflector stopped being the K2 reflector as soon as
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KX1, now the KX3, KPA500, KRC2, mini-modules, and any other product that
Elecraft has produced or has announced
Keith,
The way I am going to do mine is get the rig kit, CW key, and charger
option. I am waiting for the 2m module so I will have to do a second order
when that is available regardless. Once I have the rig and get to use it a
bit I will adjust the other features at that time. Some other options
I don't have a K3, but it is a great rig. That will be neat to see how the
interface works between them.
My portable rig for years has been the FT-857D. When I flew to Florida last
month I threw both the K2 and the FT-857D in. If I had to do it over at the
time I would have only taken the
I do agree with some of what Doug says. I see the numbers side with the
pricing - you are more than double the original price Doug outlined with a
KX3. The FT-817ND now is in the $700+ range. Going off that number a base
KX3 is $300 more - not a double in price.
Regarding the apples to oranges
wayne burdick wrote
The KX3 could be turned on/off and fully controlled from a
hypothetical super-mic that includes a display and speaker. No plans
to make such mic yet, but the design supports it.
That would be really cool. The HFPack edition hand-set?
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Just curious if anyone has figured out if the orders are closed or not. I'd
be curious what the limit is on first-round production, if any, and if there
is a limit on order numbers until the second round?
Also, does anyone know how the rigs are packaged? Is it factory-assembled
first? Kits
The KX3 page doesn't show ordering in Dec, shipping in late January/Early
February anymore.
I just checked the price pages and the KX3 is not listed Weird.
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I found the e-mail. It went to my SPAM box, 3 pages back. Can you believe
that? I hardly ever get anything dropped in my SPAM box and the one e-mail I
was waiting for (apparently came today) wasn't even on the first page! Wow.
In any event, I got my order in too. KX3, keyer, and charger.
I am
as to what the status is on the 2m
module. I am guessing that is coming after the first few production runs.
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. This is a huge help after 2 days in the back country.
Also, if the module can have repeater capabilities that would be great
(probably a stupid question/suggestion as all all-mode 2m rigs do).
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throw some clothes around the rig but that doesn't solve the problem, just
dampens it.
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get the power to go up for nothing. Hopefully this one is just
being difficult and will be tuned in easier in a lab session. The buttons
are also a bit of a concern. However, the transmitter and receiver work for
the most part.
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on the radio at one point and either direction beyond that the tone
and volume dropped off. I went counter clockwise, using headphones, until I
couldn't hear any tone and bounced between LSB and USB to make sure I
couldn't hear anything (low freq rumble) in either mode. Did I do this
correctly?
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anyone that has done that on a 20 pin IC can relate -
quite tedious to pull the chip without lifting a pad or pulling a plated
thru hole!
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I also found pins 29 and 30 (dot/dash) on U6 on the Control Board to have
higher than spec resistance, 96.7k and 96.5k respectively. They should be
70-90k.
Weird.
Steve, KC8QVO
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I got the K2 powered up. It showed the default message INFO 201 and ELECrAFt,
then 7100.00c. The display button won't switch anything and the VFO knob
doesnt change the frequency (page 44, left column).
Time for some trouble shooting.
Steve, KC8QVO
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work (the next step
is to push the display button to see what the voltage reading is, switch
back to VFO, and spin the VFO knob to observe the frequency change - neither
the display button or the VFO knob do anything).
Steve, KC8QVO
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