[Elecraft] ELECRAFT KSYN3A, FILTERS AND CABLES.

2023-03-03 Thread Ramon Batista
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[Elecraft] Ksyn3a upgrade board

2021-06-11 Thread Tom
Just a note that I got from Madelyn. No, not my turn for the K4, but my K3syn upgrade board for my K3, non-s (serial # 53!) is shipping. Inch by inch I get to move forward! Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?

2019-10-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Never mind. Still available. Found them on the site by searching for the upgrade kit name, K3SYN3AUPG -Bruce, N1RX Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?

2019-10-28 Thread Bruce Beford
With the discontinuation of the K3S, I decided to take a look at the website to see if the KSYN3A updated synthesizer modules are still available for my original K3, s/n 559. It does not appear there anymore. Are these updated synth modules in fact, now gone? Bruce, N1RX __

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

2018-11-18 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi, I was actually very fortunate-- he upgraded from his Collins gear to the Elecraft K3, then to the new synthesizers. He only got to use his K3 gear for a year or so, then he passed suddenly. His son in law got the K3, and loves it, so the rig got a good home. 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z/N

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

2018-11-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
Spectacular results Dave! You are indeed fortunate to have a good neighbor who understands the issue and was willing to upgrade to the KSYN3A. I can think of several instances in my 61+ years on the air when I would have loved to have both my neighbors and myself using KSYN3As. This is especiall

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

2018-11-16 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I have put the results of comparing the old synthesizer to the new synthesizer up on the web page again. They were removed in error a few months ago... The page shows a series of P3 graphs showing two K3's about 900 feet apart, as they both moved from the old synthesizer to the new synthesize

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A check

2018-03-31 Thread Ian White
from Ian GM3SEK >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- >boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of G8KQW >Sent: 31 March 2018 09:27 >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] KSYN3A check > >Hi,I've purchased a used K3 serial #

[Elecraft] KSYN3A check

2018-03-31 Thread G8KQW
Hi,I've purchased a used K3 serial # < 8800, is there a way to check whether a KSYN3A is installed from the Menu system to save taking the cover off?// Ian -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list H

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A INSTALL

2016-06-12 Thread Rich Heineck
Use a 5" or 6" TMP cable and hook it from J6 on the KREF3 (same as old synth) to either J83 or J1 on the KSYN3A. 73, Rich AC7MA On 06/12/2016 09:29 AM, Michael Murphy wrote: I am about to install a new synthesizer board in my K3. I do not have the 2nd rx or a 2 meter module. I am not clear

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A INSTALL

2016-06-12 Thread lstavenhagen
It would be the graphic in figure 12 on page 15 of the instructions. It hooks up with just one tmp cable and the long one isn't used. It all looked like spaghetti to me too when I did the upgrade on my K3, but that's the figure that shows the hookup for no 2 meter module and no 2nd RX. 73, L

[Elecraft] KSYN3A INSTALL

2016-06-12 Thread Michael Murphy
I am about to install a new synthesizer board in my K3. I do not have the 2nd rx or a 2 meter module. I am not clear on which connector(s) to hook the tmp connector(s) to. The instructions seem to be more geared toward installing it with the 2nd rx and/or the 2 meter module. What am I missing?

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

2015-11-14 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Yes, RIT is off as are some other features for QRQ mode. With the new syn QRQ mode becomes finally what it was intended for, a speciality mode for doing 80 WPM full break-in. And the ridiculous less than one millisecond TX RX TX state change budget, required to hear between bauds at that speed, ma

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

2015-11-13 Thread ok1rp
Yes, it is as Guy said and I agree. Normal QSK is improved as reported and tested by several ops and I do not worry which QSK is set at 40wpm or so on my K3 with new KSYN3A. I just mentioned to Barry that new QRQ mode is off when RIT is used...;) 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.c

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

2015-11-13 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Non QRQ mode is significantly improved with the new synthesizer and many think contest operating to 35 or 40 WPM don't gain anything by switching to QRQ mode. 73, Guy K2AV On Friday, November 13, 2015, ok1rp wrote: > Barry, > > QRQ mode is off when RIT is used unfortunatelly. > > 73 - Petr, OK1

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

2015-11-13 Thread ok1rp
Barry, QRQ mode is off when RIT is used unfortunatelly. 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KSYN3A-and-QSK-tp7610301p7610304.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

[Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

2015-11-12 Thread Barry Simpson
I am thinking of further upgrading my venerable K3 S/N 13** by installing the new synthesizer boards. I have already fitted the KXV3B which is fantastic as regards the receive preamp on 12, 10 and 6. My question is does the installation of the KSYN3A retain the two grades of QSK (normal and fast)

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Brian F. Wruble
t;Brian F. Wruble" > To: wb6r...@mac.com > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" > Sent: 11/2/2015 5:07:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3 > > I have. They are in the right places, and wiggling makes no difference. >> >> I also am ge

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Brian F. Wruble
got accidentally shifted to "Not > Installed"? Also check the selections for audio output control in the menu. > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Brian F. Wruble" > To: wb6r...@mac.com > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" > Sent: 11/2/2015 5:07:33 PM >

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
/2/2015 5:07:33 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3 I have. They are in the right places, and wiggling makes no difference. I also am getting "SYN1 OK" and "SYN2 OK" indications. *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 5:58 PM, wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
Sent from my iPad > On Nov 2, 2015, at 5:07 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote: > > I have. They are in the right places, and wiggling makes no difference. > > I also am getting "SYN1 OK" and "SYN2 OK" indications. > > > *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. > > > > > > >> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 5:58 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Brian F. Wruble
I have. They are in the right places, and wiggling makes no difference. I also am getting "SYN1 OK" and "SYN2 OK" indications. *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 5:58 PM, wrote: > Check the TMP cables. - GL - Steve WB6RSE > > On Nov 2, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Brian F. Wruble wro

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Brian F. Wruble
Hi all, I just replaced main and sub-receiver synthesizer boards with the upgraded KSYN3A boards. I seem to have lost audio from the sub-receiver. When I activate "SUB" and turn the balance control fully clockwise, all I get is silence. I have restored the last configuration that worked (with t

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A synthesizer question

2015-10-26 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
You need two. The K3 cannot handle one of each in the same receiver. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KD3TB Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 2:56 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] KSYN3A s

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A synthesizer question

2015-10-26 Thread Bill Frantz
Unless you want to remove the sub receiver, you will need two new synths. 73 Bill AE6JV On 10/26/15 at 2:55 PM, idar...@gmail.com (KD3TB) wrote: > I have an older K3 with a sub receiver that I am thinking of upgrading. > This is a second radio that I use at my beach house. If I rarely use the su

[Elecraft] KSYN3A synthesizer question

2015-10-26 Thread KD3TB
I have an older K3 with a sub receiver that I am thinking of upgrading. This is a second radio that I use at my beach house. If I rarely use the sub receiver, can I just upgrade the main receiver board with one KSYN3A synthesizer or do I need to purchase two KSYN3A synthesizers? Irwin Darack -

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Problem

2015-09-24 Thread Ed Muns
Earlier in the year I installed two KSYN3A boards in a K3 using FW 5.01. The installation went fine and the radio has been used extensively all year. Yesterday, I updated the FW from 5.01 to 5.35 along with the later DSP and FP versions. I then restored a K3 Configuration I had saved prior to the

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-10 Thread David Woolley
Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol are almost as polar as water. That's why they mix so well with water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvent According to its Wikipedia entry, ethanol doesn't even mix well with heavy oils. Isopropanol is better. -- David Woolley Owner K2 06123 On 09/09/15 01:5

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Fred Townsend
grees C. 30 minutes is all that is needed. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ae...@carolinaheli.com Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 6:15 AM To: 'Ian White'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Hisashi T Fujinaka
You can get denatured alcohol from the hardware store, but I think that can contain methanol which I wouldn't suggest using because of toxicity and because it melts more things than ethanol. Methanol will go through your skin so you need ventilation and the correct gloves. Rubbing alcohol from th

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Mike Morrow
> Food grade EverClear is 100% alcohol... Not quite. Pure ethanol is a *practical* impossibility. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everclear_(alcohol) It comes in 75.5 percent (151 proof) and 95 percent ethanol (190 proof) varieties. Sale of the 95 percent is banned in some states. The 91 p

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread David Christ
One other thing to consider that can make a difference in some cases. There are three types of alcohol commonly available. Methanol often used as shellac thinner, ethanol, booze if you wish, which EverClear is, and isopropyl which is often found in rubbing alcohol sold in drugstores. They var

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Marc Veeneman
Food grade EverClear is 100% alcohol but government classified in the U.S. as a taxable beverage. Buy it at a liquor store. -- Marc W8SDG > On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:14 AM, > wrote: > > When you purchase alcohol to use as cleanup it's best to get the highest > concentration you can get, else

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread ae4pb
aning and evaporates more cleanly. Jer -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian White Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 4:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem >Don: >Acetone should NEVER

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread Ian White
>Don: >Acetone should NEVER be used in electronic assembles. Acetone >causes both long and short term effects on various components >including the PCB. It effects epoxy, lacquers, paints, and plastics, >particularly polystyrenes [...] >73, Fred, AE6QL Chemicals intended for use around electroni

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-08 Thread David Woolley
PCBs (FR-4) are glass reinforced epoxy, not polyester (I think the old, brown ones (SRBP) are paper reinforced urea-formaldehyde). Also the resin component is cross-linked, whereas the article is talking about thinning the uncured (un-crosslinked) resin. (Glass reinforced polyester is used in

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Disband the terrorist EPA (A terrific idea regardless) and we could go back to Freon vapor degreasers. On 9/7/2015 5:05 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Fred, Gary and I both have been using acetone for a long time. If the board is flooded, the results can be catastrophic since residue flows under comp

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
as long as it pure, be used for de-fluxing PC boards. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 2:43 PM To: Nick Lelyak Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Fred Townsend
d, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 2:43 PM To: Nick Lelyak Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem Nick, Yes, but it fails when it cools again - somethin

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Nick Lelyak
yes Don, problem comes on again after radio cools down. Pins were properly cleaned from residue, but they are not gold plated and I black spots on some of them had left after cleaning with contact cleaner. So I decided buy recommended cleaner first Thanks Nick On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 5:43 PM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Nick, Yes, but it fails when it cools again - something is not making good contact, and it may be residue from the cleaner. I can't be certain of that, but I would get that cleaner residue off and try again. I would suggest that you remove the cleaner residue from the contacts with acetone

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Nick Lelyak
Thanks Don, Guy appreciate yours quick response. I found out that problem disappears when front panel warms up to 37 C and more. Looks like problem somewhere in FP. To clean main connector I used Electronic Contact Cleaner. It may works not so good as Deoxit which is not widely available in Canada.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Nick, I don't think it is related to the synthesizer, but go through the other things you did (cleaning the Front Panel connector and some other boards) - you should unplug those, and depending on how you "cleaned" the connectors, wipe them carefully and reassemble. Work on each connector one

[Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

2015-09-07 Thread Nick Lelyak
Hi, have replaced old synthesizer in my K3 for new KSYN3A and have problem with this modification. Changing frequency by VFO A or VFO B several kHz up or down switches mode to reverse (CW to CWR, USB to LSB), frequency on display jumps 1 mHz lower ( ex. 14015.00 > 13015.00, 1830.00 > 0830.00 etc.)

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Observations

2015-08-11 Thread Tighe Kuykendall
Interesting observations after upgrading my K3 to the KSYN3A this evening. 1. I was already running 5.14 firmware. After installation I upgraded to 5.29 but the DSP was already at 2.83 so I only sent the MCU and FPF firmware. After the upgrade I started getting ERR DSE. Reflash of all firmwa

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A dead?

2015-08-04 Thread ok1rp
Hi Enrico, aha, so it sounds like more serious issue. I never heard about the issue with erased synthesizer but if it happened to your friend then its time to contact Elecraft. I am so sorry that I can not help you more my friend. Let us know please about the progress. best regards, 73 - Petr, O

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A dead?

2015-08-04 Thread Enrico Lorenzoni IU3AZC
Hi Petr, I have two ksyn installed, and both worked fine for some months. I did not open my K3 in the last weeks, and two days ago my K3 was ok, so this happened without touching anything. An italian OM had another problem with a deprogrammed SYN. I wonder if Elecraft is aware of this and who's

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A dead?

2015-08-04 Thread ok1rp
Hi Enrico, The correct status for KSYN3A boards in TECH MD: ON is OK! So you should see SYN1 OK and SYN2 OK if you have both installed. The latest KSYN3A boards should work with 5.14 or later. Please open K3 and at first check if your cables are connected to right boards (not swapped by accident)

[Elecraft] KSYN3A dead?

2015-08-04 Thread Enrico Lorenzoni IU3AZC
Hi everyone, today I turned on my K3 and I can't receive any signal in any band. Then I tried to tune and power out is 0.0w. My k3 has two ksyn3a, but in the menu I see DDS FRQ and VCO MD; also tapping DISP I see PLL1 and PLL2 (with value ranging from 2.9 to 3.1) So it looks like the K3 doesn't

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-22 Thread Thomas Schaefer
I just went thought this process and the new KRX3 comes with the new synth. I had to pick up a new synth to replace the old one in the main receiver as they have to match. It only took 12 hours to do it all including redoing the filters in the receiver because I did not read the manual close e

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-22 Thread Yngvi (TF3Y)
As long as you buy a new KRX3-A I guess it would come with a KSYN3A. 73, Yngvi TF3Y On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 12:59 AM, Russ wrote: > All: > > For those of you who don't read instructions like me - remember to > download and install the latest K3 utility before uploading the new 5.14 > firmware (

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-21 Thread Tom Schaefer
As a cautionary tale, reading the instructions is really not optional with this stuff :) If you decide to install the KRX3 for example, there are lots of little gotchas in the KRX3 install that are easily avoided by reading the directions. Not doing so is certainly at your own peril. Tom NY4I

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Russ, If you install the KSYN3A for the main and then add the KRX3, you must have the KSYN3A for the sub as well. You cannot mix the synthesizers - they must both be the same. Cheap/thrifty/cost effective does not matter, they both need to be the same. 73, Don W3FPR 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/20

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-21 Thread Michael Eberle
Per the KSYN3A Installation instructions: "You cannot have a new KSYN3A synthesizer and the original KSYN3 in the same K3! If you have the KRX3 sub receiver installed, you must install two KSYN3A synthesizers." Mike KI0HA On 6/21/2015 7:59 PM, Russ wrote: All: For those of you who don't r

[Elecraft] KSYN3A + KSYN3

2015-06-21 Thread Russ
All: For those of you who don't read instructions like me - remember to download and install the latest K3 utility before uploading the new 5.14 firmware (or above) - otherwise you may get an FPF load error. Question - if I decide to install a KRX3 later, can I reuse the old KSYN3 for it - can

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Question & NR audio canceling

2015-05-24 Thread ARRL - N6MQL
Wayne, The new KSYN3A is supposed to have the new wonderful T/R speed making CW QSK sound like the old KSYN3 with the QRQ selected to on (for the most part). This leaves me with the question... Since the QRQ function is still available when you have the new KSYN3A boards installed, what does

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A tuning noise on 40m

2015-05-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
The K3 has very high dynamic range, requiring a high-level local oscillator (the synth). One way to minimize spurs ("birdies") in a superhet design of this type is to include very narrow-band filtering, which we used throughout the radio. The ham-band filters are all just a bit wider than the ha

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

2015-05-04 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
Thanks, Arie. I've never tried diversity reception. I must get around to it soon. The birdies are a worrisome report. 73, Mike NF4L > On May 4, 2015, at 7:14 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: > > I installed two new SYN3A's yesterday in K3 #1255 > > A very positive surprise: The diversity mode

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

2015-05-04 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
I installed two new SYN3A's yesterday in K3 #1255 A very positive surprise: The diversity mode has improved a lot. The 'woosh' during tuning has competely gone! Super. A negative surprise: Tuning noise on 40m (S3 !) plus birdies. I will install the tuning noise reduction mod (of 2009) now and

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
Roger, More on this... Since KSYN3A buyers may not always see the FAQ, we'll be adding something like this to page 1 of the KSYN3A installation manual: * * * Note on K3 low-frequency (100-400 kHz) receive coverage with the KSYN3A installed: With a KSYN3A installed, the K3 VFO can be tuned as

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Roger, The noise floor is coming up because the RX circuitry was optimized for use from 250 kHz and up. Multiple sources start contributing significant noise below 250 kHz. Even though the new synth tunes down to 100 kHz, we tried to make it clear in the KSYN3A FAQ that the receiver isn't v

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon,4/6/2015 4:01 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: 500 kHz -127 dbm 400 -127 300 -124 200 -113 100 -93 That's a 34 db increase in noise level!! Is this the way the new boards are supposed to work? Is this with or without an antenna connected? What's the nature

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Ross Primrose
It sounds like you've only put one new board in a 2RX K3. I don't believe that's a supported configuration... 73, Ross N4RP On 4/6/2015 7:01 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: My new boards arrived today. I popped one into the K3 for some testing. I was especially interested in the low frequency perf

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
My new boards arrived today. I popped one into the K3 for some testing. I was especially interested in the low frequency performance as I like to DX the LF broadcasts from 153 to 279 kHz. What I found was that below 400 kHz, the noise level rises and at 100 kHz it's almost 20 over 9 on the S met

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A newest firmware : VCO:MD menu entry still there and delivers error

2015-03-22 Thread Klaus Dittrich
Am 03/22/15 um 16:40 schrieb Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft: The new KSYN3a does not need the synth cal step. As noted in the manual, that only applies to the older synthesizer. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Mar 22, 2015, at 7:39 AM, Klaus Dittrich wrote: K3 SN 8887 MCU 5.14 / DSP 2.83

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A newest firmware : VCO:MD menu entry still there and delivers error

2015-03-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The new KSYN3a does not need the synth cal step. As noted in the manual, that only applies to the older synthesizer. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Mar 22, 2015, at 7:39 AM, Klaus Dittrich wrote: > > K3 SN 8887 > > MCU 5.14 / DSP 2.83 / FPF 1.19, 2/26/2015 > Latest Production Release >

[Elecraft] KSYN3A newest firmware : VCO:MD menu entry still there and delivers error

2015-03-22 Thread Klaus Dittrich
K3 SN 8887 MCU 5.14 / DSP 2.83 / FPF 1.19, 2/26/2015 Latest Production Release I still see CONFIG: VCO:MD -- and calibration started (digits count uwards) after leaving the menu but ends with an error after some time. I assume this can be ignored, as the KSYN3A does not need calibration? Or

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install

2015-03-07 Thread KENT TRIMBLE
And also make sure you download and follow the revised instructions and Errata from the Elecraft website. Do NOT follow the printed instructions shipping with the boards (unless they match the website revisions). Note also that if you have the 2-meter phase-lock option, the REF OUT cable is

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Install

2015-03-06 Thread Outlook.com via Elecraft
The install in two K3s, each with one receiver, went well. Make sure you connect the cable to the correct port on the ksyn3a. Don't ask me why. The K3 is the greatest! 73, Steve, k4fj __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Sherwood tests

2015-02-27 Thread Gregg W6IZT
I reviewed the data published by Rob Sherwood. It would be of interest to see test data on the same K3 with the old and the new synth boards. I suspect that other ongoing improvements to the K3 have influenced some of the measurements. 73 Gregg w6izt _

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Shipping Times

2015-02-27 Thread Stephen Prior
For those interested, ordered Feb 13, the KSYN3A arrived on my desk here in the UK this morning. USPS cheapest international option ("cheap" is a relative term!). On 27 February 2015 at 14:51, Dauer, Edward wrote: > Info for those who asked about order and shipping status - I ordered on > Feb

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Shipping Times

2015-02-27 Thread Dauer, Edward
Info for those who asked about order and shipping status - I ordered on Feb. 14 and just received notice that they were shipped Feb. 26, due here in Denver March 3. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mail

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

2015-02-20 Thread Phil Wheeler
Nice tip, Gary: Thanks (just in case!). 73, Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 9:28 PM, Gary Smith wrote: What I do with things like putting those split washers into a hard to access situation is to take a piece of tape, put the sticky side on my jeans, pull it off with the accompanying lint and then pressin

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

2015-02-20 Thread Gary Smith
If that ain't the truth! What I do with things like putting those split washers into a hard to access situation is to take a piece of tape, put the sticky side on my jeans, pull it off with the accompanying lint and then pressing the washer onto the tape. It'll hold the washer in place and let

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

2015-02-20 Thread Phil Wheeler
Best part was NOT having to reinstall those split washers :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 7:04 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: I’m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

2015-02-20 Thread Gary Ferdinand
I’m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had a few extra steps to perform above a 2-board, no transverter configuration. I got hung up a few minutes on page 14.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-20 Thread Edward R Cole
/ http://www.500kc.com/USA_600_M_Station_ID.htm http://www.500kc.com/Maillists.htm 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 -- From: Ross Primrose Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? Message-ID: <54e4e403.5060...@n4rp.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-20 Thread Edward R Cole
To: Harry Yingst Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? snipped > Is it possible to move the lower limit down (lower than 100 kHz) or is is a constraint of the HW? The latter. Sensitivity gradually decreases as you do down in frequency, and you st

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Phil, I'm txing now - WSPR  - set ur dial to 474.2 khz - upper side band Ken K5dnl/Wg2xxm On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:06 PM, Ken Roberson wrote: Hello All . There is a photo of antenna and a little info on qrz-dot-com Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Hello All . There is a photo of antenna and a little info on qrz-dot-com Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:13 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: What sort of antenna do you use for the 630 m band TX, Ken? Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 4:19 PM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: > Hell

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Phil Wheeler
What sort of antenna do you use for the 630 m band TX, Ken? Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 4:19 PM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: Hello All,My synthesizer board shipped today , Looking forward to testingMy new built HB power Amp on 630 meter band with no transverter. Anyone can apply for a Experimen

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Hello All,My synthesizer board shipped today , Looking forward to testingMy new built HB power Amp on 630 meter band with no transverter. Anyone can apply for a Experimental license to operate on the630M band - The cost is $ 65.00 for a two year Grant.73 allKen K5DNL/WG2XXM On Wednesday,

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
There's always 160-190 KC 1 watt into a 49' antenna From: Ross Primrose To: Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? On 2/18/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Probably not. It allows

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ross Primrose
On 2/18/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Probably not. It allows quite useful sensitivity down to 250 kHz, and even some utility at 100 kHz. But most operators are interested in the 600-meter band (472-479 kHz). Wayne N6KR At the rate they're going, my grand kids will probably be retired bef

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Thank you Even getting this much additional range is a real treat to me. From: Wayne Burdick To: Harry Yingst Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? On Feb 18, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Harry Yingst via

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Feb 18, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > I ordered a pair of the KSYN3A boards because mainly I have an interest in > below 500 kHz. > I already have the KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass boards installed in > both my receivers.As I understand it I will need to use th

[Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I ordered a pair of the KSYN3A boards because mainly I have an interest in below 500 kHz. I already have the KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass boards installed in both my receivers.As I understand it I will need to use the RX & AUX antenna inputs. Is it possible to move the lower limit down (lo

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-16 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:43 AM, QUENTIN COLLIER wrote: > I apologise for this being off topic Note to Eric: This isn't any of our faults. Wayne started it. Go pick on him. 73, Guy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-16 Thread QUENTIN COLLIER
site...) "Well, yes, there is NOW" says Schrödinger. One day I will make a useful contribution to this list 73, Quin G3WRR From: Stewart To: Guy Olinger K2AV ; Mike Reublin NF4L Cc: Elecraft List Sent: Monday, 16 February 2015, 8:21 Subj

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-16 Thread Rick Bates
It's neither. Or both. ;) 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable > On Feb 16, 2015, at 12:21 AM, Stewart wrote: > > Cat ! > > Gave ours to this guy called Schrödinger. > > Don't know whether it is alive or dead... > > 73 > Stewart G3RXQ

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-16 Thread Vic Rosenthal
, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: >>>>> But what about us old Head bangers? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: Wayne Burdick >>>>> To: Elecraft Reflector >>>>> Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-16 Thread Stewart
ry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: >>>>> But what about us old Head bangers? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: Wayne Burdick >>>>> To: Elecraft Reflector >>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM >>>&g

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
gt;> >>> On 2/15/15 1:50 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: >>>> But what about us old Head bangers? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Wayne Burdick >>>> To: Elecraft Reflector >>>> Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
; >>> From: Wayne Burdick >>> To: Elecraft Reflector >>> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question >>> It is quite easy to swap the synthesizer boards without removing the KRX3 >>>

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Walter Underwood
ld Head bangers? >> >> >> >> >> From: Wayne Burdick >> To: Elecraft Reflector >> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question >>It is quite easy to swap the synthesizer boards without removing t

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Phil Wheeler
And those with no cat?:-) On 2/15/15 1:50 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: But what about us old Head bangers? From: Wayne Burdick To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question It is quite easy

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
But what about us old Head bangers? From: Wayne Burdick To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question It is quite easy to swap the synthesizer boards without removing the KRX3 module. I did it blindfolded

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

2015-02-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
It is quite easy to swap the synthesizer boards without removing the KRX3 module. I did it blindfolded with a long-haired cat on my lap and the latest Tom Petty album blasting away. Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > I doubt it ... there is not all that m

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A (shipping)

2015-02-14 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Pack Themselves and the box does not address it's selfThey have to pay someone to do that labor. From: F5vjc To: GRANT YOUNGMAN Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A (shipping) I find it a bit humorous that the s

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A (shipping)

2015-02-14 Thread F5vjc
I find it a bit humorous that the subject invariably arising for a $200 (or $1000 or $10,000+) item ends up being about chump change on shipping costs. We’ll drop a bundle on something and then spend hours quibbling about a few bucks on shipping. At least I know I’ll get a box in the mail from A

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