Re: [Elecraft] K1 frequency off by 5.5kHz

2024-08-23 Thread W3FPR
Chris, Look in the K1 manual (download if you do not have a printed version) for VFO calibration. This requires you to spread or shrink the turns on L1.  Check the number of turns on L1 to be certain they are correct. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/23/2024 4:24 PM, Chris wrote: Hello, I picked up a K1

[Elecraft] K1 frequency off by 5.5kHz

2024-08-23 Thread Chris
Hello, I picked up a K1-4 at a hamfest today, and it seems working fine with one issue. The frequency is off by 5.5kHz. Can someone guide me how to correct this? Many thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread Mike Short
Thank you for the clarification. On Sun, Jun 30, 2024 at 19:37 W3FPR wrote: > Mike, > > It will not make any difference as long as all the band components > (crystal, capacitors, and toroids) are correct for each band. > While it is nice to have the lower band as B1 and the upper band as B2, > i

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread W3FPR
Mike, It will not make any difference as long as all the band components (crystal, capacitors, and toroids) are correct for each band. While it is nice to have the lower band as B1 and the upper band as B2, it is not necessary, just set each band to agree with the low/upper band frequency in t

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
Hi Mike, Can you verify if the correct coils were installed on the filter board in the Band 1 and Band 2 positions? Same question for the two crystals used in the PreMix oscillator? 73, Mike, K8CN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://ma

[Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread Mike Short
I have a partially assembled 20/40 kit I acquired. The directions say to have band 1 the lowest frequency but this one is reversed. 20 is band 1 and 40 is band 2. What may be the issues with leaving it like this? Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] K1 'replacement'

2024-04-29 Thread inventor61
I, too, built a K1 after I had my K2 for a good while. Still have the K2, #771, which has been powered on almost continuously since I built it in 1999. By that measure, it's the World's Most Experienced Elecraft. I use it every day. Sold the K1 years ago when I was trying to right size the coll

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-29 Thread Andrew Moore
t-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > > On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke > > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 > > To: Paul Huff > > Cc: Elecraft Email List > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... > > > > Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-28 Thread Paul Van Dyke
024 23:58 > To: Paul Huff > Cc: Elecraft Email List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... > > Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of > the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of > the K1 today?? > > Paul K

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-28 Thread Mark Musick
KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 To: Paul Huff Cc: Elecraft Email List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... Since I

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-28 Thread Paul Van Dyke
Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of the K1 today?? Paul KB9AVO On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-28 Thread Paul Huff
My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift in 2003.  After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its first QSO on 2/29/2004.  Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018.  It was an absolutely fantastic

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-24 Thread Byron Servies
I plan to take both my K1/4 and K2/10 out for Field Day this year. Should be fun! The K1 was my first kit after I realized I was not accomplishing the goals I set out when I got my license. So I sold my "appliances" and built the K1 in 2010? About then. At the time, it was a bit daunting, but t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-22 Thread Fred Jensen
While running in Field Day a number of years ago with Rich, NU6T, I had my K2/10 and he had his K1.  Part way through the day, we exchanged radios since I'd never seen a K1 and I found out what a really cool little radio that really is.  Nothing digital except the display, it just really sounde

[Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-22 Thread Petr Ourednik
The latest 4-bands fully loaded K1 was sold on eBay for $740! Even the KBT1 option for K1 went for $140! ...what it means? No door-openers but real compact radios like K1 are missing on the market and it does not need to be the SDR or DDC/DUC architecture. I am still convinced that K1 has one of

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K1 and KX1 with accessories

2024-04-04 Thread Jan-Michael Wyckoff
For Sale: Elecraft K1 S/N: 34xx, K1 Upgrade Kit, KNB1, KAT1, KBT1, KFL1-2 (80 and 40), KFL1-2 (20 and 30), K1BLTXT-X w/o LCD Elecraft KX1 S/N: 29xx, KXAT1 (20 and 40), KXB3080, KXPD1, KBT1 All in original Factory boxes, unassembled, unmolested. Price: $3000.00 cash only. Pick up only. Will not

[Elecraft] [K1] was Happy 15th Birthday to my K2!

2024-03-08 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Petr, I agree, the K1 is also a great lttle rig!  I built mine after very invasive shoulder surgery many years ago.  Since I was in quite a bit of pain, on Vicodin around the clock--and forbidden from lifting heavy weights--I thought it would be a fun experiment to see if I could  build a fully-

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft K1 Tilt Stand

2023-11-27 Thread Eric J
technical, etc. So if Wayne sees this let me know if it's OK to share the 3DP files. Eric KE6US On 11/27/2023 3:51 AM, Jeff Davis wrote: A long-shot I know, but I'm looking for a KTS1 wide-range tilt stand for an Elecraft K1. Will probably have to find some aftermarket substitute, but

[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft K1 Tilt Stand

2023-11-27 Thread Jeff Davis
A long-shot I know, but I'm looking for a KTS1 wide-range tilt stand for an Elecraft K1. Will probably have to find some aftermarket substitute, but thought I'd ask for the real thing first. Thanks! --  Jeff, KE9V __ Elecra

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 for sale

2023-11-15 Thread Frank Krozel
Before I place on QTH, I am offering it here. Elecraft K1, backlight display, 4 band module, 40/30/20/15 Autotuner kg9hfr...@gmail.com -73- FrankKG9H ARRL Life Member kg9hfr...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band - Now Solved

2023-07-13 Thread Paul Barlow
Thanks to Don and Michael for their advice on the K1. It was indeed a simple tweak of one of the caps on the filter board (pre-mix) and now all seems well with my K1. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band

2023-07-12 Thread W3FPR
Paul, Yes, it does sound like your 4 band filter board needs to be re-aligned. Remove the KAT1 and install the jumper. In addition, you must set the switch next to the BNC connector to the K1 setting in order to maintain power control. If you do not have that switch, then you have an older K1 bo

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band

2023-07-12 Thread Michael Carter
Hi Paul, It does sound as though the slug-tuned inductors on the 20 meter and 15 meter sections of the Filter board need tweaking. As you noted, one must remove the KAT1 ATU board from the Filter board to access those coils. It is necessary to jumper pins 2 and 10 of J2 on the Filter board to ro

[Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band

2023-07-12 Thread Paul Barlow
Dear Elecrafters, I'd like some advice before I go delving into something and making it worse! I have taken my 4 band K1 out of storage. It is set up for 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m. It also has the auto ATU. On checking it out I find output as expected on 40m & 30m - 5W set gives 5W out on my dummy

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output

2023-05-12 Thread Ingo Meyer DK3RED
Hello Dave, I have a K1 that I’m looking to sell, and took a look at the power output before listing it. Power output is as follows: 40 meters 5.2 watts 30 meters 4.5 watts 20 meters 1.3 watts 17 meters 0.7 watts These are obviously not the expected power output levels. Power supply

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output

2023-05-11 Thread DAVID MOORMAN
Numbers using the Elecraft 20 watt dummy load rather than resonated antennas: 40 M 4.8 W 30 M 5.5 W 20 M2.0 W 15 M1.7 W Dave K9SW > On May 11, 2023, at 6:52 PM, DAVID MOORMAN wrote: > > I have a K1 that I’m looking to sell, and took a look at the power output > before listin

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output

2023-05-11 Thread Vincent Shu
Hello David, The same issue also exists in my two K1. Waiting for help 73, Vincent BH5HTF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

[Elecraft] K1 power output

2023-05-11 Thread DAVID MOORMAN
I have a K1 that I’m looking to sell, and took a look at the power output before listing it. Power output is as follows: 40 meters 5.2 watts 30 meters 4.5 watts 20 meters 1.3 watts 17 meters 0.7 watts These are obviously not the expected power output levels. Power supply voltage = 12.8

[Elecraft] K1 elecraft kit for sale

2022-11-20 Thread Todd Burnham via Elecraft
This kit has been started only a few steps done on filter board. Rest is sealed never opened. Venmo ok or PayPal friends. Asking 450 shipped conus. W3tsb Todd Burnham 73 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: htt

Re: [Elecraft] K1 and KX3 for sale

2022-08-25 Thread Randall Wood
The K1 is sold. On Wed, Aug 24, 2022 at 9:53 PM Randall Wood wrote: > Good evening all, > > I have both a K1 and a KX3 for sale. > > Please reach out for details. > > Thanks! > Randy KE8JWB > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailma

[Elecraft] K1 and KX3 for sale

2022-08-24 Thread Randall Wood
Good evening all, I have both a K1 and a KX3 for sale. Please reach out for details. Thanks! Randy KE8JWB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mai

Re: [Elecraft] K1 accessories

2022-05-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chris, That is quite feasible - getting a board is the starting problem. If you can find a 2 band board for any band(s), you can order the crystals for the bands you want from Elecraft. They may also have the K1 band kits in stock which have the capacitors required for that band.  Worst case,

[Elecraft] K1 accessories

2022-05-01 Thread Chris Chapman
Hello all, I've been able to buy a K1 here in VK. It is in excellent condition (Ser. No 3380) and has 20 & 40m only. I know Elecraft stopped supporting some time ago and accessories etc are pretty much discontinued. I'm interested in getting 15 & 17m band modules - can anyone offer any thoug

[Elecraft] K1 (nice condition) for sale, posting for a friend

2022-03-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone here looking for a 4 band K1 (40/30/20/15) with battery, tuner, and zero-beat indicator. It's in excellent condition and also includes cover, adjustable stand, manual, backlight, and was aligned by Don, W3FPR. The zero-beat indicator circuit is from K6XX. He's asking $400. I do not kn

[Elecraft] K1 Question

2022-01-25 Thread Paul Kirley
Tony K2MO asked: I noticed that the VFO on my 4-band K1 doesn't tune above 14062 and 21061.0 yet it tunes to 7068.6 on 40 meters. The tuning range on 30 meters is 85 kHz (10077 to 10162) so I'm assuming the rig had the smaller tuning range crystal installed. Tuning range on 40 meters is: 6986

[Elecraft] K1 Question

2022-01-24 Thread Tony
All: I noticed that the VFO on my 4-band K1 doesn't tune above 14062 and 21061.0 yet it tunes to 7068.6 on 40 meters. The tuning range on 30 meters is 85 kHz (10077 to 10162) so I'm assuming the rig had the smaller tuning range crystal installed. Tuning range on 40 meters is: 6986 to 7068.6.

[Elecraft] Power Increase Elecraft K1 modification

2021-12-10 Thread Ken Brown
Elecraft K1 modifications Searching for K1 modifications, I found JL3AMK and his website for Power increased on an Elecraft K1. Refers to page 79 in the Elecraft manual, DRIVER Q6, 2SC2166. Resistor 30 is attached to Q6. Is this a safe or recommended mod? Did you perform the modification

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 Noise Blanker

2021-12-08 Thread SteveL
at 8:30 PM, Ken Brown wrote: > > I recently had the question on the Elecraft K1. > - looking to buy an already built K1 Noise Blanker KNB1. > > And here is the best answer to adding a noise blanker. > > http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=clr_ds

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 Noise Blanker

2021-12-08 Thread Ken Brown
I recently had the question on the Elecraft K1. - looking to buy an already built K1 Noise Blanker KNB1. And here is the best answer to adding a noise blanker. http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=clr_dsp CLRdsp ClearSpeech® DSP Noise Reduction Processor $220 plus

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-12-04 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
I can't math ! Correct my #'s below. Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB -Original Message- From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: December 4, 2021 2:02 PM To: 'd...@w3fpr.com'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] El

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-12-04 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
I can't math ! Correct my #'s below. Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB -Original Message- From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: December 4, 2021 2:02 PM To: 'd...@w3fpr.com'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] El

Re: [Elecraft] K1 LCD BaCKLIGHT

2021-12-04 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
cklight strip which is no longer available and the new K2 > strip is too thick to fit under the K1 LCD. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 12/3/2021 11:39 PM, Ken Brown wrote: >>   Need the best modifications for back lighting of the K1. >> This version never

Re: [Elecraft] K1 LCD BaCKLIGHT

2021-12-04 Thread David Gilbert
3/2021 11:39 PM, Ken Brown wrote:   Need the best modifications for back lighting of the K1. This version never had the K1 LCD Backlight Kit. Ken Elecraft K1 nr. 260 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-12-04 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
1 6:02 PM To: 'd...@w3fpr.com'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading Thank you very much Don ! This is exactly the type of FB information I was looking for. I rec'd a few emails telling me to calibrate it, however the VFO reads right sma

Re: [Elecraft] K1 LCD BaCKLIGHT

2021-12-04 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
o fit under the K1 LCD. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/3/2021 11:39 PM, Ken Brown wrote: >  Need the best modifications for back lighting of the K1. > This version never had the K1 LCD Backlight Kit. > > Ken > Elecraft K1 nr. 260 > _

Re: [Elecraft] K1 LCD BaCKLIGHT

2021-12-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
of the K1. This version never had the K1 LCD Backlight Kit. Ken Elecraft K1 nr. 260 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K1 LCD BaCKLIGHT

2021-12-03 Thread Ken Brown
Need the best modifications for back lighting of the K1. This version never had the K1 LCD Backlight Kit. Ken Elecraft K1 nr. 260 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-12-01 Thread Mike Markowski
Remember one of the early Elecraft web page descriptions?  Former Heathkit engineer (chief engr?, I forget) wrote a letter praising kit and radio.  An unbeatable ad! 73, Mike ab3ap On 11/30/21 8:50 PM, Eric Norris wrote: ... The K1 is a great little rig. I built the 2- band version, and the

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-30 Thread Eric Norris
y is” mod, is there something else? > > Doug, W0UHU. > > > Message: 26 > > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:45:29 -0800 > > From: Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com>> > > To: n4so@gmail.com <mailto:n4so@gmail.com> > > Cc: "elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-30 Thread Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft
else? Doug, W0UHU. > Message: 26 > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:45:29 -0800 > From: Eric Norris mailto:norrislawfi...@gmail.com>> > To: n4so@gmail.com <mailto:n4so@gmail.com> > Cc: "elecraft@mailman qth. net" <mailto:ELECRAFT@mailman.qth.net>> &

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-30 Thread Eric Norris
When you find one, be prepared to mod it--one of the widely used mods vastly helped mine. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 7:50 PM Ken Brown wrote: > I am looking to buy an already built Elecraft K1 Noise Blanker KNB1. > The pulse noise from the nearby power lines makes the Elecr

[Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-29 Thread Ken Brown
I am looking to buy an already built Elecraft K1 Noise Blanker KNB1. The pulse noise from the nearby power lines makes the Elecraft K1 not very usable at this location. Ken N4SO E-mail redscarlette7...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-11-26 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:d...@w3fpr.com] Sent: November 26, 2021 5:52 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading Mike, The K1 must tune a bit below the low end of each band. That is to compensate for the crystals on the b

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-11-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, The K1 must tune a bit below the low end of each band.  That is to compensate for the crystals on the band board not being precision crystals - so your K1 is behaving as normal. You CAN tweak it by a small amount on ONE band (the 2nd band will change too). In your case, I would choos

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-11-26 Thread Brian Hunt
I think what you are seeing is probably typical. I have a K1-4 that tunes down to 6988 and 13982 on 40 and 20 respectively. My tuning range is a little wider at 93 kHz. The Owner’s Manual has a detailed section on VFO alignment. If you didn’t get a manual with the radio you can probably downlo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-11-26 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
Mine that I built around 20 years ago tunes: 40m 6999.9 - 7088.820m 13994.2 - 14083.4 See page 28 of the manual.  The tuning range depends on the value of C2.  The range can be further adjusted by the number and spacing of turns on L1. It would be a good idea to go through a complete alignment o

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 VFO reading

2021-11-26 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
Just bought a K1..an oldie but a goodie, I guess. NB board and 2 bands board (20/40) No tuner. So, just playing around, getting familiarized with this new-to-me little rig before transmitting or hooking it up to a real antenna and I notice: on 20m: it tunes from 13.974MHz - 14.063MHz

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Reduce power when tuning K1?

2021-08-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Doug, The reduced power is a consideration for the internal tuner relays, not just for the PA transistors. If you have the internal tuner installed, that power reduction is automatic.  For the K2/10, it is 2 watts and for the K1 it is 1.5 watts. If you are using an external tuner, then manuall

[Elecraft] [K1] Reduce power when tuning K1?

2021-08-30 Thread Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft
In learning about my new-to-me K2, I find that there is discussion about automatic reduction of transmit power during tuning. Does that apply to the K1 as well? The K1 uses the same output transistor as the K2, but in a single-transistor class C configuration, compared to the K2 which uses two o

[Elecraft] K1 filter board relays

2021-07-12 Thread d_zank via Elecraft
HiSo I am trying to get my old K1  back up and running.   Two, 2 band modules, 80/40 and 20/15 and b1 on each was dead.   No oscillator signal at pin 4 on P1, b2 fine. Replaced X1 crystals on both boards because the boards had been in storage and bounced around. No change until I tapped on K1 re

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K1

2021-06-13 Thread Doug Hensley
The KAT100/KPA100 is sold as is the K2. The beautiful little K1 is still available. Cheers, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

2021-05-16 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
The link in the email you sent is similar to what I did.  It did not work with the original LCD.  Putting a white sheet behind the original LCD did nothing as it was opaque. I had to get a transreflective one, the key here is it's translucent to permit back-lighting.  It was long ago and I do

Re: [Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

2021-05-16 Thread David Thompson via Elecraft
> On May 16, 2021, at 06:06, Louandzip via Elecraft > wrote: > > If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03, > before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker, > two leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a > t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

2021-05-16 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
If you can't find a kit:  I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03, before the mod kit was available.  It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker, two leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a transreflective LCD in place of the original reflective one supplied back

[Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

2021-05-15 Thread David Thompson via Elecraft
Good evening all, I’m looking for a LCD backlight kit for the K1. I don’t see it listed on the Elecraft site anymore and am kicking myself for not picking one up sooner. If anyone has a kit that is no longer needed, I would be interested. Please contact me off-list. 73 de AG7TX... David Thomp

[Elecraft] K1 Kit For Sale

2021-02-11 Thread Byron Tatum
Hello-       For sale is an unassembled very early K1 kit purchased by myself way back when from Elecraft, SN-63. I had just finished assembling my first K2 and was eager to get on the K1 but it never happened. The kit has sat in the box undisturbed in an air conditioned, non smoking, non pet ho

[Elecraft] PRICE REDUCTIONRe: Elecraft K1 40/30/20/15, ATU, NB and visible tuning indicator

2020-10-29 Thread PAUL GACEK via Elecraft
Its hard to fairly price used gear. My new price for this is $385 (down fro $475) plus $15 shipping. Paul > On Oct 25, 2020, at 12:15 PM, PAUL GACEK via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi all, > > > Trying to rationalize my radio collection and I am not really a CW guy. > > Operates on all bands an

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K1 40/30/20/15, ATU, NB and visible tuning indicator

2020-10-25 Thread PAUL GACEK via Elecraft
Hi all, Trying to rationalize my radio collection and I am not really a CW guy. Operates on all bands and puts out 5w+. Speaker, headphones, keyer etc work fine. Has the FL-4 configured for 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m. ATU and NB installed and working. K6XX visible tuning indicator. $475 plus $1

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft
n.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1 Message-ID: <8fc24f9f-1159-7d83-6c8a-0537bb48a...@embarqmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Despite what hat website says, there are no kits available. Tom Hammond was SK sever

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Thanks Kent, I already have that in my bookmarks and refer to it often. Thanks to you and your club (especially Jim Biggerstaff) for maintaining the website contents. There is a lot of value there, especially for K1 and K2 owners. I also have much of the information here on my networked hard dr

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread KENT TRIMBLE
Hi Don . . . For your future quick reference, and anybody else who might want it, the direct link to the NØSS (Tom Hammond) articles on our club's website is: http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/ 73, Kent Trimble, K9ZTV NØSS Trustee Mid-MO ARC Jefferson City, MO On 10/15/2020 12:32 PM, Don Wi

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread hawley, charles j jr
ycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:32 PM To: k7...@aol.com ; grazi...@roccon.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1 Despite what hat website says, there are no

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Despite what hat website says, there are no kits available. Tom Hammond was SK several years ago, but his local radio club has preserved the content on his website. All the instructions are there, and I believe Tom used FAR Circuits for his boards. An email to FAR Circuits may turn up a board

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread Jim H via Elecraft
Hi,It took awhile to find this site. You will have to dig though it.  http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/I hope this helps,73    Jim H  k7sss In a message dated 10/15/2020 6:10:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, grazi...@roccon.com writes:  Hello, someone out there still have the kit for CE Tune Led modif

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 power realignment

2020-07-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Al, You will have to remove the ATU. Install the jumper in band board J8 between pins 1 and 8. If your K1 does not have a "K1/ATU" switch next to the BNC jack, you will have to re-install R36 on the bottom of the board - it should have been left with one leg still soldered. The lack of R3

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 power realignment

2020-07-12 Thread W4RAM
I want to realign the output of my K1, the radio has an internal antenna tuner. The reason is because I check the radio is not coming out with the proper power (test performed with dummy load and PWR-SWR meter Daiwa). "OUT" is at 2.0W, and I can see, on the power meter, 1W. I proceeded by removing

[Elecraft] K1 D1 LED issue

2020-07-10 Thread Paul Kirley
Does your attenuator LED exhibit the same behavior? If so, check the menu LED setting: they can be turned off to save battery. 73, Paul W8TM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:/

Re: [Elecraft] K1 D1 LED issue

2020-07-09 Thread David Gilbert
Not necessarily.  If the LED is shorted (admittedly a less likely possibility) it won't have any (or at least very little) voltage across it ... just as if its drive circuitry was bad. Having been an engineer responsible for some LED product lines in the long distant past, I would say that t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 D1 LED issue

2020-07-09 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Measure the voltage across the LED when it’s supposed to be on and off. That will tell you whether the LED or something else is at fault. Victor 4X6GP > On 10 Jul 2020, at 7:25, W4RAM wrote: > > Good morning, > I am looking for your advice with the follow issue: > > D1 LED in my K1 does not

[Elecraft] K1 D1 LED issue

2020-07-09 Thread W4RAM
Good morning, I am looking for your advice with the follow issue: D1 LED in my K1 does not work. LED does not light when I activate the RIT function. I can see in the screen when RIT is activated (ON/OFF). I already checked the D1 position, also solder, they look correct. This problem may seem sim

[Elecraft] Wanted: Elecraft K1

2020-06-26 Thread Tony
All: I'm looking for an Elecraft K1 with a late serial number. Will pay top dollar for mint condition unit with tuner and clean build. Email direct. Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Problems

2020-06-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, The quickest way to do the alignment is to use an RF Probe or an oscilloscope with a 10X probe. First probe band board P1 pin 6 and peak for maximum RF on both bands. The can be done in receive. Then connect a dummy load and do a TUNE at about 1.5 watts. Connect a probe to band board

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Problems

2020-06-20 Thread Bert
Hi Steve, Is the problem on both 20 and 40? If only one band check the band crystal on the filter board. C2 on the filter board is a fixed cap - no tweaking! ;-) Also check connectors J6 and J7 on filter board. Bad connection - use some DeOxit5 cleaner. Start with alignment according to the ma

[Elecraft] K1 Problems

2020-06-20 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm suddenly out of a signal. I get hiss but no signal. I'm using a k1 fil 2 40/20 board. I was getting weak gain on the 40m side so went in to peak the L1/L2 L5/L6 Inductors. I messed about with them but was unable to peak them as I heard no change in the volume of the hiss. I also tried C2 Ga

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Measuring the inductance is not a good approach unless you have a way of measuring it at a specific frequency. The toroid material’s effect on the inductance of the finished coil varies with frequency, and most LC meters use a frequency below the HF range. Victor 4X6GP > On 30 May 2020, at 0

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, As far as measuring the inductances, the listed values are only average. Count the toroid turns correctly and there will be no problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/29/2020 5:16 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft wrote: John Fair question as to why not. I guess it boils down to tolerance in the desi

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, Yes, correct the turns count on T1 and T2 if necessary. The impedance matching is important for full power output. You are not the first to miscount the turns on a toroid (adding an extra turn). Remember that a single wire through the core is one turn and a full wrap around the core is

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Paul Gacek via Elecraft
Thanks all for the feedback. T1 correction is now made and now off to make a cup of tea (there’s a Brit in me somewhere). Paul Gacek W6PNG/M0SNA Www.nomadic.blog > On May 29, 2020, at 1:51 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > You count "passages through the hole" as turns in all cases with toroid

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Paul Gacek via Elecraft
John Fair question as to why not. I guess it boils down to tolerance in the design. As T1 and T2 are impedance matches maybe my error isn’t going to push things out of tolerance. That written, the consensus feed back is I have counted the turns wrong on T1 and it’s easy enough to reduce a tur

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Fred Jensen
You count "passages through the hole" as turns in all cases with toroid cores.  A straight wire thru the donut is one turn.  I can't answer your question ["does it make a difference?"] because I don't have a K1, but I did build a K2, and based on that, I think the answer is "Yes, it will make a

[Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread John Harper
Why would you choose not correct a known error? Correct it and rule it out as a possible culprit in the event you have a problem with the radio. If you don't correct it, and end up having a problem, you'll wonder John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > Any guidance on whether I should correct

[Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

2020-05-29 Thread Paul Gacek via Elecraft
I have completed the RF board RX build portion and about to test it with the filter board and front panel. I realize I may have a discrepancy on turns for T1. I count a turn by tracing the wire around the toroid and get 4 turns of green but the manual page 14 states I should count a turn each

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread rocketnj
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:37 PM To: rocke...@gmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters There is the possibility that the 40 meter crystal has low activity. Check the RF voltage at pin 4 of P1 on the band board. You should read

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread Dave
>> I am going to borrow an RF Power meter with probe and check 30 vs 40 meter >> readings on the Premix in & out and the RF filter in & out. That will >> greatly help pinpoint the issue. >> >> 73 >> Dave wo2x >> >> >> -Origina

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
npoint the issue. 73 Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39 AM To: rocke...@gmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters Dave, Refer to the K1FL4 instructions and re-tune the trimme

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread rocketnj
pinpoint the issue. 73 Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39 AM To: rocke...@gmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters Dave, Refer to the K1FL4 instructions and re-tune the tri

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, Refer to the K1FL4 instructions and re-tune the trimmers on the filter board. They MUST be done in the proper band sequence - 30 meters before 40m, 15m before 20m. The PreMixer portion is usually the most critical for power output. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/20/2020 11:20 AM, rocke...@gmail

[Elecraft] K1-4 low power and poor receive on 40 meters

2020-05-20 Thread rocketnj
Hi All, I am going to sell a K1-4 (4 band 40, 30, 20, 15) for the estate of my Elmer. In testing the radio I found 40 meters is about 15dB less sensitivity than 30 and power out about 75 mW. I have double checked the values of components on the filter board to ensure they are correct and instal

Re: [Elecraft] K1 issues with RIT and ATT Led's

2020-04-07 Thread Stephen Roberts
Several responded and it was a couple of things. First was that the main IC wasn't seated completely. I removed it, checked the pins and straightened them a bit. That apparently brought the LED's back to life so when I powered up I could see them initialize. Then I went to the menu and turned th

[Elecraft] K1 Issues with RIT and ATTN LED's not functioning

2020-04-07 Thread Paul Kirley
W1SFR sed: I recently purchased a K1 and found that the LED's for the RIT and ATTN don't function correctly. When I turn on the rig the LED's cycle correctly then go out. When I push either of the buttons and turn the RIT or ATTN on, neither of the lights come on. Since you recently bought th

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