Re: [Elecraft] #309 first issues

2008-02-12 Thread Joe Stofko
Charles, You wrote: -Front mic socket not compatible with any other mfg. that I can find. Actually, it is!.. and it is well documented.. the front panel mic connector conforms to the Kenwood pin-out. I am using a Kenwood MC-60 on my K3 (#269) with no modifications and no probl

RE: [Elecraft] #309 first issues 2

2008-02-12 Thread Charles Harpole
BCI on 3 antennas and at least 4 bands. could be stray RF, yes. TNX 73Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] #309 first issues> Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:31:02 +> > No keyer problems here ...> >

Re: [Elecraft] #309 first issues

2008-02-12 Thread John A. McCabe
>First impressions (citing "problems" only): >-AGC does not clamp down on short duration pops/tones/blasts of toned >noise. Hi Charles, I believe that the AGC PLS menu setting in tech mode has an effect on how the AGC handles short duration pulses. You may want to try changing that to see if

Re: [Elecraft] #309 first issues

2008-02-12 Thread Ken Kopp
No keyer problems here ... You list enough problem items that I wonder if "something" isn't wrong with "somewhere". Maybe an antenna corrosion-caused "diode junction" creating the BC "garbage" ... and stray RF causing a keyer hick-up. Please keep us informed. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP K3 #56 K2 #5

RE: [Elecraft] #309 first issues

2008-02-12 Thread Craig D. Smith
Re: "BCI Blowby" Also, Charles, it would be helpful to know what filter(s) you were using, what kind of antenna and if it was generalized or if you have one strong BC station in the "neighborhood." 73 ... Craig AC0DS ww.elecraft.com __

Re: [Elecraft] #309 first issues

2008-02-12 Thread David Cutter
Charles What band were you operating with the BCI problem? David G3UNA I got #309, factory built, into service. First contact was VP6DX barefoot. First impressions (citing "problems" only): -AGC does not clamp down on short duration pops/tones/blasts of toned noise. -Stepping thru all 5