[Elecraft] Mail List Guidelines
Eric Thanks for posting that list, being a newer member less than a year had not saw it before. Should I have found it before and been aware it? I may have done one or 2 of those things but will not be doing them again if I can remember to not do so, I am affected with CRS on some days. Thx 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft - Long Messages
My two cents: Filtering works with individual mail delivery, but not so good with the digest format. Simply cutting extra dialog or repetitive content from one's message will go a long way. I don't believe there is a need to include an entire thread in every relative reply. Fellas..just snip it!!! Charlie, W4FI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Nabble appears somewhat broken. It rarely sorts messages these days, even with a title which includes something like [K3]. For example, the last 8 K3 posts which were placed in the K3 subdirectory date back to Dec 2, and the last 8 P3 posts date back to Oct 2, with only one in Dec and one in Nov. Barry W2UP David Windisch wrote Hi, all concerned: In my not so mumbled opinion, if everyone would: 1. read msgs *online* from Nabble *only*, and 2. post *online* only to the official Nabble sub-groups, and 3. on the subject line, enclose the official Nabble sub-group's name in brackets, for example like this: [K3], followed by the poster's subject for discussion, and 4. read and heed the moderator's sticky posted regulations at the top of each sub-group, especially the Topics or first group, we might save some poor soul from having to decide a thousand times a day what msg should be moved from the Topics group to which sub-group. But . . . what do I know? I'm just a reader like you fellas. Brgds and HNY, Dave, N3HE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567811.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
Does anyone know if Elecraft plans to release the 2M module for the KX3 sometime in 2013? I have asked both Eric and Wayne that question on different email threads related to KX3 options, but no response has been received thus far. The 2M option had a lot of weight when I made the decision to buy the KX3 (sold a FT-897D to fund part of the purchased), and I would feel a little disappointed if I have to wait 2 years to enjoy that option. 73 and Best wishes in 2013, Robert-KP4Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Yeh, Mike, the point of what I wrote was not a call for new groups, but to start doin' it right, ie, by the moderator's rules, with the existing groups. Oh, welll. - Original Message - From: Mike Rodgers [via Elecraft] To: David Windisch Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 8:06 PM Subject: Re: Long Messages The moderator has always expressed his concern to not make seperate lists. It used to be practice to start the subject line with the model like [K3] but the group as a whole will not keep this up. It helps those that have filters to seperate them. BIGSNIP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567814.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Yeh . . . It's not broken, Barry, just doing only the limited tasks its code allows. I had a conversation or two with the individual who (formerly and somewhat regularly) sorted things manually. It's still manual. He wanted to know if I could cruft (sic) some autosort code; I replied, with thanks for the implied flattery, that it's always been above my abilities, much more (less?) my paygrade. For example, I have no idea how to construct effective error traps. You may have noticed my experimenting with the list parameters from time. That's how I concluded that there are more ways to access msgs than the present Nabble code can handle well. I go back and delete my posts after an interval, as well. Paranoia, you know, and, yes, I know they're archived *somewhere. If people restrict themselves to Nabble's live-access mode for reading and posting, the problem will probably morph into server inadequacy. It's just another c l i f f (thud) to work around, heh heh. Brgds and HNY, Dave, N3HE - Original Message - From: Barry [via Elecraft] To: David Windisch Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 9:09 AM Subject: Re: Long Messages Nabble appears somewhat broken. It rarely sorts messages these days, even with a title which includes something like [K3]. For example, the last 8 K3 posts which were placed in the K3 subdirectory date back to Dec 2, and the last 8 P3 posts date back to Oct 2, with only one in Dec and one in Nov. Barry W2UP David Windisch wrote Hi, all concerned: In my not so mumbled opinion, if everyone would: 1. read msgs *online* from Nabble *only*, and 2. post *online* only to the official Nabble sub-groups, and 3. on the subject line, enclose the official Nabble sub-group's name in brackets, for example like this: [K3], followed by the poster's subject for discussion, and 4. read and heed the moderator's sticky posted regulations at the top of each sub-group, especially the Topics or first group, we might save some poor soul from having to decide a thousand times a day what msg should be moved from the Topics group to which sub-group. But . . . what do I know? I'm just a reader like you fellas. Brgds and HNY, Dave, N3HE -- If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567811.html To unsubscribe from Long Messages, click here. NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567815.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
I've never found Nabble to be usable... won't use it. Reading this list hasn't been a problem for me, either. 73! K0PP On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM, Barry w...@comcast.net wrote: Nabble appears somewhat broken. It rarely sorts messages these days, even with a title which includes something like [K3]. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Most email clients have a filter mechanism where which allows you to put messages into a folder you specify. For instance, I filter on [Elecraft] and all reflector posts go into the Elecraft folder. I can quickly exercise the delete key unless it is something I think is worth keeping. In that case, I could manually move it to a sub-folder if I desired. I find it is easier to handle my email with my Thunderbird email client than to attempt to view it on the web. I only use the web for things I want to dig out of the archives. YMMV Try the filters, they make life more bearable than having everything rolled up in one Inbox. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/28/2012 10:20 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: I've never found Nabble to be usable... won't use it. Reading this list hasn't been a problem for me, either. 73! K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
Yes, after the KXPA100 and KXAT100 are released. Probably closer to Late Q2 as some of the same engineering team are working on both projects.. Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Dec 28, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Robert Vargas \(KP4Y\) k...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone know if Elecraft plans to release the 2M module for the KX3 sometime in 2013? I have asked both Eric and Wayne that question on different email threads related to KX3 options, but no response has been received thus far. The 2M option had a lot of weight when I made the decision to buy the KX3 (sold a FT-897D to fund part of the purchased), and I would feel a little disappointed if I have to wait 2 years to enjoy that option. 73 and Best wishes in 2013, Robert-KP4Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX-3 and KPA-500?
Can the KX-3 drive the KPA-500 directly? I would think it might result in 200 to 250 watts out? tnx es 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
Eric I personally don't know how you manage to get new products to market as quick as you do. Most of all when you do so many new ones so close together. I know structure and size have a lot to do with it but you seem to have them down pat with very few glitches with the products. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 10:12 AM To: Robert Vargas (KP4Y) Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module Yes, after the KXPA100 and KXAT100 are released. Probably closer to Late Q2 as some of the same engineering team are working on both projects.. Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5492 - Release Date: 12/28/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and KPA-500?
Doug- If you are referring to the KX3 driving the KPA500 (there are no dashes in these product models) then- yes, many people do this. I get just almost exactly 13 dB gain from the KPA500 when driven by the KX3. 73, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Si570 variant inside KX3
I note the astonishingly good numbers for phase noise for the KX3. Which version of the Si570 LO chip is used? Is it the CMOS one or one of the more expensive variants? 73, Alan G3XAQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
It is definitely in the works. We'll be testing the second prototype soon. Wayne N6KR On Dec 28, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Robert Vargas (KP4Y) wrote: Does anyone know if Elecraft plans to release the 2M module for the KX3 sometime in 2013? I have asked both Eric and Wayne that question on different email threads related to KX3 options, but no response has been received thus far. The 2M option had a lot of weight when I made the decision to buy the KX3 (sold a FT-897D to fund part of the purchased), and I would feel a little disappointed if I have to wait 2 years to enjoy that option. 73 and Best wishes in 2013, Robert-KP4Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
As long as we are talking screws I thought I'd mention a situation that occurred last night. While moving my K3 to get at the rear panel I noticed that one of the acorn nuts from one of the fans had fallen off. In checking the rest of them I found them in various stages of looseness. I suspect that the minor fan vibration caused them to loosen. I retightened them and plan on adding a bit of locktight in the next few days. Just a heads up. PJ, N7PXY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and KPA-500?
The KPA500 here produces 13-14 dB gain on most bands. 13 dB is a factor of 20, so 10 watts from the KX3 results in about 200 watts out to the antenna system. Gus Hansen KB0YH On 12/28/2012 9:33 AM, Doug Person wrote: Can the KX-3 drive the KPA-500 directly? I would think it might result in 200 to 250 watts out? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
Any preliminary specs on the 2M module. All I can recall seeing is 3 watts output.. Will FM run at 3 watts or will power need to be reduced as in your transverters? What will be current requirement? Yes, after the KXPA100 and KXAT100 are released. Probably closer to Late Q2 as some of the same engineering team are working on both projects.. Eric - Ronald T. Herman rtherma...@gmail.com Canterbury NH Sent from my MacMini __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module
All numbers are TBD at this point. Wayne On Dec 28, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Ronald Herman wrote: Any preliminary specs on the 2M module. All I can recall seeing is 3 watts output.. Will FM run at 3 watts or will power need to be reduced as in your transverters? What will be current requirement? Yes, after the KXPA100 and KXAT100 are released. Probably closer to Late Q2 as some of the same engineering team are working on both projects.. Eric - Ronald T. Herman rtherma...@gmail.com Canterbury NH Sent from my MacMini __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Tnx for the info, Dave. When I joined the list a few years ago, everything went into its proper subfolder, and I just assumed it was an automated process. As Elecraft products continue to grow in number and popularity, a single list will become more and more unmanageable over time. 73, Barry W2UP David Windisch wrote Yeh . . . It's not broken, Barry, just doing only the limited tasks its code allows. I had a conversation or two with the individual who (formerly and somewhat regularly) sorted things manually. It's still manual. He wanted to know if I could cruft (sic) some autosort code; I replied, with thanks for the implied flattery, that it's always been above my abilities, much more (less?) my paygrade. For example, I have no idea how to construct effective error traps. snip Brgds and HNY, Dave, N3HE - Original Message - From: Barry [via Elecraft] To: David Windisch Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 9:09 AM Subject: Re: Long Messages Nabble appears somewhat broken. It rarely sorts messages these days, even with a title which includes something like [K3]. For example, the last 8 K3 posts which were placed in the K3 subdirectory date back to Dec 2, and the last 8 P3 posts date back to Oct 2, with only one in Dec and one in Nov. Barry W2UP David Windisch wrote Hi, all concerned: In my not so mumbled opinion, if everyone would: 1. read msgs *online* from Nabble *only*, and 2. post *online* only to the official Nabble sub-groups, and 3. on the subject line, enclose the official Nabble sub-group's name in brackets, for example like this: [K3], followed by the poster's subject for discussion, and 4. read and heed the moderator's sticky posted regulations at the top of each sub-group, especially the Topics or first group, we might save some poor soul from having to decide a thousand times a day what msg should be moved from the Topics group to which sub-group. But . . . what do I know? I'm just a reader like you fellas. Brgds and HNY, Dave, N3HE -- If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567811.html To unsubscribe from Long Messages, click here. NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Long-Messages-tp7567785p7567827.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
If there's going to be a vote [which I sincerely doubt], I vote for one list. I have yet to exhaust the capabilities of T-Bird in filtering and segregating messages. Including the Elecraft product(s) in the subject line really really helps, but even if not there, 98%+ of the Elecraft list messages still end up where I want them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org In this age, the first thing you need to learn is the location of the Del key. Leo Endres, Philosopher and software engineer On 12/28/2012 10:26 AM, Barry wrote: As Elecraft products continue to grow in number and popularity, a single list will become more and more unmanageable over time. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
This is a subject I have not seen before on the net. I have noticed that the clock on my K3 loses a few seconds every day. Is this normal and has anyone else noticed this? Jon WA6LJS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
Be careful with locktight. It v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y dissolves many plastics. Some years ago I applied some to a screw securing a plastic part and over the next six months the plastic gradually disintegrated starting from the point where I applied the Locktight. ! I now consider it for use ONLY on metal parts. Instead I borrow a trick from my post WWII aircraft service days: paint. A drop of fingernail polish between the nut what it tightens against works very well. If you don't want it visible, paint the threads with some and then put the nut on over it, or paint the face of the nut that presses against the fan with black fingernail polish (a common color nowadays :-) and screw it in place before it dries. It's not so strong that you can't remove the nut, but it should prevent loosening due to fan vibration. And then there's always lock washers. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of P.J.Hicks Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 9:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw As long as we are talking screws I thought I'd mention a situation that occurred last night. While moving my K3 to get at the rear panel I noticed that one of the acorn nuts from one of the fans had fallen off. In checking the rest of them I found them in various stages of looseness. I suspect that the minor fan vibration caused them to loosen. I retightened them and plan on adding a bit of locktight in the next few days. Just a heads up. PJ, N7PXY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
I calibrate my K3 clock to the computer every couple of weeks and it is never more than 15 seconds off or so. This has been addressed before on the list serve. Hope this helps. - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Clock-loses-time-tp7567830p7567831.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
Wow, that was interesting about the Locktite. I mentioned the issue to my XYL to see if she'd seen any black fingernail polish, and she wondered why clear polish (e.g., Sally's Beauty Supply Hard As Nails) wouldn't be more feasible/desireable... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
I have not measured the accuracy of the clock but I expect it to lose time. And, I never refer to it, never use it. I have a big wall clock that above the K3 that tells me the time (actually, it does not tell me the time, I have to look at it) but it loses a good minute or two per week. I let it get as much as several minutes in error before I bother to correct it. My watch is pretty good though. I set it about three times a year and I have never had it more than two-seconds from accurate Internet time. It is a Citizen EcoDrive -- powered by light! A corollary question: who actually uses the K3 clock? 73, phil, K7PEH On Dec 28, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Jon Stromsland jonrost...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This is a subject I have not seen before on the net. I have noticed that the clock on my K3 loses a few seconds every day. Is this normal and has anyone else noticed this? Jon WA6LJS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
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Re: [Elecraft] K? for remote rx only
David, My XYL and I have been away, so my apology for being slow to make a comment. If your remote Beverages are to be used on 160m, 80m and 40m, and a remote TRF is used on each band to provide selectivity and gain, then unless their outputs are combined before up-conversion then obviously you would require a home-to-remote site link to band-switch the TRFs. Of course I have no idea as to the level of BC signal(s) etc your Beverages would present to the TRFs, but as you know the size and mix of all Iron/ Ferrite cores used in the system (including the combiner's) must be chosen with care to prevent Core Generated IMD becoming a problem. Another difficulty which might arise in an up-conversion scheme is the generation of intermodulation products, either by the up-converting mixer or by any subsequent stage. This makes me wonder whether it would be better to run the 160m, 80m and 40m TRFs continuously, and view their combined outputs as Baseband. Then use this Baseband signal to Angle Modulate (FM or PM) the microwave transmitter at the remote site. At the home site the recovered baseband from a FM/PM receiver would be the 160m, 80m and 40m bands. Of course a home-to-remote link would not be required. Here I must put my hand up, because it has been a -long- time since I designed any microwave kit, and I cannot recall if a Baseband extending to 7.2 MHz is feasible. Best wishes to you, David, to all on the List, and to everbody at Elecraft for the New Year when it comes!! 73, Geoff LX2AO On December 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM, David Cutter wrote: I want to place Beverages at remote sites (for rx only), for 160m (useable on 80 and 40m), but it's not viable to use a K0 at each site. Is there a way to use a simpler system: perhaps a TRF on each band, up-converted to, say, 2.3/2.4GHz then down-converted to each band for my K3 at home. The transmit antenna will be at home and listen in diversity mode. I can see various issues like image and sensitivity cropping up, but I just wonder if this has be done. It would be nice if there was a lower cost K series simple remote receiver available. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
I only vaguely remember how to find the clock display on my K3, just did, and it is about 1 year and a week off. I don't remember when I last set it. Likewise with the clock in the K2. I never look at them. I'm currently building a 40-station irrigation controller for my Kamikaze Gardener wife [replaces 6 aging timers in the basement] using a pair of Microchip PICs and the Hamstack components. The C Library includes Unix-like timekeeping off the CPU clock. It is remarkably accurate [fast by about a second/week], but the library has an adjustment function in parts/10E-8. With that, I've gotten it to stay with WWV to within a second over 5 months or so. I suppose something like that could be built into the K3/K3 Utility, but I really doubt very many people use the clock. There have to be higher priority items on Wayne's K3 to-do list ... including displaying the K3 output power I can expect when I first tap the paddles after switching the KPA500 between STBY and OPER ... I hope. :-) My not-terribly-expensive Casio analog/digital watch that I used when traveling for my employer [does multiple time zones] needs to be set whenever it needs a new battery. Other than that, it's within a second or two of WWV all the time. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 12/28/2012 12:00 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I have not measured the accuracy of the clock but I expect it to lose time. And, I never refer to it, never use it. I have a big wall clock that above the K3 that tells me the time (actually, it does not tell me the time, I have to look at it) but it loses a good minute or two per week. I let it get as much as several minutes in error before I bother to correct it. My watch is pretty good though. I set it about three times a year and I have never had it more than two-seconds from accurate Internet time. It is a Citizen EcoDrive -- powered by light! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
The clock on my K3 loose time quite fast. at least a few seconds a day. On 12/28/2012 1:50 PM, Jon Stromsland wrote: This is a subject I have not seen before on the net. I have noticed that the clock on my K3 loses a few seconds every day. Is this normal and has anyone else noticed this? Jon WA6LJS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Missing thermal pad in KAT500 kit
I just got my long awaited KAT500 kit today. The thermal pad for R6, figure 12, is missing. I checked and re-checked all packed areas, it is not there. Can I proceed to assemble without it or use something else in its place? I really would like to get it working today if possible and not have to wait till mid next week. I don’t think there is any place near me where I could buy one. Any help or ideas is appreciated. Thanks 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Missing thermal pad in KAT500 kit
I also did not have the thermal pad in my KAT500 kit I received about two months ago. And, I have heard that a number of others were missing the thermal pad. I think that the thermal pad person had a particularly bad day or something like that. When I built my KAT500 and did the inventory to discover the thermal pad missing, I sent an e-mail to pa...@elecraft.com and a few days later received the thermal pad in the mail. I did not wait on my KAT500 build but did wait after I got to that point in the assembly where the thermal pad was applied to R6. I only had to wait a day or two. 73, phil, K7PEH On Dec 28, 2012, at 12:37 PM, WM3M w...@live.com wrote: I just got my long awaited KAT500 kit today. The thermal pad for R6, figure 12, is missing. I checked and re-checked all packed areas, it is not there. Can I proceed to assemble without it or use something else in its place? I really would like to get it working today if possible and not have to wait till mid next week. I don’t think there is any place near me where I could buy one. Any help or ideas is appreciated. Thanks 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
I have used teflon tape (type for plumbing) for this. It is thin so a few turns around a screw don't put much pressure on small parts but, even though it is slippery, it fills in microscopic imperfections so parts don't loosen by vibration. Scott AA0AA Sent from my iPhone On Dec 28, 2012, at 12:08, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Be careful with locktight. It v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y dissolves many plastics. Some years ago I applied some to a screw securing a plastic part and over the next six months the plastic gradually disintegrated starting from the point where I applied the Locktight. ! I now consider it for use ONLY on metal parts. Instead I borrow a trick from my post WWII aircraft service days: paint. A drop of fingernail polish between the nut what it tightens against works very well. If you don't want it visible, paint the threads with some and then put the nut on over it, or paint the face of the nut that presses against the fan with black fingernail polish (a common color nowadays :-) and screw it in place before it dries. It's not so strong that you can't remove the nut, but it should prevent loosening due to fan vibration. And then there's always lock washers. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of P.J.Hicks Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 9:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw As long as we are talking screws I thought I'd mention a situation that occurred last night. While moving my K3 to get at the rear panel I noticed that one of the acorn nuts from one of the fans had fallen off. In checking the rest of them I found them in various stages of looseness. I suspect that the minor fan vibration caused them to loosen. I retightened them and plan on adding a bit of locktight in the next few days. Just a heads up. PJ, N7PXY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Missing thermal pad in KAT500 kit
After I posted several queries about the same thing, I got an email back from Wayne concerning that thermal pad. It seems it's not really needed unless the KAT500 is going to be used in an extremely high heat envrionment. Wayne said something about the middle of summer in Death Valley. Mine was missing, and I'm no longer concerned about it. The KAT500 has been runnining under heavy CW and RTTY use for over a month and a half now with no adverse effects. The metal to metal contact between the tab on the resistor and the bottom cover appears to be completely sufficient to dissipate the necessary amount of heat. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
We traditionally used colored nail polish to match the special paint the USAF used on hardware. I think the color was there to make it obvious that the fasteners had been treated. I would expect clear would work as well, although it will certainly be visible because it'll be glossy. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bayard Coolidge Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 11:52 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw Wow, that was interesting about the Locktite. I mentioned the issue to my XYL to see if she'd seen any black fingernail polish, and she wondered why clear polish (e.g., Sally's Beauty Supply Hard As Nails) wouldn't be more feasible/desireable... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
The only time I ever use it is when I run down to the shack and work a rare DX station before my logging computer has a chance to boot! On 12/28/2012 12:00 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: A corollary question: who actually uses the K3 clock? -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
On Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:51:52 -0800 (PST), Bayard Coolidge wrote: I mentioned the issue to my XYL to see if she'd seen any black fingernail polish, and she wondered why clear polish (e.g., Sally's Beauty Supply Hard As Nails) wouldn't be more feasible/desireable... I've used clear for decades. Helps keep things where you put them. Most all military stuff I used to work on had red or Glyptal on threads to keep them tight. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
I use it to make sure I've got the right UTC -- local time offset. My iPhone also knows UTC. Oh, and RUMlog also knows UTC. I probably don't use it more than two or three times a year. I set it to my computer's time every time I run the K3 utility, which is at least every time I hear on this list of a new version of the firmware. It is usually off by 20 seconds or so, which is plenty accurate enough to check the UTC offset. :-) On the other hand, my computer uses network time protocol and has been spot on every time I've listened to WWV. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV/1 On 12/28/12 at 12:00 PM, phys...@mac.com (Phil Hystad) wrote: A corollary question: who actually uses the K3 clock? --- Bill Frantz| gets() remains as a monument | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | to C's continuing support of | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | buffer overruns. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 Memory and 60 meters management
I have programed in the CW and SSB freqs for 60 meters into the memories. If I directly access the memories I get the proper frequencies and modes. But if I set for frequency hopping it starts in CW mode and stays in CW, regardless of frequency. So I end up scanning all the freqs in the CW mode. Any thought on forcing the proper mode? -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Memory and 60 meters management
How did you program the memories Mike? Using the K3 Memory Utility, I put the CW [channel centered] frequency in VFO A, and the SSB [offset] frequency in VFO B for each of the five channels [51-55 for me] and made them frequency hoppers. The K3 scans on VFO A [CW], but it doesn't seem to matter, if there is activity there, it stops and a single A/B tap changes to SSB on the same channel. Works for me. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 12/28/2012 2:20 PM, Mike Herr wrote: I have programed in the CW and SSB freqs for 60 meters into the memories. If I directly access the memories I get the proper frequencies and modes. But if I set for frequency hopping it starts in CW mode and stays in CW, regardless of frequency. So I end up scanning all the freqs in the CW mode. Any thought on forcing the proper mode? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head
Hi all I had nearly finished assembly when I picked up the unit and heard a rattle, process of elimination I found it in the front head unit and its the flat washer between the phones socket and the front panel plate itself. Even with the knurled nut screwed on the front, the flat washer is still loose - is that right?? With everything done up e.g. the DSP board etc it doesn't push it all together enough. Just want to see if this is how it should be? The page in the guide is 41, Thanks Rich __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 offset with transverter
As far as I knew the KX3 supports none of the menu settings that you mention until Wayne writes the software. They only work in a K3. Dave G4FRE From: Erik Overbye Olsen la4...@nrrl.no To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 offset with transverter Message-ID: 996a3941-91a2-4ff8-9e14-1383e590b...@nrrl.no Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi list I use the Xv144 transverter together with the KX3 Unfortunately the local oscillator in my XV144 still has an offset on +5KHz still after the L14 modification So i want to set the offset from the XV OFS menu in the KX3 I have tried +5KHz and -5KHz but there is no difference in my readout, it still show 5Khz to much My MCU sw is 1.30 and DSP 1.02 Setup on the KX3 is: XV1 on Yes XV1 RF 144 XV1 IF 28 XV1 PWR 5 XV1 OFS5.0 XV1 ADR TR1 Ant idea what i may have done wrong? 73es de Erik la4...@nrrl.no __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Memory and 60 meters management
On 12/28/2012 2:30 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: How did you program the memories Mike? Using the K3 Memory Utility, I put the CW [channel centered] frequency in VFO A, and the SSB [offset] frequency in VFO B for each of the five channels [51-55 for me] and made them frequency hoppers. Uh, Fred, the reference is for a K2, for which the K3 Memory Utility is useless. I have a K2 so I am interested in such a solution. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head
I had the identical issue. After verifying that all other hardware was correct and connectors mated fully, I added an additional thin lock washer on the jack behind the panel to take up the space. I'm sure it wasn't necessary, but the little gap bugged me. 73, Josh W6XU On 12/28/2012 2:51 PM, Rich wrote: Hi all I had nearly finished assembly when I picked up the unit and heard a rattle, process of elimination I found it in the front head unit and its the flat washer between the phones socket and the front panel plate itself. Even with the knurled nut screwed on the front, the flat washer is still loose - is that right?? With everything done up e.g. the DSP board etc it doesn't push it all together enough. Just want to see if this is how it should be? The page in the guide is 41, Thanks Rich __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
On 12/28/2012 11:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Instead I borrow a trick from my post WWII aircraft service days: paint. A drop of fingernail polish between the nut what it tightens against works very well. If you don't want it visible, paint the threads with some and then put the nut on over it, or paint the face of the nut that presses against the fan with black fingernail polish (a common color nowadays :-) and screw it in place before it dries. It's not so strong that you can't remove the nut, but it should prevent loosening due to fan vibration. And then there's always lock washers. How much and what type of solvent does the fingernail polish carry as compared to LockTite? My preferred solution is to use nylon-insert stop nuts, which I learned about when I worked at the Douglas Airplane Works for a brief time. The local ACE Hardware outlet carries them in all sizes. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Fred, Likewise. I have so much Elecraft stuff I don't want to miss anything important to me. I don't bother with any messages that don't include the proper subject. It goes into the deleted folder. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT -Original Message- If there's going to be a vote [which I sincerely doubt], I vote for one list. I have yet to exhaust the capabilities of T-Bird in filtering and segregating messages. Including the Elecraft product(s) in the subject line really really helps, but even if not there, 98%+ of the Elecraft list messages still end up where I want them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org In this age, the first thing you need to learn is the location of the Del key. Leo Endres, Philosopher and software engineer On 12/28/2012 10:26 AM, Barry wrote: As Elecraft products continue to grow in number and popularity, a single list will become more and more unmanageable over time. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How to avoid Elecraft list email overload: Nabble andother web archives
In addition, I use my local mail client to sort my Inbox into topical folders. There is a folder for Elecraft email list postings and within that there are sub-folders that sort key phrases in the Subject line, e.g., KX3, KPA500, etc. This enables me to quickly process a large influx of email by focusing on groups of messages by topic. I can see the entire thread in one place without the mental blizzard of going through an unsorted Inbox on diverse topics. Ed W0YK Eric WA6HHQ wrote: Instead of receiving an email for every posting, ship There is a 'no mail' option on your elecraft list snip This link also appears at the bottom of every elecraft email list posting. Setting your list email preference to 'no mail' snip __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) ready for test -- need a few volunteers
Hi Wayne;
How did this testing go? I presume that you received more offers than you
needed testers.
I was unable to find the beta software on the FTP server. Is there an updated
ETA for testing (or release) of this feature?
Kindly,
Alan Hawrylyshen
K2ACK(/W6)
CM86xx
On Dec 18, 2012, at 16:28 , Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Hi all,
If you'd like to put the KX3's DVR function through its paces, please email
me directly and I'll send you the field-test firmware release (rev 1.31).
I'll take the first 20 or so. Assuming testing by this group and our regular
field testers goes well, the new firmware will be available on our website
tomorrow as a beta release.
Alan - K2ACK
k2ack@{polyphase.ca,arrl.net}
http://k2ack.polyphase.ca/
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Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head
Rick, Apply some pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork - Squeeze with thumb and fingers while tightening the knurled nut with the other hand. Tighten until the washer is tight. That method will do no harm. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/28/2012 5:51 PM, Rich wrote: Hi all I had nearly finished assembly when I picked up the unit and heard a rattle, process of elimination I found it in the front head unit and its the flat washer between the phones socket and the front panel plate itself. Even with the knurled nut screwed on the front, the flat washer is still loose - is that right?? With everything done up e.g. the DSP board etc it doesn't push it all together enough. Just want to see if this is how it should be? The page in the guide is 41, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Memory and 60 meters management
Uh ... you are sooo right and I am sooo wrong, except for the K3, which seems to work. I've never used any scanning on my K2. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 12/28/2012 3:30 PM, Phil Kane wrote: Uh, Fred, the reference is for a K2, for which the K3 Memory Utility is useless. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clock loses time
Jon, I searched the Nabble site and found a long thread from June 24, 2010 with the title clock accuracy. Worth reading through. - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Clock-loses-time-tp7567830p7567857.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
Fingernail polish smells like acetone, don't know about LockTite. Acetone and some plastics make a fairly big and unwelcome mess. On 12/28/2012 3:41 PM, Phil Kane wrote: How much and what type of solvent does the fingernail polish carry as compared to LockTite? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
Fingernail polish uses acetone which, of course, will soften *some* plastics, but unlike the solvent in Loctite, acetone evaporates completely and the end result is quick-drying, chemically stable coating. Of course there is always Glyptal which uses xylene for its solvent. That, too, will soften some plastics. But it, too, dries to a chemically stable state, unlike Loctite. I don't know what Loctite uses. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 3:42 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw On 12/28/2012 11:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Instead I borrow a trick from my post WWII aircraft service days: paint. A drop of fingernail polish between the nut what it tightens against works very well. If you don't want it visible, paint the threads with some and then put the nut on over it, or paint the face of the nut that presses against the fan with black fingernail polish (a common color nowadays :-) and screw it in place before it dries. It's not so strong that you can't remove the nut, but it should prevent loosening due to fan vibration. And then there's always lock washers. How much and what type of solvent does the fingernail polish carry as compared to LockTite? My preferred solution is to use nylon-insert stop nuts, which I learned about when I worked at the Douglas Airplane Works for a brief time. The local ACE Hardware outlet carries them in all sizes. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head
I tried that first. In my case it resulted in what I considered an unacceptable deformation of the front panel. Maybe I just had a bad stackup of tolerances. YMMV! 73, Josh W6XU On 12/28/2012 4:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rick, Apply some pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork - Squeeze with thumb and fingers while tightening the knurled nut with the other hand. Tighten until the washer is tight. That method will do no harm. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head
I remember having the same problem when I built my K3 about four years ago. It was never going to work without an additional washer which is what I installed. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 29 December 2012 02:31, Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com wrote: I tried that first. In my case it resulted in what I considered an unacceptable deformation of the front panel. Maybe I just had a bad stackup of tolerances. YMMV! 73, Josh W6XU On 12/28/2012 4:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rick, Apply some pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork - Squeeze with thumb and fingers while tightening the knurled nut with the other hand. Tighten until the washer is tight. That method will do no harm. 73, Don W3FPR __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [P3] Utility on a Mac
I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue. I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility. When it installed, I dragged it to my Applications folder. At first, it worked fine. Now, when I click on it, I get the following message: ERROR: The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility app. Yep, you read that right. I get the same error when I click on the KX3 Utility. If I go to System - Library and search for P3, I can find the app and double-click it. It runs fine. However, if I take the app that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same message as above. I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at times. Thanks for the help. 73, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Utility on a Mac
Joel; With just a few exceptions (mostly Apple Apps), Mac apps do not have to be directly in the Applications folder. The solution to your problem is to put the entire folder containing the P3 Utility into the Applications folder. I actually have all my Elecraft Utilities in a single folder inside the Applications folder, each in its own folder inside one named Ham Apps. That should separate the applications enough so that you do not get that problem. Mac OS X is a great OS. Welcome! Jack B, W6FB On Dec 28, 2012, at 8:04 PM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue. I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility. When it installed, I dragged it to my Applications folder. At first, it worked fine. Now, when I click on it, I get the following message: ERROR: The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility app. Yep, you read that right. I get the same error when I click on the KX3 Utility. If I go to System - Library and search for P3, I can find the app and double-click it. It runs fine. However, if I take the app that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same message as above. I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at times. Thanks for the help. 73, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clock loses time
I use it constantly to make sure I figure the utc hour correctly for paper log entries. It loses time. I just set it forward and put it a couple minutes ahead. I think I adjust it every few months, maybe even six months. Not a issue for me. I had to think a minute how to change the minutes so apparently I'm not doing it often. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Utility on a Mac - Solved
Thanks for the help, this has been solved. The solution is that you must copy over the entire folder (from Downloads to Applications). Once I did that, it worked fine. Happy New Year, Joel - W4JBB On 12/28/12 10:04 PM, Joel Black wrote: I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue. I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility. When it installed, I dragged it to my Applications folder. At first, it worked fine. Now, when I click on it, I get the following message: ERROR: The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility app. Yep, you read that right. I get the same error when I click on the KX3 Utility. If I go to System - Library and search for P3, I can find the app and double-click it. It runs fine. However, if I take the app that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same message as above. I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at times. Thanks for the help. 73, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
