Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Hear, Hear! Don embodies the best of what the ham community can be. His knowledge of all things Elecraft is just plain scary. Thank you Don, for all the help you've given me over the years. 73 Eric WD6DBM Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SSB net
For several weeks now, 20m has not opened by 1800z in AK. Turn on the radio and can't even receive WWV at 15-MHz. An hour later the band is open. I guess things will improve as the sun rises earlier. Current sunrise is 1810z. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] The Ultimate Legendary Elecraft Support Story
Original Message Subject: The Ultimate Legendary Elecraft Support Story From: Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net CC: When I bought my KPA500 kit very early in the production run, one of the three TO-220 devices that get attached to the side panel had been soldered in to the board cattywampus. The hole would not align with the side panel. Not wanting to void the warranty, I called Elecraft support. They said I could go ahead and take a soldering iron to it. I tried several times to get all three leads hot enough to reseat it, but I was aware of possibly damaging the board by overheating it. My soldering skills are good, but not W3FPR good, and I had no rework equipment. I called support again, and was told they didn't have a replacement part in, but I could send in the board for a replacement. I got a little impatient, thinking I can easily replace this part without sending in the board, and asked what is the problem, can't you just send me the freaking part? In my own defense, I had sold two beloved tube amps to pay for the KPA500, and I was anxious to get it on the air. No excuse, really though. The support guy I had been working with asked me to call him tomorrow about availability of the part (I wish I could remember his name!). I called Elecraft and asked for him, and they told me he was driving down to the factory to get a part, and would be back in a few hours. I felt a bit sick over my impatience with him. He called me later that afternoon, and said the part was on its way to me. I thanked him profusely. When the envelope arrived, i opened it and my jaw dropped--there was the part, and IT HAD SOLDER ON IT. Apparently, he drove down to the factory (two-three hour round trip), and unsoldered the part from a built board to send it to the dickish customer. I have had a number of interactions with Elecraft Support, because I own nearly everything they make, and I have made a number of epic blunders over the years. They have no peer. They are the best. Superb. Pass me more Kool-Aid, and thanks in advance for the blunders to come. For all you've already done, Elecraft Support, thank you, thank you, thank you. 73 es 88, Eric WD6DBM __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable fix-it resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to phys...@mac.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
Of course, if Don said it was behind the sofa, I'd look. On 2/9/2015 6:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Oh, I don't know. I carefully packed the power supply for my KX3 when I moved, and Don has been no help at all finding it. Seriously though, I read all of Don's posts with great interest, even on the radios I do not own. 73 -- Lynn __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
Diversity reception in the SWL ranges, but that's hard core. ;o) Rick wa6nhc On 2/9/2015 7:11 PM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote: A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. What would be the advantage of adding KBPF3 to both the Main and the Sub? 73 Milverton / W9MMS __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
Good question. I've never had any issues with my audio reports, using the Elecraft MH2 mic; in fact all audio reports have been positive. It sounds like these mods are for the Proset K2 Heil mic/headset (I'm not sure which Heil mic element is in this model). There were some K2 mods related to the SSB bandwidth, but these were not so much audio, if I understand the question -- though they would impact the audio. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/9/15 8:33 PM, Brian Denley wrote: George et al: Did Elecraft ever adopt these (or any other) K2 SSB audio changes? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Feb 9, 2015, at 10:32 PM, George Winship, NC5G gwwa5...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for posting this, Ray. I also was getting those kind of reports on my K2. I was able to get the 1uF electrolytics but was unable to find the 0.1uF. G3RXQ was quick to respond to my email and said that a 0.1uF monolithic could be used instead. The results are great, as confirmed by hams I talk to on a regular basis for many years. Now, if I could only get the circuit between my ears to work so that I could tell that I had not put my K2 in split mode while trying to work K1N a little while ago, all would be good. The frequency police were not bashful in letting me know the error of my ways. Thanks again. 73, George NC5G Other K2 owners may be interested in this. After getting many reports of poor quality transmit audio with my K2 (using the Proset K2 Heil boom microphone and headset), I carried out the modifications described by G3RXQ which increase the lower cut off frequency of the microphone circuit on the KSB2. This involves changing C34 from 2.2uF to 1uF, C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF and C20 from 0.33uF to 0.1uF. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
Phil: Yeah my audio reports are fine with the MH2 as well. I'm not looking to widen the K2 bandwidth. Thanks Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Feb 10, 2015, at 12:57 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Good question. I've never had any issues with my audio reports, using the Elecraft MH2 mic; in fact all audio reports have been positive. It sounds like these mods are for the Proset K2 Heil mic/headset (I'm not sure which Heil mic element is in this model). There were some K2 mods related to the SSB bandwidth, but these were not so much audio, if I understand the question -- though they would impact the audio. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/9/15 8:33 PM, Brian Denley wrote: George et al: Did Elecraft ever adopt these (or any other) K2 SSB audio changes? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Feb 9, 2015, at 10:32 PM, George Winship, NC5G gwwa5...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for posting this, Ray. I also was getting those kind of reports on my K2. I was able to get the 1uF electrolytics but was unable to find the 0.1uF. G3RXQ was quick to respond to my email and said that a 0.1uF monolithic could be used instead. The results are great, as confirmed by hams I talk to on a regular basis for many years. Now, if I could only get the circuit between my ears to work so that I could tell that I had not put my K2 in split mode while trying to work K1N a little while ago, all would be good. The frequency police were not bashful in letting me know the error of my ways. Thanks again. 73, George NC5G Other K2 owners may be interested in this. After getting many reports of poor quality transmit audio with my K2 (using the Proset K2 Heil boom microphone and headset), I carried out the modifications described by G3RXQ which increase the lower cut off frequency of the microphone circuit on the KSB2. This involves changing C34 from 2.2uF to 1uF, C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF and C20 from 0.33uF to 0.1uF. __ 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 Message delivered to b.den...@comcast.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. What would be the advantage of adding KBPF3 to both the Main and the Sub? 73 Milverton / W9MMS From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Jeff Cathrow cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com Cc: Elecraft Digest elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Hi Jeff, The AM crystal filter is for close-in selectivity (6 kHz) in the I.F. This filter can be used in AM and SSB modes whether in or out of a ham band. The KBPF3 is at a different point in the receive chain: at the front end. It provides band-pass filters several MHz wide to allow copy of SWL ranges between the ham bands. Without a KBPF3, there are a number of places between ham bands where sensitivity would roll off up to 20 dB or so. This is because the K3's normal band-pass filters are very narrow, covering just the ham bands themselves. This is a very good thing from a receive performance standpoint; it removes strong signals that are well out of each ham band that could otherwise cause spurious or image responses. Unlike the K3, most receivers have really wide band-pass filters, leaving them susceptible to such interference in the ham bands. By adding a KBPF3, you'll be able to tune virtually the entire range from 0.5 to 30 MHz (plus 6 meters) with your K3 without significant loss of sensitivity. The K3 automatically selects the KBPF3 filters when you tune a certain distance outside a given ham band. This is how we provide MARS coverage (when enabled). I said virtually the entire range because there is one gap: right around the first I.F. (8.215 MHz). In the vicinity of this gap, sensitivity will be quite a bit lower because the K3 has multiple traps at this frequency designed to ensure excellent first-I.F. rejection. Also, the range from 0.5 to 1.5 MHz is gradually attenuated as you go lower in frequency because of a high-pass filter that protects the PIN diodes used in the T/R switch. To get around this, you can bring the signal into the RX ANT jack on the KXV3 option. You might do this is you were doing low-band (AM broadcast) DXing. A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to tnny...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
Absolutely! Whenever I've had any questions/problems with my K2, Don has been there with the solution. It's amazing how much he knows about these rigs and how willing he is to share that knowledge with the rest of us. A true ham in all aspects. Thanks Don Tom WB2QDG K2 #1163 On 2/8/2015 11:16 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable fix-it resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to th...@att.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
Amen to that Don! This is an example to all! Thank you Don. Eric VK3AX. On 2/10/2015 1:19 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: I have to tell you that hams helping hams was the way I grew up in ham radio. I was a teenager when I started, and the East Palestine Radio Club members (about 20 hams) extended their expertise and suggestions to this new ham - I was 15 years old at that time. They shared their knowledge and experience with me and helped me along the way. That led me to a rewarding career in electronics and specifically 30 years with IBM. My early lessons with RF phenomenon gave me an advantage over my peers who were steeped in digital stuff, so I enjoyed the advantage of having both digital and analog experience. I owe a lot to those East Palestine, Ohio hams who gave so much to me helping me along with not only the fundamentals, but encouraging me toward an exciting and rewarding career. My help on this reflector (and others) is part of the payback to those hams who have helped me along the way. Most of them are SK and I cannot personally thank them, but I can certainly pay them back by continuing the assistance they gave to me. Pay it forward and hams helping hams is what I learned from them, and I intend to continue that until I can do it no more. It is my way of thanking those who so unselfishly helped me along many years ago. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 8:46 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: Absolutely! Whenever I've had any questions/problems with my K2, Don has been there with the solution. It's amazing how much he knows about these rigs and how willing he is to share that knowledge with the rest of us. A true ham in all aspects. Thanks Don __ 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 Message delivered to ericvk...@esc.net.au __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Don. On behalf of Tom, Rob, Willy and myself, I want to thank you for making the trip up to Frostfest on Saturday. Your knowledge and expertise added a new dimension to our Frostfest experience. We hope you will consider making the trip again. And thanks to all our friends who stopped by to chat with us. It's a real treat to see so many people so happy with their equipment. They don't drop by to complain but praise both the radios and the company. And the representatives such as Don, Eric and Wayne. Where else can you post a question on the reflector and get an answer quickly and from one of the owners or the programmer himself. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Feb 9, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just came along for the ride. Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I do thank those loyal locals who man the volunteer Elecraft booth at Frostfest year after year. For me, it was a great event - my first time at Frostfest, and I was delighted to meet many new faces as well as seeing many familiar ones. My next big hamfest will be RARSfest (April 4, 2015) which is local for me, followed by my annual trip to Dayton for FDIM and that 'small hamfest down the road:-) ' from the FDIM location. BTW, for those who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, Elecraft will be officially at RARS this year with a full-time Elecraft employee, which means we will be offering show specials and the capability to take product orders. See you at the RARS hamfest. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2015 10:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
It was my pleasure to be at Frostfest. I thank those who regularly organize the Elecraft booth at that event. I did meet many friends that I have corresponded with via email and several that I have never met before. The entire experience was wonderful. Again, thank you to Tom, Willy, Rob and Bill for planning and operating the Elecraft booth at Frostfest. I plan to do it again next year. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 11:19 PM, Nr4c wrote: Don. On behalf of Tom, Rob, Willy and myself, I want to thank you for making the trip up to Frostfest on Saturday. Your knowledge and expertise added a new dimension to our Frostfest experience. We hope you will consider making the trip again. And thanks to all our friends who stopped by to chat with us. It's a real treat to see so many people so happy with their equipment. They don't drop by to complain but praise both the radios and the company. And the representatives such as Don, Eric and Wayne. Where else can you post a question on the reflector and get an answer quickly and from one of the owners or the programmer himself. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Feb 9, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just came along for the ride. Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I do thank those loyal locals who man the volunteer Elecraft booth at Frostfest year after year. For me, it was a great event - my first time at Frostfest, and I was delighted to meet many new faces as well as seeing many familiar ones. My next big hamfest will be RARSfest (April 4, 2015) which is local for me, followed by my annual trip to Dayton for FDIM and that 'small hamfest down the road:-) ' from the FDIM location. BTW, for those who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, Elecraft will be officially at RARS this year with a full-time Elecraft employee, which means we will be offering show specials and the capability to take product orders. See you at the RARS hamfest. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2015 10:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Fixed-Tune mode for the PX3: Very early version ready for a few hardy field testers
Hi all, Fixed-tune mode is now pretty much working on the PX3, though it's not quite ready for beta test. (In fixed-tune mode, the PX3's displayed frequency range stays fixed rather than tracking the KX3's VFO A frequency. This feature is very popular with users of the P3, the PX3's big brother.) We're looking for a couple of thrill seekers who (a) *really* want to test fixed-tune mode, (b) won't be rattled when they encounter they occasional bug, and (c) can start giving our development team feedback right away, as in tomorrow. If you're interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com). This will be a very limited distribution, but I suspect we'll be ready for beta in a week or two. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
Those mods are not 'official Elecraft', but will help in reducing the bass response of the KSB2. That is a good thing with any microphone because the low frequency response just wastes power and does not add much to communications quality. It is applicable for any microphone, not just the Heil. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/10/2015 12:57 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Good question. I've never had any issues with my audio reports, using the Elecraft MH2 mic; in fact all audio reports have been positive. It sounds like these mods are for the Proset K2 Heil mic/headset (I'm not sure which Heil mic element is in this model). There were some K2 mods related to the SSB bandwidth, but these were not so much audio, if I understand the question -- though they would impact the audio. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/9/15 8:33 PM, Brian Denley wrote: George et al: Did Elecraft ever adopt these (or any other) K2 SSB audio changes? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Feb 9, 2015, at 10:32 PM, George Winship, NC5G gwwa5...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for posting this, Ray. I also was getting those kind of reports on my K2. I was able to get the 1uF electrolytics but was unable to find the 0.1uF. G3RXQ was quick to respond to my email and said that a 0.1uF monolithic could be used instead. The results are great, as confirmed by hams I talk to on a regular basis for many years. Now, if I could only get the circuit between my ears to work so that I could tell that I had not put my K2 in split mode while trying to work K1N a little while ago, all would be good. The frequency police were not bashful in letting me know the error of my ways. Thanks again. 73, George NC5G Other K2 owners may be interested in this. After getting many reports of poor quality transmit audio with my K2 (using the Proset K2 Heil boom microphone and headset), I carried out the modifications described by G3RXQ which increase the lower cut off frequency of the microphone circuit on the KSB2. This involves changing C34 from 2.2uF to 1uF, C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF and C20 from 0.33uF to 0.1uF. __ 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 Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
I have to tell you that hams helping hams was the way I grew up in ham radio. I was a teenager when I started, and the East Palestine Radio Club members (about 20 hams) extended their expertise and suggestions to this new ham - I was 15 years old at that time. They shared their knowledge and experience with me and helped me along the way. That led me to a rewarding career in electronics and specifically 30 years with IBM. My early lessons with RF phenomenon gave me an advantage over my peers who were steeped in digital stuff, so I enjoyed the advantage of having both digital and analog experience. I owe a lot to those East Palestine, Ohio hams who gave so much to me helping me along with not only the fundamentals, but encouraging me toward an exciting and rewarding career. My help on this reflector (and others) is part of the payback to those hams who have helped me along the way. Most of them are SK and I cannot personally thank them, but I can certainly pay them back by continuing the assistance they gave to me. Pay it forward and hams helping hams is what I learned from them, and I intend to continue that until I can do it no more. It is my way of thanking those who so unselfishly helped me along many years ago. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 8:46 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: Absolutely! Whenever I've had any questions/problems with my K2, Don has been there with the solution. It's amazing how much he knows about these rigs and how willing he is to share that knowledge with the rest of us. A true ham in all aspects. Thanks Don __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
(Sorry for the bandwidth. I don't know the name of the Memory Lane Reflector.) I lived in Greensboro, NC when first licensed. In all my travels since, I have never encountered a more generous collection of people interested in expanding the hobby and helping ME! My first QSO was with Mires Zett, W4TU. Wayne Williams of SERA fame sold me my first radio. SERA was at the Frostfest this past weekend but I did not recognize anyone. A crowd of us met on Friday nights at the Shoney's restaurant on south side of town. The staff refused to let us pay for coffee! We all carried HT's and they thought we were NARC's! -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 9:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR I have to tell you that hams helping hams was the way I grew up in ham radio. I was a teenager when I started, and the East Palestine Radio Club members (about 20 hams) extended their expertise and suggestions to this new ham - I was 15 years old at that time. They shared their knowledge and experience with me and 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Fw: K3-RTTY-No Diddles
Don- I was able to measure the voltage between pin 1 pin 5 at the K3 ACC plug. It measured 4.95v -- I then removed everything from the ACC plug and plugged in the test DB15 plug with only wires on pin 1 5. Put the K3 in FSK-D submode, and tapped XMIT, I got a steady tone. I then shorted pin 1 5 and it did not shift to the space tone, just the same steady tone. So I guess things point toward an issue with the K3 ? 73 Paul kc2nyu __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
I use a Heil PR 781G here..works good! 73s Bob W5RG From: David Hay david...@hudsontech.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Microphone I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? Thanks 73 de David/M0TGC --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to w...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
Most any microphone can be used as long as it has the proper pinout on the mic plug. If you do not want to re-wire the plug, look at microphones for Kenwood. Heil has Kenwood adapters that work fine with the K3. but IMHO, Heil microphones are overpriced. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 1:26 PM, David Hay wrote: I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
At 02:01 PM 2/9/2015, Don Wilhelm wrote: Most any microphone can http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-JASHO98950-PC-Headset-with-Detachable-Microphone-and-Stand/21631675 desk microphone for $ 8.73 with EQ on the K3 can sound like anything thing you want probably do NOT even need to eq even better take an broken telephone handset apart and use the mic element ... bill NY9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Ha! Finally talked my friend into a K3... It should be at his home today, or tomorrow! ;) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2015-02-09 at 13:00 -0500, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote: Well, my wait is over. My KX3 is in my hands. So far, I've gone to a park and stung some wire up (in response I saw a very confused old man drive by...) and tried to make some contacts off the internal batteries. It didn't help that I was in a valley as well. My wire was at most 6 feet off the ground, I'm sure that didn't help either. I can't wait to get home and hook the radio to the G5RV on the roof and the power supply and see what I can work. See you on the bands Joshua Gould K8WXA Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Gary, I discovered that my throwing arm isn't worth anything when I had a spool of 14 gauge wire hit me in the head... I'll need to come up with a way to lob something over a high branch and go from there... 73, Joshua Gould K8WXA EM89pn On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote: Congratulations on the KX3! To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the idea. It will make the setup much faster than you could ever hope to do. 73, Gary KA1J Well, my wait is over. My KX3 is in my hands. So far, I've gone to a park and stung some wire up (in response I saw a very confused old man drive by...) and tried to make some contacts off the internal batteries. It didn't help that I was in a valley as well. My wire was at most 6 feet off the ground, I'm sure that didn't help either. I can't wait to get home and hook the radio to the G5RV on the roof and the power supply and see what I can work. See you on the bands Joshua Gould K8WXA Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to g...@ka1j.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to jg.k8...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
What Jim said. I use a Shure 444D that I have had for 45 years. Not only do I get good audio reports but it looks pretty good next to the K3. 73 Mike WA5POK -- On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 11:03 AM PST Jim Brown wrote: On Mon,2/9/2015 10:26 AM, David Hay wrote: I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? Shure made some of the first high quality desk mics for radio, and they still make them. They were the first, I believe, to build in a peak around 3kHz to compensate for the rolloff of the SSB filter (in the 1950s). Current model is the 450 Series II. The 444 is an earlier version. These are dynamic mics, and last virtually forever. Buy them used for a third of the price. All that it takes to make them work with an Elecraft rig is a properly wired mic connector. And, of course, with a K3 or KX3, tweak TXEQ for your voice with that mic. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to mikefur...@att.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Lucky friend! Here is how it goes in the Middle East: I ordered a pair of filters from Elecraft. It took 2 days from Watsonville CA to New York, 1 day to Tel Aviv, 10 days to get through customs, 4 days -- and counting -- for the post office to notify me to come and find out how much the duty and VAT will be. I still don't have my filters! Next time I'll try UPS. On 9 Feb 2015 21:36, David Cole wrote: Ha! Finally talked my friend into a K3... It should be at his home today, or tomorrow! ;) -- 73, Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO Rehovot, Israel 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Congratulations on the KX3! To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the idea. It will make the setup much faster than you could ever hope to do. 73, Gary KA1J Well, my wait is over. My KX3 is in my hands. So far, I've gone to a park and stung some wire up (in response I saw a very confused old man drive by...) and tried to make some contacts off the internal batteries. It didn't help that I was in a valley as well. My wire was at most 6 feet off the ground, I'm sure that didn't help either. I can't wait to get home and hook the radio to the G5RV on the roof and the power supply and see what I can work. See you on the bands Joshua Gould K8WXA Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to g...@ka1j.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 100 - MD2 mike - Hex key For Sale
For Sale - K2100, S.N. 44xx, includes (KSB2, KNB2, KDSP2, K60XV, K160RX, dimple on tuning knob) + ( VCO shield mod, KPA100 upgrade mod, and K6XX CW indicator mod installed) + KAT100-1 external tuner - all the above - $1200.00 MD2 hand mike - $50.00 Elecraft Hex Key - $100.00 Please contact off list djo...@telepak.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Antenna launcher
Gary I'd like to 2nd your comments and add a few of my own. Re tennis balls I add sand and it's easy and cheap. You can always bore-sight your target but I added a sight to my blaster. Now I am one shot, one kill. If I have to shoot very close to my target tree, because of nearby real estate like a power line or fence, I lay on my back and shoot near vertical over a 100' tree. I have found, for fun and games, a filled 8 oz plastic water battle works well. It's the same diameter as a tennis ball. It makes big splash on impact. Gets rid of annoying dogs too. You don't need to hit them. Just close enough to splash. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 1:54 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Antenna launcher Nice web pages. I discovered a couple of things that to me are important when it came to launching these projectiles to get wires over the tops of trees: - A heavier weight is better than a lighter one such as a tennis ball when a 50 pound fishing line is attached, because a light weight object will get hung up on branches and the inertia from a heavy object falling to earth will bore its way straight through the branches and leaves. I painted the white PVC with red spray and on one I used red/white reflective tape. This makes it easy to find where it's landed in both summer and winter. I ended up using 50 pound test monofilament line because the amount of branches I have to contend with end up being enough friction resistance that I was breaking lighter line. With the 50 pound test line I can bring my WD 1A telephone wire up and through the branches in one attempt. - a long barrel is far preferable to a short barrel because the addition of the eye on the end of the barrel prevents the line from flailing as it is being expended. If you try throwing a fishing line without a pole the eyes to guide the line coherently as it's being expended, you will not throw it far. Attach eyes to a broomstick lightly toss it will go much farther. The eye is a must if you want distance. - In addition, a longer barrel will give you a greater distance, just like a rifle will shoot farther than a pistol with both using the same ammunition. - When putting the PVC spud in the barrel, the line swivel end goes in first, otherwise the drag from the line will make the projectile and invert on the way up spin like a top. That can be problematic when coming down as you don't want it to get hung up on top branches and if it's spinning like a propeller, it will hang up sooner than later. FWIW, With no line attached I can shoot a 4 long projectile well over 1/4 mile of water without touching water. With the line attached such distance is quite impossible thanks to the drag, even with the eye in place. I figured I'd mention this tool here because of so many people on the Elecraft reflector enjoying remote operations with their QRP gear, this will help tremendously with the antenna end of things. 73, Gary KA1J On Mon,2/9/2015 12:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote: To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the idea. http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html When I first moved to CA in 2006, K2RD brought one of these over to rig my 80M dipole. His first shot cleared the tallest redwood on my property by at least 25 ft. That tree is about 180 ft tall. Here's another useful launcher for lower heights -- up to about 100 ft. Buy it with the Zebco reel and attachment, and 10-12 oz throw weights. You could use your own weights (fishing sinkers, for example), but these throw weights are brightly colored cordura bags that make it much easier to find on the ground after you've thrown them. My Chicago club owns one that we used on Field Day and that was loaned to members to rig their antennas. http://www.sherrilltree.com/Big-Shot-Standard-Kit#.VNkWwCvF_wk 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to g...@ka1j.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Message
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
On Mon,2/9/2015 10:28 PM, Brian Denley wrote: Yeah my audio reports are fine with the MH2 as well. Nearly 10 years ago, I worked up some nice improvements to SSB TX that added 6dB of gain to the mic circuit, which improved compression, and tailored the frequency response to remove low end, which increased the talk power. I've posted the mods several times. See the archives. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 gettin' old.....
Greetings allI just realized my K2 (# 3500+) is getting old, I can't remember exactly when I bought the kit from Elecraft, but at least 12-13 years ago. So, as things begin to wear out, any suggestions on what to clean, as in different front-panel POT controls that and suggestions what to use to clean them? I have used Detoxit and it seems to work very well... Thanks all73 ed - k6sdw __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Because this is such a high volume list, I have developed the habit of copying emails that impress me as being useful in the future into a Elecraft Keepers folder. Don is frequently the author of those emails. Wayne, Eric, Jim, Dick, Ron, and Joe also appear frequently. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/9/15 at 9:22 AM, jwin2...@bellsouth.net (John Wingard) wrote: I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! -- Bill Frantz| There are now so many exceptions to the 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3-RTTY-No Diddles
Paul, Yes, time to contact Elecraft support for additional assistance. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 12:27 PM, paul ecker via Elecraft wrote: Don- I was able to measure the voltage between pin 1 pin 5 at the K3 ACC plug. It measured 4.95v -- I then removed everything from the ACC plug and plugged in the test DB15 plug with only wires on pin 1 5. Put the K3 in FSK-D submode, and tapped XMIT, I got a steady tone. I then shorted pin 1 5 and it did not shift to the space tone, just the same steady tone. So I guess things point toward an issue with the 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
This reflector is a wealth of information and extremely useful. I just wish that it is not used for wild off topic subjects. George, W6GF On Monday, February 9, 2015 9:22 AM, John Wingard jwin2...@bellsouth.net wrote: I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable fix-it resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to phys...@mac.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 Message delivered to jwin2...@bellsouth.net __ 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 Message delivered to georgefrit...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Well, my wait is over. My KX3 is in my hands. So far, I've gone to a park and stung some wire up (in response I saw a very confused old man drive by...) and tried to make some contacts off the internal batteries. It didn't help that I was in a valley as well. My wire was at most 6 feet off the ground, I'm sure that didn't help either. I can't wait to get home and hook the radio to the G5RV on the roof and the power supply and see what I can work. See you on the bands Joshua Gould K8WXA Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable fix-it resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful eyeball QSO with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ 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 Message delivered to phys...@mac.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 Message delivered to jwin2...@bellsouth.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Microphone
I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? Thanks 73 de David/M0TGC --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-1 2 BAND BOARD
Mike, The K1 2 band board can be built for any 2 bands that you choose, so yes, 80 and 40 can exist on the same board. That is not true for the 4 band board. The low 2 bands must be 40 and 30 - but then the 4 band board is no longer available, so that is moot question. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 1:03 PM, Herman Pierce via Elecraft wrote: Thinking of getting a K-1 again. Will the radio work with 80m 40m board, or do they have to be on separate boards __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-1 2 BAND BOARD
Thinking of getting a K-1 again. Will the radio work with 80m 40m board, or do they have to be on separate boards Mike KD8DVV H. Michael Pierce __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
By chance, is it possible that they are indexed and downloadable? Dick, n0ce Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:22:49 -0800 From: jwin2...@bellsouth.net To: phys...@mac.com; w...@socal.rr.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
Oh, I don't know. I carefully packed the power supply for my KX3 when I moved, and Don has been no help at all finding it. Seriously though, I read all of Don's posts with great interest, even on the radios I do not own. 73 -- Lynn On 2/9/2015 5:46 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: Absolutely! Whenever I've had any questions/problems with my K2, Don has been there with the solution. It's amazing how much he knows about these rigs and how willing he is to share that knowledge with the rest of us. A true ham in all aspects. Thanks Don Tom WB2QDG K2 #1163 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SWR
How certain are you of your dummy load, Bill? I've had some which became somewhat inductive above 15 meters, for example -- and that might be a cause of what you are seeing. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/9/15 8:51 PM, Bill Wilkins wrote: I am getting an SWR indication in the display of 1.8-1 on 10 meters. That is with just a dummy load at the antenna port. I get the SWR on 12,15,17 meters, but it gradually drops down from the 1.8 on ten meters. 20 meters thru 160 it is 1.1-1. ATU bypassed. With a verified 50 ohm dummy it should be 1.1-1 all over the place. I have emailed Elecraft to see what they say. Anybody else ever see this problem ? 73, Bill, WD8JWJ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
A K3DVR isn't in the budget right now. I have Ham Radio Deluxe, signalink USB (FWIW), and a computer. Is there something I can do with this combination to mimic the K3DVR? I know I probably won't be able to use the buttons on the K3. Don __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
On Mon,2/9/2015 12:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote: To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the idea. http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html When I first moved to CA in 2006, K2RD brought one of these over to rig my 80M dipole. His first shot cleared the tallest redwood on my property by at least 25 ft. That tree is about 180 ft tall. Here's another useful launcher for lower heights -- up to about 100 ft. Buy it with the Zebco reel and attachment, and 10-12 oz throw weights. You could use your own weights (fishing sinkers, for example), but these throw weights are brightly colored cordura bags that make it much easier to find on the ground after you've thrown them. My Chicago club owns one that we used on Field Day and that was loaned to members to rig their antennas. http://www.sherrilltree.com/Big-Shot-Standard-Kit#.VNkWwCvF_wk 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Congrats on the new rig Josh. You'll have lot of fun with it. Also I think I may have figured out the posting on the reflector. Sorry I sent you that email when it was not the way to do it. We'll see with this one. 73, Bill, WD8JWJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-big-brown-truck-showed-up-with-a-little-box-tp7598072p7598095.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
Don, Are you planning to use this combination for daily use or for contesting? Several contest loggers (I use N1MM personally) have the ability to program function keys to play and transmit .wav files that call CQ, ask QRZ?, etc. I use HRD for daily use and am not aware of this capability in that suite. However, look at some of the free contest loggers, as they may fit the bill for you. Hope this helps. 73 de, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ac2ev Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 3:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives A K3DVR isn't in the budget right now. I have Ham Radio Deluxe, signalink USB (FWIW), and a computer. Is there something I can do with this combination to mimic the K3DVR? I know I probably won't be able to use the buttons on the K3. Don __ 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 Message delivered to km4ik@gmail.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
This works well too: http://k9dur.rnaconsultingservices.com/voice_keyer.html 73 Greg On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Ian - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: Don, Are you planning to use this combination for daily use or for contesting? Several contest loggers (I use N1MM personally) have the ability to program function keys to play and transmit .wav files that call CQ, ask QRZ?, etc. I use HRD for daily use and am not aware of this capability in that suite. However, look at some of the free contest loggers, as they may fit the bill for you. Hope this helps. 73 de, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ac2ev Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 3:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives A K3DVR isn't in the budget right now. I have Ham Radio Deluxe, signalink USB (FWIW), and a computer. Is there something I can do with this combination to mimic the K3DVR? I know I probably won't be able to use the buttons on the K3. Don __ 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 Message delivered to km4ik@gmail.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to a...@cablespeed.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
Probably just when i do a contest, so N1MM is probably the best solution. The reason I ask is I was getting tired of trying to call K1N on 10m this weekend. Hihi. AC2EV - Don On Feb 9, 2015, at 15:34, Ian - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: Don, Are you planning to use this combination for daily use or for contesting? Several contest loggers (I use N1MM personally) have the ability to program function keys to play and transmit .wav files that call CQ, ask QRZ?, etc. I use HRD for daily use and am not aware of this capability in that suite. However, look at some of the free contest loggers, as they may fit the bill for you. Hope this helps. 73 de, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ac2ev Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 3:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives A K3DVR isn't in the budget right now. I have Ham Radio Deluxe, signalink USB (FWIW), and a computer. Is there something I can do with this combination to mimic the K3DVR? I know I probably won't be able to use the buttons on the K3. Don __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K1]K1 still a great QRP radio
I bought and built K1 SN 3353 last week. I have 30 and 40M on it and having a ball with it. Very capable little radio! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-K1-still-a-great-QRP-radio-tp7598016p7598065.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
I use N3FJP's software, and I know he has this capability (and I have used it in the past) to play a .wav file using a function key from your keyboard. Easy, peasy. Also, you might check out the Vocal Keyer by KG4JJH or the commercial version of the same project, called the LogiTALKER by Idiom Press. KG4JJH model - http://www.kg4jjh.com/vocalkeyer.html Idiom model - http://www.idiompress.com/logitalker.php I did a PCB run for the KG4JJH model a while back (4-5 years ago?), and there is also a Yahoo! Group for support on this (but it sees little/no traffic). Good luck! -john W4PAH Madison, WI __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Hello Joshua Elecrafters, My throwing arm also is no good after a shoulder separation and torn rotator cuff some years ago, so I sometimes use a pneumatic launcher, which I purchased as a kit from the Joplin Amateur Radio Club ( see video clip here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2MO0N4cewofeature=channellist=UL ). However, using it in public places such as a park, etc. can sometimes bring unwanted scrutiny from wary public officials and may even be considered illegal (being considered a firearm) in some places. And, a pneumatic launcher and tire pump is a bit much to bring along if you are hiking/backpacking. So, if I don't need to get my support line up more than approx 25-30', I use a simpler (and cheaper) method. I tie a light support line ( paracord or mason's twine) to the neck of a 1/2 liter plastic water bottle and swing it in a vertical plane circle and let fly. You can empty (or drink) some of the water to get the best result. I find that approx 1/2 full (8 oz.) is a good compromise between light enough to get it up a reasonable height and enough weight to pull the bottle/line down to where you can reach it to tie on and pull up your wire and tie off the line. You will need to practice a bit to get a feel for aim and when to let go. You can swing it either overhand or underhand, whichever works best for you. May take a bit of practice and a few tries, but it works for me and can't get any less expensive. And the plastic bottle is soft enough not to cause damage or injury to anyone (or yourself) in case you miss. Less dangerous than using a rock and qrp hikers will likely be carrying a water bottle so you can kill two birds with one water bottle as the saying goes. When the weather moderates I'll get a friend to do a video clip of me demonstrating this method and put it on youtube. Hope this helps. 72 regards, Rich K2CPE K2 # 1102 - Original Message - From: Joshua Gould jg.k8...@gmail.com To: g...@ka1j.com Cc: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 3:13:46 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box... Gary, I discovered that my throwing arm isn't worth anything when I had a spool of 14 gauge wire hit me in the head... I'll need to come up with a way to lob something over a high branch and go from there... 73, Joshua Gould K8WXA EM89pn __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Hi Jeff, The AM crystal filter is for close-in selectivity (6 kHz) in the I.F. This filter can be used in AM and SSB modes whether in or out of a ham band. The KBPF3 is at a different point in the receive chain: at the front end. It provides band-pass filters several MHz wide to allow copy of SWL ranges between the ham bands. Without a KBPF3, there are a number of places between ham bands where sensitivity would roll off up to 20 dB or so. This is because the K3's normal band-pass filters are very narrow, covering just the ham bands themselves. This is a very good thing from a receive performance standpoint; it removes strong signals that are well out of each ham band that could otherwise cause spurious or image responses. Unlike the K3, most receivers have really wide band-pass filters, leaving them susceptible to such interference in the ham bands. By adding a KBPF3, you'll be able to tune virtually the entire range from 0.5 to 30 MHz (plus 6 meters) with your K3 without significant loss of sensitivity. The K3 automatically selects the KBPF3 filters when you tune a certain distance outside a given ham band. This is how we provide MARS coverage (when enabled). I said virtually the entire range because there is one gap: right around the first I.F. (8.215 MHz). In the vicinity of this gap, sensitivity will be quite a bit lower because the K3 has multiple traps at this frequency designed to ensure excellent first-I.F. rejection. Also, the range from 0.5 to 1.5 MHz is gradually attenuated as you go lower in frequency because of a high-pass filter that protects the PIN diodes used in the T/R switch. To get around this, you can bring the signal into the RX ANT jack on the KXV3 option. You might do this is you were doing low-band (AM broadcast) DXing. A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
Much overlooked perhaps...Turner Plus 3i found one in a sale for $25 and reports are all good. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 10/02/2015 5:44 AM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I sure would not pay anything over $100.00 for any Mic..Lots of good used ones out there for sale73s Bob W5RG From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: David Hay david...@hudsontech.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Most any microphone can be used as long as it has the proper pinout on the mic plug. If you do not want to re-wire the plug, look at microphones for Kenwood. Heil has Kenwood adapters that work fine with the K3. but IMHO, Heil microphones are overpriced. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 1:26 PM, David Hay wrote: I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? __ 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 Message delivered to w...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Antenna launcher
Nice web pages. I discovered a couple of things that to me are important when it came to launching these projectiles to get wires over the tops of trees: - A heavier weight is better than a lighter one such as a tennis ball when a 50 pound fishing line is attached, because a light weight object will get hung up on branches and the inertia from a heavy object falling to earth will bore its way straight through the branches and leaves. I painted the white PVC with red spray and on one I used red/white reflective tape. This makes it easy to find where it's landed in both summer and winter. I ended up using 50 pound test monofilament line because the amount of branches I have to contend with end up being enough friction resistance that I was breaking lighter line. With the 50 pound test line I can bring my WD 1A telephone wire up and through the branches in one attempt. - a long barrel is far preferable to a short barrel because the addition of the eye on the end of the barrel prevents the line from flailing as it is being expended. If you try throwing a fishing line without a pole the eyes to guide the line coherently as it's being expended, you will not throw it far. Attach eyes to a broomstick lightly toss it will go much farther. The eye is a must if you want distance. - In addition, a longer barrel will give you a greater distance, just like a rifle will shoot farther than a pistol with both using the same ammunition. - When putting the PVC spud in the barrel, the line swivel end goes in first, otherwise the drag from the line will make the projectile and invert on the way up spin like a top. That can be problematic when coming down as you don't want it to get hung up on top branches and if it's spinning like a propeller, it will hang up sooner than later. FWIW, With no line attached I can shoot a 4 long projectile well over 1/4 mile of water without touching water. With the line attached such distance is quite impossible thanks to the drag, even with the eye in place. I figured I'd mention this tool here because of so many people on the Elecraft reflector enjoying remote operations with their QRP gear, this will help tremendously with the antenna end of things. 73, Gary KA1J On Mon,2/9/2015 12:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote: To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the idea. http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html When I first moved to CA in 2006, K2RD brought one of these over to rig my 80M dipole. His first shot cleared the tallest redwood on my property by at least 25 ft. That tree is about 180 ft tall. Here's another useful launcher for lower heights -- up to about 100 ft. Buy it with the Zebco reel and attachment, and 10-12 oz throw weights. You could use your own weights (fishing sinkers, for example), but these throw weights are brightly colored cordura bags that make it much easier to find on the ground after you've thrown them. My Chicago club owns one that we used on Field Day and that was loaned to members to rig their antennas. http://www.sherrilltree.com/Big-Shot-Standard-Kit#.VNkWwCvF_wk 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to g...@ka1j.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
No response to my earlier question about the usefulness of the KBPF3 posed last week so here goes again; if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Still curious. 73, Jeff, NH7RO K-Line proud assembler/owner since 2011 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] W3FPR
The Nabble Elecraft Forum lists 10319 posts for Don Wilhelm. Their Advanced Search is quite granular, so I bet you could use it to look up his sage advice. For example, I just found 3084 posts by him on the K3, and 32 containing the words K3 and RIT. It is very fast too. -- 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com. For spots, please go to your favorite ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
On Mon,2/9/2015 10:26 AM, David Hay wrote: I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? Shure made some of the first high quality desk mics for radio, and they still make them. They were the first, I believe, to build in a peak around 3kHz to compensate for the rolloff of the SSB filter (in the 1950s). Current model is the 450 Series II. The 444 is an earlier version. These are dynamic mics, and last virtually forever. Buy them used for a third of the price. All that it takes to make them work with an Elecraft rig is a properly wired mic connector. And, of course, with a K3 or KX3, tweak TXEQ for your voice with that mic. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
I sure would not pay anything over $100.00 for any Mic..Lots of good used ones out there for sale 73s Bob W5RG From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: David Hay david...@hudsontech.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Most any microphone can be used as long as it has the proper pinout on the mic plug. If you do not want to re-wire the plug, look at microphones for Kenwood. Heil has Kenwood adapters that work fine with the K3. but IMHO, Heil microphones are overpriced. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 1:26 PM, David Hay wrote: I want to buy a desk microphone for use with my K3, any recommendations? __ 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 Message delivered to w...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
I think I can beat that. I ordered a CW filter and an I/F module for my K3, back in November (my Christmas present to me). 2 days (I think) to travel across the USA, 2 more days to arrive in the UK. 2 WEEKS in UK customs, then it was released to Parcel Force (the UK box shifter) who then managed to lose it for a week and finally after several phone calls and a threat of court action, they suddenly 'found' it again and it was delivered almost a month late and well after Christmas! Gr. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 7:45 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box... Lucky friend! Here is how it goes in the Middle East: I ordered a pair of filters from Elecraft. It took 2 days from Watsonville CA to New York, 1 day to Tel Aviv, 10 days to get through customs, 4 days -- and counting -- for the post office to notify me to come and find out how much the duty and VAT will be. I still don't have my filters! Next time I'll try UPS. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
I actually run a KBPF in both the receivers. The K3 works nice on SW From: Jeff Cathrow cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com To: Elecraft Digest elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? OK, guys, I've got it now (makes a ton of sense now that I think about it). I don't do a lot of SWL anymore but I might want to add one to my K3 sometime for the fun of it. Thanks very much for all of your replies and feel free to close this thread now that it has been answered well. 73, Jeff, NH7RO Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? From: n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:23:10 -0800 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Hi Jeff, The AM crystal filter is for close-in selectivity (6 kHz) in the I.F. This filter can be used in AM and SSB modes whether in or out of a ham band. The KBPF3 is at a different point in the receive chain: at the front end. It provides band-pass filters several MHz wide to allow copy of SWL ranges between the ham bands. Without a KBPF3, there are a number of places between ham bands where sensitivity would roll off up to 20 dB or so. This is because the K3's normal band-pass filters are very narrow, covering just the ham bands themselves. This is a very good thing from a receive performance standpoint; it removes strong signals that are well out of each ham band that could otherwise cause spurious or image responses. Unlike the K3, most receivers have really wide band-pass filters, leaving them susceptible to such interference in the ham bands. By adding a KBPF3, you'll be able to tune virtually the entire range from 0.5 to 30 MHz (plus 6 meters) with your K3 without significant loss of sensitivity. The K3 automatically selects the KBPF3 filters when you tune a certain distance outside a given ham band. This is how we provide MARS coverage (when enabled). I said virtually the entire range because there is one gap: right around the first I.F. (8.215 MHz). In the vicinity of this gap, sensitivity will be quite a bit lower because the K3 has multiple traps at this frequency designed to ensure excellent first-I.F. rejection. Also, the range from 0.5 to 1.5 MHz is gradually attenuated as you go lower in frequency because of a high-pass filter that protects the PIN diodes used in the T/R switch. To get around this, you can bring the signal into the RX ANT jack on the KXV3 option. You might do this is you were doing low-band (AM broadcast) DXing. A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to hlyin...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...
Look here: Sherrilltree.com One shot job done. I get as high as i need/want first time every time with no injury:-) I believe this originated in the USA 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 10/02/2015 9:42 AM, G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk wrote: I think I can beat that. I ordered a CW filter and an I/F module for my K3, back in November (my Christmas present to me). 2 days (I think) to travel across the USA, 2 more days to arrive in the UK. 2 WEEKS in UK customs, then it was released to Parcel Force (the UK box shifter) who then managed to lose it for a week and finally after several phone calls and a threat of court action, they suddenly 'found' it again and it was delivered almost a month late and well after Christmas! Gr. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 7:45 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box... Lucky friend! Here is how it goes in the Middle East: I ordered a pair of filters from Elecraft. It took 2 days from Watsonville CA to New York, 1 day to Tel Aviv, 10 days to get through customs, 4 days -- and counting -- for the post office to notify me to come and find out how much the duty and VAT will be. I still don't have my filters! Next time I'll try UPS. __ 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 Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Too many tuning knobs
Guys, To keep things simple and less prone to transmitting on the wrong VFO, I listen to the DX station using the MAIN VFO A, then turn on the XIT function and turn the little freq control knob to where your want to TRANSMIT, up 2 or whatever. As a bonus, I can check my *proposed* TRANSMIT frequency by pushing the RIT function...of course turning the RIT OFF after checking my *proposed transmit freq. No need to mess with the VFO B. Hope I 'splained that clear unuf! :D) 73, Charlie, N0TT Like Don, N5LZ, I've been playing in the K1N 15M pileup. However, I don't have a KRX3, so I'm using the REV button to listen to the pileup. My user interface problem comes from having the tuning knob for VFO B switch from the medium size knob to the big knob when I press REV. I have the little knob -- RIT/XIT -- set for fast tuning, so I have 3 tuning knobs, not counting the QSY knob/button on the P3. Since I'm running with VFO A locked, to avoid losing K1N by brushing a tuning knob, there is really only one VFO that can be tuned. However the cognitive load of switching tuning knobs when I press REV is a bit more than my feeble brain can handle. Does anyone have a work around, or should I ask Elecraft to change the tuning implementation in some way. One way that might work is to always have the big knob tune VFO A and the medium tune VFO B, even if REV is being held. Another would be to have the fact that VFO A is locked change all three knobs tune VFO B, which would allow high-speed tuning. I guess I have to up the priority of the KRX3, But I also need the KAT3 and the KDVR3 and a bunch of other stuff that's better to put in first. HIHI What's a poor ham to do? YMMV 73 Bill AE6JV __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR alternatives
I use N1MM and it works FB. I do off air recordings with Audacity and it works FB also. BTW. I concur on the K1N on 10 meters, Thats one of the hardest QSOs i ever got. Even with the P3 and 2nd RX it was hard to find. now to get them on 17 for a sweep. 3 and GL Barry NF1O __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K1]K1 still a great QRP radio
The older Elecraft radios are great radios, not ancient history. My K1 s/n 757 has served me well and I am currently building a K2. I look forward to using the K2 as my primary low power CW rig in the shack and on some vacations, but the K1 will not be retired. The only problem I have ever had with the K1 involved using the K1's internal keyer and a paddle with excessive contact bounce. Maybe I'll post a few words on how I got around that. I look forward to enjoying my new K2 just as much as I have enjoyed my K1. 73, Dave, K8AX __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
OK, guys, I've got it now (makes a ton of sense now that I think about it). I don't do a lot of SWL anymore but I might want to add one to my K3 sometime for the fun of it. Thanks very much for all of your replies and feel free to close this thread now that it has been answered well. 73, Jeff, NH7RO Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? From: n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:23:10 -0800 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Hi Jeff, The AM crystal filter is for close-in selectivity (6 kHz) in the I.F. This filter can be used in AM and SSB modes whether in or out of a ham band. The KBPF3 is at a different point in the receive chain: at the front end. It provides band-pass filters several MHz wide to allow copy of SWL ranges between the ham bands. Without a KBPF3, there are a number of places between ham bands where sensitivity would roll off up to 20 dB or so. This is because the K3's normal band-pass filters are very narrow, covering just the ham bands themselves. This is a very good thing from a receive performance standpoint; it removes strong signals that are well out of each ham band that could otherwise cause spurious or image responses. Unlike the K3, most receivers have really wide band-pass filters, leaving them susceptible to such interference in the ham bands. By adding a KBPF3, you'll be able to tune virtually the entire range from 0.5 to 30 MHz (plus 6 meters) with your K3 without significant loss of sensitivity. The K3 automatically selects the KBPF3 filters when you tune a certain distance outside a given ham band. This is how we provide MARS coverage (when enabled). I said virtually the entire range because there is one gap: right around the first I.F. (8.215 MHz). In the vicinity of this gap, sensitivity will be quite a bit lower because the K3 has multiple traps at this frequency designed to ensure excellent first-I.F. rejection. Also, the range from 0.5 to 1.5 MHz is gradually attenuated as you go lower in frequency because of a high-pass filter that protects the PIN diodes used in the T/R switch. To get around this, you can bring the signal into the RX ANT jack on the KXV3 option. You might do this is you were doing low-band (AM broadcast) DXing. A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
Thank you for a great description. From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Jeff Cathrow cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com Cc: Elecraft Digest elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3 for (in terms of general coverage SWLing)? Does it allow band selection of the popular SWBC bands in addition to the ham bands? Hi Jeff, The AM crystal filter is for close-in selectivity (6 kHz) in the I.F. This filter can be used in AM and SSB modes whether in or out of a ham band. The KBPF3 is at a different point in the receive chain: at the front end. It provides band-pass filters several MHz wide to allow copy of SWL ranges between the ham bands. Without a KBPF3, there are a number of places between ham bands where sensitivity would roll off up to 20 dB or so. This is because the K3's normal band-pass filters are very narrow, covering just the ham bands themselves. This is a very good thing from a receive performance standpoint; it removes strong signals that are well out of each ham band that could otherwise cause spurious or image responses. Unlike the K3, most receivers have really wide band-pass filters, leaving them susceptible to such interference in the ham bands. By adding a KBPF3, you'll be able to tune virtually the entire range from 0.5 to 30 MHz (plus 6 meters) with your K3 without significant loss of sensitivity. The K3 automatically selects the KBPF3 filters when you tune a certain distance outside a given ham band. This is how we provide MARS coverage (when enabled). I said virtually the entire range because there is one gap: right around the first I.F. (8.215 MHz). In the vicinity of this gap, sensitivity will be quite a bit lower because the K3 has multiple traps at this frequency designed to ensure excellent first-I.F. rejection. Also, the range from 0.5 to 1.5 MHz is gradually attenuated as you go lower in frequency because of a high-pass filter that protects the PIN diodes used in the T/R switch. To get around this, you can bring the signal into the RX ANT jack on the KXV3 option. You might do this is you were doing low-band (AM broadcast) DXing. A KBPF3 can be added to the main receiver, or the sub receiver, or both. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to hlyin...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
Thanks for posting this, Ray. I also was getting those kind of reports on my K2. I was able to get the 1uF electrolytics but was unable to find the 0.1uF. G3RXQ was quick to respond to my email and said that a 0.1uF monolithic could be used instead. The results are great, as confirmed by hams I talk to on a regular basis for many years. Now, if I could only get the circuit between my ears to work so that I could tell that I had not put my K2 in split mode while trying to work K1N a little while ago, all would be good. The frequency police were not bashful in letting me know the error of my ways. Thanks again. 73, George NC5G Other K2 owners may be interested in this. After getting many reports of poor quality transmit audio with my K2 (using the Proset K2 Heil boom microphone and headset), I carried out the modifications described by G3RXQ which increase the lower cut off frequency of the microphone circuit on the KSB2. This involves changing C34 from 2.2uF to 1uF, C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF and C20 from 0.33uF to 0.1uF. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-SSB-Performance-Improvement-tp7596200p7598119.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: W3FPR
Lynn, You will find it someplace you have not yet looked:-) . Happy hunting. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 9:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Oh, I don't know. I carefully packed the power supply for my KX3 when I moved, and Don has been no help at all finding it. Seriously though, I read all of Don's posts with great interest, even on the radios I do not own. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphone
On Mon,2/9/2015 11:01 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: but IMHO, Heil microphones are overpriced. I consider them WILDY overpriced. Caps for emphasis. :) 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?
What would be the advantage of adding KBPF3 to both the Main and the Sub? You can put the main and sub on different bands (when CONFIG:VFO IND = YES). So having a KBPF3 in the sub would let you use a ham band with the main RX/TX while using the sub RX to monitor an the AM broadcast band, a MARS channel, WWV at 2.5 MHz or 5 MHz, a favorite SWL station, etc. Having KBPF3s in both receivers adds some versatility, including diversity mode, which is especially useful for lower-band DXing. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini Configuration Help Please
PM sent -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-0-Mini-Configuration-Help-Please-tp7597363p7598122.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement
George et al: Did Elecraft ever adopt these (or any other) K2 SSB audio changes? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Feb 9, 2015, at 10:32 PM, George Winship, NC5G gwwa5...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for posting this, Ray. I also was getting those kind of reports on my K2. I was able to get the 1uF electrolytics but was unable to find the 0.1uF. G3RXQ was quick to respond to my email and said that a 0.1uF monolithic could be used instead. The results are great, as confirmed by hams I talk to on a regular basis for many years. Now, if I could only get the circuit between my ears to work so that I could tell that I had not put my K2 in split mode while trying to work K1N a little while ago, all would be good. The frequency police were not bashful in letting me know the error of my ways. Thanks again. 73, George NC5G Other K2 owners may be interested in this. After getting many reports of poor quality transmit audio with my K2 (using the Proset K2 Heil boom microphone and headset), I carried out the modifications described by G3RXQ which increase the lower cut off frequency of the microphone circuit on the KSB2. This involves changing C34 from 2.2uF to 1uF, C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF and C20 from 0.33uF to 0.1uF. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-SSB-Performance-Improvement-tp7596200p7598119.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 Message delivered to b.den...@comcast.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 SWR
I am getting an SWR indication in the display of 1.8-1 on 10 meters. That is with just a dummy load at the antenna port. I get the SWR on 12,15,17 meters, but it gradually drops down from the 1.8 on ten meters. 20 meters thru 160 it is 1.1-1. ATU bypassed. With a verified 50 ohm dummy it should be 1.1-1 all over the place. I have emailed Elecraft to see what they say. Anybody else ever see this problem ? 73, Bill, WD8JWJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-SWR-tp7598124.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
