Re: [Elecraft] KX1 build issue after Part 1 of build
Thanks Rod, That fits with my ideas which I put in my last post where I talk about the solution to the problem. But I didn't have a reason for the one digit being brighter. Your idea would complete my theory. 73, --Frank -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-build-issue-after-Part-1-of-build-tp7616877p7617258.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
[Elecraft] FS: K3 and P3
I'm selling my K3 and P3. (Overwhelmed by medical bills and need a new car) The K3 has all the upgrades (KIO3B, K3SYN3, NEOGRIP). Also has KAT3A internal tuner and KPA3A 100 watt internal amplifier. Includes KDVR3 which has not been installed and is still in original unopened bag. Finally, included is all needed cables, the Fred Cady K3 book and shipped in original factory box. This is over $3600 if new. The P3 includes the P3TXMON option with the DCHF-2000 directional coupler. The P3 is a slight scratch on the side but is otherwise in perfect shape. Screen is unblemished. The P3 with the cables and TXMON is worth over $900 new. $3300 takes all. (Worth at least $4500 if all new). PayPal preferred (no extra fee, PayPal id:dxvic...@gmail.com). Shipping extra. Contact me off-list Thanks -- Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] FS (2) RemoteRig RC-1216H
SOLD Thank You On 5/5/2016 1:23 PM, 'DGB' wrote: I have two RemoteRig RC-1216H units that are surplus to my needs. These are Web based remote controls for SteppIR, ACOM-2000A, Expert 1K-FA,Elecraft KPA500 and Rotators and more. Also have the .PDF user manual. Asking $225 each or $425 for both shipped CONUS. Will take PayPal, postal money order, or a personal check with the wait for it to clear the bank. Tnx 73 Dwight NS9I __ 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 ns9i2...@bayland.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] Problem with KAT2 Bridge Null Adjustment
Thanks, Don. I did check that, and redid all of T1’s solder joints. No change. I was about to rewind T1 altogether when I decided to check the archives. Using a search method earlier suggested by Phil, W7OX, I found a post by you in 2013 answering the very same question. On reading it something struck me — the person posing the question recited that he had set the process up by, among other things, turning both R1 and R2 fully clockwise. That hit me — I had read that instruction as full COUNTER clockwise! I checked the manual again, and there it was - full clockwise. So, after doing that the right way, and suffering some chagrin, all was good. The U4 pin 1 voltage is a bit low at 2.8, but the null voltage gets down to 006 using C55 as prescribed. What you just wrote would have been exactly right - if I hadn’t been so d*d stupid. Thank you for not thinking that I could have been. “RTFM” is now amended to read “RTFM-C” where C = carefully. I am posting this on the reflector by way of self-discipline. If I didn’t confess it publicly, I’d be less likely to learn from it. Thanks, as always. Ted, KN1CBR On 5/7/16, 12:24 PM, "Don Wilhelm" wrote: >Ted, > >You will find the problem is with T1. It must be wound and installed >exactly as shown in the manual, and that includes the direction of the >winding. > >Your K2 is likely putting out all the power it is capable of, so do >those TUNEs for only a short period or you will be replacing the PA >transistors. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >On 5/7/2016 12:02 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> Advice requested for the following problem: >> >> Completed and installed the KIO2. That works fine, so far as it has >>been tested with the outboard ("twins") KPA100 and KAT100. Next step >>was to put the amp and high power tuner aside and install a KAT2 in the >>base K2. [In case it matters, the K2 does not have the battery option.] >> >> All went well with the KAT2 until the Bridge Null Adjustment. There >>are two strange symptoms: >> >> First, adjusting C55 has no effect, and the display does not behave as >>it should. When Tune is held, the display first says HiCur, then it >>quickly changes to ATU and then, again quickly, it changes to 000 and >>stays there. Adjusting C55 to every possible position changes nothing. >>Each try produces the same display: about 2 seconds of HiCur, two >>seconds of ATU and then 000. >> >> Second, the DC voltage at pin 1 of U4 is way off. In Receive Mode it >>reads 0.0, as it should. But in Tune mode, at 5 watts indicated, it >>reads only 0.69 DCV rather than the 3.0 to 4.0 expected. >> >> I haven't put an external power meter on the rig yet but a 15-watt >>dummy load gets warm after a while so there does seem to be RF output. >> >> I see no solder bridges, no cold joints, no breaks or shorts thatI can >>see. The plugs and sockets have been checked at least five times to >>assure they are properly aligned and properly assigned. >> >> Any ideas, anyone? Thanks! >> >> 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 donw...@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] KX1 build issue after Part 1 of build
I found a solution. I noticed that pressure on the power connector would sometimes cause a reboot. Reflowing a second time with more solder in that area cleared up all my problems. My theory is that short interruptions in power made the system glitch and create the symptoms. Remember that the display would go dark and not come back on even though I could see 5v and 6v power on the board. The other display issues were due to me not understanding the 7-segment alphabet used. For example the strange looking T. Once the display stayed on more than 30 seconds I was able to work it out with email help from support. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-build-issue-after-Part-1-of-build-tp7616877p7617254.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] Problem with KAT2 Bridge Null Adjustment
Ted, You will find the problem is with T1. It must be wound and installed exactly as shown in the manual, and that includes the direction of the winding. Your K2 is likely putting out all the power it is capable of, so do those TUNEs for only a short period or you will be replacing the PA transistors. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/7/2016 12:02 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: Advice requested for the following problem: Completed and installed the KIO2. That works fine, so far as it has been tested with the outboard ("twins") KPA100 and KAT100. Next step was to put the amp and high power tuner aside and install a KAT2 in the base K2. [In case it matters, the K2 does not have the battery option.] All went well with the KAT2 until the Bridge Null Adjustment. There are two strange symptoms: First, adjusting C55 has no effect, and the display does not behave as it should. When Tune is held, the display first says HiCur, then it quickly changes to ATU and then, again quickly, it changes to 000 and stays there. Adjusting C55 to every possible position changes nothing. Each try produces the same display: about 2 seconds of HiCur, two seconds of ATU and then 000. Second, the DC voltage at pin 1 of U4 is way off. In Receive Mode it reads 0.0, as it should. But in Tune mode, at 5 watts indicated, it reads only 0.69 DCV rather than the 3.0 to 4.0 expected. I haven't put an external power meter on the rig yet but a 15-watt dummy load gets warm after a while so there does seem to be RF output. I see no solder bridges, no cold joints, no breaks or shorts thatI can see. The plugs and sockets have been checked at least five times to assure they are properly aligned and properly assigned. Any ideas, anyone? Thanks! 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 donw...@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
[Elecraft] Problem with KAT2 Bridge Null Adjustment
Advice requested for the following problem: Completed and installed the KIO2. That works fine, so far as it has been tested with the outboard ("twins") KPA100 and KAT100. Next step was to put the amp and high power tuner aside and install a KAT2 in the base K2. [In case it matters, the K2 does not have the battery option.] All went well with the KAT2 until the Bridge Null Adjustment. There are two strange symptoms: First, adjusting C55 has no effect, and the display does not behave as it should. When Tune is held, the display first says HiCur, then it quickly changes to ATU and then, again quickly, it changes to 000 and stays there. Adjusting C55 to every possible position changes nothing. Each try produces the same display: about 2 seconds of HiCur, two seconds of ATU and then 000. Second, the DC voltage at pin 1 of U4 is way off. In Receive Mode it reads 0.0, as it should. But in Tune mode, at 5 watts indicated, it reads only 0.69 DCV rather than the 3.0 to 4.0 expected. I haven't put an external power meter on the rig yet but a 15-watt dummy load gets warm after a while so there does seem to be RF output. I see no solder bridges, no cold joints, no breaks or shorts thatI can see. The plugs and sockets have been checked at least five times to assure they are properly aligned and properly assigned. Any ideas, anyone? Thanks! 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
Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?
I've got that covered. I've got a Lincoln Power MIG 216 welder. On 5/7/2016 7:21 AM, Henry Pollock - K4TMC wrote: For the 'Kit Version' you will have to upgrade your soldering gear to welding equipment! Why wasn't this subject started back on April 1st? 73, Henry - K4TMC -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?
For the 'Kit Version' you will have to upgrade your soldering gear to welding equipment! Why wasn't this subject started back on April 1st? 73, Henry - K4TMC On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: > As with all things Elecraft, the new K-room is configurable any way the > user desires. Windows, interior and exterior painting, doors, floors and > power type (solar, battery, commercial) are all options. Also suitable for > a more harmonious matrimonial experience if one overspends the household > budget (commonly referred to as the doghouse model). May also be used in a > mobile configuration but without the (apartment) stacking option. Price > does not include delivery or local permit fees. > > Rick nhc > > On 5/6/2016 12:25 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: > >> This is the ultimate K-line shack. Windows will be an optional add on. I >> would put one at the base of my tower but I think the 'boss' might require >> that I live in it. ;o() >> >> 73 Joe K2UF >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of >> John >> Pitz >> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 2:42 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton? >> >> new KXPAFULLLEGALLIMIT amp? >> >> >> >> On Fri, 2016-05-06 at 09:56 -0400, Warren Merkel wrote: >> >> I ran across this in an undisclosed location. Could this be the next >>> Elecraft box radio for Dayton? >>> >>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft2016DaytonSecretP >>> roject.jpg >>> >>> Warren, KD4Z >>> __ >>> 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 >>> crustac...@brig-elec.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 j...@k2uf.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 wa6...@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 kilo4...@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