Re: [Elecraft] K4D order/delivery/price
Indeed. Perhaps they don't need to take deposits on K4s because they have enough operating funds from those of us who paid up 2 years ago and are still waiting. More than frustrating. 73 de Lee, AA4GA On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 9:42 PM Ralph Parker wrote: > >About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a K4D, and was surprised not to be asked > for any money up front... > > Two years ago next week, I ordered two KXV3B modules. I paid in full up > front. > I have heard nothing directly since, only a few general head-pattings > sent to this reflector. > I understand that I only have a few weeks to wait. > Frustrating. > > Ralph, VE7XF > > __ > 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 lee.hi...@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] K4D order/delivery/price
Hi Pete - apparently (my guess) demand is high enough that they don't need to capture funds right away. When your radio is nearing the top of the queue (but not necessarily ready to ship), they'll send you an invoice for payment in full, and your radio will ship shortly thereafter. I don't speak for Elecraft. This is just my own recent experience. In short, they won't bill you until your radio is "just about ready." 73 de NV1B .. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 6:07 PM Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a K4D, and was surprised not to be asked > for any money up front. I also got an order number and acknowledgement > from Madelyn Gomez, saying that delivery time should be 4-6 weeks. > > This struck me as an odd, though not unwelcome way to do business, > perhaps reflecting some making of amends over the long delivery delays > first encountered on the K4 series. I assume that they won't bill me > until it's ready (?) > > -- > 73, Pete N4ZR > __ > 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 andrew.n...@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] K4D order/delivery/price
>About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a K4D, and was surprised not to be asked for any money up front... Two years ago next week, I ordered two KXV3B modules. I paid in full up front. I have heard nothing directly since, only a few general head-pattings sent to this reflector. I understand that I only have a few weeks to wait. Frustrating. Ralph, VE7XF __ 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] K4D order/delivery/price
About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a K4D, and was surprised not to be asked for any money up front. I also got an order number and acknowledgement from Madelyn Gomez, saying that delivery time should be 4-6 weeks. This struck me as an odd, though not unwelcome way to do business, perhaps reflecting some making of amends over the long delivery delays first encountered on the K4 series. I assume that they won't bill me until it's ready (?) -- 73, Pete N4ZR __ 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] K4 production software rev. R33 now available
[This was also posted to the K4 forum.] * * * Beta testing of rev. R33.BETA2 has gone very well, so we're promoting it to full-production status (R33.PRODUCTION). This means it will be installed on all new K4s. We also encourage existing K4 owners to perform the update. The "big-ticket" item is much improved T/R characteristics. This benefits all modes, but it's most noticeable in CW. Important notes: - The release notes below start with the items from R33.BETA2. Scroll to the bottom to see the notes from R33.BETA1. - Use the Fn > SW UPDATE function to install new software. Select "Production Release" from the pull-down menu at the upper left corner of the update screen, then tap "Check for Updates." If you don't immediately see the R33 production release become available, do "Check for Updates" a second time. (The update may take several minutes due to load-time requirements of various software elements.) - If you’re using an amplifier, you’ll want to set up the new “TX DLY, Unkey to Receive” menu entry. See the NEW MENU ENTRIES section below for full details and suggested settings. 73, Wayne N6KR == == R33.PRODUCTION == April 11, 2023 NEW FEATURES - MOUSE POINTER SELECTIONS: There are now 3 different mouse pointer sizes and 2 different colors (total of 6 combinations). See MENU: Mouse Pinter Size, LCD and MENU: Mouse Pointer Size, Ext. Mon. - OPERATING MANUAL REVISED: The built-in operating manual is now at rev. C27. It includes the new T/R related menu entries (see below) and various other updates. - BUG FIXES - - CW RECEIVE ARTIFACTS DURING T/R ELIMINATED: In previous releases, keying the K4 in the presence of large signals, especially while driving an external amplifier, could cause "pops" or "clicks" in the K4's audio on key-up. This has been corrected via fixed bugs and two new menu entries (see NEW MENU ENTRIES section, below). - CLICKS ON CHANGE IN MODE/BAND/ETC. ELIMINATED: In previously releases, changing some settings resulted in audible clicks, especially when in FM mode. - FM SQUELCH RANGE RESTORED: The original FM squelch range has been restored. Previously, the NB filters were being incorrectly applied in FM mode. - SSB BANDWIDTH ERRORS CORRECTED: SSB receive bandwidth is no longer subject to erroneous narrowing by NB filters under any circumstances. The NB filters are now applied optimally for QRM rejection purposes in all modes. - MENU PARAMETER VALUES ADJUST CORRECTLY: In the last FT release, parameters wrapped on all menu entries as VFO A was rotated. They now have stops at the low and high ends of their ranges. The values also now go UP with clockwise rotation. - MANUAL NOTCH LOSS OF AUDIO FIXED: Previously, using manual notch could cause loss of receiver audio in CW mode with certain bandwidth settings. NEW MENU ENTRIES TX DLY, Unkey to Receive Sets the delay time in milliseconds from KEY OUT going high (end of external amp keying) to return to receive mode. This parameter is intended to compensate for amplifier T/R switching on key-up, which can cause audible receive artifacts such as "clicks" or "pops." This is especially true when keying in the presence of multiple large received signals (e.g., in a pileup). Use the smallest value that eliminates audible receive artifacts on key-up. Settings from 5-10 are sufficient for most amps. For the KPA1500, a delay value of 5 ms is typically used. The best value can be determined experimentally while keying the K4 in TEST mode, which keys the K4 and the amplifier without producing RF output. This should be done while one or more large signals are within +/- 5 kHz of the K4's VFO frequency. (Lacking such signals, artifacts are not likely to be heard.) NOTE: Settings from 0-15 are applied in such a way as to still allow for QSK operation, though settings at the higher end of this range may interact with CW timing. Settings from 16-60 will not affect CW timing even at the highest code speeds, but they do not allow for full QSK, even when QSK mode is selected. TX QSK Method This parameter has a subtle effect on the way CW QSK sounds. Mode 1 (default) is optimized for best overall listening experience, and is recommended for most operators. Mode 2 provides full QSK up to somewhat higher code speeds. === == R33.BETA1 == === February 16, 2023 NEW FEATURES - MOUSE WHEEL USE: When hovering the mouse cursor over the buttons associated with the three multi-function knobs, you can now use the mouse wheel to change the parameters. - NOISE BLANKER ENHANCEMENT: We've
[Elecraft] Power loss on 15 meters with K3s
I had posted about a problem with my K3s loosing transmitting power on only 15 meters during a transmission. The transmitter is set for 75 watts. The power could be restored by turning the rig off and back on. With the power set for 10 watts, the rig performs properly and does not loose power. I posted an enquiry on the list and received several excellent emails. I also sent a message to Elecraft regarding the problem. This morning I received a phone call from Doug with Elecraft. After consulting with another service technician, he thought the problem could be due to aging capacitors in a band pass filter. He recommended waiting for a complete failure before sending the rig back for service. 73 Jerry W6RKE __ 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] DSPx module
Vic, Comments below. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 4:03 AM Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: > While cleaning my shack, I found a KK7P DSP module. ... It says "KK7P DSP > MODULE > REV C (c) 2003" on it. > > 1. Is this the same version as the one in the KDSP2? That is, can it be > used as a replacement for a bad DSPx in a KDSP2? > The earlier DSPx modules for the KDSP2 product used an ADSP-2184N DSP chip. The DSPx for general use, and later modules for the KDSP2 product, used an ADSP-2185N DSP chip. If your module uses a 2184, it is a drop-in for the KDSP2. If it uses a 2185, it may be drop-in, or it may require reprogramming the Flash memory chip (the socketed chip). 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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] DSPx module
While cleaning my shack, I found a KK7P DSP module. This is the heart of the K2's KDSP2 module, but it is not all of it (it sits on top of the main KDSP2 board). It is unused. I purchased it for some project many years ago, and I've entirely forgotten what. It says "KK7P DSP MODULE REV C (c) 2003" on it. 1. Is this the same version as the one in the KDSP2? That is, can it be used as a replacement for a bad DSPx in a KDSP2? 2. Is it useful for anyone? I don't want it to be thrown away after my Last Yard Sale. 3. If someone does want it, I will TRADE it for something interesting. Not money. -- 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 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
