[Elecraft] K3 DVR comes and goes?
Hey y'all, I have an old K3 that we upgraded to K3S a few years back. It also has a DVR unit in it. All firmware is current. Today upon powerup the DVR didn't work - showed as not installed and obviously didn't work. I powered off the radio and back on again, and there was the DVR, working again as usual. I'm thinking the contacts may need cleaning on the DVR/pins - but also wondering if there's other things that I should check. I'm taking the radio on a dxpedition soon and want everything to work properly. Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ 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 antenna?
That's what I was wondering...is it the AX1 or something different? On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 8:08 PM, rich hurd WC3T <r...@wc3t.us> wrote: > You mean the AX1? :) > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 18:54 Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >> Stay tuned :) >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> > Jeff Kinzli N6GQ <j...@n6gq.com> wrote: >> > >> > What's this I read about an Elecraft portable antenna at Dayton? >> > >> > #curious. >> __ >> 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 r...@wc3t.us > > -- > 72, > Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 > PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer > for Scouting > Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: > FN20is > __ 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] New antenna?
What's this I read about an Elecraft portable antenna at Dayton? #curious. 73 de N6GQ __ 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] K3 build/KPA3 update - can someone measure for me...?
Hi All, getting prepped for ARRL DX next weekend and so I decided to do the KPA3 update on my old K3 (#476). It involves replacing some pins between the RF board and the KPA3 module to prevent melting. I did the update and it went reasonably well. The last check is to measure resistance across the 12V terminals to make sure its not a dead short. The documentation says it should be over 2000 ohms, but I measure open circuit. Can someone check for me what they see across 12V terminals on a regular working K3? This is probably a pretty stupid question but since I didn't build this K3 I'm not sure what to expect. Thanks much, Jeff N6GQ/YN2AA __ 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+K3 in SO2R
Hello friends, I'm curious who has tried an SO2R setup of K3 as primary, and KX3 as secondary radios in a SO2R set up. If you did, did you find anything out of the ordinary with respect to the KX3 being the secondary radio? More prone to interference from the primary radio (or vise-versa)? My guess is that it should be just fine, but if someone's already walked in those shoes and worked through things I'd love to hear them. My plan is to use the K3+Acom amp as primary, KX3+100w amp as secondary, using the YCCC SO2R box as the controller. This will be for a DXpedition for CQWW SSB in October. Thanks all, 73 de N6GQ __ 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] KX3 Setup For Contesting?
Being an avid contester, and having used the KX3 in numerous contests already (both stateside and as a DX station), I think it makes a great contest radio. One of the first things I'd suggest is considering trying it on CW rather than SSB. If you don't know CW, this is a great time to learn, and I think you'll find its a LOT easier to make QSOs on CW as opposed to SSB when conditions are not excellent. On CW, with very modest antennas, I can work stuff in the noise with my KX3 and 10w, but on SSB, they have to be strong in most cases before I can make a QSO. I'd also strongly recommend ditching the /QRP piece. When I'm running a pileup, the last thing I want to hear is /QRP or /MOBILE - those are irrelevant to the contest, and actually, IMHO, hamper your ability to make the QSO. As previously stated, the idea is to make lots of QSOs fast, and so to be efficient, you want to send what's relevant and necessary, not extraneous stuff, like /QRP, /MOBILE, please copy..., thanks for the new one, or any of that. For any DX station, the band is only open for a finite amount of time, and if there's a pileup, ever extra word you or someone else throws in is taking time away from other QSOs. That said, I'm not trying to suggest that this is always the case, clearly there's times when DX stations are calling CQ with no takers, and in those times clearly the demand is much lower... For antennas, as others have said, try to make them as efficient as possible. This means full-size, resonant, and usually as high as possible. Try to avoid shortened, compromise antennas, and try to avoid using the antenna tuner if you can. If you can get some directionality that will help too. Of course, if you are limited in $ or other factors, its hard to beat a dipole 1/2 wavelength high or higher for bang for the buck. The KX3 is a pretty easy radio to operate - not a lot of tweaking is needed to make it functional - mic gain settings, compression settings, and equalizer settings will help, and in those cases the archives are full of suggestions, but try to minimize the lower bass frequencies with the equalizer, as those are essentially wasting the small amount of power you have. Have fun though and put your time in, and you'll find your way! 73 de N6GQ, aka YN2AA, 9H3ZZ, SV5/N6GQ, etc., etc. On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 4:42 AM, Aaron Melton aa...@aaronmelton.com wrote: ** [Cross-posting between KX3 Yahoo Group Elecraft mailing list.] Hi all, I'm sure at least a few of you read this email to see if this was a joke... :D I originally purchased a KX3 for portable ops, SOTA, etc. and it's been an awesome rig in that regard. However, I'd like to participate in a few DX contests from time to time and this is currently my only HF rig. I know that operating QRP means I'm getting clobbered more often than not by higher power stations, but is like to know if anyone else has any tricks they'd like to share? If you operate QRP (5 watts) during normal contests, what/how do you do? I have experimented with the mic gain and its currently set to 30 (which seems to provide the most power before detrimentally distorting my voice). I haven't touched this dial since week one. I've alternated adjusting the voice compression at times, but haven't had much opportunity to get feedback from another station on how well (or not) it might improve cutting through the noise. I've been told that taking some of the lows out of my voice (EQ?) might help as well? Finally, I've started appending stroke QRP to the end of my call when contacting other stations. It doesn't make it more likely that I'll be heard, but if heard I find I usually receive preferential treatment. Have you any radio settings or techniques that would help a new(er) KX3 owner and wannabe contester? Thanks! Aaron de KK4LOV __._,_.___ Reply via web posthttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyOHBtOGdjBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMzMTI3MQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNzI3NjUzODI-?act=replymessageNum=31271 Reply to sender aa...@aaronmelton.com?subject=Re%3A%20KX3%20Setup%20For%20Contesting%3F Reply to group k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20KX3%20Setup%20For%20Contesting%3F Start a New Topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmb25wb2Z1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNzI3NjUzODI- Messages in this topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/31271;_ylc=X3oDMTM3ajA3c2E1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMzMTI3MQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNzI3NjUzODIEdHBjSWQDMzEyNzE-(1) Recent Activity: - New Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJncG9vYXVvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzcyNzY1Mzgy?o=6 30 - New
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Portable Antennas suggestions ?
Pretty hard to beat a few lengths of wire (one for a vertical section, and a few for radials) hung straight off the BNC of the KX3. That way there's no loss to coax, and you have minimal stuff to carry. My whole kit (KX3#80, HPS1a, wire, paddle, etc., etc.) all fit in a small LowePro Edit 140 camera bag, and is well-protected. Hard to make it much smaller than that, I think. It's been island hopping with me through the Mediterranean for the past month with no problems. YMMV, 73 de SV8/N6GQ On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 6:38 PM, Ronald Nutter ron.nut...@networkref.com wrote: Put myself on the waiting list for a KX3. Hope to have it in the August/September timeframe. In the meantime, I am starting to put together a ultra-portable kit that will allow me to operate from just about anywhere. Since I will be flying quite a bit at times, I am starting with a Pelican 1470 case to protect the KX3 and the other items needed for operation. Since I may be restricted at times to operating from a hotel room, I have been looking at a collapsible antenna such as the MFJ-1840T, etc for each of the bands I may want to work. Since I hope to be able to purchase the auto-tuner option by the time my number comes up, I figured on throwing in a roll of wire for when I can operate outside. Would like to see what other options those of you who already have KX3's have had good luck with. Depending on conditions/where I will be operating from, I might switch antennas because I can if for no other reason. Havent decided on getting the Iambic Paddle or not. Dont do a lot of operating on CW but might change that. Suggestions ? Ron KA4KYI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] [OT] Account of DJ6SI's arrest and maltreatment in Greece for ham operation
For what it's worth, I'm in the Greek Islands now, and have been for the past month. I was in SV5 when Baldur was arrested, and while on a different island (Patmos) I understand the situation, and how things happened. I'm currently in SV8, and am very close to Turkey. During the day, and at night, Turkey is clearly within view only a few miles off the coast. For this reason, I have suspended my operations on this island - even though it is a large island. On the other islands, I was more active, but this one is one that I'm not going to do any operating from. We're on our way to 9H this weekend, and I'll be much more active from there :) My KX3 is in tow - and will be making Q's again soon :) 73 de SV8/N6GQ (aka 9H3ZZ) On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 6:22 AM, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: ** Hi all, I was planning to go on holiday to Greece this autumn/fall and operate with my KX3 from an island hotel. But after reading shocking Baldur's story I have changed my mind. I'll find another holiday destination. I'm forwarding this report, from The Daily DX, with the permission of Bernie McClenny. Just in case anyone else has plans to go to Greece and operate, I would suggest you take precautions (e.g. by contacting the Greek authorities in advance, or choose another country to operate from). Bernie asked me to mention that a majority of the SV ops are outraged by this incident, and it should not reflect badly on the Greek Amateur Radio operators. I can only agree that Greek ham operators (and the Greek public in general) are among the friendliest people I've encountered. As for how it reflects on the Greek authorities, judge for yourself. 73, Thomas M0TRN *Source: [The Daily DX] Vol. 16 No. 114 - June 12, 2012. Copyright (C) Berline McClenny, used by permission.* __ DJ6SI – Report on the arrest in Kos, Greece By DJ6SI, Baldur Drobnica Translated by DF3CB, Bernd Koch __ I booked a holiday trip break of one week on the island of Kos in Greece in May this year. I took a HF station with me to give some DXers new band points or even a new country. I could install a G5RV with the permission of the hotel management. After three days, at 01 in the morning, my XYL DL6KCD and I were woken up by an attorney and five police officers in civilian clothes. My wife is suffering from Alzheimer and has three bypasses. I was accused of conducting radio communications without a Greek radio license. The second accusation was that I could also watch other frequencies with my transceiver, a FT-890AT. My objection was rejected that I operate legally on base of the CEPT regulations. The hotel manager printed the CEPT list which is available on the website of the DARC and handed the printout out to the attorney. The paper was ignored, folded and put into the pocket. My transceiver was confiscated together with the power supply and the headphones with the remark that it had to be checked by a specialist. They also tried to confiscate my notebook which I tried to defeat because the notebook was not related to the transceiver that had to be checked. Two mobile phones, cameras and the log book were also confiscated; we were handcuffed and taken to the police station. The handcuffs were so tight that they cut into my flesh and draw blood. I was taken to a hospital where the wound my on hand was treated. In absence of a prison cell, the police wanted to put me into a drunk tank but the attending physician declined that. So I had to spend four hours at the police station sitting on a chair. My hint that I had to see my un-oriented wife was rejected by saying that she is enclosed in the (hotel?) room and being closely guarded from outside. After long discussions I was then escorted by two police officers to visit my wife at the hotel, medicate and dress her. Personal care and showering, was rejected. Back at the police station a protocol was created. Then we were driven to the courthouse. It was now 11AM. I was photographed and fingerprinted in the courtyard of the courthouse. Then we waited again until 4PM under police protection, when I was presented to the attorney who explained me the charges in a two- minute talk: transmitting without permission, having a radio with frequencies other than intended for amateur radio operators and the hindrance in handing out my notebook. I was commissioned to the court for the next day at 12:00. I had to wait until 16:00 until a judge and an attorney came. The judge told me that he had no translator and appointed a new proceeding for the next day at 12:00. When I objected that we had to fly back the next day, he explained: “this is your problem”. Finished. I called the German Embassy in Athens on the morning of the next day and got the
[Elecraft] KX3 Kit #80 in SV5
Greetings, I'm currently in SV5 (Patmos) for some much needed vacationing. I brought my kit-KX3 #80 along for a maiden voyage. Being WPX CW weekend, I went down to a nice north-facing beach, strung up a ~40' wire into a tree, with a few random length radials, and used a cigarette lighter plug in my rental car. I brought my Macbook Pro and used Rumped logger, with the USB cable. Keying is great. I played a while on 40M and 20M and worked a good number of guys. Even on 40M with the incredibly loud and close Euro sigs I had no problem separating folks. I got to the beach about Sunrise, and 20 and 40 were both hopping pretty well. S9+ sigs from the states, and 20-40 over 9 sigs from all over Europe. With crowded band conditions, I found that I had to pick someone that was S8 or above for them to hear me with 10w. It was a lot of fun, I only spent about an hour or so operating until it got warm and I decided to go back to the hotel for breakfast. This was around 0400z. Easily worked many Europeans, US/VE, and even 9K2 and A7. Tonight, around 2200 - z I'll get on again and work some more guys from the hotel (using an inverted vertical hanging from the hotel room deck). That works quite well, I worked even the E40 expedition on 10M with 5w, one call. :) Our hotel is on a hillside overlooking a nice saltwater bay a few wavelengths away :) Hopefully I'll see a number of you tonight on 20/40M, best 73 from SV5! After this we'll be off to a number of islands in SV8, then off to 9H. Jeff SV5/N6GQ, 9H3ZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Kit #80 looking for QSOs
Hey all, KX3 (Kit) #80 is on the air. Looking for some QSOs to help me get familiar with the radio. I'm at 14044 now, and could jump up to SSB - I'd like to get the mic gain, etc set nicely, so on the air reports would be helpful. It was a blast to assemble - and even more fun to operate :) 73 de N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Kit #80 looking for QSOs
2 S/Ns? Not sure what you mean... No real issues on assembly - except my huge fingers made the tiny parts sometimes a challenge to put together. The Elecraft crew was great in helping me, a joy to work with. A blast to operate! 73 de N6GQ On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM, TJ Campie tom.cam...@gmail.com wrote: ** So now you have 2 SNs on your KX3? Confusing! Assume you didn't have any show stoppers either? Looking good for 11th launch then! 73, W0EA TJ QRP ARCI #14612 CW Ops #953 SKCC #4593T Elecraft KX3 SN? Skill transcends power! On May 6, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hey all, KX3 (Kit) #80 is on the air. Looking for some QSOs to help me get familiar with the radio. I'm at 14044 now, and could jump up to SSB - I'd like to get the mic gain, etc set nicely, so on the air reports would be helpful. It was a blast to assemble - and even more fun to operate :) 73 de N6GQ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com kx3-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ __._,_.___ Reply to sendertom.cam...@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20%5BKX3%5D%20KX3%20Kit%20%2380%20looking%20for%20QSOs| Reply to groupk...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20%5BKX3%5D%20KX3%20Kit%20%2380%20looking%20for%20QSOs| Reply via web posthttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxbGZ1MGpjBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM2NzgxBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDYxMw--?act=replymessageNum=6781| Start a New Topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdnV2OHRtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzMzYzNDQ2MTM- Messages in this topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/6779;_ylc=X3oDMTM1ZnE4MHE2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM2NzgxBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDYxMwR0cGNJZAM2Nzc5( 2) Recent Activity: - New Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnNWE3cmtqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzM2MzQ0NjEz?o=6 44 - New Photoshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJnYjVwMnNkBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdGltZQMxMzM2MzQ0NjEz 10 - New Fileshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJoMTNvaDEzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2ZmlsZXMEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDYxMw-- 1 Visit Your Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNGRpMWxpBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzMzYzNDQ2MTM- [image: Yahoo! Groups]http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNjl0a2plBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDYxMw-- Switch to: Text-Onlykx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery+Format:+Traditional, Daily Digest kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest• Unsubscribe kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . __,_._,___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Kit #80 looking for QSOs
Thanks, Don. Yes, just like the K3 set up. Got it going... Cheers, Jeff On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff, To set the mic gain correctly, use the ALC meter on the KX3 while operating into a dummy load. Adjust your mic level for 6 to 7 bars on the ALC meter (and do not change it no matter what others on the air tell you. With that accomplished, try compression of 10% as indicated by the meters. Now you can make some contacts and adjust the compression and TX EQ to be suitable for the ears of the listeners. I will make a couple comments about the TX EQ settings before you ask on the air - I strongly recommend you set the first two TX EX bands to minimum. Those frequencies add nothing to the intelligibility, but do consume a great amount of power at the expense of higher frequencies that do provide greater intelligibility. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/6/2012 6:46 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hey all, KX3 (Kit) #80 is on the air. Looking for some QSOs to help me get familiar with the radio. I'm at 14044 now, and could jump up to SSB - I'd like to get the mic gain, etc set nicely, so on the air reports would be helpful. It was a blast to assemble - and even more fun to operate :) 73 de N6GQ __._,_.___ Reply to senderj...@n6gq.com?subject=Re%3A%20KX3%20Kit%20%2380%20looking%20for%20QSOs| Reply to groupk...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20KX3%20Kit%20%2380%20looking%20for%20QSOs| Reply via web posthttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxNzVrMW9qBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM2Nzc5BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDQwOQ--?act=replymessageNum=6779| Start a New Topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYWJ0dXBrBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzMzYzNDQ0MDk- Messages in this topichttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/6779;_ylc=X3oDMTM1ZHAxbGZxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM2Nzc5BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDQwOQR0cGNJZAM2Nzc5( 1) Recent Activity: - New Membershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnNG4xanRmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzM2MzQ0NDA5?o=6 44 - New Photoshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJnOGNnMDJuBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdGltZQMxMzM2MzQ0NDA5 10 - New Fileshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJodG9ncmlzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2ZmlsZXMEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDQwOQ-- 1 Visit Your Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmZnJqdGt1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzMzYzNDQ0MDk- [image: Yahoo! Groups]http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlY2NsOG10BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTMzNjM0NDQwOQ-- Switch to: Text-Onlykx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional, Daily Digestkx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest• Unsubscribe kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . __,_._,___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KPA500 kit
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I'm wondering what the KPA500 kit plan is? Is it similar to the K3 kit, where it's akin to assembling a computer, where boards are put into an enclosure, or is it a solder some parts type kit? I'm assuming the former given the nature of the kit (having HV and big voltages floating around). I'm sure it's been mentioned by Elecraft somewhere I just can't seem to find it anywhere. Have there been any estimates on the number of hours expected to build the kit and what's involved? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 questions
Any idea when the assembly manual will be available? I'd like to get an idea how much is involved in building versus ordering a factory-assembled unit. On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 11:31, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Yes - that is an error inthe preliminary manual. We will correct it ASAP. 73, Eric On 4/6/2011 10:52 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On page 16 of the KPA500 manual, the K3 cable pinout doesn't seem to include the AUXBUS pin. I assume that's an error in the manual? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 turns itself on,won't turn off
I will try this...thanks, Jeff On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 00:57, mark crossland landscape8...@yahoo.com wrote: j...@n6gq.com Jeff, remove the rs232 board and clean it gently with water and toothbrush . let dry and reinstall . that should get you back up and running Mark W1VJ K3 # 427 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 turns it self on, won't turn off
Hi there, I have a K3 (s/n in the 400's with most upgrades done) intermittantly turns it self on, and sometimes won't shut down (via the front panel power switch). I believe my PS is in good order, and nothing but antenna, PS and paddle are connected to the back. It doesn't appear to be related to anything external, and it's not dependable, just intermittant. It started doing this a few months ago, then went away, and now started up again. Maybe one of the boards needs to be reseated? Anyone else seen issues like this? For now, I'm just powering off the PS when the radio is not in use, and when it won't shut off, I have to turn the PS off to shut the radio off. If I turn the PS back on at that point, the radio comes back on. I have not yet tried another PS or battery to see if that's the culprit but that will be my next step if this isn't a common problem. Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 turns it self on, won't turn off
Hi Don, yes, I have checked this - there is nothing connected to the ACC connector or the RS232 port when this occurs. Perhaps the board that the ACC connector is attached to needs to be reseated? Any other ideas? Thanks, Jeff On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 16:51, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff, It sounds like the Remote Power ON signal (on the ACC connector) is becoming active for some reason or another. If anything external to the K3 or internal is pulling ACC pin 8 to ground, the behavior will be as you describe. If you have a cable plugged into the ACC connector it should be checked for that condition. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2011 6:47 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi there, I have a K3 (s/n in the 400's with most upgrades done) intermittantly turns it self on, and sometimes won't shut down (via the front panel power switch). I believe my PS is in good order, and nothing but antenna, PS and paddle are connected to the back. It doesn't appear to be related to anything external, and it's not dependable, just intermittant. It started doing this a few months ago, then went away, and now started up again. Maybe one of the boards needs to be reseated? Anyone else seen issues like this? For now, I'm just powering off the PS when the radio is not in use, and when it won't shut off, I have to turn the PS off to shut the radio off. If I turn the PS back on at that point, the radio comes back on. I have not yet tried another PS or battery to see if that's the culprit but that will be my next step if this isn't a common problem. Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 turns it self on, won't turn off
Hi Joe, yes, I actually do have that mod installed (it was done by Elecraft last time the radio was back to meet it's maker). Thanks, -J On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 17:08, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Perhaps the board that the ACC connector is attached to needs to be reseated? Any other ideas? Check the 12V sense mod: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/KPA3_12V_Sense_Modification_Rev_B.pdf Symptoms sound exactly like what you describe and I suspect your s/n is well before the modification was added to routine production. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/9/2011 7:58 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi Don, yes, I have checked this - there is nothing connected to the ACC connector or the RS232 port when this occurs. Perhaps the board that the ACC connector is attached to needs to be reseated? Any other ideas? Thanks, Jeff On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 16:51, Don Wilhelmw3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff, It sounds like the Remote Power ON signal (on the ACC connector) is becoming active for some reason or another. If anything external to the K3 or internal is pulling ACC pin 8 to ground, the behavior will be as you describe. If you have a cable plugged into the ACC connector it should be checked for that condition. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2011 6:47 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi there, I have a K3 (s/n in the 400's with most upgrades done) intermittantly turns it self on, and sometimes won't shut down (via the front panel power switch). I believe my PS is in good order, and nothing but antenna, PS and paddle are connected to the back. It doesn't appear to be related to anything external, and it's not dependable, just intermittant. It started doing this a few months ago, then went away, and now started up again. Maybe one of the boards needs to be reseated? Anyone else seen issues like this? For now, I'm just powering off the PS when the radio is not in use, and when it won't shut off, I have to turn the PS off to shut the radio off. If I turn the PS back on at that point, the radio comes back on. I have not yet tried another PS or battery to see if that's the culprit but that will be my next step if this isn't a common problem. Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 turns it self on, won't turn off
Ok Don, I'll take a looksy and see if anything is floating around in there. 73, Jeff On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 17:12, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff, Certainly you could try re-seating that board, but I would be more inclined to look for something on that board which could cause a short. Re-seating will often correct an open circuit condition, but a short to ground is a different animal. If you find any bits of conductive material floating around, that would be suspect. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2011 7:58 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi Don, yes, I have checked this - there is nothing connected to the ACC connector or the RS232 port when this occurs. Perhaps the board that the ACC connector is attached to needs to be reseated? Any other ideas? Thanks, Jeff __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K2/100 with KDSP2, KIO2, KNB2
Hi there, I have a newer K2/100 (5000's serial number) with KDSP2, KIO2 and KNB2. I find that it sits on my desk and I don't use it, so I'm looking to sell and invest in more antennas. I built the K2, and it works great, but does have one small bug - the TX output spikes sometimes but I have not determined why, probably a cold solder joint somewhere? Not sure. It's relatively uncommon though. I'm open to reasonable offers. I don't know what it is worth. Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: LP-Pan + EMU0202
For sale: factory built LP-Pan with EMU 0202 for K3, with all needed cables. Best offer. Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The K3 at airports
I do it regularly, sometimes they want to look at it, sometimes they don't care. On my last trip a few weeks ago (YN2AA) they didn't give it a second look. Jeff N6GQ On 11/10/10, van fair g...@bellsouth.net wrote: Does anyone have experience carrying a K3 and power supply through the TSA inspections at USA airports. What can I expect?? Thanks Van W4GIW __ 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 -- Sent from my mobile device __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Help with RTTY
I've not done much in the way of RTTY but thought I'd get on for CQWW this weekend and work a few guys with the built in data capability in the K3. Try as I might, I can't get it to decode anything correctly. I seem to have lackluster results getting stuff to display on the VFOB area of the screen with any kind of consistency and I just don't know what's wrong. Does anyone have a RTTY with the K3 for dummies? I don't really want to go off and install any RTTY software, would just like to use the built in K3 stuff to make a few QSOs. Thanks, unicast to me is fine. Jeff __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Help with RTTY
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 18:10, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: Jeff, I strongly agree with Don. MMTTY integrates VERY nicely with both WriteLog and N1MM. I use N1MM. You're welcome to come up here and see it this weekend. I'm not taking it seriously, but I will get on and play a bit. Jim and Don, thanks for the input. I think I got it working sort of, enough to make a few QSOs. Jim, I may take you up on that...I'll be in touch if I can make it up. Thanks! Jeff 73, Jim K9YC On 9/24/2010 5:40 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jeff, If you are not accustomed to RTTY (or other digital modes) operation, I would encourage you to use a computer application to start out with. Clicking on the waterfall display to decode signals is much easier than tuning the signal to a spot which will allow good decoding in the K3 VFO B area (or using K3 Utility Terminal - same thing). Once you have developed a feel for the RTTY mode, then you can advance to using the K3 Utility or the K3 VFO B area for decoding. If you insist on using the VFO B display or K3 Utility, set the AFSK-A (or FSK-D) menu parameter to the baud rate of the station you are trying to copy (it will usually be 45 bps), then use the dual passband to reject unwanted signals - tune the K3 carefully using CWT so you see 3 bars on each side of the center marker. You should then see good decoded text. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2
My K2 #5945 holds a special place in my heart :) It was a blast to build and still fun to use. My K3 #476 has traveled a lot with me, and is my radio of choice. I'd still like to do a KX1 one of these days...that's one neat little radio. Jeff N6GQ On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 07:25, Gary D Krause n7...@bresnan.net wrote: After seeing a recent post about building a K2, I'm wondering how many K3 owners have actually built a K2? It would seem that some kind of right of passage should be given to those people that have built a K2 or even a K1, before purchasing a K3. Maybe a sticker that they can put on their K3 or a special certificate to hang on the wall? Of course, I'm excluding those that can't build because, of physical dissability. I'm just thinking of all the fun that they missed building a K2 and perhaps they would appreciate the K3 even more. Just trying to stir the pot. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KDVR3 with N1MM
Hi there, I'm wondering if I could find someone that's currently using the KDVR3 with N1MM - I have a few questions I'd like to bounce off you, and it can be off-list, or on-list. Specifically, how seamless is the integration with N1MM and what are the known issues (if any)? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K144xv for K3 and noise figure
Hi, I was considering a K144XV for my K3, and noticing the noise figure listed as 2db, while the earlier transverters list NF at 0.8db. I'm wondering how the two compare. I also wonder if maybe in the future there might be a low-NF xvtr for the K3? I like the integration idea, but I'm wondering how much of an issue the seemingly higher NF would be for weak-signal work. Thanks, jeff __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's website down? I keep getting network timeout
I'm in Santa Cruz, and things like telephones (landlines), cell phones, and DSL is down for a lot of people. Even 911 service (!). Sigh. So much for redundancy on the part of the backbone providers, eh? Jeff N6GQ On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 11:03, AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk wrote: It has been down all day for us. I am surprised such a failure is allowed - someone will be in deep trouble. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft%27s-website-down--I-keep-getting-%22network-timeout%22-tp2612190p2612594.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] k3 SWR readings seem generous
Mike, I see the same thing. My Autek says my antenna is 2.5:1, the K3 (#476) says 1.2:1 at the same frequency (numbers mentioned were on 40M). My Palstar SWR meter pretty much agrees with the Autek. -Jeff N6GQ On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 17:47, Mike Scott m...@paxsen.com wrote: I have been working on antennas today and have a puzzle. I am finding that the K3 SWR indications are unbelievable generous. With my 40M inverted V fed with RG8X (50 ohm) coax I see that the K3 seems generous in the SWR indication on tune with ATU bypassed. I have noticed a slight change in SWR with K3 power setting so the following was taken with K3 tune power set to 100 watts. If I set it to 10 watts the discrepancy is greater... SWR SWR SWR Freq. K3 VA1 Daiwa 7.00 MHz 1.3 1.922.0 7.05 MHz 1.2 1.921.9 7.1 MHz 1.2 1.981.95 7.15 MHz 1.3 2.262.1 7.2 MHz 1.9 2.602.3 7.25 MHz 1.5 2.882.6 7.3 MHz 1.6 3.322.7 The Daiwa is the CN-101L cross needle meter. The VA1 is the Autek Rx Vector antenna analyzer. The VA1 does not have a tuned input so it is possible that it can be fooled by local broadcast stations. I don't suspect this issue here as there aren't any close by broadcast stations that I am aware of. The Daiwa and the VA1 tend to agree pretty well anyway. The K3 measurements are the outliers. This antenna on a Tenna Dipper shows minimal SWR at 7.040 MHz, just where I tuned it a few years ago. The LED does not extinguish indicating higher than 1:1 SWR at the minimum. If you look at the numbers, I guess I don't believe the K3, Do you think my antenna is below 1.6 to 1 across the entire 40M band? So now on to 20M dipole fed with RG58 (50 Ohm Coax)... The Tenna Dipper fully extinguishes at 13.805 MHz indicating that my antenna is bit too long but is close to 1:1 at that frequency. FreqK3 VA1 Daiwa 13.81 -- 1.12-- 14.0 MHz1.11.241.31 14.1 MHz1.11.301.70 14.2 MHz1.11.551.85 14.3 MHz1.21.691.85 RG58 may have some losses on this band so perhaps all of the SWR indications are generous, some more than others. The dipole is a low one and probably isn't 72 ohms at the feed point. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) K3-100 #508/ KX1 #1311 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Two K3s as Carry-on Luggage
On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 17:58, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU le...@wa5znu.org wrote: Ed W0YK wrote: Most of the X-ray ops ID a K3 as a slide projector, which is fine with me. Ed - P49X (W0YK) One thoroughly inspected my KX1 and K2 at SFO, then as he was packing it back up, said, Good DX. I've taken my K3 as carry-on through numerous airports, without fail, it always gets looked at, swabbed, and then they let me go...I guess I have the thug look or something. Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB
Nick and others, thanks for the replies and information. Sounds like I have some options, and I should be able to get things working reasonably well. See you all in the pileups. Jeff N6GQ (op @ KH6LC) On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 03:03, Nick Lekic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jeff There are many programs which will allow you to record the audio, but the problem starts when the time comes to find some particular QSOs in the pile of recorded files. Writelog was perfect for this purpose but I no longer use it for different reasons. I settled with Recall Pro ( http://www.sagebrush.com/recpro.htm )which is not as flexible compared with Writelog but it does the job. The program can split the recording after each hour giving you, say, 48 files per entire contest. Mine is configured to auto name each file by inserting a contest name, the hour and minute. Eg. ww2007cw_1000.mp3 for recording segment beginning at 10:00GMT. Depending on MP3 compression level used, each file will be somewhere between 10Mb and 15Mb in size. Since the time stamps are recorded you can later open a selected MP3 file and search for a specific point in time (in seconds) by moving the playback slider to desired position. Writelog was unbeatable for this feature. You could just browse through your log, right-click on the given QSO and select 'play this qso'. I wish other contest logging programs could do that. 73, Nick ve3ey - Original Message From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:51:48 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB Thanks guys...I have Audacity, and that's what I was thinking of using unless someone had a better idea. I'm still wondering if there's a way to get the monitor audio out the line-out output from the rear. It would be there out the headphone jack but as K8DD pointed out, that is going to be controlled by the AF Gain, which isn't optimal. Jeff N6GQ On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 19:15, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, For recording software, I suggest Total Recorder (www.highcriteria.com) for recording ease. It is not free, but is budget priced and does the task well. If you are looking for something free, I suggest you look at Audacity from www.sourceforge.net - it is a great audio editor and is open source and multi-platform. I record with Total Recorder and edit with Audacity myself. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hey Folks, I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible? If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any words of wisdom or success stories are welcome... Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1613 - Release Date: 8/15/2008 5:58 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB
Hey Folks, I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible? If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any words of wisdom or success stories are welcome... Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB
Thanks guys...I have Audacity, and that's what I was thinking of using unless someone had a better idea. I'm still wondering if there's a way to get the monitor audio out the line-out output from the rear. It would be there out the headphone jack but as K8DD pointed out, that is going to be controlled by the AF Gain, which isn't optimal. Jeff N6GQ On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 19:15, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, For recording software, I suggest Total Recorder (www.highcriteria.com) for recording ease. It is not free, but is budget priced and does the task well. If you are looking for something free, I suggest you look at Audacity from www.sourceforge.net - it is a great audio editor and is open source and multi-platform. I record with Total Recorder and edit with Audacity myself. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hey Folks, I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible? If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any words of wisdom or success stories are welcome... Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1613 - Release Date: 8/15/2008 5:58 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AFX operation
John, that sounds like what I have experienced with AFX:BIN. Perhaps we need to use the stereo output on the rear of the K3 for the real effect. AFX:DELAY5, on the other hand, does seem to lay out signals in a virtualized manner, spatially separated in front of the listener. In my experience, however, this effect takes time to materialze, for me, it was a number of hours in the seat before it happened. Don't get me wrong, AFX:DELAY5 is very comfortable to listen to, but the virtual spatialization seemed to take a while to happen (for me, anyway). I wonder what other people experience in terms of time before they notice the spatial separation? Jeff N6GQ On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM, John H Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recently begun experimenting with my K3's AFX feature. My understanding is that AFX is supposed to spread cw signals across a virtual listening space in front of the operator (distributed according to pitch?). My experience, listening with stereo headphones and with AFX on, is that all of the sound seems to come from one side and slightly to the rear. With AFX off I hear a balanced sound from the headphones that seems to be in the center of my head. This is not what I expected. What am I doing wrong? 73, john, no8v ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Watsonville Fire
I live nearby (in Santa Cruz), from what I have heard, the fire is fairly close to Elecraft HQ, but on the other side of the freeway (Elecraft is on the ocean side of the freeway)...but I haven't heard about people's homes, I hope and pray everyone is ok. Jeff N6GQ On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope that none of the Elecrafters have been adversely affected by the Watsonville fire! Doug W6JD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] kx1 on airlines
I've traveled with my K3 and had it in my carryon luggage, they never even asked what it was. Now, my Begali paddle, that was another story. It's got a Palladium base and apparently the xray can't see through it or something. Anyhow, it took 3 agents to finally figure that one out and approve it. :) -Jeff N6GQ On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Blachura [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Folks, Going on a trip and was wondering what kind of hassle I would get if I packed my KX1 in my baggage. Would it look like a bomb? Was thinking of putting a copy of my amatuer ticket on the box. But I bet no one there knows what a ham radio operator is. Is it worth the trouble? Don...w2xb -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/kx1-on-airlines-tp16825633p16825633.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?
IMHO, the real reason for a foot switch is timing. When running high rates in a phone contest, you can't set the VOX delay and hang time well enough to drop the PTT soon enough without chopping up in the middle of speaking (or yelling, as it were). With a foot switch, I can key, do the exchange, and drop the PTT exactly as fast as I need to without relay switching, cut outs, etc.. If I tried to do it via VOX, the hangtime at the end would be wasting time as well, not to mention making copy more difficult on the other end, and shortening the life of amplifier relays, etc.. I think this is the case regardless of VOX implementation, the K3 has nice VOX and all, but I still much prefer a foot switch for SSB contesting. For casual SSB ragchewing, VOX is just fine though. -Jeff N6GQ On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 4:52 PM, Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the vox is set properly you dont have the problem of noises keying it. Set it so only your voice will key when an inch or so from the mic. Most people have it so sensitive that a voice in the next room will key the vox, so it does pick up kids in the next room. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Jim Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why? Well. I can think of a few reasons: Keeps the family dog from becoming a radio personality when the mail carrier or some other delivery person comes up to the door I like the positive control - a foot switch lets me make sure the PTT is closed when I want the transmitter on, and open when I want the transmitter to be off// VOX sometimes activates, or fails to activate, at inopportune times - and you have to keep fiddling with it A foot switch is a lot easier to use, in my opinion, than a microphone mounted switch or press bar I could probably think of a few others, but I'll let others take over now. 73 _ Jim, KL7CC Registered Fuddy-Duddy DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Which begs the question...why do folks use a foot switch from home if they are the only one in the room? I use vox. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 power cable
The assembled K3's come with an assembled power cable, you just need to finish the battery/power supply side. Jeff On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, we've established that the kit rigs require you to assemble the APPs on the wire to make the power cable. Same deal for the factory assembled rigs or do they come with finished power cables? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 (soon) - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY 4 hour contest this weekend - K3 owners...let's have some fun!
I might give it a whirl if I can figure out the settings on the K3 to make it work. I've never made an RTTY QSO but hey, it might be fun :) -Jeff N6GQ K3 #476 On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please see for Ed's announcement: http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/cq-contest/2008-March/078727.html and, for the full rules, see: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php I have no love for RTTY contesting, but this one is only 4 hours max. The reason I am posting this here is that there is also a TEAM competition (does not have to be a serious team). I thought that it might be FUN the launch a team effort of K3's using the CW paddle in to RTTY output method only. [snip] Team Competition: Team competition is limited to a maximum of 10 operators as a single entry unit. Groups having more than ten team members may submit more than one team entry. To qualify as a team entry, the team registration form on the NCJ web site must be completed before the contest starts. Use the following link: [end ship] RTTY Team Registration: http://www.ncjweb.com/rttysprintteamreg.php Soanyone (North America) interested in a K3/cw paddle input team? If you register (above link), please let me know! I'll suggest the TEAM NAME = K3 and a cw paddle Remember...this will be for fun so put in as much or as little time as you wish. And don't forget...to turn OFF the idle quickly, the last thing you send (using CW) is IM (dit dit dah dah - all together - like the number 2, but missing the last dash). de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)
First off, this is a LONG email, so be warned :) I picked up K3 #476 in Aptos the weekend before the contest, then hopped on a plane to do the ARRL DX SSB contest from KH6LC. I thought others might be interested in first impressions from a contester that had not used a K3 before last week. There is also one quality that became apparent with the K3 that I've never seen in another radio before and I wonder if others have noticed it...more on that in a bit. I arrived in KH6 Wednesday evening, and had a nice dinner with Lloyd, KH6LC, in Hilo. On Thursday, it was my job to get the station all prepped for the contest. I put up a 2 element yagi for 80M, got the K3 put into the operating position, connected it up with the amp and computers, and started making QSOs on 20M and trying to get the audio and speech processor optimized. After a few emails with k3support, and on-air reports and tweaking, I had the audio pretty well optimized, and many ensuing QSOs commented on the quality of the audio. For what it's worth, I used a Heil Proset with HC-4 element, and had mic gain at about 25-30, Compression at 10-12, and used the TX EQ to drop the two lowest bands a few dB, and up'd the center band by a few dB. This seemed to be the best setting for punch, understandability, and comfort on the ears according to on-air reports. I also had a few local hams check off to the side of my signal and they said the signal was clean and narrow, so that's good. Things that immediately stand out with the K3: - Layout of controls is awesome. For a contester, all the things I need to get to are quickly and easily accessible. Hats off to the ergonomic engineering that Elecraft did! - The K3 receiver really is as good as everyone says it is. I didn't use the preamp in the contest, and found that I really like that mode (no preamp) Weak signals floated in front of me, and just waited for me to pull them out. I'll talk more about this in a bit. - I watched temperature of the PA in the K3 as well as the other FP temp and it stayed pretty solid, never got really that warm. - It's light! I packed the K3, my clothes and all my needs for a week in 1 carryon bag. - It handles very strong, nearby signals with ease. Big S9+ signals within a few KC's is no problem, it's like they're not even there. Unfortunately, about half way through the weekend the amplifier that I was using developed a problem and I decided to punt and move to the other operating position - but in the heat of the contest I didn't feel I could afford the time to move the K3 into position, so I only got 24 hours of the contest in with the K3. None the less, I did find that in this time, I was able to mind meld with the K3 and found a very interesting quality that I eluded to above, that I've not seen or heard before in other radios. I had AFX set to delay 5, and with the Heil proset for headphones, after a while I found that the spatial representation of signals started to become 3 dimensional. It was as if signals were spatially separated in an area around my head rather than just in my ears. The soundstage (as it's referred to in audiophile circles) was big and weak signals seem to almost float out in space and take on an almost tangible quality to them. I know what some of you must be thinking right now, Oh man, I want what this guy is smoking! but really, it does become pronounced after using the radio for a while. I read about the increased spatial characteristic of AFX, but what I'm talking about only becomes apparent after a good number of hours in the chair, and I'm not convinced one would notice it if you sat down, operated for 2 hours, took a break, sat down, etc. but with 10-12 hours of constant operating, it started to become quite pronounced. First, I wonder if others have noticed this, and second, I wonder if this was something that Elecraft engineering thought of, or if it's just a by-product of design that is a nice bonus. Either way, I've never heard anything like this on other rigs (Orion, FT1000's, etc.). It's very cool and actually seems to enhance the ability to pull weak signals out. On the other hand, the Binaural mode seems like (at least in my setup) to have noise in one ear, and signals in the other. It's separated and pronounced, and I didn't really care for it, I much prefer Delay 5 in AFX mode. I had a bit of a hard time getting used to VFO A/B when operating split on 40M. It wasn't as intuitive to me as other VFO setups, but after a while I got used to it and it wasn't an issue. So I'm very pleased with the first outing with the K3. It delivered on what I was hoping. I just wish propagation would have been better, this was one of the worst contests I've ever done in terms of propagation, but I guess the good thing is that everyone is faced with the same playing field. My score was significantly below my goal numbers, but when conditions are poor, all bets are off, and I think a lot of casual contesters probably either threw in the
Re: [Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Ed Muns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope this is useful to some, I'd love to talk to others that have experienced the spatial characteristic of the AFX mode, or hear Elecraft's input on how that was done. Most people have found AFX to be positive. Many contesters leave it on all the time and miss it when they put one radio in each ear with SO2R. However, there is a range of preferences for which setting is best, i.e., pseudo-stereo delay 1-5 or binaural. As I recall, the majority of people settle on one of the pseudo-stereo delay 3, 4 or 5. Also, the reported effect is very different across users. One person reports dizziness and can't use it. Others report a specific 3-D spatial relationship between signal in the pass band. Still others can't describe what it is like, but are outspoken that it is better for picking signals out of noise. I think your experience and description falls right into the range of experiences the rest of us are having, but for each it is unique. Pfew! As I was describing that to some of the other hams on the island, I started to think that I must sound like the sleep deprivation must be taking a toll on my sanity, but I'm glad to hear that it's somewhat normal. P.S. Apologies for saying Hi, Lloyd every time we worked this weekend. I forgot you were guest-opting there. No problem, Ed, you're always loud out there, as is K6XX, who I think is near you. You guys have a great location. 73, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FT1000-like VFO behavior on the K3
On the FT1000, you can have VFO A in your left ear, and VFO B in your right ear, and vary the amplitude, or weight, of both with a knob (they call it RF Mix). This is very nice for operating split on 40M, for example, as a DX station, transmitting around 7075 and listening in the US phone band, as well as on the TX frequency. You can hear both frequencies at the same time, and have, for example, your TX frequency louder than your receive frequency. I believe the K3 second receiver is required to hear both VFOs at the same time, but is that variable amplitude between VFOs possible with the K3? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ (taking delivery of my K3 this week, I hope!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 #476 on the air
I stopped by Elecraft HQ today and picked up K3 #476, assembled, with KXV3, and a 2.1k, 500hz and 200hz filters. The rig is beautiful and sounds great, and will get a 'trial-by-fire' next weekend as I break it in - I'll be out at KH6LC for ARRL DX SSB, single op, all bands. See you all in the contest, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 SSB filters
I've been reading the FAQ and the list archives trying to find out what SSB filters I could benefit from in my K3, which is due to come any day now! :) I've read some references that seem to suggest the 1.0 filter for SSB might be a bit on the narrow side. I'm a 95% cw op, so I got the 500 and 250 filters for CW, but I'll be taking the K3 to KH6 for the ARRL DX SSB contest, and since I'm not much of a phone op, I'm looking for feedback from other SSB contesters on what filters they've had success with in the K3. I don't yet have the K3 so I'm not able to try the stock filter myself to make that judgement... My original plan was to just use the 2.7 stock filter, but now that I'm thinking about it, I'm wondering if I should get the 2.1 also? Not sure if there's enough difference to warrant that, or if it makes a good deal of difference. How suitable is the 2.7 filter for ssb contesting? Suggestions? Thanks, -Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: best source of latest propagation news?
W6ELProp is *fantastic* for computing MUF, signal levels and probability of an opening to a given location. Right before a contest is a great time to print out W6ELProp forecasts for each area (Europe, JA, VK/ZL, etc.) so you can have a good idea when and where to be. http://www.qsl.net/w6elprop/ One of my favorites - but I also like VOAProp like everyone else as well. -Jeff N6GQ On Jan 30, 2008 5:42 PM, Converse, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To help decide where to direct signals from my shiny new K3, can anyone suggest a good web source for propagation news and forecasts? 73, Bob, WO3E This e-mail message is intended only for individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you believe you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your mailbox. Thank you. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WTB: 2M transverter and/or KX-1
Hey all, While I'm awaiting my K3 delivery, I'm feeling the need to play with more gear. I'm on the lookout for either an Elecraft 2M transverter, or a KX1. If you have either one of these that you're looking to sell, whether it's still in kit form, built or partially built, please contact me off-reflector. Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Second run
Is it too early to ask about the likelihood of the 2nd run of K3's shipping on the 19th? :) I'm eager because I'd like to take it to KH6 for CQWW CW which falls on the following weekend (of course, I could pick it up from Aptos, since I live in Santa Cruz) :) Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 5.6 Earthquake very close to San Jose
Yes, it was felt here in Santa Cruz pretty good (which is about 5 miles from Elecraft HQ). No damage though, all is well AFAIK. Jeff N6GQ On 10/30/07, Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 5.6 is a walk in the park for you folks in California but here in Oregon we notice these things :) Stay safe, Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW: Best low cost iambic key?
I recently picked up a Begali Simplex. I absolutely love that key. http://www.i2rtf.com/html/simplex.html Cost-wise, it's hard to beat, and it's the smoothest key I've ever used. It's also very nice to look at... Jeff N6GQ On 10/15/07, Rob Lundahl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key? NV7F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Best band for low cost DXing?
While it's true that 20M is more competitive than other bands, it's also true that 20M will allow you to have more of a DX window for more hours of the day/night, and there's a better chance of finding DX on 20M than any other band, IMHO. Just looking at QSO totals for most expeditions, QSO totals are almost highest on 20M. In fact, most expeditions have 20M as the one station that's in operation almost 24x7. While conditions may not always allow you to hear/work them 24x7, I think you've got a much bigger window and chance on 20M than any other band. For 20M, a small 3L yagi at 30 feet would do well, or a pair of phased verticals, or any number of other options would work well there. I'd put 40M as a close second...if you've got extra class CW privileges. Many folks worked the 3B7C expedition on 40M with minimal gear, and they were LOUD on 40M even on less-than-optimal paths/times. Best of luck, see you in the pileups, Jeff N6GQ K2/100 S/N 05945 On 9/28/07, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- I too would like to know why 20M wasn't considered by the OP. I left 20 off the list because of the level of competition. 20 Is a GREAT band for DX and everyone knows it. All the serious DXers are on that band with their big systems. It is often tough for the little guy to compete, esp. on SSB. There is also some question as to whether or not my friend can get a horizontal antenna more than about 20 feet off the ground. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 audio
My K2 (#5945) has tons of audio, both in the headphones as well as in the speaker. My volume knob never gets above about 1/4-1/3 scale. Jeff N6GQ On 6/23/07, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the posts I've read in the past there would seem to be large differences in the amount of audio delivered by a K2. Perhaps those of you who service them or in some other way have exposure to multiple K2's can comment. Mine's speaker level ia completely adequate and can be turned up far beyond comfortable ... for me, anyway. Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CQWW DX Teams
Sounds fun, I might be in for that. If my K3 is delivered in time, I'll be taking it with me to KH6 for WW CW and possibly SSB too. Otherwise, I'll take my K2 and we're going to try it (with DSP) for the 160M station. I'll be at a station on the big island. Jeff N6GQ On 6/13/07, J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone be interested in forming 5 person teams for the CQWWDX events this Fall? As I recall, the 2006 rules allow you to form teams consisting of folks from anywhere (ARRL has geographic restrictions). Your score still counts towards your contest club's total, if you belong to one. It might be fun to have a little friendly competition between Elecrafters... Actually, there is a bit of that already. 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 power meter
Thanks Don and others for the answers. In my case, I'm trying to run down a proble where the KPA100 will be fine, then all of a sudden it's output will jump up over 140W. I thought that the high output in the base K2 might be the cause. So are we saying that some variation is ok, and once in a while if the KPA100 gets up over 150W then we're ok? This is not apparently an oscillation issue, as I don't see high SWRs. Thanks, Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, That is normal behavior - the power will climb a bit if left in TUNE for a period of time. It is mostly the result of heating in the PA transistors. In normal operation, either with CW or SSB, there is not a constant carrier being transmitted and the same conditions will not be present. Do not leave the K2 in TUNE at high power for any significant length of time - remember that TUNE is transmitting at a 100% duty cycle. OK for short bursts, but not good for longer periods. The base K2 shoud be limited to 5 watts or less for a 100% duty cycle transmission and to 35 watts or less with the KPA100. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi Don, Thanks for the replies. To answer your questions, the problem occurs into a dummy load. I set the base K2 (without KPA100 connected) to 5.0W, and then TUNE, and it starts at 5.0W and heads upwards to 5.7-6.0W (read from the display, as well as the S-meter). After about 10 seconds in TUNE, it's up to 5.7 or 6W and the next LED on the S-meter is starting to flicker some. Moving the power knob will allow me to bring it back to 5.0W, but the next TUNE will see the power climb back up again. I'm not sure if I should still be looking on the RF board at this point, or start focusing on the control board...? Thanks, 73, Jeff On 4/22/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Another thought and a question - does the K2 control power properly (check with TUNE) when the requested power is set to 5 watts? If you get somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 watts output with the requested power set to 5, then the power control circuits are working as they should be. Setting the power to maximum will not readily reveal any problems with the power control. OTOH, if the power output is always high then you do have a problem in the power control (ALC) loop. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Don and others, A few weeks back, a user posted about an issue with low power output with his K2. Don said: If you do not have either the KAT2, the KPA100, or the KAT100 installed, the K2 does not display the actual power output on the LCD (the requested power is displayed briefly when the power control is changed). What is the indication on the LED bargraph during transmit? I'm going through an issue with my K2 where it *appears* to be putting out too much power. With the KPA100 installed, the output sometimes jumps up to 150+W. I removed the KPA100 from the picture and have been seeing if I can reproduce higher than normal output with just the base K2. So far, the behavior is that if I enter TUNE mode, the indicated power on the display of the K2 will rise to 16-17W. My watt meter isn't accurate enough to tell me what it's *really* putting out though, although with the KPA100 it is accurate enough to see the 150W+ peaks. So I was trying to think if it's really putting out 16+W, or if the power meter is really telling me it's TRYING to put it out (because my external wattmeter looks like actually less, but again not accurate). I also thought maybe it's an ALC issue, because if I rotate the power knob back then back up to max, the indicated power on the K2 will go to about 15W, but the next time I do TUNE again, it again goes back up to 16+W. Any thoughts on this? Should I keep chasing ALC issues? I've already gone through the base K2 RF board resoldering T1-T4, reheating anything that looks suspect, etc. to no avail. I also sent something to this effect to [EMAIL PROTECTED], I'm just hoping someone might have any ideas that I could chase down. Thanks, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post
Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 power meter
Don, thanks. I do have a recently-made KPA100 (~3 months) and have installed the upgraded C31 to combat the parasitic. When in QSO, I see the power jump up, and it seems to stay there until I enter a TUNE operation or manually drop the power level via the power knob. I spend a lot of time on 40M, so that's where I usually see the problem. I do believe it happens on other bands though. If an occasional jump to 150W is ok, then I won't worry about it. I can leave the power knob lower so that the maximum power reached is less than 130W on those transients. 73, Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, If you are saying that you see an occasional jump from 120 watts power to 140 or even 160, I would say that *MAY* be possible, but if it jumps from 50 (or even 80) watts to 160, then you do have a problem - and my first reaction is that it is an indication of a transient oscillation. How long does the power stay at 160 watts? Is this on 40 meters, or does it occur on all bands? What level is your KPA100? If it has RFC10 installed and the L15 position has a toroid and L16 has a toroid with a red core - you do not have the latest update - that update was designed to combat a parasitic on 40 meters. In your case, I would recommend the KPA100UPKT if it is not already installed just to be rid of the possibility that the 40 meter parasitic is what is causing your problem. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Thanks Don and others for the answers. In my case, I'm trying to run down a proble where the KPA100 will be fine, then all of a sudden it's output will jump up over 140W. I thought that the high output in the base K2 might be the cause. So are we saying that some variation is ok, and once in a while if the KPA100 gets up over 150W then we're ok? This is not apparently an oscillation issue, as I don't see high SWRs. Thanks, Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, That is normal behavior - the power will climb a bit if left in TUNE for a period of time. It is mostly the result of heating in the PA transistors. In normal operation, either with CW or SSB, there is not a constant carrier being transmitted and the same conditions will not be present. Do not leave the K2 in TUNE at high power for any significant length of time - remember that TUNE is transmitting at a 100% duty cycle. OK for short bursts, but not good for longer periods. The base K2 shoud be limited to 5 watts or less for a 100% duty cycle transmission and to 35 watts or less with the KPA100. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi Don, Thanks for the replies. To answer your questions, the problem occurs into a dummy load. I set the base K2 (without KPA100 connected) to 5.0W, and then TUNE, and it starts at 5.0W and heads upwards to 5.7-6.0W (read from the display, as well as the S-meter). After about 10 seconds in TUNE, it's up to 5.7 or 6W and the next LED on the S-meter is starting to flicker some. Moving the power knob will allow me to bring it back to 5.0W, but the next TUNE will see the power climb back up again. I'm not sure if I should still be looking on the RF board at this point, or start focusing on the control board...? Thanks, 73, Jeff On 4/22/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Another thought and a question - does the K2 control power properly (check with TUNE) when the requested power is set to 5 watts? If you get somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 watts output with the requested power set to 5, then the power control circuits are working as they should be. Setting the power to maximum will not readily reveal any problems with the power control. OTOH, if the power output is always high then you do have a problem in the power control (ALC) loop. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Don and others, A few weeks back, a user posted about an issue with low power output with his K2. Don said: If you do not have either the KAT2, the KPA100, or the KAT100 installed, the K2 does not display the actual power output on the LCD (the requested power is displayed briefly when the power control is changed). What is the indication on the LED bargraph during transmit? I'm going through an issue with my K2 where it *appears* to be putting out too much power. With the KPA100 installed, the output sometimes jumps up to 150+W. I removed the KPA100 from the picture and have been seeing if I can reproduce higher than normal output with just the base K2. So far, the behavior is that if I enter TUNE mode, the indicated power on the display of the K2 will rise to 16-17W. My watt meter isn't accurate enough to tell me what it's *really* putting out though, although with the KPA100 it is accurate enough to see the 150W+ peaks. So I was trying to think if it's really putting out 16+W, or if the power meter
Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 power meter
Thanks Don, I'll begin looking... Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, I was really asking if the power jumped to 160 watts regardless of the setting of the power control so I could better suggest where the problem might be - apparently it does not go to 160 watts if you set the power lower. That behavior is not normal, and right now I would strongly suspect that there is a bad solder connection in the KPA100 wattmeter section or in the VRFDET signal path back to the K2 microprocessor. Do the trimmer pots R26 and R27 look OK? I have found some that were damaged when soldering the transformers cores in the PA - a damaged trimmer could have an intermittent contact at the wiper and cause the results you are seeing. Check the entire path for FWD power indication from the KPA100 wattmeter to the VRFDET signal output (look at the schematic to identify the components - and don't forget about the scaling resistors and the scaling switches Q10 and Q11). Since this is an intermittent condition, it will be difficult to know when it is fixed - that is what makes intermittents so hard to deal with - try tapping on things to try to induce a failure. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Don, thanks. I do have a recently-made KPA100 (~3 months) and have installed the upgraded C31 to combat the parasitic. When in QSO, I see the power jump up, and it seems to stay there until I enter a TUNE operation or manually drop the power level via the power knob. I spend a lot of time on 40M, so that's where I usually see the problem. I do believe it happens on other bands though. If an occasional jump to 150W is ok, then I won't worry about it. I can leave the power knob lower so that the maximum power reached is less than 130W on those transients. 73, Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, If you are saying that you see an occasional jump from 120 watts power to 140 or even 160, I would say that *MAY* be possible, but if it jumps from 50 (or even 80) watts to 160, then you do have a problem - and my first reaction is that it is an indication of a transient oscillation. How long does the power stay at 160 watts? Is this on 40 meters, or does it occur on all bands? What level is your KPA100? If it has RFC10 installed and the L15 position has a toroid and L16 has a toroid with a red core - you do not have the latest update - that update was designed to combat a parasitic on 40 meters. In your case, I would recommend the KPA100UPKT if it is not already installed just to be rid of the possibility that the 40 meter parasitic is what is causing your problem. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Thanks Don and others for the answers. In my case, I'm trying to run down a proble where the KPA100 will be fine, then all of a sudden it's output will jump up over 140W. I thought that the high output in the base K2 might be the cause. So are we saying that some variation is ok, and once in a while if the KPA100 gets up over 150W then we're ok? This is not apparently an oscillation issue, as I don't see high SWRs. Thanks, Jeff On 4/23/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, That is normal behavior - the power will climb a bit if left in TUNE for a period of time. It is mostly the result of heating in the PA transistors. In normal operation, either with CW or SSB, there is not a constant carrier being transmitted and the same conditions will not be present. Do not leave the K2 in TUNE at high power for any significant length of time - remember that TUNE is transmitting at a 100% duty cycle. OK for short bursts, but not good for longer periods. The base K2 shoud be limited to 5 watts or less for a 100% duty cycle transmission and to 35 watts or less with the KPA100. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Hi Don, Thanks for the replies. To answer your questions, the problem occurs into a dummy load. I set the base K2 (without KPA100 connected) to 5.0W, and then TUNE, and it starts at 5.0W and heads upwards to 5.7-6.0W (read from the display, as well as the S-meter). After about 10 seconds in TUNE, it's up to 5.7 or 6W and the next LED on the S-meter is starting to flicker some. Moving the power knob will allow me to bring it back to 5.0W, but the next TUNE will see the power climb back up again. I'm not sure if I should still be looking on the RF board at this point, or start focusing on the control board...? Thanks, 73, Jeff On 4/22/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Another thought and a question - does the K2 control power properly (check with TUNE) when the requested power is set to 5 watts? If you get somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 watts output with the requested power set to 5, then the power control circuits are working as they should be. Setting the power
[Elecraft] Question about K2 power meter
Don and others, A few weeks back, a user posted about an issue with low power output with his K2. Don said: If you do not have either the KAT2, the KPA100, or the KAT100 installed, the K2 does not display the actual power output on the LCD (the requested power is displayed briefly when the power control is changed). What is the indication on the LED bargraph during transmit? I'm going through an issue with my K2 where it *appears* to be putting out too much power. With the KPA100 installed, the output sometimes jumps up to 150+W. I removed the KPA100 from the picture and have been seeing if I can reproduce higher than normal output with just the base K2. So far, the behavior is that if I enter TUNE mode, the indicated power on the display of the K2 will rise to 16-17W. My watt meter isn't accurate enough to tell me what it's *really* putting out though, although with the KPA100 it is accurate enough to see the 150W+ peaks. So I was trying to think if it's really putting out 16+W, or if the power meter is really telling me it's TRYING to put it out (because my external wattmeter looks like actually less, but again not accurate). I also thought maybe it's an ALC issue, because if I rotate the power knob back then back up to max, the indicated power on the K2 will go to about 15W, but the next time I do TUNE again, it again goes back up to 16+W. Any thoughts on this? Should I keep chasing ALC issues? I've already gone through the base K2 RF board resoldering T1-T4, reheating anything that looks suspect, etc. to no avail. I also sent something to this effect to [EMAIL PROTECTED], I'm just hoping someone might have any ideas that I could chase down. Thanks, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 power meter
Hi Don, Thanks for the replies. To answer your questions, the problem occurs into a dummy load. I set the base K2 (without KPA100 connected) to 5.0W, and then TUNE, and it starts at 5.0W and heads upwards to 5.7-6.0W (read from the display, as well as the S-meter). After about 10 seconds in TUNE, it's up to 5.7 or 6W and the next LED on the S-meter is starting to flicker some. Moving the power knob will allow me to bring it back to 5.0W, but the next TUNE will see the power climb back up again. I'm not sure if I should still be looking on the RF board at this point, or start focusing on the control board...? Thanks, 73, Jeff On 4/22/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Another thought and a question - does the K2 control power properly (check with TUNE) when the requested power is set to 5 watts? If you get somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 watts output with the requested power set to 5, then the power control circuits are working as they should be. Setting the power to maximum will not readily reveal any problems with the power control. OTOH, if the power output is always high then you do have a problem in the power control (ALC) loop. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Don and others, A few weeks back, a user posted about an issue with low power output with his K2. Don said: If you do not have either the KAT2, the KPA100, or the KAT100 installed, the K2 does not display the actual power output on the LCD (the requested power is displayed briefly when the power control is changed). What is the indication on the LED bargraph during transmit? I'm going through an issue with my K2 where it *appears* to be putting out too much power. With the KPA100 installed, the output sometimes jumps up to 150+W. I removed the KPA100 from the picture and have been seeing if I can reproduce higher than normal output with just the base K2. So far, the behavior is that if I enter TUNE mode, the indicated power on the display of the K2 will rise to 16-17W. My watt meter isn't accurate enough to tell me what it's *really* putting out though, although with the KPA100 it is accurate enough to see the 150W+ peaks. So I was trying to think if it's really putting out 16+W, or if the power meter is really telling me it's TRYING to put it out (because my external wattmeter looks like actually less, but again not accurate). I also thought maybe it's an ALC issue, because if I rotate the power knob back then back up to max, the indicated power on the K2 will go to about 15W, but the next time I do TUNE again, it again goes back up to 16+W. Any thoughts on this? Should I keep chasing ALC issues? I've already gone through the base K2 RF board resoldering T1-T4, reheating anything that looks suspect, etc. to no avail. I also sent something to this effect to [EMAIL PROTECTED], I'm just hoping someone might have any ideas that I could chase down. Thanks, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100, half power output on 17-10M
My K2/100 (#5945) has been working well lately, until I started noticing higher output at times, more pronounced with higher SWR antennas (i.e. it would more often spike it's output power if connected to an antenna with more than 1.3:1 SWR, the output power would rise to 140W). About the same time, I started noticing lower output power on 10, 12, 15, and 17M. Output remains full on 20, 30, 40 and 80M. Today I pulled the KPA100 apart, went though and checked and resoldered everything around the SWR bridge, and anything that looked remotely cold-soldered. Put it back together, same issue (well, at least the lower power issue). With a setting of anything over 50W, the max output is 50-52W, as indicated on the K2 internal wattmeter, or my external wattmeter. Any ideas why I'd only get half power on half the bands (and this is a new occurrance, I was getting full power before). Thanks for any ideas, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K2/100, half power output on 17-10M
Ok, strange... Power-cycling the K2 *seems* to get my power back to 100%. There have been a few times that I've noticed that power output seems strange, and finding that turning the rig on/off/on seems to bring it back. So, is that an issue with relays being sticky, or...? Thanks, -Jeff On 4/7/07, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My K2/100 (#5945) has been working well lately, until I started noticing higher output at times, more pronounced with higher SWR antennas (i.e. it would more often spike it's output power if connected to an antenna with more than 1.3:1 SWR, the output power would rise to 140W). About the same time, I started noticing lower output power on 10, 12, 15, and 17M. Output remains full on 20, 30, 40 and 80M. Today I pulled the KPA100 apart, went though and checked and resoldered everything around the SWR bridge, and anything that looked remotely cold-soldered. Put it back together, same issue (well, at least the lower power issue). With a setting of anything over 50W, the max output is 50-52W, as indicated on the K2 internal wattmeter, or my external wattmeter. Any ideas why I'd only get half power on half the bands (and this is a new occurrance, I was getting full power before). Thanks for any ideas, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100, half power output on 17-10M
Don, thanks, it's the newest KPA100, just bought/built it about a month or two ago... -Jeff On 4/7/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Before we give any answer, we need to know the level of the KPA100. Did you build it from the manual Revision D or the earlier Rev C? Another way of checking - do you have a toroid at L15 and is RFC10 present? It is not likely to be a sticking relay problem - that almost never happens with the KPA100. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: My K2/100 (#5945) has been working well lately, until I started noticing higher output at times, more pronounced with higher SWR antennas (i.e. it would more often spike it's output power if connected to an antenna with more than 1.3:1 SWR, the output power would rise to 140W). About the same time, I started noticing lower output power on 10, 12, 15, and 17M. Output remains full on 20, 30, 40 and 80M. Today I pulled the KPA100 apart, went though and checked and resoldered everything around the SWR bridge, and anything that looked remotely cold-soldered. Put it back together, same issue (well, at least the lower power issue). With a setting of anything over 50W, the max output is 50-52W, as indicated on the K2 internal wattmeter, or my external wattmeter. Any ideas why I'd only get half power on half the bands (and this is a new occurrance, I was getting full power before). Thanks for any ideas, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100, half power output on 17-10M
Don, C31 is the new value, just replaced it a few weeks ago... -J On 4/7/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, In that case, what is the size of C31? If it is the old .033 uF it must be changed to the new .22 uF value. You can get one from Elecraft when they get back in the office, but if you have two .1 uF caps with a voltage rating of 50 volts or more, you can parallel them for the time being. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: Don, thanks, it's the newest KPA100, just bought/built it about a month or two ago... -Jeff On 4/7/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, Before we give any answer, we need to know the level of the KPA100. Did you build it from the manual Revision D or the earlier Rev C? Another way of checking - do you have a toroid at L15 and is RFC10 present? It is not likely to be a sticking relay problem - that almost never happens with the KPA100. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: My K2/100 (#5945) has been working well lately, until I started noticing higher output at times, more pronounced with higher SWR antennas (i.e. it would more often spike it's output power if connected to an antenna with more than 1.3:1 SWR, the output power would rise to 140W). About the same time, I started noticing lower output power on 10, 12, 15, and 17M. Output remains full on 20, 30, 40 and 80M. Today I pulled the KPA100 apart, went though and checked and resoldered everything around the SWR bridge, and anything that looked remotely cold-soldered. Put it back together, same issue (well, at least the lower power issue). With a setting of anything over 50W, the max output is 50-52W, as indicated on the K2 internal wattmeter, or my external wattmeter. Any ideas why I'd only get half power on half the bands (and this is a new occurrance, I was getting full power before). Thanks for any ideas, Jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] DSP and CW?
Chris, I'm a 99.9% CW op, too, and find myself working weak signal stuff mostly, and mostly on 40M. I find the KDSP2 an invaluable tool. I also have the KNB2, and it's effective on some noise, but I rarely use it. You have to hear the difference between a very weak signal on and off the DSP. It's amazing. Without it, you can just barely tell there's someone in the noise. With the DSP activated, that signal often becomes completely copyable. Sounds like an exaggeration but it's not. I'm sure there's probably a K2/DSP combo nearer to you than I (I'm in Santa Cruz) but if you ever want to hear the difference, feel free to stop by and we can pull some weak signals out so you can hear the difference. True, there is a processed sound to the signals when you get aggressive with the DSP, but I'll take that any day over not being able to copy the signal at all. And I find that the stock crystal filters + the DSP make a great combination. 73, Jeff N6GQ On 3/29/07, Chris Kantarjiev [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does this combination make sense? I operate 100% CW. These days, I seem to be chasing a lot of very weak signals with questionable readability. My vertical isn't the quietest of antennas (they never are) and my neighborhood has a fair amount of QRM on 40m during real people hours. For example, this morning I was trying to get KH2/JR4GPA. Copying his sign was very tough, but I finally got it and confirmed it. I called a couple of times but realized that I wouldn't recognize my call even if he returned it! Just on the egde of ESP. So ... would AF or DSP help me in this situation? The noise blanker doesn't seem to do much good for the noise sources my neighbors provide. Thanks! 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] DSP and CW?
Keith, the improvement is there across the board, and I find that depending on conditions, sometimes wider is good, sometimes not. I find myself often switching between crystal and DSP filter settings to find the sweet spot, and often there really is a very definate sweet spot for a given signal and noise complement. Jeff N6GQ On 3/29/07, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, do you hear that difference only in wide IF positions or does the DSP provide the same benefit when you stop down the IF to 400 Hz? And does the effectiveness depend on the type of noise? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- You have to hear the difference between a very weak signal on and off the DSP. It's amazing. Without it, you can just barely tell there's someone in the noise. With the DSP activated, that signal often becomes completely copyable. Sounds like an exaggeration but it's not. Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Filter settings
I'll be the third to chime in on how useful the spectrogram method of aligning filters is. The first time around (without spectogram) I noticed similar results as you did, then I did the spectrogram alignment and it got *much* better, but it still wasn't right. Third time, it got even better. I'll be doing it again this weekend I think, it's somewhat of an art but it's also gratifying to see how much of a change it really can make. As Don said, you can do this anytime, no cause for concern at this point. 73, Jeff N6GQ On 3/16/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nick, I wholeheartedly second this. I followed the manual and noticed the same thing you did. When I hooked up Spectrogram I could clearly see that the narrower filters were off center. I adjusted while watching the Spectrogram screen and things sound *much* better. Craig AC6NN -- Original message -- From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nick, Sometimes the filters (particularly the narrower ones) do not respond well to the initial numbers in the manual because the filter center may be shifted a bit due to the particular set of matched crystals supplied. I don't think you have a problem. There is a solution, and that is called 'Spectrogram', which will provide a visual display of the filter shape and positioning on a computer screen. Download the last freeware version (5.17) of Spectrogram from www.n0ss.net and look at the instructions for using it on Tom's website or the Builder's Resource page of the Elecraft website. You could let the filter alignemnt wait until you have the rest of the K2 built and the KSB2 (if you added that) installed and then you can do a complete dial calibration and filter alignment. Instructions for doing that are on my website http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Thrilled to get my K2 working on 7 MHz receive but I seem to have a problem with filter settings. Everything has checked out according to the book - no problems at all (even my home-wound coils seem to work!!) I have set up the filters exactly according to pages 88 and 89. On Filter 1 the rx sounds great - plenty of gain, clean signals. On the other 3 filters it sounds like I am listening through a dense fog - I can tell the bandwidth is far narrower than F1 but signals are weak and it sounds as if the filters are overlapping each other (if you know what I mean). I have checked settings again and all look OK. Does anyone recognise this problem please? I am reluctant to proceed until I have sorted it out. 73 Nick G3RWF -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/723 - Release Date: 3/15/2007 11:27 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2
So I just finished building an XG2, and did the measurements on my K2/100, #5945. MDS came out to be -136.96 dBm. That seems to be what the manual states is within normal range. I wonder what the variance is on the MDS between K2s? Anyone else measure theirs and care to comment? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Question from a newbie
I have a K2 with DSP, and just last weekend added the KNB2 to the mix. So far, for the noise I have here, the DSP denoiser works much better than the KNB2. I've just been switching it in and out to see what affect it has, and so far haven't found much noise that it removes. I'm in a relatively quiet place though, so that might be it. As Bob said, it's cheap, and it's a kit you can build and install in about an hour or two, so why not!? :) 73, Jeff N6GQ On 3/10/07, Bob Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pete It all depends on the type of noise you experience. For some kinds of noise, the KNB2 works like magic. For other kinds, it has no effect at all. For some odd noises, it sort of works. Ultimately, it's a crap shoot. It is an inexpensive option, and I would add it as insurance for those times when it does work. I have it in both my K2s. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: B Peter Treml [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:44 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Question from a newbie I have come into possession of a K2/100 with the DSP filter (KDSP2) but does not have the noise blanker (KNB2). Question: (1) Is the noise blanker a worthwhile purchase? Any thoughts would be appreciated. 73, Pete-K8PT B. Peter Treml [EMAIL PROTECTED] 725 W. Magnetic St. www.qrz.com/k8pt Marquette, Mi. 49855 USA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 filter center frequencies
Along these lines, is there a way to set the DSP back to factory defaults? Pull the battery? I seem to remember reading in the manual there was, but now that I want that info, I can't find it :| Jeff On 3/6/07, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just built K2 #5957 and installed the DSP unit. Radio and DSP are both impressive as is. It seem intuitive to me that the DSP filter's center frequencies should agree with the CW sidetone. That is, if I use a 440cps side tone, then all the DSP center frequencies - on CW - should be centered on 440cps, also. Am I think correctly on this point? It depends on how you prefer to operate. If you want the received station's pitch to match your sidetone, then the answer is yes. Some folks prefer the pitches to be different to make it easier to distinguish what's going on, especially when using QSK, in which case you would set the DSP filters to your preferred receive pitch. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KDSP2, defaults to on
Hey Friends, I'm wondering if there's a hidden switch somewhere that would allow the KDSP2 to power-on in bypass (or off) mode? The manual says: On power up, the KDSP2 will default to the first filter for each mode. It will retain the current filter for each mode until power is again cycled. I find myself always bypassing the KDSP2 as soon as I power up the K2, I'd much prefer to be able to enable it when needed rather than having it there by default. I don't expect there is, but in the off chance, I thought I'd ask. Thanks! Jeff N6GQ K2/100 #5945 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] re: vertical antenna
I'll throw one more option into the mix... Lately I've been using one of Force 12's Sigma 40XK vertical dipoles. This is about 16 feet tall, and since it's a center-fed dipole, it supposedly doesn't *require* a counterpoise or radial system, so I've been using it without one. This particular antenna is a vertical dipole, but depending on the band, it has T-bars at the top and bottom, so it looks like a sideways-H. On 40 and 30M, it uses small loading coils at the feedpoint with a hairpin match. On the rest of the bands, it's a direct-feed system via a supplied balun. Results have been better than expected. I have it mounted about 3 feet above ground and am working europe on 40M consistently with 100W from W6. My previous antenna was a 2L 40M yagi at about 80 feet, and of course it worked better, but what's interesting is that with the vertical, I can work guys that are in the noise for me, and sometimes so much so that I need to use the DSP just to pull them out of the noise. Other bands are consistent with the 40M results (10-40M, including WARC). The same antenna could very easily be fabricated out of wire or aluminum and have the same results. The F12 package is nice because it's a solidly-built antenna that just works out of the box. The one downside is that it requires manual intervention by the user to change bands (which means adding/removing the loading coils/hairpin and/or adjusting the length of the T-bars). There's a few articles on Cebik's website, as well as others, talking about vertical dipoles, and shortened vertical dipoles. For a portable operation, this would make a great antenna, nothing to go wrong and performance is decent. I'm planning on using it for the time being until I can get a tower and yagi stack up this spring. YMMV, Jeff N6GQ On 3/2/07, RC kc5wa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on the http://www.bencher.com web site is a very good article called Dirty little Secrets about antennas. It should be required reading if your considering a vertical antenna. I've used both the hustler 5btv and the Butternut 10-80m vertical with excellent results. RC http://www.kc5wa.us ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] First Elecraft Kit
Ed, you're going to love the build, and love the finished product even more. Welcome to the group! Jeff N6GQ On 3/2/07, eKotz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings all. I have placed my first Elecraft kit order... a K2 plus lots of trimmings. The old heathkit-er in me rejoices and I look forward to joining you. Ed AD7GR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
