[Elecraft] WTB P3SVGA Board
I understand Elecraft no longer sells the P3SVGA Board for the K3/K3s. I'm looking for the board and associated cabling for a K3 if anyone has one they would be willing to part with. Thanks,Mike KD8RQE __ 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] Kpod data cable
I seem to have misplaced the data cable that connects the Kpod to my K3. Is this any kind of standard cable or do I need to get a new one from Elecraft? Thanks. Mike KD8RQE __ 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] Kpod data cable
Thanks guys, I should've RTFM better. Mike KD8RQE -Original Message- From: Dennis Moore <den...@mail4life.net> To: kd8rqe <kd8...@aol.com> Sent: Sun, Feb 4, 2018 9:50 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kpod data cable Look on page 19 of the owner's manual. If you use just any standard cable you can watch your VFO drift off frequency while you're in a QSO. Directions are provided for making your own. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev%20D.pdf 73, Dennis NJ6G On 2/4/2018 03:38, Mike via Elecraft wrote: > I seem to have misplaced the data cable that connects the Kpod to my K3. Is > this any kind of standard cable or do I need to get a new one from Elecraft? > Thanks. > > Mike KD8RQE __ 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] kxpd3 question
Hi Jerry, I made the decision to use a single lever paddle and not learn the "squeeze" technique needed to run a dual lever paddle. Several reasons: The truly high speed guys use single lever paddles--they feel they make fewer mistakes with the single lever. If you learn the single lever technique you can use a dual lever paddle and just not "squeeze" The dual lever technique doesn't save that much time. I think that a lot of the impetus to a dual lever is "CQ", both letters are "squeeze" letters and if you are sending it a lot it is easier to send repeated CQ's with a dual lever paddle. I think regular practice is needed with both single an dual lever paddles. I am fond of my Begali Sculpture single lever, along with my Tony Baleno single lever. If you go single lever, if you occasionally use a dual lever paddle you will be happier with minimal space between the paddles; it's closer to the distance your fingers need to move for the single lever. Begali's Magnum has a very narrow space and I use it as well as my Sculpture single lever. Tony Baleno of N3ZN keys will make a dual lever with what ever spacing between the paddles you want. Hope this helps. 73 Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 11/9/2017 9:31:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jso...@comcast.net writes: Hello, I'm a "no-code-ham" determined to become a "know-code-ham" and so have signed up to a course by CWops. They require a paddle for sending practice since lessons will be done at 20-wpm. Having researched the topic of 'paddles' and from that effort, I think that a single paddle might work best for me. Here are the negative items which helped form that opinion: 1. a comment that regular practice is needed to maintain competence with a dual-paddle, 2. iambic-a or iambic-b just seem physically complicated. In reading my KX3-manual and Fred-KE7X's book, it seems to me that the KXPD3 is capable of only dual-paddle operating. Or have I missed something? I understand that my KX3 has a second port for an external key (I presume a single-paddle). In the past, I recall seeing photos of hams working KX3-portable with a straight-key but, at those times, I did not pay attention if any had a paddle. TIA for any reply. 73 Jerry KM3K __ 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 kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KLPA3A power transistor thermal stress concerns
The K3/100 switches to the KPA3A at 12 watts. So is there a 2w range (10-12w) where the KLPA3A is putting out unacceptable IMD? Is there a way to make the switch at 10w, or should we just avoid that 2w "danger zone"? 73 Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 10/24/2017 10:56:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wes_n...@triconet.org writes: The K3/10 will output 12W. That said, based on IMD measurements I have performed I would NEVER run a K3/10 at 12W out. Frankly, with my K3S with the latest rev KLPA3A to keep 3rd order IMD below 30 dBc, I would throttle it back even more above 18 MHz. Wes N7WS On 10/24/2017 6:27 AM, Rose wrote: > Nick, > > What is the "12 watt" version you're referring to? > > 73 > > K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3: Roofing filter behavior
Hi, It is written in the manual (p. 39) that: "Roofing Filter Configuration for SSB Mode: Roofing filter FL2 (3 kHz) can be inserted when the upper edge of the receive passband reaches either 2.4 kHz (default value) or 2.9 kHz. When the passband edge is higher than this, FL1 is used (wide filter). (If no KXFL1 is installed, FL1 is always used.)" Indeed, when I set it to 2.9kHz the FL2 switches exactly at that point. But when I set it to 2.4kHz, the FL2 switches at 1.7kHz. I made a video clip showing that: https://youtu.be/bh3xZxrxhko. Is there any explanation? Thanks,Mike AB3VN __ 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 roofing flters vs IC-7300
Hi guys, I have a KX3 with roofing filters installed. I also have an IC-7300. Will KX3 have an advantage on receive in noisy environment and what is the best way to use them (SSB and CW)? Thanks!MikeAB3VN __ 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] CP1 vs other directional coupler
These guys have several. Well built. Not cheap. http://www.preciserf.com Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 5/28/2017 1:25:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mike.ab...@gmail.com writes: I'd like to get a directional coupler to, among other things, monitor my transmit signal on a scope. The Elecraft CP1 kit is priced well, but I'd want it in a metal box with panel mount connectors, SO-239 for the main RF path. I'd also rather use 50 ohm terminators rather than switches, so at that point it probably makes sense to build my own. Just curious what others have done and if there are recommendations for reasonably priced, commercially available directional couplers for HF at 100 W or more. Tnx es 73, Mike ab3ap __ 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 kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group
No thanks. Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 5/1/2017 9:51:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, va...@portcredit.net writes: Someone did change this to OT, but it really isn't. As others have also mentioned is that this is a list that is heavily diluted by so many OT issues. This is the only list that I am part of that varies like a club meeting. And, that is OK, it just isn't OK for all of us. For those that have replied, directly to me, I'm running higher than 50% for a unique list. I'm only just outlining a need. many thanks Mike va3mw __ 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 kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts
1. Separate power supply or small control box (ala ACOM 2000A). Same form factor as K line if separate power supply (small control box able to control an integral or separate "KAT1500" as well). 2. Solid state. 3. Full integration with K line similar to KPA500 and easy integration with other radios including KX3 & KX2. 4. 160-6m. 5. 1500 W. 6. True SO2R capable with K line and other radios (SPE 1.3K is almost there). 7. Integral antenna tuner or "KAT1500". 8. Easily user modified to get rid of antiquated 15db gain limit. 9. Clean TX throughout entire power range on a par with K3s. 10. Easily remotable. 11. QSK with adjustable parameters. Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 3/17/2017 1:12:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, e...@elecraft.com writes: Interesting discussion. Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in operation, what features etc would be important? 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier
Ed, KL7UW, built me a nice 80w 2m amp for less than $400. http://www.kl7uw.com Mike In a message dated 7/28/2016 12:54:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dhand...@plantron.se writes: Does anyone use a KX3 + internal 2m transverter with an external amplifier? I am looking for any recommendations. I have looked at RM Italy LA-144 and Mirage B-34-G. My intention is to use it with both FM and SSB. Does anyone have experience with one of these amplifiers? -- 73, Dirk SA4DHT __ 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 kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2
Thanks for all he replies and advice. I'm looking forward to enjoying this project. It's been quite a while since I've built anything and I remember it fondly. 73 Mike KD8RQE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2
A K2 kit is on it's way. Although I do have some experience soldering, it has been 30+ years and I am open to any suggestions as to equipment needed. I have a Hakko FS-951 soldering station. I have seen various mechanisms for holding the circuit boards while working on them. Any other tips and/or caveats are more than welcome. A retirement project, hopefully to be completed by the time the sun comes back in a few years. :) 73 Mike KD8RQE __ 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] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver
Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3? Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 5/19/2016 5:37:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n...@elecraft.com writes: Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation. Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 watt amplifier. The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand. True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required. The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available (CS40 and CS60). For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com. 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Hamvention discounts
Any advantage to ordering during the Hamvention? If so, do the same discounts apply to phone or internet orders or do you have to be physically present in Dayton to take advantage? Thanks. 73 Mike KD8RQE __ 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] Speaker for K3
I've been happy with 2 Palstar SP30B's. Mike KD8RQE __ 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] OT Generac Generators
15 KW Generac with 550 gal propane tank. Live out in the country and have gone 14 days without power. I'm good for 2-4 weeks, depending on load. Mike KD8RQE __ 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 AF Gain
I know I'm probably stupid and missing something obvious, but when I turn on the sub receiver it is much louder in my right ear than the main is in my left with the AF gain set the same on both receivers and both VFO's tuned to the same frequency. RF gain is set the same on both receivers. I have one antenna connected to ANT 1 (which then goes to KPA500 then KAT500). The settings are as came from the factory and diversity is not on. I've looked through the K3 manual and Fred KE7X's book and don't find anything. Is this the 3 db attenuation when signal split to both receivers? I would think the attenuation would be equal. Firmware is the latest. Sorry for the bandwidth, it's probably something obvious. Thanks. Mike KD8RQE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Gain
SUB AF is set to nor. I think I figured it out: the Noise Reduction was set differently for each receiver. When NR is off for both the problem is gone. I KNEW it was something stupid. Thanks. Sorry. Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 7/19/2014 5:59:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: The AF Gain dial can also be used like a balance control. When you say they are both set the same, what is probably happening is you have the balance control over to the one side. Look in the Tech Menu for a setting called SUB AF. The choices are nor and balance. If you are in balance mode and you want them to be the same you have to set the Sub AF Gain knob to the middle. Buck k4ia K3# 101 KX3 #715 On 7/19/2014 5:11 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote: I know I'm probably stupid and missing something obvious, but when I turn on the sub receiver it is much louder in my right ear than the main is in my left with the AF gain set the same on both receivers and both VFO's tuned to the same frequency. RF gain is set the same on both receivers. I have one antenna connected to ANT 1 (which then goes to KPA500 then KAT500). The settings are as came from the factory and diversity is not on. I've looked through the K3 manual and Fred KE7X's book and don't find anything. Is this the 3 db attenuation when signal split to both receivers? I would think the attenuation would be equal. Firmware is the latest. Sorry for the bandwidth, it's probably something obvious. Thanks. Mike KD8RQE __ 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 k...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kd8...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Learning CW
I have wanted to learn CW and be a ham since I was 8. I started and stopped 5 or 10 times in the next 52 years. I was finally licensed in Feb 2012 as a General and upgraded to Extra 6 months later, but I was old school enough to not consider myself a true ham until I could do CW, so I taught myself over a 3 month period and made my 1st CW QSO in Feb 2013. Paul N6EV, SKCC were a big help. I now have 250 countries worked, 204 confirmed on CW, almost all with a straight key @ 15-18 wpm. Most operators have been willing to QRS for me, some not. I just within the last 3 weeks transitioned to a paddle, and make too many mistakes, but most have been kind and forgiving. I use G4FON's free software and practice sending to a Begali CW Machine which is excellent and relentlessly unforgiving of mistakes. I just finished CW Academy level 2 class with Cap W0CCA. I highly recommend both SKCC and CW Academy, but CW Academy is booking 6-12 months in advance. It can be done, even with an old fart (62) like me. I feel like a kid again, realizing a 52 year old dream. Mandatory Elecraft content: I have a K3 #7588. Mike KD8RQE __ 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
