How would this differ from calling CQ and subsequently
operating throughout a QSO in SPLIT mode? This way,
if the other guy drifts, the two of you don't leap-frog up or
down in frequency. Using SPLIT seems much easier than
twiddling ... and resetting ... the RIT, a control I never use.
This is
Excellent. I bet it does not work with two transverters though - how could
it? What I hope it will do is work with 6m and a transverter, for 50/70MHz
crossband Es.
I can test but as I do not have the ATU the results might not be very
interesting because both receivers will have to share the same
Thanks for this info, I have a 50W THP amplifier and found the DIN didn't fit
properly. Now I know why.
I have an HL1.2kfx which came with a plug which I have wired up for PTT.
This amplifier produces 600W rather than 750W and is a good match to the K3
for those countries with 400W limits and
Dear Elecrafters:
Is there a way to make the K3 decode CW even while VFO B is set to an alternate
display like PA TEMP? Mine decodes fine while VFO B is displaying VFO B freq,
but not in the other modes. It seems like it should be able to do this. If
this is a RTFM situation, please accept
Thanks to all who replied.
I have now tried it with 3 PC's here, and get the same result.
So unless they all have the same virus etc the problem looks ISP'ish.
The strange thing is that other US based sites such as Telepost and NASA
load at full speed.
I will get a friend who is with another ISP
Many sites are slow here this morning. Others normal. It must be a networking
fault. Possibly due to snow.
Mike
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Hello,
sorry if it was discussed already... I am looking for complete
list of Mods and AppNotes for K2 and K2/100 as I would like to
make revision of my K2/100 for which mods or appnotes I should
do.
I found nice place for K3 where is possible to download all mods
and appnotes for K3 but nothing
eric norris wrote:
Is there a way to make the K3 decode CW even while VFO B is set to an
alternate display like PA TEMP? Mine decodes fine while VFO B is
displaying VFO B freq, but not in the other modes. It seems like it
should be able to do this. If this is a RTFM situation, please
Hello Srewart,
I am on ntlworld.com and I have just checked my
down load speed 11.07Hrs 04/02/2009 and it is very fast, no delay at
all. Maybe you have a problem somewhere in the system.
73 de Barry G4DBS K2/100 owner.
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3
does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100
watt. Did anybody notice that?
73, Chris-OE5CSP
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Petr,
For the K2, you will find that information on the order page at the
Elecraft website.
Click on Order in the left sidebar, then click on Spare Parts, Mod
Kits, and Firmware.
The mod kits in the listing indicate the serial number when the K2 kits
were updated.
If you purchased a used K2 it
As would I.
73 de K1ESE
John
W6NEK wrote:
Hi Michael,
That is a meaningful and outstanding suggestion. I would really like to see
Elecraft add it to the List.
Frank - W6NEK
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I think it is a good idea. I don't use CWT / auto-spot much and you've
just made me realize my reason. Once I call CQ and someone answers, I
don't change my TX freq and the auto tune feature does just that.
Instead, I make sure CWT is off and use the spot tone to tune the guy in
with RIT.
The
I am now able to get fast access the Elecraft site.
Back up to Warp Factor 10...
Don't know why this is, must be the snow melting !
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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Michael,
Operating modes do differ, but --
I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I
established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit
frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ,
but I still use the CWT indicator
Chris...
Have you checked in a 50 ohm dummy load? I am not sure what load you are
using, but I would do that first to see if it is a firmware bug, I do not see
that issue on mine and I have the latest load.
Lee - K0WA
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If
Other problem of course: How to make it smart enough, in the presence
of other CW sigs to lock on to the one you want.
More than likely it won't and you'll have to mess around with manual
controls to fix it's mistake.
A person using a knob can do the job much better than a ton of software.
Thanks Don and Ken. I don't know why, but I never thought of using split
like that - and it makes perfect sense. I liked Michael's suggestion
because I have done the same thing - I intuitively hit Auto-Spot after
someone came back to me a little off freq and then panicked because I
couldn't
If you are plugging into a laptop, make sure the port is set to line
in. Mine comes up and asks me, whenever I plug something in.
Dave Wilburn
NM4M
R. Kevin Stover wrote:
Which program are you using?
Did this ever work?
What changes have you made since it worked?
The line out on the K3
OE5CSP-Chris wrote:
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the
K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to
100 watt. Did anybody notice that?
Have you done the TX Gain calibration on every band (there is a wizard to do
this in
On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:41:36 -0800, you wrote:
Once you fellows start using split, you won't see a need for this
addition.
In the old days before XCVRS one would call CQ on the desired
frequency and tune the RX to the answering station. Other than
placing your TX frequency where a DX station is
Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a
year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR
is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay
that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8
Steve Ellington
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Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF gain
break?
Ron NA9F
Had two crack S/N 2324, one ea. inner and outer. Called Elecraft Parts, and
replacements send no questions. Removing the cracked knobs took too much
torque on the small set screws.
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No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic.
73,
Don W3FPR
Steve Ellington wrote:
Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a
year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR
is done by pin diodes but
There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM.
73, doug
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Steve,
No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic.
73,
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This is my quick and easy way to review some of the various lists and links
that I like:
1. Go to the AMQRP links page at http://www.amqrp.org/misc/links.html
2. Under POPULAR LISTS select Elecraft.
3. Read and (mostly) enjoy the
Same here. No issue with 2.80.
73 de KE4WY Jim
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Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:16 AM
To: OE5CSP-Chris; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug?
I would like to suggest that there be an additional menu choice
(either in the Headphone/speakers or AFX menu) that allows for
a MIX mode. This mode would allow for 100% Main receiver in
the left ear, WITH 50% Sub receiver in the left ear as well.
And 100% Sub receiver in the right ear,
Once you fellows start using split, you won't see a need for this
addition.
In the old days before XCVRS one would call CQ on the desired
frequency and tune the RX to the answering station. Other than
placing your TX frequency where a DX station is listening, using split
to avoid the
OE5CSP-Chris wrote:
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the
K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to
100 watt. Did anybody notice that?
73, Chris-OE5CSP
My dummy load seems to be ok, but I can´t do the tx calibration
K2 SN4740, including:
o KAT2 Ant Tuner
o KNB2 Noise Blanker
Superantennas PW1, breifcase Portable whip antenna 40-10m coverage
Vibroplex Code Warrior Junior
Kenwood HS6 communication headphones
Radio Shack 13.8v/3amp Linear Power Supply, MN 22-504
Elecraft DL1 20W Dummy Load
Elecraft XG1
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the
K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to
100 watt. Did anybody notice that?
73, Chris-OE5CSP
Guys,
Thanks for your comments.I reloaded the K3 utility and latest firmware and
I have an Oak Hills WM-2 QRP wattmeter for sale. Please
contact off-reflector for details.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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My K3 # 2626 arrived yesterday. Be a while before the change over. At 63 a new
era begins for me
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My K3 # 2626 arrived yesterday. Be a while before the change over. At 63 a
new era begins for me
k9il
Hello Robert K9Il, welcome to the fun world of Elecraft and the K3. I'm sure
you'll enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
I turn 63 next week, and am looking forward to working K5D starting
Also i have the same problem with my k3, i send an e-mail to Elecraft and
,may be , arrived very soon .
For the moment i don't know if is on garantie or not...
Tell you vy soon.
Best ragrds from Luigi,ik8ozz.
K3/100 s/n 1758
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H. It's an interesting concept, but I don't like the idea of
adding yet another function to the SPOT button. In general, I dislike
modal functions. That is, functions that work differently depending
on the setting of some other control. I know they're unavoidable in
some cases,
My K3 makes a very quiet relay like keying noise as well. Been
meaning to chase it down, but haven't had the time. There was once a
suggestion that it could be a protection circuit due to high SWR, but
there's no reason why that should be happening. I haven't tried
disconnecting the
Hello Tom,
I know I be late but hope not too late.
The problem was that I went QRT for a year or so and left the battery
unattended and now it won't hold a charge.
...
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Maybe your battery has a chance, but without guarantee. You say the battery
don't hold the
Thanks for all the inquiries involving my elecraft stuff for sale. There was quite a response, but every one wanted the same items.I have left for SALE: New unbilt kit KPA100 100PA option for the K2; comes with KPA100UPKT upgrade kit and KPA100SHLDKT-KPA100 Shield kit $390.00This is the latest
The K2 package is sold and will soon be on it's way to a new home.
Thanks everybody for you interest in these items.
Got a number of emails from some old acquaintances that just wanted to
say hi--wasn't expecting that, it was nice, thank you.
HR was a good ride, especially the QRP part. Thanks
AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are just not
listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? They should know if a relay is
supposed to be operational when keying. Maybe I'm just sensitive to such
sounds. I've had dozens of people try to tell me that TenTec rigs don't have
I definitely noticed a click on key/unkey a few days ago, but I can't
reproduce it now. It is possible that I was doing something moronic
like trying to transmit with no antenna connected at the time (enforcing
the SWR protection theory) - I don't remember - but I do remember that
it was a new
We have just updated our shipping status page:
We have now caught up with our K3 backlog. (whew!)
New K3s are custom built or kitted for each new order. :-)
* New K3 kit orders are shipped 2-5 days after the order is received.
* New K3-F (factory assembled) orders are are custom built to
This could be a new generation of firmware update technology --
adding an actual relay :-)
Grant/NQ5T
On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Steve Ellington wrote:
AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are
just not
listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? T
My K3 also makes a clicking sound with keying, but it's extremely
faint; I have to put my ear in physical contact with the rig to hear
it. That said, I don't think it's a relay. I suspect it's current
going through an inductor or transformer causing the windings to move.
73
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Joe
On
It may be the delta in supply voltage on keydown slightly stimulating
one or more relay coils. The DC shift could move the contacts a tiny
bit. Or it might be an extremely small timing window, associated with
T/R switching, that puts a little glitch on a relay control line.
Either way it's
Congrats to all of you. I'm sure this was a great milestone to hit. Wow - what
a run.
Have a sip of bubbly for me ;-)
73,
Dave W8FGU
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My thanks to all those who responded to the posting
about the WM-2. It has been sold.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Take a day off and savor the milestone!
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I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble.
As a start the following is my description as sent to N5FJP(ACLog author).
...
There has been no success in interfacing my Elecraft K3 with my PC (XP OS)
when using your general
I know what James is dealing with. I had a stroke a few years ago and lost the
fine motor skills in my right hand. I was a very good CW operator in fact
people used to ask if I was using a keyboard. I could cruise along at 40WPM
without a problem, Now I am.using a keyboard. I even had to
No noise here at all, even putting my ear to the radio :-)
73,
Tony W7GO
wayne burdick wrote:
It may be the delta in supply voltage on keydown slightly stimulating
one or more relay coils. The DC shift could move the contacts a tiny
bit. Or it might be an extremely small timing window,
And coincidentally, a large monolith was reported on the surface of the
moon by NASA.
[K3 orders are in real-time]
;)
-jeff
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The relay making the noise sounds like it's on the rear-top side of the K3.
I doubt if it's pwr sup delta since I can disable vox which results in very
little current draw but can still hear it. I can slowly close the straight
key and hear the relay contats close then open the key and hear them
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And coincidentally, a large monolith was reported on the surface of the
moon by NASA.
[K3 orders are in real-time]
;)
-jeff
And when I peeked inside my K3 it was full of stars...
Ron AC7AC
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I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble.
...
My set up works fine, but I am using the KUSB cable that connects the K3 to
the USB port on my XP PC. Here are my AC Log settings in the Settings, Rig
Interface menu:
Rig
I have an interesting thing to figure out...
I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425.
I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came
by and said I was generating key clicks. He came back and asked me to
QSY to SSB and I looked for him but didn't find him.
I went up
Mine works fine too with different settings using a straight thru cable to
the RS232 port on an old HP.
Rig = Elecraft
Comm port = 1
Baud Rate = 4.8k
8 data bits
1 stop bits
Connection Power = RTS
Polling rate = 2 sec
Mode by: Rig
73,
Bill NZ0T
W3CP wrote:
I hope an ACLog user out there
Hi Jim,
Just setup aclog with the K3. working great...
Have it set to port #1, Baud rate same as the rig(38.4), polling rate is 500
ms, on select rig I have elecraft and under that I have freq checked...
Don...w2xb
W3CP wrote:
I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my
Thanks Don.
At one point I actually reseated U1 just to be sure so I think I'm good
there.
Checked out U5 as you suggested. Here is what I found:
Pin Spec Meas Pin Spec Meas
1 1.390 5 4.44 5.8
2 1.390 6 5.57 5.7
3 0 0 7 4.96 5.2
Shawn,
Yes - the NE612 is quite a hardy device. Try removing Q9 from the board
and see if the voltage at U5 pins 1 and 2 go up to the vicinity of 1.4
volts. If, no, then remove C8 and measure again - if still not 1.4
volts, replace U5 - or look for the solder bidge that is shorting the
I hear a relay click when I tune 14.084.40 to 14.084.35. Sounds like a relay
to me. I've always wanted to know what that was all about?
Lee - K0WA
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't
have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If
Thought I should post this,
Steve I just QSOed and I was 20 over at his QTH (40 watts drive
into a TenTec Titan 425) He checked my signal both with full semi
break-in and deemed my signal clean.
That was the same finding by the folks I interrupted to give me a
check-out
It does beg the
Gary Smith wrote:
I have an interesting thing to figure out...
I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425.
I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came
by and said I was generating key clicks.
Ideas?
Thanks,
Gary
KA1J
This may not be the issue in
I'll go ahead an mention it. The ICOM PRO series is well know for hearing
clicks that aren't there. In fact, the rx in those rigs has the ability to
convert static into ear splitting clicks. When they first hit the market,
some owners were saying The DSP filters are so sharp that when you tune
Hi Lee,
It should not do this. Try loading the latest firmware and re-doing VCO
CAL (on both synthesizers if you have a sub RX, too).
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Feb 4, 2009, at 7:20 PM, Lee Buller wrote:
I hear a relay click when I tune 14.084.40 to 14.084.35. Sounds like
a relay to me. I've
If you just want to hear about the feature skip a little bit. If you
want to be proud you chose Elecraft read on.
This is a breath of fresh air. Not to long ago, November last year, I
purchased a Blackberry Storm. The first touchscreen Blackberry device.
The first OS on this thing was
Here's an experiment for those who either want or
need to change hands to send CW with paddles or
even a bug.
You can turn the paddles or bug around so the paddles
face away from you and then reach over the top and try
sending with the wrong hand. You're likely to be
surprised at how easy it is,
On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:10:20 -, you wrote:
Here's an experiment for those who either want or
need to change hands to send CW with paddles or
even a bug.
You can turn the paddles or bug around so the paddles
face away from you and then reach over the top and try
sending with the wrong hand.
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:50:30 -0800, you wrote:
Below:
We have just updated our shipping status page:
We have now caught up with our K3 backlog. (whew!)
New K3s are custom built or kitted for each new order. :-)
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