Lyle Johnson wrote:
While on the subject of time, where is the oscillator that is used by
the built-in clock on the K3?
Front panel board.
Is it adjustable?
No. Sorry...
U16 is the RTC (real-time clock) chip:
http://www.nxp.com/acrobat_download/datasheets/PCF8563_6.pdf PCF8563
In
I don't know if I am trying to do the impossible, wanting to
listen on 2m and 80m simultaneously.
I have a homebrew 2m transverter connected via the KXV3 with a
28MHz I/F setting.
If I set up 2m on Main RX , then I cannot get anything out of the
Sub RX when set to 80m.
If I set up 80m on
Good Morning Folks:
Since we have had a somewhat spirited discussion of the virtues of various
external Keyers for use with the Elecraft rigs, I thought I might offer a
succinct command card which I developed for laminating, cutting out, and
then sticking directly to the top of the case for the
While on the subject of time, where is the oscillator that is used by
the built-in clock on the K3?
Front panel board.
Is it adjustable?
No. Sorry...
73,
Lyle KK7P
I consulted the data sheet for the clock circuit PCF8563T (U16 in the K3
circuit diagram ) You can adjust the average
Jim, Steve, and All,
Well, Steve is being a little hard on Jim, but the point is that most
questions are answerable in the manual---somewhere! The problem is that the
contents page at the front isn't all that helpful with regard to many
specific questions. A lot of things you want to find
My power output pot on my K2 is tight turning the last 1/4th until full
CCW. Is this the way it is supposed to be or? It was that way before I
installed it. It works but is tight turning at the low 1w range.
Thanks,
Mike
WE0H
K2 S/N 6698
I do not operate SSB very much, but I wanted to get my Microham MicroKeyer
working with N1MM for voice keying. I have the Heil Proset Ic from
Elecraft and it works well plugged into the 1/8 mic jack of the MicroKeyer
and the MicroKeyer mic output is plugged into the rear panel mic jack of the
K3.
Dave and All,
An index has already happened.
Take a look at the manual currently on the Elecraft website Rev D2,
January 1, 2009.
That version of the manual *does* have an Index, and has been shipping
with K3s since early January.
Download the .pdf version of the manual and you can use the
Mike,
That often happens if the knob is placed too close to the panel - the
knob rubs on the metal housing that holds the shaft. Try loosening the
knob and moving it out just a bit.
73,
Don W3FPR
Mike-WE0H wrote:
My power output pot on my K2 is tight turning the last 1/4th until full
CCW.
Congratulations Mike!
I completed my K2 about 5 weeks ago and have been having a great time
operating low power CW. I purchased the SSB, DSP, NB ant Antenna tuner, but
I have been enjoying the base radio so much, I haven't gotten around to
finishing up the options. They will make nice rainy
Hi gang,
The weekly Elecraft SSB net would normally meet today (Sunday, 3/8/09) at
1800Z. However, the band is filled with the DX contest. Let's skip this week
and avoid the frustration of trying to copy each other through the QRM. See
you next week at the usual time and place. Thank you.
73,
I have for sale a Pelican 1060 case which can hold a KX1 and
accessories. It is in very good shape with no scratches or dings.
Includes some foam insert material. The existing foam insert has been
cut out for a KX1. Yellow color.
Asking $15 plus shipping.
-Scott N3SW
-New Cumberland PA
I have a KRC-2 controller that I've never used for 125.00 shipped.
Phil
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LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
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I've just started using the latest 2.0 version of N2BC's freeware K3_EZ and
find it fills the my need for the Graphical User Interface oriented software to
configure my radio. There are software packages similar to this for most
professional instruments and test sets found in the electronics
I've had an interesting experience in the contest using N1MM. When changing
bands, I use N1MM because it's so darn easy. I would type in a Frequency say
3550 from some other band. N1MM would take me to 3552.13... That got me
scratching my head. I tried this a few times, with the same result on
Bob,
Is this an issue with using the Ic model Proset?
Open the (original) microKEYER and reset the jumpers on
side of the daughter card to bypass the preamplifier.
See page 38 of the manual - Setting Audio Levels.
With the iC mic (or any microphone that uses bias on
the audio line) the
The NR can do wonders... there were several QSOs I made that most likely
would not have been possible without it.
On the other hand, with a nearby LOUD station or splatter, it is very harsh
to listen to. This may just be a fact of life, but am interested in any
suggestions to improve it.
We had good conditions and plenty to talk about.
Subjects included:
The new 2.99 firmware and how it was needed to fix the spiking problem
when running linear amplifiers that require less than 100 Watts drive
(Acom, Expert, etc.).
An apparent anomaly between the front and rear microphone
Tom Hammond wrote:
While I cannot print and laminate the cards for you, I can however supply
FREE) the card info in PDF or in MS Word (.DOC) formats. The two files will
be ZIPped into a self-extracting .EXE file which you can RUN to extract the
contents.
I'd strongly advise not running
Jack,
The KRC2 has on-chip pullups that handle the task. They are enabled
whenever the KRC2 is in BCD input mode. Thus external pullups are
NOT needed for the KRC2.
Thank you for the clarification. The pull-ups were not visible on
the schematic.
The inputs are resistor-protected in
For free for anyone who wants to pick them up. Recently sold my K2.
Going smaller KX1, etc.
2 pairs sealed lead acid batteries. ~3 years old. 60A good condition,
26A good/fair condition.
2 @ MK Battery 12 Volt 26 Amp Hour Sealed Gell-Cell $90 each new.
2 @ MK Battery 12 Volt 60 Amp Sealed
Heres one I really dont want to bring up as I have seen so many
reports of how effective the NB is on the K3.
In fact one of the key factors that tilted me over the edge to buy
the K3 was reports that it had the best NB people had used.
This morning the long silent (at least on 40 meters)
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
info updated on the ULS within a few days!
73,
James KC2UEE (soon to be K3JPS)
Good deal James!!! Always worth getting the Extra class for a bit more
space on HF.
Mike
WE0H
James S wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
Joel,
Do you have the part #'s as I note there are a couple different in each
color? I note these are round versions and I wonder if these are difficult
to line up in the display due to any manufacturing differences. Do you have
a Picture of your finished product?
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1
Way to go James!! You're the MAN!
Hope to see you in the Extra parts of the bands
and elsewhere too..
Isn't this a kick?
--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
From: kc2...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:59:02 -0400
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow...
Congratulations, James! It's a definite accomplishment, and one to be proud of.
Heck, I even put it on my resume! (I found out after being hired in my current
position that my boss is a Tech-class, so having an Extra-class was a definite
brownie point.)
73,
Mike
KW1ND
Congrats!
James S wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you
that I passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to
have my license info updated on the ULS within a few days!
73,
James KC2UEE (soon to be
Congratulations, James.
It's always satisfying to reach a goal.
Now what will you do for an encore?
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow...
Congrats James. I'm sure you feel a fine sense of accomplishment.
See you on the bands.
73,
Dave W8FGU
--Original Message--
From: James Sarte
Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Sent: Mar 8, 2009 1:59
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your email! Not sure what I'll do for an encore... I think I'm
pretty set for now. Perhaps my next move will involve buying another house
(sold my first one, and now in an apartment), where I can actually put up a
real antenna instead of my little MP-1 or Buddipole. :)
73,
FB James
You're certainly in a situation that calls for some
innovative thinking to have a working antenna.
I hope the MP-1 and Buddipole at least let you get
on the air.
Best wishes for a new house with a good rf QTH.
73, Bob N6Wg
- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
Congrats, Jim!!!
73! Rose - N7HKW
elecraftcov...@rfwave.net
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for your email. Good deal on the brownie points! I however, even as
a new Extra don't impress some of my colleagues at work. One of them is the
station master for 4UN1UN (I work at the UN), so I have a lot to live up
too!
73,
James KC2UEE
-Original Message-
From:
Hey hey,
Congratulations! Welcome to the new places.
It's all the same club o'course, just a different room.
Well done,
Gary
KA1J
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors.
Isn't that Extra-light? with no code?
73 de Dick PA3FQA, N7QA
also Extra
- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: 'Mike B' kw...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hi
Good Afternoon,
It appears I have done it again. Each year when the time changes it seems I
just cannot get the time correct. I am aiming at 4 PM and 6 PM local but
things did not work out that way.
Monday 0100z (Sunday 4 PM PDT) 14050 kHz
Monday 0300z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz
Should
No Dick, that would be no code Extra, Extra-lite is 5 wpm. Glad to be able to
clear that up for you. Don't matter, cause they all have the same privileges.
;-)
Rob
NV5E (Extra-lite)
(Tongue in cheek, not meant as a criticism to anyone, please do not flame!)
From: groll...@planet.nl
To:
Yup... that would make me a no-code Extra.
I am working on learning the code though!
73,
James KC2UEE
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rob May
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:26 PM
To:
Since the code test is no longer administered, even if one were to request
it, it's a bit of a flame-bait question. What choice would he have?
He's accomplished a meaningful milestone. Congratulations!
Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
What do I need to interface this microphone to my K3? To my understanding,
the K3 uses the same pin configuration as a Kenwood, so would all I need is
this mic, a trigger, and a Heil Kenwood cable??
73,
James KC2UEE
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And then there are a few of us 13-wpm Extras who were Advanced class
until they changed the criteria, and then got an Extra on the basis of
our 5 wpm Novice licenses. I passed the Extra written about 4 times,
but never could stop thinking enough to get 20wpm.
73, doug
From: James Sarte
Hi Phil,
Just for clarification, would that be the CC1 XLR-K cable?
73,
James KC2UEE
-Original Message-
From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:plama...@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:45 PM
To: 'James Sarte'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Heil PR-781 and K3?
That's all you need. I use an
The p/ns for the leds that I used from www.sparkfun.com are
Red -- COM-00528
Yellow -- COM-00530( it lights up as amber )
Green -- Com-08285
These are T-13/4 round leds. They do fit in the spaces provided although
they do cover up part of the the silkscreened SWR values. I filed off
I am looking for K2 (serial number 4060 or higher), 100w amp (with I/O), audio
DSP, SSB. Other options are fine but not necessary. Tnx es 73, Tom K3MOV
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Help:
I can't find C22, which is supposed to be a 3.3pf. However, I have a 2.7
pf cap leftover.
I notice that in the parts list for C22 it reads: 2R7, 3, 3.3, 3R3. I
suspect I am supposed
to substitute the 2.7pf for the 3.3pfis this correct???
Fred N9TAK2# 6705 under
I can't find C22, which is supposed to be a 3.3pf.
However, I have a 2.7 pf cap leftover.
I notice that in the parts list for C22 it reads:
2R7, 3, 3.3, 3R3. I suspect I am supposed
to substitute the 2.7pf for the 3.3pfis this correct???
Mine was 2.7pF as well. It's correct.
~Don
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Several of you wanted a photo of the K2 knob being used as the K3 B-VFO knob.
Here's the link and thanks to Don, WB8YQJ for posting the photos.
Todd, WA7U
http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/SpotLight_on_K3
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On Mar 8, 2009, at 3:37 AM, Stewart Baker wrote:
I don't know if I am trying to do the impossible, wanting to
listen on 2m and 80m simultaneously.
I have a homebrew 2m transverter connected via the KXV3 with a
28MHz I/F setting.
If I set up 2m on Main RX , then I cannot get anything out
There was a mention a while ago about a JA contest where the efficiency was
measured at the power supply input and compared to the transmitter output.
I bought one of those little $20 “Kill-a-Watt” meters to measure AC Input
Power. The meter gets plugged into the AC wall socket and then the
That Kenwood weighted knob from WA7U looks like an almost perfect fit. Was
the shaft OD on the Kenwood's VFO similar to the K3?
73,
James KC2UEE
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of T Gahagan
Sent: Sunday,
Hello All,
Has anyone changed the backlight display color on their K3?
Just curious to know if it can be changed from the standard orange
Thank You
Gary
VK4WT
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Home:
I don't think it's possible; at least not in software. Looks like something
(i.e. LCD screen backlighting or the entire LCD itself) in hardware would
have to be replaced.
73,
James KC2UEE
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
This would be very difficult, Gary. The LCD backlight is integrated
with the LCD itself, as a module, and if I remember correctly it
contains an array of 14 LEDs. The LED color is fixed, and there are no
plans to offer an alternate color.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 8, 2009, at 4:06 PM,
Joel,
Thank you very much! Let me know when you land and do send photos.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods
-Original Message-
From: Joel Curneal [mailto:jcurn...@meridenarc.org]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:50 PM
To: Bill Johnson; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Use the 2.7pf. It says in the parts list this is a substitute value.
I seen that also when I got to that point and said to myself, where the
%...@! is the 3.3p cap???
Mike
WE0H
K2 S/N 6698
Fred N9TA wrote:
I can't find C22, which is supposed to be a 3.3pf. However, I have a 2.7
pf cap
Hi Tom,
I keep playing with the idea of selling my SN 5703 with KPA100, KSB2,
K160RX, K60XV, KNB2 and KAF2 but no DSP. Since I got my K3 I don't use the
K2 much. If interested let me know at n...@cox.net.
73 Bill NZ0T
K3MOV wrote:
I am looking for K2 (serial number 4060 or higher), 100w
For some reason nothing came about OUR query about the internal clock within
the
K3!!!
Can someone please come up with something that is coherent and usable???
How to set the hour/minute/sec to coincide with WWV???
Jim/nn6ee
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What step of the manual's instructions doesn't seem to be working for you? I'm
sure there are several here willing to help, but it won't do you or us any good
to just recite the manual if some part of it isn't clear for you.
For some reason nothing came about OUR query about the internal clock
Hi James,
The Kenwood knob needed to be machined slightly to fit the nut holding the
encoder in the front panel and the hole was drilled slightly larger to
accommodate the K3 encoder shaft.
Todd, WA7U
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From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: 'T Gahagan'
I believe I understand Jim's question. How do you get the internal clock to
coincide with WWV to the second? Jim, Go to CONFIG: TIME. Adjust the internal
clock time for 1 min ahead of WWV by tapping #2 keypad. Tap #3 keypad to
adjust the seconds and keep turning the VFO A counterclockwise
Congratulations, James! Now you need to celebrate by buying yourself a
present. How about a brand new K3!
73,
Gary, N7HTS
On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:59:02 -0400
James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with
Congratulations James, and if you want to practice your cw... email me.. or
catch me on the air.. I'd be happy to match your speed, and practice with
you... K?
And you know, there are a lot of extra's around that passed the written part,
first.. then passed the cw test later.. and I don't
Good Evening,
Wow! I had forgotten how much fun it was to be at the end of a pile up!
Having two nets really helped as well as good propagation on both of them.
Each net ran for over forty minutes. I did get one complaint: the SSB net had
been cancelled or W0NTA would have had a 3-fer ;)
Hello all!
I am proud to say that K2 sn 6688 is alive and well in Hutchinson, KS, USA
I finished up all of the preliminary testing and alignment, then built
the option boards (DSP, SSB, NB, 60mtr, 160mtr).
A few minutes ago I did some over-the-air checks on 40mtrs with a friend
across town.
Has anyone left their K2 on 24/7 for freq stability reason's? Or ran
QRSS and can say how well it stayed put? Previously when I was running
1750 meters, I used to leave my TS-440 on 24/7 for a couple years. It
still worked after all that time running...hi hi...But what I would like
to know is,
On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:22:39 -0700, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com
wrote:
[snip]
I thought I had fixed that in the most recent code (2.99). Is that what
you're using?
[snip]
I don't see the 2.99 firmware listed in the firmware downloads or beta
downloads. Was that a slip of the lip??
Tom,
Hey that's a cool way to set the clock. TNX. However since the thing won't
stay set, I should get good exercise pushing #2 and #3 and rocking the VFO
knob back and forth.
cleve/W5CEM
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Dear Elecrafters:
This weekend I put my new K3 + XV-144 on EME using JT65 for the first time. I
have these questions:
1. Using USB, I got a 20% TX power fluctuation depending on the tone being
sent. By going to TX ESSB, this is reduced to about 10-15%. Is there a way to
even out the TX
2.99 was sent out to a fairly good size group to test over the weekend.
I think you will see a release to the public very soon. Very few issues
have been brought up.
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may
never get over. Ben Franklin
-Original
Allan,
Set the 10 meter bandpass filter to peak on 28400 rather than the 28200
suggested in the manual and you will likely have more 10 meter
coverage. Note that the 10 meter band specification for the K2 is from
28.0 to 28.8 MHz, so do expect output to fall off above that frequency.
73,
Don
Interesting weekend. First time I've had strong enough signals at the K3 that I
felt like I was pushing it at all.
I have my K3 configured with only a 250 Hz for extra filters, ridiculously
narrow for everyday CW, great in a contest! I have no other SSB filters.
With CW I have noticed that
On Mar 8, 2009, at 9:23 PM, eric norris wrote:
This weekend I put my new K3 + XV-144 on EME using JT65 for the first
time. I have these questions:
1. Using USB, I got a 20% TX power fluctuation depending on the tone
being sent.
Hi Eric,
The K3's 8-pole, 2.8 kHz filter has typically
Allan,
I forgot to mention - after you adjust the 10 meter bandpass, then
adjust the 12 meter capacitors too - the proper setting depends on the
setting of the inductors which will be changed if you re-peak 10 meters.
73,
Don W3FPR
Allen Wisbey wrote:
Hello all!
I am proud to say that K2
On Mar 8, 2009, at 10:11 PM, Dave LaBat wrote:
I noticed when I tried to narrow the passband from the 2.7 nominal
that the signals often decreased in intelligibility. I used 1.8 K
filters on my Yaesu FT 1K. I also notice I was not tuning dead on to
SSB signals, I seemed to be off to the
Cleve,
The RTC in the K3 is specified at 2 seconds per day, I believe. If it's
worse than this, you may have a slightly mistuned 32 kHz oscillator
crystal. Please contact k3support for help with this.
Anyone who is really good with surface-mount assembly has the option of
trying to trim this
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