I've not looked for too long but things were working earlier...
However now even though I have PWR set to 100 Watts I only get about 8
out and the K3 PWR meter only shows 1 bar being highlighted.
~Brett
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Ok well I'll provide a bit more information. I've pulled the PA and
taken a look at things and nothing looks like its gotten hot at all.
Nothing is obviously wrong at all.
I've checked all my filter settings (which hadn't changed since it was
working a few minutes ago) and they all still seem to
You should have the menu entry set to PA Nor.
73 Ian
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On 26 June 2010 09:11, Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com wrote:
Ok well I'll provide a bit more
Yes it is but I was trying other settings to verify that things were still
switching as they should.
~Brett
On Jun 26, 2010 1:26 AM, Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net wrote:
You should have the menu entry set to PA Nor.
73 Ian
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The answer is yes - TS-930 and Mark 5.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 6/25/2010 7:06 PM, N1JM
Hello
A suggestion for Wayne/Eric :
1) a CAT command to update the clock so that third party software can update
constantly at least once at each seession.
2) a MENU to correct time error
73, Laurent F6DEX
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for digi modes like
WSPR where 1Hz accuracy is required.
For anyone not quite sure about what it is, how to use it, or
Folks:
In order to prevent 'knob twiddling' by unfamiliar ops who like to
'twiddle' knobs
of your rig, especially in order to get an INDICATED 100W OUTPUT IN
SSB MODE ON AN EXTERNAL (AVERAGING) POWER METER...
The K3 offers a feature to LOCK the MIC GAIN, COMPRESSION, and POWER
OUTPUT controls
On Jun 24, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Casual Observer wrote:
I am a new builder, and so far, an un-licensed Elecrafter. I ordered my K2
last week with the following options: KSB2, KDSP2, KBT2, KAT100-2, and an
EC2. I have built numerous Heathkits in the past, but have no formal
electronics
Have you unplugged the board and inspected the connector pins at the back of
the board, then reseated the board to be sure the pins are intact, properly
seated and making contact? I cleared a similar case of trouble in this
manner. I have seen pictures where the pins were corroded away and
We had one guy get on 75 with a KW with another on 40. Guy on 40 didn't
know. He got the RFI warning, the K3 locked up and he smelled smoke. Now
his K3 has no RX at all. I thought there was a high power protection
circuit? We have other rigs to use but any input as to what needs to be
done
Can anyone throw any light on the following way in which my K3 has always
behaved?
Using memories 00 - 09 as if they were band switches: Config: Mem 0-9 : Band Sel
Memories 00 - 09 are each set up on a frequency in each band using the VM
button.
Tap MV button, then select a memory either by
Hi Pete,
I have the same problem with the Heil Proset that I purchased from Elecraft.
I also have a Sennheiser HD280 Pro which has a higher output but is not as
comfortable as the Proset.
I personally think the headphone AF output should be higher. (Yes I have the
config on HI). Admittedly my
Hi Tom:
I troubleshoot peculiar K3 occurrences in this order.
1. Operator error
2. Computer error
3. K3 error
It sounds like item 1 is ok. Move to item 2. Turn off any logging program or
better yet disconnect the serial cable.
73,
Mike K2MK
Tom Boucher wrote:
Can anyone throw any light
On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:06:55 -0700 (PDT), NZ0T wrote:
We had one guy get on 75 with a KW
A KW on Field Day? What's this world coming to? FD is a low power event. High
power is like a you know what in the punchbowl.
73, Jim K9YC
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You might consider plugging a stereo switchbox into the rear speaker jack
and plugging the speaker(s) and the headphones into the switchbox. I prefer
that because it's easier and involves no wear on the radio's jacks. I use
an old Radio Shack Stereo Source Audio Selector (#42-2112). That one
Sounds like you have a * in the first position of the name for that memory
location.
73,
Art WB8ENE
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Funny, the rules say:
7.2.4. If any or all contacts are made using an output power greater than 150
Watts, the power multiplier is 1 (one).
That suggests that 1KW is perfectly legal. Think of it as a transmission line
loss compensator.
--- On Sat, 6/26/10, Jim Brown
Hi Don,
Thanks for the info, I downloaded the program and carried out the
calibration procedure, and yes, it was interesting to watch but didn't cure
the problem.
Here's the results I get, the power indicated is taken from the KW. I start
out at 50w, then increase the power heading towards 100w:
Hi,
Don't hit the MV button again! Band changes as soon as you hit the number
button.
AB2TC - Knut
Tom Boucher wrote:
Can anyone throw any light on the following way in which my K3 has always
behaved?
Using memories 00 - 09 as if they were band switches: Config: Mem 0-9 :
Band Sel
If anyone is using Win EQF with their K3..
When I select a row in the cluster window the K3 changes to the correct freq
but always changes to the narrow filter (400Hz). Everything else works
correctly.
Thanks,
Robert N9EF - K3 4411
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Time. This is how the K3 Utility sets the date and time to match the PC clock.
Dick, K6KR
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On Jun 26, 2010, at 1:44 AM, Laurent F6DEX f6...@yahoo.fr wrote:
Hello
A suggestion for
We are NOT using the amp for FD! We are dumb but not that dumb.
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On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:31:51 -0700 (PDT), Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com
wrote:
It ain't against the rules, but it sure is stupid, with all the other
RX's within a 500? foot radius, who could copy anything while that LID
is transmitting? It's a wonder he didn't fry some other RX's (or
maybe he did).
GD0TEP wrote:
Hi Don,
Thanks for the info, I downloaded the program and carried out the
calibration procedure, and yes, it was interesting to watch but didn't cure
the problem.
Here's the results I get, the power indicated is taken from the KW. I start
out at 50w, then increase the power
I have the Yamaha CM5000 headset plugged into the rear panel, and toggle
the external speakers with a macro.
73, Mike NF4L
Mike K2MK wrote:
Hi Pete,
I have the same problem with the Heil Proset that I purchased from Elecraft.
I also have a Sennheiser HD280 Pro which has a higher output but
I guess all of those DXpeditions using K3s are running QRP.
--- On Sat, 6/26/10, Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote:
From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bad start to FD - smoked a K3
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 11:29 AM
On Sat,
Andy,
As Roger suggested, check your power supply - I did not initially
realize that the K3 trips off, I had previously thought that it had
reached some maximum power that it would not go above. Check the power
cable connections to be certain they are tight both inside and outside
the power
Hi Mike,
We sort of got sidetracked from the original posters remarks. It's about low
headphone level on the K3. If the level were a bit higher there would be no
need to plug the headphones into the speaker jack. Similarly each pair of
headphones you grab seems to have a different level. I have
Jim -
( rant mode on grin )
What you say is perhaps pertinent to all you flat-landers - but then
there's those of us who have to run high power just to be heard.
Or, we could equalize things another way. We can run 100 watts, but
then we would insist that all of you South-48 types not
Aha...
Although I don't see any problems with the PSU I was trying, I moved the K3
over to my shack main PSU, a 72a jobby that is fine when more than one radio
is TXing at the same time.
You were of course all correct, the radio is fine so it must have been the
original PSU. DOH!
All sorted, my
No serial cable connected Mike.
Hi Tom:
I troubleshoot peculiar K3 occurrences in this order.
1. Operator error
2. Computer error
3. K3 error
It sounds like item 1 is ok. Move to item 2. Turn off any logging program or
better yet disconnect the serial cable.
73,
Mike K2MK
John Merrill wrote:
I have a ProSet and it is fine at around 10 o'clock. I wonder if it an
impedance thing?
Left most of my hearing on the other side of the planet one night nearly
a lifetime ago and I had the same problem, even with the menu set on HI.
I use the Heil from Elecraft and my
On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:56:24 -0700 (PDT), Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com
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I guess all of those DXpeditions using K3s are running QRP.
I recon they probably space out as wide as they can get and that's
probably more than 500 feet.
DXpeditions ain't the same as FD, the OP's don't get to go on
On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:07:55 -0800, Jim Wiley jwi...@alaska.net
wrote:
Jim, et al,
I guess I came off as somehow opposed to amplifiers. I am not, and
have several of my own, which I use when I need the power to
communicate with you guys in AK and others around the world, but I
don't drive up
We had one guy get on 75 with a KW with another on 40. Guy on 40 didn't
know. He got the RFI warning, the K3 locked up and he smelled smoke. Now
his K3 has no RX at all. I thought there was a high power protection
circuit? We have other rigs to use but any input as to what needs to be
Ok guys lets get a few things straightened out here. Number one all of the
answers that were slanderous or laced with ridacule were very much uncalled
for. This was not a planned operation. It was the case of one operator
rising early on FD and getting on with power. This was not and I repeat not
Hi Bill
You probably smoked the KANT board.
The 8mhz trap seems to get smoked by nearby high power transmitters. This
happened to 2 of our clubs K3's in a field day operation. We just replaced the
parts and cleaned up the crispy critters(the tracks)!
This happened with widely separated
Hi Bill
You probably smoked the KANT board.
The 8mhz trap seems to get smoked by nearby high power transmitters. This
happened to 2 of our clubs K3's in field day operations. We just replaced the
parts and cleaned up the crispy critters(the tracks)!
This happened with widely separated
Exactly what we were looking for and thank you as we suspected the Kant3
board right at the beginning. Will address the issue.
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The KANT3 board is easy to work on. You need to be careful about not
bending the voltage regulator leads as they will fatigue and break if
bent repeatedly, but otherwise, working on it is very straight forward.
In the case of my problem, the 8 MHz trap was suspected to be the source
of a
K3s and KWs worked great at VP6DX for more than 186,000 Qs.
4 transmitters at one location and 3 transmitters at another location; at
each location transmitting simultaneously within a 400' diameter circle, 24
hpd for 17 days.
My trademarked definition of our operation was Field Day and Boy
Field Day is an annual event, sponsored by the Amateur Radio Relay
League . It gives us all the chance to use our skills and experiences learned
in Amateur Radio. It's also a time to evaluate emergency preparedness, leverage
your
knowledge of antennas, radios and multi-band operations.
The
Hello all,
For those of you who struggle with learning electronic theory like I do, I
found a great website that does not assume you already have an extensive
back ground in electronics.
http://http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/index.html
Maybe, but I have been in emergency comm situations where high power on 80m was
required. When a hurricane has wiped out local commas and you can only do it
with high power, then that is what you use. It is important to practice for
that situation.
Jack Brindle, W6FB
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In case anyone missed this yesterday.
CQ FD!
73,
Phil NS7P
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From: Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com
Date: June 25, 2010 8:02:47 PM PDT
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SSB net cancelled this week
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will not take place this
Is there some trick to this? The screw hole placement makes this an
extremely tight assembly. I am really afraid that soimething is going to
break as I try to bow the bale wire more than .5 inches. No luck so far.
Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html
Hi
A friend emailed me this link for a new product from Telepost. It looks
fantastic.
http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-500.html
I wonder if the P3 will evolve into something similar?
73
John
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Well the LP-500 isn't a bandscope as is the P3. It has a totally different
purpose in life. At least for now.
Steve
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Subject: [Elecraft] P3: Possible potential?
Thanks to all for the advice. The tilt-bail is on now after a heck of a
struggle.
Brian Denley
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Help:
After my tilt-bail struggle, I moved on the the initial test of the K2 with
mixed results:
After setting all pots to the recommended positions, I started up the K2 and
all went according to the manual. I got the INFO 201 followed by the
frequency (7100.00C).
After restart, the Elecraft logo
Greetings,
I just finished building my K2 and seems to work pretty well except
that it does not received like I think it should. I put it side by
side with my K1 and the K1 picked up signals better. They were louder
and clearer on the K1 than the K2. I have made about 3 passes through
the
Brian,
I would reflow the soldering of the power control pot - make certain
your heat the solder pad adequately.
If your soldering iron is not 700 to 750 deg/F, turn the temperature up.
73,
Don W3FPR
Brian Denley wrote:
After my tilt-bail struggle, I moved on the the initial test of the K2
Haven't see posts about these puppies in a long time - but - just in case
anyone is interested, I ordered back on March 16th from BH Photo and just let
the order stand. Got a notice a couple of days ago (June 25th) that it has
been shipped! Go figure! I'd long since forgotten about it! 73
My former neighbor and Elmer; Lee, W7UVR/M (sk)
http://www.k0bg.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1039
Amp 4-1000A high level plate modulated on AM, 2KW PEP on SSB, in motion.
Circa 1955. Upgraded as the years past.
Made sense to me.
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End of thread. Folks, lets end the various amps at FD threads.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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