Re: [Elecraft] FS: KX3 and KXPA100-AT

2014-02-04 Thread mike
The KX3/KXPA100-AT have been sold. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-KX3-and-KXPA100-AT-tp7583423p7583632.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] VHF/UHF

2014-02-04 Thread WILLIS COOKE
How big is the check you are willing to send?  I have no inside track on pricing, but as an engineer, and estimating the size of the market, and what you are asking I don't think that 10 grand would be unreasonable.  Would you still want to jump in line at that price, maybe higher?  Or are you

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release Notes

2014-02-04 Thread Paul Kirley
The 4.81 firmware release notes as downloaded from the FTP site show only the following for version 4.81: * XVTR IF BAND CAN NOW BE 10 OR 18 MHZ (in addition to the original selections). Expansion of the release notes at least to list the steps to set the CW XFIL LO would be appreciated. 73,

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release Notes, Retracted

2014-02-04 Thread Paul Kirley
Oops, I now see that the necessary information is listed in the release notes, but under an earlier beta that I seem not to have. Sorry. 73, Paul W8TM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] ATTN: KX7M

2014-02-04 Thread Rose
Mark, Messages to you are bouncing ... Do you have an alternate e-mail address? 73! Rose -N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Shorter DB15/DB15 cable from KAT to KPA

2014-02-04 Thread ik1bxn
Hello I have my KPA500 placed over the KAT500 (probably like many other users) and I'm using the Elecraft DB15/DB15 original cable (the first model about 1 cm diameter, I heard the new cable model has less diameter and is more flexible but the length is the same). It happens I have a mess behind

Re: [Elecraft] My first birdie?

2014-02-04 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Nobody has responded to your post, so I'll hop in with what I know. Congratulations on your new k3. I have that birdie, on USB it zero beats at 14,026.3, on LSB at 14,018.9 kHz. It's a fast tuning birdie, very weak and completely inaudible with a real antenna. But I am curious about your RF

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release Notes, Retracted

2014-02-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, The release notes are cumulative. If it was included in an earlier firmware (whether beta or production), then it is also included in the higher numbered version - unless it is specifically retracted. The only exception would be a beta version that does not reach production status (and

Re: [Elecraft] My first birdie?

2014-02-04 Thread ab2tc
Oops, typo. On LSB it zero beats at 14,028.9, not 14,018.9. Knut - AB2TC ab2tc wrote Hi, Nobody has responded to your post, so I'll hop in with what I know. Congratulations on your new k3. I have that birdie, on USB it zero beats at 14,026.3, on LSB at 14,018.9 kHz. It's a fast tuning

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY with the K3 alone

2014-02-04 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/3/2014 10:25 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I haven't worked RTTY since 1982 or so and have a K3. I've read the info here:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY and then the section on RTTY operation without a computer. And the pages suggested in the manual. I've done this, but

Re: [Elecraft] VHF/UHF

2014-02-04 Thread Jim Lowman
At least for 1296, that's not possible at the moment. DEM is redesigning their transverters for this band. No idea when it will be available. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 2/3/2014 7:47 PM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: to down east microwave Bob K3DJC On Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:22:40 -0500 (EST)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release Notes

2014-02-04 Thread Ken Chandler
That's strange, I updated mine this pm and I had all the required info! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 4 Feb 2014, at 15:30, Paul Kirley pkir...@fuse.net wrote: The 4.81 firmware release notes as downloaded from the FTP site show only the following for version 4.81: * XVTR IF BAND CAN

[Elecraft] TRADE Collins for Elecraft

2014-02-04 Thread JWKIMBALL
Trade KWM-2A with 312b5, 516f2, Nb, Q mult with manuals, cap kits, spare tubes crystal pack. All work FB. Need KPA500 and KAT500. 73 Jim K5AUP In a message dated 2/4/2014 1:49:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net writes: Send Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] KE7X books 14% discount

2014-02-04 Thread Cady, Fred
www.lulu.comhttp://www.lulu.com is offering a 14% discount on all books. I don't know how long it is for, maybe until Valentine's Day? 73 all, Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit www.ke7x.comhttp://www.ke7x.com or

[Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread GMuller885
I am having trouble with the K-3. When I xmit for a period of time the Display starts to fluctuates with the modulation in my voice. The longer I am on the more rapidly it fluctuates till it shuts down the K-3. I have removed all external cables and even done this with a dummy load. I have a

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gerald, Have you checked the power cable? Are the connector blades of the APP connector fully inserted and locked over the locking blades in the housing? Are the connections to the power supply tight? Too much resistance in the power cabling (due to loose connections) can cause exactly what

[Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Carl Yaffey
I installed the utility and installed what I think is the driver via CDM c2.08.30 WHQL Certified.exe I connected the KUSB cable to the K3’s RS232 port. I started the utility and selected COM3 as it was the only choice. The utility cannot find the K3. What am I missing? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Sam Morgan
check the utility baud rate is set correctly to match the k3's baud rate CONFIG RS232 On 2/4/2014 3:06 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: I installed the utility and installed what I think is the driver via CDM c2.08.30 WHQL Certified.exe I connected the KUSB cable to the K3’s RS232 port. I started the

[Elecraft] K3utility never mind

2014-02-04 Thread Carl Yaffey
I found the correct driver and I’m up and running. 73 Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Mike Reublin
Assuming Windows, what does device manager say about the port? No other program is using the port, right? Have you tried a reboot of the puter? Is the DB9 firmly attached to the K3? When you plugged the USB cable into the 'puter did Windows recognize it? That's all I got 73 Mike NF4L

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Mike Reublin
I think the k3 Utility will match whatever the K3 is set to. AFAIR, it cycles thru all the baud rates. 73, Mike NF4L On Feb 4, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: check the utility baud rate is set correctly to match the k3's baud rate CONFIG RS232 On 2/4/2014 3:06 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Dick Dievendorff
That's correct. Some of our utilities operate at only speed supported. (XG3, K144XV, and W2). When the radio, amp, ATU or panadapter offers several choices, we find the RS-232 speed as you have indicated. 73 de Dick K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, That may be true, but if the P3 is in place, the K3 rate must be set to 38,400 or some things will not work together. I don't know whether a P3 is involved in the original post or not. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/4/2014 4:25 PM, Mike Reublin wrote: I think the k3 Utility will match whatever

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread GMuller885
Rick: Checked the connections. All are good now. Spread the spades on the PowerPoles on all connections and tightened the Ground and made the power connections tighter. Seems to work fine now. Just contacted a Bloke in Montreal Canada and it seemed to work fine. When transmitting

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY with the K3 alone

2014-02-04 Thread Gary Smith
On 2/3/2014 10:25 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I haven't worked RTTY since 1982 or so and have a K3. I've read the info here:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY and then the section on RTTY operation without a computer. And the pages suggested in the manual. I've done

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread Gary Smith
Along that same line as Don suggests you look at; do you have a power supply with a variable voltage current? I have an Astron with both on the front panel and I was having troubles till I realized I had bumped the controls to the PS and that was my problem. 73, Gary, KA1J Gerald, Have

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread Jack Brabham
Punch the DISP button and dial up the power supply voltage via the B knob. That way you can check to see if you are getting good power. A drop of a few tenths of a volt on TX is normal. 73 Jack KZ5A On 2/4/2014 2:32 PM, gmuller...@aol.com wrote: I am having trouble with the K-3. When I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ERR IOA IOB

2014-02-04 Thread pu2clr
Hi, I have had a similar problem with my KX3 after installing the KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock. I guess I made a mistake when I closed the KX3 cover and I damaged the Flex Cable (E980219). The KX3 is working fine in the most of the time, however, intermittently I get the messages

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Mike Reublin
True, Don and good point. But the utility still does the seek. It's not possible to match the utility and K3 manually. Mike NF4L On Feb 4, 2014, at 4:45 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Mike, That may be true, but if the P3 is in place, the K3 rate must be set to 38,400 or

Re: [Elecraft] K3utility never mind

2014-02-04 Thread Mike Reublin
Great! Mike NF4L On Feb 4, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Carl Yaffey cyaf...@gmail.com wrote: I found the correct driver and I’m up and running. 73 Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH

Re: [Elecraft] K3 utility help

2014-02-04 Thread Sam Morgan
you are quite correct, just goes to show I am playing with to many different pieces of software that aren't as smart as elecraft's utils g On 2/4/2014 3:25 PM, Mike Reublin wrote: I think the k3 Utility will match whatever the K3 is set to. AFAIR, it cycles thru all the baud rates. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ERR IOA IOB

2014-02-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ricardo, With a damaged flex cable, whatever error messages you receive are probably due to the damaged cable. Wait until you have the replacement cable before concluding that other problem may exist. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/4/2014 6:43 PM, pu2clr wrote: Hi, I have had a similar problem with my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ERR IOA IOB

2014-02-04 Thread pu2clr
Hi Don, I am afraid you are right. If so, I have no idea how to repair it. Replacing the RF Board or CP will be a bit complicated from Brazil. I have tested the demaged cabe with a multimeter and apparently there is no reason for this symptom. I mean, despite the appearance of the cable, it

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ERR IOA IOB

2014-02-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ricardo, If the new flex cable does not fix the errors, contact supp...@elecraft.com for further assistance. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/4/2014 9:30 PM, pu2clr wrote: Hi Don, I am afraid you are right. If so, I have no idea how to repair it. Replacing the RF Board or CP will be a bit complicated

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

2014-02-04 Thread bill conkling
Check voltage to radio at full power. ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID gmuller...@aol.com wrote: I am having trouble with the K-3. When I xmit for a period of time the Display starts to fluctuates with the modulation in my voice. The longer I am on the more rapidly

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release

2014-02-04 Thread Steve AI9T
Anyone have any problems with the new Firmware. I installed the firmware updates on the K3, KPA500, and KAT500 tuner. I had problems with the K3 after the update. There was some kind of problem with the power output. For starters I could not adjust the power out while the rig was keyed. For

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release

2014-02-04 Thread Anthony Scandurra
I could not reproduce this problem. I have the latest firmware (including beta releases) on all of my K-Line (K3, P3, KPA500, and KAT500). 73, Tony K4QE On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:39 PM, Steve AI9T st...@ai9t.com wrote: Anyone have any problems with the new Firmware. I installed the firmware

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 with many options and Begali CW Machine with CW Trainer option for sale (only to European Community)

2014-02-04 Thread Attila Baloglu
The CW Machine is sold. 73 Attila DC0ED -- Message: 21 Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 08:31:33 +0100 (CET) From: dc...@gmx.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 with many options and Begali CW Machine with CW Trainer option for sale (only