[Elecraft] KX3 VFO B skipping

Hi all, Just received a used KX3 today and found that VFO B is skipping. Lets say the top number is rotation out of 9 and bottom number is actual sensed position, it kinda does this> 123456789 121233323 And so on and so forth. Is there a way to clean these out or replace them? As a point of

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Ron, Most coils I am winding are typically No.22 to No.16 solid copper magnet wire. I hold the knife vertical to the wired and scrape sideways so never pressing into the wire - no nicks. Eventually that does dull the razor blade but they are easily replaced. The knife I use looks like a

[Elecraft] FS K3/100

G’day all, I have a K3 with 100W amp and internal tuner. One 2.7 kHz filter. Included is the MH2 mic and Tripp-Lite PR-40 power supply. All manuals. Haven’t been used for a while, so needs software update. Serial - 7992 $2250 plus shipping. Payment details to be discussed, i.e. check, when

[Elecraft] For Sale; KXPA100

I have for sale a factory assembled; KXPA100 Amp with the internal tuner. KX3 Cable to integrate the KX3 with the amp. I am the original owner. It has very little use. It is a backup rig and has only sat on my desk. It has no scuffs or scratches. Works perfectly. Comes with the original boxes.

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Vector also made a wire wrap tool that did not require stripping before wrapping: “Slit ‘n Wrap”. The tip of the tool had a knife edge that stripped the wire on the inside edge as you wrapped. They made a special wire that was sort of a cross between enamel and standard wire wrap wire. It was

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

On 4/6/2016 2:44 PM, EricJ wrote: Looks identical to the wirewrap tools that were around ~30+ years ago or so. I still have one as the fine wire is great for making minor PCB changes or repairs. Never thought to load it with enamel wire as you do. It would make it even easier to make those

Re: [Elecraft] P3 meters MCU 01.60

By "blanked" it means that the numeric SWR value and the SWR meter "needle" are erased. The meter outline and scale are still there. Both the SWR and power meters are blanked in this way when the transceiver goes back to receive mode. Alan N1AL On 04/06/2016 03:14 AM, Thomas Lindner

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

Apartments and condos can be a challenge but not an insurmountable one. A balcony helps a lot. I mount a hamstick for the band du jour on my 5th floor balcony rail and throw a quarter wave counterpoise over the side. Neighbors and condo police haven't noticed (or don't care). Basically a bent

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

On 4/6/2016 1:05 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: I'm a little puzzled by your question, and I suspect others are too. The isotropic antenna is a theoretical construct which is sometimes used as a baseline for the comparison of other antennas; it is not possible to build one. The most primitive antenna

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

> The isotropic antenna is a theoretical construct which is sometimes used as a baseline for the comparison of other antennas; it is not possible to build one. Actually you can come pretty close to an isotropic antenna by using two center fed dipoles arranged at 90 degrees to each other and

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

I agree that loops are fun and interesting but my best success was with attic doublets while being an apartment dweller some years ago. Not loaded dipoles but non-resonant center fed wires. My approach was to get into the attic space and, based on where the rig was located below me, figure out

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Saw a picture of a small "candelabra" socket (RS has them) on a board and a screw-in soldering element of 40 watts with a screw-in tip (tip removed and the hole filled with solder). I drilled the threads out of the hole and it actually worked. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 6,

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

MFJ makes a couple of magnetic loops with remote tuners etc. Pricey, but I have heard a few of them and they were doing OK - even the one on 40 meters. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

Let me be the third to recommend a mag loop. Not too handy for contesting, VERY high Q. Therefore has a high 'fiddle factor'. But nonetheless very usable. My $0.02... 73 and gud DX Gil, W1RG

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

Bruce makes a good point, which I overlooked also. Yes, the isotropic antenna is just an ideal and where the term "dbi" comes from - the gain in DB over the theoretical isotropic 0db-gain antenna. I too intend to try a mag loop antenna at some point in time, probably the next time I get tired of

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna - Isotron Antenna?

Just a wild guess but I think you meant an Isotron Antenna. You’re better off with an end fed wire and a tuner. It’ll work the same or better and be far cheaper. Mobile whip antennas are another less expensive solution for your location. 73 Gary, N7IR I live in a

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

Hi David, I'm a little puzzled by your question, and I suspect others are too. The isotropic antenna is a theoretical construct which is sometimes used as a baseline for the comparison of other antennas; it is not possible to build one. The most primitive antenna that can actually be built is a

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

I have decades of experience with trying to operate out of 2nd story or higher apartments. My findings are the biggest difficulties are: - grounding - getting the antenna outside. To sum it up, the interiors of most apartments are essentially RF anechoic chambers. This is due to the structures

[Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

I live in a 2nd floor condo and am considering an isotropic antennaa on my balcony for 10/15/20 meters. Anybody have any experience with this type of antenna? 73 de Dave KJ6CBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Looks like we've beat this one to deaf. Let's end the thread in the interest of reducing email overload for our readers. 73, Eric Moderatorororor /elecraft.com/ On 4/6/2016 12:20 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: I prefer the solder pot set on max to strip enamel and all other non thermal

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

I prefer the solder pot set on max to strip enamel and all other non thermal coatings.  I do use a wade of steel wool to wisk the material off.  No abrasions and no nicks. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016

[Elecraft] WTB 400 Hz filters for K3

I would like two KFL3A-400, 400 Hz filters. If anyone has one or two of these that they would like to sell, please contact me off list. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Wanted: P3_SVGA PCB

Please contact me off list if you have one to sell. My QRZ email is accurate. Thanks. Quin, K8QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Looks identical to the wirewrap tools that were around ~30+ years ago or so. I still have one as the fine wire is great for making minor PCB changes or repairs. Never thought to load it with enamel wire as you do. It would make it even easier to make those changes/repairs. Eric KE6us On

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Ed's approach is one that I've used from time to time, but let me add one caution. Be very careful to avoid nicking the wire. It's very easy to do with fine wire most often by an accidental press where you start removing the enamel. The nick will create a weak spot that may fail later. And with

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

I don't remember where I found this idea - might have been on this forum - or youtube... I have an old 30W soldering iron. I removed the tip and replaced it with a Phillips-head bolt the same size thread. Took a 3/32 drill bit, and drilled into the Phillips-head out abt 1/2inch deep. Put the

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Is there a recommendation on small solder pots? I don't need one often, but there are times such as stripping several wires and/or tinning wires where it would be nice to just dip the wire into the pot to remove the insulation. I see some online for <$30. Are they any good? 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

Damp kitchen sponge works great. My Weller solder station has a little one with cuts in it in the base of the holder. Whatever enamel contamination ends up of the iron tip comes right off and the tip is shiny and bright again. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility Fails to connect to ftp server

I loaded the KX3Utility 1.14.4.11for Linux. It talks to the KX3 just fine at 38400. But when I click on "Copy new files from Elecraft" it says unable to connect error 127, whatever that means. The FTP Timeout.htm page says the IP address should be 63.249.74.212. But when I ping

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

I try to keep a working wood-burner pencil for jobs that will ruin the tin on my soldering pencil. I often clean the trash off the leads, or pencil, by wiping them with a rag or cloth glove. Dick, n0ce On 4/6/2016 11:35 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: I always figured the enamel should be removed.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Baud rate

Yes. Set all to 38,400. The radios seem to be set like the K2 at 4800. This was slow even 15 years ago when the K2 was new. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 6, 2016, at 9:40 AM, John Pitz wrote: > > Hello, > > I was wondering if there is any particular

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

I always figured the enamel should be removed. I just scrape them with a small razor knife which leaves the copper bright and ready for tinning. Melting the enamel with my solder iron results in a messy glob on the iron and not a very clean lead. I don't own a solder pot but could see that

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

On 4/6/2016 11:13 AM, Dave Heil wrote: ...eight enameled leads off the bench. He then straightened the leads and dipped them all about 3/8" into a solder pot. Remember Vector's "wiring pencil?" You used it to wire a breadboard with #32 enameled

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

An old engineer at Foster Transformer in Cincinnati once showed me a method which caused the Ideal company to take their new abrasive enamel removing machine off the market: The fellow took a newly-made transformer with about eight enameled leads off the bench. He then straightened the leads

[Elecraft] KX3 Baud rate

Hello, I was wondering if there is any particular reason the default BAUD rates for the KX3 and KXPA100 are different. Does the amp need a higher baud rate than the KX3? Can I set the KX3 to use the same baud rate as the amp? The reason I would like to do this is I only occasionally have the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 COM Port Not Working

Excellent tip... don't do it wrong. Multiple steps to show ghosted entries, NOT just hidden entries. A LOT of hidden entries should NOT be removed. ONLY remove what is necessary. Here's a link: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff184583.aspx __ Clay Autery,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 COM Port Not Working

On 4/5/2016 11:45 PM, N8NCR wrote: Unfortunately I think I found the problem. A USB 3.0 port may have fried both KXUSB cables. I found a 3rd KXUSB cable I had hiding in storage, hooked it up to the KX3 and laptop and it worked immediately. Try the original KXUSB cable again. On my Win 8.1

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Power Consumption at 15W?

Running my KX3 on a bench power supply with built-in current monitoring, I haven’t seen it use more than 2.5 amps on SSB, when cranked up to 15W. I use the Pro Audio Engineering PAE-Kx33 power supply for plug-in travel operation, which is good for 4 amps:

[Elecraft] P3 meters MCU 01.60

>From the firmware note: * SWR meter blanked: Both the analog and digital SWR displays are now blanked whenever the transmit power is too low to give a valid reading. What I have to do to get the meters blanked during reception? 73 de Tom DL2RUM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 144, Issue 7

On 05/04/16 22:28, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2016 16:42:40 -0700 From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry PI 3 and K3 Message-ID:<5702fbf0.2060...@coldrockshotbrooms.com>