[Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod for Sale

I have an as-new Elecraft K-Pod for sale.. Looks perfect and works perfect, just not into the contests any more. New from Elecraft $250 new plus shipping. Mine is yours for $220 shipped stateside.. PayPal OK. 73s Jim K4JAF __

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

On 10/6/2016 2:03 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: Fred, What is the typical winter temp when the radio works, but no display? Guesstimating here ... our highs are currently in the high 60's/low 70's [in the sun] and lows are running in the low 40's/high 30's [all degrees F, we're going metric inch

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

(Please note something is happening to my use of Thunderbird email client on my end, so I don't know what is being sent) Yes Bill, I agree with you and the voltage assessment. Back a number of years ago, mobile radios specified 13.8 Volts, and their performance was greatly reduced at 12 Volts

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

Igor, Minus 10C is about plus 14F, which is well below freezing. I would think that was adequate for a good test of output at cold temps. The experience that I cited about an early rig not operating for several minutes was at about minus 30C or colder. It may have been pre-vfo days, and could

Re: [Elecraft] SW update request

It may be better to use an RF sensing switch or mechanical tie rather than software. Any latency via software could damage or destroy your gear. SW controlled switches in my view need to be tightly integrated to prevent potential damage. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 24, 2016, at 7:20 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

Fred, What is the typical winter temp when the radio works, but no display? Also, you mentioned crystals not oscillating at cold temps. That may have been happening in the past when I thought it was due to low gain in the oscillator circuits. Thanks, Dick, n0ce On 10/6/2016 1:32 PM, Fred

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

To answer the battery question. The battery was at about 11.5-12 volts and did not show noticeable voltage sag when transmitting (SSB). Note that all measurements (power and voltage) were taken using the internal meters in the cold K3. 73 Bill AE6JV On 10/6/16 at 10:43 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

My mistake, I was thinking of the K3S transceiver. John KK9A Sent from my Smartphone. On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Bob wrote: > It is in the roofing filter manual, here: > > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740165%20Elecraft%20KXFL3% > 20Option%20Rev%20A3%20-%20ECO%2001985.pdf

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

It's nice someone finally acknowledged my post about the battery as part of the culprit. I too have had LCD screens go blank in the cold. And I realize the electronics have limits as well. But note that many small low power radios are very sensitive to battery voltage. If it's too low, the

[Elecraft] Fwd: Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

It’s not particularly difficult to calibrate the filter. Since I built a kit KX3, I already had an anti-static mat, and also had an XG3 signal generator. You don’t need the signal generator, but it made things easy. The filter comes with an small wire loop and pigtail that permits you to

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

It is in the roofing filter manual, here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740165%20Elecraft%20KXFL3%20Option%20Rev%20A3%20-%20ECO%2001985.pdf 73, Bob K2TK On 10/6/2016 3:57 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: What is the roofing filter calibration process? I do not recall seeing anything other than

[Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

What is the roofing filter calibration process? I do not recall seeing anything other than offset and gain settings in the manual. John KK9A From: Bob K2TK I'd look at and consider moving the roofing filters up on the priority list because of the calibration required. 73, Bob K2TK

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

Dick, My experience operating K3 at temperature of minus 10C shows that there were no noticeable drop of output power. I did not test it at lower temperatures. 73, Igor UA9CDC - Original Message - From: "Richard Fjeld" To: Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

Also, IF you order the roofing filter for the KX3…. even with a kit purchase…. the factory will calibrate it for you, so all you need do is install the little board. They have a test jig, so that the filter will be tested with YOUR particular main board. Best of both worlds… save some money,

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

The best way, I think to answer your question is to base that on several things. 1.  How comfortable are you in digging into the building process.  Like Bob said the experience is priceless.2.  Monetarily, you have to way the convenience vs the cost based on your ability to do the assembly.3. 

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

On 10/6/2016 10:43 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: Someone posted with a question if the battery was cold. That may have been pertinent. Nearly all chemical reactions slow with decreasing temperature. Batteries produce an electrical current through chemical reaction(s). In the northern interior of

Re: [Elecraft] Cold K3

Igor and Ed, I found your posts interesting. Thank you both. The original thread was about a K3 operating in the cold below freezing temps, and reduced power was observed. I think the question was asked if we could answer why. Someone posted with a question if the battery was cold. That may

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

I agree with Don on looking at the purchase sequencing. I'd look at and consider moving the roofing filters up on the priority list because of the calibration required. Per the manual page 1 if purchased even as a kit the furnished roofing filter accessory is then furnished calibrated. So

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

The roofing filters require some calibration. If they are factory-installed, Elecraft does that for you. All the other options are exactly the same whether factory-installed or user-installed. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct 6, 2016, at

[Elecraft] SOLD: K144XV 2M Transverter for K3/K3S with Ref Lock Option; PR6, KXV3A still available

The K144XV has been sold, pending receipt of funds. The PR6, KXV3A, and two KSYN3's are still available. Thanks, John W2ID - Original Message - From: w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:29:10 PM Subject: FS: K144XV 2M Transverter

Re: [Elecraft] use of the KX2 charger as the PSU

Hi Howard! Google"Pro Audio Engineering" ... Howie sells a nice PS that will meet your needs. 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

Brian, The answer is YES, you can add any of those options later. Review your operating aspirations to determine which options will provide the most benefit for you, and in what timeframe. If you have resonant antennas at the home station (or are willing to use a manual tuner initially), then

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

Hi Brian, Given your initial intent (KX3/KXPA100), later installation of any option module for either unit is quite easy to do and all are well-documented in installation instructions. The KX3 is designed as a modular "package" and a lot of design intent went towards adding on as the user

Re: [Elecraft] use of the KX2 charger as the PSU

Hi Howard, The Tenergy charger isn't an AC adapter. It is designed specifically to charge the Tenergy pack used with the KX2. As a charger, its output runs constant current initially, then it switches to a constant voltage for the final charge push. This type of charger should NOT be used

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

Further to my earlier post I've decided to move forward and go with the KX3/KXPA100 combo to replace my ft817 AND my Kenwood TS590. The ft817 has already found its new home and my TS590 will soon be next. Again, it will be nice to just have one radio for base and QRP on trips. I priced out

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

I know where you're coming from, Mike. Like you I built my own K2 from the ground up starting in 1999 and "completing" it in 2003 with the KDSP2 (and some other adds updates in 2014); I still use the K2 regularly even with a K3/P3/KPA500 etc. My favorite time in the hobby was building QRP

[Elecraft] SOTA video

I am always impressed with the videos my son W3NCR does for his SOTAs or FD ops. I keep telling him he should post the links here for others to see. So, I am posting this link for him because Linda (K2QYL) and myself are involved. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/KV5rYqaXuzA -- John Fritze Jr K2QY

[Elecraft] use of the KX2 charger as the PSU

With a change of din plug, can the Tenergy charger for the KX2 be used to power the KX2 to full power. I would like to limit what devices I travel with. Howard AE3T __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

I strongly agree, Mike - especially with that last sentence, "I just did not expect Elecraft to adopt that attitude." The K3 schematics were published shortly after the release of the K3 itself and have proved invaluable. They have saved me literally hundreds of dollars in return shipping costs

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

> it is hard to understand why the same hasn't happened for the simpler > KX2 system. If I recall it right, the schematics of the KX3 wasn't released immediately after the radio, it took more than a year. Holger __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

Mike, I completely agree with your position. I suspect that Elecraft having not yet published a schematic is simply a matter of time. Schematics for most, if not all, of their products have been published, and the later ones (K3 and later) are on their website as pdf files. DX Engineering

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

The block diagram you linked to is for hardware only; it is not a software functional block diagram. If you are interested specifically in the noise reduction, the source code for the K2's NR is open source. I imagine Lyle would have adopted a similar sort of approach for KX3/K3. 73, Matt VK2RQ