Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I have a 2K-FA and as Jim mentions, you can use the bare basic RCA cable to key it etc... however, depending on your setup, it's certainly easy to make up some custom cables Get some CAT5 stranded cable and read the manuals (RTFM). The CAT control input on all the SPE amps have the same pinout

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Sorry honey, but you can't run the clothes dryer this weekend. On 3/16/17 7:44 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Also there is the issue of the mains power available in the "shack". The KPA500 runs very well off of a decent 120VAC mains source, as I can attest from experience. But that is about the

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

On Thu,3/16/2017 8:36 PM, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft wrote: Expert Linears Dan Tassell KC5PCB makes up a custom plug-and-play cable for the K3/SPE, so interfacing is really not a problem. NO special cable is required. All you need is the RCA - RCA keying cable between the K3 and the

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

On Thu,3/16/2017 6:11 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: I'm looking for a small RF quiet solar charge controller to charge a battery for my K2. Genesun, Genasun, Genasun. They work very well and they are quiet. Make sure you get the right model for the battery chemistry you're using.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I bought a 1K used from a friend. It's usability is ok, but he's had it fixed a couple of times and my measurements show that it's not a very clean amp. I've heard that the 1.3K is pretty dirty. The primary virtue of the 1.3K is its very light weight, so it's great to take on an airplane. I

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Dan is a great guy, but all that’s really needed for the K3 is a simple cable, very easy to construct yourself.SPE even provides the connectors -Original Message- From: James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:36 PM To: 'garyk9gs' ; j...@kk9a.com ;

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

KPA1000 is pretty easy to do with a bit of hardware… :^) Ken K6MR From: j...@kk9a.com Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 6:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts I still have not seen the Genius pricing. I'm not

[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Just as an FYI, Expert Linears Dan Tassell KC5PCB makes up a custom plug-and-play cable for the K3/SPE, so interfacing is really not a problem. ’73 de JIM N2ZZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of garyk9gs Sent: Thursday, March 16,

Re: [Elecraft] Preamp 2 and upcoming F/W

Hi Ted, Its a Beta tester firmware release that allows the existing KXV3B preamp to also be used on 15 and 17 meters. 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Edward Dauer" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 1:30:13 AM Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Also there is the issue of the mains power available in the "shack". The KPA500 runs very well off of a decent 120VAC mains source, as I can attest from experience. But that is about the limit for a normally (for the USA) wired home circuit when a power supply for a K3, lights, etc., are

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

At Orlando the introductory price for the Genius was $6999.00 and they were taking orders for. I think, June delivery.  They just received the FCC type acceptance a few days before. I would assume that the SPE amps all integrate with the K3 in a similar fashion.  When I used the SPE 2K in CQWW

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

Just check your input voltage on the controller and the Vmp of the solar module. You may need a buck transformer if the module voltage is to high. On Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 19:20 Harry Yingst wrote: > That one looks interesting, nice and small. > > > > > Original

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

That one looks interesting, nice and small. Original message From: Aaron Marroquin Date: 2017-03-16 9:34 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

I have one of these and it's completely silent except for the tiniest "tick" when it begins a charge cycle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0191QN7OO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 On 16 March 2017 at 18:34, Aaron Marroquin wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Preamp 2 and upcoming F/W

Hi Ted, Preamp 2 is in fact the one on the KXV3B. So any K3 running the new firmware will allow preamp 2 use on 17 and 15 meters. The NF improvement is significant (3 and 6 dB, respectively). The firmware is being field tested now. 73, Wayne N6KR On Mar 16, 2017, at 6:30 PM, "Dauer, Edward"

[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I still have not seen the Genius pricing. I'm not sure what ever happened to the Acom 1200S. Many people use the SPE 1.3KW on expeditions, I wonder how easy it is to hook it up to the K3S. The KPA-500 works nicely with the K3S but giving up 4.5dBs is considerable, a KPA-1000 would be hard to

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

http://ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Solar.html Also a HAM On Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 18:25 Matt Zilmer wrote: > Cirkits.com. The SCCS-3. The owner is a ham, I believe. > > 73, > > matt W6NIA > > > On 03/16/2017 06:11 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > > > > I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

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[Elecraft] Preamp 2 and upcoming F/W

Wayne’s post – which I accidentally erased – noted that the LNA “Preamp 2” will soon be accessible for 15 and 17 meters through a F/W release. Just to be sure, does anyone know if that will that include the preamp in the KXV3B? I have so far passed up ordering a KXV3B because the Manual says

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

Cirkits.com. The SCCS-3. The owner is a ham, I believe. 73, matt W6NIA On 03/16/2017 06:11 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > > I'm looking for a small RF quiet solar charge controller to charge a battery > for my K2. > > > Who makes a good quiet one? > > > Thank you >

[Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

I'm looking for a small RF quiet solar charge controller to charge a battery for my K2. Who makes a good quiet one? Thank you __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX2 - 30m APRS?

Any chance of using the KX2 for 30m APRS? If so, recommended hardware & software? Bret/N4SRN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX2-30m-APRS-tp7628063.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I think that the ship has sailed with respect to Elecraft bringing a legal limit SS amp to market. There are a growing number of lightweight legal limit amps already on the market. The FlexRadio Power Genius looks especially promising:

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

This list needs a "Don't read this thread" option. Pedantically quoting the Radio Regs and FCC regs seems a bit OT in an Elecraft list. It certainly has become tiresome! Perhaps the Moderator will agree. Phil W7OX On 3/16/17 3:01 PM, Colin wrote: Going back to basics the Radio Regulations

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Charlie, I think one of the main reasons for switching to a smaller amp was the weight involved in the 1.5Kw rigs. Just thought I would add back in. The MJF AB1000 combiner looks interesting, but I would not touch one unless I knew of many who used one successfully. That way I could get a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

This is why I believe it's best to assemble the radio yourself That way you know how to take it apart if need be - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: donw...@embarqmail.com; 'Chuck Chandler' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Well, if you've never tried to work truly "weak" signals, I can assure you that +5 dB WILL make a world of difference. Otherwise, why would you go to the trouble of installing a ½dB noise figure pre-amp at the antenna, just to eliminate 2dB of feed-line loss on receive? Or, stacking a second Yagi

[Elecraft] linear thots

About: ”...With two KPA500's one would have two radios with 500 W each, and when that little extra is needed, one could run both amp's in parallel from a single radio. Liftability would be very good! I know that is not a new idea, but implementing it seems a little messy. Might Elecraft consider

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

Going back to basics the Radio Regulations (2016) state - 1.56 amateur service: A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that is, by duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

There is a manual on the Elecraft web site with an illustrate procedure for R/R the DSP board, including removing and replacing the Front Panel Assembly, of course. It is here http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/K3_Remove_Replace_DSP_Board_Rev_B.pdf 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

With all due respect, gents, section 97.1 is not what we in the legal biz call substantive. It is an introductory preamble included there originally for political purposes, and after enactment for purposes of interpreting the regulations that are substantive, when questions about

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Intermittent FP switches

Skip, I suggest you remove the Front Panel assembly and check to see if the connector pins on the long connector are tin or gold. If they are tin, then they should be replaced (only the male pins, the mating female is already gold). Elecraft will supply a "kit", I believe at no cost.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

Thank you Don, I stand corrected, as that is what I had to do. BTW thank you for all your contributions to this group and ham radio. 73 Dwight NS9I On 3/16/2017 2:17 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Dwight, That is not necessary when removing the front panel assembly. It *is* necessary if you

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S firmware with several new features & fixes ready; looking for testers

And on a similar note, I'm still looking forward to an absolute S meter mode on both the KX2 and KX3! 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 16 March 2017 at 20:41, ab2tc wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Does this new release correct the S-meter reading in absolute mode when > preamp 2 is selected? > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S firmware with several new features & fixes ready; looking for testers

Hi Wayne, Does this new release correct the S-meter reading in absolute mode when preamp 2 is selected? AB2TC - Knut wayne burdick wrote > Hi all, > > We're close to a field-test K3/K3S firmware release with the following new > features: > >* Preamp 2 (LNA) now usable on 15 and 17 meters

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Intermittent FP switches

Having just completed the gold pin modification, I can confirm that it is associated with the KPA3, not the main power input or the front panel. AFAIK there are no other gold pin mods for the K3. I suggest removing the front panel and connectors and carefully re-seating them. You might also

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Advising Elecraft about producing a larger amplifier is quite a bit above my pay grade so I won't go there. However, going to 1,500 watts from 500 watts is a bit less than 5 dB -- a little less than one International Standard S-unit. 5 dB might come a lot cheaper from an antenna change.

[Elecraft] K3 - Intermittent FP switches

Related question: My K3 [S/N 642] which I built from the kit has developed an "intermittent front panel problem," where tapping a switch doesn't always yield the action it should. For example, tapping MODE UP might yield the same result as tapping AGC. There is no guarantee that the next

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

Go slow and carefully. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 16, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Chuck Chandler wrote: > > I will be putting my K3S on the bench this weekend to try to trace an > intermittent bug. Elecraft support has suggested removing the front panel > and

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Erik, I sold my solid state THP2.5kfx for the same reason of not being able to lift it easily. I bought the KPA500 to replace it. The difference in power isn't all that much to me but I don't contest. I can make up for the power difference easily by improving my antennas. I am doing so now

[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I recently sold my legal limit tube amp after a bit of a mental struggle. The seller in me finally won after I realized that "if I can't lift it, I shouldn't own it". I was tempted to replace it with an ALS-1306, but I operate RTTY and in that mode the 1306 wouldn't be good for more output than a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

Dwight, That is not necessary when removing the front panel assembly. It *is* necessary if you separate the DSP board from the Front Panel board. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/16/2017 2:51 PM, 'DGB' wrote: ... and remove the exterior nut on the head-fone jack 73 Dwight NS9I On 3/16/2017 10:09 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

... and remove the exterior nut on the head-fone jack 73 Dwight NS9I On 3/16/2017 10:09 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chuck, Removing the front panel is easy. It is separating the front panel and DSP board which is more involved. All you have to do is remove the screws and pull the front panel

[Elecraft] [K3] Initial batch of Y-BOXs now sold out - waiting list available

Hello again, Thanks folks for all the orders of the Y-BOX accessory for the K3 and K3S -- I really appreciate the response and the kind words. Most who've ordered should have received a USPS tracking number already, and your Y-BOX should arrive soon. Feel free to post your impressions and

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

Chuck, Removing the front panel is easy. It is separating the front panel and DSP board which is more involved. All you have to do is remove the screws and pull the front panel board off. There are rectangular cutouts on the bottom which can be used to pry the front panel off with a

Re: [Elecraft] ATU Tune with the KAT500

Since you have the KAT500 inline and have your K3 internal ATU bypassed, you should never need to press the ATU TUNE button. To send reduced power to the KAT500 for its tuning, press the TUNE button on the K3. If you take the time to 'train' your KAT500 by allowing it to store tuning settings

[Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

I will be putting my K3S on the bench this weekend to try to trace an intermittent bug. Elecraft support has suggested removing the front panel and checking the seating of the multi-pin connectors. Are there any tips to make the replacement easier? As I recall that was the single most

[Elecraft] ATU Tune with the KAT500

Is there a way (or will it require a firmware change) to be able to just press the ATU Tune button on the K3 and have it trigger the KAT500 Tuner instead of the internal one? I currently have the K3 internal ATU bypassed and use just the KAT500. Additionally It would be nice if the ANT

[Elecraft] K3 Sale Update

Folks: The P3 Panadapter has been sold. The K3 as described below is still available: K3/100 Serial #4416 Equipped with: KBPF3 General Coverage Receive Module KFL3A-500 KTCX03-1 K3 TCXO (1 ppm) KXV3A K3 RX Antenna, IF Out & Transverter Interface KAT3 - Internal Auto Tuner with additional

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Assembly: Potentiometer shaft doesn't fit

I found that a Straight Slot screwdriver works well and enlarging holes From: Don Wilhelm To: Brian Moran ; Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Front Panel

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Assembly: Potentiometer shaft doesn't fit

Brian, The hole was "supposed" to have been enlarged at the factory. Since yours was not, it is easy to enlarge. Just take a slender knife blade and carve off a couple of 'slices' around the inside of the hole. The ones I have had to do take two 'slices'. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/16/2017 1:57 AM,

[Elecraft] [K3] Announcing "The Y-BOX", a new 4-way splitter and breakout box for the K3 and K3S

N6TV was very quick to respond to my questions and I also ordered one. He already shipped it. Hopefully Bob has more available if I really like it! John KK9A W0MU Mike Fatchett said: Wed Mar 15 18:50:37 EDT 2017 I ordered one as well. Actually, I ordered two and Bob explained in detail what

Re: [Elecraft] Traveling Power Supply for KX2?

Thanks everybody for a usefull info! The US powerr plug seems working no problems with a normal travel adaptor on my KX2 battery charger. Shouldn't be a problem on this PS too. 73 de Linas ( LY2H) On 2017 kov. 16, kt at 02:32 Bill Frantz wrote: > My Pro Audio Engineering

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Assembly: Potentiometer shaft doesn't fit

Of course a rat tail file or tapered reamer is the usual way, but I bought a deburring tool at the hardware store. It's a tiny crescent-shaped knife with a handle that you put into a hole and rotate. You can hold it at an angle to remove burrs from drilling, or straight to enlarge a hole

[Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Assembly: Potentiometer shaft doesn't fit

I'm in the middle of assembling a K1, and have gotten to the front panel final assembly. The Potentiometer (type labeled 1-2-3) that I have has a threaded shaft that is too large of diameter to fit the K1's front panel. What's the best way to enlarge the hole to preserve the nice new paint?Or