and a Yaesu MK-V Field with the K3/P3 rather than replacing a TS-990
with a K3/P3 as your first sentence indicates.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Feb 8, 2014, at 7:51 PM, Gary NL7Y wrote:
I'm Gary and I'm a ham radio operator. This winter I bought my second K3/P3
to replace a mediocre new TS-990. After some self
I have a Mac also. Looking forward to them calling me :-)
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 4, 2013, at 9:05 AM, Richard Kendrick wrote:
That might be a fun call for me because I have a Mac.
On Sep 4, 2013, at 9:03 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote:
While OT, still important. There is a new
audio sometimes. I have two of these units. One
is in the shack and the other one is new in
the box. I plan to list the new one on EBAY. If anyone is interested contact
me directly off the reflector.
Here are reviews from EHAM on the unit.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2554
73,
Bob
and being
able to adjust quickly is the key.
Bob
K6UJ
On Aug 9, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
That's exactly what I did, on the advice of the below quoted author, and it
is very effective. Admittedly, my hearing is probably worse than many, and
I'd gladly take a few more dB
I found the 22-15405 on the MCM website it shows a sales price of $9.99
Bob
K6UJ
On Jul 3, 2013, at 1:31 PM, WM3M wrote:
FYI
I have been looking for a small case for my KX3 for travel and camping.
I bought one from MCM, it came today.
Item 22-15405 Black Weatherproof Equipment Case
pulling the
radio out the power pole
disengages nicely without me jerking on the power cord and possibly
damaging something.
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 26, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Just out of curiosity, I put a strain gage on a power cord and checked the
force required to un-mate
Brian,
I just loaded this app on my iphone and it works great. You can toggle on or
off a light and adjust the magnification
as needed. I can read the tiny lettering on small components as you said.
thanks for letting us know !
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 16, 2013, at 4:45 PM, bwru...@gmail.com
anything
available that would compel
me to purchase another HF radio, even the new Kenwood TS-990.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 7, 2013, at 12:14 PM, Ray Sills wrote:
I don't think the intent for not adding improvements that can't be done for
-any- K3 is there to hold back any improvements
You need to rent a forklift so you can put it on the shipping truck :-) :-)
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 4, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Bill wrote:
I wonder what it can do that a K3/P3 can't do? That said, I'd sure hate to
pay the freight to ship it back for service
Like Dave, I'd get from Elecraft.
Call or email Elecraft and order several...
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 14, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
Fabric or craft stores carry felt. But I'd get one from Elecraft. --wunder,
K6WRU
On Apr 14, 2013, at 10:25 AM, David Gilbert wrote
the answers this time ! :-)
Bob
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using rcvr B.
Gotta do this better :-)
thanks for the info Don, I will play with the settings some more.
Bob
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On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:35 PM, Don Butler wrote:
Bob, yes you can have settings on each VFO different . activate B Set
(hold A/B button) and it will allow you to adjust all
Tony,
Ah, double push AB.
I'll try it.
thanks,
Bob
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On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net wrote:
I want the B rcvr to be set up the same as my A rcvr.
===
Bob, if you go AB twice
system first, not an amp.
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 22, 2013, at 8:34 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Yes. An amp that takes you up 10:1 in power, e.g. 20 watts to 200 watts or
100 watts to 1,000 watts, makes a 10 dB difference in signal -- just a bit
over one S-unit.
I pointed out the beacon resource
on my K3 and it was sweet arm chair copy. Banging in over 9
here.
Didnt need the amp, just 100 watts with the K3. My noise level has been
pretty high
on 80 meters lately from our power lines but the superb NB NR on the K3 knocks
it down to
below the band noise level, Love my K3 !!
73
Bob
Don,
Congrats for TX5K on 10 !
Yes resistance will only make it worse, and there is no cure. hihi
73,
Bob
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
I logged them last night on 10M SSB with a K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo into a N6BT
vertical. I feel the pull of DXing - resistance
Oh No
Here we go again
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 16, 2012, at 6:10 PM, Josh Lehan wrote:
On 12/14/2012 05:31 AM, Robert Vargas (KP4Y) wrote:
I looked at my KX3 this morning and the mere though of seeing it being used
as a CB radio sent chills down my spine...yeah, buy
Bob Muller,
Thanks for the source of entertainment.
Why pretend to be knowledgeable enough to be a radio amateur ? Study and get
your
license. Then you won't need to play these charades.
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 14, 2012, at 5:45 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
Well, this was good for a laugh, anyway
Yeah you are right lets end this thread.
I dont believe he is a ham.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 14, 2012, at 6:16 PM, N5GE wrote:
He is a HAM, and your feeding his fantasy by replying to this thread.
Let's end this thread before it gets out of hand, please Eric...
On Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:05:34
they should.
Your call.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 3, 2012, at 6:40 PM, Greg Troxel wrote:
I was working cw with about 95 watts when my K3 shut down. I checked the
power pole connection and it had come slightly loose and was pretty warm,
so I let it cool and then re inserted it to the radio
here is the crimping tool (the good one)
http://www.powerwerx.com/crimping-tools/tricrimp-crimping-powerpole-contacts.html
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 3, 2012, at 10:15 PM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:
Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net wrote:
After a number of problems of the PowerPole connectors
it was a Makita battery charger
for a portable drill.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Nov 18, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Thom Durfee wrote:
Just hooked up my Ten-Tec RX340D SDR to my 40 meter dipole.
from all the new CFL lightbulbs in my neighborhood I get more than S9
+40db of noise.
looks like no ham radio at home
Thanks for that info Jim. I will be installing some FL's in my garage.
I will check for RFI and get some magnetic ballasts if need be.
Thats good to know.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Nov 18, 2012, at 12:35 PM, Jim Wiley wrote:
Are you talking about a CFL, or a conventional fluorescent lamp? Many
settings and found F4-1 or F5-1
seem to be decent. Still experimenting.
I use a 2.8 kHz bandwidth to start and then narrow down as need be. I have the
1.8kHz filter installed for SSB.
Bob
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Happy Birthday !!
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On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:07 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
Happy Birthday, Wayne. Enjoy. 8-)
-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:40 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc
I have the same question. The parallel wire feeder can pick up noise also by
itself.
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 29, 2012, at 11:10 AM, ab2tc wrote:
Hi,
So are you suggesting using a choke balun on both ends of the parallel wire
feedline?
AB2TC - Knut
Jim Brown-10 wrote
On 9/29/2012 5:40
I have the same question. The parallel wire feeder can pick up noise also by
itself.
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 29, 2012, at 11:10 AM, ab2tc wrote:
Hi,
So are you suggesting using a choke balun on both ends of the parallel wire
feedline?
AB2TC - Knut
Jim Brown-10 wrote
On 9/29/2012 5:40
I agree 100%
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 14, 2012, at 9:38 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
Why?? Elecraft uses a pretty effective waveform shaping algorithm in
the K3 that produces almost no key clicks just the way it is with a
short rise/fall time (about 2.5 msec if I remember correctly). What
would
I think that Icom is getting tired of seeing the K3's being the preferred rig
for dxpeditions and decided
to provide the IC-7600's for the Swains Island dxpedition in hopes of improving
their image. :-)
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 10, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
*Tony,
I have
and falling asleep at the mike hihi
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:51 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
(TIC)well all I can say is that is not working...:-)
I was very surprised to hear very good operators NOT being able to
distinguish call signs over and over again.
I thought it was me
Jim,
I remember when I was anxiously waiting for my K3 shipment, I understand the
messages totally :-) :-)
I dont mean to be sarcastic but you can delete these particular messages if you
wish.
Bob
K6UJ
On Jul 11, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
Guys, can I say that I'm sick
You guys have way too much time on your hands.
C'mon if a post relates to a K3, its OK.
Taking a stand on when a post might be weighted too much in another direction
is laughably foolish. :-)
Could I offer a diversion ? Sudan, ST2AR is on, try working him with your K3.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
I thought because it was so trivial it was intended to be a joke. :-)
Was the packing tape on nice and straight ?
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 1, 2012, at 9:08 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote:
On 12-06-01 11:39 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
Wow. While I'm one of the Elecraft isn't perfect people, you're
great, thanks Wayne
Bob
K6UJ
On May 28, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
We'll be doing careful measurements of APF pre-/post-4.51 this week. There
was no intentional change to it, and to me, at least, it still sounds the
same.
Wayne
N6KR
On May 27, 2012, at 8:31 PM
The high Q goes hand in hand with ringing, I actually try to adjust for the
most ringing, hihi, it is hard to
explain but I find a more piercing sweet spot this way.
Bob
K6UJ
On May 28, 2012, at 9:51 AM, Ralph Parker wrote:
... the previous impression of a signal jumping out
I'm with you Gary but I did find one knob that is tempting to try.
You should be able to really spin down the band with this one.
Bob
K6UJ
http://www.amazon.com/Handle-Dished-Chrome-Plated-Revolving/dp/B002IBCDWW
On May 27, 2012, at 2:12 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
*I think I will stick
Can anyone give me feedback on 4.51 for the K3 as far as affecting the APF on
CW sigs ?
From what I've read so far the NB and NR are enhanced, I was wondering if it
has any affect on the APF.
tnx,
Bob
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Jim,
I discovered the same thing from my Makita battery drill charger in the garage.
As you, I was very happy to discover this
annoying noise maker.
Bob
K6UJ
On May 15, 2012, at 7:07 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
Shortly after loading the latest version (4.51) I was occasionally getting
-990S: ts-9...@yahoogroups.com
(For further discussion about this radio we should go there.)
Now, back to pursuing the 6O0CW DXpedition with my trusty K3.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On May 10, 2012, at 8:23 AM, Terry Schieler wrote:
Maybe I haven't tried hard enough, but I can't seem to see
I agree David.
There is a Yahoo group for the TS-990S: ts-9...@yahoogroups.com
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On May 10, 2012, at 12:23 PM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote:
It seems like there are more kenwood posts here then Elecraft. :(
David Moes
VE3DVY
--- Original message
a month ago.
I turned it over to one of the old timers and he didnt respond so
we figured he went QRT. Later he checked back in and said he
dozed off.:-)
Bob
K6UJ
On May 10, 2012, at 1:38 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
*Oh no please, no more Roger Beeps...my hearing get's rattled
QRX 10 minutes OM, I have to adjust my TS-990 :-)
Bob
K6UJ
On May 9, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
I've been a knob, switch and button junkie from an early age,
but cannot fathom how there could be 140 controls on an
amateur transceiver. Not disputing your count, David
for the 990 now. )
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On May 8, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:
TS-990S - To be unveiled at Dayton?
http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/
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When I ordered my K3 it took 5 days, 18 minutes, and 37 seconds before I
received it. :-)
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
Bob
K6UJ
On May 7, 2012, at 11:01 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
Seeing chatter about orders and when they will arrive I checked my
Elecraft order confirmation since I am
Paul, N6PSE, reported on the rigs used at the Yemen, 7O6T, DXPedition now in
progress.
A number of people have emailed me about the rigs/amps at 7O6T.
We have six K3's and one TS-590. We have six Acom 1010 Amps.
We have a THP spare Amp. The K3's are simply amazing!
Paul N6PSE
Bob
I have a Kenwood TS-590S for a back up to my K3 and it has a noticeably quieter
background than the K3.
I believe we should be able to address this with the NR in the K3, I'm still
learning how to adjust the NR.
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 28, 2012, at 12:15 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
I
seems to
give a quieter background, very nice.
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 28, 2012, at 4:01 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Bob,
The K3 has more reserve gain than most other receivers, and the lack of
signals cause the AGC to set the receiver top full gain.
With other receivers, I usually can run
Guy,
Thanks for the info.
I think I have afraid I wont be able to copy weak signal fobia, hihi.
I need to experiment more with the RF gain and PRE and convince myself that
that I am not sacrificing weak sig copy.
My problem lies in the space between the headphones, hihihihi
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 28
Hi Dave,
If you could have only one of those radios you mentioned which one would it be ?
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 3, 2012, at 11:21 AM, David Perrin wrote:
Hi-
which rig to buy for a new operator, well after 52 years of experience, if I
were to begin again, and had the money for a new rig I
that sounds great Don !
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 25, 2012, at 4:21 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I have plans for a new custom operating desk, and it will happen within
the next 3 months. The desk will have shelves (for power supplies,
surge protectors, etc) on the back side along with cable management
I used that stuff to keep my key from sliding so easily on the desktop.
Cut little circles out of the stuff and glued them under each foot pad with a
tiny dab of rubber cement
so I could peel them off later if needed. Works pretty well, they key stays
put a lot better.
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 13
with the big coils would work as a preselector, the smaller
Johnson Matchbox didn't work as a preselector.
With our radios today I doubt if the big Johnson would help any.
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 10, 2012, at 8:50 PM, Fred Townsend wrote:
As one Fred to another it was funny in the heat
rankings, with very low loss. I wish I still had my old Johnson,
sigh...
Anyway a search on the ARRL webpage for QST articles about tuners should show
the article.
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, W5RDW wrote:
Never had any reason to wonder if my MFJ-998 has more than normal loss
Hi Mike,
Somehow I missed that you could hold the coarse/fine button in and change the
freq resolution.
Very nice, although I won't need .000 very much, its good to know it is
available when I do.
thanks,
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 5, 2012, at 3:13 PM, Mike Rodgers wrote:
You do know if you hold
Many thanks Don, W3FPR and Rick, K6LE for the info on tuning rate with the RIT.
I would have gotten carpal tunnel syndrome from spinning the vfo A knob to make
big excursions. hihi
much appreciated !
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 3, 2012, at 10:09 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Guys,
Read the K3 manual
Barry,
On the menu set it at 2.5 (the fastest) and it flies up the band with a couple
quick turns
Give it a try.
I also tune the bands, but if I am on CW and want to go up to the SSB end of
the band I dont have to spin
the VFO A knob until the cows come home, hihi.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 4
knobs
adjusted for just a hint of drag (im a spinner)
and I'm as happy as a clam at high tide.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Mar 4, 2012, at 7:06 PM, Andy Faber wrote:
Another tuning thought: I'm very happy with my K3 weighted spinner knobs
from N8BX. The heavy main tuning knob really does let you
EBAY must have pulled the auction, doesnt show now
Bob
K6UJ
On Feb 28, 2012, at 3:10 PM, Robert Dorchuck W6VY wrote:
Beware of item #170792771430 on eBay. Same old scam of
contact me direct. It is a K3 (ser 5144), P3 and W2.
Bob W6VY
Correct me if I am wrong but I think double tapping AB button matches both
receivers on everything
except the NB and NR settings. To match the settings also you need to press
and hold the A/B button.
Bob
K6UJ
On Feb 21, 2012, at 6:40 AM, Gary Ferdinand wrote:
Vince,
I have a loaded
advantage I would not have
been able to work him.
Thanks Elecraft for a new one!
73,
Bob
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well put Tony
I agree 100%
73,
Bob
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On Feb 19, 2012, at 5:02 PM, Anthony DeBiasi wrote:
This nit picking about contesters is growing old fast. There is a place for
everyone in the hobby. Please remember “one never looks good trying to make
someone else look bad”.
..Tony
I have used W8DIZ for my torroids.
Check out his website and slide down to torroids, he carries a good inventory.
I think his prices are pretty good too.
http://www.partsandkits.com/
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Feb 10, 2012, at 1:34 PM, Byron Servies wrote:
I have purchased boxes of type 31 from
is not transferred to VFO B.
What am I doing wrong ? Something else I need to do to transfer the NR setting
?
thanks,
Bob
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OK that makes sense Guy, I'll try it again tonite and see how it goes.
thanks,
Bob
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On Jan 27, 2012, at 1:06 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
You have to set the subRX NR and NB after using the bSET hold button. To NOT
have this separation of would be a problem on 160 listening to TX
Regarding the MFJ-1026, it works quite well if your noise is coming basically
from one direction.
Bob
K6UJ
On Jan 20, 2012, at 4:47 PM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
MFJ makes something called the MFJ 1026 noise remover, that allegedly can
remove or reduce QRM from a specific source by phase
how you do.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jan 18, 2012, at 7:41 PM, David Dietrich wrote:
Hi All,
Could someone please explain the proper way to track down RF noise in and
around my house? More often than not, I always have S9+ noise on 40 Meters,
making anything but really strong signals (S9
I'm with Jim, I like the original knobs.
I also have the tension set at nearly zero on the main tuning knob. It has
just enough mass to give a little flywheel effect when needed
for a quick spin up or down. Perfect for my use.
73,Bob
K6UJ
On Jan 18, 2012, at 8:56 PM, Jim Miller KG0KP
.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jan 2, 2012, at 1:08 PM, kevinr wrote:
For those of you interested in tracking down sources of household RF
noise here is an article describing one source you may not have
considered: cellular telephone chargers. Modern cell phones have become
thinner and thinner
.Low Band DXing by ON4UN
2. A Ham's Guide to RFI, Ferrites, Baluns, and Audio Interfacing by Jim
Brown
available on his webpage http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 31, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
OK, lots of discussion on open wire feeders
://us.store.creative.com/EMU-0204-USB-2.0/M/B004GJXTQS.htm
Asking $300 for both.
if interested please contact me off the forum at k...@pacbell.net
thanks,
Bob
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the write up which filter should I buy? on the
Elecraft
order page for the K3, down on the bottom of the page, for information on their
CW filters.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Dec 15, 2011, at 8:21 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
I would opt for a 400hz filter.
Mike W0MU
W0MU-1 CC Cluster
but not volume adjustment.
Bob
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Please help
on solving your noise problem. Hope this helps a little.
73,
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On Nov 21, 2011, at 7:57 AM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote:
Hello fellow K3 Owners. I have finally discovered that AC Interference from
the pole across the street is getting into my antenna and then of course I
see it on my S
screw
thread and the aluminum.
If you have a new phillips screwdriver you might try the (gentle) tap then turn
approach first and see what happens.
Good luck, I know it is frustrating !
Thumbs up on the drop of oil on the screw threads too !!!
Bob
K6UJ
On Nov 13, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Don Wilhelm
the K3 ?
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I agree with Johnny, this is the best work flow for these mods.
Bob
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On Oct 14, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
Hello Phil,
I would do the mods according the related portion of PCB, e.g.
K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit
K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit +K3 Remote I/O Board
I looked at the specs for Amphenol 83-1SP connectors on Mouser
and the center pin is silver plated but the shell plating is nickel.
What is the Amphenol part number for PL-259's with silver plated shells ?
Bob
K6UJ
On Oct 12, 2011, at 12:03 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 10/11/2011 9:53 PM
Pete,
Thanks for the catalog reference. I see now, the 83-1SP is the PL-259 with
both body
and pin silver plated. (and with the 1050 prefix has nickel body)
I wasn't having any success in trying to figure it out.
tnx es 73,
Bob
K6UJ
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