Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Accuracy and stability

2021-05-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
to 10,000,002.3 Hz. That info can be used to correct your results in the Frequency Measuring Test (FMT), but is of no other practical use that I can think of. It was fun to beat some of the big boys in the last FMT, using only a stock K3 without even a TCXO! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Accuracy and stability

2021-05-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I tune to 10,000,002 and adjust REF CAL for 20 beats in 10 seconds, or as close to 20 as I can get, with the granularity of the ref cal steps. In the last ARRL FMT, all of my measurements were within 1 Hz, using only a K3 without even a TCXO. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW characters sound very hard / short

2021-01-22 Thread Dave Hachadorian
What does he have for config/TX DLY? Try resetting it to default 008. High values of TX DLY cause light CW weight. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: dl2ki Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:22 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: CW

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

2020-12-07 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I have the upgraded synthesizer and still see the shortened dits. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 12:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

2020-12-07 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I have the new synthesizer. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Jim McDonald Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 11:19 AM To: Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+ Wasn't this problem fixed with the new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

2020-12-07 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Dick Green Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 9:41 AM To: Dave Hachadorian Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+ First I’ve heard about this, and I’ve used K3’s since they were introduced. Can you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

2020-12-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
about it yesterday. The K3 monitor sounds normal. Life is too short for wimpy dits! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Douglas Zwiebel Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:38 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortening CW dits

2020-12-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Bingo! That's the answer! Many thanks Bill! I confirm that keying compensation = 6 produces nice 50% duty cycle dits with the K3. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Willard Myers Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:34 PM To: k6ll.d...@gmail.com Subject

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortening CW dits

2020-12-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
setting in N1MM. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Roy Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortening CW dits Increase the weight setting going into the K3 jack. 73, RoyK6XK harp-eared

[Elecraft] K3 shortening CW dits

2020-12-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, etc. restrictions with QRQ ON. I have two K3’s, and they both behave the same way. Any ideas out there? Thanks! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Less Than Perfect Antennas [was Flumoxed]

2018-12-09 Thread Dave Hachadorian
style chokes! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SWR - Numerical Indication

2018-11-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
from that class: Evaporation is a cooling process. High octane gasoline is slow-burning gasoline. The electric company bills you for kilowatt-hours, so they are not a power company, they are an energy company. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 and K3

2018-11-21 Thread Dave Hachadorian
In troubleshooting problems like these, it is helpful to plug headphones into the sound card audio output jack, to see whether it's a computer issue or a radio issue. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Glenn - N5RN Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:56 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Deaf K3

2018-09-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Here are some things to look at: https://marc.info/?l=elecraft=145323127930319=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL -Original Message- From: George Fremin III Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Deaf K3 I turned on the K3 this morning

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Price Ideas

2018-09-02 Thread Dave Hachadorian
If I were to sell my rigs, I think I would go back and look at some previous successful sales, and figure out the range of percentages of the new price that they were asking. Then I would calculate the new price of my rigs and apply a percentage somewhere in that historical range. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

2018-03-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
it has a nice padded headband that doesn't abrade my bald head like the rough webbing on the CM500. So how is the SB-40 working for you? Are you happy with the sound in the monitor, and with on the air reports? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: N2TK, Tony Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Dish/Direct TV RFI?

2018-03-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
the problem. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Reed Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 5:56 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Dish/Direct TV RFI? Has anyone had trouble with RFI, receive or transmit, with Dish or Direct TV. I have cable through

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

2018-03-08 Thread Dave Hachadorian
that this filter should be really labeled KFL3A-370, and is not much different than your 400. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Chuck Chandler Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters Right now I

Re: [Elecraft] ERR AT3 on K3

2018-03-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
If your K3 does not have gold pins on the front panel, and they are getting oxidized, strange error messages may occur on power-up. Either do the gold pin mod, or hit the old tinned pins with DeoxIT. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-02-25 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, with ground/signal on each twisted pair. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Dennis Ashworth Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 2:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement I’ve been remoting my K3, KPA500, KAT500

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-02-25 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Signature is required on delivery, so you will have a strong delivery person facing you. He or she will move it inside the front door for you, and then you can use Don Wilhelm's "invert the box technique." That's what happened here. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Origin

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

2017-12-02 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The P3 with external monitor sure does a good job of displaying meteor pings! That's about all I am seeing on 10. Back to the 160 Contest. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2017 5:33 PM To: k...@roadrunner.com Cc

Re: [Elecraft] Failing K3 at 3C0L

2017-10-27 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Diode D5 on the KXV3 is one weak link. A more robust replacement is available from Digikey for $0.42 https://marc.info/?l=elecraft=145323127930319=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: brian Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 10:35 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Occasional K3 error messages on startup

2017-10-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
or repeating the calibration procedures. Suggestions are welcomed. Thanks. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Replacement ear pads for headset

2017-08-03 Thread Dave Hachadorian
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 on JT-65, ALC varies widely

2017-04-17 Thread Dave Hachadorian
of them with signal strength as low as –25 dB. I don’t think I am long for this mode anyway. Life is too short for 1 Baud communication. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2017 7:41 PM To: Brian Hunt ; Reflector

[Elecraft] K3 on JT-65, ALC varies widely

2017-04-16 Thread Dave Hachadorian
with tone frequencies of about 1800 – 1950 Hz, and ALC varied from zero to five bars on the different tones. Sound card output is about 50%, and Line In level is at 12. Is this variation normal, or am I doing something wrong, and where should I set the ALC? Thanks. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma

Re: [Elecraft] RF in Microphone

2017-03-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
What happens if you transmit 100 watts into a dummy load? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Jim Kutsch Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 4:02 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF in Microphone Some progress but some new questions. When

Re: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s

2017-01-09 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, as recommended by G3YYD By the way, Elecraft guys, it would be nice if the AGC Threshold were remembered by mode. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: NOEL POULIN Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 12:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] best agc setting

Re: [Elecraft] K3S QST Article

2016-10-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Yaesu FT-990, 12V finals 3rd order TX IMD -38dB ARRL Review 11/91 ARRL heaped glowing praise upon this rig way back in 1991 for its Tx IMD performance. So, what was Yaesu's secret, and why haven't manufacturers figured it out and capitalized on it ever since? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma

Re: [Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA

2016-07-03 Thread Dave Hachadorian
You will probably have to download and read the owner's manual to make sure. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Doug Hensley Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2016 1:06 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA Subject says i

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

2016-05-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I forgot to mention that the SB-45 also has a nice padded headband. It doesn't irritate the top of my bald head as much as the rough webbing of the CM500. Judging from the pictures of the crowds at Dayton this year, this could be a very significant feature for a lot of hams! Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

2016-05-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
of boost in equalizer bin 4. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headset Hi, If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable substitute

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-25 Thread Dave Hachadorian
in the footnotes, 2 KHz dynamic range is only 81 dB, which would place the 7300 considerably lower in the table, but still pretty good. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 11:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

2016-04-13 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, and AGC THR as high as possible without causing a sound card overload warning on the loudest signals. For RTTY, with my usual gain settings, I find that AGC THR = 17 works well. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

2016-04-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
If you are using AFSK, it's best to stick with the standard 2125 frequency, so the second harmonic is outside the 2.7 Khz audio passband. With FSK, you can go lower. My ears like the sound of 915 Hz. -Original Message- From: Mike Dodd Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 8:03 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

2016-04-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Current thinking is to use a fairly wide filter for RTTY. The software filters that are applied in the sound card are much narrower, about 50 Hz wide. Lately I've been using the 2.7 KHz roofing filter, with DSP bandwidth set to about 600 Hz. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

2016-04-08 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Fred, Try this: http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=144267531705514=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 3:44 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches My K3, S/N 642, has been slowly developing

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

2016-03-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I used to operate CW with AGC OFF, but a loud signal would come along and trigger the AF Limiter, which causes gross distortion. Now I operate CW with fast AGC , AGC SLP = 0, and AGC THR = 20. It's almost as good as no AGC , and you don't have to worry about the AF Limiter. Dave Hachadorian

Re: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

2016-03-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I also have a nice 24" 1080p monitor. With the P3 it works a lot faster running at 1440 x 900 resolution, and looks just as good to me. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: David Ahrendts Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 1:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qt

[Elecraft] Monitor deal $92, free shipping no tax for most

2016-03-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
just happened to spot a good deal. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] Field repair of blown K3 front end?

2016-03-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Here ya go: http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=145323127930319=2 If you have the KXV3 installed, it is probably D5. I checked the Mouser part number for the heavy-duty replacement, and it's still good. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Randy Farmer Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HI SIG on the display

2016-03-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
none of the controls seenm to work on the front panel, i can tune the vfo and it changes freq, but i cant get into the menu. http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=144267531705514=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 unable to change passband control shift amount in SSB

2016-02-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
the radio off, and then on again. Good luck. I hope it works for you. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Jeff Schmidt Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 9:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 unable to change passband control shift amount

Re: [Elecraft] Receive drops about 6 s-units

2016-02-16 Thread Dave Hachadorian
you transmit, it burns through the oxidation, which lasts only for a while. A treatment with Deox-it or a relay burnishing tool on the offending contact is the cure. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Dick Lindzen Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 7:45 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

2016-02-08 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Try this: http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=144267531705514=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: n...@n1ix.com Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 10:09 AM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: [Elecraft] K3 problem My K3 developed a problem this weekend. None of the front panel

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet fans for K3

2016-01-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Here's a more specific link to the fans that I used: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608032_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_- Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: drewko Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 3:34

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet fans for K3

2016-01-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
e spooling up and down as they changed speed. If you're not a contester, you may never hear the fans, so it may not be an issue :) Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: drewko Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 3:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Nearby Ham Interference

2016-01-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, but the protector has to go in the RX ANT OUT / RX ANT IN loop, and then you have to select RX ANT for receiving. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Lost Receive on All Bands

2016-01-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
aft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Update-re-K3-loss-of-RX-sensitivity-td5823238.html Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] SO2R recommendations

2016-01-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
on two USB ports. It sounds like a big deal, but it's not really. You will need to build a little box to handle earphone audio: LL, LR, RR. In LR, a pot across the two can give you a variable blend. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Doug Ellmore Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Koss SB-45 Headset, update on comfort

2016-01-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The mic does move to full vertical to get it out of the way. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: n...@charter.net Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 4:29 AM To: Dave Hachadorian ; Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Koss SB-45 Headset, update on comfort

Re: [Elecraft] Koss SB-45 Headset, update on comfort

2016-01-06 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The SB-45 is already electret. You must be thinking of the SB-40 which has a dynamic element, and reportedly sounds pretty bad. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Tim Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:59 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

[Elecraft] Koss SB-45 Headset, update on comfort

2016-01-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
like myself. My ears didn't get as hot as with the CM-500, and the SB-45 headband has nice soft padding that didn't irritate the top of my bald head like the CM-500 sometimes does. Overall, I think the SB-45 is equal to or better than the CM-500, at about half the price. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 comments on Koss SB45 headsets

2015-12-29 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I just turned on my AL-1500 Amplifier and checked sound isolation. The SB-45 and CM-500 are about the same in sound isolation. Neither one is particularly good. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Barry N1EU Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:52 AM To: Dave

Re: [Elecraft] K3 comments on Koss SB45 headsets

2015-12-28 Thread Dave Hachadorian
. My mic goes to the back of a computer on the floor, and my headphones go to an SO2R box on the table. The SB45 is around $25 on Amazon, compared to $55 for the CM-500. I think this headset is going to be a keeper, but I’ll give a long term comfort report next week. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma

Re: [Elecraft] VOX / PTT combination on k3

2015-12-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
delay works at any speed. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Robert Bajuk Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 5:28 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] VOX / PTT combination on k3 Hi, Simple question... Is there a way to avoid VOX delay on CW mode

Re: [Elecraft] Nine month rested 2014 K3 now only shows a blankorange screen P3 will not activate.

2015-12-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
of inactivity. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3S DSP filter plots

2015-11-16 Thread Dave Hachadorian
It would be nice to know the DSP filter shape factors of the various narrow CW DSP filters http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=120716404727944=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3S DSP filter plots

2015-11-16 Thread Dave Hachadorian
=elecraft=120716404727940=2 The inference I drew from Lyle's response is: DSP 60 dB BW = DSP Setting + 300 Hz. You can see that DSP "shape factor" varies with the DSP setting, so it is easier to remember the DSP+300 formula. Dave Hachadorian, K6L

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Yamaha CM500 vs Koss SB40

2015-11-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
failed, and I replaced it with an electret element out of an old toy that I found laying around the house. It sounds fine. The SB45 headset has an electret element, but it is not the same comfortable headphone arrangement as the CM-500. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 setings

2015-10-21 Thread Dave Hachadorian
If you are using a headset, rather than a loudspeaker, you can set antivox = 000. Mine has been sitting at zero for years. I never even looked at it before today. I never use a speaker. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Wes (N7WS) Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Elecraft] Button malfunction on K3 panel

2015-09-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
bought replacement encoders. They were quite inexpensive, but when I went to replace them, the job looked too tough for me. I just exercised the old encoder/switches and the problem went away and has not recurred. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect commandinterpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Dave Hachadorian
addressing problems. I had a similar problem a couple years ago, and ordered four replacement encoder/switches, which are surprisingly inexpensive. When I went to actually do the job, it looked nasty, and I never replaced them. The problem has never recurred. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a good reason to buy a K3S

2015-07-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
for working with SMD's: http://www.amazon.com/SE-MH1047L-Illuminated-Multi-Power-Magnifier/dp/B003UCODIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1438269064sr=8-1keywords=headband+magnifier Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a good reason to buy a K3S instead of aused K3 ?

2015-07-28 Thread Dave Hachadorian
was excellent before, and it is still excellent with the KSYN3A. I think the spec differences between the radios are down in the weeds. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 9:14 AM To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 lost sensitivity

2015-07-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
want to get the two radios going for the NAQP RTTY next weekend, so I hope it's field-repairable. I'll start digging into the schematics now. Thanks. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 so2r advice please

2015-07-04 Thread Dave Hachadorian
ears. right radios in both ears. left radio in left ear, right radio in right ear. You should have a Winkey USB for 2 radio CW and all-mode PTT. You also need one antenna per band, or two tribanders, or one tribander and a triplexer. You need two amplifiers. That's all I have. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PA temperature reading jumps / hot smell

2015-06-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The 20 meter temperature increase sounds normal to me. The 10 MHz and 21 MHz behavior is a little strange. Here is a link to a PA temp experiment that I conducted on both of my K3's: http://marc.info/?l=elecraftm=128534687205664w=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] NEED K3 HELP

2015-06-22 Thread Dave Hachadorian
What the other guys said, in different words: Turn off the K3. Unplug the DB-9 on the back of the K3, also unplug the key and paddle. Turn on the K3, and go to config PTT - KEY. Make sure it says OFF - OFF. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Jack West Sent

[Elecraft] K3 VFO Tuning Noise

2015-06-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
connected. The noise increase is obvious, but subtle, and I wouldn't consider it a hindrance to operation, but it has raised my curiosity as to why I am just now hearing it. Ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

[Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Dave Hachadorian
getting old, especially at $120 a pop to get it fixed. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again - CORRECTION!

2014-07-01 Thread Dave Hachadorian
replaceable in the field. It's also good news because it points out the efficacy of the E85056 protection mod. My apologies for making a wrong assumption. The symptoms were exactly the same as the two previous failures of the speaker amp. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

Re: [Elecraft] How to Convert Individ. Email Status to Digest?

2014-05-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
degraded that it becomes easy to miss a good on-topic post. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
and shipping are very reasonable. Thanks to Hank, W6SX, for pointing out cablewholesale.com as a good supplier. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB

2014-04-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
So you guys are talking about the KX3 monitor, right? I can't hear any delay in the K3 monitor, and I am VERY sensitive to that. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Al Lorona Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 4:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB

2014-04-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
it doesn't loop audio back to the K3 audio input. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] For Sale - 1.8 KHz SSB Filters for K3

2014-04-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I have for sale two KFL-3A 1.8 KHz, 8 Pole SSB Filters for the K3. $115 each. Free shipping, no tax. Paypal preferred. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Considering a K3

2014-04-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
. If that is the case, THEY are the ones who need the K3's to clean up their transmitted signal. If their phase noise covers the frequency that you are trying to hear, there's not much you can do at your end. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ

[Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer

2014-03-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
pair of 1.8 filters, if someone is interested in them. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] Missed a great P3 Screen Shot

2014-03-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
on the external 24 SVGA Monitor. I will never forget it. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer

2014-03-30 Thread Dave Hachadorian
I’ve done all that. On some voices, distortion is minimal. On others, it is serious. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ From: Johnny Siu Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 5:29 PM To: Dave Hachadorian ; Reflector Elecraft Subject: K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer Hello Dave, I did have the same

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a new K3/100 kit - Top 3 options?

2014-02-20 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Given the casual usage you describe, I don't think you need any options. You can always install filters, etc., later, if you find a need develops. If any of your loads (amplifiers, antennas) are over 2:1 SWR, you will want the tuner. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft reflector

2014-02-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The US Lid who sited 'the Kings English' was the last straw. That should be cited. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] High quality stereo cables

2014-01-23 Thread Dave Hachadorian
for applications that don't require frequent movement. Here are some Monoprice 3.5 mm stereo cables: http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=102cp_id=10218 As you can see, prices are very reasonable. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: James Robbins Sent: Thursday

Re: [Elecraft] High quality stereo cables

2014-01-23 Thread Dave Hachadorian
an adjacent jack. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:01 AM To: Dave Hachadorian Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High quality stereo cables On 1/23/2014 6:37 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: I buy all my A/V cables from monoprice.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output

2014-01-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The speaker amp is U1 on the DSP Board. The IC is an LM4950TS. The pins are very closely spaced, too close for me. Elecraft now has an Audio Protection Assembly circuit board, Part Number E850506 for $2.36 plus shipping. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output

2014-01-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Bob, It's not on the web site. I heard about it indirectly, sent them an email, got the part number and price, then called up and ordered two, one for each of my K3's. I haven't installed them yet. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Bob Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output

2014-01-14 Thread Dave Hachadorian
with the audio output channels. Hopefully that will do some good. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 5:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output Dick, If you have an early K3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 svga hangs

2014-01-03 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Mine used to hang occasionally when I was running 1920 x 1080 resolution. It hasn't happened since I switched to 1440 x 900. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: George Thornton Sent: Friday, January 3, 2014 9:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] Speakers audio is gone

2013-12-21 Thread Dave Hachadorian
the pins are very close together. If you know an excellent soldering technician, maybe they could do it for you. Otherwise, you have to send the radio, or just the DSP Board, for repair. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Marcel Jorba Sent: Saturday, December 21

[Elecraft] 24 Monitor, $99, free shipping, no tax (except CA)

2013-11-29 Thread Dave Hachadorian
This 24 monitor is just what you need for your P3 SVGA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009422 $99 with promo code BFNNTJL22 Free shipping, no sales tax (except CA). Three Business Day Shipping available for 99 cents more. Deal expires 12/3 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker

2013-09-03 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Allen's comment matches my experience exactly. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From: Allen Brier N5XZ Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 10:02 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 112, Issue 30

2013-08-19 Thread Dave Hachadorian
It would be competing with the likes of this: http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5RA-136-174-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1376951738sr=8-2keywords=baofeng Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From: Mel Farrer Sent: Monday, August 19

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

2013-08-03 Thread Dave Hachadorian
for the four encoder/switches (about $2 each) but never installed them, because everything has been totally solid ever since, and installation seemed like a PITA. As I remember, it took about ten minutes of fiddling with the controls until everything started working again. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear

Re: [Elecraft] Optimum Monitor for the P3 SVGA?

2013-07-23 Thread Dave Hachadorian
for about $120 any time on Amazon. If you hunt for sales, you can do even better. Mine are Dell refurbs that I got for $75 on sale (not currently available). Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From: ato...@cybermesa.com Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:10 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-12 Thread Dave Hachadorian
up! Astron linear supplies also have a simple (internal) voltage adjustment, so you can pump the voltage up to 14.5 for reduced IMD. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona . __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3/P3 frequency offset

2013-06-10 Thread Dave Hachadorian
, and there is no frequency error when the RIT is zeroed. I'll do it that way from now on, but it was driving me batty during the contest. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?

2013-05-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
the testing at the board level. The radio is a great value, even at the factory-assembled price. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Richard W Hemingway Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:22 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory

Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?

2013-05-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
The main board in my kit had a component that was improperly soldered. It was explained to me at the time that the defect was not detectable in board-level testing. Maybe that testing has improved over time. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau

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