Re: [Elecraft] New 30A power supply on Elecraft order form

I would have thought easy to measure the load/no load voltages Is that also measured 14.0-14.2V at the equipment DC input or is that to assume no or some voltage drop on feeder cables from the PSU etc? Quick calculation for 22A of feeder say a 1m twin 6mm2 cable will show c 0.23V drop

[Elecraft] MH2 mike

Hi, Anyone in UK got an Elecraft K2 mike going begging or gathering dust? Need one with the Elecraft Foster 8 pin connector. Please... buy or borrow got a K2 SSB section to align (someone else's rig) and the Watson mike or the PC headsets I have are not playing nicely. 72 Dom M1KTA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external battery (Maxtron) VERY NOISY

Yeah it is an oxy moron sometimes... operate off grid using a battery and you get noise (this will be the internal LiION battery recharging/regulation circuitry causing it). Have you tried adding ferrite to the DC leads (and weirdly to the headset leads, I need to if using ext battery

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Life

Matt, Excellent hint. You'll find you will NOT need one of the after market or Elecraft heatsinks either unless already operating in 40'C. 72 Dom M1KTA On 02/03/15 19:53, Matt Maguire wrote: If you use SSB, and power consumption is a concern, you’re better off running at 3W, since a more

[Elecraft] K2 and headset

Hi, Anyone got a working K2 with a non Heil/Elecraft headset? $165 seems a tad pricy. I'm thinking a PC/Gaming/Skype headset (I use a Logitech PC 860 which has a noise cancelling mic with KX3 no problem) and keep the two 3.5mm connectors audio stereo, mike mono (usually). Either light

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 rig control

On 02/27/2015 04:23 PM, Al Hanzl wrote: he K-1 be interfaced for rig control and CW contesting using N1MM+ ? You could use a something to help key the rig say winkey or similar but rig control no. 72 Dom M1KTA __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

Chris, I had this issue with both of my KX3 #1082 and #2334 after using on and off for about 12 months on DX trips from beaches where they get used with the connectors being done/undone over and over. The power barrel connector on the later model numbers (Elecraft will have to advise) are

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: KX3 power supply brick

Sent again On 11/02/15 08:24, Dominic Baines wrote: Lynn, When travelling I often use a power brick with my KX3. When mains is available it is a convenient way to power one. There are quite a few to choose from and I did test the voltage output. The near 12V one's often vary in output

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

Nothing except perhaps might be expensive to buy if you already had a mike you were using with another rig or had a spare, or you do not want a hand mike. It is a rare amateur that likes to spend money when they do not need to. One of Elecraft's 'thing's', features etc has been the ability to

Re: [Elecraft] SO-239 Bulk head fitting..

On 10/22/2014 12:00 AM, Dave G. wrote: Does anyone know the size of the nut that secures a bulkhead SO-239 socket to a chassis? Available at my local hardware store? Dave G.KK7SS Richland, WA. Depends on the screw thread surely? I use M3 pan or countersunk screws usually brass, depends

Re: [Elecraft] P3 shows vertical green stripes on waterfall

Sound like TFT screen h/w related I got a laptop that does something similar with an external monitor IF the screen cable gets kinked or is not connected properly. Check all the cables and connectors and vertical lines or a somewhat 'green' image cleans up. I'd take a look at the P3

[Elecraft] K2 Mikes

Dummy question... I've got a K2 serial c5500 added the KSB2 module I have a Yaseu mic MH-31 (No additional pre-amp fitted) will to do the SSB test and alignment with it... however the K2 is going to someone who uses an ICOM mike, type unknown. (Yes will need to know if need to add pin 2 for a

[Elecraft] KX3 RF connector

Yes I know the RF to RF board or ATU connector doesn't turn (much!) as the chassis hole is keyed but after about 2 years use attaching and disconnecting bnc there must have been some movement as on EU037 Garpen as SM7/M1KTA/P over the w/e I was getting odd RF drop outs/ vswr all over the

Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

Doesn't have to be high above ground or the highest thing about either. The mast in these photos in only about 8ft AGL. http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/lightening-strike.html 72 Dom M1KTA On 07/15/2014 01:19 AM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: Hi all, I work on K3's all day and would like

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] PX3

Thanks Alan, Wayne, Don, Clay et al for answers. Going through the P3 manual and looking at functionality. 72 Dom M1KTA On 06/11/2014 05:53 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: On 06/10/2014 12:38 PM, Eric Ross wrote: So how are they different other than cosmetic attributes? The input to the P3 is an

[Elecraft] [KX3] PX3

Anyone who was at Dayton or anyone lucky enough to have seen one... can you say what do the buttons and the rotary control on the PX3 do? Are they 1:1 with respect to the P3? 72 Dom M1KTA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Extended VFO temperature compensation procedure

Having run my KX3 in 40'C ambient temp just for ssb or cw and the odd bit of data and seem high pa temps and the kx3 folding back you absolutely have to consider better/decent cooling if you seeing pa temps consistently at this level. You trying to run at 10W non stop then wind the power

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA

Eric, Given today and air flight security issues I would say this is becoming the norm. I travel a lot with my KX3(s) in hand luggage and honestly they raise more searches and questions than not so this is no surprise. It doesn't matter what you look like either Think about it What

Re: [Elecraft] QRP with the KX3

If you want to hear how a KX3 and qrp sounds when DX ... I'm qrv from C5 as C5/M1KTA local sun rise and sun set from the beach with a vertical dipole, working NA no problem, SSB and CW. 72 Dom C5/M1KTA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

both KX3 operational in C5 from 27th ... 72 Dom M1KTA On 17/02/2014 16:26, Dominic Baines wrote: The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal batteries and try and operate from a supply only. It seems

Re: [Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

Sean, Great location especially if you can be operating close the water (sea) when resonant vertical antennas (I use vertical dipoles on a telescoping 10m fishing pole) should allow you to work the world qrp. I also have a buddipole and it works fine in vertical configuration especially close

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable operation - heating with sun loading

Gary, Matt, Other than trying to get your KX3 into shade, which is a good idea anyway you 'CAN' also add an extra heatsink to the current tiny one. There are plenty of after market (Google KX3 after market heatsink... for you US guys) resellers out there selling heatsinks that are

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

Dave G4fre Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:26:00 + From: Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@ntlworld.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket Message-ID: 53023818.6060...@ntlworld.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The power lead/barrel connector

[Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal batteries and try and operate from a supply only. It seems it is the socket itself that is duff. Yes using the Elecraft power leads not something homebrewed.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 doesn't like sand

Thanks Jim, Yes salt is more of an issue. Fortunately it was dry. I seem to have cleaned it up but still got an issue with the rotary control on far right the switch doesn't always switch. 72 Dom M1KTA On 05/02/2014 13:24, jimk...@aol.com wrote: This is why when I operated from the beach

[Elecraft] KX3 doesn't like sand

Was operating off Southwold on the beach Saturday and wind blown sand got into my KX3 #1082... only solution was qrt and disassemble and clean when got it home. http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/southwold-2014.html No lasting damage it would seem but took ages to get rid of all the sand

[Elecraft] KX3 copying settings to another

Hi, Sure this has been answered but cannot seem to find it I would like the clone one KX3 settings over to another. The backup/restore is great but will not let you do it as the serial numbers are different. Both are identical EXCEPT one (the one I want to copy to) doesn't have the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 copying settings to another

. The configuration save file includes calibration data, which is specific to a serial number. The KX3 configuration save/restore is not a full backup/restore. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dominic Baines Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Removal of old callsign

On 02/12/2013 07:24, W0WFH Bill wrote: Hello all, I picked up a used K3 sometime ago and every time I turn it on I see the old owner callsign. Is there any way to remove it? Or change it to mine? I have looked in the book and don't find it if, so if I am missing it, please help. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops

On 12/08/13 22:36, PGrig wrote: I would appreciate knowing the experiences of folks who have run their K3 on battery power for several (4-8?) hrs., with perhaps a 20% TX duty cycle. What types and sizes of batteries seem to be the best balance of staying power and portability? -Paul

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power reverts from 10W back to 5W

Arno, Sure someone from Elecraft will respond with a technical explanation...sounds a bit like default behaviour to me and also shows there is a difference in the battery and the internal PA voltage and you are maybe close to the fold back voltage. If the supply voltage drops below 12V (I

Re: [Elecraft] posting of kx3 shacks and antennas.

On 04/08/13 21:09, Richard Neese wrote: I wouls like to see some of the kx3 shacks and antennas used. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KX3 4 knobs and sea spray/salt corrosion

Hi, In the last year I have operated a few times /P from the beach often with sea spray and recently twice on long ferry crossings of the North Sea (return operating was cut short though) and out on deck most things end up with a mist or film of sea spray on them and you will see the small

Re: [Elecraft] Salt spray/lock function

On 14/07/13 19:46, Art Bross wrote: The kX3 does have a lock function, hold down KHz button about 3 sec until lock symbol displays on screen.. Art KC7GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation

The cheapest option (that works) is a PC headset from logitech. I have used mine without issue since day one. http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/kx3-headset.html 72 Dom M1KTA On 12/07/13 10:20, Fred Smith wrote: Have a look at the new (August) QST on a Bluetooth headset a homebrew,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PC Headset Stereo mike

Thanks Peter, I will play with a set of RCA terminated leads in a similar way and measure voltages. It could be that the tolerance in the position of the 1st and 2nd ring on the mike plug are slightly different (was a cheap headset), magnified there is about a 0.2mm difference between the one

[Elecraft] SB boom headset with K3

After managing with an even cheaper headset for my KX3 I bought a set of the Koss SB45 gaming headphones recently for use with it and the over ear comfort is brilliant. Even on long sessions you do not seem to get that sticky/clammy ear with some 'tank commander' type headsets give you. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

You do not need one :-) 72 Dom M1KTA On 22/03/13 12:20, Giff Hammar wrote: I've been having a blast playing with my new KX3 for the past couple of weeks and am now looking forward to adding a 100W amp. What kinds of amps are people using with the KX3? Any that are particularly good or bad?

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3-100 Repair

Brian, Any chance you can advise those that wield a screwdriver and/or soldering iron from time to time on their Elecraft rigs or on those of others what the problem was? Error in build/construction, board failure or something else entirely? How long had your friend had it before the fault

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DVR - glich?

Lyle, Tnx fer the KX3 SSB DVR functionality ...I waited a long time for this so was eager to use it and I just had a /P trip to CT and it worked great as CT7/M1KTA/P when on the beach however I noted an odd bit of behaviour... The repeat function, sometimes it would run and send (I was

[Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

I have started to design and build one for those interested in the band. http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/472khz-kx3-transverter.html 72 Dom M1KTA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

option XVn PWR sets this. 72 Dom M1KTA On 24/01/13 10:10, Tim Hague wrote: Dominic please keep us updated, interesting. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 24 Jan 2013, at 09:52, Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@gmail.com wrote: I have started to design and build one

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

Thanks Don, Yes agreed I just advised was looking at two options. I had already been sent an email asking was this limited to KX3 only? The answer would be no hence the dumb option. UK has 472KHz-479KHz available to full licencees with a Notice of variation to the licence. The option

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2013 9:08 AM, Dominic Baines wrote: Thanks Don, Yes agreed I just advised was looking at two options. I had already been sent an email asking was this limited to KX3 only? The answer would be no hence the dumb option. UK has 472KHz-479KHz available to full licencees

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

Dave (and a couple others commented similarly) This is probably why I suggested two options 1. dumb so not 'integration' so the dial you will have to do the math... and 2. then when the software catches up (a few other things appear to be missing still like SSB DVR) perhaps can have a display

[Elecraft] KX3

Hi all, Ref: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/2012/10/10/m1ktakh8-qrp-with-kx3/ My KX3 Serial number is 1082 I'm qrv for one more night 11th October 08:00-18:00 UTC (starting 10 ish hours from right now) from beach on north shore of American Samoa with a perfect NE orientation, 800m cliff 200m behind

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DVR

Any update on the S/W upgrade? I am about to need this functionality again. 72 Dom M1KTA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-DVR-tp7561618p7563010.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz/500KHz [correction]

Wayne, Please can you make the KX3 RX front end circuit diagram available, possibly with the PCB mask, even if only personally? I am convinced it must be possible to bring the 472/500 signal in and bypass the filtering. I already have used with considerable success a 7 pole filtering on other SDR

[Elecraft] 472KHz/500KHz

Anyone tried the K3 option with a KX3 on 472/500KHz yet? http://www.elecraft.com/TechNotes/k3qtx_v2_pa3cw.pdf Will be trying but interested to hear anyone's success/failure stories. 72 Dom M1KTA -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz/500KHz

Matt, yes understood, transverter needed...but with KX3 not seen a circuit diagram yet, block diagram yes... wonder why that is still secret squirrel however I wonder if the offer from Wayne for the 160m IF went anywhere. I read that the KX3 is 'deaf' if you go through the normal RX chain at

[Elecraft] reverse and over voltage protection

Some have suggested I post this snippit of info. Just come back from C56W where I used a KX3. Unfortunately there were several power cuts whilst there and I used both a main fed psu and a motor cycle battery (floated this off the power supply). The mains when present varied from 180V to 260V and

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

Be cool! Stop smoking!. http://www.kpnmusicchiangmai.com/clickfriend.php?jqID=93a4 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build alignment.

Dom M1KTA - Original Message From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Dominic Baines dombai...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, 27 May, 2010 21:14:02 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 build alignment. Dom, Yes, that K1 would appear to be deaf - most can hear a -130

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build alignment.

on that blog post I mmight improve that but need a 3rd and 4th hand! Onto the tune. K1 RX still deaf anything less than 2.5uV not heard. 72 Dom M1KTA - Original Message From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Dominic Baines dombai...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K1 build alignment.

Ok this has me a bit stumped... First I could get 40m working on RX and TX, but 20m was deaf as a post and no TX, now it's the other way around. I needed to tweak L7 and L8. 40m is band 1 and 20m is band 2. Anyone else had this got any ideas? Yes been through 62 and the relays do switch.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I

pins including those under the LCD and check the MCU is reseated in the socket. 72 Dom M1KTA - Original Message From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Dominic Baines dombai...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 19:43:43 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1

[Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I

Might have a problem on build and bit stuck as isn't clear why it happened Got to page 36... Alignment and test Part I. Apply power.. OK E27 appears. Press any buttom changes to E42 Tried it second time... again worked fine so time to take a break. First first turn off power (S1 on rig