[Elecraft] [K2] Rework Eliminators(TM) Revisited

2016-05-04 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Now that both of our K2 Rework Eliminator(TM) kits are out of production, Ken and I are considering a new circuit board that would include our Option Bypass Headers and Internal Mic Adaptor products. I'm guessing the retail price for the pair of kits would be in the $60 to $80 range. (We would

[Elecraft] [K2] Rework Eliminators(TM) Revisited

2016-05-04 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Now that both of our K2 Rework Eliminator(TM) kits are out of production, Ken and I are considering a new circuit board that would include our Option Bypass Headers and Internal Mic Adaptor products. I'm guessing the retail price for the pair of kits would be in the $60 to $80 range. (We would

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz Filters Are Back in Stock!

2016-05-04 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
To order, please visit http://www.unpcbs.com/backdoor/ This is our first batch since INRAD changed hands last October. Most of them have already been spoken for, so they'll likely sell out fairly quickly. There's typically a 14-week manufacturing lead-time -- so if we choose to commission a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 8 or 5 Pole cw filters

2015-01-14 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
K8XF writes ... As a cw opr ... I would like to know ... Hi Mike, 1) If you are considering using the optional sub-RX for diversity reception, then you might prefer INRAD's 8-pole filters simply because they are already matched, i.e. their center frequencies are much tighter than Elecraft's

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters

2014-12-16 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The filters are in stock for the holidays; get them while they last. Please note that there's a good chance this will be the last batch! However even if it isn't, it will definitely be the last time we try to offer them from stock. Translation: if there is a next batch, there will be a 14-week

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters

2014-11-12 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The 700 Hz filters are back in stock just in time for the holiday shopping season! Hopefully this batch will last us through the end of the year. A subsequent batch can be expected about four months after this batch sells out. That will probably be in the April 2015 timeframe, although it's

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and the UN-MODULE things

2014-10-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
A few minutes ago, Doug (W5JV) posted . I have a used K2 ... I have ordered the KSB2 SSB option ... --- - - - --- Hi Doug, Take a look at the Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Internal Mic Adaptor at http://www.unpcbs.com/adaptor especially if you don't yet know what mic you'll be using, or if you

[Elecraft] [KX3] Specmanship ... making claims that have no basis in reality; hype.

2014-09-15 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
After several months of preparation, Adrian Ryan (5B4AIY) recently conducted a head-to-head engineering evaluation of several aftermarket KX3 heatsinks. His findings dispelled the long-running best-performing claim of the PAE heatsink as unfounded, yet this claim is still being made by the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter plots

2014-09-02 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Tue Sep 2 2014 at 12:35:38 EDT Tony, N2TK posted ... What happened to the 5-pole and 8-pole filter plots on the Elecraft web site? --- - - - --- Tony, the page is broken! --- - - - --- Brandon, The page http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_filter_plots.htm is broken in that the plots are no

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] A Comparative Performance Assessment (of Aftermarket KX3 Heatsinks)

2014-09-02 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Tue Sep 2 2014 at 13:19:20 EDT, Al Lorona  (W6LX) posted ... Here's a dumb question ... does 1° deg C. really matter? --- - - - --- Al, On the contrary, you've asked an excellent although slightly ambiguous question. Are you referring to the one degree C difference between the top

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] A Comparative Performance Assessment (of Aftermarket KX3 Heatsinks)

2014-09-02 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Dennis (KD7CAC) recently posted ... I find it curious that there was no mention ... of what surface coating or surface finishing process the tested heat sinks had been subjected to. ... I'm also curious if Fred's lower cost version is still the original size ... --- - - - --- Hi Dennis,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] A Comparative Performance Assessment (of Aftermarket KX3 Heatsinks)

2014-09-02 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Don (W3FPR) recently wrote ... why does still air have to be in quotes? Hi Don, That was done so the wording in still air wouldn't seem like a grammatical error. More importantly, here's an excerpt from a recent email from Adrian, addressing your inquiry regarding ambient temperature: The

[Elecraft] [KX3] A Comparative Performance Assessment (of Aftermarket KX3 Heatsinks)

2014-09-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
An independent head-to-head thermal performance evaluation of several aftermarket KX3 heatsinks was recently concluded by Adrian Ryan (5B4AIY), who holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The clear winner of his testing is the Cooler KX PlusT, which is produced by

[Elecraft] [KX3] What Your Dollar Actually Buys You -- was JT/heatsinks

2014-08-05 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Yesterday, WA4PSC wrote ... increased key-down time at 12 watts is a nice bonus for digital modes. --- - - - --- Recently I've been helping to facilitate the independent performance evaluation of several of the aftermarket KX3 heatsinks mentioned here over the past few months. The quantitative

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Hardware

2014-07-17 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Wednesday January 2nd 2013 at 13:00:22 EST Clint Stark KI6SSN posted ... Has anyone heard anything about stainless / corrosion [resistant] hardware for the mighty KX3? --- - - - --- Hi Clint, I am considering offering a stainless steel hardware kit for the KX3 via http://www.unpcbs.com/

[Elecraft] Custom 700 Hz K3 Filters

2014-07-13 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The 700 Hz 8-pole INRAD K3 filters are back in stock. However, this batch is much smaller than usual, so it will probably sell out fairly soon; my guess is before the end of August. We made this batch so small because we are already planning ahead for the arrival of a subsequent batch around

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Cooler KXT Aftermarket KX3 Heatsink Upgrade -- Website Grand Opening

2014-06-26 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
I saw (in the archives). TNX. A mighty fine post if I may say so! From: fredem [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7590564...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Thursday 26 Jun 2014 0151 To: Gary W. Hvizdak Subject: [KX3] Cooler KXT Aftermarket KX3 Heatsink Upgrade -- Website Grand Opening I am

[Elecraft] Apology

2014-06-26 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Sorry for my previous post. I thought it was an off Reflector reply directly to VE7FMN. (Apparently, that's what happens when you're CC'd on a Reflector post!) --- - - - --- While I'm writing, I heard from INRAD a few hours ago that the next batch of 700 Hz K3 filters has shipped from Japan

Re: [Elecraft] Which way to steer a new ham K2-KX3

2014-06-16 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Monday June 16 @ 17:53:27 EDT Gerald (KC6CNN) wrote ... It is hard to push the K2 ... when the price difference is so minimal ... What would you guys suggest? --- - - - --- IMHO the only thing that matters is what the buyer wants. If building appeals to them more than operating, then

[Elecraft] [K3] Cutoff for the Next 700 Hz Filter Production Run

2014-06-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The cutoff for getting in on the next batch is 1200 UTC Tuesday June 3rd. Please visit http://www.unpcbs.com/frontdoor/ to submit your paid order by then, to ensure you don't miss out. Note: 1) This batch will arrive in early September. 2) We will only be requesting a handful of extra

[Elecraft] [OT] Brower Testers Wanted/Needed

2014-05-31 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
I'm in need of one each Mac and Ubuntu (Linux) user to participate in some quick font-related browser compatibility testing of a WordPress generated webpage. My preference is that both participants be KX3 owners, or possible future KX3 owners, or friends of KX3 owners, or friends of possible

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Brower Testers Wanted/Needed

2014-05-31 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
I've already got three Mac testers. Still need a Ubuntu tester. --- - - - --- Earlier I posted ... I'm in need of one each Mac and Ubuntu (Linux) user to participate in some quick font-related browser compatibility testing of a WordPress generated webpage. snip

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Brower Testers Wanted/Needed

2014-05-31 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Okay thank you, I now have all the testers I need. --- - - - --- Earlier I posted ... I'm in need of one each Mac and Ubuntu (Linux) user to participate in some quick font-related browser compatibility testing of a WordPress generated webpage. snip

Re: [Elecraft] Setting up reflector topics

2014-05-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Bill (W0BBI) wrote ... How do you set up topics you want to receive messages on? --- - - - --- Hi Bill, Long answer … Did you see original “Blues Brothers” movie? Do you recall the line “We have both kinds … Country and Western.” Will in a similar spirit, you have two choices … all

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filter 2014 Production Schedule (Order Now)

2014-05-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
We are currently accepting orders for the next production run, which will be commissioned next Tuesday. Allowing 14 weeks for manufacturing, transit, customs, and processing -- it should arrive in early September. We will only be ordering about half the usual number of filters this time

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Mic Configuration

2014-05-24 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
About an Hour ago Joseph Baxley, KI4ITG wrote ... I installed the SSB board now and am at the point of configuring the mic. I have an Alinco mic that I want to use and have the diagram for it. --- - - - --- Hi Joseph, Have a look at http://www.unpcbs.com/#rework_eliminator_TM_products

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

2014-05-03 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Earlier today Bill (W2BLC) wrote . Use an egg carton for separation of the hardware. --- - - - --- WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Proper ESD precautions dictate that plastic or foam shouldn't be anywhere near your ESD safe work area. Technically, not anywhere near means at least a foot away

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

2014-05-03 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Sat May 3 19:24:08 EDT 2014 Hank K7HP writes ... John - One other small step for K3 assemblers that I felt should be done earlier is on page 58 of the K3 assembly manual KNB3 installation procedure My note to myself was the standoff for the noise blanker should be done BEFORE the KPA3

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] MAB -- was K2 IMA board

2014-04-30 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
In the past hour Tom Taylor (KG7CFC) posted ... I apologize for having delayed so long with distribution of the blank PCB's for the K2 IMA board project. --- - - - --- Please note that the K2 project Tom is referring to is KW4M's MAB (Miscellaneous Accessory Board) and not the IMA (Internal Mic

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Elecraft K2/10 Upgrade

2014-04-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Earlier today Rick Arzadon (N8XI) wrote ... I am thinking of adding the KPA-100 (Amp) and KSB2 (SSB) options. ... Serial Number 171. --- - - - --- Hi Rick, Owners of pre-SN 4060 K2s can obtain the firmware upgrade for free (a $50 savings) by purchasing the K60XV option and indicating that

Re: [Elecraft] Are filters bought from Inrad the same as filters bought from Elecraft ?

2014-04-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
A couple hours ago Larry Lopez (N2CVS) wrote ... Does Elecraft test the incoming INRAD crystals? Elecraft designed and produced a small gadget and provided it to INRAD at no charge. This gadget accepts one filter at a time, and has a cable to connect it to a network analyzer. With this setup,

[Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug -- 1 of 2 Test Messages

2014-04-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
All, In the past 24 hours Microsoft distributed more than a dozen security updates, and even though none of them had Outlook in the title, it appears that Microsoft has resolved their recently introduced false positive spam-filter bug, which had been plaguing my callsign as well as many

[Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug -- 2 of 2 Test Messages

2014-04-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
All, In the past 24 hours Microsoft distributed more than a dozen security updates, and even though none of them had Outlook in the title, it appears that Microsoft has resolved their recently introduced false positive spam-filter bug, which had been plaguing my callsign as well as many

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug -- 2 of 2 Test Messages

2014-04-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
A moment ago I posted ... If your email client is Microsoft Outlook and you received this (2nd) copy, then your spam filter is up to date. To which KQ8M replied ... Don't know what to tell you. I did the updates and yet I got both of your emails in outlook. No problem. -- You

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Kits ESD protection

2014-04-06 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Sat Apr 5 21:54:01 EDT 2014 Alan Bloom (N1AL) wrote: ... it has to be a good-quality mat. Some inexpensive so-called anti-static mats in fact do not work correctly. I posted about this several years ago. See: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft%40mailman.qth.net/msg94407.html -- In

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Kits ESD protection

2014-04-06 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Earlier today, Slava Baytalskiy (W2RMS) posted ... These are the ESD-related items that I used few weeks ago while building my new K3 ... Seems to have worked since I'm using the K3 and all the tests went fine ... -- Hi Slava, Those products look like the real deal. However, only one of

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole CW Filters (by INRAD) -- Exclusively from unpcbs.com

2014-03-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
We have shipped more than 100 of these custom INRAD filters since 2011 with an overall customer satisfaction record of 96.5%. What's more, since April 2012, 100% of our customers have reported being pleased with 700 Hz. In the interest of full disclosure, FYI these statistics don't

[Elecraft] [OT] Be Advised ... New Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug!

2014-03-24 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Late last night I posted ... ... I sent it to myself on a whim, only to find that it was misidentified as spam. Eventually I was able to determine that the culprit was my callsign on the signature line! --- - - - --- Concerned that my initial bug report would only be processes automatically --

[Elecraft] [OT] Be Advised ... New Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug!

2014-03-23 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
This past week I emailed someone (Bob in Germany) but he didn't reply so a few days later I emailed him again. Upon replying to my second email, Bob indicated that he never received my first email! Fast-forward to this evening, while tweaking my next (700 Hz filter) Reflector post, I sent it to

[Elecraft] [OT] QST QST QST -- END OF THREAD

2014-03-19 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Regarding the uncharacteristically mean-spirited comments on the heels of my last post ... I never imagined my words would be twisted to imply meanings I never intended. In particular, I never discredited INRAD's 400 Hz filter. On the contrary, I pointed out that in the absence of a

[Elecraft] [K3] Perfect for Field Day SP ... Limited Production 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters

2014-02-28 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Unless you have a panadapter, you'll never work weak stations, if you can't hear them because they're outside your passband! (This is the beauty of 700 Hz!) In fact, many seasoned Elecraft K3 owners feel that using the radio's 400 Hz default (NORM) CW passband setting, is kind of like viewing

[Elecraft] It's Time to Get in on the Next Batch of Custom Order 700 Hz Filters

2014-01-22 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
WB2ART and I are currently accepting formal/paid orders against the next production run of 700 Hz 8-pole INRAD filters for the K3. The cutoff – to guarantee that you get in on this next batch – is 1200 UTC on Tuesday January 28th, at which time we will commission INRAD to initiate production.

[Elecraft] Never Say Never ... was The End is Here

2014-01-14 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
It seems there's still a demand for our custom order 700 Hz 8-pole K3 filters. In fact, we've already started a waiting list for the next batch, and hope to commit to production -- possibly within a week, but if not, then preferably no later than the end of January. That would see the filters

[Elecraft] The End is Here

2014-01-08 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Ken has one 700 Hz 8-pole K3 filter remaining, from what may well be the last production run. To purchase it, please visit http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Gary KI4GGX (webmaster) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filters Last Time Buy?

2013-12-16 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Interest in our customer-order 700 Hz K3 filter (by INRAD) has fall off dramatically since Field Day, leading Ken and I to wonder whether everyone who wanted one has already gotten theirs. Thus, depending on future demand, there might not be a last-time-buy opportunity to get one of these

[Elecraft] Custom 8-Pole 700 Hz K3 Filter Availability

2013-12-05 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
WB2ART and I are currently accepting preorders towards the next production run of INRAD 8-​pole 700 Hz K3 filters. Please visit http://www.unpcbs.com/list/ to register via our automated waiting list. Once we commission production, it will take about 14 weeks for domestic orders to arrive at

[Elecraft] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filter Availability

2013-11-20 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Batch #5 (which arrived about a month ago) is just about sold out. Sales of these limited production filters have been fairly slow since mid-summer, but we expect they'll pick up as the holidays approach. Once this batch sells out there will be at least a 15-week lead-time (12 weeks

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters (are now in stock)

2013-10-18 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The 700 Hz filters just arrived! Most are already sold but a handful are still available for purchase. Demand tends to fluctuate widely, so we can't provide an accurate guess as to how quickly they might sell out. (It might be hours, or it might be weeks.) Please visit http://www.unpcbs.com/

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters by INRAD -- Get Them While They Last

2013-10-02 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
INRAD reports that batches four and five are now in US customs! These special-order filters have been backordered since early July and most of them have already been sold. However, a handful are still available for purchase on a first-come-first-served basis. It's impossible to say how quickly

[Elecraft] FW: RE: K2 Mic Configuration

2013-09-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Sun Sep 29 2013 at 12:06:52 EDT Steve wrote ... K2 mic configuration. I use computer jumpers for the mic headers ... --- - - - --- Steve, If you are going to be experimenting, then I suggest the Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Internal Mic Adaptor (IMA). It supports jumper configurable

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters -- A Possible Photo Finish

2013-09-12 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Ken and I are now accepting orders towards our fifth batch of 700 Hz INRAD filters which is scheduled to ship in early November. Coincidentally we are now projecting that this next batch will sell out about the same date it ships. (A subsequent batch can be expected about 15 weeks after that

Re: [Elecraft] K-2 observation

2013-08-26 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Moments ago Don (W3FPR) wrote ... ... you might try re-flowing the solder on the Front Panel board with a hot iron (750 degF) and add just a touch of solder - actually all you need is the flux. -- Vern, Just to emphasize what Don means, you should NEVER REHEAT/REFLOW A SOLDER JOINT WITHOUT

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get it? Hi Tim, Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid ... Drinking the Kool-Aid is a metaphor commonly used in the United States that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Roofing filters

2013-08-06 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Tuesday August 6, Ivan (G3IZD) wrote ... I am about to purchase a K3 ... what is the general feeling regarding [filter] bandwidth(s) ... -- Hi Ivan, In addition to the choices available from Elecraft and INRAD, WB2ART and I also offer a 700 Hz (wide CW) alternative. IMHO 700 Hz fits

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz Filters + NEW 8-Pole CW Filter Buyer's Guide

2013-07-26 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The current batch -- due to ship in early October -- will likely sell out within two weeks. Looking ahead, the following batch will ship no sooner than December, with the January-February timeframe being more realistic. Our Focal Length Analogy slideshow provides a compelling case for 700 Hz.

[Elecraft] [K2] Recent Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Mic Adaptor Documentation Revisions

2013-07-25 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Our K2 app note #9 entitled IMA: Six Jumpers Now Standard was published within the past week, prompting updates to most IMA documents, including: o The Quick Start Instruction Sheet (QSIS). o The user's guide. o The single-page summary sheet. o The quick-reference self-adhesive decal.

[Elecraft] [K2] Rework Eliminator(TM) Kit Availability

2013-07-10 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Based on sales history over the past 14 months, I estimate that we have about a 13 month supply of Headers kit remaining, and about a 19 month supply of Mic Adaptor kits. (Although it's possibly they could last twice that long or sell out in half that time.) As our inventory becomes critical, we

[Elecraft] [K3] 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters - We Are Now Accepting Formal (Paid) Orders

2013-07-06 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Ken and I will be accepting formal (paid) orders towards the next production run of 700 Hz filters through 1600 UTC on Wednesday July 10th. At that time we will commission production of batch four, and begin a waiting list towards batch five. See http://www.unpcbs.com/frontdoor/ Since we have

[Elecraft] Has anyone measured the -6 dB width of INRAD's 500 Hz filter?

2013-06-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
If so, what was the width and how accurate was the measurement? TNX 73, Gary KI4GGX K3 #2724 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Has anyone measured the -6 dB width of INRAD's 500 Hz filter?

2013-06-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
I recently wrote ... If so, what was the width and how accurate was the measurement? -- In case anyone else is curious, the answer is about 550 Hz. 73, KI4GGX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] Residual 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters New 700 Hz Filter Slideshow Page

2013-06-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
We expect to receive a few residual 700 Hz filters from INRAD in the next week or two. We've already contacted everyone on our waiting list, and we've also posted a message about the filters on our 700 Hz Filter Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/700.Hz.K3.filter HOWEVER! PLEASE NOTE

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters for Field Day -- While They Last

2013-06-14 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
700 Hz is just about ideal for SP contesting, and there's still plenty of time to get one (or two) of these filters in preparation for Field Day. Visit http://www.unpcbs.com/filter/#comments to read what other users have said about 700 Hz. Visit http://www.unpcbs.com/backdoor/ for ordering

Re: [Elecraft] Rework eliminators

2013-05-21 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Stan (AE7UT) wrote ... I'm just starting a K2 build and was thinking about using the rework eliminators. : : I have just the basic K2 but plan on putting all the options in over the next year. -- Even if you don't use our products, you still should find our K2 Toroid Winding App Note useful

[Elecraft] [K3][K2] Product Availability : 700 Hz Filters + Rework Eliminator(TM) Kits

2013-05-21 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
~~~ Limited-Edition 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filters (by INRAD) ~~~ These custom filters are excellent for Field Day ops who like to SP with the passband open wider than 600 Hz. Our inventory of 700 Hz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter

2013-05-21 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Chris (K4WIN) writes ... I saw your post but the link to the 700 INRAD filter didn't work for me. - Hi Chris, I apologize, but our server just crashed a moment ago. This has been happening a lot recently and typically it's been down for a couple of hours. TNX 73, Gary KI4GGX

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters

2013-02-10 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The next batch of 700 Hz filters is due to arrive this week! Ken and I are pleased to announce that -- for the first time -- these filters will be available from stock while supplies last. Depending on demand, they'll probably sell out sometime between Dayton and Field Day. We cannot yet say

[Elecraft] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filters (by INRAD)

2013-01-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The next batch of custom 700 Hz 8-pole K3 filters is expected to ship the last week of February. Although most of them have already been spoken for, a handful remain available for sale on a first-​come-​first-​ served basis. It's still too soon to say whether the last of them will be claimed

[Elecraft] [K3] RE: Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filters (by INRAD)

2013-01-27 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
P.S. The filters retail for $145 each + SH, with SH being as follows ... o Domestic = $6 o Canada Mexico = $14 o All other international destinations (one or two filters) = $18 o All other international destinations (more than two filters) = $34 73, Gary KI4GGX (webmaster)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA500 clearance under shelf

2012-12-14 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Fri Dec 14 2012 at 2339 EST, Ron (W3ZV) wrote ... I am reconfiguring my operating position in anticipation of the arrival of a KPA500 ... How much clearance would be needed to provide adequate ventilation? -- Ron, Per page 15 of the KPA500 Owner's manual ... Specifications : : Size

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole Filter Availability

2012-12-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
There are still a handful of 700 Hz (wide-CW) filters available from the third production run. We cannot say how long it will be before they are all spoken for; it might be a couple of weeks, or it might might be a couple of months. Delivery is expected in early March, although most likely the

[Elecraft] [K2] Rework Eliminator(TM) Option Bypass Headers Kit Availability

2012-12-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Our K2 Headers kits have been selling twice as fast as we expected since Ken and I produced another batch earlier this year. Whereas we initially thought we had enough to last through 2015, at this rate they'll be gone closer to the end of 2013! For the moment there's no quantity limit, but as

[Elecraft] Manual Pics and text discrepancy

2012-11-12 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Mon Nov 12 13:33:28 EST 2012, PJ wrote ... I noticed that on page 48, Fig.70 the text again emphatically warns to use a split washer under the hold down screw while the picture shows an inside tooth washer under the screw I have assumed that the text is correct as in many other places in the

[Elecraft] [K3] Limited-Time Ordering Opportunity for 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters

2012-11-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
We are now accepting formal/paid orders for another batch of custom 700 Hz 8-pole K3 filters. This limited-time, open-to-the-public ordering opportunity will close within a few days; just as soon as we officially commit to production. It is mathematically possibly (but highly unlikely) that a

[Elecraft] [OT] 9W2RA W1QS, Please Contact KI4GGX Off Reflector

2012-11-07 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Roslan / John, After submitting 700 Hz filter preorders, you never acknowledged receipt of our automated confirmation email ... 9W2RA - two filters; October 13th W1QS - one filter; November 1st I have tried to contact you both via other means without success, and am left to wonder whether my

[Elecraft] FW: qrp balun

2012-11-05 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Monday Nov 5 at 1343 EST , Bill Schmidt, WV1N wrote ... ... I built http://file:///Users/william/Downloads/Balun%20Manual%20-%20final-2.pdf ... --- - - - --- FYI All, the correct URL for the PDF is http://www.njqrp.org/balun/Balun%20Manual%20-%20final.pdf You might also be interested in the

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: Unassembled K-2 or Partial

2012-11-04 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Hi Bill, Check out the Rework EliminatorT K2 accessories offered by http://www.unpcbs.com In addition to our accessories, we also offer parts kits and instructions for building what we refer to as an Option Ready K2. Our alternate K2 assembly method and aftermarket accessories

[Elecraft] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole K3 Filters (by INRAD)

2012-11-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
We are nearing the halfway mark towards our production commitment goal of 20 preorders. Although we are now confident that that a next batch will happen, we cannot yet say when production will commence. Our best guess is that it will occur around the third week of January. Note that there's a

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filter Production Run

2012-10-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Having sold out of the second batch, we are now accepting preorder registrations towards a possible next production run. FYI, so far we have 3 preorders towards our production-commitment goal of 20. Please visit ... http://www.unpcbs.com/list/ -- for the very latest preorder count, and to add

[Elecraft] PS: [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filter Production Run

2012-10-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Dave, AB9CA just wrote off Reflector ... So how much are they? Ethan, K8GU just wrote off Reflector ... Did I miss mention of cost? Sorry about that guys! The price ($145 each + SH) is posted at http://www.unpcbs.com/frontdoor/ but that webpage is (and will remain) fairly well hidden until we

[Elecraft] [K3][K2] // WTB 700 Hz Filters + Re-Revised IMA User's Guide

2012-08-16 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
[K3] ... Please reply off Reflector regarding sale of your 700 Hz filter. (We have a customer who wants a matched pair but we only have one filter remaining.) Conversely, you can also register via our automated wait- ing list -- at http://www.unpcbs.com/list/ -- to get in the queue for the next

[Elecraft] [K2] Revised Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Internal Mic Adaptor User's Guide

2012-07-25 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Version 6 of the IMA user's guide is now online. Beyond incorporating app note #8, this latest version has been extensively revised to improve readability. If you are an IMA owner, please take a look and let us know if you are using one of the microphones that are still shown as unverified.

[Elecraft] Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Accessories Parts Kits + 700 Hz K3 Filters

2012-07-01 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
After a lapse of more than two years, all of our Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 accessories and K2 Duplicate PCB Parts kits are back in stock. --- - - - --- The remaining 700 Hz K3 filters from the second production run are now up for sale. (We were holding on to a few temporarily until all existing

[Elecraft] [K2] [K3] 700 Hz Filter + K2 Mic Adaptor Decal + Companion Guide III

2012-06-11 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
There's a lot new at unpcbs.com. Here are some highlights ... We published the 700 Hz K3 filter plot. The -6 dB width is 770 Hz and (by eye) the shape factor looks to be about 1.9. http://www.unpcbs.com/filter/#plot The 700 Hz filters are due to arrive this week! It's not too late to claim

[Elecraft] [K2][K3] The Latest News About Aftermarket Accessories from unpcbs.com

2012-05-28 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
[K3] The 700 Hz 8-pole K3 Filters are due to ship next week. Fewer than a handful from this batch remain unclaimed! Also, we will soon be making a label available for the filters from the first batch. See http://www.unpcbs.com/filter/filter_images/lot_5210_label_thumb.png [K2] ... Over the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New Firmware Improved AGC ... my 700 Hz CW roofing filter

2012-05-15 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Chuck Guenther (NI0C) wrote ... I finally got around to installing my 700 Hz CW roofing filter Just to clarify, Chuck is referring to a 700 Hz filter from the 2010 batch, rather than the current batch which is due to arrive in a couple of weeks. There are still 2 filters available for

[Elecraft] [K2] Option Bypass Headers Kit 41% Preproduction Discount Final Notice

2012-05-05 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The preproduction discount on our Rework Eliminator(TM) Option Bypass Headers kit ends at 2359 EDT Monday May 7th. The current sale price is $12.25, whereas after May 7th the retail price will be $20.75. Both of these prices are lower than we previously advertised, thanks to the significantly

[Elecraft] FW: RE: Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??

2012-04-29 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
On Sun Apr 29 at 0943 EDT Joe McGerald AF6NI wrote (on the Elecraft K3 Reflector) ... ... I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2. ... What are your thoughts? -- Joe, Only you can answer this question. I can offer a few thoughts for you to consider, but

[Elecraft] [K2] Purchase Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Headers Now at A 39.6% Discount

2012-04-28 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
For a limited time, you can purchase our K2 Option Bypass Headers kit for $13.75. That's 39.6% off the target $22.75 postproduction retail price. Significant purchase-limit restrictions apply at this sale price. Sale ends May 7th, but purchase-limit restrictions tighten after April 30th. See

[Elecraft] [K2] Toroid Winding Guide (Our App Note #6)

2012-04-21 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
K2 builders who are winding the toroids should find this latest K2- related app note useful. It depicts how to evenly distribute the windings over the core diameter, for all of the turns counts you'll encounter in the course of building a fully loaded K2/100 and KAT100. The direction (i.e. over

[Elecraft] [K2] Another Rework Eliminator(TM) Option Bypass Header Production Run

2012-04-15 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
After a promising initial flurry, K2 Option Bypass Headers kit preorders have subsided leaving us well below our 100-kit goal. At this point it's looking like either: A) there won't be another production run; or B) if there is, the pricing will be more like $24 postproduction and $12

[Elecraft] [K2] Another Rework Eliminator(TM) Option Bypass Header Production Run

2012-04-09 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Ken and I have been wondering whether there's sufficient interest to warrant another Headers PCB production run. We would like to offer our K2 Headers kit again, but the steep manufacturing setup charge necessitates a minimum order quantity of at least 75 pieces. To generate interest, we are

[Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filter 2nd Batch Order Cutoff Date

2012-02-12 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
The cutoff for submitting orders is noon EST (1700 UTC) on Wednesday February 15th. We anticipate delivery around May 20th. The cost is $144 plus shipping. A $28 (per filter) deposit is required. Deposits are non-refundable, but they are transferable. Priority Mail shipping is:

[Elecraft] [K3] Interest in Custom 700 Hz 8-pole INRAD Filters?

2012-02-08 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Given the lack of response to N8CEP's recent WTB Reflector message, we are curious if there's sufficient interest to warrant another production run. FYI, although 700 Hz was originally requested by CW ops who felt that 1000 Hz was too wide and 500 Hz too narrow, digital mode enthusiasts have since

Re: [Elecraft] What Exactly do You Receive (was When you order)

2008-03-06 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
At 23:08 EST on 6 Mar 2008, RC Conley (KC6WA) wrote ... ... what exactly do you receive when you order a basic K3/10 ...? -- Hi RC, You are actually asking two questions: 1) What hardware do you get? 2) What functionality does the firmware provide? A good place to find a high-level