[Elecraft] P3 for Doug

I sent Doug an email about my P3 that is available P3, P3SVGA and TXMON (2000W) for $800 Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] How to use LCD TV for P3 monitor?

Mark, I could be wrong but I think there's a bit more electronics needed. You can search for VGA to HDMI converter - also on Amazon. They seem to be around $10 to $15. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you order a KPA1500, they will charge your card when it is ready to ship. However, if you choose to prepay for it, they will charge your card now. Pay in full and Elecraft will pay the shipping. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] KXPA100 SSB Distortion

Don Wilhelm's advice on this is "spot on" For the Elecraft or any transceiver, get back to basics and do your testing.. Eliminate all connections to computers or other stuff. Check out the radio - then when all is well - add back the other things. A dummy load can be a ham's best friend. Jim -

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

Buck, Running a heavy power supply line with a lighter gauge wire at the radio end OR a lighter wire at the power supply end, the overall net supply resistance (and voltage drop) will be the same. For example, 100 Ohms in series with 1 Ohm equals 101 Ohms net total resistance. Likewise 1 Ohm in

Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

Wayne and others The 2D fasteners - invented, patented or not - they make for some beautiful cabinets. They are both stylish and a delight to use. More good from Elecraft Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Static Discharge Through K-Pod

Chuck, I'm also in an area of low humidity and such static discharges are a problem. I have everything grounded together and a small patch of aluminum foil connected with a 1 megohn resistor. After a trip across the carpet and before touching anything, I touch the foil. The resistor prevents

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -

Mike, You didn't mention if you had a large monitor connected but consider that the noise you "see" may come from it or a TV your have connected. Do you see the pattern on the P3 also? Watch the P3 screen and turn the large monitor off and see if the signal disappears. Many of them do make a

Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

Bill, Personally, I like the SP-3 speaker. I have two of them and, compared with my Koss headphones, they both sound like the headphones. Great for the K3 on SSB or CW. Not Hi-Fi for music but entirely adequate. PLUS, they look good in the K-Line. Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] FS: K3 RemoteRig from Elecraft

The RemoteRig set has been sold - pending payment Many thanks to all, 73 Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FS: K3 RemoteRig from Elecraft

I have a like-new RemoteRig set that I am not going to use. Comes with cable set for remoting K3 to K3. RR-1256 SET was $499.95 from Elecraft RRK3CBL cable set was $49.95 RRMTCBL cable set was $49.95 Total cost was $599.75 Asking $400 shipped CONUS Contact me direct at w4rks73 at gmail dot

Re: [Elecraft] Yet another scam

A more reliable check is the official FCC registry for a license. Although it does not show an email address, it does show the correct address. Find them at: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp Or - just go to FCC.com and search it out. Jim - W4RKS . . . >Charles, >I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Kevin, Great news. You're right - sometimes the simplest things... Usually back to the minimum basic things will lead to a solution. Glad you now have output. No UPS charge, No 8# hammer :-) Best of all, no long down time 73, Jim W4RKS James... I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Just a couple of suggestions. When you transmit with the KPA500 in operate mode, do you see the "key" indicator in the LCD display? That's the asterisk on the far left of the display. It will not provide output without the "keying" line activated on transmit. Also, you should never send too

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

This is a puzzle.You say the Amp sees infinite SWR ? Do you have a dummy load? With the Amp fed directly to a dummy load with a known good coax, it should switch to "operate" and feed power to the dummy at an SWR of 1.0:1 If this is true, seems to me you have a problem "downstream" of the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor

I realize that, Bill but, Elecraft also makes a monitor accessory for the P3. It should be useable with the KPA1500 but appears not to be the case. Jim - W4RKS On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 5:54 PM, Nr4c wrote: > The ATU is

[Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I presume that by "draft" you are looking at a prelim copy of the KPA1500 Owner's manual. --- Yes, Ron. KAP1500 Owner's Manual Revision A1 (Draft) dated August 9, 2017. To further simplify its block diagram the signal path is like this:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor

Dick, I agree completely. Perhaps I was not clear. The P3 coupler normally goes - not between the K3 and the KPA - but between the KPA and the tuner so that It shows the "adjusted" SWR as "seen" by the KPA. The KPA1500 has a tuner built-into the same case. Jim - W4RKS --

[Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor

lman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>] On Behalf Of James Wilson Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2017 10:54 To: Elecraft http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor Looking at a draft of the KPA1500 amplifier, it appears t

[Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor

Looking at a draft of the KPA1500 amplifier, it appears that the only place to install a TxMon or Wattmeter coupler is at the - output - of the built-in tuner. At that point, it will always show the SWR of the coax feedline, not the SWR that the amplifier "sees" as adjusted by the built-in

[Elecraft] Key Out Jack

Pete, Also, the schematics for the K3 can be downloaded from the Elecraft website. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Key Out Jack

Pete, I think you have misunderstood the purpose of the Key Out jack on the K3. It does not provide 12 volts out at 40 ma. It is a keying circuit that can withstand a external keying circuit up to +200 volts DC and can handle a keying load of up to 5 amps. (See the K3 manual regarding the Rear

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Shipping

*On Mon Oct 9, **Randy Boates* rboates at incentre.net wrote: > Not yet... I am curious when this will start According to the Elecraft website, KPA1500

[Elecraft] K3 TVI on 40 meters only

Mike I have had problems with several DirecTV boxes with an 80 meter signal - even 3-5 watts. Wrapped the plastic DirecTV box in foil and cured the problem even at 500 watts. The, the DirecTV remote would not work through the foil, of course. RF was getting into the remote control circuit - only

[Elecraft] OT A/C RFI

I'm sure all of us Elecraft users would be interested in your findings. One suggestion - broach the subject with your contractor / dealer. Let him find from his supplier what the noise situation is and how their factory says they can cure it. The one with the best assistant may be the better

[Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

​I ordered my first K3-100 in 2009 from the factory ( When I decided to buy it, I was eager to have it):-)​ Since then, I have assembled kits for another K3-100, two P3's, two KPA500's, a KAT500 and a signal generator boards. All assembled without a hitch. None. Zero. Nada. Sorry about

[Elecraft] Use for old KSYN3 boards

While there is no market for the old Synth. boards, they are full of tiny suface mounted parts. Excellent place to practice removing and replacing some of them. You can't hurt it. Try your hand. You may be surprised at how easily it can be done. (Even for these 89 year old hands and eyes.) :-)

[Elecraft] OT: Security camera on your mast

Erik, I'd suggest that you get a really - good - camera. That is a 1080P High Def one that produces good detail. So many "security" cameras provide such poor detail that an individual or specific automobile (much less a tag number) can hardly be identified. Jim W4RKS

[Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

Wayne, Clever ! You're a genius. Jim - W4RKS __ 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:

[Elecraft] Help me choose my first HF rig

*Dan, * *Th built-in displays I have seen have all been rather small* *and lacking detail. The P3, sitting beside a K3 is, to me, a * *perfect combination. * *If I had to buy again, I'd say K3S and P3 is - by far - the * *number one choice.* *Jim - W4RKS* *-* *Dan Baker*

[Elecraft] SSB Net

Here in N. Texas, heavy thunderstorms. I kept my head down. I was present in spirit.  Jim - W4RKS === > What happened to the 14.303.5 net today? I did not hear any stations. > NQ9V > Ramón E. Tristani __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Christopher, Kinda takes the fun out of "operating". Jim - W4RKS - > "+1. Wish I never had to touch the buttons or look at the displays on my KPA500 or KAT500 ever." - >On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 1:49 AM, Erik Basilier

[Elecraft] [Elecraft) Linear thoughts

Christopher, Kinda takes the fun out of "operating". Jim - W4RKS - >+1. Wish I never had to touch the buttons or look at the displays on my KPA500 or KAT500 ever. >On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 1:49 AM, Erik Basilier > wrote: >* Now

[Elecraft] Hook up for K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500

Mike, Hook up you want for the K3, KPA500 and KAT500 is shown in the KAT500 manual. The P3 manual shows the K3 to P3 connection. If you don't have the manuals, ALL of them are available for download at the Elecraft site. Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] K2 and Kenwood MC-50 Mic

Ken, I made up a short (10 inch or so) mike cord with a 4 pin to match the MC-50 on one end and an 8 pin on the other. Works well. The MC-50 is set for low impedance (dynamic) and connects to the 8 pin front mic connector on the K3 (or others) Works well. Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

Does the SWR also change? Sounds like something is happening with your antenna. Do you have a dummy load that will handle the power? Good test would be to see what it does into a known 50 ohm load. Jim W, W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

Thanks (Dick - K8ZBT) for a - very- interesting discussion about your solar system. It's likely more of us will follow suit. Jim - W4RKS -- >I installed solar panels on my roof last year, >and have had no problems with noise from them. >On the subject of Solar

[Elecraft] SSB Net Sunday July 10th

I'm going to claim it was the poor conditions today. However, here are a couple more corrections: AE6JVBill CAK3 6299 (not 629) KG6VDW Jon (not John) and his KX3 is 8046 (not 6046) At this rate, I may lose my job.  73 to all, Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] SSB Net Sunday July 10th

Ooops. The entry for KE7JZH was a typo. It should be: KF7JZH Ron ID KX3 2262 Sorry Ron. Had a senior moment. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] SSB Net Sunday July 10th

W4RKS Jim in Fort Worth TX substituting for Net Control WB9JNZ Eric in Chicago, IL July 10, 2016 Many thanks for all of the relaying stations: N6JW John in CA, KM4IK Ian in GA and NS7P Phil in OR Stations logged in in spite of very poor conditions were: N6JW John CA K3936 NS7P

[Elecraft] scammer on internet

You may well be correct but, just out of curiosity, I did a search on QRZ and on AnyWho.com and found that there is, indeed a WD8VLL Michael D. Farnsworth 1205 West Virginia Ave Parkersburg, WV 76104 Do use caution. His phone number is Three Oh Four Four Eight Five Eight Oh Seven Four

[Elecraft] K3s 2M Reception

Jose, I have a K3 (not the K3S) with the 2 meter module. I think the module is the same for either radio. The thing I like most is that you have ALL of the K3 features on 2 meters - such as the EQ settings, AM, SSB. CW. FM, digital, the P3, Etc. I have used it mostly on FM and have found it to

[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

For grounding, I am partial to PowerPole (PP) connectors. I use the 30 amp ones to quickly connect and disconnect the radial wires for my movable vertical. You could use a very short wire from your KX3 ground lug to a PP. If you want to be "code" correct, you can get the PP connectors in all

[Elecraft] Using K3 with HRD

Using a K3 KIO3 B (The new board) "Y" cable connected to P3 via the RS232/P3 connection USB cable from the K3 USB to a Windows 7 (32) PC USB port The P3/Config RS232 is set to "USB" Using Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Version 6.3.0.450 The PC shows "USB Audio Codec" for Transmit and Receive. CAT

[Elecraft] Using K3 with HRD

Rich, Yes, I can hear the audio on the K3 speaker. I thought I should hear it also on the PC speaker since HRD provides for remote operation of a K3 which would necessarily include audio. Perhaps I expected more than was warranted. Man, thanks for your response. Jim - W4RKS >The PC speaker

[Elecraft] Using K3 with HRD

ur computer speakers. >Rick nhc >On 2/8/2016 12:30 PM, James Wilson wrote: >* Rich, *>>* Yes, I can hear the audio on the K3 speaker.* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

[Elecraft] K3 KIO3

- Back in 2010, I had a lightning strike that damaged - my KIO3 board. For what it's worth, here are the - (quite reasonable) charges Elecraft made tor: - KIO3 Digital Board $30.44 - KIO3A Main PCB Assm$106.16 Jim - W4RKS -- >Dr. Jim, >I really

[Elecraft] KIO3B

[Elecraft] KIO3B *Ed, Just goes to show you that no good deed goes unpunished. :-}Jim - W4RKS==>Ed Muns* ed at w0yk.com *>Thu Dec 17 12:30:13 EST 2015* -

[Elecraft] any ideals who might have these?

There is a standard UHF - N cap that is the same size and thread as the K3 mic connector.The number on it is "MX-913/U" and has part number"91836" (Probably an Amphenol number. Jim - W4RKS --- KC6CNN wrote: >I am looking for a cap of some sort that will screw on the

[Elecraft] Advice on First HF Antenna

Craig, For a first HF antenna, I would suggest not buying but building your basic antenna. A Half-Wave wire antenna (made from stranded copper wire from a "big box" store) that is resonant (trimmed to the right length) at the frequency you want to operate is both fundamental and highly effective.

[Elecraft] ;Elecraft] Question about Selling K2

Chuck, Like many others today, I, too, have some rather severe antenna restrictions. Before you give up on getting on the air with your K2 or K3, consider a "screwdriver" antenna. I use a Tarheel mounted on a metal tripod with caster wheels. I can roll it out onto the driveway when needed. It

[Elecraft] Question about Selling K2

Chuck, Like many others today, I, too, have some rather severe antenna restrictions. Before you give up on getting on the air with your K2 or K3, consider a "screwdriver" antenna. I use a Tarheel mounted on a metal tripod with caster wheels. I can roll it out onto the driveway when needed. It

[Elecraft] P3 Showing Transmit Signal

This has been mentioned before but - if you want to consistently see your own signal (for adjusting audio, compression, Etc.) Here's how: Transmit a SSB signal into - say, a dummy load - and while in transmit mode, do a reset on the P3. ( I have one of the function keys set for a handy RESET.)

[Elecraft] K3 Remote

Fred, On the K3, press and HOLD the MENU button just as you would to get to the Config Menu only hold it longer - several seconds. The display will change to show "TERM". You're there. Do the same to return to NORMAL mode - or, when you turn the K3 off, it will come back on in Normal mode.

[Elecraft] Fw: new message

Highly inappropriate to stick such blatant advertising here. Jim - W4RKS __ 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

[Elecraft] unplugging the radio to protect it

*Back in 2009, I had a direct lightning hit on an antenna that was disconnected from my K3. The path to ground was over to the telephone line, computer, ethernet cable to another computer, RS232 cable and into the K3. Did a fair amount of damage. Looking back, a disconnect of ALL may have been a

[Elecraft] KS3 Proper Grounding

Jer, If you run the connecting ground around the house on the outside, you may consider adding several ground rods to that connecting run just to break up possible loops. > ... the main ground on the other side of the house. >I'm not sure how I'll NOT end up with a ground loop >in this

[Elecraft] {Elecraft} SSB Net for Sunday, September 27th

The SSB net meets each Sunday at 18:00 UCT (13:00 CDT) on 14,303.5 MHz plus or minus QRM. Most participants have some variety of Elecraft equuipment but anyone interested is invited to check in and ANY RADIO is welcome. Please join us. Jim - W4RKS >Dennis Teal 3:03 AM (4

[Elecraft] SSB Net for Sunday, Setpember 27th

Conditions were rather poor for the net today but they have been worse. We did manage to log in some 30 stations. Roy, AB7CE running his 10 watt K2, SN 40 from Montana started the net with assists from John-N6JW, Eric-WB9JNZ, Phil-NS7P, Dave-KI4DN, Chris-KO4DN, myself - Jim-W4RKS and others. I

[Elecraft] SSB Net for Sunday, Setpember 27th

Here are some corrections to the roster: K8XIY was listed in error, the correction: K8NU Carl in OH K3 7976 Ron was listed as Ray. The correction: KF7JZH Ron in ID KX3 2262 Greg's call was incorrect. The correction: KC8HXO Greg in MI K3 270 I just can't read my own handwriting. :-)

[Elecraft] Old Synth Boards

Also, if you've ever wondered about your handling of surface mounted devices (SMD) the old synth boards are full of SMDs. With some desoldering wick you can remove devices and replace them without any worry of doing harm. Good practice. Later, you can still recycle the boards.

[Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

All this talk about shipping cost and damage reminds me how great it is to order Elecraft KITS. They're well packed and we get the fun of assembly. Shipping is expensive no matter who is the carrier. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

This has come up before. Wouldn't it be just as easy to program the system to say something like "INVALID" RATHER THAN $999.00 to indicate INVALID ? Jim - W4RKS --- *Barry* w2up at comcast.net

[Elecraft] P3 Button Settings

Anyone have any suggestions with regard to what favorite functions to assign to the P3 buttons. I have one button assigned to RESET that is handy when I use the P3 to see my transmitted signal (like the received ones). Handy for judging your TX EQ settings. Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] KX3: Cleaner audio with Yamaha CM500, also PTT

​There's still another Koss headset - Model KS-45 that's plug-in compatible with the Yamaha CM500. It has an electret mic. Also about $25 on Amazon. Look also at Amazon's listing for a RoverBeats Bravo. Electrically and functionally (and sound) it's interchangeable with the CM500 and - for us

[Elecraft] KX3: Cleaner audio with Yamaha CM500, also PTT

Jim, it's true audio quality is very subjective. For good communications quality, I personally judge the three headsets I mentioned to be about equal. Over the ear comfort also compares with my over the ear headphones - a sauna for the ears. :-) Brian, Yes, the electret mics do require a small

[Elecraft] Rec antenna protection

Chris Back in the olden days, a small SERIES TUNED circuit across the receiver input tuned to your 5, 12 and 13 MHz problem stations was quite effective. It presents a low impedance path to ground for the unwanted signal. Jim - W4RKS

[Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer

Sorry, I should have said 2 to 4 COMPUTERS (sources) rather than monitors. One monitor with 2 to 4 sources. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer

A KVM (Keyboard,Video,Monitor) switch may do the job. You'll find them on Amazon for 2 to 4 monitors for around $25. It works to use just the Video connections - just ignore the keyboard and mouse. They are small and are powered by the input sources and usually just toggle between connections at

[Elecraft] K3 Mod Kit Shipping

For the LF modification kit, KBPF3MDKT, USPS shipping for one is $3.80 I need two. USPS shipping for two is $999.00 Seems a bit excessive. :-) Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3- Background crackling using KDVR3

Bill, I have two KDVR s and do not find the problem you describe. I made recordings with the Mic gain at zero both with and without a Mic connected. Without the Mic. I recorded with the Mic Gain all the way up to 60 and still dead quiet. My Mic input is set to the Front Panel. Whatever it is,

[Elecraft] K3 no xmit, no receive?

Tom, Since you receive white noise, before you dive into the K3, consider that there is an item that is common to all three antenna inputs. - The BNC connector and coax to the BudiPole. Try another independent antenna into the antenna input you have active. Just a few feet of wire as an

[Elecraft] KX3 Proset with K3

With a new K3 on the way at Dayton, you may want to download (easy) the K3 User Manual to read on the way. It will answer most all of your questions. Enjoy Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: