[Elecraft] Voice Keyer

Hi all, I posted a question on this some time ago but for some reason everyone seemed too busy to answer it ;-) One of the things I find frustrating in DVK's is that to stop it you have to hit a button as well as pressing the PTT. I have not found a rig that will interrupt the keyer when you

[Elecraft] RE: k1 battery option and mods

Hello, Backlight is really a good option. After testing a Li-Po battery in my KX-1, I have installed one in my K1 with a solid state resetting fuse (Li-Po battery can produce more than 10 A! and burn your rig if no fuse installed). You must open the K1 box for battery charge, but with K1

[Elecraft] Battery Technologies (John Huggins)

John...Virgil Stamps, K5OOR, is developing a variant of his famous HFPacker Amp. It will be powered internally by one of the new DeWalt 36V Lithium Ion Nanophosphate packs. In fact, he's already tested it and posted some pretty impressive results on the hfprojects reflector. Virgil markets

[Elecraft] Assembled Front Panel?

Does the FRONT PANEL, come all assembled, in the Kit version of the K3? Or do we have to build, and assemble this front panel- while assembling the rest of the K3? ...K3 Kit on order, 2nd Prod de Fred, N3CSY

Re: [Elecraft] Manual documentation does not work for me to see K2 Firmware Revision Numbers

Jim, There is an unstated assumption that you will exit from the menu after setting SSBA to BAL. If you tap the menu button twice after setting SSBA BAL and then hold the VOX button, it will work as documented. If you do not exit the menu, then tapping some other buttons will force an exit

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hotel antenna

My last business trip I used an old Barker Williamson apartment antenna from the 6th floor. They offer a newer model today (AP-10) that is basically the same thing with a tapped coil. This antenna is good if you have a balcony or a window that opens without a screen. On a previous trip I

[Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel

Hi All, I inadvertently deleted the message concerning the graphic of the new K3 front panel. Would anyone be able to send me the url where I can find it? Thanks and 73, John, W2GW K3 (2nd run) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel

How about the handy Daily Web Archive list http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/ John Reiser wrote: Hi All, I inadvertently deleted the message concerning the graphic Thanks and 73, John, W2GW K3 (2nd run) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel

http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3%20FP%20drawing_web.jpg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Reiser Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 10:51 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel Hi All, I

[Elecraft] K3 front panel

WOW, what a beautiful radio re the new pic. However, examining the front, I see that VOX on and off is slaved with the band switch (such as it is). That will be very frustrating well after I get used to all the other odd controls. That is, I switch off my VOX when someone comes in the

[Elecraft] Re: K3 front panel

On Sep 4, 2007, at 8:39 AM, Charles Harpole wrote: WOW, what a beautiful radio re the new pic. Thanks, Charles. However, examining the front, I see that VOX on and off is slaved with the band switch (such as it is). I don't think slaved is the right word. There's no functional

RE: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

I hrd rumor that the Elecraft guys started with their idea of an ideal package size and worked all the rest of the rig into that predetermined idea. Sorry, but backward thinking design the features and then size the package to fit the features the cart and horse strikes again.

[Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

I have found a really major flaw in the K3. It can be fixed with an accessory but it will be very expensive. The flaw can be a great frustration. Fortunately, I have been able to fully document what causes it. Here it is - the receiver hears entirely too well. I am hearing all sorts of DX,

[Elecraft] WTB: K160RX (160M option for K2)

I have located a suitable used K2 with all the options I desire except SSB 160M. I have already found a SSB board but still need the 160M option. Before I order one from Elecraft, does anyone have one they are not using - either built or un-built? If so, please respond direct with price.

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Congrats Bob. That is the most deftly worded query about the KPA1500 I have heard! I thought you eschewed high power, though ;-) Because of the K3, the old saying that You can't work 'em if you can't hear 'em, may have to be revised. 73, Larry N8LP Bob Locher wrote: I have found a really

[Elecraft] Re: K1 Battery Option

I have the option installed in K1 #1073. The biggest advantage is portable operation: one less item, one less set of wires. With the batteries installed, it makes for a tidy package if you're going back packing. There are two disadvantages. First, the audio from the smaller speaker is

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Hmm, before I dumped money into a new amp I'd say take a look at the antenna first. The antenna is always the first place to look to improve your signal gettin' out. -Original Message- From: Bob Locher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:17 pm

[Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

I tried and tried, but I finally had to give in. I ordered my K3 today. Delivery will be late November or early December. 73, John, WA6L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm, before I dumped money into a new amp I'd say take a look at the antenna first. The antenna is always the first place to look to improve your signal gettin' out. I am sure Bob really needed and appreciated that guidance, Novice that he is, ;-) (extra BIG ;-)

RE: [Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

I tried and tried, but I finally had to give in. I ordered my K3 today. Delivery will be late November or early December. Those of us on the list for the first production run are starting to think we may be looking at the same date. :-) Craig NZ0R

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

I know he's got a real nice G5RV up about 15 feet, so I'm sure he's good to go. W2AGN wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm, before I dumped money into a new amp I'd say take a look at the antenna first. The antenna is always the first place to look to improve your signal gettin' out.

Re: [Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

Craig Rairdin wrote: I tried and tried, but I finally had to give in. I ordered my K3 today. Delivery will be late November or early December. Those of us on the list for the first production run are starting to think we may be looking at the same date. :-) Craig NZ0R Now, now.

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 speaker output with superimposed oscillation

Hi Bob, Hate to say it, but it has the same behaviour with the new value of 4.7k for R21: the audio signal shows the parasitic oscillation just on the negative peaks, even with a 10 uV RF level. In any case, many thanks !. 73, Paco

RE: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Bob, Dang those engineers at Elecraft. This problem already existed in my K2... you'd assume they had found and fixed the problem by now, right? My shack buddy basically laughs at me, as he doesn't have this problem. Fred, you're hearing things that arent even there, so please stop yapping at

RE: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

All engineering involves compromise. The ideal rig would have every feature ever dreamed of, put out full legal power through its internal ATU that matches all impedances on all bands from 160 through microwaves, run all modes, have knobs big enough to satisfy the most fat-fingered among us, have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

Charles: I have been continually frustrated with my Mk5 and 775dsp that neither has an easily visible VOX on or off, altho they do have separate switches for same. The LCD display shows VOX when it is enabled. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

And when you do finally work them you can send RST 519. 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU From: Bob Locher [EMAIL PROTECTED]  The frustration is that when I call them they can't hear me. Often not at all, while at other times they try to get my call but do not manage it. Just because they are S0 or S1 in the

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

At 11:27 09/04/2007, Larry Phipps wrote: Congrats Bob. That is the most deftly worded query about the KPA1500 I have heard! I thought you eschewed high power, though ;-) Because of the K3, the old saying that You can't work 'em if you can't hear 'em, may have to be revised. The corollary is,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre-release Assembly Manual......later this week?

Not Aug 36th, but I should have said 'within a week or so' instead of 'later this week'. I thought the assembly manual copy we had internally was ready, but Wayne decided to add some additional text to it before releasing to the real world. :-) I'll have it posted this week. 73, Eric WA6HHQ

[Elecraft] KX1 speaker output with superimposed oscillation

Hi Paco, Sorry to read that it did not work for you. LM386 amplifiers can do strange things when over driven. There is a lot of available gain. If the amplifier is operating properly, the Idle DC voltage with no audio signal on the output pin 5 should be half of the DC voltage measured on the

RE: [Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

On Tue, 4 Sep 2007, Craig Rairdin wrote: I tried and tried, but I finally had to give in. I ordered my K3 today. Delivery will be late November or early December. Those of us on the list for the first production run are starting to think we may be looking at the same date. :-) Then you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

Ron, you forgot a few criteria; that it would be sold for a cost we can all afford and make a profit for Elecraft. Truly you are correct in seeing this as the art of aiming at a specification that meets a good blend of these; good compromises that we will want. 73 de Dave, W5SV Ron D'Eau

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre-release Assembly Manual......later this week?

On Tue, 4 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Not Aug 36th, but I should have said 'within a week or so' instead of 'later this week'. I thought the assembly manual copy we had internally was ready, but Wayne decided to add some additional text to it before releasing to the real

RE: [Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel

That color scheme is really nice. Is the K3 color scheme changing to this? I vote yes! It really makes all the labeling stand out nicely. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken N9VV Sent:

[Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

During the initial TX alignment of my K2, I can't seem to get the output power above 0.2W - it fluctuates between 0.1 and 0.2 and doesn't change as I adjust L1 and L2. I am, however, able to tune L1 and L2 for RX just fine. I am showing 350 mV at my dummy load so some RF seems to be getting

RE: [Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

I held out a total of 2 days! I was kind of worried the 2nd batch would get theirs first as the first run gets pushed back. Or maybe the first and second batch will merge? Brett N2DTS I tried and tried, but I finally had to give in. I ordered my K3 today. Delivery will be late

[Elecraft] New picture - K3 front panel

Wow! This radio just gets better and better! Congratulations Elecraft! I usually just lurk here, but I couldn't resist expressing myself after seeing the graphic of the new front panel. Thanks to all who sent me the url. 73, John, W2GW ___

[Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Dang those engineers at Elecraft. This problem already existed in my K2... you'd assume they had found and fixed the problem by now, right? Yep, thats one thing Yaesu finally hit the nail on with the FT-2000; you can not hear them (unless you are alone on 40m) so you do not want to work

RE: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

I have this problem now with my K2! Ken, NU4I -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Locher Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 12:17 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3 I have found a really major flaw in

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Bob, I certainly hope you do not make holes in your tongue after placing it firmly in your cheek. 73, Don W3FPR Bob Locher wrote: I have found a really major flaw in the K3. It can be fixed with an accessory but it will be very expensive. The flaw can be a great frustration. Fortunately, I

[Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

Yep, thats one thing Yaesu finally hit the nail on with the FT-2000; you can not hear them (unless you are alone on 40m) so you do not want to work them... Ehh... was that too personally?... I think not, or, well, yes, actually that was way too personally, sorry Yaesu... ;-) Apparently

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

On 9/4/07, John Graf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One thing you might try is a relay reset. Thanks John, this was one of the first things I tried. No luck. I've done most of the checks in the 155 section of the troubleshooting guide. I'm at a loss as everything appears to be fine. Back to it..

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

JT, The quickest and IMHO the easiest way to find the problem is to build up the RF Probe (the parts were included with your K2 kit). Then turn the manual to Preparing for Transmit Signal Tracing in the troubleshooting appendix. Follow the steps until you find a place where you have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The quickest and IMHO the easiest way to find the problem is to build up the RF Probe (the parts were included with your K2 kit). Yeah, I need to go buy a new DMM as I have no way to connect the RF probe to my current DMM. However, I just checked

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

Don and others, I just returned from buying a new DMM at RS and I didn't get very far in signal tracing the transmitter before I started getting some strange readings. In my previous email, I mentioned that VPWR was reading high at 4.9V. This can sometimes point to a problem in the RF output

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

JT, If you have little or no RF output, do not be concerned about the early stages having more RF voltage than is expected when the power is normal (and that is your case). Continue onward. If the K2 senses no power output, VPWR will ramp up to a high level trying to obtain more power

[Elecraft] KX1 Output Power Harmonic Rejection

Hi to all, After alignment and Test - Part III, I got more power on 20 m (3.8 W) than 40 m (3.2 W). As the manual says, for best harmonic rejection, it should be the opposite (0.3...0.6 W more power on 40 m). Following some previous posts (thanks Don), I checked very carefully all the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have little or no RF output Exactly, this is my problem. Continuing onward. An added note - measure the RF voltage across your dummy load. I'm not seeing any RF voltage across the dummy load. I am only seeing about 350 mV of DC voltage

[Elecraft] K3 Display

I hate pumpkin too. If I am understanding it OMNIGLOW style is orange when the backlight is off and becomes more so as the backlight is increased. The K3 display has a light gray backround with black digits when the backlight is off (transflective), and becomes more (ahem - Amber according to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

JT, Fine information. You have a problem between the collector of Q6 and the bases of Q7 and Q8. Your next step is to turn to the schematic RF Board sheet 4 of 4 and locate Q6, Q7 and Q8 and all the components between them. Check all for good soldering and be certain the 3 and 4 (green)

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should have zero ohms between the end of R54 and the end of R53 (the ends that are connected to the T2 winding) - if not, T2 is not well tinned and soldered Well, I am showing 12 ohms so I guess I'll have to take another look at this bugger.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB

AE6WA said: OTHR is a big problem in NA, at least on the west coast. On 40M in the early AM it can prevent operation over the entire CW segment using my current equipment (no noise blanker). This is a primary focus of my wanting NB capability. I have yet to hear a report of any tester on the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

Holy cow! I got it to work! It was definitely a improperly tinned green lead on T2. So much for buying pre-wound/tinned 'roids to save me some grief. Heh. Thanks Don. What a relief. Time to button it back up and continue 40M TX alignment. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

JT, The green leads of T2 are meant to be long so they can be routed under the core as shown in the manual. Mychael does a good job of tinning the leads for the proper length, but if you tug on them during installation, you can pull the untinned portion of the lead into the hole and the

[Elecraft] K3 Display

One thing I'm noticing, there is not a good description, YET, with regards what comprises a NO-SOLDER kit for the K3. No one has said whether or not the DISPLAY FRONT PANEL - is finished, and shipped with the K3 kit, or whether we have to build that too? I guess an Assembly Manual will fill in

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

Hi, John- Since I am the fellow who provides the pre wound toroids, I would like to offer that I do include a note with my K2 sets instructing the builder not to pull the leads too tightly while installing K2-T2 . Its design is a little unusual insofar that the toroid is spaced slightly up off of

Re: [Elecraft] I can't take it any more . . .

Get your wish list in to Santa (Wayne and Elecraft staff) early this year ! Sounds like you will have something under the tree ! Greg w9gb - Original Message - From: John Graf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector (post) elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007

[Elecraft] K1 band mods

Hi all... I have purchased a pre-owned K1. I was wondering if anyone had come up with a mod to the two band or four band filter board to include 12 and/or 10 meters. I realize that the sunspot cycle has not started to go up, but you can never be to early when it does. Larry N5OSG

[Elecraft] XV144 L16 Adjustment

Hi All, I'm having trouble getting 20W out of an XV144. I get around 7W out with 5W drive (with the jumpers set for 5W drive), and more drive doesn't produce more output. The drive attenuation resistors show a little burned color, but a check with an ohm meter says they are OK. The

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

What you mean you don't always get 599 reports??? *holding my lamp up* *sigh* ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn And when you do finally work them you can send RST 519. 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a