I recently took a trip and did not take my KX1 because I was concerned about
potential problems at the airports. I would like to hear about the
experiences of others who have traveled by plane with ham equipment.
...
Hoping that it won't be ''confiscated'' in some european airport
I will
One more comment: don't install the RS232 driver chip of the KPA100,
only of the KIO2. This way, the cable between K2 and KPA100 and
RS232 PC can be made symetrical
I've also made small mods to the KAT100 (changed the diodes)
so that the small round plug can be used to feed the K2.
Now, there
I have a request for a K2 feature. I have a K2 with KPA100 and KAT100
in separate EC2. Currently, if the KAT100 is installed, the KAT2
just switches to through mode (CALP), fixed to ant1.
I recently bought an amp and find that neither the amp, nor a
typical antenna, is cleanly 50 ohms and hence
On Mon, 9 May 2005 04:01:50 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
After setting up the TRN3 and/or TRN6 parameters in the K2 and returning to
normal operation, as soon as VFO knob turned the frequency on the display
go to
what seems to a randome one, AND VFO input is ignored (?) as dispaly is
I would like to have one power cord with a Y connection to the KPA100 -
and have the KAT100 get it's power internally in the EC2 from the KPA/100. I
would like to be able to have all three modules (the K2, the KPA100, and
KAT100) turn on via the front on/off switch on the K2.
Note that the
My question is this. If I follow the KAP100 manual will I have to
reverse any of the steps from this point on if I will be using the amp
externally? Good advice on the reflector seems to be to build the amp,
remove the current K2 top with the battery and AT etc and check out all
amp
I'm pretty sure the list moderator has something to say about the
flare of m*rse messages on this list.
Myself, I built several transceivers (not kits - own design, from scratch),
built several repeaters, including SHF (again, from parts,
not a modified mobile), built many circuits with PIC
I have a Linksys WRT54G which is about three years old. It produces so much
noise that I can't even listen to the local BCB station on 700KHz.
Try to configure all your ports to be 10 mbit ethernet, not 100 mbit.
With some equipment, you can configure ports this way,
with other equipment, you
It's not just a matter of using different solder.
The new solders have a higher melting point and hence need a hotter
soldering iron; typical 50W WECP/WTCP won't do because, while they
have the temperature, they lack capacity at those high temperature -
they can't heat the joint quickly enough.
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 04:03:03 -0500 (EST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If only the firmware could determine when it was connected to
the KPA-100/KAT-100 or not and return control to the KAT-2.
(Sorry Wayne g.)
It kind of does.
Upon detection of a KAT2 (in K2 enclosure), and KPA100/KAT100
(in
After returning from a rather long hiatus from ham radio, I discovered an
obscene amount of interference on the ham bands. I later learned that it
was largely the result of 6 Ethernet'ed computers in the house with cat 5
wiring running all over, and 3 runs going through the ham shack.
In
Hi,
Recently I purchased a K3 and found I need to give it some love as it
has been a bit behind on maintenance.
One of the issues is that the VFO B knob has cracked. This is Elecraft
part number E980090, listed as K3 spare part.
Unfortunately, that knob is no longer available, and here
The A and B knob each have identical encoders that use plug-in boards to
the front panel PCB. Chances are that the encoder isn't connected
anymore (got loose).
Opening up the front panel should tell. Note that the A and B encoder
are identical so you can swap them for testing.
Note that
[Note - slight twist on the subject line]
As to using the K3 for VHF/UHF work, I recently tried to configure a K3
with just the UHF band on it - all of the HF bands mapped out because
the unit doesn't have a HF antenna connected and it would avoid operator
mistakes.
So, just one of the TRN
I had the same problem about one years ago. I have two SP3 loudspeakers, on
on each receiver or both speakers, ore one receiver with the K3S audio
effects that use both loudspeakers.
The switch scratched when changing channel and it attenuated the audio
signals.
Keep in mind that the SP3
I have an unusual situation in that I have 2 different 2m transverters
attached to my K3S.
One system is a dual channel ME2T-XP and uses the SUB RX, this is only used
for EME and it designated XV1.
The second is used on tropo/terrestrial DX and contests and is an
ME2T-ProII, this is XV2.
If I
On 15/10/2020 18:37, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
someone out there still have the kit for CE Tune Led modification for
the Elecraft K2 (or K1) ?
Or any information where is possible to find it ?
Last year, I found a kit offered by WB3AAL and I ordered. Unfortunately,
I learned
Hi,
As many folks are shedding a K3, it is currently possible to pick one up
for not too high cost.
One issue though is that there have been a fair number of modifications
on K3 - in itself not a problem as they made the machine better. But
buying a machine now keeps you wondering what
On 21/11/2020 04:04, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale.
I can confirm that W8FGU has the "K2 T-R External Relay Driver Board Kit"
available on his website w8fgu.com. It's a nice little kit, easy
build/install, and
Tom - I will give you some unsolicited advice-
Another point of consideration is that the KRC2 is programmable, but the
programming code is old and doesn't run on today's platforms.
"KRC2 Firmware Loader Supported Platforms Available for Windows 98,
2000, ME, XP" - that's a while back.
On 04/01/2021 04:13, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Is there a way to have both headphones and external speaker active at the
same time? I'm thinking of being able to have audio for visitors while
still using headphones to copy.
In addition to Don's response, you may want to look at
On 09/05/2021 20:54, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Don, W3FPR used to do much of this work on K2 transceivers, but he has
retired from that role. Dave, W8FGU has assumed Don's role. Alan, W3DVX
also provides such services. Both have posted periodically to this forum.
There may be
Hi,
In Aug last year Drew N7DA reported a firmware bug with the KX3 where,
when using transverters, the KX3 would not work but generate a loud buzz
after powerup. I've copied the detailed problem report below.
I didn't have that problem until I tripped it during some experiments
today, and
On 30/05/2021 19:42, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
The problem could be solved with a toggle switch in the shack opening the PTT
line, but not for remote. Thus my question of whether it is possible to get
RF from the K3 w/o activating PTT.
I wonder if the DIGOUT1 output of the
Hi,
A report on recent events with my KX3:
When I tried to use it yesterday, I found that several buttons
were no longer responding: PRE, ATT, MSG and CLR.
Tried power-off/on, no change. Removed the battaries for 5 minutes,
no change.
I was able to go to setup and started SW TEST so I could
Further troubleshooting of my new K2 build reveals that transmit and
receive on the 30-metre band works well. But all other bands, transmit
and receive, don't work.
...
I am trying to think of what's common among all bands except 30 metres,
transmit and receive, where a problem could lie. The
I found it annoying. I had the NiMH batteries in it, charging them up
periodically, until I had an issue with upgrading the firmware. The radio
got stuck in an error mode, and the instructions on the website for dealing
with the problem said to pull the power cable to shut it down
At Field Day this year, the K3 TX light started flashing when we loaded
N1MM to use RTS=PTT to send .wav files. This only occurs when RTS=PTT is
set on the rig. I thought it was a bug in N1MM but it also does this when
using N3FLP's logger and the flashing corresponds to the polling rate
At Field Day this year, the K3 TX light started flashing when we loaded
N1MM to use RTS=PTT to send .wav files. This only occurs when RTS=PTT is
set on the rig. I thought it was a bug in N1MM but it also does this
when
using N3FLP's logger and the flashing corresponds to the polling rate
Hi,
First off, sorry for your loss.
As to options, and especially modifications, I very much would like
Elecraft to give each modification a number so there can be a sticker in
a radio that says:
This radio has the following modifications: 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 08, 12.
That would make these
Hi,
Searching the web and searching the mail archive didn't find the result
I was looking for, but I found a number of broken links pointing to
now-defunct Yahoo groups on this matter..
I'm confused on the charging method used on the KXBC3 charger.
The standard low-current charge method for
The high-current low-drop diode 95SQ015, used in the K2 (it replaced
D10, SB530, because of it's favorable voltage drop) seems to be out of
production and out of stock in the likes of Mouser, Digikey and
Farnell/Newark.
I hoped the component was just replaced by a SMD version but that
Apologies for resend; used wrong email address for sending to list and
was rejected, but I want my bugs fixed ;-)
This should be working and we should be responding. We?re looking
into it.
Meanwhile: what?s your question? I?m always available
May I use the query on KX3 transverter bugs to
Is the KUSB cable compatible with the K2? Should have asked this before I
bought the cable. My K2 has worked with a serial port adapter from Keyspan
for several years and with a variety of logging programs.
So I went with the KUSB. When I connect it, the K2 does strange things.
Power
How much damage is done partially depends on the hardware mod version of
your K2. The "B" mods includes some modifications that should limit some
of the most serious damage, like blowing up the main processor of your
K2. There is a document somewhere that describes what damage a K2
suffers
I received a mail from Elecraft sales pointing to
https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options
This is the next step for the last-time K3/P3 order - order what you
want now or forget it!
Judging by the questions on list many people will still want to order
something - this is the last chance..
Does anyone know if Elecraft sell replacement cases for this expensive
microphone? I've barely used mine (I'm a CW chap) and it's already fallen
apart! The three plastic internal mounting pillars have snapped off. I guess
it's been dropped, but only on to carpet and I'm minded to think a
The problem of using a standard cable with the serial port is not that
it might fail to operate as a serial port, but rather than it might
permanently destroy the (non-RS232) internal signalling within the
transceiver.
...
In fact there seem to be two pins that are used for signals that cannot
Just follow the instructions.? You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Are you sure that's Phillips? I use Pozidriv (PZ0) for Elecraft screws
and find that is a much better fit.
(Either will work, but if you have one of those 100+ screw sets and have
the choice - consider PZ over PH
I do apologize for contributing to this off-topic thread...
A technical issue for cable modems is the uplink.
For downlink, the cable modem system uses one or more "TV channels to
sends its data on. There is encoding and all that but the signal isn't
un-like a TV channel.
The uplink is where
On 21/12/2021 21:30, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
The SSBCAPKT was released November 2004.??? KSB2 kits built before that
had a 2.1 khz filter.
Look at? your KSB2 board.? If CB and CN positions are populated, you
have the narrow 2.1 khz filter width.
On my Rev-A K2, I've changed
On 29/12/2021 04:06, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
A concern might be if the battery is fully charged using the 14 volt supply,
and then a conventional 13.8 volt supply is accidentally connected with the
battery turned on in the radio, then the voltage regulator of the conventional
Keep in mind that if you use the XVn OFS feature on a KX3 (latest
firmware) and your offset is bigger than 0.66, you trigger a firmware
bug where the firmware will crash and squeak if power-off and power-on
the KX3.
Unfortunately, the KX3 is not so nice with transverters; there is a
longer
Was operating remote in CQWW using a K3 and RCforB.? I was unable to
adjust the sidetone volume, which I found too loud.? The host is using
Line Out to connect to the sound card, which provides a fixed audio
level.? is there a way to independently adjust the sidetone level via
Line out?
When testing my KX3 next to my K3 in a transverter setup, I found that
the KX3 seemed a bit "deaf".
On the K3 I need to operate the attenuator, but on the KX3 I needed to
enable the preamp instead and even then, there is very little AGC with
the signals on the band.
To verify, I did FM
On 24/02/2022 20:58, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
In January in the middle of a QSO, the Elecraft transceiver stopped working. I
got return authorization and returned the transceiver to Elecraft for service.
They say that because of the number of units returned to them, it will be
On 16/01/2022 18:40, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
It is not in the manual, but has appeared here many times, without logical
explanation.
It actually is in the manual, but not very clearly: K3S rev A1 manual
page 67 (TXGN parameter), K3 rev D10 manual page 62 (TXGN parameter).
I believe this used to go out automatically every month, but anyway;
https://elecraft.com/pages/email-discussion-list-guidelines
Please review,,, and NOTE; we now have over 7000 members!
(there were only 3000 when Eric wrote this) > Specifically re recent discussion
see sections;
3, 4a, 5,
FWIW: I use my K3/KAT3 at 100 W in RTTY contests with no issues.? %
derating could be a function of the complex impedance at the end of your
transmission line ... my match on all bands is not terrible.
Be aware that the KAT3 has a IF trap (C10/L10) which may
catastrophically fail depending
On 22/04/2022 13:15, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Many of you have already articulated the present challenges we and other
electronic companies face. It comes down to two things: the design lifetime of
modern, miniature components like ICs and connectors; and a fickle supply
On 22/06/2022 02:50, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
With more K3 radios broken on the bench than working at my contest station
(J68HZ) and NO spare modules to work with,
I am actually wondering about that. One of the magazines I read, the
German Funkamateur magazine, has a story
On 27/06/2022 20:39, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Four categories:
>
I didn't want to start a flame fest, but I was trying to find what mods
one should do as a preventive measure. Buying the input-diodes that fail
on very strong input signals (discussed on the list) is one
I tried telling the TSA guy a little box of electronics and such was for my
hearing aid.
He thought I was spoofing him and called his supervisor when he asked if it
received Fox News, and I said not in my house. I explained it was the Bluetooth
gear for broadcasting TV audio into the
On 29/06/2022 17:29, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I used my K2, s/n 179, at FD with great success with one problem. During tuning on 40 and
20M the encoder would temporarily "drop out", causing the received signals to
cut out.
I bought the radio at an estate sale last September with
On 15/07/2022 18:48, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I have a K3 with the original synthesizer boards. I am looking for a pair
of the new KSYN3A boards.
I have spoken to Elecraft tech support and I am on their list in case they
decide to make a run of new synthesizer boards.
The KSYN3A
Many faults occur via the station ground system.? This fault indicated a
difference in potential between the station ground and the AC Mains
ground.? In many cases, the station equipment is connected between
station ground and the AC Mains ground.??
I think we're seeing monthly reports of
>> I wonder how hard it would be to have a transceiver tell
>> the magloop what frequency it's tuned to?
That's absolutely possible over the serial port (ACC1)! The Programmer's
Reference has the details:
You don't need to go as far as sending commands to query the KX3 (or
KX2, or K3, for
Hi Jim,
>> The missed point here is that the ability to buy parts
>> to build stuff has been ongoing for more than three years!
The issue isn't part scarcity though I don't envy the Elecraft engineers
re-re-re-redesigning to circumvent parts with long lead times or parts
going unobtainable.
On 04/09/2022 09:37, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I looked up the Owner's Manual for the Z100A and it does not have
a "Molex" connector on the tuner. The radio interface cable is a
miniDIN6. The manual also does not list a cable for K3 (or any
Elecraft transceiver) - only the
On 04/12/2022 21:11, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
in one of my K3 radios, AF, SUB, RF/SQL and SUB knobs turn all aroun, no
limits on right and left side
Couldn`t figure out if I need a phillips or ALE instrument to fix it and if
this will fix it properly
The screws of the knobs are
We will be increasing prices across all of our product lines at the end of
this month, on Jan. 31st.
Our on-line order forms will update with the new pricing at that time.
All orders placed with us -prior- to the increase date of January 31st will
be charged at the lower current pricing, even
Does anyone know if the P3 Panadapter will work with the K2 transceiver?
It does, with a number of caveats:
- The K2 does not have an IF Out port. On my K2, I never installed the
no-antennatuner BNC connector; I modified the connector to use a small
coax cable (AWAY from the high RF output
[Submitted this earlier today with a picture attached of "how I made
mine", however it seems the picture is causing the message to bounce, so
now sending w/o picture]
Is your K2 one with a PA Key out? If so, just an RCA cable and a coax
jumper.
If your K2 is a K2/100 then it will have PA
On 23/01/2023 22:22, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I dropped d a lock washer into the bowels of my K3 today, so had to invert
the unit to get the washer out of the unit. When I did so, the washer fell
out of the unit, but so did another component. Its a small rectangular
part, white
On 08/03/2023 04:39, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Got the SP4 for my K4D today. So I can put the SP3 in the closet for the
rest of my life (next to other elecraft radios and accessories) or put it
out for sale since Elecraft no longer makes them.
What is the difference between a
On 08/03/2023 04:39, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I picked up a KRC2 Band Decoder.
Are there any issues using this with a K3?
Does the stock DB9 cable to the rig need to be rewired for the K3?
I want to hook it up for FD with a bandpass filter set.
There are a number of ways to set
On 24/02/2023 21:46, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
When the K3 is in cold room ( below 5 degrees S) my K3/0 go in TERM
mode.
Hints say ''replace'' the U1 on the main KIO3 board..
Is the U1 SN75C1406 ( G4) ? Or can I use similar SN75 ?
Removed the top cover,and checked
(Including the list on this response - if discussions on email fraid are
fair game, then perhaps some Elecraft-related technical content is too)
> I am interested if anyone has a relay circuit design/suggestion to use
> the Key Out jack on the K3 to activate a light during TX?
> I have a few
On 07/04/2023 23:48, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I'd like to connect a sound card output to a K2 mic connection. Does
this bias resistor need to be removed when I connect the sound card
output?
Electret microphones, like the MH2, MH3, MH4 require a bias voltage to
function. On the
On 21/05/2023 18:23, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I think I have a defect rotary encoder on a K3.
It is the one used for setting the bandwidth (Hi/Width).
Anyone out here who knows the manufacturer / type number of this rotary encoder?
Google finds
On 02/08/2023 20:54, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Call Elecraft and see what they tell you. Why is this not obvious?
For one, it is not obvious because Elecraft does not have (and can not
have) expertise in the complex and fast-changing world of international
customs regulations.
On 07/08/2023 17:02, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I?m getting an error when trying to set time for charge.
It says ?d = 009, err BC3
And it?s locked!!
Any help would be appreciated.
Please check if your KX3 radio actually has the KXBC3 charger module
installed and if the module is
Hi,
In addition to Mike's response (always happy to read his comments!), I
think it is useful to give some additional hints as you may need a
better understanding of the configuration you have.
The Elecraft K2 is a 15W QRP transceiver, with the optional QRP
antennatuner and the battary
Just a quick note asking if anyone has an SP-3 Elecraft Speaker to part with. >
Have been looking for one for quite a while.?
For lack of Elecraft SP3 availability, I recently bought a pair of
Phonema KSP3s speakers that match the K3 form factor and for which I am
very happy with the
On 19/11/2023 23:20, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Hi All, I have taken my Kpod from my K4
and put it on my K3. (I assume it works for both rigs). The K3 has had
the Mod completed as per the Kpod manual with a 6.8 Ohm, 1/8 W Leaded
Resistor as per pages 16-18 of the Kpod manual.
May I add another pitfall:
The original K2 radio has a round 2.1mm plug to power the radio.
The KPA100 adds a powerpole 12V input. Powering the radio through the
powerpoles will feed the radio *and* the amplifier.
However the reverse is not true; powering the round plug will feed the
radio
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