[Elecraft] K3: latest Prolific drivers for the KUSB

Dick: In a recent posting you provided a link for the latest Prolific PL-2303 USB-to-serial drivers for the KUSB cable. Is there anything to be gained by installing the the most recent version, rather than sticking with the version provided by the link on the Elecraft website? 73 Chris, M0PSK

[Elecraft] K1 test supplies

So I get my K1 today, and would like to know what, if any test gear I need. I have a multimeter, and I am putting together the mini modules dummy load and signal generator. I would like to get the spectrograph software for my touch, but I guess that is where I need suggestions. Thanks

[Elecraft] Need Toroids!

This is not elecraft related! I am needing 10 ea of the #31 mix 2.4 in diameter to Make baluns for my low band Slopers! - I need to eliminate The high RFI alarm on my K3 s! Please respond off the list! Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI K3 #1059/2914

Re: [Elecraft] K3: latest Prolific drivers for the KUSB

My abiding principle with anything to do with computers is, if it ain't broke don't fix it! Chris Gibson-3 wrote: Dick: In a recent posting you provided a link for the latest Prolific PL-2303 USB-to-serial drivers for the KUSB cable. Is there anything to be gained by installing the the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: latest Prolific drivers for the KUSB

I think some users were having trouble with applications like N1MM. There's was a Prolific driver issue with the MSCOMMCTL32.ocx (I think that's right) that VB apps use that was fixed in this most recent version. As a matter of general practice I have to try/use the most recent drivers and

Re: [Elecraft] Testing anti-static mats - found one that works

How are you measuring resistance? Matt W8ESE On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Alan Bloom a...@elecraft.com wrote: It is important to use an anti-static mat to prevent damage to electronic devices when working on solid-state equipment.  Since Elecraft is heavily kit-oriented this is a topic

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

Don't mean to jump in, but I'm actually kicking the idea of a Buddipole around for portable operation myself. I used to think it was expensive until I recently tried to homebrew an equivalent out of parts from the hardware store. To my surprise, by the time I got one side built with a homebrew

[Elecraft] How are you measuring resistance? -- was Testing anti-static mats ...

Thu Apr 8 08:54:52 EDT 2010 Matt Palmer (W8ESE) wrote ... How are you measuring resistance? -- Matt, Alan described his test setup in an earlier post which you can find at http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2008-February/083794.html in the Reflector archives. 73, Gary KI4GGX

Re: [Elecraft] K1 test supplies

Greg, Other than your DMM and dummy load, you will not need anything else if all goes well. A comment on your multimeter -- if that is an older analog type, you should replace it with a DMM (digital type) because the analog type uses a high voltage for measuring resistance and will turn active

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

The K3 works fine with the Buddipole. I've used mine a few times. I've also used the Buddipole with a KX1, K1, K2 and FT817. It works fine as long as you realize it isn't going to be be as good as a full size wire dipole. Here is how I do it: 1) Setup the antenna for the band you want to

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

I've found that the Buddipole is very flexible and you can configure it in many ways. I think this is what causes some people to not like the antenna. There isn't just one way to do it. I like it because you can play with it and try out different configurations to see what works for you. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: latest Prolific drivers for the KUSB

Windows 7 64 bit at my place was an issue, replete with BSOD if things not started up in correct order. New drivers fixed it. YMMV No knowing how many other things were actually involved. Many use the old drivers without problem on their existing boxes. I started over brand new OS, high end

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

I have a basic problem with shortened low antennas. They are a handicap. I remember one article in CQ where one fellow went to the beach with a 0.25 W QRP rig and a budipole. He made no QSO's but had fun anyhow. So it may all depend upon your expectations. If you want to try and make a few

Re: [Elecraft] K3: latest Prolific drivers for the KUSB

Generally, no, unless you're having a specific problem with it it's best to leave it be. The hazard of upgrading is breaking a previously working configuration - i.e. the old bugs get replaced with new bugs. This is particularly true of Windows because it's such a nightmarish and expensive

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:17:46 +, Brian Alsop wrote: I have a basic problem with shortened low antennas. They are a handicap. YES! VERY poor efficiency and bandwidth. There are many simple alternatives. a #20 wire thrown over a tree is one. Another is a really neat telescoping fiberglass

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

Antennas are a magical gray world of what makes everyone happy, but they all work a certain scientific way that we cannot change. The Buddipole, being a shortened and offset feed antenna, is going to have a whole lot of feedline radiation and common mode back to the rig. It would take

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

I could take your first sentence and say: I have a basic problem with QRP power. It is a handicap. You probably missed in my first message where I said that we know that a Buddipole won't compete with a full size dipole. I'm sorry you don't approve of how we enjoy our hobby. 73 Jay W9IUF On

Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

I agree with Tom on this. My simple solution is a length of wire, center fed with light weight TV 300 ohm line which is terminated into a 1:1 current balun at the radio. Put it up in any fashion, any height and enjoy everything from 160M - 6M as long as the internal tuner will handle the

[Elecraft] WANTED - KXPD1 paddle

I am looking for a KXPD1 paddle for my KX1. If you have a KXPD1 that you'd be willing to sell, please contact me off list with your price. Tnx... Ken WA4SQM kredwa...@gmail.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WANTED-KXPD1-paddle-tp4871883p4871883.html Sent from the

[Elecraft] QRP, Portable, and Compromise Antennas

I have already experimented with this particular setup and sometime later this year I will try it out for real. On both the Washington coast and the Oregon coast there are beaches that allow cars out on the sand. This is easy to drive as the beaches are flat, firm, damp sand where the water

[Elecraft] (no subject)

FS K3 version of LP-PAN with E-MU0202. Reply off list _k0...@aol.com_ (mailto:k0...@aol.com) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Prolific drivers and Mac OS

I am using an iMac 2.66ghz with 10.6.3 (64 bit Snow Leopard w/latest updates) and MacLoggerDX with my K3. I have a cheap USB to serial cable purchased on eBay for US6.50, and free shipping. It utilizes the Prolific chipset. Seller was Sureelectronics. I recently purchased a new one to replace

Re: [Elecraft] QRP, Portable, and Compromise Antennas

Phil Hystad-3 wrote: I have a 35 foot long fiberglass telescoping pole that I stick in one of the stake holes of my pickup truck. Then, with the center of my dipole attached to the top and coax already connected I extend the pole up to its full 35 foot length which puts the top of the

[Elecraft] K3 KXV3-RXA Mod

Hello, On my old KXV3 I installed a small PCB with sticky tape. It was an original Elecraft mod. As far as I know this mod was installed to improve isolation of the receive antenna on the original KXV3 board. Now I'm installing the KXV3A board I have the next question: Do I have to

[Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

I have in my possession a K2 that has developed a fault with the encoder. When trying to tune the radio, rotating the encoder results in just the last digit displayed flickering back and forth. At first I thought the Optical encoder had failed and so ordered a replacement from Elecraft which

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3-RXA Mod

Evert, It has been incorporated into the board. Your mod PCB will not be needed. 73, Don W3FPR Evert Bakker (PA2KW) wrote: Do I have to install this RXA mod pcb on the new KXV3A board? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

Nidge, It is difficult to predice the exact voltage levels that will be present in digital signals at any particular time. That may be why the U3 redings may be off from what is listed in the manual. Check by comparison instead. Compare the voltage at FP U3 pin 14 with the voltage your meter

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

Hi Don, Many thanks for the quick reply. So far the readings I get on U3 are as follows: Pin 14 = 0.1V and 0.133V when the encoder is rotated. Pin 15 = 4.12, which varies when the encoder is rotated. Pin 7 = 3.4V with slight variation when the encoder is rotated. So from the above would you

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

Nidge, Yes, from that I would surmise that U3 pin 14 is damaged - however, check the ENC A and ENC B lines for continuity to the microprocessor just to be sure there is nothing wrong there. 73, Don W3FPR Nigel (Nidge) Smith wrote: Hi Don, Many thanks for the quick reply. So far the

[Elecraft] voltage drop

anybody know what size power supply wire is supplied with the K3? __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

Thanks Don and Gary. Have checked for bad joints and none found. I've also checked for continuity between the EncA and B to the main processor and they are good. The radio wasn't built by me but it had another fault which I sorted. Unfortunately during the first repair process I dislodged a

[Elecraft] OT- 60 m band - 5 Mhz

Hello Group, It is off-topic. I understand that there is 60m channels in USA.  Could any of you advise what is the rationale behind of 60m band allocation?  Is there any propagation advantage or ARES requirements related to 60m band allocation? Could you please direct me to the right

Re: [Elecraft] OT- 60 m band - 5 Mhz

Johnny - I can give you some general ideas about the why of the 60 meter band in the USA. First, the allocation was granted in response to a petition requesting a new band in the 5 MHz range. The primary justification offered was that the propagation characteristics of the 60 meter band

Re: [Elecraft] OT- 60 m band - 5 Mhz

Here's the link: http://www.60meters.net/ And here's the frequenices. Channel Nominal Tuning Frequency (carrier) 1 5332kHz 5330.5kHz 2 5348kHz 5346.5kHz 3 5368kHz 5366.5kHz 4 5373kHz 5371.5kHz 5 5405kHz 5403.5kHz

Re: [Elecraft] QRP, Portable, and Compromise Antennas

Bill, I would say I am way ahead of you but I am ahead of you but maybe not. I am also considering buying a vertical antenna and mounting it (a temporary easy to put up portable mount) on my truck (maybe a stake hole or something else I fashion together). So, this would not be a dipole but I

[Elecraft] K2 dead

Before supper was working. Left on and went to supper. Came back from supper and no display but power is on. No sig heard. Turn power switch off. When I turn it back on no display and loud hum in headphones. Then I hear some motor boating and headphones go dead. Check input voltage. SW off

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3-RXA Mod

weelll I got the new 'a' version AND installed the sticky tape mod is that a problem? thanks 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-KXV3-RXA-Mod-tp4873179p4874835.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 dead

Geo, First step -- Take the top cover (or KPA100) off and measure the resistance between the collectors of Q7 and Q8 to ground. What is the serial number of this K2? Alternately, how old is it. My first suspicion is that the PA transistors have gone bad (shorted), but your resistance

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3-RXA Mod

John, I guess you have double protection :-) . Actually I don't think that is a benefit, and may be a deficit, so I would remove the 'sticky tape mod'. 73, Don W3FPR VE3NFK wrote: weelll I got the new 'a' version AND installed the sticky tape mod is that a problem? thanks 73