Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

Mike, Ignoring the mode in use, into a dummy load the K3 is shutting down at power in excess of 40W on tune. I'm using a 40A PSU and a new factory made power lead. I am beginning to suspect the PA. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 25/07/2017 17:24, Mike Flowers wrote: If you have a dummy load, try

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Not to point any fingers at ANYONE, but most of the "problems" that show up here are in fact, miss-interpretations, or.NOT reading the manual in the first place. And I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Hey, I know how to operate a bloody radio right? However, I try not to cry wolf until I have

Re: [Elecraft] OT K3S Package Discounts

As one that is involved in other like type reflectors {owner and / or moderator}, they are a great source of information, for problem solving and learning, specially for those new to ham radio or new to a particular radio. If one would just read the manual that would help for 75% of the time.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Exactly!! I'll bet it's more like 95% PEBCAR (Problem Exists Between Chair and Radio), Along with the "We Don't Need No Stinking Manuals" attitude exhibited by some "real" radio people. We also have the design engineers who like to come on and say how they would have done it differently or

[Elecraft] KPA500 error

Hi, will not switch to operate any more. The assignments of the most keys is wrong. For example the 28 Band Key will change the Display to 7.0 MHz. Any hints? 73s, Holger . DL9HDA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

The email reflector is the first place to go if you have a problem. So of course reading it gives you the impression that there are a lot of problems. But I suspect it would be the same with a similar reflector dedicated to ANY manufacturer's equipment. The look... well, that is up to you! Vic

[Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Is this where we segue into the quarterly thread about the upcoming K4 and KX4? :-) John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ _ >I imagine that many persons wanting K3/K3s have one 1 Cup of This (Before Bed)

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

All I can say to Elecraft is if I had the money to buy a K3 with all the options, given all the issues people have with them on this list, I probably would not even consider buying one. I was not really all that impressed with the look of it when I saw it at Dayton this year. It reminded me

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

You do realize that: 1) You will see a disproportionate number of "issues" related posts on a SUPPORT reflector versus the actual issue to total population ratio. Right? IAW... May LOOK like there are a lot of issues but your are looking at the place where everyone with issues posts...

Re: [Elecraft] Do not sign /QRP

I always thought it was during the rag chew one would mention the rig. Then the other station could say "wow all that signal is QRP?". I guess I've been doing it wrong. Hi hi. On Friday, July 28, 2017, Keith Hutt wrote: > > So are you saying that a operator who uses a

[Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm#K3SPkg I still question the wisdom of bundling the the preamp, USB, 630m capabilities, etc into the K3S. This went against Elecraft's original philosophy of keeping base price low and choosing only the options we really wanted. This resulted in inflating the

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

Colin, Does the K3 shut down operating into a dummy load when TUNE is selected? If so, then there is a problem with your K3 - contact support. If it operates fine into a dummy load in TUNE, then suspect a PA temperature problem. It may be that you have a bad PA, but again the folks at

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

I agree. People might expect a simple answer to “How much does a K3S cost?”, but they get “It depends” then spend hours trying on the website and this list adding up lists of options. This is that simple answer. I have no doubt that it will increase sales, because it decreases the friction of

[Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

I’m pretty new to 6 meters. I was expecting very limited activity. But now that I have an alert set up on dxmaps.com, I’m finding there are multiple openings every day. There’s an opening right now that includes the west coast. Is the propagation better than usual for July? Unfortunately my

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

I imagine that many persons wanting K3/K3s have one, and so sales may not be as robust as a result. The many improvements over time have created a mature radio--and all essential improvements can be made to an early K3 (same with the K2). I appreciate Elecraft for this approach to building

Re: [Elecraft] OT K3S Package Discounts

Yep... I've never has a SINGLE issue that wasn't caused by incorrect "operator head-space and timing". Not one. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/29/2017 9:43 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > As one that is involved in other like type reflectors {owner

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

We used to call it a 'Short between the headsets!' :) Neil, KN3ILZ On 7/29/2017 11:07 AM, Kevin Stover, AC0H wrote: Exactly!! I'll bet it's more like 95% PEBCAR (Problem Exists Between Chair and Radio), Along with the "We Don't Need No Stinking Manuals" attitude exhibited by some "real"

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

Don, Looks like I'll have to do that as it is happening on TUNE. I was trying to elimate all the obvious problems first. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 29/07/2017 17:22, Don Wilhelm wrote: Colin, Does the K3 shut down operating into a dummy load when TUNE is selected? If so, then there is a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Well stated Don, This was one of the deciding factors for me when I pulled the trigger on Elecraft two years ago. I saw the value in being able to add options along the way as/if, my operating style or conditions changed. Firmware upgrades and support were the other reason. I wanted a rig "I"

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 error

How is the KPA connected? To what? What is the RADIO setting? If you are using a K3 and have RADIO set to K3, then my guess is you have bad connections in the AUXIO cable. In this mode the KPA. Asks the K3 to switch to the band you request, then it waits for the radio to actually switch. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

On the contrary, I think the decision to offer "standard configuration packages" is a result of customer questions resulting from confusion about "what options do I need" and much time devoted to pre-sale communication with prospective customers. Other manufacturers offer an "all or nothing"

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

I purchased my K3S, my first Elecraft product, based on three factors: Performance, specified configuration as I wanted, and product support. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10163 On 7/29/2017 11:55 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: I agree. People might expect a simple answer to “How much does a K3S

Re: [Elecraft] Do not sign /QRP

I've been at ham since 1972. I've been on qrp since the beginning. My first transmitter was 100 mw. My added amplifier was 200 mw. The OX2 and PAX by ICM. Not official but by adding /QRP I was hoping the other party would try to work me. I never looked at it as legal. K1, KX2, K3, & K3s. Ted

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

Es happens every summer. It commonly is most prevalent on 6, however 10 is often involved. I've experienced it on 20and 15 on rare occasions. It sure does seem to be more pronounced this year though. For some reason, it seems to abhor the western part of North America. I suspect part of

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

Hi Wayne, There are many Elecrafters on 6M. Great antennas and high power are better than QRP into a wet string, but from Chicago, I worked a guy on Long Island loading a random wire in his basement, and from NorCal, I've worked KH6 and the east coast with 100W into an 80M dipole. :) The

Re: [Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

I've found that my K3s takes about 35 minutes to become essentially stable (TXCO) P3 stabilizes a bit faster. IMHO it is important to CAL both pieces of equipment under the same conditions at the same time or as close to it as you can... Also important IMO to not have the HVAC cycling on and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 159, Issue 26

And at age 78+, I hope to own a K3s one day. I love what this team has done, their engineering is second to none, and customer service as I read is superb. I read the forum every day, hoping one day a little break will come my way and I will own this great transceiver. When Heathkit was alive

Re: [Elecraft] Maintaining Sanity with Gmail Filters

What’s BS to you may be interesting stuff for others, and vice versa. And quite frequently, the subject line alone doesn’t tell you whether the contents is on one’s personal “preferred reading list”. I’ve always found the Delete key combined with the ability to read to be the most useful and

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Since Elecraft got its start in the kit world, many of the early customers were kit builders. As the reputation of the radios has grown, more hams that just want a top of the line radio that works have become customers. These people are much more likely to buy factory built, and not trust a

Re: [Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

Also check the settings of your side tone frequency. If it is different than you tune, there will be an error. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2017, at 9:32 PM, Ian Kahn wrote: > > Check whether you may have accidentally set the RIT (Receive Incremental >

[Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

The K3 has not been manufactured in years so of course some issues will occur with older equipment. Elecraft offers excellent support for new and older equipment. The look reminds you of your Kenwood equipment and apparently you do not like your gear's appearance. Why do you own it? Because I

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good evening, I took a break from painting today to walk around the property scouting for next year's firewood. An area I had thinned under the alder had been visited recently. From the residual scent I could tell there had been elk sleeping there within the last two or three days. We

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Just because they OFFER bundles doesn't mean you can't order a base unit and a la carte. After all... they ain't blowing out IC-7300s here. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 7/29/2017 6:50 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm#K3SPkg > > I still question

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

And, that can be an important feature for those on a tight budget... start with the base rig, and then add features/options as finances permit. Better than waiting who knows how long to save up to buy the fully tricked-out version. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 -Original Message-

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

If you want to rate how good (or how bad) a product is, you have to have a random sampling of owners and equipment. If the sample is self-selected, your sample consists mostly of those having trouble, some who just like to help, and a few who don't own the product. Most Elecraft customers

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Nick, Notice the "-F" on the K3S/100 for all 3 bundles. That says Factory built. Whether similar discounts will be offered for a kit version of the same package remains to be seen. I get the feeling that Elecraft is selling more factory assembled units than kits. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Don: Your points are spot on. I can recall back in 2014 when I first started to think seriously about acquiring a K3, it took a significant amount of time to try to figure what options were “important” vs. “desirable” and understanding how options interfaced with each other. It wasn’t until

Re: [Elecraft] Maintaining Sanity with Gmail Filters

If there was a like button, I'd press it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2017, at 5:56 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > > For those with Gmail, the only way I have found to reduce the amount of > reflector emails that don't interest me is to set up a filter. > > The way

[Elecraft] Maintaining Sanity with Gmail Filters

For those with Gmail, the only way I have found to reduce the amount of reflector emails that don't interest me is to set up a filter. The way I do this is to first do a search on the subject I'm no longer interested in: "K3S Package Discounts" for example. Then, beside the search field there's a

[Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

Just discovered when trying to copy a strong CW signal the frequency seems to offset. I can see the signal on my P3 at say 7024.000 but I hear the station the strongest at 7025.000. This occurs with either my 1.0khz or 400hz filter. Is there some frequency offset that I may set in error?

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

I have been on 6 meters since '63 and have seen a lot of up and down of band conditions in different years, but don't believe this year is anything special. the really good years is when the sun spot cycle really gets hot, world wide openings, this year for us up in the pacific northwest the

Re: [Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

You might also want to check the frequency calibration of the P3 (page 31 in the P3 manual). I happen to notice while checking the K3S frequency against WWV and going through K3S calibration, the P3 was off about 250hz (with 600hz sidetone). Gene N9TF > On July 29, 2017 at 8:10 PM Gene O

Re: [Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

There is a REF CAL adjustment in the P3 menu to make the P3 agree with the K3/K3S. I have noticed that my P3 seems to drift a bit when it is first turned, so probably you should wait a while before adjusting it. The offset is only noticeable at smaller span settings. 73, Victor, 4X6GP

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Correct. The packages are just a convenience based on past ordering history. (FYI, we have a detailed features/performance comparison chart of the K3S vs. IC7300. Email me directly if interested.) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 29, 2017, at 12:18 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Just

Re: [Elecraft] Freq. offset?? -- K3

Check whether you may have accidentally set the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) or XIT (Xmit Incremental Tuning). That happens to me sometimes. 73 de, Ian, KM4IK On Jul 29, 2017 9:14 PM, "Gene O" wrote: > Just discovered when trying to copy a strong CW signal the frequency

[Elecraft] Elecraft experience

I've been hamming since 1962 so I do have some experience in the hobby. I built and operated an Elecraft K1 in 2001, a K2 in 2004 and a k3 in 2007. I have not had any problems with any of them. The K1 doesn't get used much any more but the K2 I use occasionally because it is a really fun radio

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

Ed, I am like you and don't think this year is unusual. I believe that the interest in FT8 & JT65 has a lot more hams on the air and we are seeing a better picture of propagation. I also think the modern rigs are better & that are easier to get on 6 meters is a factor! Robie - AJ4F > On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

I have a question on this because it wasn't immediately obvious to me when I looked at the web site the other day. Are the bundles fully assembled units, or is it possible to get a bundle in kit form? I really enjoyed the assembly of my KX3, and I really like the idea of bundling common options

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

E-Skip has been observed as high as 220 MHz. It certainly is prevalent on 144 Mhz, obviously not as much as on 6 & 10 M but it DOES happen. Multiple hop Es can get you quite a ways on 6M, especially if it is combined with some Tropo ducting. During really good F-2 openings, it seems that the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

I guess it is a change from the traditionalElecraft "roll your own from a long list of options" approach, and your point is is valid, at least partially. HoweverI suspect strongly that there are manufacturing/assembly/logistics/support benefits and savings to the company by offering

[Elecraft] WTB: PX3 with cables in good used condition - What have you?

Anyone got a lightly-used-but-no-longer-needed Elecraft PX3 panadapter with all the cables (manuals not needed, but I'll take them if you have them) in good clean used condition that they'd like to sell me? Contact me off the Elecraft list at dave at AD6A dot com or call 408-208-7373 (cell)

Re: [Elecraft] Do not sign /QRP

So are you saying that a operator who uses a KX2, KX3 is more experienced and is a more valid contact than say someone using a FT817?. Because that is just pure arrogance, saying that Elecraft operators are the only experienced operators in the world. Oh and yes i use Elecraft KX2, KX3,