> On May 29, 2022, at 8:51 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > [email protected] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [email protected] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [email protected] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Dave Sublette) > 2. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Don Wilhelm) > 3. Re: Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Don Wilhelm) > 4. Re: Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Curt Nixon) > 5. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (David Woolley) > 6. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Dave Sublette) > 7. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Don Wilhelm) > 8. KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output > ([email protected]) > 9. Loaded K3 For Sale ([email protected]) > 10. Reflector Status ? (Phil Hystad) > 11. Re: Reflector Status ? (Phil Hystad) > 12. Re: Reflector Status ? (Wayne Burdick) > 13. Re: Reflector Status ? (Edward Mccann) > 14. Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is > happening now (Wayne Burdick) > 15. Re: KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output > ([email protected]) > 16. Re: Reflector Status ? ([email protected]) > 17. Re: Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is > happening now ([email protected]) > 18. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevin) > 19. KX3 For sale ([email protected]) > 20. KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING ([email protected]) > 21. KX3-N1MM (Bob Cutter) > 22. Fwd: KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING ([email protected]) > 23. Elecraft CW Net Time correction (kevin) > 24. 40 meter SSB net, May 29 (Steve Hall) > 25. P3SVGA availability (Ted Edwards W3TB) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 15:46:00 -0400 > From: Dave Sublette <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting > Message-ID: > <CAKynJK=ZqEViyZOq_4Mx7RY-2qouZ=w-mzicnej3wqt0wej...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to > DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5, > per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it > checks out with an ohmmeter. > > FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a > recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get > schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said > before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is > something at work in there. > > Thanks, > > Dave, K4TO > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 16:37:14 -0400 > From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> > To: [email protected], Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2 > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Dave, > > DO NOT PLUG THE USB TO SERIAL CABLE DIRECTLY? INTO THE KIO2!!? It will > cause 'strange happpenings' and can even damage to the K2. > > There is a special cable with a DE9 male on one end and a DE9 female on > the other end.? The instructions for building it are in the KIO2 > manual.? it does not have to be very long, but it MUST be in place > between the USB to RS232 adapter and the KIO2 connector. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 5/27/2022 3:41 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: >> Good afternoon, >> >> I have a K2 that refuses to talk to my computer. The computer software >> works and talks to my K3s and an RT21 rotator controller using a straight >> USB cables. >> >> The K2 has a serial port and requires the KUSB cable which plugs into the >> USB port and terminates in a DB-9 connector. It is warm, so I assume there >> is a chip in there, doing what is required to convert USB to serial. >> >> The KUSB cable is recognized when connected to the USB. Voltage check at >> pins 5,3,2,and 1 per the KIO2 manual are good. >> >> All looks like it would work, but it doesn't. >> >> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows where >> to get more information, please let me know. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> 73, >> >> Dave, K4TO >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 16:39:48 -0400 > From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> > To: [email protected], Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Dave, > > Disconnect pin 1 of your built adapter. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 5/27/2022 3:46 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: >> Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to >> DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5, >> per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it >> checks out with an ohmmeter. >> >> FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a >> recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get >> schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said >> before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is >> something at work in there. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave, K4TO >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 18:18:57 -0400 > From: Curt Nixon <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting > Message-ID: > <CAHB1cUwa-k93Qj0u+n9RU5Gz7kDBLkgynfKXx=Git1r=c9e...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Hi Dave > Are you sure the PC serial port parameters match the k2? Even with USB, > when used with an adapter to 232, the port needs to be set. > >> On Fri, May 27, 2022, 3:48 PM Dave Sublette <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to >> DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5, >> per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it >> checks out with an ohmmeter. >> >> FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a >> recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get >> schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said >> before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is >> something at work in there. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave, K4TO >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 00:53:08 +0100 > From: David Woolley <[email protected]> > To: [email protected], Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2 > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of > <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except > that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that > conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be > connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are > actually used in a standard way.) > > It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it > would probably work without them. > > Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at > what is happening will be something like this: > <https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female> > > (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level > convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally > bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be > disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no > permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the > official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though. > > Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and > much more complex, serial protocol. > > Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the > problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino > throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part > of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use > an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip. > > Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable, > Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector. > > My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous > port. > > -- > David Woolley > Owner K2 06123 > >> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote: >> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable. >> >> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows where >> to get more information, please let me know. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 19:58:07 -0400 > From: Dave Sublette <[email protected]> > To: David Woolley <[email protected]> > Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2 > Message-ID: > <cakynjknoicmgzmyughceoednfr7ukrjfhskshvsjdbpyce9...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Interesting. Thanks! > > Dave > > On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM David Woolley <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of >> <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except >> that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that >> conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be >> connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are >> actually used in a standard way.) >> >> It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it >> would probably work without them. >> >> Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at >> what is happening will be something like this: >> < >> https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female> >> >> (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level >> convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally >> bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be >> disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no >> permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the >> official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though. >> >> Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and >> much more complex, serial protocol. >> >> Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the >> problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino >> throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part >> of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use >> an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip. >> >> Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable, >> Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector. >> >> My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous >> port. >> >> -- >> David Woolley >> Owner K2 06123 >> >>> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote: >>> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable. >>> >>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows >> where >>> to get more information, please let me know. >> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 20:20:46 -0400 > From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> > To: [email protected], David Woolley <[email protected]> > Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2 > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Dave, > > What is the serial number of your K2 - if it is below 3000 and has not > been upgraded with the A to B mods, you could have damaged the MCU. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 5/27/2022 7:58 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: >> Interesting. Thanks! >> >> Dave >> >> On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM David Woolley <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of >>> <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except >>> that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that >>> conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be >>> connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are >>> actually used in a standard way.) >>> >>> It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it >>> would probably work without them. >>> >>> Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at >>> what is happening will be something like this: >>> < >>> https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female> >>> >>> (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level >>> convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally >>> bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be >>> disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no >>> permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the >>> official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though. >>> >>> Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and >>> much more complex, serial protocol. >>> >>> Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the >>> problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino >>> throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part >>> of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use >>> an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip. >>> >>> Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable, >>> Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector. >>> >>> My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous >>> port. >>> >>> -- >>> David Woolley >>> Owner K2 06123 >>> >>> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote: >>>> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable. >>>> >>>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows >>> where >>>> to get more information, please let me know. >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 21:19:54 -0400 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > Does not look very promising..... > > First, I experienced 2 back to back OVR 61 - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd > 40W refl 2W swr 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power > ratio 6 > > and then a single FLT 61 - - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd 40W refl 2W swr > 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power ratio 6 > > After that no error indications BUT I first observed that it took double the > input power to get to my expected normal output power > > and > > Then audio reports that said I had RF on my signal (when the KPA 1500 was > being used). Running barefoot audio was normal. > > Any ideas? I generally run the KPA1500 in the range of 200 watts (30M) to > 700 watts (normally around 500 watts) > > Disappointed....This is the 3rd failure ( 2nd for RF deck) of my KPA1500 in > less than 2 years. > > > 73 > -- Bruce, WA3AFS > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 10:41:45 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Loaded K3 For Sale > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Since I received my new K4 I have an excellent K3 available for sale. > > Elecraft K3 serial # 7361 > Loaded K3 in excellent condition with many upgrades and filters. > Includes: > KPA3 - 100 Watt Internal Amp > (2) KSYN3A - Synthesizer upgrade on Both Main and Sub Receiver > KRX3 - Sub Receiver > KXV3A - Separate receive antenna input and output (Diversity Receive), > inputs and outputs for external transverter and IF output > KDVR3 - Digital Voice Recorder > Main RX 4 Filters: > KFL3A-400 > KFL3A-1.0K > KFL3A-2.1K > KFL3A-2.7K > Sub Rx 4 Filters: > KFL3A-400 > KFL3A-1.0K > KFL3A-2.1K > KFL3A-2.7K > Original manuals > Power cord with PowerPole Connectors > $3200 plus shipping. Will be double boxed and insured (I'll pay insurance > cost). > > Pictures available upon request. > > > I also have the following upgrades on order from Elecraft (to be delivered > soon) and I will offer them to the new owner at my cost if interested: > KIO3B - Provides USB interface and internal Sound Card $459.95 > K3EXREF - 10 MHz Reference Input $149.95 > KAT3A - 100W Internal Antenna Tuner $459.95 > > Thanks and 73, Jack (John O'Mara) W4NF (ex. WB4NFS) > > 703-791-3302 H > > 703-587-4680 C > > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:41:53 -0700 > From: Phil Hystad <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there > problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is > working. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:47:27 -0700 > From: Phil Hystad <[email protected]> > To: Raymond Sills <[email protected]> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Ray, > > Thanks for the reply and confirmation. I just received my own message > reflected back to me so I was hoping I would see another message and yours is > just the ticket I needed. > > So, it is indeed working ? I guess low turn out this Memorial Day weekend. > > > >> On May 28, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Raymond Sills <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Phil: >> >> The reflector has been working OK, as far as I can see. >> >> 73 de Ray >> K2ULR >> KX3 #211 >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Phil Hystad via Elecraft <[email protected]> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sat, May 28, 2022 7:41 pm >> Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? >> >> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there >> problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is >> working. >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >> Post: mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/> >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> >> Message delivered to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:51:02 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> > To: Phil Hystad <[email protected]> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Phil, > > A lot of the traffic that used to go here has been split among the -KX and > -K4 groups. But this list is alive and well. All general announcements are > posted here at minimum, and there are many general interest posts such as the > thread on HF-band activity I kicked off yesterday. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > >> On May 28, 2022, at 4:41 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there >> problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is >> working. >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 17:04:39 -0700 > From: Edward Mccann <[email protected]> > To: Phil Hystad <[email protected]> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > If your message only radiates 75 % of your intended content, it would suggest > you have a standing wave in your communication line; maybe 3:1. > > Ed McCann > AG6CX > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 28, 2022, at 4:48 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> ?Ray, >> >> Thanks for the reply and confirmation. I just received my own message >> reflected back to me so I was hoping I would see another message and yours >> is just the ticket I needed. >> >> So, it is indeed working ? I guess low turn out this Memorial Day weekend. >> >> >> >>>> On May 28, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Raymond Sills <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Phil: >>> >>> The reflector has been working OK, as far as I can see. >>> >>> 73 de Ray >>> K2ULR >>> KX3 #211 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Phil Hystad via Elecraft <[email protected]> >>> To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sat, May 28, 2022 7:41 pm >>> Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? >>> >>> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there >>> problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is >>> working. >>> >>> 73, phil, K7PEH >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/> >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> >>> Message delivered to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 17:06:06 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the > year is happening now > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > If you've already worked 'em all on FT8 and want to take a walk on the wild > side (*), please join in the fun on CW this weekend. For details, click on > the CQ WW WPX Contest link at the top of this page: > > https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php > > (*) CW contests have rules, but no seat belts or nannyware. Proceed with > caution. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:56:27 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted > output > Message-ID: <000301d872ff$4f8a99e0$ee9fcda0$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have no knowledge regarding repairing your KPA1500. > > The KPA1500 is very inefficient at the power levels that you are using which > may be causing your RF deck failures. Perhaps the KPA500 would be better > suited? > > John KK9A > > > > wa3afs wrote: > > Does not look very promising..... > > First, I experienced 2 back to back OVR 61 - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd > 40W refl 2W swr 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power > ratio 6 > > and then a single FLT 61 - - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd 40W refl 2W swr > 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power ratio 6 > > After that no error indications BUT I first observed that it took double the > input power to get to my expected normal output power > > and > > Then audio reports that said I had RF on my signal (when the KPA 1500 was > being used). Running barefoot audio was normal. > > Any ideas? I generally run the KPA1500 in the range of 200 watts (30M) to > 700 watts (normally around 500 watts) > > Disappointed....This is the 3rd failure ( 2nd for RF deck) of my KPA1500 in > less than 2 years. > > > 73 > -- Bruce, WA3AFS > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:56:39 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ? > Message-ID: <000401d872ff$56749ee0$035ddca0$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > There were numerous posts on Friday and one today prior to yours so > something must be wrong with your receiver. > > John KK9A > > > Phil Hystad K7PEH wrote: > > I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there > problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is > working. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 19:59:51 -0700 > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of > the year is happening now > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > You are right Wayne! The CW 20Meter band conditions are great. > A few minutes running the contest with a KX3/KPA100 into a Cobweb on a > portable tripod off my back porch, I was able to log Brazil, New Zealand, > Serbia, and Czech Republic. > There is a bit of warbling going over the pole from my location so listening > a few times is key for me. > > Curious if there is any DSP magic to help smooth out the warbling? Though my > radio set up does a pretty good job. I'm guessing an answer is the K4 ? > > Thanks! > Dwight > WM5F > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On > Behalf Of Wayne Burdick > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 5:06 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is > happening now > > If you've already worked 'em all on FT8 and want to take a walk on the wild > side (*), please join in the fun on CW this weekend. For details, click on > the CQ WW WPX Contest link at the top of this page: > > https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php > > (*) CW contests have rules, but no seat belts or nannyware. Proceed with > caution. > > Wayne > N6KR > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to [email protected] > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:18:51 -0700 > From: kevin <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Good Evening, > > ?? There won't be room for the 20 meter net so I will cancel that one > until next week.? Since the WPX contest ends at 2359z I will move the 40 > meter net back to 0000z.? That should better match conditions on that band. > > ?? The sun keeps throwing ions at us willy-nilly.? Propagation improves > until the X class flares black it out again.? But the sun is waking up > from a long nap, it's grumpy :)? This should be an interesting cycle. > > ?? The week has been moist and warm.? The leaves are growing, bracken > ferns are about four feet tall, and the forest has a more interesting > scent.? Spring is well under way. > > > Please join us on (or near): > > ? 7047 kHz at 0000z Monday (4:30 PM PDT Sunday) > > > 73,? Kevin.? KD5ONS > > > > > - > > > > > > Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; > do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 10:32:48 +0000 (UTC) > From: [email protected] > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 For sale > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > FS: KX3 (loaded}.? I am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 > of them!? I am the second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have > something in common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. ?It > performs just as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the > lineup:? 'KX3 serial number 0890KXFL3 roofing filterKXAT3 automatic antenna > tunerKX3-2M 2 meter moduleKXBC3 internal battery chargerPower cordMH3 > microphone and?CWGUYS CW paddle to attach to the KX3Manual included.Unit will > be double boxed with the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal > Priority Mail box. That?s the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal > ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours > for $1200.? The KX3 is presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your > chance to enjoy the summer fun, either in your shack or in the field with a > very nice radio.Don Karvonen ? K8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo > at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.CO > M?profile to see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 10:57:50 +0000 (UTC) > From: [email protected] > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > FS: KX3 (loaded}.? ?Listing in? revised formal to make it easier to read.? I > am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 of them!? I am the > second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have something in > common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. It performs just > as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the lineup:??KX3 serial > number 0890.? ?KXFL3 roofing filter.??KXAT3 automatic antenna tuner.??KX3-2M > 2 meter module.? ?KXBC3 internal battery charger.? MH3 microphone.? CWGUYS CW > paddle to attach to KX3.? ? Manual included.??Unit will be double boxed with > the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal Priority Mail box. That?s > the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES > shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours for $1200.? The KX3 is > presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your chance to enjoy the summer > fun, either in your shack or in the field with a very nice radio.Don > Karvonen? ? K > 8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.COM?profile to > see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 12:37:51 +0000 (UTC) > From: Bob Cutter <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3-N1MM > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > This is a new Windows computer. I have operated the combination on a previous > computer.? > I can check the software on KX3 Utility so assume USB and COM port are > working.? > No communication between the two, band change, band map etc. I am not using > WINKeyer or sending CW. RESET RADIO does not cure the problem.? > N1MM works in Manual VFO mode.? > Suggestions? > 72, Bob KI0G > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 14:40:08 +0000 (UTC) > From: [email protected] > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > The KX3 quickly found a good home.? It's SOLD.? Thank you for all of the > interest. > > FS: KX3 (loaded}.? ?Listing in? revised formal to make it easier to read.? I > am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 of them!? I am the > second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have something in > common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. It performs just > as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the lineup:??KX3 serial > number 0890.? ?KXFL3 roofing filter.??KXAT3 automatic antenna tuner.??KX3-2M > 2 meter module.? ?KXBC3 internal battery charger.? MH3 microphone.? CWGUYS CW > paddle to attach to KX3.? ? Manual included.??Unit will be double boxed with > the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal Priority Mail box. That?s > the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES > shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours for $1200.? The KX3 is > presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your chance to enjoy the summer > fun, either in your shack or in the field with a very nice radio.Don > Karvonen? ? K > 8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.COM?profile to > see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 08:06:50 -0700 > From: kevin <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Time correction > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > The forty meter net will start after the WPX contest at 0000z Monday > > or 5:00 PM PDT Sunday on, or near, 7047 kHz. > > ?? 73, > > ??????? Kevin.? KD5ONS > > - > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 15:27:04 -0400 > From: Steve Hall <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, May 29 > Message-ID: > <calduqnm0ug7pnvdkjx8az34wabf_gdba9twmfuuwzdpte3e...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > 7.280 MHz every Sunday at 1900Z > Very limited propagation today. > > WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL > K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D > W9EJB ED IN K4D > WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 > N8SBE DAVE MI K3S > KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 15 Watts > AE6JV BILL NH K3 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 19:46:36 -0500 > From: Ted Edwards W3TB <[email protected]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA availability > Message-ID: > <CAGhFmTikLNu7Gw+A9Cy7u_N5M+nbfo5Eg+EhFgf=5ki=ww9...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > The people at the Elecraft booth at Hamvention told me that the SVGA card > for the P3 is out of stock, so I got on a waiting list while Elecraft sorts > out component availability matters and then maybe decides to do another run > of the item. > > Meanwhile, does somebody out there have one to sell me? > > Thanks! > > -- > 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and G?PWW > Tennessee Contest Group > > and thinking about operating CW: > "Do today what others won't, > so you can do tomorrow what others can't." > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 217, Issue 15 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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