Conditions seemed quite variable this week with several stations complaining of high noise levels which seemed to be local to them. Here the general background noise was similar to normal at around -110 dBm (S3). The net was on 3627 KHz from 1000 hours onwards.
Discussions included the K3-EZ software package (http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm) and how one of our colleagues managed to foul up his K3 during the net with it... Version 3.03 of the K3 firmware seemed to be generally OK with most stations (as far as I know) on the net using it. I think everyone has had a fiddle with the AGC parameters with no real surprises. Doug had a problem with his K3 where one of the SWR/power measuring diodes failed. Replacement diodes from Farnell fixed the problem (diodes D36 and D37). Mike had been in dialogue with Elecraft over a high phase noise problem with the synthesiser in his K3, the problem now appears to be resolved. The "cheap" headset I was using on the net is a Labtec Axis-302 with a Heil HC-5 insert fitted. The headset came from an eBay seller and was quite cheap (£6-99), the headset can be used "as is" on a K3 with low gain and bias set to "on", or can have alternative inserts fitted without too much effort. The insert sits in a small housing where the cover is secured with a Philips screw. A HC-5 insert can be hot melt glued in place of the original insert, which also requires a larger foam windshield than that supplied. As noted previously, how good a microphone sounds is very dependant on the voice characteristics of the user. Doug also reported good results with a recently purchased KAF2 audio filter for his K2. Peter will be running an Elecraft stand at the Blackpool Rally on 5th April. Many of those on the net will be at the rally. Details of the rally from: http://www.g1gyc.demon.co.uk/narsa/ Stations this week were: G4DQP, Vince G0VGS, Ian M1PAF, Paul GM0ELP, Doug G0MJW, Mike G3UCA, Peter GM3SEK, Ian GM4ESD, Doug 73 until next week Dave, G4AON K3/100, Acom 1000, dipole ______________________________________________________________ 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
