[Elecraft] K3 S/N #25 is alive
I just finished the basic QRP K3. I still need to do the PA. Total building time was 5 hours and 48 minutes. I didn't waste a lot of time inventorying parts up-front. Only 37 minutes was dedicated to counting screws. I inventoried the miscellaneous bag, which has almost all the hardware, and the front panel bag, which has some more hardware for the front panel. Because of the way the K3 is kitted, the rest of the subassemblies can be easily compared to the parts list as they're needed. As is my custom I took a picture at the end of every page but frankly it's a little boring when you're not watching the number of parts mounted to the board grow as you flip each page. I'll probably post them at my site just to be thorough, but I don't know if they'll be very helpful. The photos in the manual are all you really need. The build time also includes a couple of re-do's as I tried to handle a situation where I didn't have the right screws for the job. The manual called for two 3/8 screws, but I didn't have any of those. Looking at an older version of the assembly manual I decided to substitute 3/16 screws. Then after talking to the experts we concluded they must've substituted 1/4 screws in my kit. So I removed the side panel and replaced the 3/16 screws with 1/4. Then when I was almost done I found out I was two 1/4 screws short so off came the side panel and back went the 3/16 screws to free up the 1/4 for their true purpose. All of this is being reported back to Elecraft so your kit probably won't have this issue. :-) Hopefully I'll get the PA finished tomorrow and have the rig on the air for CW SS. Craig NZ0R K3/100 #25 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 Bump
Matt Palmer wrote: KAT2 is built, however i cant get the 10pin connector to sit on p4 of the control board, i dont want to force it, (right now i'm pushing enough to flex the circuit board) is it supposed to sit flush or nott? I found I had to force this connector on and that it wouldn't seat completely. It appears to be the design of the contacts, which completely surround the pin and don't have room for expansion at the entry to the contact. I was concerned about stripping the plating on the pins after a few cycles. However, I also bought the KIO2, so now this connector goes into the KIO2 connector board and the PC mounted female connector on the KIO2 connector board has a contact design which doesn't have this problem. -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- RX audio
Useful mod Matti. My K2 audio now sounds much rounder. Gave me something to do while waiting for the next puff of white smoke from Aptos. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:48:53 +, Marteinn Sverrisson wrote: Hi While trying to improve the K2 RX audio response specially for SSB, I noticed lack of low frequencies, looking at the schematics I find the the LP cutoff is abt 640 Hz, determined by C25, C26 and the 5k vol pot ( this is wheather using DSP or not). By increasing C25 and C26 to 0.2uF (from 0.1uF) the LP cutoff is moved to abt 320 Hz. This makes better sounding SSB signals and also helps in CW mode when copying low pitch signals. To lower the LP cutoff, I soldered 0.1uF SMD caps across C25 and C26 on the control board. To my ears K2 now sounds better. 73, Matti ps. I use 2.4 kHz X-Tal filter ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Waiting for K3 deliveries - Patience is a virtue!
Hi, I could not agree more!!! I follow the development of the K3 with great interest and eagerly would like to read some comments on its performance before I decide to get one. As a keen contester I worked with a FT2000 in the IARU world championship, 40m CW, too many buttons, settings and my K2 receiver is so much better. The last CQWW contest I used my K2 on 40m (SSB) in a multi-multi station (OT5A). During the preaparation I received a lot of comments on my choice of transceiver like: what are you going to use? a K2? That litlle box? We are all used to the FT1000/2000. and more of that stuff. After a short demonstration they ALL agreed that the K2 has a superb, quiet receiver and excellent filters. This was confirmed by all the operators after the CQWW contest. Performance wise this rig competes with top class transceivers. So I just wait to see an rig comparison with the K3. 73 Stefaan - ON4FG / OP4T / TZ4T Greetings Elecrafters I just have to comment about the impatience being shown by those waiting to receive their K3s. Please be patient, after all we don't want Eric and Wayne to expire with early heart attacks! do we? I'm really enjoying using my K2/100 these days into a simple low doublet, this radio never fails to amaze me and I've used an ORION II, PRO III and an FT2000 the only good thing I can say about the FT2000 is the excellent netting facilities for cw. I've got to admit that I don't have much impatience but will probably order a basic K2/10 in about 6 months what's the hurry? 73 Rob G3RCE K2/100 5219 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 and ACOM-1000
Hi, I just got an ACOM-1000 that i am using with my K2. When I am drivng it with 13...14W for approximately 300W output, I noticed that I got a power output reading in excess of 1kW during the start of my SSB transmission, just for a second or less. CW seems to be ok. Does anyone else noticed this? What can be done about it? I heard that some FT1000 had a transient, putting 200W into the amplifier at the start of the transmission, and the PA did not survive this. I do not want this to happen with my PA. 73 Stefaan ON4FG / OP4T / TZ4T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and ACOM-1000
I think that in the K2, the ALC is implemented by firmware. It takes a couple of seconds to adjust to the correct level, the first time after the radio is switched on. Perhaps that's what you are seeing? Perhaps you could try reducing the mic gain, or get in the habit of whistling up the audio with the amp switched out, the first time you power on, to let the ALC set the correct level? -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf On 11/2/07, ON4FG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I just got an ACOM-1000 that i am using with my K2. When I am drivng it with 13...14W for approximately 300W output, I noticed that I got a power output reading in excess of 1kW during the start of my SSB transmission, just for a second or less. CW seems to be ok. Does anyone else noticed this? What can be done about it? I heard that some FT1000 had a transient, putting 200W into the amplifier at the start of the transmission, and the PA did not survive this. I do not want this to happen with my PA. 73 Stefaan ON4FG / OP4T / TZ4T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft_K3] (K3) Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have one yet???
You guys crack me up!! 73 de Ken - N4OI --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Robert Allbright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sincerely hope that the number of ft 2000s (junk in comparison to the K3) sold because people couldn't wait for their K3 doesn't impact K3 sales? I bet most of those ft 2000s bought will be for sale soon? i.e. for those without deep pockets. 73 Rob G3RCE Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and ACOM-1000
Stefan I too have a K2 and Acom 1000 and have experienced the same problem. As I usually use the K2 for CW at just 100W I have done nothing to tackle the problem - I just use the Acom with my TS2000 on those rare occasions I want to run SSB. This is a known problem - take a look at this (and the subsequent messages in the thread): http://marc.info/?l=elecraftm=113376989224579 Hope that helps 73 David G3XLW ON4FG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Hi, I just got an ACOM-1000 that i am using with my K2. When I am drivng it with 13...14W for approximately 300W output, I noticed that I got a power output reading in excess of 1kW during the start of my SSB transmission, just for a second or less. CW seems to be ok. Does anyone else noticed this? What can be done about it? I heard that some FT1000 had a transient, putting 200W into the amplifier at the start of the transmission, and the PA did not survive this. I do not want this to happen with my PA. 73 Stefaan ON4FG / OP4T / TZ4T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007
At 05:44 PM 11/1/2007, Julian wrote: You don't have to agree, but that doesn't give you the right to tell people they have no right voicing their dissatisfaction, still less to use accuse them of being crybabies or whining. At your age you should have learned some social skills. Perhaps if one feels that the family ox has been gored, there's justification to smite the neighbor. Thom k3hrn Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN
At 10:46 PM 11/1/2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Elecraft put out some numbers and dates that they had hoped to meet. It didn't happen. As the owner of my own company I hate to make commitments that that I am unable to meet. Stuff happens. So, as owner of your own company...would you promise your customers status updates on a schedule you deleveloped, and then not deliver on the updates? I think there are many folks who understand delays, but not the lack of information about the delays given as promised. It's very much like appointmentsif I make an appointment to see you Friday at 2 p.m. and show up Tuesday at 3 p.m., would you have any reason to complain? 73, Thom - k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft_K3] Re: K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007
Mark You hit the nail on the head. What a bunch of babies! Elecraft is an outstanding small, talented company struggling with a new product launch. Give them a break. Jim K7EG
[Elecraft_K3] CY Later 3
Me three. WB5BKL - Original Message - --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a recent message, ncsailors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I'm leaving this Yahoo K3 Group too. It, so far, is not K3-related. Likewise 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- Yep Me Too!! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN
This is getting silly. I am sorry for saying anything. On 11/2/07 6:16 AM, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:46 PM 11/1/2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Elecraft put out some numbers and dates that they had hoped to meet. It didn't happen. As the owner of my own company I hate to make commitments that that I am unable to meet. Stuff happens. So, as owner of your own company...would you promise your customers status updates on a schedule you deleveloped, and then not deliver on the updates? I think there are many folks who understand delays, but not the lack of information about the delays given as promised. It's very much like appointmentsif I make an appointment to see you Friday at 2 p.m. and show up Tuesday at 3 p.m., would you have any reason to complain? 73, Thom - k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN
Hello Mike, I didn't realise you were in this group. It is lucky that Elecraft does have a big group of loyal customers. Perhaps, its past goodwill and production quality lead to such a group of patient and loyal customers. I think Elecraft will eventually learn something and improve in future. Having battled with the big brands, Elecraft is in fact not bad. I think the shipment of K3 will eventually improve as Elecraft moves a long further in the learning curve. We are born to make mistakes. However, if we can really learn from mistakes and improve, the cost paid for the mistakes is not wasted. Like some of the others in this group, I am still waiting for my K3 and not feeling good. However, I would give some chance to Elecraft because there is not much similar kind of kit business in the amateur radio world. Let them make profit and survive and we get more choices. With Kenwood departing the amateur radio world and Yaesu's fluctuated quality control, there are really not much left in the amateur radio world. We need healthy product competition in order to force the manufacturer to improve their products. 73, Johnny VR2XMC - Original Message - From: Mike Fatchett W0MU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN This is getting silly. I am sorry for saying anything. On 11/2/07 6:16 AM, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:46 PM 11/1/2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Elecraft put out some numbers and dates that they had hoped to meet. It didn't happen. As the owner of my own company I hate to make commitments that that I am unable to meet. Stuff happens. So, as owner of your own company...would you promise your customers status updates on a schedule you deleveloped, and then not deliver on the updates? I think there are many folks who understand delays, but not the lack of information about the delays given as promised. It's very much like appointmentsif I make an appointment to see you Friday at 2 p.m. and show up Tuesday at 3 p.m., would you have any reason to complain? 73, Thom - k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN
Johnny, Kenwood has not left Amateur Radio - there was an official statement a few weeks ago, new products are in the pipeline. With new radios from ICOM (IC-7700, IC-7200 tba) and the FlexRadio range I don't think Amateur Radio has ever been more alive. Add to this Elecraft bringing out the K3 and I think the future is very rosy. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: johnny [EMAIL PROTECTED] With Kenwood departing the amateur radio world and Yaesu's fluctuated quality control, there are really not much left in the amateur radio world. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and ACOM-1000
Hi Stefaan, Same here. It is a problem with overshoot of the requested output on SSB. CW is perfectly OK. Not much you can do about it. I've tried the mod to make the AGC more aggressive on the SSB board without much real effect. The problem is worse on 40M and progressively decreases as you go up in frequency and the overall TX gain drops. The only solution I have is to turn the drive power way down on the very odd occasion I use SSB on 40M, mainly because I don't like to see the amp being thrashed. I guess the overall problem is that the K2 was never really designed to cope with +25dB gain on top of the base QRP setup. We are just pushing the thing too far. Having said that, there must be a raft of items on the K2 wish list that could be addressed when the K3 frenzy dies down. A revised SSB board possibly and some firmware upgrades. Regards, Mike VP8NO | I just got an ACOM-1000 that i am using with my K2. | When I am drivng it with 13...14W for approximately 300W output, I noticed | that I got a power output reading in excess of 1kW during the start of my | SSB transmission, just for a second or less. CW seems to be ok. | Does anyone else noticed this? What can be done about it? | I heard that some FT1000 had a transient, putting 200W into the amplifier at | the start of the transmission, and the PA did not survive this. | I do not want this to happen with my PA. | | 73 | Stefaan ON4FG / OP4T / TZ4T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Small radio
I just read an article describing a radio that makes the Elecrafts look gigantic. Researchers have made a working radio from a single carbon nanotube that is 10,000 times smaller than a human hair. It consists of an antenna, a tunable filter, an amplifier and a demodulator and is powered by a battery. It has been used to broadcast a couple of songs. For those of the group concerned about knob size, they don't mention anything about the knobs. The article can be accessed at this URL: http://tinyurl.com/2unph8 Nelson (On the list for round 3) -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1795 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 streaming on 7.04
Testing agn today webcam stream of K2 on 7.04 or so Will run for a few hours, so get on and hear yrself. goto; http://ustream.tv/channel/qrp-cw-704--live best Tom aa2vk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] missing Elecraft digests
Once in a while seem to miss getting one of the digests. The last one that appears to be missing is Elecraft Digest, Vol 43, Issue 1 I s there any explanation for this? Thanks and 73 John WB6WNE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Field Day
Results have been posted. I bet Elecraft rigs are at the top of a LOT of categories, would love to hear about it. 72, Fred, KT5X, Steve, WD9FJL #1 W5YA 1B2B 10,375 pts 986 contacts, 2 ops, K2 # 0700 K3 # ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: Temperature of driver Q6 during keydown
Fine tuning of the PLL temperature compensation circuit requires transmit cycles of 15 minutes or so at 10 Watts. However, I've found that driver Q6 gets hot to the touch after just a few minutes of key-down. Is a transmit cycle of 15 minutes really a good idea? Thanks, Michael N9BDF, K2 #4137 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day
Unfortunately, I forgot to post my results to QRP ARCI for the concurrent running of the mW Field Day. Checked the ARRL results, though, and the QCWA-17 team who used one K2 and 1AB category placed 5th in the country and 12th in all of EPA against all categories. We only had 4 operators and decreased our station from 2 to 1 this time. The simpler setup and teardown was nice but I think we would prefer to have been able to run 2A if possible, if we had enough support. The K2 was not mine, like it was on one of our two stations the last couple of years, but was that of Don, W3LR, who built his the same time that I built mine, somewhere around S/N 4600 I think. It worked quite well and I had a great time using it during the midnight to 8 AM shift that I took. We ran CW only except for the few QSOs on 6m. By the way, there is also another activity that just started last year in January called Winter Field Day. W3GS placed 1st in that one overall, however we haven't heard anything about if/when it will occur in 2008. Anyone have any other info on that? 73, Mark, NK8Q From: cloud runner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/02 Fri AM 11:35:55 CDT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day Results have been posted. I bet Elecraft rigs are at the top of a LOT of categories, would love to hear about it. 72, Fred, KT5X, Steve, WD9FJL #1 W5YA 1B2B 10,375 pts 986 contacts, 2 ops, K2 # 0700 K3 # ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KAT2 Null Bridge
I cant get the bridge null to 0V T1 looks right, and all the various connectors are fine as far as continuity (less than an ohm) any ideas what to goto next? Matt KD8DAO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2: Temperature of driver Q6 during keydown
Michael, If you are talking of continuous key-down, that long a period could cause a problem. The K2 power should be limited to 5 watts for continuous keying (or continuous duty data modes). 'Transmit cycles' of 15 minutes would be transmitting normal CW as in a QSO - that places the maximum duty cycle at 50% and you can run 10 watts easily. Set a brick (or other appropriate device) on your dot paddle and run it into a dummy load. In most cases, you will not find a lot of improvement in the QRP K2 because the heat generating components are far away from the PLL and thermistor area, but the heat does increase with the addition of the KPA100 - more heat coupled with a smaller space. 73, Don W3FPR Michael Linden wrote: Fine tuning of the PLL temperature compensation circuit requires transmit cycles of 15 minutes or so at 10 Watts. However, I've found that driver Q6 gets hot to the touch after just a few minutes of key-down. Is a transmit cycle of 15 minutes really a good idea? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007
I stayed silent for a few days, but feel this has gone far enough. I don't disagree about them being an outstanding small, talented company struggling with a new product launch. It doesn't make me a baby, cry-baby or whining when I, like a number of others, voice our impatience. It does make me frustrated at being given 4 dates that each time have not been met - no matter what the reason, it is a fact that 4 dates have not been met. Yes, I'm impatient and perhaps even a little annoyed. I'd be far happier if I'd been told at the beginning it probably wont ship until Nov, but we will do our best. This kind of thing is about managing expectation, and I (perhaps naively) was led to believe I could expect it at the end of July. It would not have changed my actions, I still would have put in my 50%, possibly even the 100% I did put in. But I would not have been left frustrated when it didn't turn up. I do believe it is a great rig from a great company with great support etc. and worth the wait - if I didn't, I wouldn't be here now. I was toying with the idea of a K2 originally but had decided to go for an FT-2000, mostly because I don't have the time to build and there were more features in the Ft-2000 (especially for an SSB person struggling to learn Morse), and frankly, I thought it looked more up to date (yes, I know, don't judge a book by its cover). The K3 changed all that and I put the money I would have spent on the FT-2000 into the K3 - and yes, it was my choice to put 100% in, because of the good exchange rate. That backfired on me, but that was my fault, not Elecrafts' (ex rate £1 = $2.08 as of this moment). Lets not let this difference of opinion grow out of proportion, we are all entitled to our opinions and I don't have a problem with people voicing theirs', as long as that doesn't degenerate to name calling etc. On 2/11/07 13:13, Jim Denneny [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Mark You hit the nail on the head. What a bunch of babies! Elecraft is an outstanding small, talented company struggling with a new product launch. Give them a break. Jim K7EG -- Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. -Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
Since the K3's PCB modules are pre-assembled, we have to 100% test them, whether they're destined for a kit or for a fully-assembled unit. I thought I'd give you some flavor of what goes into this. For the K3 RF Board, we use a computer-controlled signal generator and spectrum analyzer, along with the K3's built-in true-RMS audio voltmeter, to do MDS tests on each band (receive mode). While the process is partially automated, each unit's band-pass filters, first I.F. trap, and mixer balance must be carefully aligned by hand. We also sweep each band for return loss from the antenna through the T-R switch. During this test, some low-pass filter toroid windings must be hand-adjusted. In transmit mode, each band is checked for drive range, max power output, key-down current drain, spectral purity, etc. Performance tests of this kind are also done on all other modules (there are over a dozen in even a basic K3). The results are highly repeatable, ensuring that both kit and factory-assembled K3s work equally well. However, this turns out to be very time-consuming, so reducing test time through automation is one of our major ongoing efforts. I'm now pitching in to help our manufacturing-engineering team (Brian, W6FVI and Rene, WR6MTR) by adding test firmware to the K3 itself. K3 owners will benefit from this effort in another way, since some tests are added to the K3's POST routine (power-up self-test), and all of the added remote control commands can be used to advantage in third-party software applications. That's the news from the lab. Back to work 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] re: [K3] Shipping Update
A wise project manager once said - You can have your novel, one-of-a-kind, never-done-before project on time, or on budget, or on spec. But you can't have all three. Most people opt for the delay in order to hold the price down and maintain quality. Everyone sets achieving all three as a goal. Missing the timeline is not surprising. I just ordered my K3 and will be smiling in anticipation of its arrival next year. Meanwhile, anybody want an Icom 756 Pro II? Monty, K2DLJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
If you own a K2 (or K1, KX1, etc.) you almost expect that kind of attention to detail to every single new K3. Hand crafting these boards is obviously tedious and time intensive but necessary. Rumors have it that underpaid workers do this from sun up to sun down, 7 days a week, for as little as one U.S. dollar per day. This would be highly illegal if it was not the company owners doing the work. ;-) [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab wayne burdick n6kr at elecraft.com Fri Nov 2 13:56:32 EST 2007 Since the K3's PCB modules are pre-assembled, we have to 100% test them, whether they're destined for a kit or for a fully-assembled unit. I thought I'd give you some flavor of what goes into this. For the K3 RF Board, we use a computer-controlled signal generator and spectrum analyzer, along with the K3's built-in true-RMS audio voltmeter, to do MDS tests on each band (receive mode). While the process is partially automated, each unit's band-pass filters, first I.F. trap, and mixer balance must be carefully aligned by hand. We also sweep each band for return loss from the antenna through the T-R switch. During this test, some low-pass filter toroid windings must be hand-adjusted. In transmit mode, each band is checked for drive range, max power output, key-down current drain, spectral purity, etc. Performance tests of this kind are also done on all other modules (there are over a dozen in even a basic K3). The results are highly repeatable, ensuring that both kit and factory-assembled K3s work equally well. However, this turns out to be very time-consuming, so reducing test time through automation is one of our major ongoing efforts. I'm now pitching in to help our manufacturing-engineering team (Brian, W6FVI and Rene, WR6MTR) by adding test firmware to the K3 itself. K3 owners will benefit from this effort in another way, since some tests are added to the K3's POST routine (power-up self-test), and all of the added remote control commands can be used to advantage in third-party software applications. That's the news from the lab. Back to work 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS
Of course, I forgot the most important one: 3. Cheaper, better, faster: pick two. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard HIll Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS OK, I have to share two project truisms: 1. A project is a thing that starts slowly then moves too fast, reaches 95% completion, and stays there forever. 2. The only accurate schedule is the one delivered with the final invoice. Rich NU6T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[OT] Re: [Elecraft] re: [K3] Shipping Update
Monty Shultes wrote: You can have your novel, one-of-a-kind, never-done-before project on time, or on budget, or on spec. But you can't have all three. Most people opt for the delay in order to hold the price down and maintain quality. ROTFL Wow, Monty, where do (did) you work? I want to appply for a position there! With the exception of my current employer (thankfully), in my thirty years working in various Silicon Valley high-tech companies, the development project priorities have usually been, in this order: (A) Schedule (B) Budget (C) Spec (features, quality, performance, etc.) Of course, in the mad 80-hours-a-week rush to meet the ship deadline set by Marketing, all kinds of things would be done wrong, or poorly, or not at all, and (C) would go completely out the window, to levels even Sales couldn't stomach. This would then require much redesign, rework, retest, etc., blowing both (A) and (B) out of the water anyway. And Management would do this again, and again, and again... One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while continuing to expect a different result each time. I'll tell you, most of the high-tech companies I've worked for were certifiable! :-) Bill / W5WVO Everyone sets achieving all three as a goal. Missing the timeline is not surprising. I just ordered my K3 and will be smiling in anticipation of its arrival next year. Meanwhile, anybody want an Icom 756 Pro II? Monty, K2DLJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KPA100 Upgrade Kit
I have nearly built the KPA100 after manual revision C. I have seen there is an upgrade kit that I ordered (but not received), and now I am comparing it to the latest manual rev. E from January 2007. I have seen there is Resistor R33 1k, 1/2 W in the Upgrade Kit and the resistor in the latest manual is 1/4 Watt. The same applies to R4, 100k. Is this difference critical? In my KPA100 there is a 1/4 W resistor packed. 73! Werner oe9fwv -- Dr. Werner Furlan mobile: +43 (0)664 6340014 fone: +43 (0)5522 75013 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Upgrade Kit
Werner, I do believe the 1/2 watt designation is a typo - I have not seen a 1/2 watt resistor as part of the upgrade kit. Since you ordered the KPA100UPKT, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask for the 0.22 uf capacitor that is used at C31. This capacitor *should* be included with the KPA100UPKT, but unfortunately is not yet added. When you have the new capacitor in hand, remove the old C31 and use the .22 uf in its place. (the KPA100UPKT tells you to update the schematic with the new value, but it provides no other instructions. As a reminder note to others (because I have been asked many times in the past) - if you do not have the KPA100UPKT, please do *not* change C31 - the new capacitor has a voltage rating that is OK for the new design, but too low for the older design - it is not a separate mod, but just a part of KPA100UPKT. 73, Don W3FPR Werner Furlan wrote: I have nearly built the KPA100 after manual revision C. I have seen there is an upgrade kit that I ordered (but not received), and now I am comparing it to the latest manual rev. E from January 2007. I have seen there is Resistor R33 1k, 1/2 W in the Upgrade Kit and the resistor in the latest manual is 1/4 Watt. The same applies to R4, 100k. Is this difference critical? In my KPA100 there is a 1/4 W resistor packed. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: SPAM:MED [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:56:32 -0700, you wrote: Below... Since the K3's PCB modules are pre-assembled, we have to 100% test them, whether they're destined for a kit or for a fully-assembled unit. I thought I'd give you some flavor of what goes into this. For the K3 RF Board, we use a computer-controlled signal generator and spectrum analyzer, along with the K3's built-in true-RMS audio voltmeter, to do MDS tests on each band (receive mode). While the process is partially automated, each unit's band-pass filters, first I.F. trap, and mixer balance must be carefully aligned by hand. We also sweep each band for return loss from the antenna through the T-R switch. During this test, some low-pass filter toroid windings must be hand-adjusted. In transmit mode, each band is checked for drive range, max power output, key-down current drain, spectral purity, etc. Performance tests of this kind are also done on all other modules (there are over a dozen in even a basic K3). The results are highly repeatable, ensuring that both kit and factory-assembled K3s work equally well. However, this turns out to be very time-consuming, so reducing test time through automation is one of our major ongoing efforts. I'm now pitching in to help our manufacturing-engineering team (Brian, W6FVI and Rene, WR6MTR) by adding test firmware to the K3 itself. K3 owners will benefit from this effort in another way, since some tests are added to the K3's POST routine (power-up self-test), and all of the added remote control commands can be used to advantage in third-party software applications. That's the news from the lab. Back to work 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Wayne, I have a K3 ordered from batch three. Please don't take any short-cuts for me. I have four other HF rigs here and can wait for what I believe will be a very good piece of equipment. I agree that you should, for your sake, work on speeding the test and assembly and process, but not at the expense of quality. I look forward to making a side by side comparison with my Orion II, which has so much RX hiss (no antenna attached) that it won't work with the XV144. Turning the AGC off really doesn't kill the AGC, which makes adjusting the RF amp in the XV144 impossible. I now use my FT-1000MP MK V with the XV144. I am also especially interested in the possibility of using my Kenwood SM230 Band scope with the K3's IF output. Keep up the good work! Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [OT] Re: [Elecraft] re: [K3] Shipping Update
On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:15:14 -0600, you wrote:
Monty Shultes wrote:
You can have your novel, one-of-a-kind, never-done-before project on
time, or on budget, or on spec. But you can't have all three.
Most people opt for the delay in order to hold the price down and
maintain quality.
ROTFL Wow, Monty, where do (did) you work? I want to appply for a position
there!
With the exception of my current employer (thankfully), in my thirty years
working in various Silicon Valley high-tech companies, the development project
priorities have usually been, in this order:
(A) Schedule
(B) Budget
(C) Spec (features, quality, performance, etc.)
Of course, in the mad 80-hours-a-week rush to meet the ship deadline set by
Marketing, all kinds of things would be done wrong, or poorly, or not at all,
and (C) would go completely out the window, to levels even Sales couldn't
stomach. This would then require much redesign, rework, retest, etc., blowing
both (A) and (B) out of the water anyway.
And Management would do this again, and again, and again...
One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while
continuing to expect a different result each time. I'll tell you, most of the
high-tech companies I've worked for were certifiable! :-)
Bill / W5WVO
{snip}
Amen! I retired from the software development rat race in June :o)
Tom, N5GE
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[QRP-L] K2 streaming on 7.04
Testing agn today webcam stream of K2 on 7.04 or so Will run for a few hours, so get on and hear yrself. goto; http://ustream.tv/channel/qrp-cw-704--live best Tom aa2vk __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [QRP-L] K2 streaming on 7.04
It say's your off the air, Tom. Mike WM4B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 11:01 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Ron Polityka Subject: [QRP-L] K2 streaming on 7.04 Testing agn today webcam stream of K2 on 7.04 or so Will run for a few hours, so get on and hear yrself. goto; http://ustream.tv/channel/qrp-cw-704--live best Tom aa2vk __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
At 02:56 PM 11/2/2007, wayne burdick wrote: Since the K3's PCB modules are pre-assembled, we have to 100% test them, whether they're destined for a kit or for a fully-assembled unit. I thought I'd give you some flavor of what goes into this. However, this turns out to be very time-consuming, so reducing test time through automation is one of our major ongoing efforts. I'm now pitching in to help our manufacturing-engineering team (Brian, W6FVI and Rene, WR6MTR) by adding test firmware to the K3 itself. K3 owners will benefit from this effort in another way, since some tests are added to the K3's POST routine (power-up self-test), and all of the added remote control commands can be used to advantage in third-party software applications. That's the news from the lab. Back to work Interestingjust curiousis one of the last steps before packing and shipping to update the firmware? Seems like you all make a lot of changes, which will benefit all of us. Seems that one of the first steps after turning puppy on would be to check for an update? 73, Thom k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft_K3] SN:000031
Shipped: 10/31/07 2100Z Aptos, CA Received: 11/3/07 0130Z Goleta, CA Don't bother me - I'm busy! Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Elecraft_K3] SN:000031
Don't drop any of the screws, Al!!! We will be waiting for a report. 73 Roger WA7BOC K2 #755 On 11/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shipped: 10/31/07 2100Z Aptos, CA Received: 11/3/07 0130Z Goleta, CA Don't bother me - I'm busy! Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[Elecraft] Unpacking a K3 Kit
K3 SN 31 consists of a kit version K3 with antenna tuner KAT3 with a KPA3 and several filters. 1. When taking delivery - first inspect shipping container for any obvious damage. SOP 2. Package contains a number of items - a shipping document, approximately 300 packing peanuts and three boxes wrapped in bubble pack. On top is the KPA3 loosely embedded in the styrofoam peanuts. Underneath is a layer of bubble wrap containing the K3 main box. At the bottom is a flat box about 1 1/2 inch thick labeled K3 chassis set - don't mistake it for the bottom of the shipping box. 3. Prepare the kitchen table or other large work area to open boxes. Get a kitchen trash bag for the packing materials. 4. Carefully cut the tape on the boxes. If you use a scissors to nick the tape it'll tear. If you use a knife don't go deeper than the cardboard there are a lot of plastic bags full of parts underneath. Books are in Main Box for assembly, and operation. Check rev letter and read all notices, especially the one about the firmware. 5. Be prepared for a lot of parts bags and take inventory as you dig in. Don't expect to get it all back in the box the way it came. I think Elecraft maybe spent a good part of the preparation time figuring out how to get all those parts tucked in so well. 6. In Chassis Set Box there are a lot of cabinet parts with fine finishes, be careful unwrapping them. 7. Start reading and have fun! Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
Yes - updating the firmware would be recommended. Several of us early recipients did get an email to that effect right after we got our K3s. Like most companies, I suspect Elecraft will not release new firmware to manufacturing very often, just doing so when it is called for. So, check for an update after you get yours working. Fortunately this is very simple on an internet connected windows PC. 73! - jeff wk6i ps: I'll be operating K3 #27 in the SS this weekend from SJV section. That'll be my lousy CW that sounds so good...;) Thom LaCosta wrote: Interestingjust curiousis one of the last steps before packing and shipping to update the firmware? Seems like you all make a lot of changes, which will benefit all of us. Seems that one of the first steps after turning puppy on would be to check for an update? 73, Thom k3hrn -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SN:000031
On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:40:02 EDT, you wrote: Shipped: 10/31/07 2100Z Aptos, CA Received: 11/3/07 0130Z Goleta, CA Don't bother me - I'm busy! Al WA6VNN [snip] Anyone get a factory assembled one yet??? Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SN:000031
In a message dated 11/2/2007 9:00:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry to bother you, but ... When was it ordered Enjoy the build! 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for note. Order was placed late in the day on Sat 4/28 at DX Convention in Visalia. I think there were a few orders placed on Friday, based on e-mail. Al ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: A Curious (and Serious) Question
In a message dated 11/2/2007 9:24:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Al, Are the peanuts white or pink? This is important has it has to do with ESD. TNX, Gary KI4GGX I hear you! They are the garden variety white, and a mix of different types. Be assured everything is sealed in solid boxes beneath the peanuts and wrapped in Pink Poly Bubble wrap. That's why I used a kitchen bag to capture all of them. Probably should have added that it's not a good idea to open on your electronics Work Bench, hence the reference to kitchen table. Al ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab
On Nov 2, 2007, at 6:44 PM, Thom LaCosta wrote: Seems that one of the first steps after turning puppy on would be to check for an update? Definitely, Thom. Easy to do, too, using our K3 download utility, which does a few other things besides just download code. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: A Curious (and Serious) Question
Everything that needs to be ESD protected is in those very cool looking translucent black ESD bags. No danger from rogue peanuts with lightning bolts... 73! jeff wk6i [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/2/2007 9:24:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Al, Are the peanuts white or pink? This is important has it has to do with ESD. TNX, Gary KI4GGX I hear you! They are the garden variety white, and a mix of different types. Be assured everything is sealed in solid boxes beneath the peanuts and wrapped in Pink Poly Bubble wrap. That's why I used a kitchen bag to capture all of them. Probably should have added that it's not a good idea to open on your electronics Work Bench, hence the reference to kitchen table. -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] CW roofing filters for the K3
My K3 will be in the 2nd production run so I have some time to make a decision regarding CW roofing filters for the K3 as well as the 2700hz stock SSB filter . Am wondering though if the Elecraft lab has made any measurements in comparing the performance of the 5 pole 500hz CW filter as opposed to the 8 pole 400hz CW filter. Believe I read that the DSP will make up for any loss caused by the 8 pole CW filter. The Ten Tec Orion had a problem with the optional 500hz roofing filter in that when that filter was selected an amp was turned on to make up for the additional loss the filter causedin turn the IMD performance of the receiver suffered. I went to an Inrad filter (believe it is 5 pole) 600hz filter and plugged it into the 1000hz filter socket to get around this problem. My hope is that going to the 8 pole CW filter over the 5 pole CW filter won't cause a similiar problem in the K3 (I'm betting it won't but I would sure like to hear more about these filters to aid in my decision on which one to buy with the rig) Similiar info regarding replacing the stock 2700hz SSB filter with the 8 pole 2800hz filter would be most appreciated as well. Since there probably aren't too many K3's out there yet to get feedback on the above questions I would hope that the Elecraft lab folks could provide some qualitative information with numbers to allow comparisons to be made. 73, Joe W2KJ K2 owner and soon to be K3 owner ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
