[Elecraft] K2/100 to external Ten-Tec QSK amp
I am a new Elecraft K2/100 owner. From the manual I can see a standard T/R on the KP100 rear panel. My amplifiers are a QSK modified Alpha-76A that I could directly connect to this T/R line, but my other amplifiers...Ten-Tec Centurion and Ten-Tec Centaur have two options for inter-connection first is the single control T/R line but that won't support QSK (at least I don't think so), they also support KEY IN and KEY OUT lines for full QSK with Ten-Tec rigs (like my Orion or my Pegasus) but I can't see how I would use those with the Elecraft. Anyone out there using their K2/100 with a Ten-Tec QSK amp and if so how are you connecting the two together? 73, Jerry, KG6TT -- Ralph Jerald Jerry Volpe Amateur Radio Operator KG6TT FISTS 12304 http://kg6tt.tomorrowsweb.com 788 Chestnut Drive Fairfield, CA 94533 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 510 325-7724 707 399-8838 FAX ___ 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
Hallo, I do not have internet in our club station, which is on the other side of Munich and where my K3 is. I need to download the Firmware at home and then in the club station upload it to the K3. During the download at least four dialogs pop up asking which com port my K3 is connected to and telling me that new software is available, even if there is nothing new on the FTP server. If possible, it would be nice if the messages which are now in the dialogs, would appear in a status bar at the bottom of the form: Green background for information, yellow for warnings and red for errors. It would also be nice if the the application did not switch pages automagically. When downloading without the K3, I always have switch back to see if there is actually anything new. vy 73 de toby PS: Even cooler would be a description of how the communication works, then I could roll my own... And do it so that it would run on the various systems (Linux, MacOs, Windows, FreeBSD) I have here. -- DD5FZ (ex 4n6fz, dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2/10 #885 K2/100 #3248 K3/100 #67 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG ___ 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
At 05:58 AM 11/24/2007, Toby Deinhardt wrote: s. It would also be nice if the the application did not switch pages automagically. When downloading without the K3, I always have switch back to see if there is actually anything new. Must you use the application to download, or are the updated files available via ftp ? How do you load in the downloaded fies when you arrive at the club station? 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware 73, Ken K3IU Thom LaCosta wrote: Must you use the application to download, or are the updated files available via ftp ? ___ 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
Hallo How do you load in the downloaded fies when you arrive at the club station? The downloader stores the files locally, so you do not need a connection to the Internet while uploading to the K3. While one does not need to use the Elecraft application to download from Elecraft, any FTP client will do, it is a little bit easier to do this with the K3 downloader, because it automatically knows what is new since the the last download. vy 73 de toby -- DD5FZ (ex 4n6fz, dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2/10 #885 K2/100 #3248 K3/100 #67 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG ___ 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
I'm confused. I ordered my K3 on May 2nd and I'm reading on this reflector that an order on May 4th has been shipped? What's going on? My e-mail query to Lisa last Monday has gone unanswered - most unusual - and the shipping status note hasn't been updated for some time. Hopefully the Elecraft team recharged their batteries over Thanksgiving and will provide an update in the near future. 73, Cary, K4TM Lynchburg, VA K2-100 #5266 I love my K2 ___ 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] Frequency Shift
Hi All, I am the owner of 2 K2s, one a K2-100 and the other a qrp model. I built one of the rigs myself but completely aligned both rigs. My question. What can I do to prevent slight frequency shifts when changing filter settings? Both rigs exhibit this problem. The shift is only about 100 hz at the most but I don't think this should happen. Other then the small shifting problem the rigs work perfectly. I know there has been solutions posted on this forum in the past but I seem to not have the ability to search for them. I am using the spectrograph program and following the procedure that accompanied it when downloaded. I must be doing something wrong. It must not be the radios as both exhibit the frequency shift when changing filter bandwidths. Any help or advise would be appreciated. 73 Dave KD1NA ___ 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
Hi Thom, You get that message using the K3 software when the rig is not connected? perhaps it needs to be connected to the K3 to sense which firmware is installed in the rig...with no rig connected, it knows you need an update. Actually I get a message which asking COM port the K3 is connected to, which, by the way, makes no sense at all because my laptop does not have any COM ports whatsoever, as long as the USB to serial adapter is not connected. And then I get a message claiming there is new software available, even if there isn't. Repeat at least twice. Because the files are also stored locally, the Elecraft firmware loader knows if there is anything new on the FTP site, even without a connected K3, but you are right that a lack of K3 might be confusing for the application. If that's the case, maybe it needs a switch to tell it there is no rig there. The Download from Elecraft without K3 button. Man, things have come such a long way from the days of using FTP to get an update, and not knowing if you already had it, or shouldn;t get it, etc. AMEN! humorIt would have been really cool if Elecraft had used SVN in the loader and in the K3.../humor vy 73 de toby -- DD5FZ (ex 4n6fz, dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2/10 #885 K2/100 #3248 K3/100 #67 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG ___ 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
On Nov 24, 2007 1:33 PM, H. Cary III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm confused. I ordered my K3 on May 2nd and I'm reading on this reflector that an order on May 4th has been shipped? What's going on? My e-mail query to Lisa last Monday has gone unanswered - most unusual - and the shipping status note hasn't been updated for some time. Hopefully the Elecraft team recharged their batteries over Thanksgiving and will provide an update in the near future. The information that an order on 4 May was shipped was wrong. Unfortunately it probably caused a deluge of emails - including one from me, which hasn't been replied to either. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf ___ 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] Frequency Shift
Dave, A BFO shift of up to 20 Hz is to be expected. If you have 100 Hz shifts, then you need to run CAL PLL again - using Spectrogram if possible. Note that you should use a broadband noise source or band noise (with the preamp on) with no signals present. Attempting to set the BFOs with a signal present in the passband will result in frustration. See my article on K2 Dial Calibration at my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr for additional information. 73, Don W3FPR David Robertson wrote: Hi All, I am the owner of 2 K2s, one a K2-100 and the other a qrp model. I built one of the rigs myself but completely aligned both rigs. My question. What can I do to prevent slight frequency shifts when changing filter settings? Both rigs exhibit this problem. The shift is only about 100 hz at the most but I don't think this should happen. Other then the small shifting problem the rigs work perfectly. I know there has been solutions posted on this forum in the past but I seem to not have the ability to search for them. I am using the spectrograph program and following the procedure that accompanied it when downloaded. I must be doing something wrong. It must not be the radios as both exhibit the frequency shift when changing filter bandwidths. Any help or advise would be appreciated. ___ 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
I too sent a mail, it was thanksgiving - I assume like so many others, they took yesterday off too - well deserved anyway, so I'm not concerned about reply yet. On 24/11/07 14:15, Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: including one from me, which hasn't been replied to either. -- Those who walk bravely through life, unafraid of loss or failure, find that they very rarely lose or fail. ___ 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] KRX3 2nd receiver
Does anyone know how difficult it will be to install the 2nd receiver (KRX3) after the K3 has been initially assembled? I'm just wondering if I should wait to build my K3 (scheduled to arriver in December) until after the KRX3 arrives in January. Manuel W4SSB ___ 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
Cary- This doesn't help either of us much, but I share the same concern: I ordered on 1 May, then on 20 Sep I paid the balance (preparatory to leaving town for a month; on 20 Sep it made sense) and received an invoice. Like you, I saw the postings of 4 May orders being processed with no indication from Aptos my order is in the delivery queue too. Perhaps I shot myself in the foot by initiating the order update and full payment early, but I still have to wonder what's up... ??? Who knows: maybe UPS has it right now and I didn't get a shipping notice tracking #. That would be a nice surprise! :) Btw, at least one of those noting a 4 May order date has since corrected their note to say their order was placed earlier, but others haven't. Bruce, NM5B Santa Fe, NM I'm confused. I ordered my K3 on May 2nd and I'm reading on this reflector that an order on May 4th has been shipped? What's going on? My e-mail query to Lisa last Monday has gone unanswered - most unusual - and the shipping status note hasn't been updated for some time. Hopefully the Elecraft team recharged their batteries over Thanksgiving and will provide an update in the near future. 73, Cary, K4TM ... ___ 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] KRX3 2nd receiver
I assume there will be standoffs to install, so the top and bottom covers will have to be removed. Based on where the KRX3 sits, you might have to remove the stiffener that runs across the top. Not sure about that. The benefit of waiting would be that it could be installed before the top/bottom covers are put on in the first place. On the other hand, there's not much work required to remove the covers. I personally wouldn't wait. I built my K3 when I received it, and have a KRX3 on order. Craig NZ0R K3/100 #25 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Manuel Maseda Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 9:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KRX3 2nd receiver Does anyone know how difficult it will be to install the 2nd receiver (KRX3) after the K3 has been initially assembled? I'm just wondering if I should wait to build my K3 (scheduled to arriver in December) until after the KRX3 arrives in January. Manuel W4SSB ___ 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 status
It would seem that so many people have written to Lisa about the May 4th fiasco that the first day back after Thanksgiving will be spent replying to them rather than getting the next batch of K3s out of the door. Well, I suppose another day's delay won't make a lot of difference. :-( 73 de David G4DMP Leeds, Great Britain. ___ 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: Four Band HF Antenna
Brad, December QST has an article on a four band HF antenna for portable use. The antenna uses Valor Pro-Am helical whip antennas. Would anyone on the list know where one might purchase these whip antennas? Waters and Stanton (UK) has them at about $28 each before shipping. They also have a 5-band set-up http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/PRO-AM_HF_Mobile_Antennas.html Or, I have a set ot five (in White) for 10,15, 20, 40, 80 that I haven't used... I also have 4 or 5 spare stainless steel whips for them. I *was* considering Mobile but the Honda Civic Hybrid is not very easy to do an HF installation ;-(( If you are interested in them, email me direct - Dave G, KK7SS '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA ___ 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 Re: [Elecraft] K3 status
On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:44:09 -0700, you wrote: I've been watching the reflector closely regarding units received and to my recollection there was only one report of a May 4th order having been received and it was corrected within a few hours, by the person reporting receipt, saying that the May 4th purchase date had incorrectly given as the order date. Cary- This doesn't help either of us much, but I share the same concern: I ordered on 1 May, then on 20 Sep I paid the balance (preparatory to leaving town for a month; on 20 Sep it made sense) and received an invoice. Like you, I saw the postings of 4 May orders being processed with no indication from Aptos my order is in the delivery queue too. Perhaps I shot myself in the foot by initiating the order update and full payment early, but I still have to wonder what's up... ??? Who knows: maybe UPS has it right now and I didn't get a shipping notice tracking #. That would be a nice surprise! :) Btw, at least one of those noting a 4 May order date has since corrected their note to say their order was placed earlier, but others haven't. I don't believe there were any others. Can you post copies of their emails announcing May 4th purchase dates? [snip] Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. --Benjamin Franklin 1775 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? On Friday 23 November 2007 10:52, Gary Hvizdak wrote: YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY SHOULD NOT GROUND THE CHASSIS while assembling your K3 or anything else that has ESD sensitive components! Doing so would defeat the entire purpose of the ESD mat, which is to gently, safely, and gradually dissipate a charge so that it doesn't cause damage. If you directly ground the chassis and you or someone else were to accidentally touch the rig in a vulnerable spot (while not wearing a wrist strap), then the resulting surge discharging that person's charge to ground through the rig's vulnerable circuitry would most certainly fry something! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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
It was only one person with a date on the 4th as far as I know, and as you noted, they had made a mistake and apologised to reflector saying the actual order date was 30th. There has been one person in UK who ordered on 1st and has got their K3. I like many others are still waiting - I ordered on 2nd. On 24/11/07 15:44, Bruce Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Cary- This doesn't help either of us much, but I share the same concern: I ordered on 1 May, then on 20 Sep I paid the balance (preparatory to leaving town for a month; on 20 Sep it made sense) and received an invoice. Like you, I saw the postings of 4 May orders being processed with no indication from Aptos my order is in the delivery queue too. Perhaps I shot myself in the foot by initiating the order update and full payment early, but I still have to wonder what's up... ??? Who knows: maybe UPS has it right now and I didn't get a shipping notice tracking #. That would be a nice surprise! :) Btw, at least one of those noting a 4 May order date has since corrected their note to say their order was placed earlier, but others haven't. Bruce, NM5B Santa Fe, NM -- What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. -Edward Abbey, naturalist and author (1927-1989) ___ 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
That's why a connection to earth ground is recommended and important. It's often pointed out that it doesn't matter if everything is grounded as long as it's at the same potential. That's true, but connections to the earth are usually all around us, often in unexpected places. It's the same as the reason for not operating ac-powered appliances sitting in a bathtub. The water isn't dangerous. The fact that it provides a decent conductive path to grounded plumbing is what's dangerous, and deadly if the electrical appliance is not grounded and hot with mains voltage. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? On Friday 23 November 2007 10:52, Gary Hvizdak wrote: YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY SHOULD NOT GROUND THE CHASSIS while assembling your K3 or anything else that has ESD sensitive components! Doing so would defeat the entire purpose of the ESD mat, which is to gently, safely, and gradually dissipate a charge so that it doesn't cause damage. If you directly ground the chassis and you or someone else were to accidentally touch the rig in a vulnerable spot (while not wearing a wrist strap), then the resulting surge discharging that person's charge to ground through the rig's vulnerable circuitry would most certainly fry something! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA G ___ 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
Regarding shipping, I placed my order via tx at 0830 Aptos time, on May 1st. It was shipped on the 20th and I will receive the UPS shipment this Wednesday. Mike WA8EBM ___ 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
Check the resistance to earth - it may have a resistor in series already. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Bellerive Sent: 24 November 2007 17:12 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation) What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? ___ 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] (no subject)
I ordered my K3 on Nov 3...at what date should I start worrying and carrying on like I see here at the moment? ;) Thanks, John K7FD ___ 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 findings
I agree. It would be great to hear how people are enjoying their new rig... 73 John K7FD Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those who have their K-3 operational I know you are probably enjoying operating the rig but can you share your experiences operating the rig, it's getting kind of boring hearing when people have ordered no shipment plus the no email reply. Mine was ordered May 15 and I will look for it when it's on the doorstep. Jim ___ 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] (no subject)
Well said - er - typed! - Jim, KL7CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered my K3 on Nov 3...at what date should I start worrying and carrying on like I see here at the moment? ;) Thanks, John K7FD ___ 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 findings
Jim My K3 is working well and I've worked plenty of DX with it this afternoon in the CQWW CW contest on 40m, the line up is K3 to an Acom 1000 linear to 1/4 wave fishing pole vertical with a 32' wire fed against 16 radials cut into the lawn. O/P is the UK legal limit of 400W. Best DX this afternoon has been China and Thailand. I'm not being too serious in the contest, just having a play. When I was thinking the K3 sounded poor on 40m CW, I compared it with my K2 and Kenwood TS-480 - it was down to variable band conditions and the K3 is the best receiver of the three. I also thought on 80m SSB the K3 was sounding a bit rough, then I did an A/B/C/D comparison including my Drake R4A receiver in the line up, there was nothing wrong with the K3 and even on 80m SSB in the middle of the morning it sounds better than the others. I had suspected DSP might have caused poor quality audio compared to the pure audio of the Drake, but it didn't turn out to be the case with the K3 sounding noticeably better than even the Drake. The audio effects (AFX) is really neat, you get an adjustable delay between each ear when using headphones - it sounds like you are listening to someone in the room rather than the usual middle of your head effect from wearing headphones. Transmit audio reports with a Kenwood MC-43S microphone have been very favourable. Transmit average power levels are good with no overshoot on speech peaks at full power or lower (checked on LP-100 peak reading Wattmeter and an oscilloscope). The CW waveform looks good with nicely rounded edges and again no overshoot on reduced power output, reports are good too. The manual and auto notch are good, I like the facility to manually notch out an interfering signal when on CW. On a negative side, the memories could do with a bit of work. I would have expected to be able to easily switch through the memories and listen to each one in turn, by rotating one of the VFO knobes yet this doesn't seem to be currently offered or mentioned in the manual (you select memories by rotating VFO A, but it doesn't let you listen to them as you turn the knob). Another item that could perhaps do with a little polish is the auto ATU, it's much faster at tuning than the one in my K2 but the rig seems to like tuning every time the button is pressed... I would have expected it to remember and not bother re-tuning when the frequency hasn't changed. I would also like to see one of the PF buttons being able to output a carrier at reduced level for linear and external ATU tuning. Both the memory and PF linear tune features are on Kenwood transceivers costing half that of a K3. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 = Those who have their K-3 operational I know you are probably enjoying operating the rig but can you share your experiences operating the rig, it's getting kind of boring hearing when people have ordered no shipment plus the no email reply. ___ 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
The solder stations I'm familiar with have directly grounded tips. To be sure I'm not being fuzzy-headed, I checked the Hakko on my bench and its tip is certainly connected directly to the mains ground ( 1 ohm). The only time I've found a series resistance in ESD gear is for those components people come in direct contact with (ESD mats, wrist or ankle straps, etc.). Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Fletcher Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:31 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation) Check the resistance to earth - it may have a resistor in series already. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Bellerive Sent: 24 November 2007 17:12 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation) What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? ___ 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] (no subject)
Oct 2008! Honestly though - those carrying on here, myself included, ordered within the first few days and we are all keen to get our K3 - Elecraft have done a sterling job of getting kit out the door. It doesn't stop us being frustrated at not having it yet. I'm sure that by early next year, they will have got a very smooth operation and shipments will be just rolling off the line. On 24/11/07 18:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: I ordered my K3 on Nov 3...at what date should I start worrying and carrying on like I see here at the moment? ;) Thanks, John K7FD -- Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it. -Donald Knuth, computer scientist (1938- ) ___ 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 findings
Those who have their K-3 operational I know you are probably enjoying operating the rig but can you share your experiences operating the rig, it's getting kind of boring hearing when people have ordered no shipment plus the no email reply. Mine was ordered May 15 and I will look for it when it's on the doorstep. Jim ___ 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 findings
The most striking thing I noticed initially is how quiet the receiver is. The background band hiss is very much reduced. In high contention situations (such as Sweepstakes SSB), the amount of crud you normally hear is greatly reduced. The effect is even more pronounced when you turn on the NR. You tune across silence, and then there's a signal. And another signal. I'm still getting used to it. I have an IC-7800 that is also pretty quiet, but the K3 is quieter yet. I have three crystal filters, 250 Hz, 400 Hz and 2.8 KHz, all 8-pole. I'm a contester. I've ordered a 1 KHz and 1.8 KHz 8-pole filter as well. I don't know if I need all these filters. But they're inexpensive enough that I'll take the chance on overkill. I'll probably purchase different (and probably fewer) filters for the 2nd receiver. You'll be happy. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 findings Those who have their K-3 operational I know you are probably enjoying operating the rig but can you share your experiences operating the rig, it's getting kind of boring hearing when people have ordered no shipment plus the no email reply. Mine was ordered May 15 and I will look for it when it's on the doorstep. Jim ___ 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] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21
Toby: I'd recommend using a browser or an FTP client to copy the files from the Elecraft FTP server to a portable memory device (like a USB flash keychain drive, or a floppy disk). The procedure is described in the K3 Utility Help under Manual Transfer. The FTP site probably won't many (if any) unnecessary files, so this is economical. I'll work on the K3 Utility's error recovery when there is no K3 installed. I agree that it's too insistent on being connected to a K3. There is an effort underway to port the K3 Utility to Mac and Linux. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Toby Deinhardt Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 2:58 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21 Hallo, I do not have internet in our club station, which is on the other side of Munich and where my K3 is. I need to download the Firmware at home and then in the club station upload it to the K3. During the download at least four dialogs pop up asking which com port my K3 is connected to and telling me that new software is available, even if there is nothing new on the FTP server. If possible, it would be nice if the messages which are now in the dialogs, would appear in a status bar at the bottom of the form: Green background for information, yellow for warnings and red for errors. It would also be nice if the the application did not switch pages automagically. When downloading without the K3, I always have switch back to see if there is actually anything new. vy 73 de toby PS: Even cooler would be a description of how the communication works, then I could roll my own... And do it so that it would run on the various systems (Linux, MacOs, Windows, FreeBSD) I have here. -- DD5FZ (ex 4n6fz, dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2/10 #885 K2/100 #3248 K3/100 #67 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG ___ 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] CQWW Stateside QRM
I had intended to snag a bunch of new counters for my Elecraft DXCC Award today before having to go to work at 1900Z. The US Big Guns were splattering 20M to pieces this morning. I've always wondered what that sounds like on the other side of the Atlantic. I managed to work 4 QSOs on 20M with my KX1 - a pair of Canadians, Mexico and Germany and threw in the towel after only about 30 minutes. I hope everyone is fairing better in the contest than I did! 73 Chris Blaase NV9Z KX1 #1455 Hagerstown IN Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.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 - too many firmware updates?
I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait till its stable and shipping right away. It was no rush for me, only I like to get something when I want it, as everyone does I suppose... I will look and see how things are going in the spring, and maybe get one then, if the dust has settled. I am much more of an analog guy, and prefer rigs I can work on and modify, play around with, etc. So I think I will get an old FT102, looks like a good radio if you dont mind tube finals, its got an 8 mhz and 455 khz IF, with adjustable passband in both, filters in both, all mode 160 through 10 meters, and 3 6146 output tubes with a lot of neg feedback that is supposed to make it REAL clean in output. Should be fun to play with, and its 1/4 the price of the K3 or less. So, everyone gets to move one up in the que, I ordered (with deposit) on May 2nd. I figure it might have shipped in two or three weeks...maybe... Brett N2DTS ___ 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 findings
The quiet receiver is *very* pronounced when using data modes. I am so glad I sold my IC-7800 - this K3 is tons better. Listening to the CW contest with 250Hz and 1kHz filters is a pure pleasure, I would bet money that I am listening to an analogue system. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] The most striking thing I noticed initially is how quiet the receiver is. The background band hiss is very much reduced. In high contention situations (such as Sweepstakes SSB), the amount of crud you normally hear is greatly reduced. The effect is even more pronounced when you turn on the NR. You tune across silence, and then there's a signal. And another signal. ___ 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 - too many firmware updates?
hey, I just moved up one...thanks! I was just about ready to call Elecraft... 73 John K7FD Brett Gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait till its stable and shipping right away. It was no rush for me, only I like to get something when I want it, as everyone does I suppose... I will look and see how things are going in the spring, and maybe get one then, if the dust has settled. I am much more of an analog guy, and prefer rigs I can work on and modify, play around with, etc. So I think I will get an old FT102, looks like a good radio if you dont mind tube finals, its got an 8 mhz and 455 khz IF, with adjustable passband in both, filters in both, all mode 160 through 10 meters, and 3 6146 output tubes with a lot of neg feedback that is supposed to make it REAL clean in output. Should be fun to play with, and its 1/4 the price of the K3 or less. So, everyone gets to move one up in the que, I ordered (with deposit) on May 2nd. I figure it might have shipped in two or three weeks...maybe... Brett N2DTS ___ 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] CQWW Stateside QRM
On Saturday 24 November 2007 14:22:49 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had intended to snag a bunch of new counters for my Elecraft DXCC Award today before having to go to work at 1900Z. The US Big Guns were splattering 20M to pieces this morning. I've always wondered what that sounds like on the other side of the Atlantic. I managed to work 4 QSOs on 20M with my KX1 - a pair of Canadians, Mexico and Germany and threw in the towel after only about 30 minutes. I hope everyone is fairing better in the contest than I did! At times like this, the 10, 18 and 24 Mhz bands are especially good, even if they're not open. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- ___ 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 - too many firmware updates?
Brett, you might want to rethink your order cancellation. After using my K3 in both the phone SS and for a few hours now in the CQ WW cw contest I can't imagine a better radio! In the near future I would expect to see a large number of 1K-MPs and PRO IIIs on the market. 73, Doug, W6JD K2/100 #16126 K3/100 #23 -- Original message -- From: Brett Gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait till its stable and shipping right away. It was no rush for me, only I like to get something when I want it, as everyone does I suppose... I will look and see how things are going in the spring, and maybe get one then, if the dust has settled. I am much more of an analog guy, and prefer rigs I can work on and modify, play around with, etc. So I think I will get an old FT102, looks like a good radio if you dont mind tube finals, its got an 8 mhz and 455 khz IF, with adjustable passband in both, filters in both, all mode 160 through 10 meters, and 3 6146 output tubes with a lot of neg feedback that is supposed to make it REAL clean in output. Should be fun to play with, and its 1/4 the price of the K3 or less. So, everyone gets to move one up in the que, I ordered (with deposit) on May 2nd. I figure it might have shipped in two or three weeks...maybe... Brett N2DTS ___ 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] Frequency Shift
Tom Hammond caught my 'too quick response' I should have typed CAL FIL below - not CAL PLL. Sorry all and thanks to Tom for noticing. 73, Don W3FPR Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, A BFO shift of up to 20 Hz is to be expected. If you have 100 Hz shifts, then you need to run CAL PLL again - using Spectrogram if possible. Note that you should use a broadband noise source or band noise (with the preamp on) with no signals present. Attempting to set the BFOs with a signal present in the passband will result in frustration. See my article on K2 Dial Calibration at my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr for additional information. 73, Don W3FPR David Robertson wrote: Hi All, I am the owner of 2 K2s, one a K2-100 and the other a qrp model. I built one of the rigs myself but completely aligned both rigs. My question. What can I do to prevent slight frequency shifts when changing filter settings? Both rigs exhibit this problem. The shift is only about 100 hz at the most but I don't think this should happen. Other then the small shifting problem the rigs work perfectly. I know there has been solutions posted on this forum in the past but I seem to not have the ability to search for them. I am using the spectrograph program and following the procedure that accompanied it when downloaded. I must be doing something wrong. It must not be the radios as both exhibit the frequency shift when changing filter bandwidths. Any help or advise would be appreciated. ___ 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] CQWW Stateside QRM
On Nov 24, 2007 7:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had intended to snag a bunch of new counters for my Elecraft DXCC Award today before having to go to work at 1900Z. The US Big Guns were splattering 20M to pieces this morning. I've always wondered what that sounds like on the other side of the Atlantic. I managed to work 4 QSOs on 20M with my KX1 - a pair of Canadians, Mexico and Germany and threw in the towel after only about 30 minutes. I hope everyone is fairing better in the contest than I did! I have over 100 contacts from today's effort, including quite a few from NA, and a few all time new ones. Not bad when you consider I am just casually SPing, using 5W to an MFJ magnetic loop in the attic, and since 15m is dead I've only got 20 and 40 to play with. I'm never going to win anything with my station but I just love CQ WW CW! Just need to put in a few extra hours tomorrow to do the 12 hours minimum required to submit a log. Yes there are a few clicky stations (not all from your side, either.) I had my K2 narrowed down as far as it would go and wishing I had my K3... -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf ___ 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] PowerSDR/IF Stage v0.91 Released
Hello, I just posted up a new version of the PowerSDR/IF Stage software which contains a bunch of bug fixes. See this website for more information and downloading: http://www.wu2x.com/sdr.html -Scott, WU2X ___ 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] For sale: $880 + ship K2. S/N 00502. K2 version 2.04P/1.09; KSB2 1.08b.
For sale: K2. S/N 00502. K2 version 2.04P/1.09; KSB2 1.08b. Options furnished: KAF2; KSB2; K160RX; KNB2; KAT2. Kenwood hand microphone. Documentation and manual included. Updated and recalibrated November 2007 by Gary Surrency AB7MY of Elecraft. Radio is currently at Elecraft. Excellent condition and in perfect working order. $880 plus shipping. CONUS only please. Questions please e-mail or call Dan Perez (781) 275-2044. ## ___ 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] Customer Service...a defining factor in my order
Pretty well said, Matt. The boys and girls in Aptos did a very unique thing. A very small company with a very focused customer base, they came up with a radio that blows the socks off the competition, both performance-wise and cost-wise. Their focused customer base went wild, are totally obsessed, and the very small company is struggling to meet the demand without becoming YaeComWood. I sure hope they succeed, I have my K2/100 which I love, I waited 3 1/2+ years to come home from SE Asia, I can surely wait until next year for my K3. BTW: I have had the opportunity to play with one. And I think my K2 is beyond belief! 73, Fred K6DGW Hi Fred, Combined response to you, plus a few K3-Waiters asked for a little more info from people operating the K3 the last few weeks. --matt The Elecraft folks came out way beyond my expectations too, and these were high before the K3. The problems they had in early production with shipping to promise dates are *not* unexpected, if you understand enough about the business they're in. In this, their size is a major asset, allowing a great degree of overlap of sectors of responsibility. Everyone has involvement in customer support from this perspective. When I used the white blood cell analogy, it was because at several points in the assembly timeline, I was having multiple discussions with multiple Elecrafters. It was overwhelming a couple times. But very positive in terms of support - I think no one does it better. The K3 is worth the wait. Most things I've read about performance are true within my ability to check them out. The RX is quieter in terms of internal noise, and I've never had an HF RX that picks out weak signals as well as the K3 does. One example of this was during SS Phone. I was working stations that no one else was bothering with, only because I could hear them. I can't credit many of these with operating skill, since I'm fairly rusty. Some yes, most no. TX audio gets glowing reports too. I usually don't have to ask; the praise for the audio just comes naturally in a QSO along with the signal report. And at 12W with a long wire, the only challenge is being heard. Not many receivers out there have near the sensitivity or selectvitiy of the K3. And none have the BDR, which makes those other two specs worth having in the first place. IMHO, for most, it will be worth it to buy the K3/100 option. You can still operate QRP any time with the 100W held in reserve. The additional 10dB (1.6 S units) is enough to be heard under most condtions, even the bottom of the sunspot cycle. As soon as I can put together the $, I'm going for the 100W PA along with a couple more filters. One thing that Wayne mentioned that *resonates* is the roofing filter - that is the approach we take as to which to install (and in which RX). I'm using only the 2.7 KHz 5-pole filter, and haven't been disappointed yet. BDR was *still* much better than anything I'm used to. However, I'd recommend either 1.8 or 2.1 KHz SSB filters and 400 Hz CW, for contesting. That way - let 'em get close to your freq, and the only thing you have to worry about is being heard over them. The K2 is still my favorite portable rig (no, not the only one I have). You're right - a properly built and aligned K2 probably beats out most other full-size transceivers in terms of performance. Where most of the bigs stumble over themselves from one xcvr generation to the next, Elecraft has a history only of outdoing themselves. Having known Eric for a while, it is an attribute I've come to expect and respect. I respectfully suggest that we cut the Aptos gang a few breaks. They won't be laying down on the job at all, and will only continue to produce way-above-excellent results for all of us. The more overhead (noisy correspondence) the user base adds to their efforts, the more it makes it difficult to meet the targets they've set for all of us. 73, Matt - WA6EGJ K3 #24 - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org Expecting my K3 sometime early next year [ordered in Oct]. ___ 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
I certainly did...mea culpa. Cary, K4TM -Original Message- From: Mark Volstad [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 8:45 AM To: H. Cary III Subject: [Elecraft] K3 status Hi Cary, It appears that you missed the follow-up posting (see below) from the gentleman in question. 73, Mark AI4BJ OOPS! It seems I may have caused an international incident! I double checked my invoice and it is dated 30th of April, the document saved date is 4th May. ... sorry for the confusion! 73's Vic Tuff G7PYR ___ 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 and K2 Side by Side Photo?
Has anyone with both a K3 and K2 taken any side by side photos? Are they posted anywhere? If not, then a frontal, top, rear and side view would be interesting. And, if you want to have the UPS delivery person hold them, that's OK. :-) 73, Henry - K4TMC (K3 #?? on mule train heading to NC) Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.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] K2: AGC Threshold Too Low?
On Nov 23, 2007, at 9:02 PM, Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: Circuit Specialists has meters and they throw in a free gift for over $50. Or Fry's retail this weekend. BK is an OK economy brand available at both places. The cheap analog meter might cause you problems down the road with sensitive components on the resistance scale, so keep it for analog peaking of small voltages. Actually, my cheap analog meter did come from Circuit Specialists! I got it free when I bought my oscilloscope. Having now measured my bench power supply (not my precious K2!) with just about everything I own that measures voltage, I'm inclined to believe that the Circuit Specialists freebie DMM is telling the truth; it matches the meter built into the bench power supply. My other tiny pocket-size DMM measures about a tenth of a volt higher, and my analog meter from when I was nine measures about a tenth of a volt lower and hasn't been calibrated since about 1977. So at the moment, I'm going to accept the freebie DMM's results... unless somebody knows how many voltmeters it takes to establish a quorum... :-) But I'm still thinking that, sooner or later, it would be nice to have a nice meter... so again, if anyone can recommend one that isn't *too* expensive; I'd be interested to hear. Maybe a bench meter rather than a handheld? $100 to $200ish? And maybe something from Circuit Specialists, because, you know, if I spent more than $50 on my meter, I could get another meter for free! Maybe that would would constitute a quorum? :-) Sarah Leigh/WA5ZNU On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 6:47 pm, Sarah K. wrote: Well, I searched around a bit and found *another* cheap DMM, which seels to be reading about 0.12 to 0.14 volts higher than the first one. Now I don't know which one to believe! :-) (Carry one watch, or three, but never two...) Now I need to find my *other* other meter, the analog one I got when I was nine years old, and see what it thinks... Sarah AF6FH On Nov 23, 2007 4:47 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi and welcome! It doesn't happen too often, but have you checked the accuracy of your cheap DMM? If you don't have anything to compare it with, you can get an idea of its condition by measuring the voltage across a fresh alkaline battery. It should read about 1.57 and 1.58 VDC. Ron AC7AC ___ 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: K-2: AGC Threshhold too low?
Hi Bill, I haven't encountered any serious problems yet, other than the undervoltage on the AGC threshold test. I did have quite a bit of difficulty installing the tilt bail, but I think I just wasn't quite strong enough to push firmly to get it to go where it was supposed to be. It seems fine now, although when the bottom panel isn't installed, the tension from the tilt bail causes the panel to bend slightly. I hope that's ok! I have been a little bit surprised at the level of soldering skill required; this definitely isn't a beginner's kit! However, I've also been pleasantly surprised that I've been handling it without any problems; I guess soldering is a bit like riding a bike! I've done a couple of little projects recently, but prior to that, my last big soldering job was 20 years ago. A little patience goes a long way, too. Re: the wrist strap or mat, the other members of the list can give you better advice, but I'm pretty sure it needs to be attached to something you know is well grounded! I've just gotten to the part where I have to learn how to wind toroids... so I'm off to wind toroids now! Good luck with your build! Sarah AF6FH On Nov 24, 2007, at 8:27 AM, Bill Fogel wrote: Hi Sarah: Bill, here KE5KWE, I am very interested in hearing about your progress and any problems you have encountered. I too am a new General class and have just started building my K-2, s/n 6301. It sounds like your a little ahead of me but if you could let me know of any problems you are having, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks to this thread, I have already put new batteries into my DMM, which, by the way, is not too cheap but from Sears and has worked well over the years, Despite operator ineptitude.:) With that in mind, does anyone in the group, have an idea of where to clip an esd wrist strap or mat, in a Travel Trailer. Should I just clip it to bare metal legs on the plastic top table that serves as a work bench? No carpeting in the center of the trailer just linoleum floor. Oh, Oh I hear the Capacitors calling they need to be soldered, So I am off. Look forward to the QSL Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. ___ 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
Fw: [Elecraft] Tuning knob revisit (Gil WA5YKK)
OR you can go the grocery store and buy a bunch of broccoli and use the red or blue band on the stock K-2 knob ! Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI. - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 1:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tuning knob revisit (Gil WA5YKK) Gil, The FT-900 knob is no longer available. You can add an FT-900 (or ft100 or FT847) tire to your stock K2 knob and add the Elecraft finger dimple too. The stock K2 knob has adequate weight if the drag is adjusted properly, but the sharp edge is a problem for me - the rubber tire helps dramatically - I don't care for the finger dimple, but many folks seem to like them. 73, Don W3FPR Gil Gibbs wrote: To those who dare - I'm in the middle of a mess, attempting to rework my whole QTH shack upstairs in the big house, and in so doing, I enjoy firing up the Icom 756 PRO I have alongside the K2 which is now doing a better job of SWL than the Icom. The only real problem I run into is that the Icom tuning knob has some weight to it, along with a spinner dimple, which makes it easier to tune, and faster than the K2. I'm wondering if it makes any sense to attempt to find an FT-900 knob, or just figure out a way to add some weight to the k2 knob? And, yes, I've already looked over the Yaesu website, no joy at this point. ___ 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 - too many firmware updates?
Brett announced: I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait snip ... You'll be sooorry! - B. Bunny - Warner Bros. ;-) ___ 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: Pre switching older amps to avoid hot switching
Anyone have the following K3 info? 1. When will the variable amp preswitching feature will be activated? 2. Will the range be up to 50ms? 3 . What is the amount of switching lead time for the K3s presently being shipped? ( I'm especially interested in Q3) Thanks and 73 George, N4YM ___ 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: To be sure I'm not being fuzzy-headed, I checked the Hakko on my bench and its tip is certainly connected directly to the mains ground ( 1 ohm). Well, fair point, if you somehow manage to come into contact with 110v AC AND make good contact with the tip of your soldering iron, you know you're really having a bad day :-) -- Nosey Nick Waterman, VE3/G7RZQ, K2 #5209. use Std::Disclaimer;[EMAIL PROTECTED] What do computer engineers use for birth control? Their personalities. ___ 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 SN31's first contest
Hi everyone - One main reason I got a K3 was to be more active in DX and Contesting, now that I'm semi-retired. I used to be a very active contester in the late 70s early 80s and stayed in it mostly as a club activity since. I was introduced to logging software with CT in it's early days and still have a CT V10.x on the computer. I truly became tired of the amount of time I spent getting a rig ready for interfacing to a contest software etc. lot of rigblaster and other stuff laying around to help out, but never much satisfaction. With a working schedule it was too much and mostly went by the wayside. My K2 was an improvement and made the listening a lot easier. Interfacing was somewhat easier but still required a lot of homework and interfacing. At least with the K2 it was worth the effort. Ok, This weekend I had a choice of working in the orchard, with the fall cleanup and yet another Santa Ana wind condition - or - taking a two week old K3 and bridging the gap to get it set up for contesting in CQWW CWDX. I had become tired of CTs endless menus and tricky help files, still stuck learning CT. With CT if I don't use it 4 times a year it's a whole new learning curve each time. I started in earnest Friday about 2pm and decided to try one of the softwares in the Elecraft Web Page. I want to try all of them, but had seen a lot of reference to N1MM and chose that to start with. At first glance I was overwhelmed with the amount of info, but followed the getting started and Quick start guide to installing and upgrading the latest version. I was really nice to see that the K3 had already been formatted in the boilerplate. It gives you a sense of confidence it might work sometime this week. So, given about an hour to get the software installed and read the basics, I gave it a shot. The rig was already connected to the computer and had the latest upgrade installed. The RS232 cable I used is a standard 9 pin interface with all 9 wires hooked up. I set the K3 CONFIG: PTT-KEY to rts-dtr, set up the software config to match ( I changed data rate to 38400 and port to 8N1 for the K3 ) It took less than 20 minutes to get the rig on the air with a contest logger. What an improvement! CU in the contest, break time is over. Al WA6VNN **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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 - too many firmware updates?
Don Rasmussen wrote: Brett announced: I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait snip You'll be sooorry! Should have tried ebay, with a reserve price. I bet there's plenty of people would pay a premium to jump the queue! -- Nosey Nick Waterman, VE3/G7RZQ, K2 #5209. use Std::Disclaimer;[EMAIL PROTECTED] What do computer engineers use for birth control? Their personalities. ___ 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 - too many firmware updates?
In a message dated 11/24/2007 5:12:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brett announced: I have decided to cancel my order for the K3, I think I will wait snip OUCH! I wonder if it's already shipped. I remember about 30 years ago when I was in the Analog tape recording business and swore that digital would never make it. I was in the HDD drive business a couple years later using experience I never dreamed would be as valuable as it was. Built and sold two businesses before getting back into the Aerospace business. I'm still learning the digital side of things after 30 years, and knowing analog has only made it work better - after all the digital aspect is only a tool to making analog better. That's the human side of the interface. The K3 makes digital a snap compared to the IC-7000 and others. be lookin' for you next spring! 73 Al WA6VNN PS I've got and old FT-901DM I can't quite depart with it, yet! **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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 findings
In a message dated 11/24/2007 11:40:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The quiet receiver is *very* pronounced when using data modes. I am so glad I sold my IC-7800 - this K3 is tons better. Listening to the CW contest with 250Hz and 1kHz filters is a pure pleasure, I would bet money that I am listening to an analogue system. Simon Brown, HB9DRV Ditto that! Al WA6VNN **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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 CW CQ-WW impressions
In response to requests for K3 owners to post their impressions: It is summed up in word word, WOW!!! It's all about the reciever. I have three filters, the standard 5 pole 2.7, the 5 pole 500HZ and the 8 pole 250HZ. You can manually select the filters or just turn the width control. These filters along with the ability to shift seems to really work well with crowded band conditions like in this contest. Frankly, there were many pile-ups that my 5W just won't bust but I could sure hear well. There were many JA's just at the noise level but solid. I only managed one JA QSO.I like the built in audio equilizer. I have adjusted the RX audio to compensate for hearing loss at certain high frequencies I attribute to working on radios in B-52's in my youth.;-) Ever hear of a HF radio called an ARC-65, UHF ARC-34? I have not uploaded V1.42 of the firmware yet as I like the NR and it is disabled in this new release. The NR seems to work well in V1.41. Speaking of firmware and downloads, I have Vista, Mac 10.5 (Leopard) and Windows 2000. The down loader works very well on the 2000 with a real serial port. I gave up on the USB adapter and Vista after an hour of Vistaville. On the 2000 it took five minutes from download too upgrade. The release shipped in my radio was 1.31 on November 12. So firmware releases come about one a day including the long weekend :). On Friday 1.41 was the latest release. On the transmit side, the QSK works very well correcting a minor glitch I never liked with the K2. The frequency memory features allow easy storing and retrieving of frequencies (for those pile ups you just can't bust but may want to return to). The CW memory is easy to set and responsive. It may be me but I think built in keyer may eat a first dit occasionally. I switched to an external keyer more to my liking and taste. The transmit display tells everything I want to know, SWR, PWR and transmit and received frequency. I really like the display and VFO readout operating with split frequency is a snap. I really like the ease of use. I have used the CW auto tune feature and really like that on CW.The CWT feature gives a visual reference on his beat note compared to what you have set. Very handy in contests when the called station has his front end locked down to a few HZ and has filter skirts like El Capatian. K3# 69 has been working CQ-WW with 5W and a very modest Mini-33 on a roof top tower @35'. Q's on 20, 15 and 10. My wire on 40 is down at the moment. Search and pounce QSO's so far: V26K XE1ZW HC2SL KH6/K1YR PJ2/GI0RTN VP5/K7WA PZ5X HC2SL CT/OH1NOA HK0/W0OR KH6LC PP5/AI6V KH6/N6GQ J75W VP9/OH1VR XE2WWW C6AGY HC8N HI3A VP5W D4C ZF1A KH6MB H7/K9NW KH7Y VV7NT JA6SHL KL7AC (FREQUENT CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS REFLECTOR) Thanks for the Q Andre VX5A (ZONE 35) AH7C KH6LC 73, Bill AK5X KX1 # 1023 K1 # 2033 K2/100 # 4637 K3/100 # 69 ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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] (no subject)
December 2008, or preferably, not at all. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered my K3 on Nov 3...at what date should I start worrying and carrying on like I see here at the moment? ;) Thanks, John K7FD ___ 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: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)
2.6 ohms tip to ground prong on AC plug. It is a Weller WTCPL. An oldie, but a goodie. On Saturday 24 November 2007 10:30, Paul Fletcher wrote: Check the resistance to earth - it may have a resistor in series already. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Bellerive Sent: 24 November 2007 17:12 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation) What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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 Serial 4400 for sale $925
The K2 has been SOLD... Thanks everyone ... 73 Bob W7WO Hi, My K2 is for sale for $925 shipped continental U.S.A Configuration: (kit prices shown only for reference) K2 #4400 HF Transceiver - $629.00 KAT2 K2 20W Internal Auto Tuner - $169.00 KBT2 K2 Internal 2.9AH Battery Kit - $69.00 KSB2 K2 SSB Option - $99.00 Extra K2 Top Cover w/speaker email [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Bob W7WO ___ 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 Contest reports
Add your reports here, let everyone know how fast and simple it is to get running. Pun intended. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Contest_configurations%2C_software_and_hardware Click on the discussion tab and enter your info, I'll create a new page with it. ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, Winter has come. The first snow fall was last Sunday and into Monday. Frost covers the valley most of the day. The sun is very close to the point where it will not rise again for another month. There is a mountain south of me and for a period around winter solstice the sun is too low to rise above it. I am seeing quite a few game birds on my trips up and down the mountain. California quail and ruffed grouse appear almost every day plus the occasional turkey. Propagation was poor this week. I had trouble with my sked into Oklahoma and the MARS nets were very tough. Some of it was due to being hit by the solar wind and the rest is either the season or the lack of sun spots. So instead of being on the air I've been working at the bench and on my computer. Hopefully soon I will have another printed circuit board designed so I can play with it. Since boards are not cheap in small quantities I am going to have it perform multiple duties. We did have a very nice week here. Sunny and cold but it looks like some rainy weather is coming soon. The moon awoke me last night because it was so bright. When that rain comes it will most likely snow at this elevation. The moon will light the snow and it will be even brighter in a few days. I will check the antennas' lines to make sure they are ready to support the load of ice they will soon accumulate. It won't do to have them fall when it is more difficult to remount them. But some say they work better if hung under inclement circumstances. We shall see :) Please join us tomorrow evening. Tomorrow: 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Please join us: Monday z (Sunday 4 PM PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0300z (Sunday 7 PM PST) 7045 kHz 73, Kevin. KD5ONS ecn.visionseer.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 and K2 Side by Side Photo?
I put a snapshot up on my Web site for you. I didn't take the time to make it look pretty; it is just a quick shot of the two radios. http://www.craigr.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=70pos=69 Craig NZ0R K3/100 #25 K2/100 #4941 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 5:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 Side by Side Photo? Has anyone with both a K3 and K2 taken any side by side photos? Are they posted anywhere? If not, then a frontal, top, rear and side view would be interesting. And, if you want to have the UPS delivery person hold them, that's OK. :-) 73, Henry - K4TMC (K3 #?? on mule train heading to NC) Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.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 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] Message 'Firmware Files Missing'
I am not having success with the Firmware Upload process. OS on old Laptop PC is Windows 2000, K3 Utility loads ok, COM1 selected, selecting the Test Communications yields K3 is running main program RS232 4800bps Current versions installed on K3 boards displays as: MCU-1.34 DSP-1.35 The path is C:\Program Files\Elecraft K3 Utility\firmware to receive files. I keep getting the 'missing files' message and to See Help-Troubleshooting. OK, I go to Troubleshooting via the Help page and I must not be holding my mouth right, (fishing talk), but the obvious is not. Otherwise...K3 #75 is receiving nicely!! and generates RF!! No QSO's yet. The PA module awaits installation. I spent quite a bit of time just looking over the boards under magnificationabsolutely amazing...going from the ideas to the physical!!! 73, Roger WA7BOC K3 #75 K2 #755 has a new home in Oregon, once the K3 is all set. ___ 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] Message 'Firmware Files Missing'
I am not having success with the Firmware Upload process. Ah-ha, I got itI had not 'manually' created the file folder firmware. I went to the Elecraft ftp site and copied the files directly to my 'new' folder, and then all was right in the K3 utility program. Yes, Yes, it was in the trouble-shooting section!! I am an analog guy in a digital world!! 73, Roger WA7BOC ___ 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] Message 'Firmware Files Missing'
Hi Roger: Are you using Downloader 1.0.11.19 (or later)? The downloader was upgraded recently and the new one is required to download the new files. To be sure the files are there, I just checked using the downloader. Here's what it reported: 23:19:08 Enter OnDirectoryReadComplete 23:19:08 Your Folder has the most recent K3 firmware files from Elecraft 23:19:08 Enter OnAllFileDownloadComplete 23:19:08 Enter Finish: Verb OnAllFileDownloadComplete dwError 0 fForceError 0 23:19:08 Enter CFtpElecraft::Close 23:19:08 Enter CFtpElecraft::Close 23:19:15 Ready I'm showing MCU 01.42, DSP1 01.39 currently available. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I am not having success with the Firmware Upload process. OS on old Laptop PC is Windows 2000, K3 Utility loads ok, COM1 selected, selecting the Test Communications yields K3 is running main program RS232 4800bps Current versions installed on K3 boards displays as: MCU-1.34 DSP-1.35 The path is C:\Program Files\Elecraft K3 Utility\firmware to receive files. I keep getting the 'missing files' message and to See Help-Troubleshooting. OK, I go to Troubleshooting via the Help page and I must not be holding my mouth right, (fishing talk), but the obvious is not. Otherwise...K3 #75 is receiving nicely!! and generates RF!! No QSO's yet. The PA module awaits installation. I spent quite a bit of time just looking over the boards under magnificationabsolutely amazing...going from the ideas to the physical!!! 73, Roger WA7BOC K3 #75 K2 #755 has a new home in Oregon, once the K3 is all set. _ ___ 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
