[Elecraft] Hex Key for sale in UK
Hi all, I am not using my Hexkey so I am selling it. It is serial 83 for those interested. I am selling this for £80 plus carriage, half the price of new in the UK. The key is sold. Thanks for the interest. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ 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 K3PR6 AMPS IN-LINE
For those of you who may want more gain, It almost looks like you might be able to stage these units in-line and be controlled by an external bank of switches. I'm already wondering how many might be used and how much trade-off of SIG-NOISE might be tolerable.Just a thought. 73's and have fun. K2ZLS Tony ___ 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] xv432
big thanks to robert friess for helping me get my rig working. simple fix 10 ohm res in series with the power module input lead. stopped the rig from staying keyed at fullpower till i shut it off. now to make some contacts.thanks again, ron ___ 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] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW)
OK... or better yet, D'oh! It was pointed out to me that I live in Zone 4 (I knew that) and operate from the same. SCP has it right... I have been sending 04 for a number of years... The only problem was that my CQ WW DX certificate states new Zone 5 record and I bought into it. Oops! ;o) That record is for Zone 4 and was set using a K2 :o) Now to see what we can do with a K3 *heheh* GL and happy huntin' to all this weekend! 73, Julius n2wn Hi Ken, Look forward to catching you on 160! That would be a new one for me ;o) K3/100 #366 will be on from Zone 5. Teams anyone??? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Wherefore-art-thou%2C-K3-%28in-CQWW%29-tp1560556p1576283.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] xv432
Hello Ron, While you are using your XV432, have you experienced any output power instability and frequency drift? Initially, I find power instability in my XV144. Upon advice from Gary of Elecraft, I do some works in improving the grounding of some of the sockets and joints. The problem of power instability seems solved. I am interested in knowing whether such instability also happened in XV432. If you have time, please give your product review in eham.net 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC www.qrz.com/callsign/vr2xmc --- 2008年11月25日 星期二，ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] 寫道﹕ 寄件人: ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] 主題: [Elecraft] xv432 收件人: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 日期: 2008 11 25 星期二 下午 8:56 big thanks to robert friess for helping me get my rig working. simple fix 10 ohm res in series with the power module input lead. stopped the rig from staying keyed at fullpower till i shut it off. now to make some contacts.thanks again, ron ___ 為了不斷提升Yahoo! Mail，雅虎香港誠邀你參與意見調查。請前往http://surveylink.yahoo.com/wix/p5429076.aspx 發表你的意見! ___ 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] ARRL 160
Dale, You make some great points on propagation, worth keeping in mind this weekend... Just did some propagation plots and 80M looks like it will be the place to be... Good chance to add to your DXCC totals. Ya say no one has a beam on the low low bands, you know 80 and 160? I know there are a couple JA stations with 3 elements on 80M, but check out pages 35 and 36 here: http://www.helsinki.fi/~korpela/PU/PU3_2008.pdf 5 (yes, five) full size elements on 80 AND 3 (!) full size elements on 160!!! many probably have logged OH8X in past contests, but these monsters should open up a whole new bunch of opportunities for folks with less than competitive antennas on 160/80! Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Dale Putnam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dale Putnam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ARRL 160 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, November 24, 2008, 7:46 PM Very good points, Julius, One of the mistakes that I make, and I hear being made is the feeling of not being able to be heard. That just works against us. Qro has the advantage of thinking powerful.. qrp, knows the power is in the operator and the props. Now.. we also know we can't control the props.. so.. the best we can do is take advantage of, and use to the best the props as they are. The second most important tool that we all have is the quality of operator... if you aren't as good as you want to be.. then that is correctable... but we must not feel poor op... feel GOOD op.. One doesn't have to work through a pile, with out learning a lot.. how did the successful ones do it different? How did they get through and you didn't? How did you and they didn't.. and one thing to note... as you get better take a not of how many QRO ops you pass it is a real blast to blow through the pileup, leaving stations calling, by being there at the right time, and with the exact set of skills to getter done. Oh.. and one last thing one may not assume that all signals are reciprical. He is loud, therefore I am loud.. ok... he is weak, therefore I will be weak to him... not true.. he is loud, I am weak... WHAT?? He is weak, I may be loud, if his beam is looking the other way and you say no one has beams on the low bands? Don't assume that one either... or I will miss you, and so will a number of other ops. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy _ Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety_112008 ___ 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] FS: KAF2
I just built and installed a KDSP2 in my K2 and I now have a built and working KAF2 for sale. It will come with the manual, the control-board headers, and the standoff. $55 and I will ship to anywhere in the USA. Please contact me off the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FS%3A-KAF2-tp1576504p1576504.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] FS K2/100
Elecraft K2 #3311 with: KPA100 KNB2 KAF2 K160X KSB2 cables, finger dimple, headphones w/boom mike (new computer type) and documents. Physically in excellent shape. Never had it on SSB updated to the latest rev both firmware and hardware $825 shipped CONUS 73, Julius n2wn -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FS-K2-100-tp1576522p1576522.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K3AFMDKT
After having installed the RFC47 (100 uH choke) it appears the harshness in the NR has been reduced (at least in NR F 1-1). I would be interested in hearing what others might have to say about this. Roy Morris W4WFB___ 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 SDR THE NEXT PHASE
I just can't believe that it's happening. Computer Software Controlled Radio is HERE in 2008. It isn't Rocket Science to take this vision one step into the future. I can see Ham Radio being consumed by the Computer. We will no longer need a RADIO. Just a COMPUTER. We look up hams on QRZ and send an E-MAIL. He receives it, the logging program will LOG it, enter it into a DATA BASE and will automatically QUE a REQUEST to send a REPLY E-QSL, complete with .pdf or printable COLOR QSL. We receive it, print it, wall-paper the walls with it and have different countries for different rooms. Think about all the savings that can be had, no 6-meter pre-amps, no final amps, no stackable arrays, no band-stacking registers and no RADIOS. ONLY... extensive Biography's on QRZ. What will ELECRAFT evolve into? The NEW YEARS RESOLUTION says that there is a SD AMPLIFIER on the horizon. 73'sHave a great Holiday and let the fun begin.K2ZLS Tony ___ 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 No signal from main antenna
Solved - in case anyone else has the same problem: On the sub-in board one of the leads on T1 did not have the paint removed, looked like a good solder joint until I got the magnifying glass out. Removed the solder, cleaned off the paint with an Xacto knife, resoldered it, now working like it should. Paul W2LE W2LE wrote: Just installed my KRX3. With the sub receiver set to main ant, it sounds like there is no antenna connected to the sub rcvr. If I switch the sub rcvr to ATU and connect the antenna to Ant 2 it works fine. MCU is 2.58 and DSP1 2 are 1.94 - just reloaded them. Did I miss something? Thanks for any help. Paul 2LE ___ 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 SDR THE NEXT PHASE
At 10:23 AM 11/25/08, K2ZLS wrote: I just can't believe that it's happening. Wellif one simply sells the radio and goes on Echolink. 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Nov 24 - Dec 24, 2008
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR November 24 - December 24, 2008 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Tuesday Thru Mar 24 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org ~ 40 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Thursday Thru Mar 26 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ SKCC Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Awards Nov 26, z to 0200z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/sks/ ~ CQ World Wide DX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category! Nov 29, z to Nov 30, 2359z Rules: http://www.cqww.com/2008_rules_cqww.pdf ~ MQFD Monthly Sprint (CW/PH/Digital) *** QRP Contest *** Nov 29, 1800z to 2200z Rules: http://w2agn.net/mqfdsprint.html ~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Dec 2, 0200z to 0400z (First Monday 9 PM EST) Rules: http://arsqrp.pbwiki.com/Spartan+Sprints ~ QRP ARCI Topband CW SSB Sprint *** QRP CONTEST *** Dec 4, z to 0600z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org/ ~ ARRL 160 meter Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 5, 2200z to Dec 7, 1600z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/160-meters.html [http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2008] ~ TARA RTTY Mêlée ... 150W category Dec 6, z to 2400z Rules: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html [http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html] ~ Wake-Up! QRP Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Dec 6, 0600z to 0800z Rules: http://qrp.ru/modules/sections/index.php?op=viewarticleartid=7page=1 ~ TOPS Activity 80 Meter Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 6, 1800z to Dec 7, 1800z Rules: http://procwclub.yo6ex.ro/tacrules.pdf ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EST: Dec 9, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Dec 10, 0130Z to 0330Z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ ARRL 10 Meter Contest (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Dec 13, z to Dec 14, 2400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/10-meters.html ~ MDXA PSK-31/63 DeathMatch ... QRP Category Dec 13, z to Dec 14, 2400z Rules: http://www.mdxa1.org/deathmatch.html ~ Croatian CW Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 13, 1400z to Dec 14, 1400z Rules: http://www.hamradio.hr/index.php? ~ UBA Low Band Winter Contest (CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK) .. QRP Category Dec 13, 1700z to 2100z and Dec 14, 0600z to 1000z Rules: http://www.uba.be/hf_contests/pdf/uba_winter_en.pdf ~ SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Category Dec 14, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/wes/ ~ The Great Colorado Snowshoe Run (20M CW) *** QRP Contest *** MST: Dec 14. 1400 to 1559 UTC: Dec 14, 2100z to 2259z Rules: http://www.cqc.org/contests/snow2008.htm ~ Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Dec 21, 2000z to 2359z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ RUN FOR THE BACON (CW) *** QRP CONTEST *** EST: Dec 21, 9 PM to 11 PM UTC: Dec 22, 0200z 0400z Rules: http://www.fpqrp.com/ ~ SKCC Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Awards Dec 24, z to 0200z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/sks/ ~ Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, N0AX(ARRL), VA3JFF G4GXL (QRPARCI) N2APB (AmQRP), WB3AAL (EPAQRP) and others for assistance in compiling this calendar. If you wish to subscribe to the Calendar, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please forward the contest info you sponsor to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will post it and give it more publicity. Anyone may use this N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar for your website, newsletter, e-mail list or other media as you choose. (Include a credit to the source of this material of course.) 72 de Ken Newman - N2CQ N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar Links: http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/Contest/contest.htm
RE: [Elecraft] ARRL 160
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:elecraft- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Dale Putnam Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ARRL 160 Dale, I know there are a couple JA stations with 3 elements on 80M, but check out pages 35 and 36 here: http://www.helsinki.fi/~korpela/PU/PU3_2008.pdf My buddy VE7SZ in Canada has a nice 80m Yagi. Only 3 elements though. Still bigger than the lot I live on! :) Forth picture from the top here: http://ka7ark.com/STOC/2006CanSTOC2/CanSTOC_2006.htm Adam - ka7ark ___ 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
Hi, I recently build my second K2 sn 06405. Receiver and transmitter are working fine and I have enjoyed a number of QSOs on 40, 30 and 20 meters and the rest of the bands have been checked out with a signal generator and transmitting into a dummy load. However, occasionally when I go to switch bands with the up (+) key it will go into the RCL mode instead. After the first time I was very careful to just tap the button and not hold it - but it still happens. Also, I don't know if this is related or not, but even more occasionally, when I hit the down (-) button the band goes to the next higher band rather than the lower one. When that happens, the band will continue to go higher with each tap of the down button until I tap the up button. I have resoldered the switch pins and checked that the IC's are properly seated. Has anyone else run across this problem - and if so, what was the solution? Thanks. 73, Larry Ingram AG4NN ___ 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: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up
Shep, sorry for the late reply; I've been traveling. In the K3 Utility under View, check Advanced Mode. This will display a check box labeled *Always load DSP data tables*. Also, be sure to check all the appropriate boxes for loading the Firmware modules. This is the solution Gary provided back in March. Hopefully, it will work for your problem now. Chuck, AE4CW Chuck- I have the same problem. It started with V2.57. How do I reload data tables ? Thanks Shep - W2BSB I had this problem long ago; a reload of the firmware AND the data tables cured it. The trick was the data tables. Thanks to Gary at Elecraft. Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Loud-audio-blast-on-power-up-tp1567485p1577277.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K2 #6614
The K2# 6614 has just formally come to life today. Passed Allignment and test part III with flying colors !! Slowly now time for the accessories and options to follow. 73 to all Marinos, sv9dru/ki4gin _ Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008___ 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: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up
You can also load data tables (along with all the other firmware, a complete refresh) by clicking Send All Firmware to K3 on the Firmware tab without checking Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode has too many choices! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck - AE4CW Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up Shep, sorry for the late reply; I've been traveling. In the K3 Utility under View, check Advanced Mode. This will display a check box labeled *Always load DSP data tables*. Also, be sure to check all the appropriate boxes for loading the Firmware modules. This is the solution Gary provided back in March. Hopefully, it will work for your problem now. Chuck, AE4CW Chuck- I have the same problem. It started with V2.57. How do I reload data tables ? Thanks Shep - W2BSB I had this problem long ago; a reload of the firmware AND the data tables cured it. The trick was the data tables. Thanks to Gary at Elecraft. Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Loud-audio-blast-on-power-up-tp1567485p1577277.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
Below is one of the crazy ideas conceived when waiting for my K3 to arrive (later this week) and lamenting over the loss of many single- function buttons from Mark V Field. One issue with K3 is too many multifunction knobs and buttons. Also, some analog meters would be nice. Computer controls are fine but they are hard to use during contests. I am wondering whether one can have a completely separate front panel with lots of knobs and buttons, nothin dual purpose. The connections to K3 could be in 2 ways: 1. via serial cable; easy to do but with some lag, perhaps too long during contests, 2. via internal K3 bus. In one extreme, the bigger panel can have a bigger display and even a panadapter, if needed. In the other extreme, one would only have a separate panel for selected functions, e.g., separate 2nd rx controls etc., band buttons, etc. I propose that the panels be named LP-PANEL1, LP-PANEL2,. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Conversion-from-K3-to-K3Plus-or-K4-tp1577545p1577545.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
I think it is a good idea. In fact, I suggested the same thing for the K2 before there was a K3 (in those pre-K3, or B3 days). Elecraft could create a new version of the K2 (K2-B, B for Big) with a larger front panel with dedicated controls. Same for the K3. I think it would be an easy thing to design and would be a popular add-on. I see it as a money maker for Elecraft. I'm sure they considered it back in B3 and so far we haven't seen it. My guess is the logistics of making it happen aren't so easy or it doesn't fit their market model. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: Ignacy One issue with K3 is too many multifunction knobs and buttons. Also, some analog meters would be nice. Computer controls are fine but they are hard to use during contests. I am wondering whether one can have a completely separate front panel with lots of knobs and buttons, nothin dual purpose. ___ 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 TX problem
Power can not be set, jumping up and down and all over the place, also at some power levels I do get a oscillation sound from the radio. So I tried to do TX GAIN calibration but no change. Then I continued with Wattmeter calibration. Both at 5W and 50W wattmeter can not be calibrated. I adjust the menu parameter all the way up to 180 and power is still too high, about 7W (5W) and 60W (50W). Seems to me something is wrong with the wattmeter. Help please. CQWW is soon. 73 Jim SM2EKM ___ 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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
Dear Ignacy, Why complicate things? I built my K3 in January this year and didn't use my previous rig - the Mark V Field - thereafter. The K3 knocks spots off it and I have now sold it. Multi function buttons are not a problem to me - and there are several panadapters available if you want one, including the LP-Pan, designed with the K3 in mind. I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusion when your K3 arrives. Hope you have as much fun with it as I am having with mine :-) 73 to all Geoff G3UCK - Original Message - From: Ignacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:20 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 Below is one of the crazy ideas conceived when waiting for my K3 to arrive (later this week) and lamenting over the loss of many single- function buttons from Mark V Field. Ignacy, NO9E ___ 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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
I don't know much about this sort of thing, but the command set (for the K2 at least) is available, so I would think it would be a relatively simple matter to program something like a Basic Stamp to receive pushbutton presses from a small outboard control panel and send the appropriate serial command to the K2 or K3. You could probably read status back from the transceiver and illuminate status LEDs to show what's going on. The smarter programmer types could probably use a PIC or two to do this and have a separate matrix type LCD to display status in a more attractive fashion. This something I've always wanted to try. I'm not totally crazy about needing a computer to operate my rig when all I want is a little easier access to some of the buried commands. 73 - Ken --- On Tue, 11/25/08, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Received: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 6:27 PM I think it is a good idea. In fact, I suggested the same thing for the K2 before there was a K3 (in those pre-K3, or B3 days). Elecraft could create a new version of the K2 (K2-B, B for Big) with a larger front panel with dedicated controls. Same for the K3. I think it would be an easy thing to design and would be a popular add-on. I see it as a money maker for Elecraft. I'm sure they considered it back in B3 and so far we haven't seen it. My guess is the logistics of making it happen aren't so easy or it doesn't fit their market model. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: Ignacy One issue with K3 is too many multifunction knobs and buttons. Also, some analog meters would be nice. Computer controls are fine but they are hard to use during contests. I am wondering whether one can have a completely separate front panel with lots of knobs and buttons, nothin dual purpose. ___ 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] K2
Larry, Might I suggest that you examine the keycap to be certain it is not binding on the front panel metal. That could cause very strange behavior. If it sticks, the switch will not release quickly enough for the firmware to differentiate between a tap and a press. If there is no mechanical problem, then you may have a sticky switch that needs to be replaced. The switches are quite reliable and I have never had a sticky one, but there is always a first time. The only difference between a tap and a hold is the time the switch is closed (as measured by the firmware). The same firmware routine is used for all other buttons, so if it were a firmware problem, all buttons would show similar problems. As for the BAND- button going to a band up, that is strange, but not likely related to the tap/hold situation on the band+ button. For that, I would look at FP U2 and RP1 very closely - reflow the solder with a hot iron (750 to 800 deg F) to be sure both the component leads and the solder pads received adequate heat. 73, Don W3FPR L. D. Ingram wrote: Hi, I recently build my second K2 sn 06405. Receiver and transmitter are working fine and I have enjoyed a number of QSOs on 40, 30 and 20 meters and the rest of the bands have been checked out with a signal generator and transmitting into a dummy load. However, occasionally when I go to switch bands with the up (+) key it will go into the RCL mode instead. After the first time I was very careful to just tap the button and not hold it - but it still happens. Also, I don't know if this is related or not, but even more occasionally, when I hit the down (-) button the band goes to the next higher band rather than the lower one. When that happens, the band will continue to go higher with each tap of the down button until I tap the up button. I have resoldered the switch pins and checked that the IC's are properly seated. Has anyone else run across this problem - and if so, what was the solution? ___ 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] Deaf K3 #768
I reported to the list on Sunday, a 'deaf' K3. The impact of this was receive levels at about 50dB down from stations measured on my spare receiver - slightly better with the pre-amp on. Elecraft support asked me to remove the KXV3 and jumper J66 pins 8-10, 13-15. Receiver sensitivity back to normal - phew! Board replacement necessary. This will somewhat limit my antenna configuration for CQWW this coming weekend - I like to use a horizontal wire on 40m receive - although I guess I could use the Antenna B position? Although the supply of the replacement board is not yet finalised, I must commend Gary Surrency from support for his patience and diligence in helping me fault find and resolving the issue. Nice people to deal with. Cheers, Terry Burbidge G4MKP ___ 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 TX problem
Did some measuring, it looks like one of the diodes in the SWR bridge is faulty. Will replace tomorrow. Thanks to K5ESW 73 Jim SM2EKM Jan Erik Holm wrote: Power can not be set, jumping up and down and all over the place, also at some power levels I do get a oscillation sound from the radio. So I tried to do TX GAIN calibration but no change. Then I continued with Wattmeter calibration. Both at 5W and 50W wattmeter can not be calibrated. I adjust the menu parameter all the way up to 180 and power is still too high, about 7W (5W) and 60W (50W). Seems to me something is wrong with the wattmeter. Help please. CQWW is soon. 73 Jim SM2EKM ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
For those ARRL members...I've just stumbled upon the ARRL's follow-up review of the K3 on their website. Now, back to read the pdf Regards Paul M0CVX ex-AC5NO - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
What is the link for the review? I can't seem to find it. Thanks, Frankie K4TEN ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
I found the review. Frankie K4TEN ___ 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] Attentuation
How much attenuation does the Attenuator put in line? Can it be adjusted? I can't find this in the manual. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
That is the most perfect ARRL review I can recall having ever seen. Congratulations, Elecraft and pour a glass of champagne for everyone. You deserve it. Knut - AB2TC K3 #82 paul.bradbeer2 wrote: For those ARRL members...I've just stumbled upon the ARRL's follow-up review of the K3 on their website. Now, back to read the pdf Regards Paul M0CVX ex-AC5NO - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-New-%28Jan-2009%29-ARRL-review-tp1577963p1578096.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Attentuation
How much attenuation does the Attenuator put in line? Approximately 10 dB, not adjustable. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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] Australia
I am planning to visit Australia in a few months (I live in the U.S.), and I want to take my K3 with me. Does anyone know of any restrictions or prohibitions for packing the K3 (and the power supply) in my suitcase and taking there? Do I need some kind of permission or license from the Australian FCC? Also, can anyone recommend an HF antenna for that purpose--I will be staying in a hotel, presumably with a window that opens, perhaps a balcony? I suppose I could hang a random wire out of the window, but I'd like to try something better if it's not too expensive, heavy or bulky. Thanks, Robert KI4ZHF ___ 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 filtering
Hi, Am readying myself to invest in a K3. I am a CW op, rarely on any other mode, (haven't used any other mode in over four years). I chase DX and enjoy the occasional contest but am not a dedicated contester. On the other hand, I tend to go 100% into any of my endeavours and when I contest, I contest to the best of my abilities. I currently have an Omni V with a set of Inrad CW filters and find them a tad too ringy for my liking though I find the 2.4kHz with the 250Hz narrow filter in line pretty effective. I find the 250Hz filter with the 250Hz narrow filter also selected almost too noisy for my pleasure. Sans ringing, I would love a 50Hz filter but reality says I need something wider. That probably says enough about my CW desires as regards the K3. With that, what filter should I go with to maximise my CW experience? Thanks, Gary KA1J ___ 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 CW filtering
Gary, The K3 is an excellent CW rig as that is what I do about 90 percent of the time...and now mostly on the low end of 40 meters. I just have the 5 pole 500 Hz filter right now and find no objection at all to the roofing filter. These filters are not exactly what most people think when you think about a filter. The roofing filter limits the amount of signal enter the radio...like a roof. With the DSP type of radio like the k3, the filters are really in the software and I can run all the way down to 200 Hz without to much difficulty. I usually run about 400 Hz and find that satisfactory for most DX QSOs. I do have a filter between the ears as reported also by my wife. I've wanted to get a 400 Hz 8 pole filter but have not yet had a need for it. The key to remember is these filters are roofing filters and the bandwidth of each mode is set in software as it is a Software Defined Radio. Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? --- On Tue, 11/25/08, Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 CW filtering To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 3:05 PM Hi, Am readying myself to invest in a K3. I am a CW op, rarely on any other mode, (haven't used any other mode in over four years). I chase DX and enjoy the occasional contest but am not a dedicated contester. On the other hand, I tend to go 100% into any of my endeavours and when I contest, I contest to the best of my abilities. I currently have an Omni V with a set of Inrad CW filters and find them a tad too ringy for my liking though I find the 2.4kHz with the 250Hz narrow filter in line pretty effective. I find the 250Hz filter with the 250Hz narrow filter also selected almost too noisy for my pleasure. Sans ringing, I would love a 50Hz filter but reality says I need something wider. That probably says enough about my CW desires as regards the K3. With that, what filter should I go with to maximise my CW experience? Thanks, Gary KA1J ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
According to the review, the radio is nearly perfect. Very strong performance nearly everywhere. There were only two sets of numbers that could raise questions. The TX 3rd order IMD performance was not that good (29db) but it was on the worst band. Not sure the testing was before or after the firmware changes to decrease TX IMD. W8JI praised K3's low SSB IMD. The second one was a mediocre performance of the 1.8 filter (see table below). It had worse close IMD than the 2.7 filter, in some cases by 20db! On the other hand, everyone in this group praises the 1.8 filter so perhaps the filter is still doing something useful. Also perhaps the latest 1.8 filters were improved. Third Order Intermodulation Dynamic Range (dB) at MDS (preamp off, 14 MHz) Spacing (kHz)Roofing Filter (Hz) above/below 2800 2700 1800500 400 20 104/104 105/106 101/98 104/104 105/106 5 105/103 96/106 90/84 102/101 106/105 2 99/100 90/89 74/82 90/90 106/103 1 94/81 89/79 72/81 87/82 99/99 昀#56547; -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-New-%28Jan-2009%29-ARRL-review-tp1577963p1578264.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
The second one was a mediocre performance of the 1.8 filter (see table below). It had worse close IMD than the 2.7 filter, in some cases by 20db! Careful reading of the review will reveal that the particular 1.8 KHz filter was probably defective. Elecraft run much higher signal levels in the first IF filter than other radios. That higher signal level can cause filter generated IMD if the crystals are not absolutely clean. Elecraft (and INRAD) are working on improved testing procedures to weed out those filters that are insufficient to handle the signals levels in the K3 (and divert them to use with Yaesu transceivers G). 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ignacy Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review According to the review, the radio is nearly perfect. Very strong performance nearly everywhere. There were only two sets of numbers that could raise questions. The TX 3rd order IMD performance was not that good (29db) but it was on the worst band. Not sure the testing was before or after the firmware changes to decrease TX IMD. W8JI praised K3's low SSB IMD. The second one was a mediocre performance of the 1.8 filter (see table below). It had worse close IMD than the 2.7 filter, in some cases by 20db! On the other hand, everyone in this group praises the 1.8 filter so perhaps the filter is still doing something useful. Also perhaps the latest 1.8 filters were improved. Third Order Intermodulation Dynamic Range (dB) at MDS (preamp off, 14 MHz) Spacing (kHz) Roofing Filter (Hz) above/below 2800 2700 1800500 400 20104/104 105/106 101/98 104/104 105/106 5105/103 96/106 90/84 102/101 106/105 2 99/100 90/89 74/82 90/90 106/103 1 94/81 89/79 72/81 87/82 99/99 昀#56547; -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-New-%28Jan-2009%29-ARRL-review-tp15 77963p1578264.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
Careful reading of the review will reveal that the particular 1.8 KHz filter was probably defective. Elecraft run much higher signal levels in the first IF filter than other radios. That higher signal level can cause filter generated IMD if the crystals are not absolutely clean. I've had two sets of filters (2x 2.1kHz and 2x 1.8kHz) and all four filters showed more or less similar dynamic performance to what the ARRL has seen. My filter setup is as follows: FM, 2700, 2100, 1800, 400 in the main RX and in the KRX3 6000, 2700, 2100, 1800, 400. I agree with you about the possible cause and I do know that Elecraft has been working hard on improving this, but all four of these filters did not prove to be terribly detrimental in any of the shortwave SSB contests my K3 has been used in or during the pile ups when it was with us on the Faeroe Islands (OY). To use German expression: Lets leave the church in the village. In other words, there is no need for storm in a tea glass. While the dynamic range is not as good as one might want, these filters are still very good for fishing out a weak one, stuck between two big guns. vy 73 de toby ___ 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 CW filtering
With that, what filter should I go with to maximise my CW experience? I took the posted advice that only the first 30 dB of attenuation really mattered for a roofing filter, and therefore I ordered the 5-pole CW filters (500 and 200 Hz). I am happy with the choice. The main reason to use the roofing filters in the first place is to prevent the DSP from overloading. I once had a receiver that had FB DSP selectivity but no roofing filters and that would overload (de-sense) when strong signals were nearby. It is a good feeling to dial the selectivity down to 200 Hz and know that nothing will get through above and below that little window. Ringing doesn't seem to be an issue. Of course, YMMV, and other people feel good about having the steeper skirts of the 8-pole filters. 73, John W2XS K3 #919 (etc.) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-CW-filtering-tp1578222p1578464.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 CW filtering
- Original Message - From: Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] With that, what filter should I go with to maximise my CW experience? Like John W2XS I went with the 500 200 Hz filters. In CQ WPX CW I could slowly tune up 20M and work the European stations in between the loud east coast stations - it was like they were not there. Very impressive! And no ringing.I have not cranked the width down to 50 Hz, but the times that I did were pretty effective. I had a 1.8 filter that I thought was going to be good for SSB and OK for CW. I didn't like it on SSB and it was too wide on CW - stations 1 KHz away would nail the AGC, so I traded it for a 1.0 filter. So for CW I believe that the 1.0, 500, 200 is an excellent combination, although I have not had the chance to use the 8 pole narrow CW filters if one is to believe the numbers that W4ZV, W4TV, and others have come up with comparing the 5 and 8 pole filters, it doesn't appear that there is a whole lot of difference between them. At least not to the average human ear! That's how I see it here in the woods in MI! 73HankK8DD ___ 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: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Colour Contrast
Alan Bloom wrote: The issue is not aesthetics, but rather utility. Something like 9% of American males are red-green color blind (by far the most common type of color blindness). There are certain colors, and certain combinations of colors, that are very difficult for them to discern. It makes sense for manufacturers to choose colors that can be seen easily both by people with normal color vision and those of us with some degree of red-green color blindness. I am monochromatic [pretty rare unless you're from a remote island in the S. Pacific I can't remember the name of -- I'm not from there and I'm pretty sure none of my ancestors are either]. I can't see the numerals on my K3 keypad which my wife tells me are red on a dark gray button. I can discern all the rest of the legends. I've figured out where the keypad keys are however so I'm not going to file an ADA suit against Elecraft :-) I do have much better vision in very dim light than all the rest of you. Please don't ask me, What colors can you see? I can see all of them. I just can't name them, and lots of them all look alike to me. I began to realize I wasn't discerning colors well when everyone had a lot of names for colors that looked the same to me. I realized I was monochromatic when color TV appeared and it looked just like BW. I've run across some pretty difficult web sites. Windoze Default color scheme works OK for me. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2009 - www.cqp.org ___ 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: New (Jan 2009) ARRL review
Hi All, I don't know about you, but this recent ARRL review makes me extremely proud to own a K3 and be affiliated with this company and all its talented staff. And it's an American company to boot. Would you ever imagine Happy Thanksgiving Eric, Wayne, Lyle, et.al at Elecraft. You should all be very proud of the K3 project and what you have accomplished. Outstanding. 73 de N1LQ-Dave ___ 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] 6 meter blocking gain in K3 QST review
Congratualations to Elecraft for the great QST review of the K3. I noticed that the blocking gain figures at 5 and 1 kHz offset are much worse on 6 meters (128/124 dB) than on 20 meters (140/140 dB). At 20 kHz offset the numbers are comparable. The only reason I can think of for that is worse phase noise on 6 meters. Or is it just a typo in the QST review? Al N1AL ___ 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] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod
Hello list members, I found a trick for holding small screws on the end of the screwdriver until you can get them into a tight place and started. A small amount of electrical connector black seal mastic or putty shaped on the end of the driver takes up the gap enough to hold the screw until you get it thru the hole and started. Once pulled away, the putty stays on the screwdriver. Great for removing screws also. Once in a while the mastic needs reshaped to the tip of the screwdriver to hold the screw securely. It beats fingering the tiny screws into close spaces and hoping you dont drop it before you can get the screwdriver head on it. I was able to complete assembly on my K3/2170 today and didnt drop a single screw in the process, thanks to this method. Mike, AC5P ___ 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: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Colour Contrast
-Original Message- I am monochromatic [pretty rare unless you're from a remote island in the S. Pacific I can't remember the name of -- I'm not from there and I'm pretty sure none of my ancestors are either]. I can't see the numerals on my K3 keypad which my wife tells me are red on a dark gray button. I can discern all the rest of the legends. I've figured out where the keypad keys are however so I'm not going to file an ADA suit against Elecraft :-) I do have much better vision in very dim light than all the rest of you. Please don't ask me, What colors can you see? I can see all of them. I just can't name them, and lots of them all look alike to me. I began to realize I wasn't discerning colors well when everyone had a lot of names for colors that looked the same to me. I realized I was monochromatic when color TV appeared and it looked just like BW. I've run across some pretty difficult web sites. Windoze Default color scheme works OK for me. 73, Fred K6DGW ___ I was just reviewing a recently-published report that included the observation that when we view a color, one specific area of our brain becomes active. But, once we assign a name to the color, a wholly different part of the brain springs into action when we see it and the original area remains inactive. In short, colors with names go over there. Those without names are over here... 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
RE: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up
I noticed recently that on power up my K3 makes a noise for a fraction of a second. It sounds like background atmospheric noise as it would sound with the SSB filter active, even though the radio was last powered off with a CW filter set. I don't remember exactly when this behavior began, but it seems that it was in the last few beta firmware releases. In every other respect my K3 behaves normally. Obviously, this is no big deal. However, I did try reloading the latest beta version, as suggested on this reflector. I always use Send All Firmware to K3, which reloads the data tables. It didn't help. Could it be that recent firmware versions impose a slight delay before the filter selection stored on power down is implemented on power up? John, W2GW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:47 PM To: 'Chuck - AE4CW'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up You can also load data tables (along with all the other firmware, a complete refresh) by clicking Send All Firmware to K3 on the Firmware tab without checking Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode has too many choices! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck - AE4CW Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up Shep, sorry for the late reply; I've been traveling. In the K3 Utility under View, check Advanced Mode. This will display a check box labeled *Always load DSP data tables*. Also, be sure to check all the appropriate boxes for loading the Firmware modules. This is the solution Gary provided back in March. Hopefully, it will work for your problem now. Chuck, AE4CW Chuck- I have the same problem. It started with V2.57. How do I reload data tables ? Thanks Shep - W2BSB I had this problem long ago; a reload of the firmware AND the data tables cured it. The trick was the data tables. Thanks to Gary at Elecraft. Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Loud-audio-blast-on-power-up-tp1567485p1577277.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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 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] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod
I have been using beeswax for years to do this job. A small lump of beeswax will last for pretty much ever in this role. Just stick the point of the screwdriver in it when you need to hold screws to the tip 73 Brendan EI6IZ On Tue, 2008-11-25 at 15:50 -0800, Barbara Maloney wrote: Hello list members, I found a trick for holding small screws on the end of the screwdriver until you can get them into a tight place and started. A small amount of electrical connector black seal mastic or putty shaped on the end of the driver takes up the gap enough to hold the screw until you get it thru the hole and started. Once pulled away, the putty stays on the screwdriver. Great for removing screws also. Once in a while the mastic needs reshaped to the tip of the screwdriver to hold the screw securely. It beats fingering the tiny screws into close spaces and hoping you dont drop it before you can get the screwdriver head on it. I was able to complete assembly on my K3/2170 today and didnt drop a single screw in the process, thanks to this method. Mike, AC5P ___ 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 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ___ 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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
My K3 has 54 buttons outboard and a multi-purpose knob! These accessories are available from XKEYS.com and Griffin Technologies (Powermate). The XKEY product comes with software and I have made available, software for the Powermate. This is just a suggestion for the group - I have no affiliation other than customer with these companies. With software with which you can easily assign functions, these are interesting accessories that take advantage of the rich commands Elecraft provides with the K3 and K2. Want a direct bandswitch? No problem. Memory channel tuning knob? No problem. Have fun! 73 - Mike, KE4U -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Darwin, Keith Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 I don't know much about this sort of thing, but the command set (for the K2 at least) is available, so I would think it would be a relatively simple matter to program something like a Basic Stamp to receive pushbutton presses from a small outboard control panel and send the appropriate serial command to the K2 or K3. You could probably read status back from the transceiver and illuminate status LEDs to show what's going on. The smarter programmer types could probably use a PIC or two to do this and have a separate matrix type LCD to display status in a more attractive fashion. This something I've always wanted to try. I'm not totally crazy about needing a computer to operate my rig when all I want is a little easier access to some of the buried commands. 73 - Ken --- On Tue, 11/25/08, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Received: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 6:27 PM I think it is a good idea. In fact, I suggested the same thing for the K2 before there was a K3 (in those pre-K3, or B3 days). Elecraft could create a new version of the K2 (K2-B, B for Big) with a larger front panel with dedicated controls. Same for the K3. I think it would be an easy thing to design and would be a popular add-on. I see it as a money maker for Elecraft. I'm sure they considered it back in B3 and so far we haven't seen it. My guess is the logistics of making it happen aren't so easy or it doesn't fit their market model. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: Ignacy One issue with K3 is too many multifunction knobs and buttons. Also, some analog meters would be nice. Computer controls are fine but they are hard to use during contests. I am wondering whether one can have a completely separate front panel with lots of knobs and buttons, nothin dual purpose. ___ 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 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1824 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ___ 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] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod
If you have a phillips head screw just getting ready to strip out on you, just put a touch of valve lapping compound on your screwdriver. The grit will give a little extra grip to help prevent slippage. Works great, but finding valve lapping compound is a bit hard these days. I drive a Plymouth with a flathead, so it's in my shop. 73 Josh K6ZRX On Tue, 2008-11-25 at 15:50 -0800, Barbara Maloney wrote: Hello list members, I found a trick for holding small screws on the end of the screwdriver until you can get them into a tight place and started. A small amount of electrical connector black seal mastic or putty shaped on the end of the driver takes up the gap enough to hold the screw until you get it thru the hole and started. Once pulled away, the putty stays on the screwdriver. Great for removing screws also. Once in a while the mastic needs reshaped to the tip of the screwdriver to hold the screw securely. It beats fingering the tiny screws into close spaces and hoping you dont drop it before you can get the screwdriver head on it. I was able to complete assembly on my K3/2170 today and didnt drop a single screw in the process, thanks to this method. Mike, AC5P ___ 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 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ___ 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 K3PR6 AMPS IN-LINE
Putting more than one Preamp in line is unlikely to be beneficial because the receiver dynamic range will be seriously compromised with very little increase in sensitivity. That is why the K3 is designed with the very minimum gain before the roofing filters. 73, Bob, N6CM and PR6 design engineer On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 7:42 AM, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you post something sane to the reflector? W On Nov 25, 2008, at 1:55 AM, Robert Friess wrote: Oh my, Bob On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 1:13 AM, K2ZLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you who may want more gain, It almost looks like you might be able to stage these units in-line and be controlled by an external bank of switches. I'm already wondering how many might be used and how much trade-off of SIG-NOISE might be tolerable.Just a thought. 73's and have fun. K2ZLS Tony ___ 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 --- 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] Australia
Greetings all. Here is the reply I sent in response to Robert's query - it may be of use to others. Go to http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_1311 which is on the web site of the Australian Communications and Media Authority - the government body charged with licensing and regulation. Also, see http://www.wia.org.au/discover/visitorinfo/about/. You would be well advised to bring a certified copy of your U.S. licence and the specifications of the K3 for our Customs officers. The specifications will clearly show that the apparatus is intended for the Amateur bands. While on the aircraft coming to Australia, read carefully the immigration, agriculture and customs card that you will be asked to complete and sign. From that you will be able to determine what you need to declare. As in the U.S., do not try to hoodwink our authorities - they can morph instantly from friendly, laid-back officials to pitbulls. As for antennas - Australia is largely a flat country with plenty of eucalypt trees (like you see in California - you know, the ones that spontaneously burst into flaming torches during fire storms) which can serve as a support for a random length wire antenna. A suitable ground may be a problem, especially during our summer in the southern states as we have endured over ten years of drought and the ground is pretty dry. So I would recommend that you have a counterpoise for each band on which you want to operate. 80 meters is often used in the evening, 40 metres during the day, and 20 metres for DX when propagation is good. Occasionally, 10 metres opens up, but it is best down here near the top of the sun spot cycle. 15 metres is known here as the JA band - a lot of Japanese stations are active on it. 2 metres and 70 centimetres are well endowed with repeaters and their locations and frequencies are available on the Wireless Institute of Australia (our equivalent to the ARRL) at http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/about/ and http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/. Also bear in mind that our mains power supply is 230 volts AC 50 Hz so you may need to bring or buy a step-down transformer if you wish to use U.S. appliances. Another thing. While on the WIA site, get hold of our bandplans. Our allowed frequencies and modes do differ from the U.S. in some areas - especially 80 metres. ___ 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] Australia
I visited VK2 twice and never a hint of problems or questions. No worries. A license (VK2ISF) took 1 hr but now with CEPT this is not needed. Please see report at http://www.eham.net/articles/17751. Ignacy, NO9E Kevin Luxford wrote: Greetings all. Here is the reply I sent in response to Robert's query - it may be of use to others. Go to http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_1311 which is on the web site of the Australian Communications and Media Authority - the government body charged with licensing and regulation. Also, see http://www.wia.org.au/discover/visitorinfo/about/. You would be well advised to bring a certified copy of your U.S. licence and the specifications of the K3 for our Customs officers. The specifications will clearly show that the apparatus is intended for the Amateur bands. While on the aircraft coming to Australia, read carefully the immigration, agriculture and customs card that you will be asked to complete and sign. From that you will be able to determine what you need to declare. As in the U.S., do not try to hoodwink our authorities - they can morph instantly from friendly, laid-back officials to pitbulls. As for antennas - Australia is largely a flat country with plenty of eucalypt trees (like you see in California - you know, the ones that spontaneously burst into flaming torches during fire storms) which can serve as a support for a random length wire antenna. A suitable ground may be a problem, especially during our summer in the southern states as we have endured over ten years of drought and the ground is pretty dry. So I would recommend that you have a counterpoise for each band on which you want to operate. 80 meters is often used in the evening, 40 metres during the day, and 20 metres for DX when propagation is good. Occasionally, 10 metres opens up, but it is best down here near the top of the sun spot cycle. 15 metres is known here as the JA band - a lot of Japanese stations are active on it. 2 metres and 70 centimetres are well endowed with repeaters and their locations and frequencies are available on the Wireless Institute of Australia (our equivalent to the ARRL) at http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/about/ and http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/data/. Also bear in mind that our mains power supply is 230 volts AC 50 Hz so you may need to bring or buy a step-down transformer if you wish to use U.S. appliances. Another thing. While on the WIA site, get hold of our bandplans. Our allowed frequencies and modes do differ from the U.S. in some areas - especially 80 metres. ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Australia-tp1579267p1579305.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4
Wow...interesting! Thanks Mike! As much as I'd like to try building a control panel myself, this would insure that the project actually gets done! I'm looking at the OEM Xkeys Matrix Board. It looks to me like you need a computer to program it to do what you want, and then the output is via USB. If so, then I'd need a USB-to-serial converter to interface it with a K2. Seems to me I remember seeing warnings that the K2's I/O port isn't a pure RS-232 port. Am I going to need something else to keep everything talking safely? Thanks for any help...we're boldly going where I've never gone before! 73 - Ken --- On Wed, 11/26/08, Mike McLendon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mike McLendon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Received: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 1:13 AM My K3 has 54 buttons outboard and a multi-purpose knob! These accessories are available from XKEYS.com and Griffin Technologies (Powermate). The XKEY product comes with software and I have made available, software for the Powermate. This is just a suggestion for the group - I have no affiliation other than customer with these companies. With software with which you can easily assign functions, these are interesting accessories that take advantage of the rich commands Elecraft provides with the K3 and K2. Want a direct bandswitch? No problem. Memory channel tuning knob? No problem. Have fun! 73 - Mike, KE4U -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Darwin, Keith Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Conversion from K3 to K3Plus or K4 I don't know much about this sort of thing, but the command set (for the K2 at least) is available, so I would think it would be a relatively simple matter to program something like a Basic Stamp to receive pushbutton presses from a small outboard control panel and send the appropriate serial command to the K2 or K3. You could probably read status back from the transceiver and illuminate status LEDs to show what's going on. The smarter programmer types could probably use a PIC or two to do this and have a separate matrix type LCD to display status in a more attractive fashion. This something I've always wanted to try. I'm not totally crazy about needing a computer to operate my rig when all I want is a little easier access to some of the buried commands. 73 - Ken ___ 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] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod
Or get some Screw-Grab! :) http://www.screwgrab.com/ The Solder-IT guy was selling it at Dayton this year... ~Iain J. Heide wrote: If you have a phillips head screw just getting ready to strip out on you, just put a touch of valve lapping compound on your screwdriver. The grit will give a little extra grip to help prevent slippage. Works great, but finding valve lapping compound is a bit hard these days. I drive a Plymouth with a flathead, so it's in my shop. 73 Josh K6ZRX On Tue, 2008-11-25 at 15:50 -0800, Barbara Maloney wrote: Hello list members, I found a trick for holding small screws on the end of the screwdriver until you can get them into a tight place and started. A small amount of electrical connector black seal mastic or putty shaped on the end of the driver takes up the gap enough to hold the screw until you get it thru the hole and started. Once pulled away, the putty stays on the screwdriver. Great for removing screws also. Once in a while the mastic needs reshaped to the tip of the screwdriver to hold the screw securely. It beats fingering the tiny screws into close spaces and hoping you dont drop it before you can get the screwdriver head on it. I was able to complete assembly on my K3/2170 today and didnt drop a single screw in the process, thanks to this method. Mike, AC5P ___ 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 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ___ 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 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 Logic 8
My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ 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] QST Review: Minor Quibble
This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on full size transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct. By coincidence, a couple of days ago I compared the front panel layout on my K3 and my FT-2000D. Here are the results: K3: 39 buttons, 11 knobs FT2000D: 79 buttons, 26 knobs (So the K3 has roughly half as many knobs and buttons as the Yaesu. What is interesting, however, is the comparison of the knob sizes:) Inner concentric knobs : K3:.50 dia FT2K.46 dia Outer concentric knobs: K3: .75 dia FT2K.64 dia Single knobs: K3: .56 dia FT2K: .73 dia (only 3) (Thus, in most cases, the K3's knobs are as large or larger than those in the FT2K.) Knob Spacing: K3: 1 FT2K 1.1 (No significant difference, although the different knob groupings between the two rigs makes comparisons difficult.) Where the FT2K outshines the K3 is in the tuning knobs, but even here the difference is less than one might expect. K3: 1.9 (Main), 1.2 (Sub) FT2K2.4 (Main), 1.4 (Sub) (The FT2K's main knob has a much higher quality feel to it than the K3's knob, but that's another story). Basically, the two radios are roughly equivalent as far as knob and button sizes and spacing are concerned. There are minor differences, but nothing substantial. What is impressive to me is how Elecraft managed to get so much convenient functionality with so few knobs and buttons. Admittedly, some of the single button functions on the Yaesu are nice - especially the mode and band buttons - but in my opinion this benefit is outweighed by the huge number of buttons and knobs a user has to memorize. 73, Jim W8ZR ___ 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 Logic 8
I use Logic 8 with my K3. Choose the K2 setting, but it works fine. Reads radio data as you log and allows some rig control from the program too. I don't do anything fancy with it, but it seems fine for the basic operations. Logic 8 also has contest log forms for many contests. I used the SS form for the SSB contest recently. Phil NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ 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 Logic 8
There's a problem when clicking on spots in Logic 8. I often find it necessary to click the spot two times. The first time sets the freq OK but it does not always set the mode. Clicking a spot a second time sets the mode. I've tried to work with Dennis on this and he made an attempt but it did not fix the problem and he did not want to persue it further. I was pretty disappointed. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Phil and Christina Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 I use Logic 8 with my K3. Choose the K2 setting, but it works fine. Reads radio data as you log and allows some rig control from the program too. I don't do anything fancy with it, but it seems fine for the basic operations. Logic 8 also has contest log forms for many contests. I used the SS form for the SSB contest recently. Phil NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ 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 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] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod
A magnetized screwdriver does a FB job as well, and it'll hold the lock washer on the screw in the process. There's nothing in the K3 that will be damaged by a magnetized screwdriver. I should point out that the test K3 was assembled using ONLY the tools listed in the manual. That's my rule for validating the procedures. In that test the long-nose pliers listed in the tools were sometimes used to hold the screw while it was positioned then the driver threaded it into the nut. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brendan Minish Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Phillips hold-tite screwdriver mod I have been using beeswax for years to do this job. A small lump of beeswax will last for pretty much ever in this role. Just stick the point of the screwdriver in it when you need to hold screws to the tip 73 Brendan EI6IZ On Tue, 2008-11-25 at 15:50 -0800, Barbara Maloney wrote: Hello list members, I found a trick for holding small screws on the end of the screwdriver until you can get them into a tight place and started. A small amount of electrical connector black seal mastic or putty shaped on the end of the driver takes up the gap enough to hold the screw until you get it thru the hole and started. Once pulled away, the putty stays on the screwdriver. Great for removing screws also. Once in a while the mastic needs reshaped to the tip of the screwdriver to hold the screw securely. It beats fingering the tiny screws into close spaces and hoping you dont drop it before you can get the screwdriver head on it. I was able to complete assembly on my K3/2170 today and didnt drop a single screw in the process, thanks to this method. Mike, AC5P ___ ___ 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 Logic 8
Hi Phil Greg That it works with the K3 is a good thing, I have been using one incarnation of Logic or the other since Logic 2. For the most part what I want is to be able to log automatically with the band mode. If it didn't work, I'd have to look around for a different software and hope it would successfully import my Logic data into it. Logic uses FoxPro still and I've not found FoxPro to be very user friendly and to me it has always seemed quirky if not buggy. Dennis seems to be happy to continue to program with FoxPro and I suspect the issue is more with FoxPros limitations. Dennis can be quite self directed at times. I suspect if he had a K3 to work with he would make the necessary changes to permit the whole suite of options Logic contains to efficiently work with the K3. I suppose without his having a K3 to do command testing with, he is just guessing and doesn't want to waste his time or some such. He is indeed a perfectionist with all the grief that sometimes entails. A side note; one thing I've come to understand, the guy has integrity walks the walk. His Sabbath is on Saturday and he had an indoor booth at Dayton. He closed down all of Saturday because he refused to work on that day, no matter how that impacted his sales. Since there appears to be some issue with the spotting functions, I suspect he wants to do the right thing with the K3 Logic interface. If nobody sends one to him to work with, maybe once I get my K3 I will send mine to him to play with for a week or so I'll use my trusty Corsair II during the down time. That's probably what he'll need to get the issues worked out. Thanks for the replies, Gary KA1J There's a problem when clicking on spots in Logic 8. I often find it necessary to click the spot two times. The first time sets the freq OK but it does not always set the mode. Clicking a spot a second time sets the mode. I've tried to work with Dennis on this and he made an attempt but it did not fix the problem and he did not want to persue it further. I was pretty disappointed. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Phil and Christina Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 I use Logic 8 with my K3. Choose the K2 setting, but it works fine. Reads radio data as you log and allows some rig control from the program too. I don't do anything fancy with it, but it seems fine for the basic operations. Logic 8 also has contest log forms for many contests. I used the SS form for the SSB contest recently. Phil NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ 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 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] KXV3 RX ANT IN/OUT Question
Does the RX ANT IN default to connecting to the RX ANT OUT? If RX ANT is not selected by the K3, does the RX ANT IN go directly to the K3's RX ANT OUT? Ken Widelitz ___ 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] KXV3 RX ANT IN/OUT Question
No. RX ANT must be selected. I have a QS1R SDR connected between RX IN and OUT for use as a panadapter and it only works if you turn on the RX ANT switch. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ken Widelitz Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXV3 RX ANT IN/OUT Question Does the RX ANT IN default to connecting to the RX ANT OUT? If RX ANT is not selected by the K3, does the RX ANT IN go directly to the K3's RX ANT OUT? Ken Widelitz ___ 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] QST Review: Minor Quibble
W8ZR: This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on full size transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct. Thank you for actually making those measurements! Why can't ARRL should learn to base their opinions on facts? Your measurements echo my own experience. Here's what I wrote in my eHam review: Regarding the controls, I have large hands (9 from pinky to thumb when extended) and I have no problems with the controls. Coming from my experience with a TS-930S, FT-1000MP and Orion, I thought the size of the controls might be a problem but so far it hasn't. Overall a very nice review and I loved it when I saw: 20 kHz Blocking Gain Compression (dB) Key: † Off Scale (...in the positive direction) It does appear to me that both 1.8k filters tested were defective and it's too bad they didn't test a 200 Hz. ARRL's measurements are somewhat different than Elecraft's, but overall they look very good. I also believe many are fooling themselves thinking the K3 has to be a $4000 radio. It doesn't need to cost that unless you want the whistles and bells. I'm happy not to be forced to pay for AM, FM, General Coverage, ATU, etc which I don't need. Most contest K3s can be $3k, even including the KRX3. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/QST-Review%3A-Minor-Quibble-tp1579362p1579522.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] 6 meter blocking gain in K3 QST review
I would also be very interested in the answer to this question. I was surprised to see these BGC numbers for 6 meters. As a 6-meter SSB op who lives or dies with the summer VHF contests each year, where 40-over-S9 sporadic-E propagated signals are packed elbow-to-elbow on 50 MHz, this is a very important parameter! Could Wayne or Eric or Lyle provide some insight into this? Would be very grateful. Hopefully this was just an aberration in the tested K3, or perhaps a typo, as has been previously mentioned. Also, I'd appreciate any feedback on the dynamic range degradation measured with the 1.8 kHz roofing filter. I have one I purchased recently but have not yet installed it. Was there a bad batch? How can I know? Bill W5WVO - Original Message - From: Alan Bloom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David and Dianne on Comcast [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 6 meter blocking gain in K3 QST review Congratualations to Elecraft for the great QST review of the K3. I noticed that the blocking gain figures at 5 and 1 kHz offset are much worse on 6 meters (128/124 dB) than on 20 meters (140/140 dB). At 20 kHz offset the numbers are comparable. The only reason I can think of for that is worse phase noise on 6 meters. Or is it just a typo in the QST review? Al N1AL ___ 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 Colour Contrast
Fred, to refresh your memory and in case others are interested in learning more about this unusual problem, the book you are likely think of is */The Island of the Colorblind/* by Oliver Sacks (a noted neurologist), the islands (in Micronesia) are Pingelap and Pohnpei. In the book, he refers to this condition as achromatopsia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achromatopsia. I (like many other males) suffer a form of colorblindness which is far less limited than this, but did require a demonstration of ability to distinguish red and green under specific conditions to pilot an aircraft at night by the FAA. I can make out resistor color codes under very strong light, but barely. If its not too personal a question and if you can excuse my inquisitiveness, is your condition due to being devoid of cones in the retina, or is it more a a wiring problem? It seems that the symptom is associated with maybe six possible different underlying causes. Do you suffer from hemeralopia (blindness in full sun)? There is an interesting website that lets normally sighted people get an idea of how a colorblind person (of differing types) would see something. http://www.iamcal.com/toys/colors/. It might prove helpful in giving others an idea of how you see things. Fred Jensen wrote: I am monochromatic [pretty rare unless you're from a remote island in the S. Pacific I can't remember the name of -- I'm not from there and I'm pretty sure none of my ancestors are either]. I can't see the numerals on my K3 keypad which my wife tells me are red on a dark gray button. I can discern all the rest of the legends. I've figured out where the keypad keys are however so I'm not going to file an ADA suit against Elecraft :-) I do have much better vision in very dim light than all the rest of you. Please don't ask me, What colors can you see? I can see all of them. I just can't name them, and lots of them all look alike to me. I began to realize I wasn't discerning colors well when everyone had a lot of names for colors that looked the same to me. I realized I was monochromatic when color TV appeared and it looked just like BW. I've run across some pretty difficult web sites. Windoze Default color scheme works OK for me. 73, Fred K6DGW ___ 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] QST Review: Minor Quibble
There are a significant number of Hams who feel the FT2000D is much, much too small and crowded too, or that a main tuning knob less than 4 in diameter is too small. Frankly, I like much larger rigs too, but I accept the smaller controls in exchange for the much smaller space these rigs take up. I (and I suspect many who pine for big rigs) spent most of my professional and Ham career working with vacuum tube equipment that was, of necessity, much larger than our rigs today. I can't argue with them that the big old boat anchors fit the my hands much better. Ron AC7AC From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dr. James C. Garland Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] QST Review: Minor Quibble This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on full size transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct. By coincidence, a couple of days ago I compared the front panel layout on my K3 and my FT-2000D. Here are the results: K3: 39 buttons, 11 knobs FT2000D: 79 buttons, 26 knobs (So the K3 has roughly half as many knobs and buttons as the Yaesu. What is interesting, however, is the comparison of the knob sizes:) Inner concentric knobs : K3:.50 dia FT2K.46 dia Outer concentric knobs: K3: .75 dia FT2K.64 dia Single knobs: K3: .56 dia FT2K: .73 dia (only 3) (Thus, in most cases, the K3's knobs are as large or larger than those in the FT2K.) Knob Spacing: K3: 1 FT2K 1.1 (No significant difference, although the different knob groupings between the two rigs makes comparisons difficult.) Where the FT2K outshines the K3 is in the tuning knobs, but even here the difference is less than one might expect. K3: 1.9 (Main), 1.2 (Sub) FT2K2.4 (Main), 1.4 (Sub) (The FT2K's main knob has a much higher quality feel to it than the K3's knob, but that's another story). Basically, the two radios are roughly equivalent as far as knob and button sizes and spacing are concerned. There are minor differences, but nothing substantial. What is impressive to me is how Elecraft managed to get so much convenient functionality with so few knobs and buttons. Admittedly, some of the single button functions on the Yaesu are nice - especially the mode and band buttons - but in my opinion this benefit is outweighed by the huge number of buttons and knobs a user has to memorize. 73, Jim W8ZR ___ 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] Bigger K3 and New Review
Wayne showed me a concept drawing of the original K3. It was everything you might expect, given the huge popularity of the K2. It just looked like a K2 plus and addressed some of the physical limitations of K2. It has a slightly bigger box, more memory, etc. The K2 was, based on many QRP designs of course but with as good as it was everyone forgot about that. And Wayne being a dreamer kept pushing beyond practical limits and Eric kept finding a way to make the impossible, practical. I'm told their might have been occasional and brief reluctance at times. ARE YOU NUTS? ;0) joking... When I first got my K3 I suggested to Wayne that what really struck me was the sheer scale of the effort. It really struck us too was the reply. ;-) Can you imagine? The K3 has only grown into the size and featured transceiver it is through great dreams, a disregard for all that is practical or possible in a fair work week, and some talented folks like Lyle. I'm very glad to have been around for both the K2 and the K3 rides. I point to the latest QST review to suggest that the guys have made it and maybe it's Miller Time or whatever equivalent. I would have retired after K2, it was a killer effort. K3 - forget it, way too much to do over too long a span. And I see no signs of any slowing. Wondering what's in the brownies... ___ 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] QST Review: Minor Quibble
On Tue, 2008-11-25 at 20:03, Bill W4ZV wrote: ... Regarding the controls, I have large hands (9 from pinky to thumb when extended) and I have no problems with the controls. I have even larger hands: 9.75-inch span. (I'm 6' 7 tall.) I have absolutely no problems with the controls. I like it that the unit is portable enough that I can just throw it in a suitcase to take on trips. Al N1AL ___ 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] Stiffening VFO B knob
I'm personally okay with the front panel design, but I wish the VFO B knob had a bit more friction. Is there any recommended way of adding this? Should I just try to cut a felt pad and place it between the knob and the panel? Dick Lindzen, KA1SA 301 Lake Avenue Newton, MA 02461 USA 1-617-332-4342 ___ 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 review
Hello, Well it makes no difference to me what the ARRL/QST magazine writes. At the end of the day my K3 outperforms all previous radios I have owned..yep, sold every last one of them with absolutely no regrets. It is nice to see that they have figured out the K3 IS the best around. Trouble is I knew this before them and that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside...:-) 73's, Gary K3 #679 I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory ___ 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 Logic 8
Greg, I've tried to work with Dennis on this and he made an attempt but it did not fix the problem and he did not want to persue it further. I was pretty disappointed. I suspect Logic is another of those logging programs that send the mode before the frequency. I suppose I'll dig out a copy and the serial port monitor one of these evenings to confirm that. Perhaps I'll even run through all of the logging programs that I have for support purposes and document those that will have problems with the K3 (known issues: DXBase, DX4Win, AClog and Win-EQF so far). 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:10 PM To: Phil and Christina; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 There's a problem when clicking on spots in Logic 8. I often find it necessary to click the spot two times. The first time sets the freq OK but it does not always set the mode. Clicking a spot a second time sets the mode. I've tried to work with Dennis on this and he made an attempt but it did not fix the problem and he did not want to persue it further. I was pretty disappointed. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Phil and Christina Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 I use Logic 8 with my K3. Choose the K2 setting, but it works fine. Reads radio data as you log and allows some rig control from the program too. I don't do anything fancy with it, but it seems fine for the basic operations. Logic 8 also has contest log forms for many contests. I used the SS form for the SSB contest recently. Phil NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ 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 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] Stiffening VFO B knob
Dick, There should already be a felt washer under the VFO B knob (at least, there is on mine.) To increase the friction, just use an allen wrench to loosen the two set screws and position the knob a little closer to the front panel. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Nov 25, 2008, at 10:18 PM, Richard S. Lindzen wrote: I'm personally okay with the front panel design, but I wish the VFO B knob had a bit more friction. Is there any recommended way of adding this? Should I just try to cut a felt pad and place it between the knob and the panel? Dick Lindzen, KA1SA 301 Lake Avenue Newton, MA 02461 USA 1-617-332-4342 ___ 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
