Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
On Fri, 2011-10-21 at 22:24 -0500, Gary K9GS wrote: Anyone?? On 10/19/2011 9:58 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: So, if I was going to purchase a monitor, say 23-25 diagonal, what should I look for besides the 1920 X 1080P resolution? Pixel response time? 5ms seems to be the norm. I assume a 16:9 aspect ratio? I believe that's determined by the resolution since the pixels are normally square. so 1920x1080 is16:9, 1280x1024 is 5:4 and 1024x768 is 4:3. Does contrast ratio make a difference? I assume I'll want one with a VGA interface, not DVI or HDMI? VGA. Alan N1AL On 10/17/2011 1:01 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Its a -very- active current project. :-) We have finished SVGA hardware on completed pc boards. The firmware is being finished and tested in the lab as I type this. The SVGA adapter for the P3 plugs into the existing rear IO board inside the P3. It can be added to any existing P3 very easily. We are currently displaying P3 data on the external monitor at up to 1920 x 1080p. It looks very cool. Stay tuned! 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Oct 14, 2011, at 10:44 PM, Bobk...@att.net wrote: Leave it at or?? Please expand on the or. Is the P3 a finished project or we ever see the ability to attach a larger screen as was mentioned here on the reflector. That ability was a consideration in the original purchase. 73, Bob K2TK On 10/14/2011 3:01 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We're trying to line up a resource to update it. Everyone seems to be working on the K3, or the KX3, or the KAT500, or... well, let's just leave it at or. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
Alan Bloom wrote: On Fri, 2011-10-21 at 22:24 -0500, Gary K9GS wrote: Anyone?? On 10/19/2011 9:58 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: So, if I was going to purchase a monitor, say 23-25 diagonal, what should I look for besides the 1920 X 1080P resolution? Pixel response time? 5ms seems to be the norm. I assume a 16:9 aspect ratio? I believe that's determined by the resolution since the pixels are normally square. so 1920x1080 is16:9, 1280x1024 is 5:4 and 1024x768 is 4:3. Earlier, Alan had also mentioned that the plan is to support all three of those formats. (For reference, the native P3 format is 480x272, very close to 16:9.) Any chance of some teaser screen shots at these higher resolutions, please? It would help many people to plan their future station layout. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3
Wayne, Considering these requests from Lance: 1) Since there is only the one antenna connection for HF/6m, probably one needs a RF switched preamp or using two coax relays to bypass the preamp when transmitting. Since Lance and I probably would be running external power amps this is not hard to do. 2) RTS/DTR connections for PTT control is really more important since just about all soundcard sw use the RS-232 lines for controlling PTT/Keying in the radio. So the special serial cable with broke-out lines to control PTT at the mic connector is important. I suppose separate line-in/out will not be available on the KX3 requiring use of mic and speaker connections. Of course if direct I-Q data output is availabl, then the receive audio is not used. Ed - KL7UW -- Message: 18 Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:32:58 -0700 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 To: w...@q.com Cc: Elecraft Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: ef51ae20-0136-46fd-bf5b-39f832b36...@elecraft.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Hi Lance, ...wanted to ask if there would/could be some way to: 1. Add an external preamp for 6m, as is done with the K3. If I am to use this as a portable radio for 6m EME DXpeditions, it will be imperative to be able to add a preamp in the receive line. We can't tap into the KX3's internal RX path directly. However, a preamp could be inserted externally in conjunction with a T/R switch. We have enough general-purpose outputs on the KX3 to control such a unit. Also, we're looking into the possibility of integrating a 6- meter LNA into the BPF array to obtain a very low 6-m NF. 2. Control the PTT line on the KX3 from the computer's Serial Port RTS or CTS lines. JT65A switches the radio into transmit by first ...snip... switching anything. This works great in the K3, and I hope there will be the same logic in the KX3. You'd have to split the RTS or CTS line out from the computer's RS232 connector and route it to the mic jack's PTT line. If there were enough demand for such a cable, we might offer one as an option. 73, Wayne N6KR 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@gmail.com == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. You show us what the 817 looks like here (in the big table...just scroll down a little to see the table and then to near the bottom for the 817): http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm I know the KX3 isn't finalized but it must be pretty close...it's almost November, right! I know it won't be a K3, but would love to see the close in specs (5kc, 2kc) for with vs without the various roofing filters. Any rough numbers yet (plus/minus)? de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
Ft817 was past decade technology. I once used it but eventually replaced it with k2. Ft817 receives everything but difficult to select anything. There is also no built in atu and speech compressor in ft817. Ft817 was a popular qrp rig but it is now the time for its glorious retirement. 73 Johnny Sent from my iPhone 4 DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com 於 2011年10月22日 下午6:55 寫道： No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. You show us what the 817 looks like here (in the big table...just scroll down a little to see the table and then to near the bottom for the 817): http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm I know the KX3 isn't finalized but it must be pretty close...it's almost November, right! I know it won't be a K3, but would love to see the close in specs (5kc, 2kc) for with vs without the various roofing filters. Any rough numbers yet (plus/minus)? de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
Johnny, Maybe, but the FT-817 doesn't need anything except maybe the CW filter; if all you're interested in is CW on 80-10 and don't ever intend to hook a transverter to it, the out of box K2 is fine. I have both, so I have the option of using them for different purposes; the 817 is my go radio, and the K2 is my home station radio. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: vr2xmc vr2...@yahoo.com.hk Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:51:19 To: DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare? Ft817 was past decade technology. I once used it but eventually replaced it with k2. Ft817 receives everything but difficult to select anything. There is also no built in atu and speech compressor in ft817. Ft817 was a popular qrp rig but it is now the time for its glorious retirement. 73 Johnny Sent from my iPhone 4 DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com 於 2011年10月22日 下午6:55 寫道： No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. You show us what the 817 looks like here (in the big table...just scroll down a little to see the table and then to near the bottom for the 817): http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm I know the KX3 isn't finalized but it must be pretty close...it's almost November, right! I know it won't be a K3, but would love to see the close in specs (5kc, 2kc) for with vs without the various roofing filters. Any rough numbers yet (plus/minus)? de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Text Decode on P3 screen?
WB5GCX sent this on Jan 9, 2011, any comments? The ability to work PSK and RTTY without a computer is SO cool... I was just wondering if there are plans or any discussion on allowing a portion of the P3 screen to show the K3 Text decode data for cw, RTTY, and PSK31. I always assumed that would someday be part of the K3/P3 experience once we had more display real estate. That VFO B display area on the K3 sure seems small some days :) Oscar, WB5GCX I second the question. The text decode data is streaming down the serial line and available with the K3 Utility program. Can the P3 CPU capture the same data stream and display it? With a third, text decode, P3 display mode replacing waterfall with text. John, KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. Hi Doug, The KX3's RX performance numbers are exceptional, but only one unit has been through the full test suite. After we've tested several, we'll post more details. If the numbers hold, it should easily be in the top five on Sherwood's chart with the roofing filter module installed, and top ten without. Since you asked: it's roughly 30-40 dB stronger than the FT817 in most RX categories. OTOH, the '817 has some nice features, and I have one myself that I use as a signal generator and monitor. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Now General RF Issue WAS 160m loop experiment a big failure
If you can see the board impressions in the coax, it's toast. Replace it. You didn't say what kind of coax it is, but 9913 is very easily crushed. According to Mosley, the maker of many military antennas, that's why the military doesn't use it on the ground or in the ground. They use RG213, which will not crush when run over by vehicles with tires. On Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:21:02 -0400 (EDT), gold...@charter.net wrote: [snip] Right now I am thinking that I have a bad coax line outside of the house. The reason for this is that I had a new propane tank installed and they needed to back the truck up and had to drive over the buried coax. I did put boards down to spread out the load and protect the lawn and also the coax. However the problem has started since this incident. I pulled the coax out of the ground and it has bend marks at the edges where the boards were which to means that it was deformed and maybe it is now crushed. [snip] 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Now General RF Issue WAS 160m loop experiment a big failure
On 10/22/2011 9:33 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote: According to Mosley, the maker of many military antennas, that's why the military doesn't use it on the ground or in the ground. They use RG213, which will not crush when run over by vehicles with tires. That information is probably rather dated. Although RG-numbers used to be a specification for cable (MANY years ago), they are now no more than a generic description of size and impedance. You must get to a manufacturer's part number and data sheet to know what a cable really is. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
Wayne, If you would be so kind, how does K1 K2 K3 KX1 compare to each other and the rig of the day the '817 which seems so popular at the moment. 73, TR K6GC K2/100 S/N 838 ___ At 09:02 AM 10/22/2011 -0700, you wrote: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. Hi Doug, The KX3's RX performance numbers are exceptional, but only one unit has been through the full test suite. After we've tested several, we'll post more details. If the numbers hold, it should easily be in the top five on Sherwood's chart with the roofing filter module installed, and top ten without. Since you asked: it's roughly 30-40 dB stronger than the FT817 in most RX categories. OTOH, the '817 has some nice features, and I have one myself that I use as a signal generator and monitor. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Text Decode on P3 screen?
Hi to the group, On a similar subject, could the P3 screen be used to display some information from the K3 (for exemple the sub-receiver status) ? Best regards Georges __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
Hi TR, Eventually we'll have detailed comparison charts for the KX3 vs. other small radios. I wouldn't put the K3 in this chart, because it's an entirely different radio (full-size enclosure and front panel, internal 100 W amp and ATU, high-performance sub receiver, up to 10 roofing filters, complete I/O complement including P3/RX ANT/ transverter connectors, etc.). Generally speaking, the KX3 best fills the need for an ultra-compact all-band/all-mode radio. The K2 offers similar band/mode coverage in a full kit (where you get to solder), but the KX3 is a lot smaller and has an updated user interface as well as I.F. DSP. If you only need CW mode and a few of the most popular bands, the K1 or KX1 would be good choices. Both are full kits. The KX1 is our smallest radio, with TFR (trail-friendly) format and an attached paddle, like the KX3. It also uses a DDS VFO and SSB/AM receive, providing SWL coverage in addition to the ham bands. The K1 is a traditional analog radio, with an LC VFO. It has higher power output and a wider-range ATU option than the KX1. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 22, 2011, at 9:42 AM, wreese wrote: Wayne, If you would be so kind, how does K1 K2 K3 KX1 compare to each other and the rig of the day the '817 which seems so popular at the moment. 73, TR K6GC K2/100 S/N 838 ___ At 09:02 AM 10/22/2011 -0700, you wrote: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. Hi Doug, The KX3's RX performance numbers are exceptional, but only one unit has been through the full test suite. After we've tested several, we'll post more details. If the numbers hold, it should easily be in the top five on Sherwood's chart with the roofing filter module installed, and top ten without. Since you asked: it's roughly 30-40 dB stronger than the FT817 in most RX categories. OTOH, the '817 has some nice features, and I have one myself that I use as a signal generator and monitor. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?
Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi TR, Eventually we'll have detailed comparison charts for the KX3 vs. other small radios. I wouldn't put the K3 in this chart, because it's an entirely different radio (full-size enclosure and front panel, internal 100 W amp and ATU, high-performance sub receiver, up to 10 roofing filters, complete I/O complement including P3/RX ANT/ transverter connectors, etc.). No, please Wayne, include it (maybe in the basic 10 W version), so we have a useful idea of the things you have to sacrifice when choosing an ultra portable. Thanks, Pf -- Pierfrancesco Caci __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K1 #2999 does not seem to get 5 watts out on 20
Don- Thanks!!! I did exactly what you said and everthing is in order. My low pass toriods looked good. I had not tuned the KATV1 properly. I was just sending CQ on 14.040 and see a nice 5 bars with the power set to 5 watts. I cant wait to get the K2. 73 Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-2999-does-not-seem-to-get-5-watts-out-on-20-tp6902429p6920743.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Now General RF Issue WAS 160m loop experiment a big failure
The point made by Mosley was that the 9913 *style* coax can be crushed easily due to the material used for insulation between the center conductor and the shield. RG213 *style* coax does not suffer from that deficiency. I suppose I could have looked up the MIL STD number of both the coaxes and referred to them in that way, but if I had done so, only experts in reading MIL STD numbers would have got the point. Thank you for passing on your knowledge regarding coax, Jim. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:42:17 -0700, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 10/22/2011 9:33 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote: According to Mosley, the maker of many military antennas, that's why the military doesn't use it on the ground or in the ground. They use RG213, which will not crush when run over by vehicles with tires. That information is probably rather dated. Although RG-numbers used to be a specification for cable (MANY years ago), they are now no more than a generic description of size and impedance. You must get to a manufacturer's part number and data sheet to know what a cable really is. 73, Jim K9YC [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Now General RF Issue WAS 160m loop experiment a big failure
On 10/22/2011 1:02 PM, n...@n5ge.com wrote: The point made by Mosley was that the 9913*style* coax can be crushed easily due to the material used for insulation between the center conductor and the shield. RG213*style* coax does not suffer from that deficiency. Understood, Tom. And yes, right on target. 73, Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3/KPA500 with a MFJ-994B AUTO TUNER
Hi Is anyone using a MFJ-994B AUTO TUNER 600W 1.8-30 MHZ with an Elecraft k3/KPA500? I would like to know how they are working together. Thanks in advance. 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK === John R. Klim II ARRL LM, AMSAT LM 10-10: 68135 30MDG: 1820 QSL: LoTW, Bureau, Direct, eQSL as a courtesy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500 with a MFJ-994B AUTO TUNER
I use the LDG AT600 pro and it works fine. I avoid MFJ if I can. Some stuff is fine other stuff is wellnot. If you have not purchased one you might consider waiting for the KAT500 that Elecraft is working on. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/22/2011 4:10 PM, John KLim wrote: Hi Is anyone using a MFJ-994B AUTO TUNER 600W 1.8-30 MHZ with an Elecraft k3/KPA500? I would like to know how they are working together. Thanks in advance. 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK === John R. Klim II ARRL LM, AMSAT LM 10-10: 68135 30MDG: 1820 QSL: LoTW, Bureau, Direct, eQSL as a courtesy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade Board Question
I just sent this message to Elecraft support, but wondered if anyone out there knows the answer or has experience: I received my DSP upgrade board (K3DSPUPGD) around 10/14/2011 and am just now installing it. My K3 is serial number 1206. Upon removing the original DSP board, I noted the board identifier which reads K3 DSP (then a white painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The old board also has a label indicated Assy REV D When I unpacked the new board, its identifier reads exactly the same: K3 DSP (with a similar painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The new board also has the label indicating Assy REV D The two boards appear identical in every way. If the new board is in fact a DSP upgrade, how does Elecraft identify them? Did I received an old board by mistake? I ended up reinstalling the old board and did not install the new one. I wanted to wait until I received guidance from Elecraft. Also, the instructions I downloaded for the new DSP board show a nylon spacer. I don't have a nylon spacer in my K3. Seems I remember prior email threads about that spacer going in to create a stiffer front board rest, but I didn't have the spacer. Whatever guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Any thoughts? 73, Phil, WA7URV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-DSP-Upgrade-Board-Question-tp6921243p6921243.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade Board Question
Hello Phil, From your serial number, you definitely need a DSP upgrade. However, you observation proves exactly the contrary. Did you get your K3 from used market so that the previous owner has already replaced it? Keep us advised, I am interested in knowing it. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Phil Westover 492comm...@comcast.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年10月23日 (週日) 9:16 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade Board Question I just sent this message to Elecraft support, but wondered if anyone out there knows the answer or has experience: I received my DSP upgrade board (K3DSPUPGD) around 10/14/2011 and am just now installing it. My K3 is serial number 1206. Upon removing the original DSP board, I noted the board identifier which reads K3 DSP (then a white painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The old board also has a label indicated Assy REV D When I unpacked the new board, its identifier reads exactly the same: K3 DSP (with a similar painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The new board also has the label indicating Assy REV D The two boards appear identical in every way. If the new board is in fact a DSP upgrade, how does Elecraft identify them? Did I received an old board by mistake? I ended up reinstalling the old board and did not install the new one. I wanted to wait until I received guidance from Elecraft. Also, the instructions I downloaded for the new DSP board show a nylon spacer. I don't have a nylon spacer in my K3. Seems I remember prior email threads about that spacer going in to create a stiffer front board rest, but I didn't have the spacer. Whatever guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Any thoughts? 73, Phil, WA7URV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade Board Question
The easiest way to tell is that the new board has a little daughter-board with low-pass filter components on it. If both boards have them, you are already updated. If neither, then they sent you an old board. If one does and the other doesn't, install the one that does! On 10/22/2011 6:16 PM, Phil Westover wrote: I just sent this message to Elecraft support, but wondered if anyone out there knows the answer or has experience: I received my DSP upgrade board (K3DSPUPGD) around 10/14/2011 and am just now installing it. My K3 is serial number 1206. Upon removing the original DSP board, I noted the board identifier which reads K3 DSP (then a white painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The old board also has a label indicated Assy REV D When I unpacked the new board, its identifier reads exactly the same: K3 DSP (with a similar painted-over patch) (c) 2007 Elecraft The new board also has the label indicating Assy REV D The two boards appear identical in every way. If the new board is in fact a DSP upgrade, how does Elecraft identify them? Did I received an old board by mistake? I ended up reinstalling the old board and did not install the new one. I wanted to wait until I received guidance from Elecraft. Also, the instructions I downloaded for the new DSP board show a nylon spacer. I don't have a nylon spacer in my K3. Seems I remember prior email threads about that spacer going in to create a stiffer front board rest, but I didn't have the spacer. Whatever guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Any thoughts? 73, Phil, WA7URV -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Ft-100D SOLD
Hi all, The FT-100D station was sold instead of trading for the K2. Is there a late model K2 with KSSB and KAT2, KIO and KDSP for sale? Thanks, Bob w7wo __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, We had a surprise sunny day which got warm. 50 degrees felt very nice. It got me out working so I could bring back most of a cord of wood. It is now stacked and ready for the fire. Hopefully I won't get to this pile until January. But there is more timber lying down calling me. I will continue until I am in danger of burying my 4WD truck. Propagation has been fantastic lately. Ten meters to all over and openings on the other bands keep me scanning and looking up calls. I heard quite a few SOTA folks on the air when I would come in for a break. I hope they were as warm as I was. From the forecast it looks like more mild weather and great propagation next week. Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay well, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Very OT:Rugby World Cup 2011 Final
GO the All Blacks against France tonite at 08.00Z Its a public holiday in ZL tomorrow so there may be a lot of sore heads depending on the result!! Peter ZL1PWD PS: sri Eric Wayne LL+64 09 4370956 Cell+64 0221041630 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Very OT:Rugby World Cup 2011 Final
I've been to NZ and wish I could be there now. Best of luck to both teams. BTW: it's not totally off-topic. Isn't Eden Park (in Auckland, where the game is to be played) presently experiencing a total power outage? Won't those packed pubs need amateur radio to relay beer orders? Wayne N6KR On Oct 22, 2011, at 9:37 PM, Peter Dent wrote: GO the All Blacks against France tonite at 08.00Z Its a public holiday in ZL tomorrow so there may be a lot of sore heads depending on the result!! Peter ZL1PWD PS: sri Eric Wayne __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
