Re: [Elecraft] Please DO NOT leave alkaline batteries in your KX3, KX1, or K1 for any length of time
I already decided not to install batteries inside my KX3. But it was not primarily to avoid damage due to leakage of electrolyte. Opening and closing the KX3 seems a little delicate to me. One has to ensure the connecting wiring is intact and not being pinched. I just decided to use an external sealed acid-gel battery if I need to go portable. In the shack or mobile I will simply plug the power cord in. I do have NiMH batteries inside my MFJ-269B. I did try using alkaline batteries but they did not last long enough. The rechargeable NIMH have been installed about two years with no issues. I charge it using my 3A bench supply (current regulated). 2-4 hours on 14v does it. No leakage issues. Even with warrantees from manufacturers I would not trust alkaline's for long-term use. 73, Ed - KL7UW __ 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 amplified mobile speaker
Does anyone use an external amplified speaker in a mobile installation with the KX3? A search so far has found BHI speakers but these are DSP speakers which I don't require. 73 Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
I found this antenna shootout done in 2002 by the HFPacker group I'm a member of http://hfpack.com/antennas/shootoutreport2002.html This should give someone a good idea on the performance to be expected by a portable antenna setup. Before I retired I used to run QRP portable with an 817 from hotel rooms around the country, so I have years of experience with small antennas in hotel rooms. Before I retired, and when the last solar cycle ended I switched over to remoting and never looked back. The small antenna thing was just too painful for me anymore. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 0:45 AM To: Andrew Moore Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3? I never said that Philip shouldn't enjoy what he has. But he did encourage others to buy that antenna, and that's the part to which I take exception. It simply is not comparable in performance-versus-cost-versus-portability to other options. And those manufacturers claims that you don't care about are what lots of other people base their buying decisions upon. QRP is fun ... I used to do a lot of it. Using simple gear is fun, too ... I used to do a lot of that as well. But I would never try to talk somebody into spending $130 for a poor approach to either. Dave AB7E On 11/29/2012 7:37 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: I have no idea what this Miracle Whip is or what it cost, but if Philip gained that much enjoyment from it and encouraged others, sounds like he wins. --Andrew On Nov 29, 2012, at 9:16 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: I personally would not call paying $130 for a base loaded five foot whip without a counterpoise to be a minimalist approach, but to each his own. If you want to intentionally put limits on the gear it would be far cheaper (as well as more effective) to hang simply an appropriate length of #24 wire on the wall with masking tape. And I still say that the manufacturer's claims are ridiculous ... read them yourself if you don't believe me. Dave AB7E __ 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
By minimalist I'm referring not to the price, but to the construction of the antenna, if it's what people say it is. I'm not saying people should run out and buy one; my point (and only point) is Philip had (and enjoyed) success with something others are quick to dismiss as junk. As Philip said, I encourage others to do the same. Not saying you have to spend $130 :) 73, --Andrew, NV1B .. On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 9:16 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.comwrote: I personally would not call paying $130 for a base loaded five foot whip without a counterpoise to be a minimalist approach, but to each his own. If you want to intentionally put limits on the gear it would be far cheaper (as well as more effective) to hang simply an appropriate length of #24 wire on the wall with masking tape. __ 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
* On 2012 30 Nov 01:13 -0600, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: The rest of the fraternity wince at seeing them spend dollars for something that can be done for pennies. Ironically, in other internet forums the same logic seems to be applied to those seeking more information about Elecraft products. While I know of no instance where Elecraft exagerates their products' performance (in fact, I would submit that Elecraft advertizing is often understated), there are those who do admonish from a misplaced higher value of frugality, IMO. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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] K2 Output issues in Tune
Hello George, You asked if there could be something wrong with a relay or relays. Some years ago I had a similar problem with my K2/100, but it appeared only on 40m. The cause was dirty relay contacts, rare in sealed relays, which sometimes also caused the receiver's sensitivity to decrease significantly - usually before transmitting.. The relay contacts in question were K1A (pins 3 and 4) located at the 40m bandpass filter. - If - your problem is caused by a faulty relay, then it is unlikely that any of the relays associated with the bandpass filters are to blame. While contrary to popular wisdom the contacts of a sealed relay can become dirty, the odds against this happening are very high, provided that the relay's sealed casing has not been punctured (e.g. by a hot iron) before or during the installation of the relay. Because you have found the problem on 80m, 15m and 10m, at least three of the relays associated with the bandpass filters would have to have dirty contacts - which is pushing the odds by a large degree. The same argument is applicable to the relays used to swirch the low pass filters, which leaves the relays within the ATU. To eliminate (or otherwise) one of the ATU's relays as being the cause of the problem, I suggest that you disconnect completely the ATU and connect your dummy load directly to the K2's antenna connector. If the problem persists, then an ATU relay is not the cause. My gut feeling is that a solder joint has become intermittent. Hope that you find the cause. 73, Geoff LX2AO On November 30, 2012 at 3:37 AM, George N9AUP wrote: My K2 (#7235) recently started to have intermittent issues with power output in tune. Sometimes I get the power I set for a given band and sometimes I don't. Just now, if I set the level at 10 watts for each band, they all work as expected (with a little dithering in the 10ths position) when I press Tune except for 80 meters where I get 5 watts and 10 meters where I get 8 watts. This morning I got 2.5 watts in 80 meters and returned later to find it spot on at 10 watts. In each case, mode was CW and the vfo set for the cw section for each band. Usually, if a band shows low power and I hold tune in for 5 seconds the output level will climb up roughly a watt. I first discovered the issue last week when 15 meters went bonkers with the forward power waving up and down quite rapidly. I immediately stopped, changed bands, saw normal behavior then went back to 15 meters and it was right where I had set it. At that point, all bands were ok and no further problems were observed. Yesterday, things were as described above. I have been testing with cables running from the rig through the SWR meter and into the station dummy. I did try an alternative dummy and checked the cables as well. If all bands acted the same, I'd be looking for a bias issue. Could there be something wrong in the relays? George N9AUP __ 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] Leaky batteries, portable shortened antennas.
Don, the thumbscrews I referred to relate to the MFJ-259B, not the KX3. Sorry for the confusion. There's no problem with the KX3. I observed that the antenna analyzer spends most of its life sitting on a shelf and that means batteries can be forgotten about more easily. I thought it would be worthwhile to replace the two Phillips studs with a KX3-like thumbscrew. That would provide a little faster and easier removal/reinstallation of the access panel and encourage safer battery habits. I know you use rechargeables and keep it on a sustainer. But for those, like me, who prefer not to do that, thumbscrews offer another solution. It's amazing how the need for a small screwdriver can present such an (psychological?) obstacle to good judgement ;) 73, Stan WB2LQF. On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: I do not understand the need for all this commotion. My KX3 has two thumbscrews on each end. Loosen all 4 and the 2 halves are easily separated. Remove or insert batteries and then reassemble. No new screws needed, they are supplied as part of the stock assembly. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/29/2012 11:11 PM, k...@juno.com wrote: I think I'll locate - or fabricate- some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3) so I can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the temptation to leave cells in there. 73, Stan WB2LQF __ 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 amplified mobile speaker
Hi Gary, The Chill Pill speakers are one handy choice for portable use with the KX3. They are very small and light, convenient to pack, self powered, and sound very good. Currently, they are shown at $33.50, so are not the cheapest, though they are very good quality. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Mobile-Speakers-Players-Laptops/dp/B001K33QSO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8colid=3SFWEMAP46M8Gcoliid=I1NAGQ9JJG3H6Y Thye also make a small microphone that might be suitable for KX3 HT portable operation. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Microphone-Classic-Touch-iPhone/dp/B0026NNGZK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8colid=3SFWEMAP46M8Gcoliid=IZO23XEUKMOGG YMMV 73 JP WF4Z On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone use an external amplified speaker in a mobile installation with the KX3? A search so far has found BHI speakers but these are DSP speakers which I don't require. 73 Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ 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 VLF transverter?
Howdy K3' people: I'd like to listen down around and below 100kHz Well, and be ready to transmit if they approve us to xmit in the 137kHz area ( I think that's the proposed new band anyway). Anyone using a good transverter for that area on their K3? thanks -- 73 KD7YZ Bob __ 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] Please DO NOT leave alkaline batteries in your KX3, KX1, or K1 for any length of time
There are counterfeit Energizers and Duracell. I bought some in legitimate store in Australia. Leaked badly. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Please-DO-NOT-leave-alkaline-batteries-in-your-KX3-KX1-or-K1-for-any-length-of-time-tp7566438p7566496.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] Is delay to transmit in KX3 adjustable?
I attached KX3 to TT Centurion. When in BK mode, KX3 indicates high SWR momentarily. Seems the delay is 8 ms. Any way to change it aside from not using BK? Not really high priority issue. Top priority for me would be improving the speech processor to at least the level of K2. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Is-delay-to-transmit-in-KX3-adjustable-tp7566497.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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
BUT, if whatever particular portable antenna you choose is sufficiently efficient for you, who am I to argue with your choice. Absolutely right..I submitted my original comment as an actual *user* of the Miracle Whip antenna who could describe my own personal experience with it, rather than speculate negatively. It is all about the Amateur Radio operator's needs, I too have a full size 80 metre dipole at home and when in the shack will use this as my main base antenna. However, I also have a 2 metre high Sandpiper HV6+3 HF vertical which I use because I live in an area with restrictions on antennas, so no huge beams for me any more since 2009. The miracle whip was purchased by me as an operational requirement for my 'Pedestrian Mobile' operation i.e. on the move whilst walking and also being discreet. I found it also was ideal for packing on holiday due to its telescopic nature and very quick to deploy even on the beach! I do also use even smaller HF aerials on my car, such as the Australian Outbacker Stealth plus at only 90cm long (3 feet) with sufficiently good enough results! Likewise my Yaesu ATAS 120 is not much longer and I work lots on that too. So come on guys I am not trying to encourage anyone to buy any particular antenna, I am just providing my findings and if you want the full detail please visit my website at http://www.qsl.net/g0isw http://www.qsl.net/g0isw where you can see lots more. The Elecraft KX-3 is a wonderful transceiver and I intend to operate it with lots of different antennas to suit the circumstances :-) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Why-did-I-purchase-this-antenna-for-the-KX3-tp7346180p7566498.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 and Audio
If there is anyone out there like me who has never brought the audio out of their K3s to an external system, here's a winner: Logitech Z623, currently on sale up here at Staples for $145. One stereo cable to the K3 SPRK OUT and another stereo cable to my laptop, and I suddenly have a perfectly matched audio system that allows me to mix audio from the radio with audio out from the laptop with numerous ways to balance audio channels and overall audio level. Impedance matches seem to be perfect. The Logitech hardware looks as is if it were designed to match typical ham radio gear with an attractive sort of militarized look. System control is via one of the two desktop speakers which has power on/off, bass adjustment, volume adjustment, and the inputs for the K3 audio and output to headphones. Audio out from the laptop is fed to the system via the larger bass speaker box. If all one wants is decent audio from their laptops (which is where I started), buy it for that reason alone. The new audio is like having been given a new K3 and is icing on the cake. The night I hooked this system up, I tripped over PS0T. Two seconds to set the K3 up for split and I worked them without cans. The Z623 is the biggest improvement in this station since I added the P3 and is so perfect as to seemingly have been designed for this purpose.. Contact me off-line if you want more details. No, I don't own Staples. Gary VE1RGB __ 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 and Audio
I should add that this is a two-receiver K3 #095. From: Gary Bartlett [mailto:garybartl...@accesswave.ca] Sent: November-30-12 1:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: K3 and Audio The new audio is like having been given a new K3 and is icing on the cake. The night I hooked this system up, I tripped over PS0T. Two seconds to set the K3 up for split and I worked them without cans. __ 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
True. We don't know what his limitations are, as far as erecting a suitable antenna. And, as the saying goes, A compromise antenna is better than a cold radio. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 11/29/2012 6:37 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: I have no idea what this Miracle Whip is or what it cost, but if Philip gained that much enjoyment from it and encouraged others, sounds like he wins. --Andrew __ 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] Fwd: K3 VLF transverter?
Look at April 2002 QST for building plans. This Upconverter along with the Sept 2001 QST Active LF Antenna works very well. John Hendricks Sent from my iPod Begin forwarded message: From: KD7YZ Bob kd...@denstarfarm.us Date: November 30, 2012, 6:50:27 PST To: K3 List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 VLF transverter? Howdy K3' people: I'd like to listen down around and below 100kHz Well, and be ready to transmit if they approve us to xmit in the 137kHz area ( I think that's the proposed new band anyway). Anyone using a good transverter for that area on their K3? thanks -- 73 KD7YZ Bob __ 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 S-Meter calibration
If the KX3 is like the K3, there is an SMTR MD setting for AbS (absolute). This can help provide the same S-Meter reading regardless of preamp or attenuation. Hope that helps. 73, Dick - KA5KKT I have verified that my KX3 S-Meter is calibrated to s9 under -73db signal WITH preamplifier active. Without preamplifier, in normal mode, signal is about s6. There is a smtd md funcition that shoud take an avarage signal but it is still inactive (TBD) with the latest firmware installed. Is there a particular reason to take s9 with preamplifier active ? I would prefer to have s9 in normal mode (pre off) but seems there is no way to have this. Is there any way to recalibrate the s-meter signal in this way ? tnks in advance best 73, iw2esl Giampiero __ 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 amplified mobile speaker
Be VERY careful when you use the external speakers! I was using my KX3 with a small HOME brand speaker system for an iPod; I had the level adjusted to a moderate level, but had a noise burst. The system (radio/external speaker) was silenced. I unplugged the HOME speaker, and the audio was OK in the KX3. I disassembled the Home speaker, decided to get a new audio amp as a repair, as the unit was going to be too hard to justify the effort. I found a small amp on good old eBay, which I just received TODAY! My point is that this is a great idea, but just be aware of the possibility of overload. I have no idea if my issue is an isolated case, or not. 73; -Mike- KØJTA On 11/30/12 8:29 AM, JP O'Connor wrote: Hi Gary, The Chill Pill speakers are one handy choice for portable use with the KX3. They are very small and light, convenient to pack, self powered, and sound very good. Currently, they are shown at $33.50, so are not the cheapest, though they are very good quality. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Mobile-Speakers-Players-Laptops/dp/B001K33QSO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8colid=3SFWEMAP46M8Gcoliid=I1NAGQ9JJG3H6Y 73 JP WF4Z On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone use an external amplified speaker in a mobile installation with the KX3? __ 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 S-Meter calibration
.not a very careful read on my part.please pardon. Dick - KA5KKT - If the KX3 is like the K3, there is an SMTR MD setting for AbS (absolute). This can help provide the same S-Meter reading regardless of preamp or attenuation. Hope that helps. 73, Dick - KA5KKT I have verified that my KX3 S-Meter is calibrated to s9 under -73db signal WITH preamplifier active. Without preamplifier, in normal mode, signal is about s6. There is a smtd md funcition that shoud take an avarage signal but it is still inactive (TBD) with the latest firmware installed. Is there a particular reason to take s9 with preamplifier active ? I would prefer to have s9 in normal mode (pre off) but seems there is no way to have this. Is there any way to recalibrate the s-meter signal in this way ? tnks in advance best 73, iw2esl Giampiero __ 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 S-Meter calibration
Thanks Dick for you answer. Unfortunately SMTR MD setting is still under development on KX3 and when you unlock it is in To Be Defined (TBD) state. 73, iw2esl Giampiero Inviato da iPad Il giorno 30/nov/2012, alle ore 19:39, Edward Dickinson III softb...@windstream.net ha scritto: If the KX3 is like the K3, there is an SMTR MD setting for AbS (absolute). This can help provide the same S-Meter reading regardless of preamp or attenuation. Hope that helps. Dick - KA5KKT I have verified that my KX3 S-Meter is calibrated to s9 under -73db signal WITH preamplifier active. Without preamplifier, in normal mode, signal is about s6. There is a smtd md funcition that shoud take an avarage signal but it is still inactive (TBD) with the latest firmware installed. Is there a particular reason to take s9 with preamplifier active ? I would prefer to have s9 in normal mode (pre off) but seems there is no way to have this. Is there any way to recalibrate the s-meter signal in this way ? tnks in advance best 73, iw2esl Giampiero __ 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] Control of K3 from CW Skimmer in split mode
I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Shel WO0C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Control-of-K3-from-CW-Skimmer-in-split-mode-tp7566508.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] K3 VLF transverter?
On 11/30/2012 6:50 AM, KD7YZ Bob wrote: Howdy K3' people: I'd like to listen down around and below 100kHz I use a Palomar VLF converter [0-500Kc -- 3.5-4MHz] coupled to my flag pole on the deck with about 9m of insulated wire. It is receive only and actually goes up to about 580Kc before things start to drop off. The LORAN-C station in Middletown CA overloaded the front end but LORAN-C is gone now and I've occasionally heard a couple of the XSH-xx stations. KSM on 426Kc on Saturdays is usually around S8 during the day. Alas, I don't think the converter is made any more. Well, and be ready to transmit if they approve us to xmit in the 137kHz area ( I think that's the proposed new band anyway). 135.7-137.8 I think. I've seen two TX strategies: One is to divide a crystal oscillator [the one I saw used a cheap CB crystal] down to a frequency within the 2.1 KHz bandwidth, the other mixed a crystal oscillator with a VCXO such that the difference frequency fell in the band. An EFHW antenna is only 1.1km long. :-) 2.1KHz would accommodate one SSB signal? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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] Control of K3 from CW Skimmer in split mode
On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Shel Sherman ssher...@att.net wrote: I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This looks like one way to go about it . http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/SkimmerToCommander/ There may be some way to do it natively, perhaps by tweaking the Omni-Rig K3 definition.. haven't looked into it (yet). 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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] Control of K3 from CW Skimmer in split mode
A year or two ago I obtained a K3 subrx definition file SKIMMER. Clicking calls on the bandmap or call list and sends VFO B there. It only works if you have a subrx and are tapping the subrx IF. (I think) I don't know what will happen if you are in split w/o a subrx using VFOA IF output. I can't claim understanding about the file nor guarantee it will work for you. I do thank whoever made it up initially. If you have SKIMMER set up to export spots, then clicking on the spot sends in your logging program sends VFO A to the station. Clicking on the bandmap or call list sends VFO B to the station. Works for me. Contact me for a copy. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/30/2012 20:14, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Shel Sherman ssher...@att.net wrote: I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This looks like one way to go about it . http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/SkimmerToCommander/ There may be some way to do it natively, perhaps by tweaking the Omni-Rig K3 definition.. haven't looked into it (yet). 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 __ 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] Heil Kenwood / Elecraft AD-1-KM Modular Connector
If anyone needs this Headphone to Rig adaptor cable, I have one in original package (never opened), which I would like to send to a good home. Price is only $15 plus actual shipping cost. - Tony, N3ME - 118 Ashwood Street Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9699 (302) 539-5638 Grid: FM28lm http://www.n3me.net Elecraft K3 # 2462 PVRC 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] K3 VLF transverter?
On Friday Jensen used a Straight-Key to send: -Original Comment--- band. An EFHW antenna is only 1.1km long. :-) I can do that here. 2.1KHz would accommodate one SSB signal? that's funny! I forgot that one .. but I was thinking really about JT9-1 mode .. wsjtx from K1JT ... nice and narrow -- Best regards, Bob KD7YZWin7-64bit + K3 __ 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/RCS-10 antenna switch
Getting this combo to work here was an interesting challenge. 1) The RCS-10 control box outputs a 3 bit binary signal to control 8 antennas 2) Several antennas that are multiband. 3) I have a remote A/B switch box with that is DC powered over the coax. 4) I wanted to also have the KPA-500 follow the K3 band switching. This could all be done in hardware but antenna changes would require rewiring. For me the solution was a PIC, four relays (+ drivers) added to the existing control box. Manual selection is retained. The PIC used is a PICAXE 18m2+ $5 chip. It's in-circuit programmable by a free software program. BASIC language can be used. Perhaps others. Its input is the K3 BCD data which it echos that to KPA-500. It then outputs the proper 3 bit binary code to the RCS-10. The A/B signal is turned on if the band is appropriate. Antenna/band combos are software programmable. The program and data occupies 270 bytes. It never ceases to amaze me what a little bit of smarts in a chip can do. 73 de Brian/K3KO - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 __ 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 VLF transverter?
KSM on 426Kc on Saturdays is usually around S8 during the day. That's a very interesting operation, ham/commercial operator led and fully described at: http://radiomarine.org/gallery/show?keyword=ksmstationpanel=pab1_2 I miss MF maritime Morse more than any other radio service, and I regret dropping my commercial radiotelegraph ticket 20 years ago. Well, and be ready to transmit if they approve us to xmit in the 137kHz area (I think that's the proposed new band anyway). 135.7-137.8 I think. There's only a recent NPRM before the FCC for that band, but US authorization is unlikely in the near future...if ever. One hopes for quick FCC authorization for the 472 to 479 kHz band that WARC approved in 2012: http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-gets-secondary-mf-allocation-at-wrc-12 This MF band should be most interesting...a link back in radio history. New improved and fully-assembled Palomar Engineers VLF converters appear to be available through K1EL Ham Radio Kits. See: http://k1el.tripod.com/VLF.html . I use a US Navy AN/WRR-3B receiver for 14 to 600 kHz reception. 73, Mike / KK5F __ 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] Control of K3 from CW Skimmer in split mode
Just for grins, I tried editing: C:\Program Files (x86)\Afreet\OmniRig\Rigs\Elecraft K3.ini to change: [pmFreqA] Command=(FA...;) Value=2|11|vfText|1|0 ReplyLength=0 to: [pmFreqA] Command=(FB...;) Value=2|11|vfText|1|0 ReplyLength=0 It seems to basically work... but each click causes the waterfall to shift, because CW Skimmer thinks that the main frequency is being changed, but it's really not. It seems it'd be easy for CW Skimmer to implement a proper solution to this - e.g. Alt-Click to QSY VFO B, or/and a configurable option for left click to affect VFO A or B, but I haven't had much luck with RFEs to Alex :/ 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: A year or two ago I obtained a K3 subrx definition file SKIMMER. Clicking calls on the bandmap or call list and sends VFO B there. It only works if you have a subrx and are tapping the subrx IF. (I think) I don't know what will happen if you are in split w/o a subrx using VFOA IF output. I can't claim understanding about the file nor guarantee it will work for you. I do thank whoever made it up initially. If you have SKIMMER set up to export spots, then clicking on the spot sends in your logging program sends VFO A to the station. Clicking on the bandmap or call list sends VFO B to the station. Works for me. Contact me for a copy. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/30/2012 20:14, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Shel Sherman ssher...@att.net wrote: I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This looks like one way to go about it . http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/SkimmerToCommander/ There may be some way to do it natively, perhaps by tweaking the Omni-Rig K3 definition.. haven't looked into it (yet). 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 __ 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 VLF transverter?
There's also the Jackson Harbor Press converter, at http://wb9kzy.com/lfconv.htm 73, Mike, KW1ND __ 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] Control of K3 from CW Skimmer in split mode
If you can find a copy of RigSync by Ed, W2RF, I think it has an option to set VFO B when in split and clicking on a spot in Skimmer. It has been awhile since I have used it though. 73 Greg AB7R On 11/30/12, iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org wrote: Just for grins, I tried editing: C:\Program Files (x86)\Afreet\OmniRig\Rigs\Elecraft K3.ini to change: [pmFreqA] Command=(FA...;) Value=2|11|vfText|1|0 ReplyLength=0 to: [pmFreqA] Command=(FB...;) Value=2|11|vfText|1|0 ReplyLength=0 It seems to basically work... but each click causes the waterfall to shift, because CW Skimmer thinks that the main frequency is being changed, but it's really not. It seems it'd be easy for CW Skimmer to implement a proper solution to this - e.g. Alt-Click to QSY VFO B, or/and a configurable option for left click to affect VFO A or B, but I haven't had much luck with RFEs to Alex :/ 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: A year or two ago I obtained a K3 subrx definition file SKIMMER. Clicking calls on the bandmap or call list and sends VFO B there. It only works if you have a subrx and are tapping the subrx IF. (I think) I don't know what will happen if you are in split w/o a subrx using VFOA IF output. I can't claim understanding about the file nor guarantee it will work for you. I do thank whoever made it up initially. If you have SKIMMER set up to export spots, then clicking on the spot sends in your logging program sends VFO A to the station. Clicking on the bandmap or call list sends VFO B to the station. Works for me. Contact me for a copy. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/30/2012 20:14, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Shel Sherman ssher...@att.net wrote: I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This looks like one way to go about it . http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/SkimmerToCommander/ There may be some way to do it natively, perhaps by tweaking the Omni-Rig K3 definition.. haven't looked into it (yet). 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5428 - Release Date: 11/30/12 __ 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 VLF transverter?
That's quite an operation that MRHS runs, and it's all-volunteer. It's great to see the preservation effort, unlike VOA stations that are being left to whatever. If you ever get a chance to visit, MRHS holds operations most Saturdays, and a chance to visit Point Reyes National Seashore makes it even better. Licensed amateurs can operate K6KPH on 7.050 and 14.050 MHz as guests, and they recently got operations going on 17m. The crew there are most hospitable. We were there last summer, on July 12th, for the Night of Nights event. This is the date that commercial marine radio traffic ceased using CW. Richard Dillman and some of his crew were at Pacificon both last year and this year, with a remote operation that keyed the transmitters at Bolinas Bay from the hotel. He gave quite an interesting presentation last year, but for some reason was turned down this year. They are selling T-shirts through Zazzle to generate operating funds. Donations are also welcome, as they have a rhombic antenna that needs some work. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 11/30/2012 12:53 PM, Mike Morrow wrote: KSM on 426Kc on Saturdays is usually around S8 during the day. That's a very interesting operation, ham/commercial operator led and fully described at: http://radiomarine.org/gallery/show?keyword=ksmstationpanel=pab1_2 I miss MF maritime Morse more than any other radio service, and I regret dropping my commercial radiotelegraph ticket 20 years ago. 73, Mike / KK5F __ 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 VLF transverter?
The Palomar and Jackson Harbor products are both *receive converters*. They are not transverters (transceive converters) which is the topic of this thread. At this time I know of no transceive (transmit *and* receive) converter for the amateur LF/VLF allocations. Perhaps Elecraft will be offering an XL10 transverter (say 10 watt output with switchable output filters for 137 and 490 KHz) by the time the bands are open. Shouldn't be that hard to do with 10 MHz IF. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 11/30/2012 4:26 PM, Mike wrote: There's also the Jackson Harbor Press converter, at http://wb9kzy.com/lfconv.htm 73, Mike, KW1ND __ 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 VLF transverter?
On 11/30/2012 04:56 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: The Palomar and Jackson Harbor products are both *receive converters*. Correct. They are not transverters (transceive converters) which is the topic of this thread. At this time I know of no transceive (transmit *and* receive) converter for the amateur LF/VLF allocations. Nor do I. That's why I mentioned a receive converter - at least it's 1/2 of the equation. 73, Mike, KW1ND __ 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] HDSDR and Omnirig
Trying to get HDSDR going with omnirig. Everything seems to be installed and the display looks great. My RS232 blinky box tells me the computer and the radio are talking but the frequency display on HDSDR doesn't track with the radio. I was expecting to be able to do that like NaP3. Any ideas out there? Thanks and 73, Fred KE7X Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org __ 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 VLF transverter?
Narrowband weak signal digital modes that can get some gain from source/channel coding will probably dominate LF operation if we in the US ever get a general allocation. US utility companies run their PLC systems in that range and are, or at least act like they are, very worried about QRM. Since they are SCADA systems for control of the power grid, and the FCC is sensitive to it, so any allocation is likely to have a fairly stringent ERP limit, and signals will be weak for sure. I don't know how high an EFHW would have to be to be effective. With the exception of high power coastal stations [huge rhombics/curtains], most LF TX antennas are vertical-ish. I was kidding about the SSB. :-) I just noticed the BW was 2.1 KHz which was the BW of the Collins mech filter for SSB. I don't know what the market for a suitable transverter would be for Elecraft but my guess is ... not big. What comes out the 8.125 MHz BNC IF connector when you transmit? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 11/30/2012 12:36 PM, KD7YZ Bob wrote: On Friday Jensen used a Straight-Key to send: -Original Comment--- band. An EFHW antenna is only 1.1km long. :-) I can do that here. 2.1KHz would accommodate one SSB signal? that's funny! I forgot that one .. but I was thinking really about JT9-1 mode .. wsjtx from K1JT ... nice and narrow __ 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] FS K1
Serial # 2821. This is K1-4= 40, 30,20, and 17 meters. Includes Auto tuner, back light, and manual. I added home made bail. The tuning knob is one I made from 660 bronze. I can't find the original knob but they are available from Elecraft. I can send pictures. It is in very good condition. I need funds to buy KX3 so am selling off some of my stuff. If not sold here I will list on e-bay. I can send pictures. $425 shipped. Contact me off list. Tnx George/W2BPI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-K1-tp7566525.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] KX3 S/N 2917
*Good evening, Eric.* * * *Thank you for responding so quickly to my earlier e-Mail. [I bcc only to the Reflector, Eric. I don't know how my e-Mail came direct to you. Sorry!]* * * *If you'll let me know who to contact when I have a question on my * *KX3-K assembly having to do with the manual and/or errata, I will go straight to them. [I already need help, Eric!]* * * *The assembly manual that came with my KX3 (S/N 2917) is Rev. D2, dated Sept. 24, 2012 and the Errata is Rev. D2-2, dated Oct.17, 2012: Firmware MCU 1.27 DSP 0.99 dated Nov.14.2012.* * * *In Instruction 6 of the Errata, referencing Page A3 - And I quote: Page A3 (parts List), Front Panel (Top Cover) Hardware E850532 list, part number E700259: (When I locate envelope E850532, it describes it as KX3 Control Panel Bag and NOT Front Panel (Top Cover) Hardware.) AND there is NO E700259 on **Page A3 or anywhere else in the parts inventory list that I can find.* * @.) - Change the description of part number E700259 to E700277 Again, there is no E700259 listed. But there is already a listing for part number E700277 a little further down: it's for a #2-56 x 9/32 (7.2mm) Flat Head Screw.* * @.) - Change the description to: #2-56 x 9/32 (7.2mm) Flat Head Screw Part Number E700277 is ALREADY described as #2-56 x 9/32 (7.2mm) Flat Head Screw.* * * *I confused and I'll be the first to admit that is not very difficult to do! * * * *Do I have the correct Assembly Manual and the correct Errata for S/N 2917? Also my Owner's Manual is Rev. B4, dated June 1, 2012 and my Errata is rev. B4-1, dated June 1, 2012. Is this the correct Owner's Manual Errata for S/N 2917? * * * *I also submit that once a description has been assigned to an envelope and/or a kit, that same description be utilized throughout all manuals. It will cut down some confusion for us not so experienced in kit building.* * * *Best 72/73.* *Jim...* *WA4NTM* * * On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Jim, No need to bcc myself or others at Elecraft on these emails as we also see the ones going through the reflector. Thanks for the positive comments! Hope you have fun with your new KX3! 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/30/2012 1:37 PM, Jim Harris wrote: *Folks.* * KX3-K S/N 2917 ordered on the Internet 21 Nov. 2012, delivered in north central Alabama on 30 Nov. 2012 by UPS. Now the fun begins! This KX3-K has all of the available kits.* * * *My hearty THANKS go out to Richard - Parts, Lisa - Sells, April - [? - sorry April], Sofia - * *[? - sorry Sofia] and ALL the packers. Naturally I do not want to leave out Eric and Wayne. SUPER JOB all of you!* * * *Stay tuned and I will let you know how this turns out. * * * *Best 72/73.* *Jim* *WA4NTM* *K1 - S/N 2580* *KX3-K - S/N 2917* *K2/100 Twins - S/N 6405* *K3-K - S/N 2802* * * __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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] PR6 6M PreAmp
PR6 Low Noise 6m GaAs FET Preamp for the K3 and most other rigs(Connects to the RX IN/OUT conn. on the KXV3.) Uses two BNC-MM connectors (INCLUDED). Original box, $125. Plus shipping. Mike, W4UM. Reply to w4um(at)arrl.net __ 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] Proset-K2 Boom Headset
Proset-K2 Boom Headset For the K3/ K2 (Heil iC element) AD-1-K cable included. In exellent condition in original box - $125. Plus shipping. Mike, W4UM. Reply to w4um(at)arrl.net __ 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 amplified mobile speaker
Be VERY careful when you use the external speakers! I was using my KX3 with a small HOME brand speaker system for an iPod; I had the level adjusted to a moderate level, but had a noise burst. The system (radio/external speaker) was silenced. I unplugged the HOME speaker, and the audio was OK in the KX3. I disassembled the Home speaker, decided to get a new audio amp as a repair, as the unit was going to be too hard to justify the effort. I found a small amp on good old eBay, which I just received TODAY! My point is that this is a great idea, but just be aware of the possibility of overload. I have no idea if my issue is an isolated case, or not. 73; -Mike- KØJTA On 11/30/12 8:29 AM, JP O'Connor wrote: Hi Gary, The Chill Pill speakers are one handy choice for portable use with the KX3. They are very small and light, convenient to pack, self powered, and sound very good. Currently, they are shown at $33.50, so are not the cheapest, though they are very good quality. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Mobile-Speakers-Players-Laptops/dp/B001K33QSO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8colid=3SFWEMAP46M8Gcoliid=I1NAGQ9JJG3H6Y 73 JP WF4Z On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone use an external amplified speaker in a mobile installation with the KX3? __ 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
