[Elecraft] K3: SP 2 switches back to SP 1 during RX in Split
My friend Simon, HB9ATG has a strange problem: While listening in split mode, suddenly a relay clicks and the K3 switches back to mono, i.e. CONFIG:SPEAKERS 2 unexpectedly returns to SPEAKERS 1, without his transmitting or doing anything at all, just listening to the pileup. This can happen several times a day. Has anyone noticed this before? 73 de Richard - HB9ANM __ 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] New K3, audio (speakers) dead
Steve, Finished K3 SS #7233 yesterday and speaker audio all okay with this unit. 73. John. N3WT On Feb 23, 2013, at 9:59 PM, VE3RX ve3...@hotmail.com wrote: I see this had happened before, and Elecraft was supposed to have fixed any blown audio chip issues. However, just putting together my new K3 (S/N 72xx), and going to calibrate sections, I noticed no audio in speaker. Tried headphones, front and back -ok. Speaker jack on back is dead as well. Looks a lot like the old audio chip problem still. I never even had a chance to hookup an antenna yet! Any other new K3s out there having the same problem still? Would like to know if there is still some generic problem, or was I just an unlucky circumstance. Everything else seems to be working fine. Need to fix this before installing KRX3 and KPA3. Under warranty, yes, but mail from California to Canada takes a while - sigh... (other than that, I am happy with their technical support - quick responses usually) Steve VE3RX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-audio-speakers-dead-tp7570277.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 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] FS: KX3-F loaded, mint
This has been sold. On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: I simply never use it (shame...) and one of my 3 rigs has to go. Actually 2, but haven't figured out which is next. It's seen only two contacts (yes, two). KX3-F #797 (bought it new in 2012) KXAT3 internal 20W tuner KXBC3 internal charger / RTC KXFL3 dual passband roofing filter KXPD3 precision paddle (upgraded) MH3 hand microphone KXUSB interface cable Original box/docs/everything. Perfect condition, not a mark on it. $1250 PayPal U.S. destinations only Ground shipping included (AK/HI TBD) 73, --Andrew, NV1B .. __ 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] QSL software for Macs
I use DXlab software, which can print the card and/or the QSO labels (which I use) the envelopes and/or address labels. All within fusion. Or you can use bootcamp to run windows on the mac a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:58:11 To: Phil Shepardph...@riousa.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QSL software for Macs On 2/23/13 at 7:29 PM, ph...@riousa.com (Phil Shepard) wrote: Does anyone know of a nice software app for creating and printing QSL cards on Mac computers? Thank you. RUMlog will print QSL information which can be formated for stick on labels which can be pasted onto QSL cards. When I make special QSLs for things like my trip east through Newfoundland and Labrador, I use Photoshop. I make a 3.5 x 5.5 inch image for each card which includes the details of the QSO. I then take them to the 1 hour photo printer and get 4 x 6 inch prints which I trim down for mailing. A bit of work, but well worth it for those who, like me, consider QSLs to be an art form. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV -- Bill Frantz| There are now so many exceptions to the 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray __ 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 - Loose Mic Connector Flange
The shell on the mic connector does move slightly, that is no problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/23/2013 9:22 PM, Joel Black wrote: I noticed my mic connector flange on my K3 seems loose. Not terribly loose, just enough to move a mm or so when connecting the mic. I cannot find in the Assembly Manual where I'm supposed to tighten it - perhaps I missed it. Does anyone remember tightening a nut on the back side of the front panel? It's been almost 1 1/2 years since I put mine together so I do not remember. Meh, maybe it's just telling me to leave the mic disconnected... ;) __ 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 VFO frequency does not change
John Is D3 oriented correctly? Is it well soldered? Is C2 well soldered? Those two components are about the only ones that would prevent the frequency from changing. A faulty D3 is a possibility, although that would be rare. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/23/2013 9:43 PM, W8DE wrote: I'm at the VFO range test in building of my K1. I go into the CAL menu, display OSC and see a freq of 3.121 MHz. The frequency does not change when I turn the VFO tuning pot. I checked the voltage on the VFO POT signal and it goes between 0v and 5.935v. The voltage on D3 goes between 0v and 5.888v. Any suggestions on where I should look to determine why I cannot change VFO frequency ? 73, John W8DE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-VFO-frequency-does-not-change-tp7570276.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 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] QSL software for Macs
On 02/23/2013 10:29 PM, Phil Shepard wrote: Does anyone know of a nice software app for creating and printing QSL cards on Mac computers? Thank you. 73, Phil, NS7P Hi Phil, If you have Libre Office, MS Office, or some similar suite with a drawing or Power Point-like program, you can whip up some nice looking QSLs fairly easily. I've designed mine with Libre Office (open-source, free, and available for OS X), and print out the cards on card stock I buy from Staples. With best regards, Pete -- Peter N. Spotts -- W1PNS http://www.w1pns.net Email: w1...@arrl.net | Skype: pspotts QCWA #34679 | SKCC #4853T | QRP-ARCI #4174 NEQRP #714 | NAQCC #2446 | GQRP #13202 Amateur radio is a contact sport. Get on the air and make a contact! -- Lyle Amundson, K0LFV __ 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] P3SVGA or LP-PAN / NaP3 (K3)
Thanks for all the inputs on my question concerning the P3/P3SVGA combo vs other alternatives. I learned a lot. After reading them all, I have decided to go with P3SVGA option vs. the LP-Pan option. Appreciate the help. 73 Paul kc2nyu __ 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] KPA500 AC Power
Any advantage to using 220V vs 110V to power the KPA500? I purchased both cables as I plan use the KPA500 in my RV as well as home where I have 220 in the shack. Thanks, Bill - W0BBI __ 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] KPA500 AC Power
Bill, There will be less 'light blinking' if operated on 220 volts. The answer all depends on the AC circuit. Is this a dedicated 120 volt receptacle with heavy gauge wire? If so, it will make little difference. But if it is a shared circuit, the voltage drop is a consideration. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 9:32 AM, Bill Wiehe wrote: Any advantage to using 220V vs 110V to power the KPA500? I purchased both cables as I plan use the KPA500 in my RV as well as home where I have 220 in the shack. Thanks, __ 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] KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 now available
KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 is now available. See http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm for a change summary and links to the FTP folder containing Beta firmware and release notes. Please use the most recent version of the KAT500 Utility, 1.13.2.13, with this new Beta firmware. The new KAT500 Utility may also be used with all prior KAT500 firmware versions. 73 de Dick, K6KR __ 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: Feedback MCU 1.36 / DSP 1.05
Hi, CW mode: Hold PWR knob, to get power in display. *** Now AF knob can't change AF gain*** CW mode, exit TUNE mode: if menu CW KEY 1 = dash or dot then TUNE mode can be exit by touching CW paddle *** if menu CW KEY 1 = HAnd then TUNE mode can NOT be exit by touching key*** 73, paul hb9axl* * __ 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: Feedback MCU 1.36 / DSP 1.05
These items had never come to mind here, but since Paul posted this, I checked mine and echo his comments. While power is being displayed in the VFO B window, the AF/RF gain control is disabled until either the Power switch is tapped OR the AF/RF switch is tapped. Either will exit the power adjust and bring the Keyer/Mic knob back to it's normal function and the AF/RF to whichever of the two had been selected prior to setting power. Not sure if this was intended, but it can be annoying. Also not being able to exit the Tune function with either a paddle tap or a hand key tap hasn't been a problem here, but for some it might definitely be problematical, especially when using an external auto tuner. Jim - W0EB Hi, CW mode: Hold PWR knob, to get power in display. *** Now AF knob can't change AF gain*** CW mode, exit TUNE mode: if menu CW KEY 1 = dash or dot then TUNE mode can be exit by touching CW paddle *** if menu CW KEY 1 = HAnd then TUNE mode can NOT be exit by touching key*** 73, paul hb9axl* * __ 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] KPA500 AC Power
Don, The 110V is a dedicated line. Thanks so much for the quick reply. 73, Thanks, Bill - W0BBI __ 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 - Mint Elecraft KX3
FS - Mint Elecraft KX3 Built by Elecraft. Includes: ATU Roofing filter Internal Charger Hand Mic Batteries Nifty Stand $1200. Shipped CONUS Jeff K2SDR jkelly at verizon.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] FS - Mint Elecraft KX3
Serial number 26xx. -Original Message- From: Jeff Kelly Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FS - Mint Elecraft KX3 FS - Mint Elecraft KX3 Built by Elecraft. Includes: ATU Roofing filter Internal Charger Hand Mic Batteries Nifty Stand $1200. Shipped CONUS Jeff K2SDR jkelly at verizon.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] QSL software for Macs
MacLoggerDX, which IMHO is far and away the best logging and rig control software available for the Mac OS X platform, generates QSL cards directly from the log entries. You link it to a picture, and it lets you select several design options (e.g. print is boack or reversed out (white), and cal sign at top or bottom. It's important, for it to work well,to provide a photo that has the same proportions as the card itself. Otherwise it will stretch the image to fit, and you end up looking like something from a funhouse mirror. It's also easy to create QSL cards using any modern word processor. As a Mac user, I prefer Pages to Micro$oft Word for manipulating graphics, but YMMV. The nice thing about MacLoggerDX is that you only have to type the QSO information once -- into the program's log -- and not a second time into a separate QSL card program. See you on the net in a few minutes. Lew N6LEW On Feb 23, 2013, at 7:29 PM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: Does anyone know of a nice software app for creating and printing QSL cards on Mac computers? Thank you. 73, Phil, NS7P __ 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] please freq for elecraft ssb net?
net freq? Reggie k6xr __ 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] Bencher paddle and KX3
Sorry no one has replied back to you sooner, but I do use a Ben her Padle with my KX3 and it works great. I am not sure what cable it comes with from the factory, but the tip and ring are the dot and dash. Can be hooked up with no problem. Mike, W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Bencher-paddle-and-KX3-tp7569298p7570304.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] New K3, audio (speakers) dead
Steve, The speaker and headphone outputs are driven by different audio amplifiers. To my knowledge we have never seen both amps fail simultaneously. We also test both of these boards before putting them in each kit. This sounds suspiciously like the front panel,or the DSP board, is not seated properly with its connectors. We sometimes see builders plug in the FP with the connectors mis-aligned so that some of the pins are not mated. Try removing and replacing the FP and DSP boards while carefully mating their connectors. You can leave one of the side panels off while seating the FP to visually confirm that its connectors are properly mated with the RF board. If that does not cure it, please contact k3supp...@elecraft.com and thy will be able to suggest other areas to look at. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Feb 23, 2013, at 6:59 PM, VE3RX ve3...@hotmail.com wrote: I see this had happened before, and Elecraft was supposed to have fixed any blown audio chip issues. However, just putting together my new K3 (S/N 72xx), and going to calibrate sections, I noticed no audio in speaker. Tried headphones, front and back -ok. Speaker jack on back is dead as well. Looks a lot like the old audio chip problem still. I never even had a chance to hookup an antenna yet! Any other new K3s out there having the same problem still? Would like to know if there is still some generic problem, or was I just an unlucky circumstance. Everything else seems to be working fine. Need to fix this before installing KRX3 and KPA3. Under warranty, yes, but mail from California to Canada takes a while - sigh... (other than that, I am happy with their technical support - quick responses usually) Steve VE3RX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-audio-speakers-dead-tp7570277.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 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] Acom 1000 FS replaced with a KPA500
I recently purchased a KPA 500 with the thought of maybe replacing my Acom 1000 which is the best amp that I have ever owned. After operating the KPA for the past few months, I have been very impresesd with every aspect of its performance, and have decided that I can live with 3db lower power. The Acom 1000 is in beautiful condition and is only 2 1/2 years old. Prior to posing on another used equpt website, I thought I would post it her for a few days. I would like $2600. plus 1/2 of the shipping cost from PA. Please contact me via email off list along with your phone # and I will be in contact. Howard AE3T howar...@lehigh.edu -- Howard Sherer __ 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 Bencher Paddle
Good condition. Finger pieces have been moved to inside so they are closer together. They are fastened with screws and could be put back into their original position. Pictures available via e-mail. 55.00 Shipped priority mail . Can pay via Pay Pal. Tnx 72 George/W2BPI __ 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: SP 2 switches back to SP 1 during RX in Split
Yes Richard, this has happened to my K3 several times, always when the volume is too high and a loud burst of audio occurs. 73 Tom G3OLB My friend Simon, HB9ATG has a strange problem: While listening in split mode, suddenly a relay clicks and the K3 switches back to mono, i.e. CONFIG:SPEAKERS 2 unexpectedly returns to SPEAKERS 1, without his transmitting or doing anything at all, just listening to the pileup. This can happen several times a day. Has anyone noticed this before? 73 de Richard - HB9ANM __ 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] FS - Mint Elecraft KX3
Sale pending. Jeff Sent from my iPad On Feb 24, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Jeff Kelly jke...@verizon.net wrote: FS - Mint Elecraft KX3 Built by Elecraft. Includes: ATU Roofing filter Internal Charger Hand Mic Batteries Nifty Stand $1200. Shipped CONUS Jeff K2SDR jkelly at verizon.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 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: SP 2 switches back to SP 1 during RX in Split
I've had something similar. The cause on my K3 (SN 2887) appears to be some sort of intermittent problem in the current-sensing circuit. The K3 presumably detects excess current, assumes it is the stereo audio chip being shorted by a mono speaker (it isn't!), and switches itself to mono to protect the chip. Watch the K3's current meter: at times, mine varies wildly between 1 and N amps where N is 'several', on receive, doing nothing much at all. Right now, my K3 is reading a stable 1.10 amps. The last time this issue happened to me was about 6 months ago. The actual current draw from the supply was stable but the K3's meter was kicking around, occasionally tripping the protection circuit. It cleared up by itself for no obvious reason. I've had it a couple of times before that too. I wonder if it might be a dry joint in that area or a dodgy current-sensing chip. 73 Gary ZL2iFB -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Boucher Sent: Monday, 25 February 2013 7:41 a.m. To: Reflector Posting Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3: SP 2 switches back to SP 1 during RX in Split Yes Richard, this has happened to my K3 several times, always when the volume is too high and a loud burst of audio occurs. 73 Tom G3OLB My friend Simon, HB9ATG has a strange problem: While listening in split mode, suddenly a relay clicks and the K3 switches back to mono, i.e. CONFIG:SPEAKERS 2 unexpectedly returns to SPEAKERS 1, without his transmitting or doing anything at all, just listening to the pileup. This can happen several times a day. Has anyone noticed this before? 73 de Richard - HB9ANM __ 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. __ 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] KPA500 Failure to turn ON
After several attempts, my otherwise problem free KPA500 refused to turn on using the front panel ON button. I cycled the rear panel master power switch once. The front panel ON switch works again. Connectors, relays, switches, fuses - always the things to check first. 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ 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] Bencher paddle and KX3
I use an Elecraft Hexkey paddle with a short pigstail 3,5mm female receptacle connected to it and a standard 3,5 mm male/male cable that usually delivers with PC-speakers but the factory cable works just as well... This paddle is essentially a Bencher. Works flawlessly. 73, Peter w0ih schreef: Sorry no one has replied back to you sooner, but I do use a Ben her Padle with my KX3 and it works great. I am not sure what cable it comes with from the factory, but the tip and ring are the dot and dash. Can be hooked up with no problem. Mike, W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Bencher-paddle-and-KX3-tp7569298p7570304.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 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 VFO frequency does not change
Don, C2 and D3 look to be properly installed. I confirmed orientation from a 1SV149 data sheet just in case I mis-read the instructions. I can adjust receive frequency with RIT, so it looks like the D4 control is working. Since the D3 voltage is varying from 0v to 5.888v with the tuning pot, but there is no change in frequency, I'm starting to suspect a bad D3. I don't know of anyway to check it in circuit -- at least with the tools I have. I'll see if I can pick up a 1SV149 locally. I considered swapping it with D6, but I don't think I can remove it without damaging it. 73, John W8DE On Feb 24, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7570291...@n2.nabble.com wrote: John Is D3 oriented correctly? Is it well soldered? Is C2 well soldered? Those two components are about the only ones that would prevent the frequency from changing. A faulty D3 is a possibility, although that would be rare. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/23/2013 9:43 PM, W8DE wrote: I'm at the VFO range test in building of my K1. I go into the CAL menu, display OSC and see a freq of 3.121 MHz. The frequency does not change when I turn the VFO tuning pot. I checked the voltage on the VFO POT signal and it goes between 0v and 5.935v. The voltage on D3 goes between 0v and 5.888v. Any suggestions on where I should look to determine why I cannot change VFO frequency ? 73, John W8DE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-VFO-frequency-does-not-change-tp7570276p7570312.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 - (Solved) Loose Mic Connector Flange
Thanks to all who responded. I cannot remember who first stated it, but although the flange moves a tiny bit, the mic connector pins do not. I had noticed that too. Again, thanks to all who responded, what a great group! 73, Joel - W4JBB On 2/23/13 8:22 PM, Joel Black wrote: I noticed my mic connector flange on my K3 seems loose. Not terribly loose, just enough to move a mm or so when connecting the mic. I cannot find in the Assembly Manual where I'm supposed to tighten it - perhaps I missed it. Does anyone remember tightening a nut on the back side of the front panel? It's been almost 1 1/2 years since I put mine together so I do not remember. Meh, maybe it's just telling me to leave the mic disconnected... ;) 73, Joel - W4JBB __ 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 VFO frequency does not change
John, A couple of things you might try. First, use your ohm meter to check D3. It should show lower R in on direction compared to the other. It is a diode. You could perhaps try replacing it with a 1N4004 ... 1N4007 what ever you can get or have. Assuming you can't easily get the proper diode, any of these will also change the C as voltage across them changes. So you should see some change in frequency. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: John Reed, W8DE Date: 2/24/2013 3:27:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO frequency does not change Don, C2 and D3 look to be properly installed. I confirmed orientation from a 1SV149 data sheet just in case I mis-read the instructions. I can adjust receive frequency with RIT, so it looks like the D4 control is working. Since the D3 voltage is varying from 0v to 5.888v with the tuning pot, but there is no change in frequency, I'm starting to suspect a bad D3. I don't know of anyway to check it in circuit -- at least with the tools I have. I ll see if I can pick up a 1SV149 locally. I considered swapping it with D6, but I don't think I can remove it without damaging it. 73, John W8DE __ 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 VFO frequency does not change
Mike, I used the diode test on my fluke 117. It shows the diode is good; 0.633 v. hmmm…. 73, John W8DE On Feb 24, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Mike WA8BXN [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n757031...@n2.nabble.com wrote: John, A couple of things you might try. First, use your ohm meter to check D3. It should show lower R in on direction compared to the other. It is a diode. You could perhaps try replacing it with a 1N4004 ... 1N4007 what ever you can get or have. Assuming you can't easily get the proper diode, any of these will also change the C as voltage across them changes. So you should see some change in frequency. 73 - Mike WA8BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-VFO-frequency-does-not-change-tp7570276p7570315.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] K1 VFO frequency does not change
John, Yes, that would strongly indicate that D3 is faulty. It is good that you confirmed RIT does change the frequency. I don't think you will find one locally, but an email to pa...@elecraft.com should bring you one quickly in the mail. Since a bad D3 is a rarity, you might also want to check for board continuity with your DMM. Check to see that you have the same voltage variation on one lead of C2 - that will confirm that D3 is connected to C2. The other lead of C2 cannot be tested with voltage, so use your ohmmeter to check for continuity between the other lead of C2 and L1. Should you find the board has an open trace (also a real rarity), repair it with a wire. Elecraft would send you a new board, but you already have enough work in that board to warrant repairing it with a wire. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 3:27 PM, John Reed, W8DE wrote: Don, C2 and D3 look to be properly installed. I confirmed orientation from a 1SV149 data sheet just in case I mis-read the instructions. I can adjust receive frequency with RIT, so it looks like the D4 control is working. Since the D3 voltage is varying from 0v to 5.888v with the tuning pot, but there is no change in frequency, I'm starting to suspect a bad D3. I don't know of anyway to check it in circuit -- at least with the tools I have. I'll see if I can pick up a 1SV149 locally. I considered swapping it with D6, but I don't think I can remove it without damaging it. __ 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] [Kat500ft] KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 now available
Dick, I like the action. Near freq tunes are quick. Memory works well. I have only tried on CW tune up on 75, 200 KHz spread and very pleased with performance. Much faster than MFJ 998 and little relay clacking once memory in bin. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT From: kat500ft-boun...@elecraft.com [mailto:kat500ft-boun...@elecraft.com] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:46 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Kat500ft] KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 now available KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 is now available. See http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm for a change summary and links to the FTP folder containing Beta firmware and release notes. Please use the most recent version of the KAT500 Utility, 1.13.2.13, with this new Beta firmware. The new KAT500 Utility may also be used with all prior KAT500 firmware versions. 73 de Dick, K6KR __ 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] Raleigh, NC hamfest
To all in the Raleigh, NC area -- Once again, there will be an Elecraft booth at the RARSfest this year. Lisa is arranging for 2 booths just as we had last year. I am asking for volunteers to help at the booth so we can give each other a break. If you want to show off some of your Elecraft gear, that would be great too. I will have my K1, K2, K3 and KX3 and several of the mini-modules. We should have a KPA500 and a KAT500 if possible. We will not be taking orders, just having a good time and interacting with those who visit the booth. So what do you get out of it? A chance to compare notes with other Elecraft owners as well as showing off the gear to potential Elecraft customers. If you do not have one already, you will get an Elecraft polo shirt with your name and call on it. and if you help set up on Friday, you can partake of the free vendors dinner. We will have free passes to the hamfest (no door prizes) for those who do not want to purchase an entry ticket. I need to get the information on the shirts (including size) to Lisa in the next couple weeks. Last minute volunteers are welcome, but they will miss out on the shirts. Please respond directly to me rather than the Elecraft list. __ 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 PCB Diagrams
Don wrote: Since a bad D3 is a rarity, you might also want to check for board continuity with your DMM. Check to see that you have the same voltage variation on one lead of C2 - that will confirm that D3 is connected to C2. The other lead of C2 cannot be tested with voltage, so use your ohmmeter to check for continuity between the other lead of C2 and L1. It's troubleshooting like this that can make the possession of PCB trace diagrams invaluable. For some reason which has *never* been coherently explained in the almost 13 years since I first bought an Elecraft product, these have never been provided by Elecraft for their products. N0SS provided some (PCB photos) long ago for the K1, but not Elecraft. All other kit makers with whom I've done business have provided these as a matter of course...going back to Heathkit a half century ago. And makers of non-kits provide them in service manuals. But not Elecraft, in any form. One wonders why. 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] K1 VFO frequency does not change
Don, thanks so much for your advice. The board traces in that area all check out good. I'll email a request to elecraft for a new D3. If it really is bad, it makes me wonder about the 1SV149 diodes in the crystal filter circuit. I don't know how I would tell if those are functioning correctly. 73, John W8DE On Feb 24, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7570316...@n2.nabble.com wrote: John, Yes, that would strongly indicate that D3 is faulty. It is good that you confirmed RIT does change the frequency. I don't think you will find one locally, but an email to [hidden email] should bring you one quickly in the mail. Since a bad D3 is a rarity, you might also want to check for board continuity with your DMM. Check to see that you have the same voltage variation on one lead of C2 - that will confirm that D3 is connected to C2. The other lead of C2 cannot be tested with voltage, so use your ohmmeter to check for continuity between the other lead of C2 and L1. Should you find the board has an open trace (also a real rarity), repair it with a wire. Elecraft would send you a new board, but you already have enough work in that board to warrant repairing it with a wire. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 3:27 PM, John Reed, W8DE wrote: Don, C2 and D3 look to be properly installed. I confirmed orientation from a 1SV149 data sheet just in case I mis-read the instructions. I can adjust receive frequency with RIT, so it looks like the D4 control is working. Since the D3 voltage is varying from 0v to 5.888v with the tuning pot, but there is no change in frequency, I'm starting to suspect a bad D3. I don't know of anyway to check it in circuit -- at least with the tools I have. I'll see if I can pick up a 1SV149 locally. I considered swapping it with D6, but I don't think I can remove it without damaging it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-VFO-frequency-does-not-change-tp7570276p7570320.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] KPA500 Failure to turn ON
On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM, wb6r...@mac.com wrote: After several attempts, my otherwise problem free KPA500 refused to turn on using the front panel ON button. I cycled the rear panel master power switch once. The front panel ON switch works again. Connectors, relays, switches, fuses - always the things to check first. This happens to mine once in a while... it seems to be a firmware hang, but I haven't found a way to reproduce it. It has led to unplanned hilltop remote site visits on a couple of occasions, and subsequent installation of network power switches ;) 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] K1 VFO frequency does not change
John, If the other 1SV149 varactors are not behaving correctly, it will show up in your IF filter passband. Download Spectrogram from my website www.w3fpr.com (or use Spectrum Lab or ohters) and feed the K1 audio output to your soundcard. I understand that you may not know what to expect, so send me screenshots of the passband for FL1, FL2 and FL3 and I can let you know if they are as expected. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 7:31 PM, John Reed, W8DE wrote: Don, thanks so much for your advice. The board traces in that area all check out good. I'll email a request to elecraft for a new D3. If it really is bad, it makes me wonder about the 1SV149 diodes in the crystal filter circuit. I don't know how I would tell if those are functioning correctly. __ 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 VFO frequency does not change
John, While you are waiting for the 1SV149 to arrive, solder a 1N400x diode (X = 1 thru 7) in its place and see if you can achieve any variation in the frequency. Make certain the cathode is oriented to connect to the RP2 pin 2 and C2 junction. It may not give you correct range, but it should shift the frequency. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 7:31 PM, John Reed, W8DE wrote: Don, thanks so much for your advice. The board traces in that area all check out good. I'll email a request to elecraft for a new D3. If it really is bad, it makes me wonder about the 1SV149 diodes in the crystal filter circuit. I don't know how I would tell if those are functioning correctly. 73, John W8DE On Feb 24, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7570316...@n2.nabble.com wrote: John, Yes, that would strongly indicate that D3 is faulty. It is good that you confirmed RIT does change the frequency. I don't think you will find one locally, but an email to [hidden email] should bring you one quickly in the mail. Since a bad D3 is a rarity, you might also want to check for board continuity with your DMM. Check to see that you have the same voltage variation on one lead of C2 - that will confirm that D3 is connected to C2. The other lead of C2 cannot be tested with voltage, so use your ohmmeter to check for continuity between the other lead of C2 and L1. Should you find the board has an open trace (also a real rarity), repair it with a wire. Elecraft would send you a new board, but you already have enough work in that board to warrant repairing it with a wire. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2013 3:27 PM, John Reed, W8DE wrote: Don, C2 and D3 look to be properly installed. I confirmed orientation from a 1SV149 data sheet just in case I mis-read the instructions. I can adjust receive frequency with RIT, so it looks like the D4 control is working. Since the D3 voltage is varying from 0v to 5.888v with the tuning pot, but there is no change in frequency, I'm starting to suspect a bad D3. I don't know of anyway to check it in circuit -- at least with the tools I have. I'll see if I can pick up a 1SV149 locally. I considered swapping it with D6, but I don't think I can remove it without damaging it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-VFO-frequency-does-not-change-tp7570276p7570320.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 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for February 10th, 11th 18th, 2013
Kevin, I can confirm that you copied 3422 correctly...I happen to own it! :) Invoice date January 28, 2013. 73 Dave N5XL __ 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] XG50 frequency stability
Just as a minor FYI, here are the results of my new XG50 output during its burn-in period. This was over 7 hours instead of the recommended 8, as the day was over and I wanted to go home :-) This was measured at ~12 volts supply, 70 degrees, to an HP frequency counter (I forget the model). Note - this counter is out of cal, but I doubt it's very far out. Initial frequency: 49.37 MHz (oscillator is 49.380 MHz nominal), for the first several seconds after power up. After ~ 2.5 hours: 49.379912 MHz After 5 hours, till power off at 7 hours: 49.379925 MHz All values are a complete non-issue when compared to Elecraft's spec of +/- 247 Hz nominal, and stability of +/- 2 Hz. 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] Steel in some K-line enclosures
Just was playing around with a magnet and noticed that the KAT500, KPA500 and P3 all have some of their panels made of steel rather than aluminum. I've been wondering how to keep some of my little homebrew boxes from sliding around yet blended with the K-Line feng shui. The steel top of the P3 looks like it will become the next resting place for a consolidation box of boxes and a magnetic base would keep it from sliding around when buttons are pressed. Nice! jim ab3cv __ 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
