[Elecraft] K3 items wanted...
Looking for the following for my K3 before ordering them from Elecraft: 6 KHZ am filter 500 HZ and 200 HZ cw filters P3 scope KRX3 Second receiver If you have any of these items for sale please email direct with details to include price shipped Priority Mail insured to zip 45324. Thanks Tim Nz8J __ 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
IMHO, Sanyo Eneloop 2000 cells are the best value out there. They work well and are Low Self Discharge (LSD) cells. They are available at Costco, or on-line from various Amazon suppliers. Sanyo really got the chemistry right, and I highly recommend them along with the KXBC3, especially if this is your first experience with NiMH cells. IMHO, the higher capacity non-LSD cells simply aren't worth the trouble of trying to keep them charged. Simply put, the Eneloops work good and last a long time. I have beat them up in home use for several years now, and they are great so long as you don't run them below about 0.9v/cell. The KX3 will make sure that doesn't happen. Hope this helps. Mark KE6BB From: Gerry leary Sent: Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 6:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kx3 Hello everybody, I just bought a new KX3. Now I need to know more about the best batteries to use where to get them and some good small power supply recommendations? Thanks W the six I VF Sent from my iPhone this time __ 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] Using the KPA500 with the K3 & Yaesu MKV Field
The short answer is that you need to disconnect the K3 from the KPA when using it with another rig. The long answer? It would probably work the way you want if you leave the K3 powered up. That’s probably not a good idea though. The problem is that the K3 has internal pull-up resistors to VCC on the band and PTT signals. When the K3 is powered off, these continue to pull the signals to VCC, which is now zero volts. A low on the PTT input causes the KPA to go into transmit mode, which is what you are seeing. With either explanation, the solution is to disconnect the signals. By the way, it is also a good idea to disconnect the signals from the MKV when using the K3 with the KPA. Jack Brindle, W6FB On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:52 PM, David Inger wrote: > I have been using the KPA500 with my K3 with the AUX cable. Everything has > worked fine since Day One. Yesterday, I hooked up a newly acquired MP MKV > Field to the KPA with a cable from the PA Key jack on the KPA500 to the "TX > GND" jack on the MKV. I switch between the rigs using a coax switch into > the amp. Using either RF sensing or manual bandswitching, I have no > problems generating 500 watts with about 45 watts drive from the MKV. > > > > The problem is when the MKV is in receive mode. As long as the amp is in > the Standby position, everything is fine. As soon as the amp is switched to > the Operate position, there is major attenuation of the receive signal; I > mean like from S9 to S1. I solved the problem by temporarily unplugging the > AUX cable from the KPA500; receive is now normal in either the Standby or > Operate mode. This works but it is inconvenient. I cannot seem to find a > menu setting or some other means to allow by rigs to be connected to the amp > while leaving the K3-to-KPA500 AUX cable connected. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > 73 de K6SBA > > David in Santa Barbara, CA > > __ > 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
On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:35 PM, Gerry leary wrote: > Hello everybody, I just bought a new KX3. Now I need to know more about the > best batteries to use where to get them and some good small power supply > recommendations? Thanks W the six I VF Sent from my iPhone this time The Eneloop XX is a newer generation 2500mAh battery. It handles fewer recharge cycles (500 instead of 1500), but is still low self-discharge. Those are the ones I use. I strongly recommend low self-discharge for NiMH batteries. There are batteries with greater capacity, but after a week, they have less charge than the Eneloop XX. There are lots of generations of Eneloop batteries. There is even a 2nd generation Eneloop XX that has 2550mAh capacity. The Wikipedia page is quite helpful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneloop There are a number of linear supplies in the 3-5A range. These are inexpensive and quiet, but weigh a few pounds. Here are a couple. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Ps1303u http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-PS9KX-Supply-Cigarette-Lighter/dp/B0002BA570/ You might want to join the KX3 list for lots more opinions. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KX3/info wunder K6WRU __ 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
Get "pre-charged" batteries, or don't bother. Standard batteries self-discharge way too fast. -- Lynn On 11/4/2013 6:35 PM, Gerry leary wrote: Hello everybody, I just bought a new KX3. Now I need to know more about the best batteries to use where to get them and some good small power supply recommendations? Thanks W the six I VF Sent from my iPhone this time __ 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] K3/10 - For Sale
K3 has been sold. On Nov 3, 2013, at 7:48 PM, VaibhaV Sharma wrote: > Sad to part with my K3 to pay for emergency home repairs. Oh well, no K3 > without a roof on family's head. > > K3/10 (10W version) - Serial #73XX (Late April 2013) > Includes all firmware updates till early October 2013 > KAT3 - ATU Modular Kit > KFL3A-2.7K - 2.7 KHz 5 pole filter (standard) > KFL3A-400 - 400 Hz, 8 pole filter > E850323 - 5ppm oscillator (standard) > KUSB - Universal Serial Bus Adapter > MH2 - K2/K3 Hand held microphone > Original manuals and other documentation included. > > $2050 shipped, to CONUS only. Paypal or postal MO. Please contact off-list. > > Scammers: Don't even bother. > > -- > VaibhaV Sharma > __ 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] Using the KPA500 with the K3 & Yaesu MKV Field
I have been using the KPA500 with my K3 with the AUX cable. Everything has worked fine since Day One. Yesterday, I hooked up a newly acquired MP MKV Field to the KPA with a cable from the PA Key jack on the KPA500 to the "TX GND" jack on the MKV. I switch between the rigs using a coax switch into the amp. Using either RF sensing or manual bandswitching, I have no problems generating 500 watts with about 45 watts drive from the MKV. The problem is when the MKV is in receive mode. As long as the amp is in the Standby position, everything is fine. As soon as the amp is switched to the Operate position, there is major attenuation of the receive signal; I mean like from S9 to S1. I solved the problem by temporarily unplugging the AUX cable from the KPA500; receive is now normal in either the Standby or Operate mode. This works but it is inconvenient. I cannot seem to find a menu setting or some other means to allow by rigs to be connected to the amp while leaving the K3-to-KPA500 AUX cable connected. Any suggestions? 73 de K6SBA David in Santa Barbara, CA __ 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
Hello everybody, I just bought a new KX3. Now I need to know more about the best batteries to use where to get them and some good small power supply recommendations? Thanks W the six I VF Sent from my iPhone this time __ 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] OT- PL259
I was just looking for this and found some at Texas Towers. http://www.texastowers.com/cc600um.htm Tighe NK4I On 11/4/13 4:36 PM, Pete Michaelis - N8TR wrote: Clint, The ones I have used are made by Multicomp. I have only used the one for RG213. The center pin is soldered. Very useful when on top of a tower. They can be found here: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/MULTICOMP-MC17-01B-5-/27-7005 73 Pete - N8TR At 02:52 PM 11/4/2013, Clint wrote: Does anyone know the MFG and PN of a Clamp/Solder type PL259. This style clamps the shield with a nut and ferrule and has a silicone gasket to keep water out. The center can be crimped and/or soldered. Thanks, Clint KI6SSN __ 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] [KX3] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
I bought that L-shaped computer mic from Fry's a while back and was thinking of using/holding the KX3 like an HT, so wasn't sure how I would key it when using it that way. Thanks for the info. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 11/4/2013 2:01:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, n...@elecraft.com writes: ac...@aol.com wrote: > Is the PTT going to be the XMIT button? Hi Mike, Most operators use the mic's PTT button, but you can also tap XMIT to start/end transmit. There's one catch, having to do with DTMF. For numeric keypad purposes, XMIT is used as the '0' switch. So if you tap XMIT, then enter DTMF mode (by tapping FREQ ENT), you need to exit DTMF mode (by tapping FREQ ENT again) to return XMIT to its normal function. Tapping XMIT will then go back to receive mode. This will all be described in the KX3 owner's manual and in the manual that comes with the KX3-2M module. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 11/3/13
We had a somewhat small SSB net yesterday. The band seemed noisy, especially in our net’s frequency neighborhood. We had 29 participants over a 24 minute period. Here is the list: Station NameQTH Rig S/N KM4IK Ian GA K3 281 N6MYRay AZ KX3 4624 QRP WO1IDickMA K3 911 W2RWA DickNY K3 2603 WB9JNZ EricIL K3 4017 K5RHD Randy NM K3 7170 W7NMD Palmer AR K3 3779 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 W4PFM PaulVA K3 1673 KF5IMA Bruce MS K2 3575 K9ZOO GeneAZ KX3 5090QRP N1RXBruce NH K3 559 WN4SLG DougTN K3 6433 K1NWBrian RI K3 4974 AE6JV/m BillNM IC706 KA0NCR Arnie NE KX3 161 QRP K4JPN Steve GA K2 1422QRP KC7GF Art AZ KX3 1435 QRP KL7UW Ed AK KX3 475 QRP W4RKS Jim TX K3 3618 WV5IDwayne TX K3 5287 K1NDJan MI KX3 2356 QRP K6VWE StanMI K3 650 K4FIDougSC K3 6199 W7QHD KurtAZ K2 1538 KK4QDZ BillNC KX3 4515 QRP V31FA Allen V31 K3 2554 KE7HGE Ken WA KX3 4540 QRP NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 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
Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution
But dude... Are your wires made of silver? And laid in organic cotton sleeves by pure virgins on a full moon just after a mercury retrograde? A wise man once said nothing On Nov 3, 2013, at 11:29 PM, Gary Hinson wrote: >> The next thing you know, someone somewhere is going to claim that Elecraft >> radios soldered with 63/37 solder sound superior to those soldered with a >> different blend. > > I used silver solder in the audio section, of course, but now I'm concerned. > Should I have used it in the RF sections too? > > My LV leads are oxygen-free (although the high vacuum pump can be a bit of a > pain) and the mains cables are carefully laid true N-S to minimize the > distortion caused by the interaction of the Earth's magnetic field with the > AC. > > 73 > Gary ZL2iFB > > > > -- > 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 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] Thanks for Advice on AlexLoop
Thanks so much everyone for the input on the AlexLoop and other similar antennas working with the KX3. I've decided to try the loop and also build the EARCHI.org 6-40 wire antenna for when a sloper support can easily be erected when going SOTA. The loop, KX3 and Sidekicks end panels and plexiglass cover are all on order. After nearly twenty-years of not switching on a radio I'm looking forward to starting again. Again, appreciate all the input to this and my earlier posts - great forum. Gary __ 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] Looking for beta testers for Win4K3Suite for the Elecraft KX3
Win4K3Suite version 1.35 now supports the Elecraft KX3. In addition to all the features of the K3 version it also provides a Panadapter function using the IQ output of the KX3 and a stereo sound input on your computer. It offers the same features as the P3 supporting VFOA and B with point and click functionality. I am looking for beta testers who are willing to test out the panadapter functionality. In particular, people who have some experience in software based panadapters and are willing to devote a bit of time using the software and feel comfortable with system configuration of sound adapters. The new version now also supports N1MM contest logger so if you have experience with this that would be appreciated. The core functionality of the radio control program is already production ready. The beta should be available next week (Nov 11-18). If you are interested please send me a PM and I will send you the information shortly. Thank you for your consideration. 73's Tom va2fsq.com Video of K3 version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api2nomzg3U __ 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] Thanks again to Elecraft
Be thankful that Elecraft has not gone to the salt and pepper size. I can handle 0805, but that is it, period. Eyes and microscope don't help these old eyes beyond that level. Thanks Elecraft. Mel, K6KBE On Monday, November 4, 2013 2:01 PM, Harry Stone wrote: Those little axial inductors that look like resistors sure are fragile if you abuse them. Many thanks to the parts department for sending me a replacement part! harry KD0NFY -- Have old memories and young hopes. __ 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] OT- PL259
Clint, The ones I have used are made by Multicomp. I have only used the one for RG213. The center pin is soldered. Very useful when on top of a tower. They can be found here: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/MULTICOMP-MC17-01B-5-/27-7005 73 Pete - N8TR At 02:52 PM 11/4/2013, Clint wrote: Does anyone know the MFG and PN of a Clamp/Solder type PL259. This style clamps the shield with a nut and ferrule and has a silicone gasket to keep water out. The center can be crimped and/or soldered. Thanks, Clint KI6SSN __ 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] Thanks again to Elecraft
Those little axial inductors that look like resistors sure are fragile if you abuse them. Many thanks to the parts department for sending me a replacement part! harry KD0NFY -- Have old memories and young hopes. __ 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/K3/P3 cabling together
Just assembled the KPA500. I have a few questions on cabling. I will be cabling together the KPA500/K3/P3. I got the KPAK3AUX cable set 9-pin Serial cable. Does the serial cable from the PC go first to the P3 or KPA500? 15-pin cable. I plan on putting the included gender changer (key line interupter) on the K3. Then the Y-cable. From there it will go to the KPA500 and the existing 15-pin acc cable. Any issues with putting the gender changer right on the K3? This seems to be the only way you can tighten the screws on all the cables. K3 Key Out Presently I have a cable running from the K3 Key Out to the N8LP SteppIR Tuning Relay, then on to the Acom 2000A. I have added a pair of 12V A/B switches. One in the shack to select the output from the K3 to either the Acom or KPA500 inputs. In the basement where I have the Acom I have the second A/B switch to select the output of either the Acom or KPA500. This way in the shack I have a toggle switch to select either amp. On the output of the N8LP SteppIR Tuning Relay I plan on using a "T" for tying together the key line for the KPA500 and Acom. My question - Do I need series isolation diodes to select which amp for keying? Any issues? Tnx for any feedback. If I missed any of this in the manuals, I apologize up front. 73, N2TK, Tony __ 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 Remote control problem & question
On Mon, 4 Nov 2013 08:22:32 -0800, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: > If a ping fails > to respond, the switch counts failures until a user-set number that > suggests the network is down. At that point it cycles power on a designated > outlet. This is a very nice feature, and could easily be worth the bucks to save a trip for manual intervention should the network fail. There are more and more remote controlled stations these days, and this feature should be on all of them. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ 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 on 2 meters
I use my KX3 on 146.805 repeater with no problem. I think the firmware is a little smarter - you tell it you have a transverter connected (up to 10, I believe) and it's cared for. Monty K2DLJ I would to use an existing 2 meter xvtr with the KX3. No problem except my primary use would be for satellite operation. That is in the 145.8 to 146.0 mhz. That would correspond to 29.8 to 30.0 mhz, which is out of band for the KX3. So, is there a way to allow transmit just above the ten meter band? One option would be to change the xtal in the inverter down 1 mhz, but then I give up the weak signal bottom of the 2 meter band. Thoughts? __ 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] Test
Sent from my iPhone this time __ 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] OT- PL259
Does anyone know the MFG and PN of a Clamp/Solder type PL259. This style clamps the shield with a nut and ferrule and has a silicone gasket to keep water out. The center can be crimped and/or soldered. Thanks, Clint KI6SSN __ 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 on 2 meters
I would to use an existing 2 meter xvtr with the KX3. No problem except my primary use would be for satellite operation. That is in the 145.8 to 146.0 mhz. That would correspond to 29.8 to 30.0 mhz, which is out of band for the KX3. So, is there a way to allow transmit just above the ten meter band? One option would be to change the xtal in the inverter down 1 mhz, but then I give up the weak signal bottom of the 2 meter band. Thoughts? __ 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 beta firmware rev 1.68: SSB power-control improvement and minor bug-fixes
KX3 beta firmware rev 1.68 (with DSP rev 1.23) is now available. See release notes below. You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 1.68 / DSP 1.23, 9-24-2013 * LOW POWER (UNDER 1 W) NOW WORKS IN SSB MODE: Previously, with power settings under 1 W, SSB power output could drop to about 0.1 W and stay there. * ESSB DISALLOWS USE OF CMP (compression): If the user attempts to adjust compression in ESSB mode, the VFO B display shows "N/A" (not available). The KX3's speech ompression algorithm requires the use of normal SSB bandwidths. * DATA-A/AFSK-A/etc. BUG FIX: The MIC GAIN control now works as expected. In the previous release, adjustment of keyer speed while using the CW-in-SSB feature would leave the MIC GAIN control set to keyer speed when the user switched to an audio data mode. __ 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] ARRL Sweepstakes CW
Thanks Elecraft for making K3, I also love my KX3. While I passed my 20 wpm code for extra in 2000 just before the cut over, I am not great at CW, sending or receiving. (I plan to work on it more this winter on a local slownet). Anyway, using the K3 this weekend, I was able to really enjoy doing the ARRL Sweepstakes CW contest. Using the 250Hz filter turned down to 150Hz DSP, the CW decoder worked awesome. Using N1MM and a recent call database for Sweepstakes, I could easily decode with the K3 decoder and some by ear the exchange, capture the serial number and verify the rest of the exchanged. I used a WinKeyer lite to key the radio with N1MM. I didn't figure out the settings in N1MM to key the K3 direct. If anyone knows that exchange code, please share. During CQ WW SSB, I copied off some N1MM exchange code that activitated the built in voice keyer. I rarely had to talk, which made the operation quiet and less bothersome for the XYL. Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country / www.southernathletics.org - Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE, Trustee Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX __ 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] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
This may be possible, and it's on the wish-list. 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov 4, 2013, at 10:46 AM, wrote: > Wayne, > if I understand correctly neither the K3 or KX3 transceivers currently offer > digital coded squelch capability for repeater access. Can it be added through > firmware? > Gary > N6LRV > > Wayne Burdick wrote: >> See >> >> www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm >> >> for answers to frequently asked questions about the forthcoming KX3 2-meter >> module. >> >> This is an early draft that will be expanded as we get closer to product >> release. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
ac...@aol.com wrote: > Is the PTT going to be the XMIT button? Hi Mike, Most operators use the mic's PTT button, but you can also tap XMIT to start/end transmit. There's one catch, having to do with DTMF. For numeric keypad purposes, XMIT is used as the '0' switch. So if you tap XMIT, then enter DTMF mode (by tapping FREQ ENT), you need to exit DTMF mode (by tapping FREQ ENT again) to return XMIT to its normal function. Tapping XMIT will then go back to receive mode. This will all be described in the KX3 owner's manual and in the manual that comes with the KX3-2M module. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
Wayne, if I understand correctly neither the K3 or KX3 transceivers currently offer digital coded squelch capability for repeater access. Can it be added through firmware? Gary N6LRV Wayne Burdick wrote: > See > >www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm > > for answers to frequently asked questions about the forthcoming KX3 2-meter > module. > > This is an early draft that will be expanded as we get closer to product > release. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
Is the PTT going to be the XMIT button? Mike. AC6JA Sent from my iPad On Nov 4, 2013, at 9:15 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > See > > www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm > > for answers to frequently asked questions about the forthcoming KX3 2-meter > module. > > This is an early draft that will be expanded as we get closer to product > release. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender > Reply to group Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 16 New Photos 1 > Visit Your Group > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ __ 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] KX3-2M Module FAQ now available
See www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm for answers to frequently asked questions about the forthcoming KX3 2-meter module. This is an early draft that will be expanded as we get closer to product release. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Remote control problem & question
Another feature to look for in remote power switches is what mine calls "Auto-ping." You set up the switch to ping a remote, highly reliable server - Google and others operate servers used for this purpose. If a ping fails to respond, the switch counts failures until a user-set number that suggests the network is down. At that point it cycles power on a designated outlet. Here, the DSL modem/router is connected to that outlet. This reboots the modem/router and gives you a "fresh" networking environment, even when things have gone so bad that you can't talk to the switch, your station, etc. These remote power switches are great! There are many on the market. Mine is from Digital Loggers at webpowerswitch.com. /Rick N6XI On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 3:52 AM, Doug Joyce wrote: > GM: If you are looking for a unit to provide remote AC power switching, > checkout the Professional 4-port Remote Power Switch from Ambery (Model > IP-P3) see http://www.ambery.com/prreposwphco.htm > > It can be remotely controlled via phone or web control and provides four > separately switched AC outlets. In our remote station, I have 6 outlet > power bars plugged into the first three switched AC outlets and a separate > primary power relay controlled by the 4th outlet. The K3 power supply goes > to the first power bar, other accessories (1216H & L from Microbit) and T2X > rotators go to the 2nd & 3rd power bars and the 4th is used to control > primary power to the KPA500. > > Ours has been in use for over a year (using only internet control) and has > operated without any problems. > > 73, Doug VE3MV > > On 2013-Nov-03, at 10:07 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > > > On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Jim - KE8G wrote: > >> Hello All, > >> Well, Murphy raised his ugly head this weekend during the ARRL SSCW > contest. > >> > >> I am operating remote and everything was working fine; the K3 radio, > KTA500 tuner, and KPA500 amplifier. I was monitoring things via the > Elecraft software for the tuner and amp. I was on 80 meters and saw a HI > SWR warning come on the KPA500 software, but not on the KAT500 software. I > clicked the "Clear Error" area and then received a Comm ERR. > >> > >> The KPA500 software seemed to freeze and the only thing I could do was > terminate the program. I re-started the software and it gave me an error > message saying it could not make contact with the KPA500. I closed all the > running programs on the remote PC, and then did a re-boot. All is working > well except for the KPA500 software. I keep getting an error message > telling me the KPA500 remote is not running and it can't find the amp. > >> > >> Any ideas that I can do via the Internet? > > > > Unless you have a way to remotely cycle the AC supply to the KPA500, > > you're "SOL". I have a relay on the 220VAC supply going to mine, which > > runs off the K3's ACC 12V output, so if I power-cycle the K3, the > > KPA500 follows. It is necessary once in a while, when the firmware > > hangs. > > > > 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 > > > > __ > 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 > -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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 #7379 troubleshooting
Don, Yes the K2 is completely built & I was at alignment & test part 3 when I had the low o/p power problem. I started the transmit signal tracing procedure & did the receive testing to check the shared circuits as instructed in the manual. I'll carry on with the transmit signal tracing & see where I get to. Thanks 73 Brian G0WZX - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Brian Stevens" Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7379 troubleshooting Brian, Do you have the K2 completely built? or have you only built it up to the point where you can receive 40 meters? I guess the point that you said you had trouble adjusting the 40 meter BPF made me think the 10 MHz oscillator might not work for you. If you have it completely built, then the 10 MHz crystal will work. You must select the 30 meter band. However, because you have a transmit problem, you should use the transmit signal tracing rather than receive - you will find the problem source more easily, and the K2 itself provides the signals require for signal tracing. Again, stop at the first point where the RF is substantially lower than the expected value because you have found a failure point. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/4/2013 5:01 AM, Brian Stevens wrote: Don, I've had another think & the low readings I get at LPF,BPF & T-R sw o/p's using the 10Mhz oscillator are with the VFO set so that I can hear the oscillator signal, not at 40m. Should the signal still be attenuated under these conditions? The low power o/p problem occurred while trying to peak the 40m BPF inductors L1/L2 with the VFO at 7.1Mhz. 73 Brian G0WZX - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Brian Stevens" ; Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7379 troubleshooting Brian, If the test oscillator crystal is at 10 MHz, it *should* be very attenuated by the 40 meter Low Pass Filter. The K2 40 meter LPF cutoff is in the range of 8.5 MHz, so it cannot be expected to pass a 10 MHz signal. If you have a crystal in the 40 meter band, you could substitute it for the 10 MHz crystal and try those measurements again. If you do not have such a crystal, go forward in the Troubleshooting procedure to Transmit Signal Tracing and try those steps. Do not skip the oscillator checks - VFO and BFO that are in the Receiver Signal Tracing part of the tests. One thing about the Signal Tracing steps - work in the order listed, one point depends on the one before it being OK. Once you come to the first step where the output is significantly (greater than 10%) lower than the Expected value, stop because you have just found the output side of the failure point - it will be fruitless to go on to other check points. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/3/2013 3:53 PM, Brian Stevens wrote: Hi, I've hit a snag during 40m tx alignment in being unable to peak L1/L2 to give more than about 500mW o/p with the power setting at 2W. I've gone through the troubleshooting procedure & all checks out ok until I get to the LPF,BPF & T-R switch section of the shared circuit testing. Using the 10Mhz crystal oscillator in the manual with 0.14V at the antenna i/p I get these readings: LPF o/p @ W1 = 0.004V (expected 0.13V) __ 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 #7379 troubleshooting
Brian, Do you have the K2 completely built? or have you only built it up to the point where you can receive 40 meters? I guess the point that you said you had trouble adjusting the 40 meter BPF made me think the 10 MHz oscillator might not work for you. If you have it completely built, then the 10 MHz crystal will work. You must select the 30 meter band. However, because you have a transmit problem, you should use the transmit signal tracing rather than receive - you will find the problem source more easily, and the K2 itself provides the signals require for signal tracing. Again, stop at the first point where the RF is substantially lower than the expected value because you have found a failure point. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/4/2013 5:01 AM, Brian Stevens wrote: Don, I've had another think & the low readings I get at LPF,BPF & T-R sw o/p's using the 10Mhz oscillator are with the VFO set so that I can hear the oscillator signal, not at 40m. Should the signal still be attenuated under these conditions? The low power o/p problem occurred while trying to peak the 40m BPF inductors L1/L2 with the VFO at 7.1Mhz. 73 Brian G0WZX - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Brian Stevens" ; Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7379 troubleshooting Brian, If the test oscillator crystal is at 10 MHz, it *should* be very attenuated by the 40 meter Low Pass Filter. The K2 40 meter LPF cutoff is in the range of 8.5 MHz, so it cannot be expected to pass a 10 MHz signal. If you have a crystal in the 40 meter band, you could substitute it for the 10 MHz crystal and try those measurements again. If you do not have such a crystal, go forward in the Troubleshooting procedure to Transmit Signal Tracing and try those steps. Do not skip the oscillator checks - VFO and BFO that are in the Receiver Signal Tracing part of the tests. One thing about the Signal Tracing steps - work in the order listed, one point depends on the one before it being OK. Once you come to the first step where the output is significantly (greater than 10%) lower than the Expected value, stop because you have just found the output side of the failure point - it will be fruitless to go on to other check points. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/3/2013 3:53 PM, Brian Stevens wrote: Hi, I've hit a snag during 40m tx alignment in being unable to peak L1/L2 to give more than about 500mW o/p with the power setting at 2W. I've gone through the troubleshooting procedure & all checks out ok until I get to the LPF,BPF & T-R switch section of the shared circuit testing. Using the 10Mhz crystal oscillator in the manual with 0.14V at the antenna i/p I get these readings: LPF o/p @ W1 = 0.004V (expected 0.13V) __ 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] KX3 with Alex Loop
I’ve had a ball with my KX3 and AlexLoop Walkham, particularly on 20- and 17-meters. Very easy to set-up, and easy to tune with just a little practice. I have the unedited QST “Short Takes” review in the “Reviews” section of my website at www.ad5x.com. Included in that review is a simple interface I built that lets the Walkham be easily attached to a standard camera tripod. Phil – AD5X __ 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 Remote control problem & question
GM: If you are looking for a unit to provide remote AC power switching, checkout the Professional 4-port Remote Power Switch from Ambery (Model IP-P3) see http://www.ambery.com/prreposwphco.htm It can be remotely controlled via phone or web control and provides four separately switched AC outlets. In our remote station, I have 6 outlet power bars plugged into the first three switched AC outlets and a separate primary power relay controlled by the 4th outlet. The K3 power supply goes to the first power bar, other accessories (1216H & L from Microbit) and T2X rotators go to the 2nd & 3rd power bars and the 4th is used to control primary power to the KPA500. Ours has been in use for over a year (using only internet control) and has operated without any problems. 73, Doug VE3MV On 2013-Nov-03, at 10:07 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Jim - KE8G wrote: >> Hello All, >> Well, Murphy raised his ugly head this weekend during the ARRL SSCW contest. >> >> I am operating remote and everything was working fine; the K3 radio, KTA500 >> tuner, and KPA500 amplifier. I was monitoring things via the Elecraft >> software for the tuner and amp. I was on 80 meters and saw a HI SWR warning >> come on the KPA500 software, but not on the KAT500 software. I clicked the >> "Clear Error" area and then received a Comm ERR. >> >> The KPA500 software seemed to freeze and the only thing I could do was >> terminate the program. I re-started the software and it gave me an error >> message saying it could not make contact with the KPA500. I closed all the >> running programs on the remote PC, and then did a re-boot. All is working >> well except for the KPA500 software. I keep getting an error message >> telling me the KPA500 remote is not running and it can't find the amp. >> >> Any ideas that I can do via the Internet? > > Unless you have a way to remotely cycle the AC supply to the KPA500, > you're "SOL". I have a relay on the 220VAC supply going to mine, which > runs off the K3's ACC 12V output, so if I power-cycle the K3, the > KPA500 follows. It is necessary once in a while, when the firmware > hangs. > > 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 > __ 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 #7379 troubleshooting
Don, I've had another think & the low readings I get at LPF,BPF & T-R sw o/p's using the 10Mhz oscillator are with the VFO set so that I can hear the oscillator signal, not at 40m. Should the signal still be attenuated under these conditions? The low power o/p problem occurred while trying to peak the 40m BPF inductors L1/L2 with the VFO at 7.1Mhz. 73 Brian G0WZX - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Brian Stevens" ; Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7379 troubleshooting Brian, If the test oscillator crystal is at 10 MHz, it *should* be very attenuated by the 40 meter Low Pass Filter. The K2 40 meter LPF cutoff is in the range of 8.5 MHz, so it cannot be expected to pass a 10 MHz signal. If you have a crystal in the 40 meter band, you could substitute it for the 10 MHz crystal and try those measurements again. If you do not have such a crystal, go forward in the Troubleshooting procedure to Transmit Signal Tracing and try those steps. Do not skip the oscillator checks - VFO and BFO that are in the Receiver Signal Tracing part of the tests. One thing about the Signal Tracing steps - work in the order listed, one point depends on the one before it being OK. Once you come to the first step where the output is significantly (greater than 10%) lower than the Expected value, stop because you have just found the output side of the failure point - it will be fruitless to go on to other check points. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/3/2013 3:53 PM, Brian Stevens wrote: Hi, I've hit a snag during 40m tx alignment in being unable to peak L1/L2 to give more than about 500mW o/p with the power setting at 2W. I've gone through the troubleshooting procedure & all checks out ok until I get to the LPF,BPF & T-R switch section of the shared circuit testing. Using the 10Mhz crystal oscillator in the manual with 0.14V at the antenna i/p I get these readings: LPF o/p @ W1 = 0.004V (expected 0.13V) __ 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
