Re: [Elecraft] Updating an older K3
Dave, No noticeble tuning noise in my K3, so I did not do that one. Not in main, nor subRX. Seeing how it's done, it should be an easy job. 73 Arie PA3A Dave Lankshear schreef op 18-11-2013 0:00: Did you make the VFO tuning noise reduction mod, Arie? My tuning noise was very bad until the mod was applied. It certainly made a lot of difference. 73 Dave G3TJP _ __ 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 Stand
Hi Guys I have posted a video showing the new stand here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvpXArPkFKcfeature=youtu.be 73 Richard G3CWI _ *SOTAbeams.co.uk http://SOTAbeams.co.uk* Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sotabeams Follow us on Twitter: @sotabeams +44 (0) 7976 688359 SOTAbeams 2nd Floor, Paradise Mill Old Park Lane Macclesfield SK11 6TL __ 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/P3 and Pigknob
To those who have had experience with the Pigknob and K3/P3, are there any issues? Bill K6IFF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-Pigknob-tp7580944.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] KXPA100s now shipping
Hi, We've just updated the Elecraft shipping status page ( http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm ) with the following KXPA100 shipping information: --- Production shipments of KXPA100s are now beginning. We will be contacting each customer before their shipment to confirm billing and shipping information. Please try to avoid calling with shipping date questions unless absolutely necessary. This will help our staff stay focused on getting KXPA100s out as fast as possible. During the first several weeks shipments will start slowly as we maintain quality and we will be increasing the volume of customer shipments each subsequent week as we ramp up. We will initially start with shipment of factory assembled KXPA100s, followed in 1-2 weeks with the kit versions added to the shipping flow. The KXPA100 manual will be placed on our manual download page mid-day Monday 11/18. -- - 73, Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 buzzing on key down
I'm getting a fairly loud buzz, almost an arcing sound coming from the K3/100 on key down on CW, just some bands, 15m for instance. I'm wondering if I have a ferrite bead vibrating somewhere. I have had the transceiver now for some years and have never heard it before. Has anyone else found this? It doesn't do it all the time so is rather difficult to pin down. I'm getting full power out without any problem. Thanks for any advice, 73 Stephen G4SJP __ 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/P3 and Pigknob
Not sure what you mean by issues. If you're referring to problems making it work, I had none [K3/P3/KPA500/KAT500]. The back of my radio rack gives new meaning to the term wireless, so the extra wires associated with the little PK interface board blended right in. :-) I was a bit overwhelmed at first by the number of things I could program so I decided to work on the knob first. The knob is a tap switch as well as a rotate-doober, and you can program CCW and CC K3 commands for both of the switch positions. I finally converged on a set of PK commands and settings for the K3 Big Knob resolution that give me: 10Hz on 1 PK setting [CW and RTTY] 50Hz on the other [SSB] I run the K3 at 10Hz ... 2 digits to right of decimal point ... most of the time. I normally tune with the PK. If I want to QSY quickly, I can crank the K3 quickly because the knob is bigger and spins. If I really want to QSY fast [like from the bottom of 80 to the upper reaches of 75 or on 10], I grab the Big Knob, briefly hold the FINE button with a finger, and I'm usually there before I realize it. YMMV My big problem with the buttons has nothing to do with the PK, it's figuring out what I want them to do. So far, I've got 3 of the 8 programmed, but haven't used any of them except to test the macro. I use FoxTerm to program it, it's really easy, and Nick responds to questions very quickly. I got it because my K3 is on a shelf immediately above the KPA500 which is too heavy for the shelf, and the elevated Big Knob was aggravating old injuries in my arm/shoulder, particularly in contests. The desk is built-in and kind of forces a right-ish configuration for the radio gear and I'm left-handed. So, the PK is on the left of the laptop next to mouse, arm rests on desk while tuning, and I'm a happy ham. Still experimenting with hold-down methods that will keep it anchored and yet let me move it around. The mouse pad I'm using now seems close to ideal. Hope this helps. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 11/18/2013 9:58 AM, Bill Myers wrote: To those who have had experience with the Pigknob and K3/P3, are there any issues? Bill K6IFF __ 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-SteppIR via Network?
Thanks to all who responded. For those who want to know: Connect the K3 to your Logging-Software. Run a Virtual Serial Ports Emulator like the one from eterlogic.com. Create a Splitter for the K3's real ComPort to split it to a virtual ComPort COM1 (real) = COM10 (virtual). Create a Tcpserver to redirect Com10 over the Network. For the raspberry, make or buy a serial output. Connect your steppir Controler: SteppIR Pin2 RXD - raspberry TXD SteppIR Pin5 GND - raspberry GND Connect Pins 7 9 at the SteppIR end. Frank, KG6EYC had the Linux soloution on hand: As root, set baudrate for the raspberry ComPort: stty -F /dev/ttyS0 38400 Now, run netcat: nc ip.of.your.windows port /dev/ttyS0 where port is whatever you set in the emulator on your windows machine. Voila. Not tested yet with the raspberry, but if it runs on my Linux machine it also runs on the raspi. Frank, great job and thanks again. Will report ASAP. -- Ohne CW ist es nur CB.. 73, Martin DM4iM __ 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: KAT500 (rev)
Sold. John_N1JM wrote KAT500-K, # 575, with aux cable, $625 In like new condition. Hardly used. Original owner, nonsmoking environment, I ship, USPS MO, PayPal . CONUS only, US based hams with US call signs only. NO TRADES! Please contact off list. 73, John N1JM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - 73, John N1JM K3 #5986 P3 #1752 KPA500 #596 KAT500 #575 KX3 #926 XG3 XG1 sent from my MacBook Pro -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-KAT500-rev-tp7580884p7580949.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] K2/100 for sale
Thank you, the unit has been sold. Thaire. W2APF Sent from my iPad __ 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 W1 SWR Measurement
An example evaluation of a rig's SWR meter, using two 200 ohm resistors in parallel, SWR should be close to 2:1. Power set to 4.0 W. The KX3 and W1 indicate SWR = 1.8:1. http://www.kn5l.net/Elecraft/KX3-W1-SWR-p1010859.jpg YMMV John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KXPA100 Manual up on web site
We have placed the KXPA100 manual on the web site for download. See: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#KXPA100 73, Eric elecraft.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/P3 and Pigknob
Great input, Fred. I placed an order. The issues that I had concern about were mostly if the PN would have any impact on the P3 performance. I'm absolutely addicted to the P3, and any problems there would be a deal-breaker. My K3 and P3 are on a shelf so that both are at eye-level, while the keyer, paddles and keyboard are below at desk level. In situations where VFO B, or RIT need constant attention for long periods (dx pile ups, run mode in contests), I get up from the operating chair with a distinctive S hook in my back. That probably involves age and arthritis as well, but still, it's a pretty good justification for adding another accessory to the K3/P3! The PN will put VFO B and RIT control at desk level. Thanks for your response, Fred. Bill K6IFF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-Pigknob-tp7580944p7580953.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/P3 and Pigknob
Hi Bill, I know of a few folks using the knob with both the P3 and K3. The only issue I'm aware of is if you want to program a P3 macro into one of the programmable knob push buttons you have to prefix the command with a semi-colon. For example, if you wanted to send the P3 command to set the span to 50 kHZ, #SPN000500; you'd have to program the PK button to ;#SPN000500;, note the leading semi-colon. I wasn't able to work out why this is but it works. This is only a problem for commands going to the P3, button macros going through the P3 to the K3 don't need this semi-colon prefix. I'll drop your knob in the mail tomorrow. Also, I do full-refund returns; if you feel it's not for you just let me know. 73, Nick N3WG On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM, Bill Myers foc...@ix.netcom.com wrote: Great input, Fred. I placed an order. The issues that I had concern about were mostly if the PN would have any impact on the P3 performance. I'm absolutely addicted to the P3, and any problems there would be a deal-breaker. My K3 and P3 are on a shelf so that both are at eye-level, while the keyer, paddles and keyboard are below at desk level. In situations where VFO B, or RIT need constant attention for long periods (dx pile ups, run mode in contests), I get up from the operating chair with a distinctive S hook in my back. That probably involves age and arthritis as well, but still, it's a pretty good justification for adding another accessory to the K3/P3! The PN will put VFO B and RIT control at desk level. Thanks for your response, Fred. Bill K6IFF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-Pigknob-tp7580944p7580953.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] K3/P3 and Pigknob
Hello Nick, I actually hadn't considered controlling the P3 with the knob, but that does open up some interesting possibilities. I look forward to experimenting with the options. Thanks for your quick response. 73 Bill K6IFF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-Pigknob-tp7580944p7580955.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
