Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AND DIGITAL INTERFACE QUESTION
Thanks to Bill and Matt for their prompt and helpful replies. I should have mentioned that I think I need an external box type of sound card/interface, and preferably one that can use the I and Q outputs from the KX3. The reason is that I am already plugged into the audio jack on my computer with the output from the SDR. My computer is a MAC Mini, which has no means of accepting additional internal cards like the PC. BTW -- I'm really enjoying my MAC. It runs OS X 10 - Yosemite and also Windows7/64 bit. I have the Parallels10 program that runs both O/S's at the same time. I am able to run ham apps on Windows that I cannot fine for the MAC. 73 all, Dave, K4TO On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 12:50 AM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: 1) yes you can run SDR in one windows and a digimode program like FLdigi for your KX3 in another. 2) pretty much any USB soundcard/dongle will work for basic digimodes. However, if you want to get something that can also be used for SDR (eg. Using the KX3 I/Q SDR output), then you'll need a stereo soundcard with a reasonable sample rate. Something like this will work well: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-Blaster-Surround-System/dp/B0017QQQAE 73, Matt VK2RQ On 6 Dec 2014, at 2:49 pm, Dave Sublette k4to.d...@gmail.com wrote: I have had my KX3 for just over a year now, and love it. I am wanting to try some of the digital modes using a computer and a third party software package. I already use a logging program which controls the KX3. I also have a Softrock SDR receiver and use HDSDR to look at the spectrum. I tell you all of this to establish that I am not a total newcomer to the concept of computer/radio operation. But when it comes to digital modes, I’m looking for some advice. Since I already use the internal sound card, I believe I will need an external interface with its own sound card. The third party software would then select the external interface to look at for its display. At this point I have two questions: 1) Since the computer can open several windows at at time, can I look at the SDR in one window and run the KX3 on digital modes in another? I should mention that the SDR is fed by another radio. 2) which interface with its own sound card would you recommend? Thanks. I’m looking forward to being involved with this group. 73, Dave, K4TO __ 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 Message delivered to matt.vk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
I think it's almost better to get a much cheaper older rig first. In my latest run as a ham I started with an old Kenwood TS140 for about $350. It worked fine for what it could do. It couldn't break apart pileups but it allowed me to make many QSOs. However, when I got my K3--wow! I don't think I could really appreciate the K3 unless I had first used a basic rig first. I still get a thrill when I narrow the bandpass down to 50hz. I still have the TS140 which is perfect for using in high risk environments and/or lending to the next new ham. Eric WB7SDE On December 5, 2014 11:29:13 PM PST, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Don You should add that the K3 has been around for quite awhile now so it has proven not just its performance but adoption by many knowledgeable hams around the world and has also proven very reliable operating in less than ideal conditionsask me how i know this:-) No better advertisement than customer satisfaction i supposegrin Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 06/12/2014 3:48 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Yes, simple is better, but if that new ham is interested in having a top-notch station, he will be well advised to consider Elecraft gear. If for no other reason than the Elecraft gear is upgradable -- one does not have to buy the whole ball of wax at the initial purchase time, it can be upgrades as operating needs arise. My typical response to new hams is that they do not yet know what they will want for whatever type of operation they might eventually become interested in, so yes, they should get some operating experience under their belts before deciding on which rig they would want for their station. That can be simply a borrowed transceiver to get that new ham on the air. However, if the new ham does not have locals who will loan him transceivers to get on the air, the KX3 offers a great receiver, and a limited number of options, which I believe will serve the novice operator well for a very long time. The only question is do you want higher than 15 watts power? If yes, then the KXPA100 is available and if you do not have resonant antennas, the KXAT100 is a good wide range auto tuner. The K3 is also a good choice for beginning hams. Many get hung up on what filters to purchase with the K3, but my recommendation to the new ham is to purchase no optional filters - the DSP provides gppd filtering except in crowded band conditions such a contests and extreme DXing. As operating experience is gained, that new ham who has now been seasoned may want additional filters, and they are easily added to the K3. Likewise the SubRX may be useful in some operating scenarios, but the new ham would not know the advantages provided by the SubRX until he gets his feet wet. The price of a basic K3 or a basic KX3 is within the realm of other high end transceivers on the market (and in fact may be priced less than many other comparable transceivers). Bottom line, I would not hesitate to recommend a basic K3 or KX3 to any new ham. He will have a great receiver, and the options offered by Elecraft can allow that new ham to customize his station by adding options as his needs and operating experiences dictate. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/5/2014 10:55 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: I really have to agree. Simple is better to start with. I don't consider the KX3 to be simple by any means. Having some immediate success is the best way to keep a new ham interested. I keep several loaners around that aren't worth very much on the used market but serve very well as starter rigs. At least twice those loaners have gone to young men with an interest that eventually led to getting licensed. (Both now Extras). On the other hand, if a new ham has an accessible Elmer and has an opportunity for a short course in KX3 operating AND happens to be able to erect a decent antenna, it might indeed be a fine choice. Like a lot of things in life - it all depends... 73, Doug -- K0DXV On Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:27:06 -0700, Don Butler n...@comcast.net wrote: There seems to be unanimous agreement here, but I beg to differ. In my opinion, the KX3 is not ideal for a typical beginning general class operator. I own a KX3 myself, and I think it's wonderful, and I doubt that I will ever part with it. It shines when it comes to portable operation .. That's why I bought it, that's what I use it for, and it's by far the best portable rig I've ever owned. I also have two K3s in my shack, and I use them when I'm operating there, which is the vast majority of the time. But let's face it, most beginning hams are forced to deal with budget limits, and a new KX3 is expensive. The last time I checked, the cost of a loaded KX3 with an outboard KXPA100 setup for HF only is well over $2300 plus tax and shipping, and that's without a power supply. We know that the antenna system is the most
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate
Well said! Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
I agree that a less expensive rig may be a better way to go for a beginning ham. That being said, I'm surprised the option of a K2 hasn't been mentioned. It's a nice clean easy to use layout with an excellent RX in a compact package which can be obtained (especially used) without breaking the budget. 73, Al On Sat December 6 2014 6:57:55 am Eric Ross wrote: I think it's almost better to get a much cheaper older rig first. In my latest run as a ham I started with an old Kenwood TS140 for about $350. It worked fine for what it could do. It couldn't break apart pileups but it allowed me to make many QSOs. However, when I got my K3--wow! I don't think I could really appreciate the K3 unless I had first used a basic rig first. I still get a thrill when I narrow the bandpass down to 50hz. I still have the TS140 which is perfect for using in high risk environments and/or lending to the next new ham. Eric WB7SDE On December 5, 2014 11:29:13 PM PST, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Don You should add that the K3 has been around for quite awhile now so it has proven not just its performance but adoption by many knowledgeable hams around the world and has also proven very reliable operating in less than ideal conditionsask me how i know this:-) No better advertisement than customer satisfaction i supposegrin Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 06/12/2014 3:48 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Yes, simple is better, but if that new ham is interested in having a top-notch station, he will be well advised to consider Elecraft gear. If for no other reason than the Elecraft gear is upgradable -- one does not have to buy the whole ball of wax at the initial purchase time, it can be upgrades as operating needs arise. My typical response to new hams is that they do not yet know what they will want for whatever type of operation they might eventually become interested in, so yes, they should get some operating experience under their belts before deciding on which rig they would want for their station. That can be simply a borrowed transceiver to get that new ham on the air. However, if the new ham does not have locals who will loan him transceivers to get on the air, the KX3 offers a great receiver, and a limited number of options, which I believe will serve the novice operator well for a very long time. The only question is do you want higher than 15 watts power? If yes, then the KXPA100 is available and if you do not have resonant antennas, the KXAT100 is a good wide range auto tuner. The K3 is also a good choice for beginning hams. Many get hung up on what filters to purchase with the K3, but my recommendation to the new ham is to purchase no optional filters - the DSP provides gppd filtering except in crowded band conditions such a contests and extreme DXing. As operating experience is gained, that new ham who has now been seasoned may want additional filters, and they are easily added to the K3. Likewise the SubRX may be useful in some operating scenarios, but the new ham would not know the advantages provided by the SubRX until he gets his feet wet. The price of a basic K3 or a basic KX3 is within the realm of other high end transceivers on the market (and in fact may be priced less than many other comparable transceivers). Bottom line, I would not hesitate to recommend a basic K3 or KX3 to any new ham. He will have a great receiver, and the options offered by Elecraft can allow that new ham to customize his station by adding options as his needs and operating experiences dictate. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/5/2014 10:55 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: I really have to agree. Simple is better to start with. I don't consider the KX3 to be simple by any means. Having some immediate success is the best way to keep a new ham interested. I keep several loaners around that aren't worth very much on the used market but serve very well as starter rigs. At least twice those loaners have gone to young men with an interest that eventually led to getting licensed. (Both now Extras). On the other hand, if a new ham has an accessible Elmer and has an opportunity for a short course in KX3 operating AND happens to be able to erect a decent antenna, it might indeed be a fine choice. Like a lot of things in life - it all depends... 73, Doug -- K0DXV On Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:27:06 -0700, Don Butler n...@comcast.net wrote: There seems to be unanimous agreement here, but I beg to differ. In my opinion, the KX3 is not ideal for a typical beginning general class operator. I own a KX3 myself, and I think it's wonderful, and I doubt that I will ever part with it. It shines when it
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product
I am continuously amazed by the amount of stuff people want to add to Elecraft products, in this case the P3, that are done BETTER and CHEAPER by other things. Want to monitor your output waveform...buy a used oscilloscope and spend $10 for the parts to build a sampler. Better yet buy one of the inexpensive dual channel 100MHz Rigol O-scopes for less than $400 and you've got an output monitor AND an O-scope. How about we just add an solid state drive and Intel i3 processor with appropriate motherboard with really good on board sound chip (oxymoron?) running Windows 10 to the P3 and you could replace your shack computer...kinda...sorta Of course the cost of all this convenience will triple or quadruple the price of the P3... Of course Elecraft would have to add a couple dozen personnel for the inevitable help desk...but it will have a real good gee whiz factor. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Looking for used KAT3 Antenna tuner...
Posting this for a friend of a friend in Poland, Might be an impossible find, but he is looking for a used KAT3 internal tuner if someone has one they wish to dispose of. You can contact Tony, N2UN, directly at tjja...@earthlink.net 73, Gerry W1VE __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
I tend to try to save a few bux by buying used older gear. My XYL always tells me that's false economy because at some point I'll want newer/better and won't get much out of the dented scratched boat-anchors. She's SO wise. 73, Mike NF4L On Dec 6, 2014, at 10:08 AM, Al Gulseth wb5...@centurytel.net wrote: I agree that a less expensive rig may be a better way to go for a beginning ham. That being said, I'm surprised the option of a K2 hasn't been mentioned. It's a nice clean easy to use layout with an excellent RX in a compact package which can be obtained (especially used) without breaking the budget. 73, Al On Sat December 6 2014 6:57:55 am Eric Ross wrote: I think it's almost better to get a much cheaper older rig first. In my latest run as a ham I started with an old Kenwood TS140 for about $350. It worked fine for what it could do. It couldn't break apart pileups but it allowed me to make many QSOs. However, when I got my K3--wow! I don't think I could really appreciate the K3 unless I had first used a basic rig first. I still get a thrill when I narrow the bandpass down to 50hz. I still have the TS140 which is perfect for using in high risk environments and/or lending to the next new ham. Eric WB7SDE On December 5, 2014 11:29:13 PM PST, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Don You should add that the K3 has been around for quite awhile now so it has proven not just its performance but adoption by many knowledgeable hams around the world and has also proven very reliable operating in less than ideal conditionsask me how i know this:-) No better advertisement than customer satisfaction i supposegrin Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 06/12/2014 3:48 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Yes, simple is better, but if that new ham is interested in having a top-notch station, he will be well advised to consider Elecraft gear. If for no other reason than the Elecraft gear is upgradable -- one does not have to buy the whole ball of wax at the initial purchase time, it can be upgrades as operating needs arise. My typical response to new hams is that they do not yet know what they will want for whatever type of operation they might eventually become interested in, so yes, they should get some operating experience under their belts before deciding on which rig they would want for their station. That can be simply a borrowed transceiver to get that new ham on the air. However, if the new ham does not have locals who will loan him transceivers to get on the air, the KX3 offers a great receiver, and a limited number of options, which I believe will serve the novice operator well for a very long time. The only question is do you want higher than 15 watts power? If yes, then the KXPA100 is available and if you do not have resonant antennas, the KXAT100 is a good wide range auto tuner. The K3 is also a good choice for beginning hams. Many get hung up on what filters to purchase with the K3, but my recommendation to the new ham is to purchase no optional filters - the DSP provides gppd filtering except in crowded band conditions such a contests and extreme DXing. As operating experience is gained, that new ham who has now been seasoned may want additional filters, and they are easily added to the K3. Likewise the SubRX may be useful in some operating scenarios, but the new ham would not know the advantages provided by the SubRX until he gets his feet wet. The price of a basic K3 or a basic KX3 is within the realm of other high end transceivers on the market (and in fact may be priced less than many other comparable transceivers). Bottom line, I would not hesitate to recommend a basic K3 or KX3 to any new ham. He will have a great receiver, and the options offered by Elecraft can allow that new ham to customize his station by adding options as his needs and operating experiences dictate. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/5/2014 10:55 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: I really have to agree. Simple is better to start with. I don't consider the KX3 to be simple by any means. Having some immediate success is the best way to keep a new ham interested. I keep several loaners around that aren't worth very much on the used market but serve very well as starter rigs. At least twice those loaners have gone to young men with an interest that eventually led to getting licensed. (Both now Extras). On the other hand, if a new ham has an accessible Elmer and has an opportunity for a short course in KX3 operating AND happens to be able to erect a decent antenna, it might indeed be a fine choice. Like a lot of things in life - it all depends... 73, Doug -- K0DXV On Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:27:06 -0700, Don Butler n...@comcast.net wrote:
[Elecraft] KAF2 faulty
My KAF2 has been working fine in my K2 for some years, not that I actually use it that much. Today I came into the shack to find no audio coming out of the K2 and when I tried to change the AFIL settings it said 'not installed'. I cannot change the RTC menu settings either. I have moved S1 on the KAF2 to bypass it and all is working fine so it seems there is a fault on the KAF2. The manual suggests this is a fault with the microcontroller, which of course it may well be, but are there any other known causes? I did think of the backup battery but not sure if this would cause issues outside the RTC, it measures just over 3V so a bit down. 73 Dave G3YMC http://davesergeant.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation
Ever since it arrived, my 5k serial number K3 has had eight voice memories which start counting down from 9 seconds when recording Ever since it arrived, my wifes earlier 3k serial number K3 has had eight voice memories which start counting down from 14 seconds when recording Today I had a play with one of the locals K3 and it also started counting down from 14Seconds According to Freds book the memories should be 14 seconds long I looked in the 2012 k3dvr manual , the only mention of the 8 message length is 1. Messages may be at least 10 seconds long. Whatever that means when translated! There is no mention in the K3 manual of a config setting for KDVR3 message length (like my old kenwood had). The only setting is KVR3 present/absent How does one get the full 14S length on the 9S K3? (No, EEINIT does not do it; been there , done that) Dave G4FRE __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation
Early KDVR3 boards had a larger memory, hence longer message lengths, IIRC. I forget when they switched to the newer, smaller memories. Bruce, N1RX __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation
Hi Dave, I looked in the 2012 k3dvr manual , the only mention of the 8 message length is 1. Messages may be at least 10 seconds long. Whatever that means when translated! Exactly what is written there. ;-) 10 seconds guaranteed. If you see more, i.e. on older K3's, be happy, but no guarantee. There is no mention in the K3 manual of a config setting for KDVR3 message length (like my old kenwood had). That's because there is none. Message length is fixed at max. 10 seconds (or 15 on older units). If you use less, i.e. 6 seconds then only those 6 seconds are played. How does one get the full 14S length on the 9S K3? (No, EEINIT does not do it; been there , done that) Only by getting your hands onto an old KDVR3 module that still had the memory chips providing 15 seconds per memory. 73, Olli - DH8BQA -- Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Scanning and channel hopping question...
I have been a devoted reader of the Reflector and can say in one word my thoughts on Wayne's explanation: IMPRESSIVE. Makes me want to buy another K rig. The openness of explanation and willingness to hear the thoughts of others like us (some profound and some not so) on the Reflector is legendary. Hope that this company stays around forever so my grandson can have the chance to buy an Elecraft. Bob, NT6Y On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Scanning while muted (normal scanning mode) allows the K3 to ignore stable carriers, unmuting only when interesting signals are found. If the signal appears to be an unmodulated carrier, i.e. with little amplitude variation over a period of about 1 second, then it is skipped. Noise can fool the algorithm sometimes, of course. There's actually a variable in the source code called scanWorthy that accrues intel about the signal :) ...from the K3 manual - which appears to be a close DSP cousin to the KX3, and I've also found some scattered bits about the KX3 that refers to stopping when a modulated signal is found. So, what exactly triggers a stop scan? It stops on any signal with a certain S+N/N ratio, then evaluates it as described above. Is the scan signal detection done after signal processing like noise blanking, noise reduction, notch, etc? That would make it REALLY good at scanning HF ! Yes and yes. It's really useful for discovering signals on a dead band (they seldom are truly dead, you will discover). After scan stops on a signal, does it pause until the signal stops, or does it continue after some fixed time? The latter. If the signal is interesting it will unmute the receiver and pause a lot longer. I see that in VFO scan you can make it effectively slow or fast by changing the increment step - , but in channel hop, the increment is one hop - just not clear on the hops per second. I believe it's two hops per second if you use live scan (continuous, and unmuted) and 5 hops per second with regular scanning/hopping (muted). And finallyhow does the scanning stop/resume sequence work? When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses for some interval, then resumes when the signal stops? Or after a time interval if the signal is still there it continues scanning until it hits the active channel again? All of the above. It's not using AI or anything -- just simple rules -- and it will produce consistent results most of the time. I've used (channel) scanning on HF quite a bit. Very useful now that VFOs are rock solid and tune in milliseconds. As the guy who wrote the firmware, I'm happy to find that someone else finds it useful, *and* is curious about how it works. Thanks. The K2 has the same scanning feature, by the way. 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 Message delivered to rtk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Issue with mounting KX3 RF board Rev D
Hi everybody, I'm just putting together my KX3 kit. While mounting the RF board Rev D to the bottom cover I zipped off one of the M-F standoffs using rather little force. As I usually have a good feeling which force may be used on these standoffs I started investigating things a bit. After removing the RF board I callipered the remaining gap after fully screwing in the M-F standoff into the round standoff at the bottom cover. The gap is 1.9 mm / 0.075 in. The RF board PCB has a thickness of 1.7 mm / 0.066 in. The lock washer was in place when measuring the gap (see photo). The pan head screw at the bottom cover has a length of 4.8 mm / 0.0177 in which matches the numbers in the instruction manual. Obviously it is not possible to securely mount the PCB to the bottom cover with the above dimensions. In my understanding those screw points are being used as grounding points so there should be a reliable electrical connection as well. Did anybody here also experience this issue? How did You solve this? I could use two split lock washers between PCB an M-F standoff, but this would change the distance between RF board and KXAT3 board and front panel. Or do I just have bad luck with tolerances? Any idea or hints are highly appreciated. VY 73 Marcus, DL1EKC PS: In case attachments are not allowed, go to http://www.dl1ekc.de/FTP%20Download/P1080449_640.jpg __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Remote K3 w K3 mini and remotehams CW sidetone
I'm looking for some help in my K3 Remote tie to a K3 Mini set-up using remotehams. I have successful set-up both the remote K3 and the control side K3 mini on receive and computer keyboard CW transmit. I have also plugged the CW paddle into the rear of the K3 mini and it does indeed transmit CW. But with NO CW sidetone. Does anyone have any ideas how I get CW sidetone to work with this set-up? Any help would be great. 73 Bill W4RM Please use w...@aol.com mailto:w...@aol.com as my primary account __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate
Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: AFAIK, the P3 now has all the features and functions that are mentioned in the advertizing and descriptions of its capabilities. And yet, reserving as we do the right to practice random acts of wizardry, new things *will* materialize, a feature here, a mod there…. W __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Issue with mounting KX3 RF board Rev D
Marcus, I had the same experience with a stripped standoff. It was late on a Friday afternoon as luck would have it. I called Elecraft and had a replacement standoff the following Wed. I'm in the Los Angeles area, reasonably close to Elecraft, and with quite a few hardware stores nearby. I had no luck finding a replacement locally. In your case the wait for a replacement standoff is likely to be longer than mine -- and that five days was pretty frustrating, with the KX3 spread out in my operating position. I suggested at the time that a spare standoff or two be included in the kit -- because it is not a piece of hardware anyone is likely to find in a local hardware store, and it is pretty easy to strip, as you and have demonstrated. I guess my recommendation fell on deaf ears :-) Unfortunately the only way I could comment on your measurements and following discussion would be to disassemble my KX3 and do some measurements -- and that would risk stripping another standoff with no spare on hand. Perhaps someone from Elecraft can comment. 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 9:39 AM, Marcus Busch [DL1EKC] wrote: Hi everybody, I'm just putting together my KX3 kit. While mounting the RF board Rev D to the bottom cover I zipped off one of the M-F standoffs using rather little force. As I usually have a good feeling which force may be used on these standoffs I started investigating things a bit. After removing the RF board I callipered the remaining gap after fully screwing in the M-F standoff into the round standoff at the bottom cover. The gap is 1.9 mm / 0.075 in. The RF board PCB has a thickness of 1.7 mm / 0.066 in. The lock washer was in place when measuring the gap (see photo). The pan head screw at the bottom cover has a length of 4.8 mm / 0.0177 in which matches the numbers in the instruction manual. Obviously it is not possible to securely mount the PCB to the bottom cover with the above dimensions. In my understanding those screw points are being used as grounding points so there should be a reliable electrical connection as well. Did anybody here also experience this issue? How did You solve this? I could use two split lock washers between PCB an M-F standoff, but this would change the distance between RF board and KXAT3 board and front panel. Or do I just have bad luck with tolerances? Any idea or hints are highly appreciated. VY 73 Marcus, DL1EKC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate
Yes, as if out of a hat :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 10:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: AFAIK, the P3 now has all the features and functions that are mentioned in the advertizing and descriptions of its capabilities. And yet, reserving as we do the right to practice random acts of wizardry, new things *will* materialize, a feature here, a mod there…. W __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Don, $2000 to $4000??? A basic KX3 doesn't come close to $2000, and the upgrades can be added as money becomes available! I sure wish the KX3 was around when I got my novice ticket! Mark KE6BB __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Sure Mark …. I’m of the opinion that QRP is NOT the best idea for a beginner because it can often be very frustrating without an optimal antenna (which most newbees do NOT have)….. so my estimate does not necessarily apply to those who are willing to struggle with QRP. I don’t really know about the digital modes and QRP as I’m a traditional CW and SSB guy also ….so I’m really talking about KX3 + the 100 watt external amp, key, mic and other options …..or a K3/100 with most options. My KX3 + KXPA100 and other options if purchased today would cost me over $2300 …. And I’m afraid to check what the two K3s would be … the one with subreceiver, internal tuner and several filters would be well over $4K …. And the other which is more barebones as a second SO2R radio would be close to $3K …. And I need an external 20+ amp power supply in addition to that…. So, yes …. I’d say $2K to $4K. Don, N5LZ From: Mark, KE6BB [mailto:rv6am...@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 12:19 PM To: Don Butler; 'Gary Gregory'; d...@w3fpr.com Cc: 'Elecraft List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General? Don, $2000 to $4000??? A basic KX3 doesn't come close to $2000, and the upgrades can be added as money becomes available! I sure wish the KX3 was around when I got my novice ticket! Mark KE6BB __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Scanning and channel hopping question...
There's actually a variable in the source code called scanWorthy that accrues intel about the signal :) Info at the speed of NOW - and from the guy who wrote the code, no less. And I agree w/ NT6Y - it is impressive. As the guy who wrote the firmware, I'm happy to find that someone else finds it useful, *and* is curious about how it works. Thanks. I think my curiosity has exceeded threshold and I'll have to become a customer. I'm looking forward to being a happy user of your scanWorthy variable;) I think you guys have put the art back in state-of-the-art. Steve. __ 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 Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Scanning-and-channel-hopping-question-tp7595522p7595558.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product
I am continuously amazed by the amount of stuff people want to add to Elecraft products, AMEN! Unlike everyone else, I don't need much.Just be sure to add the Kitchen Sink (Tongue n Cheek ) 73 Milverton / W9MMS. From: Kevin Stover kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product I am continuously amazed by the amount of stuff people want to add to Elecraft products, in this case the P3, that are done BETTER and CHEAPER by other things. Want to monitor your output waveform...buy a used oscilloscope and spend $10 for the parts to build a sampler. Better yet buy one of the inexpensive dual channel 100MHz Rigol O-scopes for less than $400 and you've got an output monitor AND an O-scope. How about we just add an solid state drive and Intel i3 processor with appropriate motherboard with really good on board sound chip (oxymoron?) running Windows 10 to the P3 and you could replace your shack computer...kinda...sorta Of course the cost of all this convenience will triple or quadruple the price of the P3... Of course Elecraft would have to add a couple dozen personnel for the inevitable help desk...but it will have a real good gee whiz factor. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 __ 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 Message delivered to tnny...@yahoo.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
OK, I am not a beginner, but having worked 253 DXCC with 5W and very modest antennas on my K2 I would not agree with that statementAnd I never find myself 'struggling', I just work the stuff. 73 Dave G3YMC On 6 Dec 2014 at 12:45, Don Butler wrote: TMm of the opinion that QRP is NOT the best idea for a beginner because it can often be very frustrating without an optimal antenna http://davesergeant.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Just for clarity, the original post asked only about the KX3 - which is $899.95 kit price. That is only 20% to 45% of your stated $2K to $4K. While the pros and cons of a new general class licensee using a transceiver that produces 15 watts can be debated, my take is that -- 1) Many new hams *do* budget enough for the KX3/KXPA100/KXAT100 combo, or even a full blown K3. 2) A good receiver is more important than the amount of power, especially with compromise antennas. If the antenna must be a compromise, why create double jeopardy by using an inferior receiver. If conditions are right, even a 1 watt signal can be quite effective. 3) The KX3 (and the K3) do not have to be purchased with all the options at once - the receiver capabilities are there in the basic models, but the bells and whistles can be added as the operator gains experience and begins to understand what additional options would be of value. If you can't hear them, you can't work them, no matter what the power might be, so a good receiver is a real asset to a ham just starting out on the HF bands - to my mind more of an asset than higher power. Certainly the new op running lower power will want to stay away from contests and DX pileups to avoid frustration, but after gaining some operating experience, he can even join in those activities even with QRP levels. To respond to another earlier post in this thread, yes a used K2 would be a good choice if it has been upgraded and properly aligned and calibrated. The K2 has a fine receiver too. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/6/2014 2:45 PM, Don Butler wrote: Sure Mark …. I’m of the opinion that QRP is NOT the best idea for a beginner because it can often be very frustrating without an optimal antenna (which most newbees do NOT have)….. so my estimate does not necessarily apply to those who are willing to struggle with QRP. I don’t really know about the digital modes and QRP as I’m a traditional CW and SSB guy also ….so I’m really talking about KX3 + the 100 watt external amp, key, mic and other options …..or a K3/100 with most options. My KX3 + KXPA100 and other options if purchased today would cost me over $2300 …. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Hi Elecrafters... This is becoming redundant so will be my final post on this thread (I apologize for the consumed bandwidth). Suffice to say that each of us will develop an opinion of our own on this subject and it will likely differ from that of many others, and that should be just fine. My shack happens to be equipped with several pieces of Elecraft gear, and I am very, very pleased with every single item. Regarding prices . yes, they are rather expensive, but I'm happy and I think the prices I paid were fair. My whole point to these posts has been that, even though we're talking about excellent equipment here, many beginning hams simply do not have the means to be able to buy these high end transceivers when they're trying to put their first station together. 73, Don, N5LZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Sergeant Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 1:50 PM To: 'Elecraft List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General? OK, I am not a beginner, but having worked 253 DXCC with 5W and very modest antennas on my K2 I would not agree with that statementAnd I never find myself 'struggling', I just work the stuff. 73 Dave G3YMC On 6 Dec 2014 at 12:45, Don Butler wrote: TMm of the opinion that QRP is NOT the best idea for a beginner because it can often be very frustrating without an optimal antenna http://davesergeant.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 Message delivered to n...@comcast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does resell-ability in case I want out. The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the whole discussion. Antennas are very important but any antenna a new ham puts up will likely be the same regardless of what unit they are operating from and as such the focus goes back to the equipment usability. A problem with the question ... Is the KX3 (/or any other model/) a good choice for a new General (/ham/)? ... is that it is _/*too*/_ broad. It is kinda like asking if someone is pretty/handsome. It all depends on the observer. For either question, there is no one answer! Relative to _usability _for a new ham (as opposed to flat out comparing equipment spec) mode of operation makes a huge difference to the question: If you are operating from home base (not mobile or portable) then the options increase and are different than the next modes. Now there are more options relative to used, new and power. If you are operating from vehicle mobile then the options change as well. If the ham wants portable (not mobile) then the options are severely reduced. For example, what if the final three are the 817ND, 857D and the KX3. Now the applicability to a new ham questions include: - Which of the three is a better new ham choice without any options? - If I add a $150 amp (not Elecraft) to the 817ND or the KX3 now how does it compare to the 857D (given that final power out is not identical) as it applies to usability by a new ham - If I add a antenna tuner to the 817ND, 857D KX3 and the $150 power amp, how do they compare relative to usability to a new ham. - If I take out the 817 857 then what units should be considered in addition to the KX3? And how does operation compare relative to a new ham. - What if the new ham only is interested in CW? Or Digital? Now is the KX3 a good choice? If you follow my drift, the permutations and combinations of the question explode. And note that I'm not trying to explode the discussion/question:-) Here are some variations on the original KX3 question: For fixed base, mobile, portable, Other?: - Where/why is the KX3 a good choice for a new ham? - Where/why is the KX3 a bad choice for a new ham? - What things/actions/options/etc can make a new ham successful with a KX3? Nick N1KMP __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
I agree, NIck. In past years I made a point of giving older rigs away to a new ham so they can start in the hobby without committing funds. That's where early Kenwoods (TS-520S, TS-440SAT) went and where my TS-570DG will go as soon as I find a local ham with interest. New hams seldom know what areas of this hobby will grab them, nor if they'll stay in the hobby long term. Assuming they are of limited means, spending $1K or more may not be a wise starting point if they have other viable options. Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 1:50 PM, Nick Kemp wrote: Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does resell-ability in case I want out. The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the whole discussion. . Nick N1KMP __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
While I think an Elecraft rig is not a bad choice for a committed ham, or even an unsure newbie (because they retain value in the second hand market), this is a situation where a local club might help. Sometimes, hams will leave their radio estate to the club, for the purpose of providing a loaner rig for new hams or for someone whose rig went poof. It might be worth checking. And, some clubs have a fully functioning station which is available for members to use. My local club has dues of $20 a year... that's pretty cheap to get to use a raft of nice ham gear, including the nicely built antenna systems. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Dec 6, 2014, at 4:58 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: I agree, NIck. In past years I made a point of giving older rigs away to a new ham so they can start in the hobby without committing funds. That's where early Kenwoods (TS-520S, TS-440SAT) went and where my TS-570DG will go as soon as I find a local ham with interest. New hams seldom know what areas of this hobby will grab them, nor if they'll stay in the hobby long term. Assuming they are of limited means, spending $1K or more may not be a wise starting point if they have other viable options. Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 1:50 PM, Nick Kemp wrote: Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does resell-ability in case I want out. The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the whole discussion. . Nick N1KMP __ 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 Message delivered to raysil...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
And that is a great way to go. However, the eye candy of a the newer rigs is a big appeal to the uniformed and will likely be biased from then on and that's all they want. Until the day (maybe it never comes) they realize that their rig just doesn't seem to perform like someone else's, (ignoring the antenna system for the moment). Or they read on a list somewhere that their rig doesn't perform like the Humperdink 8000, then they will wish they had waited. Either way a good way to go, for sure. Visit someone's shack and even multiple stations to see what they like. Betcha it will be the eye candy rigs. Myron WVØH Printed on Recycled Data On Dec 6, 2014, at 3:07 PM, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote: And, some clubs have a fully functioning station which is available for members to use __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Respectfully, 253 QRP DXCC is FAR easier from anywhere around the northern Atlantic and Western EU than from many other parts of the world. W6, for example. :) On Sat,12/6/2014 12:49 PM, Dave Sergeant wrote: but having worked 253 DXCC with 5W and very modest antennas on my K2 I would not agree with that statementAnd I never find myself 'struggling', I just work the stuff. 73 Dave G3YMC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
I bought my K3 and KX3 in stages because I could not afford all at once. I owned an IC-718, IC-706mkII and an IC-746 (all previously used) as first radios. I decided to buy the K3 because of my first experience with it. I got a late night shift during a contest and suddenly had to figure it out with no introduction, and was up and running shortly. No worries. I did have guest op experience with Yaesu, Kenwood, TenTec and Icom radios. I found the K3 easy to set up and adjust. If you can afford one, it will save you much pain and frustration. On the other hand, starting with a less expensive radio will teach life lessons regarding the value of a well designed radio system. For a new ham that has some interest in contesting and dxing with CW, the feature that would sell me is APF: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20for%20weak%20signal%20CW%20work%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf APF makes learning CW much more comfortable than I expected. I am unaware of a similar feature on other radios, but may just be ignorant. It is critical for my hearing weak signals, but also critical for hearing good signals in bad conditions. There are many great features, but for someone learning CW, APF is wonderful. Richard Hill KG6JOT, AE6JW, NU6T (Tech to Extra in 2002) On 12/6/2014 1:50 PM, Nick Kemp wrote: Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does resell-ability in case I want out. The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the whole discussion. Antennas are very important but any antenna a new ham puts up will likely be the same regardless of what unit they are operating from and as such the focus goes back to the equipment usability. A problem with the question ... Is the KX3 (/or any other model/) a good choice for a new General (/ham/)? ... is that it is _/*too*/_ broad. It is kinda like asking if someone is pretty/handsome. It all depends on the observer. For either question, there is no one answer! Relative to _usability _for a new ham (as opposed to flat out comparing equipment spec) mode of operation makes a huge difference to the question: If you are operating from home base (not mobile or portable) then the options increase and are different than the next modes. Now there are more options relative to used, new and power. If you are operating from vehicle mobile then the options change as well. If the ham wants portable (not mobile) then the options are severely reduced. For example, what if the final three are the 817ND, 857D and the KX3. Now the applicability to a new ham questions include: - Which of the three is a better new ham choice without any options? - If I add a $150 amp (not Elecraft) to the 817ND or the KX3 now how does it compare to the 857D (given that final power out is not identical) as it applies to usability by a new ham - If I add a antenna tuner to the 817ND, 857D KX3 and the $150 power amp, how do they compare relative to usability to a new ham. - If I take out the 817 857 then what units should be considered in addition to the KX3? And how does operation compare relative to a new ham. - What if the new ham only is interested in CW? Or Digital? Now is the KX3 a good choice? If you follow my drift, the permutations and combinations of the question explode. And note that I'm not trying to explode the discussion/question:-) Here are some variations on the original KX3 question: For fixed base, mobile, portable, Other?: - Where/why is the KX3 a good choice for a new ham? - Where/why is the KX3 a bad choice for a new ham? - What things/actions/options/etc can make a new ham successful with a KX3? Nick N1KMP __ 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 Message delivered to reh...@ix.netcom.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sub RX Audio/SO2V/N!MM
Yes, sigh. Certain operations cause K3 Remote to revert to the physical setting of the remote K3 gain controls. Elecraft are aware of the problem but I haven't heard anything about a fix . A workaround is to leave the AF Gain control at a normal listening level when you depart the remote station. Rick N6XI -- Rick Tavan iPhone On Dec 4, 2014, at 4:58 AM, Stan Stockton wa5...@gmail.com wrote: I just tried N1MM in SO2V mode using a K3 with Sub Receiver. Everything works fine. Now introduce RemoteRig. Connected to the remote K3 a thousand miles away, when I press Control + Right Arrow Button to listen and move focus to VFO B/Sub Receiver there is no audio from the sub receiver unless you move the sub receiver audio gain knob. All you have to do is slightly move it and it comes alive. Wondering whether anyone has had this situation or knows what to try in order to fix it? Thanks...Stan, K5GO __ 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 Message delivered to rta...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate
Don W3FPR wrote: A parallel example is my requests that the K2/K3/KX3 keying include Ultimatic mode. I have been told in the past that it is being considered, but it has not yet materialized. I do not think of that as making the K3 internal keyer incomplete - only that other things need attention from the limited Elecraft engineering staff than my request for Ultimatic keying. Sorry, but I am no longer feeling so generous about and further delays to features that have been waiting on the list for 7 years now. Given that the K3 aims to be the world's best CW transceiver, incomplete seems a very appropriate word for an internal keyer that offers fewer alternative timing options than a $6 WinKey. For anyone who isn't already attuned to Curtis A or Curtis B modes, the K3's internal keyer is of little use. The obvious remedy is to plug in a separate keyer - and of course many people do, although that reduces the much-vaunted portability of the K3 (and the KX3, even more so). But the internal keyer remains mandatory for paddle-sent RTTY or PSK. Normal datamode keyboard speeds are 40-50wpm, so most paddle users will try to send as close as possible to their personal top speed. This is where the internal keyer needs to offer the maximum possible support for alternative timing modes... and that support isn't there. User support has to start inside the transceiver itself, with the facilities that it provides for everyday use. From both points of view - the facilities that one expects in a premium transceiver, and fact that the internal keyer is sometimes mandatory - the internal keyer really does need attention. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product
If the P3 is so great as is, I have an almost new one for sale on QRZ. Without the NB for the SVGA board it not anywhere near good as other methods of using a panadapter. So I went another direction. Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-unfinished-product-tp7595499p7595571.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation
I have a K3 that is less than 6 months old (SN 82XX) that has 14 seconds in each of the 8 banks. Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KDVR3-message-length-variation-tp7595546p7595572.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600
I'm very interested I the K3/P3. I'm a neighbor in Williston on Levy St. Please call me at 352.528.0992. Bruce W9AKX. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-Elecraft-k3-P3-AND-Icom-IC-7600-tp7575063p7595573.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600
Noise on 160 Meters It may have been there for a while, but last night and tonight, I just noticed a strange sweeping/buzzing noise on 160M, centered around 1915 kHz. It's definitely coming from outside my immediate location because it I just got off 1913 where it was reported to be S-9 in Wisconsin, Michigan Tennessee. Looking at the panadapter waterfall display on the Flex, it's about 30 kHz wide with a rep rate of about 3 CPS. It was S-9 late last night and early this morning, but barely audible at 0930 so I suspect it is propagation limited. The best way to listen is in AM mode, tuned to 1915 kHz in the evening. Anybody hear this at your location? 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: W9AKX m...@brucemicek.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600 I'm very interested I the K3/P3. I'm a neighbor in Williston on Levy St. Please call me at 352.528.0992. Bruce W9AKX. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-Elecraft-k3-P3-AND-Icom-IC-7600-tp7575063p7595573.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 Message delivered to pin...@erols.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to kg9hfr...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?
Just my two cents before Eric shuts this thread down: I haven't been following this thread too closely so I'll assume you're talking about a base station. I'd say to put your money in the best and highest antenna you can find and erect, this is by far the most important component of a base station. Whatever funds you have left in your budget, put towards a rig with a good receiver (K3 or K2 are excellent). Tom, wb2qdg K2 #1103 On 12/6/2014 4:50 PM, Nick Kemp wrote: Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does resell-ability in case I want out. The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the whole discussion. Antennas are very important but any antenna a new ham puts up will likely be the same regardless of what unit they are operating from and as such the focus goes back to the equipment usability. A problem with the question ... Is the KX3 (/or any other model/) a good choice for a new General (/ham/)? ... is that it is _/*too*/_ broad. It is kinda like asking if someone is pretty/handsome. It all depends on the observer. For either question, there is no one answer! Relative to _usability _for a new ham (as opposed to flat out comparing equipment spec) mode of operation makes a huge difference to the question: If you are operating from home base (not mobile or portable) then the options increase and are different than the next modes. Now there are more options relative to used, new and power. If you are operating from vehicle mobile then the options change as well. If the ham wants portable (not mobile) then the options are severely reduced. For example, what if the final three are the 817ND, 857D and the KX3. Now the applicability to a new ham questions include: - Which of the three is a better new ham choice without any options? - If I add a $150 amp (not Elecraft) to the 817ND or the KX3 now how does it compare to the 857D (given that final power out is not identical) as it applies to usability by a new ham - If I add a antenna tuner to the 817ND, 857D KX3 and the $150 power amp, how do they compare relative to usability to a new ham. - If I take out the 817 857 then what units should be considered in addition to the KX3? And how does operation compare relative to a new ham. - What if the new ham only is interested in CW? Or Digital? Now is the KX3 a good choice? If you follow my drift, the permutations and combinations of the question explode. And note that I'm not trying to explode the discussion/question:-) Here are some variations on the original KX3 question: For fixed base, mobile, portable, Other?: - Where/why is the KX3 a good choice for a new ham? - Where/why is the KX3 a bad choice for a new ham? - What things/actions/options/etc can make a new ham successful with a KX3? Nick N1KMP __ 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 Message delivered to th...@att.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Might it be one of these? http://www.unpcbs.com/adaptor/ Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frank Krozel Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 5:36 PM To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic? All I see are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to kg9hfr...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to kg9hfr...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to matt.vk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to kg9hfr...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to matt.vk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com mailto:matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com mailto:kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com mailto:w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Got it. BTW this item http://www.unpcbs.com/adaptor/ mentioned by Dick in an earlier post is a 3rd part K2 mod which is very nice to have. It lets you change the mic configuration without a major disassembly of the K2. Only one side panel needs removing once this mod is in place. Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com mailto:w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com mailto:matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com mailto:kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com mailto:w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Jumpers for the K2 mic?
I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with that jack. It sounds (no pun ) like you may need a replacement Tom, wb2qdg K2 1103 On 12/6/2014 8:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to th...@att.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Jumpers for the K2 mic?
I did hear this was problematic but.. I have had 4 K2’s never had that problem. Maybe some folks use a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter and the darn thing hangs out too far. Oh well, my parts list quest moves forward. Things to do over the holiday to keep out of the way of the wife.. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Tom McCulloch th...@att.net wrote: I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with that jack. It sounds (no pun ) like you may need a replacement Tom, wb2qdg K2 1103 On 12/6/2014 8:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to th...@att.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
When you place your order, mention in the comments section that you want a headphone jack or two (email parts at elecraft dot com to get the part number/pricing). When I bought my K2 I ordered an extra headphone jack as a spare because I heard they can wear out after some time. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:52 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Jumpers for the K2 mic?
I'm surprised to hear that, Tom. Mine's been in service since July 1999 (the headphone jack, not the KSB2!) and no problems. Of course, with a K3 and KX3 the K2 doesn't get much use these days. Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:57 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with that jack. It sounds (no pun ) like you may need a replacement Tom, wb2qdg K2 1103 On 12/6/2014 8:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 speaker jack
I suggest you order several to have on hand. Their failure rate is high. 73 Ken Kopp - K0PP __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Yep, I believe it is p/n 620028 Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:01 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: When you place your order, mention in the comments section that you want a headphone jack or two (email parts at elecraft dot com to get the part number/pricing). When I bought my K2 I ordered an extra headphone jack as a spare because I heard they can wear out after some time. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:52 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Re keep out of the way of the wife: Always a wise course to follow, Frank! Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 6:01 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: I did hear this was problematic but.. I have had 4 K2’s never had that problem. Maybe some folks use a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter and the darn thing hangs out too far. Oh well, my parts list quest moves forward. Things to do over the holiday to keep out of the way of the wife.. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Tom McCulloch th...@att.net wrote: I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with that jack. It sounds (no pun ) like you may need a replacement Tom, wb2qdg K2 1103 On 12/6/2014 8:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think you need a new headphone jack, Frank? Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well. Frank On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice jumpering PCB that allows you to easily change the jumper setup for a range of standard mics, suggest you look it up below (look for “Internal Mic Adaptor”): http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 7 Dec 2014, at 12:36 pm, Frank Krozel kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header missing or similar. I was kind of looking for a jumper block. Frank' On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in this document ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER Assembly and Operating Instructions. Near the end is the info for configuring it for various mics. When you said Mine was inoperative when I got it used do you mean on SSB or completely? Does it have the KSB2 option installed? 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 5:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SSB at something more then 2.2kHz?
OK, pondering this after listening on the K2 to SSB tonight…. Has anyone tried to align the SSB module to get something more then 2.2kHz? I was thinking of 2.4, 2.0, 1.7 as my filters when I get the SSB module. Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600
Just about every forum is reporting this. It seems it is Codar used for measuring waves. http://www.codar.com/index.htm Mike va3mw On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:24 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: Noise on 160 Meters It may have been there for a while, but last night and tonight, I just noticed a strange sweeping/buzzing noise on 160M, centered around 1915 kHz. It's definitely coming from outside my immediate location because it I just got off 1913 where it was reported to be S-9 in Wisconsin, Michigan Tennessee. Looking at the panadapter waterfall display on the Flex, it's about 30 kHz wide with a rep rate of about 3 CPS. It was S-9 late last night and early this morning, but barely audible at 0930 so I suspect it is propagation limited. The best way to listen is in AM mode, tuned to 1915 kHz in the evening. Anybody hear this at your location? 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: W9AKX m...@brucemicek.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600 I'm very interested I the K3/P3. I'm a neighbor in Williston on Levy St. Please call me at 352.528.0992. Bruce W9AKX. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-Elecraft-k3-P3-AND-Icom-IC-7600-tp7575063p7595573.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 Message delivered to pin...@erols.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 Message delivered to va...@portcredit.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Wave study RADARS
Google CODAR and /or Seasonde for more information. Spent several months as camp ground host in an Oregon State Park with one of these operating in the plumbing space of a public toilet about a hundred feet from our RV ... and my antenna. (;-( There are a number of Seasonde rigs housed in OSP's along the coast. The signals are about 50 kHZ wide. 73 Ken - K0PP __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wave study RADARS
Apparently this isn't CODAR as it sounds different and it above 4Mhz (according to some others). Mike va3mw On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote: Google CODAR and /or Seasonde for more information. Spent several months as camp ground host in an Oregon State Park with one of these operating in the plumbing space of a public toilet about a hundred feet from our RV ... and my antenna. (;-( There are a number of Seasonde rigs housed in OSP's along the coast. The signals are about 50 kHZ wide. 73 Ken - K0PP __ 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 Message delivered to va...@portcredit.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SSB at something more then 2.2kHz?
I think there's a tech note on that, Frank. My recollection is that there was a mod to broaden SSB a bit. Look here and see what you find http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/ksb2_ssb_adapter_notes_and_alert.htm The need for some of these may be S/N dependent -- and depend also on what the previous owner did (e.g., my K2 is #380 but it has most of the mods developed since, a few added this year). 73, Phil W7OX On 12/6/14 6:09 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: OK, pondering this after listening on the K2 to SSB tonight…. Has anyone tried to align the SSB module to get something more then 2.2kHz? I was thinking of 2.4, 2.0, 1.7 as my filters when I get the SSB module. Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SSB net announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net meets Sunday at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz. Stop by. 73, Phil, NS7P (net control from Oregon) __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Jumpers for the K2 mic?
Frank, The K2 microphone configuration header is on the back of the Front Panel Board. See the KSB2 manual for details on the wiring for that header. If the prior owner did not tell you what the microphone configuration header is wired for, you will have to do a physical examination of the header wiring compared to the wiring information presented in th KSB2 manual. To get to view the microphone configuration header, you must remove the Front Panel from the K2. That means first removing the top cover (or KPA100), and then removing the KAF2 or KDSP2 options (if present) from the Control Board. There will be either a standoff or a 4-40 screw securing the Control Board to the standoffs behind the front panel. Once those connections between the Control board and the Front Panel board are removed, the Front Panel can be freed by removing the 4 screws holding the FPB to the K2 side panels and pulling the FPB forward. Trace the wiring on the Microphone Configuration Header to determine if your particular microphone is wired correctly (see the KSB2 manual). That should allow you to set your K2 to the microphone which you are trying to use with the K2, 73, Don W3FPR On 12/6/2014 8:20 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used.. Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot find the manual where it shows where the jumper block is. I guess it is on the control panel but cannot find any picture of that in case I need some additional connectors. (I got it used and it is in perfect condition!!) Frank KG9H __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
