[Elecraft] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question
I was having problems setting a long enough VOX delay for my microphone. Even with delay at 2 the maximum it was dropping out between syllables. I eventually found that I had the Noise gate on as it was useful to cut out fan noise in gaps of speech. Turning off the noise gate allowed me to set the delay I wanted on the VOX. So, is the use of noise gate not recommended with VOX? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ 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] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question
On Thu,6/11/2015 8:38 AM, Ray Sills wrote: This is a case where close mic technique is useful. Headsets with boom mics or hand-held mics, like the MH3 allow you to use a minimum setting for mic gain (because one's mouth is close to the mic), and that permits you a wider adjustment range for TX GATE, since any offending noise will be that much weaker. In some cases, you many not need to gate the audio at all. Good advice, Ray. I would never think of using a mic more than a few inches from my mouth for ham radio. Boom headset mics like the Yamaha CM500 work really well. Before W6XU introduced our club to them, I used an RE11 on a boom stand. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KRC2
My Ameritron RCS-12 automagic antenna switch is sulking, and not switching the remote RCS-10. I'm thinking of replacing it with a KRC2 pre-built. Is anyone using it with a K3 and the Ameritron remote box? How difficult to configure it to work from the K3 ACC with the RCS-10? The manual has the line The ACC menu entry can be used to directly control the KRC2's accessory outputs.. I don't find any other reference. Whatsit mean? 73, Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA
On 15-06-11 01:28 PM, Michael Babineau wrote: When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! They have been high(er) for some time. I often see high US to Canada shipping rates when I'm looking at items on eBay. Sometimes I think sellers are trying to keep the item price down by getting more money from shipping, sometimes I think they don't know of cheaper rates that are easily found on the usps.gov website. I need a new battery for my K2 but the shipping cost shown on the Elecraft website seemed rather high so I have held off on ordering it. A battery is a heavier item to ship and more an items weighs the more the price can go up to ship it. The cost to mail a letter has gone up a lot. Now we are getting stuck with community mail boxes in Canada. The postal services seems to be providing less and less service for more and more money. There doesn't seem to be much we can do about it but learn to live with it. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful! #include disclaimer/favourite | --Chris Hardwick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA
Hi Michael, Yeah, it's been like that the last few years anyway. Some of the less expensive items aren't worth ordering unless you can bundle them with a few other items. Not much that can be done...unless Elecraft wants to sign up with a Canadian amateur radio retailer. That would be nice! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-06-11 1:28 PM, Michael Babineau wrote: When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k.alexan...@rogers.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA
Hi Mike, They have been high for some time but you can easily check it yourself if you know the sender's zip code. Just go to the USPS web site and choose Calculate a Price from the Quick Tools pull down menu. There are several mailing options each with certain limitations. https://www.usps.com/ 73, Mike K2MK Michael Babineau-2 wrote When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/USPS-shipping-rates-for-non-USA-tp7603914p7603918.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] KRC2
Mike, just how are you wanting to control the switch? If it is band-based, then just wire up the RCS-10 to the appropriate terminals in the KRC2, connect the KRC2 to the K3, and thing should start working. Are your needs more than this? The best way to use the KRC2 with the K3 is using the Auxbus connection. Just two wires, Auxbus and ground, from the KRC2 to the K3. The KRC2 needs power, of course, and then the connections to the relay box. Now, as for the ACC connectors, the K3 has entries in the KRC2 menu for Accessory switching. They directly control the ACC pins based on your menu selection.what can this be used for? Perhaps alternate antennas for a band, or other things. It really is pretty simple. The large majority of users don’t even need to use the KRC2 utility to remap the output pins. Just hook things up and operate. 73! - Jack B, W6FB On Jun 11, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L n...@comcast.net wrote: My Ameritron RCS-12 automagic antenna switch is sulking, and not switching the remote RCS-10. I'm thinking of replacing it with a KRC2 pre-built. Is anyone using it with a K3 and the Ameritron remote box? How difficult to configure it to work from the K3 ACC with the RCS-10? The manual has the line The ACC menu entry can be used to directly control the KRC2's accessory outputs.. I don't find any other reference. Whatsit mean? 73, Mike NF4L __ 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 jackbrin...@me.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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
Be careful doing that. Some countries do not allow insurance or set a low value for insurance on Priority Mail shipments. That means high value shipments (in some cases more than $200) must be sent Priority Mail Express (EMS) or one of the couriers in order to be protected. International shipping is a snake pit ... not all countries are as reliable, safe and ethical as the US or Canada. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-06-11 2:17 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Mike, They have been high for some time but you can easily check it yourself if you know the sender's zip code. Just go to the USPS web site and choose Calculate a Price from the Quick Tools pull down menu. There are several mailing options each with certain limitations. https://www.usps.com/ 73, Mike K2MK Michael Babineau-2 wrote When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/USPS-shipping-rates-for-non-USA-tp7603914p7603918.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 li...@subich.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] KRC2
Thanks, Jack, sounds doable. Still dunno about this part the K3 has entries in the KRC2 menu for Accessory switching. 73, Mike NF4L On Jun 11, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Jack Brindle jackbrin...@me.com wrote: Mike, just how are you wanting to control the switch? If it is band-based, then just wire up the RCS-10 to the appropriate terminals in the KRC2, connect the KRC2 to the K3, and thing should start working. Are your needs more than this? The best way to use the KRC2 with the K3 is using the Auxbus connection. Just two wires, Auxbus and ground, from the KRC2 to the K3. The KRC2 needs power, of course, and then the connections to the relay box. Now, as for the ACC connectors, the K3 has entries in the KRC2 menu for Accessory switching. They directly control the ACC pins based on your menu selection.what can this be used for? Perhaps alternate antennas for a band, or other things. It really is pretty simple. The large majority of users don’t even need to use the KRC2 utility to remap the output pins. Just hook things up and operate. 73! - Jack B, W6FB On Jun 11, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L n...@comcast.net mailto:n...@comcast.net wrote: My Ameritron RCS-12 automagic antenna switch is sulking, and not switching the remote RCS-10. I'm thinking of replacing it with a KRC2 pre-built. Is anyone using it with a K3 and the Ameritron remote box? How difficult to configure it to work from the K3 ACC with the RCS-10? The manual has the line The ACC menu entry can be used to directly control the KRC2's accessory outputs.. I don't find any other reference. Whatsit mean? 73, Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com mailto:jackbrin...@me.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] 6 - 10 preamp not working
I ordered the 6-10 preamp and it doesn't appear to work. I used the DB-15 Y cable from the radio - one end connected to the DB-15 to the preamp and the other with the supplied mini gender changer (which doesn't have the black dot on it according to the documentation) connected to the KAT500 which then connected to the KPA500. The power for the preamp is connected to the RCA which is connected to the RCA splitter connected to the back of the K3. The other end of the RCA connects to the KAT500. I went to 10 meters on the K3. I set CONFIG-DIGIOUT I to ON. I am on the 10 meter repeater in NY on 29.620 - with the tone. It keys up fine and I can hear the repeater without the RX ANT selected. I key the repeater I hear the repeater I hit RX ANT and I hear only static. I key the repeater and hear static only. Release the RX ANT and I hear the repeater. on the P3 The waveform at the bottom is -125 to -130 with the RX ANT not enabled. When I hit RX ANT the whole waveform drops to -140. The 6-10 preamp will click with I unplug the 12 volts (so I know it is getting 12 volts). Any ideas?? 73s HK2LS __ 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] K3 KXV3B install problems
Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ 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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
The USPS postal cost calculator will tell you if there is a limit on the insurance amount (unless it is zero, in which case you will not have the opportunity to add insurance). Each country sets their own rules on maximum insurance. The high value designation is now changed to $500 (used to be $200). I just found out yesterday about that. I use USPS shipping and the postage calculator often - 3 days or more each week - and I occasionally ship internationally, so I have learned *many* of the rules. I have never had a problem with shipments to Canada, but it is more pricy than domestic shipments. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2015 2:55 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Be careful doing that. Some countries do not allow insurance or set a low value for insurance on Priority Mail shipments. That means high value shipments (in some cases more than $200) must be sent Priority Mail Express (EMS) or one of the couriers in order to be protected. International shipping is a snake pit ... not all countries are as reliable, safe and ethical as the US or Canada. __ 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] KRC2
Mike, Refer to the K3 manual page 57 - menu entry for KRC2, and also the KRC2 manual. There is a bit of possible confusion between the two designations ACC. A standard KRC2 has 3 ACC outputs as well as the band outputs. The KRC2ACC is a slightly different version of the KRC2 which has features intended to assist unsighted amateurs - and the buttons in that version serve a different purpose than for the standard version. If you happen to have the KRC2ACC hardware, you can negate the changes for the announciator functions by loading the non-ACC version of the KRC2 firmware and it will function as the standard one. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2015 3:03 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: Thanks, Jack, sounds doable. Still dunno about this part the K3 has entries in the KRC2 menu for Accessory switching. 73, Mike NF4L __ 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] K3 KXV3B install problems
The KXV3 boards are a tight fit. I've had mine in and out a few times (replaced blown pin diodes) and finally figured out that I needed to file the square cutout in the frame a bit at the top corners in order to let the BNC jacks clear; I rounded the corners slightly with a needle file. Also, depress the board you are plugging into; there is a bit of flex which may give you enough clearance. 73, Drew AF2Z On 06/11/15 15:11, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ 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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
If you think that's bad, check out the cost to ship a similar weight item to the USA from Canada. Shipping costs in general are spiraling upward, someone has to pay the cost of all those perks. 73, Dick, W1KSZ On 6/11/2015 10:28 AM, Michael Babineau wrote: When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB __ 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 w1...@earthlink.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] XV50 transverter for sale
Good Afternoon All: I have for sale an XV50 6 meter transverter. I built this transverterto go with my K2. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to play on theradio so I'm moving some of my stuff out. This transverter is as new. Not a mark on it anywhere ! It works flawlessly. SO, if your considering some spring E skip on 6, here's a good way toget involved. I'm asking $250.00 shipped. I will double box to protect it. Comes with the manual which is also new. Please contact me off the list. thanks and 73: Jerry N0JRN __ 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] 6 - 10 preamp not working
Does it work on 6 meters? CONFIG-DIGOUT 1 is set on per-band basis but that is probably not a problem if it is getting 12 volts. The first thing I would check if it doesn't work on 6 or 12, (because it is something I would likely do) is make sure it is connected on the back of the radio to RX In and Out and not XVTR In and Out. Also check to see that the amp itself is has the PREAMP side connected to the radio and not BYPASS. Mike KI0HA On 6/11/2015 2:08 PM, Larry Snyder wrote: I ordered the 6-10 preamp and it doesn't appear to work. I went to 10 meters on the K3. I set CONFIG-DIGIOUT I to ON. The 6-10 preamp will click with I unplug the 12 volts (so I know it is getting 12 volts). Any ideas?? 73s HK2LS __ 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] 6 - 10 preamp not working
Hi Larry, Probably a pin 11 problem in the accessory cable leading to the KPA500. Search the archive for pin 11 problem. This comes up frequently enough that Elecraft should document it in the KPA500 manual and the PR6 and PR6-10 instructions. 73, Mike K2MK Larry Snyder wrote I ordered the 6-10 preamp and it doesn't appear to work. I used the DB-15 Y cable from the radio - one end connected to the DB-15 to the preamp and the other with the supplied mini gender changer (which doesn't have the black dot on it according to the documentation) connected to the KAT500 which then connected to the KPA500. The power for the preamp is connected to the RCA which is connected to the RCA splitter connected to the back of the K3. The other end of the RCA connects to the KAT500. I went to 10 meters on the K3. I set CONFIG-DIGIOUT I to ON. I am on the 10 meter repeater in NY on 29.620 - with the tone. It keys up fine and I can hear the repeater without the RX ANT selected. I key the repeater I hear the repeater I hit RX ANT and I hear only static. I key the repeater and hear static only. Release the RX ANT and I hear the repeater. on the P3 The waveform at the bottom is -125 to -130 with the RX ANT not enabled. When I hit RX ANT the whole waveform drops to -140. The 6-10 preamp will click with I unplug the 12 volts (so I know it is getting 12 volts). Any ideas?? 73s HK2LS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/6-10-preamp-not-working-tp7603922p7603931.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] K3 KXV3B install problems
On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] KRC2
AHA! Thanks Don. Having found it I'll have to figure out how to use it. 73, Mike NF4L On Jun 11, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Mike, Refer to the K3 manual page 57 - menu entry for KRC2, and also the KRC2 manual. There is a bit of possible confusion between the two designations ACC. A standard KRC2 has 3 ACC outputs as well as the band outputs. The KRC2ACC is a slightly different version of the KRC2 which has features intended to assist unsighted amateurs - and the buttons in that version serve a different purpose than for the standard version. If you happen to have the KRC2ACC hardware, you can negate the changes for the announciator functions by loading the non-ACC version of the KRC2 firmware and it will function as the standard one. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2015 3:03 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: Thanks, Jack, sounds doable. Still dunno about this part the K3 has entries in the KRC2 menu for Accessory switching. 73, Mike NF4L __ 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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
I am very happy to report that Madelyn from Elecraft sales contacted me via email and offered an alternate USPS shipping option (slower and no tracking) that was only $USD15 .. which seems pretty reasonable to me. I love this company, … they truly understand customer service ! Cheers Michael VE3WMB On Jun 11, 2015, at 1:28 PM, Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB __ 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] K3 KXV3B install problems
Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would go in the header. If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little screws, nuts etc. to do that. Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 ejk...@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] K3 KXV3B install problems
One more quick follow-up. The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this weekends contest. Thanks again... 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would go in the header. If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little screws, nuts etc. to do that. Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 ejk...@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] K2 noise on receiver when switching from transmit
Don, your question is valid but I’m afraid I don’t have a good answer. I honestly don’t know if this is a recent occurrence or if it has always been there because I have practically no run time on the KPA100 since I built it. I have put the KDSP2 in bypass and that does fix the problem, as long as I am not running full QSK. In other words, if I add 10ms or more worth of t-r delay, I don’t hear the popping with the KDSP2 bypassed. The receiver will pop if t-r delay is set to zero, but that’s probably par for the course. I have not done any sniffing around on the diodes, but that will be next on my to do list after Field Day. Thank you again for your help, and please let me know if you have any other suggestions or insight. 73, Mike, K4GU On Jun 10, 2015, at 6:36 AM, Don Wilhelm d...@w3fpr.com wrote: Mike, With the blue toroids, you do have the updated KPA100. Can I assume that this problem is a recent occurrence rather than a problem that has always been there? Yes, removing and jumpering out the KDSP2 will likely stop it (or just try putting it in bypass), but that is not the source of the real problem, it is just the source of the 'pop'. I would suggest digging into the KPA100 a bit. Lay the KPA100 on its 'back' on a book or box to the right of the K2, remove the shield and make the diode voltage measurements. Hopefully that will reveal an anomaly. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/10/2015 12:45 AM, Mike Fanning wrote: Thanks for the quick reply Don! I checked the 8R setting and it was indeed set to hold (and is set there again after toggling it to make sure). I do have the KDSP2 option with the KPA100, but after peeling off the right side panel I see two baby blue toroids. The K2 is serial number is 5882 and it was purchased in December 2006. The KPA100 was bought at Dayton in 2009. I think it took me another year to get around to building it, so it was probably buttoned up about 5 years ago and has been the backup/receive only rig since doing all the alignment checks. This will be the first time I have really done any transmitting with it since adding the KPA100 (I’ll make sure to revisit the PA screws as instructed). You have given me something else to check though - I need to pull the KDSP2 and see if that affects the problem. I’m wondering if there were other upgrades to either the K2 or KDSP2 that might affect this as well? __ 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] USPS shipping rates for non USA
I sold a Remote Rig's RRC-1258MKII pair to a Canada Ham andgot stiffed for the postage on my end, way too expensive, anyway gave up on sending or selling anything to Canada Hams anymorevia USPS 73 Mike Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:28:30 -0400 From: Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA Message-ID: 1f3f2c76-7cdc-4a69-96dd-9dbf52de4...@magma.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes ? that almost doubles the cost ! I don?t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with US Post ? Michael VE3WMB __ 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] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question
This is a case where close mic technique is useful. Headsets with boom mics or hand-held mics, like the MH3 allow you to use a minimum setting for mic gain (because one's mouth is close to the mic), and that permits you a wider adjustment range for TX GATE, since any offending noise will be that much weaker. In some cases, you many not need to gate the audio at all. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 11, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: David, I would not say that it is not recommended, but yes, it can interact with other VOX controls and a happy medium can be difficult to find. It sounds like you had the noise gate set to a high threshold. See the TX GATE menu entry in the manual, which states Set the threshold high enough to cut off transmit audio due to local noise, but not so high that it causes your voice to drop out too frequently. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2015 10:51 AM, David Anderson wrote: I was having problems setting a long enough VOX delay for my microphone. Even with delay at 2 the maximum it was dropping out between syllables. I eventually found that I had the Noise gate on as it was useful to cut out fan noise in gaps of speech. Turning off the noise gate allowed me to set the delay I wanted on the VOX. So, is the use of noise gate not recommended with VOX? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ 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] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question
David, I would not say that it is not recommended, but yes, it can interact with other VOX controls and a happy medium can be difficult to find. It sounds like you had the noise gate set to a high threshold. See the TX GATE menu entry in the manual, which states Set the threshold high enough to cut off transmit audio due to local noise, but not so high that it causes your voice to drop out too frequently. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2015 10:51 AM, David Anderson wrote: I was having problems setting a long enough VOX delay for my microphone. Even with delay at 2 the maximum it was dropping out between syllables. I eventually found that I had the Noise gate on as it was useful to cut out fan noise in gaps of speech. Turning off the noise gate allowed me to set the delay I wanted on the VOX. So, is the use of noise gate not recommended with VOX? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ __ 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 w3...@embarqmail.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
