Re: [Elecraft] K3S Options - Install in what order to make it all easier?

[Chuck Milam, N9KY]

I'd like to thank Craig, W6WL at Elecraft Support; Hank, K7HP; and Don,
W3FPR for taking the time to write me with some very detailed and
thoughtful responses to my questions about installing which options and in
what order on a new K3S build.  I now feel more confident about how I
should proceed.

As I told Craig this morning:

"It's this kind of response from both Elecraft employees and the user
community that makes the decision to become an Elecraft customer an easy
choice."

Thanks again, and 73,

Chuck Milam, N9KY
n...@arrl.net
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[Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

[kg9hfr...@gmail.com]

My PTT button is completely broken, who knows how…
In any event, my MH2 shows Heil on the front and Elecraft MH2 on the back.  The 
PTT button is completely broken and I am wondering how I can get another PTT 
button.  The electronics inside the microphone is fine and works.  
Right now I use a pick from a guitar (pushing in)  to key it.

Frank KG9H

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Re: [Elecraft] Your "slide 8" - phase noise

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,9/1/2015 2:52 PM, Rick Stealey wrote:

Jim,

I'm duplicating your slide 8 test with my K3 going into a flex 6300.
25 watts
At 80 db down I'm seeing a little over 400 cycles, and a pedestal.
This is K3 with the original synthesizer.


Studying this measurement, I have several thoughts. First, the 
resolution bandwidth appears to be about 30-40 Hz at -70 dBc, compared 
to 60 Hz for the K3 with P3SVGA. That's very good.  Also, those peaks 
that show up in the range of 260-310 Hz either side of the carrier are 
visible in the waterfall and are moving in the waterfall, so I suspect 
they are some sort of modulation. Note that they are not visible earlier 
in the waterfall.


Do you know, when you say you see X dbc what effective bandwidth that 
is?  i.e. how to translate that into signal power in a 1 hz bandwidth 
like ARRL does?


No, I don't know, because we don't know the effective bandwidth of our 
measurement systems.


Because with the FFT spectrum analyzers there is no fixed bandwidth 
filter sweeping across the spectrum.


Right. We've been working with both swept measurement systems like TDS 
(Time Delay Spectrometry) and dual channel FFT since 1980. I had a TDS 
system in 1982. Cost me $12K.


ex: at 1 khz offset (14051= 5 divisions) phase noise is ~-95 dbc.  but 
what would that be in a 1 hz bw?


No good answer, for the reason noted above.  But this measurement shows 
that this test setup is very good for measurement occupied bandwidth as 
long as you stay out of non-linearity (that is, either too close to the 
top or bottom of the A/D).


By all means save this measurement and compare it with what you see with 
the new synth board.


73, Jim K9YC


Rick  K2XT






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Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

[Ian White]

Yesterday, K9YC wrote:
>
>Likewise, we must qualify the dynamic range of the measurement system
--
>when does it begin to contribute distortion due to its own
>non-linearity. This is what K2XT ran into in his tests.
>
That error did not affect my tests. I re-ran the same tests today and
reconfirmed that, across a 60dB range of input levels to the SDR-IQ, the
measured IMD3 levels change by less than 1dBc. 

Making further tests at 100W PEP, I measured IMD3 levels close to -30dBc
at 1.9MHz and -27-28dBc at 14.2MHz... but then deteriorating with
frequency towards -20dBc at 28.5MHz. 

However, I do confirm Jim's measurements that the IMD3 values at the 50W
level are at least 15-20dB better. When driving a PA at 30-50W, the K3
or K3S will almost never be the limiting factor in determining IMD.

Responding to Don's point: all of these IMD measurements were made at an
indicated supply voltage of 14.5V. Following discussions in this forum
some years ago, the supply voltage had been deliberately increased to
help improve the TX IMD performance. 

I must repeat the warning that these measurements were made with a
7-year-old KPA100 module in a new K3S so they may not be representative
of recent examples of either the K3 or an all-new K3S... but in other
respects the trends are clear.

 
73 from Ian GM3SEK

>-Original Message-
>From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>Jim Brown
>Sent: 01 September 2015 19:28
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions
>
>On Tue,9/1/2015 10:44 AM, Ian White wrote:
>> Today, anyone can make 2-tone IMD measurements using a modern SDR
>and a
>> little care in setting up the input levels. The K3 itself provides
the
>> 2-tone test signal (CONFIG:2TONE On).
>
>Yes and no. Let's not forget that the response of any measurement is
the
>combined response of both the measurement system and the device under
>test (DUT).
>
>An important test of any spectrum measurement system is its frequency
>resolution, which can be tested by its response to a steady
unmodulated,
>unkeyed carrier. Like slide #8 in
>
>http://k9yc.com/P3_Spectrum_Measurements.pdf
>
>Likewise, we must qualify the dynamic range of the measurement system
--
>when does it begin to contribute distortion due to its own
>non-linearity. This is what K2XT ran into in his tests.
>
>
>On Tue,9/1/2015 10:54 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Anyone who does such testing should also include in the report(s) the
>> power supply voltage as seen by the K3S alternate VFO B display.
>> Lower power supply voltages will have worse IMD than voltages that
are
>> higher.
>> Running the K3 or K3S with a power supply voltage above 14.3 volts
>> will improve the IMD substantially.
>
>Yes, the K3 and K3S are a bit cleaner with higher power supply voltage.
>K6XX showed this in a presentation to NCCC a few years ago. It's on my
>website.
>
>All of my testing has been done with power supply in the range of 12.3
-
>12.6V.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KCPA100-AT FOR SALE

[KM4VX]

I purchased this setup in July 2015. I am the original owner. Includes KX3-F,
KXBC3-F, KXFL3-F, KX3-PCKT, KXPA100-AT-F, KXPACBL, KXSER-a, MH3, PX3-F and
KXPD3 key for KX3. All factory assembled.  This is my second KX3 setup and I
now know without a doubt now after two failures that I prefer the larger K3
radio. I have not opened up the KX3; never installed the batteries, never
connected the mic.  Setup is in mint condition with little use and never
portable. Covered when not in use. I will probably buy a second K3S/P3 with
the funds. I would like $2,800.00 shipped and insured. I will not split the
setup.  You save about $450.00.  73. Thanks for your time. I have some of
the original packing. Will throw in the Nifty Mini-Manual for the PX3.
Non-smoking home and only 20 QSOs this radio to date. 



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[Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Doug Person via Elecraft]

Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 
 to be 
available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined 
radio.  Looks like a real game-changer.
While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting to 
touch sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.


I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its 
implications.



Doug -- K0DXV
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Buddy Brannan]

> On Sep 2, 2015, at 7:51 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 
>  to be 
> available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined radio.  
> Looks like a real game-changer.
> While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting to touch 
> sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.

Gods, I sure hope not! Sounds like a bloody nightmare to me. Guess the blind 
guys won't be buying Icoms. Change for change's sake if you ask me, which you 
didn't. *Grumble grumble gripe gritch* And get off my lawn. 
> 
> I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its 
> implications.

Yeah, I hope so too. I then hope that Elecraft will say "Screw all this touch 
screen nonsense". I mean, unless they plan to write an eyes-free interface for 
it. Which I'm sure Icom has not. It's sure gonna suck if something breaks that 
pretty touch screen sometime. How about having tactile controls and voice 
output so that drivers who put these things in their mobile stations can watch 
where they're aiming their cars instead of looking at their radios? Just a 
thought, but who listens to me? 

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Mobile: 814-431-0962
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Chester Alderman]

I certainly hope NOT! What the heck does 'touch screen' have to do with xcvr
performance? Icom is not going to get off of that up conversion receiver
which removes the possibility to have narrow bandwidth roofing filters. I'm
sure there will be a lot of folks that will jump on to the 'touch screen'
display just like they did when Microsoft tried to push that onto their
users, and we know what a big failure that was!

Tom - W4BQF


-Original Message-
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Person via Elecraft
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 7:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300
 to be 
available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined 
radio.  Looks like a real game-changer.
While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting to
touch sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.

I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its
implications.


Doug -- K0DXV
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SWR display when used with KXPA100

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

Have you considered that possibly the bypass relay in your KXPA100 is 
not making proper contact?  Or that there is some other failure in your 
KXPA100.  I would suggest contacting supp...@elecraft.com for additional 
analysis.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/1/2015 7:37 PM, Edouard Lafargue wrote:

   And as a quick follow-up: when my KXPA100 is off - and my understanding
is that when it is off, it is bypassed with a relay - then I get a very
high SWR on my KX3, whereas if I connect my antenna to the KX3 directly,
then I have a great tuning...

Ed




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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Ken Alexander]

There's a button right on the front panel that says SPLIT.

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS



On 2015-09-02 8:48 PM, Tony Estep wrote:

I note that it has only one tuning knob, which in turn probably means you
can't do the standard dx-split operating technique. If that's the case,
then no matter what fancy gizmos it may boast, it would be of no interest
to me, and some others might feel the same.

Tony KT0NY
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[Elecraft] For Sale K3/P3 SN 8502

[Stephen Brown]

Hello I’m selling my K3/P3. All of the parts and pieces are below. Includes
all manuals, a Nifty and a copy of Fred Cady’s The Elecraft K3.  It’s
actually easier to tell what is not installed in this Rig.  Fully tested no
transmit time. Perfect condition. Please let me know if you have any
questions or are interested.  I would like to get $3000 or best offer.

Thanks and 73’s
Steve Brown AD0HG 

K3/100  Sn#8502 
P3  Sn#3387 
KAT3 
KXV3A 
KTCX03-1 
KFL3A-250 x2 
KFL3A-400 x2 
KFL3A-2.8 x2 
KFL3B-FM-IR x2 
KFL3A-6K x2 
KRX3-K 
KUSB 
KBPF3 x2
MH2 
P3-K 
P3SVGA 
K144XV-K 
K144RFLK 

 

 

Steve Brown ADØHG

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[Elecraft] Kx3 in hand or checked Luggage

[David Dunn]

 Peter said:>

*It should go in you packed baggage.  Some places get very funny about
radio equipment in carry-on luggage.  It's definite no no in the middle
east where you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's
found.   > 73's Peter VK4JD*
 I have travelled each year for some 15 years now from UK to VK and back
sometimes via Singapore, Bangkok, but mostly Dubai. Radio gear has been
carried everytime without problem. a 70cm/2m handy has been on my person
each trip. Last 7 years my  K3 has been the bulk of my cabin luggage. No
problems but occasional query to look at it or check for explosives/ drugs
whatever.  never been asked for a licence.  Ger in yourcabin luggage means
you can keep it under observation.  Better than insurance I reckon.!
Agreed, certain countries have a phobia about photography *and* Radio.
Having passed (overland) through 15 African countries with such equipment I
am aware, but  keep calm, look happy and dont press anyone. Commonsense
and  Patience are a virtue, !!
 Been there and have the tee shirt etc
 David G3SCD/ VK3DBD
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[Elecraft] Loaded K3 for sale

[Carl Jón Denbow]

I'm ordering a K3S and, therefore, I'm selling my loaded K3/100: 

*KAT3 auto tuner 
*KRX3 second receiver 
*KXV3A I/O board 
*KDVR3 voice recorder 
*KFL3A-400hz and KFL3A-1.8kz 8 pole filters in main receiver 
*The base unit filters in both receivers have also been upgraded to the 
KFLA-2.8 8 pole filters 

In exceptionally clean and 100% operating condition. Two months ago the rig was 
at the factory for repair of the KRX3, it was returned and the technician notes 
said that the rig checked out as meeting all specs.  Unit was new in July 2013, 
Serial Number 7561.  Asking $3200.  Greatly prefer PayPal for payment.

If interested, please contact me off list.

73,

Carl
N8VZ

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[Elecraft] I'm sure this has been posted but...

[KE1B]

Never mind. I figgered it out on my own. We’ll test it out in All-Asia SSB this 
weekend.

Rich KE1B


> I can’t seem to find it.
> 
> I’m trying to configure N1MM Logger+ with my K3S. Do I need to download a 
> driver for the internal USB chip? I have a number of devices on my machine 
> with USB-to-Serial interfaces that I’m not even sure which one is the K3S.
> 
> How do I set a com port for the USB-Serial port? (The codec is easy; it’s 
> just there and works.)
> 
> Any suggestions on port parameters for N1MM+ and the K3S?
> 
> (FWIW, I’m a long-time N1MM/N1MM+ user; it’s just the K3S that is causing me 
> grief.)
> 
> Feel free to answer off-line if this has been beaten to death before.
> 
> Rich KE1B
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Walter Underwood]

1. Icom did not make claims about SDR, they made claims about the direct 
sampling architecture. The KX3 is about as SDR as you can get.

2. The proposed rig is first from “major” amateur radio vendors. That is, not 
counting FlexRadio, Apache Labs, etc.

3. When are they going to fill the hole left by the IC-706? I know that is not 
sexy, but dang. They sold a lot of those.

wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

On Sep 2, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> The "King of SDR" computer driven radios is coming out with a box with knobs. 
>  Perhaps lesson learned that everyone does not like those touch sensitive, 
> menu driven, color display radios.  Besides, why rely on a computer to run 
> your transceiver when it can be done easily as a standalone device when no 
> computer is available or desired.
> I have tried tuning with a mouse wheel and clicking on a display with several 
> rig software applications, and I think tuning with a real knob is a lot more 
> convenient and satisfying to me.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 9/2/2015 7:51 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote:
>> Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 
>>  to be 
>> available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined radio.  
>> Looks like a real game-changer.
>> While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting to 
>> touch sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.
>> 
>> I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its 
>> implications.
>> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Loaded K3 for sale

[Carl Jón Denbow]

I left off two other accessories: general coverage RX board and TCXO.  These 
were added more recently and I forgot to add them to the list. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 2, 2015, at 12:48 PM, Carl Jón Denbow  wrote:
> 
> I'm ordering a K3S and, therefore, I'm selling my loaded K3/100: 
> 
> *KAT3 auto tuner 
> *KRX3 second receiver 
> *KXV3A I/O board 
> *KDVR3 voice recorder 
> *KFL3A-400hz and KFL3A-1.8kz 8 pole filters in main receiver 
> *The base unit filters in both receivers have also been upgraded to the 
> KFLA-2.8 8 pole filters 
> 
> In exceptionally clean and 100% operating condition. Two months ago the rig 
> was at the factory for repair of the KRX3, it was returned and the technician 
> notes said that the rig checked out as meeting all specs.  Unit was new in 
> July 2013, Serial Number 7561.  Asking $3200.  Greatly prefer PayPal for 
> payment.
> 
> If interested, please contact me off list.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Carl
> N8VZ
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SWR display when used with KXPA100

[Bob N3MNT]

Check the coax between the KX3 and the KXPA100. 



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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Glen Torr]

Hi All,
I liked the look of the 7300 and direct RF sampling is the future. It
appears to have a conventional user interface all be it includes a color
touch sceeen.
Cheers,
Glen


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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[charlie carroll]

Admittedly, I'm a serious contester.  Sit in front of a radio for 24,
36, 44.5 hrs (an aging contester) and you will soon see that the bells
and whistles, flashy lights, and other gizmos generally mean diddly. 
For me, keeping my fingers as near to the keyboard as possible is one of
those little things that contributes to the score.  Think about how much
effort is wasted messing with a mouse and then getting your fingers back
to proper keys.  Give me a few simple knobs and a keyboard and I'm happy
and efficient.  I'm happy that Elecraft has put the horsepower in the
radio and not gone overboard with the flashy light stuff.

Is the tide turning?  Not from my perspective.

73 charlie, k1xx

And no, I don't want to go back to paper logging!




On 9/2/2015 8:48 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
> I note that it has only one tuning knob, which in turn probably means you
> can't do the standard dx-split operating technique. If that's the case,
> then no matter what fancy gizmos it may boast, it would be of no interest
> to me, and some others might feel the same.
>
> Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Don Wilhelm]

The "King of SDR" computer driven radios is coming out with a box with 
knobs.  Perhaps lesson learned that everyone does not like those touch 
sensitive, menu driven, color display radios.  Besides, why rely on a 
computer to run your transceiver when it can be done easily as a 
standalone device when no computer is available or desired.
I have tried tuning with a mouse wheel and clicking on a display with 
several rig software applications, and I think tuning with a real knob 
is a lot more convenient and satisfying to me.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/2/2015 7:51 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote:
Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 
 to 
be available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined 
radio.  Looks like a real game-changer.
While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting 
to touch sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.


I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its 
implications.




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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Gary]

Personally, I prefer to use my hand, meaning more than one finger when 
operating over my index finger on a mouse 
Call me whatever but nothing is going to remove my K3 from me other than death 

Even then my cold stiff fingers will need prying from the K3

Eye candy   and pretty touchy feely thingies will not get me more contacts.

Oh well, call it progress I guess, but I will stick with my bullet proof K3, it 
just works.

Gary

-Original Message-
From: "Don Wilhelm" 
Sent: ‎3/‎09/‎2015 10:25 AM
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

The "King of SDR" computer driven radios is coming out with a box with 
knobs.  Perhaps lesson learned that everyone does not like those touch 
sensitive, menu driven, color display radios.  Besides, why rely on a 
computer to run your transceiver when it can be done easily as a 
standalone device when no computer is available or desired.
I have tried tuning with a mouse wheel and clicking on a display with 
several rig software applications, and I think tuning with a real knob 
is a lot more convenient and satisfying to me.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/2/2015 7:51 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote:
> Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 
>  to 
> be available by the end of the year.   A completely software-defined 
> radio.  Looks like a real game-changer.
> While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly shifting 
> to touch sensitive, menu-driven, color displays.
>
> I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this and considering its 
> implications.
>

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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Tony Estep]

I note that it has only one tuning knob, which in turn probably means you
can't do the standard dx-split operating technique. If that's the case,
then no matter what fancy gizmos it may boast, it would be of no interest
to me, and some others might feel the same.

Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Nothing.  It's just that every time Elecraft adds a cool new feature, 
they have to find a way to get it onto a front panel button.


If the buttons are drawn on the screen, they can be changed.

Not saying I'm a fan, just that it's an attractive problem for some folks.

Not sure how that works for visually impaired users.

73 -- Lynn

On 9/2/2015 5:21 PM, Chester Alderman wrote:

I certainly hope NOT! What the heck does 'touch screen' have to do with xcvr
performance?


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[Elecraft] KXPA100 and KXPACBL for KX3 interface

[bs usb]

KXPA100 and KXPACBL for KX3
For Sale   $580  plus shipping

Frank-K5DKZ
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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Phil Wheeler]

Cute, but likely not my cup of tea.

Plus, zero info on performance!

73, Phil W7OX

On 9/2/15 4:51 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote:
Icom recently released news about the upcoming 
IC-7300 
 
to be available by the end of the year.   A 
completely software-defined radio.  Looks like a 
real game-changer.
While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the 
tide is slowly shifting to touch sensitive, 
menu-driven, color displays.


I certainly hope the Elecraft is looking at this 
and considering its implications.



Doug -- K0DXV


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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Tony Estep]

Doesn't mean a thing. You need 2 tuning knobs and independent receivers.
On Sep 2, 2015 8:05 PM, "Ken Alexander"  wrote:

> There's a button right on the front panel that says SPLIT.
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>
>
>
> On 2015-09-02 8:48 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
>
>> I note that it has only one tuning knob, which in turn probably means you
>> can't do the standard dx-split operating technique. If that's the case,
>> then no matter what fancy gizmos it may boast, it would be of no interest
>> to me, and some others might feel the same.
>>
>> Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

[Fred Townsend]

Hi Frank:
Just a guess, I really don't know, but Bob Heil has always been quite 
supportive of parts requests. Send him an email.
73
Fred, AE6QL

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Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:41 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

My PTT button is completely broken, who knows how… In any event, my MH2 shows 
Heil on the front and Elecraft MH2 on the back.  The PTT button is completely 
broken and I am wondering how I can get another PTT button.  The electronics 
inside the microphone is fine and works.  
Right now I use a pick from a guitar (pushing in)  to key it.

Frank KG9H

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Re: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

Call Bob's wife Sarah or service manager Donna at 618-257-3000 and ask them for 
the part. It can still go out today. 


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> On Sep 2, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Fred Townsend  wrote:
> 
> Hi Frank:
> Just a guess, I really don't know, but Bob Heil has always been quite 
> supportive of parts requests. Send him an email.
> 73
> Fred, AE6QL
> 
> -Original Message-
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> kg9hfr...@gmail.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:41 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part
> 
> My PTT button is completely broken, who knows how… In any event, my MH2 shows 
> Heil on the front and Elecraft MH2 on the back.  The PTT button is completely 
> broken and I am wondering how I can get another PTT button.  The electronics 
> inside the microphone is fine and works.  
> Right now I use a pick from a guitar (pushing in)  to key it.
> 
> Frank KG9H
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[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100-AT

[KM4VX]

CORRECTION: CORRECTION: I purchased this setup in July 2015. I am the
original owner. Includes KX3-F, KXBC3-F, KXFL3-F, KX3-PCKT, KXPA100-AT-F,
KXPACBL, KXSER-a, MH3, PX3-F and KXPD3 key for KX3. All factory assembled. 
This is my second KX3 setup and I now know that I prefer the larger K3
radio. I have not opened up the KX3;never installed the batteries, never
connected the mic.  Setup is in mint condition with little use and never
portable. THIS IS A GREAT RADIO FROM A GREAT COMPANY. Covered when not in
use. I will probably buy a second K3S/P3 with the funds. I would like
$2,800.00 shipped and insured. I will not split the setup.  You save about
$450.00.  73. Thanks for your time. I have some of the original packing.
Will throw in the Nifty Mini-Manual for the PX3. Non-smoking home and only
20 QSOs this radio to date. 



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Re: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

[kg9hfr...@gmail.com]

Thanks Kevin,
I think my 3D guy has done what he can for me.  See my QRZ page.
I was able to call Heil and Donna is sending me one today!
Thanks everyone.
Frank KG9H

> On Sep 2, 2015, at 4:28 PM, Kevin Cozens  wrote:
> 
> On 15-09-02 12:41 PM, kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote:
>> My PTT button is completely broken, who knows how…
>> In any event, my MH2 shows Heil on the front and Elecraft MH2 on the back.  
>> The PTT button is completely broken and I am wondering how I can get another 
>> PTT button.  The electronics inside the microphone is fine and works.
> 
> Another option is to 3D print a replacement if you have access to such 
> equipment if you can't get a replacement through Elecraft or Heil.
> 
> -- 
> Cheers!
> 
> Kevin.
> 
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> Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172  | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Upgrade

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

Download the A to B instructions from Elecraft, and look at the first 
page.  It will have a list of other associated upgrade kits.
If you think some of the upgrades have already been installed, download 
the instructions for each and do a physical examination of the K2 to see 
if any of those have been previously installed.
In addition to those upgrades, look at the designations on the IF 
crystals.  If they do not end in "-S", those crystals should be updated 
as well for better filter performance.  If the KSB2 is installed, look 
at those crystals as well.  If you need to update the KSB2 crystals as 
well as the main RF board IF crystals, order the matched set of 14 
crystals - if only the RF board needs updated, order the set of 7 crystals.
If you are replacing the crystals on the KSB2 board, consider widening 
the OP1 filter width to 2.4kHz instead of the original 2.1kHz.

Of course, you should update the firmware.

In addition, the AF Gain control is likely to be scratchy, so order a 
new AF Gain pot and install the Alternate AF Gain Control Wiring mod.


I would advocate doing all the upgrades at once while you have it open.  
The cost of each of the mod kits is quite reasonable ($10 to $20 range), 
but the firmware is priced at $54 and is the most expensive part of the 
upgrade.


If there is no KSB2 board, then the 2nd Xtal Flattening Mod can be 
skipped, but I would install all the others, including the crystal change.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/2/2015 5:28 PM, Mike Herr wrote:

I am looking to upgrade a friend's older K2, sn 280. What mods are
recommended as necessary and what would be in the nice to have category.
This is a plain vanilla K2, CW only, QRP, no 160, 60 meters, etc.



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 not displaying frequency

[Jim Rogers]

Plug the %$#@!!! RJ45 in until it clicks. Sorry for the bandwidth.

Jim, W4ATK
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[Elecraft] K2 Upgrade

[Mike Herr]

I am looking to upgrade a friend's older K2, sn 280. What mods are
recommended as necessary and what would be in the nice to have category.
This is a plain vanilla K2, CW only, QRP, no 160, 60 meters, etc.

-- 
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[Elecraft] New K3s is up and running

[Jim Rogers]

Still working on one issue - the P3 is not displaying the frequency. So 
off to read the manual and see if I can figure out why that is. P3 need 
an update?


Jim, W4ATK
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[Elecraft] I'm sure this has been posted but...

[KE1B]

I can’t seem to find it.

I’m trying to configure N1MM Logger+ with my K3S. Do I need to download a 
driver for the internal USB chip? I have a number of devices on my machine with 
USB-to-Serial interfaces that I’m not even sure which one is the K3S.

How do I set a com port for the USB-Serial port? (The codec is easy; it’s just 
there and works.)

Any suggestions on port parameters for N1MM+ and the K3S?

(FWIW, I’m a long-time N1MM/N1MM+ user; it’s just the K3S that is causing me 
grief.)

Feel free to answer off-line if this has been beaten to death before.

Rich KE1B

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Re: [Elecraft] Probably a long shot here but I need a MH2 part

[Kevin Cozens]

On 15-09-02 12:41 PM, kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote:

My PTT button is completely broken, who knows how…
In any event, my MH2 shows Heil on the front and Elecraft MH2 on the back.  The 
PTT button is completely broken and I am wondering how I can get another PTT 
button.  The electronics inside the microphone is fine and works.


Another option is to 3D print a replacement if you have access to such 
equipment if you can't get a replacement through Elecraft or Heil.


--
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  | --Chris Hardwick
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