[Elecraft] Internal Speaker Problem

[pastormg2]

Good Afternoon,
This is Mark Griffin KB3Z. I finally got my KDVR/Front panel issue fixed. So 
the front microphone connector now works plus I get line out on PSK31 and RTTY. 
But for some strange reason the internal speaker does not work. Not that I was 
really using it because I use a CLRspkr hooked up to the back of the K3. Why 
this has all of a sudden happened is beyond me. Because it was working before 
my friend and I took it apart. Any suggestions as to why this may have 
happened? Mark Griffin, KB3Z
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Re: [Elecraft] [K1] X-Lock & K6XX mounting?

[Don Wilhelm]

Doug,

I don't know about X-Lock, but I can comment on the K6XX CW Tuning 
Indicator.
Just cut the leads to the prescribed length (do not dress them any 
shorter), and then just let the board lay on the RF board in the right 
front corner.
It will do no harm there, and if you ever have to move it out of the way 
for service on that area of the RF board, it is easy to move it.
Make all the connections with stranded wire because solid wire will 
break after some number of moves.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/5/2015 4:22 AM, Douglas Hagerman wrote:

Has anyone come up with a good mounting technique for the X-Lock and the K6XX 
tuning indicator in the K1?




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[Phil Wheeler]

Jim,

I tend to agree, though the K2 is still a very 
credible rig. The K3 replaced mine as my main 
station radio in early 2014.  Used K3 or even the 
TS-590S would be a good choice.


"it was designed before the turn of the century!" 
makes it sound like Marconi used it :-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Sun,9/6/2015 8:45 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds 
interesting.


I would do this ONLY if you really want to do 
the build. Otherwise, go with one of the many 
used K3s coming on the market, or if the cost is 
too much, with a TS590S.


The K2 is pretty big step down from a K3 or KX3 
-- it was designed before the turn of the 
century! By 2007 when the K3 hit the street, 
Wayne had learned a lot and had a lot of far 
more powerful components to work with.


73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Ian]

My K3S is s/n 10111.
73, Ian N8IK 


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:03
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder what qualifies as "cool".
Maybe 11011?

Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 6:26 AM, George Dubovsky wrote:
> Well, I knew I was a big gun when I got my first K3 - a pair of 
> 45's... ;-)
>
> 73,
>
> geo - n4ua (s/n 4545)
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM, Phil Anderson 
> 
> wrote:
>
>> Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?
>>
>> What would a cool number be?
>>
>> Jerry Moore 
>>> Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM YAY!
>>> I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

I had both but ended up keeping the audio filter. I think it's a matter 
of personal taste, so if you have the opportunity to try a K2 with those 
options, it's worthwhile.


73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 7 Sep 2015 06:45, Dauer, Edward wrote:


Still exploring options for a backup rig for the K3.   (The KX3 stays
at the other QTH.)   Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds
interesting.  One choice that has to be made is between the KDSP2 DSP
filter and the KAF2 audio filter and clock.  Apparently it has to be
one or the other - not both.  Any advice about that choice?  Anyone
who chose one now wish they had done the other?  In case it matters I
plan to operate CW only, and would probably go for the internal
KPA100 and the external KAT100.  Thanks for whatever counsel might be
offered . . .

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR 12 V

[DGB]

Just finished up the jumper trick. Working great now!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 9/6/2015 9:22 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote:

It's pretty easy to jumper around the pins.

73, Roger


On 9/6/2015 8:13 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:


What is you serial number?

Intermittent ERR 12V is one early warning sign of the "burned
12V pins" on the KPAIO3 and KPA3 boards.  If you have an early
K3 that did not have the "gold pins" on P68B of the KPA3 and
J68B of the KPAIO3, I would be making plans to get them changed.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/6/2015 7:12 AM, Kurt Wiksten wrote:
During the ongoing All Asia Contest, after a few hours of sleep, I 
started to call Cq on 20m using my Acom 1000+ K3 at 50 W.
After about 20 minutes I noticed ERR 12Volt and the power went down 
to 5 W so I switched off the K3 and power supply.
After some 15 minutes of thinking I restarted the power supply and 
the K3. I worked some stations and called CQ for abaut 15 minutes.

Then again I got the ERR 12V message and K3 switched to 5 W.
After more thinking and reading the Manuel, I decided to try again 
but this time monitor the supply voltage, current drain and PA temp.

I am using a regulated DC Power supply rated 13.8V and 30A.
During this 10 min I operated barefoot with K3, power at 100W.
Power supply voltage steady on 13.9V. Current drain on listning at 
0.94A. Current drain on voice(SSB): 2 - 15A

PA-temp: 38-40 degreesC
As the power supply seems to do its job OK  I wonder if something is 
intermittently wrong with the K3 PA??

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

73 de Kurt/SM6BGG
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Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

[kev...@coho.net]

73 is also a palindrome in CW.
Kevin.  KD5ONS

On 9/6/2015 7:53 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

If that¹s the contest, I am going to wait a while to order mine.  73 in
binary is 1001001, which is also a palindrome. Now that would be a cool
S/N.

Ted, KN1CBR





Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:03:18 -0700
From: Phil Wheeler 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!
Message-ID: <55ec63c6.3020...@socal.rr.com>
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Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder
what qualifies as "cool".  Maybe 11011?

Phil W7OX



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Fred Jensen]

I'm really sorry your K2-build didn't go well. If you really want to 
trash it, I'll pay the postage, send it to me. :-)  There are a number 
of builders on this list, there's a compendium of them on the Elecraft 
web site [or was], and they range from building a kit from opening the 
boxes to finishing kits half-built.


I really recommend you investigate that, I love my K2 [4398], and it has 
gotten a lot of field use and on summits.  It's a great little radio you 
can hold in one hand with amazing operating characteristics.


Fred K6DGW
--Northern California Contest Club
--CU in the Cal QSO Party
--3-4 Oct 2015


On 9/6/2015 10:59 AM, Aaron Scott wrote:

I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go
over it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for
the tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point
that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it
in the trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a
loss and try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I
am really tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of
frustration instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110



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[Elecraft] Ordered today!

[Dauer, Edward]

If that¹s the contest, I am going to wait a while to order mine.  73 in
binary is 1001001, which is also a palindrome. Now that would be a cool
S/N.

Ted, KN1CBR




>Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:03:18 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!
>Message-ID: <55ec63c6.3020...@socal.rr.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder
>what qualifies as "cool".  Maybe 11011?
>
>Phil W7OX
>
>
>>

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - DC Plug +

[Don Wilhelm]

Pierre,

The power jack on the early KX3s were not glued to the board, and the 
solder (or one of the lugs to the jack) would eventually break, 
especially if a right angle power plug was not used.  I got a new jack 
from Elecraft and fixed mine, and then glued it to the board with a 
small bead of epoxy around the perimeter of the jack - too much and you 
can make a non-conductive mess if any gets inside the jack itself.
I recall I did remove the board just as a precaution so I would do no 
harm to anything else - see the assembly manual and work backwards.


I can't comment on the second pixel of the display, but that would 
logically seem to be a bad (always on) output from a display driver - 
that being said, I would contact supp...@elecraft.com and see what they 
have to say.  If you have to send the KX3 in to fix the display problem, 
you may as well let the techs there at Watsonville fix the power jack at 
the same time.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/6/2015 7:51 PM, Pierre wrote:

Hi Folks

Well after 3600+ QSOs with my KX3/SN190, I now have a couple of problems:

1- The DC plug is working intermittently.Think that I have to resolder it. 
Since I got the factory-built version, I would like to know what is the 
shortest way to (de)-assemble the rig to do the repair...? I Have the battery 
charger, tuner and roofing filters options in the radio.

2- The second pixel on the SWR display is lighted even without signal. Not a 
major problem .. just want to know what is going on ...




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Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

[Phil Wheeler]

1001001: That could be a very long wait, an 
eternal wait :-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 7:53 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

If that¹s the contest, I am going to wait a while to order mine.  73 in
binary is 1001001, which is also a palindrome. Now that would be a cool
S/N.

Ted, KN1CBR





Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:03:18 -0700
From: Phil Wheeler 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!
Message-ID: <55ec63c6.3020...@socal.rr.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed

Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder
what qualifies as "cool".  Maybe 11011?

Phil W7OX






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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save Configeration freezes

[way235 via Elecraft]

way235 wrote
> I am using version 1.15.8.18 with windows 7. The save configuration bar
> goes to about 80 percent and then the program freezes and I have to go to
> task manager to close the utility.
> Configure crystal filters works,  Edit CW memories works,  Power on banner
> and time and date work.
> I just can't save the Configuration.

The Save Configuration is a 3k file and saves about 80% in a couple of
seconds and the last 20% in about 10 minutes.  I just have to wait longer
than I expected.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Matt Maguire]

I think Jeff's just having a little fun winding you up Jerry :-DCongratulations 
on your purchase. It's a great rig packed with features, and if you get lost 
there's plenty of help available here on this mail list.
73, Matt VK2RQ

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From: Jerry Moore 
Sent: lundi, septembre 7, 2015 3:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S -  Ordered Today!!
To: Jeff Cathrow , Elecraft Digest 



 I didn't see it. The order form, much like the order webpage is overly
cluttered for these older eyes LOL
Jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Cathrow
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 1:11 PM
To: Elecraft Digest
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

 What?  Didn't you check the little box on the order form for the K3SS#O
(K3S Serial Number Option) ?  It's only something like $50 or $75 as I
recall.
 
73, Jeff,  NH7RO
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Re: [Elecraft] Internal Speaker Problem

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

You had it apart?  Did you plug the speaker back in?  Or maybe have the 
connector offset when you did?

Grant NQ5T


> On Sep 6, 2015, at 5:32 PM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> Good Afternoon,
> This is Mark Griffin KB3Z. I finally got my KDVR/Front panel issue fixed. So 
> the front microphone connector now works plus I get line out on PSK31 and 
> RTTY. But for some strange reason the internal speaker does not work. Not 
> that I was really using it because I use a CLRspkr hooked up to the back of 
> the K3. Why this has all of a sudden happened is beyond me. Because it was 
> working before my friend and I took it apart. Any suggestions as to why this 
> may have happened? Mark Griffin, KB3Z
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[Elecraft] KX3 - DC Plug +

[Pierre]

Hi Folks

Well after 3600+ QSOs with my KX3/SN190, I now have a couple of problems:

1- The DC plug is working intermittently.Think that I have to resolder it. 
Since I got the factory-built version, I would like to know what is the 
shortest way to (de)-assemble the rig to do the repair...? I Have the battery 
charger, tuner and roofing filters options in the radio.

2- The second pixel on the SWR display is lighted even without signal. Not a 
major problem .. just want to know what is going on ...

Thanks de Pierre VE2PID

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PBT problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Al,

That sounds like the switch to Weaver demodulation below 1.8 kHz is 
causing the 'hole' in your waterfall - that is used for SSB voice reception.

Use DATA A (or AFSK A for RTTY) instead of SSB to avoid that condition.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/3/2015 10:55 AM, Al Duncan wrote:

I have RX xFIL set to "normal" in the menu so that the PBT control adjusts
bandwidth. When I use a BW of 1.8 KHz or higher in SSB mode, everything
looks good on a waterfall display. But when I reduce the BW to 1.7 KHz or
lower, a chunk approximately 250 Hz wide and centered at 1500 Hz is removed
from the waterfall display. I originally thought it was related to the
roofing filters as the effect happened at the same time that FL2 was
selected, but after I set the roofing filters to "not installed" so that FL1
was used for all bandwidths, the problems still occurs. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.

KX3-K serial #1691 with latest production release firmware installed. The
roofing filter option was ordered with the transceiver.

73, AL - VE3RRD

  

  


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[Elecraft] 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Results

[Larry Makoski]

A big and hearty "Thank You" to all who particpated in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter 
Hunt last month. Wow, it was just a month ago?

The results and soapbox have been published for your perusal.

Scoreboard can be found at 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lcRvpNb2jwgyJsqruCdecNiWXNpi6yz2l4vvJucp0UE/edit#gid=307219926

And the soapbox can be found at http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%208

The main Skeeter Hunt page, if you want to take a gander at previous years 
results is (the links are at the bottom) http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/

I am hoping (and will do my best) to get certificates out to those who earned 
them by the end of September.

See you again, on the second Sunday of August 2016!

72 de Larry W2LJ
NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Manager
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[lmarion]

I have built every K2 option there is. Definitely the KDSP2 is the way to 
go.  If you are going CW only, the QRO options are not needed, unless you 
are severely antenna restricted.



Leroy AB7CE 
K2 serial number 40


-Original Message- 
From: Dauer, Edward

Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:45 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Options


Still exploring options for a backup rig for the K3.   (The KX3 stays at the 
other QTH.)   Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds interesting.  One 
choice that has to be made is between the KDSP2 DSP filter and the KAF2 
audio filter and clock.  Apparently it has to be one or the other - not 
both.  Any advice about that choice?  Anyone who chose one now wish they had 
done the other?  In case it matters I plan to operate CW only, and would 
probably go for the internal KPA100 and the external KAT100.  Thanks for 
whatever counsel might be offered . . .


Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[Jim Brown]

On Sun,9/6/2015 8:45 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds interesting.


I would do this ONLY if you really want to do the build. Otherwise, go 
with one of the many used K3s coming on the market, or if the cost is 
too much, with a TS590S.


The K2 is pretty big step down from a K3 or KX3 -- it was designed 
before the turn of the century! By 2007 when the K3 hit the street, 
Wayne had learned a lot and had a lot of far more powerful components to 
work with.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Internal Speaker Problem

[Jim Brown]

On Sun,9/6/2015 3:32 PM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote:

Any suggestions as to why this may have happened?


If you have something plugged into either headphone jack (front or rear) 
it mutes the speaker by default. You can override this with a menu 
setting, and you can assign that function to one of the two soft buttons 
(I use SF2). Once you do that, SF2 toggles the speaker on and off.


RTFM for details.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

[Richard W. Solomon]

Could be worse ... anyone get 666 ?? 

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 8:10 PM
To: Dauer, Edward; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

1001001: That could be a very long wait, an eternal wait :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 7:53 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
> If that¹s the contest, I am going to wait a while to order mine.  73 
> in binary is 1001001, which is also a palindrome. Now that would be a 
> cool S/N.
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:03:18 -0700
>> From: Phil Wheeler 
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!
>> Message-ID: <55ec63c6.3020...@socal.rr.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>>
>> Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder what qualifies as 
>> "cool".  Maybe 11011?
>>
>> Phil W7OX
>>
>>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - DC Plug +

[Mark via Elecraft]

Re:  "2- The second pixel on the SWR display is lighted even without signal. 
Not a major problem .. just want to know what is going on ..."

I will take a shot at that question, Pierre.  If the "faulty" pixel is in the 
S-meter, it means that you have the rf gain turned down.  Tap the AF/RF-SQL 
knob once so you can adjust the RF gain, and rotate the knob clockwise until 
the display says RF -0.  

It is mentioned in the manual under "Receive Settings", "AF Gain, RF Gain, and 
Squelch".  I had the same question about two years ago.

I hope that was the problem.

Mark,
KE6BB

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[Phil Wheeler]

I had both and use the DSP; a bit tricky to adjust 
though, but there is a user's guide to it 
somewhere (on the Elecraft website, I think). Once 
adjusted well the DSP is excellent.


Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 8:45 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

Still exploring options for a backup rig for the K3.   (The KX3 stays at the 
other QTH.)   Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds interesting.  One 
choice that has to be made is between the KDSP2 DSP filter and the KAF2 audio 
filter and clock.  Apparently it has to be one or the other - not both.  Any 
advice about that choice?  Anyone who chose one now wish they had done the 
other?  In case it matters I plan to operate CW only, and would probably go for 
the internal KPA100 and the external KAT100.  Thanks for whatever counsel might 
be offered . . .

Ted, KN1CBR


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Mark E. Musick]

Aaron,
I would not toss it.
I just got my K2 serial #5308 back from Don, W3FPR.
I bought it used and had Don to put additional options in it as I have bad
eyesight. It works great. I am very pleased with it.
He did a fantastic job and will work with you to get it right. He will even
build and install the SSB option for you. His prices are very reasonable.
Don is here on the reflector and has a website.
Send him an e-mail and see what you can work out with him.
You've got too much money tied up in the radio to just throw it in the
trash.

73,

Mark Musick, WB9CIF

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Aaron
Scott
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 5:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go over
it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for the
tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point that
if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it in the
trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a loss and
try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I am really
tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of frustration
instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110

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Aaron Scott
K5ATG 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

[Chuck Teague via Elecraft]

I've got to agree with Jim.  I have both the K2 and K3.  I enjoyed building
my K2 as much as anything I've done in ham radio, and I still find ways to
get in there and mess with it. It is a fine radio, BUT--the K3 is better in
every respect IMHO.  There are great bargains in used K3's coming on the
market almost daily.

However, if you decide on the K2, I would go for the DSP over the KAF.  It
is more versatile, but does have a different sound.

Chuck Teague
NN7U 



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Jerry Moore]

LOL, ok ;)
Jer

Sent from Mail for Windows 10



From: Matt Maguire
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2015 5:50 PM
To: Jerry Moore;Jeff Cathrow;Elecraft Digest
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!


I think Jeff's just having a little fun winding you up Jerry :-D
Congratulations on your purchase. It's a great rig packed with features, and if 
you get lost there's plenty of help available here on this mail list.

73, Matt VK2RQ

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From: Jerry Moore 
Sent: lundi, septembre 7, 2015 3:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!
To: Jeff Cathrow , Elecraft Digest 



 I didn't see it. The order form, much like the order webpage is overly
cluttered for these older eyes LOL
Jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Cathrow
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 1:11 PM
To: Elecraft Digest
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

What? Didn't you check the little box on the order form for the K3SS#O
(K3S Serial Number Option) ? It's only something like $50 or $75 as I
recall.

73, Jeff, NH7RO


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[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Johnny Siu]

Hello Aaron,
Just employ a builder to complete the project for you.  They charge you only a 
small fee.  If you are in the Asia Pacific region, you can send it to me to 
have a look.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
  寄件人︰ Aaron Scott 
 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 傳送日期︰ 2015年09月7日 (週一) 1:59 AM
 主題︰ [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615
   
I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go
over it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for
the tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point
that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it
in the trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a
loss and try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I
am really tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of
frustration instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110

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Aaron Scott
K5ATG 
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[Elecraft] K2 Options

[Dauer, Edward]

Still exploring options for a backup rig for the K3.   (The KX3 stays at the 
other QTH.)   Began looking into the K2.  The build sounds interesting.  One 
choice that has to be made is between the KDSP2 DSP filter and the KAF2 audio 
filter and clock.  Apparently it has to be one or the other - not both.  Any 
advice about that choice?  Anyone who chose one now wish they had done the 
other?  In case it matters I plan to operate CW only, and would probably go for 
the internal KPA100 and the external KAT100.  Thanks for whatever counsel might 
be offered . . .

Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] [K1] X-Lock & K6XX mounting?

[paul hippenmeyer]

hi Doug

For x-lock i found this:

http://www.qsl.net/g4aon/pdfs/X-Lock_K1_v2.pdf

but didn't modify my K1 yet.

73, paul
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Re: [Elecraft] [K1] X-Lock & K6XX mounting?

[paul hippenmeyer]

hi Doug

For x-lock i found this:

http://www.qsl.net/g4aon/pdfs/X-Lock_K1_v2.pdf

but didn't modify my K1 yet.

73, paul
hb9axl
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[Mike VE3YF]

Bill:

I just finished installing the new boards in both my K3's. I did one 
radio complete and then did a quick test on 80m and 20m with both 
radios. I found the new boards quiets the receiver
down somewhat and makes it easier to pull out the weaker signals. I 
have pretty quiet conditions at my QTH, all utilities are underground.


My simple test was comparing Rig A (New KSYN3A boards installed) to 
Rig B (Old KSYN3 boards installed). I have not done any real tests to 
further evaluate the new boards, but in my

case they have helped somewhat


Maybe the new boards do really help, or perhaps it was me sub 
consciously wanting to believe that to justify the cost.



73 De Mike
VE3YF

http://www.ve3yf.com
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Phil Anderson]

Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?


Jerry Moore 
Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
YAY!
I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[George Dubovsky]

Well, I knew I was a big gun when I got my first K3 - a pair of 45's... ;-)

73,

geo - n4ua (s/n 4545)

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> Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?
>
> What would a cool number be?
>
> Jerry Moore 
>> Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
>> YAY!
>> I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

I have K3 serial 7. Shaken, not stirred.

73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 6 Sep 2015 16:20, Phil Anderson wrote:

Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?


Jerry Moore 
Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
YAY!
I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Jerry Moore]

I’ll always be a little gun until my skills match or exceed the capabilities of 
my station

Jer

AE4PB, K3S SN: TBA

 

From: George Dubovsky [mailto:n4ua...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:26 AM
To: Phil Anderson
Cc: Jerry Moore; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

 

Well, I knew I was a big gun when I got my first K3 - a pair of 45's... ;-)

73,

geo - n4ua (s/n 4545)

 

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Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?

Jerry Moore 
Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
YAY!
I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR 12 V

[Roger D Johnson]

It's pretty easy to jumper around the pins.

73, Roger


On 9/6/2015 8:13 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:


What is you serial number?

Intermittent ERR 12V is one early warning sign of the "burned
12V pins" on the KPAIO3 and KPA3 boards.  If you have an early
K3 that did not have the "gold pins" on P68B of the KPA3 and
J68B of the KPAIO3, I would be making plans to get them changed.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/6/2015 7:12 AM, Kurt Wiksten wrote:
During the ongoing All Asia Contest, after a few hours of sleep, I started to 
call Cq on 20m using my Acom 1000+ K3 at 50 W.
After about 20 minutes I noticed ERR 12Volt and the power went down to 5 W so 
I switched off the K3 and power supply.
After some 15 minutes of thinking I restarted the power supply and the K3. I 
worked some stations and called CQ for abaut 15 minutes.

Then again I got the ERR 12V message and K3 switched to 5 W.
After more thinking and reading the Manuel, I decided to try again but this 
time monitor the supply voltage, current drain and PA temp.

I am using a regulated DC Power supply rated 13.8V and 30A.
During this 10 min I operated barefoot with K3, power at 100W.
Power supply voltage steady on 13.9V. Current drain on listning at 0.94A. 
Current drain on voice(SSB): 2 - 15A

PA-temp: 38-40 degreesC
As the power supply seems to do its job OK  I wonder if something is 
intermittently wrong with the K3 PA??

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

73 de Kurt/SM6BGG
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[Bill]

Thank you for all the answers - here and email. I appreciate the 
candidness.


Unfortunately, for Elecraft, I have decided to keep my K3 as it is. In 
my instance, I don't see enough potential improvement to justify the 
expense and labor (considerable to get the rig to the bench and back). I 
think it is really difficult to enhance the K3's already incredible 
operation.


But, as I said, this is in my instance (use and QTH).

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[Brian Hemmis]

That’s kind of what I’ve been thinking too, Bill. With my often high noise 
level suburban location combined with modest wire and vertical antennas I think 
it would be overkill and not worth the investment. As it is I often joke that 
the K3 for me like driving a McLaren to the grocery store-way more than I need. 
That said I’m not parting with it ! Thanks Elecraft for at least giving us the 
upgrade option.
73, Brian K3USC (since 1962)
> On Sep 6, 2015, at 9:16 AM, Bill  wrote:
> 
> Thank you for all the answers - here and email. I appreciate the candidness.
> 
> Unfortunately, for Elecraft, I have decided to keep my K3 as it is. In my 
> instance, I don't see enough potential improvement to justify the expense and 
> labor (considerable to get the rig to the bench and back). I think it is 
> really difficult to enhance the K3's already incredible operation.
> 
> But, as I said, this is in my instance (use and QTH).
> 
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[ae4pb]

That's a good question, regardless I'm ecstatic. After getting my hands on
on the K3S and seeing the P3 my only regrets are not having the cash to get
it all on the first pass J. I guess my thoughts were something interesting
on serial number, both 007 and 7373 are cool J . 

 

On another note I have a request in to Rose for a cover. Originally I only
wanted to order the K3S cover and was considering getting the P3 and P3
cover later. After Shelby I'm seriously thinking to get the single cover
that extends over both units as I'm now convinced that I'll be getting the
P3 J . Seeing the P3 in print and/or video doesn't do it justice. Seeing in
person makes a huge impact. You see it do things that you won't be able to
do with an SDR. 

Jer

AE4PB, K3S SN: TBA

 

 

 

 

From: Phil Anderson [mailto:aldenmcduf...@sunflower.com] 
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:20 AM
To: Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

 

Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be? 



 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Phil Anderson]

Jer, ae4pb.

Cool. I purchased my batch of stuff in stages too. Got the K3 in Nov of 
2014 and then added the P3 (with SVGA interface for flat screen) along 
with second RX (SUB RX) couple of months later. It's all working great. 
Oh.I added the AUX addition so that I could run diversity from a 
Beverage on the second receiver SUBR; and, I'm usually using the APF 
(audio peaking filter) with that. Use of the Beverage on 20-meters with 
the above has dropped my noise floor more than 12 dBM! The combo has 
really been helpful since I live just two blocks from a noise-generating 
shopping center.


Don't think we can attach pictures here but I posted a picture of my 
current setup on my QRZ profile page. It shows a second flat screen for 
the computer side of things. Having fun drilling on the CWT weeklies 
sessions, using N3FJP's CWT logger.


73 and enjoy those new toys! Phil, W0XI.


ae...@carolinaheli.com 
Sunday, September 06, 2015 8:45 AM

That's a good question, regardless I'm ecstatic. After getting my 
hands on on the K3S and seeing the P3 my only regrets are not having 
the cash to get it all on the first pass J. I guess my thoughts were 
something interesting on serial number, both 007 and 7373 are cool J.


On another note I have a request in to Rose for a cover. Originally I 
only wanted to order the K3S cover and was considering getting the P3 
and P3 cover later. After Shelby I'm seriously thinking to get the 
single cover that extends over both units as I'm now convinced that 
I'll be getting the P3 J. Seeing the P3 in print and/or video doesn't 
do it justice. Seeing in person makes a huge impact. You see it do 
things that you won't be able to do with an SDR.


Jer

AE4PB, K3S SN: TBA

*From:*Phil Anderson [mailto:aldenmcduf...@sunflower.com]
*Sent:* Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:20 AM
*To:* Jerry Moore
*Cc:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net
*Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?

Phil Anderson 
Sunday, September 06, 2015 8:20 AM
Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?

Jerry Moore 
Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
YAY!
I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Note: "The KFL3A-200 is currently unavailable."

[Kevin Stover]

Explicit details no, but Wayne has posted a couple times about possibly 
bringing it back.
I'll bet it's supplier issue with the crystals themselves or possibly 
the manufacturer doesn't want to spend time on a low volume product and 
longer. Does Elecraft have an alternate supplier? Who knows, maybe 
that's what their working on.


On 9/6/2015 5:20 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:

Anyone know the details?

73,  Bill  W4ZV





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[Elecraft] K3 Note: "The KFL3A-200 is currently unavailable."

[Bill W4ZV]

Anyone know the details? 

73,  Bill  W4ZV





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[Elecraft] K3 ERR 12 V

[Kurt Wiksten]

During the ongoing All Asia Contest, after a few hours of sleep, I started to 
call Cq on 20m using my Acom 1000+ K3 at 50 W.
After about 20 minutes I noticed ERR 12Volt and the power went down to 5 W so I 
switched off the K3 and power supply.
After some 15 minutes of thinking I restarted the power supply and the K3. I 
worked some stations and called CQ for abaut 15 minutes.
Then again I got the ERR 12V message and K3 switched to 5 W.
After more thinking and reading the Manuel, I decided to try again but this 
time monitor the supply voltage, current drain and PA temp.
I am using a regulated DC Power supply rated 13.8V and 30A.
During this 10 min I operated barefoot with K3, power at 100W.
Power supply voltage steady on 13.9V. Current drain on listning at 0.94A. 
Current drain on voice(SSB): 2 - 15A
PA-temp: 38-40 degreesC
As the power supply seems to do its job OK  I wonder if something is 
intermittently wrong with the K3 PA??
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

73 de Kurt/SM6BGG
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR 12 V

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

What is you serial number?

Intermittent ERR 12V is one early warning sign of the "burned
12V pins" on the KPAIO3 and KPA3 boards.  If you have an early
K3 that did not have the "gold pins" on P68B of the KPA3 and
J68B of the KPAIO3, I would be making plans to get them changed.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/6/2015 7:12 AM, Kurt Wiksten wrote:

During the ongoing All Asia Contest, after a few hours of sleep, I started to 
call Cq on 20m using my Acom 1000+ K3 at 50 W.
After about 20 minutes I noticed ERR 12Volt and the power went down to 5 W so I 
switched off the K3 and power supply.
After some 15 minutes of thinking I restarted the power supply and the K3. I 
worked some stations and called CQ for abaut 15 minutes.
Then again I got the ERR 12V message and K3 switched to 5 W.
After more thinking and reading the Manuel, I decided to try again but this 
time monitor the supply voltage, current drain and PA temp.
I am using a regulated DC Power supply rated 13.8V and 30A.
During this 10 min I operated barefoot with K3, power at 100W.
Power supply voltage steady on 13.9V. Current drain on listning at 0.94A. 
Current drain on voice(SSB): 2 - 15A
PA-temp: 38-40 degreesC
As the power supply seems to do its job OK  I wonder if something is 
intermittently wrong with the K3 PA??
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

73 de Kurt/SM6BGG
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[Elecraft] (OT) tuning the Cushcraft R8

[Robert G Strickland]

I'd like to chat off-list with anyone who has experience "tuning" the 
Cushcraft R-8 vertical. Thanks.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Jerry Moore]

 I didn't see it. The order form, much like the order webpage is overly
cluttered for these older eyes LOL
Jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Cathrow
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 1:11 PM
To: Elecraft Digest
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

 What?  Didn't you check the little box on the order form for the K3SS#O
(K3S Serial Number Option) ?  It's only something like $50 or $75 as I
recall.
 
73, Jeff,  NH7RO
 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Aaron Scott]

I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go
over it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for
the tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point
that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it
in the trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a
loss and try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I
am really tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of
frustration instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Gareth - M5KVK]

Heh Aaron
I'm really sorry you've had a bad experience. I too was pushed to the limit
constructing the K2, but I'm glad I persisted.

Luckily, you are in the best place to get support. I know that others more
experienced will be along to help you.

Hang in there.

73
Gareth, M5KVK

On Sunday, September 6, 2015, Aaron Scott  wrote:

> I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
> I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
> it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
> months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
> process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
> subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
> of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
> components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go
> over it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for
> the tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point
> that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it
> in the trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a
> loss and try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I
> am really tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of
> frustration instead of a way to communicate with the world.
> Please Help
>
> Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
> 2108 Turner dr
> Midwest City, OK 73110
>
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[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[mvolstad]

Ok, I'll bite. Why can't you get Elecraft to look at it?

Mark  AI4BJ

>> I'm at the point that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just 
>> going to dump it in the trash
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[ae4pb]

Perhaps ask someone to build it for you for a small fee? When you purchase a
radio as a kit it's expected that you ENJOY the construction/assembly
process. If that's not your thing then just find someone to build it for
you. 

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Aaron
Scott
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 1:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go over
it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for the
tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point that
if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it in the
trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a loss and
try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I am really
tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of frustration
instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110

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K5ATG 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Jerry Moore]

Oh, and if you're going to dump it in the trash ship it to me and I'll see
what I can do. I've never seen nor built a K2 but if it's trash to you I
certainly can't hurt it. 
jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Aaron
Scott
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 1:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go over
it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for the
tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point that
if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it in the
trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a loss and
try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I am really
tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of frustration
instead of a way to communicate with the world.
Please Help

Aaron SCOTT K5ATG
2108 Turner dr
Midwest City, OK 73110

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K5ATG 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

[Walter Underwood]

Elecraft publishes a list of people who will build or finish a K2 kit for you.

http://www.elecraft.com/k2_builders.htm

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

On Sep 6, 2015, at 11:06 AM, Gareth - M5KVK  wrote:

> Heh Aaron
> I'm really sorry you've had a bad experience. I too was pushed to the limit
> constructing the K2, but I'm glad I persisted.
> 
> Luckily, you are in the best place to get support. I know that others more
> experienced will be along to help you.
> 
> Hang in there.
> 
> 73
> Gareth, M5KVK
> 
> On Sunday, September 6, 2015, Aaron Scott  wrote:
> 
>> I bought the Elecraft K2 # 7615.
>> I'm just wondering if I could send the unit back and just cut my losses on
>> it. I have it assembled except for the SSB  Module. For the past couple of
>> months I have been trying to align the unit. Every single step of the
>> process has been a battle. I have received help from the Elecraft Email
>> subscription but I am just tired of fighting with it. I have gone over all
>> of the solder point and made sure that they are good along with the
>> components being inserted correctly, I also had electronic engineers go
>> over it. I just can't get it to work. I can get it to generate a tone for
>> the tone generator test but that is as far as I can get. I'm at the point
>> that if I can't get Elecraft to look at it, then I'm just going to dump it
>> in the trash and sign my thousand bucks that I have invested in it as a
>> loss and try to save up for another radio. I don't know what else to do. I
>> am really tired of fighting with it and it has become and object of
>> frustration instead of a way to communicate with the world.
>> Please Help
>> 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Results

[Ian Kahn]

Band conditions were much improved today. And, as a consequence, everyone
working the Worked All Asia contest were on the air and having good
results, too. We had 20 check-ins from around the country today. Here were
today's check-ins:

N6JW John CA K3 936
NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356
WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017
KC0XT David CA K3S 10125
NA5C Steve TX K3S 10121
K6EQ Roger CA K3 4629
WB5JJA Ray OK K3 7877
K5ZCJ Larry OK K3S 10026
NK9R Harry GA K3 1543
K6SAB Steve CA K3 7497
AE6JV Bill CA K3 6299
VE3XM Bob ON K3 409
W4PFM Paul VA K3 1673
KE7HGE Ken WA KX3 4540
WG0R Bill OR KX3 3432
W4DML Doug TN K3 6433
KC8HXO Greg MI K3 270
K3RLL John PA K2 1569
NJ5W Rick TX K3 7411
KM4IK Ian GA K3 281

Everyone have a great Labor Day, and we'll see you back here next week.

73 de,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
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10-10 #74624  North Georgia Chapter #2038
PODXS 070 #1962
K3 #281, P3 #688 KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
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Re: [Elecraft] K-3: attempted loading 5.35 with wrong K3 Utility in error

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> But now K-3 will not turn on completely. At power on, transmit light
> blinks continuously (red!) and message on screen MCU LD. But there is
> no communication through the com port, although K-3 Utility shows
> comport open.

See the K3 Utility help file - it discusses recovery from a failed
upload (your problem).

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/6/2015 12:38 PM, Art via Elecraft wrote:

Didn't realize that the K-3 utility I had was outdated. Started firmware 
download. Got message that MSU failed. The utility attempted to reload the 
firmware. Unsuccessful again.


So I closed the utility, downloaded proper version.


But now K-3 will not turn on completely. At power on, transmit light blinks 
continuously (red!) and message on screen MCU LD. But there is no communication 
through the com port, although K-3 Utility shows comport open.


I cannot turn K-3 off with power switch. I had to resort to unplugging at AC 
outlet.


Tried to reinitialize parameters, but unable to do so because even though I'm 
holding down the SHIFT/LO knob, when I turn power on, the blinking transmit 
light occurs and MCU LD message appears.


The utility does show comport open, but unable to connect.


Help greatly appreciated.


73,


Art KZ5D




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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[d...@lightstream.net]

George,

Just to confirm -- you are referring to the Noise Reduction function that
is evoked by pressing the "NR" button; correct?

If so, why should it be ANY different at all from that of the K3, given
the same firmware revision level, in which case I would assume the exact
same algorithm is in place for both radios?

73,
Dale
WA8SRA



> I have 2K3s and the new K3S.  The noise reduction function much better on
> K3S
> 73dsGeorge, WGF
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

That’s interesting.  The K3 and K3S use the same DSP algorithm (same firmware) 
to accomplish NR.  In what way do you perceive it being different?  Are the 
settings (AGC threshold, etc) the same on the all of the radios?

Grant NQ5T


> On Sep 6, 2015, at 11:28 AM, george fritkin via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have 2K3s and the new K3S.  The noise reduction function much better on K3S
> 73dsGeorge, WGF 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, September 6, 2015 8:35 AM, Jim Rogers  
> wrote:
> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Jeff Cathrow]

 What?  Didn't you check the little box on the order form for the K3SS#O (K3S 
Serial Number Option) ?  It's only something like $50 or $75 as I recall.
 
73, Jeff,  NH7RO
 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kev...@coho.net]

Good Morning,
Please join us this afternoon and evening.

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
 7045 kHz at 0100z Monday (6 PM PDT Sunday)

73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
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[Elecraft] K3 mini

[William Levy]

The K3 Mini only works witha K3. It does everything the K3 does when connected.
So your buddy should read the K3 manual.

He should also check out remotehamradio.com

Bill N2WL

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-Mini

[Rick Stealey]

Barry says:
> My comments are based upon using the K3/IO-Mini via remote rig directly to my 
> remote rig controller at the target K3 (e.g. the 1258MK II system) and NOT 
> using remotehams.com service. I am not familiar with remotehams.com setup, 
> but presume that the same concepts apply.
> 

The user will not be able to make some changes on the remotehams.com K3 at the 
remote site, for obvious reasons.For example he will not be able to access the 
transmit EQ menu and make changes which might degrade the K3 for the next user 
who has a different microphone.  I am not familiar with what menu items are 
locked out, but I know at least some are.For now, if I may make a suggestion, 
it would be for the new user to familiarize himself with the front panel 
controls and not worry at all about any menu settings.
Rick  K2XT
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[Elecraft] KX3 no transmit audio

[Neil Smith]

Hi All, 

For some reason on my KX3 using the MH3 mic, I can no longer get any audio on 
transmit. Vox operation still works to key the radio, but it is just an empty 
carrier. When I have the alc/comp meters up, I can see the audio levels rise 
and fall with my voice. TX power is set to 10W, not in split mode to a 
different mode. All the MH3 settings from the manual are correct. 

I have gone through the troubleshooting guide in the manual with no luck, so if 
anyone might be able to help before Elecraft is back open I'd appreciate it. 

73s 
N5EIL, Neil 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[Jim Rogers]

I have my "old K3" on QTH.com, priced at what it would take to get it. 
Meanwhile it is still on my operating desk and if no one wants it, then 
it will stay right here, hooked up and ready to roll. Who knows I might 
try satellite again and a second K3 so I can run full duplex with my K3s 
works for me. I do see some advantages to the K3s as it is a bit quieter 
and I love the new audio and having the dual preamps is a plus as I work 
a lot on meteor scatter.


73 Jim, W4ATK

On 9/6/2015 8:16 AM, Bill wrote:
Thank you for all the answers - here and email. I appreciate the 
candidness.


Unfortunately, for Elecraft, I have decided to keep my K3 as it is. In 
my instance, I don't see enough potential improvement to justify the 
expense and labor (considerable to get the rig to the bench and back). 
I think it is really difficult to enhance the K3's already incredible 
operation.


But, as I said, this is in my instance (use and QTH).

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

[Phil Wheeler]

Given K3S serial numbers are five digits, I wonder 
what qualifies as "cool".  Maybe 11011?


Phil W7OX

On 9/6/15 6:26 AM, George Dubovsky wrote:

Well, I knew I was a big gun when I got my first K3 - a pair of 45's... ;-)

73,

geo - n4ua (s/n 4545)

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM, Phil Anderson 
wrote:


Are you looking for 007 or what? Perhaps 7373?

What would a cool number be?

Jerry Moore 

Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:03 PM
YAY!
I ordered my K3S today. I'm really hoping I get a cool serial number


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[george fritkin via Elecraft]

I have 2K3s and the new K3S.  The noise reduction function much better on K3S
73dsGeorge, WGF 


 On Sunday, September 6, 2015 8:35 AM, Jim Rogers  
wrote:
   

 I have my "old K3" on QTH.com, priced at what it would take to get it. 
Meanwhile it is still on my operating desk and if no one wants it, then 
it will stay right here, hooked up and ready to roll. Who knows I might 
try satellite again and a second K3 so I can run full duplex with my K3s 
works for me. I do see some advantages to the K3s as it is a bit quieter 
and I love the new audio and having the dual preamps is a plus as I work 
a lot on meteor scatter.

73 Jim, W4ATK

On 9/6/2015 8:16 AM, Bill wrote:
> Thank you for all the answers - here and email. I appreciate the 
> candidness.
>
> Unfortunately, for Elecraft, I have decided to keep my K3 as it is. In 
> my instance, I don't see enough potential improvement to justify the 
> expense and labor (considerable to get the rig to the bench and back). 
> I think it is really difficult to enhance the K3's already incredible 
> operation.
>
> But, as I said, this is in my instance (use and QTH).
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
>
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[Elecraft] K-3: attempted loading 5.35 with wrong K3 Utility in error

[Art via Elecraft]

Didn't realize that the K-3 utility I had was outdated. Started firmware 
download. Got message that MSU failed. The utility attempted to reload the 
firmware. Unsuccessful again.


So I closed the utility, downloaded proper version.


But now K-3 will not turn on completely. At power on, transmit light blinks 
continuously (red!) and message on screen MCU LD. But there is no communication 
through the com port, although K-3 Utility shows comport open.


I cannot turn K-3 off with power switch. I had to resort to unplugging at AC 
outlet. 


Tried to reinitialize parameters, but unable to do so because even though I'm 
holding down the SHIFT/LO knob, when I turn power on, the blinking transmit 
light occurs and MCU LD message appears. 


The utility does show comport open, but unable to connect.


Help greatly appreciated.


73,


Art KZ5D




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Re: [Elecraft] K-3: attempted loading 5.35 with wrong K3 Utility in error

[Dick Dievendorff]

K3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting, MCU Boot Loader has a step by step
recovery procedure.

73 de Dick, K6KR

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Art
via Elecraft
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 9:38 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K-3: attempted loading 5.35 with wrong K3 Utility in
error

Didn't realize that the K-3 utility I had was outdated. Started firmware
download. Got message that MSU failed. The utility attempted to reload the
firmware. Unsuccessful again.


So I closed the utility, downloaded proper version.


But now K-3 will not turn on completely. At power on, transmit light blinks
continuously (red!) and message on screen MCU LD. But there is no
communication through the com port, although K-3 Utility shows comport open.


I cannot turn K-3 off with power switch. I had to resort to unplugging at AC
outlet. 


Tried to reinitialize parameters, but unable to do so because even though
I'm holding down the SHIFT/LO knob, when I turn power on, the blinking
transmit light occurs and MCU LD message appears. 


The utility does show comport open, but unable to connect.


Help greatly appreciated.


73,


Art KZ5D




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[Elecraft] K3 Utility Save Configeration freezes

[way235 via Elecraft]

I am using version 1.15.8.18 with windows 7. The save configuration bar goes
to about 80 percent and then the program freezes and I have to go to task
manager to close the utility.
Configure crystal filters works,  Edit CW memories works,  Power on banner
and time and date work.
I just can't save the Configuration.  




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