Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3
UNinstall the knobs CAREFULLY. Wash in warm water with Dawn dishwashing liquid and perhaps a toothbrush if soaking doesn't work. Use compressed air to make double sure they are dry before re-installation. Be CAREFUL with the set screws... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/24/20 09:01, Dave Cole wrote: Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and ALS1306 Amplifier ALC
Doug: The remote and radio band data connectors are specialized connections. They are for use with Ameritron supplied cables only. DB-DB15HE I did see that the HV power supplies do have current limiting which would imply there is some protection from excessive current based on load impedance. And I DID NOT see any specific values related to SWR power fold back conditions. Usually SWR values of 1.5:1 or less are generally satisfactory. As stated in the manual, PA failures are generally attributed to excessive SWR values. Regarding ALC, there is provision for ALC to be supplied from the amplifier to the transceiver. I would CAUTION that the set-up of ALC in this configuration must be done absolutely correctly. Otherwise, ALC should not be active at power values less than 1200 watts into a 50 ohm resistive dummy load. Antenna loads and impedance's will vary and may or can cause ALC action at less than 1200 watts rated power. Most will recommend that ALC not be used between the amplifier and the transceiver. The transceiver does allow a power per band setting and I strongly suggest using this method for power control. Again, setting the correct drive to produce 1200 watts into a 50 ohm resistive dummy load is the absolute correct and maximum drive for the specific amplifier and band. Drive power from band to band will be somewhat different values. Adjustment of the MIC gain for correct ALC indication on the transceiver is imperative. If you desire more punch, use the Speech Processor or Compression and do not advance the MIC gain for more ALC action. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 1/24/2020 3:08 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft wrote: Hi, I need some help. I have a K3, the DB9 interface cable and an ALS (MFJ)1306 amplifier. I need to know if the amplifier handles power fold back for SWR by itself or needs to connect to the K3. Question 2 is whether the cable allows this. I know there is a setting in the K3 for external ALC control. What is the proper way to set it up and provide ALC and SWR foldback? Many thanks in advance, Doug K6JEY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Fixed Audio Output Boards
List comrades, I am again stocked with K2 Fixed Audio Output Board kits as of yesterday. If you placed an order in the last 10 days or so, it shipped out this morning. You should see it is a few days. Thanks for everyone's patience in waiting for more stock. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 1/15/2020 11:05:32 AM, "Dave Van Wallaghen" wrote: Folks, I'm down to my last couple of K2 Fixed Audio Output Boards in stock: https://www.w8fgu.com/k2_fixedaudio.html If there is still considerable interest in obtaining one, I would need to order more parts to make up another batch. So, I'm reaching out here to see if there is enough interest for me to invest in more stock. Please email me off list if you would be interested in purchasing one of these kits. To keep the noise down on the list, please email me privately. 73, Dave, W8FGU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@w8fgu.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 and ALS1306 Amplifier ALC
Hi, I need some help. I have a K3, the DB9 interface cable and an ALS (MFJ)1306 amplifier. I need to know if the amplifier handles power fold back for SWR by itself or needs to connect to the K3. Question 2 is whether the cable allows this. I know there is a setting in the K3 for external ALC control. What is the proper way to set it up and provide ALC and SWR foldback? Many thanks in advance, Doug K6JEY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction
You missed some fun last year, the low was ~0F at K9CU's site in Urbana. During setup it was in the upper teens with a 10 mph wind, which taught us just how stiff the cold can make coax and fingers. My friend managed to get a dipole into a tree but I settled for a small vertical clamped to the roof rack of my Forester. I worked from the back seat with my KX3 and a tablet on a lap desk, occasionally running the engine to get some heat into the car. https://www.flickr.com/photos/54171525@N00/46850021342/ Tomorrow the forecast is for a balmy 32 with only an inch of snow. 73, Aaron - AC9OH On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, at 11:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area > > As a refugee from Chicago, I can state with certainty that there is no > such thing as "winter" in the Bay Area. What happens here from Dec to > Mar would be described in the Midwest as "early summer." > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to a...@aaronosaur.us > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-POD function buttons
Page 6 of KPOD Owner’s Manual says; Macros are launched at the K-Pod using tap and hold presses of switches F1 through F8 just as you tap and hold front panel switches on your K3S/K3: - Holding switches F1 through F8 for 1/2 second or more launches K3S/K3 macros 1 through 8. - Tapping switches F1 through F8 (holding for less than 1/2 second) launches K3S/K3 macros 9 through 16. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2020/01/25 0:58、Ted Edwards W3TB のメール: > > Elecraft's directions are usually very clear, but I am missing something > about encoding buttons on the K-POD. > > I put my desired functions coding into the K3 Utility, but I don't see how > to apply them from the Utility to the radio where the function buttons on > the K3 imitate. What am I missing? > > Thanking you ahead of time for good help with this. > > -- > 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW > > and thinking about operating CW: > "Do today what others won't, > so you can do tomorrow what others can't." > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jh3...@sumaq.jp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 Legacy Tuneups, Rescue, Build Services
Hello, Does your K2 need repair? Tuneup? Want to sell it, but it needs some attention before offering it for sale? In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction
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[Elecraft] K-POD function buttons
Elecraft's directions are usually very clear, but I am missing something about encoding buttons on the K-POD. I put my desired functions coding into the K3 Utility, but I don't see how to apply them from the Utility to the radio where the function buttons on the K3 imitate. What am I missing? Thanking you ahead of time for good help with this. -- 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW and thinking about operating CW: "Do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3
Thanks to both of you! 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 1/24/20 7:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, I would suggest removing the knobs and clean them with dish washing liquid, water and an old toothbrush. Dry fully before putting them back on the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2020 10:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote: Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3
Dave, +1 on Don's suggestion. I usually use some warm water and a mild dish soap and let the knobs soak for awhile. Then I use a soft toothbrush to remove any crud. I have done a whole bunch of K1 & K2 knobs like this and it always works pretty well. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 1/24/2020 10:28:32 AM, "Don Wilhelm" wrote: Dave, I would suggest removing the knobs and clean them with dish washing liquid, water and an old toothbrush. Dry fully before putting them back on the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2020 10:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote: Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@w8fgu.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3
Dave, I would suggest removing the knobs and clean them with dish washing liquid, water and an old toothbrush. Dry fully before putting them back on the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2020 10:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote: Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3
Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with KPA100/KAT100
Kev, Sorry, but that will not work. The KPA100/KAT100 needs internal signals from the K2. Those signals are not available from the KX3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/23/2020 11:20 PM, Kev Schache wrote: I'm confined to operating from home due to age restraints but I'm also the very proud builder/owner of a K2 and a separate EC2 cased KPA100 and KAT100 - along the lines of W3DVX 'twins'. In addition to that combo, I'm also the proud owner of a KX3 which seems to be developing a yearning for 100W. I'm wondering if anyone has successfully used the KPA100/KAT100 with the KX3 ? Is that practical or is that simply not feasible ?? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction
... and here in Franklin, western NC we'll be using our ancient K3 with mild temps 73 Dwight NS9I On 1/24/2020 12:54 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area As a refugee from Chicago, I can state with certainty that there is no such thing as "winter" in the Bay Area. What happens here from Dec to Mar would be described in the Midwest as "early summer." 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@bayland.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction
Here in St Augustine, FL it will be in the 70’s and windy. The SAARS club will be putting on winter FD at the EOC. Anyone close please drop in and join us. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad > On Jan 24, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area > > As a refugee from Chicago, I can state with certainty that there is no such > thing as "winter" in the Bay Area. What happens here from Dec to Mar would be > described in the Midwest as "early summer." > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to djwilco...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operation of K4
But where does the USB plug into. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 24, 2020, at 1:31 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > > The keyer would be hooked into the keyer/paddle jack? > >> On 1/22/2020 3:04 AM, Nr4c wrote: >> What to plug Winkeyer into at the radio end? The K4 is connected to >> Ethernet, no a computer. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> On Jan 20, 2020, at 7:52 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >>> >>> I’ve not seen any USB to paddle interface as yet. >>> K1EL Winkeyer used on both ends of the link. With the >>> K1EL software, the "operator's" Winkeyer converts the >>> paddle closures to ASCII. The ASCII is transferred to >>> the remote (radio) WinKeyer where it is converted to >>> key closures ... >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> ... Joe, W4TV >>> >>> On 2020-01-20 6:58 PM, Nr4c wrote: I’ve not been too concerned about the radio end. But if I’m in a hotel room with only my laptop, other than using client software and keyboard, how to send? I’ve not seen any USB to paddle interface as yet. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill >> On Jan 20, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote: > Terry: > > I am thinking "Wakeup on Lan". That feature is used in other > applications, maybe in the K4 as well. > > -- > > *73 De Mike* > *VE3YF > > _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* > >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to w...@w0mu.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
