Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Dave 
I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would 
be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it 
turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU ($400) 
or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was thinking of 
purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price 
range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I 
had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one will 
really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the FTDX101D which can 
be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic 

 I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will 
continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like crazy 
and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low price.

73,
Dave N8AG

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Re: [Elecraft] Mod: Improving Temperature Stability of K2

2020-10-02 Thread Don Wilhelm 

Doug,

I have doubts that the toroid for L33 has been changed.

C174 should be 82pF - call support to get a proper capacitor.
Do not remove turns from L33.

The BFO should come into range with those values.  Check the high and 
low frequencies before doing anything else.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/2/2020 10:27 PM, Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft wrote:

Hello K2 enthusiasts.

I’m installing the “Improving Temperature Stability of the Elecraft K2 
Transceiver 11/15/2002 Rev. H” mod into my old radio. It’s going smoothly 
except for confusion on my part about one of the capacitors.

The original C174 is to be removed, it is marked “331” which is 330 pF.

The replacement in the kit envelope is a “390” 39 pF cap. But the instructions 
are confusing, because they say that the replacement should be 82 pF. And then, 
according to the instructions, if that turns out to not be enough, you can add 
more capacitance up to 200 pF at C174—or if desperate, add turns to the toroid 
L33.

My guess is that somewhere along the line the number of turns on L33 was 
changed to match a 39 pF cap, and the instructions fell behind. Does that make 
sense? Or should I hunt down an 82 pF cap?


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[Elecraft] K4 and Transmit Monitor

2020-10-02 Thread Howard Saxion via Elecraft 
Will the transmit monitor currently used with a P3 work with the K4?  If not, 
will the K4 have similar functionality provided by the P3 and transmit monitor?
Howard/WX7HS 
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Re: [Elecraft] AUXBUS cable question

2020-10-02 Thread Dick Dievendorff 
Sorry, no.  Use RCA for both or AUXBUS for both. It’s OK to have an AUX cable 
from K3 to KAT500 for freq and band info.  But you’ll need to also run an RCA 
cable from K3 to KAT500 to break the amp key line.

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Oct 2, 2020, at 19:55, Eric Norris  wrote:
> Can I wire a K3s to a KAT500 via AUXBUS cable, then RCA cable from KAT500
> to AL-811H amplifier for PTT, and will the KAT break the PTT line if the
> SWR is above the configured value in the KAT?  I don't want to test this as
> the AL-811H has no built-in protections.
> 
> Thanks for your help!
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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[Elecraft] AUXBUS cable question

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Norris 
Can I wire a K3s to a KAT500 via AUXBUS cable, then RCA cable from KAT500
to AL-811H amplifier for PTT, and will the KAT break the PTT line if the
SWR is above the configured value in the KAT?  I don't want to test this as
the AL-811H has no built-in protections.

Thanks for your help!

73 Eric WD6DBM
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[Elecraft] Mod: Improving Temperature Stability of K2

2020-10-02 Thread Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft 
Hello K2 enthusiasts.

I’m installing the “Improving Temperature Stability of the Elecraft K2 
Transceiver 11/15/2002 Rev. H” mod into my old radio. It’s going smoothly 
except for confusion on my part about one of the capacitors.

The original C174 is to be removed, it is marked “331” which is 330 pF. 

The replacement in the kit envelope is a “390” 39 pF cap. But the instructions 
are confusing, because they say that the replacement should be 82 pF. And then, 
according to the instructions, if that turns out to not be enough, you can add 
more capacitance up to 200 pF at C174—or if desperate, add turns to the toroid 
L33. 

My guess is that somewhere along the line the number of turns on L33 was 
changed to match a 39 pF cap, and the instructions fell behind. Does that make 
sense? Or should I hunt down an 82 pF cap?

Thanks for your support!

Doug, W0UHU.


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[Elecraft] K4 Estimated Shipping

2020-10-02 Thread Ken B via Elecraft 
Good afternoon Eric 
Wayne mentioned there would be an update on shipping of the fully paid units. 
Would you be able top please give a "cracked Crystal Ball" estimate to the USA?
Thank you Ken WB8PKK
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Joe DeVincentis 
Thank you.  Madelyn sent me an e-mail yesterday explaining that as well.  
Thanks for the updates.  

Just like a kid on Xmas Eve - I can't wait.  

73,
Joe, KO8V

> On Oct 2, 2020, at 11:14, Eric Swartz  wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe,
> 
> You can add K4 options or change from one model of the radio to another 
> without changing your place in line :-)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Eric
> elecraft.com
> _..._
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 3:16 AM, Joe DeVincentis  wrote:
>> 
>> When I placed my order In group one, I was told I could add the ATU when my 
>> order came up for ship.  What I failed to ask is if adding the ATU at the 
>> time of ship will affect my place in line when I confirm my order and pay 
>> the difference. 
>> 
>> Does anyone have any insight on that?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Joe, KO8V
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Swartz 
Hi Joe,

You can add K4 options or change from one model of the radio to another without 
changing your place in line :-)

73,

Eric
elecraft.com
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> On Oct 1, 2020, at 3:16 AM, Joe DeVincentis  wrote:
> 
> When I placed my order In group one, I was told I could add the ATU when my 
> order came up for ship.  What I failed to ask is if adding the ATU at the 
> time of ship will affect my place in line when I confirm my order and pay the 
> difference. 
> 
> Does anyone have any insight on that?
> 
> 73,
> Joe, KO8V
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 00:39, Eric Swartz  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Lou,
>> 
>> You are fast!  An early copy slipped out on the web page while we were
>> doing final edits tonight.  :-).
>> 
>> The final version is up now at https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver
>> (Same prices, minor corrections to descriptive text.)
>> 
>> 73,
>> Eric
>> *elecraft.com *
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] 3d modeling software

2020-10-02 Thread Grant Youngman 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umAatw_VKss

Grant NQ5T


> On Oct 2, 2020, at 10:13 AM, giwag...@k5kg.com  wrote:
> 
> A few weeks ago a presentation surfaced on this reflector about 3d modeling 
> software that is used for equipment design and development at Elecraft.
> 
> Please send me a link to that presentation if it is available. 
> 

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[Elecraft] 3d modeling software

2020-10-02 Thread giwag...@k5kg.com 
A few weeks ago a presentation surfaced on this reflector about 3d modeling 
software that is used for equipment design and development at Elecraft.

Please send me a link to that presentation if it is available. 

73, George K5KG 

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Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3

2020-10-02 Thread Juha - oh6os 
Now 1290€



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Line Out audio input to Remote Rig RRC 1258 MKII

2020-10-02 Thread VO1HPFrank 
Thank you Barry for the great suggestion.

VO1HP



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