[Elecraft] For Sale My New QRP KX3 Portable Antennas

[Fred Smith]

I have sold my KX3 and have these 2 antennas that I had bought for portable
operation they were only used one time with my KX3 just to check for
operation and both were very good. I researched both of them before purchase
and they did work as expected on the bands. These were setup on my covered
deck and used a tower for one end, you cannot tell them from one shipped
from the factory.

 

One is a End Fed HF Matchbox Antenna 6-40m, 30' in length you can check out
all the details here www.earchi.org . Cost was $56 then shipped from HI. My
price $50 shipped + any fees involved.

 

Second is an Par End Fedz Antenna 10/20/40m, 41' in length. All details can
be found on the Par web site and it does work excellent, cost $75 +
shipping. Will sell $60 shipped + any fees.

 

 

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

Monett, MO.

 

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[Elecraft] For Sale microHAM DB-37 Cable for K2

[Fred Smith]

I have this new never used cable I bought for a SO2R setup and never used it
is brand new. New cost is $80 will sell for $50 obo + shipping and any fees
involved.

 

Emal  m...@totalhighspeed.com

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

Monett, MO.

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

[Fred Smith]

Wayne I'm a bit late on this thread but will the cost be in the $5-6K range?


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) 
B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne 
Burdick
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 11:31 AM
To: Roy Koeppe
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

Our philosophy at Elecraft is to cover both ends of the spectrum. Figuratively 
speaking.

When the bands are open, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining, you’ll 
find us outdoors using a hand-held KX2 at 10 watts with a whip. But late at 
night, when propagation is in the tank and that rare DX station peeks over the 
horizon for a once-in-a-lifetime fleeting moment, seconds count and size really 
does matter. At these times, we flip the big switch.

Wayne
N6KR



> On Apr 21, 2017, at 9:02 AM, Roy Koeppe  wrote:
> 
> 
> Aboot:
> 
> "And the reason you "need" the extra 1000 W is that the others in the 
> pileup are all running max power.  A typical arms race, with tempers 
> to match."
> 
> 
> Apparently none of you here ragchews on 80M CW roundtables at sunrise times 
> during spring/summer thunderstorms seasons across the country! That's the 
> reason QRO was born...
> 
> 73,  Roy   K6XK Iowa 
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Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

[Fred Smith]

Waited for a while to reply on this as "Don" gave an excellent reply as far
as speakers when he suggested the West Mountain Radio COMspkr for about $50
a pair. These work as well as some I have bought for $250 ea. from makers of
different radios I have owned, "own" as these that I have used on my K3 for
well over 4 yrs now. Even with a legal limit amp 2' away from them never a
single issue with this set of powered speakers.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
McGraw - K4TAX
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:23 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

Indeed true on both points.While I find the the product to be really 
quite nice,  based on some private or personal e-mails I've received since
joining the list in July, I'd say the "people" have a long way to go in
terms of quality to measure up to the company and the product.  It is
amazing what lurks hiding behind the keyboard.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163
  

On 11/22/2015 5:12 AM, w5...@comcast.net wrote:
> I'm new to this list and didn't realize there were so many hateful 
> people.   I didn't know this had
> been hashed over before on this list. 


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Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

[Fred Smith]

I agree don't worry about those who complain, as I said earlier Don's 
suggestions were right on target on a low cost speaker for any radio.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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> On Nov 22, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:
> 
> Ouch! Those complaining do not represent the Ham community at large or this
> list membership. There is only one "list moderator" and that's Eric at
> Elecraft. If someone complains about a post here, even off of the reflector,
> let Eric know. 
> 
> Don gave you a very complete answer. The SP3 sounds great. I also have a
> pair of 6-inch speakers in "bookshelf" enclosures (dating from the 1970's -
> one advantage of being an O.T.) that also work FB. 
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
> Wilhelm
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:30 AM
> To: w5...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Bill
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3
> 
> Ronnie,
> 
> There are many newcomers to this list, and I for one do not mind repeating
> an answer to something that has been hashed over before. Sorry to hear that
> you have encountered some "nasty spoilsports".  I may encourage newcomers to
> review the list archives to provide additional information, but I will never
> admonish a newcomer for asking a question.  This is an email list, and not a
> FAQ listing.
> 
> Back to the speakers question, Elecraft has recently released the SP3 which
> works great with the K3 and K3S, but if you have the KX3 in your home
> station, you really need amplified speakers.  As I stated before, shielded
> speakers are a 'must' because most amplified computer speakers will 'howl'
> in the presence of RF (it depends on the band).  At the workbench, I have
> that situation with my standard issue computer speakers even at 10 watts
> working into a dummy load. Since I know what to expect (and I am just
> testing at the workbench, not operating, I ignore it, but that would not be
> tolerated for the hamshack).
> If you need good shielded and amplified speakers, I can vouch for the West
> Mountain Radio COMspkr.  It works FB with my KX3 with KXPA100.  
> With the K3, non-amplified speakers work fine, and I will continue to use my
> bargain basement RS Optimus speakers.  If you have the K3 or K3S and are
> looking for speakers, the Elecraft SP3 is a great choice (it is not an
> amplified speaker) and matches the K3, K3S for those who like matching
> components.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Fred Smith]

The KPA500 is a good small amp I use mine with an IC-9100 most of the time and 
have not had any real issues with it in 4 yrs. now. For the K3's and K2 I use 
Alpha amps an 87A and a newer 9500 for HF use. All I can say the brick on the 
key with forever in the ads they run does say a lot. But it's not till you open 
up a quality amp like Elecraft or Alpha go you see the real difference.

You can have problems with any product no matter who makes it but at times we 
bear part of the fault ourselves or like Jim said even lighting might have 
played a part.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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> On Nov 11, 2015, at 2:32 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On Wed,11/11/2015 12:10 PM, W4GRJ wrote:
>> Got the KPA500 back from Elecraft.
>> Problem found: L22 and other components in the 60M low pass filter circuit
>> burnt through the LPF PCB.
> 
> 60M LPF??? Last I looked, the US power limit on 60M is 100W relative to a 
> half wave dipole.
> 
> 
> 
>> Repair $650 later: Replaced low pass filter module and installed QSK mod.
>> 
>> On the phone I asked what caused the failure, answer was no idea other than
>> component failure. I understand stuff fails but I thought I would get more 
>> than 2 years before a major expensive failure.
> 
> The LPF is on the output of the amplifier. One possible cause of failure 
> could be lightning.
> 
>> Previously had a Ameritron ALS-600 for 5+ years never a problem, sold it to
>> purchase the KPA500.
>> 
>> Sometimes the grass is not greener.
> 
> My only experience with an ALS-600 was at a contest station in PJ4 several 
> years ago. I found it to be a really inferior amp - most of the time, I was 
> lucky to get 300W out if it. No comparison to a KPA500.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?

[Fred Smith]

I agree the Astrons are hard to beat I use a pair of 70A supplies for my 
station and have several others a 35 and 2 20 amp supplies for spares.

Fred N0AZZ

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> On Oct 29, 2015, at 3:41 PM, Phil Hystad  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Oct 29, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Robert  wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, life is too short to power a radio from a cheap power supply.   
>> Remember, the life and performance of your radio depends on it. 
>> 
>> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> Ditto!
> 
> There is nothing better than a rock solid Astron power supply.  I am yet 
> another guy who leaves the Astron on 24x7 unless we leave for vacation of 
> more than a day.  My Astrons (I have two) are Linear because in the rare case 
> that they need some repair I am more easily able to repair them (less 
> complicated).  So far, none of my Astrons have failed so that is a weak 
> reason for a linear supply.  Well, I do like them because they are heavy and 
> are better at staying in one place.
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
> 
> 
> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 29, 2015, at 10:32 AM, gerald finn  wrote:
>>> 
>>> For powering my Elecraft K3S and P3, I am using the Astron RS-35 power 
>>> supply feeding a West Mountain DC-to-Go PWR gate PG40S and Rigrunner 4007U 
>>> with a 79 Amp hour battery.  
>>> 
>>> Living on an island, we have many spikes and losses of power during the 
>>> year.  I figure that if I'm spending a sizable amount for my rig, I should 
>>> have a good power supply.
>>> 
>>> 
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 What is the easiest way to connect the KX3 to a computer for RTTY, PSK31 &
 SSTV. I have purchased the cable set. I connect the KX3 - Phones connector
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 So how do you connect the audio for transmitting?
 
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Re: [Elecraft] So: Which mini-keyboard to use with the PX3?

[Fred Smith]

Wayne with my P3 I use a Flexible roll-up usb keyboard don't remember the brand 
off hand.

Fred. N0AZZ

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> On Oct 26, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm shopping for a very compact (10" or less in width) wireless keyboard to 
> use with my PX3. Obviously it'll be no-frills, no numeric keypad, etc. The 
> Logitech 360 works great but takes up too much space, IMHO.
> 
> The PX3's keyboard feature has been in test for awhile. Can anyone 
> enthusiastically endorse a specific keyboard that works with the PX3, is 
> small, inexpensive, and widely available? 
> 
> If we find one that meets these criteria, we may start stocking it.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

[Fred Smith]

Excellent idea except for power output a 100w for an all mode would be good but 
in a K3s cabinet and  many of its features.

Fred N0AZZ
 

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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Jose Rivera  wrote:
> 
> I humbly submit the following product idea to Elecraft. 
> 
> 
> 
> A two meter all mode radio, encased in the current KX3 body. All the 
> components of this radio are already
> being made by Elecraft, except for a needed ATU. Suggested price $500. I'd 
> also recommend making it at least
> 25-50 watts output. If 70cm can be added, so much the better.
> 
> 
> 
> Jose B Rivera 
> 
> N2LRB
> 
> www.n2lrb.com
> 
> https://twitter.com/N2LRB
> 
> www.facebook.com/N2LRB
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

[Fred Smith]

The 100w would give you more choice of amps and running without one for a lot 
of modes. I have an IC-9100 and it does all of those bands plus HF and D-Star. 
But a K line one would be very appealing.

Fred N0AZZ

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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 4:49 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> wrote:
> 
> I'd give that another big  "H".
> 
> A 21 century FT-736  the size of a K3...???
> 
> 144, 222, 432 & maybe 1296 optional.  Where do I
> sign?
> 
> It would certainly be more convenient than a bunch
> of transverters.
> 
> I don't think it would have to run much power to
> be useful since anyone serious is gonna have some
> big amps anyway.
> 
> In the effort of compactness, maybe 5 to 10 watts
> tri-band + a couple watts on 1296 as a field
> installable option.
> 
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
> Behalf Of Jessie Oberreuter
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 4:44 PM
> To: Fred Smith <m...@totalhighspeed.com>
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; n2...@n2lrb.com
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter
> 
> 
>  H, a K3 version of a Yaesu FT-736?  I
> would be seriously down for that!
> 
> 
>> On Wed, 14 Oct 2015, Fred Smith wrote:
>> 
>> Excellent idea except for power output a 100w
> for an all mode would be good but in a K3s cabinet
> and  many of its features.
>> 
>> Fred N0AZZ
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Oct 14, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Jose Rivera
> <n2...@n2lrb.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I humbly submit the following product idea to
> Elecraft.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> A two meter all mode radio, encased in the
> current KX3 body. All the components of this radio
> are already
>>> being made by Elecraft, except for a needed
> ATU. Suggested price $500. I'd also recommend
> making it at least
>>> 25-50 watts output. If 70cm can be added, so
> much the better.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Jose B Rivera
>>> 
>>> N2LRB
>>> 
>>> www.n2lrb.com
>>> 
>>> https://twitter.com/N2LRB
>>> 
>>> www.facebook.com/N2LRB
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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

[Fred Smith]

Thank God for Icom then I guess my 9100 works fine on all bands but wasted my 
money on the 1296 module very little use there. 

Fred N0AZZ

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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 5:27 PM, Jim Lowman  wrote:
> 
> Given

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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

[Fred Smith]

Your correct no 222 on it but was a lot better than my old TS2000X I had before 
it.

Fred N0AZZ

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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 5:43 PM, Jim Lowman <jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I have a Kenwood TS-2000X, which is good for 100 watts on 6m and 2m, 50 
> watts on 432 MHz and 10 watts on 1296 MHz.  I bought it for that ...purpose.
> 
> The only thing missing is the 222 MHz band, and the only activity on that 
> band in this, the second-largest metropolitan area in the US, is during 
> contests, and most of that is on FM. Apparently that was not the case here, 
> 10 or so years ago.  I don't think your IC-9100 does 222 MHz, either.
> 
> With a K3S, I wouldn't even consider using the TS-2000X on HF.
> 
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> 
>> On 10/14/2015 3:03 PM, Fred Smith wrote:
>> The 100w would give you more choice of amps and running without one for a 
>> lot of modes. I have an IC-9100 and it does all of those bands plus HF and 
>> D-Star. But a K line one would be very appealing.
>> 
>> Fred N0AZZ
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Oct 14, 2015, at 4:49 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'd give that another big  "H".
>>> 
>>> A 21 century FT-736  the size of a K3...???
>>> 
>>> 144, 222, 432 & maybe 1296 optional.  Where do I
>>> sign?
>>> 
>>> It would certainly be more convenient than a bunch
>>> of transverters.
>>> 
>>> I don't think it would have to run much power to
>>> be useful since anyone serious is gonna have some
>>> big amps anyway.
>>> 
>>> In the effort of compactness, maybe 5 to 10 watts
>>> tri-band + a couple watts on 1296 as a field
>>> installable option.
>>> 
>>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Elecraft
>>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
>>> Behalf Of Jessie Oberreuter
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 4:44 PM
>>> To: Fred Smith <m...@totalhighspeed.com>
>>> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; n2...@n2lrb.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  H, a K3 version of a Yaesu FT-736?  I
>>> would be seriously down for that!
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Wed, 14 Oct 2015, Fred Smith wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Excellent idea except for power output a 100w
>>> for an all mode would be good but in a K3s cabinet
>>> and  many of its features.
>>>> 
>>>> Fred N0AZZ
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 14, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Jose Rivera
>>> <n2...@n2lrb.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I humbly submit the following product idea to
>>> Elecraft.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> A two meter all mode radio, encased in the
>>> current KX3 body. All the components of this radio
>>> are already
>>>>> being made by Elecraft, except for a needed
>>> ATU. Suggested price $500. I'd also recommend
>>> making it at least
>>>>> 25-50 watts output. If 70cm can be added, so
>>> much the better.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jose B Rivera
>>>>> 
>>>>> N2LRB
>>>>> 
>>>>> www.n2lrb.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> https://twitter.com/N2LRB
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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Fred Smith]

My choice would be the PX3 from using one so long in the shack with a K3. On my 
KX3 it's pretty bare bones but if only rig or more out of shack use I would use 
a PX3 with it to locate other usage on the band easily.

Fred/N0AZZ

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> On Oct 5, 2015, at 2:49 PM, David Davis  wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable station. 
> I'm looking for some advice on my next move.
> 
> I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the Elecraft 
> MH3 microphone and a Buddipole deluxe antenna (with extras for different 
> configurations). I also have batteries and solar panels for external  power.
> 
> The two items I have been looking at are the following:
> 
> 1. PX3 Panadapter
> 2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer
> 
> Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the investment?
> 
> Thanks in advance for all the advice.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

[Fred Smith]

I bought my IC-9100 after I started my K line and it’s a keeper as nothing will 
do all that it does 160m-1.2 gig including D-Star. It is the last of my base 
radios that aren't Elecraft and has no match out there as far as all band all 
modes. It just leaves a bit to be desired in the HF bands for me anyway 
compared to my K3 or KX3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

I must second Phil's thoughts here...  I also did the A/B, and now have only a 
K3...  
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On Fri, 2015-09-11 at 10:30 -0700, Phil Hystad wrote:
> OK, before this thread gets the whack of Eric, my two bits.
> 
> When I got my K3, I also owned an Icom 756 Pro III.  My plan was to keep both 
> — I am the original owner of the Pro III and I had this feeling that every 
> time I sold a radio I regretted the decision.
> 
> Right from the start I did a detailed comparison and being mostly interested 
> in CW, my comparison tests were all about CW.  
> 
> Picking out weak signals — absolutely no contest.  I could copy a signal Q5 
> on the K3 that I couldn’t even hear on the Pro III even though both were 
> using the same antenna (switching back and forth).
> 
> Pulling out a signal amongst QRM and QRN — absolutely no contest.  The 
> filters on the K3 made a big difference that could not be matched by the 
> filters on the Pro III.
> 
> So, I became hooked on the K3.  When the P3 came out, since I was a lover of 
> the spectrum display on the Pro III, I bought it right away.  Now, the die 
> was cast.  The Pro III took up valuable room in the shack and collected 
> worthless dust I didn’t want to clean.  This went on for two years of total 
> non-use.  Finally, I decided to sell.  Turned on the Pro III for the first 
> time in two years to test it out and then sold it within one day via 
> Craigslist for $1850 (two years ago).
> 
> No, after two years, I have not regretted my decision to sell the Pro III.  I 
> am done with Icom unless they come out with something really great and 
> different (despite the fact that Icom HQ (USA) and their main service shop is 
> just five blocks from my home QTH).
> 
> Note:  if you operate SSB only (or, mostly) then the performance differences 
> between the Icom Pro III and the K3 are probably less dramatic although I 
> never did any comparison tests in SSB mode.
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On Sep 11, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft 
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I have both radios..bought both new...I'd advise you to keep your Pro III & 
> > add a K3 or K3s but if that's not an option then I would say keep your Pro 
> > III & wait a bit longer for the inevitable "next incarnation" of the 
> > K3...possibly a K4. I think you will find that you will miss your Pro III 
> > greatly if you let it go and you might not be convinced that you made a 
> > good decision after you get your new K3 in your hands. When/if you do get 
> > it in your hands, your first thought will be why is this K3 so much lighter 
> > than my Pro III???Yeah, it's a bit smaller (mine sets on top of my Pro III) 
> > but your Icom weighs in at over 20 pounds and your K3 might only weigh 7 or 
> > 8 pounds...both use an external PS so that's not the reason??? To many 
> > peeps that's awesome while to others it suggests something (or a lot) might 
> > be missing. I'll tell you right now that the Pro III is FAR easier to use 
> > than the K3 and you will need to purchase Fred Cady's (KE7X) manual to 
> > really learn the K3...IMO. You will also likely sense a certain "cheapness" 
> > to the K3 as compared to your old Icom. Depending on what you do with your 
> > radio, you may not notice any performance advantage at 
> > all...again...depends on what you do with it. I like both radios & don't 
> > want to start an argument about this radio vs that radio yet again...there 
> > have been zillions of such debates already, you can spend hours reading 
> > them online. If your Pro III is as flawless as mine (& one of the last ones 
> > produced) and not used that often (I have 3 radios which reduces wear & 
> > tear on any single radio), I would think very long & hard before parting 
> > with it. Hopefully you've sat down in front of a K3 and operated it so that 
> > your not surprised when you open the box, if you haven't done that...you 
> > need to do so. I know some that bought the radio and sold it soon after 
> > buying it because it wasn't what they expected. For those that 

Re: [Elecraft] 2nd RX Vs. P3

[Fred Smith]

Hello to the Group


I also agree with this assessment of the two they like many other things
in one's tool box can be and are quite useful at different times. As taught
me by my mentor K0AZ it is knowing when and what tool to use at the
proper time to make a contact is what counts. Too bad there isn't a tool to
do that also 8)

I know that I'm not using all the features that my K-Lines have but I'm
still learning every day for all these years, then as soon as I get close
new firmware and the learning and features start over. The main reason that
I drank the cool-aid I guess.

I'm very lucky to have the ground, in the country, very low noise level for
a good antenna farm small but adequate, but let's my K-Line work the way it
was designed. 


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
dyarnes
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 11:42 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] 2nd RX Vs. P3

Hi All,

There has been a fair amount of discussion here about which accessory for
the K3 trumps the other --a P3 or a 2nd RX.  I don't have an answer, but I
do have an opinion.

I have the full K-Line here, but due to neighborhood restrictions, my
antennas are modest.  I use an R8 and a vertical dipole (Sigma 40XK) set up
for 40 meters.  That gives me decent coverage from 40 meters up, but nothing
really fancy--and not a sure fire pile up buster!  I'm certainly no threat
to the honor roll!  Hi.  I think I have been a bit cavalier about relying
too much on the P3 to spot DX listening frequencies with just the P3.  I
love the P3, but I can't say I have been particularly accurate by using it. 
I do turn on the 2nd RX fairly often, but more often than not,  I get lazy
about doing just that.

The recent K1N Dxpedition was sort of a wake-up call for me about using the
2nd RX more.  I'd use the P3, and think  I had ID'd the listening freq., but
it just wasn't producing any results.  Their split was very wide, and
besides that, stations were calling and calling, even though they weren't
the station K1N had acknowledged.  That' nothing new, but it was
particularly bad on this operation.  I was getting a lot of false readings
just using the P3.  For days I had zero success.  Eventually I went to the
2nd RX, and the results improved dramatically.  I got 5 band slots in fairly
short order by doing so.  There just doesn't seem to be a really good
substitute for knowing exactly which freq. the DX station is listening on at
the time.  It doesn't guarantee success, but it sure gives you a leg up!

I think, in my case at least, the 2nd RX may be the more advantageous for
this kind of thing.  Stations with more power, and bigger antennas, have a
definite advantage.  They can be picked out of the pile much more readily
than I can.  Some of the big guns have signals so strong they are like
magnets!  I think anyone in my shoes, who is trying to nab a good DX contact
here or there, is apt to find the 2nd RX to be a great accessory, and more
productive than the P3 for that particular purpose.  Chances are I'm not
using the P3 to it's best advantage, but I am trying to get better at it. 
I'm sure there are tricks I'm not aware of.

Since the K1N DXpedition, there have been 4 or 5 other situations where the
2nd RX got me a contact in fairly short order--a couple of them just this
weekend.  Anyway, I'm getting more and more convinced that the 2nd RX was a
good move on my part.  The P3 was too, but it is more useful to me for other
reasons.  If I had it to do all over, and could only get one accessory, or
only one at a time, I would start with the 2nd RX.

By the way, on the KX3, the dual watch feature is priceless, and very
effectively emulates a 2nd RX!  K1N probably stretched the limits of that
feature (15 khz), but generally that is more than adequate.  The KX3 is just
a super slick radio, and with the PX3 you have a dynamite combo!

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] Portable antenna for KX3

[Fred Smith]

After buying numerous antennas and spending way too much money on them, I 
finally came up with a good performer. The best part its cheap easy to build 
and erect in a short time.

It's only a 33' piece of copper wire with a 33' radial when used as a vertical. 
It can also be used as a sloper, or a dipole just as easy with just a few 
extra's.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) 
B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael 
Marx
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 8:05 PM
To: aar...@gmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Portable antenna for KX3

I have a Transworld antenna.  www.twantennas.com http://www.twantennas.com/  
They are expensive.  They work GREAT.  It takes about 2 minutes to put one up 
and 2 minutes to take it down.  If you want a well built product that works 
look no further.  Again they ARE expensive.  But so was your KX3.  If you can’t 
make any contacts because your antenna is not effectve, then you’ve wasted your 
money on the KX3 which makes it far more expensive.  Read the testimonials on 
eham.net and the QST   CQ reviews. 

73
Mike WB0SND


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Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

[Fred Smith]

Just another one (of many) of The KINGS Decrees that his flunkies were
commanded to make happed that he didn't have to do with a stroke of his pen.
That way didn't take away from his golf game time.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ




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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:30 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in
Morse code!!

On 2015-02-26 11:08 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
 Has anyone read the regulations that they kept hidden?  Do we really 
 know what is in them?

Look at the last set of Net Neutrality regulations from the FCC - the ones
that the industry had over turned on the grounds that the Commission did not
have the authority to adopt them because Broadband was not a utility.

Seems to me the industry got what they wanted G forced the Commission to
reclassify Information Service as Communications Utility.  Voice and
cable have been regulated as utilities for a very long time - who in their
right mind would consider broadband data delivered on the very same networks
to be anything other than a utility for the very reasons that voice and
cable are utilities?

73,

... Joe, W4TV
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Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

[Fred Smith]

I live in the country 7 mi. from town pop. Of 7,900 and we have wireless
internet with speed of 1 meg. But that's OK we lived for over 20 yrs with
dial-up for 10 of those. We had that choice and made it I would hate to see
what the so called higher speeds would cost us and would hate to pay for
everyone else's either. As for movies we can't watch any and most of the
time can't watch a u-tube without it stopping a dozen times for a 3 min.
one.

The FCC has no business in this area period, even if the King want it.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ





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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU
Mike Fatchett
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 1:13 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in
Morse code!!

Dick,

I am curious who do you think is going to pay for who ever it is to build a
system to you out in the desert?

That is a trade off for moving out in the boon docks.  When we moved to
Colorado we had party lines.  We lived in Parker and that was considered at
the time WAY out there.

My office is in Castle Rock, CO a town of 30k plus.  We have one provider
for internet.  Century link.  I think it is up to 9mb now DSL.  
Xfininity is working on bringing their cable down the road. Project to take
up to 9 months.  I have no clue how they are paying for it.

While you may get your internet, what you have to pay for it might make you
ill.

Let us not forget all the new add on taxes and fees that will be paying
because of all these regulations and the expense that the providers are
going to have to pay to stay within the regulations. Who is going to police
this?  Oh the FCC needs to hire more staff. Who pays for that?  
The tax payer.  More taxes.

I think we were just scared of the big ole FCC back in the day.  I don't
think they were much different, we just got smarter.

There is no pot of gold.  The money comes from somebody.

Mike W0MU

On 2/26/2015 10:51 PM, Richard Solomon wrote:
 Unless you are a customer out in the Desert, then you are stuck with 
 DSL and streaming movies that look like the ones on my 1953 Admiral 
 back in the BW days.

 If all this means I get 100 MB downloads in my lifetime, I am all for it.

 73, Dick, W1KSZ

 On 2/26/2015 7:47 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
 Tony,
 All of Netflix's customers are the beneficiary of this ruling, as 
 well as anyone who uses Youtube, Hulu or any other streaming service.
 Netflix uses the most bandwidth because they have the most customers. 
 It isn't only the companies  like these that benefit, it's their 
 customers. The Internet doesn't exist as some libertarian fantasy 
 world. The only ones that were going to benefit from from being able 
 to turn the hose off and on were the one's who own the hose, not the 
 one's who use it. Net neutrality is not a bad thing.

 73,
 Scott, N9AA


 On 2/26/15 8:57 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
 On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 7:31 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV 
 k2av@gmail.com
 wrote:

 ...internet is a national resource. No one should be able to corner
 it
 ==
   Unfortunately, so-called neutrality means that one company, 
 Netflix, can corner it without paying for it. Netflix accounts for 
 up to 35% of internet traffic, and is really the one and only 
 beneficiary of this ruling.
 Everybody else is subsidizing them. In any event, I'm just glad I'm 
 not a regulator.

 Tony KT0NY


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Re: [Elecraft] Bad Assumptions

[Fred Smith]

I consider myself a very casual operator by any means either contesting or
DX'ing and use at the very least 3 computers for the shack only and at times
4-5 computers. I have became very dependent on them over the years and even
use them in the field portable.

When working some modes they are a must have to do so on UHF/VHF/HF all.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:35 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bad Assumptions

On Mon,2/16/2015 5:10 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
 Plenty --perhaps most-- of hams operate their rigs in a standalone mode
without computer, even while at home.

Interesting observation.  Because contesters have been such a large part of
the K3 customer base, our needs and habits tend to be considered the norm.
While it's certainly true that many (most?) casual operators don't use
computer control, I'd also bet that those casual ops are not a majority of
the K3 user base.

After a long period (15+ years) of inactivity, I got back on the air in
2003. That happened on Field Day at a club I visited, and they used Writelog
with a serial port to their radios.  The last time I'd contested was 20
years before, with paper logs and dupe sheets. :)

A few weeks later, I was back on the air at home.  I logged on paper for a
week or two, but I soon learned about DXKeeper, and an older Thinkpad that
I'd replaced in my small business found a permanent home in the shack. I
also bought WriteLog, and needed the computer connection.

At least one computer has been in my shack ever since.  Eventually I started
using Commander, the control software that goes with DXKeeper to read the
rig frequency and mode and put it in the log. Then, when LOTW and eQSL came
along, it became very easy to upload my entire post-2003 logs.

Most hams who are not contesters have computers hooked up to their rigs when
they want to operate digital modes, but they may or may not use a serial
port for rig control. DXers often use CW Skimmer, which needs rig control.

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Further K3 development

[Fred Smith]

Joe I had been looking at that but it doesn't have D-Star and I have been a
user for several years was the icing on the cake that made my beloved FT-847
to be sold. I have 2m in my K3 but the IC-9100 is my preferred 2/6m all mode
for that bands, I use my KPA500 for 6-160m with this radio also works like a
charm.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 2:16 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Further K3 development


On 2015-02-13 1:03 PM, Fred Smith wrote:
 Most all Elecraft gear here as far as radios except for an IC-9100 
 which there are no replacements for.

No Elecraft replacement for ... I plan to look carefully at the FT-991
tomorrow (Orlando Hamcation) as it seems to cover all the bases except for
1.2 GHz.  It would give me an excuse to replace both my token Yaesu
(FT-2000) and Icom (IC-706mkIIg) rigs.

73,

... Joe, W4TV



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Re: [Elecraft] Further K3 development

[Fred Smith]

This was one of the very reasons that I finally moved to Elecraft and sold
my last 2 FTDX-5000MP's several yrs ago and have plans on returning. Most
all Elecraft gear here as far as radios except for an IC-9100 which there
are no replacements for.

May they continue their present business model, as it works very well.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug
Turnbull
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 11:04 AM
To: 'Terry Hart'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Further K3 development

Dear OMs,   
 I will follow this thread for a while.   It would be nice to know more
about the performance enhancement as Johnny Siu has stated.

 What I am really chuffed about is that Wayne, Eric and company are
enhancing a radio which has been on the market perhaps seven years now.
Oh I like the modular design and construction and I love the company.

 The K3 is not being made obsolete but it is being updated right back to
SN 1 - My friend Brendan Minish, EI6IZ can update SN 42 and no doubt he
will.I will be contacting Brendan to see what he thinks.

  Good going guys, my loyalty is rewarded yet attain.   If I can be
jingoistic it is nice to see an American company performing in this manner.
The edge is not lost.   Great to see the engineering continue to evolve the
K3 - thank you.

 73 Doug EI2CN 

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry
Hart
Sent: 13 February 2015 14:39
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Upgraded K3 synthesizer module now available:
TheKSYN3A

---and I just received my K3 kit serial number 8795. I had no idea this was
coming up!
The extended receiver tuning down to 100KHz sounds interestingwhat are
the front-end filtering arrangements for that, I wonder? And it would be
interesting to see some comparative close-in phase noise plots.

Terry G3VFO


- Original Message -
From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
To: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com; Elecraft Reflector 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com 
elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Upgraded K3 synthesizer module now available: The
KSYN3A


 Dang, I just put the sub receiver in last week I should have 
 waited



  From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
 To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 
 elecraft...@yahoogroups.com elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 1:07 AM
 Subject: [Elecraft] Upgraded K3 synthesizer module now available: The 
 KSYN3A

 The KSYN3A synthesizer module for the K3 is a completely new design 
 that improves on the original KSYN3 in several ways. All K3s shipped 
 on or after January 23, 2015 already include the new synthesizer 
 (serial number
 8801 and later).

 See feature list below. Ordering and installation instructions can be 
 found here:

 http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts

 * * *

 NOTE: If you wish to upgrade a K3 that includes the sub receiver 
 (KRX3), you'll need two (2) KSYN3A modules, since the synthesizers for 
 both receivers must be of the same type.

 * * *

 KSYN3A FEATURES:

 * FASTER CW BREAK-IN AND MORE ACCURATE CW TIMING

 A dedicated coprocessor on the module permits faster transmit/receive 
 switching, improving CW timing accuracy with both internal and 
 external keying. This also speeds up receive recovery between elements.

 * ULTRA-LOW PHASE NOISE

 The KSYN3A significantly improves the K3's already excellent receive 
 and transmit phase noise characteristics at close carrier spacings. 
 This, in turn, improves its close-spaced receive dynamic range, 
 yielding even better weak signal detection in the presence of strong 
 signals. In transmit mode, the KSYN3A keeps the signal exceptionally 
 clean, further enhancing K3 performance at multi-transmitter stations, 
 Field Day and DXpeditions.

 * 600-METER COVERAGE

 The new synthesizer provides complete coverage of 600 meters -- and below.

 VFO tuning extends down to 100 kHz, with sensitivity gradually falling 
 off

 below 450 kHz. Receive sensitivity (MDS) at 475 kHz is typically -120 
 dBm at the RX ANT IN jack. Transmit output of about 1.0 mW is 
 available for use with a suitable external amplifier. (Note: 600-m 
 allocations vary by country. Operation on this band requires the KBPF3 
 and KXV3 options. For receive-only use, an antenna can be connected to 
 the RX ANT IN jack on the

 KXV3 module. For transceive operation with an external amplifier, use 
 the XVTR IN and XVTR OUT jacks, and set CONFIG:KXV3 to TEST.)

 * EXCELLENT MECHANICAL STABILITY

 The KSYN3A is virtually immune to both physical vibration and 

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks to Elecraft and this Forum

[Fred Smith]

Possibly for the same reason that I kept my IC-9100 loaded because Elecraft
had nothing to match all its features including D-Star and 1.2 gig. A true
all band all mode modern radio, but did sell my FT-847 and FT-5000's.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer,
Edward
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 8:50 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net.
Subject: [Elecraft] Thanks to Elecraft and this Forum

Same here, and I had the same question: with a K3 and a KX3, why was I
keeping the FT847 and the FT950 and all the related stuff I hadn¹t used in
years?  He who dies with the most toys wins?   Answer was to find a junior
high school amateur radio club that needed HF equipment.  Not at all hard
to do.  Donating was good for the upcoming generation of hams, cleared out
shelf space for me, and provided a nice tax deduction - plenty of prices
available on the 'net in case the IRS questions the values.

Ted, KN1CBR


--

Message: 18
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2015 16:17:16 -0500
From: Kenneth Talbott ktalb...@gamewood.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Thanks to Elecraft  this forum
Message-ID: 005201d03d9b$4af57590$e0e060b0$@gamewood.net
Content-Type: text/plain;  charset=us-ascii

Ditto!  I don't know why I keep those imported rigs.

Ken - ke4rg

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary
Smith
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 3:57 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Thanks to Elecraft  this forum

Just a few words of thanks to both Elecraft and the members of this forum.
snip 


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Re: [Elecraft] Accessing KX3 buttons when using Side KX

[Fred Smith]

Those were the 2 reasons that kept me from buying his were end plates and
covers.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G
Kopp
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 10:55 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Accessing KX3 buttons when using Side KX

I have no issues with Scott's end plates ... and covers ... on both my KX3
and PX3.

73

Ken - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] SPEAKER FOR K3

[Fred Smith]

West Mountain here also over 4 yrs. Zero issues great sound.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken
Chandler
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:04 AM
To: Bob Gibson
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SPEAKER FOR K3

I have West Mountain speakers, had them for 3 yrs now,  no rf issues to
date.

Ken.. G0ORH

Sent from my iPad


 On 29 Jan 2015, at 00:16, Bob Gibson via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
 
  What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a  A-COM and I am
just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the
sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what
everyone may or may not be using.   73s Bob W5RG
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Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Verticals

[Fred Smith]

Hello to All

Have been following this closely and felt compelled to finally post my
findings of almost 7 years. First I live in the country on a farm about 7
miles from a small town in SW, MO. so I have the space and relatively noise
area free except for (electric fencing  some power lines). I have 3 major
antennas that I use for HF use, have others but these are the main ones a
6-160m 270 OCFD mounted at 55', a Hi-Gain Hy-Tower 10-80m with a 17m kit
and the 160m top mounted kit with 60 ground mounted radials from 120' to 25'
in length (looks like spokes on a wagon wheel). This vertical has about 190'
of coax buried going to it from the shack closed than I wanted but that was
I ended up with. The last is a Mosley Pro-67-C3 10-40m (10/12/15/17/30/40m)
mounted at 65'. I also have several receiving only antennas but don't use
them much it seems.

I'm going to document one band for this post instead of jumping around which
I could but makes it harder to see results. I mainly work DX QRP to QRO and
have compared my Mosley Pro 67 to the Hi Tower hundreds of times in all
kinds of conditions. The Mosley has 3 elements on 40m and an excellent
performer there and I use it and the Vertical as my main go to antennas for
40m. When they are paired up with my K3 I have very little loss or fading
80-90% of the time. I have found in about 60-80% (a guess-a-ment at best I
admit) of the time the signal strength between these two are about equal or
very close. We all know how these vary and my checks are made using a button
either on my Alpha 9500 or a Bird 74 switch. On 80m this antenna is a real
dream for sure it did much better than a 1/4wl dipole I did have that it
came down almost as soon as it went up. The 270' OCFD does not do well
against it either in fact if not for the vertical 80m DXCC would never come
for me period. Most all of the contacts noted were QRO for the most part on
all antennas.

QRP contacts were all made using my KX3 and decided that I was going to work
my DXCC using only the Vertical. In 19mo. with a 4mo.(health  lighting
damage) layoff so far have confirmed 89 entities, I know not that many but I
have fun anyway. 

One other thing I enjoy off roading but health issues has stopped my walking
very far so I have a Jeep setup for off road use to get (close to the top)
for SOTA activations without driving all the way. There again I use my KX3
and Vertical it is a 31' fiberglass telescoping pole and  31' counterpoise.
This antenna deploys quickly and Easley and I find it to be a good performer
for a portable one. Using the internal tuner on the KX3 it will tune 10-40m
very well with a 1-1 VSWR.

This is not a true statement for all contacts made but a high enough
percentage that it got my attention several years back along with a few club
members and friends. In fact one good friend ended up with one also after
seeing what would do. I must admit the Hi-Tower is very best vertical made
and has been for a long time and not everyone can erect one to the proper
spec it requires, but if you can it will deliver for you. That does mean
using the 6 8' ground rods it calls for also. The night I installed mine all
it had was the ground rods driven and connected to the tower base no radials
period, I guess you could say the coax was a counterpoise. But went inside
and hooked the antenna up to my then FTDX-5000MP and tuned to 80m just to
see what I could hear, the first thing that jumped out was a ZL with 59
signal decided to answer with 200w from the radio 1st try and a QSO.

That's enough of a rant on verticals I guess.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug
Turnbull
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 3:38 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Verticals


Friends,
It seems to me that verticals get a bad rap because most people who use
them are space restricted therefore the vertical is close to structures and
there is no room for any radial system.   The counterpoise may be no more
than the pipe hammered into the ground which supports the vertical.Of
course this is a dummy load.One I used as KN4WQZ and despite all managed
to make QSOs - better to be on the air.

 Place a vertical in the clear with a proper ground radial system and it
will work and work well perhaps doing better for distance stations than
close in stations.   I have a BigIR vertical from Stepper and it works a
treat against 120 55 to 60 foot radials lain on top of the ground.Yes
the SteppIR trombone dipole at 24M or 80 feet is an S unit better for one
skip stations but when listening to VK the difference is smaller.   My
vertical is in a wood and would probably do better if it were fully in the
clear.

  I have no doubt that ground planes which are 

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Right speaker problem - works only when SUB is on

[Fred Smith]

Yes I also know of that First Hand after 2 days (8)


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Hoge
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 8:02 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Right speaker problem - works only when SUB
is on

Same thing happened to me once and I'm almost embarrassed to admit the
solution was as simple as turning up the sub receiver volume knob. Doh!

73,
Jim W5QM



On Thursday, September 11, 2014 10:44 PM, Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com
wrote:
 


Check the settings for the audio mixer in the menu.  It maps which
receiver(s) are heard on which channel(s).

73,

Lyle KK7P

 K3 #1442, sub rcvr, plus.

 Any ideas guys?  Same symptoms, always right side, either speakers or 
 headset.

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Re: [Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

[Fred Smith]

Sales must be a little slow, price might be adjusted soon being the market
he playing for.

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W2BLC
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 6:19 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

Perhaps Phonema Speakers should argue their case on their own website?

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

[Fred Smith]

Nice little speaker but worth a $100 more than the West Mountain Radio
COMspkr @$39 shipped?? I have found them to be excellent com speakers and
use them on several of my radios a K3/K2/IC-9100 not matching but I don't
the room for everything to sit beside all the radios either.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:20 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3


  What is the price in the USA?

See: http://www.phonemaspeakers.com/tienda.html

106 EUR is about $140 - plus shipping  insurance - at current exchange
rates.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-08-26 8:04 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote:
 Have they started shipping?
 If so, has anyone tried it?
 What is the price in the USA?
 Wonder how it compares to my Kenwood SP-950 on my K3?

 73,
 N2TK, Tony

 -Original Message-
 From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
 Phonema
 Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:06 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

 Dear Sirs,

 I am pleased to inform you about the launch  of Phonema, a little 
 company created by radio amateurs to provide high-quality speakers. 
 The Phonema speakers are designed to harmonize aesthetically with 
 modern transceivers and to integrate SDR. They are the best complement 
 for the most demanding DXers.
 Phonema wants to start its career with the KSP3 model, a speaker 
 designed specifically for Elecraft K3. Later on, we will have a module 
 that will adapt to KSP3 in order to add a high dynamic range amplifier 
 and the ability to switch different sound sources and connect headphones.
 I encourage you to check all additional details 
 inwww.phonemaspeakers.com

 Best 73,

 Amadeo di Giacomo - EA3OW
 Phonema Speakers

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for SWLs?

[Fred Smith]

I have both radios that you have and using a Real Antenna the KX3 has by
far the better receiver in fact they are not even in the same class. The
whip antennas I have 4 different ones BTW all were a waste of money IMHO and
sit on a shelf unused for some time, just use a wire antenna (even a short
one) and the internal tuner on the KX3 will run circles around the G3 mine
will.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
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-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris
Chien
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 9:47 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 for SWLs?

Someone said the KX3 makes a descent shortwave receiver using telescopic
antenna.
I connected a whip antenna with loading coil for 20m, and compared the
performance side by side to a Grundig G3 shortwave radio. The latter was
using its own internal telescopic antenna.
However, the G3 radio turned out to be better than the KX3 in terms of both
signal strength and clarity on SSB and AM.
Is this normal for KX3? Has anyone ever tried using the KX3 with a simple
whip?

73,
AC9FU
Chris
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Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Fred Smith]

I have used a 5500 w Honda for many years the only problems with it have
been gasoline related as with all gas models. The Honda has been an
excellent choice and mine still has many years of use left, that said this
fall we will be up grading to a propane Generac. I just bought a used 1000
gal tank to tie into my 500 gal line for house and generator. This is the
cheapest and most dependable route to go for fuel and by far the safest to
handle, store, keep fresh. My first choice would be natural gas if it were
available to me.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian
Alsop
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:12 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

I have a gasoline powered unit.  Dismissed propane because of the cost of
the tank/tank rental and the minimum yearly fee for propane --whether you
need any or not.  These costs ended up being too high for a few days a year
of generator use.  We're in the sticks and don't have competition in the
propane market.

I suggest one look into the details of how propane is sold in your area
before buying a propane fired generator. YMMV

73 de Brian/K3KO

On 7/26/2014 05:41, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
 Propane, in a sealed tank under pressure, tends to have good shelf-life.

 Gasoline, stored in a vented tank, tends to turn to varnish.

 A tank of diesel will support bacteria growth, which clogs the filter 
 (when you need it most).

 If we're talking about an emergency generator that is used 
 infrequently, then propane is a really good choice.

 73 -- Lynn

 On 7/25/2014 6:40 PM, Acbross via Elecraft wrote:
 A friend of ours had a propane powered generator in his cab over.
 Didn't like it at all because it ran off the same tank as his heater 
 and stove. Biggest problem with it was propane has less power per 
 volume than gas.

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Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Fred Smith]

Our last major ice storm left us without electricity for 17 days and we used
$370 in gasoline for the generator being used concretively. Most gas
stations were without power for the first week.

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Frantz
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 5:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

On 7/26/14 at 10:52 AM, k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com (Lynn W. 
Taylor, WB6UUT) wrote:

My gasoline generators were a constant maintenance hassle because the 
AC power was so reliable that they were very rarely used, and I was 
constantly cleaning varnish out of the fuel system.

Our generator dates to the great northeast ice storm of 2008. 
That is the first and last time it was used for real. Since then it has
had its oil changed once a year after running it for
1/2 hour. We run it until the gas tank is dry and have had no problems with
starting or running.

Fuel for the generator is kept in 5 gallon gerry cans and cycled through our
vehicles regularly.

The house was built in 1793, so can be used without electricity. 
During the ice storm we had one room just above freezing and one below --
walk in refrigerator and freezer.  Two wood stoves and
5 fireplaces cover the heating and cooking needs. Candles and oil lamps
provide light, and we can go to bed earlier than usual. :-)

The XYL likes indoor plumbing, which requires running the well pump. The oil
burner also helps keep the house more livable for less work than the two
wood stoves.

During the 5 days we were without power after the ice storm, the well pump
and the furnace were the two loads we had to run. We also ran some lights,
a coffee grinder etc. The local gas stations were open, making filling the
gerry cans easy.

We are still trying to nail down our real needs to prepare for the next
extended outage. In addition to ice storms, hurricanes happen, and tornados
have taken out the power lines from a major generating station leaving
Huntsville AL without power for several days. (My XYL arrived in Huntsville
with an inverter and was very popular because she could help people charge
cell phone batteries from autos.)

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

[Fred Smith]

After having owned radios X/Y and Z costing from upwards of $6k I switched
to a K3 while still owning the top of the list for transceivers. Both are
excellent radios in their own respects, except for 2 things the customer
support and this very forum for the lack of BS and mostly on topic posts.
This reflector is one I subscribe to for Elecraft radio information only not
a BS one, there are all kinds of those and I have no use for them.

The only issue's I have seen were those who thought the world revolved
around Elecraft Only anything else was junk. I still laugh at those posts
from time to time and while most of my gear is Elecraft now I always look at
new things.

I see no reason what so ever to change anything here well other than off
topic subjects that some insist on. Eric does a great job of keeping the
kid's inline while on the play ground here, I don't know where he finds the
time.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 10:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

Absolutely, some things carry over from the 20th Century because they work.
There are 21st Century applications that make email lists work even better.
Like many here, I filter with Thunderbird. It would work better if everyone
used a [product tag] in the Subject line, but it isn't onerous as it is.

The mailbox analogy is a good one. Forums are necessary with a large
community with a wide number of interests. But not for a relatively focused
group like Elecraft.

I'm only posting as this thread is becoming a de facto poll. My choice would
be to leave the list alone.

Eric
KE6US


On 5/7/2014 8:11 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:
 E-mail is not a relic, it is a survivor.

 Today, I get get hundreds of messages per day and visit zero forums. Forum
interfaces are clumsy and inefficient and I would have to visit each one to
check whether there was anything new. It would be like having to walk to
different mailboxes for each person who might send me mail.

 wunder
 K6WRU


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 With SDR-IQ

[Fred Smith]

I had problems frequently with the one I had when I tried it on one of my
K3's, spent more time fooling with it than using. When I used it with other
gear FTDX-5000MP worked fine but nothing like the P3 when I used with the
5000.

IMHO sell the SDR-IQ and use the money toward a P3.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 10:27 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 With SDR-IQ


  I experienced crashes during contests so I replaced it with P3.

The crash issue is almost certainly due to over polling the K3 by
certain contest software.  The issue should be resolved by recent
changes in the K3 to increase response and better protect the MPU.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 5/6/2014 11:04 AM, Ignacy wrote:
 I used one a while ago and it worked well in casual work.  I experienced
 crashes during contests so I replaced it with P3. Perhaps with more
careful
 setup it could work reliably, but best with a separate monitor.
 Ignacy, NO9E



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

[Fred Smith]

IMHO there is only one Perfect WayDon't buy a kit let Elecraft
build it, burn it in, do setup.

Then I open the box when I get it and in less than 5 min. I'm on the air. Oh
yes I've been studying the manuals both the build one and operating one
(downloaded printed in 3 ring binder with sheet protectors) like every piece
of gear I own.

I did build my K2 and KPA500 that is the reason I like Elecraft the option
to do so, some things I just want them to do they are very reasonable. The
big plus you have more time to operate instead of building.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerome
Sodus
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 8:55 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

To be on the safe side, wear only cotton clothing; no wool or synthetic
clothes.
Cotton will be least likely to pick-up any charges.
73 Jerry KM3K   KX3 #6088 

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2014 8:28 PM
To: John, 9H5G; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

John,

As for the advice about screwdrivers, yes, get yourself a quality, new
#1 phillips.  I like the ones from Ace Hardware with the blue handles (Pro
Series), and I like the 8 inch length, just because I learned to use that
length many, many years ago - pick whatever length you are comfortable
with,but do buy a quality screwdriver from a reputable supplier - a bargain
bin screwdriver tip is usually not cut with adequate precision.  If you can
see shiny spots on the corners of the tip, it is not adequate for the task,
it will slip and strip your screwheads.  My method of judging a phillips tip
driver is if it does not hold a 3/16 inch phillips head screw when it is
held horizontally, it is time for that screwdriver to be replaced.

I take issue with the suggestion to use magnetic holders and the insert
bits.  I prefer not to have any magnetic tools at my electronics workbench,
they attract stray bits of cutoff component leads and other things stick to
the tools.  YMMV on that one - take your pick.  I use several magnetic
holders to great benefit in the woodworking shop, but never at the
electronics workbench.

As for anti-static, yes take measures - a wrist strap is a minimum, if you
have an anti-static mat at the workbench, work on that surface, especially
when handling unmounted boards.  Do NOT work on a completely conducting
surface such as a bare metal desktop or cookie sheet, or aluminum foil or
whatever - fully conductive surfaces can also create static damage when they
contact that fully conductive surface and are a safety hazard if there are
live power sources anywhere near.  Newspapers misted with a spray of water
in addition to the wrist strap can be more effective than a fully conducting
surface.  If you have no other alternative, cut open one of the black
anti-static bags that the boards are packed in, connect it to a 1 megohm
resistor with a clip lead, and ground the far end of the 1 megohm resistor
to the center screw on an AC receptacle cover plate (your wrist strap can
ground to the same place).

As has been said about the egg cartons, stay away from most plastic
containers for sorting because plastics and foam stuff attracts a static
charge.  If you need to sort the hardware into the various sizes, use metal
tins (Altoids tins?) or paper cups.  If you are adept at spotting a screw
size and length 'by eye', you can just dump all the hardware into a large
box and pick the right ones from there.  Those having long term experience
with woodworking measurements or metalworking will have that ability.
Make such judgements based on what you know about your abilities.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/3/2014 3:51 PM, John, 9H5G wrote:
 Gentlemen,

 Thank you for a fantastic list of hints and tips so far!

 As Gary, KI4GGX, pointed out I should have mentioned the options that 
 I
have coming. It's a K3/100 with a KRX3 and a handful of filters. Simple but
very effective, I'm sure.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 M/M Contest stations

[Fred Smith]

I use my K3 to contest but could care less about the score I just look for a
new band country and every once in a great while a new one. Buy I agree with
you a serious DX'er would not want a contest radio either most are Deaf
and only work the real 599 stations anyway.

I did use 2 K3's in an SO2R setup using MicroHAM interface for a while and
did OK. But to be honest I'm a Casual DX'er and only care to work phone
both QRP and QRO. Just have become found of the Elecraft gear, to be honest
to get the most from most any high end radio you need to do a setup on it.
The K3 can be customized any way you want it that is what makes it a great
radio. If you need an out of the box no adjustments necessary you bought the
wrong radio.



73  Good DX,
Fred  N0AZZ



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Milt -- N5IA
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 1:29 PM
To: XE3/K5ENS; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3  M/M Contest stations

Keith,

Please elaborate for us that are uninformed.  Thank you.

de Milt, N5IA


-Original Message-
From: XE3/K5ENS
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 10:54 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3  M/M Contest stations

Don,

No way could someone that was a real serious contester use the K3 with the
stock settings and score anywhere near the points that could be scored
without changing the settings.  A stock K3 is NOT a contest radio.  And I
think that's where a lot of the cons about the K3 happen.  There are several
settings in the K3 that must be changed to make the radio a contest radio.

Keith, XE3/K5ENS




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Re: [Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3

[Fred Smith]

I have a newer Icom here and might have to debate the receiver issue and I'm
half deaf. The Icom does have both CW and SSB filters/D-Star in it but when
it comes to weak signal the K3 is superior as is the KX3. But don't get me
wrong my IC-9100 is going nowhere as there is nothing on the market to
replace it.

A close friend K0AZ Mike has all 3 radios K2/K3/KX3/PRO-III to compare. I
personally have listened to some weak signals here at home and at Mikes (20
mi from me) on the phone several times using a FTDX-5000MP/K3/IC-9100. We
both have similar antennas Mosley's at 55' all bands 10-40m. At times not
all but sometimes I have heard the PRO-III pick up signals that I could not
hear and Mike had problems with his K3.

I hate to speak in generalities but some days different things just work
radios and antennas both. I have had the pleasure of owning a few nice
radios several at the top of the list FTDX-5000MP/K3/KX3 for the newer
radios and some way down the list I enjoyed most all of them except for a
very few. I've thinned the herd quite a bit and kept 1 K2/K3/KX3/IC-9100 and
a bunch of mobiles and HT's.

I think the main thing is to just enjoy and use whatever you have, it’s a
hobby after all.

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sanders
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 7:45 AM
To: 'Tom Fitzgerald'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3

I agree with Tom. I had a PROIII and then the K3. Both of these radios are
here for the duration. As Tom says my K3 cost over twice what the PROIII
does especially including the P3/SVGA. However I always said I thought the
PROIII was the best bang for buck buy in ham radio these days. I can find
strengths in both radios over the other. So I am lucky to have both in front
of me. The truth is I am still learning good things about both of these rigs
every day. 
Elecrafts track record on support tells me they will be with me and my
K3 for a long time. This is a huge value consideration over other makers.
I think Elecraft is pretty unique in that regard and this reflector is
another factor in choice. 
It is a tough call if money is no object but if money is a factor (Isn't it
always?) a good used PROIII is a good choice in my opinion. I bought mine
new on a special special Dayton weekend some years back and paid 2.2k for it
NIB from a major seller. This was just before they closed them out. 
If it is a new country the K3 gets the call every time.   GL es 73

 KØAZ
   Mike Sanders
EM37cd SW Missouri
www.k0az.com







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Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:29 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3

 Can anyone point me at some resources to better understand why I want 
 a K3, as opposed to keeping my Icom 756 Pro III?

My advice...keep the ProIII  buy a K3 too...that's what I did. When the K3
first came out, there was a waiting list to get one. I'm not one to wait on
much of anything I want to buy and so I bought a ProIII instead. I love my
ProIII and decided it was probably the smart move reasoning that the K3
would likely have several (or more) issues  changes as time went by. The
ProIII was fairly well refined by that point in time  it turned out that I
was correct about the K3. I may get some static for this but I think both
radios are pretty close in performance...at least as judged by my human
ear. I filled all the slots in the K3 with the various 8 pole Inrad filters
too. I like both radios just fine and would have very much regretted selling
my ProIII. My K3 is a mid 3K serial number which I spent about $3K on and
that was well before the price increases. The ProIII has been discontinued
(obviously) by Icom now but...back in the day...I think you got more bang
for your buck w  ith the Icom. Again, my 2cents...don't sell it, you WILL
regret it. Sorry about the SUPER late reply to your original post...I get so
much stuff in my inbox that it's taken me this long to catch up! 

Tom, KD0BCF

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Re: [Elecraft] QRP with the KX3

[Fred Smith]

Had mine over a year and it still amazes me at the contacts I make all of
them phone BTW. Hope to be on Digital sometime this year.

I think the only piece of Elecraft gear I do not own now is the amp/Hi-Power
Tuner for the KX3. All I can say is YES to Elecraft and many THANKS


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Zilmer
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 9:31 AM
To: Sean Wall
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP with the KX3

Excellent!  And it will just keep getting better as you get more used to QRP
operation.

In Summer 2012, I was out back dabbling around using the KX3 at 100 mW CW on
a dipole at 30 feet, calling CQ on and off at 10106 KHz.  Heard a weak
signal reply, and cranked up the AF gain into the headphones.
Worked a QRP backpacker station in western PA from SoCal.  Turns out I was
on her calling frequency and she was just finished setting up. And she was
using a KX3 running 250 mW!

2115 miles on 100 mW is 21,150 MPW one way, the other was 8,460 MPW.
Others here have similar stories, and none of this is extraordinary.

QRP takes competence, patience, and persistance, but it can be very
rewarding.

73,
matt W6NIA


On Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:09:29 -0500, you wrote:

Wow, Ted!  That's awesome.  Can't wait to try my KX3.

73, Sean KK4YPE




On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 10:13 PM, Keith Onishi jh3...@sumaq.jp wrote:

 Congratulations, Ted. Excellent job with the indoor antenna.
 I have worked 6W2SC from Japan through long path on 14/18 CW and 
 VP2MRV through short path on 14 CW with my KX3 5W and 2 element cubical
quad.
 KX3 is excellent in QRP. More than that is it can pick up weak 
 signals with strong signals nearby.

 73 de JH3SIF, Keith

 2014/03/03 11:48?Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu ?

  Did it today:  KMPW (thousand miles per watt) - from /2 in Bellport 
  NY to UY6IM in Donetsk, Ukraine, on 10M CW.  Google Earth says it¹s 
  5001.19 miles.  KX3 running on batteries hence limited to 5 watts; 
  antenna an indoor dipole strung between second floor bedroom 
  doorknobs.  Others have done orders of magnitude better, but the first
one¹s a kick anyway.
  Great
  rig; wonderful receiver; love it.
 
  Ted, KN1CBR
 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

[Fred Smith]

I'm seeing the new price of that knob on the link you posted as $55. Did you
make a mistake when posting your price?


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Johnny Siu
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 1:44 AM
To: Elecraft
Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

Hello Group,

I have a spare K3 main VFO knob (black in colour) for sale.  It has been
manufactured by:

http://www.73cnc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K3MainBlkCartID=1


It is in excellent condition without any scratch (at least not visible by my
eye).  My price is USD84 inclusive of shipping by airmail to major cities in
the world.  If interested, please email me off-the-list.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
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Re: [Elecraft] For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

[Fred Smith]

I was looking on the main page in the link, Thanks for pointing that out.

 

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100

P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2

Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) 
B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

 

 

From: Johnny Siu [mailto:vr2...@yahoo.com.hk] 
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:47 AM
To: Fred Smith; 'Elecraft'
Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

 

Thanks Fred, the knob was sold.  

 

The knob for main VFO A is US$105 and sub VFO B is US$55 for new ones.

 

73  Johnny VR2XMC

寄件人︰ Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com
收件人︰ 'Johnny Siu' vr2...@yahoo.com.hk; 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
副本(CC)︰ elecraft...@yahoogroups.com 
傳送日期︰ 2014年02月23日 (週日) 7:25 PM
主題︰ RE: [Elecraft] OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob


I'm seeing the new price of that knob on the link you posted as $55. Did you
make a mistake when posting your price?


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Johnny Siu
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 1:44 AM
To: Elecraft
Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

Hello Group,

I have a spare K3 main VFO knob (black in colour) for sale.  It has been
manufactured by:

http://www.73cnc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K3MainBlk 
http://www.73cnc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K3MainBlkCartID=1 
CartID=1


It is in excellent condition without any scratch (at least not visible by my
eye).  My price is USD84 inclusive of shipping by airmail to major cities in
the world.  If interested, please email me off-the-list.

73

Johnny VR2XMC

 

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] A confession

[Fred Smith]

I've watched this thread now for several days and finally decided to
comment. I have owned several very good rigs in the past and when I bought
my first K3 I still owned a FTDX-5000MP and a FTDX-1000 Field well equipped
in a SO2R setup using MicroHAM products. I had owned the 5000 for about 2
yrs. the 2nd one delivered in the US I bought the K3 (used) on a whim one
day as I wanted to see what they were all about. The 5000 was and still is
very close to the top of the pile for transceivers on any lists that count .
The K3 I bought had been stripped down to sell all it had was the stock 2.7
5 pole filter and an IF out. The first thing I did was set it up on a A/B
switch with the 5000 so all 5 of my antennas could be used by both and
making them easy to compare.

Long story short after 3 mo. I sold both the 5000 and the 1000 and bought a
loaded K3 then had both in the SO2R. You ask why, was it a much better
performer, no, ( and yes the second receiver is the best made though) was it
the looks, no, none of these things. It was Elecraft the company period
support, upgrades, parts for every radio they have ever produced even at
times sending you a small part for free. Can you name me a single company
that does all of those plus updates for their products always something new
or requested thank God for SDR's and companies who really keep up with them
and listen to the customer.

Hell I could go on for a stupid amount of time and server space but most all
reading know all of this already, preaching to the choir.

Oh yes I do now own a few other Elecraft products as well, all because of
one used radio.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 9:37 AM
To: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A confession

Mike,

I believe if you carefully examine the reports of hiccups, bumps, and
whatever, you will find that many (if not most) of them are the result of
computer setup with the various logging and rig control applications that
users attempt to set up or use with the K3. Another area of frequent
problem reports is connections to a digital interface of some sort.

These are not K3 problems, but problems users have had setting up and using
those applications and accessories and the computer problems which result.

The K3 has wisely chosen to 'put its computers' (microprocessors) inside the
K3.  There are very few real problems with the K3 loaded with production
level firmware.  There is no dependency on a variety of computers coupled
with a variety of operating systems.  The Utility programs do need a
computer to run, but are normally not needed for other than firmware loads
and saving the configuration. The Utility programs do provide several user
conveniences for things like loading CW memories more easily than doing it
with the K3 alone - use of those added Utility features is optional and is
the user's choice.

The K3 hardware has been quite solid for a long time now.

Yes, there are user questions that come up here frequently that are easily
resolved through questions here on the reflector, and yes if you look at the
problems that are revealed by those who load beta firmware, you may find
some problem reports - but that is what beta firmware is all about, and only
those who are willing to try it and report any problems should be using a
beta version.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/10/2014 9:01 AM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote:
 The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable
firmware and displays.

 I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, bumps
or whatever.

 I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those
disclaimers.



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kit Idea

[Fred Smith]

That is a wonderful idea I certainly


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m


 would be a buyer as long as NO SMC involved.

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K7JLTextra
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 10:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kit Idea

An up converter from 10kHz to 500kHz with typical Elecraft quality would be
acceptable by me. I have one already but not of the quality I would expect
from the boys in Aptos, so would gladly purchase  build their kit. 

John Hendricks K7JLT
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Re: [Elecraft] A confession

[Fred Smith]

And They Walk Among Us!


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
Monett, MO.

 

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 2:01 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A confession

Name-calling WILL NOT be tolerated on Elecraft reflectors. If someone says
something you disagree with, discuss it, but don't insult them. The most
recent example was completely uncalled for. 

The original poster was expressing his completely justified concerns, in a
polite way. We all need to respect this.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?

[Fred Smith]

I have had one since it came out and does quite well in fact the IC-9100
does it all including D-Star which has an active repeater in this area. I
bought mine when they first came out about 3 1/2 yrs ago there about and do
have all the filters for it.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 8:08 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering
from Elecraft?


No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the
K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2.

Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous
crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the
K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station,
200W K4.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote:
 Yes for CW.
 This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of 
 operating on the repeaters.

 Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace 
 Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs
would
 discover the many other ways to use their licenses.   It didn't happen,
but
 this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF.  Good idea!


 On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave d...@g0dja.co.uk wrote:

 And CW...

 Dave (G0DJA)

 - Original Message - From: Kevin G ragna...@optonline.net
 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode 
 VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?



   Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making 
 SSB
 contacts on the VHF UHF bands.



 Kevin Gallagher


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs KX3

[Fred Smith]

I must agree I love my KX3 but it lacks many things that I have come to
expect with my K3. It is impossible to place all the features of a K3 into
such a small package the size of a KX3. That said I would give up neither as
both at the top of the transceiver lists and I have no plans on going back
to my old FTDX-5000MP or IC-703+ either, both fine radios.

All that with the fact that Elecraft supports its product line like no other
company period. Coupled with their design team, engineers and owners make an
unmatched company in our hobby.



73,
Fred  N0AZZ



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Petiford
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:49 PM
To: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs KX3

Gary,

The missions of the two radios are quite different.  I can toss the KX3 into
my daypack with some wire for a simple antenna, and I am off to the park or
a nearby wilderness area for a nice day in the field.  That is a one box
solution (transceiver, batteries, antenna tuner, etc.) that is about the
size of a brick, but much lighter.  That is what it is designed to do.  That
is why I bought one.  I had considered a K3 for a long time, but just
couldn't see putting that much money into a radio that would sit on a desk
most of the time.  From the moment I saw the first announcement for the KX3,
I knew it was the radio for me.  The design team at Elecraft worked hard to
get a high performance transceiver into a trail friendly package, and what a
nice package it is.

At home or in my car, I can hook it up to the KXPA100 and have a nice 100w
station in two small boxes including antenna tuner.Same basic radio,
same controls.  That I why I will be buying a KXPA100.  

Re: ...and so little heard now about the 
K3 on the reflector?

That is not a bad reflection on the K3, but as a different poster said,
represents its more mature stage of development.  You don't hear as much
about the K2 now, and even less about the K1 and KX1 for the same reason. 
So enjoy your K3.  It will not be replaced by the KX3, nor will the K3
replace the KX3.

This old dinosaur is very thankful that he can still get out and walk, and
the KX3 is the perfect fit.  When I can no longer walk, you will see me
headed down the sidewalk on my hover round scooter with my KX3
attached and my homebrew magnetic loop antenna sticking up, headed for the
nearest park.  What a sight!  ;-)

Mark
KE6BB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

[Fred Smith]

Yes David very hard to beat speakers for the K3/KX3 considering the price. I
have been using mine for almost 2 yrs.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5:46 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Speakers

On 20 Jan 2014, at 17:04, David Anderson GM4JJJ gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
 
 Just a quick note to mention that I did buy the West Mountain COMspkr from
a dealer in the UK and was disappointed to discover when I received them
that they were supplied with a USA voltage AC  mains adaptor for the DC
supply. 

Some better news, in my collection of old stuff I found a small wall power
supply that is of older non switched mode design, (you can tell by the
weight apart from anything else), it was actually from a pair of powered
speakers that I no longer use with an older computer and had the correct
connector. It is slightly higher output DC voltage than the one the
manufacturer supplied, but I presume that the regulator in the speaker amp
will handle it. (I could find no information on the input voltage limits of
the speaker either on the product or the box/leaflet). 

Anyway, tested it with the KX3 this morning and it all sounds fine, plenty
of volume and no rattles or resonance, no breakthrough from mobile phone RF
close by. Nice to have stereo on the speakers for the audio effects like
Delay and Pitch in the KX3.

All is well,

73

David Anderson GM4JJJ









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Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

[Fred Smith]

As Don stated prepare yourself for a new level of transceiver performance,
it does take some getting used to 8)


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:52 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Carl,

Think anti-static.  Use a wrist strap as a minimum, but an anti-static mat
in addition is highly desirable.
The idea is to keep everything within reach at your work area at the same
potential.
Do *NOT* use a fully conductive work area (like a cookie sheet) - that can
be a hazard to your well-being in case there is a short of some kind
- sparks and molten metal spewing into the air and onto your body is
possible.  The anti-static mat and the wrist strap can connect to the ground
screw on the plate of an AC receptacle - but make certain the receptacle is
properly grounded, you can check with an inexpensive tester that can be
found at your DIY or hardware store in the electrical department.  Driving a
ground stake is totally unnecessary, and can in itself be a hazard if it is
not connected to the utility entrance ground stake with a #6 or larger
copper wire.  As I indicated, the idea is to keep everything at the same
potential (even through a high resistance).  
The wrist strap will have an internal 1 megohm resistor to assure your
safety.

2nd, buy yourself a *new* good quality #1 Phillips screwdriver - do not
skimp on quality for that item, stripped or partially stripped screwheads
can reward you if you ignore this small item.  Some will tell you to use a
magnetic screwdriver, but I don't like anything magnetic at my workbench -
they pick up bits of metallic things and drop them in places where Murphy
says they will cause the most damage.

Other than that, follow the instructions in the order written - and do an
inventory up front.  If you do not understand any step, stop and ask, there
will be several on this reflector that will try to clarify for you.

Have fun with the build, in the end you will have a great transceiver.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/17/2014 4:11 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote:
 Hi. I've just ordered a K3 kit. Any suggestions for putting it together
properly? Yes, I know to be very careful - hi hi.


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Re: [Elecraft] How do I generate a Key Down to tune an external 6m amp?

[Fred Smith]

I use a Data Mode and the transmit button to do the same.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WILLIS COOKE
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 11:21 PM
To: Bob KD7YZ; K3 List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How do I generate a Key Down to tune an external
6m amp?

The easy way is to hold the dash on the bug.  If you want to use a straight
key just wire it across the terminals on the bug.  You don't need but one
key input.  The way the old telegraphers used a bug was to insert the flat
connector between the base and the copper/brass strip that connects to the
contact on the straight key and the straight key was permanently bolted to
the desk and wired to the telegraph line.
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ  Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart



 From: Bob KD7YZ kd...@denstarfarm.us
To: K3 List elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 8:13 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] How do I generate a Key Down to tune an external 6m
amp?
 

My Old viproplex Bug does the cw for me and there seems to not be an
available jack for an old straight key.
I have configured some settings in order to keep me form applying power
before a PTT action closes a sequencer.

Thus I seem to have made it so that pressing Xmit or hold-xmit/Tune will
NOT issue a PTT action however will send out RF. This does not close
PTT anywhere so the Sequencer does bot close the relay on the PA and I
can't rune it up.

I can push the foot-switch and the relays all close. However, there is
no steady RF. Just what I can make in dots or dashes

Is there a way to get key-down WITH a closed PTT so external 6m PA comes on?


-- 

Bob KD7YZ
http://www.qrz.com/db/KD7YZ
www.denstarfarm.us/LGD
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[Elecraft] K3 Loss of Power

[Fred Smith]

Gary, Gary and Howard

 

Some of these I have tried most I have not, but thanks to each of you for
your help. A bit of a handicap here have been sick for a week and only able
to work in the shack a few hours at a time.

 

Howard I'm going to start down your list and work through it, I hope today
and one of them brings it back to life.

 

 

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100

P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2

Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Shipping Status Update

[Fred Smith]

IMHO the amp was way ahead of the 2m module as far as demand goes, good
business decision on their part. If 2m was a big deal to me I would have
kept my FT-817 just for that.

I might add I plan on not adding either at present to my station.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Vargas - KP4Y
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 6:07 AM
To: Elecraft Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Shipping Status Update

That's why I keep insisting that my KX3 will have almost three years by the
time I'm finally able to use it on 2m with the so much anticipated 2m
module.

I love ElecraftI really do, but that part of their bussiness really
sucks!

73,
Robert-KP4Y

Sent from my mobile phone.

- Reply message -
From: n...@comcast.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Shipping Status Update
Date: Thu, Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM

I ordered a KPXA100 kit on June 17th with expectations, at that time, of an
October delivery. I was beginning to think maybe it was October 2014. I love
the Elecraft products and know that they want to get it right the first
time. That seems to happen most of the time, or at least it's close to being
right. However, the standard operating procedure seems to be to announce a
product, generate a huge amount of interest, start taking orders and then
expecting everyone to wait and wait some more. At any rate, many of you
waiting for the kit will move up one notch as I cancelled my order today
after finally receiving an invoice. After waiting and waiting, I found other
ham radio things to spend the money on. I will not be purchasing a KXPA100
ever. 

To keep this on topic a bit, the Shipping Status and its updates ?? is a
joke. For as well as it isn't maintained, no one should waste their time on
it. 

73,
Dave N8AG
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[Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of power on high bands

[Fred Smith]

Last week I was working DX quickly mostly on 10/12m going back and forth for
needed bands. After several hours I noticed my gain bar on the amp was to
the bottom of the scale zero power out. I reset the amp (Alpha 9500) and
tried again same then checked the radio zero output but still showing the
31w drive for legal limit this was on 10m. The antenna I had been using was
a Mosley Pro-67-C 3 all bands 10-40m SWR is not the problem checked every
band.

 

The radio has no PO on any bands 17 up to 10m, on 20 down to 160m everything
works great on my antennas and have checked all going straight to a 2500w DL
no change. Is there something I could have done while changing bands using a
mouse click in my logger (Logic9) have confused the radio somehow. I have
been fighting with for 5 days now. Like I said I was going fast working
station after needed station to fill my DXCC on both bands. The amp is Auto
Tune as is the Palstar HF-Auto tuner and most all band sections I was
working had them pre stored.

 

It is the radio and on the high bands I'm pulling my hair out HELP!!

 

 

 

 

73  Good DX,

Fred  N0AZZ

 

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Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

[Fred Smith]

YES!

The West Mountain Radio COMspkr $39, I have several sets of them on my
K2/K3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eddy
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 3:02 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.





I'm amazed at how well my K2 internal speaker works and sounds! Every time I
plug in an external speaker, I've quickly gone back to the internal
speaker

So, has anyone found an external speaker for the k2 that sounds better
than the internal unit? Also, I'm really not willing to spend a bunch of $$
on one...

Thanks and 73

ed
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Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

[Fred Smith]

I have paid upwards of $350 for a sets of speakers for radios and ending up
selling all the others in favor of the West Mountain ones..If you're
only going to use your single receiver K2 for CW and digital modes
headphones might be the only required. Come to think of it I do still have 1
set of Icom speakers left for low clearance and match an Icom radio I have.
But they only cost about $300 for the set and don't sound as good as the $39
set.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 4:02 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.

I thought something was wrong with my ears (OK, there is, but not this). 
I've tried several external speakers as well. The latest was the West
Mountain ones which I made the mistake of opening and lost all confidence in
what I saw.

The K2 speaker has been better for CW than anything else I have tried. 
No explanation.

Eric
KE6US

On 1/6/2014 1:01 PM, Eddy wrote:



 I'm amazed at how well my K2 internal speaker works and sounds! Every time
I plug in an external speaker, I've quickly gone back to the internal
speaker

 So, has anyone found an external speaker for the k2 that sounds better
than the internal unit? Also, I'm really not willing to spend a bunch of $$
on one...

 Thanks and 73

 ed
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

[Fred Smith]

I share 4 radios on the radio a position of a SO2R setup using a Bird 74
coax switch the best on the market with 6 positions. Shop for a good used
one new they are pricy but what you would expect from Bird.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Reginald J Mackey SR
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 6:42 AM
To: James Bennett
Cc: Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing


I 've use both MFJ and Alph-Delta switches and they work well. no problems
even at 1k.

Reggie K6xr
Ham Radio Since 1955
DXCC, RCC, WAZ
QRP IS KING

On Dec 31, 2013, at 4:40 AM, James Bennett w6...@me.com wrote:

 I've got a KX3 and a K3 - I want to share an antenna between the two
radios. I do this now by manually detaching the coax from one and connecting
it to the other. Are there any quality coax switches on the market that have
adequate isolation between ports that I could use for this purpose?
 
 Tnx, Jim / W6JHB
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

[Fred Smith]

I don't have the amp but would very much enjoy hearing comments from all
those that do have them. I might add I do have other amps and a KPA500 as
well but using it with an Icom radio for mostly 6m.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KF5TEU
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 10:25 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

Just FYI, I got the Elecraft 100W amp in two or three weeks ago. At over $
1100 it better beat these other amps. It has a tuner but I also have the ATU
in the KX3 and two more discrete ATU's for higher power, balanced (PAL) ,
etc.

Have you tried the Elecraft amp yet ?

 

Bill Haden

KF5TEU

 

From: Igor Sokolov-2 [via Elecraft]
[mailto:ml-node+s365791n7576093...@n2.nabble.com]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 11:56 AM
To: KF5TEU
Subject: Re: KX3 Amp

 

Another correction. HLA 300 (and probably 150) have RF sensing PTT and
automatic band switching. They also have decent IMD is not driven to full
output power. HLA 300 is about 25-30 db IMD when driven to 150-200 watts
(5-7watt input) and cost under 500 USD. No antenna tuner though. 

73, Igor UA9CDC
- Original Message -
From: John Marvin [hidden email]
To: [hidden email]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp 


 One correction. The HF Packer is not a 50w amp. It's about 45w at 
 160m, and then steadily less as you go up in frequency (40w for 80m, 
 35w for 40-20m, 30w for 17/15m, 25w for 12m and about 20w for 10m). It 
 doesn't support 6m. These numbers come directly from a graph in the HF 
 Packer manual.
 
 John
 AC0ZG
 
 On 6/30/2013 10:18 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: 
 Hands down the KXPA100.  It isn't out yet - shipping in August but 
 offers

 the greatest flexibility with a tuner and portability.  The Hardrock 
 is ~$260.  It is only available to members of the Yahoo group right 
 now.  It

 is 160-6m and generates a solid 50w from 160-10, less on 6m.  I own a 
 Hardrock and it was a difficult build but Jim Veatch helped me out a 
 lot - WA2EUJ.  No tuner though so you will have to invest in a ZL100 
 or equivalent.  The Elecraft tuner is  faster and tunes a wider 
 range.  Size

 wise is only slightly smaller than the Elecraft 4 1/8 wide and tall by 7 
 deep.  The TenTec is a larger amp - $800 plus a 100w tuner.   The THP 
 HL45B is a solid performer at about $450 from HRO.  Again you need an 
 outboard tuner.  You have to manually switch bands.  If you don't it 
 will

 go on standby - a self protective feature.  I played with a THP for a 
 while and it works well.  You can get one used - not easy - for about 
 $250-$300.  There are the RM Italy variants - beware do
 no
   t overdrive - IMD artifacts - HL300B is the model - only drive to 
 100W - I have no experience with this amp. These are not certified by 
 the

 FCC.   Some people have had great luck with the Juma 100w amp and some on

 the reflector may have owned one or built one.  The Jumas can be 
 programmed to band switch with the rig.  Again - it needs an external 
 100w tuner.
 
 So here are your choices: 
 
 Juma 100w - no tuner - band switches with rig automatic - FCC 
 certified Hardrock 50w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC 
 certified TenTec - 100w - no tuner - band switching with rig 
 automatic HFPacker - 50w - manual swiching
 KXPA100 - 100w - tuner - automatic band switching - FCC certified THP 
 HL45B - 45w - no tuner - manual switching (except for FT817) - FCC 
 certified THP HL100B - 10w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC 
 certified RM Italy HL150 - 150w - no tuner - manual switching? not 
 FCC certified RM Italy HL300B = 300w - no tuner - manual switching? 
 not FCC cerified
 
 Antennas
 Too many to list
 Personal favorites - G0GSF- multiband dipole - 4 bands are OK w/o a 
 tuner, EFHW - cut to 45 ft with EARCI matchbox KX3 tuner will match 
 80-10m
   Ariel NY4G
 Sent from my iPad
 
 On Jun 30, 2013, at 11:39 PM, KF5TEU [hidden email] wrote: 
 
 While all these posts have good advice for a bc trip , I really just 
 want the KX3 amplifier. I have the other items already ( Delorme GPS 
 plus SPOT with rescue insurance paid up, sat. phone rented , several 
 2M HT's ( APRS godd idea , I'll add that ) and the usual flares , 
 panels , noisemakers and things that go bang ) .
 
 
 But...I need an amplifier and the right antennas to add to this. 
 We will be doing the check in via SPOT , sat. AND am. band. 
 SPOT loses lock in jungle and mountain ,vso do sat. phones and GPS. 
 Certain unfriendlies like to jam their freq's as well. 
 In addition to that any or all that gear can be broken , lost or 
 confiscated by certain sticky fingered locals ( it.s happened ).
 Hard to jam 6M-160M all the time though. 
 I am not shouting in the 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

[Fred Smith]

The KX3 is a real radio in every way not a computer and one that can be
taken with you for portable operations, batteries unlike a computer/monitor.
For another better receiver performance than the Flex and very small
footprint as far as limitations none only more advantages with the KX3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m


.

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Craig Schroeder
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:36 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

Happy New Year,

I want to move into the hobby aspects of SDR and have narrowed my list to
the KX3 with 100 watt Amp or a Flex 3000.  I have been told that though the
KX3 will connect to a PC it is not a full SDR radio (my understanding of
full is in regard to signal processing but there may be other factors
implied that I am not aware of being new to the SDR world).  

If this perspective is on target, what are the important SDR limitations
with the KX3 that I should consider?  If there are no important limitations,
I do like the form factor and knobs on the KX3 over the Flex software-only
interface.

Thank you,

Craig Schroeder
KD0TXL
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

[Fred Smith]

Craig I'm a DX'er only and use my KX3 for QRP DX'ing. The band pass filter
works very well in the radio and IMHO a must have option


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m


 for a DX'er.

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Craig Schroeder
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:10 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

Thank you everyone for responding so promptly to my SDR question and with
such great information!  

A particular point made in regard to SDR on the KX3 was hardware filter
options vs software filters. 

Are there differences here that are important to consider from a user's
perspective?  Pros/Cons of either approach?  

Perhaps I should add that I'm primarily interested in DX'ing. The
portability of the KX3 is a real bonus, but a secondary consideration.  I
plan to use the radio I purchase as my primary rig.

Thank you,

Craig
KD0TXL


On Dec 31, 2013, at 9:23 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote:

Actually, a full SDR would have modulation and demod running in the host
software.  A KX3 is self-contained in this regard, but can be used with a PC
or Mac for CW, RTTY, data modes, etc.

Signal processing capabilties are excellent on the KX3, and the array of DSP
features is both wide and deep.

Originally, the KX3 was intended to be a portable trail radio, which is
mostly the way I've used it.  However since its introduction, the
KX3 has found a large following of ops that use it as their main base
station rig (either in addition to or in place of portable ops).

I guess if you consider that all major functions are software-based (either
MCU or DSP) and executing on a robust and bulletproof RF-hardware platform,
the KX3 is an SDR.  Depends on how you define an SDR.

73,
matt W6NIA


 On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:35:36 -0600, you wrote:
 
 Happy New Year,
 
 I want to move into the hobby aspects of SDR and have narrowed my list to
the KX3 with 100 watt Amp or a Flex 3000.  I have been told that though the
KX3 will connect to a PC it is not a full SDR radio (my understanding of
full is in regard to signal processing but there may be other factors
implied that I am not aware of being new to the SDR world).  
 
 If this perspective is on target, what are the important SDR limitations
with the KX3 that I should consider?  If there are no important limitations,
I do like the form factor and knobs on the KX3 over the Flex software-only
interface.
 
 Thank you,
 
 Craig Schroeder
 KD0TXL
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SDR transmitter issues?

[Fred Smith]

I agree after rereading all of his post and charts twice they seem to be
flawed, again by someone without a real radio to test. He does seem somewhat
confused about the measurements of the QST labs and that of Rob Sherwood
both of which have had hands on testing.

IMHO only, a Flex is a nice bench setup but any SDR radio needs to operate
without a computer hooked to it all the time to function. I have not owned
one but have considered a 1500 if I find one reasonably priced.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Anderson
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 8:52 AM
To: Rick Stealey
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SDR transmitter issues?

Yes I was confused by that too, it appears that Leif has adjusted the TX
noise figures from the QST dBc/Hz to a bandwidth of 500 Hz which is what QST
use for RX measurements.

Leif has not actually measured the K3 or KX3, just used the QST results (the
graph of composite noise and converted them for his purpose of showing
differences between receiver and transmitter noise. He has measured the
particular brand that exhibited very poor noise sidebands on transmit.

David Anderson GM4JJJ

 On 30 Dec 2013, at 14:34, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote:
 
 
 
 With regard to SM5BSZ's SDR wideband-noise performance table
(http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf):
 
 
 Something doesn't jive with the table in the above report.
 I spot checked by looking up the Flex5000A in July 2008 QST, fig 3.
 QST shows wideband noise never gets worse than -120dbc, although the
report says it is -77 at 350 KHz.
 And (as I remember) the K3 report from QST showed phase noise way out at
the extremes of the meausrement dropping off much more than this author
reported, down into the range of -155 db.
 
 Am I reading something wrong?  Apparently this report is not recent
because the worst performer of late (from QST measurements)  has been the
FT3000.  Too bad SM5BSZ didn't comment on it.
 
 Rick  K2XT
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Is it Competition

[Fred Smith]

If the TS-990 was meant to be completive it really missed the mark in
performance and price. With many radios coming in ahead of it in both, only
first it has garnered was amount of knobs and buttons 8).


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of george fritkin
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:55 PM
To: El
Subject: [Elecraft] Is it Competition

Check.  ARRL test for the TS990 is on their site.  Interesting results

George, W6GF
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Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea

[Fred Smith]

I use an Alpha 4510 Power/SWR Meter and it does have a power
delivered/forward setting just for that. That setting takes all of these
factors into consideration for the final product it reads from .03-3000w.
That is the reason for my trusted Oak Hills Research WM-2 QRP wattmeter
still in line for my KX3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal K2VCO
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:08 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea

I just ordered a W2 wattmeter, haven't received it yet, and I already want
to change something!

It displays forward power and SWR. When the SWR is 1:1, then the power
output of the transmitter is equal to the forward power. But when it is
greater than 1:1, then the actual power output is the forward power LESS the
reflected power.

I would like an option to display this output power, forward less reflected.
This could probably be done in the firmware, a SMOP as Wayne likes to say.

I realize that this does not tell you the power delivered to the antenna,
for which you would need to know the line loss. But it is still a more
useful indication than just the forward power.

--
Vic K2VCO
Fresno CA
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Re: [Elecraft] Working Japan with a KX3 from Colorado

[Fred Smith]

Gerry 

My KX3 never ceases to amaze me with the DX I'm able to work on SSB
constantly, and recently all the 10/12m DX. Last summer I had no idea how
much I was able to  work on 6m SSB QRPbut as they say it is the Magic
Band.




73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerry leary
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:23 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Working Japan with a KX3 from Colorado

100 W. This isn't too bad for Boulder Colorado. Thank you Ella craft and
everybody on the list.

Sent from my iPhone this time I just spoke with ja1out in TokioT on 40 m
about 10 minutes ago with my kx3 I have a dipole up about 25 feet. I am
really beginning to enjoy queue RP. It seems that I am doing almost as well
as I was when I had
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Re: [Elecraft] Internal Antenna Tuner and SPE Expert Amplifier Questions

[Fred Smith]

Hi Bill

No the internal tuner won't help with the amp in line but still one of the
very best internal tuners there are.

I have 3 different HF amps I use one is the KPA500 HF/6m with the KAT500
tuner very good auto tuner up to about 600w 6-160m.

My second amp is an Alpha 9500 HF with auto tuner at 3:1. I still have my
Alpha 87A HF and used 2 tuners with it the first was a Palstar AT4K manual
tuner sold it (that was a mistake) and now looking for a backup tuner a used
Palstar AT5K.

My current legal limit + tuner is a Palstar HF-AUTO the new style, much
better than the old style one I had and got rid of and now sold elsewhere. I
have been using it now for 18 mo or so with no problems and quite a few
firmware releases to improve it even more. The nice part about it is that it
can be used with any amp only an RF connection, Auto or Manual tuning you
can choose.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill conkling
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 7:51 AM
To: pastor...@verizon.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Internal Antenna Tuner and SPE Expert Amplifier
Questions

With an outboard amp attached you should BYPASS the internal ATU as it is
looking through the amp and therefore can't help match the ant to the amp.

...bill nr4c

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

pastor...@verizon.net wrote:

Good Morning,
It's Mark Griffin KB3Z. I was looking at an SPE Expert amplifier and I 
see it has an internal antenna tuner which can handle SWR's of up to 
4:0. But, I was wondering if I connected the output of my K3 to the 
input of the amplifier and then the antenna to the output of the 
amplifier, If I used the K3 internal antenna tuner to decrease the SWR 
to a reasonable level would this work? I don't currently have the 
internal antenna tuner in the K3. It is perhaps a bad question to ask, 
but I am currently using a Palstar AT2K as my antenna tuner. Any help 
or advice would be greatly appreciated.  Mark Griffin, KB3Z 
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Re: [Elecraft] ... and solar power

[Fred Smith]

Our club station has had a solar setup for field day now for 5-7 yrs. Also a
club member Gordon K0GUN donated a new solar setup to run our repeater and
has worked fins for many years. At home he depends on Solar and Wind for
most of his needs in his home  but everything in his large shack.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 7:35 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ... and solar power

Despite the fact that I still love the smell of motor oil (can't say I like
gasoline that much now that it is mixed with ethanol), I REALLY enjoyed the
peace and quiet of running solar power during Field Day this year.  I had a
surplus of power available to run my K3 at full output at the GOTA station
with a 100 watt panel and a 60AH LiFePO4 battery.  (I started the contest
with a full battery, and ended it with a full battery plus another 19AH of
surplus power).  I wouldn't have risked our main run stations on the
vagaries of the sun, but perhaps some year we might give it a try.

Of course what is quiet about a radio contest in the first place? But not
having the drone of even a quiet Honda running was more in tune with being
outdoors.

100% of my KX3 activity is solar using a smaller PowerFilm panel and
battery.

73, Bob, WB4SON
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Re: [Elecraft] Batteries and solar power

[Fred Smith]

I'm very interested in your complete setup on the boat. I'm Not an
engineer nor a whiz in the math department but do use some of the items
discussed and always looking for ways to improve my merger station.

Thanks for your input on this topic.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W4GRJ
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 2:08 PM
To: mcduf...@garymcduffie.com
Cc: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Batteries and solar power

Garyyou are incorrect, because you have no idea what the duty cycle is
on my boat. Between the 1000 watt sonar, Radar, Multi Function Display's,
vhf and hf radios, my AGM's are tested a lot more than the usual amateur
station. As an electrical engineer, I have a pretty good idea of the various
applications using batteries as E/I source and the associated mathematics. 

Jack
W4GRJ

On Nov 30, 2013, at 12:49, AG0N-3055 mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote:

On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 04:12:54 -0500, W4GRJ wrote:

 I live in Florida and as a fishing guide, the  4 group 27 AGM batteries on
my boat have performed perfectly now for over 4 years of almost daily use. I
have almost every piece of marine electronics and radios running on the
boat.

Which has nothing to do with this application.  A boat is like a car. In the
shack and with solar power, they charge and never have a large current
discharge put on them like a starter motor.

Gary
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Low Rider Stand

[Fred Smith]

The Nifty Stand is perfect for use with or without paddles. I'm a non-CW
op and would not want one any shorter than it is for sure The back of the
KX3 on the nifty stand is not quite 1 1/2 off my table the front almost 2
and the angle is excellent for viewing.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Newstead
Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 6:34 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Low Rider Stand

Hi guys

Yesterday someone contacted me and pointed out that all the KX3 stands
around were designed to sit the KX3 quite high up to allow the Elecraft
paddle to be fitted. He suggested that not everyone uses the Elecraft
paddle, and of course not everyone uses CW (surely not??!!). For those folk
he suggested a lower stand would be be easier to use.

That sounded like a good idea so I have been working this morning on our new
Low Rider stand. It lays flat like its big brother but it sits the
KX3 lower down (about 1.25 inches from the desk).

Here it is...

http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/kx3-low-rider-stand/

73 Richard G3CWI
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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping costs for Warranty repair

[Fred Smith]

They follow SOP of all companies I'm aware of in that regard you pay in they
pack back to you. Seems fair to me. Think about a radio like I had a Yaesu
FTDX-5000MP that weighted 59# shipping weight or an amp in 2 packaged that
weigh's over a 100# and one is  small box very heavy the other a large box.
It costs $175 to Alpha one way then back in CO and I live in MO.

Makes sending something to Elecraft a real bargain IMHO.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Poul Erik Karlshøj
(PKA)
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 4:34 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: oz...@mail.tele.dk
Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping costs for Warranty repair

Hi all
Elecraft repair and warranty policy is literally clear:
Elecraft will pay shipping to return the repaired equipment to you by UPS
ground service or equivalent to the continental USA and Canada. Alaska,
Hawaii and outside U.S. and Canada actual return shipping cost paid by
owner.

This is understandable if the repair service is done in USA.
However, when the warranty repair of a European customers Elecraft product
is done by a  European based Elecraft repair service, I would find it fair
that Elecraft would pay for returning the warranty-repaired item.

What do you think?
What does Elecraft think?

73 de OZ4UN
Poul-Erik
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[Elecraft] MRP40 CW Software SDR ver.

[Fred Smith]

I have been looking at this software and see they have a SDR version of it,
they list the KX3 as supported but not the K3. It seems that it would be
about the same is anyone using it with their K3 or who have looked at the
product and would comment. Any constructive comments if the K3 is supported
would be most welcomed.

 

 

 

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

 

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[Elecraft] MRP40

[Fred Smith]

Thanks to both of you for your replies, it seems as if a SignaLink may work
with the SDR product going to check this out more.

 

 

 

 

73,

Fred  N0AZZ

 

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Re: [Elecraft] MRP40

[Fred Smith]

Bruce it appears that you are correct after reading for a while, it appears
both of my radios cannot function with the same SDR software. Oh well I'll
try it on my KX3 first thanks for the input I did indeed misunderstand.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2013 12:54 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MRP40

Fred, perhaps you misunderstood. 
To properly use the SDR version of this program, you need to present it with
both I and Q signals (in-phase and quadrature). These would be routed into a
2-channel (stereo) soundcard. So, you need the I/Q output from the K3,
provided by LP-Pan, SoftRock, or similar device. Then the 2 channel output
needs to be connected to a stereo soundcard input on the PC. I don't
believe the Signalink (USB?) is stereo, but I could be mistaken.
 
GL,
Bruce N1RX
 
 Thanks to both of you for your replies, it seems as if a SignaLink may
work
 with the SDR product going to check this out more.
 
 73,
 Fred  N0AZZ

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/Logger 32 Interface issue

[Fred Smith]

The processor and Win 7 64 isn't a problem I would guess the Prolific chip
set or your software are the most suspect. I have been using nothing but USB
inputs for the last 6 to 8 yrs if not more and no issues except for software
and drivers.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Denis Jackson
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 1:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3/Logger 32 Interface issue

Just installed a new shack PC, with I7 processor, Haswel chipset,, and WIN 7
64 Bit OS.

 

Using an older KUSB, with the Prolific chip set.  K3 has a SteppIR
controller connected to it, using a Y cable.  This combination works fine,
on my old PC, which has a COM port on the motherboard.

 

When I first set it up, the K3 communicated with Logger 32 without any
problems.  However, after a few miniutes, (or a couple of band-changes on
the K3, Logger32 appears to no longer be receiving data from the K3.  I can
control the k3 from Logger32, i.e. I can change bands etc, but I have no
indication of mode or frequency back from the radio.  The only way I can get
it working again, is to unplug/re-plug the KUSB and the PC.

 

I don't think that this is a configuration options issue (although would be
happy for someone to tell me that it is), and suspect this is just another
manifestation of the endless USB/serial adaptor problems that seem to be all
too frequent.  I will probably order myself a PCI serial card, but in the
meantime, if anyone has any ideas of what I could try, I would be very
grateful.  I've already tried disabling the power management features on the
internal USB hub, with no luck.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Denis MW0CBC / GW8OQV

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2]PSK31 QRP?

[Fred Smith]

The SignaLink USB units work very easily with the K2 all you need is an USB
port on the computer it has its sound card built in it.

As far as QRP and digital modes they made for one another.



73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:23 AM
To: Curt; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2]PSK31 QRP?

Curt,

Most any interface box will work with the K2 if you use the headphone output
and mic input - even homebrew.  PTT can be derived from a USB to 
serial adapter and a one transistor keying circuit.   Take a look at 
my website www.w3fpr.com for the K2 Fixed Audio Output article and the
Switchbox for Digital Modes article. It may be possible to use the laptop
soundcard, but external soundcards are easy to use and inexpensive.

You do not need the Compression Disable part of the switchbox article if you
turn on RTTY mode and set up the filters just like your SSB filters.  With
RTTY mode, the compression setting is independent of the setting used for
SSB  -- Compression must be at 1-1 for data modes.

You can find an updated circuit for the Fixed Audio Output at the newly
mirrored N0SS website
http://www2.opparc.org/mirrors/n0ss/www.n0ss.net/wsdindex.html. Boards are
no longer available, but the circuit is simple enough to construct on
perfboard.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/21/2013 7:49 AM, Curt wrote:
 For some reason I've become interested in trying PSK31 with my K2/10. 
 Receive works well, but haven't tried transmitting yet because my 
 laptop has only USB connectors.  Before buying an interface, would 
 appreciate knowing whether others have had success with QRP level 
 PSK31.  Which interfaces play well with the K2?

 73, Curt KB5JO

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Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3

[Fred Smith]

Hi Bob

I personally run quite a few shack DC items with mine including a 300w 2m
amp along with a battery charger. The charger is one that charges an Optima
back-up battery while the power is on keeps it charged quite well. After
going through about 7 or 8 supplies most I still have I bought a Astron
VS-70M and takes care of everything plus with the variable supply you can
set the voltage you want.

If you just want a supply for those items the Astron RS-35M is a great
supply.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Nobis
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:35 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3

I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are
recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W
transceiver.  

73,

Bob  - N7RJN


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Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3

[Fred Smith]

I have 2 70 amp supplies a VS and a RS and a RS-12 plus a Samlex 1223/1235M
also an MFJ QRP supply for the FT-817 that is used on the road with my KX3.




73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Fiden
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:15 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3

Hi Bob,

Just a note because the RS-50 is a real tank (heavy). I use 2x SS-30M which
power 5 high current devices (K3/P3, TS790A, IC910H and 2 brick amps). Each
power supply is only capable of powering one of these devices during
transmit, but since I don't transmit on multiple radios concurrently, that's
not a problem.

So, unless you need to transmit on the K3 and VHF radio at the same time,
you can get by with a smaller/lighter/cheaper supply. Of course nothing
wrong with overhead and room for expansion!

73,
Josh W6XU

On 11/19/2013 9:54 AM, Robert Nobis wrote:
 Everyone,

 Thank you. It looks like using an Astron supply is the way to go.  I 
 will probably go with the RS-50, as I also have a Yaesu 2M/70cm rig to
power.

 Incidentally, this mailing list was one of the major reasons why I 
 decided to get the Elecraft K3/P3 instead of competing products made 
 in Japan. I have found the members of this list quick to respond to 
 questions from others, with great answers.

 Again, thank you.

 73,


 Bob - N7RJN



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 I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if 
 there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the 
 Elecraft 100-W transceiver.

 73,

 Bob  - N7RJN


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Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

[Fred Smith]

I use my iPad for my KX3 with an iMic plus a Logitech iPad speaker that
clips on it works ok for those modes and a logging program.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Moorman
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:23 PM
To: Elecraft Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

Hello, All -

I'd like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can
recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that.  My experience
has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory.  A
decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that's about the
only hard-and-fast requirements.  

Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I'm attempting to
install Linux.  Has anyone done that?

Thanks,

Dave  K9SW
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Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

[Fred Smith]

For the last 10-15 years all I have bought are Dells both Desktops and
Laptops from the Outlet Store. They can be returns, Discontinued, Scratch 
Dent, new ones that have been exchanged. Excellent Warranty!!! I have 3 for
the shack and 4 laptops, my wife has one of each also as does my Grandson
for when he comes over.

I recently bought a Clam Shell Case for my iPad that gives it a regular
raised keyboard and with its battery can power the iPad for about 100+ hrs
continuous use or 6 mo standby. The case is all aluminum and lightweight.
But still keeps the iPad small in size the case is amazing in all it does,
but a bit pricey.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m




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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn W. Taylor,
WB6UUT
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

There are almost no bad laptops.

I'm picky about keyboards.  My netbook has an awful keyboard -- my mistake.

Otherwise, look at battery life if you want to operate portable.

-- Lynn

On 11/19/2013 5:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote:
 Hello, All -

 I'd like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone
can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that.  My
experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown
territory.  A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but
that's about the only hard-and-fast requirements.

 Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I'm attempting to
install Linux.  Has anyone done that?

 Thanks,

 Dave  K9SW
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[Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft W2 (F) Wattmeter 2 Hi-Power Sensors

[Fred Smith]

I have too many wattmeter's (7) from 1 mw-3 kw the W2 is a really nice
meter for QRP to QRO. It matches my WM-2 QRP meter closely and the Alpha
4510 as far as accuracy goes as well as a Bird. This is a factory built
unit (F) and list's for $299.95 with 1 sensor extra sensors are $99.95 both
are plus shipping and if CA plus tax.

I will sell for $330 shipped to the lower 48 others at actual shipping
costs, no problems with ZL/VK/EU's, PayPal or USPS Money Order.

-73,-
*Fred Smith/N0AZZ*

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Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

[Fred Smith]

Bill

A very nice antenna farm you have for sure! If I might ask how long is your
feed line from the beverage and the 4sq's to your shack? And the TX 160m
distance and feed line used helix I'm guessing?


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
Monett, MO.




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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 5:28 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

Jim Brown-10 wrote
 Beverages tend to favor higher wave angles, while verticals favor low 
 angles.  Those who have lots of land like to install both Beverages 
 and vertical RX arrays (Hi-Z Antennas, DX Engineering are US companies 
 that sell them). I've seen reports of signals appearing an hour 
 earlier on one antenna than the other, then disappearing from the first
antenna.

Beverages and vertical arrays actually have very similar takeoff angles
(e.g. 25-40 degrees).  Salt water dramatically lowers the lowest takeoff for
verticals and a poor ground will raise it.  Lengthening Beverages will also
lower the takeoff angle.  See Graph 3 below for an example of the latter on
160:

http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Amateur%20Radio/Experimentation/Bever
age.htm

At 1 wavelength (~540' which is about the minimum useful Beverage length)
the takeoff angle is 42 degrees.  Lengthening it to 2 wavelengths lowers the
angle to 27 degrees.  

Below are two plots (top and very bottom) of my antennas which demonstrate
the difference between a low dipole (90 degree takeoff), a vertical array
(22 degree takeoff) and a 2 wavelength Beverage (24 degree takeoff):

http://users.vnet.net/btippett/new_page_10.htm

I normally use Beverages on one port and an RX4SQ on the other port.  I can
also switch between the RX4SQ and my TX array (Spitfire variant).  On 80 and
160 I use diversity almost 100% of the time.

73,  Bill  W4ZV





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Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

[Fred Smith]

The main reason I dumped Norton a long time ago was because it slowed down
the computer so bad, like real bad. Went to AVG and never looked back plus
saved a lot of money even with the full purchased version of AVG on my shack
computers (3). On the other 4 the free version's never have failed in 8
years. As always YMMV 8)

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rose
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 8:24 PM
To: Rick Bates
Cc: k...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

Norton 360 has served me well ... without a single glitch ... for a number
of years.

73!

Ken - KOPP


On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.comwrote:

 All the complaints about Norton and I've never had a false positive or 
 install failure because of it.  I use it on a dozen different computers.
  YMMV.

 73,
 Rick wa6nhc

 Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable

  On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:18 AM, k6xt k...@arrl.net wrote:
 
  Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free 
  version
 of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use 
 Malawarebytes.
 
  PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a 
  problem
 for many, not a cure.
 
  73 Art K6XT~~
  Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm.
  ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC
  ARRL TA
 
  On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
  Subject:
  Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site
  From:
  Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com
  Date:
  2013-11-08 08:43
 
  To:
  elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 
 
  Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the
 WS.Reputation virus, see here:
 http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Repu
 tation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601
 
  There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to 
  do
 it at this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that.
 
  73,
  Scott, N9AA
 
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Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

[Fred Smith]

For me 40m and up only, usually used on the higher bands but with my
antennas works well on 40m also.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

Hi everyone,

I am new to the idea of diversity receive and wonder if this is mainly used
on the lower bands, 160, 80 and 40 meters or all amateur radio bands.

Regards, Renze VE6DC 



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Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

[Fred Smith]

Igor

Your correct I have receive only antennas that I use on that port for
receive only antenna. Diversity I use a vertical with my yagi to even out a
signal that comes and goes works great.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 4:46 PM
To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

Jim,
I always thought of Beverage as directional antenna that favors low angles. 
Is it not so?
Regarding diversity, I always use two antennas (usually beaming West and
East) practically on all the bands. This helps not only to fight multy path
propagation but allows listening to weak signals from the east on sub RX
without AGC being offset by strong signals from the west. This is invaluable
capability for those, working pileup in contests.

73, Igor UA9CDC

 least less cancellation) at the other.  For the other situation of 
 high angle vs low angle paths, using a vertical antenna that favors 
 low angles and another antenna (Beverage or low horizontal dipole) 
 that favors high angles.
 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question

[Fred Smith]

The DXE PL-259's are indeed good connectors I use it with their 400MAX coax
and have ran up to 3kw into a dummy load using them no problems. I have used
LMR-400 for years and now use only DXE coax and mostly there connectors.

Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bennett
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 4:56 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question

The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In
the mean time, I've been getting stuff ready for the blessed event. Some
of that stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500
and from the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1 balun
directly to my doublet or through a 4-position coax switch - undecided
there. Anyway, many knowledgeable folks have stated, either on this
reflector or on their own web sites, that it's a good idea to stick with
known manufacturers of coax and connectors, such as Belden, Amphenol, The
Wireman, DXE, etc.

Well, I just got a bunch of PL-259 connectors from that last-mentioned
vendor and noticed that they had no brand name on them. Plus, the vendor's
web site doesn't say that they are Amphenol brand, but that they ARE
silver plated and teflon insulated. Comparing these connectors with some
other silver / teflon connectors in my parts drawer, I notice a difference
in the center conductor. On the DXE PL-259's, the center pin is 100%
surrounded with what apparently is the white teflon insulation. On the ones
in my bin, there is a small silver-looking ring around that center pin,
approximately 1 mm wide, and then teflon as the remainder of the insulation.
The only other difference between these two types of connectors is that the
DXE-supplied PL-259's have a much more coarse finger grip area than my
other ones.

So, the question is - with neither of them having any brand name on them,
should one feel comfortable using either of them? How can you tell if a
PL-259 is crap, other than a lack of teflon insulation and silver plating?

Jim / W6JHB

Folsom, CA (anxiously waiting for Mr. UPS)
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Re: [Elecraft] Customized Radio Stands

[Fred Smith]

I prefer the Nifty Stands over those, much neater and with the smoked stand
goes very well with the radio. I don't know about those stands but the Nifty
stand and the radio both have no movement at all, the KX3


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 on the stand and stand on the desk.

I have had mine for almost a year and my friends with KX3's who have saw it
bought one also, just to slick.

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Newstead
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 4:59 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Customized Radio Stands

Dear all

As I don't own a KX3 I was not able to take any photos of the new stand with
one in place. However, the first ones are now arriving and Carl M0SER has
sent me some photos.

http://tinyurl.com/KX3Stand

I think that it looks pretty cool!

...maybe I need a KX3 after all.

73 Richard G3CWI
http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/customised-elecraft-kx3-stand/




On 5 November 2013 14:05, Richard Newstead rich...@sotabeams.co.uk wrote:

 Hi Elecraft folk

 I have been working on developing some customized stands for various 
 Elecraft radios. So far I have the K1, KX1 and KX3 online.

 They are here:

 http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/radio-stands/

 I hope that you like them!

 73 Richard G3CWI

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Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard for P3 SVGA

[Fred Smith]

I have one of the rubber Monoprice flexible roll-up ones, very flat and easy
to store out of the way when not in use.

Price was very attractive.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha 9500 HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2)
B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Prather
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 11:53 PM
To: Jim N7US
Cc: Elecraft Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard for P3 SVGA

Jim,

I've be very happy with the Logitech K360.

Full stroke (or nearly so) and available at some good discounts at Amazon,
etc.

Rick
K6LE



On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 8:33 PM, Jim N7US j...@n7us.net wrote:

 I apologize for asking a question that has been asked before, but I 
 just got an SVGA board for my P3.  I tried an old Dell (Logitech) USB 
 wireless keyboard but it doesn't seem to work.  I seem to be pairing 
 the USB receiver with the keyboard but typing an * isn't recognized by 
 the P3 SVGA.

 The question, of course, is what keyboards, preferably wireless, have 
 been found to be compatible with a P3/SVGA?  Are there any that are 
 full-travel, rather than Chicklet style?

 Thanks very much.

 73, Jim N7US





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Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

[Fred Smith]

No more Advanced licenses anymore, you're ready for the extra get the ARRL
study manual.and good luck.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Blahovici
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 11:33 PM
To: d...@w3fpr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

Thanks Don.,
I guess the upcoming snowy months up here are a perfect time to study for my
advanced license.  I've got to do something!
73's

On Nov 5, 2013, at 11:05 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Tom,
 
 The P3 is showing you the IF bandwidth of the signal before any filtering,
but the K3 or KX3 is indicating the audio bandwidth (after filtering and
demodulation.
 
 With AM, the IF bandwidth is double the AF bandwidth.  A bit of study into
AM modulation may be helpful.
 
 73,
 Don W3FPR
 
 On 11/5/2013 10:37 PM, Tom wrote:
 Just when I thought I had it all together I had this observation:
 For am, the bandwidth as shown on the k3 or kx3 says 3 with a shift of
1.5.
 However when you look at the p3 the band is clearly centered on the
carrier but the band you see is 6khz wide. Shouldn't the bandwidth be shown
as 6khz with a center frequency of 0??
 Does anyone. Have a an explanation?
 73s Tom
 
 

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Interested in seeing operational KX3 - San Diego

[Fred Smith]

The numbers tell the real story about it they do not lie it is the #1 QRP
radio in the world without lugging around a computer with you and IMHO does
better than those. It shows in the tests also no wonder it has became de
facto standard for QRP radios around the world.

For an SDR it and the K3 set the mark for DX'ers and users wanting the best
and updated firmware radios made. No one supports or keeps the improvements
coming like Elecraft from listening to their customers. Off soapbox and back
to chasing DX on SSB with all my Elecraft radios. Must say I have been
logging more QRP DXCC contacts this year after I got my first KX3 8).


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha 9500 HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2)
B-5016-G's 165w 2m



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Harper
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:52 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] Interested in seeing operational KX3 - San Diego

That's the process that led to my purchase of a K3!

John Harper
http://www.ae5x.com/blog



I'm interested in purchasing a KX3 from Elecraft but would love to see one
and talk to owner before purchasing.

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Re: [Elecraft] sub receiver

[Fred Smith]

There have been many very good answers the main reason I switched to the
K3's from the Yaesu FTDX-5000MP's a bit better main receiver on  the Yaesu
at that. The reason the second receiver same as the first with the same
amount of filters if wanted. Not second rated ones like all the others top
of the line radios costing up to $14-15,000 and can't keep up with the K3's
second receiver. With it you know you're getting the same signal with it as
the main not so in the TS-990 or the first, Yaesu's 9000's or Icom's 7800.

It's a huge asset to the radio and along with a P3 a must for DX'ing once
you have a good one your pretty well hooked for life


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha 9500 HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2)
B-5016-G's 165w 2m




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Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:23 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] sub receiver

I am a very happy owner of a K3 (whole system) but I did not order the sub
receiver, what am I missing out on

VK4KO

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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved - Hope To Be QRV This Weekend

[Fred Smith]

Eric I saw that in the Daily DX my main amp is down so I will be using my
KPA500 and make do with Less HP LOL. I only have K9W on 2 bands both SSB
will be trying to fill out on phone except for 160m, not a good enough
antenna for it..yet 8)


It's times like these when I really enjoy my K3 with sub-receiver/P3 and now
using my KX3 for yet another receiver. Yet at times I still miss my 2nd K3 I
was using it in a SO2R setup.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lee Buller
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 11:01 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved -
Hope To Be QRV This Weekend




What is cool is they can get into SS - CW and give out PAC for a mult

Big CW weekend.

Lee - K0WA

 
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply.  If you
don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it.  If you
can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common
Sense.  Is Common Sense divine?
Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my
mind. -  John W. (Kansas)

Never interfere with anything that isn't bothering you.





 From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:52 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved - Hope
To Be QRV This Weekend
 

The K9W Wake Island Dxpedition is back on track and should be on the air
this weekend (Nov 3) if all goes to schedule.
(See announcement below and http://wake2013.org/index.html )

They are running K3s and KPA500's, so they should both sound great and have
sensitive ears!

73,

Eric
elecraft.com



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On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM, John Millerwrote:

   I thought you'd like to know that late Monday, 28-October, we received
   permission from the USAF to visit Wake Atoll.  You can read the Press
   Release on the K9W website.

   http://wake2013.org/

   I leave tomorrow (Wednesday, October 30) for Honolulu to meet up with the
   team, then we depart for Wake at 0230 on Friday morning, November 1.  We
   hope to be operational by November 3 and continue on the air until
November 15.

   We're excited that this is Commemorative DXpedition is finally coming
   together because our primary objective is to honor the Forgotten 98
civilian
   contractors who lost their lives on October 7, 1943 during WWII -- 70
years
   ago. http://wake2013.org/pages/forgotten98.html

   And, of course, we're looking forward to putting Wake Atoll QSOs into as
   many logs as possible over the next two weeks!

   If you'd like to help the DXpedition with a personal donation, here is
the
   Sponsors page:
   http://wake2013.org/pages/sponsors.html

   Assuming we have good internet access, I plan to keep in touch via the
K9W
   website.

   Wish us luck -- I'll be looking for you in the pileups. : )

   73,
   John, K6MM

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 + SPE 2K-FA Amplifier hook-up problems

[Fred Smith]

Bob I have a friend in CA. who is running that setup and I emailed him to
contact you on this. Sorry I can't help but I run a KPA500 sometimes and a
Alpha 9500 most of the time with my main K3.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

BTW have enjoyed your books and still reread them from time to time, when
friends remember to return them.

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Locher
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:01 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 + SPE 2K-FA Amplifier hook-up problems

I just purchased an SPE 2K-FA linear. I have a cable I bought that is
supposed to have the K3 control the amplifier much like the cable between
the K3 and the KPA-500. The control is not working.

The linear manual is a bit lacking in clarity on the matter of the cable,
and I find a lot of conflicting advice on the internet.

If someone who is using a K3 and the SPE 2K-FA, or the the K3 and the SPE
1K-FA, which has an identical interface, could contact me with advice I
would very much appreciate it.

I am otherwise very pleased with the amp so far - it effortlessly puts out
1500 watts with about 32 watts drive, and is rather quiet.

73

Bob Locher W9KNI





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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved - Hope To Be QRV This Weekend

[Fred Smith]

I agree some can't work DX and some can, I'm a DX'er that's why I use
Elecraft radios for DXing 8).

73,
Fred/N0AZZ 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 5:20 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved -
Hope To Be QRV This Weekend

Good luck to the expedition and those that chase after it.

Personally, I never seem to do well in pileups.  Maybe lack of erp on my
part (on 23cm I do better, but I have more erp on that band) or a dislike of
the sort of behaviour that seems to grip some people when a really rare DX
country comes up on a band makes me want to just go somewhere else and do
something different?

On 6M I used to notice that, when there was a rare DX station on, you could
work other stations that would be covered in a pile up normally because
everyone was after the super DX station.

So, I'll be pleased to try to hoover up a few lesser DX stations whilst
everyone scrambles for Wake Atoll.  The fact that, even after being licenced
since 1982, I've barely made DXCC worked, let alone confirmed, will tell you
that I'm not in any sense of the word a DXer.  ;-)

To missquote a well known saying, for me, DX isn't quite.

Dave (G0DJA)

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From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:52 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved - Hope
To Be QRV This Weekend


 The K9W Wake Island Dxpedition is back on track and should be on the 
 air this weekend (Nov 3) if all goes to schedule.
 (See announcement below and http://wake2013.org/index.html )

 They are running K3s and KPA500's, so they should both sound great and 
 have sensitive ears!

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[Elecraft] KX3 LSB Off Frequency

[Fred Smith]

I just received my second KX3 and it seems to have an issue.  On LSB only
it sounds like its off frequency when it shows dead on where it should be.
Tuning up or down makes it over more so, if you listen closely it seems to
be on but garbled. Never had this happen on my first KX3 on LSB and on this
one all other voice modes USB and AM are fine.

 

Any input would be most welcomed.

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

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Re: [Elecraft] O.T Question for the group

[Fred Smith]

The utilities will not run but other software will and quite well on the
iPad, also none of the others have the battery of the iPad.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:09 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] O.T Question for the group


No they can't at the present time.  However, many of the new Windows tablets
(e.g. Acer Iconia W3/W4 or Lenovo Mix 2) run the Windows versions of those
programs quite nicely for *about half the price* of the comparable 64GB iPAD
Air (e.g. 8 display, 64GB SSD).

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 10/23/2013 1:34 PM, Bill Ross wrote:
 Was wondering if anyone can tell me if the iPads will run any ham software
such as the Elecraft Utilities and Echolink, Fldigi or digipan? I wouldn't
want to get one and find out I can't run those programs, so any advice?

 tnx and 73

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Re: [Elecraft] O.T Question for the group

[Fred Smith]

Yes there are several you can use with your iPad and a iMic/speaker combo. It 
has been discussed here several times not too long ago.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Ross
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:35 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] O.T Question for the group

Was wondering if anyone can tell me if the iPads will run any ham software such 
as the Elecraft Utilities and Echolink, Fldigi or digipan? I wouldn’t want to 
get one and find out I can’t run those programs, so any advice?

tnx and 73

Bill, k6mgo
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Re: [Elecraft] question about using external ATU with KX3

[Fred Smith]

With the KX3 the ONLY tuner to use is the internal tuner as in all
Elecraft gear. IMHO their tuners are some of the best ever made and built in
the small package of the KX3 8).


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julie Royster
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 9:07 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: Don Wilhelm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] question about using extenal ATU with KX3

Thanks to Grant and Don and Dave for their kind replies about our tuning
failure.
Indeed, the tuner seems to be the trouble, since if we plug the antenna in
directly all is well.
The tuner has been in use only a few months, so we did not initially suspect
it.  BOO on LDG!
73 to all!
Julie KT4JR


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Beware

[Fred Smith]

I had 2 really good days with Linux the day I downloaded it and the day I
reformatted the hard drive it was on. All the really good ham apps are
Windows Apps and you don't have to screw with the OS all the time like
Linux. Just my opinion.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Martin Kratoska
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:35 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Beware

Use Linux!

73,
Martin, OK1RR

Dne 4.9.2013 18:03, Fred Jensen napsal(a):
 While OT, still important.  There is a new scam, prevalent on the US 
 west coast but might be elsewhere.  You receive a phone call from a 
 fast-talking dude who obliquely purports to be from Microsoft.  His 
 pitch goes something like, blah blah this is windows support, we're 
 getting error messages from your computer.  Can you get to your 
 computer now ... blah ... we can solve it ... it's all very secure ... 
 blah, at which point I hung up.  Have now had 3 more of them.

 While there's probably no one on this list who would fall for this, it 
 might be wise to advise less-technically inclined family members of 
 this and to hang up immediately.

 73,

 Fred K6DGW
 - Northern California Contest Club
 - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013
 - www.cqp.org

 On 9/3/2013 9:08 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

 Be safe and be aware, call the phone number on your billing account 
 for your ISP before sending email to any requests like that.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker

[Fred Smith]

Once I finally learned how to use it works very well, but it is NOT a
1-2-3 press for NR like many. With the K3 you can really customize it for
each and every type you encounter, like all things it could be
better..

I'm still waiting on the PERFECT RADIO a K4 maybe 8)

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 12:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker

Now that's something that Elecraft needs to work on, thier internal noise
reduction system. I find it almost useless, and I've tried it many times
with many settings.

Allen N5XZ


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Sent: Sep 3, 2013 11:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Message: 10
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 07:48:14 -0700
From: Ron Midwin mid...@mo-rep.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: ronmidwin...@gmail.com
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker
Message-ID: 001601cea8b4$9eae5d50$dc0b17f0$@mo-rep.com
Content-Type: text/plain;  charset=us-ascii

I've been using the Heil version of the Clear Speech Noise Reduction
Speaker
for ~ 5 years.  It has a 5 position noise control and I usually leave it at
1, which knocks down the noise without any negative effects on the sound.
Heil no longer makes it, but I believe it uses similar circuitry.

 

My default setting is at 1 out of 5, and this cleans up the harsh noise
very
nicely without noticeable audio degradation.  

 

When the noise gets really bad, I have used it all the way up to 5, and
still don't find the audio objectionable.

 

I also have not had a lot of success with the K3 built in NR, but this is
probably due to my lack of understanding how to use it; but since the Clear
Speech works so well, I take the lazy way out.

 

If there's any good updated info on how to use the NR effectively, I'd be
all ears.  Maybe someone who really has it working well can do a YouTube?

 

My 2 cents.

 

Ron

KB6G

K3 S/N 1997

 

P.S.  I still give the K3 a 5+

 
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Re: [Elecraft] 2M module

[Fred Smith]

I think they went with the right option first the amp and tuner to make the
KX3 a full blown desktop radio a smart move IMHO. It also will produce the
greatest amount of return good business since and profitability. The 2m
mogul I think will not have nearly as many buyers as the amp/tuner because
of the power output on 2m with the KX3. If you must have a QRP rig with 2m
buy an old FT-817 non D model there cheap and have a backup radio then when
you think you really need 2m take it with you. I have one sitting here in
the shack right now.

I guess if I die before it ships that I really didn't need one anyway 8).


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Vargas (KP4Y)
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:36 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 2M module

Precisely...I made the same question and someone said it's been discussed in
the KX3 reflector. I couldn't find such thread. I sold my FT-897D to
partially fund the KX3, believing it wouldn't long before the 2M module came
out. It's been more than a year without 2M module and VHF capability. I
drank the kool aid (K3, KPA500 and KX3), but I must admit this has been very
disappointing.

73,
Robert-KP4Y 



 From: Jeff Herr her...@comcast.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:36 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] 2M module
 

this would be a good thread.

with the amp almost here..
..and all the thought toward the future..
...what is the scoop with this accessory?

WW6L



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Re: [Elecraft] Future K-radio?

[Fred Smith]

When I changed over to all Elecraft gear one radio I did keep was my IC-9100
for all my UHF/VHF even though one of my K3's does have the 2m module in it.
It still remains my main radio for 2-12m over my K3 with the 6/10 preamp.
IMHO a better receiver on those frequencies plus the added power up to 100w
on 2m to drive one of my larger amps that needs a 50w exciter.

On HF it falls short of the K3 quickly as most all other radios do but all
things considered it really isn't that bad there either. We have just become
to expect more receiver wise (HF) after owning our K2/K3/KX3's just makes us
to critical at times of our radios.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bayard Coolidge, N1HO
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 12:30 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future K-radio?

Lew Phelps, N6LEW, mentioned the FT-736R.

I have one, and used it for many years when I was living on top of a decent
hill in New Hampshire.

I briefly flirted with the idea of buying an IC-9100 to replace my IC-746Pro
AND the FT-736R, but after reading many review articles, as well as the
discussions on this list, I bought a K3 kit. I love it for HF work, but I'd
also like to see an integrated desktop replacement for the FT-736R to cover
6m (or 2m) through 23cm (or perhaps 13cm?). The FT-736R was touted as a
satellite radio, but I'm not personally interested in the more esoteric
satellite features (such as reverse VFO tracking), as I preferred to do
weak-signal work, with some cross-mode and FM operating. I still have the
brick amplifiers for 2, 222 and 432 MHz that I used with the FT-736R, and
they're still currently available, so I'm thinking that the envisioned
Elecraft product only needs to put out 5-10W, but should have separate
per-band relay keying lines.

Just my 20 millidollars' worth of daydreaming...

Brandy, N1HO
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU tuning improvements

[Fred Smith]

This is really a great improvement for my KX3 and I would love to see it
ported to the K3 if possible. I'm positive that there are many new updates
coming for the flagship of the line the K3 to come. There is nothing on the
market to compete with it and Elecraft has been the only company that
continues firmware upgrades on a regular basis. That alone (firmware updates
 support) was 90% on my buying decision when I switched from my FTDX-5000MP
and now have most every product they sell.

Firmware has slowed for the K3 but I'm sure it has not reached its peak for
sure I will be waiting for more soon.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Pratt
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 12:29 PM
To: John Oppenheimer
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU tuning improvements

I agree, John, I do find that my K3 does not appear to save its ATU settings
and seems to do a complete retune each time I press the ATU TUNE button.

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, John Oppenheimer j...@kn5l.net writes
Will the recent KX3 ATU Improvements also be added to the K3?

John KN5L

 * ATU IMPROVEMENTS:  Tapping ATU TUNE now recalls stored LC settings 
for the current VFO frequency prior to tuning, avoiding auto-tuning 
from scratch in most cases.

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Re: [Elecraft] Just a thought

[Fred Smith]

Very well put and true.except when it comes to cars then it has to be a
Carol Shelby 2013 Mustang again all AMERICAN MADE. But they were all sold
before production even started, it was the highest HP engine ever produced
in a production car in excess of 850 HP. If you had one of them you could
trade for a dozen Porsche's and still have money left over. It was one of
those cars that if you had to ask how much it was you couldn't afford it.

Not like Elecraft radios and equipment where the highest performance is at
the most reasonable cost of any.







73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2








Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 8:30 AM
To: 'Mike'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Just a thought

Mike,
I bet the equipment is donated and besides these non-USA manufacturers
have been advertising and thus supporting the league for many years.They
also make good gear but remember that there are one hell of a lot of K3, K2
and KX3 radios being used outside North America.   Our hobby is world wide -
DX is the driving point for many of us.   Note also that ARRL remains aloof
as it needs to if producing credible reviews in QST.

Competition is good.   The old USA manufactures lost it with SSB and
solid state electronics for a number of years.   Now there is a new group of
companies really competing.   I bet no one offers the service and attention
to its customers that Elecraft does.   The bar has been lifted and the
standard of radios from overseas has also improved but can they match the
personal touch of Eric, Wayne and friends?

 Yes I am happy to see my country of birth and citizenship again
producing quality ham radio equipment.   It is natural to feel this way but
my dream car is still a Porsche.

  73 Doug EI2CN

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: 16 August 2013 11:30
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Just a thought

Septembers QST arrived the other day and on page 13 is a run down of W1AW.
Noticed its loaded with all non U.S. made rigs! No Elecraft or Ten Tec rigs
both made in America. 
Just a thought that makes me go h? 
Mike
VE3WDM
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Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

[Fred Smith]

I have use M2 6/2/432 loops on a mobile stack mount in my attic that works
quite well out to 50+ miles. I placed these up there for emergency use in
case of a weather event taking out my outdoor antennas. I have used them
from QRP to 1k on 6m and have preamps for each.

A 160m loop- is a favorite of mine and have one on all bands 6-160m. Do not
have one up at this time but plan on another in the future.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:57 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

Slightly off topic.

A few years ago my parents built a small home on the farm pond in a corner
parcel of their former farm (which they sold at retirement - age 77).  One
problem was TV reception and they didn't want to install an outside mast and
antenna.  I helped them select a medium sized VHF/UHF TV antenna (typical
modified log-perodic-yagi) and we searched for a way into the attic.  It was
not going to be fun in tight quarters with fiberglass batting.  Then it
occurred to me their
2-1/2 car garage had open rafters.  So I took the antenna with elements
still folded up there and unfolded it pointing toward the nearest station
(about 35mi).  A few years later they ended up with a DSS dish on the side
of the house.

Worked quite well without a preamp (TV booster) even on a couple UHF
stations.  RG6 was used to connect to their TV.

So this suggests that VHF and UHF ham antennas can also work in attics.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubus...@gmail.com
Kits made by KL7UW 

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Re: [Elecraft] The KX3 as a shortwave broadcast receiver

[Fred Smith]

How well do they transmit for you if needed while serving as a SW Receiver?
I have several Grundig,s and a Sangean excellent radios but cannot serve a
dual purpose or have the receiver of the KX3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:38 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The KX3 as a shortwave broadcast receiver

On 7/15/2013 6:41 PM, gteague wrote:
 great review! i read most every review and article you post.

Those looking for a broadcast receiver would do well to look at the Tecsun
product line, imported by the same folks who import Kaito. There are a dozen
or so models ranging in cost from about $45 to about $100. 
About half of them are DSP radios using a Silicon Labs chip, and yield
excellent performance on both AM and FM. Most of them cover LW (below the AM
broadcast band), all of them cover short wave broadcast bands, and a few
cover the part of the VHF spectrum used by aircraft.  A few models have
detectors for SSB. AM bandwidth is switchable to provide audio bandwidth in
several steps between 1 kHz and 6 kHz.

I have three radios using the Silicon Labs chips -- a $100 Sony
(discontinued, selling for $500 used if you can find them), a Tecsun 380
($45), and an Insignia FM-only HD radio sold by Best Buy ($50). The RF
performance can only be described as amazing.  Here in the Santa Cruz
mountains, I wanted to hear KQED from San Francisco, with a mountain between
us. With a long Yagi pointed at it, KQED was noisy on both my Technics
ST9030 and Carver TX11B, but nearly full quieting on all three DSP radios.
More impressive, the Technics and Carver heard full quieting signals from
1,000 W stations 50 miles away on 91.5 and 91.9, and nothing but noise on
91.7.  All three DSP radios hear a station on 91.7 nearly full quieting from
near San Luis Obispo, and off the back of the Yagi!

The Tecsun and Insignia radios run on AA batteries or a wall wart, can be
connected to an external antenna with a clip lead, and have a headphone
output that can feed a high quality audio system.  .BTW -- I also own three
of the GE Super Radio III, which is one of the best AM broadcast receivers
around. It was designed by a consortium of broadcast engineers in the 70s,
when they were trying to save AM. It has a 10 kHz notch filter, and the IF
bandwidth is switchable to 20 kHz. It's been out of production since the
marketing turkeys who bought the RCA name bought the division of GE that
made it, but the original GE Super Radio is still around on the auction
sites.

Very thorough engineering reviews (and a lot of other great material) by
Brian Beezley, K6STI, of the Technics, Carver, and Sony receivers can be
found at http://ham-radio.com/k6sti/index.html

73, Jim K9YC
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