[Elecraft] K3 IO1 Error Message
When I switched on my K3 on Saturday afternoon prior to using it in Field Day it came up with IO1 error message. I will contact technical support but wondered if anyone had experienced this before. Associated symptoms are: Doesn't recognise Sub Rx, ATU or 100w PA, ie max output is 12w. It was working perfectly in the week and I am thinking a connector may have worked lose in transit. Accessing the Field Day site involved a drive along bumpy farm tracks and a steep grassy incline which my 4x4 SUV coped with OK but apparently not the K3!! Chris G3SJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SR2O
That's it!! I had forgotten about that menu setting. Works properly now. I can detect some low level crosstalk but I suspect less than the FT1kMP. Will check with some big sigs in WPX. Thanks for all the responses. Chris G3SJJ Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Make sure you have that you don't have CONFIG: L--MIX--R set to something other than A b. Possibilities are A b, Ab b, A Ab, Ab Ab. Also make sure that you have CONFIG: SUB AF set to nor. Also it is possible to set L-MIX-R via programming over the serial line from a program, so it could have been left in this state from running a logger, etc. If those are correct, make sure you don't have a wiring error. The headphone channels with the above settings are completely separate on my K3. 73, Guy. On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Chris G3SJJ g3...@btinternet.com wrote: I am trying to set up my K3 for FD here in Eu in 10 days time. I have successfully used SR2O in the past with FT1kMPs but so far not with the K3. I have a splitter box which takes both Rx audio channels from the headphone socket and splits to one headset for main rx and another with sub rx. Neither operator should hear the other rx. This works perfectly with the FT1kMP but so far I can't get it to work with the K3. Any suggestions? Chris G3SJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 - SR2O
I am trying to set up my K3 for FD here in Eu in 10 days time. I have successfully used SR2O in the past with FT1kMPs but so far not with the K3. I have a splitter box which takes both Rx audio channels from the headphone socket and splits to one headset for main rx and another with sub rx. Neither operator should hear the other rx. This works perfectly with the FT1kMP but so far I can't get it to work with the K3. Any suggestions? Chris G3SJJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem
Having successfully installed the KRX3 I have a small problem on the front panel which I think is due to either a poor ground connection or a connector not fully mated. On power all display segments show, which I can't remember seeing before. Initially I could then see a lot of segments which cleared when I pressed on the FP. Now I am seeing less unwanted segments which clear when I press the left hand side of the FP, just to the rioght of the headphone jack. Before I take the FP off again has anyone an ideas where I should concentrate on? Obviously around the left hand side but anything in particular! The 2nd Rx sounds great. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Help with download
Pressed the wrong button or something! Tx LED flashing but download has hung. I have switched off the PSU, switched on again and held the Power button down for 30 seconds which I think I had to do once before, but no success. Help please! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Help with download
Sorted. I had Disabled Router Queries on the mHam Router but it still didn't like it so I changed over a USB / Serial Interface and that worked. My bad. Sorry. Chris G3SJJ Dick Dievendorff wrote: When you power up the rig, if the red Tx Led is flashing and you see MCU LD in the LCD (it may not be backlit), you should still be able to load firmware into your K3. Just click Send All Firmware and the MCU should start to load. The MCU is in boot load status if the Red TX led is flashing. Restart the K3 Utility so that it finds the K3 again and again determines its baud rate (which will now be 38,400). Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris G3SJJ Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Help with download Pressed the wrong button or something! Tx LED flashing but download has hung. I have switched off the PSU, switched on again and held the Power button down for 30 seconds which I think I had to do once before, but no success. Help please! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KRX3 antenna routing
Whilst I am waiting for shipping notification of my KRX3, I have a question on routing. I have a specific contest application coming up where we will be using SR2O. The idea is for the 2nd op to be monitoring a band other than the Run band. We are only allowed one antenna and have designed it such that the KAT3 will handle all the impedance presented on the various bands. I had hoped that the K3/KAT3/KXV3/KR3X antenna routing would allow us to connect the 2nd rx directly to the antenna and not via the ATU. Studying the manual I can't see how that can be done. Can anyone confirm this? If not, I can make up a small relay box which takes a feed off the antenna input to Ant 1 socket and feeds it to Aux RF on receive and grounds Aux RF on transmit and I can switch it via the PA PTT switch on my mHam Keyer. An internal switching solution would be more sophisticated! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 antenna routing
Hmm, that would be nice but I suspect we will mostly be running on a lower band and searching for QSOs on a higher band. Eg, running 20m, searching 10/15, running 40 searching 20, running 80 searching 40/20. If we had a decent opening on 15/10 it might work. Thanks for the thought Al. Chris G3SJJ (GU4CHY/P - IARU Region 1 SSB Field Day 6/7 September) Alan Bloom wrote: It should work fine as long as the receiver is on a lower band than the transmitter because the ATU is low-pass in nature. Al N1AL On Thu, 2008-08-07 at 09:59, Chris G3SJJ wrote: Whilst I am waiting for shipping notification of my KRX3, I have a question on routing. I have a specific contest application coming up where we will be using SR2O. The idea is for the 2nd op to be monitoring a band other than the Run band. We are only allowed one antenna and have designed it such that the KAT3 will handle all the impedance presented on the various bands. I had hoped that the K3/KAT3/KXV3/KR3X antenna routing would allow us to connect the 2nd rx directly to the antenna and not via the ATU. Studying the manual I can't see how that can be done. Can anyone confirm this? If not, I can make up a small relay box which takes a feed off the antenna input to Ant 1 socket and feeds it to Aux RF on receive and grounds Aux RF on transmit and I can switch it via the PA PTT switch on my mHam Keyer. An internal switching solution would be more sophisticated! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ATU
Does anyone have any figures on efficiency of KAT3 for load impedances of 20 and 200 ohms? (reactance not known at this stage.) Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3: Automatic Character Spacing
Auto character spacing for K3. Yes, please. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash
Altered the subject to Download! Well, one step forward, two steps back! After several emails from Wayne lst night, and during his Sunday afternoon I should add, so thanks, Wayne last night, I decided to switch off. I had managed to get the download done OK but transmitted audio wasn't correct. It sounded as though the carrier oscillator was too high up the passband slope. Switched on this morning and everything was OK. It sounded really good. It should have left it at that! Oh, no. I decided to do the overnight upgrade and now I am back to square one. I am in exactly the same positions as at first - Flashing Red LED, LCD display not lit but MCU LD wording visible. This time after holding the Power button down for 10 seconds I can start another download but it fails after a while. Sometiems I get up to 10 bars, other times it stops at 3. I then get the error message MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version. Turn the K3 off and back on and retry I have tried rebooting computer, switching K3 PSU off, holding Power button down etc numerous times. The only thing that I have done differently on this download is what Stewart has mentioned below. I am using the mHam Keyer as my radio to computer interface. If I could get the K3 to work I could go back to RS232!! Chris G3SJJ Stewart Baker wrote: No need to be embarrassed Chris, the same thing happened to me. I found that things got screwed up with the microkeyer router software which had set the virtual com port at 9.6k instead of 38.4k. I then used a proper RS232 port and lead, and all went well. To get in a good state, remove the power from the K3, and then hold the Power button for 10 secs. The TX light should come on, and the display show MCU LD. It will then be receptive to another upload attempt. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Sun, 04 May 2008 20:32:48 +0100, G3SJJ wrote: Oh dear, I have done something really wrong!! Had a senior moment and pressed some keys whilst in process of the latest upgrade. Can anyone extract me out of my mess?? - Upload has stopped - Display unlit but I can see MCU LD - Red TX LED flashing - Fans on full - Can't power off at the radio A most embarassed Chris G3SJJ !! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash- Sorted
Grateful thanks to Mal G4KFT who reminded me that I should set mHam Keyer to No Radio. K3 working, latest downloads installed, sounding really, really good. Phew!! 73 Chris G3SJJ G3SJJ wrote: Altered the subject to Download! Well, one step forward, two steps back! After several emails from Wayne lst night, and during his Sunday afternoon I should add, so thanks, Wayne last night, I decided to switch off. I had managed to get the download done OK but transmitted audio wasn't correct. It sounded as though the carrier oscillator was too high up the passband slope. Switched on this morning and everything was OK. It sounded really good. It should have left it at that! Oh, no. I decided to do the overnight upgrade and now I am back to square one. I am in exactly the same positions as at first - Flashing Red LED, LCD display not lit but MCU LD wording visible. This time after holding the Power button down for 10 seconds I can start another download but it fails after a while. Sometiems I get up to 10 bars, other times it stops at 3. I then get the error message MCU programming failed. Verify file source and version. Turn the K3 off and back on and retry I have tried rebooting computer, switching K3 PSU off, holding Power button down etc numerous times. The only thing that I have done differently on this download is what Stewart has mentioned below. I am using the mHam Keyer as my radio to computer interface. If I could get the K3 to work I could go back to RS232!! Chris G3SJJ Stewart Baker wrote: No need to be embarrassed Chris, the same thing happened to me. I found that things got screwed up with the microkeyer router software which had set the virtual com port at 9.6k instead of 38.4k. I then used a proper RS232 port and lead, and all went well. To get in a good state, remove the power from the K3, and then hold the Power button for 10 secs. The TX light should come on, and the display show MCU LD. It will then be receptive to another upload attempt. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Sun, 04 May 2008 20:32:48 +0100, G3SJJ wrote: Oh dear, I have done something really wrong!! Had a senior moment and pressed some keys whilst in process of the latest upgrade. Can anyone extract me out of my mess?? - Upload has stopped - Display unlit but I can see MCU LD - Red TX LED flashing - Fans on full - Can't power off at the radio A most embarassed Chris G3SJJ !! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 FW Upload Crash
Oh dear, I have done something really wrong!! Had a senior moment and pressed some keys whilst in process of the latest upgrade. Can anyone extract me out of my mess?? - Upload has stopped - Display unlit but I can see MCU LD - Red TX LED flashing - Fans on full - Can't power off at the radio A most embarassed Chris G3SJJ !! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] VP6DX -- the true story ?
You can't get much better than that, Eric!! I identified (whilst working VP6DX!) a similar situation to the 30m one. It was as though the PLL wasn't locking. I don't do data modes so mine was 30m CW Split. I emailed Gary at Elecraft and a mod was incorporated in the next firmware upgrade, and it is perfect now. Excellent service BTW, I worked all of my 12 band slots on the K3 using Split and pressing Rev to listen to the awful Eu pile-up. The whole experience would have been so much less stressful if European stations were more discipliined. If he calls HB9 then why does a DL, SP, IZ, 9A or whatever transmit?!! Thanks. Chris G3SJJ Eric Scace K3NA wrote: Some reported hiccups with the radios should be put into perspective: 1. We ran 8 radios x 24 hours x 16+ days of operating: over 3,000 hours on the air in total... plus additional hours for some units on board ship. 2. Some glitches were unique a specific radio, or at most two radios. As an example, late in the operation one radio seemed to show a T/R relay problem where the receiver signals were down temporarily (or longer) after a transmission. Another radio didn't want to power off -- it would immediately come back to life after shutdown. The high noise level was another singleton issue. One radio, only on 30m, and only while in FSK mode, and only when operating split, would have its receiver go into oscillation at the end of a FSK transmission. If any one of those three conditions did not exist, the radio worked fine. Obviously we moved that radio away from the position with the 30m 4-square antenna control. We didn't see that particular quirk on any other radio. 3. We were operating in a demanding field environment: hot temperatures in the tents during the day, salty and dusty breezes almost non-stop, and perhaps some voltage burbles when the generators ran out of fuel unexpectedly. On the later point, we did have sealed batteries floated across the supply lines, which allowed us to continue operating (without the 1.5 kW amplifiers) when generator re-fueling or oil changes were made. Those certainly helped smooth out any power supply variations. 4. Some items were equipment interaction issues. For example, our CW keying (external to the K3) sometimes hung. We learned this was due to RFI entering the laptop USB port via the external mouse cable, and irritating the USB device driver for the microKeyer and/or the microKeyer. Almost all of the operators ran the K3 with AGC off (all modes). -- Eric on 08 Mar 10 Mon 09:50 Mario Lorenz said the following: Hi, besides the official report as quoted on the web, on the BCC mailing list, reports from members of the VP6DX expedition were slightly less stellar. While confirming superior receiver sensitivity, problems reported were with pileup CW reception AGC, in T/R switching, and internal noise of S9+20 that went away after powercycling the K3 ??? Since I've just ordered my K3, I'd like to hear whether this has been confirmed, and hopefully fixed... Mario ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 SSB Tx problem
I have been wrestling with this problem for a couple of weeks now and can't find a solution. Maybe someone has experienced something similar or can suggest where to look. I am finalising my SO2R setup. Radio 1 is the K3, Radio 2 is my FT1kMP. They both feed phones, CW, PTT and mic into a Topten DX Doubler, from there into the mHam Keyer which provides the PC interface for Winkey for CW plus Voice Keying via the PC sound card and finally serial interface for the FT1kMP. Serial for the K3 is achieved through the KUSB. It all works well on CW but SSB is a different matter. When I go to transmit on SSB on the K3, there is some kind of oscillation/ feedback. Very much like a rushing wind noise and is superimposed on the transmitted signal. If I press the footswitch, all is quiet but when I start speaking it appears to go into oscillation, modulates when I talk and stops when I stop. The FT1kMP does not have the same problem. Transmitted audio from the MP through the system is OK. I have checked and re-soldered all connecting cables, and checked all ground connections. The problem is presnt even when transmitting into a dummy load and seems to reduce as I reduce the power control from 100w. When the 100w PA switches it out it has almost gone, just a slight trace. Turning the power up to the level where the 100w PA relays switch brings the problem back. If I unplug the cable from the K3 to the DX Doubler and plug my Heil headset in everything works fine. I have also tried unplugging different cables one by one but cannot come to any specific conclusion. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] W9XT Band Decoder with K3
Interesting Dick. I have two TopTen Band Decoders, switching my Array Solutions Sixpak plus Dunestar 600 bandpass filters. I had the original source driver boards in the decoders and experienced occasional switching problems. Dave N3RD supplied me with the new source driver boards that don't have the same voltage drop and they work well. The K3 drives them fine also. (A photo may appear in the next issue of RSGB Radcom since they asked me for a photo of the K3 setup!) Chris G3SJJ Dick Dievendorff wrote: I've purchased but not yet installed one of these. I have also heard that the pull-ups are required. Good choice, especially at that price! I considered a pair of these, perhaps built in to the Array Solutions SixPak controller, to drive the SixPack antenna switch and Hamation bandpass filters. I've decided to use a pair of Top Ten BD-Y-SD decoders because I want the manual override capability at two different operator positions and I'm sourcing 12V to an Array Solutions SixPak and a pair of Hamation bandpass filters. The combined current draw might tax some sourcing drivers and the voltage drop of the transistor source drivers in the new Top Ten decoders is supposedly quite low, and the device's data sheet says it'll switch 5 amps. The low voltage drop is important to me because I'm warned that the Array Solutions SixPak switch really needs most of 13V to switch reliably, and you don't have to add very many 0.7V drops together to get into trouble. I may jumper the steering diode in the TTD decoder to further reduce voltage drop, and I think this will be safe because all the 12V at my station is coming from one big supply. If I mix in an ICOM radio I have I'll have to be careful where the +12V is coming from. A perhaps cheaper solution (which I may do if I do this again) might have been to use the W9XT BCD-10 (or a circuit much like it) to drive some small DIP relays and switch the high current source driven devices with the little relays and avoid the transistor voltage drop. Array Solutions sells a $100 level converter which essentially does this. Somehow using relays to switch relays seemed clumsy, but it may well be the most cost effective solution. DIP relays aren't very expensive. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Hachadorian Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 8:44 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] W9XT Band Decoder with K3 Is anyone successfully using a W9XT Band Decoder with the K3? Anticipating arrival of my K3 in May, I've just received the decoder and want to mount it into a box. I've seen fragments of conversation on this reflector that 10K pull-up resistors to the 12V supply may be needed on the BCD input lines. If resistors are needed, I want to add them now, rather than later, when the decoder is in the box. Thanks! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - KUSB problem
I am unable to get my K3 talking to either my laptop or my PC using the KUSB serial adapter. It is probably something I am or am not doing! The K3 interfaces perfectly well with my PC on standard Comm1 serial port and works with Logger32 general logger and N1MM contest logger, as well as downloading firmware updates. I have updated the driver to the latest one as recommended. I have selected 4800 on the K3, plus 8N1 4800 on each computer and the logging programs. The port number is the same and I have tried other ports also. Some Virtual Ports are set by mHam Router and I have avoided these. In Device Manager I can see Proloific USB-to-Serial Comm Port and it indicates everything is working OK. Not sure where to go from here. Any ideas? Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KUSB problem
Wow, that did it Don. Thanks. Chris G3SJJ Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, You might try setting the data rate higher. For some strange reason the USB to serial adapters have more trouble working with slow data rates. 73, Don W3FPR G3SJJ wrote: I am unable to get my K3 talking to either my laptop or my PC using the KUSB serial adapter. It is probably something I am or am not doing! The K3 interfaces perfectly well with my PC on standard Comm1 serial port and works with Logger32 general logger and N1MM contest logger, as well as downloading firmware updates. I have updated the driver to the latest one as recommended. I have selected 4800 on the K3, plus 8N1 4800 on each computer and the logging programs. The port number is the same and I have tried other ports also. Some Virtual Ports are set by mHam Router and I have avoided these. In Device Manager I can see Proloific USB-to-Serial Comm Port and it indicates everything is working OK. Not sure where to go from here. Any ideas? Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clearance between KBPF3 standoff and toroid.
Been there, noticed it, believed in Elecraft mojo, adjusted the position slightly, continued, made 1500 Qs since. No prob. One man's challenge, another man's major disaster!! Chris G3SJJ Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Yes, I spoke with Wayne about it recently after other builders noticed the toroid touched the standoff. Wayne said there's no problem with the toroid touching that standoff - it will not affect performance. He also said it's okay to adjust its position slightly if there's enough lead to allow that. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of S Sacco Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM The problem with eHam reviews is not the reviews themselves, but that folks get too caught up in caring about other people's mostly subject impressions/opinions. Remember: Everyone's entitled to an opinion, but that doesn't mean that everyone's opinion should be given equal weight. Now, back to assembling my K3. Anyone else have clearance problems with the KBPF3 standoff, and the torroid? 73, Steve NN4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VP6DX K3 to K3 on 160
My 160m QSO is in the log, VP6DX-K3 to G3SJJ-K3. Nice one. Currently listening to them on 40m at s7 long path, s3 on short path. 1454z. Pair phased gp. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sub-RX Feature or Spilt Operation
I have done this for all 5 band slots, on both modes, I have worked VP6DX on so far including 20 CW just now. Likewise I am used SO2V on the sub rx in my FT1kMP, (presumably that's what you mean by Dual Watch?) . The main problem is not the K3 but is the stations in the pile-up. It is ever so simple. If he sends your callsign you transmit, if he doesn't send your callsign you don't transmit! What bit of that don't they understand?! Chris G3SJJ Vic K2VCO wrote: Lee Buller wrote: Uh...when I was working Ducie, the DUAL-WATCH feature of my 756PROII came in real handy, and I understand the stock K3 cannot do that. From reading the manual, to operate split that B is the Xmit and you can listen on B by using the REV button and holding it to listen. Is that correct? And, for those people who use a K3, how did that work for you? Is it a clean operation? Yes, that's how it works. You can use one hand to hold the REV button and turn the knob, with a little practice. It works as well as any radio with a single receiver can. You can switch back and forth rapidly, but you can't listen to both VFOs at the same time ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Logger32 support for Elecraft K2/K3
My K3 works very well with the current version (3.8.0) Chris. The K2 I had in 2006 worked well also with whatever the version was then. I wonder what will be changed? Chris G3SJJ Chris Gibson wrote: For information: the next version 3.9 of Logger32 will include support for Elecraft K2/K3 radios. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder and Tx Inhibit
I confirm the TopTen Band Decoder works fine with my K3, Andy. Chris G3SJJ Andrew Faber wrote: Chris, Good luck with it. I have the TT Decoder powered by an independent 12 volt source. It has internal pull-up resistors, so there appears to be no connection needed other than the ones I mentioned. It took me a bunch of trial and error time to figure this out. Let us know how it works. I emailed N3RD a while ago to let them know. Dave said he had a K3 on order, and that they did intend to offer K3 cables. I made up a generic cable from my TT DX Doubler to the K3, and that seems to work well also. It's nice to use inputs all on the back of the K3, so there are no cables to the front panel. Only issue is that the Mic and Headphone jacks on the back are pretty frail and don't make very positive contact sometimes. 73, andy, ae6y ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Band decoder and Tx Inhibit
I wondered if any has connected up a TT Band Decoder to the ACC socket yet. I am just about to make up a suitable cable. Also theer was some discussion somewhile back about TX Inhibit for connecting to amps. Anyone done this. I see it needs an external +5v source. On my FT1kMP use the band data out socket f for my TT Decoder and pick up +12v from there, also amp relay switching. Would have been nice on the K3! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 TX Inhibit
I recall a couple of months or so back there was vociferous discussion about TX Inhibit being absolutely vital for linear amp switching. I use this on my FT1kMP / Acom 1000 combo. Now that it has been included I wonder if anyone is using it and where they get the +5v from for the pull-up resistor. I got some plops report over last weekend in the CQWW160CW contest and suspect it was hot switching because I was using VOX as I hadn't incorporated Comm PTT at that stage. I think this would solve the problem but I would also like to include TX Inhibit since the Acom 1000 allows for that. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder and Tx Inhibit
Oh thanks for that Andy. I'll get it wired up in the morning with confidence then! I know that Dave N3RD (of Top Ten) and Sig N3RS are eagerly awaiting their K3s and will also be interested. 73 Chris G3SJJ Andrew Faber wrote: Chris, I have my K3 hooked up to a Top Ten Yaesu decoder, and it seems to work fine. You need to connect 5 wires: the four BCD outputs and ground. Once I figured out the pin numbering it was straightforward (Pins on the ACC jack are numbered 1-5, 6-10, 11-15 from right to left and top to bottom, looking at the radio from the back). 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:46 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Band decoder and Tx Inhibit I wondered if any has connected up a TT Band Decoder to the ACC socket yet. I am just about to make up a suitable cable. Also theer was some discussion somewhile back about TX Inhibit for connecting to amps. Anyone done this. I see it needs an external +5v source. On my FT1kMP use the band data out socket f for my TT Decoder and pick up +12v from there, also amp relay switching. Would have been nice on the K3! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Rx SSB Filtering
Not sure if I understand SSB filter settings. I have the standard 2.7KHz flter roofing filter so I assumed the max bandwidth on the Width control would be 2.7KHz but I find it goes up 6KHz. Since I am never likely to use that kind of width, is it not possible to set the DSP to have a max bandwidth coinciding to the to 2.7KHz filter? In fact, I would be happy to have a max b/w of 2.3 since I am used to 2KHz Inrad in my FT1kMP anyway. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Receiver Performance
A summary of what is to follow - Wow!!! This radio was designed and advertised as a contesters radio and it certainly meets all the requirements. Ergonomics are excellent, all the necessary controls are well placed and what's more, work! I spent sometime in CQWW 160 CW this weekend, not a competitive entry with 406 Qs, 27 States and 50 countries but enough to assess the K3 rx. The general sound has already been compared to the Drake R4B sound. Yes. Very comfortable to listen to. The AGC constants are perfect, at least for me. The Width control coupled with Shift gives a very flexible selectivity selection and the Noise Reduction really eases help my power line noise problem. This morning around sunrise when the band peaked it was great to hear the W5s booming in, it was fantastic to be called during a run of Europeans by W6XI in Arizona, but the crunch came in the last hour or so at W2,3,4,8 sunset. The band was packed full of Eu, ranging from s7 to 40+over 9, and yet when I screw the width right down I can copy and work Stateside. Now, these condx are very similar to say 40m in CQWW CW and the K3 came through without a hitch. This is real radio, real contesting with a real contester's K3. Thanks Aptos !! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 278 up and running
What a sweet dream! Everything extremely well packed and clearly marked. Manual is very easy to follow. Build quality is excellent. The inventory is well worth doing. I numbered the different screws down the side of the manual page, separated them into different compartments of a couple of pattie (muffin) tins and marked the compartments with a felt tipped pen. That made selection much simpler. I only encountered two small problems - Fitting the front panel unit to the main board. With two pairs of connectors and not being able to see one pair when watching the other, it was a bit of a juggling act and the first try I didn't get it mated correctly, 2nd go was fine. I found tightening the set-screws on the concentric knob fiddly. First QSO was with N0SS on 20CW (K3), then YV1NX followed by W7QC (K3.) The CW sidetone is really smooth and very pleasant to listen to, I felt I could have sat at 35wpm all day. Tx power level very stable so setting uo the Acom 1000 amp was quick and easy. Receiver sounds really good, I haven't had time to evaluate it in tough condx. G to W7/0 is hardly testing at present. 80m CW sounds good and the NR seems to help reducee power line noise on my 70ft vertical. The one thing I really like is the variable width control on receive. I went for the K3 as I felt the K2 (which I sold last June) lacked was good but lacked finesse. Well this has got all the things that I wanted and more. I now need to integrate it into my SO2R system then I can do direct comparisons with the FT1kMP. I hope to be active over this weekend in CQWW 160CW, after which I will investigate SSB. It has been along frustrating wait, not helped by poor communication, unrealistic shipping dates, and also the constant harping and whining of the those who think we should not complain. For me the Elecraft experience has been tarnished by both of those aspects, and it will take some time to recover. For now though I can savour the sweet K3! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Aux I/O
For some reason I thought a 15 pin connector would be included, had a recollection of past discussions but looks like I was wrong. RS232 works well with Logger32 and N1MM, straight in, no parameter changes required. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 #266
Right, that blows my theory of 250 for the first prodn run! Beginning to look like 300 then. Chris G3SJJ Geoffrey Downs wrote: K3/100 kit S/N 000266 delivered here 1333 UTC today 21 January having left Aptos 18 January. It travelled at an average speed of about 99 mph. Ordered 11 May 2007 with deposit. The wait is over for me. Good luck to those still waiting - may it not be long! 73 to all Geoff G3UCK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 #266
Well my order was in just about 4 hours before the official end of 1st run orders, so I reckon that will be a reasonable pointer. I think it is being prepared at this very minute, so your figure and timing for without deposits might be close. Guess what, we will have to do all this again if or when the sub rx actually happens!! Could just get my K3 in time for CQWW160 CW net weekend, now that really would be nice! Chris G3SJJ Don Rasmussen wrote: My thought exactly - and off to the wiki to make a quick change on the estimate before anyone notices. ;-) Current swag, 275 deposit units and 25 without deposits - all shipped by month end. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. ;-) G3SJJ g3sjj at btinternet.com Mon Jan 21 17:53:03 EST 2008 Right, that blows my theory of 250 for the first prodn run! Beginning to look like 300 then. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 #266
I think so. So Don's 275 plus 25 might be good. Yes, 14th May at 1800z was the originally announced cut off. Sorry for all the posts, I guess A) the excitement of my very impending K3 and B) the culmination of 3 months of watching serial numbers! Chris G3SJJ Mike B wrote: If I understand the system correctly, the first production run still has to include everyone who ordered in that time frame, but didn't place a deposit. Even when they hit May 14th or so of deposit orders (whatever the cutoff date was), they will then go back 3 weeks start shipping all non-deposit orders. Right, that blows my theory of 250 for the first prodn run! Beginning to look like 300 then. 73, Mike KW1ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Ham Radio Deluxe
You kept that K3 quiet Peter!! I am a bit puzzled though. I have been investigating remote using HRD (which I must register!) and also have used TRX Manager but that was located in W6 land for a remote demo, but other than that I have yet to understand why there is need to use any software other than a logging program. I use Logger32 for general use and N1MM for contests, both have the usual radio interface and Cluster access via Telnet. I am obviously missing something but not sure what! Chris G3SJJ Peter Bacon wrote: I successfully use TRX-Manager to control my K3, and feed the frequency/mode information through into DX4Win. TRX-Manager so far only has a couple of K3 special features implemented such as a volume control, otherwise it's interface is similar to the K2. I am assured by the developer of TRX-Manager that more features will be included in the next update. 73 Peter G3ZSS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Request for some stats
Doug, I might be able to slightly clarify soon! Received shipping notification today of my 14 May with deposit order. I think things have got fudged now but initially the 1st prodn run with deposit was to be 200 units. This was increased but supposedly ended on 14 May at 1800, four hours after I placed my order. I have thought for some time that 250 would be the 1st run figure, but with 241 being a May 8 order I guess that is blown. 260 maybe! It seems to me that the idea of the 1st prodn run was to generate interest and therefore income! I suspect having done that the idea of discrete prodn runs will have been phased out as far as we are concerned, again probably more of a revenue generating idea. I don't think they will release figures of orders placed on their suppliers. I am disparately frustrated about the 2nd Rx as the hype about this was a major influencing factor in my decision to purchase. What I find disturbing is all along the lack of cogent information and of course paying $600 up front, 8 months ago, for no reason, and almost as worrying, the number of people who defend this as being acceptable practice. I am truly puzzled at the latest statement about the 2nd so close to its published launch date. There is either a duff batch of populated 2nd rx boards, maybe $50,000 worth or the problem was known a long while ago and a decision made not to go ahead with ordering the boards, in which case an announcement could have made much earlier. I don't go along with the debacle theory but there is a strong smell of the mushroom theory (kept in the dark and fed s---t!!) I think the product is brilliant, the workforce is excellent, but the communication is extremely weak and has really soured the situation. It will be recovered but many people will now be much less confident when they open their National Contest Journal and see a full page K3 advert! It will certainly take me a long time to believe any future Elecraft updates or press releases. ESD mat at the ready, diary clear for when Mr UPS calls in a few days time. Yippee Chris G3SJJ DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Eric, Wayne: I am requesting that you (A) release the size of production run 1 and also please tell us (B) how many K3s are still pending without deposit from run #1. I know that initially you indicated that such information was a proprietary. However, at this point: 1. Everybody will know the prod run size once we see orders going out past the order date that you have already stated is the end of run #1. Will another month (I hope not more) of secrecy provide any additional or continued protection from whatever you viewed as somehow valuable to be kept as proprietary? 2. I am in Run #2 and I would like to get some idea (stress on some) of when my radio (or all prod run #2 radios in the case of others who might share my thoughts) might be going out. I am not asking you for an estimate, but I (meaning me, myself) would like to make some basic assumptions (not entirely accurate) about when I might expect my radio. I can't speak for others, but from what I've seen posted, everybody is interested in every single scrap of information available to help ease the frustration from the very long and unexpected delays. My approach would be to take the number of ordered radios divided by the empirical data of past shipments (average) per week. 3. I am also in Run #3 (ordered my 2nd K3 on Nov 21), but I have little confidence in my ability to project the real ship date for that other than that the original estimate provided of mid February will clearly not be accurate. Respectfully submitted and anticipating a reply, de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - relay noise
That sounds similar K2 bandpass filter switching relay, noisier that I would have thought but acceptable. The relays in my Dunestar 600 are audible but quieter than the K2. Chris G3SJJ Jonathon One thing I've noticed is the relay noise (physical, not RF) when switching between bands. This appears to depend if I'm jumping about (noisier) or moving up or down through them consecutively (quieter). Only having used an FT-857 a lot in the past, where I don't notice it, I'm noticing it on the K3. I'm not complaining, I just need to get used to it. This is also partially due to the way I use the rig during my working day. I'm very fortunate in that I work from home and the shack is the office (or is that the other way around :). So I leave the rig on, and running MacLoggerDX, have it set to auto-tune the rig as DX spots come up. Sometimes I hear a spot that I might be able to work etc. So, the K3 sits there, clicking away and its something I hadn't noticed with the FT-857. Wondering if this is common on K2s as well and if others have noticed this in the K3? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 from 100W to QRP
Maxim, I'm not sure why you need to go down to 3w. The K3 will sit at 120w for a long time. I don't need to use an ATU here as all my antennas are fed with coax and remotely swiched, but I do have a manual tune amp. I have a small printed card fixed with blue tack to the front panel showing setting per band/mode. A bit like the old ad for Alpha amps, Tuning By Numbers. 20m CW is 44 /36, so swopping bands is simple. Flick the band change switch, quickly turn the two dials to those settings, apply RF and do final fine tune. All done within a few seconds. The only thing I have to watch is knock the power knob back on the MP to roughly the area I know that gives me a reasonable ampount of power out of the amp, say 30-50 watts. I would have thought this technique would have been OK with the K3. Chris G3SJJ Well, when you wish to go from 100w, down to 3w, in order to tune an external tuner (in my case an SGC auto-tuner), it can get tedious. On 16/1/08 13:48, Joe-aa4nn [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Benny, it's just the turn of a pot! How difficult or inconvenient could that be. hi de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Benny Aumala [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe my interest to QRP is partially because K2. I want to use my K3/100 still quite a lot in QRP and QRPP. The degree of adjust is really fine down to 0.1W. Also, 100W PA switch-off below 10W is very clever. But to crank between 100 and 5W is not very handy. I would like to see PF1 to change powers between two adjustable levels. Bennyoh9nb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Maybe not quite yet
Yes, I think it has slipped another week. I was quoting from the 27 December update which specifically said 4th-9th May orders with deposits would be shipped by 11 Jan. Looks like 8/9 May orders will now be shipped this week. There was certainly some activity over the wekend at Aptos including Sunday! so it is gathering momentum. Have fun. Chris G3SJJ Bob Evans wrote: Chris, You may want to recalibrate your shipping estimate by a few days. I have just received notice that my K3/100 kit (100% prepaid- 50% deposit with order and the second 50% paid in August upon original shipping estimate) will ship in 7-10 days. I am extremely happy to have finally bubbled up to the top of the shipping list and am counting the minutes now. ;-) Hopefully, my second K3/100 (ordered on Oct 29th) will show up in March/April and I will have completed the replacement of my SO2R contest station from K2s to K3s. Best of luck in these exciting times! Bob K5WA Now that shipment of orders placed up to 9 May has been made I am waiting excitedly to hear from Aptos of the impending shipment of my K3 Exciting times Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Evolution of the K3
Great to hear all the news and views of people's K3s. It is interesting look back to the first announcement, specs and figures being released, field testers reactions and comments, and now users' comments. The theme all along has been of handling and performance expectations exceeded. Now that shipment of orders placed up to 9 May has been made I am waiting excitedly to hear from Aptos of the impending shipment of my K3, ordered on 14 May. This will also mark the end of the first production. Another milestone in the evolution of the K3. I will be watching my inbox carefully over the next few days as I now assume shipment of orders placed 10 to 14 May will be made during next week. For those interested in these things, for serial numbers 100 to 200, I note an average of around 15 units a week being shipped, so production is really starting to ramp up, and my original thoughts about 1st prodn run volume seems to be tracking well. Exciting times Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Serial numbers
Looking for some clues on serial numbers. Last noted one is 178, yet K3 Wiki says first 200 units have been produced but doesn't say shipped. I am planning some contests over the next two months which will involve my K3. According to the latest info, orders received up to 9th May will be shipped by end of next week, so I am thinking that 10-14th May orders will be shipped by week ending 18 Jan. That would be perfect as my 14th May should be with me by 25th and up and running, hopefully, to slot in my SO2R system for weekend of 1/2/3 May. I sold my K2 back in June last year in anticipation of K3 delivery in July and now just have the FT1kMP so no SO2R capability. There is no great panic but without the K3 I would probably ask the owner of a big contest station, so obviously the sooner I can advise him to see if his domestic arrangements will allow this the better. Again early March sees another contest where SO2R is ideal. The rate is painfully low, about 10 an hour for us in the UK, but mults are vital so searching other bands becomes key to building a good score. If shipping has gone out again it may even benefit me as I am consider visiting states in mid-March, in which case I could have the K3 delivered to me there by some unsuspecting N0 or N6 (!!), and maybe I could even partially assembly it so i don't bring the bog box back. VAT saved would pay most of my air fare! Not looking to antagonise the Stars and Stripes waving guys but I am trying to do some realistic planning and tracking serial numbers is helpful. Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 NB indicator flasjing
We are all a bit confused about your name, Oliver You know, this thread is all well and good, but no-one has yet answered the original question :) Which is: I might have missed this in the manual, but when I change the NB IF width value, I can get to a point where the NB flashes - what does this indicate? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: dot/dash memories
and auto character spacing! Actually it needs K1EL embedding!! Now that would be nice! 73 Chris G3SJJ Karsten Koch wrote: Hi Tom, wouldn't it be nice to have the BEST keyer available TOGETHER with the BEST transceiver ... ANYWHERE? For the time being I'll be happy with my K2. 73 Karsten DL8LBK Tom Hammond schrieb: Hi Karsten: IF such a change is made available to the K3 keyer, I suspect it will not show up for some time. It would be a fairly lo-priority item in the list of firmware features already in place for Wayne to address. KEEP your CMOS3... it's still the BEST keyer available... ANYWHERE. 73, Tom N0SS At 08:45 12/30/2007, you wrote: The K3 comes like the K2 with dot/dash memories as there are only the modes Iambic A and B which both provide these memories. With the K2 there were some requests to have a mode with no dot/dash memory at all. AFAIK this was unfortunately never provided with the K2 firmware. Will there be a change in the firmware for the K3? In case I go for the K3 I would like at least to get rid of my external keyer electronic which provides me a no dot/dash memory mode. The Super CMOS 3 Keyer from Idiom Press is the one I use with my K2 which allows me to switch off these memories. 73 Karsten DL8LBK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: dot/dash memories
Wow Brendan, that is a bit old hat! Most logging programs now allow for K1EL Winkey setup so that seems the way to go. 73 Chris G3SJJ Brendan Minish wrote: What would be wonderful is if elecraft could licence and implement the logikey Comos4 firmware in full. I have been using the logikey keyers for years and they have all sorts of embedded goodness that built in keyers don't normally have. This extra functionality would be especially useful with the built in RTTY and PSK modes With the K3 there are already 4 dedicated keyer buttons on the front panel Whig would allow for all the normal logikey actions to be supported. If this is ever done at some stage it could be enabled on a per serial # basis by paying an appropriate licence fee to Idiompress. I for one would gladly pay extra to have the full functionality of the cmos4 built into the k3. Alternatively the Logikey implementation could be an a small internal module with it's own PIC to run the keying firmware. 73 Brendan EI6IZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: dot/dash memories
I didn't say contest loggers! Logger32 incorporates Winkey support. The point I was making is that these days most people go for Winkey in one way or another. Here I have the mHam Keyer which is built around WinKey for its CW keying, and also the little WinKeyer USB for portable work. From my recollection of my ETM9COG which I sold about 5 years ago and I believe uses the Logikey chip, I was thinking that the setting choices are limited compared to Winkey. Whilst I am not really an F key pusher, prefering even in contests to send from the paddle, I do like the idea of being able to setup the keyer functions from a pc. I just seems logical that the Keyer in the K3 maybe could do that, either that or incorporate the various facilities that Winkey has. I couldn't see the point in going backwards to older keyer designs. 73 Chris G3SJJ Brendan Minish wrote: On Sun, 2007-12-30 at 21:41 +, G3SJJ wrote: Wow Brendan, that is a bit old hat! Most logging programs now allow for K1EL Winkey setup so that seems the way to go. Yes, Why would I want my PC do do my CW keying outside of a contest? 73 Brendan EI6IZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Contrast and compare...
Dunno, but it looks awful! Chris G3SJJ Dr. Dan Swartling wrote: How does the K3 stack up against this kit: http://estore.websitepros.com/1763214/Detail.bok?no=1 Dan To make a difference, one must first be different. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: not about technical issues (was Shipping Status Page)
Don, the long wait is not a problem, even though they have had $1372 of my money for 7 months and not even a personal thank you or apology. *The real problem is the constant lies and broken promises coming out of Aptos, together with the lack of explanation, in fact, virtual silence*. Those of us who placed early orders did so on the basis of the trust built up between Elecraft and its customer base. That trust has been severly damaged, not by the delays but by the breakdown of communication. Many of us had planned various activities involving our K3s. For me initially it was a small Low Power Field Day in July, then it was IARU Region SSB Field Day in September, then it was an SO2R effort in RSGB 21/28MHz Contest in October, then it was lending it to our G5W effort in CQWW, and this weekend it was supposed to be a dual mode, multi op effort in ARRL 10m contest. Each event was planned on the basis of what proved to be mis-information from Aptos. Mid January sees an RSGB contest that I have excelled in over the years. As early as May 14 this year, when I placed my order for a K3/100 plus sub receiver, I began planning for the 2008 event. Even at this this stage I cannot be sure of having my K3, and only in the past week have I had to accept I won't have the sub-rx. The way I found out was an un-announced change on the shipping date. Again going on the scant information, I have delayed arranging a pre-Christmas trip out of the country to be around if or when my K3 is delivered. I am still not sure whether it will be shipped. One person was recently told that his order placed 6 July would be delivered by the end of this year!! Numerous people have been told two weeks for several times. The way I view it at the moment is that shipping came to a halt a week ago, yet not a word. This is not the efficient, honest and friendly service we have become to expect from Elecraft. They have produced a really fantastic product and our hearts go out to the team struggling to meet the rightful demand, but lies and unbroken promises are not helping them or us. Many years ago whilst in sales and marketing of thick film hybrid modules into the defence industry I received a telephone call late one evening from the manufacturing director of a very major defence contractor. His modules were 3 weeks late and no warning or expalanation had been given. If we had told him he could have re-scheduled. I was given huge roasting and needless to say didn't sleep much that night. I did however keep my customers well informed after that. Some honest and realistic information would have prevented this email and most of the preceeding ones Chris G3SJJ Don Wilhelm wrote: By my count, it does look like there are now at least 30 K3s being shipped per week over the past 2 week period, judging from the serial numbers that have been posted on the wiki. That means that Don Rasmussen's projections are overly pessimistic. By my estimate (again judging only from the serial numbers accounted for), serial number 225 should ship well before Christmas, and they should have shipped SN 250 before the first of the year. I don't know how many are in the 1st batch, but most have figured it is less than 250. The folks at Aptos are working hard to hone their production capabilities and get these first orders shipped. It has been a long period of overtime for all of them. I will get my K3 in due time I am certain, and I am certainly not going to bug them about it - whining about it will not hurry the process and may even slow it down. 73, Don W3FPR Dave Yarnes wrote: I think it's just that a few folks need to vent a little after the long wait. But if you look at the wiki list of K3's received, output is picking up nicely. I think over 50 K3's are going out now each week--maybe more. So everyone needs to hook up their Valium drip and take a deep breath. Things will settle down soon. Dave W7AQK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: not about technical issues (was Shipping Status Page)
Jason, with respect, this is not bitching. All people are asking for is honest and realistic communication from Elecraft. Lies and broken promises are fuelling discontent. People have contacted Elecraft directly and are constantly being fed rubbish. This is yet another email which needn't have been sent if we were kept properly informed. Honesty first, radio whenever. Chris G3SJJ Jason Milldrum wrote: However, I've become completely exhausted of this list turning into the All K3 Bitchfest, All Of The Time. I understand that some complaining is normal and justified, but if you truly have so much angst about your declining perception of the Elecraft mojo, then perhaps it's time to have a chat with Elecraft directly or cancel your order. The level of whining on the list has ruined it for me. I understand you all have every right to be mad...and I might be too if I were in your shoes. However, I feel that this topic has been allowed to dominate the list to the detriment of everyone else. So, no, I don't have to get used to it. I'm just going to unsubscribe and wash my hands of this whole mess. I'll look for technical discussion and advice elsewhere. 73, Jason Milldrum, NT7S ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status Page
Stan, you and others are missing the point. The whole problem was not, and still is not, when we want them. Eric has agreed that information coming out of Aptos has not been accurate. We now understand that orders placed May 1 to Dec 4 should be available by end of Feb. Fine, no problem. That is all we needed to know. If you are told two weeks, then two weeks, the two weeks and still nothing, or if you are told end of December, then someone with an earlier order told a later shipment date, it is bound to create confusions and anger as Eric has agreed. Yes I want mine now, who wouldn't, but I at last have an honest assessment, ie I would hope to have shipment sometime during the next 13 weeks, unless advised further. That's OK by me, you also? Chris G3SJJ Stan Rife wrote: No Jim, it used to be a unique reflector. Now it's just a sounding board for cry babies that can't have their toys when they want them. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] deliveries
Thank you for that honest assessment. That is just what we are looking for. So orders placed between 1st May (the current shipment period) and Dec 4th should be shipped by late Feb 2008. In which case that is all we need to know. Like I said, honesty first. K3 whenever. I will now wait patiently. Have fun. Chris G3SJJ Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I'd like to make a general statement about deliveries, status updates, etc. First of all, I'm primarily focused on getting K3s out the door each day and as a result I only read the list every second or third day, so my replies to queries here can easily be delayed by that amount. Also, when the email load on the list is especially heavy I go into scan mode and do not read every mail. Regarding shipping and status. - We are steadily ramping up our ship rate. Its nowhere as high as I would like, but it is increasing each week as we add staff and our subcontractors deliver assembled PC boards at a better rate. We have all the fun issues surrounding a significant ramp up of any new product - supplier glitches, assembly errors, engineering changes, part tolerance variations, employee training, exhaustion, over optimism etc. All of these contribute to the variability in shipping estimates. Each week is a new experience. Everything is converging in a nice manner, but in a manufacturing ramp up you never know where your next wave of excitement will come from. :-) Some of the confusion about status is generated as a result of inaccurate postings from users here and elsewhere. Every time someone says something in error about what order date we've shipped, how many we have on backlog, etc., we get a flood of emails and phone calls to Lisa and our sales team. When that happens it actually slows our shipping rate significantly (since Lisa's crew generates all of the daily shipping orders, each of which is custom for different options etc. ). Also, with the huge level of calls they are not able to give out accurate estimates on shipping for orders likely to go out past the next two to three weeks. There have been widely inaccurate estimates of how many K3s we have sold. While it is not prudent for us to post exact numbers, for competitive reasons, I can certainly say that we did -not- sell 700-1000 at Dayton, and that our backlog is not in the 3000+ range :-) Based on our current backlog, as the current ramp up continues, we will be caught up with existing orders received today by March. Increasing our daily ship rate is my prime focus, but we will not let quality supper in a rush to ship boxes out the door. We are trying to be as accurate as possible with our shipping status, that's why we have added the 'what order dates are shipping next' section to our status page. We try to update it every 1-2 weeks as we get a new block of K3s out the door. To be honest, that's the only accurate statement about shipping we can make. Anything past that is an educated guess and I can guarantee will be inaccurate. Since our best guesses are triangulated, dissected and picked apart and second guessed each time, its best not to go there. :-) Lisa and her sales crew are a dedicated group who are working very, very hard to both get new orders entered, enter the huge number of change orders ( different / added options), answer the flood of daily calls and emails and to drive shipping with what needs to go out daily. I'm sure in the heat of the battle they have not been 100% accurate when trying to estimate exactly when an order will ship for orders shipping out past 2-3 weeks. They do their best, but they are human too and when overloaded by calls they are certain to make mistakes when estimating when an order will ship. Several folks have asked why the shipping dates slipped for the FM filter, 2nd RX, and DVR. -- The FM filter delay is a pure function of our supplier. We asked them to correct some design issues with the filter and they took longer than we planned to do so. Those are now supposed to be resolved and we are now awaiting delivery. -- The delay on the 2nd RX and DVR are engineering resource related. Wayne and Lyle have to release the final F/W for both of both of these and also release the final PCB for the RX. They have spent much more time supporting the existing K3 than we expected. If anyone know how to clone engineers - we're interested! We have added additional engineering talent, but for these two items Wayne and Lyle are the experts. Lastly, if you have a serious concern about our performance, our veracity or anything else along these lines, you can always contact me directly. The buck stops here. I can't always give everyone exactly what they want to know etc, but I do my best. Our office number is 831-662-8345. Now - back to work! 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must
Re: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3
I am desparately hoping to take delivery of my K3 before Christmas (although now feel this is unlikely) but I agree with you both. The list is now out of hand. Disappointingly this is mainly due to a small group of established Elecrafters who believe they own the list and can/should start and contribute to any discussion whether it is relevant or not. Everytime I come back to my computer there are at least 30 irrelevant emails. Not only am I totally frustrated with the lack of progress on my K3 and I am now extremely disturbed at the lack of discipline on this Reflector. I am seriously considering cancelling my order due to to the combined effects of both. Chris G3SJJ Andreas Hofmann wrote: Ditto, traffic from elecraft email list is getting out of hand with K3 support emails IMHO... 73, Andy (KU7T, ex Y38WF, ex DL6UST) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krister Eriksson Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3 Yes! I do completely agree, I would also like to see a separate list for the K3. I am *not* interested in K3 at all, I have now only the K1, and I do have serious plans to buy and build a K2, possibly during the late end of 2008 .. so, for that reason I am only interested in reading posts and getting information regarding the K1 and K2. Today I am receiving the list in a digest, coming 2-4 times each day in my mailbox, and 96% of the content is about K3, this is just too much for me .. I have several times considered to send an unsubscribe message to this list, but decided to bear and stay.. 73 / SM5KRI Chris -- Hamradio: SM5KRI Krister Eriksson, Västerås Sweden [quote] Message: 35 Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:53:16 -0500 From: B. Scott Andersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed I am wondering if it might be appropriate to consider splitting the Elecraft list into two lists: one for the K3 and one for all other Elecraft offerings (K1, K2, KX1, mini-modules, etc.). Except for perhaps transverters, which could have issues on both lists, the division would be beneficial to the non-K3 users who must now sift though the hundreds of K3 postings for a few morsels of K2 or K1 notes. [[end quote]] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Band Data (renamed)
Oh dear, you have made me a little worried now Ian. I use two Topten Band Decoders, with new source driver boards. Each one has a cable wired for Yeasu, ie terminated in a Din plug which goes into the Band Data out socket on the FT1kMP. One also has a twin screened lead which picks up Amp Keying and Inhibit for my Acom 1000 amp. I am not too worried about the Inhibit, as per recent discussions, I wired it in since it was available and I use short time constant on switching. I was just going to rewire one cable into the 15 way D connector to pick up band data. I need 20mA switching capablity for the Acom so was proposing to use normal phono to phono plus take 12v off the rear K3 connector. A bit messy compared with just a single Din connector on the MP but now it seems I will need some other kind of interface as well. Chris G3SJJ Ian White GM3SEK wrote: 3. Reverse logic in the band data output. Again, this 4-bit encoding was originated by Yaesu, and has since been adopted and extended by a range of third-party providers. The standard band data output is TTL, logic 1 = 5V, logic 0 = 0V. The K3 uses industry-standard band encoding, but the output interface is not standard. Use of open-drain pulldowns in the K3 means that existing non-Elecraft band data interfaces will not work without some modifications and a user-provided positive supply rail. Whether or not any of those interface facilities is really needed is a side issue. Those interfaces exist in the K3, so the relevant discussion is about compatibility with users' existing stations. At the technical level, these are all fairly trivial problems. My holiday project was already going to be a breakout box for the 15-way cable from the ACC connector, where the interfaces with several different parts of the station can be patched in. The inverters and level shifters that will be needed to give the K3 an industry-standard interface to the outside world can go in there. It's just a little more work than anyone would really have wanted. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Memory sticks
I have to say I am totally puzzled by this thread. You buy the K3 in full knowledge that new versions of firmware will be available from time to time and how they are accessed. You see the connectors in the rear panel so you understand what is required. Fullstop/Period. No other dicsussion required.. End. Chrid G3SJJ Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:12:38 +, you wrote: Er, isn't that device called a PC? A Pocket PC might be able to do this - no I don't have that skillset. On 29/11/07 17:08, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Maybe someone could build a device that would accept a memory card and plug into the RS232 port? It would have to know the protocol for loading the MCU and DSP. It could also be used to save configurations. I would assume that most contesters will have a lap top with them for logging, etc. One could save the operator prefs on memory sticks and load them via a laptop USB port. After all the Laptop recognizes a memory stick as another drive. Uploading user prefs would be easy this way. As for not having a computer connected to my main rig; That will never be the case in my shack. I've got too much stuff for prop forecasting, logging, etc. to not have a computer connected. If I ever do any mobile HF work I plan to use the K3 I have ordered for that, and it will be connected to a laptop. Having said that I want you all to know that I have very fond memories of slowly tuning the bands looking for other hams calling CQ back in the days before clusters, and computer logging, but, that was then and this is now ;o) Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. --Benjamin Franklin 1775 http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Shipping Status Update 11/26/07
The main problem Greg is inconsistency of information. The way I read the latest update is : w/c 26 Nov - shipping remaining orders received on 1 May w/c 3 Dec - shipping orders received on 2 May that seems fairly clear, we also know that that the first peak went on to 3 May so it seems reasonable to say w/c 10 Dec - shipping orders received up to 3 May plus another peak on 7 May w/c 17 Dec - shipping orders received on 7 May There may be a big increase in output towards end of w/c 10 and 17 Dec which will allow completion of the first production run. We know that initially this run was to be 200 units and then extended (speculatively) to around 250. Orders for this closed at 1800 14 May and anyone paying their 50% deposit would be included in that run. What is now confusing is that you are told that your order placed on 6 July will be shipped before Christmas. This is really strange given that we know the above dates. It means that all orders received at Dayton will be shipped before end of December, plus all orders for the rest of May, plus all orders during June, plus all orders placed early July. I really do find that difficult to believe. With respect to the 50% deposit, we understood paying that placed you in the first production run. If you didn't opt to pay then you would be in the 2nd run. What I don't understand is how that still works. It seems to me that a deposit should not be required after 14 May and if someone does elect to pay then it would not guarantee moving up the queue. That should be made clear. I ordered and paid my deposit for a K3/100 plus 2nd rx and received conformation at 1221 on 14 May so expect to be in the 1st run. I have recently been hopeful of receiving it before Christmas but I am now not sure since it would have to be shipped by 14 Dec at latest. Shipping of the 2nd rx should commence Sunday 30 December, this hasn't changed so I presume it is still on schedule. Again I have paid my 50% so assume it will be in the first batch. My guess is that that not all 1st prodn orders included the 2nd rx so I might just get that in time for RSGB AFS CW contest on 13 Jan, which would really be very useful as I do SO2V in that event. The only problem I see is that I might have the 2nd rx but no K3 to put it in!! As I said first off, it is the lack of consistent information that is confusing and frustrating. Chris G3SJJ Greg - N4CC wrote: Oh come on now, David...there is no fiasco. The folks at Aptos are doing a marvelous job. They've had to deal with things that just happen when you have a complex production operation and are relying on subs for contract parts/boards. So the first K3's didn't come out on the original schedule...they have communicated why that is true and are providing weekly updates of revised schedules. The anxiety that is being created is caused more by people on this reflector who are SPECULATING on what is happening and whining about it. If you read updates you would know that if you ordered in early May then your radio is likely to ship in the next couple weeks...and if that changes, you will know why...Here's what was said... Shipping weeks of Nov 26-30 and Dec 3-7 (Orders with deposits): We will be shipping the remaining 5/1 orders and many of the 5/2 orders during this period. (We still have at least a week to go on 5/1 orders due to the very short holiday week last week.) We have been running a little slow on assembled K3s and are still working on shipping a small number of these from 4/27-30 this week. The shipping rate on these will pick up this week (week of 11/26) and next. The initial rush of orders was greatest 4/27-5/3, and also on 5/7. After that group is shipped our movement through the backlog calendar will pick up considerably. We're also adding staff (and overtime) in production and test and hope to beat the above plan. We'll update it here early each week. How can you ask for more than that? If you have a specific question regarding your order, ask them...don't talk about tarnished reputation on a reflector. I sent a note to Lisa yesterday evening asking if she expected shipment of my radio before Christmas. Mine was ordered on July 6. AT 8:02 PM Pacific time she replied...and said that if things go as planned it should be shipped before the end of the year... Try sending a note to one of the other manufacturers and see if you get a reply from them at 8 p.m. Ha! I also had not put down a deposit and told her that I would be happy to do that if priority was being given to those who did provide the deposit. She said a deposit would not change my place in line. I'm absolutely delighted and astounded by the prompt response from some obviously dedicated people. I've never owned an Elecraft radio before but if it works as well as the customer service, I know I will be happy. Patience, lad...if you didn't have the anticipation, you wouldn't
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Deposit Clarification
Thanks Eric, that confirms what I thought was intended. Hopefully then I am in the first prodn run with deposit. Not particularly interested in low serial numbers but wanted to get my hands on the best contest radio ever which is why I opted to pay the deposit for early delivery. The contests I had planned with the K3 in July, September and October weren't so important although it would have been a pleasant bonus, but Jan, Feb and March are very important for me, so here's hoping! Chris G3SJJ Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I see there has been some confusion regarding deposits in recent emails. To clarify this, we just added the following to the shipping status web page. 73, Eric WA6HHQ A note regarding K3 deposits: We originally gave our customers the option of getting a low a low serial number K3 from our first production run by including an optional deposit with their order. Once the first production run was filled by orders (both those with and without deposits) we changed the order form and stopped giving priority for deposits, but kept them optional for those who wanted to help us out. K3 orders received with a deposit before approximately May 14th will ship before other orders received during that period. After those first orders are shipped, we will ship the remaining orders in the order they were received. (Deposits placed after this group are optional and do not effect shipping date, but we do appreciate the support!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Important K3 News
Yeah but how does it perform? Were you on the the various 160m contests last night, did you work any DX, how did it cope with strong signals, how did the NB react to the high static crashes that were around? There are the real questions!! Have fun Chris G3SJJ Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: Wayne has so far fixed bugs the same day they I have reported them. None have been show-stoppers, just CAT-related things. There will be many enhancements, but so far I am more than impressed with the turnaround and with Elecraft's responses here and off-list. It could not be any better. Ham Radio Deluxe is batting along very well, I'll have a K3 beta within the next week. CAT response is excellent, no lags or problems with this interface. When I was a student programmer in the 70's my 1200/300 modem was just as big as the K3, the old DEC 10 a true monster. Speaking of monsters it's time to walk the dogs :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hopefully the time will soon pass when firmware updates fix critical issues (i.e. bugs) and simply add features that may not be deemed essential. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft K3 - shiping status ?
Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in the next 17 working days to meet the taget for starting the 2nd production run. If a K3 takes 6 hours to assemble, plus final test and packing, I reckon we are looking at 12 or so a week if two staff or dedicated to that. In reality, since I just got in at the end of the 1st run, I reckon mid to late December for mine and closure of that run. 2nd run to commence early New Year? Or possibly Santa Wayne and Eric work over Christmas. I would have thought they and the staff deserve a well earned break!! Sub Rx may beginning of Feb. That's my take on the situation. I will count anything quicker as a real bonus, and even a Christmas present! Chris G3SJJ Thom LaCosta wrote: At 07:22 AM 11/12/2007, Barry McWilliams wrote: What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping assembled units as well as kits? Good question about the built versus kit units. 73, Thom - k3hrn waiting for The K3-Godot ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft K3 - shiping status ?
Whoops, I reads as though I ordered an assembled one. I should have said I ordered a K3/100 kit. Chris G3SJJ G3SJJ wrote: Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in the next 17 working days to meet the taget for starting the 2nd production run. If a K3 takes 6 hours to assemble, plus final test and packing, I reckon we are looking at 12 or so a week if two staff or dedicated to that. In reality, since I just got in at the end of the 1st run, I reckon mid to late December for mine and closure of that run. 2nd run to commence early New Year? Or possibly Santa Wayne and Eric work over Christmas. I would have thought they and the staff deserve a well earned break!! Sub Rx may beginning of Feb. That's my take on the situation. I will count anything quicker as a real bonus, and even a Christmas present! Chris G3SJJ Thom LaCosta wrote: At 07:22 AM 11/12/2007, Barry McWilliams wrote: What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping assembled units as well as kits? Good question about the built versus kit units. 73, Thom - k3hrn waiting for The K3-Godot ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft K3 - shiping status ?
30 ways to leave your lover - make a new plan, Stan Stewart Baker wrote: Slip sliding away, slip sliding away You know the nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away.. SG Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:40:38 +, G3SJJ wrote: Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in the next 17 working days to meet the taget for starting the 2nd production run. If a K3 takes 6 hours to assemble, plus final test and packing, I reckon we are looking at 12 or so a week if two staff or dedicated to that. In reality, since I just got in at the end of the 1st run, I reckon mid to late December for mine and closure of that run. 2nd run to commence early New Year? Or possibly Santa Wayne and Eric work over Christmas. I would have thought they and the staff deserve a well earned break!! Sub Rx may beginning of Feb. That's my take on the situation. I will count anything quicker as a real bonus, and even a Christmas present! Chris G3SJJ Thom LaCosta wrote: At 07:22 AM 11/12/2007, Barry McWilliams wrote: What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping assembled units as well as kits? Good question about the built versus kit units. 73, Thom - k3hrn waiting for The K3-Godot ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT shipped - be still my beating heart
I am waiting patiently and wasn't going to add to the comments, but now I am getting worried. 14 May I had order confirmation 1965-2361-4629. Paid half including the sub rx and my credit card debited. Nothing else since and definitely no 5 digit number on the order confirmation. I thought I was in the first production run and should therefore be shipping before 29 November, (since the 2nd run is due to commence 30 November, which is a Friday.) I am £700 lighter and thoroughly confused. Chris Burbanks G3SJJ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I looked in my K3 orders folder and no invoice mail - just loads of order confirmed as I add more bits to it (filters, a mini module etc). I didn't realise I had filed away the invoice in the other K3 folder! My invoice number is 47504, dated 2-May Thanks for the reminder Doug I have some mini modules on order that can ship with K3, but no invoice yet). So if Ken's invoice is 47389 (what date?), and mine is 47504 = that's 115 K3s (max between the dates). Guessing how progress is going like this is very hit and miss :-( On 10/11/07 11:54, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Uh oh! I assumed that the invoice numbers were issued to all. From David's comments, I guess not. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers
Well you aren't far off David. My contact on the inside says they are expecting them mid-December. I just got in at the end of the 1st prodn run so just hoping I might get it in time for ARRL 10m Contest! 73 Chris G3SJJ David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I guess 8 of them must be on their way to the VP6 Ducie Island packing depot by now, as all gear is going to be shipped in November according to the VP6 website. Chris G3SJJ Don't you believe it, Chris. The first production run of special edition with gold-plated chassis and serial numbers up to 000200 were to have been despatched by the end of July but that didn't happen. I sincerely hope that Ducie Island will have to wait their turn like the rest of us. When all said and done DX-peditions always get RST599 anyway, so it doesn't matter what rig they use ;-) 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers
I guess 8 of them must be on their way to the VP6 Ducie Island packing depot by now, as all gear is going to be shipped in November according to the VP6 website. Chris G3SJJ Don Rasmussen wrote: The last reflector posted K3 serial number was #31. Serial number #25 was the latest reported before that. For some reason the serial number page takes the greatest interest (hits) of the entire wiki. Please email me if you have K3 #26 through #30 or maybe there are some later than #31. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Serial_Numbers http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Thanks, Don ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft]US Postal Service Express Mail to the UK -Rubbish!
... and my experience is that it isn't half as bad as all that. I recently ordered two new source driver boards for my Top Ten band decoders. Dave N3RD scanned the posting document and sent me a copy. It was posted in PA on Saturday 13 October, sent by US Mail and arrived in Nottingham on Wednesday 17th. It seems to me that the major delay in incoming parcel post these days is the emphasis on actually acting as a business. In the past the local postperson was required to collect any payment due, so this was hit and miss depending on whether the individual could be bothered, or whether they considered they were working for a business or a community service. Once RM realised just how much revenue they were losing they tightened up their procedures and costs, hence the system now. So you really can't fault that. I guess you get what you pay for. I also recently ordered an Ethernet to Serial adapter, for remote access to my G1000 rotor controller. It came by UPS. Whilst the service was high class in that the UPS Depot at East Midlands Airport rang me to say the item had arrived, they also stung me for an excessive handling charge as well as import duty. (Would you like to pay now, sir!) I would certainly prefer the Parcelforce £8 handling charge and an additional day or so. Chris Burbanks G3SJJ Bryan wrote: Hi, My experience has been that any delay has always been here in the UK, either Customs or ParcelForce. Bryan GM3AKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] mic pin config for the k3 microphone(what Mic r the FT'susing)
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#mic%20wiring Chris G3SJJ Ed Rodriguez wrote: Sorry for the dumb question, but what configuration is the mic pin for the K3 , ie; Kenwood 8 pin? what microphones are the field testers using? what do you all recommend to use, Elecraft is selling the Hand Mic, how does that preform? thanks, De Wp4o Tampa, Fl awaiting for the 3rd wave of the K3, current rig Kenwood TS 950SDX. ED ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio
Didn't really want to add to the postings but wanted to agree with Bill's assessment. It will be interesting so see what the online log says and who the operator was.G3SED or GM3POI? Good stuff anyway, and so early in the season. Says a lot for the K3, so I guess I will be spending more time on 160m this winter!! I am really looking forward to checking out the noise blanker on my local QRM source, 400kV overhead power lines about 1.5km away. Chris G3SJJ Bill Tippett wrote: Congrats Tree! I actually never heard him give your call correctly. Here's what I copied: !st response: N6TA 5NN N6TA BK Then your exchange 2nd response: (??? something ending in a dit)...CFM 3B7C I guess you have to assume the CFM means he got it OK but he actually never sent N6TR clearly that I heard. 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. It is not unusual at all for RF to get into recordings when you are running QRO. The purity of the sidetone sounds great...like my TS-930S (a major complaint I had about the FT-1000MP was its square wave sidetone). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio K3 not as good as K2
I can confirm Tom's comments regarding K3 CW keying. We had a QSO in mid-August on 20m, exchanging 599 each way. The keying at around 30wpm was excellent, punchy but without clix. Tom was able to vary the wave form quickly. I recall that a setting slighly off the softest range was best. Chris G3SJJ Tom Hammond wrote: Hi Ron: I read in the previous postings that the CW sounded better on the K2 than the K3. That is a bit of a worry to me. In general, I've received just the very OPPOSITE reports. Most say that the K3 has some of the very BEST sounding keying that they've heard! And this from a number of folks whose opinions I value quite highly. Elecraft (Wayne) had bent over backwards to ensure that there are NO clicks or artifacts on the K3's keying! I think he's accomplished this very admirably. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3]
Guys, please don't take offence but this is just the kind of superfluous posting that several of us are complaining about. It would really help if these kind of things together with unrelated topics such as we have seen recently could be reduced. Thanks so much. Chris G3SJJ Original Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3 Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:17:54 +0100 From: Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That should buck those recalcitrant parts suppliers up. Knowing that there is a frustrated K3 purchaser with a brand new rifle needing something to shoot at... :) -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/15/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Foe those waiting on their K3 order just be patient. I ordered a Browning T-Bolt rifle back in November of last year and just got it this month. This ___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date, features, bagpipes etc., please resist the urge to comment or criticize them. Personal criticisms may result in removal from the list. Please take any arguments or criticisims of the tone or appropriateness of another's posting -off- list immediately. These comments are significantly raising the noise level. :-) If possible, please keep postings brief and to the point, non-argumentative, and please resist the urge to reply to every posting. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator Fred Jensen wrote: chris gresswell wrote: the mans got no tast bagpipes played well are the best Pipes can be played *well*? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date, features, bagpipes etc., please resist the urge to comment or criticize them. Personal criticisms may result in removal from the list. Please take any arguments or criticisims of the tone or appropriateness of another's posting -off- list immediately. These comments are significantly raising the noise level. :-) If possible, please keep postings brief and to the point, non-argumentative, and please resist the urge to reply to every posting. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator Fred (FL) wrote: 10 shots in a dime-size hole, time to get better sights or shoot prone! 10 shots, in 1/4 in H.S. in 1952! :) What caliber? Fred O awaiting my 2nd Prod Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Owner's Manual?
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date, features, bagpipes etc., please resist the urge to comment or criticize them. Personal criticisms may result in removal from the list. Please take any arguments or criticisims of the tone or appropriateness of another's posting -off- list immediately. These comments are significantly raising the noise level. :-) If possible, please keep postings brief and to the point, non-argumentative, and please resist the urge to reply to every posting. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Well, Elecraft do post their Owners/Users manuals to the web site and Wayne 9or Eric) have stated it will be there. Ok, it's not there yet, but it will be - as are all the manual for their products. On 15/9/07 07:41, David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: In a recent message, W6NEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... Does anyone know when the K3 Owner's Manual will be posted on the Elecraft web site? An Owner's Manual is just what it says. You will get a copy when you are an owner of a K3. If it is posted on the web site it would be a contradiction of the title. Surely there has to some benefit in obtaining a K3 and getting the appropriate operating manual supplied with it. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
James, I can understand how you feel. If it wasn't for the fact that I am expecting my K3 in the next few weeks I would certainly have unsubscribed by now. I originally joined last year as I purchased a K2 at Dayton and wanted to keep abreast of technical aspects of this. Having sold it to finance the K3 I am now interested in its development. I am amazed at how much operating time people are prepared to devote to trivial and irrelevant discussions. Typically recently a couple of us raised the point about adding ACS to the K3 internal keyer. This is something which has been available for over 20 years in K0II, Logikey, and ETM and now K1EL designs, yet it generated a whole string of negative comments then a history of el-keyers. Finish. I am now concentrating on working for 3B7C on 160 for my 8th band. Chris G3SJJ (who also is courteous and adds his name and callsign to the end of his emails) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I would like to know how to unsubscribe to this list. With easily well over 100 emails average per day from this mailing list I find myself deleting 99 percent of it (unless I have a problem with my K2.. but it's been flawless for a long time now). This reflector is a great resource for repairs, advice and seeking help but lately I have seen more ratings, opinions and reviews of equipment which if I want to see.. I'll go find it for myself. Someone suggested a while back moving to a forum based system to ease the amount of email flowing in the inbox and would allow you to go look at items that only interest you (I have a K2 and some mini-modules..). I think it's a great idea to move to a forum based system but that's only my opinion..and opinions are like.. well you know the rest. I get far too many emails a day and just find myself having to maintain my inbox by deleting all the elecraft mails. Often if I don't check my mailbox for a few days I find hundreds upon hundreds of elecraft emails to go through. Unfortunately I still use crappy AOL for my email so I can't use it with outlook that has nice sorting features. That would make deleting the emails even easier (sorry, I just don't have time to go through 100+ emails a day. It's overwhelming at this point. I'm sorry, but I have to leave this mailing list. Any information how to remove myself from the list would be greatly appreciated. 73, James KB2FCV Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] QSK and the 2nd receiver
No Stewart, that is SO2R. I use SO2V a lot here with the FT1kMP and that is what you will get with the K3, but a lot better. With the MP you can only listen on the same band because of the way the sub rx path is routed, although it is possible on the higher bands The K3 has an independant sub rx so I assuming you can listen on different bands. Obviously when the radio goes into transmit the rx antennas are disconnected. For SO2R here I have a WX0B Sixpak antenna switch at the base of the tower, a pair of Topten band decoders and two Dunestar 600 bandpass filters in the shack, together with two separate 90m runs of H100 coax and two 6 way screened cable runs. That's SO2R. It's ggod fun Do a Google search on WX0B, Topten and SO2R for more info. I can't actually do SO2R at present as I sold my K2, so egerly awaiting my K3 which I am sure will be Radio 1 in the system. BTW, in the recent IARU SSB FD, we were using SR2O, otherwise known as Big Knob Man and Little Knob Man. We used my GU8D-special (designed for IOTA contest) SR2O unit for switching the mic, ie first one to hit the footswitch grabs the tx. Good fun. Chris G3SJJ Stewart Rolfe wrote: Hi, Hope this isn't a dumb question but I've never used a rig with a 2nd receiver anyway... So was wondering if when using the K3 with 2nd rx on a single antenna, will I be able to listen to the 2nd receiver while transmitting on the first vfo when full qsk is invoked...? eg while calling cq contest on one band will I be able to tune another band on the 2nd rx for mults etc..? I've got a feeling I'm in for some new experiences when it finally arrives..! 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Extended Warranty
Julian, I think Elecraft have realised they are into completely new ball game with the K3. There are probably thousands of FT1k, FT2k, Kenwood, Icom etc owners who will want to change to the K3, purely because it is a better radio, but who will have no interest in any DIY aspect. They will expect the kind of warranty and after-service they would get when buying those radios. I think the K2 brought in a step-change. Some of us newer owners found satisfaction in building the kit first, but the ultimate reason was for a better radio and there are a lot of owners who have purchased pre-built/owned K2s purely for that purpose. The K3 then enables these people to purchase a brand new radio and I suspect many will not want to assemble it themselves, and therfroe will require warranty and service. For me, I was impressed with the fact that the Voodoo Contesters, a consistently leading CQWW CW contest group changed to K2s, and several of the ops also use them for dexpeditions also, but haven't gone through the loop of assembly it themselves. I saw one for the first time the week before Dayton last year and purchased my K2/100/SSB/160 kit at Dayton. I gained immense pleasure out of building it, but only had slight pangs of sadness when the new owner collected it last week. I am moving to K3 purely because I think it is even a better radio for my purpose, ie multi and single op contesting on CW and SSB, low band dxing and very occasional /P work. I am keeping my FT1kMP as the 2nd radio for SO2R and MO contesting as I feel its is better ergonomically and ahs better skirt slectivity with its Inrad roofing and IF filters. 73 Chris G3SJJ Julian G4ILO wrote: On 7/9/07, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Strongly suggest you call your issuing bank to confirm that they offer that benefit. You might be surprized by the number and reputation of the banks that do not. When they tell me they don't offer it, I simply tell them I will use their card for gasoline and other products that do not have warranties that can be extended. Surprising to see consumer issues raising their heads here. I would have thought people would want to order a K3 because: a) it's exciting to be one of the first to have a new radio; b) knowing the guys behind it, you can be confident that any problems will be sorted out eventually; and c) If the worst comes to the worst, we're hams, we can try to fix it ourselves. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Extended Warranty
There are some sill typos here. Apologies. I am hurrying because I am so keen to get on with some decorating tasks!! Chris G3SJJ G3SJJ wrote: Julian, I think Elecraft have realised they are into completely new ball game with the K3. There are probably thousands of FT1k, FT2k, Kenwood, Icom etc owners who will want to change to the K3, purely because it is a better radio, but who will have no interest in any DIY aspect. They will expect the kind of warranty and after-service they would get when buying those radios. I think the K2 brought in a step-change. Some of us newer owners found satisfaction in building the kit first, but the ultimate reason was for a better radio and there are a lot of owners who have purchased pre-built/owned K2s purely for that purpose. The K3 then enables these people to purchase a brand new radio and I suspect many will not want to assemble it themselves, and therfroe will require warranty and service. For me, I was impressed with the fact that the Voodoo Contesters, a consistently leading CQWW CW contest group changed to K2s, and several of the ops also use them for dexpeditions also, but haven't gone through the loop of assembly it themselves. I saw one for the first time the week before Dayton last year and purchased my K2/100/SSB/160 kit at Dayton. I gained immense pleasure out of building it, but only had slight pangs of sadness when the new owner collected it last week. I am moving to K3 purely because I think it is even a better radio for my purpose, ie multi and single op contesting on CW and SSB, low band dxing and very occasional /P work. I am keeping my FT1kMP as the 2nd radio for SO2R and MO contesting as I feel its is better ergonomically and ahs better skirt slectivity with its Inrad roofing and IF filters. 73 Chris G3SJJ Julian G4ILO wrote: On 7/9/07, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Strongly suggest you call your issuing bank to confirm that they offer that benefit. You might be surprized by the number and reputation of the banks that do not. When they tell me they don't offer it, I simply tell them I will use their card for gasoline and other products that do not have warranties that can be extended. Surprising to see consumer issues raising their heads here. I would have thought people would want to order a K3 because: a) it's exciting to be one of the first to have a new radio; b) knowing the guys behind it, you can be confident that any problems will be sorted out eventually; and c) If the worst comes to the worst, we're hams, we can try to fix it ourselves. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Extended Warranty
I am linked in with a two part incentive scheme David. Part A - I volunteered to decorate the lounge instead of getting an outside contractor so that I could use the cash to finance the 2nd payment on the K3 (1st payment from sale of K2) Part B - Need to get the decorating complete and the loung re-assembled about a week before delivery of K3 do that the novelty factor of new rads, new hole in wall fire, new plastering, new colour walls and new wooden floor still means I am loved by my wife! Timing is critical. Chris G3SJJ David Honey wrote: At 10:25 2007-07-09, G3SJJ wrote: There are some silly typos here. Apologies. I am hurrying because I am so keen to get on with some decorating tasks!! Chris, you can get medical treatment for that condition ;-) Have fun with the decorating - guess with all the rain we've had it's a quiet indoor job that can be done without interruptions. vy 73 de David M0DHO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Programmable mode/band Fwd: K3 suggestion for future release (read later)
I don't think it is too much of a problem in the heat of a contest as you can enter the frequency or mode into the the logging window. I particuarly do this a lot in the FOC Marathon where it is commonplace to move someone through all 6 bands in less than two minutes. He says Try 15m, you respond 21045 on the paddle and immediately type and enter that. You're there. Complete the QSO and do the same for another band. Chris G3SJJ DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Dave: Glad I'm not the only one who is thinking this way de Doug KR2Q -- Forwarded message -- From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jun 17, 2007 7:10 AM Subject: K3 suggestion for future release (read later) To: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED], wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED], lyle johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] K3FAQ sez: How do you change bands on the K3? Do you have to toggle through all the bands to get to the desired one? You can change bands in several ways: - With the BAND UP and BAND DOWN buttons - Using direct frequency entry; two methods: 1. Enter a frequency in MHz and then a decimal point, e.g. 7. jumps to 7.000 MHz (40 meters) 2. Enter a frequency in kHz and then a decimal point, e.g. 1825. jumps to 1.825 MHz (160 meters) - Using general-purpose memories (100) for your favorite bands/modes, including 5-character names that you assign to each memory) - Using a computer program to control the radio HOW ABOUT ADDING THIS: When using the band up/down button, enable a feature that allows to SKIP certain bands. I am thinking contesting. For example, to get from 10 to 20, using the Band Up/Down would take 4 pushes. If you know that you won't be on 12 and 17 (cuz it's a contest) and you could disable them (or skip them, whatever you want to call it), then it would only take 2 pushes of the Band Up/Down button. Additionally, and even though it might be faster to go from 160 to 10 by pushing the UP button, during a contest, my brain doesn't usually think that way and I go back DOWN through 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, finally to ten. It requires less thinking (believe it or not), even though it clearly would take way more time. While the 160 to 10 example is easy to figure out, but if I'm on 40 and want to get 10, I don't want to think about or remember what is the fastest path. So just thinking higher band vs lower band is simpler (at least for me). As I really don't know how the memory function will work yet, this might be moot. From your description, it sounds like pushing 7 decimal gets you to 7.000 instead of the last QRG you used. I assume that using the Band Up/Down will get you back to your last QRG. Yes? Also, I am pretty sure that you actually would be required to do at least one more keystroke (FREQ ENT) to get into direct freq entry mode, beyond simply tapping 7 then decimal point. I assume that you have to terminate the sequence with another FREQ ENT, otherwise how one enter a discrete frequency (say, 21066)? So if I counted correctly (to just change bands using the keypad), you need at least 4 key strokes. Might as well use the Band Up/Down. As I sed...for a future release, if you think there might be wider appeal than just for me. de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - Is it AI
Norma, patience is a virtue. Just get on the air and make some Qs whilst you are waiting! Chris G3SJJ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: If it doesn't hurry up and get here, I reckon I'm going to have lost too many brain cells to use it. HiHi Waiting, waiting, waiting . On 29/6/07 09:05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: I reckon my K3 is going to be the most intelligent thing in my shack. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Glitch on Field Day
Easier than that - Work in : Degrees Metres Litres Euros Way to go. A young (62) G3SJJ. Chris Burbanks. Postal code NG12 5NX, D. O. B. 20-04-1945. Info freely given because I have no hangups about not signing emails. Ian Stirling wrote: On Wednesday 27 June 2007 12:00:40 Don Wilhelm wrote: There is also the conversion I use because I never can remember when and where to add or subtract 32 degrees without thinking about it. The way I remember is that the freezing point of water is zero degrees C and 32 degrees F - and converting one to the other, the zero in each case has to be multiplied by the fraction. So F to C requires 32 to be subtracted before multiplying by 5/9, and C to F, the zero has to be multiplied by 9/5 before adding 32. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Shipping time to UK
On second thoughts Thomas, why not get delivery delivered until your return so that someone else can be receive their K3 a littel earlier? Chris G3SJJ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Can anyone give me an idea of the time is takes for goods to reach the UK? I'm away most of August and if Elecraft ship my K3 at end of July, it might just sit in Royal mail for 5 days, before I can get it - they will then return it to Elecraft :-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Guidance
1 - Cancel the K3, buy K1. You do not need a K3 at this stage. 2 - Erect a simple doublet to cover the 4 bands. 3 - Make some contacts and decide then which band you like, based on experience gained. I have always had an interest in photography, but if I were starting out now I would not buy a top of the range Nikon. Likewise if I had just taken my driving test I would not expect to buy a Maseratti, Ferrari, Bentley etc. Chris Burbanks G3SJJ Frank J. MacDonell wrote: I got my Technician license in February and I am learning CW. I have built a dipole and ordered a K3. What advice do you guys have for initial band use and getting feet wet in the Ham Universe? Thanks! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] USB ports and things
A couple of queries. I am currently setting up a new Dell Inspiron Notebook with several intentions. a) - To use for logging at a second station in my summer house (log cabin in the garden for non UK Reflectees!) b) - To use on mini dxpeditions / contests elsewhere, c) - To replace the current desktop machine in my main station and therefore integrate with my SO2R set up. Radio 1 is FT1kMP and Radio 2 is currently a K2, soon to be K3. (then Radio 1 will be K3 and Radio 2 will be FT1kMP!!) So here are my queries : 1 - The Dell has 4 USB ports but no serial ports. I recently bought a Belkin wireless mouse and keyboard which uses 1 port for the wireless adapter, that works well. I then added a Winkeyer2 USB Keyer to another port and that also works. I then got more dearing and added a 2 Serial to USB converter and that aslo works well with the K2. All very stable and no inter-reaction. In fact I played in Field Day making 100 Qs and then alter in PVRC Reunion, operating from thje summer house until around midnight UTC. So, the K2 is set up as Comm Port 5, using one of the pair of Serial connectors, if I plug my FT1kMP into the second one which is set up as Comm 6, do you think there will be any inter-reaction when using N1MM Contest Logger in SO2R mode? 2 - If all that works I would then want to connect up my Top Ten DX Doubler for SO2R control, but this uses LPT for switching keying and audio to/from the radios. I have been trying to find a true Parallel to USB converter but have failed so far. I am really only interested in Pin 14 since I do not need things like Band Data as these are taken directly from the MP or K3. Anyone know of a source of true LPT to USB convertors or, if not, if Pin 14 is converter in the USB port? 3 - Whilst I am asking! My G1000 rotator control box is in the main shack and has the Rotor EZ card for serial connection to my main PC. I suspect this is a no-go other than re-routing cabling, but anyone know if it is possible to control the rotator via Wireless network which is already in place, from the Notebook? It's a bit of a bind having to go up to the main shack to turn the beam! Sorry for the length, I though I would get rid of this one one go! Chris Burbanks G3SJJ (G8D Contest Call) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] USB ports and things - with corrections
Some silly typos in the original, sorry. A couple of queries. I am currently setting up a new Dell Inspiron Notebook with several intentions. a) - To use for logging at a second station in my summer house (log cabin in the garden for non UK Reflectees!) b) - To use on mini dxpeditions / contests elsewhere, c) - To replace the current desktop machine in my main station and therefore integrate with my SO2R set up. Radio 1 is FT1kMP and Radio 2 is currently a K2, soon to be K3. (Then Radio 1 will be K3 and Radio 2 will be FT1kMP!!) So here are my queries : 1 - The Dell has 4 USB ports but no serial ports. I recently bought a Belkin wireless mouse and keyboard which uses 1 port for the wireless adapter, that works well. I then added a Winkeyer2 USB Keyer to another port and that also works. I then got more daring and added a 2 Serial to USB converter and that also works well with the K2. All very stable and no inter-reaction. In fact I played in Field Day making 100 Qs and then later in PVRC Reunion, operating from the summer house until around midnight UTC. So, the K2 is set up as Comm Port 5, using one of the pair of Serial connectors, if I plug my FT1kMP into the second one which is set up as Comm 6, do you think there will be any inter-reaction when using N1MM Contest Logger in SO2R mode? 2 - If all that works I would then want to connect up my Top Ten DX Doubler for SO2R control, but this uses LPT for switching keying and audio to/from the radios. I have been trying to find a true Parallel to USB converter but have failed so far. I am really only interested in Pin 14 since I do not need things like Band Data as these are taken directly from the MP or K3. Anyone know of a source of true LPT to USB converters or, if not, if Pin 14 is converted in the USB port? 3 - Whilst I am asking! My G1000 rotator control box is in the main shack and has the Rotor EZ card for serial connection to my main PC. I suspect this is a no-go other than re-routing cabling, but anyone know if it is possible to control the rotator via Wireless network which is already in place, from the Notebook? It's a bit of a bind having to go up to the main shack to turn the beam! Sorry for the length, I though I would get rid of this one one go! Chris Burbanks G3SJJ (G8D Contest Call) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] USB ports and things - with corrections
Many thanks Brian and Lyle. Been mulling this over whilst grass cutting! OK, so no real Parallel to USB converter exists. For my purposes I just need to know when using N1MM Contest Logger if whatever command is normally sent to Pin 14 on LPT1 (maybe Low for Radio 1 and High for Radio 2?) actually gets to the USB Port and is so if it then appears on Pin 14 of the 25 way D socket which plugs in to the DX Doubler. It also occurred to me that I should really have put this question on the N1MM Reflector since many of the guys use SO2R and may have gone through this loop, so apologies to the group for wasting your time. What is really driving on this one is that if by some lucky chance my K3 arrived a few days before 28 July the IOTA Contest weekend I could probably run SO2R!! Exciting times! Chris Burbanks G3SJJ, G8D Brian Lloyd wrote: On Jun 4, 2007, at 7:24 AM, lyle johnson wrote: You can buy PCMCIA or Cardbus to Parallel port adapters for $60 or less. But they don't work with many computers. None of my Dells that lack legacy ports will recognize any of the available cards (or at least the three that I located and bougfht); my Dells with legacy ports recognize and use all of them with no problems, so there is a BIOS issue you must contend with. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, This is an interesting problem with a common thread. Much software has been written to make [mis]use of various interfaces on standard hardware. The use of a parallel port to control something is typical. What we really need is a general purpose device that interfaces on the network and may be easily addressed by software. In most systems software has easy access to the network so it seems to me to make sense to put our various bits of I/O into a bit of kit that speaks IP and plugs into an ethernet. Case in point, back in the early days of dial-up internetworking we had problems attaching many serial ports to our systems. The solution was to build a box (terminal server) that supported many serial ports but could be addressed across a network. No reason not to take that approach today. As an example, Maxim (previously Dallas Semiconductor) makes the TINI, a network-enabled interface-on-a-chip. Everything is on the one device including ethernet, IP stack, serial, CAN, and bidirectional digital I/O. It would be easy to build an interface box using this device and use it to control the various components in your station. This is a much more elegant solution than trying to force-fit USB devices. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft Amplifiers
Bill and Doug, you NEED the KPA800 then!! http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html I am not sure if it covers 6m but looking at the toroids I suspect so. Not a full kit presumably because of the SMD components and the associated situation as with the K3. I don't understand the argument about Elecraft not marketing amps. The Company has the expertise and the customer base with hundreds if not thousands of 100w amps being used. These are very similar to the modules that would be in the KPA 800/1600 units. There was big interest at Dayton last year and I see these as fulfilling several growing markets sectors. Firstly the users like yourselves, secondly the guys who want a US legal limit amp and finally like myself and others who want 2 amps for an SO2R or multi-op station. Chris G3SJJ Bill W5WVO wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMHO I would like to see a full kit amp on the order of the Ameritron ALS-600. A nice medium power amp with full QSK and a built in power supply. I think this could have a rather large market. Agreed! About 600-750W out, built-in PS, with 6M COVERAGE (low end of band only, 50.0-50.5) at full power output to go with the K3's 6M capabilities. I think you'd have a sure-fire winner. I would buy one if I had to mortgage my mother's house. ;-) Bill / W5WVO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft Amplifiers
No, I wasn't meaning that, Jim. I agree with your comments and I think K3 then amps is a good marketing decision.As you say K3 volume should be in excess of amps but also K3 owners will be more amenable to go for the amps than K2 owners I suspect. What I don't agree with are recent postings on the Reflector where users are saying that Elecraft shouldn't market amps because it is a QRP kit supplier. I used follow business programs in the UK where initially Sir John Harvey-Jones and then Sir Gerry Robinson went in to companies to look and advice them on how to turn the business around if they were in trouble or how to expand. I am sure both would have held Elecraft in high esteem but would have disagreed with the idea of staying a QRP kit supplier. 73 Chris G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/27/07 6:21:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't understand the argument about Elecraft not marketing amps. T It's simply a matter of available resources, IMHO. It's clear to me that Elecraft made the decision to delay the release of the amplifiers until after the release of the K3, because they don't have the resources to do both and provide adequate support for the entire Elecraft product line all at once. IOW, rather than release everything at once and reduce their standards of customer service, they put K3 ahead of KPAxxx. Since they will probably sell more K3s than KPAs, this makes perfect sense. More than one company supplying the amateur market has gone belly-up because they had great products but lacked a good marketing plan. Elecraft isn't repeating that history. Just my impression from a continent away. 73 de Jim, N2EY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Panadaptor output vs. solo spectrum analyser
Yeah 3. Two for SO2R and one for Dxpeditions/Portable! then you need a KPA160 and a KPA800 Chris G3SJJ Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: - Original Message - From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's why you need 3 x K3, one fully loaded for home, a basic K3 for your travels. I only plan to buy one K3 this year. Flippin' heck - I mean you only need 2 x K3, no-one needs 3 x K3! Simon Brown, HB9DRV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 no-soldering kit: response to several comments
I agree 100% with every comment you made, Doug. I purchased my K2/100/160/SSB last year at Dayton and got immense pleasure and satisfaction out of building it. Receive performance is good but I am not convinced it is better than my FT1kMP with Inrad roofing filter and 2nd 3rd IF filters. I suspect the skirt selectivity tails off after 60db down which causes problems in close-in contest working. I think the K2 is a fantastic rig for portable and dxpeditions but does lack some refinement for high-end contesting. I went for the K3 for exactly the same reasons as you. I am completely confident that the design and manufacture will live up to the standard we have all come to expect. For me, I am sure it will enhance the K2 performance plus provide those additional facilities I felt lacking, plus more and more and more. I don't think assembly down to SMD level on such a complex piece of equipment is viable as Wayne points out, nor do I think it is necessary. I certainly look forward to having some involvement on its final assembly. I think the crew at Elecraft have done and continue to do a magnificent job. Now having said all that . I am wondering if I can put my money where my mouth is!! At the end of July is the IOTA Contest, if I could get hold of my K3 before then I would be willing to invest a further $1000 for a trip to Guernsey and active GU8D (24 hr CW DXpedition category) as the first contest operation for the K3. (GU8D appeared in the top ten multi-op 1996 to 2005.) Chris G3SJJ Doug Person wrote: Speaking for myself, I'm very pleased with the approach you've taken. While my soldering skills are excellent and I enjoy the building process very much, SMD's are out of the question for me. In the case of the K3, I save a few hundred $ doing the mechanical assembly - which is great - glad that option is available. However, I'm drawn to the K3 not for the kit-building experience, but for its superb design and outstanding performance. This is my chance to own a truly high-performance rig in a price range I can afford. To me, the K2 and K3 are apples and oranges. If you want to build - buy a K2. You will have a great kit-building experience and a great rig when you're done. If you want a radio with high-performance - and that is your purchase criteria - then the K3 is for you. And oh by the way, you can save a few bucks if you do some of the mechanical assembly work yourself. A bonus feature. As I'm sure you've heard this over and over - great job on the K3. Can't wait to get mine. I'm sure you guys feel a great deal of gratification and satisfaction from all of the positive feedback. The K3 may very well become the benchmark by which other rigs are measured. 73 es tnx, Doug -- K0DXV wayne burdick wrote: We've had a few requests for a full K3 kit -- one where the builder installs all of the parts, including the SMDs (surface mount devices). Unfortunately this isn't practical for a project of this complexity. I realize that many of our customers are quite capable of doing SMD assembly, but many would have difficulty, too, since there are hundreds of SMDs, many with very fine pitch leads. In order to support a full kit, we'd have to stock and kit all of the SMDs for a small percentage of builders. This would represent a huge amount of added overhead, since at present the SMDs are shipped directly from vendors to our assembly facility. In addition, we'd need a lot of additional documentation and support staff to help with SMD-related assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair. I consider myself a very capable SMD builder, but I occasionally mis-install a part or leave a joint unsoldered, and troubleshooting such problems can be very tedious even for the designer! The other request has been for a version of the K3 where the builder installs all the leaded parts. This, too, would create major difficulties for a product like the K3. Even if we pre-installed the SMDs, we wouldn't be able to fully test the PC boards if we didn't also install the leaded parts, including connectors. Nodal testing using custom fixtures for each board might get around this, but it could take another year of engineering time to complete. And we'd still have problems: a very expensive multilayer board with lots of SMDs that was damaged during customer assembly would be a serious liability both for us and the builder. The modular, no-soldering K3 kit will, we hope, be attractive to both our current customers and to new builders who would never have attempted to build their own transceiver before. With our encouragement (and yours), these new builders may go on to try their hand at our full kits. We plan to continue to offer all of our present kits and will add new ones in the future. 73, Wayne N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 36 - Early Buyer Award
N A M E C A L L ?? Yes, me too, glad I did, the pound has dropped 2 cents against the dollar since then. On 20/5/07 09:05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Rowland G4APO K2/K1/ KX1/ K3 fully paid to take advantage of the good exchange rates. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] YouTube Film: K3 Wayne
I like the piece on the Hamvention Friday one where the new Yeasu rig is said to be a winner with a 10KHz Roofing Filter! Yeah...so ...! Chris G3SJJ Toby Deinhardt wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUxhVKfXf4k vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 keyer
Fraser, look at FAQs, Interfacing, Accessory Connector. Pin Outs are : Band Data OutPin 0 13 1 3 2 9 3 14 Cmn 5 I will pre-wire a connector up for that to drive my Topten Band Decoder. I brought a Topten DX Doubler back from my recent W5 trip so looking forward to SO2R with FT1kMP / K3 combo. It's the only way I can compete with you in the FOC Marathon!! (Tree hugging, high power contester. Life's to short for QRP!) 73 Chris G3SJJ Fraser Robertson wrote: Agreed Chrs, I hope the K3 includes an auto character spacing keying option. I've always used external keyers with my K2 for that reason. One other thing, re band data output. I hope the K3 puts out 4 bit band data, i.e. compatable with most contest loggng programs, FT1000mp etc. 73 Fraser G4BJM _ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linearamp UK 811
Ian, yes it is as simple as that. Phono to phono cable. Look at page 65 of the KPA100 manual, centre left, you will see J7 and the switching transistor. The main thing is that the amp shouldn't exceed the device's parameters, page 59. 200V DC and 1 amp. Put your DVM across the amp phono socket and measure the open cct voltage, I would guess between 30 and 100v, then put DVM into current mode and measure closed cct current, again maybe around 70-100 mA. (This will obviously switch the amp on.) Off you go and work some DX!! Email me off list if you need more info. 73 Chris G3SJJ Don Wilhelm wrote: Ian, Check the voltage, current and polarity of the 811 amplifier PTT signal and compare those to the rating for the KPA100 maximum ratings. If the 811 amp requirements fall within the ratings of the KPA100 amp keying output, then just connect them together and run. OK, well the amplifier instructions simply state that the phono socket (on the 811), when earthed by the transceiver, puts the amplifier into TX mode. The amp does have an ALC socket but I guess I can ignore that. So my question is, when I key the KPA100 via the K2, will the key output send a ground to the amp PTT input? Sorry to sound so thick, I have not dealt with large amps before. 73 Ian ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Internal keyer
Will the K3 Keyer have Auto Character Spacing? I don't like the K2 Keyer as it doesn't have ACS so I use an outboard WinKey, or mHam Keyer which incorporates WK. Having the paddle input would mean I needn't take a separate Keyer on /P operations when I get my K3, which is now on order!! Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 30
Yet another anonymous email Chris G3SJJ http://pfuca-store.stores.yahoo.net/ On 16/5/07 09:05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Message: 37 Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 03:24:16 - From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Keyboard question To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Can someone aim me at a small keyboard? I realize that small is relative, so let's say something that's appropiate for my K3. Something on the order of a small laptop keyboard in a housing. I've walked the isles of a few computer departments scanning the shelves, asked sales folks and haven't found anything. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] What is LED
Aristotle, no callsign. Do you man on the K2 or the K3? C h r i sG 3 S J J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] DX Doubler
Randy, by coincidence I have just ordered one which I hope to collect doing my trip to Texas next week for the FOC Social Weekend. I asked for one cable for my FT1kMP and one generic cable so that I can put my own plugs on. I have a back to back trip to IS0 also so won't be able to try it out and report back until early April, so in the meantime you could email Dave N3RD at Topten. He will answer your queries. 73 Chris G3SJJ Randy Foltz wrote: I'm looking at buying a DX Doubler and am wondering if the Kenwood cables will work on a K2. The web site doesn't mention K2s. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks es 73, Randy, K7TQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Sidetone
Yes, I did wonder about the K2DSP. Haven't got one here, yet! The mod certainly makes a difference though. Keep up the CW, Stewart! 73 Chris G3SJJ Stewart Baker wrote: Although I am not really a CW man I spent a few hours in the recent BERU contest. After a while I began to get a bit 'fed up' with the raspy sidetone, and looked at the reflector achieve for a solution. I saw that G3SJJ had recently done a mod that involved adding a small board to hold the components. I was almost about to go this route but found that this method of modification would likely get in the way of the K2DSP board that sits above it. So here is what I did. a) I removed C33 and L1. b) I soldered C33 (2.2uF) in the L1 position c) I stuck L1 to the BACK of the PCB close to C33 pads with double sided tape d) I soldered the (+) terminal of a 1uF capacitor to C33 (+) pad e) The other leg of the 1uF is soldered to L1 f) The circuit is completed by soldering a 100 ohm from L1 to C33 ( -) pad This way all components except the 2.2uF capacitor are now out of the way on the back of the control PCB. The improvement in sidetone quality achieved has been very noticeable. 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] sidetone mod now works
I did the mod recently on my K2/100 serial 5545. It made a big difference and now the sidetone is much more relaxing to listen to. I didn't enjoy txing on the K2 before this. This is what I did : 1 - Remove L1 and C33 2 - Solder a 2.2uF in place of L1 3 - Cut a small piece of holed circuit board to 23mm x 10mm 4 - Mount L1, a 120 ohm resistor and a 0.68uF capacitor on the board 5 - Cut appropriate tracks so that a series network is formed 6 - Solder two lengths of bare solid wire 1.5cms long to the board, coming out of the component side 7 - Solder the board into C33 holes, so that the components are facing the control board. This allows two things. One is that there is no track to cut and the other is that you can adjust the components on the small board easily if required I check before and after using Spectrogram and the sidetone harmonics have definitely been reduced. Chris G3SJJ Sverre Holm wrote: My L1 82 mH inductor has a DC resistance of 62 ohms. This is quite different from the 180 ohm version used in the mod. Would a series resistor be desired as Fred indicates in the message below? I have 100 ohm, 120 ohm, and 150 ohm resistors on hand. Where is this resistor installed between U10 pin 7 and the inductor or between the inductor and C33? What type of capacitor would be best suited for this mod? My junk box only has 1 uF 100 V 5% metallized polyester or 2.2 uF 16 V 10% dipped tantalum capacitors. The polyester caps are rather large. A couple of the 2.2s in series would be 1.1 uF. Darrell, I did the TF3MA sidetone mod some months ago on my K2 serial #2198 and I am very pleased with it. See my comments on http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2006-12/msg01043.html where I wrote that This mod really works wonders with the sidetone quality of the K2. I had done the sidetone upgrade to the 3000+ model previously, but this latest change still was very worthwhile doing. You should add series resistance to the inductor. If I understand your question right, the order, L+R or R+L, doesn't make any difference. I would try the 120 ohm resistor giving you a total of 120+62 = 182 ohms. Maybe the size I would probably have tried with the series combination of two 2.2 uF tantalum capacitors in order to avoid putting the large 1 uF capacitor in there. 73 Sverre LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 Modifications http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/mod.html ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Really OT Ham Radio
Every time I try this I get an error message. Any thoughts? Chris G3SJJ http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2943570522939177086hl=en ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] T2gen
W H O ?? ted wrote: Can someone assist me in hooking up this to mic input?Do I get another new mic connector and put a pin on back side of plug at mic input and go from there?Learning how to use this device. Tnx ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] HF Amplifier
Depends what your system loss is David. A 3dB loss would require 800w to be able to deliver legal power at the antenna. Chris G3SJJ David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, Bob Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I suggest you take a look at the Expert 1K-FA from SPE: http:// www.linear-amplifier.com. I was waiting for the Elecraft amp then got impatient and bought one of these. This is a fully automatic amplifier that will work with any rig - it will drive to about 2/3 full power with my K2 in low power mode, but I seem to remember that there may be FCC issues with that kind of gain? That looks ideal, Bob, particularly for UK use where our licensed power output is restricted to 400W (26dBW). Rated at 1 KW pep SSB out.; 900 W pep CW out (typ.), two-thirds output when driven with a K2 exceeds our maximum. I suspect the main problem will be limiting the power to comply with our licence. 73 David G4DMP/G3KEP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 grounding
C A L L S I G N ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? de Chris G3SJJ Fred (FL) wrote: Does the K2 have a circuit or PCB (main board) layer, or signal that one could call a ground plane? Or does a common ground plane or layer or signal - connect from board to board? So that if one grounded his rig, to an actual earth ground rod - all of these K2 circuits would be commoned to that. (house 110VAC grounds often aren't, and can be different voltages than earth ground) This topic has arisen quite a few times in past in terms of soldering irons and stations. Fred, FL Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
