Re: [Elecraft] Latest status on K3 to K3s boards?
ky7k, Steve My records say I ordered before the March 2021 deadline. Maybe the S/N 2274 put me into another category Thank you I’ll check it out further…. Thank You 73 John Lawrence W1QS Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS On Sunday, September 5, 2021, 8:55 PM, ky7k wrote: For what it’s worth... I preordered 2 synths on April 22 and they shipped on June 11 Ky7k Sent from my iPad > On Sep 5, 2021, at 17:36, JOHN LAWRENCE via Elecraft > wrote: > > HELLO K3 owners and Elecraft Managers > Now that September arrived, does anyone know the latest on pre-ordered > synthesizer and USB board kits > > > Thanks > John, W1QS, exN6JL > > Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Latest status on K3 to K3s boards?
HELLO K3 owners and Elecraft Managers Now that September arrived, does anyone know the latest on pre-ordered synthesizer and USB board kits Thanks John, W1QS, exN6JL Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 s/n 2274 update to new synthesizer board
Hi Don I was thinking of you when making this inquiry. Thank you! I’m also changing K3 to other changes: usb io, plus adding the 2 meter and GPS boards aimed at the digital mode use. Awaiting last K3 update production boards to arrive in June. Again thanks for tip on synthesizer board washers when removing the old board. 73, John Lawrence W1QS Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS On Monday, May 10, 2021, 11:29 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: John, Yes, there are lockwashers behind the board - when removing the old synth, do not initially remove the screws completely - loosen them until they are almost out, then tilt the board toward the rear and push the lockwashers up against the old synth board. Now you can fully remove the screws without dropping the lockwashers (they will stay on the screws if you are careful) 73, Don W3FPR On 5/10/2021 10:54 AM, JOHN LAWRENCE via Elecraft wrote: > Hi > any hands on experiences detail that might be useful if I do it myself when > the kit arrives. Thanks > John, W1QS > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 s/n 2274 update to new synthesizer board
Hi any hands on experiences detail that might be useful if I do it myself when the kit arrives. Thanks John, W1QS Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 For Sale
KX3 FOR SALE Like new, no scratches, factory built. Used in one CW Field Day to produce over 300 QSOs on CW then stored. s/n 6027, with Hand Mic, Real Time Clock/Battery and 3KHz Roofing Filter options. USB to serial cable. ACC2 break out adapter. Nifty stand and Manuals included. Elecraft operation, KE7X and Nifty mini manuals. All works great with especially super QSK cw and receiver best I've ever used for high speed contest style operation. No internal antenna tuner to increase reliability and allow external manual tuner thus reducing any RFI potential. It works perfectly into the KXPA series amps without a tuner in between. Antenna tuners should be at the antenna away from the shack or tent. . $1195.00 obo plus shipping and no Pay Pal please. John W1QS 207 615 2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 For Sale
KX3 FOR SALE Like new, no scratches, factory built. Used in one CW Field Day to produce over 300 QSOs on CW then stored. s/n 6027, with Hand Mic, Real Time Clock/Battery and 3KHz Roofing Filter options. USB to serial cable. ACC2 break out adapter. Nifty stand and Manuals included. Elecraft operation, KE7X and Nifty mini manuals. All works great with especially super QSK cw and receiver best I've ever used for high speed contest style operation. No internal antenna tuner to increase reliability and allow external manual tuner thus reducing any RFI potential. It works perfectly into the KXPA series amps without a tuner in between. Antenna tuners should be at the antenna away from the shack or tent. . $1195.00 obo plus shipping and no Pay Pal please. John W1QS 207 615 2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Fwd: KX3 IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification?
Matt Thanks for your suggestion. I am trying to understand what it took to reach this level of SDR performance knowing the specs of the IQ ADC on the receive side and IQ DAC on the TX side of the archritecture of the KX3. Current drain isn't my concern except in the case of the KX3, it must be able to support battery use in the targeted application. I'm hoping a factory response is received too. Thanks John W1QS -Original Message- From: Matt Maguire <matt.vk...@gmail.com> To: John Lawrence <j123...@aol.com>; elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Fri, Feb 5, 2016 1:31 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification? Judging by the anti-aliasing filters, I would guess maybe 48k samples per second, 24 bits per sample. Could be higher at 96k which could reduce noise slightly via decimation, but that would probably consume extra power and not be worth it. But does it really matter? That is all internal to the radio, and is not exposed on any of the external interfaces. 73, Matt VK2RQ Envoyé via Outlook Mobile _____ From: John Lawrence via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: vendredi, février 5, 2016 4:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification? To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> I am trying to determine the IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification in the KX3.I'm interested in determinng how many bits and the speed...Bit resolution and samples per second? Thanks John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification?
I am trying to determine the IQ ADC and IQ DAC specification in the KX3.I'm interested in determinng how many bits and the speed...Bit resolution and samples per second? Thanks John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FTDI to serial adapter for K3 with Windows 7 change. Why?
I have recently had to reform my C drive and reload Windows 7 Pro After doing the process of reinstalling the K3 utilities off the Elecraft site it has given me an outcome not meeting the prior results. It down loaded fine but now I get PTT pulses on boot or sleep turn on. Never before with the same OS did the same DELL give me this. Exactly, I get a series of PTT key up pulses in a series of, " - - - - - - - " each dash representing the short PTT keyup pulses on the K3 and it's always the seme series of PTT key ups. Something has changed but it isn't the FTDI driver. The command is coming from the Win 7 OS generating it with the FTDI driver. Is there something in the BIOS that has changed? This is the Elecraft FTDI chip set cable. Any Windows 7 gurus who can help me? Thanks John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] My Conditions!
- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - Sorry for any inconvenience, I'm in a terrible situation. Am stranded here in Manila, Philippines since last night. I was hurt and robbed on my way to the hotel I stayed and my luggage is still in custody of the hotel management pending when I make payment on outstanding bills I owe. Am waiting for my colleagues to send me money to get back home but they have not responded and my return flight will be leaving soon. Please let me know if you can help and I will refund the money back to you as soon as I get back home. Please let me know if I can count on you and I need you to keep checking your email because it's the only way I can reach you at the moment. Let me know if you can be of help. Best regards John John Lawrence Pond Brook Farm 455 Flanders Corner Road Waldoboro, Maine 04572 j123...@aol.com 207-605-2154 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Synchronized and stable GPS phase lock for KX3, K3 and XV transverters
Bob The Trimble Thunderbolt is scarce on the used market and when they appear the price is painful. They were designed and manufactured for the BB wireless and cellular market when the industry switched from analog to digital synchronized cell sites. I was part of that out business. We need a compatible module that will work with the Elecraft products. Today there are chips that reduce to complexity and price that would make it possible to have a product that will reach the Elecraft user base of customers. John, W1QS Not that I had a need but I did instal the K3EXREF with a Trimble Thunderbolt GPSDO. So I have the 10MHZ reference available. I also have no present need for the XV144 XV432 to be locked to that external reference. However were a kit available to do it I would purchase the kit/accessory to do so. i would like to see it as a product. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 15 KX3 CW Drift
Focus Group Thoughts for Elecraft Re: KX3 and K3 drift on VHF Digital Applications What about adding an external phase lock option that would also allow the 10 MHz reference phase lock and GPS sync? Many of the digital mode aps are needing this kind of stability and the KX3 with an internal 2 meter board or external XV transverter family choice. The XV series transverter LOs could have a kit for phase lock too. There are so many interested in WSPR and you have one of the gurus up north of Elecraft who's already done a design. This also would bring the Elecraft product up to what's new and state-of-the-art for both the K3 and KX3 in digital communications John, W1QS Message: 22 Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 09:21:53 -0700 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M CW Drift Message-ID: 859e5ead-9672-4372-97ad-4e126fe6d...@elecraft.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This is within spec, though we're still looking at ways to further reduce it. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 17, 2014, at 4:20 AM, Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us wrote: I have two KX3's each with a 2M module. Both units have had the temp calibration done to them. When using CW, there is a noticeable drift in the received CW side tone. It has an unsable warble back and forth slowly +/- ~10 HZ or so. Is this the natural drift of the 2M unit I'm seeing here? If so I'm assuming that's as good as it gets. * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XV144 IF input levels and schematic manual Rev C April 2006
Hi Jim The version of the manual I have clearly shows on page 8 the three levels in mw and watts based on jumper settings. And Appendix C Page C-1 again gives the details and jumper settings for the tree levels, up to 0dBm, +24 dBm and + 39 dBm. Appendix Page A-5 Schematic There's a problem? I don't see it... John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 KXPA combo at Field Day
I wish to report in after our radio club Field Day with glowing results using the KX3 and KXPA-100 combo on CW operating as W1PBR from Thomaston, Maine. We were able to work over 700 QSOs using an OCF Dipole while another 100 watt radio was up in the phone band on 40 and 20 during our operation. The club had two OCF antennas up 40 ft end to end to minimize coupling. There was some desensing but not enough to prevent dual band operation to continue. I used N1MM with the SUCCI-R USB module to connect e the laptop to the KX3 and operated in both PTT or QSK with perfect connectivity. In addition to the regular laptop keyboard, I also used a separate function key pad programed to send the N1MM exchanges. This was a learning curve for to get it all working in a month before the event with N1MM which I'd never used before. Thanks to those who offered some steerage too. John, W1QS, ex N6JL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW
Don This independent and simultaneous CW keying of the KX3 is very interesting. Using the paddle option on the KX3 simultaneously with the Keyer 3.5 mm port for CW contest logging is a great and simple set up for logging program keying the key port configured as a straight key making the fill ins process easy. However, I have found my configuration to where I use my regular keyer into the KX3 or K3 Key port a preferred way for maximum flexibility. I can use the external keyer for additional memory messages in addition to the memory messages that are sent by the logging program. The keyer has an opto isolated straight key input port where I plug in the CW output from computer based program. The three wire serial output from the USB to serial converter cable from the computer is broken out with a SUCCI-R module that provides the CW, PTT and Foot Switch ports to interface the radio along with the TX/RX serial data. The K1EL and MasterKeyer MK-1 or any other keyer with a straight key port will work for this application. Yes, your suggested configurati on using the accessory keyer paddle mounted on the KX3 keyer paddle connector and at the same time, the keyer port set up as an independent straight key for logging program keying is simpler but here m alternative provides more versatility. John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW
Matt Your Winkeyer with it's flow control features is something to consider if your relying on the internal KX3 keyer. That may be simpler for those who already have the Winkeyer. I'm happy with my MK-1 alternative. John, W1QS -Original Message- From: Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com To: John Lawrence j123...@aol.com Cc: w3fpr w3...@embarqmail.com; elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, May 29, 2014 9:31 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW I think connecting both your paddle and PC to a K1EL or equivalent winkeyer is a better option. This way, when you switch between PC and paddle sending, the speed will be the same. Also, I found keying the KX3 directly from the PC sounded a bit choppy, as the timing of the dits was too short. The Winkeyer has a compensation setting which makes the CW sound much better. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 29 May 2014, at 7:26 am, John Lawrence via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Don This independent and simultaneous CW keying of the KX3 is very interesting. Using the paddle option on the KX3 simultaneously with the Keyer 3.5 mm port for CW contest logging is a great and simple set up for logging program keying the key port configured as a straight key making the fill ins process easy. However, I have found my configuration to where I use my regular keyer into the KX3 or K3 Key port a preferred way for maximum flexibility. I can use the external keyer for additional memory messages in addition to the memory messages that are sent by the logging program. The keyer has an opto isolated straight key input port where I plug in the CW output from computer based program. The three wire serial output from the USB to serial converter cable from the computer is broken out with a SUCCI-R module that provides the CW, PTT and Foot Switch ports to interface the radio along with the TX/RX serial data. The K1EL and MasterKeyer MK-1 or any other keyer with a straight key port will work for this application. Yes, your suggested configurati on using the accessory keyer paddle mounted on the KX3 keyer paddle connector and at the same time, the keyer port set up as an independent straight key for logging program keying is simpler but here m alternative provides more versatility. John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to matt.vk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 with N1MM on CW and slashes
I just got my KX3 working wonderfully with N1MM for CW using an imported break out module that's plug and play with my KX3 or K3. The SUCCI-R via EBay came in less than a week and allowed me to connect the three terminal serial adapter jack from USB to ACC1 on the KX3 or a DB9 on the K3 taking TX/RX data but the CW key and PTT are broken out on RCA jack with Opto isolation. Great little unit for under $50 and received in less than a week from Bulgaria. As offered via Ebay, it's enclosed in a little metal box. Neat! Vesko, LZ5VK has a web site too. http://www.kotarov.com/projects/succi N1MM in CW and Data sends slash just fine for me. I use the DTR keying line John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Keying oand sending CW on KX3 with N1MM
I tried to get the KX3 to work with the latest rev level of N1MM and configured it per the instructions for one cable connection using just the USB to serial cable supplied to go between the radio and PC win7. The configuration talks ok at 38400bps with commands for changing bands, vfo frequency and mode but I get an error message saying no CW port has been selected. I'm running on COM 3.In reading through the help manual I some radios require cw keying via a separate keying line into the KX3 using the serial commands set. Anyone been through this with the KX3 and figured out how to run with only the USB to serial cable? Thanks John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Function Keyboard Revisited
Thanks for all the ideas First, I gather there is some confusion as to my application intent. My inquiry was to add a stand alone device to allow the function key ascii codes to come in via an additional keyboard on a computer. And, it was to work with the computer logging programs directly must like the standard computer keyboard but be more user friendly with the function key macros by placing it off to the side of the main board. Back in the early days of computer logging with CT on DOS there were keyboards with the function keys in a cluster off to the side thus avoiding the need to reach up beyond normal touch keyboard range to access function keys and in some cases also press Fn to reach F7 through F12. By having a programmable cluster with 12 keys set as ascii keys for F1 thru F12, it would be easier to work with them at high run rates. That's all. I haven't had time to investigate the alternatives offered to me but I will. When I come up with the best answer it will be presented on here. Again a 12 key cluster with USB to run with the logging program is the goal...I did not intend to interface directly with the K3. John, W1QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Keyboards revisited
Function keys continue to be a big big deal for contesting and I too am an OT stuck on the side cluster muscle memory. Does anyone know where we could get a USB stand alone cluster of function keys that could be placed along side the regular or laptop keyboard? Or, maybe ASCII programmable 12 F key cluster? John, W1QS Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
