[Elecraft] K4 recommendation - wait for HD or no?
I share a property line with another ham. Some of his low band wires are within a wavelength of my vertical. When he's transmitting, I rarely notice with K3 unless I'm really close. The IC-7300, he can wipe out my receive if we are trying to work on the same portion of the band. I have my sights set on a K4D, but wondering if I should be considering the HD version. Thanks & 73 de Joe NE3R __ 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] KIO3B upgrade
Hey Jim, Replacing my external box (US Interface Navigator) with the KIO3B was a change I was glad to make to my K3. Audio levels are controlled two ways, 1, in the K3 menus and 2, in the computer operating system sound settings. The application may also have adjustments for the audio levels. At first, losing my knobs made it a little more difficult to set levels for different modes and applications, but once I got it set just right, I found that saving the configurations made the adjustments much more precise from and repeatable from mode to mode, etc. I really like the single USB cable between the PC & K3. 73 de Joe NE3R On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 7:39 AM Jim Leder wrote: > > I have an older K3 and have been using a USB Signalink for digital. The audio > levels are easy to control with the TX and RX pots on the Signalink. With the > KIO3B installed, putting the soundcard inside the K3, how are those levels > controlled? I ordered the upgrade kit, but need to know about this before > finishing it up. > The Signalink has been easy to control and very reliable. Will the KIO3B > upgrade be as easy to operate? > > Jim Leder … K8CXM > > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check
It has been doing well with the settings I posted. One of the schools of thought is to use the most gain in the final stage, which should be the line gain on the K3. With the KIO3B the levels on the computer, Windows volume & Pwr slider in WSJT-X should be known quantities. I suppose, OS & driver versions could also make a difference. The last thing I want is a poor quality signal on the band, It can be tough when you are operating a temporary portable setup and you don't have all your regular stuff or locals you know to get a good signal report. I just wanted to do some casual operating while I stayed with my grandmother and prepared for Thanksgiving & FT8 really fit the bill. Also doing a little PSK31 here and there, which is pretty much the same settings. In a few hours, the mode will switch to CW for the rest of the weekend. I hope 20 meters stays as open as it has been! Running QRP with an end fed half wave at rooftop height, so, less than ideal, but looking forward to getting on the air. 73 de Joe NE3R On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 3:20 PM Bill Frantz wrote: > Remember also, if the output level from the computer is too > high, then it may not be possible to get the 4 bars steady, 5th > flashing by adjusting the radio line in gain. This is because a > change of one in the line in on the radio gives you either 4 > bars steady or 5 bars steady. Cutting down the levels from the > computer will let you use more gain in the radio, getting to a > place where the step size of the digital gain is smaller, giving > finer control. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > On 11/26/20 at 2:52 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote: > > >On 11/26/2020 1:43 AM, LDE wrote: > >>Line In Gain = 40 seems too high to me. > > > >Numerical values are pretty much meaningless. The values cited > >simply indicate that levels coming out of the computer are > >fairly low, so more gain is needed in the Elecraft input stage. > > > >73, Jim K9YC > > - > Bill Frantz| When it comes to the world | Periwinkle > (408)348-7900 | around us, is there any choice | 150 > Rivermead Rd #235 > www.pwpconsult.com | but to explore? - Lisa Randall | > Peterborough, NH 03458 > > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check
It has been a while since the K3 has done anything but CW. Running a temporary station at my grandmother's for the week and thought I'd run some FT8 in the background. IIRC you want 4 bars of ALC with the 5th flashing. Here are my settings: Windows Sound Device Settings (KIO3B sound card) = 50% WSJT-X Power Slider = -22.5db (50%) Elecraft K3 Line in Gain = 40 That line in gain seems a little high, but it gives me the right ALC. 39 doesn't flash the fifth bar, and 41 will keep the 5th bar mostly solid. https://youtu.be/jxTkX31nEpY Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal NE3R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Interest in assembled K2?
They sell on here all the time. I generally miss the ones that go for a good price. 73 de Joe NE3R On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 8:04 PM K1FFX wrote: > I'm starting to plan how to get through the cold months that are coming > during which we won't be getting together with friends and family at all, > since it will be too cold to do so outdoors. I've been a happy K2 owner > for > 10 years now, having built my K2 back in the Summer/Fall of 2010. I'm now > thinking of assembling a new K2 as a way to occupy part of the time. I > find > kit-building to be an engaging and soothing activity and building a K2 > could > be a way to help pass the time this winter. > > My question is: is there generally interest out there for pre-assembled > K2s? > I would only want to make back the cost of the kit; the time spent building > the kit would be well worth it to me. > > Any thoughts on this? > > Thanks! > > - Bruce K1FFX > > > > > - > Bruce Rosen > K1FFX > K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 KIO2 > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] 20m CW + KPA1500 = Comcast Disconnect
This one is going to be tough, because they aren't likely to give you the details you would need to know. Your post suggests that you have been disconnected. Get on 20 meters at legal limit all day, see if he comes back. If so, it is almost certainly their problem. If not, the problem is probably in your house somewhere. It could be their equipment (I have comcast for the Internet, but don't use their equipment, but most people do), but, you'll have a hard time making the case. Many 75 ohm wiring jobs are just done poorly but whatever cheap contractor was doing it in your neighborhood and you may need to do some work on it. If it is old, just run some good new RG6 and quality F type connectors. You could be getting into the cable through your home AC wiring too, so make sure that you've choked those power cords too. If it is still happening after all of that, look into a high pass filter, I'm not sure if those will work these days, you'll really have to get into the specs of your cable service for that. I don't run legal limit but I do run my HF antenna indoors, had some trouble with my own internet connection, but never got a visit from comcast myself, my fix was grounding the splitter where the cable came into my house, but I also ran some new RG6 from the splitter to the cable modem and replaced the cheap F connectors with good ones. 73 de Joe NE3R On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM eric norris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Dear Gang: > While looking at Europe banging in on 20m FT8 this morning, I switched > over to CW, cruised the band, then called CQ DX for a while. An hour > later, a Comcast (Xfinity) technician was knocking on the door (no mask) > claiming I was knocking out service to 600 customers (he said he had traced > it to my house) and was disconnecting us from the network. During the > entire time, my wife was using a VPN network connecting to her office, and > I had the KPA1500 connected to the router so I could use FANticipator to > keep the KPA1500 (The Big Dog) quiet and cool. We had no service > interruption. > The router has a mix 31 toroid choke (9 turns) coming out of one port, on > a cat6 shielded cable (all cables brand new) then has another choke before > going into a switch--one cable going into the XYL's room with her computer, > another cable going through another choke then going into the shack. We > convinced the supervisor to rehook us up. > All during my operating time, we had no service interruption at our > house. This was, however, the first time I had used the KPA1500 with the > 20m beam wich sits directly above the house--I usually only let the Big Dog > bark in wee hours of the morning on 40 and 80m. > My house is 65 yrs old, none of the outlets have grounds, not even the > bathroom. The entire kitchen is on one circuit, etc, etc. > Before I call the Comcast supervisor, I'm hoping for some advice from the > group. Not letting the Big Dog bark during the daytime on 10/15/20m is > not a good solution. In the meantime I'm on WSPR at 1w. Your advice, > please. > > 73, Eric WD6DBM > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KIOB3B for K3
That is a shame, it is a really good upgrade for the K3. A bit expensive at $399, but I'm really glad I did it. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 10:15 AM Roger D Johnson wrote: > Apparently this card is no longer available. Does anyone know what the > price was? > > 73, Roger > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] No High Power on K3
Have you seen the ERR 12V message? I have an older K3 and ran into a problem where my 100 watt PA wasn't working. It turns out that there is a weak point in the power delivery connector & Elecraft had a fix for it out years ago, it just took a long time for mine to fail. I contacted support and ordered a small kit to fix it, it wasn't too pricy IIRC. Joe NE3R On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 5:45 PM Bill Gillenwater wrote: > New to the K3. This is a used K3 but in good shape. I downloaded the > current firmware as it was down several levels. > > The rig has been idle for a few months. > > The 100 watt board is installed. I went through the parameters trying to > set it for high power. However, every time I attempt to adjust power it > only goes to 12 watts and then a relay clicks in the rig and no power > output. > > It does TX at the low power level, no problem. Just no high power between > the 12 watts and 100. > > thanks, 73 > Bill K3SV > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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] The ERR 12V Message Question
I'm not sure if I am experiencing the KPA3 power connector issue or not. I've gotten the ERR 12V message twice today. Powering the K3 off and on again will clear the message, but it came back, but cleared again after a power cycle. And, as I type this while transmitting some FT8 in the background, it gave me the error message again. The full Elecraft K3 KPA3 Power Connector Replacement procedure looks like something I won't have time to do until next month, is there a quick bandaid I an try until then? Also, is it safe to use the K3 at 10 watts until I get it fixed? Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R __ 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] K4 Elecraft Link?
So much K4 speculation, I'm wondering if this is real: https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R __ 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] FT8 Transmit Problem
I spent more time than I would like to admit trying to figure out why there was no output when trying to transmit digital modes from the internal sound card. It was the line gain (mic gain), it defaulted to 0 after installing the KIO3B. 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 5:44 AM Terry Hines wrote: > I'm having trouble with the I/F between Windows 10 and the USB sound card > in > my upgraded K3. I've checked and the Sound Card settings in Windows 10 and > they are exactly as shown in Chapter 10 of Fred Cady's book. It receives > and > decodes FT8 perfectly but can't transmit. When I hit the "Tune" button on > the WSJT-X screen the red "PTT" light comes on but there is no input signal > to the K3 and hence no RF output. What am I doing wrong? > > Terry N4ZH > > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3
KAT3A and KIO3B installed! Had a scare as I couldn't remove the bottom center screw on the right side panel, it started stripping. I had this issue on one of the front panel screws about a year ago when I was trying to replace my VFO B encoder. I was able to get the KAT3A installed without completely removing the right side panel. I should have spring for over night shipping, I was counting on the USPS to get it to me by Friday, but the package didn't arrive until today. Elecraft shipped it on Wednesday, but I guess since they aren't Amazon, the USPS doesn't bend over backward for them. The good news was while waiting for the K3 upgrades, I finally finished soldering the K1. That's been a 10 year odyssey, that I'll write about at a later date. I need to find the power cable I made up for it to finish testing and to get it on the air. That's what happens when you take over 10 years to build a kit. Back on the subject, ahh, it is nice to have a little less clutter on the desk. The KAT3A tunes my antenna on all bands, even 160, which was a shock! Not that I'll be doing much down there with my indoor attic antenna. I might buy one of the custom FSK interfaces, mine looks like something between a spider and a plate of spaghetti. Anyone in the market for an original K3 I/O board? 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 10:39 PM Brian Hunt wrote: > I bet the KEY macro in N1MM+ would work. Purely speculation on my part > since I haven't tried it but it works fine for CW. > > 73, > Brian, K0DTJ > __ 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] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3
I don't think there is a lot of software that supports sending the FSK with CAT commands. Does anyone know of any others? J On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 4:42 PM Bill Frantz wrote: > On 1/9/19 at 8:05 AM, joseph.dur...@gmail.com (Joseph M. Durnal) wrote: > > >I think my only regret will be that I'll still need my separate FSK > >interface, yeah yeah, AFSK, but if Elecraft didn't want us to use FSK, > they > >wouldn't have put it in the radio. > > When I RTTY contest, I use a program that uses the CAT interface > over USB to send and receive RTTY. That way I have no extra > cables and am using the K3's RTTY encode/decode. I use RUMlogNG > on a Mac. I don't know of any software for other platforms, but > I assume it exists. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > -- > Bill Frantz| There are now so many exceptions to the > 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by > www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray > > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3
I had written up a nice couple of e-mails for the reflector asking about upgrading my K3 with a KAT3A & KIO3B. But I went ahead and clicked check out. I'm really looking forward to cutting down a bit on the boxes and wires on my desk. I couldn't think of a more expensive way of doing that! I think my only regret will be that I'll still need my separate FSK interface, yeah yeah, AFSK, but if Elecraft didn't want us to use FSK, they wouldn't have put it in the radio. Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R __ 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 VFO A
Ray, It looks like I'll be calling the parts department for a new encoder. I swapped A & B this morning and now A works and B doesn't. I didn't remember this when I built the thing but there is a surprise waiting for you when you try to remove the front panel. The screws on the left front of the RF board are in the way. I did a quick review of the assembly manual before attempting to remove it and some how I didn't notice this. It would be really cool if there was a software way to swap the controls A & B. I'm not sure in how many cases this would ever be useful, but this is certainly one case. It has been almost 10 years since the K3 had been apart, when I built it. It is kind of hard to believe that it has been that long! Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R K3 SN 01121 On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 9:23 AM, Raymond Sills wrote: > Hi Joe: > > > Well... I'd say a call to Elecraft support is in order. Try tomorrow > afternoon. > > > BTW, this list is set for a reply to BE off-list. Sometimes people forget > that. You have to manually type in the list address to have the response > go to the list. > > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Joseph M. Durnal > To: Elecraft Reflector > Sent: Sun, Feb 11, 2018 8:30 am > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A > > Please stop e-mailing me off list asking if it is locked. No, its not > locked. > > Thanks, > J > > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Joseph M. Durnal > > wrote: > > > My K3 VFO A knob doesn't seem to want to do anything. It won't change > the > > frequency, nor will it change the settings in the menu. My first guess > is > > that the encoder is bad. VFO B works fine. Is there any way I can > verify > > this before I pull the K3 apart? > > > > Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R > > > __ > 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 raysil...@verizon.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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A
Please stop e-mailing me off list asking if it is locked. No, its not locked. Thanks, J On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Joseph M. Durnal wrote: > My K3 VFO A knob doesn't seem to want to do anything. It won't change the > frequency, nor will it change the settings in the menu. My first guess is > that the encoder is bad. VFO B works fine. Is there any way I can verify > this before I pull the K3 apart? > > Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R > __ 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 VFO A
My K3 VFO A knob doesn't seem to want to do anything. It won't change the frequency, nor will it change the settings in the menu. My first guess is that the encoder is bad. VFO B works fine. Is there any way I can verify this before I pull the K3 apart? Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R __ 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] The times they are a changin.
I ordered a QCX too, it seems like it will be a good fun kit to build and use. I just got my "it shipped" e-mail this morning ... I was beginning to wonder! 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 6:04 AM, Glen Torr wrote: > Hi Ho All, > > Absolutely no disrespect here, I am an extremely loyal and prolific > Elecraft user/builder. > > The KX1 and K1 are gone and the KPA 1500 is ascending. > > I have ordered a QRP Labs QCX, a very innovative and kit oriented radio. > > The mantle at the lower end has moved on. > > Cheers, > > Glen VK1FB > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued
This news is inspirational. My half built K1, SN 2350 as been with another ham since 2008. I retrieved it today. I had a problem on receive and had trouble figuring it out. It turns out that I missed D5, but checked it off. https://imgur.com/a/v9aMm I'm going to try and finish it sooner than later. Any chance that KAT1 is still available? 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > We should have made a formal announcement here. Yes, we discontinued it > because certain parts are hard to come by now, making it no longer cost > effective for us to manufacture. > > It was a great product for us, and I used mine for years, taking it on > many trips. I thought of it as a “Sierra on Steroids” at the time > (referring to an earlier design I did for the NorCal QRP Club). But we’ve > moved on to more versatile field radios, including the KX2 and KX3. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Aug 30, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Kevin Anderson via Elecraft < > elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > > > I am a little surprised that no mention was made on this e-mail list > about the K1 being just recently discontinued. Or if it had, I missed it > and don't find it in a search of the list. > > > > It is being discussed over the QRP-L list, started by someone > disappointed that he just finally had tried to order a K1 this past week or > weekend and got the news. > > > > I presume that some key part has become unavailable, or has parts deemed > not worth restocking any longer due to significant decline in demand for > the transceiver. > > > > Kevin Anderson > > > > __ > 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 joseph.dur...@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] Dusting off the old K3 & Considering a KAT3A
Elecraft Operators, I have been off the HF airwaves for several years. Those darned antenna restrictions really take the fun out of it. But after helping staff the K2BSA operation at the Boy Scout National Jamboree this summer I've really been itching to get back on the air from home. I have to come to grips that I'll never have a nice balanced antenna and that I'm pretty much limited to random runs of wire here and there that can be well hidden. Right now I have a manual MFJ tuner, but I know that got old when changing bands or moving from the CW area to phone on 40 meters. I also have some common second story grounding issues. I'm wondering if the KAT3A would be a good investment for my K3 given my situation. 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R __ 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 - INRAD Filter Sale
Internatinoal Radio puts their filters on sale one a year on new years day. $20.09 off this year. http://www.inrad.net/home.php?cat=140 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] K1 Deaf
Michael, I had a similar problem with my K1 while I was building it. It turned out to be diode D5. The radio would hear very strong signals, things that were S9+ on other HF rigs, but on the K1, sounded very very weak. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Michael - VE3MKX wrote: > Hi, I have a K1 #744, a four bander with the built in Auto tuner. The rig > worked great. I haven't used it in a couple months, I went the other day to > use it... It is now deaf. I hear strong signals, but compared to my FT-817 > running side by side, the K1 is missing a ton of signals. The tuner appears > to be working fine. > > Any thoughts on how to rectify the problem or where to start trouble > shooting? > > 73 Mike > > ___ > 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] K1 Used in Montana Ham Rescue...
One of these day's I'll finish my K1 :) Good story though. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 6:48 PM, David King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out the story at ARRL of how a K1 helped an amateur call for help when > he broke his leg hiking > > http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/09/23/10348/?nc=1 > ___ > 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: 400 hz & 50 hz
Other radios get quite a ring when using narrow filters. Why is this not as bad on the K3? With the 400 hz roofing filter and the DSP filter turned down to 50 hz, there is hardly any ring compared to other rigs I've used. Just curious. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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: Field Day: K3MAD
If you worked K3MAD on 40 meters, than it was a K3 on the other end. Wow this rig is great! Its biggest problem is that there were some weak stations out there that we could copy no problem, but they couldn't hear us, sort of reverse alligator syndrome! The CW decoder worked OK, fortunately, I had a good CW op with me through the night so we didn't need it, but my 10wpm copy speed just doesn't cut it on FD, so the decoder was helpful when I was on my own. It didn't take long before I didn't need it to copy K3MAD, AGN, TU, QSL, NR, SEC, and so on at 25 to 30wpm. :) 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] They Laughed At My K1
FB - I haven't finished my K1 yet. Maybe I'll bring it next year. On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 3:46 PM, Jon Perelstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All the big radios laughed at my K1 when I set it up at the club Field Day > site. > > But they stopped laughing when it churned out QSO after QSO on 40 and 20 > meters -- mainly because it has a better receiver for CW than ICOM 746 and > 756 base stations. > > And they especially stopped laughing when one of the generators died, > knocking one of the big rigs off the air. The K1 stepped in and ran for 12+ > hours on batteries (overnight) and a solar cell (daylight). > > Plus, just think of those multiplier points for QRP and for solar power. > > KB1QBZ > K1 #2552 > > > > ___ > 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: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out
Thanks Don, Yeah, the bias was my problem, but you don't get it it by moving the VFO knob, which is what got me confused. You have to tap 2 :). 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joseph, > > Do you have the menu microphone selection correct? It is the main menu. Go > to the MIC SEL entry and turn VFO A knob until it says FP.L bIAS. That is > what I use for my MD2 and the MH2 should be similar. I run with the Mic > gain set at about 37 and the CMP set to about 24. You could use FP.H bias, > but your mic gain would be quite different than mine. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Joseph M. Durnal wrote: >> >> Still having trouble. It does seem to transmit SSB - I enabled the 2 >> tone test and that worked when I pushed the PTT. But it doesn't seem >> that the mic is putting audio into the rig. >> >> I'll need to run SSB for field day, I'd also be happy with suggestions >> on what to do if this mic doesn't work. I have a heil pro set with an >> 8 pin connector, but that doesn't seem to work either. I have an >> alinco and icom hand mic that I could borrow. I also have a foot >> switch. I wonder if I could use the proset by plugging it into the >> back panel w/ RCA, and a foot switch to key it? >> >> Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:07 AM, Joseph M. Durnal >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> Got my Elecraft MH2 mic this morning, but it doesn't seem to be >>> working the PTT works, but there is no power out when I speak into the >>> it. Any ideas? Now I'll spend some time with my nose in the manual. >>> >>> (I should have probably done my field day prep a little more in advance) >>> >>> Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R > ___ 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: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out
Thanks Craig. BIAS :) 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:55 AM, Craig D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joseph ... > > Yes, a bad mic the day before Field Day would be a bummer. > > Your settings should be as follows - see the Menu Functions in your K3 > manual for details: > > I assume you will have MH2 connected to the front panel. The Mic Sel menu > item should be set to FRONT, either LOW or HIGH, and BIAS ON. The Bias ON > is needed because the MH2 is an electret mic. Gain setting will work with > either LOW or HIGH, you will just have a different gain setting depending on > how you configure this. I think I ended up with LOW for my MH2 ( I now use > a Heil Proset plus connected to the rear, so I don't remember exactly). > > Good luck! > > 73 > ... Craig > > Craig D. Smith > PowerSmith Consulting > 1009 Alder Way > Longmont, CO 80503 > phone: 303-678-7958 > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > web: www.PowerSmithConsulting.com > > > <> -Original Message- > <> From: Joseph M. Durnal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:38 AM > <> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out > <> > <> A bad mic would not make me happy - as I doubt they would have it > <> replaced by tomorrow. > <> > <> I don't see a setting for bias. Still new to the K3, not really going > <> to use it much for SSB - except for on Field Day. > <> > <> Any suggestons? > <> > <> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:29 AM, Craig D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > <> > Joseph ... > <> > > <> > By all means check the mic settings on the K3 (bias, etc.). But don't > rule > <> > out the possibility of a bad mic. The MH2 I ordered with my K3 turned > out > <> > to be defective - same symptom as yours. They replaced it, of course. > <> > > <> > 73 > <> > ... Craig AC0DS > <> > Craig D. Smith > <> > PowerSmith Consulting > <> > 1009 Alder Way > <> > Longmont, CO 80503 > <> > phone: 303-678-7958 > <> > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <> > web: www.PowerSmithConsulting.com > <> > > <> > > <> > <> -Original Message- > <> > <> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <> > <> On Behalf Of Joseph M. Durnal > <> > <> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:08 AM > <> > <> To: Elecraft Reflector > <> > <> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out > <> > <> > <> > <> Got my Elecraft MH2 mic this morning, but it doesn't seem to be > <> > <> working the PTT works, but there is no power out when I speak into > the > <> > <> it. Any ideas? Now I'll spend some time with my nose in the > manual. > <> > <> > <> > <> (I should have probably done my field day prep a little more in > advance) > <> > <> > <> > <> Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R > <> > <> ___ > <> > <> 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] Re: K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out
Still having trouble. It does seem to transmit SSB - I enabled the 2 tone test and that worked when I pushed the PTT. But it doesn't seem that the mic is putting audio into the rig. I'll need to run SSB for field day, I'd also be happy with suggestions on what to do if this mic doesn't work. I have a heil pro set with an 8 pin connector, but that doesn't seem to work either. I have an alinco and icom hand mic that I could borrow. I also have a foot switch. I wonder if I could use the proset by plugging it into the back panel w/ RCA, and a foot switch to key it? Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:07 AM, Joseph M. Durnal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got my Elecraft MH2 mic this morning, but it doesn't seem to be > working the PTT works, but there is no power out when I speak into the > it. Any ideas? Now I'll spend some time with my nose in the manual. > > (I should have probably done my field day prep a little more in advance) > > Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R > ___ 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: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out
Got my Elecraft MH2 mic this morning, but it doesn't seem to be working the PTT works, but there is no power out when I speak into the it. Any ideas? Now I'll spend some time with my nose in the manual. (I should have probably done my field day prep a little more in advance) Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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: K3 for Field Day
Thanks for sharing, I will probably do the same! 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Tom Whiteside <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My new K3 is going participate in our W5C effort in central Texas.One > thing we always do is gang an extra speaker with headphones so that a gaggle > of us an participate.In getting ready, I discovered that the K3 has a > wonderful built in facilty that makes this a piece of cake.Set menu item: > "SPKR+PH" to "YES" and you will hear both the speaker and phones at the same > time.Setting "SPKRS" to "2" let me hear the audio in both ears in the > headphones.Pretty slick! > > Everyone else probably figured that out already but FYI if you haven't > > Tom Whiteside N5TW > ___ > 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: Choosing which filters to buy
Even if you don't use CW very often, you may find the 400 hz filter useful for digital modes. You don't have to get all of the filters right away of course. I'm not sure I'll ever get the FM filter, because I just can't see myself using a K3 for FM. My K3 only has the 2.7 kHz and the 400 Hz filters so far. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:05 AM, Shane White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1. I plan to configure my K3 with the following filters - > > Stock 2.7KHz > KBF3 General Coverage RX Filter Module > AM 6KHz > FM 12KHz > CW 400Hz 8 pole (uncertain about this filter) > > Not having much CW experience and my current radio only using a 2.7KHz wide > filter for CW (Rx only), I'm not sure which narrow filter to equip the K3 > with. What's recommended for someone who will only use CW intermittently and > not for contesting? (General purpose use I suppose). It's worth mentioning > that I'm yet to learn morse but certainly appreciate it's worth and plan to > use it. > > Are those filters I've listed above all I can fit in the K3's main receiver? > I think I read that it had 5 filter slots. I'm not sure if the KBF3 fills > one of these slots. If not, should I consider an alternative additional > filter? > > 2. Can users distinguish the difference between the 2.7KHz 5 pole filter and > the 2.8KHz 8 pole filter when using the K3? I understand the skirts of the 8 > pole filter's passband will be steeper but is this noticeable? > > Thanks, > Shane > VK5ABQ > -- > View this message in context: > http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Choosing-which-filters-to-buy-tp18111978p18111978.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] 250 HZ XFIL QUESTION
Since the filter is in slot 5, you'll need to configure the filter in slot 5 in the config menu. Review page 43 in the manual. "Crystal Filter Setup" 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 8:42 PM, Mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The below applies to cw mode only at this time. > > I have a basic K3 2.7hz 100 watt unit. Tonite I added an 8 pole 250 hz > filter. After > installation and software setup it appears that the filter does not work when > I select > filter 2. The radio was purchased assembled and the 2.7 hz filter is in slot > one and > i placed the 250hz filter in slot 5. > > However - if I select Dual Passband - the filter appears to work. The display > shows both > filter skirts and the bandwidth of the received signal is obviously isolated > by the narrow setting. > > My questions are these: Do I have to use dual passband to use the 2nd > filter? Does dual passband use some combination of main filter (2.7) and > 250hz DSP filtering instead of passing the signal thru the first crystal > filter and then the 250 hz crystal filter? If I have the > K3 software setup correctly - if I select the 2nd filter - does this bypass > the 2.7 hz filter and use the 2nd filter; and if so, why would it appear > that my 250 hz filter is not passing a signal in this mode while it appears > that it's passing it in Dual Passband mode. > > I'm aware that i've probably phrased my questions incomprehensibly, but I'm > just wondering > if i'm getting any use out of my 2nd 250hz crystal, or if it's not working > because of some software setup error i've made or whether it's defective. > > Thanks - Mark (N5EAT) > ___ > 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 KRX3: Does it come with a 2.7 kHz filter?
If I get rid of my FT-2000D I'm going to miss monitoring 10 meters no matter what band I'm on. So, the KRX3 will be on my shopping list. Does it come with the 2.7 kHz roofing filter like the K3, or will I need add an SSB filter? If it does come with a 2.7, can the 2.8 be substituded for a little extra cost? Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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 noise blanker sure does the job.
I've noticed the same. Since local noise that I can't cure (yeah, I could write to the FCC, but I'm not supposed to have antennas anyway, so they could just write tol the HOA) is my biggest problem, I want a rig that will help me work through it. I still have a lot of side by side testing to do with the K3 and the FT-2000D, but my initial review has really gone to the K3. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 8:41 AM, Kenneth A. Christiansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I ordered my K3 in June of 2007 after a strong local noise level started at > my Fargo ND QTH. (That was the factor that convinced me I needed a K3). The > noise went away for a few months about the time I got my K3 so while I was > pleased with how the K3 took care of the normal noise of the city I did not > know how it would work if the noise came back. Last night I was working the > Elecraft net on 20 meters and KD5ONS was coming in about S7 and about the > best copy I have had on him in months. I turned on my IC-746PRO on 2 meters > to check into the local 2 meter net and noticed the S meter sat at S9. I > switched to AM and sure enough the bad line noise was back. I turned off the > NB on the K3 and sure enough I could barely tell KD5ONS was in there as the > S meter jumped to S8 and Kevin was only S7. I was running the K3 with PRE > ON, ATT OFF, DSP E3-4, IF MED3 and the default width of 400 HZ with the > 500 HZ roofing filter. With the NB ON the S meter would drop to S1 when > there was a break in the action and I was copying stations down to S1 with > no way to know there was any noise in the area. I sure made the right > decision to buy the K3 as this noise problem was here all last summer and > the K2 and 746 just could not do anything about it. I have an MFJ-852 noise > meter and thought the noise was from my own house but pulling all the AC > fuses to the house and and running the rig on a battery showed no change. > There are 8 of us on the transformer which is in my back yard so it could be > coming from any one of my neighbors. At least I don't have to deal with it > this year due to the fact the K3 does such a good job of getting rid of the > noise. The 746 on 2 meters FM can only pick up the strongest stations when > the noise is there and they have lots of noise on them unless the strength > is over S9. This morning the noise is gone but that is the way it was last > year too. I never figured out a pattern to the noise as some times it would > come on for a few seconds and other times it would come on for hours at a > time. > > 73 > > Ken W0CZ > ___ > 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] Elecraft K3 S/N 01121 is alive and on the air!
Elecraft K3 S/N 01121 is alive and on the air! Ordered: January 31, 2008 Received: June 19, 2008 Finished Building: June 22, 2008 wow - this thing sounds great, really really great! I'm not sure I'll want to part with it, but I'll wait for my test results (field day) to decide between the K3 & the FT-2000D. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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 Transmitter Gain Calibration Problem
I'm building the K3 and getting near the end (hopefully). When I follow the transmitter gain procedures, it displays ERR TXF over VFO B. The watt meter showed that it was putting out 5 watts, but the error message worries me. Any ideas? Thanks, Joe ___ 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] (no subject)
I do like the Yaesu FT-2000D. The big problem I have with recievers is local noise in the development. Once the power went out and I drained my deep cycle battery making CW contacts on my Ten-Tec Jupiter, it was awesome, but that doesn't happen too often. The yaesu handles that a lot better than my old ten-tec. I've enjoyed having two receivers too. I'm always listening on 10 meters now! My signal reports on the section phone net are better when I run 200 watts. I have a lot to compensate for, a 14 foot 75 meter antenna! The K3 is coming along nicely. I'm to the point where I'm calibrating he reference oscillator. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Kenneth Waites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I was waiting and waiting for the K3 and ended up buying a Yaesu >> FT-2000D. > > Wee !Tempted by the painted lady! > > Ken > ___ > 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] What to do with my K3
Suggestions are pouring in. I'm surprised nobody has offered to buy it from me right away. Most folks think I should build it and and use it for field day and once I do that, I won't want to sell it! So building has started. I can't find my dummy load, I think I lent it out but I can't remember to who. So, at some point I'll have to find one of those. Other than that, how long should it take? 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Tom Childers, N5GE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:34:56 -0400, "Joseph M. Durnal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >>I was waiting and waiting for the K3 and ended up buying a Yaesu >>FT-2000D. The FT-2000D is a great rig, and I like it for sure. Now >>my new K3 arrived, but I can't really afford to keep both. >> >>I wonder if I could get it built before field day, if so, it would be >>a great time to test both rigs and see which I like better. >> >>I could probably get a small premium for it if I sold it >> >>I could probably sell the FT-2000D and get most of what I paid for it back. >> >>Decisions, Decisions. >> >>Comments from the peanut gallery? >> >>73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R >>___ > [snip] > > Don't forget that if you keep the K3 you will have the latest updates in > software and hardware available to you constantly for the life of the rig. > > See if you can get Yaesu (or whatever their name is this year) to do that for > you. > > Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq > > "Those who would give up > Essential Liberty to > purchase a little Temporary > Safety deserve neither > Liberty nor Safety" > > An excerpt from a letter > written in 1755 from the > Assembly to the Governor > of Pennsylvania. > > Support the entire Constitution, not > just the parts you like. > > 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
[Elecraft] What to do with my K3
I was waiting and waiting for the K3 and ended up buying a Yaesu FT-2000D. The FT-2000D is a great rig, and I like it for sure. Now my new K3 arrived, but I can't really afford to keep both. I wonder if I could get it built before field day, if so, it would be a great time to test both rigs and see which I like better. I could probably get a small premium for it if I sold it I could probably sell the FT-2000D and get most of what I paid for it back. Decisions, Decisions. Comments from the peanut gallery? 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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 katiegrams/deliveries not being reported
Not everyone is addicted to the Internet :) 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Jim Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > looking at the serial numbers, there are a lot more shipping than are being > reported to the list. > > 73, Jim ___ 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: Wonder when I'll get it
I'm planning for field day and trying to decided if I should just assume that the K3 I ordered on January 31 will arrive in time, June 6 to have a couple of weekends to build it (club's hamfest is June 15, so that weekend is out!). It looks like the pace has picked up a bit, but I don't think it has picked up enough for me to get it in May as I originally expected. Any comments? 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] Katiegram - Stay or go, yes or no
How much do you think it would go for on eBay? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM, Darwin, Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just call me Mr. Waffle. > > I ordered a K3 at the end of Sept 07. Yea, I want one but paying for it > is not quite so easy to swallow. No biggie, I have months to think > about it. With the shipment of my K3 approaching, I made a few changes. > Added 100 watt PA, CW filter and finally switched to factory built. I'm > still not completely sure I want to go through with it, but I have time > ... > > Yesterday I got my Katiegram. My time is up. I have to decide whether > to stay or go. Total price is about $2200. I knew it would be that > much but somehow seeing it in an invoice makes it very real. I suppose > I could drop back to the K3/10 kit but that's not what I ultimately > would want. I could go K3/100 kit but truth is I just don't have the > time right now to put it together. When I look at that $2200 bill, I > wonder if I should just make the time. > > I feel like a kid who has climbed the high-dive and is standing with his > toes hanging over the edge of the board, nervous and unsure, wondering > what he's gotten himself into. > > Mr. Waffle, signing out for now .. > > - Keith N1AS - > - K2 5411.ssb.100 - > - K3 (in the on-deck circle as we speak) - > ___ > 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] Shipping Status page...
I took the buy it now and figure out when I'll actually get it later approach! Back then they said orders would ship in May. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for field day. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Dave G. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Would there be any possibility of updating the "Shipping Status" page about > every two weeks?? > The last update was Feb 15th... > > Tnx... > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA > "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. > But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein. > > ___ > 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: prices - I'm adding to the noise.
My 2¢ - the cost of materials is going up and the value of the dollar is falling. You may have noticed that some other lesser expensive ham rigs have increased in price too, the Yaesu FT-857 and the Icom IC-706 are up at some stores. The price has probably went down several euros since it was introduced! 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 6:45 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This price increase should not have been a surprise to anyone. > > When the K3 first came out, there were numerous posts about "gosh, how > inexpensive is that!". > It was even compared to a "loaded" K2 and boy..they sure were close. > > Did this make sense to us? Not really (marketing aside). We were all > rubbing our hands together, thrilled and gleeful at the obvious > "mistake" Elecraft had made in its pricing. Don't think so? Read the > old posts. > > The initial price of the KPA3 was LESS THAN the KPA100 for the K2. > Did that make sense? Not to me. And with the KPA3, not only do you > get a 100 watt PA, you get TWO cooling fans with a 4 speed controller. > > When the price last went up on the PA, it MATCHED the price of the > KPA100. Still rather strange. > > And with the last price increase, there were also posts "warning" that > we should "expect" more price increases...certainly before Dayton. > Those "warnings" did not come from Elecraft, but they were, > nevertheless, out there. If you "trust" the folks who post on here > about technical issues, why not take heed in other arenas? > > I think the 8 pole filter prices have also just gone up (to $125) > which I THINK is only a $5 increase (maybe I am wrong). > > I don't know WHY the prices are going up, but there could be lots of > valid reasons, not the least of which MIGHT BE that after the Sherwood > Engineering and ARRL dynamite reviews, that they are expecting an > avalanche of orders from those who want to the BEST "in any class." > YMMV. If it were my company, sure sounds like as good a time as any > to add in some additional. I would never define these increase as > "greed," but rather as measured increments based on real company > logic. You can't survive without an adequate margin. > > And you know what? Don't look now, but they are STILL wy less > expensive than the FT9000 or the IC7800 or the TT Orion II. And the > IC7700 too, but that can't hold a candle to the K3. > > The Pro III is going down in price...why not...it is OLD technology > with minor reworking. Does it work? Sure? Is it 'good?' You look up > the ARRL specs and judge for yourself. Is it cutting edge with the > owners engaging in direct communication with their users and > constantly making a fantastic radio even better? Don't make me laugh. > > The price of the K3 is still "a song" for this level of radio. Check > the market. > > And look, a "loaded" K2 is now a much better deal, relatively > speaking. I still have my K2! You do have choices! > > 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-Latest K3 Review on EHAM
When it comes to reviews, I tend to focus on the bad ones as the good ones could simply represent someones feeling that they spent plenty of money on something, it must be good. When it comes to ham gear, a bad review without a call sign doesn't get much weight. I suppose the reviewer in this case could have made up for it by giving the serial number of his K3, but that wasn't included either. I don't think it is a true review. Of course, my K3 has been ordered, my review will follow after I feel I know the radio, it could be a few weeks, or it could be a few months, I won't know until I know. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 3:29 AM, Bob DeHaney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The reviewer (Solardx, no call sign) gives a very bad transmitter (SSB) > review. He claims lots of splatter and ineffective speech processing as > well as high IMD products. I have yet to hear a K3 but no one else has > noticed such problems? > > Vy 73, Bob WU5T/DJ0MBC ___ 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 - Why buy a kit?
I bought the modular kit because I'd enjoy building and it saves a couple hundred bucks! 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM, Dave Hachadorian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I ordered a K3 (assembled unit) last week, and signed onto > the reflector. > > Since then, I've noticed that the vast majority of units > being delivered are in kit form. Why is that? To save a > couple hundred bucks? Because people enjoy building their > radios? Or is there some delivery time advantage for those > folks who order kits? > > 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Which Bands or KX1 That's the question
I chose the K1 because I thought it would make a better every day rig than the KX1 and I wanted a rig that I would use regularly and not something that I would build, test and put in a box. There was something about the form factor that I liked, and when I read the manuals, I thought the approach to building the K1 was better for a first time builder like me. I went with the 2 band model and chose 40 & 15 meters. I figured those two bands would be fine at either end of the sun spot cycle for both US and DX contacts and it makes the portable antenna selection pretty easy as a 40 meter dipole will work for both. I also liked the antenna tuner option in the K1, there may be times where I can't get a good dipole in the air and the K1 tuner is great. A local ham made a contact with a K1 on 40 meters while tuning up the lead of his DMM. I don't have the tuner yet, it is something I plan to add, but it might be a while since I just ordered a K3 :). 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Feb 19, 2008 9:52 AM, Curron HILL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am pondering buying or building a K1 or KX1 again. > > I am aware of the major differenece, There are a few things that lead me to > the K1: > Better filters, better autotuner and a few more watts out > The two things that lead me to the KX1 are: SWL and 80 40 30 20 meters all > in one small radio, if the K1 could do those two things it would be > perfect. > > A couple questions for the group, > 1. How easy is it to switch band modules on the K1. Say I build a 80 17 > module and a 40 30 20 15. How easy is it to change between those out in the > field? It it a 5 minute no alignement job, or a 45 tweek a little exchange? > > 2. If you were building the K1, which bands would you select if you could > only have one board > - The 80 and X band - What band would X be? > - 40 30 20 would you select 15 or 17 and why > - how important is 80 meters today? > > 3. For those who own or have owned both, could you make the same contacts > with the KX1 as the K1? How much does difference does the 3 watts extra > output in the K1 really make? > > I love camping, and hiking, but I also will have the radio sitting by my > easy chair at home tied to the outside dipole. The size of the K1 does not > bother me for hiking. I can carry that and my paddles in a case. I would > mostly use it at a picnic table anyway. So can the KX1 do it all for me, or > will I rather have the K1. > > Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, > 73 de KB3DRW > > > ___ > 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] K1: Inp Menu Item Pdn Only Allows Dits
I'm in the process of building a K1, I'll be sure to check the key jack carefully. I guess it would be best to wire the straight key, which is all I use for now, to a stereo plug anyway. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM, crstrode <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > MGFoster Wrote: > I turned on the K1 & tested to see if the problem still existed - it > did. Turned off the K1 & unplugged, & exposed the bottom of the RF > board. Powered up & inserted a bent component lead into the Dits & > Ground - OK. The same on the Dash & Ground - OK! Plugged the paddles > back in & it worked OK. > > OK, so what happened there? > > // > > This is very similar to my experience building K1 #2476 last month. First > try with the paddle resulted in strange behavior - can't recall the exact > details, but very similar to your experience. After I unplugged and > re-plugged a time or two all was well. > > I also vaguely recall a similar phenomenon when K2# 3777 was built. > > It almost seems like a micro-controller initial startup hiccup. > > > I'm guessing the notoriously spooky key jack may have had some debris, poor > mechanical alignment, stiff contacts, etc. > > I was particularly careful when soldering the key jack to the board - just > enough heat to flow, but not melt the flimsy plastic housing. I've > experienced more than one failure of these (both K1 and K2 key and headphone > ) jacks so I always keep a spare on-hand. Both rigs are woking A-OK (at the > moment) but I do try to limit the in-out cycles as much as possible to delay > the inevitable jack failure. > > Carl > WA7CS > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://www.nabble.com/K1%3A--Inp-Menu-Item-Pdn-Only-Allows-Dits-tp15468892p15481259.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] Why my Wife won't let me buy a K3
LOL - I'm glad I only have a K1 so far! K3 should be on the way in May. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Feb 5, 2008 9:39 PM, Robert Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I told my Wife that I was thinking of buying a K3. > > She said no and her reason! > > "You already have a K3. You have a K1 and a K2" > "Therefore you have a K3. K1+K2" > > She informed me that this was the new math :O) > > I had to share this. > Bless my Wife's heart. > > Robert Parker > VE3RPF > > ___ > 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] K1 - Building - VFO range
Thanks again Carl. You won't find much CW above 7080 these days. I haven't been on HF long enough to know what 15 meters will be like in a few years, but I expect that most activity will be between 21000 and 21080 kHz. If I get a few extra kHz of bandwidth, that is great too. I have a busy day today, but I hope to have a working receiver by the end of the day! 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] K1 - Building - VFO range
Back when I was building the filter board there were some steps required for selecting the VFO range, but it only seemed to apply to 30 metes. My kit will be for 40 & 15 meters, and I'm thinking that I won't need any more than 80 kHz so I'm thinking I will just use the 68 pF capacitor for the VFO. Any final suggestions before I heat up the soldering iron? Time to go wind 33 turns around the T50-6 toroid core! Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] K1 - Buiding - Just installed filter board
I'm building an Elecraft K1 and I've got to the point where the filter board is installed. When I turn it on and tap the band key twice it switches from 7 to 14 MHz. I was expecting 7 & 21 MHz. Is the 14 MHz just a default? I see later in the manual a place to change the band assignments - I suppose that is where I would set B2 to 15 meters. Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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 - Just about to order one
I think it would be nice to have a K3 by field day, so I better place my order now to have a chance. I think I already know the answer to this but if I place my order now and enter my cc information will they charge it right away or will they charge it when it ships? Also, will there be any notice prior to it shipping? Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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] K1 RF Board - Resistance Checks
It is a DMM - sorry. $3 hamfest special, no brand, but it says model DM-301 on it! Thanks - you've sort of answered my question about the waiting about a second to get a reading too. 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Jan 30, 2008 2:44 PM, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joseph, > > You said you were using a VOM to measure resistance, and that may be your > problem. Many VOMs use a battery voltage when measuring resistance that is > high enough to turn on solid state devices and can even destroy them. > > Use a DMM for better results. Even the $5 to $10 ones perpetually 'on sale' > at Harbor Freight Tools will give good results - cheap DMMs are accurate, > they do take more time for the readings to settle down than the expensive > ones, but if you wait about a second, they will tell you the correct story. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Joseph M. Durnal wrote: > > Well that is a big help! Thanks. At least this time I know how to > count the > pins on an IC, when I built the Filter board, I didn't but > assumed I did and > was very confused. > > Pin 3 starts at about 20k for a second or less then > jumps to well over 50k. > > > Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R > > On Jan 30, 2008 > 2:09 PM, Strode, Carl R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > U4 pin 4 reads only 0.4 ohms - I think I have a problem here, but I have no > idea what it could be, the manual said it should be > 50k. > The schematic > seems to show it as a ground. > > You should be checking U4 Pin 3 > Pin 4 is > indeed ground. > > > Carl Strode > WA7CS > > > ___ > 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] K1 RF Board - Resistance Checks
Well that is a big help! Thanks. At least this time I know how to count the pins on an IC, when I built the Filter board, I didn't but assumed I did and was very confused. Pin 3 starts at about 20k for a second or less then jumps to well over 50k. Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Jan 30, 2008 2:09 PM, Strode, Carl R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > U4 pin 4 reads only 0.4 ohms - I think I have a problem here, but I have no > idea what it could be, the manual said it should be > 50k. > The schematic seems to show it as a ground. > > You should be checking U4 Pin 3 > Pin 4 is indeed ground. > > > Carl Strode > WA7CS > ___ 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] K1 RF Board - Resistance Checks
I'm working on the RF board and I've reached the first chance to do resistance checks in the manual and I have some questions and one major concern. There are a few checks that when I first touch the meter to it will flash a few ohms and within a second go to the desired value. For example (from PG 29): With the meters negitave lead on the ground near J7, P1 pin 8 reads about 150 ohms (it varies slightly from test to test) for less than a second then goes over 100k ohms U3 pin 3 shows 46 with the VOM set to 200K. I really don't know what that means, I'm thinking that is 46,000 ohms, which is less than 200k U3 pin 5 is shows 20 with the VOM set to 20K, again, I'm assuming that is 20k, which is greater than 10k Now for my major concern, U4 pin 4 reads only 0.4 ohms - I think I have a problem here, but I have no idea what it could be, the manual said it should be > 50k. The schematic seems to show it as a ground. I'm glad I started with a K1 - I don't think I was really ready for it. I can't even figure out how to read my VOM (although I'm going to go practice on some known value resistors while waiting for replies to this e-mail). Still, when I get this radio to work, I'm sure going to enjoy making QSOs. Then comes the K3 but I also hope to build a K2 down the road as well. Thanks & 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ 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 filter performance
I'm not sure if I would want to use such a setup for working repeaters. The FM filter is $120, you can buy a Yeasu FT-2800M for that, and many others for just a little more. Even if you wanted the FM filter for 10 meter FM anyway, and the transverter for 144 CW/SSB, it would still be a cumbersome setup for working repeaters. Just my 2¢ 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Jan 29, 2008 10:11 PM, Brett Howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >... So next I've been looking at the transverter idea. If I get a 2M > transverter and an FM XTAL can the K3 be used to do standard FM repeater use > or could it be used that way some day when all the bells and whistles are > added? I noted that the elecraft transverters say that the rig has to > operate from 28 to 30Mhz. Well if 28Mhz = 144Mhz then 30 only gets you to > mid band in 2M and doesn't really get you into the repeater realm. So I'm > confused as to if this is just for using the other modes at the bottom end > of the 2M band or what. I guess I'm just interested to know what all > goes on down there as to if that is worth going that route. > > The main reason I'm interested in the transverter stuff and if I can do FM > is if that is true then my next two filters are the 6kc one for doing essb > and for better audio on strong AM stations and the FM one for 2M repeater > operations so that I only have to have one rig in the shack for everything > from 1.8 to 148 Mhz (or beyond with the purchase of more xverters). >... ___ 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] Resumed Elecraft K1 Build
I didn't plan for over 3 months to pass between completing the filter board and starting the front panel board, what can I say, it was a busy summer. I figure if I know people are following the progess, I'll be less likely to slack off, so check out my blog and pictures: http://cryptojoe.blogspot.com/search/label/Elecraft%20K1%20Build http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild 73 de Joe NE3R ___ 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] K1 Filter Board Resistance Checks
I have completed soldering the components for the K1 2 band filter board, but when I performed the resistance checks, there was a problem. XX - U1 pin 6, U1 pin 7 230-270 ohms --- >100k XX - U1 pin 6, U1 pin 8 230-270 ohms --- >100k XX - U1 pin 6, U1 pin 12 230-270 ohms --- >100k XX - U1 pin 13, P2 pin 6 90-110 ohms --- >100k OK - P1 pin 1, P1 pin 3 > 100 k OK - P1 pin 2, P1 pin 3 > 100 k OK - P1 pin 3, P1 pin 4 > 100 k OK - P1 pin 3, P1 pin 6 > 100 k OK - P2 pin 1, P2 pin 2 > 100 k OK - P2 pin 7, P2 pin 8 > 100 k XX - K3 pin 2, K3 pin 9 < 5 ohms --- >100k XX - K3 pin 4, K3 pin 7 < 5 ohms --- >100k Basically, everything that but the P1 & P2 checks seemed well out of range, like I have an open somewhere. I guess an open is better than a short! I took the time to fix some weak looking solder points, but that didn't fix it. Does anyone on the list have any advice for troubleshooting this? So far, I've thought about trying a different meter :) and as I mentioned, fixing up some solder points that didn't look so good. High res photos here: Bottom http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild/photo#5063510917493130034 Top http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild/photo#5063510883133391650 Thanks to all 73 Joe NE3R ___ 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] Can someone take a look at my torroids?
Thanks everyone, I didn't get around soldering them tonight, or even removing the enamel, 10 meters was open, it hasn't been this open in a while, it was nice to work several technicians. BTW - I'm trying to keep a good photo record of my progress http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild With some commentary http://cryptojoe.blogspot.com/search/label/Elecraft%20K1%20Build 73 Joe NE3R On 5/10/07, Tom Hammond N0SS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Joe: They look just FINE! 73, Tom Hammond N0Ss At 04:35 PM 5/9/2007, you wrote: >I I'm having trouble making these torroids look exactly right. I have >the right number of turns for 40 & 15 meters, but the spacing isn't >perfect. > >Can someone check them out and let me know how they look? > >http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild/photo#5062707840213156626 > >I don't want to solder them if they won't work. > >Thanks, >Joe - NE3R >___ >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] Can someone take a look at my torroids?
I I'm having trouble making these torroids look exactly right. I have the right number of turns for 40 & 15 meters, but the spacing isn't perfect. Can someone check them out and let me know how they look? http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild/photo#5062707840213156626 I don't want to solder them if they won't work. Thanks, Joe - NE3R ___ 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] K1 15 Meter Capacitors on 2-Band Filter Board
Thanks everyone. I thought it was right, but until now, the value listed in the table matched exactly what was printed on the component. It has been soldered nicely into place. I'm just about finished the filter board! I think, I sure hope I don't mess up the toroidal inductors. 73 Joe NE3R On 5/4/07, Mike Morrow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >...The table shows C17 & C19 as 56, but the components I >have are labeled 560J. Do I have the right capacitors There's a very good summary of capacitor marking conventions at: http://xtronics.com/kits/ccode.htm There's some interesting non-obvious conventions to this marking system. Most know that a capacitor marked ABC is equal to AB x 10^C pF. So yours are 56 x 10^0 = 56 pF. Similarly, 562 would be 56 x 10^2 = 5600 pF. So what would 569 be? Not 56 x 10^9 or 560 pF, as you might think, but actually 56 x 0.1 = 5.6 pF. When the third digit is 9 the multiplier is 0.1. When the third digit is 8, the multiplier is 0.01. You'd be surprised how few know that. The J on your caps is the code for the value tolerance in percent. All this is explained on the web site cited above. 73, Mike / KK5f (Sorry this topic isn't about the K3...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
[Elecraft] K1 15 Meter Capacitors on 2-Band Filter Board
Before I solder it, I want to make sure I don't have the wrong capacitors. The table shows C17 & C19 as 56, but the components I have are labeled 560J. Do I have the right capacitors in the 15 meter bag? Thanks Joe NE3R ___ 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
