[Elecraft] P3 screen fading

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

My P3 screen has lost it's brightness. 
Any suggestions?
Bob, W1EQ
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

 Same here. Ordered 3 years ago June and received three weeks ago. Paid when it 
was ordered. 
Bob, W1EQ

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 05:04:06 PM EDT, Ian Kahn  
wrote:  
 
 My KIO3B and KSYN3A came three weeks ago. I installed them over this past
weekend. I was an early order after the "last chance" notice came out, and
paid in full at the time of my order, if that matters.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Tue, May 2, 2023, 4:15 PM Ted Edwards W3TB  wrote:

> Watching for P3SVGA.      De W3TB
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 14:27 Mark Musick  wrote:
>
> > Hi Gary,
> > Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the
> other
> > options I ordered.
> > When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your
> > order and any amount due.
> > Then you will receive an email with the tracking number.
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark, WB9CIF
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > On Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:12 PM
> > To: Eric Swartz ; Wayne Burdick ;
> > Elecraft Reflector 
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy
> > Orders (3/1/23)
> >
> > Eric and Wayne,
> >
> > It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s
> > option orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email
> > about K3 & K3S options some were reported as expected to ship by the end
> of
> > March including kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any
> > communications from Elecraft in the weeks since.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Gary N6LRV
> >
> > 
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > on behalf of Eric Swartz 
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
> > To: Elecraft list 
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders
> > (3/1/23)
> >
> > Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> > apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update
> -
> > We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> > shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> > our regular product production flow.
> >
> > On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> > now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we
> confirm
> > order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of
> their
> > daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier
> order
> > & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
> >
> > *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> > We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> > assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them
> now.
> > This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> > list orders.
> >
> > Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> > popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> > our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual
> orders,
> > it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders
> instantly.
> > It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> > contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping
> costs
> > (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders.
> You
> > will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to
> confirm
> > everything.
> >
> > Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our
> > waitlist orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping
> > info, collect funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much
> more
> > often as we work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and
> then
> > the same for waitlist orders. )
> >
> > *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> > orders.*
> >
> > *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> > We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> > options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to
> our
> > emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> > items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or
> contact
> > sa...@elecraft.com
> >
> > *P3TXMON: *
> > We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.
> We
> > also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
> > will cover the remaining order backlog.
> >
> > *KAT3A:*
> > We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this
> month
> > to complete shipping the backlog.
> >
> > *KBPF3A:*
> > In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> > month.
> >
> > *KXV3B: *
> > In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> > month.
> >
> > *K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards i

[Elecraft] P3 question

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

I must have something set incorrectly.When I turn the VFO A knob MRK B moves as 
I turn the main knob.
Bob, W1EQ
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Re: [Elecraft] Serial port woes with KIO3B

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

Are you using com port 10 on all applications?

Bob, W1EQ

Get Outlook for iOS

From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Pete Smith N4ZR 
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:50:20 PM
To: Elecraft List 
Subject: [Elecraft] Serial port woes with KIO3B

Yesterday, I installed a KIO3B update kit in my K-3.  Everything appears
to work OK except for the USB serial port.  At first, this morning,
everything seemed to be working OK - the K3 was controlling my amp and
reading out frequency to DXLab Commander.  I started trying to configure
N1MM to read radio frequency, and things went steadily downhill from
there.  At this point, I have no frequency readout on either program,
and cannot send F-key messages from N1MM.  I have tried every available
COM port under Windows 10, and checked for hidden ports (none).  I have
restarted the computer several times with no change.

Can anyone suggest something to try, or a test that might reveal what's
going on?


--
73, Pete N4ZR
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[Elecraft] P3 error

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

When i press the Center button on my P3, I get a "center key disabled" message.
I have been trying to find the problem. No success. 
Bob, W1EQ
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[Elecraft] test

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

test
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[Elecraft] KAT 500

[Robert Garceau]

Just decided to hook up my KAT500.

I'm having problems downloading the firmware updates.

 

I hooked up the cable from the KAT500 to one of my USB ports on my computer.

I can't get the KAT500 to talk to the computer.

 

Could use some assistance here.

 

Thanks, bob

 

 

Bob Garceau, W1EQ

DXCC Honor Roll

Triple Play Award #5

DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries

Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Help - Elecraft Shutting Down

[Robert Garceau]

I had that problem in St.Croix a few years ago.
Turned out to be a bad power supply.
I could get no higher than 30 watts and then shut down..


Bob Garceau, W1EQ
DXCC Honor Roll
Triple Play Award #5
DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries
Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342




-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 8:11 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help - Elecraft Shutting Down


If its shutting down only when the power level is above 12W I'd pull the
KPA3 and check for the "burned connector" problem - particularly if the
symptoms have been getting progressively worse.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 3/3/2014 4:43 PM, N6SC wrote:
> Elecraft K3 - The radio just started turning off and shutting down 
> during this weekends contest.  No changes have been made to the 
> station in over 6 months so nothing was done that may be suspect.  
> Radio has both 10 and 100 W output, and typically run 40 watts out into an
Alpha 8410 for drive.
> Troubleshooting,  I throttled the output back to 10 watts, I can 
> operate no problem and increased it in 5 watt increments. It start 
> shutting the radio down at around 25 watts.  Is there something I 
> should try or does it need a trip back into the factory??
>
> Tx
>
> Ron
> N6SC
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

[Robert Garceau]

No

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM
To: n...@n5ge.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF
offering from Elecraft?

Hi All,
As for me, I say no.

I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in
making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500.

Just my .02 worth!

73 de Jim - KE8G

Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom  wrote:
> 
> No.
> 
> The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external 
> XVTR kits.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote:
>> 
>> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode 
>> transceiver for 2m and above.
>> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 
>> 70cm,
>> 33 cm and 23 cm.
>> 
>> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like 
>> an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band 
>> is authorized only in Region 2.
>> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, 
>> thus far.
>> 
>> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, 
>> since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm.
>> 
>> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question.
>> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be 
>> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters.
>> 
>> Opinions?
>> 
>> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

[Robert Garceau]

I agree with working the edge of the pileups.
I have been to St.Croix, not exactly a dxpedition, over a 4 year period.
I bring the K3 with me.
It still amazes me that I work 1,000 plus stations each year, get requests
for QSL's with GS's and a bunch through the bureau.
For some people, KP2 (Virgin Islands) must be a new one.

I do work split most of the time, especially on CW and RTTY. 
And if the pileup gets rough, I work the edges.
I'm not a big phone guy. On SSB, I operate simplex.

Funny story: 
In 2011, on my first day in St.Croix, I was working a pileup and getting
great reports from Europe and the U.S.
Later in the day, I found that I was only running 30 watts. Apparently the
K3 thought I was still hooked up to the KPA500.
I increased the power to 100 watts and the K3 shut down. I found out that I
had a bad power supply (PS was in rental shack) and could not exceed 30
watts.
With 30 watts and an A3S, I still worked over 1,000 stations. Of course the
rental (NP2N) is high on a hill and clear signals to EU and US.
Yes, there's an amp in the shack, but decided not to power it.


Bob Garceau, W1EQ
DXCC Honor Roll
Triple Play Award #5
DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries
Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342






-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Flowers
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 12:30 PM
To: 'Jay'; a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'eric norris'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year.   I could only work a
given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer
call and start again.   I began to notice that the weaker signals that I
could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide to
where to start again.It seemed to work pretty well as I did a fellow who
said he was running 1W on 20M SSB.   I think he was from the level of
excitement in his voice.

I've had really good luck working DX by calling at the upper edge of the
pileup.As the DX op I would often just go 'up' to the upper edge to find
a clear call, and I think a lot of other DX ops do the same when the pileups
become a roaring wall of noise.

- 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3 Addict, Maui

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:57 AM
To: a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; eric norris
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

Having been " out there a few times" I know I spin the dial usually after
1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just
worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat that
in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one frequency
very long...so it's always " keep moving"

Jay

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From: 
To: ; "eric norris" 
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 4:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect


> Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having 
> many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow 
> their rate.  I experienced this effect at PZ5RO.  It would be interesting 
> to get feedback from DXpedition ops.
>
> 73, Redd - AI2N
>
>  eric norris  wrote:
>> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on 
>> the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and 
>> listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a 
>> real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if 
>> you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a 
>> requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could 
>> be wrong.
>>
>> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Cases

[Robert Garceau]

I have to agree with John.
I have one of Rose's cases that I use for my K3.
I will be going to St. Croix Nov. 1 for the 3rd time with my K3 and Rose's
carrying case.

W1EQ, Bob


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Wingard
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9:16 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Cases

I have just received my custom carrying case from Rose, N7HKW. It's designed
to hold both my K2/100 and the KAT100 tuner, along with a couple of side
pockets for small accessories. The quality and workmanship are great! Now I
won't have any fears of scratching or dinging the equipment since the case
is well padded. If you need any type of carrying case for any of the
Elecraft radios, contact Rose at elecraftcov...@gmail.com. You won't be
disappointed!

73 de WB4GLJ

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

[Robert Garceau]

Thanks to everyone who answered my request.

I'm in the fixed tune mode display

W1EQ

-Original Message-
From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] 
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:10 AM
To: Robert Garceau; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] P3 question

Hi Bob,
To get that display, you need to be in Fixed-Tune display mode. When it
shows +- frequencies, it is in Tracking mode. Tap Menu, select FixTrack,
and tap the knob to toggle between the two displays. I have one of the
function keys set up to do that but I rarely use Tracking mode,
preferring the Fixed-Tune display.
73,
Fred


Fred Cady
Fcady at ke7x.com
"The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation"


> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
> boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Garceau
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 6:40 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 question
> 
> The screen on my P3 has a center freq. of for example 28.050 and range
> readings in the left corner is -50. and right corner is +50.
> 
> 
> 
> How do I get the minus and plus readings to read actual frequencies?
> Like
> 28.000 and 28.100?
> 
> 
> 
> Bob, W1EQ
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

[Robert Garceau]

Got it. Thanks to all.
Bob W1EQ

-Original Message-
From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] 
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:10 AM
To: Robert Garceau; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] P3 question

Hi Bob,
To get that display, you need to be in Fixed-Tune display mode. When it
shows +- frequencies, it is in Tracking mode. Tap Menu, select FixTrack,
and tap the knob to toggle between the two displays. I have one of the
function keys set up to do that but I rarely use Tracking mode,
preferring the Fixed-Tune display.
73,
Fred


Fred Cady
Fcady at ke7x.com
"The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation"


> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
> boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Garceau
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 6:40 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 question
> 
> The screen on my P3 has a center freq. of for example 28.050 and range
> readings in the left corner is -50. and right corner is +50.
> 
> 
> 
> How do I get the minus and plus readings to read actual frequencies?
> Like
> 28.000 and 28.100?
> 
> 
> 
> Bob, W1EQ
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] P3 question

[Robert Garceau]

The screen on my P3 has a center freq. of for example 28.050 and range
readings in the left corner is -50. and right corner is +50.

 

How do I get the minus and plus readings to read actual frequencies? Like
28.000 and 28.100?

 

Bob, W1EQ

 

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[Elecraft] For info Purposes

[Robert Garceau]

I just returned from my 2nd trip to St.Croix, Virgin Islands. I brought my
K3 along as a guest.

The K3 was with me on the plane and stored under the seat in front of me in
a nice bag purchased from Rose Kopp (N7HKW).

 

I brought the radio with me last year and Murphy paid a visit.

The tower at the station that I was using was stuck at 15 feet and the A3S
was stuck on Europe. 

Nevertheless, I did make some QSO's on CW, SSB and RTTY.

I was using the station of NP2N. 

 

This year Murphy struck in a different way.  I arrived on Thursday, Nov. 3rd
and promptly set got on 10 meters and had a great run into the U.S. and JA
on SSB. I was getting great reports. Loud, 59 plus. I was in heaven. 

The tower and rotor had been repaired, so I was FB to operate.

After my nice run on 10, I noticed that I was only putting out 27 watts.

I have a KPA500 at home, which I use and apparently the K3 still remembered
the setting from back home, as it was suppose to.

Then I attempted to up the power to 100 watts and the K3 shut down. I
experimented and the best I could do was somewhere between 30 and 40 watts
depending on band/mode. That's when I received the visit from Murphy. The
power supply (20 amps) in the shack (I did not take one with me) was not
working properly. We tried another PS and had the same problem.

 

Anyway, with only 30 watts max, I made 1174 QSO's on CW, SSB and RTTY. I did
receive a variety of signal reports. Five nine plus were some of the reports
that I received from Europe.  The station is on a hill and when I stand on
the porch, I can see ocean to the north and northeast. From some stations in
England, Finland and further north, I was not so strong. This was on 10 and
15. I operated strictly split.

 

Obviously, I like the K3. And the old saying that you don't need a ton of
power to work the world is very true. When I got back home, I hooked
everything up and I'm back up to 100 watts again.  

 

Have a nice Thanksgiving, Bob, W1EQ (KP2/W1EQ)

K3, KPA 500 and P3 on order ETA 12/1.

 

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[Elecraft] P3

[Robert Garceau]

I saw a P3 in action today. I think I got to have one.

 

I have the KPA500 and K3.

The RS232 on the K3 is hooked up to the Microham KII.

I assume I need to get a Y cable to get the P3 and MKII into the RS232 at
the K3?

 

I must say I was impressed with how that little box works.

 

73

 

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[Elecraft] KPA500 on RTTY

[Robert Garceau]

Has anybody pushed the 500 limit on RTTY with the KPA500?

Especially in a contest.

I noticed that the fan does accelerate when using HP on RTTY.

Just wondering how the amp would hold up under 400-500 watts running on
RTTY.

 

Bob, W1EQ 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 10 meter behavior

[Robert Garceau]

No problem on 10 meters on my #165 KPA500
W1EQ, Bob


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Klaus Koppendorfer
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 2:38 PM
To: Robert Redmon; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 10 meter behavior

yes kpa-500 serial 230 has exactly the same behavior


Von: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]" im Auftrag von "Robert Redmon
[k5sm@gmail.com]
Gesendet: Montag, 08. August 2011 19:16
Bis: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Betreff: [Elecraft] KPA500 10 meter behavior

I put my KPA500 on 10 today for the first time and noticed a rather
unexpected behavior. Often, on the first character of transmission, the
K3 drive power apparently spikes, driving the KPA500 to more than 700
watts. This seems to stabilize following that first dit or two, but I
have to reduce drive to below 12 w before that behavior stops. Seems the
100 watt module in the K3 is behaving poorly. Anyone else noticed this?
Doesn't seem to be a problem on other bands. (SWR is 1.3:1).

73,

Bob K5SM
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Re: [Elecraft] Pileups and the KPA500

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

I worked them on cw, 17 meters, using a 3 el steppir at 36 feet.
I have the sub recvr, so I was able to track his method of operations and had 
no 
problem working him.

However, on RTTY, that's been another story.
Actually, have no way (or haven't figured out a way) to copy RTTY on the sub.

Actually, since I have the 1 contact that I need, I'm going to wait till next 
week and try to work them on some of the other bands.

To add a little bit about the KPA500 at this station. 
Anything else that I have heard I have worked since I got the amp.

I'm very happy with the product.

Bob, W1EQ, K3 #4199, KPA500 #165/


 




From: Lee Buller 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Fri, July 29, 2011 9:58:45 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Pileups and the KPA500



For all you ops who are DXershow is the KPA 500 holding up working 
DXlike ST0R

Just curious

Lee - K0WA


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Missing Screws

[Robert Garceau]

I got lucky. I was missing a few screws. 
Um. That doesn't good.
Ed, K1ZE gave me a bag of leftovers from his K3 assembly and I had some
screws left over from assembling the sub etc., 
I guess I was lucky

Bob, W1EQ KPA500 #165


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 6:28 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Missing Screws

It was interesting to read that others have found screws missing from the 
KPA500 kit.  I was missing all of the 4-40, 3/16" (4.8mm) Flat Head, Black 
screws.  I was able to complete the build, but I was not able to button it 
up.  I am dead in the water until the new screws arrive.  I was able to 
scrounge a few of these screws left over from parts of other Elecraft 
projects but not enough to install the front and top panels.  I am confident

these screws will arrive soon.  Roy Morris  W4WFB 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500K Delivery

[Robert Garceau]

Wow, their cranking them out.
I received #165 on July 13rd. 

Bob, W1EQ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W6NEK
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 11:13 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500K Delivery

For those keeping track of KPA500K deliveries:
KPA500K ordered 5/17/11
Received notice of delivery on 7/15/11
Received KPA500K S/N 236 on 7/21/11

Guess what I'll be doing today? ;-)

73,
Frank - W6NEK

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[Elecraft] low power on 6 meters

[Robert Garceau]

I have seen this issue posted before, but no answers that I can see.

 

I have a K3 and the output is no more than 52 watts with an swr of
1.23..sometime get it up to 62.

 

Now I have the KPA500 and using 40 watts to exite the amp, I get just a tad
over 425 watts.

 

Don't think I want to push it over 40 watts. And to be honest there probably
isn't much difference between 425 and 500, but would like to know why I
can't get the 100 like I should..

 

Bob, W1EQ

 

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[Elecraft] KPA500 #165

[Robert Garceau]

My KPA500 S/N 165 kit, received July 13th was finally  finished today at
2:45 p.m. .

Jumped right into the CWT ops contest at 3:00 p.m. and ran the amp full
power for an hour.

Worked just fine.  Ran 482 watts on 20 meters using a 3 el stepper. Stayed
pretty steady at 482..

Tracking with my K3 worked perfectly using the aux cable.

Just finished using the Y cable to integrate the MicroHam KII and writelog.

No problems noted.

 

Building the kit:

No unusual problems. I just took my time. I was not in a rush.

Made a couple of dumb mistakes. I got a bit wrapped up over the length of
the 10 standoffs used to attach the front front panel circuit board to the
front panel. I'm sure Dale Farmer is scratching his head after a couple of
emails that I sent to him. Those Elecraft guys must have a ton of patience
dealing with email questions. All questions were answered within a couple of
hours. Great job guys.

I just wasn't reading the parts list properly.

Like the K3 build, the KPA500 went together without a hitch.

 

I guess to fill out the K-line, I need the P3.

 

Bob, W1EQ K3 #4199.

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AUX Cable Keying

[Robert Garceau]

I assume that I will be able to use the Y cable with my MicroHam K2?

Bob, W1EQ



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@n5ge.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:46 AM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 AUX Cable Keying


Y' All

According to page 21 of the KPA500 owner's manual, when the Aux Cable is
used
with the KPA500 the PTT Cable should not be used.

I have the KPAK3AUX cable connected between the K3 And the KPA500 via the Y
cable that came with the cable kit, so that I can continue using my KR2C2.

The KRC2 is working as was before.

I have set all the power levels for the amp Standby and Operate of the
KPA500
and I can see that it is controlling the K3's output power in both Standby
and
Operate, and is changing bands when the K3 changes bands, but the KPA500 is
not
keying when in Operate on any band.

The Amp was keying and producing output as expected with around 30W drive
before
I hooked up the AUX cable.  I'm sure I've failed to make a setting on the
amp or
the rig, but I'll be darned if I can find a setting that even vagely sounds
like
the one to make.

Can someone shed some light on what I need to do to get the amp to key with
the
Aux Cable connected?

73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
 

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Re: [Elecraft] A Comment on my 500 Watt Comment

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

I may have missed this at some points, but what is the expected price for the 
KPA 500?

Bob, W1EQ





From: Lee Buller 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Tue, January 25, 2011 2:06:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] A Comment on my 500 Watt Comment


When I post my question about 500 watts, I am curious to the fact of why 500 
watts?  Price point?  Form vs Function?  I based the question after seeing the 
1500 watt prototype at Dayton several years ago.  If I remember right, the 
price 

was off my chart.  So, what as interested me is there some sort of price 
point...form factor...or electrical engineering factor that brought the KPA500 
to 500 watts?

Lee
k0WA
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Re: [Elecraft] Rose's Cases

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

Yes, I purchased one of  Rose's cases. I plan to use it on a trip St. Croix 
next 
month. 


Nicely made. My wife is into sewing and praised the workmanship. Pardon the pun.

Bob, W1EQ

 




From: Jim Brown 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 1:57:37 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Rose's Cases

  On 10/19/2010 10:45 AM, Ken Kopp wrote:
> Even Rose's small in-home "business" has hidden costs!

I sure know about some of those costs -- my XYL has as many sewing 
machines as I have rigs, and some of my rigs are less expensive!

Add me to the list of those who love Rose's cases. I just received two 
of them (for me and N3ZZ)  to take on a trip to PJ4 for CQWW CW, and 
they are excellent. Made with a few custom features, just for us.  And 
at a price I consider a bargain.

73, Jim K9YC
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