Re: [Elecraft] k3 doesn't toggle power level with kpa500
Is CONFIG:PWR SET set to Per Band? If set to nor, this won't work! gl es 73 Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-doesn-t-toggle-power-level-with-kpa500-tp7582779p7582780.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] ] Elecraft] KPA500 to K3 control cable
And yet anonther trick that works: If the AUX cable is too short for you, you may EXTEND it using a normal, 15 pin straight-through cable (provided no wires are connected together or to ground). This can do no harm since the required interrupts are in the AUX cable. But ONLY as an extension, of course, not alone!!! 73 Richard - HB9ANM Steve Kercel wrote Another trick that works: If you're using a K3 and KPA500, there are only 9 lines needed, and two of those are grounds. A CAT5 cable has 8 lines. If you use one line for ground and connect it to both ground pins at each end, you have the necessary 7 lines left. I used this scheme to build a 15 foot jumper. It works perfectly. I discussed this with Eric before I tried it. 73, Steve AA4AK On 10/7/2012 7:44 AM, David Robertson wrote: Jim, The cable Elecraft sells is of top quality but is only 3 feet long. If that length is ok then get it. If you need longer cable you can build it. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KPA500-to-K3-control-cable-tp7563814p7563826.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???
Happy Birthday, Wayne! 55 and old?!? You must be kidding! I'm 70 and still DXing strong... Although not quite QRP with my K3/KPA500. I will stop here before OT Thread Terminator Eric steps in ;-) 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PR10-N6KR-tp7563570p7563601.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem
That's right, Fred and Mike - This is exactly what I have been mentioning ever since I got my KPA500 a year ago. It only occurs when BND CHG is set to STBY, which I think is safer. Elecraft was able to reproduce it and said it would be corrected in a future release. The bug is supposed to be on the K3 side. IMHO, this is important to all, rather than AM (seldom used) and ESSB (I'd never do that!) 73 Richard - HB9ANM AC6JA wrote Fred, There is a known firmware issue which causes the K3 to sometimes forget to go back to 100W when switching the KPA500 from OPER to STBY. Mine has the same issue where I need to periodically reset the K3 PWR back up to 100W when operating the KPA500 in STBY. So far the K3 remembers to go to the preset PWR output levels when the KPA500 is in OPER. Elecraft is supposed to address this issue in a future firmware release. Mike AC6JA - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-feedback-tp7561833p7563149.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem
Yes, Bob. This is a very accurate description of the problem. Bob Cunnings NW8L wrote I experience a similar thing. With KPA500 BAND CHG set to STBY and using the KPA500 band buttons to change bands, it happens if the KPA500 goes from OPER to STBY on band change. Elecraft support confirmed the issue and said that it would be fixed in the next K3 firmware release. Bob NW8L - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-feedback-tp7561833p7563150.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem
Don't worry, John, you can still use the K3 buttons as usual to change bands, but I would still recommend setting BND CHG to STBY on the KPA500 for safety if you are using a manual tuner. Glad to see the issue is now receiving so much feedback! A word in Wayne's ear before Eric has to end the thread, hi! 73 Richard HB9ANM VK7JB wrote So if this is a known issue that's been present for a year in the life of a new product, one claim of which is tight integration into a chain of products, what's the expected time frame to resolution? I just bought a KPA500 precisely because of this integration but I see now I'll face this problem, because I run a manual tuner. Hopefully they're on to it for the next release. John VK7JB - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-feedback-tp7561833p7563154.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert Amp
Spot on, Jim! I have NEVER used ALC with any PA. BTW, most ACOM amps for instance do not have an ALC output - they must know why! Misuse of ALC is the cause of many bad (not to say horrible) signals we hear on the bands... It's so easy to reduce input power... And my K3/KPA500 combo does it automatically. 73 Richard - HB9ANM Jim Brown-10 wrote On 9/21/2012 9:37 AM, Gary Slagel wrote: It is NEVER a good idea to use ALC to set drive level to a power amp. Doing so is a recipe for distortion, key clicks, and splatter. ALWAYS control the amplifier output power by setting the POWER OUTPUT of the transceiver so that the transceiver produces just enough output power to get the desired power from the amplifier. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-Expert-Amp-tp7563071p7563079.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO encoder noise?
wayne burdick wrote 1. Set MENU:VFO NR to ON. 2. If necessary, set MENU:RX SHFT to ON. 73, Wayne N6KR I have K3 s/n 6699 and the latest firmware. But i can't find MENU:VFO NR and MENU:RX SHFT What do you mean, Wayne? Maybe I'm tired - it's 10 p.m. here! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-VFO-encoder-noise-tp7562483p7562494.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO encoder noise?
Yes. Oliver, I suspected so. The French call it Deformation professionnelle! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-VFO-encoder-noise-tp7562483p7562496.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Switches
That's right, Bob, I switch the K3 off, then wait until the KPA500's fan is silent to pull the station's main switch, so the whole station is OFF, including the rotator, W2, SteppIR controller, etc. - no power consumption at all... Makes me save up to 5 cents a day (we seem to have higher rates here). Which means I very seldom use the switch on the rear panel, except when fiddlling around with cables, etc. as recommended in the manual (yes, I did read it, hi!) 73 Richard - HB9ANM WB4SON wrote There is about 10 watts of power consumed when the front panel push-button has turned the unit off. That's the power that is running the internal supply and the microprocessor. That's why I use the switch in the back. 73, Bob, WB4SON - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Power-Switches-tp7561786p7561818.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] Transferring Configuration to another K3
Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour but my two K3's now have identical settings. I wonder whether anyone has found a way to cheat on the Utility to make it believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this apparently is not allowed? I'm just curious... 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Configuration to another K3
That was not quite the idea between the lines, Holger, but you are right: I was only thinking of my two K3's which are software- and hardwarewise 100% identical. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to configure a transceiver with different options installed. Thanks for pointing that out and thanks to all who responded. 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979p7560986.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] CY9M CW Note
After working CY9M this evening on 18 MHz, I kept listening to Victoria's top class operating for a while. After an hour or so, the tone suddenly became very choppy, with very short dots, even many dots missing. I don't think she changed anything while operating so they do have an issue here. 73 and thanks to the whole team! r miles wrote Hrd it on 40m last night. Could be hot keying or possibly the generator or something else. K9IL - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CY9M-CW-Note-tp7560050p7560065.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRP watering holes?
10160? 14385? Guess these must be typos... ny4g wrote 14.060, 7030, 10160, 3560, ... Are typically reserved for QRP CW For sideband there is 14385 and a few others 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-QRP-watering-holes-tp7559821p7559830.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Regarding KAT500 current drain
But of course, you can power a relay from the K3 12V connector to control whatever you like! Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote No. We do not recommend powering this number of devices form the K3 AUX 12v conn. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Regarding-KAT500-current-drain-tp7498088p7500674.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Troubel TX on K3
Yes, cats seem to like walking behind Elecraft gear - so many cables to play with! Mine even managed to pull the power cord off the KPA500 during a QSO... But maybe it was not fully plugged in (mitigating circumstances for the cat!) 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Troubel-TX-on-K3-tp7456917p7460653.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] kpa500
Come on, the buttons are just below the corresponding figures/letters which are white... And these are visible even in dim light. Doesn't that provide enough contrast? 73 Richard - HB9ANM Andy Faber wrote I agree. I'd like to see a replacement kit offered (ok to charge for it) with buttons that have some contrast. Particularly in dim light, they are hard to see. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Bob Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:32 PM To: W2XB Cc: elecraft@.qth Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 That is nit-picking! However I had the same thought about the buttons. Even if not to get contrast between the buttons and panel just to match for esthetics so it more closely looks like the KPA500 was part of the set.. What color will they be on the KAT500? I'd buy a new set for the KPA500 if they were offered. Old eyes here too. Sure will be happy when the already ordered SVGA adapter shows up. 73, Bob K2TKex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 1/19/2012 4:53 PM, W2XB wrote: Can't say enuff about the KPA500. Works like a charm. Smooth as silk!! Only one thing bugs me.. hi hi Wish the buttons were GRAY like the K3 and the P3. With my old eyes I have to get up close at times to find the on button :-)) Don...w2xb __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/kpa500-tp7205529p7208632.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 update
Well, I must admit I'm a little bit disappointed... It was said some time in August, the KAT500 would have a built-in balun on the *input* side. And one of two outputs switchable between balanced and unbalanced. Now we'll had to add a balun at the output, which arguably is suboptimal. On the other hand, I wonder why Elecraft should go into the trouble and expense of developing a high-power balun. AFIK, there are some good products already available... I second Martin's (LA8OKA) suggestion for a relay-switched configuration. Maybe they'll think it over - or even offer two different versions (just dreaming...) 73 Richard wayne burdick wrote We originally had two antenna jacks on the KAT500, with one of them switchable between balanced and unbalanced. ...All three jacks will be unbalanced (SO239). We're hoping to add a high-power, high-performance balun... 73, Wayne N6KR - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-update-tp7072932p7075152.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] Firmware Releases
I enjoy my K3 and KPA500 very much. But I notice there has been no new firmware releases for a fairly long time. IMHO this could mean: 1. Both the K3 and the KPA500 are so close to perfection that they are not easy to improve on (I tend to believe this...) 2. Wayne, Eric, Lyle et al are so busy with the KAT500 and the KX3 FW they don't have time for anything else (which I can understand, too!). I must say that some of the suggested features on the Reflector are rather marginal - or already implemented - not willing to offend anyone of course but sometimes, a spot of manual reading would solve a few issues. K3 FW 4.42 has been a Beta for over three months, which is rather unusual... Nevertheless, I'm happy with FW 4.39, not needing 4.42 anyway as I don't have the K3EXREF (I think the K3 is more than accurate and stable enough!) Just my two cents... 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Firmware-Releases-tp7048069p7048069.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 By Christmas??
Yes, Dave, I'm also very happy with the KPA500 which I have on fan level 1 permanently (barely audible) and it seldom goes into level 2. Thus temperature variations are kept within a narrow range and I'm sure the MOSFETs appreciate !! I wouldn't mind being a field tester for the KAT500 either - and we certainly aren't the only ones... 73 Richard David Yarnes wrote I wish I was a field tester! Speaking of the KPA500, I just want to mention how pleased I am with the way mine is performing. ... It's a great design, and a great result. Dave W7AQK - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-KAT500-By-Christmas-tp7017223p7017574.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] KPA500 question (actually re KAT500...)
Thanks for the news about the KAT500. But it says in the KPA500 Owner's Manual (yes, I do read manuals!): IMPORTANT: Provide at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance behind the fan and above the amplifier for proper air flow. This may hold true – to a lesser extent – for the K3... How come the KAT500 is supposed to be put on top of them? 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-question-actually-re-KAT500-tp6992589p6992589.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] My KPA500 has no 270v
The schematics used to be on the Elecraft site. For some reason, they have been removed... Guess they'll come up again some time! 73 Mike Harris wrote: Just a thought, why isn't the schematic available on the Elecraft site. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KPA500-has-no-270v-tp6897042p6898141.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] One minor issue with the KPA500
On July 1, I wrote: When BAND CHG is set to STBY (which I prefer in order to avoid tuning my dipole on the new band with 400 W instead of 20 W by mistake!), the KPA500 does go into STBY when changing bands but the K3 keeps the lower power setting and does not return to 100 W. This does not happen if BAND CHG is set to NOR. This was supposed to be a timing problem to be resolved with the next FW release but FW 1.11 didn't solve it. Any one else noticed this? Not a big issue but I'd like to go for BAND CHG = STBY... Anyway, the KPA500 is joy to use. 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/One-minor-issue-with-the-KPA500-tp6538841p6829648.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] The tortuous road from Aptos to UK - not to HB9
I ordered several K3's and KPA500's for fellow hams in HB9 and self. Latest KPA500 was sent from Aptos Monday p.m. (i.e. Tuesday a.m. our time) and arrived this morning - . that's five days, weekend included! Usually, il takes 6-7 days but never longer. Looks like we're lucky here in Switzerland - which is good since UPS in this country is a catastrophe. Thanks Elecraft, thanks US Mail, thanks Swiss Post, goodbye UPS! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/The-tortuous-road-from-Aptos-to-UK-tp6805601p6809142.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 on RTTY
Yes, Bob, the fan will accelerate during an RTTY contest (or during long transmissions in CW/SSB for that matter...) - this is normal. If you set fan speed to 1 or 2 to start with (instead of NOR), you will notice temperature rise will be substantially reduced - and much slower. Good thing for the final transistors! This, by the way, was also recommended by Eric at Elecraft some time ago. 73 bobgarceau wrote: I noticed that the fan does accelerate when using HP on RTTY. Bob, W1EQ - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-on-RTTY-tp6780759p6781019.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] KPA500
Two fellow hams and myself have found our KPA500's current draw to be just below 12 A at 58 V (i.e. less than 700 W) when putting out 500 W (as measured on a Bird and other Wattmeters). That would be the equivalent of 72% effectiveness... Amazing, to say the least! I wonder how accurate the KPA500's Ammeter is. Anyone else tapped HV and Current at 500W output? Please respond off list (call sign below) (at) uska.ch. I don't intend to launch a thread on this topic. 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-tp6773742p6773742.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: switching on click
I wonder whether all this talk about snaps, crackles and pops is worth the bandwidth... I hear the relay clicks and one light pop on my s/n 586 too... So what? If Eric cares to comment, as someone said, I can imagine what he's going to say 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-switching-on-click-tp6758903p6759193.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fault
Hi Len My KPA500 is normally set to PWR ON = STBY, which is the factory default setting. But after setting it to OPER for a test, I noticed the same thing. I suspect this is a timing issue, just like leaving the K3 at low power on band change if BAND CHG is set to STBY. The next FW release is supposed to solve the problem. Some hams (field testers?) seem to have FW 1.11 (which is not even Beta yet) but most still use 1.02. Let's wait and see... 73 Richard - HB9ANM Len Chesler-2 wrote: However, if the amplifier menu is set to default to operate mode upon KPA500 initialization, I experience an immediate overdrive fault on the amplifier which tells me that the amplifier is not immediately sensing the lower power output setting on the K3. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-fault-tp6731485p6731711.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Hello
Whois.com says: This domain name is not registered So beware!!! And BTW it could hardly be more OT. 73 VA3OL-2 wrote: Hello I have found a very nice shopping website---www.iodao.com---, and would like to share it with you. The prices of the products on this website is very preferable and this website can provide free delivery charges. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Hello-tp6702491p6702838.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question re the K3s per band power control
I remember reading a post by someone at Elecraft (can't remember who it was) saying it was a timing problem (well, call it a bug if you like) which would be solved in the next FW release. Someone wrote on this reflector he already had pre-beta release 1.11 and no problem. Let be patient! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Question-re-the-K3s-per-band-power-control-tp6682550p6685495.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] VGA Cables
It is clearly stated in the manual (as mentioned several times on the Reflector) that commercial VGA cables are NOT suitable for use with the KPA500 as some wires are grounded and/or connected together. The KPA500 will work with ANY radio providing PTT to ground. No cable required, except PTT! I do have the special cable between the K3 and the KPA500 but I also tried removing it and connecting the PTT cable only. Since the frequency sensor in the KPA500 supersedes any other band switching means (RTM!), there is no need, really, for a special cable when using non-Elecraft rigs. And the sensor does work, instantly and with only a fraction of a watt drive - even with the KPA500 in standby! I've just ordered another KPA500 for a friend (an Icom user), that's why I tried this out. So if you have anything else than a K3, don't worry, go PTT. The sensor will take care of the band switching just in case you forget. 73 and have fun with the KPA500 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VGA-Cables-mate-to-K3-ACC-Jack-tp6671097p6672612.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] VGA Cables
Yes, of course there are several advantages to using the AUX cable and I also got to the habit of changing bands with the KPA500 buttons (whether in operate or standby condition) - and with the Y cable, the K3 still controls the antenna relays through the BCD-10 band decoder without a problem. Everything is done at the push of a single button and you are ready to go... Very convenient indeed. Especially when chasing ST0R on different bands! If you have a K3, IMHO the AUX cable is a must! Dick Dievendorff wrote: There is at least one advantage to using the accessory cable between K3 and KPA500. The K3 can sense when the amplifier is enabled, and adjust its output power to preset levels accordingly. Dick, K6KR - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VGA-Cables-mate-to-K3-ACC-Jack-tp6671097p6673145.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Yet Another KPA500 Question
You are right, Bill: the 270V are required for the T/R switching through the PIN diodes. 73 - Richard Bill - K6WLM wrote: Since there does not seem to be any schematic diagrams posted yet for the KPA500 I am wondering what the 270 volts from the power supply is used for. My guess would be that it maybe used for the T/R swithching and the higher voltage insures faster switching but that is just a guess. Don or anyone do you know? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Yet-Another-KPA500-Question-tp6662317p6662326.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] KPA500 - Fan Suggestion
If set to NOR, the KPA500 fan will switch to speed 1 at 50C, speed 2 at 55C etc. If set to speed 1 manually, temperature rise will be slower and it will take longer to reach 55C or even 60C. Then it cools down more quickly. Maybe not a bad idea to leave it at speed 1 all the time, the noise is hardly noticeable (my laptop fan is louder!). Especially if you are an RTTY contester! It will switch to the higher speeds automatically when required. 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Fan-Suggestion-tp6551158p6551158.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] One minor issue with the KPA500
Thank you Dave and thank you Jack for your e-mail. Glad to know this minor problem is known and will be solved soon. I'm very happy with my KPA500-K S/N 107 which arrived on Monday and was ready for a smoke test in the (very) early hours on Tuesday morning, hi! All went smoothly as usual and the KPA500 is a joy to use. It's so well integrated with the K3, like having a 500W transceiver... I've had 2-3 other linears but you can't beat the KPA500. You can't beat the K3/KPA500 combination. And you can't beat Elecraft! Thanks! 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/One-minor-issue-with-the-KPA500-tp6538841p6540499.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] One minor issue with the KPA500
My KPA500 is working like a champ with my K3 and AUX cable. But I noticed when BAND CHG is set to STBY (which I prefer in order to avoid tuning my dipole on the new band with 400 W instead of 20 W by mistake!), the KPA500 does go into STBY when changing bands but the K3 keeps the lower power setting and does not return to 100 W. This does not happen if BAND CHG is set to NOR. Anyone else noticed this? I guess that can be resolved in some future FW release 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/One-minor-issue-with-the-KPA500-tp6538841p6538841.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 5450
Hi Karl, After three years of K3 driving, I'm still discovering things every now and then. Believe me, it's fun! Hope to be learning to build and drive my KPA500 shortly. 73 Richard - HB9ANM Karl Ahamer wrote: Hi all, my K3 kit #5450 came alive 2 days ago without any problems. Still learning how to drive it.. 73' Karl VK2GKA near Sydney/Australia __ 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-5450-tp6485106p6486968.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits
Yes, great idea, indeed! Eric, see you at Friedrichshafen! :) Robert Redmon wrote: Great idea, Rob! (Hamcom delivery) If this is possible, count me in, too. (order confirmed 4-8) 73, Bob K5SM On 6/6/2011 10:27 AM, Rob May wrote: Eric, just throw mine in your bag and bring it to Hamcom, I'll meet you at the Elecraft booth on Friday. :) - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Kits-Is-today-the-day-tp6425254p6446980.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500
Hope the test is going on smoothly - I want to learn the assembly manual ba heart by the time the kit arrives, hi! 73 Richard Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We are testing it versus an actual kit build right now. Stay tuned. 73, Eric__ - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA-500-tp6398034p6403687.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] KPA500 Utility
The FW page for KPA Utility (Windows Version 1.4.5.4) May 4, 2011 reads: Download and run the file from the above link. Use this utility to check for the latest releases of new features for your K3. Requires either a RS-232 cable or KUSB Serial-USB Cable to download from your PC to the K3. To the K3??? Or to the KPA500? Is this a typo? It's a bit early (still waiting for my KPA500 and it will have the initial FW anyway) but I'm curious! 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Utility-tp6361039p6361039.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AUX input
Hi Guy and Ralph Yesterday, I sent an e-mail to Gary at Elecraft support with that very same question... I am using a Unified Microsystems BCD-10 band decoder which has opto-isolated inputs so it should not be a problem. I don't know W9XT's Top Ten configuration though... Let's see what Gary says – will forward his answer to you. My K3 S/N 586 has the new KIO3 with the pull-up resistors and it works flawlessly with the decoder. 73 Richard - HB9ANM Guy, K2AV wrote: It will be easier to do the isolation to start with than figure out the facts of your particular combo, particularly since the most likely outcome is that you need to do the isolation. 73, Guy. The question, should anyone venture an educated guess: Can I drive the KPA500's AUX input in parallel with my existing decoder using a Y cord, or should I isolate the K3 from both the KPA500 and W9XT with diodes? Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-AUX-input-tp6301723p6302881.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] re KPA 500 and ATU
Come on, putting a 500 W PA into such a small enclosure is already an incredible achievement in itself (congrats, Elecrafters!) and a matching ATU cannot be built with miniature, surface-mounted type components, can it? Let's stay realistic. If Elecraft is really going to offer the ATU in a P3-sized case, that will be yet another first in the industry. I'm looking forward to building and enjoying my KPA500, not trying to further improve it before it's there! 73 Richard - HB9ANM David and Dianne on Comcast wrote: I am interested in the KPA500 but disappointed that it did not come with an on-board tuner… - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/re-KPA-500-and-ATU-tp6249923p6252678.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macros
Hi Jim The M1-4 buttons have no Hold function. But the REC button has one: hold it to get into BANK 1, again for BANK 2. Then tap it to return to the normal M1-M4... 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Macros-tp5948937p5949095.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K3]: APF or Dual PB? You can have both!
Like some others have reported, I often tapped the DUAL PB button instead of holding it, thereby selecting the SSB filter instead of engaging the APF... To avoid this, I chose to assign the APF to setup II of the HICUT/WIDTH button, so an unintentional tap would only switch between HICUT and WIDTH... which is not so annoying. Then changing CONFIG:DUAL PB to NOR again, setup II kept the APF and now, switching between I and II, I can choose between APF and DUAL PB without going through the CONFIG procedure. I find this very convenient indeed. 73 es HNY to all Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-APF-or-Dual-PB-You-can-have-both-tp5874347p5874347.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] Using the P3 with the SteppIR in tracking mode
I'm currently using the serial port on the K3 for the SteppIR Yagi to track the VFO. Works fine. Is anyone using the P3 together with the SteppIR in tracking mode? Maybe using a Y-cable? Thanks for any hint 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Using-the-P3-with-the-SteppIR-in-tracking-mode-tp5818874p5818874.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] dangles
Yes, Mike, actually you are right, and this is a fact up with which we'll have to put! 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/dangles-tp5811642p5811743.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port - and SteppIR antennas
Who really needs a USB port on the K3? The converter works perfectly well... Yes, it may be possible to replace the K3IO board with one having a USB port. BUT: What are those of us using SteppIR antennas which track the K3's VFO supposed to do? The SteppIR requires an RS232. Or shall we ask SteppIR to implement a USB port in their control unit as well? Would that be worth it? IMHO, it wouldn't. I'm quite happy with the serial port and converter. 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-USB-port-give-the-guy-a-BREAK-tp5754717p5755076.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware 4.18 APF adjustment using shift control
A fellow Swiss ham and I apparently were among the lucky few not to experience any SSB power issue with Release 4.17/2.65. I wonder whether this has anything to do with some interaction with filters or other settings. But now after installing 4.18/2.67, I noticed that turning the shift to exactly 1 kHz will mute both receivers and only impulses from the encoder are heard (fairly loud!) until shift is returned CCW to below 300 Hz. Not a big issue since only slight moves around my 700 Hz sidetone are normally required. Just wanted to point out that the loss of SSB power does not seem to occur on every K3. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Firmware-4-18-APF-adjustment-using-shift-control-tp5711904p5712716.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] APF in 4.16/2.63 works well!
After extensive tests with the new APF feature, I can say the results in digging out weak CW signals are impressive. I was so enthusiastic that I forgot about the SSB contest this weekend and concentrated on CW! The fact that it is independent for the main and sub receivers is a very useful feature - when working split, I like to search the pileup in a rather broad-banded way… whilst the DX is being enhanced. I agree that a variable Q would be nice to have but the APF is already very good as is. Just as impressive is the way Elecraft responded so quickly and efficiently to this suggested feature! Thank you again, Wayne and all Elecrafters. 73 Richard – HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/APF-in-4-16-2-63-works-well-tp5686011p5689837.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Thought for possible feature - Do you want to update this setting Y/N?
No, you are not alone! Great idea! - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Thought-for-possible-feature-Do-you-want-to-update-this-setting-Y-N-tp5665878p5665948.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Thought for possible feature - Do you want to update this setting Y/N?
No, you are not alone! Great idea - if at all possible! 73 Richard - HB9ANM Barry wrote: I'm sure I'm not the only one who has pressed VM by mistake rather than MV, or turned VFO A instead of B when in the Config menu. How about a Do you want to update this setting Y/N? option? Barry W2UP Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO __ 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Thought-for-possible-feature-Do-you-want-to-update-this-setting-Y-N-tp5665878p5665953.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ working for you?
QRZ.COM has been down since Sunday morning. 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-QRZ-working-for-you-tp5449622p5450292.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply
That's right, Ron. But I like 13.8 VDC rigs, mainly for portabilty reasons... My FT-1000MP (though a wonderful rig) was a chore to switch over 230 VAC/13.8 VDC. But many modern rigs also have (built-in) PSUs for specific voltages: FT-1000 MkV and even the new FT-5000. But for 200 W? Just 3 dB more - hardly noticeable. I run my K3 on a little PSU and on a 12V lead-gel battery when operating portable. Nice! 73 Richard Ron D'Eau Claire [via Elecraft] schrieb: The rigs most of us remember with matching power supplies - the Collins, Heathkits, etc.- HAD to have custom power supplies designed to provide specific voltages and the specific currents needed. That went away with the advent of the rigs designed to run from 13.8 VDC. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=5410297i=0 This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net http://www.qsl.net?by-user=t Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html View message @ http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Power-supply-tp5393753p5410297.html To unsubscribe from Re: Elecraft Power supply, click here http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NodeServlet.jtp?tpl=unsubscribe_by_codenode=5393961code=aGI5YW5tQGJsdWV3aW4uY2h8NTM5Mzk2MXwtNTg1MDc0NDIw. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Power-supply-tp5393753p5413284.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply
Now, why should Elecraft build power supplies? Let them stick to what we know their good at: making transceivers and ancillaries, kits, ... There is a plethora of good, clean PSUs on the market. Just for info: I have two, rated at 28 A peak, from a German provider but they look as if they were from Jetstream! No problem, no noise, working flawlessly for two years. Purchased at Friedrichshafen Ham Fair for about $ 90 each - so what are we talking about? Our friends at Aptos are busy working on the P3, KPA500, ATU... Why should they go into the trouble of developing yet another PSU when there are so many to choose from? - just for the fun of having a matching box next to the K3/P3? Elecraft is unique - the K3 is unique - anyone can build decent PSUs. Just my two Eurocents! Eric Manning wrote: I think I would pay $500. I have no idea if it is do-able at that price. eric VA7DZ How much would you be willing to pay? $300, $500? Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Power-supply-tp5393753p5393961.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 - and 50 Hz in Europe?
Hi Wayne and thanks for the info re KPA500 power supply The toroid transformer in the KPA 500 takes up most of the space available in the K3-sized cabinet and it is amazing that the developers managed to add a linear regulator and even a 500W amp etc. – hi! Now toroids are a bit hard on the inrush current and I guess some soft-start device has been provided for. But my main concern is this: Is the toroid rated in such a way that no saturation/overheating will occur with the European mains frequency of 50Hz? 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA-500-tp5353688p5360567.html Sent from the [QRO] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Amp connection - K3 and ACOM 1000
Jens, you are right: K3 + ACOM 1000 = excellent combination. However, I highly recommend to anyone using a tetrode amp with a swamped (i.e. untuned) input inserting of a lowpass filter BETWEEN the TX and the amp. See for instance: www.kk5dr.com/swampednetworks.htm (inspite of the title of the article, problems can even occur with a very well designed amp like the ACOM 1000) or google swamped input+filter for further info. VHF oscillations in the PA may damage the TX - ask a friend of mine who had to repair his FT1000! Better to be on the safe side... 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Amp-connection-tp5205282p5210188.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Amp connection - K3 and ACOM 1000
Mike, I am using a old Drake filter which works up to 52 MHz... Unnecessary here since we are only allowed to use 100 W on 6 m anyway! But if you can find one for that range, even - like mine - with reduced ratings on 50 MHz, it will certainly fit your needs since you won't drive your amp at more than some 60 Watts. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Amp-connection-tp5205282p5210879.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Amp connection - K3 and ACOM 1000
Sorry, didn't mean sending this to the reflector - here's my answer: MI am using a old Drake filter which works up to 52 MHz... Unnecessary here since we are only allowed to use 100 W on 6 m anyway! But if you can find one for that range, even - like mine - with reduced ratings on 50 MHz, it will certainly fit your needs since you won't drive your amp at more than some 60 Watts. Mike-14 [via Elecraft] schrieb: What happens to 6M then? 73, Mike NF4L Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote: Jens, you are right: K3 + ACOM 1000 = excellent combination. However, I highly recommend to anyone using a tetrode amp with a swamped (i.e. untuned) input inserting of a lowpass filter BETWEEN the TX and the amp. See for instance: www.kk5dr.com/swampednetworks.htm (inspite of the title of the article, problems can even occur with a very well designed amp like the ACOM 1000) or google swamped input+filter for further info. VHF oscillations in the PA may damage the TX - ask a friend of mine who had to repair his FT1000! Better to be on the safe side... 73 - Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=5210828i=0 This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net http://www.qsl.net?by-user=t Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html View message @ http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Amp-connection-tp5205282p5210828.html To unsubscribe from Re: Amp connection - K3 and ACOM 1000, click here (link removed) . - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Amp-connection-tp5205282p5210903.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Delight in the law of the LORD. OT!
OK, but isn't this a little OT on the Elecraft forum?? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Delight-in-the-law-of-the-LORD-tp5074330p5074425.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Mea culpa (KPA-500)
Fred, I'm afraid you got mixed up with prices here. $700 is the price for the P3! My guess is you'd have to multiply that by a factor 3 or so... Capital Costs: The KPA500 is alleged to cost around $700. A good 1-1.5 KW solid state amp generally runs something over $2,000 and up. 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Mea-culpa-KPA-500-tp4933892p4937552.html Sent from the [QRO] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Chirp on K3
Lucien, You won't get a chirping K3! I had the same problem with S/N 586 and mailed Gary at Elecraft who immediately sent me an FPF file and instructions about the 56 ohm resistor etc. Problem solved! As usual, Elecraft was quick to address the issue recently discovered. No doubt new K3's will have all the changes so go ahead! - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Chirp-on-K3-tp4573921p4682122.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Hexkey OT
Hi Gary Welcome back to CW! I know you'd prefer a direct answer but I couldn't find your email address - not even on QRZ.COM - and I think this may be of interest to others, too. I have been using the Elecraft Hexkey for nearly two years (with my K3) and it's my favourite, although I've had several others including Bencher's (note that the Hexkey is a Bencher, too). Once properly adjusted, it lets my CW flow easily. YMMV, as they say... 73 rfenabled wrote: Does anyone have one of the Elecraft paddles? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Hexkey-OT-tp4484426p4484650.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] New W2 Firmware rev 0.95 and W2 Interface rev 1.1.1.20 available
Excellent! Peak Hold is now perfectly stable in AUTO mode, everything works as it should and the new interface is very pleasant to use. Thanks Brian and David! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-W2-Firmware-rev-0-95-and-W2-Interface-rev-1-1-1-20-available-tp4435878p4440619.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Amplifier suggestions?
A quote from Rod on Vinantenna's (vinecom.co.uk) Website: Q2. Is Svetlana still making these tubes? A2. Yes, production has started again, but prices are going to be significantly more than for NOS tubes. (NOS = New Old Stock) I have an ACOM1000 with my K3 but after having read that, I'm not worried. I have had an FT2277 for over 20 years and the same old 572's are still being used by a fellow ham... W0FK wrote: I haven't operated an Acom, but note that it uses 4cx800's (as do a few other companies). Those have been discontinued, and not having a future source of tubes could be a concern. That's why Alpha switched the tube in its 8400 from 4cx800's to a 4cx1000's (new model is an 8410). - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Amplifier-suggestions-tp4417753p4422300.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: My predicament
Hi Al Aha, so there we are, Nigeria again! I sent an email to Ted who is most probably unaware of what's going on there... 73 Richard - HB9ANM VE3GAM Allen McRorie wrote: I am 100% sure that this did not come from the station indicated, in the message properties, the originating IP address is from Lagos, Nigeria. also, I never take any email seriously that is sent to undisclosed recipients, as this one was. I am pretty sure you will find Ted at home in Illinois, Wisconsin or whereever he lives totlally oblivious to all of this. Al - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Fw-My-predicament-tp4408739p4408815.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 Wattmeter
The W2 does exactly what it is supposed to do. And it does it pretty well. Assembly went smoothly. The problem IMHO is that it was developed by people who know a thing or two about power measurement, accuracy, resolution, precision and the like. For people who may not always be familiar with such matters... or are just accustomed to needle meters. With the W2 Utility and/or the W2 PC program, it is quite easy (and for some people maybe comforting) to adjust the W2 to match the 5+% error of your BIRD which is by no means supposed to be a standard (even if recently calibrated), hi... 73 Richard - HB9ANM KM4VX wrote: W2 WATTMETER I was doing some research and considering buying the Elecraft W2 for use with my 2 K-2s and read the very negative reviews of the W2's accuracy on E-Ham. I wonder if anyone would care to refute the E-HAM reviews or offer positive comments about the W2's accuracy. At this point I would have to choose the AUTEK or OAK HILLS meters over the W2. Considering the cost of the W2 and Elecraft's attention to quality I would expect a far more accurate meter than the reviews would indicate. Many thanks. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W2-Wattmeter-tp4242517p4251054.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] K3 Feature requests etc.
I think Wayne must have a rather long wish list by now, full of very different feature requests with very different priorities... IMHO, the K3 already has virtually everything a serious DXer needs. I understand the unique possibility of exchanging ideas not only with other users but even with the developers with direct response from the company owners may lead to some - sometimes exotic - new ideas but don't forget the K3 is still getting better. The only thing the K3 does NOT have is perhaps a sunspot generator... ;-) But this request will probably end up very low on Wayne's list, hi! Wishing all at Aptos and all Elecrafters worldwide a happy and successful New Year! 73 - Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Feature-requests-etc-tp4235847p4235847.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noisy K3 receiver
I'll second that, Ian! I'm lucky to live in quite, rural QTH with no computers around except my own... So the K3's inherent white/pink or whatever colour noise is certainly something that can be put up with, as in ANY other DSP rig. Wonder why this topic suddenly pops up - and seems to be relevant to so many after 2 years... causing such a noise floor on the reflector! I listened to FT2Ks, Orions, ... then purchased the K3. I must have had some good reasons. 73 Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been following this thread with interest. My experience is that my K3 seems noisy at home where my ambient RF noise floor can be anything up to s9 at times with the amount of RF producing electrical junk all around me. However, when I use it at a 'quiet' location such as our DXpedition to the Isle of Jura or our contest site, the RX is extremely quiet. This leads me to believe that I am simply suffering from a RX with a *lot* of gain. At home, I simply turn down the RF gain and it is amazing how quickly the noise lowers significantly! There is only about 30dB of isolation between antenna 1 and antenna 2 off the tuner which does not help the noise floor and as such I have simply stopped putting an antenna in ant2 for HF, I only have my 6m log periodic in there. I think in a lot of ways we are chasing our tails here. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org __ 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Noisy-K3-receiver-tp4184529p4190894.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noisy K3 receiver
Hi Maarten. It is a fact that DSP receivers tend to have a somewhat higher noise floor. I am certainly not suggesting anybody lost his rights to talk about it. But what puzzles me is why this topic now suddenly pops up more two years after the first K3s appeared in the ham community? There must be some good reason why nobody raised the subject before... Until someone sparked a tsunami of comments! PD2R wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong Richard, but are you saying that the noise, whatever color it may be, is something we all have to put up with? And since 2 years have past, we have lost the right to say anything about it? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Noisy-K3-receiver-tp4184529p4191276.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Help! W2 interface window is gone!
Same thing happened to me yesterday. If you are using an icon on the desktop, check it properties and see whether Open as is set to Normal Window. If it is greyed out, reinstalling the shortcut should help. 73 Richard - HB9ANM NZ0T wrote: All of a sudden I can't see the window of the W2 interface on my computer. The program is running and shows up on the task bar at the bottom of the screen but but I can't get it to appear on the screen. I have deleted it and re-loaded a few times with no luck. I'm using XP. Any ideas? 73 Bill NZ0T - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Help-W2-interface-window-is-gone-tp4192372p4192425.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Noisy K3 receiver
You're right, Larry! Maybe it's time for Lyle to end this thread? I'm sick an tired of all this noise! I had an FT-1000MP (very nice rig) until recently, comparing the two rigs side by side for over a year, with a coax relay for a quick switchover. Then I sold the FT1K and kept the K3. Enough said. 73, Richard Larry - K2GN wrote: This is out of hand. All I have to say is, Folks, THAT'S WHY THERE ARE MENUS!!! Not everyone likes the same thing!! Now tuning on my mail filter to reject anything with NOISE or noisy in the subject! That's all I can do, No AGC, PRE or ATT on my email. de K2GN/Larry K3 - S/N 3278 __ 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Noisy-K3-receiver-tp4184529p4188288.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rev C +AF filter
Thanks for the info. But since there is allegedly no such thing as a stupid question, may I ask whether only the main DSP board should be replaced. How about the second DSP board for the SUB RX? No change? BTW I'm quite happy with the RX EQ... But I may do the upgrade for the rig to be up to date. tnx es 73 Richard Bob Naumann wrote: There seems to be a lack of understanding regarding the DSP upgrade. The full price of the DSP board is $367. Elecraft's upgrade deal is only $69.95 presuming you return the old DSP board in 3 weeks to Elecraft. This seems to be a reasonable price to bring the radio fully up to date. 73, Bob W5OV - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Rev-C-AF-filter-tp4179228p4180955.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Elecraft W2 Interface Software Strange behaviour
The new software is really cool. It is now permanently on my screen and works nicely. A minor issue which will certainly be corrected in the future is than when transmitting at 20 W (which happens to be what the TUNE PWR on my K3 is adjusted to), the display jumps to 276...318 W and then settles down to 20 W. Tweaking the power around 20 W repeatedly sends it to such values, anything between 19 and 22 W with result in such unrealistic values - which then remain on display until I leave that range. This occurs whatever the range is set to and with or without AUTO mode, Not a big concern as otherwise everything is fine but I wonder whether anyone else noticed this? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-W2-Interface-Software-now-available-tp4179339p4182776.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 Questions [pending firmware changes and software applications]
Very interesting, indeed! To all worrying about power consumption of the W2 (when connected to the K3's 12 V output), it hardly ever reaches 500 mA with LED brightness set to maximum - and some 100 mA when set to minimum (which IMHO is more than bright enough). We'll be making a number of improvements to W2 firmware in future releases (starting in January). Firmware updates are very easy to do on the W2, and the required serial cable is supplied. - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re-W2-Questions-pending-firmware-changes-and-software-applications-tp4143406p4152397.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] Any audio bursts recently?
Looks like Elecraft has solved the problem of audio artifacts. I have not had any audio burst in any NR/NB or other combination since FW 3.58 or so. Anyone else? - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Any-audio-bursts-recently-tp4118699p4118699.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??
Now, now David... El-e-craft of course but I'd pronounce the a as in star, not as in stack (I'm British born) Now IMHO it's about time to end this thread and get back to DX! 73 Richard - HB9ANM Who's Queen? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Pronunciation-tp4055156p4073154.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??
Now, now David... El-e-craft of course but I'd pronounce the a as in star, not as in stack (I'm British born) Now IMHO it's about time to end this thread and get back to DX! 73 Richard - HB9ANM Who's Queen? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Pronunciation-tp4055156p4073149.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??
Now, now David... El-e-craft of course but I'd pronounce the a as in star, not as in stack (I'm British born) Now IMHO it's about time to end this thread and get back to DX! 73 Richard - HB9ANM Who's Queen? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Pronunciation-tp4055156p4073168.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] My apologies
Sorry for cluttering the Reflector - nabble just would not respond! - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/My-apologies-tp4073308p4073308.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) and audio blast
Which FW Release are you using? 73 de Richard - HB9ANM Fairly new K3 owner. Thought I may have been immune from the audio blast. Got it during SS coming out of tune - WOW! 73 de W3OU Steve - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-Production-Firmware-Release-3-63-and-audio-blast-tp4054920p4058837.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Yaesu copies K3's design
I am amazed at the number of things that can be said on this reflector about another brand's radio nobody owns... The K3 is and remains my radio. And if anyone thinks the Japanese copied the 9 MHz IF from Elecraft, let me mention that my Ten-Tec Omni-D had the same concept some 30 years ago... Of course, no DSP. Did Yaesu copy the Omni-D? Of course not. Only, the big JA's at last realized that you cannot have narrow roofing filters with an IF around 70 MHz! And they failed to copy some of the K3's features: The AC supply excludes any mobile operation and restricts portable operation to places where such power is available. I like to work portable from my car (with a separate battery) from any convenient site. No 100 W version? That must be the reason – those MosFETs need some 50 V... But with 200 W, who is going to notice the 3 dB difference (1/2 S-unit) on his S Meter? And how about a 2nd RX? Should a rig cost more than $ 10,000 to offer this feature? K3 owners know the answer. If some people (not) in the know think the FT5K will be priced at some $ 5,000, then you can afford a K3 and a few accessories to go with it (e.g. the W2...). The K3 is still The Only Affordable – and Portable – Elite Class Transceiver! 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Yaesu-copies-K3-s-design-tp4049475p4052441.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] W2
Assembling the W2 took less than an hour (coffee break included). Everything fits together nicely (as usual with Elecraft). And loading Rev 0.90 today went smoothly. The accuracy is quite satisfactory as checked against my Bird 43 (which, admittedly, has not been calibrated for some time but I'm quite happy with +/-5% which nobody will notice on his S-meter anyway!). It appears that the PK HOLD function, though very convenient and reliable in manual mode, behaves erratically in AUTO mode, always going back to 1 or 2... Further, the SWR meter will never show 1.0, the 1.1 LED stays on, whatever I do and even though the K3's meter shows 1:1.0 – even on a dummy load (no, I'm not an SWR addict! But I just wonder why…) I guess these minor issues will be dealt with in some future release... Thanks, Elecraft, for another very nice product! Richard – HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W2-tp4033779p4033779.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 review - and why the diode...
Hello David Why the diode? Well, any relay driven by a solid-state device should have a diode across its coil (in reverse polarity!) to short reverse voltage spikes. Transistor are rather fast switches... and such spikes would damage them. Never drive a relay from a transistor or IC without such a parallel diode! 73 Richard - HB9ANM David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Now that's a good idea. Why the diode? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body is different. -Hippocrates, physician (460-c.377 BCE) On 14 Nov 2009, at 08:31, AD6XY wrote: My K3 12V output powers an automotive relay (+diode) which connects the 12V PSU to an 8 way powerpole panel. This allows me to control the power to the LP-100A, the transverters, the KRC2 and an AT-1000pro with the K3 power switch. __ 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 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W2-tp4000196p4014449.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] No output in digital mode
No such problem here, serial number 586, FW 3.54... Richard - HB9ANM When operating in digital A modes after holding the TUNE button, which gives the proper power out indication, the following happens when going into PSK transmit: 1, There is no power out of the K3 2, The ALC readout is showing the usual 3 bars and can be adjusted 3, There is no monitoring tone ( I have the monitor set at 6 to monitor my output signal on psk). - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/No-output-in-digital-mode-tp3966359p3968115.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at 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
