Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 vs. K3
Hi John, I noticed your inquiry on the Elecraft reflector this AM. I own both a K2/100 and a K3/100. I have built three K2's and my K3/100. Depending on your interests the K3 is superior, especially the receiver. The k2 was primarily designed as a CW rig and lacks in SSB output. The VOX perpormance is inadequate. Don't however get me wrong the K2 is an excellent product provided it is assembled properly. It is very easily put together and you will obtain excellent help, if needed, from Elecraft or the many responders to the reflector. The K3 is the best transceiver available today' bar none. There is nothing that it cannot do. Buy the kit version, save $300. I live in Wellesley, a small town west of Kitchener/Waterloo. Feel free to e-mail or call me if I can help in your descision. 73, Bob VE3XM 519 656-9940 __ 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] FS Elecraft K3
Hunter, You will be very sorry if you dispose of your K3. I too am no computer expert but I perservered and finally am comfortable using the K3. Now my Drake "C" line and even the Drake TR-7 and Collins KWM-2A seem too dificult to use comfortably. Suggest you rethink your decision to sell. 73, Bob VE3XM___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Christmas 2008
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" and Happy New Year to all Elecrafters. 73, Bob VE3XM K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 S/N 00409___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Topics
Dave, I certainly agree. The Elecraft list is often 50 plus topics, most of which are absolute nonsense. I for one wish it could be limited to dealing with operation problems with use of the Elecraft products and not ancilliary equipment usage or hookups, i.e. bandscopes, linear amps.,etc. Bob, VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Kent single lever paddle
Hi agn Ralph, Gus Hansen K5OYH has one for sale at $125.00 shipped to you. I think this is a good buy, take him up on it . 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 S/N 412 annoying resonance
Hi Fern, Please excuse my previous e-mail. Your annoying speaker resonance may be due to over tightning the speaker mounting screws and having distorted the speaker frame to cause it to contact the voice coil. Try loosening the screws somewhat. I have K3/100 S/N 409 and do not have this problem but I have built several K2's and was aware what to look out for over the years with the supplied speaker. Let me know what you find. 73, Bob VE3XM Wellesley, ON ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] (Elecraft) Is the K3 shipping date estimate really accurate?
Bill, May I suggest that you patiently wait for your K3, you will not be disappointed but you will be if you elect to buy an Icom radio. I personnaly will never again own an import from Japan. The K3 is all it is cracked up to be and more and will be at your location as promised. Elecraft is an excellent operation, very customer oriented. 73, Bob VE3XM K2, K2/100, K3 #409, Collins KWM-2A, Drake TR-7, Drake R-4C, T-4XC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 problem in tuning rate when pushing Spot
Les, Sorry about my confusion but also no problem with change in tuning rate here when pushing the SPOT button. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 dust covers
Hi Rose, IMHO you should keep your dust covers exactly as they are. They fit perfectly and the rear extension protects the rear cabling. I' m very pleased with mine. 73, Bob VE3XM Wellesley, ON K3/100 S/N 00409 K2/100 S/N 04031 K2 S/N 04575 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Suggestion for K3 re: Spot Tuning Operation
Les, No shift in bandwidth in my K3 when pushing Spot while in CW mode. 73, Bob ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3
Hi Barry, Buy the kit, very easy to assemble, be sure to read every instruction two or three times and you won't go wrong. You will also save money, not only the extra price charged for the assembled K3 but your VAT and other import fees. I had to pay $297.00 to the Government in Goods and Services Tax and Provincial Sales Tax. IMHO anyway. 73, Bob VE3XM K2, K2/100, K3 #409 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Why Buy a Kit?
Dave, Why not buy a kit, lots of fun assembling a K3 plus one saves money. I'm retired every penny counts. 73, Bob VE3XM K2 S/N 04575 K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 S/N 00409 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] re: Your Elecraft K3 slide show
Hi Lee, I am the owner of K3 S/N 00409. I very much enjoyed your slide show of your assembly, best I've seen so far, excellent. Who took the photos of you at work? Mine went together without a hitch, very well thought out assembly. I really enjoy using it now that I'm getting used to the controls. I have worked quite a bit of DX including VP6DX on 20 meter SSB. Even worked quite a few on the 160 meter band last night using my 135 ft. open wire fed inverted V. I have never tried 160 meters before with other rigs I have here. Have fun! 73, Bob VE3XM Wellesley, ON K2 S/N 04575 K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 S/N 00409 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3
Go for it, best SSB rig I have ever used. I operate SSB almost exclusively. VOX is wonderfull always works, never could get it properly adjusted on other rigs I own or owned. Very clear audio especially on receive. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 box sizes
Val, The box sizes are as follows, Outer box- 39 x 34 x 34 cm., or 13 x 13 x 15 inches Inner boxes- 31 x 31 x 14 cm., or 12 x 12 x 5 inches 2 inner boxes- 32 x 32 x 3 cm., or 12 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches Inner box- 21.5 x 15.5 x 11 cm., or 8 x 6 x 4 inches Hope this helps. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/100 S/N 409
Ordered May 29/07, received Feb.13/08, assembled in about 10 hrs., No difficulties even though I have vision problems, activated Feb.15/08, what a revelation compared to my K2/100 and other Collins and Drake rigs I have. Now to get used to operation of the new controls. Thanks Elecraft. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2
Note what Don Wilhelm W3FPR is telling you about the SSB performance of the K2, it is excellent in my opinion. I use SSB exclusivley primarily to work DX and almost always get the DX station on my first call, so something must be right with the audio in the K2. Do as he suggests, properly set up the filters and use an MH2 or MD2 microphone, I use the later. The 100 watt KPA100 of course helps too. Go for it! 73, Bob VE3XM K2/100 S/N 04031 K2 S/N 04575 K3/100 S/N ? waiting for immenent delivery ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Groundhog Day
Kevin, You obviously haven't heard about "Whiarton Willie" who did not see his shadow the other day, spring will be here soon, at least here in southern Ontario. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Mics for K3
Attn. DW Holtman, I too have and use the Astatic 7077 mic for my Drake TR-7 and have a D-104 for my Collins KWM-2A. I doubt that they will work with an Elecraft K3. They are high impedence mics and the K3 would need a low impedence mic. You may be able to hook them up through a matching transformer however. IMHO. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft BL2 Balun
It is equipped with a switch allowing it to be either a current or voltage balun. 73, Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K2 pictures/road trip pictures
Your photographs are fantastic! An excellent build of your K2, every lead is beautifully formed and soldered, it must have taken you many hours to build the rig, excellent sorting and marking of components for assembly. You have never seen snow and ice before? Come on up here to Wellesley, Ontario we'll let you have some, about two feet on the level right now and more on the way tonite according to the wx forecaster. 73, Bob VE3XM K2 S/N 04575 K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 ??? on order ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] More than you should ever want to know about Screwhead Types
The " Robertson" name I believe is a Canadian identity for the square head screw slot. I used to have the " Robertson" factory in Milton, Ontario as a customer when I handled insurance claims for their parent corporation the Marmon Group out of Chicago, Ill. Bob, VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re(Elecraft) Happy Birthday Wayne N6KR
Happy 50th. Wayne and many more ! Bob VE3XM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
