Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete
I agree. It’s like on air: no politics, no religion. (BTW: I myself never feel offended when in a QSO or a face-to-face conversation in english somebody raises his eyebrows or makes a joke due to my funny kraut accent – but YMMV.) 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 17.07.2023 um 23:37 schrieb Pete Smith N4ZR : > > Time to kill this topic. > > 73, Pete N4ZR > > On 7/17/2023 5:22 PM, Wes wrote: >> Good grief. Get a life. Not everything in this world is racist, >> discriminatory or homophobic. In fact, I'm old enough to remember when being >> discriminating was a virtue, a sign of good taste; gay was happy and binary >> was a number system. But then I'm an elderly heterosexual white male, so >> what do I know? >> >> N7WS >> >> >> On 7/17/2023 11:13 AM, KJ7SOY wrote: >>> I’m sure you were trying to be funny, but that’s a racist statement and not >>> at all humorous. Poking fun at an accent isn’t acceptable. >>> >>> >>> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to pete.n...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Heatsink
When I bought my used KX3 there was a Windcamp heat sink installed. I have not much experience with high duty modes on full power because I can use the KXPA100 when power is a critical factor. But I think this solution is sufficcient, too. But it mostly is offered along with two side handles and a plastic cover and this set is not cheap despite the fact that it comes from china. Some time ago I saw a DIY solution from an italian ham which is simple, affordable, and not too ugly: https://kx3companion.com/2014/07/10/simple-cheap-and-effective-diy-heatsink-for-kx3/ And I think it will work for a KX3 when it would work for 5 CPUs. 73 Hans, DF3DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question
Oh, danke. Der Satz war aber auch absolut korrekt - seems to be even on points :) 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 11.06.2022 um 01:56 schrieb Alan Bloom : > > Dein Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch! > > > On 6/10/22 15:44, df...@darc.de wrote: >> Or this. While vacuuming it’s recommended to block the fan so it cannot >> rotate. In some cases, when the blades are driven bei the airflow too fast, >> the fan works as a generator and sends some voltage into the unit - which >> can be harmless but also can destroy sensitive electronics (if there is any >> inside the supply). >> >> >> 73 >> Hans, DF3DD >> >> (Please forgive my english, it was 50something years ago when I learned it >> at school. And forgive if I write naturalnesses instead of real hints.) >> > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question
Or this. While vacuuming it’s recommended to block the fan so it cannot rotate. In some cases, when the blades are driven bei the airflow too fast, the fan works as a generator and sends some voltage into the unit - which can be harmless but also can destroy sensitive electronics (if there is any inside the supply). 73 Hans, DF3DD (Please forgive my english, it was 50something years ago when I learned it at school. And forgive if I write naturalnesses instead of real hints.) > Am 10.06.2022 um 16:12 schrieb Kevin McQuiggin : > > I suggest taking the lid off of the power supply and inspecting the fan for > dust. It can accumulate and affect the free rotation of the fan, generating > noise. A vacuuming might be in order. > > 73, > > Kevin VE7ZD/KN7Q > > > On June 10, 2022 1:18:51 a.m. PDT, "df...@darc.de" wrote: > Maybe it’s the cooling fan of the power supply. When more power is needed the > supply gets warmer and the fan spins faster - so you can hear it then. If > it’s too annoying, there are more quiet fans with which you could replace the > original fan. > > 73 > Hans, DF3DD > > > > > Am 10.06.2022 um 07:37 schrieb Jim Ruff via Elecraft > : > > I have a KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx setup. When I run the rig with the amp on, my > Powerwerx 30 amp power supply makes a whirling sound. If I run the rig > without the amp, the power supply makes no noise. When I run may K3 it makes > no noise. Is there a problem causing the noise?Thanks,Jim W7JHR > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail. Get the app > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mcqui...@sfu.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question
Maybe it’s the cooling fan of the power supply. When more power is needed the supply gets warmer and the fan spins faster - so you can hear it then. If it’s too annoying, there are more quiet fans with which you could replace the original fan. 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 10.06.2022 um 07:37 schrieb Jim Ruff via Elecraft > : > > I have a KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx setup. When I run the rig with the amp on, my > Powerwerx 30 amp power supply makes a whirling sound. If I run the rig > without the amp, the power supply makes no noise. When I run may K3 it makes > no noise. Is there a problem causing the noise?Thanks,Jim W7JHR > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail. Get the app > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA1500, KAT500 and KPA500 amps
Thanks. I have no doubt this is good stuff. Looks well made and the price is affordable. I regret nobody in Europe makes such equipment (or maybe I didn’t hear about yet). When I buy from sellers in the USA it becomes incredibly expensive when shipping, VAT, and customs fees are added. 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 08.06.2022 um 16:14 schrieb Dave New : > > A once-a month low-key posting of the sort you are asking about is allowed > and encouraged. > > I'll say I'm a happy customer of two of these displays, one for the KAT-500 > and the other for my KPA-500. > > 73, > > -- Dave, N8SBE > > Quoting df...@darc.de: > >> Should there be advertisings in a mailing list? >> >> >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA1500, KAT500 and KPA500 amps
Thank you for the explanation, I was a bit uncertain. 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 08.06.2022 um 15:51 schrieb Raymond Sills : > > Hi OM: > > Periodic advertisements that might be of interest to Elecraft equipment > owners is permitted on the list, so long as it is infrequent, as in once a > month or so. If an advertiser has a concern, they can always contact the > list owner to see if the product is OK to be advertised. > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: df...@darc.de > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Wed, Jun 8, 2022 4:37 am > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, > KXPA100, KPA1500, KAT500 and KPA500 amps > > Should there be advertisings in a mailing list? > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA1500, KAT500 and KPA500 amps
Should there be advertisings in a mailing list? > Am 07.06.2022 um 23:01 schrieb Keith Ennis via Elecraft > : > > KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA500, KAT500 > and KPA1500 > > > Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA500 amplifier: > - > - > WITH REPAIR COST AND DOWN TIME FOR REPAIRS, THIS WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF > HOW YOUR AMP IS DOING. > - > - > Instead of seeing only 1 crucial reading, monitor all 7 at the same time. > 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature > 2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply voltage > 3. Power amplifier's current > 4. Power amplifier's output power > 5. SWR that the KPA500 sees at its output > 6. Displays Operate/Standby mode > 7. Displays Band amp is tuned to > - > KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR KPA500'S STATS! BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS! > - > - > Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's W2 Watt Meter: > > > The digital read out on the Display Unit takes the guess work out of the LED > light bars. > > - > Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KXPA100 amplifier: > - > Don't wait for a fault light to come on. Keep an eye on 5 crucial readings > at all times. > > 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature > > 2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply voltage > 3. Power amplifier's current > 4. Power amplifier's output power > 5. SWR that the KXPA100 sees at its output > - > - > > - > Digital Display Unit for KAT500: > - > This unit displays the front panel settings. > > If the tuner is in bypass or not. > > Displays the capacitance and inductance used. > What type of circuit is used. LC or CL. > SWR of both before and after a tune cycle is completed. > - > - > Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA1500 amplifier: > > Displays the same display that is on the KPA1500 Amplifier > > > Change the display on the KPA1500 and the display changes to show this same > screen > > - > - > All of the Digital Display Units: > - > Display Unit can be located at a more visible location > > Up to the RS232 limit from unit > > - > Easy to read 2 line display > > No USB or serial cable to computer > > > No com port in Windows to manage > > > No computer needed > > > Plug and Play > > > Simply connect the SUPPLIED dc power cable (with inline on/off switch) from > the DDU to power supply and SUPPLIED SERIAL data jumper cable to the device > > > Retains all functions of the front panel > > > All displayed info obtained directly from the device > - > Only 4" x 4" x 2" > - > For more information and ordering go to: http://www.kv5j.com/store > > Reviews: > > > https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14701 > > - > https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14820 > > > > $119.99 plus shipping > > > Keith, KV5J > > > http://www.kv5j.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Option Advice Wanted
I bought a used one last year and had to take what was inside. Fortunately it was nearly everything except the 2 m option which I don’t miss. Until now I didn’t use the internal battery option, instead I have an external LiFePo battery. The clock is nice to have though. The KXAT3 is great! I see the difference every time I use the KXPA100 and it’s antenna tuner. The PA’s tuner is not bad, but the KXAT3 could tune a wet tying cord. Another thing: The former owner installed two handles instead of the side plates (I think they are from Windcamp or similar) and a heatsink. This brings advantages as well as drawbacks. The good thing is the additional protection, the bad thing are my fat fingers in tandem with the more narrow space around some of the knobs. Nevertheless I bought a pair of similar handles for the PX3, too, because the two units look nicer on the desk, when I operate both of them together. Only my experiences, YMMV. 73 Hans DF3DD > Am 02.05.2022 um 18:28 schrieb Glen Reid : > > I am contemplating the purchase of a KX3. Looking for input from users on > which options I should consider. > Thanks es 73 > gr > K5FX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to df...@darc.de > Mit freundlichen Grüßen Hans Altmeyer, DF3DD — Hans Altmeyer Kopernikusstr. 5a 51427 Bergisch Gladbach T: 02204 962456 F: 02204 962457 E: altme...@netcologne.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
