Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
This was slightly tongue in cheek as I remembered that, but i've seen a whole lot of people yelling about K1's lately. If older equipment was good, then we'd all be using AC1's... I'm now going to see how many remember that particular transmitter. On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:35 PM Mark Musick wrote: > Paul, > I think I can answer your question. The simple answer is no. The reason > Elecraft discontinued the K1 was because of unobtainable components. If I > remember correctly, obtaining sheet metal was even a problem. > You might be able to copy the K1 with a major redesign, but why when you > have the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. > > 73, > Mark, WB9CIF > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 > To: Paul Huff > Cc: Elecraft Email List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... > > Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of > the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of > the K1 today?? > > Paul KB9AVO > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > > > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for > > portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, > > after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and > > "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other > > gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for > > middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted > > getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has > > since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I > > still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will > > probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) > > > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > > > 73, > > Paul - N8XMS > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: > > http://mailma/ > > n.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421 > > bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C63 > > 8499456589334631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV > > 2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=RRo3RI%2FX%2F > > pMIejjXKVSaAPMMmhsertDkwArRbMGwj2Q%3D=0 > > Help: > > http://mailma/ > > n.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71 > > e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589350603%7CU > > nknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha > > WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=wvYv0fHLNw9C89ScI3GNbY3XXe6ikG5o8 > > WbVv4AQraY%3D=0 > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: > > http://www.qs/ > > l.net%2F=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7f > > e9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589359958%7CUnknown%7CTWFp > > bGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn > > 0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=CDQZufqM1LyeCQh75XIYu0WK8LdLXdivIlwSlUpd%2Br4% > > 3D=0 Please help support this email list: > > http://www.qs/ > > l.net%2Fdonate.html=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7 > > %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589366234%7CUnk > > nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWw > > iLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=j3skX%2FDudJ7UFg2YGFO3VaavLzDMsrjgA > > w77gW3GkIM%3D=0 Message delivered to pvandyke1...@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 markmus...@outlook.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of the K1 today?? Paul KB9AVO On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for portable > ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, after > getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and "simplify" the > shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other gear, to an ARC > in my area that runs some public school clubs for middle and high school > students. I almost immediately regretted getting rid of the K1, but > take some comfort in knowing that it has since been used to encourage > young people to get into the hobby. (I still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and > have an order in for a KH1, and will probably leave those for my heirs > to donate!) > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > 73, > Paul - N8XMS > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m
Thanks again, Mike. My K3 has the bipolar 100w PA. I also have a properly-functioning K3S/100 with the CMOS PA. Just for comparison I ran the HP TX gain calibration on the K3S and it produced these numbers: 160m/19 80m/08 60m/10 40m/12 30m/13 20m/08 17m/08 15m/05 12m/10 10m/10 6m/06 The numbers are significantly different from those of the K3 but that probably doesn’t mean much. I even thought about swapping the PA modules between the K3 and K3S as a test but they are not compatible for a direct swap. Paul, K0PK Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows Thanks, Mike. The 50w TX gain numbers are: 160m/32, 80m/36, 60m/48, 40m/40, 30m/32, 20m/18, 17m/11, 15m/08, 12m/05, 10m/05, 6m/02 Paul, K0PK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m
My K3/100 gives a high DC current warning when transmitting on 20m with power settings above 75 watts. Maximum output is about 80 watts and is unstable. All other bands perform normally with full 100w output and normal current draw. (50 ohm dummy load) I have done the TX gain and wattmeter calibrations, finding no issues and with no change in symptoms. The output LPF is shared with 30m and I replaced all the capacitors in that circuit, also with no change in symptoms. Any ideas on what may be causing this problem? Paul, K0PK Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 RIT tuning rate
Dear OM Mark K1RX,
The tuning rate of the K3 RIT/XIT basically follows the rate of the main VFO.
Here are a few comments from one version of the operating manual:
VFOs and RIT/XIT
• RATE {21} selects 10 or 50 Hz VFO/RIT tuning. See VFO menu entries, pg. 57.
• FINE {21} selects 1-Hz steps. COARSE selects large steps (MAIN menu, VFO CRS).
FINE Select 1 Hz tuning for both VFOs and RIT/XIT offset
VFO CRS Per-mode Per-mode coarse tuning rate (hold COARSE and tune VFO A or B).
Tap 1 to turn
rounding on/off. Also applies to the RIT/XIT tuning knob if CONFIG:VFO OFS is
set to ON, and both RIT and XIT are turned OFF.
73, Paul W8TM
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[Elecraft] IQ streaming data from the K4?
"IQ streaming data from the K4 will be available over Ethernet" I saw this quote from Wayne in some posts in this Group a few years back. Has there been any recent updates on this capability? 73 Paul w2eck __ 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] Problem with K3EXREF
Ah - just found the problem. I missed the addendum which says I need to enable it by pressing the REV/2 switch. It’s now working fine. 73 Paul > On 20 Jan 2024, at 22:42, Paul Wilton wrote: > > I’ve just added a new K3EXREF to my K3 but it’s not working. When I select > CONFIG->REF CAL, I don’t see the * indicating lock. Also, I can change the > cal frequency via VFO A. > > I have confirmed that a suitable 10MHz clock is appearing on Pin 8 of the > header on the K3EXREF PCB. There is also 49.380MHz presented on pin 6. On > pin 1, I can see some very long duration (50ms to 400ms) square waves going > from 0 to 4.7v every few seconds. These same pulses appear on Pin 1 of P75 > on the KREF3 PCB and then onto the RF board. > > The K3 is running the latest firmware. > > Has anyone has similar problems and found a way to fix them? I have put in a > call to support but wondering if someone on the list is able to help prior to > Monday AM > > 73 > > Paul > M1CNK > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Problem with K3EXREF
I’ve just added a new K3EXREF to my K3 but it’s not working. When I select CONFIG->REF CAL, I don’t see the * indicating lock. Also, I can change the cal frequency via VFO A. I have confirmed that a suitable 10MHz clock is appearing on Pin 8 of the header on the K3EXREF PCB. There is also 49.380MHz presented on pin 6. On pin 1, I can see some very long duration (50ms to 400ms) square waves going from 0 to 4.7v every few seconds. These same pulses appear on Pin 1 of P75 on the KREF3 PCB and then onto the RF board. The K3 is running the latest firmware. Has anyone has similar problems and found a way to fix them? I have put in a call to support but wondering if someone on the list is able to help prior to Monday AM 73 Paul M1CNK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT 500 Loses Match
Thanks to all for the advice and suggestions. Will be out of pocket for a day or so, but you have given me lots of areas to checkout and troubleshoot. Will let you know what I find out. 73 Paul w2eck __ 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] KAT 500 Loses Match
Ken With the KAT connected to a dummy load on the 30M port, I don't see the problem re-occur. The SWR measured outside prior to entering the box with a polyphaser is low. So some type of problem is between the KAT and the connection box outside?? 73 & tnx for help Paul w2eck On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 5:13 PM Ken Winterling wrote: > Paul, > > Connect a dummy load in place of the antenna and repeat your testing. > This will eliminate the antenna as a possible source of RFI. > > Report the results of your tests, > > GL! > > *Ken* > *WA2LBI* > > > > > On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 4:47 PM Paul Ecker wrote: > >> I am experiencing a new problem for me, with my KAT 500. So far I've >> noticed this issue on 30M. I am using a dipole cut only for 30M with an >> SWR >> of 1.2 to 1.3 max SWR across the band. I “trained the tuner” at 20khz >> segments on 30M. >> >> Setup is K4D, KAT 500 & KPA 500. Win 10 pc. >> >> Running CW, I can start transmitting and all is fine- my LP100A is showing >> 1.2 SWR and am getting max power out of the radio. Then all of sudden the >> SWR jumps to >9.0. The KAT starts chattering and finds a new match. But if >> I start transmitting again – pwr out is only about 10 W at that new match, >> and eventually the tuner becomes untuned again. Sometimes, it will then >> hold the tune but still only getting abt 9-10w power out. The issue occurs >> with KPA500 both on and off. >> >> Does this sound like a KAT 500 problem or maybe an RFI problem. >> >> >> 73 Paul >> >> w2eck >> __ >> 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 wa2...@gmail.com > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT 500 Loses Match
I am experiencing a new problem for me, with my KAT 500. So far I've noticed this issue on 30M. I am using a dipole cut only for 30M with an SWR of 1.2 to 1.3 max SWR across the band. I “trained the tuner” at 20khz segments on 30M. Setup is K4D, KAT 500 & KPA 500. Win 10 pc. Running CW, I can start transmitting and all is fine- my LP100A is showing 1.2 SWR and am getting max power out of the radio. Then all of sudden the SWR jumps to >9.0. The KAT starts chattering and finds a new match. But if I start transmitting again – pwr out is only about 10 W at that new match, and eventually the tuner becomes untuned again. Sometimes, it will then hold the tune but still only getting abt 9-10w power out. The issue occurs with KPA500 both on and off. Does this sound like a KAT 500 problem or maybe an RFI problem. 73 Paul w2eck __ 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] USB-RS232 cable
Dear OM Peter MØRYB, The adapter cable you describe is still available from Elecraft. Go to https://elecraft.com/pages/parts-mod-kits and search for KUSB. Its price is currently USD 42.95 plus shipping. Alternatively, attached is a picture of my KUSB hardware and a scan of its specs shown on the packaging that I received in 2011 from Elecraft. It is not merely a cable; it contains a critical chipset. Some adapter cables use the Prolific chipset, some of which will not work properly with the K3. As you can see at the lower right of the attached scan, the FTDI chipset is recommended by Elecraft, and it appears to work well. My KUSB from Elecraft came with a driver CD, but that was outdated; the manufacturer's website furnished a current driver. I didn't get much use out of the KUSB because my Windows 7 computer (which had a serial and parallel port adapter card installed) turned out to function appropriately with the K3 after I found that there is a serial port setting for more accuracy versus more speed (see third attachment). This setting, accessible only to Administrators, defaults to more speed and made for lots of errors when updating K3 firmware. Moving the slider left to "Low" allowed me to use a simple double-DB9 cable for the rest of the Win 7 computer's life. But this only applies if the computer has a serial port. GL and 73, Paul W8TM [Attachments not sent to Elecraft reflector] __ 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] Using a RSP1a as a Panadapter
Dear Elecrafters, Thanks for the thoughts, experiences, and info on using an SDR as a panadapter. We're getting there now. 73 and HNY, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Using a RSP1a as a Panadapter
Dear Elecrafters, Again, I am late to the party. Santa brought me a SDRPlay RSP1a SDR which I had hoped to use as an IF panadapter for my K3/10. Unfortunately this isn't going as well as I hoped. I don't seem to be able to get proper panadapter function using the SDRUno software - it's perhaps no accident that although the company produce videos about setting a panadapter they are effectively second receivers using the antenna input, rather than the IF output. I know I could go down this route by looping the RX our RX in sockets with a tap for panadapter input, but I had hoped to use the IF out. I see some people are using HDSDR software - I did try installing that, but it insists on using OmniRig v2, whereas my Logging program (Log4OM) and WSJT-X use OmniRig v1.1 and I'm not sure I can make the swap to Omnirig 2. Are there users who have some experience of this who can help? I know the obvious answer is to source a P3, but getting a P3 from the Us which starts out at say USD 750 is likely to set me back close to USD 1000 because of freight costs and taxes by the time it's in my shack in Dublin. Happy New Year to all. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KAT3 usage
Mike Thanks a lot. Your point out the TX power control made me think. So I redid the TX Gain Calibration and now all is well! I suspect I might have set the power to either 5w or 50w and hit the XMIT button.. 73 Paul M1CNK > Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:27:47 + > From: Michael Carter > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KAT3 usage > Message-ID: > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi Paul, > > I would first check that the KAT3 is still enabled. > Use the CONFIG menu to scroll through until > you see the KAT3 status. > > I find sometimes that if my finger lingers too > long on the ATU TUNE button, it causes the > ATU to go into BYPASS mode, i.e. the ATU is > not inline. It should show BYPASS briefly > if you attempt ATU TUNE and the ATU > is bypassed. > > As frequent prior threads on this and > other Elecraft forums have emphasized, > do NOT press the XMIT button with > the transmit power control set at ** exactly ** > 5 watts or 50 watts - this will initiate a > TX Gain calibration that you probably don't > intend to launch. > > 73, > Mike, K8CN > > > > > -- > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:23:45 -0700 > From: Wes > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wiring A Continent : The U.S. > TranscontinentalTelegraph Line > Message-ID: <79bbe6b8-2dba-478d-afb2-3075e711a...@triconet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > I also recommend this: > https://www.nps.gov/pisp/planyourvisit/telegraph-room.htm > > I have visited the place. To my knowledge the first op and I are unrelated. > > Wes? N7WS > > > On 11/21/2023 1:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> I highly recommend this fascinating first-person account. You might want to >> skim over the parts about political infighting to get to descriptions of the >> route, procurement of poles, Indian encounters, and inclement weather. >> >> (And we thought Field Day setup was challenging.) >> >> http://www.telegraph-history.org/transcontinental-telegraph/index.html >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> > > -- > > Message: 16 > Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:34:06 -0700 > From: Alan Bloom > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wiring A Continent : The U.S. > Transcontinental Telegraph Line > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > And the line was completed while the Civil War was raging.? Amazing! > > Alan N1AL > > > On 11/21/23 13:43, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> I highly recommend this fascinating first-person account. You might want to >> skim over the parts about political infighting to get to descriptions of the >> route, procurement of poles, Indian encounters, and inclement weather. >> >> (And we thought Field Day setup was challenging.) >> >> http://www.telegraph-history.org/transcontinental-telegraph/index.html >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> elecraft.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 a...@elecraft.com > > > > -- > > Message: 17 > Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:52:13 -0500 > From: Ramon Batista > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 And PX3 Package De WD4X. > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > *For Sale An Elecraft KX3-F & PX3-F Combo. Both Units Are In Excellent And > Like New Cosmetic And Operational Conditions. The Sale Include The AC-120V > To 13.8v Power Supply, The DC Power Cables For Each Unit, The Interconnect > Cables For KX3 To P3, The 90 Degree BNC To SO-239 Adapter, The MH3 Hand > Microphone, The NiMH Batteries Set, The SMA To SO-239 Cable For 2 Meters > Operations, The Nifty Stand With Clamps For Each Unit, The BNC-BP M-Binding > Posts, The Face Protectors For Each Unit And The Side Handles For PX3And > The Original Elecraft Carrying Case Where Both Units Fit. KX3 & PX3 Are > Both Up To Date With The Latest Firmware. Both Units Will Be Shipped In The > Original Shipping Boxes With Both User Manuals, The G
Re: [Elecraft] Holiday Wishes
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Jim and all the staff. John Paul /// AB4PP On Thu, Nov 23, 2023 at 10:39 AM Jim Sheldon wrote: > To All Elecrafters everywhere, > Since this is the beginning of the holiday season for those of many > different religious beliefs, I'd like to wish everyone, regardless of > their faith or religion, a very Happy Holiday Season from me and my > family. > > Jim, W0EB > Park City, Kansas > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 KAT3 usage
If I remember correctly, when an ATU tune up is requested from the front panel of a K3 equipped with a KAT3, once the tune up is completed, the final SWR is flashed to the screen? The reason I ask is that my K3 seems to have stopped doing this - even with a dummy load connected. If I hold down the xmit button for the Tune function, then the SWR is displayed along with the power output. So two questions a) Am I misremembering the behaviour of the ATU tune up? b) If not, any suggestions as to what to look for to correct it? 73 Paul M1CNK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Resistor Values
Errr not being a smartass ... Have you asked Elecraft? Knowing their workload .. it might not be a 2 minute reply Paul KB9AVO On Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 7:21 AM wrote: > > Can anyone tell me where I can get the values of Resistor R81 on the K3S RF > Board please? > > > > TIA > > Chris G0TZZ > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KH1 delivery date projection please
Here we go number tracking Paul KB9AVO On Sat, Oct 28, 2023, 7:09 AM John Harper wrote: > Can you tell us which order number represents the transition from Batch 1 > to Batch 2? > > John AE5X > https://ae5x.blogspot.com > > Hi Pete, > > KH1s from the first production batch will start shipping next week. > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Wanted P3
Dear Elecrafters, After a long period of inactivity, I have been back on the air regularly with my K3 (serial 7***). I operate CW and some FT8/FT4. It's a QRP one and has some addons. When I bought the original kit, I had the idea of getting a P3, which never happened at the time. Now they are discontinued, so I wonder if anyone has a P3 they would be interested in selling to me? Since I'm in Ireland it would be best if it were somewhere in Europe as freight charges from the US have become pretty huge. 73, Paul EI5KI __ 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] New KH1
Wayne As others will ask ... when might delivery and shipping be on this device. And is the architecture anything like the KX3/KX2 So an android tablet/phone might interface with it? On a 2 month trip to Louisiana and yes, I have my order in. Paul Van Dyke KX3 #24 KX2 #38 KXPA100 #22 On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, 10:07 AM Paul Huff wrote: > That right-angle adapter sounds like just the ticket and would be much > more compact than carrying the AX1 or AX2. I'm going to think it over > for a few days but will probably be making a purchase. > > A huge THANK YOU to Wayne and the Elecraft team for the many years of > great amateur radio products! > > 73, > Paul - N8XMS > > > On 10/21/2023 9:22 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Paul, > > > >> My current portable radio is a KX1 and there is something special about > using gear that I built myself, but this KH1 looks amazing and I'm giving > it some serious consideration. I'm really looking forward to seeing actual > in-the-field reviews and videos. My one hesitation is over the fact that > the whip can only be used in a hand-held mode unless a right-angle > connector or some sort of stand could be fabricated. > > We're panning to design a right-angle adapter for the whip. But you > could also use our AX1 or AX2 whips with a BNC-L and an AXB2 bipod. > > > > 73, > > Wayne > > N6KR > > > >> 73, > >> Paul - N8XMS > > > > > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New KH1
That right-angle adapter sounds like just the ticket and would be much more compact than carrying the AX1 or AX2. I'm going to think it over for a few days but will probably be making a purchase. A huge THANK YOU to Wayne and the Elecraft team for the many years of great amateur radio products! 73, Paul - N8XMS On 10/21/2023 9:22 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Paul, My current portable radio is a KX1 and there is something special about using gear that I built myself, but this KH1 looks amazing and I'm giving it some serious consideration. I'm really looking forward to seeing actual in-the-field reviews and videos. My one hesitation is over the fact that the whip can only be used in a hand-held mode unless a right-angle connector or some sort of stand could be fabricated. We're panning to design a right-angle adapter for the whip. But you could also use our AX1 or AX2 whips with a BNC-L and an AXB2 bipod. 73, Wayne N6KR 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] New KH1
I posted this on K4SWL's website but want to repeat it here... My current portable radio is a KX1 and there is something special about using gear that I built myself, but this KH1 looks amazing and I'm giving it some serious consideration. I'm really looking forward to seeing actual in-the-field reviews and videos. My one hesitation is over the fact that the whip can only be used in a hand-held mode unless a right-angle connector or some sort of stand could be fabricated. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] Former Flex Owner ?
Off List is fine, email good in QRZ. 73 Paul w2eck On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 1:23 PM Paul Ecker wrote: > A current Flex 6600 owner about to buy K4D and would like to hook up with > someone who may have made the same transition to exchange > thoughts/experiences . > > 73 Paul > w2eck > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Former Flex Owner ?
A current Flex 6600 owner about to buy K4D and would like to hook up with someone who may have made the same transition to exchange thoughts/experiences . 73 Paul w2eck __ 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] One More Time
Hi Richard I’m sure a dedicated 7300 group exists somewhere but this is an Elecraft group and it seems you’ll have more luck elsewhere. Paul > On Oct 14, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Richard wrote: > > Because I’ve seen several Q post here about the IC-7300 I’m going to try > my question again. > > Is there a simple way to enter “custom” frequencies in the Band Stacking > Registers? For examples 14,000, 14,150, and 14,300. > > I’ve scoured both manuals to no avail. > > Thanks. > > Richard Kunc > W4KBX > flat...@comcast.net > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KXPD3 connection converter
A long time ago someone was selling a little connector that will convert the front KXPD3 paddle port on a KX3 or KX2 to a standard female jack. But I have lost the web address. Are they still available and can someone point me to a webpage? Thanks and 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] Very late to the party - computer rig control and sound card modes for K3
Dear Elecrafters, Less than a month ago I asked a question about computer rig control, computer logging and sound interfaces for soundcard modes. Thanks to the people who took the time to reply and gave me helpful advice. All is now connected in the EI5KI shack, I bought a refurbed Windows 10 laptop and set it up to talk my K3 using the USB to RS232 interface I'd had since I bought it with the K3. I now have communication between the rig and the logging software (Log4OM). I've also installed WSJT-X and I'm using FT8 and FT4 with some success. In the end I settled for a cable to break out the combined microphone/ headphone jack on the Laptop and two cables from that to the line in/line out on the K3. I did try a USB sound card (an Asus Xonar U5), but it won't talk to the laptop - this seems to be a known problem with Windows 10. So, once again, thanks for the advice and encouragement. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headset
I have been using a HEIL proset with my K3S since I built it. I have not had any problems with it. John Paul // AB4PP On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 8:11 PM Tom & Barb Valosin wrote: > Eric, > > Ever since I got my K3 (used) about 9 years back I have been using a > Heil Proset. > > Connects into front mic - jack and phones. Seems to work well. I have > been happy with it. > > Tom, WB2KLD > > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3
My point W1 .. Paul KB9AVO On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 12:37 PM Eric Fitzgerald wrote: > Hello Elecrafters, > > I've been struggling with a failing Kenwood MC-60 desk mic for portable > operation and I would like recommendations for a good, robust headset > that plugs into the front panel jack. > > Thanks in advance for that, > > 73 Eric KG6MZS > > PS; I tried to search the Mailman archives for this and couldn't find > the search field. Did it change recently? > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT 500 Antenna Selection Problems
In the KAT 500 Utility – Configuration- Antennas- Band- 17M; I have Antenna 3 checked as Enabled and Antenna 3 as Preferred. No other antennas are selected for 17 m. This configuration has been applied and saved. Setup is Flex 6600, KAT500, KPA500 & win 10 pc. The problem I am having is: with radio on 17 M, when I run a “tune” sequence, the KAT does not switch to Ant 3, in fact it will not let me manually switch to ant 3. I occasionally have the same issue with the tuner not switching on other bands, to the selected antenna as set up in the utility. Any suggestions on what may be causing this ? 73 Paul w2eck __ 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] Buying a K4 in UK
Probably direct from Elecraft. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Aug 1, 2023, at 12:22 PM, Edward wrote: > > What is the best way to buy a K4 from the UK ? W still listed as the UK > agent they seem to have lost all interest in selling Elecraft products. > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power-hunting on FT8
Hi Peter, Setting the ALC for FT8 is different than other transceivers due to the way the K3 adjusts power. You should adjust the slider to give four solid bars and the fifth flickering. You find the outputvwull be ver stable then. See you on the bands! —-Paul AK1P Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > I've recently started operating FT8, and on advice from other K3 users, have > been adjusting the power slider in WSJT-X to a level just short of or just > into the first flickers of ALC. I did this because I was advised that > setting the slider for 4 or 5 bars of ALC generated junk in the FT8 passband. > I am running the K3 in Data A mode > > Since I did this, I've noticed strange (to me, anyway) behavior from my K3. > When WSJT-X starts an FT8 transmit cycle, after I have just switched to the > current band or changed the power slider in WSJT-X or the PWR control on my > K-3, the K3's power output starts essentially at zero and slowly ramps up > through 1- 1 1/2 FT8 transmit cycles. Once it reaches the expected level, > subsequent transmissions stay at that level. > > I've been told (not by Elecraft) that this behavior is a result of the K3's > firmware "hunting" for the right power level, but such a slow and repetitious > behavior doesn't fit with the rest of what I've come to expect from my K3. > It doesn't happen on CW or SSB either. So what's going on? > > -- > 73, Pete N4ZR > __ > 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 ak1p.p...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Very late to the party - computer rig control and sound card modes for K3
Dear Elecrafters, I am very late to the party. For various reasons I have been QRT for a few years and I'm just now getting back on the air. I'm still using a paper log, and QRP CW is my 'thing'. My rig is a K3, serial no. in the 7000's. I have the KUSB cable, which I have only used to update the firmware. Could I use this to connect to a pc and have rig control via this cable? Say for interfacing with a logging program? Also, I've never used the FT8 type modes. I understand they use the pc for all the signal processing, and I could interface the K3 directly using audio cables and VOX. I see that there are products available like the SignaLink which interface with a pc using usb, which I think might be a less fiddly option. I guess these subjects have been beaten to death years ago, is there somewhere I could look to find some concise information? 73, Paul EI5KI __ 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] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?
My comments earlier are based on a brief chat with Eric at Friedrichshafen. I’m reasonably convinced the KX3 will still be a part of our future. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Jul 15, 2023, at 5:04 PM, KJ7SOY wrote: > > I hope not! I’d still like to buy a KX3 one of these days! > > Adrian > K7RJS > > >> On Jul 15, 2023, at 7:29 AM, John Paul Keon wrote: >> >> I have a KX3 too. Have hardly used it in the last two years. >> Covid put a stop to me going out period. >> I am wondering too, if they are stopping production? Or making a newer >> radio? >> >> John Paul // AB4PP >> >>>> On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 9:31 AM eA wrote: >>> >>> I noticed elecraft has discontinued selling the KXUSB cable! I have one so >>> I don't need it but my more important question: Is this a sign >>> Elecraft is planning >>> to replace the KX3 in the near future? I'm sure they've been working on a >>> replacement and as they sell off inventory will a replacement come soon? >>> >>> I love my KX3 but it gets very little use these days.. >>> >>> 73/ed >>> __ >>> 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 jpkeon...@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 kj7...@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 paul.ga...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?
I have a KX3 too. Have hardly used it in the last two years. Covid put a stop to me going out period. I am wondering too, if they are stopping production? Or making a newer radio? John Paul // AB4PP On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 9:31 AM eA wrote: > I noticed elecraft has discontinued selling the KXUSB cable! I have one so > I don't need it but my more important question: Is this a sign > Elecraft is planning > to replace the KX3 in the near future? I'm sure they've been working on a > replacement and as they sell off inventory will a replacement come soon? > > I love my KX3 but it gets very little use these days.. > > 73/ed > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?
I don’t think the KX3 is going obsolete and I believe any idea of a KX3+, KX3 v2 or even a KX4, a flight of fantasy. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Jul 15, 2023, at 3:31 PM, eA wrote: > > I noticed elecraft has discontinued selling the KXUSB cable! I have one so > I don't need it but my more important question: Is this a sign > Elecraft is planning > to replace the KX3 in the near future? I'm sure they've been working on a > replacement and as they sell off inventory will a replacement come soon? > > I love my KX3 but it gets very little use these days.. > > 73/ed > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Digital interface cable for the K2
Soft smile ... putting my K2 together for a trip to Fiji ... I can build the cable, and will if no one has an extra one they are not using. The owners of the K2 know the cable. Thank you Paul KB9AVO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band - Now Solved
Thanks to Don and Michael for their advice on the K1. It was indeed a simple tweak of one of the caps on the filter board (pre-mix) and now all seems well with my K1. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Anyone have a spare digital cable for the K2 you might not need
Soft smile ... putting my K2 together for a trip to Fiji ... I can build one, and will if no one has an extra one they are not using. Thank you Paul KB9AVO On Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 4:34 PM Michael Carter wrote: > Hi Paul, > > It does sound as though the slug-tuned inductors > on the 20 meter and 15 meter sections of the > Filter board need tweaking. As you noted, one > must remove the KAT1 ATU board from the > Filter board to access those coils. It is necessary > to jumper pins 2 and 10 of J2 on the Filter board > to route RF to the antenna connector. Once you've > done that you can proceed with the alignment > as described in the manual. > > 73, > Mike, K8CN > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1 Low power output on one band
Dear Elecrafters, I'd like some advice before I go delving into something and making it worse! I have taken my 4 band K1 out of storage. It is set up for 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m. It also has the auto ATU. On checking it out I find output as expected on 40m & 30m - 5W set gives 5W out on my dummy load. But on 20m I'm only getting about 1W out for 5W set, on 15m I get an indicated 4W. My first guess is that I need to revisit the tuning of the trimmers on the filter board of the 15m and 20m (the manual reminds me to trim 15m first) bands. I need to remove the ATU to do this and I find in my manual a cryptic note to say I need to move a jumper on P3. I think that will then route the RF to the antenna rather than to the not connected ATU. Any more advice would be helpful before I dive in. 73, Paul EI5KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers
Thanks to all those who responded with suggestions on how to replace the Ear covers. Ordered the Koss replacement covers. The links to videos included, will be a great help in the actual replacement process. 73 Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers
Realize this subject has been around before, most of postings in archives are dated. Does anyone have a good current source for replacement ear covers for the Yamaha CM 500 Headset? 73 Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: KNB1 kit
Is anyone looking for the KNB1 noise blanker for the K1? I acquired an extra one from an estate sale. The kit is unbuilt and looking for a home. Contact me if you are interested. 73 de Paul WB0CJB Sent from my Galaxy __ 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] TL-922
Josep, Maybe this product can help you safely connect your K3 keying to a Kenwood TL-922: https://harbachelectronics.com/shop/kenwood-tl-922/sk-922-soft-key-keying-interface/ I have recently added it to a TL-922 which was being keyed by a K3. 73, Paul -- N4PD On 29-Mar-23 03:02, Josep Torres via Elecraft wrote: Hi guys, Have a couple of Kenwood TL-922’s around and was thinking to connect one to a K3. Has anybody done so.? And if so, how have you done the wiring.? Got 2 K3’s (in fact I have 3 of ‘em, but one not physically at now now) and maybe one day I can use the spare one with a TL-922 from another QTH. Thanks, 73, Josep EA6BF BUG #256 - CWops #3072 - FOC #2182 (ex 1724) __ 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 radio.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: My journey in using Elecraft gear to build out a Jeep contest station
Maybe contest station is a stretch but if interested in one aspect of “what did you do during all those lock downs” then click away at https://nomadic.blog/2023/03/24/this-is-not-the-tardis/ For snaps and narrative. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 and SWR
My HyGain AV-640 vertical antenna was damaged in a recent winter storm and will need to come down for repairs once the good weather is here to stay and I can get around to it. In the mean time I would still like to use it. The only band that really shows a significant problem is 40-meters. The tuner in my KX3 used to give me a nice 1:1 SWR at 7.05 MHZ. Now the best match it will give there is about 1.6:1. In the "old days" we were happy with anything under 2:1 but can new rigs like my KX3 tolerate this poorer match? I only run 5-watts CW. Let me say "thank you" in advance for any advice anyone might have. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] SP3 for sale
I wish I had waited. I ordered a SP4 to add to my K3S so I could use the split capability and DIVERSITY with mine. It would not work with one speaker. And now you have to wait to get just about anything; but, I did get mine. And it was not cheap. Enjoy "ZUT" de John Paul // AB4PP On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 8:45 AM Don Greenbaum wrote: > Got the SP4 for my K4D today. So I can put the SP3 in the closet for the > rest of my life (next to other elecraft radios and accessories) or put it > out for sale since Elecraft no longer makes them. > > $125 plus shipping. > > Don > N1DG > Duxbury, MA 02332 > > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Diversity
Yes, Till the others claim outstanding new features and copy the K4 series... Waiting to see the NEW NEW radios at Dayton and laugh Paul KB9AVO K4D #76 & more On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:58 AM Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: > It seems to me that the only commercially available ham transceivers > that support true diversity reception are the K3 and K4. > Is that correct? > -- > 73, > Victor, 4X6GP > Rehovot, Israel > Formerly K2VCO > CWops no. 5 > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-2 For Sale
Sn 1049 $639- MO - insured/shipped CONUSA Per Elecraft tech support unit is configured as follows: KSB2 SSB module KNB2 noise blanker KAT2 ATU K160RX 160m module with receive antenna port It is an early Rev A board version. I can see a couple of upgrades to make things current, but without looking at the bottom of the RF board I cannot determine if other are installed or not. From the top, it does not look like the Rev A to B mods were installed. The firmware on the KSB2 module looks a few revs old. I can't tell on the KAT2 what the firmware rev is. The main K2 firmware is up to date. Dave, W8FGU ELECRAFT SUPPORT 73, George (Paul) LINEHAN WA6YCA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ link
What is this app? Paul W6PNG > On Dec 5, 2022, at 9:38 AM, Bob McGraw wrote: > > > If you are looking for K3 EZ application it can be found at this link as a > zipped file. Thanks to Jim, N7US for the upload. > > https://groups.io/g/Elecraft-K3/files/K3_EZ > > There are 3 versions and I understand the latest one has bugs. The author is > a SK. > > I have #2 running on my Windows 10 Pro machine. I did have to install > Microsoft Framework 2.0. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA 100
Bioenno and Buddipole both carry/offer batteries. Used both to power KXPA100 and been happy Paul W6PNG www.nomadic.blog > On Nov 22, 2022, at 1:40 PM, Howard Burgess wrote: > > Looking for ideas on a battery that will power the KXPA100.. any thoughts > > -- > K4HJB > > Have a Blessed Day! > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Heil PR-781 and K4
Hmmm I have the 1st out of the shop K4D, and it is matched with the PR-781. At this time I am in Louisiana and back at Christmas ... K4D is at home QTH in Indiana, The Elecraft says I sound great ... You do have to dial it in, Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO K4D 076 and a whole lot of Elecraft radios On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 10:17 AM Robert Sands wrote: > My 781 sounded great with K3 but terrible with K4. > Bob > K7VO > > On Mon, Nov 21, 2022, 6:11 AM Ron at Signs by Ron > wrote: > > > Hello all, > > I'm looking for feedback from anyone using a Heil PR-781 microphone with > a > > K4. It's not on Heil website's "Elecraft compatible" list, however, > HRO's > > catalog does list Elecraft in the list of "elite" class radios for which > > the PR-781 is designed. I also saw a Youtube video of a K4 operator > using > > a PR-781 and seemingly having a great experience. > > Thanks in advance. > > Ron, W1TK > > P.S. I'm currently using a Yaesu MD-1 which seems to work great. As I > > re-design my shack though, I'm going to have a second mic and boom for > the > > K4. The MD-1 will remain connected to my Yaesu radios. > > __ > > 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 k7vora...@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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA1500 5V ERR Fault
First, the 10V regulator failed a while back, now the amp faults and displays "5V ERR." I've not been successful in getting a complete schematic. If I can get the board number/name and schematic symbol (e.g., U1), I can fix this on my own as I did with the 10V reg repair. Requests to the Elecraft help desk do get answered but it took over a month of very slow communication. The list archives show comments about the 5V ERR fault, but no detail. Any assistance with a schematic symbol and board number would be very helpful, especially if there's more than one 5V regulator in the KPA1500 amp. Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Something different, a KX3 on Scotland's highest, Ben Nevis
If interested in a few snaps and narrative of an adventure up Ben Nevis last week with my KX3 click on at https://nomadic.blog/2022/09/05/uks-highest-ben-nevis/ <https://nomadic.blog/2022/09/05/uks-highest-ben-nevis/> Paul M0SNA/W6PNG __ 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] Sunday evening 80M Elecraft SSB Net
I will try to make it next week. I have a QRP net (CW) every Sunday night at 9pm local and will try to jump over there and say hello if I can make it. John Paul // AB4PP On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 9:53 PM Dave New wrote: > Sundays at 9pm ET 3775 kHz. > > Lon K4KZ NC K4D > Eric WB9JNZ IL K3 > Bill AE6JW NH K3 > Steve WM6P GA K4D > Brian K1NW RI K4D > John WW4JF TN K3S > > 73, > > -- Dave, N8Sbe > > > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Internal Battery Charger
Thanks, Wayne! 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 11:59 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > A small field-test run is being built as we speak. Over the past several > months I collected names of volunteer field testers (you know who you are > :) > > After we complete FT, which we're doing carefully because of the nature of > Li-ion batteries, we'll open the product up for general sales. There will > be an announcement. Or two. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Aug 25, 2022, at 8:53 AM, Gary Memory wrote: > > > > Last I heard from the source about a month or two ago was that prototypes > > had been built and testing was underway. Or something to that end. > > > > Gary, N7BRJ > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 09:06 Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I was curious if there was any update on the development status of the > KX2 > >> internal battery charger module. > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> Paul, N8HM > >> __ > >> 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 radiomem...@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 n...@elecraft.com > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 Internal Battery Charger
Hi, I was curious if there was any update on the development status of the KX2 internal battery charger module. Thanks! 73, Paul, N8HM __ 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] Elecraft T1 Tuner Issue
Hi Thomas, I didn't solve it yet, but I haven't given up. I'm in Finland working at the moment, but will be home tomorrow - I'll find and forward the email I had from Elecraft giving some pointers about where to look. Best regards, Paul 24 Aug 2022 06:06:36 Tomas Bystrican : > Hi Paul, > > I m having the same issue with T1, the yellow led flashes in 4 flashes and > the unit won't turn off. > It also struggles to run the tuning sometimes and I have to remove the > battery and start again. > > Did you by any chance manage to solve the issue ? > > THank you. > > > > > > Kind regards, > Tomas Bystrican > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] going back in time with the K1
The K1's main tuning rate is partially determined by the choice of tuning range, with the wider range obviously requiring a faster tuning rate for complete traversal. The K1 manual indicates that RF board capacitor C2 determines the main tuning range, with C2 = 120 pF yielding about 150 kHz of range and C2 = 68 pF yielding about 80 kHz of range. Both capacitors were supplied with the kit. There was an official Elecraft mod for the K1 to eliminate the variation in the main tuning rate from one end to the other of its range, but I skipped that mod because the variation didn't bother me. RIT/XIT tuning range and rate is determined by the R4/R3/R5 voltage divider on the front panel board. Increasing equally the values of fixed resistors R4 and R5 will reduce both incremental tuning range and rate. (Obviously, it's easier to replace the fixed resistors than the pot.) A value of R4 = R5 = 47K will result in an RIT/XIT tuning range of about 1 kHz, with resulting slower tuning. On the other hand, this range isn't enough for DX split-frequency operating, so DXers may prefer some value between 47K and the stock but touchy 10K. 73, Paul W8TM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Value (for insurance)
$2k? ……and while not your question, parted out you could get a lot more. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Jul 30, 2022, at 2:38 PM, n...@earthlink.net wrote: > > I have a K3/100 S/N 2324 fully loaded (2nd receiver, 8-pole filters, all > upgrades except USB) that needs to be shipped to Elecraft for repair. What > is a suggested value of this for insurance? > > 73, > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > 1515 Windloch Lane > Richmond, TX 77406 > 713-705-4801 > > > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] DX Clusters reccomendation
I'm starting to setup Log4OM on my new computer and it is "talking" great to my KX3. The software has more bells and whistles than I could ever imagine using. One of it's features is the ability to connect to various DX clusters for spotting. This is something that I have never done in the past but it looks like a very nice tool to use. Log4OM has a long list of clusters. Does anyone have a recommendation for one or two of the more popular and reliable ones to try out? Thanks and 73, Paul - N8XMS 100% QRP/CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Stacking KPA on the KAT
Thanks to everyone who replied with their experiences and also, that I should have RTM first :0)) 73 Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT
I am re-arranging the shack desk. Is anyone stacking the KPA500 on top of the KAT 500? Any weight or heat issues ? Or is it ok to do? 73 Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 sn 179 drop outs
I used my K2, s/n 179, at FD with great success with one problem. During tuning on 40 and 20M the encoder would temporarily "drop out", causing the received signals to cut out. I bought the radio at an estate sale last September with the intent to use it for FD. It was a Rev A so I put in the Rev B upgrades for whatever options were installed (not much if any). I also added the noise blanker. I had noticed the drop out when I used the radio on occasion but assumed it was due to lack of use. Elecraft doesn't show an upgraded encoder assembly on their website. Is there one for such an old radio? I have an email in to the tech support there, as well as researching the reflector. Paul WB0CJB Sent from my Galaxy __ 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] RSA request Info.
I had the same problem with my K3S. I got an RSA and they called early and took mine in. I got it repaired and they updated the rig. Hopefully it never happens again. I could not afford to pay to fix that again at that price. John Paul // AB4PP On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:37 PM wrote: > For you who are requesting RSA# from Elecraft. > > > > On April 15 I requested a RSA# for my new to me K3s. Upon receipt it had a > High Sig warning. Today, 10 weeks later, I received a call from Elecraft > support confirming I still wished the RSA the number was sent via email. I > was told on April 15 it would be about 3 months so they are two weeks ahead > of schedule. All is well Toto. > > > > 73 > > Marv > > KG7V > > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 FS in UK
Does it include the VGA options? Paul M0SNA/W6PNG > On Jun 20, 2022, at 9:52 AM, John Chappell G3XRJ wrote: > > Fully working in excellent condition complete with cables for linking to K3. > The P3 allows accurate signal level analysis and transforms the K3 experience. > > £495 delivered > > John G3XRJ > 07789 652868 > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX-1 40/20 ATU/Meyer for sale $375 shipped ConUsa.
Complete with Pelican case.. postal money order will work. Paul, WA6YCA. Pictures available. __ 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] What is a reasonable turnover time to hear from Elecraft support:
As for the Elecraft Support Staff, I am very happy and a very satisfied customer. I emailed them several times and got replies within a reasonable amount of time. I sent my K3S in for repair and got it back in a short time. They made the necessary repairs, and upgrades and it works better than it did new. Evidently when I built it I did not tighten down some parts and did not do some other things properly. They sent it back calibrated and factory updated. I also received several calls from Doug and he explained what happened to the radio. Some of the support techs also called. Happy? Yes! Supportive? YES! I know they were hung up for a while with the K4D production and the issues they had in house. After that cleared they took my RMS and got it done! John Paul // AB4PP On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 9:03 PM Bert wrote: > Don't assume the email has been received. Send the email again. > Bert VE3NR > > > > On 2022-06-14 20:46, Dave (NK7Z) wrote: > > I have had very good results with Elecraft Support! Maybe a day or so > > when I email them. > > > > 73, and thanks, > > Dave (NK7Z) > > https://www.nk7z.net > > ARRL Volunteer Examiner > > ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI > > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources > > > > On 6/14/22 16:04, John Paul Keon wrote: > >> I get answers in a day or two depending on the holidays and the > >> weekends. > >> > >> No problem here. > >> > >> John Paul // AB4PP > >> > >> On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 6:13 PM Stephen Dubin via Elecraft < > >> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > >> > >>> I sent an inquiry to Elecraft Support (my plaintiff "What to do > >>> when'When > >>> all else fails' fails:?" message) and * have not hear back. I > >>> wonder what, > >>> under current conditions, is a reasonable time to wait for a > >>> response or, > >>> at least, acknowledgement.. TNX FER HELP! > >>> VY 73 de W3UECSteve Dubindubinse@aol.com39.928995 N, -75.339629 W > >>> __ > >>> 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 jpkeon...@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 d...@nk7z.net > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to ve...@bell.net > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jpkeon...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] What is a reasonable turnover time to hear from Elecraft support:
I get answers in a day or two depending on the holidays and the weekends. No problem here. John Paul // AB4PP On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 6:13 PM Stephen Dubin via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I sent an inquiry to Elecraft Support (my plaintiff "What to do when'When > all else fails' fails:?" message) and * have not hear back. I wonder what, > under current conditions, is a reasonable time to wait for a response or, > at least, acknowledgement.. TNX FER HELP! > VY 73 de W3UECSteve Dubindubinse@aol.com39.928995 N, -75.339629 W > __ > 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 jpkeon...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049
Considering selling but need to figure out what is installed, as I haven’t used the rig much after purchase. Elecraft is missing a block of records. They suggest opening up & taking pics. Any others thoughts appreciated. It’s the QRP version with a tuner. Thanks. Paul WA6YCA __ 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] KPA1500, 4 years old, Intermittent LOW GAIN error.
The idling current displays at 2A, but you have to be in operate. When the HIGH SWR error occurs the amp goes in to standby. Putting it back into operate after the error the idle current is again displayed as 2A, waiting for the next intermittent HIGH SWR failure. I hate intermittents. Thanks - Paul KW7Y -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Roy Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500, 4 years old, Intermittent LOW GAIN error. Check your idling current -- should be stable at about 2 amps. 73, Roy K6XK > Over the last couple of weeks, I have an intermittent problem with the amp. > On a number of occasions, I have received a LOW GAIN error message. > The output drops from 1400W to a few hundred watts or less as > confirmed in the logging file and my external power meter The problem > can go away for a few days and then return. Cycling the power has no > effect, the intermittent may or may not return almost immediately. > > Has anybody experienced a similar problem? > > Thanks > > - Paul KW7Y > > _ __ 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 p...@paulbaldock.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA1500, 4 years old, Intermittent LOW GAIN error.
Over the last couple of weeks, I have an intermittent problem with the amp. On a number of occasions, I have received a LOW GAIN error message. The output drops from 1400W to a few hundred watts or less as confirmed in the logging file and my external power meter The problem can go away for a few days and then return. Cycling the power has no effect, the intermittent may or may not return almost immediately. Has anybody experienced a similar problem? Thanks - Paul KW7Y __ 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
On 02/05/2022 17:47, Eric Garner wrote: I have a KX3 fully loaded (KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M) the only one I would skip if I had to do it over is the KXBC3. The NiMH batteries just don't have the oomph to justify adding them for me and having the RTC doesn't really matter to me, your needs might be different. I just use an external LiFePO4 pack for power. My KX3 isn't fully loaded, but does have the KXBC3 fitted. Like Eric, if I was buying it again, I wouldn't bother with this board. As it is, I power the radio with an external LiFePO4 pack. I also don't _need_ to RTC, but I suppose it is useful to see the time for the log. I wish I had the internal tuner fitted - I have heard nothing but good about it. I have an external T1 which has developed a fault, so I bought an N7DDC ATU-10 from banggood to keep me going until I have an opportunity to troubleshoot the T1. It is quite a statement on the current world situation that I can buy a very capable QRP tuner for less than the repair costs for my T1 and get it from China in less than two weeks! Enjoy your KX3 when you get it - it's a fantastic radio! __ 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] Test
Randy I see you real well here on 20 meters errr .. on the list Paul KB9AVO On Tue, May 3, 2022, 10:58 AM Randy Farmer wrote: > Is this coming through? I haven't received any messages from the list > since August 2021. An attempt to re-subscribe just generates a message > telling me I'm already subscribed. If this comes through on the list, > can someone please let me know at w8fn at arrl dot net? > > Thanks & 73... > Randy, W8FN > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] T1 not tuning
Not sure if you are referring to my post from a few weeks back. When I finally spent time diagnosing my problem, I can confirm it is doing everything as expected, except it continually flashes 4 yellow. Based on a very helpful email from Elecraft technical support, it is clear that something is keeping the on/off transistor energised. I haven’t yet had a chance to diagnose further (due to work commitments). For your case, I recommend trying with a new battery before deciding it isn’t working. Then make sure it isn’t in bypass mode before tuning. If this doesn’t work, post more details about that happens when you try to tune. Good luck! Best regards, Paul > On 26 Apr 2022, at 19:58, Fred VE3FAL wrote: > > I had just read a post from someone who said their T1 had quit tuning. I > pulled mine out of my qrp go-bag only to find mine has also stopped tuning. > Now, with that being said. I have not changed the battery out for a new one > as of yet. But wondering if the other person who had issues came to a resolve? > > Sent from my iPhone > Fred VE3FAL/CIW649 > > > __ > 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 p...@teulu.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Fwd: SK Elecraft Station
As I have received a bunch of inquiries since posting the original below message, and to lighten up my work a little, here's a more thorough description of the equipment: | Elecraft K3-K | S/N 00208 | | K3/100K | | | KAT3 | | | KXV3 | | | KBPF3 | | | KFL3A-2.8K | | | KFL3A-400 | | | KFL3A-6K | | | KFL3B-FM | | | KFL3A-1.8K | | | KTXCO3-1 | | | KRX3 | | | KFL3A-2.8K | | | PR6 | | | K144XV-100-K | | | KXV3A_UPGR | | P3 is just a plain ordinary | ELECRAFT KPA500F | S/N 1710 | | ELECRAFT KAT500 | S/N 0881 | Prices not yet determined, will post when available Thanks for the interest 73 Paul K2PH -Original Message- From: Paul Horenstein K2PH To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, Apr 23, 2022 7:36 pm Subject: SK Elecraft Station As president of our local radio club I am sometimes contacted by the family of a member who has become a silent key, to assist with the disposition of his equipment. I was recently contacted and asked to help with a complete K3 station, K3,P3, KPA500 & KAT500. There are also some other peripheral devices, power supplies, wattmeters, switches and power distribution boxes.The family has asked me to act as an intermediary. As such, if you would like any further information as to availability, price, options, condition, etc., please email me and I will get back to you and, if warranted, put you in touch with the family. Neither I nor the club are making anything on this. It's unfortunate, but this is the third one of these instances that we've been called upon to do in the past year. 73 Paul K2PHPresident, Crystal Radio Club, Inc.www.crystalradio.club __ 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] SK Elecraft Station
Barry: While the embedded link to our club website may have given a subtle hint, the equipment is located in the northern suburbs of New York City, specifically, Rockland County, NY. Paul K2PH -Original Message- From: Barry Baines To: Paul Horenstein K2PH Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, Apr 23, 2022 8:19 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SK Elecraft Station Paul: > On Apr 23, 2022, at 6:36 PM, Paul Horenstein K2PH via Elecraft > wrote: > > As president of our local radio club I am sometimes contacted by the family > of a member who has become a silent key, to assist with the disposition of > his equipment. > I was recently contacted and asked to help with a complete K3 station, K3,P3, > KPA500 & KAT500. There are also some other peripheral devices, power > supplies, wattmeters, switches and power distribution boxes.The family has > asked me to act as an intermediary. As such, if you would like any further > information as to availability, price, options, condition, etc., please email > me and I will get back to you and, if warranted, put you in touch with the > family. Neither I nor the club are making anything on this. It's unfortunate, > but this is the third one of these instances that we've been called upon to > do in the past year. > 73 > Paul K2PHPresident, Crystal Radio Club, Inc.www.crystalradio.club It would be helpful if you at least provided city/state of where the equipment is located. This information might encourage other to follow up with you if indeed the equipment is relatively close to their area. I also know that there are some folks who purchase estate items and resell at hamfests. Thus, knowing where this equipment is located might encourage further interest. FWIW, Barry, WD4ASW/5 Keller, TX > __ > 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 bbai...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SK Elecraft Station
As president of our local radio club I am sometimes contacted by the family of a member who has become a silent key, to assist with the disposition of his equipment. I was recently contacted and asked to help with a complete K3 station, K3,P3, KPA500 & KAT500. There are also some other peripheral devices, power supplies, wattmeters, switches and power distribution boxes.The family has asked me to act as an intermediary. As such, if you would like any further information as to availability, price, options, condition, etc., please email me and I will get back to you and, if warranted, put you in touch with the family. Neither I nor the club are making anything on this. It's unfortunate, but this is the third one of these instances that we've been called upon to do in the past year. 73 Paul K2PHPresident, Crystal Radio Club, Inc.www.crystalradio.club __ 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] Elecraft T1 Tuner Issue
Some additional information * the firmware version is 1.07, not 1.7 * The yellow LED is flashing in groups of 4 with a period of about 1 second, and a small (<1s) delay before the next group of 4. * The unit doesn't power off. * This is with a new battery. Other than this, it all seems to be working. Any ideas? Many thanks! On 17/04/2022 15:47, Paul Jewell wrote: Good afternoon, I have a Elecraft T1 tuner which I used last summer, but have had it stored away for several months. Today I have been trying to use it again with my KX3, but I am having an issue which I can't resolve. The yellow LED is flashing continuously, as it would when selecting or deselecting the tuner. In fact, tapping the BYP button without first tapping the PWR button does exactly that - the tuner is toggled between in-circuit and bypass, as demonstrated by the yellow and green LEDs. The info function seems to work as expected as well. The other issue - the unit doesn't seem to turn itself off - If I leave it with the battery in, the yellow LED continues to flash seemingly indefinitely. I don't remember this behaviour last time I used it, and looking in the handbook seems to suggest it isn't the normal behaviour. Can any of you give me any advice about this issue? According to the sticker on the processor, I am running firmware 1.7 1.07. Many thanks! Best regards, Paul __ 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 p...@teulu.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft T1 Tuner Issue
Good afternoon, I have a Elecraft T1 tuner which I used last summer, but have had it stored away for several months. Today I have been trying to use it again with my KX3, but I am having an issue which I can't resolve. The yellow LED is flashing continuously, as it would when selecting or deselecting the tuner. In fact, tapping the BYP button without first tapping the PWR button does exactly that - the tuner is toggled between in-circuit and bypass, as demonstrated by the yellow and green LEDs. The info function seems to work as expected as well. The other issue - the unit doesn't seem to turn itself off - If I leave it with the battery in, the yellow LED continues to flash seemingly indefinitely. I don't remember this behaviour last time I used it, and looking in the handbook seems to suggest it isn't the normal behaviour. Can any of you give me any advice about this issue? According to the sticker on the processor, I am running firmware 1.7. Many thanks! Best regards, Paul __ 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] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
Maybe its in this thread but one other UPS (and probably FedEx) policy to be aware of is that insurance for items NOT packed by UPS only extends to covering the value of item if lost. If packed by UPS then the insurance covers loss and in transit damage. When I have sold things either on this list or eBay over a certain value, I drop them off at the UPS store and have them pack it and ship. I had a recent “frustration” with UPS, in that I shipped something a few weeks back associated with a visa application. As the application process had gone silent I began to wonder if I had shipped the item to the correct address. The UPS tracking and customer receipt only show the city and state. It was an unnecessarily convoluted process to verify the address was correct. I agree that USPS offers many benefits especially if you can “squeeze” an item into their standard boxes. Plus their receipts include the full shipping address. Paul Gacek W6PNG/M0SNA > On Apr 11, 2022, at 3:31 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote: > > I just shipped some of my Elecraft gear to someone who had purchased it from > me. The agreement was that I would ship it and they would bear the shipping > expense. The buyer was OK with my using UPS. > > > > So I packed it up and took it to "The UPS Store." There are about 30 of > them in the Denver metro area and about a dozen in the city itself. Before > taking the package there I looked at UPS on-line to see what insurance would > cost. The UPS site said $1.05 per hundred dollars in excess of the $100 > included in the shipping rate. When I arrived at the UPS Store they charged > me $4.50 per $100. That difference times the value of what I was shipping > came to well over $100. When I questioned it (more accurately, when I > complained about it) they told me that UPS and The UPS Store are different > entities. The latter, they said, is a network of franchises independent of > the real UPS that "works with" UPS for retail shipping and receiving. So > what I had seen on the UPS website was what UPS charges, not the grossly > inflated premium The UPS Store charges. OK, I asked, how can I ship this > via UPS itself? The answer was a 90 minute round-trip drive to the nearest > real UPS terminal. > > > > The UPS Store does not charge real UPS rates. They have UPS in their name. > They use a logo indistinguishable from the UPS logo. Their counter clerks > wear UPS Brown. There was a standar UPS truck parked in front of the shop. > There was NOTHING visible to me in the store that indicated it wasn't a UPS > shop. Maybe everyone on this reflector already knows about this. Until > this morning I didn't. > > > > There's an old maxim that a happy customer tells one other person about > their experience. An unhappy customer tells ten other people. > > > > Ted, KN1CBR > > > > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays
And I believe that each one of us that is on the list knows that. I believe our philosophy is we know there's at least a dozen OK radios out there, but we all picked Elecraft even though at this time due the shortages, there's a long wait. But we loyal and we know Elecraft is ahead of the game. Those that want to whine about Elecraft shipping times other radios, we politely asked to go somewhere else. Elecraft is not a "off the shelf radio .. with it you receive 2 Ceo's, and backing of a staff that watched and improves the radio each day. Both Flex and Elecraft have issues ... But if you are getting a TOL radio, you did your research, and made the call... This is my last post ... I have taken too much space on a subject that I thought was dead as all it does is rile up people. 73's Paul KB9AVO K3S #11103 K4D #76 KX3 #24 KX2 #38 KXPA100 #22 On Wed, Mar 30, 2022, 6:29 AM Bill Cotter wrote: > Just the simple facts, Paul. > > If you want an upgrade from the K3S, you won't get it from Elecraft > without a LONG wait. Not so with Flex, another American company. > Our list members should know that there are options. > > > At 12:14 AM 3/30/2022, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > >Please do not start the Elecraft bashing again please, if you do > >not like > >the way Elecraft works with all of us. > >I wish you the best with your Flex 6600M and amplifier and that > >you have > >all the fun with it as we are having with ours. > > > >73's > >Paul Van Dyke > >K4D #76 > > > >On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 10:38 PM Bill Cotter wrote: > > > > > I thought long and hard about a K4, but couldn't stand the idea of > > > a two year wait for whatever reasons given. If design decisions and > > > supply chain choices cause you to lose customers, it says that > > > Elecraft needs to have a long moment to get their house in order. > > > Or, they will fall into line with TenTec, Collins and many other > > > American companies that have folded tent. > > > > > > We all went through the pandemic, and worked around it. So, I > > > ordered a Flex 6600M and it was delivered in 8-days. No two year > > > wait. They have something figured out. I was also assured the PGXL > > > 1500W amplifier ships in the same time frame. > > > > > > Go figure. > > > > > > Bill N4LG > > > > > > > > > > > > >You may have missed the two-year long pandemic that, among other > > > >things, has sickened multiple Elecraft employees, caused many to > > > >work from home, and disrupted supply chains, to the extent that > > > >nearly all the major carmakers can't get chips to put cars on > > > >dealers lots. Elecraft is a small company, and they're swimming in > > > >the same ocean as the rest of us. They're 20 miles down the road > > > >from me, and I know several of their employees, as well as the two > > > >owners. > > > > > > > >73, Jim K9YC > > > > > > __ > > > 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 pvandyke1...@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 n...@qx.net > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays
Please do not start the Elecraft bashing again please, if you do not like the way Elecraft works with all of us. I wish you the best with your Flex 6600M and amplifier and that you have all the fun with it as we are having with ours. 73's Paul Van Dyke K4D #76 On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 10:38 PM Bill Cotter wrote: > I thought long and hard about a K4, but couldn't stand the idea of > a two year wait for whatever reasons given. If design decisions and > supply chain choices cause you to lose customers, it says that > Elecraft needs to have a long moment to get their house in order. > Or, they will fall into line with TenTec, Collins and many other > American companies that have folded tent. > > We all went through the pandemic, and worked around it. So, I > ordered a Flex 6600M and it was delivered in 8-days. No two year > wait. They have something figured out. I was also assured the PGXL > 1500W amplifier ships in the same time frame. > > Go figure. > > Bill N4LG > > > > >You may have missed the two-year long pandemic that, among other > >things, has sickened multiple Elecraft employees, caused many to > >work from home, and disrupted supply chains, to the extent that > >nearly all the major carmakers can't get chips to put cars on > >dealers lots. Elecraft is a small company, and they're swimming in > >the same ocean as the rest of us. They're 20 miles down the road > >from me, and I know several of their employees, as well as the two > >owners. > > > >73, Jim K9YC > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PSK31 on KX3
I’ve had my KX3 for about 4 months now and it is a wonderful radio. I am almost exclusively a CW operator but I am a little bit curious about some of the digital modes, especially PSK31. My radio flawlessly communicates with my logging software (RumLogNG) using the ACC1 jack and my question is this - Will the ACC1 jack also work for PSK31, or is there more needed to interface the computer and radio for the digital modes? Also is there any recommendation for PSK31 software that runs on a Mac OS X computer (Catalina 10.15.7)? Are there any websites with useful information about using PSK31 on a KX3? (I know that the KX3 has a limited built-in PSK31 ability, but I haven’t played around with that at all, and I think that a computer display and keyboard would be better for me.) Thanks and 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] RPN Calc App For Android
On 30/01/2022 04:53, Mike Morrow wrote: The finest pure RPN (not RPL) machine ever made is the HP-42S (1988-1995). It still brings prices above $300 on eBay and is worth it. The owners manuals are on eBay in the UK for more than £100!!! Wow! __ 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] RPN Calc App For Android
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Re: [Elecraft] Unassembled K2 Vs Assembled Marketability
My 2 cents is that each appeals to two different markets. Some love to build kits and what better kit than a K2 and some hate the idea of building something. I hesitate to share this but I think parting out a K2 and selling boards etc (SSB, ATU etc) while a hassle for the seller can possibly yield more money. I ended up buying a complete K2 enclosure which I have no idea what I will do with but I know from past purchases of enclosures that they can be pricey and never quite the size you want. Paul Gacek W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Jan 28, 2022, at 7:25 AM, KJ wrote: > > Hello all, > Does anyone have experience as far as which is more marketable? > Assembled or unassembled? Is there a price difference in posting either for > sale? > Thanks! > Ken, W2GIW > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1 Question
Tony K2MO asked: I noticed that the VFO on my 4-band K1 doesn't tune above 14062 and 21061.0 yet it tunes to 7068.6 on 40 meters. The tuning range on 30 meters is 85 kHz (10077 to 10162) so I'm assuming the rig had the smaller tuning range crystal installed. Tuning range on 40 meters is: 6986 to 7068.6. So the question is: how can I shift the tuning range on 20 and 15 meters so I can tune above 062 and 061 on 14 and 21 MHz? The current tuning range is 13077 to 14062 on 20 meters and 20976 to 21061.0 on 15 meters. I recommend that you download the K1 manual if you don't have one for your rig: https://ftp.elecraft.com/K1/Manuals%20Downloads/E740016%20K1%20manual%20rev%20J.pdf On page 38 of this manual is the information that you need. First, the size of the tuning range is set by the choice of capacitor C2 on the RF board. This also affects the tuning rate and possibly the drift rate. Second, the lower end of the tuning range is set by squeezing or spreading the turns on the big toroid L1. I think that the VFO tunes backward (K1 output up as VFO down), so you may want to squeeze the turns. But read the manual to be sure. Keep in mind that page 38 of the manual is part of the assembly instructions; you may need to remove some parts of the K1 (like the band module) before adjusting L1. Or maybe you can tweak L1 a bit, then check the effect on the K1's output frequencies and repeat. Third, per-band differences in output frequencies result from differences in the frequencies of the crystals on the band module from their nominal values. I believe that these are unavoidable. If you want to cover the bottom edge of each band, your measurements suggest that 40 meters is the band to watch. If that's not a concern, you may be able to move the frequency coverages up more than 14 kHz. 73, Paul W8TM __ 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] Loss in window line
Waxing about old ham lore, a "Strays" item on page 132 of the December 1946 QST has W6KA repeating advice from W3LPY and W1MJH that "Simonizing" 300 ohm line (or using floor wax) will "eliminate the impedance change during rainy weather." Paul, N6LL - current Trustee of W6KA p.s.- That would be the impedance presented to the transmitter which changes, not the characteristic impedance of the line. On 1/14/2022 1:22 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Based on my measurements and method I used to measure 100 ft of window line, the loss in the line from dry to wet is frankly nil. However, the wet line does show a velocity factory change, in effect an electrical change in line length, and thus when connected to an antenna, will have a small effect on the impedance at the station end of the line. I really think and believe many comments and opinions regarding window line, are more "old ham lore" not based on true and complete facts. 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT Donating Surplus Gear
With my wife’s encouragement, I recently purchased my “holy grail” radio - an Elecraft KX3. Along with this purchase came the decision to reduce my radio “footprint” and get rid of a lot of my old gear that is no longer getting much use. Some of this equipment has some non-trivial monetary value, but I don’t need the money, I don’t want to go through the hassle of trying to sell it, and I don’t want to deal with shipping issues. I want to just give it away locally, preferably to a club that could use it (or the proceeds from selling it) to help younger or disadvantaged hams get on the air. I’m a 100% QRP/CW operator and most of this stuff relates to that. The gear includes an Elecraft K1, Rockmite 30, SST40, MFJ Versa Tuner II, Astron PS, various accessories and numerous books. I have a 3-page pdf document that gives a complete list. Almost everything is in perfect working order and there are both hard and digital copies for most of the owners manuals. I will organize everything, box it up, and can deliver it to just about anywhere in the SE Michigan area. I want to donate all of it as a group and not piece it out a little bit at a time. If you are associated with a local club that could use this donation to promote ham radio, or know somebody who is, please contact me off the list. Thanks and 73, Paul Huff - N8XMS Livonia, MI __ 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] Fwd: Internet / cell phones
Please stop or take it elsewhere Thank you Paul KB9AVO On Mon, Jan 10, 2022, 11:45 AM Vincent Diak wrote: > Oh ! I left out the Pony Express and mail service, and before the all > mighty letter- was word of mouth. Took a long time for sure to find out > who’s killing who? But slow down now, no hurry take a brake old man. No > news is good news. Well let’s watch the FAKE. NEWS ON THE IDIOT BOX. We > have the Philadelphia news here in south jersey, I use to think that New > York news was bad when they who was shot and killed today ! Bravo ! > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Vincent Diak > > Date: January 10, 2022 at 10:17:57 AM EST > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Internet / cell phones > > > > We all should spend less time on our cell phone’s and the internet. > Then we would not be wondering why our hobby is fading away . When there > were no cell phones and internet to communicate we had cw - ham radio and > land line. The internet has taken these away. Good or bad? We now carry the > world in our pocket . Next will be chip programmed to communicate without > cell phones and the internet 666 just like the Bible says. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft P/N 620021 source
I am looking for a source (besides Elecraft) of the E620021 connector and pins that is used in the K1. It is the 2 pin female connector that plugs into the speaker connector on the RF board. Does anyone have a source (Digikey, Mouser, Allied, Newark, etc.) and the correct part numbers for both the connector housing and the connector pins? I'd like to have a spare connector and several pins in the event I break a wire or want to add a Cumbria Designs X-lock board to my K1. Paul WB0CJB Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] ID a small board
The K3 is a QRP rig with a KPA3 100W option. Without the KPA3, the K3's low-power amplifier becomes its final amplifier instead of being the KPA3's driver. I have the board you describe in front of me. Mine is 41 mm by 9mm. The board is intended to pass the output of the low-power amplifier to the antenna in case the KPA3 is not part of the K3. It is not used in a K3 that has the KPA3. The 12V Sense Mod 1N4148 is a mod to the KPA3 and is unrelated to the bypass module. I installed that mod 12 years ago; your K3S/KPA3(A) probably doesn't need it. 73, Paul W8TM N4FN sed: Recently I purchased a KPOD from a local SK's estate. In a small zip bag was board with a 4 pin connector on each end. On the back it is printed "Remove to instal KPA3". In searching the parts list it says the KPA3 is a 12V Sense Mod 1N4148. On the front next to the connectors are marked J67a and J67B and the component is marked C241. I am trying to figure out what this module is and how it was used. It came with the KPod but I am not sure it has any bearing. My radio is a K3s Many thanksNeil N4FN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 paddle connector
I have been exploring options for connecting a paddle, bug, or straight key, to the front edge connector on my new KX3, and some of you have shared ideas and suggestions with me. I greatly appreciate everything that has been given. But I also contacted Elecraft technical support and asked them about that unusual square 4-pin connection and they sent me a link to the actual part supplier that they use. (Click here <https://www.samtec.com/products/ssq-102-02-f-d-ra>) That is outstanding customer support! I haven’t decided what I am going to do yet but I sure am enjoying this new rig! 73, Paul - N8XMS 100% QRP CW __ 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] loop antenna question
David I have a Baby Loop here in England when I am M0SNA. I’m happy with it but not sure I would buy that style again. Pros Amazingly well built Worked first time yesterday after 20 months of non use (you know, that COVID thing….) Quiet Marginally directional Great for FT8 or ragchewing Handles 400w at 40m and close to 1000w at 10m Works fine with KX3 and a 1000w JUMA amp. Tracks frequency etc but I had to fiddle around with cables and s/w to get this to work. Cons Pain in the proverbial to “retune” when you move 1-2 KHz off frequency … 1-3 seconds retune period Given above not appropriate for contesting Steep angle of radiation limiting DX Requires a rotator Mounts 7 ft off of ground….not stealthy (my neighbors and wife think its uglier than sin, however I quite like its look) Pricey Somewhere in my blog is post of the Baby Loop….nothing really than the above www.nomadic.blog While I have no first hand experience, I think the same company makes a “loop” that looks like a car jack and is truly stealthy. Hope this helps. Paul Gacek W6PNG/M0SNA > On Oct 23, 2021, at 7:43 PM, David F. Reed wrote: > > My new home QTH is an a neighborhood where I am affected by the covenants > and restrictions to no outside antennas. > > Not to be defeated, I am planning some attic antennas... > > Towards that end, has anyone any experience with the Ciro Mazzoni Loop Baby? > > If so, how have you interfaced it to communicate with your (K3/K3S/K4)? > > Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV > > __ > 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 paul.ga...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?
My new KX3 is in the mail and I am really looking forward to getting it! There is a little trick that works on the K2, using a couple of diodes, that allows you to have both a straight key and a paddle plugged in at the same time and the rig will auto-detect which one is being used at a given time. Does this same auto-detect work on the KX3 or do you have to make a menu entry each time you switch keying devices? Thanks in advance for any replies. 73, Paul - N8XMS 100% QRP CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Re KX3 power supply
I want to thank all of the people who responded to my request for information about powering a KX3. This is a great group and I appreciate all of the information that was given. 73, Paul - N8XMS 100% QRP CW __ 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
