Re: [Elecraft] Question about P3
H according to Elecraft's website regarding mods all new boards since 2009 have the new resistor already installed. See link below: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm My K3 kits came with the resistor but I didn't install them because... well, I received a main rf board that already had the mod/resistor installed. I would think an rf board shipped in July 2011 would already have the mod/resistor installed... according to the above link, but I could be wrong about that. At any rate, after my K3 build in which I didn't install the resistor, I purchased a P3-F, hooked it up and it worked and still works with no problems. Scott KF5MHS On 9/17/2011 9:25 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Maybe I spoke too soon -- since I ordered my K3 with a KXV3a, I can't say for sure whether the resistor came with the K3 or with the KXV3a. What I do know for a fact is that my K3 kit (s/n 5614), which I ordered at the same time as a KXV3a, around early July 2011 (not June as I previously thought), came with the resistor kit which I installed. Arrival date was early July 2011. It was the kit version, not factory assembled. In any event, whether or not yours comes with the gain mod kit, it's simply a single resistor (13k, 1/8 W) that replaces R8 on the board. I used the SMD version so I have the through-hole resistor still available (kit came with both), which you're welcome to if you can't find one. --Andrew, NV1B .. On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM, Fred Jensenk6...@foothill.net wrote: On 9/17/2011 5:04 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Yes, the resistor does appear to come with the current P3 (at least mine did, ordered in June 2011 or so). It actually comes with two resistors: a surface mount one and a through-hole one. Use whichever is easiest for you to install. --Andrew, NV1B It also comes with the KXV3 board which you need to get the IF output if you don't already have it or the transverter interface. If you have a later model K3 [I don't know what later means, but I have it], you don't need the resistor. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about P3
The resistor is shipped with the KXV3 and with the P3 - those packages do not know the serial number of your K3 - so the resistor is included *if* it is needed. The fact that you received the resistor says nothing about whether your K3 needs or or not. If your K3 was ordered well after September 1, 2009 the change has been included, and the resistor is to be regarded as an extra part for you. It is those K3s that were ordered close to 09/01/09 that may or may not have the change, and you must check (or arbitrarily change the resistor). Earlier K3s do need the change installed. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/18/2011 2:57 AM, Scott wrote: H according to Elecraft's website regarding mods all new boards since 2009 have the new resistor already installed. See link below: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm My K3 kits came with the resistor but I didn't install them because... well, I received a main rf board that already had the mod/resistor installed. I would think an rf board shipped in July 2011 would already have the mod/resistor installed... according to the above link, but I could be wrong about that. At any rate, after my K3 build in which I didn't install the resistor, I purchased a P3-F, hooked it up and it worked and still works with no problems. Scott KF5MHS On 9/17/2011 9:25 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Maybe I spoke too soon -- since I ordered my K3 with a KXV3a, I can't say for sure whether the resistor came with the K3 or with the KXV3a. What I do know for a fact is that my K3 kit (s/n 5614), which I ordered at the same time as a KXV3a, around early July 2011 (not June as I previously thought), came with the resistor kit which I installed. Arrival date was early July 2011. It was the kit version, not factory assembled. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Question about P3
I have just ordered a P3 to go with my first run K3 (sn 300). I am wondering if the P3 comes with the K3 I/O Output Buffer Mod Kit for the K3 to enhance the IF output from the K3 (a single resistor that goes inside the K3)? I have asked several guys a know, but the common answer so far is, I think so. I'd like something a bit more concrete. :-) If you have a P3, recently received is better, please RSVP off line. Does the P3 come with the buffer kit? Thanks! de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about P3
Yes, the resistor does appear to come with the current P3 (at least mine did, ordered in June 2011 or so). It actually comes with two resistors: a surface mount one and a through-hole one. Use whichever is easiest for you to install. --Andrew, NV1B .. On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 7:57 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: I have just ordered a P3 to go with my first run K3 (sn 300). I am wondering if the P3 comes with the K3 I/O Output Buffer Mod Kit for the K3 to enhance the IF output from the K3 (a single resistor that goes inside the K3)? I have asked several guys a know, but the common answer so far is, I think so. I'd like something a bit more concrete. :-) If you have a P3, recently received is better, please RSVP off line. Does the P3 come with the buffer kit? Thanks! de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about P3
On 9/17/2011 5:04 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Yes, the resistor does appear to come with the current P3 (at least mine did, ordered in June 2011 or so). It actually comes with two resistors: a surface mount one and a through-hole one. Use whichever is easiest for you to install. --Andrew, NV1B It also comes with the KXV3 board which you need to get the IF output if you don't already have it or the transverter interface. If you have a later model K3 [I don't know what later means, but I have it], you don't need the resistor. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Question about P3
Maybe I spoke too soon -- since I ordered my K3 with a KXV3a, I can't say for sure whether the resistor came with the K3 or with the KXV3a. What I do know for a fact is that my K3 kit (s/n 5614), which I ordered at the same time as a KXV3a, around early July 2011 (not June as I previously thought), came with the resistor kit which I installed. Arrival date was early July 2011. It was the kit version, not factory assembled. In any event, whether or not yours comes with the gain mod kit, it's simply a single resistor (13k, 1/8 W) that replaces R8 on the board. I used the SMD version so I have the through-hole resistor still available (kit came with both), which you're welcome to if you can't find one. --Andrew, NV1B .. On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 9/17/2011 5:04 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: Yes, the resistor does appear to come with the current P3 (at least mine did, ordered in June 2011 or so). It actually comes with two resistors: a surface mount one and a through-hole one. Use whichever is easiest for you to install. --Andrew, NV1B It also comes with the KXV3 board which you need to get the IF output if you don't already have it or the transverter interface. If you have a later model K3 [I don't know what later means, but I have it], you don't need the resistor. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.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 __ 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
