Re: [Elecraft] PX3 kit tips?
Hi folks, My PX3 is up and running! The manual was a delight to follow, and everything went together swimmingly. Thanks for all the tips -- I had everything small neatly laid out in an egg carton, and assembling this was probably the most peaceful hour of my day. Here is a lousy phone picture of the finished product: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NsXTLNo2zZPcuM4p9 One question: I performed the sideband nulling procedure, and found that my ideal phase values were similar to the factory ones, but that my ideal amplitude values were consistently about 25 lower than the factory ones. Is this indicative of an issue with my equipment, build, or calibration? Or is it within the expected range of calibration values? Thanks and 73, Julie On Fri, Oct 1, 2021, 11:53 Geert Jan de Groot wrote: > > > Just follow the instructions.? You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver. > > Are you sure that's Phillips? I use Pozidriv (PZ0) for Elecraft screws > and find that is a much better fit. > > (Either will work, but if you have one of those 100+ screw sets and have > the choice - consider PZ over PH screwdrivers for electronics) > > Yours for screws that are not stripped, > > Geert Jan > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 ju...@juliatuttle.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] PX3 kit tips?
Just follow the instructions.? You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Are you sure that's Phillips? I use Pozidriv (PZ0) for Elecraft screws and find that is a much better fit. (Either will work, but if you have one of those 100+ screw sets and have the choice - consider PZ over PH screwdrivers for electronics) Yours for screws that are not stripped, Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 kit tips?
Do a complete inventory of all parts before you begin. It isn’t unusual for a small piece or two to go astray. Simply call Elecraft and they’ll send it to you. Though it may be a little slower than in the past with the challenges of late. Most important- have fun! Jim Jim Finan AB4AC Jim Finan jimfi...@live.com From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:37:00 PM To: Julia Tuttle ; Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 kit tips? Julie, Just follow the instructions. You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver. If you don't understand any procedure, ask here. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/30/2021 3:34 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > Hi folks, > > I got jealous of the waterfall display on my girlfriend's IC-7300, so I got > myself a PX3, and since the kit but not the factory version was in stock, I > got the kit. (Normally I'd be *more* than happy to pay Elecraft the $20 to > build it perfectly, but I'm impatient.) > > I've got the assembly instructions, and an anti-static wrist strap, and the > aftermarket SideKX panels and cover, and the kit itself is arriving > tomorrow. > > Does anyone have any assembly tips besides what's in the manual? > > Thanks and 73, > > Julie > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraftdata=04%7C01%7C%7C50bd044c499749bb370408d984524191%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637686311079035536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000sdata=Clrcno0Qe3QkvcmB3zeWwd2goYmj7iBZB9%2FAIfyG1ds%3Dreserved=0 Help: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htmdata=04%7C01%7C%7C50bd044c499749bb370408d984524191%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637686311079045504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000sdata=0BUPTr57RXHiULqLDFZBIak5VBEO8iUl1Oq0DohUpd4%3Dreserved=0 Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdata=04%7C01%7C%7C50bd044c499749bb370408d984524191%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637686311079045504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000sdata=3tqrFHO40v23jWbRL2HgKO3tu8wXXgezg9wbTaJiL94%3Dreserved=0 Please help support this email list: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdonate.htmldata=04%7C01%7C%7C50bd044c499749bb370408d984524191%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637686311079045504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000sdata=lV%2B6iSfjFjallPTlKZafoeg1V3anj%2Fi8YH%2B1v1xF67I%3Dreserved=0 Message delivered to jimfi...@live.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] PX3 kit tips?
Remember to take it slow and easy. Read each instruction and make sure you understand it. Then do it, check it off on the assembly manual, and go to the next one. It is generally a good idea to inventory the parts so you understand which screw goes where. The small parts can be organized in an egg carton or a ice cube tray. Try to get into the zen of it. GL & 73 - Bill AE6JV On 9/30/21 at 3:34 PM, ju...@juliatuttle.net (Julia Tuttle) wrote: Hi folks, I got jealous of the waterfall display on my girlfriend's IC-7300, so I got myself a PX3, and since the kit but not the factory version was in stock, I got the kit. (Normally I'd be *more* than happy to pay Elecraft the $20 to build it perfectly, but I'm impatient.) I've got the assembly instructions, and an anti-static wrist strap, and the aftermarket SideKX panels and cover, and the kit itself is arriving tomorrow. Does anyone have any assembly tips besides what's in the manual? --- Bill Frantz| I like the farmers' market | Periwinkle (408)348-7900 | because I can get fruits and | 150 Rivermead Rd #235 www.pwpconsult.com | vegetables without stickers. | Peterborough, NH 03458 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 kit tips?
Julie, Just follow the instructions. You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver. If you don't understand any procedure, ask here. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/30/2021 3:34 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: Hi folks, I got jealous of the waterfall display on my girlfriend's IC-7300, so I got myself a PX3, and since the kit but not the factory version was in stock, I got the kit. (Normally I'd be *more* than happy to pay Elecraft the $20 to build it perfectly, but I'm impatient.) I've got the assembly instructions, and an anti-static wrist strap, and the aftermarket SideKX panels and cover, and the kit itself is arriving tomorrow. Does anyone have any assembly tips besides what's in the manual? Thanks and 73, Julie __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 kit tips?
Nothing to it, you will be done in no time. The right size screwdriver helps. Also try not to get fingerprints on the screen side of the lens. Taking the lens off to clean them is a bit annoying. On Thu, Sep 30, 2021, at 12:34 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > Hi folks, > > I got jealous of the waterfall display on my girlfriend's IC-7300, so I got > myself a PX3, and since the kit but not the factory version was in stock, I > got the kit. (Normally I'd be *more* than happy to pay Elecraft the $20 to > build it perfectly, but I'm impatient.) > > I've got the assembly instructions, and an anti-static wrist strap, and the > aftermarket SideKX panels and cover, and the kit itself is arriving > tomorrow. > > Does anyone have any assembly tips besides what's in the manual? > > Thanks and 73, > > Julie > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 al...@mooseaviation.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
