[Elecraft] WiHa driver tools
"My favorite brand for high quality is Wiha www.WihaTools.com which are made in Germany." I'll second this, these are great tools, not only screw drivers but hex head drivers as well. Some of the more common big supply houses carry them in the US. 73, Julius n2wn Julius Fazekas N2WN Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 observations from the reflectors
>From the looks of it, at least 100 K3s are now on the air. A number of them have been through one or more of the major contests. Several have been on DXpeditions. There have been a couple construction related issues posted and I've heard one has gone back to the factory for a look see. Other than firmware changes, it looks like the rig will have minimal hardware issues. Firmware doesn't really sound like a problem to me. The fact that it continues to develop and improve is very positive IMHO. There are hams here that still have firmware issues with mature products from other manufacturers. Am I disappointed that I don't have the radio yet? Sure. Would I like more frequent updates than we have been getting? Sure. Do I understand why they aren't as frequent? Yes. Elecraft has had to do some things (winding toroids, if nothing else) they didn't expect to need to do. I'm not sure many companies would have taken that task on to keep product moving out the door. That alone implies that the technical folks had to check the non-technical folks work, time consuming, but guarantees that minimal defects creep into the product. Cool. In addition, they've added new staff to deal with vendor issues and regain some control given up by using outside vendors. It takes time to get new folks into the swing of things, even skilled labor. My "faith" in Elecraft isn't shaken. I've had conversation with folks who have K3s and whose opinions I trust and expect a great radio. I expect, if I do have a problem with my K3, that Elecraft will make it right (or better yet, help me make it right). Maybe I'll have to call instead of sending an email, whoop-de-doo. I see a few fellow contesters are picking up used K2s. I know a number of us are still very pleased with the K2 contesting mojo. I don't particularly like the turmoil on this reflector. Sadly, it's not unique to this reflector... Wishing all the peace that is supposed to go along with the season, regardless of faith. Happy Holidays to all, Julius n2wn Julius Fazekas N2WN Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option
Thanks Don, that sounds like a very good option. Cheers! Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Tue, 2/8/11, Don Wilhelm wrote: From: Don Wilhelm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 3:49 PM Julius, If it were mine, I would put a DPDT switch in line with the audio leads so you can switch instantly between the two and see which is better for any one time. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2011 3:30 PM, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > Thanks all who responded... > > turning the phones around is an option, but not a very good one for the set > in question. > > Looks like a swap over connector would be the best option in my case. > > This is more of a special case scenario, versus day to day or even contest > work. > __ 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] K3 RTTY setup with MMTTY
I'm running into problems interfacing my K3 with MMTTY on transmit. First, I'm unclear as to whether a keying interface (simple NPN 1K combo) is needed for the FSK IN and DTR? I am guessing that FSK IN comes from the TXD line out from the computer and DTR from the DTR out. Then under the COM Port Radio Command, I'm not sure what needs to be specified. Do we chose Kenwood (like N1MM in the old days) or does it require something special? How easy is it to damage the RS-232 / AUX I/O on the K3, if one makes the wrong connection? Frustrated in Tennessee, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 RF adjustment problem
Color me baffled, but I seem to have lost the ability to adjust my receive RF level from the front panel. It's locked at S9 on the meter. Initially, I thought it was a setting I messed with, but have not been able to restore it. This morning when I tried it it would vary some, but would take an eternity (multiple seconds) to do so. Any suggestions? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS: K2DSP2
I have a, to the best of my knowledge, non-working K2DSP2 unit with a spare DSPx module. I built this kit, but was unable to make it work. It might be a simple fix, it might not. $150 delivered CONUS. 73, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Second Rx Filters
In preparation for installing the second Rx, I will have a wider selection of filters for the main Rx versus the second Rx. Should the same filters be placed in their corresponding slots on both? In my main, I'll have the 2.7, 1.0, 500, 400 and 250. The second will have the 2.7 and 400 only at this time. Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] K3 problems
I've had a number of things crop up since trying to get on RTTY. There may be no link to trying to get the rig going on FSK, and the issues are noted in CW mode (my primary activity). There have been several one-time error messages. The most recent one being: E 0444A7 ERR DSE. I've received overtemp warnings on 160, even though I had not been transmitting on the first key down. I've checked the PS, one that I've been using for years. It is metered and the output voltage does not waver. I've checked it with a Fluke in Rx and Tx, and it reads 13.4VDC/13.3VDC respectively. The K3 internal meter reads 13.3 and 12.2! That doesn't seem right. Also, I seem to have lost control of my RF Gain pot. It does not function in AGC, either F or S. Sometimes I can get it to work in AGC-OFF, cycling the radio on and of seems to place it back in the non-functioning mode as does changing bands. I've put all of the AGC settings back to factory default. Same problem. I'm using the last official firmware release 2.78 and whatever the associated DSP firmware was. It might be something blatantly obvious, but I'm missing it. Any suggestions before I go batty? Thanks, Julius Wanted to put the second Rx in, but with this weirdness, I'm holding off. Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] K3 problems
Gary, I do see a difference between two cables. Both are the same gauge, one from a K2 kit and the other some "scrap" from a hamfest. This is a different PS too, slightly higher output voltage about 13.8 VDC to begin with. With the K3 internal meter I read 13.7 in Rx and 13.4 in Tx. Much better spread... Powerpole on one end 1/4" lugs on the other. The other issues seem a bit better, which makes me wonder if there is something in the internal power in chain not doing it's job... Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Sun, 2/1/09, Gary Hvizdak wrote: > From: Gary Hvizdak > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 problems > To: phriend...@yahoo.com > Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009, 9:52 AM > Julius, > > > > What length is the cable between PS and K3? What gauge > is it? Are all > connections tight, including the joints between the cable > wire and the > connectors themselves? (If the answers to any of these > questions appear > "unusual" then I suggest you share them with the > group.) > > > > 73, > Gary KI4GGX > > > > _ > > > > Julius Fazekas > Sun Feb 1 09:10:59 EST 2009 > > > > I've had a number of things crop up since trying to get > on RTTY. There may > be no link to trying to get the rig going on FSK, and the > issues are noted > in CW mode (my primary activity). > > There have been several one-time error messages. The most > recent one being: > E 0444A7 ERR DSE. > > I've received overtemp warnings on 160, even though I > had not been > transmitting on the first key down. I've checked the > PS, one that I've been > using for years. It is metered and the output voltage does > not waver. I've > checked it with a Fluke in Rx and Tx, and it reads > 13.4VDC/13.3VDC > respectively. The K3 internal meter reads 13.3 and 12.2! > That doesn't seem > right. > > Also, I seem to have lost control of my RF Gain pot. It > does not function in > AGC, either F or S. Sometimes I can get it to work in > AGC-OFF, cycling the > radio on and of seems to place it back in the > non-functioning mode as does > changing bands. I've put all of the AGC settings back > to factory default. > Same problem. > > I'm using the last official firmware release 2.78 and > whatever the > associated DSP firmware was. > > It might be something blatantly obvious, but I'm > missing it. Any suggestions > before I go batty? > > Thanks, > Julius > > Wanted to put the second Rx in, but with this weirdness, > I'm holding off. > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN __ 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] CW Keyboards
For those who need or want a CW Keyboard, I would recommend K1EL. www.k1el.com I've built three of his kits, and you can get the USB kit built. They work well. The only caveat I would have is setting up the drivers for the WKUSB. Some of us have had a lil' trouble, depending on one's OS. Follow the instructions EXACTLY ;o) CW keyboards are great, particularly in situations where you're very tired and prone to less than perfect sending by other methods... straight key in my case. Just a happy customer and no financial interest. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] Looking ahead to Field Day - roofing filter question
Bill, In my CW opinion, I would say you don't need a filter for FD use. While popular, it doesn't hold a candle to the harsh conditions during a 160M or major DX contest, such as CQ WW on 20M. The 500 Hz filter is a good choice for general contesting and semi-crowded conditions. For casual CW, you probably don't even need a special CW filter with the K3. The beauty of the uber-narrow filters in excessively crowded bands is that you can really kill most of the garbage outside of your filter's pass band. I think it's been stated here before, unless you have serious needs, like contesting, the K3 does great bare bones and added roofing filters are not necessary. I'll be hauling my K2 out for FD, love the "all-in-one" QRP package. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] 8 AWG adapter
I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? Thanks, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] 8 AWG adapter
Hi Tom, I like it! May even have some suitable tubing on hand. Just out of curiosity, have you used the APP connectors from old UPS units for anything? We had a couple of units with fried boards and the connectors (and several other parts)) were just too good to dispose of :o) All of my power distribution has the same size APP as on the K3, KPA100, etc. I have a nice 50A adjustable rack mount supply I want to use about 10 feet from the operating position, so 8AWG seems to fit the bill. Hope you're doing well! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Tom Hammond wrote: > From: Tom Hammond > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: phriend...@yahoo.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 8:57 AM > Hi Julius: > > I'm using #8 in my mobile installation and had to get > it down to a more > suitable gauge for the APP connectors. > > I made a couple butt-joint connectors from short (1") > lengths of brass > 'hobby tubing' obtained at the local hardware > store. I took a short piece > of the #8 wire with me and selected the smallest diameter > of brass tubing > that would still accommodate the stripped #8 wire. > > I then cut two 1" lengths, inserted one #8 wire > (stripped to show 1/2" of > wire into the tubing, flowed more than ample solder in from > the other end. > Let it cool while I did the other conductor. Returned to > tube #1 and heated > it back up while gently inserting the 1/2"-stripped > end of my #10 wire > (which does fit the APP 45A connector). Let solder set and > cover with a > 1-1/2" length of heatshrink and yer good to go! Works > like a champ. > > I could have used 'real' #8 butt-join connectors, > but they were too large > and 'clunky' for my liking... the brass hobby > tubing works great, and it'll > handle well over the 20A-30A needed by most rigs and > accessories. > > 73, > > Tom N0SS > > > > At 07:46 02/16/2009, Julius Fazekas wrote: > >I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > Connecting to > >the PS is not a problem, but haven't figured out an > "elegant" means > >to drop it down to use with 30A PP connectors. Any > ideas? > > > >Thanks, > > > >Julius Fazekas > >N2WN > > > >Tennessee Contest Group > >TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > >Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > >Elecraft K3/100 #366 > >__ > >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] 8 AWG adapter
Hi Tim, Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part number? Does WMR have them? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer wrote: > From: Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM > Julius: > > If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit in > the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. > Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our > Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. If > you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather than > the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that one. > > Tim Raymer > K2 #1383 > 73 de KA0OUV > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Julius Fazekas > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't > figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > __ > 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] 8 AWG adapter
Tim, This stuff will definitely not go into the 30A connector, doubtful on the 45A either. It is a multi-strand cable. Looks like Tom's suggestion will work best. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer wrote: > From: Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:23 AM > I got mine when Tom, N0SS, did a bulk order for the club. I > believe WMR does stock them. 261G2 is the contact P/N they > list on their web site. Actually rated for only 10 gauge > wire. > > If you have conventional soft-drawn copper 8 AWG wire, you > might be able to get them to crimp. I ran into trouble with > some specialized 10 AWG wire for stereo installations. > Copper was lots of fine wires, and a harder draw. It > wouldn't compress enough, and the cast die from the WMR > crimp tool didn't like it. > > Tim Raymer > > 73 de KA0OUV > > -Original Message- > From: Julius Fazekas [mailto:phriend...@yahoo.com] > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 08:16 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > Hi Tim, > > Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part > number? Does WMR have them? > > Thanks, > Julius > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > > --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer > wrote: > > > From: Timothy Raymer > > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" > , > "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM > > Julius: > > > > If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit > in > > the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. > > > Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our > > Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. > If > > you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather > than > > the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that > one. > > > > Tim Raymer > > K2 #1383 > > 73 de KA0OUV > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > > Julius Fazekas > > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > > Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't > > figured out an "elegant" means to drop it > down to > > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > > __ > > 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] Elecraft K2s & K3s in ARRL DX CW
It's interesting to see how many K2s and K3s are mentioned along with how well they did. Other comments make for fun and educational reading. For the 2009 ARRL DX CW: http://www.eskimo.com/~mwdink/3830/ARRL%20DX%20CW%20Soapbox%20Feb%2023%202009.txt For comments from all the major contests: http://www.eskimo.com/~mwdink/3830/ Brutal QRP competition this time around in the US/VE. Not too many DX QRPers worked by me this time, one at 4 watts, one at 5 watts and one at 10 watts (OK this is a real stretch) 73, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] K3 choppy CW
Hi Erik, I haven't, I'm still using Win2K predominately on my contest computer. So far my experiences have bee negative with Vista, but that may be as much due to our IT Department "making things safe". One of the gents in our contest group has put it on Vista, but he had to get some help to do so. The K1EL Yahoo group is very helpful if you run into any problems. Don't get me wrong, it's a good piece of equipment and I know more folks who haven't had problems than those of us who did, but it is a possibility, so take your time with the driver install. The kit is a quick and easy build. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Erik N Basilier wrote: > From: Erik N Basilier > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" , elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 2:47 PM > Julius, > > Thanks for the heads-up. I did order the USB version, and > just assumed that it would not be a problem since so many > people have said good things about them. Did you install > successfully on Vista 32? > > 73, > Erik K7TV > > - Original Message - From: "Julius Fazekas > n2wn" > To: > Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:42 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > > > > > > Eric, > > > > Something to keep in mind with the WKUSB keyer, at > least the one I installed > > two years ago, is that the driver installation can be > very unforgiving. I, > > and others, had a heck of a time with them IF one > doesn't EXACTLY follow the > > installation instructions. Read, read and read again > before doing > > anything... Once installed the unit seems bulletproof. > > > > This may not hold true with the latest models. I just > bought a new one, for > > mobile use with my K2. > > > > Hope to catch you in the contests.. soon to be RTTY > enabled here (FSK of > > course) ;o) > > > > 73, > > Julius > > > > __ 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] K3 choppy CW
Hi Andy, No argument on the advantages/disadvantages of using WKUSB with the K3. But you don't "have" to have it, even with a USB to serial interface. Too, I haven't any experience with Vista and WKUSB, so can't make an experienced comment on that combo. My experiences with loading the drivers is simply noted to save someone else the headache some of us have had... Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Andrew Faber wrote: > From: Andrew Faber > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > To: "Erik N Basilier" , "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > , elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 2:53 PM > Julius, > Though we're now drifting off topic from Elecraft, > WinKey USB works fine on my Vista laptop keying my K3. It > also has the advantage of not tying up any serial ports, > since it runs off the USB port (the driver creates a > "virtual" serial port). You can also use it for > PTT, thus avoiding using another serial port for that > function. > 73,andy, ae6y > - Original Message - From: "Erik N > Basilier" > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > ; > > Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:47 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > > > > Julius, > > > > Thanks for the heads-up. I did order the USB version, > and just assumed that > > it would not be a problem since so many people have > said good things about > > them. Did you install successfully on Vista 32? > > > > 73, > > Erik K7TV > > > > - Original Message - From: "Julius > Fazekas n2wn" > > To: > > Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:42 PM > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > > > > > >> > >> Eric, > >> > >> Something to keep in mind with the WKUSB keyer, at > least the one I > >> installed > >> two years ago, is that the driver installation can > be very unforgiving. I, > >> and others, had a heck of a time with them IF one > doesn't EXACTLY follow > >> the > >> installation instructions. Read, read and read > again before doing > >> anything... Once installed the unit seems > bulletproof. > >> > >> This may not hold true with the latest models. I > just bought a new one, > >> for > >> mobile use with my K2. > >> > >> Hope to catch you in the contests.. soon to be > RTTY enabled here (FSK of > >> course) ;o) > >> > >> 73, > >> Julius > >> > >> > > > > > > > __ > > 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] K3 choppy CW
Erik, No you can use the paddles with N1MM and just the K3. The K1EL is for computer generated CW. Some of us have a hard enough time typing, tuning, using a key AND keeping up a decent rate ;o) For casual contesting, without using computer generated CW, you really don't need WKUSB, the paddles will do it. Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Erik N Basilier wrote: > From: Erik N Basilier > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW > To: "Andrew Faber" , "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > , elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 3:20 PM > Andy, > > Thanks for your input, it is helpful to me. Sorry if this > is too much OT, but I see an additional benefit in the > WinKeyer in that it lets you use paddles. I don't know > how deep into contest-land I will go, but at this point it > feels like cheating to use the keyboard, even though it is > much less stressful than paddles. Not yet familiar with > N1MM, I simply assume that you can't use paddles with it > unless you have the WinKeyer. Anyone please correct me if I > am wrong. > > 73, > Erik > > > > Julius, > > Though we're now drifting off topic from > Elecraft, WinKey USB works fine on my Vista laptop keying my > K3. It also has the advantage of not tying up any serial > ports, since it runs off the USB port (the driver creates a > "virtual" serial port). You can also use it for > PTT, thus avoiding using another serial port for that > function. > > 73,andy, ae6y __ 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] K3 QRPp
Hi David, I have a combo Tee. It has about 72' of vertical aluminum (2.5" tapering to 1.5") with a two wire sloping tophat. They slope down about 10 to 15 degrees, uneven to the nearest tall trees. The base of the antenna is about 10' away from the corner of the house and maybe 20 from the operating desk... I do have a short beverage. It's 330' long made from coax, meant to be bi-directional, but on seems to work towards EU. I don't use it a lot as my QTH is reasonably quiet. It does help in contests and in noise. Rx antenna(s) is probably my weak spot, can't put up a longer beverage, and recently the neighbors calves have found the wires on the beverage ummm tasty :o( I have plans for a new antenna using an AB-621 as the base for a slightly taller (82') and thicker (6" tapering to 3") vertical section. I have a lot of radials, ranging from 10' to 120', with most being around 40 to 60' long. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/2/09, d.cut...@ntlworld.com wrote: > From: d.cut...@ntlworld.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 QRPp > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:19 AM > Hi Julius > > What is your decent antenna, may I ask? Do you use rx > antennas too? > > David > G3UNA > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn > wrote: > > > > Propagation was pretty darn good too... > > > > worked a Mn station running 5 watts who was 30 over in > Tn. > > > > Folks were telling me I was pegging the needle running > 100 watts. Really > > wasn't expecting those lind of comments, nor the > DX worked either. > > > > QRP is surprisingly effective on 160 with a decent > antenna, and sometimes > > without... > > > > 72, > > Julius > > n2wn > > > > Gary Smith wrote: > > > > > > Lyle & Dave, > > > > > > Thank you so much for your explanations. > > > > > > I realize all the efforts I have put in towards > my 150 meter radial > > > field had to work in my favor. I am on the ocean > and my back yard is > > > a salt water marsh. I use the first tall tree at > the marsh's edge as > > > the support for my 160 meter inverted-L. It is > electrically long and > > > I use doorknobs at the feed point to give me a > 1:1 match at 1.830. > > > > > > I have 60 some 130' radials laid out with 1/2 > of them on the marsh > > > and the rest on the bog beside it. I have the > same kind of L attached > > > to the radial plate for 80M and in the center of > the plate is > > > attached a butternut HF9V. The get selected via > an Ameritron remote > > > coax switch. FWIW, I do extremely well on low > bands with this for I'm > > > forever hearing in contests how powerful my > signal is yet I always > > > adhere to less than 1500W out. CW I set at around > 1,100 watts out in > > > a contest just so I know my score is guaranteed > to be legit. > > > > > > Several days ago I worked at the K3 stated 100mw > level and was amazed > > > by how many replies I was able to get on 160M > & 80M. I had started > > > out at 5W and gotten several replies and then > when I received a 579 > > > from Wisconsin on 160, I dropped to the lowest > the scale offered at > > > 100mw and he gave me a 459. I called more CQs at > 100mw and worked a > > > NC, IA and MI back to back, to back. I wanted to > go lower and try > > > 10mw, even 1mw if possible but was not sure how > to do this without > > > possibly transmitting into the wrong output. > > > > > > I am on the road at the moment but will try your > suggestions when I > > > get back. > > > > > > Amazing what an advantageous antenna system will > do. I entered the > > > SSB contest for two hours last night just to give > people some > > > contacts/multipliers. The C6 I worked said > he'd heard me earlier and > > > took the time to tell me several sentences worth > how powerful my > > > signal was. The same for several VE stations and > one from WV. I know > > > the antenna is big in those reports but I also > wonder how much using > > > the K3 with it's compression played a part as > well? > > > > > > Gary > > > KA1J > > > > >
[Elecraft] multiple Digests
Yesterday I was getting dupes of the digests... Today, I'm getting three of each. Problem with my email provider or on the sending side? Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] K3's RF Clipping Speech Processing
The higher clipping parameter seems to make the higher pitched voice less understandable. There does seem to be some "mushiness" to the lower pitched voice, but for my ears it seems less prominent. The crispness of the 25 setting is how I would like to sound. I've had good reports with mine set at 30, but I can hear enough of a difference that I'm willing to go with clarity. It doesn't seem to give up much in the way of "punch"... Nice that you have a good test setup and willing to share your findings with those of us without :o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/16/09, Jack Smith wrote: > From: Jack Smith > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3's RF Clipping Speech Processing > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 11:42 AM > I was surprised at the intelligibility of speech > with essentially zero amplitude variation - clipping level > = 40. The > envelope looks almost like FM, but the speech is still > understandable, > although not comfortable to listen to for extended periods. > I had read > this in one of the books written by the staff engineers at > Collins > Radio but didn't fully appreciate their comment at the > time. > > > > Jack > > > > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Thanks Jack! > > Based on your presentation and the voice settings, I'll > be dropping my > compression back a notch. Figure if it's easier for me > to understand it will > be easier for others to understand me (mumble mumble). > > 73, > Julius > n2wn > > > Jack Smith-6 wrote: > > > I've added a page with some measurements of the > K3's RF speech clipping > functionality, including sample sound records, oscilloscope > envelope > views and spectrum analyzer captures. > > http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_speech_processing.htm > > Jack K8ZOA > www.cliftonlaboratories.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 > > > > > > > - > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > Tennessee QSO Party > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] 43' Vertical
Ya need a bigger top hat... I ran my second ARRL160 with a 42' vertical piece of wire and a 130' wire top hat with 30 radials between 30 and 70' long... made the top 10 with it LP. But I don't think it would have played well on 40 and maybe only so-so on 80 without traps. By the way you stand out quite well on 160 with whatever you're using Dale :o) 73 j Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/16/09, Dale Putnam wrote: > From: Dale Putnam > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical > To: wrco...@flash.net, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" , > phriend...@yahoo.com > Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 9:09 PM > MFJ1793, is a 41 foot vertical, and works with a 20 meter > element, and a single 80/40 element, a top hat and a steel > roof adds up to workable on 80 - 15... > > NOT on 160. Not even. But quite nice on the rest. > > > > --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > > > > > _ > Windows Live™: Life without walls. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 __ 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] KAT3 L10 burned
>From the original tuning of the various antennas, in this case three different >antennas for 160, 80 and 40. I know the reactance sign from my test equipment >at several points in the band. 160 seems to present the most difficult challenge, particularly running during a contest. There are several spots in the band where I keep a very close eye on the PS current meter, and back off on the power to play it safe. Periodic retuning using the KAT3 helps, but the problem is at the antenna and I've not determined a satisfactory broadband fix yet... Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Thu, 1/7/10, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: > From: David Woolley (E.L) > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 3:47 AM > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > I've not seen such an issue with two different KAT3s > and significantly worse > > mismatches. > > How do you measure the degree of mismatch? A mismatch > has two dimensions, one of which (reactance) can be positive > or negative, and the other can be high or low. > > > > -- David Woolley > "we do not overly restrict the subject matter on the list, > and we > encourage postings on a wide range of amateur radio related > topics" > List Guidelines <http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm> > __ 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] K3 KAT3 Antenna Tuner Tutorial
Windy, The latest QST has an article on window feed line that discusses this very topic Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 __ 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] For a good chuckle
This might ring a familiar note: http://fi-ni-report.blogspot.com/2009/11/minutes-of-october-lids-meeting.html Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 __ 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] [K3] 150 watt "boots" for 160m
Gary... not competition, new multiplier and all time new DXCC ;o) Looks like, at least, two inexpensive options to try... 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Fri, 12/11/09, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: > From: rfenab...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 150 watt "boots" for 160m > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Cc: "Elecraft" > Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:29 PM > Me too, me too, me too... > > More competition... > > Dang..(:-)) > > Gary > VK4FD > Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra > > -Original Message- > From: Julius Fazekas n2wn > Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:14:05 > To: > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 150 watt > "boots" for 160m > > > Dang! > Competition ;o) > > > Craig D. Smith wrote: > > > > I want one too > > > > > ... Craig AC0DS > > > > <> Wondering if anyone has a suggestion of a > solid state amp or "pushing" > > the K3 > > <> PA to obtain 150 watts out on 160m? > > > > > __ > > 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 > > > > > > > - > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > Tennessee QSO Party > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > Elecraft K3 #1875 > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/150-watt-boots-for-160m-tp4151943p4152136.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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 > __ 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] K3 band buttons
Hi Doug, Thanks for the contest Qs! Always nice to pick up the EI multiplier. As to the band button discussion, depending on your logging software, band and mode switching is easily accomplished by typing in where you want to go in N1MM. I rarely use the band or mode switches on my K3 when playing. It took me a while to "discover" this method, and now I'm not sure how I lived without it ;o) I believe that you can even pick how the software determines mode in the setup panel. It's a breeze to move between CW and SSB. Adding RTTY is a bit more complicated as you need to open the digital interface. So far I'm just SO1R and there's enough going on there that adding another monitor look like a useful option, if not another computer! It's easy enough to get the contest desk cluttered pretty quickly... C'ya in CQ WPX CW I hope... Maunder Minimum or not ;o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] OT: J and -31 mix toroids
Hi Svend,
They don't list them, and I suspect the ones they purchased are for their
Balun/Unun products. I'm going to contact Fair Rite directly...
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Elecraft K2/100 #4455
Elecraft K3/100 #366
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: J and -31 mix toroids
Pretty simple Jim, I'm old ;o) I probably have three copies of this tutorial printed in various locations, but never where I need it when I have time to search. On the other hand, I do recall the size and material of the item in question. Usually that's an easy way to search for surplus parts, uber cheap. It doesn't always work. Fair-Rite's number system is not particularly user friendly either. We could discuss spam ;o) Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] More on K3 not responding
Sounds .ike the USB adapter is at a different address than your previous one. Check what port, if any it's been assigned, and use that port address in the K3 utility... All USB/Serial adapters are not created equal ;o) GL, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ 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] 7QP whaaahoooo!
You were solid here anytime I heard you Dale.
nothing wrong with wire antennas, even the "lowly" dipole ;o) Uber short
antennas may present more of a challenge, but lotsa great ear's out there.
I had a few more problems with the mobiles, but envisioned them in canyons or
behind mountains from time to time ;o) (either natural or man made!)
QRP continually provides great surprises, lots of fun and a heck of a lot fewer
RFI and other problems :o) Definitely easier to move around the world with a
lil' QRP rig.
Cheers,
Julius
Julius Fazekas
N2WN
Tennessee Contest Group
http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html
Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009
http://www.tnqp.org/
Elecraft K2/100 #4455
Elecraft K3/100 #366
--- On Wed, 5/6/09, Dale Putnam wrote:
> From: Dale Putnam
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 7QP whaaah!
> To: phriend...@yahoo.com, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
>
> Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 2:17 PM
>
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> Hi,
>
> I failed to give credit where credit is very much
> due... the &qp operation was enmtirely on a K2, at less
> than 5 watts out, and on 80/40/ es 20 with only wire
> antennas... yes they are a little longer than the standard
> dipole... well.. most are. And a vertical.
>
> So.. how does this all work? Well.. chalk it up to a
> K2 that does the yeoman duty, with a rx that allows single
> signal reception, most of the time... even with a QP that
> stacks folks. So.. thank you... very much, Wayne and Eric
> and all the folks that made the K2 happen... and that
> continue to make Elecraft happen.
>
> Yep Julius... qrp... is there any other waymost
> of the time? *G*
>
> --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 11:11:05 -0700
> > From: phriend...@yahoo.com
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 7QP whaaah!
> >
> >
> > QRP Dale???
> >
> > Did you guys have any 10M activity?
> >
> > There was a nice opening to New England on Sunday
> here. One guy in New
> > Hampshire was shocked I was running QRP SSB and coming
> in at 5 over S9...
> > didn't last too long.
> >
> > Other than being slow at opening and closing windows,
> I hopped from CW to
> > SSB to RTTY all weekend with the K3 with great ease.
> >
> > I did have to watch the RF and AF gain when
> going/coming from RTTY. For some
> > reason, I thought the audio out was not affected by
> the front panel
> > controls. Had a lot of help from an anonymous fellow
> from this reflector
> > with some of the RTTY setup details, which is why I
> like hanging here so
> > much :o)
> >
> > Lotsa K3s in the New England QSO Party, and even a few
> K2s (mine included).
> > I still enjoy the K2 on CW, just sounds so warm and
> mellow (no technical
> > references implied). With the K3, I was able to copy
> individual CW stations
> > virtually on top of each other, which happens a lot in
> QSO parties...
> >
> > 73,
> > Julius
> > n2wn
> >
> >
> > Dale Putnam wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, ok, so I am a bit late with this... but
> that let the dust settle a
> > > bit from the weekend of activity.
> > >
> > > And... now we can relax, breath deep, and some of
> the lucky ones get to
> > > go to a couple really nifty hamfests. In the
> meanwhile, some of the rest
> > > of us... will be standing outside... looking
> up... wondering if
> > > h... if only and maybe if
> > >
> > > But the truth is in the results, and considering
> that there were so many
> > > QPs this weekend, it was a kick. The results for
> me? Well.. if the
> > > logcheckers don't find a lot wrong, the score
> won't change a lot..
> > > from 222Qs with 47 mults, and a score of
> 27.9K... but no WAS... even
> > > on 3 bands... good golly. (Maybe if oh.. oh..
> he's back to that
> > > again.. )
> > >
> > > loook out.. another antenna is about to be
> born *G*
> > >
> > > But the one's you have must work pretty well?
> Sure.. but maybe just one or
> > > two more would be better?
> > >
> > > Think she will go along with it?
> > >
> > > --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> ___
Re: [Elecraft] CQ Contest
Hi Willis, I always enjoy reading the post contest comments. They can be fun, informative and downright funny. The knob comment was made because his cracked during the contest, irritating, but not the worst that could happen and he pointed that out in a later comment. It was done in good humor I think... Glad you did well, and sorry we didn't work. Unexpected circumstances kept me from putting in the effort I had hoped, but had a lot of fun working DX on 10 for a change. Had hoped to add something new, but no luck, need seven states for WAS and six countries for DXCC (worked 112 but can't get the QSLs from any of the outstanding ones). Hats off to the Top Band folks, just got card 102 for DXCC LP and all 26 zones worked confirmed... A few K2s and K3s in that lot! See ya in IARU! Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Tue, 6/2/09, WILLIS COOKE wrote: > From: WILLIS COOKE > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CQ Contest > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" , "Elecraft Reflector" > > Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 1:51 PM > > I was one of the participants with a K3, but not the one > that complained about the knob. I agree with him, but > reserve my few complaints for this forum where they will be > received in the spirit they were made. The K3 was a > delight to use, I had a blast and I hope to score well in > the Single Operator, All Band, Low Power, Tribander > category. Whether I score well or not, it was great > fun. I made 605 Qs and about 493,000 points. I > hope I have most of those left after they remove the busted > Qs (G). I am one more happy contester. > > Willis 'Cookie' Cooke > K5EWJ > > > --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Julius Fazekas n2wn > wrote: > > > From: Julius Fazekas n2wn > > Subject: [Elecraft] CQ Contest > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 10:23 AM > > > > Lotsa K2 and K3 in WPX CW... One comment gave me a > good > > chuckle, considering > > it's been a topic here in the past: > > > > "By the way, I love my K3, even though the AF knob is > a > > piece of crap!" > > > > (I've not had any problems with my knobs, only my > noggin') > > > > Many brand new K3 users, some of the "big guns" in > > contesting are now > > sporting the rigs. This Fall could be VERY interesting > on > > the contesting > > front. > > > > Watch for a K2 or K3 in the WVQP, we'll be signing > N8Q > > mobile from a few of > > the tougher counties. > > > > > > ...and then there's Field Day ;o) > > > > 72, 73 and GL! > > > > Julius > > > > > > - > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > > > Tennessee QSO Party > > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > Elecraft K3 #1875 > > -- > > View this message in context: > > http://n2.nabble.com/CQ-Contest-tp3013326p3013326.html > > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at > Nabble.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 > > > __ 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] K2 K3 RIT/XIT VFO adjust during transmit?
Hello Andras, Evidently you can change the RIT/XIT during transmit, but without the display according to AB7E. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, so can not confirm nor deny with my K3. Maybe this weekend... 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Thu, 6/4/09, Arato Andras wrote: > From: Arato Andras > Subject: K2 K3 RIT/XIT VFO adjust during transmit? > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Cc: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 6:25 AM > Hi Julius, > > Can you adjust VFO during transmit with K3? I have K2 but > need it > more than transmitting during RIT/XIT. Fine RIT is good if > you use > filtering Pactor or PSK31 with K2. > > 73! de HA4AA Andras. > > On Wed, 3 Jun 2009, Julius Fazekas wrote: > >... > > Ahhh, the RIT/XIT, my only beef with the K3... still > can't adjust them while > > in transmit. That was a sweet feature on the K2! > > > > 73, > > Julius > __ 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] K3 vs. Icom IC-7600
Thanks Joe... After looking it over more, it seems like the only advantage is it will operate from one USB port versus two Serial Ports... Which may be useful with a laptop or new destop w/o serial ports. May not have this long. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > From: Joe Subich, W4TV > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 vs. Icom IC-7600 > To: "'Julius Fazekas n2wn'" , elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 1:23 PM > > The cable model number on the "cables" page for each > interface > is a link to the schematic. > > As far as the USB Interface II and the K3, you can ignore > the > audio functions as the USB II only provides isolation > transformers > and the K3's line out is already isolated. With the > K3 and USB II > you might as well connect the 3.5mm cables directly between > the > computer and Line In/Line Out. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > > > -Original Message----- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] > On Behalf Of Julius > > Fazekas n2wn > > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:24 AM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. Icom IC-7600 > > > > > > > > I picked up a microham USB Interface II this past > weekend. It > > has a cable for a FT1000. I would assume all that > needs to be > > done to make this work with a K3 is provide the > appropriate > > connector adapters (versus spending $65+ for the K3 > cable). > > > > Has anyone done this? Any caveats? > > > > Thanks, > > Julius > > > > > > Igor Sokolov-2 wrote: > > > > > > That feature can be had on almost any radio, K3 > included. I have got > > > Microham MicrokeyerII and now I can do with just > one USB > > connection to > > > computer. That includes audio, CAT, PTT,CW,FSK. > In addition > > Microkeyer has > > > winkey built in and PTT sequencer to deal with > external RX > > and TX amps. > > > > > > 73, Igor UA9CDC > > > > > >> No doubt the K3 performs better but there is > one feature > > on the 7600 > > >> that > > >> is > > >> nice, the USB port. You can run digital modes > from the pc > > with only one > > >> USB > > >> cable which handles serial commands plus > audio in/out. The > > sound card > > >> connection is no longer needed. Several users > are running > > MixW in this > > >> fashion. > > >> > > >> Steve Ellington > > >> n...@carolina.rr.com > > >> - Original Message - > > >> From: "Dave G4AON" > > >> To: > > >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:48 PM > > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. Icom IC-7600 > > >> > > >> > > >>> The IC7600 was reviewed by Peter Hart, > G3SJX, in June's > > RSGB RadCom. > > >>> The receiver performance is mediocre, > only at 50 KHz > > signal spacing > > >>> does the 7600 have 104 dB of dynamic > range. At 3 KHz > > spacing it was > > >>> noise limited, at 5 KHz spacing Peter > squeezed 87 dB by > > using the 15 > > >>> KHz roofing filter, but was noise limited > with the 6 or 3 KHz > > >>> roofing filters. > > >>> > > >>> The review is currently available to RSGB > members via the > > RSGB web > > >>> site. Please don't ask me to send anyone > a copy. > > >>> > > >>> 73 Dave, G4AON > > >>> = > > >>> Universal radio lists the radio as > having > > >>> "104dB dynamic range and +30dbm 3rd order > intercept point ". > > >>> > > >>> Maybe it will soon make the top of > Sherwood's list. > > >>> > > >>> However, I do not see any mention of > "diversity receive". > > > __ 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] N8Q/m West Virginia QSO Party
Steve and all, This is where you might look for us: CW 3540, 7040, 14040, 21040, 28040 SSB3820, 7240, 14280, 21390, 28390 Probably plus 10KHz or so depending on QRM. Storms are predicted for WV all weekend and with SF running around 68, looks like 20 may be the band. We'll certainly try 80 and 40 in each county for close in folks. We'll spend more time in the first five counties as we may be the only ones putting them on. The northern counties will be better covered earlier in the contest. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: > From: Stephen W. Kercel > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N8Q/m West Virginia QSO Party > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 10:48 AM > Julius: > > Any 10 meter CW contemplated? In recent weeks 10 meters is > open between southern Appalachia and W1/W2 most evenings > between 2300 and 2400Z (and maybe other times as well). > > 73, > > Steve > AA4AK/1 > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > We will be running QRP mobile in the WVQP this weekend > with K3 #1875. The > > first few counties may be a bit challenging due to the > topography, so bear > > with us. > > > > N8Q/m will be running as follows: > > Wayne > > Mingo > > Logan > > Boone > > Lincoln > > Kanawha (may not stop for CW) > > Jackson (same as above) > > Wood > > Wirt > > Ritchie (?) > > Pleasants > > Tyler > > Wetzel > > CW and SSB, hopefully to Pleasants County, where > I drop Rita off and I run > > alone to the end. > > Rita will op SSB (she's only made a couple QSOs > prior to this) while I drive > > (stick shift). Please be gentle and we may be able to > get her to play again > > and even get a license! ;o) > > > > There are at least three other mobiles running, so it > should be a good time > > for all. > > > > 72, > > Julius > > > > > > - > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > > > Tennessee QSO Party > > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > Elecraft K3 #1875 > > > > __ 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] K3 P3 thought
Good points Brett, see below: Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party: Sunday, 6 Sept 2009 http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 > Would you want to be able to hook it to > electronics and see the waveform that you're probing? It would be nice, but not high priority > Would you want to see > a time vs amplitude (oscope) waveform of what is coming off > your antenna? This would be more useful... for the problems I might run into > Would you want a time vs amplitude of your TX signal? Think this would be the easiest item to provide, and maybe the one in highest demand. > > > These are all very different things. Just trying to > get an idea of what > your use case is for this idea. Not questioning the > idea just how you want > to use it if you don't mind. > > ~Brett (KC7OTG) > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] > On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas n2wn > Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:13 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 P3 thought > > > This may be silly, but would it be possible to configure > the display as an > oscilloscope? Or maybe a TDR? There seems to be a chip for > everything these > days, and both of those tools might be good options, if > cost effective... > > Haven't followed this discussion too closely, so apologies > in advance if > this is a dupe. > > 73, > Julius > > - > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > Tennessee QSO Party > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > Elecraft K3 #1875 > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-thought-tp3468007p3468007.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 > > __ 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] Q
FB Eric, will watch for future announcements... Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Thu, 6/17/10, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > Subject: Q > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 2:35 PM > Way too early for that. My best guess > is probably some time Q1 of this > next year. > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > > On 6/17/2010 10:19 AM, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Any guidance on price levels, particularly for the > external tuner? Pre-order > > list? > > > > Cheers, > > Julius > > > > > > - > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.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] Dayton Contest University
Any Elecraft owners attending CU at Dayton this time around? Would like to meet anyone who feels so inclined. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Dayton Specials?
Are there any even more pleasant surprises in store at Dayton this year? 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit
Dave, There are a number of online resources to help ease the pain of SMT soldering/desoldering. If you have access to older QRP magazines, there were many tips in them. AMQRP.ORG has useful info online. This document covers a lot of ground and may be helpful: http://www.avrfreaks.net/modules/FreaksArticles/files/15/Low%20Cost%20SMD%20Soldering%20Guide.pdf My experience with SM parts is that you need patience, a fine tip on your iron and good timing :o) Heating too long is a definite killer. If one is new to these, I would suggest a practice run on some dead/obsolete computer board. You can goof up and learn for free. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] UI rant dramatized 2 K3
"He used... sarcasm. He knew all the tricks, dramatic irony, metaphor, bathos, puns, parody, litotes and... satire. He was vicious." LUIGI VERCOTTI (Michael Palin), "The Piranha Brothers" Monty Python's Flying Circus TV Show - Episode 14 Of course, for humor to be effective, one must have a common reference and even then, some don't get it. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 & Heil Proset
I have a non-Elecraft version of the Heil Proset. I've received my first official compliment on the K3 audio quality (considering I don't have a clue what I'm doing, I was shocked). So, I want to keep the boom mike setup. My problem is that I find the phones way to bassy and muffled, particularly for CW. Are there alternative speaker replacements? I use a cheap SONY Walkman set otherwise and really like how they sound. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Power cable question
Ron, I've been using my K2 cable with my K3, including contests, without an issue. Considering what the KPA100 will do with my 160M setup, in the way of drawing current, I think there is enough wiggle room not to worry too much. The K3 barely gets warm when I run :o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Power cable question
Hi Ron, Thanks for the analysis. You pointed out several things I was unaware of related to these types of fuses. Nice to learn something new! I'm in the process of redoing the power distribution in my shack, so will take this info into account. Fortunately, it's been a while since I've blown any fuse. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 2.02 firmware
I attempted to change my filter (going narrower in CW) width while transmitting and was unable to do so. I thought this was one of the items that was going to be changeable while in Tx. Is this not possible? Generally, if I start a run, or am trying to pull a particular signal out during a run, I have changed the filter width during Tx (with the K2). It's a minor issue, more of a preference thing, but would be nice to have... Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] DX on 10m
Dave and all, 10 opened later in the day last Saturday here in Tennessee. EU was very strong at times. Considering I was running QRP in IARU, I was tickled that most of my DX QSOs were made one call no repeats. The antenna was better than some, but not a monster stack, just a 4 element SteppIR. The openings were just that good. Too bad there weren't more folks playing there. 15 was good into EU as well later in the day. We may be at a minimum, but there are some fun openings if one is looking for 'em. May catch you on 6 this weekend... 72, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees
This is Alan's site (as is the previous posting). I whole heartedly recommend the CSV-19. It is simple to use and effective, particularly if you have tall trees. I've tried most of the other suggested methods, and while most will work to some degree or another, they usually take multiple tries and are height limited. While this device is not cheap, if you do a lot of antenna work in your trees, this is a real time saver. Well worth the price... It's also my most borrowed piece of equipment ;o) http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html 73 & CU in NAQP CW this weekend! "Jules" Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] width knob
I find varying the width pretty intuitive and the indicator eliminates any question. The one thing I don't like is that I can't vary it while transmitting. Something I thought was going to be changed... I'm using the latest beta 2.20. My only other complaint at the moment is that I can hear way more folks than can hear me ;o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 rough note on CW monitor
This weekend I noticed that the CW sound was distorted and full of artifacts. This was listening to my own sending via headphones, keying was via N1MM through the serial port. I'm using MCU 2.22 / DSP 1.88. Any thoughts? thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VP6DX on 160 Elecraft Mojo
Worked VP6DX this morning on 160... I was running my K2/100 (about 90 watts to the tuner due to some foldback issues) thru the KAT100 into a 55' piece o' wire with a few radials, none any longer than 40'. It was a solid no repeat QSO. Those folks have good ears and they were a solid copy without a Rx antenna on the K2. Don't be afraid to try them, even if you think your antennas are lacking. Worked them on 12M CW as well, been ages since I even heard anyone on 12! GL to all in ARRL DX this weekend. It's looking like a Low Band show. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SMD video? (was: Mystery Mods)
Hey Ron, Another item that really helps SMD/T work and rework is a flux pencil. Mouser carries them and I'm sure others. I use a wood toothpick to hold the parts in place while soldering. Think the key to doing good work is taking one's time. A good flip-down jewelers visor helps as well. Would like to find one of these with LED lamps to better light some of the boards and parts. Poor vision and the jitters does make this work tough going, if not impossible to do. I suspect there will come a time when I won't want to do it. Of course, by that time everything will probably require a microscope and nanobot soldering stations ;o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Creative Idea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XJHXzchBg Look Ma, no B+! Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] PRO II vs K2
Lee, "I've spend some time listening to TX5C over the course of the last week...and I know that if I had done that with the PROII...my ears or brain would be very tired. No so with the K3. The fatigue of listening is just not there. I could testify to that between the PROII and the K2 as well." K2 is better or worse than the Pro? 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KAT3 problem
It may be something I'm missing but I am unable to get more than 5 watts out in either ATU or Bypass with my KAT3 installed. It seems like it tunes and switches properly, just can't get 100W. Any help? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3
Hey Greg, Quick query if you have a minute. I can't find my KPA bypass jumper. It looks like all I need to do is jumper 4 pins on each side of the two connectors and throw in a cap. yes? Do I need to pull the PAIO board? Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Balanced Antenna Tuner & Raised Radials
I think it was noted in this month's RadCom. PA0FRI has an interesting design called a "S-Match" that looks easy to build and possibly easy to motorize as well. http://www.pa0fri.geerligs.com/ Another article that is well worth reading and may apply to some questions raised in this thread is by Rudy Severns, N6LF. It brings some interesting test data that suggests that longer may not be better in some instances. Definite food for thought and interesting reading. http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/2008/08/hf-vertical-gro.html Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K3 Owner
WIHA makes excellent tools for small screws. They are made in Germany. A bit more expensive, but worth the investment. Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 2008 Tennessee QSO Party
This year's running of the Tennessee QSO Party is almost upon us! The contest runs from 1800z Sunday, September 7 until 0300z Monday, September 8, 2008 from 160M to 440 Mhz. In addition to the wonderful certificates, we will award the following items: 1 year National Contest Journal Subscriptions: First Time Entry In-State First Time Entry USA Elecraft R-XG1 Receiver Test Oscillator (7 MHz) kit: In-State Mobile Low Power (SO or MO) Tennessee shaped wood plaques: In State: Single Operator - HP Single Operator - LP Single Operator - QRP Mobile - Single operator ( with or without driver, regardless of power level) Mobile - Multi-operator ( regardless of power level) Outside Tennessee: USA Single operator - HP Single operator - LP Single operator - QRP DX Single Operator (regardless of power level) North America - non-USA - (regardless of power level) One prize per victor... Work all 95 counties during TNQP 2008 and win a free half ounce bag of authentic Tennessee dirt. You pay only $6.95 shipping and handling and we will send you your very own piece of Tennessee. Hurry. Offer good while supplies last. S/H non-refundable -- additional 15% restocking fee on all returns. Tennessee residents not eligible for free offer. Disclaimer: TNQP not responsible for fire ant infestation resulting from free offer... Please check http://tnqp.org/ for the latest updates and mobile routes. Come on by a play a spell... 73, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Tennessee QSO Party Log Submission deadline
Just a friendly reminder to anyone who played and has not submitted their log yet, logs are due on October 9th. We'd love to have yours! See who takes home the generously donated Elecraft XG-1 kit! Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 What mics are proper using for SSB?
Ron, I've used two different Heil products, an old Pro-Set (not the Elecraft version) and a hand mike, also non-Elecraft. I have had good reports from both and outstanding when using the hand mike in DX mode. So far, all my SSB QSOs have been running the K# in QRP mode during various QSO parties, primarily on 160 thru 40, FWIW. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VP6DX Rx Antenna Technical Details
Hi David, This may help: Distributing Receiving Antennas see http://ncjweb.com/bonus.php An excellent technical discussion in two parts, with low band circuits that can be adapted. More elegance ;o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Various Items For Sale
Hello All, I have several items looking for a new home: Bencher BY-2 paddles, very lightly used, $80 Elecraft EC-2, unused, $50 Elecraft K2 #3311 with KPA100, KNB2, KAF2, K160X, KSB2, cables and documents. Physically good shape. Never had it on SSB, updated to the latest rev both firmware and hardware $975 Heathkit HR-10, not working, filaments light, case is in good shape, the interior could use a cleaning. My best guess is that there is a bad tube in the HV chain. $50 Th6DXX, on the ground, good condition, pickup only. $200 All prices include CONUS shipping. I can send pictures tonight. I will ship internationally, but we'll need to check on costs/methods. Check or Money Order. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] ARRL 160
Dale, You make some great points on propagation, worth keeping in mind this weekend... Just did some propagation plots and 80M looks like it will be the place to be... Good chance to add to your DXCC totals. Ya say no one has a beam on the low low bands, you know 80 and 160? I know there are a couple JA stations with 3 elements on 80M, but check out pages 35 and 36 here: http://www.helsinki.fi/~korpela/PU/PU3_2008.pdf 5 (yes, five) full size elements on 80 AND 3 (!) full size elements on 160!!! many probably have logged OH8X in past contests, but these monsters should open up a whole new bunch of opportunities for folks with less than competitive antennas on 160/80! Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Dale Putnam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Dale Putnam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ARRL 160 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > Date: Monday, November 24, 2008, 7:46 PM > Very good points, Julius, > One of the mistakes that I make, and I hear being made is > the feeling of not being able to be heard. > That just works against us. Qro has the > "advantage" of thinking powerful.. qrp, knows the > power is in > the operator and the props. Now.. we also know we can't > control the props.. so.. the best we can do is take > advantage of, and use to the best the props as they are. > The second most important tool that we all have > is the quality of operator... if you aren't as good as > you want to be.. then that is correctable... but we > must not "feel" poor op... feel GOOD op.. > One doesn't have to work through a pile, with out > learning a lot.. how did the successful ones do it > different? > How did they get through and you didn't? How did you > and they didn't.. and one thing to note... as you get > better > take a not of how many QRO ops you pass it is a real > blast to blow through the pileup, leaving stations calling, > by being there at the right time, and with the exact set of > skills to getter done. > Oh.. and one last thing one may not assume that all > signals are reciprical. He is loud, therefore I am loud.. > ok... he is weak, therefore I will be weak to him... not > true.. > he is loud, I am weak... WHAT?? > He is weak, I may be loud, if his beam is looking the other > way and you say no one has beams on the low bands? > Don't assume that one either... or I will miss you, and > so will a number of other ops. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in > Wy> > _ > Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to > suspicious email. > http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety_112008 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 popping noise during QSK
I noticed a phenomenon that was irritating during CQWW with my K3. When a loud signal would be sending as I was transmitting in QSK a loud pop would occur from time to time. This may be a simple setting issue. Any thoughts? The only bad thing I can say about the K3 is that I can still hear more than I was able to work ;o) 73 and thanks for the QSOs, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 popping noise during QSK
Thanks Vic! I had suspected that I wasn't the first to notice it, but haven't been following the reflector very closely for a while. Hope to catch you (and anyone else) in ARRL 160 this weekend. The K3 hears real good ;o) 73 & GL, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Vic K2VCO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Vic K2VCO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 popping noise during QSK > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" > Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 12:23 PM > Julius Fazekas wrote: > > I noticed a phenomenon that was irritating during CQWW > with my K3. > > > > When a loud signal would be sending as I was > transmitting in QSK a loud pop would occur > > from time to time. > > > > This may be a simple setting issue. Any thoughts? > > > > The only bad thing I can say about the K3 is that I > can still hear more than I was able > > to work ;o) > > QSK artifacts exist when there are loud signals or noise. > Wayne promised that he would look at this when he had some > time :-) > -- 73, > Vic, K2VCO > Fresno CA > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] CQ WW DX CW
http://www.eskimo.com/~mwdink/3830/CQWW%20CW%20Soapbox%20Dec%201%202008.txt Many K2s and K3s noted in these 3830 postings... Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception
Tony, There is a bunch of info online that addresses your question. Look for W3NQN filters, notch filters, http://www.n6rk.com/loopantennas/pacificon.pdf , coax stubs, VP6DX presentations, ICE, CQ-Contest reflector. >From what I've read and talked with others about, it's a rare situation that >you would not need something even at LP levels. HP it's pretty much a given. >The biggest decision you may have to make is what will work for you... Oh and >how much time and/or money to put into getting it right. One could argue that with all the RF floating around most neighborhoods, band pass filters are a definite plus for weak signal work on the low bands. Too, check out the YCCC, and other big contest group or station, websites for ideas about what works and what does not. 73, Julius "Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception Wayne, To carry this one step more, what about when I am running multiple K3's on different bands at the same time? Do you recommend to use external receive bandpass filters on the receive lines if I am using receive antennas on the Receive Antenna and/or Aux input? And also use transmit bandpass filters on the transmit antenna input when I am using the transmit antenna for both receive and transmit?" Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS Various items
I have two original unbuilt N0SS K6XX CW tuning kits for the K2: $17 each shipped USA Unbuilt Atlanticon 2006 AmQRP Signal Quality Monitor, board & LEDs, circuit diagram, as offered $10 shipped CONUS Unbuilt WA6OTP PTO/VFO kit: $22 shipped CONUS New K2KEYMDKT K2 Keying Bandwidth Mod Kit: $19 shipped USA Mixed group: E850058 3V lithium Battery; K1 MCU 106; FW KPA 1.06 (2); FW KDSP2 3.10; SM MAR6 (24) not sure how to price this, make offer please. RadCom August 2007 through December 2008, missing May & August 2008 (if I find them before shipping these, they will be included) $25 shipped CONUS (media rate) Pelican 1470 case (black), this is setup as a computer case with pockets and sholder strap, unused but a bit dusty from sitting around: $65 shipped CONUS E-MU 1212m PCI Digital Audio System (sound cards), new, $50 shipped CONUS Azden PCS-7500H 6m FM mobile rig, used, with mic and power cord (new) $135 shipped CONUS Tons of parts around, if you're looking for anything drop me a note. Please respond off reflector. Thnaks for the space and Happy Holidays to all! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Various-items-tp5834930p5834930.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
Hi Gary, You've already had a lot of great replies... Thought I'd throw my two cents worth in at this late date: The second RX is well worth having particularly for the low bands where you're more likely to be using a separate RX antenna. Too, if you're gonna be DX, it's VERY useful for listening to behavior on your TX frequency, as well as the pile up. Diversity RX is very useful at times, but if you don't have the antenna(s), it is kinda expensive to have just to say you have one... I'd probably second the 500hz and 200hz options, not a big cost savings, but it could be put towards the second receiver... One can argue the performance difference between 5 pole and 8 pole, I've not seen a meaningful difference in my contesting activities. For digital (RTTY), I'd suggest going with FSK and the aforementioned filters would be just fine. The K3 is as competitive as you are... I think it is very functional, provides easy and competitive performance at a good price AND has a tremendous team behind it. Firmware is always being improved or having features added, which is more than you can say for some other companies. IF, you ever need to work on/repair one, it is fairly easy to do and parts aren't unobtainium. One can argue about a radio's competitive advantage forever, there are so many things that go into "winning" beyond the radio. That being said, either the K3 or K2 are great contest radios IMHO. The K3 offers a lot of flexibility and growth options. Combined with KYBITC, decent antennas, decent QTH and decent propagation, you definitely will in great shape for the top 10 ;o) Cheers and see ya in the fray! 73 and Happy New Year to all, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Reason-to-NOT-buy-a-K3-tp5868025p5874614.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] k3 Utility 1.4.1.8 download problem
Hi Dick, Thanks for the link... I also couldn't find a zipped version of the latest firmware. It was nice to have this as my "shack" isn't web friendly. Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-Utility-1-4-1-8-download-problem-tp5950870p5951308.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option
Is there a way to swap which side the main rx and sub rx audio appears? My setup has the main rx on the left and the sub on the right. For whatever reason I find it easier to dig stuff out of the noise with my right ear. Noticed this while hunting VP8ORK. Just wondering... Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-Rx-listening-option-tp6004816p6004816.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option
Thanks all who responded... turning the phones around is an option, but not a very good one for the set in question. Looks like a swap over connector would be the best option in my case. This is more of a special case scenario, versus day to day or even contest work. Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-Rx-listening-option-tp6004816p6005387.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & S9 43' Vertical
Hi Tom, Check out Phil's, AD5X, site: http://www.ad5x.com/articles.htm He has written a number of articles related to your questions. Good information with plenty of "how to" ideas with locally found materials. Elecraft's Balun kit is also capable of 1:4 unun and will easily work with any 100 watt rig. QST has had several items related to the ubiquitous 43' verticals that are all the rage now. I see at least one person has mentioned radials, which are a must have to effectively use this antenna on 80-30. The K3's ATU is very effective, but keep in mind that you will be matching the feedline and antenna as a unit, versus matching just the antenna. The K3 will most likely find a match most of the time, but you still could be seriously mismatched at the antenna. It may work, it just won't work well. GL es 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-S9-43-Vertical-tp6193993p6197137.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Just a head's up on hacked email address
It appears Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, K5EWJ email has been hacked. I just received the "I've been mugged in London" phishing email. Seen this one several times before... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Just-a-head-s-up-on-hacked-email-address-tp7272980p7272980.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second port option. I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... GL in ARRL DX CW! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7285354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
With N1MM?? or do you log another way? Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # From: WD0ECO [via Elecraft] To: Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: Re: another contesting how-to question I only use one port and the single interface (USB to Serial) from N1MM generates the CW and PTT. You do not need any kind of built or external keying interface to key the K3. It's very simple and straight-forward. 73, Mitch Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote >Tim, > >Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some >changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. > >For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. >You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from >your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. > >You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key >the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are >a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. > >Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second >port option. > >I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. >The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) > >Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in >easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... > >GL in ARRL DX CW! > >73, >Julius >n2wn If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7285436.html To unsubscribe from another contesting how-to question, click here. NAML - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286155.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
I stand corrected Mitch. You are right, it can be done straight through the Serial (or USB to Serial) port. For some reason or another I was thinking of FSK... No hiccups that I've noticed with three different computers older to newer, all win based... Thanks Mitch! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286203.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
Another good document, easy to follow, and worth having (unless you completely space and forget about it)! Thanks for putting it together Fred... and GL in ARRL DX! Maybe the prop gods will be kinder. Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286207.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
I had RTTY on the brain Fred! I bought a used K3 a while back and he included your book with it. It helped with some settings I was struggling with, I had forgot I had it until your post. GL this weekend. I'll be on a bit, but not FT. Taking my wife out to a play Saturday night... Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # From: "Cady, Fred [via Elecraft]" To: Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:38 PM Subject: Re: another contesting how-to question Actually, you don't need a keying interface. The K3 does it all. And I, too, have had no problem keying the K3 from N1MM without a Winkey. In the Config menu, go to PTT-KEY. Rotate VFO A to choose OFF-DTR. (You can also choose any combination of DTR and RTS from the serial port to control PTT and Keying. See Table 3-12 in the KE7X book, if you have it). OFF-DTR means that there is no PTT control and the K3 will expect a keying signal on the serial port DTR signal. In N1MM (I can't speak for other programs), go to the CONFIGURER->HARDWARE and click the CW/Other Details box for the serial port you connected to the K3. Click on SET and make DTR be CW. That's it. The serial port will be the radio control interface and also will key the radio when N1MM sends CW. No LPT or any other keying interface needed. I haven't done it (no SSB contesting experience) but I suspect that the PTT capability can be use to key the radio when N1MM is being a voice keyer. DX guys, see you this weekend :-) 73 Fred "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation" www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 1:15 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second port option. I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... GL in ARRL DX CW! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question- tp7283861p7285354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] 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:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286162.html To unsubscribe from another contesting how-to question, click here. NAML - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286216.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Hel
Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests
*chuckles* It's funny to see the complaints after a major contest. (as long as I've been a ham) But recently I have heard complaints about EME (!?!) really... seems that the newfangled digital version has raised the cackles of some of the "traditionalists". Go figure. I know when the moon is low on the horizon and all round and aglow, I do ponder trying 6M EME. I think it would be pretty cool. Worked a couple of K2s (that I know about) and plenty of K3s over the weekend. Found folks up to 150 on some bands, and much less on others, and this with less stellar SF numbers than during CQWWDX. 20 had activity around the clock. 'Twas fun... and the K3 did a fine job as usual! (plenty of calls from here heard too!) Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Annoying-Contests-tp7300230p7302504.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
Made a couple SSB QSOs prior to the start of WPX and one QSO in the contest itself, but now am getting ERR TXF anytime I try to key the rig. Also, not getting any power out to speak of. the pre contest QSOs were LP, the first contest QSO QRP. Checked all the settings, both directly and with the utility, everything is set correctly. Tried a reboot, power recycle and reloading the firmware. Nada. Any method of keying in either SSB mode triggers the error message (PTT, VOX, DVR). I do have the KDVR3 in this rig, if that makes a diff... Looks like it works fine on CW, power moves from QRP to LP. Any suggestions? Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7400316.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
I've done that already Don. I've checked it via CONFIG and the Utility. The correct filter is selected, all the settings are correct. It was working fine, then this error popped up. Apparently the filter is fine, as it works on RX. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7400347.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 Lightning near miss
Had a bunch of stuff zapped during the recent super cell event that wreaked so much havoc, including one of my K3s... First, hope anyone in the affected area is safe and sound. My K3 appears to be mostly OK, as far as I have been able to test it. The exception being the PA. I can get almost 20 Watts out max. The SWR/Power indication on the K3 does not appear to be functioning correctly. This leads me to think the issue is related to the diodes in that circuit. This happened several times with my K2s. Any thoughts? I happened to see the strike, as I was outside on the balcony observing the storm. It appears to have been a near miss, versus a hard core strike. My 160m Tee had the coffee can housing for the matching network blown apart and the coil and some wiring was melted/vaporized. The antenna, as some may recall, is within 25 feet of the operating position. Two blown breakers in the house, two UPSes tripped (one looks to be permanently dead), at least a blown video card on the shack computer and the K3 problem(s). The antennas were disconnected from the rig and grounded. Considering the other damage in the area, I feel I was pretty lucky overall. Thanks in advance, Julius -Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875-- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Lightning-near-miss-tp6321558p6321558.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft
Not enough power and way too many bucks. Too much power... only want a max of 150 watts out (considered LP in some contests);o) On another subject, why do you guys all buy QRP, limited function radios and then wish to add a 100 watt amp? Sometimes I run QRP, sometimes I run LP in contests... usually run LP when chasing new ones, but not always. And another subject, no one has commented on the thread that was going on about improving the DSP NR etc for the K3, and the fact that the KX3 will have a much improved DSP and newer better chip?? Leaves the K3 owners kinda out to dry dont it? Kinda the stuff that we always criticize YeaComWood for doing when a new model came out and the old one could not be updated? Or is a K4 around? I won't feel left out with my K3s, same as I didn't feel left out with my K2... The KX3 will have it's place. Until specifications are published and verified, everything else is pure speculation. Don't think one could place Elecraft in the same class as other manufacturers when it comes to upgrades, or service. Elecraft IMHO is miles above the rest. They have always come through for me quickly and without any fuss. If they had stock, I'd buy! Hope you're doing well Merv. 72/3, Julius Making a better tomorrow, tomorrow. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Something-really-new-at-Dayton-from-Elecraft-tp6380523p6386762.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] OT OHR QRP Explorer II manual copy wanted
Hello Fellow Elecrafters, Would anyone have either the manual or parts list & schematic they could share for an OHR QRP Explorer 2? Wishing all my US Elecraft friends an early very happy Thanksgiving. Think I missed Canadian Thanksgiving... 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-OHR-QRP-Explorer-II-manual-copy-wanted-tp7565944.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
I'd like to thank Dale, at Elecraft, for helping me work through this problem. Possibly the steps we went through may help someone who runs into a similar problem. Items in quotes are my thoughts/explanations. This is a first time issue for me, and I would consider it quite a rare occurrence based on my K3 experiences: (My problem started with a working, properly configured radio that suddenly started displaying "ERR TXF" when keyed in SSB. The radio worked correctly in CW. I suspect either or both of two things: fumble fingering the keys when trying to record new KDVR3 messages or a static spike. It is possible that these were strictly coincidental too.) The TXF error is a SOFTWARE issue, it has nothing to do with hardware. If you have confirmed that the 2.8 Khz filter is in the slot that it really is in (Slot #1 is the first slot on the right as you look down into the radio from front) and that in the CONFIG:FL 'n' BW the 'n' matches the slot number that the filter is in (if you have multiple filters then they must be arranged widest to narrowest in lowest slot number to highest slot number) along with CONFIG:FL TX SB being correct, then you may have a corrupt memory workspace. Do you know how to do a parameter initialization? That will correct the corruption. (This is EE INIT, follow instructions in the owner manual.) (My problem returned...) Are you reloading an older configuration after doing the EE INIT? If so, you need to manually reconfigure everything. The "glitch" can get saved in the configuration file. (By "manually reconfigure" he meant via the CONFIG Menu on the radio itself, NOT via the K3 Utility program.) (The sequence I followed was: 1) Hand copy all of my important parameters (assuming you're not using all the default values) 2) Perform "EE INIT". 3) Test to see if the problem was resolved. 4) Using the CONFIG Menu, re-enter all of my personal settings (filters, AGC and such). 5) Test again to see if the problem remained resolved. If it tests good 6) Erase all saved configurations for the radio in question in the K3 Utility Program. 7) Save to new working configuration. 8) Test again, heck if only for peace of mind. If good, pop open an 813 and do a little jig (wired jig preferred... hihi) ) 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7409532.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
Think mine fermented after sitting on the shelf for 40 years - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7409660.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 WTB 200Hz filter
Would anyone have a 200HZ filter for the K3 they are looking to part with? Please contact off list. Thanks and 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-WTB-200Hz-filter-tp7558660.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] WTB or trade
Looking for one or two 200 or 250 Hz filters for the K3 (matched on the five pole would be nice, but not super fussy)... I have a KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass Module and KFL3A-6K (6 kHz AM / ESSB, 8-pole (req'd for AM) **) available for trade or sale. Maybe a KFL3B-FM (13 kHz FM (required for FM) **), still mentally debating this, as well. Let me know price shipped to 37709, off reflector. Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-or-trade-tp6606993p6606993.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] [SECC] Mosley TH-3jr Weirdness
Rich, Suggest you look into silicone hose repair tape for the coax connection. Electrical tape tends to unwrap and/or leave a messy residue. This stuff can be found in the garden hose section. It's a bit more expensive, but does a great job. I've wrapped my Steppir Boots with it, great UV protection. NeverSez (sic) or aluminum wiring protection goo found at an electrical supply house will work. There's copper based stuff that is marine grade and used on thing like propeller bolts that will work well too. Wear gloves or have rags around, it's messy and will stain. I wouldn't bother cleaning the whole element, unless you're going to paint them (or powder coat). They'll oxide again. From street level you'll never know either. Don't forget to protect the joints and hardware on your Glenn Martin as well. See ya on da air... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Mosley-TH-3jr-Weirdness-tp6631788p6634459.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] Tom Hammond, N0SS, silent key
Tom was one of the first folks I "met" on the Elecraft reflector and helped me a lot with my K2. We corresponded on and off through the years. We worked in contests and even met at a TenTec Hamfest way back when. He was always friendly and upbeat. I knew of his health issues, but I didn't realize he had taken a serious turn for the worse. I think Wayne's eulogy expresses how I will remember him. Hopefully we can all be more like him... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TOM-HAMMOND-N0SS-SILENT-KEY-tp6655191p6659442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 Wanted
Interested in a 500Hz and 200Hz filter for the K3. Would consider 1KHz also. Have 6KHz AM 8 pole filter for sale or swap. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Wanted-tp6673457p6673457.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
I'm looking for a 500Hz 5 pole filter for my K3. Still have an AM filter. Also have a lot of new parts 1% and tophat 1/4w resistors, caps, ICs, various connectors and odds n ends for trade/sale. I'm looking for 10K 1/4w 5% resistors (need 20), 4N25 (2 needed), Andrew 7/8" Heliax connectors (need 4). Maybe we can help each other out... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6696249.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
Whoops, forgot I need a couple 1N34a and twenty or so 1N914b diodes too... - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6696256.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] FS: Machined Aluminum Knob for K2
Found this while organizing stuff, one of the first aftermarket black anodized weighted knobs made for the K3, very similar looking to the original know with the addition of finger dimple as part of the design. I can send pictures. Unused, don't recall who made 'em. Asking $60 delivered USA, $65 for the rest of the world. Would work a trade for 500Hz or 200Hz 5 pole K3 filter. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Machined-Aluminum-Knob-for-K2-tp6699031p6699031.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
I'm sorry I missed yer post Gary... As it looks, more like a "secret weapon" for CQ WW! But, it is worth mentioning the 2011 Tennessee QSO Party, which is this coming Sunday! 1800z Sunday, September 4 until 0300z Monday, September 5, 2011 Details can be found here: http://www.tnqp.org/ We'll have a bunch of mobiles to chase AND multipliers are by band, so look for activity on 10 and 15, maybe even 6... I'll be QRP mobile as N4Q (CLAI, UNIO, KNOX & GRAI) for the first couple hours and then op as N2WN from GRAI. CW, SSB and RTTY (ask me to switch modes if things are slow). I'll check 10 and 15 prior to the start of the contest. Nice handmade Tennessee shaped plaques and an Elecraft balun, along with certificates and lotsa fun! See y'all there! 72, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6743581.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] 2011 Tennessee QSO Party
The 2011 Tennessee QSO Party is this coming Sunday! 1800z Sunday, September 4 until 0300z Monday, September 5, 2011 Details can be found here: http://www.tnqp.org/ We'll have a bunch of mobiles to chase AND multipliers are by band, so look for activity on 10 and 15, maybe even 6... I'll be QRP mobile as N4Q (CLAI, UNIO, KNOX & GRAI) for the first couple hours and then op as N2WN from GRAI. CW, SSB and RTTY (ask me to switch modes if things are slow). I'll check 10 and 15 prior to the start of the contest. Nice handmade Tennessee shaped plaques and an Elecraft balun, along with certificates and lotsa fun! See y'all there! Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/2011-Tennessee-QSO-Party-tp6743587p6743587.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Wanted & FS
Interested in a 200 and/or 250Hz filter for the K3... Looking for a box (aluminum, high impact plastic, stainless) or cover that can have a plate attached in the 11.5" by 7.5" range (slightly bigger OK) minimum 3" deep, weather proof or resistant for a project. Please advise shipped price for above items... Have a Moseley Classic 36 (no shipping, but may be able to meet within a reasonable distance) available, asking $450. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-FS-tp6936257p6936257.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
OK, used my DVK for the first time, pretty simple to record and use BUT, I couldn't figure out how to stop a message. This may not be possible. I use N1MM and ESC has been effective with recordings on the computer, but doesn't stop the DVK. I didn't notice anything in the instructions about a manual stop from one of the K3 buttons. Can this be done, and if so, how? Sounds great and GREAT to have 10m open! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6948894.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
