Ordered April 29th, 2007.
Shipped by Lisa November 5th, 2007.
Received on November 12th, 2007.
Pictures: http://gallery.ham-radio.ch/main.php?g2_itemId=13862
Sent by Lisa using standard parcel post (not UPS), charge for processing VAT
or CHF 216 by Swiss Post was just CHF 35 so total import
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From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pictures: http://gallery.ham-radio.ch/main.php?g2_itemId=13862
BTW - has anyone here carried their K3 more than 2 kames in the snow to get
it to the shack? That's dedication :-)
Personally, I think UPS (or whoever) delivering on a Sunday is dedication!
On 12/11/07 08:43, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
BTW - has anyone here carried their K3 more than 2 kames in the snow to get
it to the shack? That's dedication :-)
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The bamboo that bends is stronger
Is the post specifically for parcel delivery, and there is a mail box
somewhere eles? Interesting setup. Important thing is it keeps it out
of the snow.
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David Wilburn
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K2 S/N 5982
On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 09:35 +0100, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:
Ordered April 29th,
No - I just took a break while carrying the K3 kit home as:
1) My back was sore,
2) Dogs needed snowballs thrown at them!
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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Is the post specifically for parcel delivery, and there is a mail box
somewhere
No - I just took a break while carrying the K3 kit home
Gee, I thought you had a Pinus Elecrafta tree in front of your chalet.
vy 73 de toby
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I've just completed s/n 6222 (no ATU yet)and have a question concerning
tuning with a dummy load. If I set TUNE and slowly increase the power
control the display does not increase linearly. For example I get .. 1.9,
1.6, 3.2, 3.8, 4.3, 3.3, 5.0. 4.4, 5.7, 6.4, 7.2 .. . Also when I exit and
return
What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping assembled
units as well as kits?
Thanks, Barry (WK2S)
On Friday afternoon, Eric Swartz wrote ...
I'll post a shipping status update later this weekend. I want to wait to
see how we did this week. (We shipped a lot :-) As I noted
At 07:22 AM 11/12/2007, Barry McWilliams wrote:
What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping
assembled units as well as kits?
Good question about the built versus kit units.
73,
Thom - k3hrn
waiting for The K3-Godot
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First, ensure you are tuning into a 50 ohm dummy load. The K2 power
calculations are based on the assumption that there is exactly a 50 ohm
load. The initial dummy loads I was using, once I checked them with an
analyzer, were off by a bit. I found one showing 50.1, and used that
and the rig
Seems I was wrong about being the 1st VK with a K3 :(
Apparently there is one in VK2 already and VK4BG is expecting his b4 me :(
Oh well , I thought I'd ordered b4 Glenn vk4bg but it seems not.
I am a very patient person by nature and after taking part in last
nights EmmCom emergency disaster
Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in
the next 17 working days to meet the taget for starting the 2nd
production run.
If a K3 takes 6 hours to assemble, plus final test and packing, I reckon
we are looking at 12 or so a week if two staff or dedicated to
Whoops, I reads as though I ordered an assembled one. I should have said
I ordered a K3/100 kit.
Chris G3SJJ
G3SJJ wrote:
Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so
in the next 17 working days to meet the taget for starting the 2nd
production run.
If a K3 takes
I was glad that I finally had a chance to get to the radio for both nets last
night - but the propagation gods were not smiling, and I could barely discern
the presence of any signals - I detected (barely) N0SS on 40 and W6ZH was
booming in on 20, but t-t-that's all, folks. Sigh.
Ray K2HYD
Oh I can hear it now. Grandfather talking to grandson: Why you kids have it
so easy today with your bioengineered esp nano radios, you just think about
DX and it is there. Why in my day I had to walk two kames to the post
office and back -- in the snow -- just to retrieve my kit, and then I had
Slip sliding away, slip sliding away
You know the nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away..
SG
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:40:38 +, G3SJJ wrote:
Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in
the next 17 working days to meet the taget for
30 ways to leave your lover - make a new plan, Stan
Stewart Baker wrote:
Slip sliding away, slip sliding away
You know the nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away..
SG
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:40:38 +, G3SJJ wrote:
Seems to me we are around serial number
Is a kame the same as a kilometer?
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On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 06:44 -0800, Richard HIll wrote:
Oh I can hear it now. Grandfather talking to grandson: Why you kids have it
so easy today with your bioengineered esp nano radios, you just think
It is Kilometres/k3 serial number
73 Bryan GMK3AKF
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A kame is a glacial terrain feature: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kame
They are commonly found along the margins of glacial valleys where melt
water moved debris.
Actual length varies from short to long (note the conveniently vague
distances grin) and depends on the size and length of the
I had looked at the wiki, but, as you pointed out, was trying to resolve
that explanation with Simon's statement. Regardless, it was a beautiful
picture. K3 in the foreground, and very interesting house in the back.
Mixed with copious amounts of snow.
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What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping
assembled units as well as kits?
Yes, assembled units and kits are both being shipped.
73,
Ed - W0YK
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On Nov 12, 2007 4:37 PM, David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had looked at the wiki, but, as you pointed out, was trying to resolve
that explanation with Simon's statement. Regardless, it was a beautiful
picture. K3 in the foreground, and very interesting house in the back.
Mixed with
Just a quick question for the group. Is there a significant difference
between the RF chokes with green bodies and those with brown bodies ??
I'm building K2 #6272 and on page 53 of the manual it outlines installing
RFC15 on the bottom of the board.
Also notes this is a subminiture choke
Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a small
power supply or wall wart that I can use with it,
especially if I travel.
Does anyone have an suggestions?
Or, if you have something for sale, please contact me
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73's - Norm K9NK
It's what happens when the splelling chekker has a mind of its own :-(
I meant kms!
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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Is a kame the same as a kilometer?
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I use a MFJ-4103 for traveling with my K2. The output is fixed and
isn't enough to charge the battery, but it is small and lightweight.
I haven't noticed any switching noise.
73,
Bob N7XY
On Nov 12, 2007, at 9:19 AM, Norm Klieman wrote:
Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a
hello all,
I am currently building the KPA100 and I plan to put it into the EC2
where already the KAT100 resides. I am on page 24 of the manual now,
where I should test the KPA100 board and attach it to the K2.
Now my question: is it also possible to attach it to the KAT100 where it
would be
www.gammaresearch.net
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On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 09:19 -0800, Norm Klieman wrote:
Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a small
power supply or wall wart that I can use with it,
especially if I travel.
Does anyone have an
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From: Richard HIll [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why in my day I had to walk two kames to the post
office and back -- in the snow -- just to retrieve my kit, and then I
had to
assemble it myself, connect tuners and antennae, and pray for sunspots!
Luxury.
The K1 doesn't require much. I have a little 3A 13.8V power supply from
Radio Shack that has both terminals and a cigarette lighter jack that I can
use for the K1 and a variety of other devices that I normally run in the
car. I made my K1 power cable with a cigarette lighter plug so I can power
it
When will we be able to get a peak at the manual for the KRX3. Is it
even close to preliminary yet?
Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
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Hi Werner,
I have the same setup and really like it. It is nice to be able to grab my
basic K2 and go out into the field when I want and then come back and run
QRO with the plugging in of a few cables.
My guess is you could test it in the ECS enclosure, but, as Elecraft does
not directly support
As promised, I've just updated the K3 shipping page to give projected
shipping status by order date.
Here's what I posted:
Weeks of Nov 12-16 and Nov 19-23 (Orders with deposits):
We will be shipping all of the 4/30 orders and most, if not all, of the
5/1 orders during this period.
We
On Nov 12, 2007 12:06 PM, n0jrn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just a quick question for the group. Is there a significant difference
between the RF chokes with green bodies and those with brown bodies ??
I'm building K2 #6272 and on page 53 of the manual it outlines installing
RFC15 on the
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Ordered a K3 assembled today, Vet's day.
May be first one in Paraguay. Will advise
reflector when received, hoping for early
March ??
ZP6CW (N4PW retired in Paraguay)
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Norm,
The Astron SS10 is great. I use it for my K1 and K2 and it's RFI
quite. You can get it for $69 if you look around a bit on the web. I'd
stay away from the gamma research supply-- it's VERY noisy.
73, steve, kx7r
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Jerry,
Different manufacturers use different body colors - the Elecraft manuals
are slowly being scrubbed to eliminate any references to body colors as
identifying markings - the only real markings that count are the color
coded bands.
So yes, leave RFC13 as is and use one of the other 100
I do not have specific suggestions and you have already received several
that are workable, but I would caution about using a wall wart with any
gear. Most wall wart supplies are not regulated and have a no-load
output voltage well above the voltage marked on the case. I have
several '12
Werner,
While there is nothing wrong with testing it in the EC2, that throws two
or mare variables into the equation - the KIO2 and the cables.
I recommend that you first do the setup and testing with the KPA100
laying upside down on the right side of the K2 with the normal
connections.
I use a 7 amp gel cell for my K1 and it works great. I haven't spent
much time on the air lately but a charge would last for a month or so
and I could use a VW solar panel to keep it charged when in use
outside. That size battery would keep a couple of leds going for light
during the night time
I would like to know if it is really necessary to use DeoxIt or
ProGold product during the K3 (or any Elecraft products) assembling
procedure or not?
Many manufacturers, as one example, use ProGold wipes on card
connectors on their production lines.
I use either ProGold or Deoxit on all
Also you might check out the CUP36 at this link:
http://www.mtechnologies.com/cup/
73,
Tony W7GO
Norm Klieman wrote:
Hi -I just bought a used K1 and am looking for a small
power supply or wall wart that I can use with it,
especially if I travel.
Does anyone have an suggestions?
Or, if you
Earlier this year I built a second K1 with 2 band filter board. Bands 3.5 and
21 MHz.Band 1 (3.5 MHz) has no problems but I get no output on band 2 (21
MHz). I have two filter boards (different frequencies) and another K1. Both
filter boards are fine in the old K1 but neither gives any
Tony,
I have a CUP36 from the site you mentioned. I would not recommend the unit.
I bought one when I built my KX1 (#53) and it is a noise machine. I would
inquire first if it has been improved over the past few years. If it
hasn't, I'd leave it alone. The previously mentioned 3 amp unit from
Thanks to all who replied to my K2 cover request. I have located one...
73 Bob W7WO
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I paid five bucks to check in with Elecraft from a
wifi hotspot in LV late August (which turned out to
be Aug 31), anxious to hear that ten or more units had
shipped on that day, with more to follow. That made
sense because of the original late July estimate
from Elecraft.
Ten weeks later that's
Bill, and all who replied,
I followed your unisono recommendation and did the tests with the K2.
Everything worked like it should. :-))
Bill Coleman N2BC schrieb am 12 Nov 2007 um 13:23:
There is a
minor modification needed to the KIO2 AUX bus connector anyway (increasing
the size of the
Werner,
I believe that the modification that Bill is referring to is found on the
following web pages http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html#KAT100
And not in the Elecraft manuals
73 K2CG
Chuck G.
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Hello,
Looking to buy an old Envirotronics CW paddle; let me know if you have
one to sell or know of one; thanks for any info!
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Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a WHITE coax for antenna lead of about 40-50’ ? My XYL
is very fussy about wires showing and black sticks out like a sore thumb.
Would the coax used by TV cable installers work ok? I’m only running 100 W
max. That’s the only white coax I’ve seen.
Any
Art:
Most (maybe some) marine radio shops regularly use white RG-58 and
RG-8X sized coaxes.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 17:50 11/12/2007, you wrote:
Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a WHITE coax for antenna lead of about 40-50' ? My XYL
is very fussy about wires showing and black sticks out like
SN31 was placed in full operation at 0900Z 12 Nov 2007.
Primary mode of operation CW on 40 a little 20 as bands improve and some 80M
SSB for net time.
73 Al WA6VNN
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You can find white rg-6 at home depot. This is 75 ohm coax.
I would think someone might carry white 58 or 8x if you call around.
On 11/12/07 5:06 PM, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Art:
Most (maybe some) marine radio shops regularly use white RG-58 and
RG-8X sized coaxes.
73,
Got this from UPS about 60 minutes ago:
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This message was sent to you at the request of Elecraft to notify you
that the package information below has been transmitted to UPS. The
package(s) may not have actually been placed
On Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 03:50:14PM -0800, Art Horne wrote:
Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a WHITE coax for antenna lead of about 40-50? ? My XYL
is very fussy about wires showing and black sticks out like a sore thumb.
Would the coax used by TV cable installers work ok? I?m only
There is also RG-213 in clear jacket, with silver braid. It is usually
very low loss and often used for low-GHz applications.
Leigh/WA5ZNU
Art K6KFH:
Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a WHITE coax for antenna lead of about 40-50' ?
My XYL
is very fussy about wires showing and black sticks
Hi,
Someone recently asked for recommendations on power supplies for the K1. I
have been using a 12 volt, 1amp regulated wall wart with great success when I
have access to the mains. It is part number 170245 from Jameco, and sells for
19.95 + shipping. It comes with the correct plug to fit
Art,
The reason most coax outer jackets are black is to slow breakdown of the
plastic material by UV rays. There is not much coax designed for
outdoor use that is not either black or possessed of a solid metal outer
conductor. You could try getting your hands on some coax hardline of
the
I would be very careful about only using coax that is rated for RF
transmission. TV/CATV type RG-6 and RG-59 are designed for VHF/UHF
reception only.
Doug -- K0DXV
Kenneth E. Harker wrote:
On Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 03:50:14PM -0800, Art Horne wrote:
Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a
Art,
I would use the RG6 coax which is commonly available at Home Depot and
Lowes. If you want to use PL-259 connectors, the adapters for RG59/RG8X
will normally fit.
Even though it is 75 ohm, and in a 50 ohm system will operate with an
SWR of 1.5 - if you look at the loss figures
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:08:11 -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote:
This is a little known fact - 75 ohm coax has less loss than
comparable 50 ohm coax, and even with a 1.5 SWR, the increased
loss will not be sufficient to bring the total loss to that of
the 50 ohm coax. Besides, the 75 ohm coax is usually
HUH???
So cable companies are not transmitting down those lines?
RG-6 cable can handle about 800 watts at 50mhz.
On 11/12/07 6:00 PM, Doug Person [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would be very careful about only using coax that is rated for RF
transmission. TV/CATV type RG-6 and RG-59 are
You could also try West marine which is where I got the RG8 I use on the boat.
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There are many types of cable designated RG-6 and RG-59. Many are not
designed to handle rf voltages typical of ham transmissions. My
suggestion is to be *careful* what you select. Good quality RG-59, the
type broadly used by hams many years ago, is hard to find right now.
We're not
Doug,
I beg to differ. There are physical properties that give rise to the
characteristic impedance which are related to the dielectric properties
and the relative conductor diameters for the center conductor and the
braid. These same properties will create a particular RF voltage
handling
I found an old laptop 'brick' supply that puts out 12V - the new ones
are mostly higher than that (16 or 20v). It's very quiet and had
the correct connector already. In addition, it will take 100-240V
input...
73 de chris K6DBG
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hi Chuck,
On 12 Nov 2007 at 17:05, Chuck Gehring wrote:
I believe that the modification that Bill is referring to is found on
the following web pages http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html#KAT100 And
not in the Elecraft manuals
I think you are referring to the part where he shows a circuit if you
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