For those with a K3 in the shack, HRD is now available. There will be a lot
more support as Wayne adds CAT-related features.
Folder: http://www.ham-radio.ch/kits/beta/3.5/1686/
Kit: http://www.ham-radio.ch/kits/beta/3.5/1686/HRDv035b1686_Full.exe
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
I have read through page 103 of the 'G' manual serveral times now,
things do not seem to be working out. I was hoping to setup two
frequencies, either in memory or with the VFOs, and scan between them.
I have setup VFOA for freqA and VFOB for freqB, and then held STORE, and
then selected and
KA2NLM:
I got my K3 yesterday (SN 132, order confirmation 5/1). I am happily
assembling it, but I have come across a possible problem.
Gordon you should ask [EMAIL PROTECTED] which
is set up for exactly these type of questions. They DO
respond on weekends. If everyone starts doing
OK gang:
I've about finished the build on my K2. As I look forward and consider
the options I've bought, I'm puzzled over what I really need.
SO, figured I would put it to the group and get some advise.
I bought the KAT2 the KIO2 originally.
Changed my mind half way in and
Gordon,
Pan head screws do not use countersunk holes - the head is flat at the
junction with the screw threads and rounded (a frying pan shaped
rounding) on the top.
Be certain you are using the correct screws. Those requiring a
countersink are flathead screws.
73,
Don W3FPR
Gordon Lois
I was confused by this, too. The bottom uses pan-head screws throughout.
The top and sides use countersunk screws. I found that if I looked really
carefully at the instructions it said so, but I had been doing a lot of
countersunk screws and just assumed that would continue...
Dick, K6KR
Another Option module that is easier done up during the initial build - even
more so than the KPA3 - is the KXV3 interface module. It's nestled under the
KIO3 interface on the back and requires removing the KIO3 and its two pony
boards from the back to plug it in, and removing the bottom covers to
On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:26:24 -0500, you wrote:
[snip]
Simon, this is beyond cool. HRD took right off and ran.
However, now it looks like I might have to buy another K3 for my remote
VHF site!
Great program and thank you.
73 de tom k8tb
[snip]
I don't have my K3 yet, but the install went
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007, Craig Rairdin wrote:
Just pay the owner directly and have them ship the unit to you when it
comes. There's no need for Elecraft to be involved.
Ahwhat about warranty issues?
Also, if the person with the original order paid via one of the credit cards
that doubles the
Everything has gone fine with my new KAT100 until I got to the SWR bridge
null adjustment. The best null I can get is about 1.9 to 2.0 volts. I
checked T1 and even took it out and rewound it with new wire. The 4 leads of
T1 are in the correct holes and continuity checks fine. Everything else
Jerry, save yourself a lot of grief. Install the KPA100
in your K2 chassis and be done with it. You'll end up
with a compact rig, portable and powerful. As a K2/100
you can still crank the power down to .1 watt if you want.
With the K2/100 sitting on top of the KAT100 you have
a nice, good
Hello to the List,
I realised that I had not finished the story about the problems I had
with my KDSP2. My ineptitude may serve as a cautionary tale for others
- who knows?
Anyway to recap:
I purchased the KDSP2 option, assembled it, found it a bit stiff to plug
the DSP processor board
What's the only thing that can make Ham Radio Deluxe
more deluxe? Connect it to a K3!
Beyond that, who can complain of the cost?
I consider myself as much of a charitable organization
than a radio amateur. ;-)
HRD is free for Radio Amateurs, Shortwave Listener
(SWLs) and charitable
I must admit I placed a dab of thermal grease on each of the LPA final
transistors. I couldn't help myself. Probably doesn't need it. But I
certainly feel better knowing that the thermal transfer will be just a
tad more efficient.
Doug -- K0DXV
K3/100 #77
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Another
smiles
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Help:
I note that several potential K3 owners have cancelled their orders.
Does Elecraft have a position on sale of these delivery positions to third
parties?
I, for one, would be interested.
Ed Lambert, KD3Y
KX1 1492
K2 1999
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Just pay the owner directly and have them ship the unit to you when it
comes. There's no need for Elecraft to be involved.
I think it's nuts to just cancel your order when there are people here who
would pay a premium for your position. Put it on eBay. I for one would be
interested to see what it
I got my K3 yesterday (SN 132, order confirmation 5/1). I am happily
assembling it, but I have come across a possible problem.
I am on page 21, the 4th step where the bottom of the rear panel is fastened
to the rf board via 4-40 pan head screws. The screw holes in the rear
panel at the
Hi Jerry,
I placed my KPA100 and KAT100 in a separate EC2 enclosure and really like
the setup. I followed the instructions on Lyle Johnson's (KK7P) website:
http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html .
For those of you who have done this, did you install the KAT2 and
the
KIO2 in your QRP rig
I have the above items for sale at http://home.comcast.net/~slackfan/index.html
Please reply directly, and not via the lists.
73,
Mike
KW1ND
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The program is supported by voluntary donations. I would think if a person
was using it and enjoying it, they'd consider making a reasonable donation.
Craig
NZ0R
-Original Message-
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Rasmussen
Sent: Saturday, December 08,
The book says:
Store this setting in any memory (using the S T O R E switch), but
instead of tapping the switch for the desired memory, hold the
numbered switch (0 -9 ) until you see S C A N on the display.
It should say:
Store this setting in any memory (using the S T O R E switch a HOLD).
The Elecraft warranty isn't specific to the purchaser. It's a one-year
warranty from date shipped from the factory. It applies to the radio, not to
the radio in the hands of the original owner. I'm not a lawyer but I can't
find anything in Song Beverly (CA) or Magnuson-Moss (US) that would
Gordon:
I am on page 21, the 4th step where the bottom of the rear panel is fastened
to the rf board via 4-40 pan head screws. The screw holes in the rear
panel at the bottom have not been countersunk. This causes the screws to
protrude. The holes in the top of the rear panel have been
Craig Rairdin wrote:
The Elecraft warranty isn't specific to the purchaser.
I'm not sure about that .. From the Repair and Warranty
Information page:
Elecraft's 1-Year Limited Warranty*
* This warranty is effective as of the date of first consumer purchase
(or if shipped from factory,
In a message dated 12/8/2007 5:11:35 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
For those with a K3 in the shack, HRD is now available. There will be a lot
more support as Wayne adds CAT-related features.
Folder: http://www.ham-radio.ch/kits/beta/3.5/1686/
Kit:
If it's that priceless then your next step should be this link:
http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/paypal/paypal.htm
Gotta get the plug in...Voluntary contributionshi hi.
Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI
Administrator
http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org
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the new 10 watt lpa
Not that I plan on taking the bottom off frequently,
It's ALOT BETTER AND EASIER THAN THE K2
..and as I did it could only think of the k2's lpa procedure,
bill #44
While we're talking disassembly, let me point out that Wayne specifically
avoided needing
the new 10 watt lpa
Not that I plan on taking the bottom off frequently,
It's ALOT BETTER AND EASIER THAN THE K2
..and as I did it could only think of the k2's lpa procedure,
bill #44
While we're talking disassembly, let me point out that Wayne specifically
avoided needing
I'll have to give Elecraft a call next week. I worked on the phone with
NU4I, and we went step-by-step. We mirrored commands between his and
mine. Mine would scan memories, but would not scan from freqA to freqB.
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David Wilburn
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K2 S/N 5982
On Sat, 2007-12-08 at
Bill,
That indicates something is wrong. Are you using a good dummy load with
a very short connecting cable? If you have any doubts about the dummy
load, check it (and the cable too) with an antenna analyzer - anything
other than a 50 ohm resistive load can cause problems with obtaining a
Great news about HRD support for the K3
My first macro is a tuner command to replace the unfortunate tune behavior
of the K3. Unlike the K2, which drops power to about 20 watts, the K3 will use
whatever power you are set to. This isn't good for the tuner or the K3. I have
already caused my K3
FB, Bob. That's plenty good enough to keep from arcing the relay
contacts on my SGC antenna coupler, not to mention reducing the QRM a
bit. One thing I could say for the Icoms I have had is that they had
the ten watt tune function that they used with their external tuners.
That always worked
Like I said, I'm not a lawyer. But I can read the English language fairly
well. The first sentence gives the date when the warranty goes into effect:
The date of first consumer purchase (or the date the product is shipped to
the customer). So if I buy the radio and it ships to me on January 1, the
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007, Craig Rairdin wrote:
Remember you're not really selling your position, you're selling your radio
after you get it. Again, Elecraft doesn't need to be involved.
When, and if, Elecraft states that they would honor the warranty for radio x
shipped to cutomer a, who sold it
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Great news about HRD support for the K3
My first macro is a tuner command to replace the unfortunate tune
behavior of the K3. Unlike the K2, which drops power to about 20
watts, the K3 will use whatever power you are set to. This isn't good
for the tuner or the K3. I
For clarification, the K3's internal tuner *does* reduce the power
when activated by the ATU button, (I think to 5 w). Bob is apparently
talking about using an external tuner with the TUNE button, which does
put out whatever power the radio is set to.
I hope that this can/will be fixed in a
1. Does the tuner sense when there is a mismatch and automatically kick in?
2. Can one establish more than one tuned position per band (say
1810, 1830, 1860, 1900) which is somehow memorized and when you get
close to that QRG, the tuner automatically adjusts?
3. If yes, how many slots per
David,
Here is a very helpful message I received from Elecraft way way back when I
was having problems with scanning on 40 meters. I don't know if it
addresses your problem or not but I thought it was worth a shot ...
--
It sounds at least on 40 that
Right Vic
As stated in my original message I am referring to the action you get
when you hit tune not ATU tune. I do not have the internal tuner. I
have an amp I occasionally use, so my autotuner is external.
When I hit ATU tune the K3 politely informs me that I do not have an
ATU installed
1. Does the tuner sense when there is a mismatch and
automatically kick in?
No, the operator initiates a tune cycle.
2. Can one establish more than one tuned position per band
(say 1810, 1830, 1860, 1900) which is somehow memorized and
when you get close to that QRG, the tuner
OK, thanks to everyone for you replies.
Looks like I'll be building the K2 with all internal options.
I'll build the KPA100 and the KAT100 into an EC2 enclosure.
Brings up the next question !
I see the panels on the web site to convert the
KAT100-1to the KAT100-2
What I don't
I just checked my analyzer with a good known 50 Ohm load and it read 60 ohms
so I'm sure my dummy load is fine - the analyzer reads 10 ohms high I guess.
I have checked all connections/solder joints and yes the input wire goes
through T1 lol. I do get a null but at around 2 volts, not near
Ed Muns wrote:
3. If yes, how many slots per band? Or...how many total
tuner position memories?
What are your recommendations?
Minimum of four per mode would be my thought.
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Hi
The conversion kit includes the front and rear panels punched and silkscreened.
The rest of the panels and hardware comes in the EC2 kit
Don Brown
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007
16:11:27 -0600 Subject: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 conversion
3. If yes, how many slots per band? Or...how many total
tuner position memories?
What are your recommendations?
At least 50 memories per antenna (five points per band but
more on 160/80 and fewer on 30/17/12). The tuner should also
interpolate (or extrapolate) if necessary using
Four per mode PER BAND? Not just 4 per mode, right?
de Doug KR2Q
On Dec 8, 2007 5:29 PM, hank k8dd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ed Muns wrote:
3. If yes, how many slots per band? Or...how many total
tuner position memories?
What are your recommendations?
Minimum of four per mode
Yeah you knew what I meant!
Minimum of four per mode per band would be my thought.
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
Four per mode PER BAND? Not just 4 per mode, right?
de Doug KR2Q
On Dec 8, 2007 5:29 PM, hank k8dd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ed Muns wrote:
3. If yes, how many slots per band?
I've read the product description for this Headset on the Elecraft site but
still don't know which element is in the Heil Proset K2is it the HC4 or
HC5?
--
View this message in context:
http://www.nabble.com/Which-element-in-Proset-sold-by-Elecraft-tp14224186p14224186.html
Sent from the
K9ZTV wrote:
Why in the world would you want to use an external tuner when the K3
has an internal one?
Secondly, I own several LDGs and the ATU in the K3 is superior to all
of them.
I like external tuners because I can use one tuner on a several
different radios. I can use one external
K9ZTV wrote:
Why in the world would you want to use an external tuner when the K3
has an internal one?
Because may of us have antenna systems that require a tuner at (or near) the
antenna rather than in the shack! Prime example is a non-resonant doublet
fed with ladder line. Very efficient
Anybody else having a go at the 10 meter contest? Conditions pretty bleak
here in Colorado - much worse than last year.
So far I have 21 Texas QSOs, 21 local Colorado, 16 other assorted stateside
and only one DX (Jamaica). Only 11 multipliers.
Anyone having better luck? Or a similar tale of
Craig D. Smith wrote:
Anyone having better luck?
No.
Or a similar tale of woe?
Yes.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08
- www.cqp.org
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Well Fred, that pretty much sums it up. I even went to SSB (3 Q's) with my
10W. hi hi
Neal WA6OCP
Fred Jensen wrote:
Craig D. Smith wrote:
Anyone having better luck?
No.
Or a similar tale of woe?
Yes.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2008
Pretty awful. 77 Q's and 12 states as of right now (I'm qrp). My
best run was S+P for 7 FL in a row (not that long ago). I only have
3 TX.
The FL and TX guys sound like they are really cookin' though.
de Doug KR2Q
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On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:26:21 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
Well Fred, that pretty much sums it up. I even went to SSB (3 Q's) with my
10W. hi hi
Neal WA6OCP
[snip]
Same here. 10 Qs just fooling around, but conditions were terrible.
Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq
They that can give up
In a message dated 12/8/07 6:49:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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K9ZTV wrote:
Why in the world would you want to use an external tuner when the K3
has an internal one?
Besides the remote tuner, one big reason is because you already have the
external tuner.
Another
In a message dated 12/8/2007 3:53:16 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anybody else having a go at the 10 meter contest? Conditions pretty bleak
here in Colorado - much worse than last year.
So far I have 21 Texas QSOs, 21 local Colorado, 16 other assorted stateside
and
34 QSO's, mainly JA, but some ZL and KH7. Propagation is obviously no better
in the southern hemisphere, than up north !!
David, Vk2NU
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Try this:
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de Doug KR2Q
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That page shows that NX5M has 1208 QSOs in the contest, of which 429
are on 10 meters, but no multipliers.
Is this really the right page?
On Dec 8, 2007, at 4:57 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
Try this:
http://www.getscores.org/default.aspx
de Doug KR2Q
Perhaps we should term them, K3 Derivatives.
73
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
Fred Jensen wrote:
You know you've arrived in the marketplace when positions in the queue
for the original product you sell become salable commodities themselves
-- K3-backed Securities?
I've been playing in the contest on-and-off.
QRP is always tough but it looks like this is
going to be a worked all MA effort. {grin}
So, I'm not sure you're having worse luck
than the rest of us.
The good news is that I had done a little work
on my K2 (QRP version--no 100w option) and
wanted to
Hello all,
has anyone made receiver side by side comparisons of a K3 and a TenTec
Orion/Orion II?
As far as I know the conversion principle of both transceivers is quite
similar. I'm not sure about the concept of roofing filters...
As one may expect an improvement because of the newer design
AWESOME response from Elecraft. That hit the nail on the head Don. Big
thanks, and on a Saturday no less.
-
David Wilburn
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K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
On Sat, 2007-12-08 at 13:50 -0800, Don Ehrlich wrote:
David,
Here is a very helpful message I received from Elecraft way way back
I wonder if the DSP in the K3 has the ability to run something like this:
http://n1su.com/fdmdv
?
Or, if not now, what sort of modular upgrade could be re-fitted in the future?
Never miss a thing.
Good Evening,
It has been one long week. The weather which threatened to snow me in last
weekend caused more trouble to the lowlands than it did to me. I had twelve
inches of snow when the precipitation changed to rain and melted it all very
rapidly. The streams flowed into the creeks
Well, as almost always happens this was self-inflicted. I have extra
toriods and wire left over from my previous Elecraft kits so I wound a new
T1, put it in and guess what?
It works! Very well I might add.
Thanks to all who offered help!
- Original Message -
From: Bill Carpenter
Larry,
The element in the Elecraft Heil Proset K2 is neither the HC4 nor the
HC5 (these are low output dynamic elements). It is a Heil electret
element and I believe is also used in several of the Heil microphones
for the Icom transceivers.
With Heil microphones, one must be careful to
If you read the step or look at the illustrations you'll see what size screw
to use and exactly where to use PAN heads and FLAT heads.
Mixing up hardware will do more than produce an ugly K3, it can cause short
circuits, bent PC boards and a variety of other not-so-nice situations.
That's why
39 contacts - 16 multipliers - all sp - all stateside - K2/KPA100 -
Tri-band yagi
73,
Tony W7GO
Craig D. Smith wrote:
Anybody else having a go at the 10 meter contest? Conditions pretty bleak
here in Colorado - much worse than last year.
So far I have 21 Texas QSOs, 21 local Colorado, 16
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