My PC to KPA100 communication suddenly failed. Checked the cabling and did
some initial tracing from J1 to U4. Seems ok incl. RFC:s. I found deviating
voltages on U4 pins:
2 -5,5
3 -10,7
4,5,6 -5,5
7,8 -10,7
with remaining U4 pin readings ok. Then
My PC to KPA100 communication suddenly failed. Checked the cabling and
did some initial tracing from J1 to U4. Seems ok incl. RFC:s. I found
deviating voltages on U4 pins:
2 -5,5
3 -10,7
4,5,6 -5,5
7,8 -10,7
with remaining U4 pin readings ok.
Then
My PC to KPA100 communication suddenly failed. Checked the cabling and did
some initial tracing from J1 to U4. Seems ok incl. RFC:s. I found deviating
voltages on U4 pins:
2 -5,5
3 -10,7
4,5,6 -5,5
7,8 -10,7
with remaining U4 pin readings ok. Then
My PC to KPA100 communication suddenly failed. Checked the cabling and did
some initial tracing from J1 to U4. Seems ok incl. RFC:s. I found deviating
voltages on U4 pins:
2 -5,5
3 -10,7
4,5,6 -5,5
7,8 -10,7
with remaining U4 pin readings ok. Then
In a recent message, Per Enocson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
My PC to KPA100 communication suddenly failed. Checked the cabling and did
It looks very much as though the problem is with your computer, Per.
Your message to the Reflector was send no fewer than five times.
Hope you manage to
When I ordered my K3 and accessories I did not order the KBPF3 because I thot
that was to add general coverage receive Now, I am thinking it is a
bandpass filter to filter OUT non-ham band signals. That I need, so another
order if my latter idea is correct.
What is the function of the
Hi Charles,
When I ordered my K3 and accessories I did not order the KBPF3
because I thot that was to add general coverage receive
Correct.
Now, I am thinking it is a bandpass filter to filter OUT non-ham
band signals.
No. It is a filter to allow non-ham frequencies.
What is
During the past 36 hours or so I have been receiving several repeats of some
postings to this List. Some arrive at approximately one minute intervals,
with others the interval between repeats can be several hours. Has anybody
else noticed this?
73,
Geoff
GM4ESD
Brett Howard said:
Poof! As much as K3 owners have been having fun with the new Elecraft
invented mode of CW to RTTY now there is yet another new mode in amateur
radio!
CW-to-RTTY isn't new - the AEA MBA-RC was
able to convert CW to Baudot ASCII RTTY
vice versa. Not sure, there may have
Yes, it *usually* happens on weekends, but not exclusively.
David
G3UNA
From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/02/19 Tue AM 11:53:24 GMT
To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Repeated receotion of postings.
During the past 36
I am not one of those hearty souls that participates in FYBO, but spring is
just around the corner and my cabin fever thoughts are drifting to visions
of portable operations with my KX-1 (40, 30, 15 m with internal ATU). Over
the past couple of years I have used a variety of antennas.
I'm new to programing and was thinking about making some kind of script to
send the TX and RX comands to the K2. Any Mac users out there with input?
-
Damon Wascom KC5CQW
Elecraft K2 #:6351
Build: 12/28/07-01/01/08
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Answer to new solder is
yes, it looks like that.
Yes, u need a hotter iron.
Yes, stay with old style solder.
BIG thanks to all.
73Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:38:16 -0500 From:
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Easy enough to solve. Just send your radio in for a retest.
To arbitrarily dismiss this test as non-representative smacks of a
troll.
No it doesn't. This is exactly the reason why the ARRL buys a rig and
doesn't accept product from manufacturers to test.
73 K5LDB
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Hello Dave!
Good to hear your build is going smoothly. To answer your specific
questions:
...the standoffs on the RF board:
Wouldn't it be better to mount all of the
standoffs on the RF board right at the start? If I'm
missing something here, please fill me in.
Three of the four standoffs
The Elecraft Mojo continues. I worked Ducie Island, VP6DX on 17 meters SSB
running 10 watts to a G5RV antenna.
Ken K1DWZ
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Great advice response and vy clear Answer is no the KBPF3 does not help
the ham bands.
So, it is not a band pass filter in the usual sense of an ICE 419 which rejects
sigs outside one ham band (switchable). BIG thanks 73Charles [EMAIL
PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:26:02
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:18:45 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
Ultimately, the 15 khz FM filter would be the best
choice for roofing AM and FM (on receive).
I have ordered the FM filter for use in AM BC reception. But now I am
reconsidering since someone has said that AM BC sounds so good with
one
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:44:55 -0800, Ron AC7AC wrote:
Another approach for an RF ground is to use your connection to the ground
rod, but tune out the reactance. MFJ made a small tuner for just that
purpose: a coil and capacitor in series that one adjusted as needed to
produce maximum ground
how about a youtube video recording..!
that might be one of the first GOOD uses of youtube...
bill
At 12:28 AM 2/19/2008, David Cutter wrote:
It would be good for the wider amateur community if someone could
make a recording of that.
David
G3UNA
Good news indeed about the K3 being
Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have also noticed it in the last few days. is this a UK thing?
Alan G8FMH
K3 ?? still waiting but not long now
Seemingly not I am told by people in the States and elsewhere. I have
received a repeat before on the rare occasion, but this is the first time
I have had 200+ in my in box and as fast I clear them, they re-fill. To stop
this re-filling I go to webmail and remove items from there. I've assumed it's
an ISP issue.
David
G3UNA
From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/02/19 Tue PM 02:49:54 GMT
To: [EMAIL
I chose the K1 because I thought it would make a better every day rig
than the KX1 and I wanted a rig that I would use regularly and not
something that I would build, test and put in a box. There was
something about the form factor that I liked, and when I read the
manuals, I thought the approach
Geoff:
Yes.Yes.YesYes.et cetera
73,
Steve Kercel
AA4AK
From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/02/19 Tue AM 11:53:24 GMT
To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Repeated receotion of postings.
During the past 36
I am pondering buying or building a K1 or KX1 again.
I am aware of the major differenece, There are a few things that lead me to
the K1:
Better filters, better autotuner and a few more watts out
The two things that lead me to the KX1 are: SWL and 80 40 30 20 meters all
in one small radio,
Brett Howard wrote:
To arbitrarily dismiss this test as non-representative smacks of a
troll.
No it doesn't. This is exactly the reason why the ARRL buys a rig and
doesn't accept product from manufacturers to test.
If anyone is in doubt, I suggest they wait another 5
Load the developer tools, I think there is a scripting tutorial - certainly
you'll get the script editor
73 de M0XDF / K3 #174 | iMac 24, 2.8GHz, core 2 Intel
On 19/02/2008 11:49, Damon - KC5CQW [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
I'm new to programing and was thinking about making some kind of script
There'll be times that we'll want to listen to AM on only one sideband
or the other to get rid of interference on the other side, but no
matter how good it may sound that way, I still want the synchronous
detector and DSP wide enough to benefit from the 12 KHz filter when
conditions allow. I
After weeding thru a few problems my K2 is up and running good. So far I have
not added any extra modules and the basic K2 is doing fine with on the air
QSOs. I will share my problems to maybe help some one keep from making same
mistakes. Don W3FPR was VERY helpful guiding me thru my
Uh, I give up, how many? I'm guessing 3 amps or less. Does your PS
have an meter on it? Can your DMM measure current?
I'd like to know too, but I don't have any concerns since I'll be
running my K3/10 from my Astron 20 amp supply.
- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
- K3 Wave 3 -
Here is what the specs quote:
Supply Voltage/current: 13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V max). 17-22
Amps typical in TX (100W). 0.9A minimum RX.
Now at 5 watts...I dunno. One of the ways you can find out is...of
course...put an amp meter in line with the rig. If you don't have one,
Harbor Freight stores have a good little DMM for $4. On sale they are
$2. Yes, they work.
Jerry W4UK
At 11:41 AM 2/19/2008, Lee Buller wrote:
Here is what the specs quote:
Supply Voltage/current: 13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V
max). 17-22 Amps typical in TX (100W). 0.9A minimum
I also worked them on 30m and 20m with a QRP K2 into a Cobra Ultralite
antenna. ( www.k1jek.com ). The bands were not in great shape either. There
was a stuck paddle on 7002.0 all night last night.
John W2XS
K1DWZ wrote:
The Elecraft Mojo continues. I worked Ducie Island, VP6DX on 17
Thanks Dick. My error...poorly worded.
By small, I mean AMPS, not physical size. Sorry!
de Doug KR2Q
On 2/19/08, Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This isn't a direct answer to your question, Doug, but if you're looking for
a physically small supply, consider the Gamma Research
In a message dated 19/02/2008 12:41:36 GMT Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yes, it *usually* happens on weekends, but not exclusively.
David
G3UNA
From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/02/19 Tue AM 11:53:24 GMT
To: Elecraft Discussion List
No review will be representative of all K3s.
I think Dave's line above says it all. No one review will ever capture the
true performance of all transceivers. This is a significant hang-up area
with many operators. Often, we'll read a QST or RadCom product review and
make the quantum-leap
Guys
It's not rocket science to measure the performance of a receiver... All
you need are a few items of relatively common test gear, calibrated to
national standards if possible. The test procedure is given in some
detail on the ARRL web site.
No review will be representative of all K3s,
Hi guys.
K3 #253, ordered May31st (w/deposit) has arrived in
Ronkonkoma, NY. Assembly to start shortly!!
73
Ken WB2ART
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Doug Zwiebel, KR2Q, posed the following...
Wondering if anybody has measured this...
I have the K3 with the KPA3, but I run it almost all the time at 5
watts output (5.0 setting).
What is the max amps that this configuration might draw, assuming a
good SWR and a normal voltage (indoor)
This isn't a direct answer to your question, Doug, but if you're looking for
a physically small supply, consider the Gamma Research HPS-1a. It has enough
current capability for 100-watt transceivers using intermittent duty cycle
modes (SSB CW). It is about the size of a thick pocket book and
Hi all:
Wondering if anybody has measured this...
I have the K3 with the KPA3, but I run it almost all the time at 5
watts output (5.0 setting).
What is the max amps that this configuration might draw, assuming a
good SWR and a normal voltage (indoor) supply? I want to see how
small (but safe)
Hi Tom
I'm curious about one thing.
In the K2 we can cut back on receive current by
menu selections for things like FD on battery power.
Is there any plan for such a capability in the K3?
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL
Hello All,
I planning to put up a 20m switchable vertical yagi made up of 4
vertical elements, with a relay control box to switch the elements to be
either the driven element or the reflector elements. Preferable the
relays should be DPDT, although I can use SPDT relays if they're cheap
Paul -
Actually, Wayne and Eric care quite a bit, as evidenced by their
wanting the rig to be sent to them for checkout *AFTER* being told it
was going to Rob for review.
Also, recall that very nice Bavarian Contest Club review (
http://www.bavarian-contest-club.de/projects/K3_english.pdf )
Sorry I brought this up. I never intended for this to be a flame thread or
argumentative thread. My point is:
ELECRAFT DID NOT SPECIAL TUNE MY RADIO! You finish the calibration and your
radio should perform exactly the same. Others independently have verified
Rob Sherwood's results.
just worked VP6DX on 17m
QRP 10watts.
K2 rules. those k3 have ears
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Just heard from Lisa . My K3/100 kit ordered 19 June will be in my hands in a
week or so.
It's been so long (8 months) that I had almost forgotten about the order
(sure!).
I think that by June a K3 will be an in-stock item judging by the way they're
coming off the assembly line.
73
Gord
It is my forecast that delivery times will not be improved for
long...quite the opposite.
Once the rest of the ham world gets wind of the Sherwood (and
presumably closely matching ARRL) data, the K3 orders will go through
the roof (no pun intended).
I would expect orders to start showing up on
Hi Bob:
I'm curious about one thing.
In the K2 we can cut back on receive current by
menu selections for things like FD on battery power.
Is there any plan for such a capability in the K3?
73, Bob N6WG
I kinda doubt it.
If I recall, we discussed this (among FTs) early on and it was decided
Agreed. I placed my order last Aug to get a K3 after the initial
production issues are solved but before the ARRL, Sherwood major DXers
all get word out and create a huge wave of demand.
Time will tell if my timing was right one or not.
73 all!
- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
- K3 Wave 3
I should add that the performance of the radios/ops of the
VP6DX operation will increase the interest/orders for the
K3. Last night I worked VP6DX on 30m cw at 10113
and 30m RTTY at 10140 both on the band at the same
time. Clearly no QRM problems!
Doug
W6JD
-- Original message
Bob ...
I recently built an outside switching box for another antenna project. Not
switched verticals like you will have, but a way of switching a multiband
doublet from doublet to tophat vertical operation. Also at 100W power
level, so I'm guessing that the possible maximum voltage and
Greetings everyone,
I just ordered my 1st HF radio the other day, (K3) and I was told that
the expected ship date would be June. (4 months out) After reading
numerous threads on this mailing list about people receiving their
units 8, 9, 10 months after placing the order, it's hard to be
No it doesn't. This is exactly the reason why the ARRL buys a
rig and doesn't accept product from manufacturers to test.
Well, the K3 that ARRL is testing is a factory built radio. In
all probability it will be identical in every way to the one that
the factory aligned and Sherwood is
Charley,
My dictionary says troll is an elf or gnome or other part
human creature (that often lives under bridges).
In the on-line world a troll is an evil little creature who
inhabits forums/newsgroups/e-mail lists who writes things to
cause trouble and generate discontent or
I've built a lot of HF relay-switched projects, including a relay-based QSK
switch for my ALS-600 amplifier. I've found that virtually any relay works
well at HF as long as the contact rating and voltage breakdown are
sufficient.
Since Power = I-squared R, at 100 watts and 50 ohms, you will have
Does anyone think that this is a realistic date,
or will I most likely be waiting 8-10 months?
Bill,
Nobody knows how many K3's have been ordered, but we
do know that they shipped zero K3's from May to June,
a few K3's in July working up to 125 K3's from mid
December to mid January, and 175
My K3 looks really spiffy with the cover that Rose Kopp made for it. I ordered
it in black with just the Elecraft logo embroidered on the front in amber-gold
thread.
73, John W2GW
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As you stated, it depends on how many were ordered over the past 6 months or
so.
It appears they would be able to produce about 700 more during the next 4
months.
Jim K4JAF
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From: Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From my posting from last week:
- Ordered (with 50% deposit) 6 June 2007 with subsequent modifications.
- Received and responded to Lisagram late Tuesday, 12 Feb 2008.
- Called by Madeline for final payment info on Thursday, 14 Feb.
- Received UPS shipping notice late that same day. Scheduled
In a message dated 2/19/2008 3:17:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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From my posting from last week:
- Ordered (with 50% deposit) 6 June 2007 with subsequent modifications.
- Received and responded to Lisagram late Tuesday, 12 Feb 2008.
- Called by Madeline for final
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
HI all:
I am re-doing all my 20 year old connections here in the shack, which
is on the 2nd floor of my house.
Can anyone point me to a resource for the best way to ensure a
proper RF ground from the 2nd floor? I have lots of holes in the
walls going outside (rotor
In a message dated 2/19/08 8:50:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Here is a solution from a very old QST,
It's not from QST.
and all I can say is it works
for me. My shack is on the 2nd floor and I run several rigs w/ amps . I
was having RF everywhere until I
My K3, ordered 18 June 2007, was shipped 19 February 2008.
73,
Steve NN4X
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When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone,' it
means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor less.'
'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make words mean so many
different things.'
'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master -
Here is a solution from a very old QST,
It's not from QST.
and all I can say is it works
for me. My shack is on the 2nd floor and I run several rigs w/ amps . I
was having RF everywhere until I tried this:
- Run coax ( RG-8 or similar) from rig to a real good ground . Put
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Orders:
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Please either email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone 831 662 8345.
Thank
Nope - Don't worry about the toroids.
The K1 manual is excellent - has drawings and very clear explanations.
I actually think winding toroid is fun! I don't get what all the hllabaloo
is about.
As far as tinning the leads - the way I do it is use an exacto knife to
scrape off the insulation.
i'm now in the k3 queue.
i'll probably sell my k2 sometime in may.
jim ab3cv
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Here is a solution from a very old QST,
It's not from QST.
and all I can say is it works
for me. My shack is on the 2nd floor and I run several rigs w/ amps
. I
was having RF everywhere until I tried this:
- Run coax ( RG-8 or similar) from rig to a
Don Nesbitt wrote:
Jim - I've noticed the same thing. Didn't know if it was them or me as I've
noticed it before on a few signals! -- Don N4HH K3 #83
Its possible it might have been due to some strange propagation conditions. I
once heard WWV drifting a little and there is almost no way
In a recent message, Kevin Cozens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Its possible it might have been due to some strange propagation
conditions. I once heard WWV drifting a little and there is almost no
way their signal should have been doing that. I know my radio at the
time was fine. It was
I can happily say, sounded like a 2 washer K3 to 2 washer K3 as I made the
QSO this morning :)
73 de M0XDF / K3 #174
On 20/02/2008 07:37, David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
In a recent message, Kevin Cozens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Its possible it might have been due to some strange
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