It's called a Menda 35120 Nut Starter and is available from HMC Electronics
for $1.80
Here is a link:
http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bin/scripts/product/2240-0021/
Fits nut sizes #2 thru #6.
I still have two Heathkit nut starters from 40 years ago and they still work
FB! Wouldn't be without
Hi All,
In the last couple of days I've received two shipping notices from Elecraft.
I requested a missing part for one of the K2 accessories I'm building, so
that's probably one of them. The only other thing I think I have pending
from Elecraft is the K3 2nd receiver. So I'm thinking that
T W wrote:
Can anyone tell me what length of end-fed line works best on 80M using a KX1
The expression end fed line makes me confused as to what you are
actually talking about. The other replies have ignored the end fed
and read the line as transmission line (transmission lines in
amateur
K9ZTV wrote:
The only thing being suggested is that the K3 be capable of CW while one
is operating SSB. This feature is currently found on several Yaesu and
My comment about the K2 referred to the use of the mode switch (on the
K2 PTT and one of the key lines are physically the same, so a
G4ILO wrote:
If what we're discussing is the ability to change modes and keep the same
signal centered in the passband then I agree it would be a nice feature -
There are time when I would have found this useful on the K2 and I am
having difficulty thinking of any case where the current
I have been carefully reading the instructions on the configuration and use
of the KAT3 and I am a little puzzled by what I have found.
I was surprised to find that the KAT3 does not track the VFO on receive. I
wonder if there is a reason for this?
Has there been any thought on perhaps an
Hi Gary,
I just used my KX1 on a mini trip. Used a endfedz dipole for 80/40/20.
Worked great with the kx1. Used a small coax from the rig and ran the dipole
up into a low tree using my shoe as a weight to get it up there HI HI. (got
the shoe back ). the dipole is about 80ft long. and I had a very
In a recent message, David Woolley (E.L) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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G4ILO wrote:
If what we're discussing is the ability to change modes and keep the same
signal centered in the passband then I agree it would be a nice feature -
There are time when I would have found this useful on the K2 and I
On Fri, 02 May 2008 20:36:16 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
Thus far I have not seen any K3 kits ordered from December - what is the
latest - Ordered mine mid January - I would love to have it for Field
day!
73 and Thanks,
Bill N4ZI Munford, TN
Heh, heh getting a little itchy? Me too. I
Hi Tom,
I assume that you are talking about an easily deployable field antenna. For
convenience it's hard to beat a simple length of wire with a few radials on
the ground. I don't have 80-meters on my KX1 but I use a 42-ft wire for 40,
30, and 20. Of course that length won't help you, but
A blob of Coax Seal at the end of a shaft (dowel, screwdriver, pen
casing, etc.) will also do the job.
73,
Drew
AF2Z
On Fri, 02 May 2008 23:26:58 -0700 (PDT), Frank - W6NEK wrote:
It's called a Menda 35120 Nut Starter and is available from HMC Electronics
for $1.80
Here is a link:
I tried to address this with the K3 Utility Help text for the Firmware page:
DSP2
The sub receiver's Digital Signal Processor, present only if the KRX3 Second
Receiver Option is installed and enabled through the K3 CONFIG menu.
Installed in K3
Indicates the firmware versions installed in the
When I travel with my KX-1 I have an antenna that works quite well on all 4
bands.
I bought a 50 ft roll of speaker wire (a.k.a. zip cord) from Radio Shack - it
turned out to be 51 1/2 ft long, but I don't think the length is very critical.
I un-zipped all but about a foot of the wire, and I
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/technology/01chip.html?ref=science
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Approximate shipping date - Approximately April 23-24, 2008
Serial numbers 660 through 782. (As early as S/N 654 may demonstrate
this problem, but we think the problem starts with S/N 660.)
I put the front panel on last night. Should have read
Is it possible to have the KDSP2 filters, by example for CW mode, to have the
center frequency increment by 25 Hz or less instead of 50 Hz. I see possible
optimization on my spectrum analyzer if I could have at least 25 Hz
increment. OK it would be around 1 dBV or less, but a lower increment
Hi,
Is there a way to modify the K2 that have 2 different parameters for mic
gain when using SSB or digital mode (RTTY ON) !?!!?
I know that we are able to set different parameter for compression if used
in SSB or RTTY mode... but for mic gain it is not possible. It would be
more useful to
Hello fellow hams, I want to post this to the group to take advantage of the K2.
I have for sale a K2/100, KAT/100:
Ø VFOs with multiple memories
Ø Slpit TX/RX operation, RIT/XIT. Full break in CW, memory keyer,
Ø Narrow IF crystal filtering, excellent RX dynamic range and IF
Tnx Doug!
So it's a non-volatile *analog* memory! That's what wasn't clear in the
short article.
Finally a memory that can store Morse from a hand fist. Maybe in a future
iteration of the K3?
Now all we need to do is to figure out how to put that in breakfast cereal
to augment the flabby gray
21 Oct 2007 Ordered
Katiegram 11 Apr 2008
Madelyngram 30 Apr (shipped)
Received in AZ 02 May
194 days order to receipt
K3/100 SN 807 w/KBPF3, KFL3A-2.1/1.0/400, KTCXO3-1, KUSB, KXV3
Back ordered KRX3 w/KFL3A-1.0/500
Tcvr fully assembled, kit delivery is more timely.
73
Preston, N6SS
The doorbell rang at noon straight up! A brown box greeted me as I
yelled something incoherent, but full of joy.
The radio was ordered on 11/22/08 and I received my Katiegram on 4/28.
The fun begins!
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Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
Ordered: 11/30/07
Katiegram: 4/25/08
Shipped: 4/30/08
Received: 5/2/08
KRX3 and KFL3A-1.8k backordered.
73, Dick WC1M
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order date is below.)
The doorbell rang at noon straight up! A brown box greeted me as I
yelled something incoherent, but full of joy.
The radio was ordered on 11/22/07 and I received my Katiegram on 4/28.
The fun begins!
I am considering the SDR14 as a band monitor via the IF out on the K3. It
would be used in the presence of a linear (87a), and I am wondering if there
are any special considerations to protect it.
This is a new area for me, so I am open to all ideas.
Ken K5WK
I currently am assembling my new K3 #820 and have reached the step where I
need to mount the VFO A tuning knob. I am unable to advance the knob's set
screw far enough to clamp the knob to the shaft and am considering running a
tap
in and out of the hole to clean up the thread.
Does anyone
I am trying to regain shop space and will be selling my very nice Tek 7854
Mainframe Oscilloscope with a complete set of plug-ins. The mainframe was
calibrated a couple of years ago by a lab in Silicon Valley and the 7B92A, 7A26
and 7A24 plug-ins were calibrated within a few years, too.
Hi,
my K2 (#4271) had a HI CUR problem. While all other bands were fine, I got
a HI CUR error message on 80m, and output was down to 5 W.
I checked and rewound the coils of the low pass filter (L16, L17) and
touched up the solder joints of the capacitors C190, C191, C192. No
joy.
But the
Add my vote to this. I can't even estimate how many contacts I have missed
while changing modes and retuning.
- Ron
K9ZTV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I agree completely with Joe, having found this a convenient feature on
HF when using an FT-897.
K9ZTV
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
After
For anyone interested, I wanted to take my K3 #338 with me on vacation in
northwest Alabama after Dayton this year. I wound up purchasing a new
Pelican case #1610 to house it for carrying it around for portable
operation. I'll admit the case is pretty expensive for something used
occasionally, but
Me, too! I'd -really- welcome this feature. BUT, I'd like to be able
to
select the off-set tone. The 700 Hz suggested earlier is -way- too
high! (:-))
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Add my vote to this. I can't even estimate how many contacts I have
missed while changing
Eric - WA6HHQ wrote:
We have just uploaded an important mod to the K3 Mod and App notes page.
This mod adds one wire to the K3 FP board to correct a problem with VOX
operation and low mic gain when Electret mics requiring mic bias on the
mic audio line were used on the front panel
Wouldn't the offset be whatever the CW pitch is set to?
Bob NW8L
On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Me, too! I'd -really- welcome this feature. BUT, I'd like to be able to
select the off-set tone. The 700 Hz suggested earlier is -way- too
high! (:-))
73!
I agree on making it selectable, or possibly have it track the CW offset
sidetone that is currently configured.
Yes - listening to 700 Hz would quickly send me to the bottle of Excedrine.
But individual tastes do vary. :^)
Ron - W2RIP
Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Me,
Has anyone tried using Writelog or N1MM with the K3 on SSB using the
program as a voice keyer, feeding the Line In jack in the back?
Did it work? If it did, how did you do it?
It appears to me that you have to switch MIC SEL from front or rear panel
mic input to Line In.
73Hank
Daniel,
It is not common to find a bad capacitor, but indeed it does happen.
In situations where something like that is expected, I usually do a
sweep of the LPF to reveal the approximate filter cutoff frequency. A
bad component in the LPF will show up readily using that technique (but
you
Ken and All,
I haven't followed this thread very closely, so now I'm a bit confused about
the subject line. If I understand it right, the question is can the K3 be
set up so that you can just hit the paddle and be on CW, even though you
have currently selected SSB. Is that right? If so,
Hello Thomas,
I can use the allen wrench to extract the set screw from the VFO A knob. When I
hold the set screw against my 8-32 tap, the threads mesh, and the diameters
appear to be the same.
Even though the set screw thread meshes with that of my 8-32 tap, the set
screw is not long enough
John H Gibson wrote:
I can use the allen wrench to extract the set screw from the VFO A knob. When I
hold the set screw against my 8-32 tap, the threads mesh, and the diameters
appear to be the same.
Even though the set screw thread meshes with that of my 8-32 tap, the set
screw is not long
John,
If the threads of your tap mesh the screw, then the screw is NOT metric.
Metric size is noticeably different. If your tap's diameter also matches,
I'd go for it.
Windy KM5Q
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Earlier I wrote:
I currently am assembling my new K3 #820 and have reached the step where I
need to mount the VFO A tuning knob. I am unable to advance the knob's set
screw far enough to clamp the knob to the shaft and am considering running a
tap in and
I should have said I ran into a different problem with the VFO B knob . . .
John, no8v
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I can't explain the original subject line, either, but y'all may have missed
the fact that Eric and Wayne have already implemented this feature in the
firmware and it is in the final testing phase (post from Eric on 5/2 -- is
that only yesterday?). Anyway, it's a reality! -- for Elecraft,
Yep, I did indeed miss it and I'm delighted with the news.
- Ron
Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can't explain the original subject line, either, but y'all may have missed
the fact that Eric and Wayne have already implemented this feature in the
firmware and it is in the final
Thanks to Don Wilhem again ,and again !!! Youuhou !!
I got this behavior when testing my DATA port on my K2 trying PSK31 and
Pactor-2. The power output on 40m and 20m was way off between the two bands
using the digital mode. BUT, with this mod, it solved all my problems !!!
First of all, I
Alignment pains 6 min apart
Up to now all TA results have been within specs. All the way to tx
alignment on page 80 where confusion entered and ignorance poked his head in
the delivery room.
The second column on page 80 starts stepping through the bands after
aligning L3 4 on 80m.
Thanks to Don Wilhem again ,and again !!! Youuhou !!
I got this behavior when testing my DATA port on my K2 trying PSK31 and
Pactor-2. The power output on 40m and 20m was way off between the two bands
using the digital mode. BUT, with this mod, it solved all my problems !!!
First of all, I
We've just completed the most extensive K3 firmware update ever. The
full list of changes is provided below.
*** NOTE *** You must use the latest version of our firmware loader
(K3 Utility rev 1.1.4.1) or else you won't be able to load all
components of the upgrade. It's available on our K3
On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:41:06 -0400, you wrote:
I would think the new firmware release would be posted by now! Isn't 600
Beta Testers better than 20???
John
N2KBE
Not unless all 600 are qualified to do VALID testing as are the 20 who are
scheduled to do it...
Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid
Hi,
I updated my data port schematic integration. I made several changes.
Here a few
* power external device from K2 12VDC AUX instead of own power source to
avoid ground loops
* remove audio transfo... not needed anymore... save space and less wires
* add the ALC mod on the SSB board... a
AOK on the new firmware in SN443. Good experience
Lee - K0WA
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't
have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find
any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common
Chris,
Yes, use TUNE - set the power level to somewhere between 1.5 and 2 watts
and adjust for peak output. Be certain to follow the band order
indicated. The bands are arranged in pairs, and the inductors for that
pair must be adjusted before the capacitors.
73,
Don W3FPR
MTcja wrote:
I have two, but parting would be difficult.
72,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc.
-Original Message-
Start them with a Heathkit nut starter! It's a little plastic tube
just soft enough to stretch over the two main sizes of nuts. Makes it
SO much
I ordered mine in Jan. The shipping status was to be updated every Friday,
but this Friday was missed.
Bill
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:48 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject:
John K3JK here, Would someone give me some feedback on my K2? I plugged a
mono plug into my keyer jack when I was using an external keyer. I might have
shorted a resistor or diode. now as soon as i plug the keyer in with a stereo
plug, i get a constant carrier. When I had the mono plug
Wow, totally outstanding, Wayne. Congratulations on this major milestone!
Can't wait to see how it works. Looks like my K3 will have this revision
loaded in it when shipped, then.
Bill W5WVO
wayne burdick wrote:
We've just completed the most extensive K3 firmware update ever. The
full list
Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote:
Start them with a Heathkit nut starter! It's a little plastic tube
just soft enough to stretch over the two main sizes of nuts. Makes it
SO much easier to start those little buggers.
You'll need to find an Old Master who saved them from the good old
days.
Install went very smoothly and can't wait to use the SSB/CW switching
feature at CY0X (50MHz) in a couple of months.
73
Dick, K5AND 00050
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:32 PM
To: wayne burdick;
To Aptos,
As a six meter operator, all I can say is thank you...thank you
...thank you...
This mode is s useful on VHF and above.
Now, for my second K3 to arrive for my six meter SSB/CW remote base!
tom K8TB K3's # 53 ?
wayne burdick wrote:
We've just completed the most
Immediately after load is complete I was left with
DSP Program Load Failed on the utility
and
E 020202 on K3 Screen (top)
DRR DSE (bottom)
I hit a few buttons and this went away.
I'm assuming this is because I don't have the sub receiver installed?
Steve Ellington
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Good Evening:
If I was to add an external speaker to the K3 what would it be, looking
for suggestions as Dayton is just around the corner.
73 Bruce N9BX
K3 # 775
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John,
I seriously doubt that plugging a mono plug in the K2 key jack would
cause any damage - although the K2 would do strange things while the
mono plug was inserted.
To check it out, plug a bare (no wires attached) stereo plug into the
key jack. If you then get a constant carrier, look
For CW.MFJ-281 ClearTone
For SSB ...Heathkit HS-1661
Steve Ellington
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From: Bruce Osterberg [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:05 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Perfect K3 Speaker
Good
Bruce,
The K3 offers 'stereo' with the subreceiver, and the AFX effects when
selected (without the subreceiver too). So I think the best external
speakers are moderate to good quality computer stereo speakers. I
bought a pair for about $25 at Staples and they serve me adequately.
For mono
utility rev. shows 1.1.4.8
why?
Thanks,
MARK
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From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Saturday, May 3,
Mark,
Any version of 1.1.4.1 *or above* may be used.
73,
Don W3FPR
mark roz wrote:
utility rev. shows 1.1.4.8
why?
Thanks,
MARK
--- On Sat, 5/3/08, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP
System: Mac OSX 10.5.2.
I have the KUSB adapter cable.
I downloaded AND installed the appropriate Prolific driver for my OS,
as instructed (PL2303 driver). Installation looked normal. I
restarted, etc.
I have K3 Utility v. 1.1.4.1
K3 is turned on, connected to USB port.
Port -- after
Hi Windy,
It sounds like you're trying to communicate with a
modem or a bluetooth device. The KUSB will appear as
usbserial in the Port menu. Be sure you are
selecting usbserial as your port.
The Filter Configuration is still under development
and not yet functional in the Mac and Linux
Good Evening,
It was a wonderful day today in a string of them. I am getting wood cut,
split, and stacked. In a few days I will cease being so stiff and just bask in
the pleasant glow of my labors. I'll also have a nice stack of wood for next
winter. I think I can safely say spring is
Hi Bruce,
For communications bandwidths, a sturdy 4-ohm, 3 or 4 diameter mobile
speaker (non-powered) does a great job. For a bit more fidelity and to
take advantage of the K3's stereo speaker outputs, I use a pair of good
quality bookshelf-style speakers (again, non-powered).
Right now I'm
Thanks David, that did it!
I'm sure the previous times I did PORT menu it didn't show usbserial.
Tomorrow, I'll try the new brain.
73,
Windy
On May 3, 2008, at 9:31 PM, David Fleming wrote:
Hi Windy,
It sounds like you're trying to communicate with a
modem or a bluetooth device. The KUSB
I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well
at 5w on both cw and ssb. Then, just after I logged my 103rd QSO,
the keying stopped.
Neither the paddles nor the computer coming through the key jack
will cause a signal to go out in cw mode. Keying the paddles does
give cw
The SSB transmit chain has had a major rework. The
results are very impressive.
1. The ALC is vastly improved. In fact you could say
that the K3's ALC is perfect because it does not
contribute any measurable levels of IMD to the SSB
signal.
2. The increase in IMD levels when you turn on the
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well
at 5w on both cw and ssb. Then, just after I logged my 103rd QSO,
the keying stopped.
Neither the paddles nor the computer coming through the key jack
will cause a signal to go out in cw mode. Keying the
Good point, Vic.
Didn't check that, but I remember seeing it mentioned
somewhere before.
I'll check that in the morning. It would certainly go along
with my idea that I just pushed something in the wrong way :-)
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL
I am attempting to set up my K2/100 to send Pactor messages with the
Paclink program via a Pactor-capable TNC. In using my other digital
data program, MixW, for BPSK31, I set a COM port to communicate with the
K2/100's I/O port and the program controls the PTT line in the K2 very
nicely.
I
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