Re: [Elecraft] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW)

2008-11-21 Thread Andy Faber
K3 number 076 at P49Y, single band 40m (it's second year in that service). 73, andy, ae6y, p49y - Original Message - From: "Cady, Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW) Where are the peripatetic K3s

[Elecraft] ProCat Cool Version 5.5 - updated.

2008-11-21 Thread Don Rasmussen
Hi All, I've made some improvements to ProCat Cool. The new version 5.5 is for K3 only and provides more flexibility for band stacking and S-Meter support. Version 5.1 and 5.2 remain for K2 support. See it here: http://tinyurl.com/5un8g9 Get it Here: http://tinyurl.com/6lxren Although it's

[Elecraft] Interfacing K3 to TenTec QSK

2008-11-21 Thread Ben Horton
I would like to thank everyone who replied to the above subject "Request for Information". The interfacing was successful. Ben Horton, K5EX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subs

[Elecraft] K3 SALE: LP-pan

2008-11-21 Thread Jay Bromley
I have unbuilt LP-Pan kit for sale. $150 shipped to the lower 48. Please email direct or call 479-646-5380. 73 de jay/w5jay.. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] KDVR3 - LaVonaGram

2008-11-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
got my shipment notice - within the next 2 weeks. -- Cats know exactly how we feel. They don't give a damn… but they know. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] K2 etc for sale

2008-11-21 Thread Earl Ritchie
I have the following for sale and working well K2 radio SSB adapter 100 watt amplifier hi power auto tuner and will include a hand mike Asking price is kit price only and doesn't include building taxes etc. US$1,400.00. Please reply off line. ___ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity reception with two linked K3s

2008-11-21 Thread Barry N1EU
Jerry Flanders wrote: > > It is possible to link two K3s together through the serial ports and > synchronize their tuning using N8LP's LP-Bridge, a free program > available from his telepostinc.com website. > FYI, Ham Radio Deluxe includes a "synchroniser" that allows you to slave any number

[Elecraft] Diversity reception with two linked K3s

2008-11-21 Thread Jerry Flanders
It is possible to link two K3s together through the serial ports and synchronize their tuning using N8LP's LP-Bridge, a free program available from his telepostinc.com website. I now have both my K3s lock-tuned together for rx diversity experiments. After setting the second K3's baud rate to 4

Re: [Elecraft] DIVERSITY with SPLIT

2008-11-21 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:55:10 -0800, wayne burdick wrote: >Just in case you missed it Wayne, Many thanks for the new features included with the software/firmware upgrades. Something that would help a LOT is an updated set of "button pushes" to reflect the new operational features. Thanks to wo

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and TT QSK amps: credit where credit is due

2008-11-21 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:10:06 -0500, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: >Well, maybe Al was a cw guy, but the Titan was designed by Dick, K4XU, >which for me, is a lot more meaningful! Thanks Doug. The fact that a guy of Dick's quality was working for Ten Tec is a reflection on Al's priorities and management

[Elecraft] K3 Birdies

2008-11-21 Thread K2ZLS
Ive noticed several posts regarding birdies at various frequencies in the K3. I've noticed some birdies too. But, I think I've found the solution, at least in my case, to eliminate them. Try this, config: VCO MD RF CAL. This is the normal calibration step during the build.

[Elecraft] DIVERSITY with SPLIT

2008-11-21 Thread wayne burdick
Just in case you missed it, recent K3 firmware releases allow you to use SPLIT even in diversity mode. When in diversity mode, VFO A controls both receivers. VFO B remains independent, so it can be used as a frequency holding register (tap A/B to exchange it with VFO A), or for SPLIT. 73, Wa

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and TT QSK amps: credit where credit is due

2008-11-21 Thread Paul Christensen
Well, maybe Al was a cw guy, but the Titan was designed by Dick, K4XU, which for me, is a lot more meaningful! I didn't realize that Dick had designed some of the Alpha and Ten Tec amps. I do know that he is a solid RF engineer with the wherewithal to solve difficult RF problems when some of t

[Elecraft] OT: LUXO Wave Illuminated Magnifiers

2008-11-21 Thread Howard Ashcraft
I have 7 LUXO Wave Illuminated Magnifiers that were used by Hewlett Packard. These are extremely nice for electronics work and cost $350 when new. They have rectangular heads with large and very clear magnifying lenses and fluorescent lights built into the head on either side of the lens. This

RE: [K3] [Elecraft] ALS-600

2008-11-21 Thread Bill Johnson
This is what I did with mine. Works great and signal reports are excellent. Nice to have just a little extra power when the low bands go long at night. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

[Elecraft] K2 Control Board Checkout

2008-11-21 Thread Ken Mohler
I have just completed the control board for my K2. All of the resistance checks were correct except for U6 pins 29 and 30. The specifications call for a resistance to ground of 70-90K Ohms. Both of mine measured 96K. Is that far enough out of spec to worry about? This kit is great fun to build

Re: [Elecraft] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW)

2008-11-21 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
Hello Igor, Will you also have a beam for 6m? It would really be GREAT to contact 8Q7 on JT65A mode during your moonrise!!! I can send you more information about JT65A and 6m EME if it is a possibility for you to be QRV. The smallest station I have contacted so far was running 100w to a 5 e

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] ALS-600

2008-11-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joe, The setup is about the same as for any amplifier - coax from the K3 to the amp's RF input, K3 KEYOUT to the amp's PTT IN (or relay control or whatever it is labeled). Set the K3 CONFIG:TX DLY parameter to be at least as long as it takes for the amp to switch from standby to transmit. L

[K3] [Elecraft] ALS-600

2008-11-21 Thread Joe G
Could someone tell me hoe to hook my ALS-600, Relay and ALC outputs, ro the K3 - Joe W1JGS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/ALS-600-tp1562093p1562093.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] OT: K3 and TT QSK amps: credit where credit is due

2008-11-21 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Well, maybe Al was a cw guy, but the Titan was designed by Dick, K4XU, which for me, is a lot more meaningful! If you don't know Dick personally, try his QRZ.com profile: RF power MOSFET development and applications engineer. 30 years RF design experience at Ten-Tec, ETO and Harris Broadcast de

Re: [Elecraft] Adding the amplifier to the K3

2008-11-21 Thread Dave G4AON
When I received my K3/100 a year ago, the instructions were to build the 10W version and test it, then add the PA. Since then the instructions may have changed. In any event adding the PA is quite straightforward. The post and packing charges can add up if you buy accessories afterwards, while it

Re: [Elecraft] Adding the amplifier to the K3

2008-11-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Benson, It all depends on your personal point of reference. If you are ordering the kit, the QRP version will not take quite as long to build as the 100 watt version. Then when you get the KPA3 later, you will have to invest an extra 2 to 3 hours. There are very few pieces of the QRP K3 tha

Re: [Elecraft] Adding the amplifier to the K3

2008-11-21 Thread Ian Maude
Benson wrote: During these trying economic times I'm not sure if I can swing the 100W K3 right now, so I may just order the QRP version. How difficult is adding the amplifier at a later date? Would it pay in time and aggravation just to wait and order the 100W kit? Benson K4GST It is a breeze

[Elecraft] Adding the amplifier to the K3

2008-11-21 Thread Benson
During these trying economic times I'm not sure if I can swing the 100W K3 right now, so I may just order the QRP version. How difficult is adding the amplifier at a later date? Would it pay in time and aggravation just to wait and order the 100W kit? Benson K4GST _

Re: Fw: [Elecraft] Interfacing K3 to TenTec QSK

2008-11-21 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Rich: Similarly, I (originally) tried keying my rig (at that time, a TS-930S) via the KEY input of my Alpha 76PA which had been retrofitted with the QSK from an Alpha 78. I experienced the same report(s) and was actually able to see the choppiness and 'crud' on my CW waveform when allowing th

Fw: [Elecraft] Interfacing K3 to TenTec

2008-11-21 Thread Phil & Debbie Salas
"...If the circuits in the amp have any delay, it can cause problems with the keying element lengths" Most of the big QSK amps use vacuum relays, which switch in typically 5-8ms (or faster with speed-up circuits). Some of the newer solid-styate amps (THP and SPE) use high speed power rela

[Elecraft] FS KBT1 (Internal Battery Adapter).

2008-11-21 Thread ARDUJENSKI
I have for sale a KBT1 (Internal Battery Adapter). Still in original box and packaging. Price $40 shipped CONUS. If interested contact direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alan KB7MBI Woodinville, WA **One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main and Sub Receiver differences

2008-11-21 Thread Stewart Baker
I noticed this as well, hope that it gets sorted soon.. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:19:27 -0800 (PST), Barry N1EU wrote: > > > N5WNG wrote: > >> The question is does the RX EQ get applied to both receivers? >> > No, with the current firmware, RX EQ is only applied to the main rx. I'm

Re: SV: [Elecraft] [K3] KDVR3 LaVona-Gramm

2008-11-21 Thread dj7mgq
Hi Lennart, Toby, this is according to their schedule is it not?? Lennart Michaelsson Based on the shipping page and the order form info at elecraft.com during the last weeks, not to mention personal mails from Wayne several weeks ago, yes, they are more or less on schedule. Based on wha

Re: [Elecraft] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW)

2008-11-21 Thread Berni G0IDA
Will be on CQWW from 'G'. 73's G0IDA K3 #1474 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K3 #128 will be on air from 9M2CNC in CQWW - SOAB HP. Good luck to all. I hope the A/K values stay low to allow some East Coast US stations over the pole this year on 20m. 73 de Rich, G4ZFE/9M2CNC ___

[Elecraft] Wherefore art thou, K3 (in CQWW)

2008-11-21 Thread g4zfe
K3 #128 will be on air from 9M2CNC in CQWW - SOAB HP. Good luck to all. I hope the A/K values stay low to allow some East Coast US stations over the pole this year on 20m. 73 de Rich, G4ZFE/9M2CNC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman