Thank you, I am in the same position and about to do the same thing, figuring
out which mods go where etc - I might just be taking the whole rig apart!
Thanks for sharing that.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster
than
W5OV wrote:
I don't own an AIM, but I've seen choke measurements made by an
AIM that had serious errors. A good common mode choke should
have a high resistive impedance at the frequencies where it is used,
and the AIM is best suited for measuring impedances relatively close
to 50 ohms (that
I am unable to get a proper dot/space ratio with my K2 (#4662) internal keyer.
With the lowest possible setting of 0,9 the dots are still much too long. The
internal key is OK for QRS, but not for QRQ.
Wonder if this is a general feature?
73/OZ4UN
Sorry, but this is not correct - Omnirig is a rig-control program that
VE3NEA uses in all situations where it is his software needs to be able
to control a transceiver's frequency. You need other hardware or
software (such as LP-Bridge) to enable more than one program to talk to
your radio's
Isn't it amazing,after all our hard work that was ignored and
unthanked...now I'm supposed to give it to someone else?
The time for folks to participate was when we had it up and running.
No thanks guys.I've had my fill of the Mouth full of gimmee and
a hand full of take that's been
Ian
Our friends over the pond (K9YC etc) extoll the virtues of type 31 material
but I have yet to see this in European stocks, (I was disappointed to see
none at Friedsn) do you know of an easy source?
Reading through your latest choke missive, I notice that nice obround
shaped core from
Just my two cents ... Elecraft gear in general can be very hard to come by
on the used market, and I think this is primarily due to the fact that once
you own an Elecraft there's really not much of a reason to sell it for
something else.
I'm showing my age here, but I remember well the days of
Everyone,
Last week I received my P3. All the parts were there and the kit was very well
packaged. The P3 assembled very easily and worked from the first time I
connected it to my K3. Upgrading the firmware was easy. Using my P3 with my
computer has caused no apparent problems and I often use
Hi Dave,
You mentioned that you put the P3 on top of the K3. Do you have your K3
tilted up (using the bail) or is your K3 flat? If tilted, I was wondering if
the P3 stays put when you push the P3 buttons.
73,
Mike K2MK
kd1na wrote:
Everyone,
Last week I received my P3. All the parts
I presume my K3 has a Rev.B DSP board.This is my 'only' radio.
I cannot disable K3 for any duration either for swap-out of dsp to
bring it to Rev.D status or go through the hassle of getting a current
dsp board with a lead time of whatever and shipping back removed
dsp board.
So, can I install
When I saw how long it was taking Aptos to fulfill P3 orders from the very
first day of order acceptance in April, I had hunkered down for a long wait
to receive mine. Shipments on the first day that P3 orders were accepted
back in April were being announced on this reflector with respect to the
Building Elecraft gear has become almost therapy for me -- there's nothing
like quiet time at the bench! I built a bunch of Heathkit stuff back in the
70s and 80s, and then later ran a TV/VCR repair business before everything
became throwaway. It's sure nice to have a reason to rebuild the
So, can I install K3DSPLPF on Rev.B dsp board, I'm asking about
physical compatibility.
Yes, K3DSPLPF fits on the Rev.B DSP board and works well.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 8/26/2010 9:50 AM, Nand Kishore wrote:
I presume my K3 has a Rev.B DSP board.This is my 'only' radio.
I cannot
Anyone out there got some video (YouTube etc?) of their K3 with the P3 in
use?
73,
Andy
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CUTTER DAVID wrote:
Ian
Our friends over the pond (K9YC etc) extoll the virtues of type 31
material but I have yet to see this in European stocks, (I was
disappointed to see none at Friedsn) do you know of an easy source?
Some UK suppliers do stock beads in #31 material but mostly not the
Bill,
I use low pitch settings of 300-440 Hz and have considered both mods
but haven't yet decided it's worthwhile. Without having two units
(one with and one without) to compare, it's tough to know whether I'd
notice any difference.
I added the LPF to my Rev.B DSP board and found that
Test, AD5SX
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Hello K3 users,
I've been fortunate to have a friend loan me his K3/100 for an evaluation
to help me decide whether I want to order one. I've been following the
Elecraft forum discussion regarding external auto tuner interfacing with the
K3.
I have my Ameritron AL-811 (600 watts) amp
We've already fixed the hang problem in the next P3 firmware release,
and we're well underway with reduced latency when running HRD, etc.
I'm guessing we'll have a new beta release later this week.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
WOW! That's the kind of great service and support that made me buy the
K3 in the
Hi,
I think I've found a work-around for CW Skimmer on Win 7. Not only should you
(probably not necessary, but why not?) run the installer as the administrative
user, you also have to run the programs that way. After you do the install,
the programs OmniRig.exe and CWSkimmer.exe will be in
Eric,
Yes, I am at FW Rev. 1.0.
Bob K5WA
Message: 5
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:31:25 -0700
From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W2 wattmeter in SO2R
To: Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com
Cc: 'Elecraft reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi Everyone,
I omitted in my original post that my manual antenna tuner meter shows the
15 watts when pressing the K3's XMIT/Tune button though the amp does not
respond.
I have my Ameritron AL-811 (600 watts) amp connected to this K3/100. I
find that the K3 Tune command (XMIT/Tune
I have a KIO2 and K2 top cover for sale. I would prefer to sale them together.
$80 plus shipping or best offer. The speaker and KIO2 have been tested and are
in very good condition. Please contact me directly.
73
Dave KD1NA
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Announcing new versions of K3 and P3 Utility programs (rev 1.3.8.25),
including versions for MAC and Linux.
Please enjoy using them, and say thanks to Dick Dievendorff and David
Fleming for their excellent work.
As always, if you have any trouble, please send any questions to
Thanks to all :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, iMac 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, OSX 10.6.4
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A child, like your stomach, doesn't need all you can afford to give it.
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On 26 Aug 2010, at 21:01, Brian wrote:
Announcing new versions of K3 and P3 Utility programs
Hi all,
tks for all new releases, specialy for the linux one ;)
CU3HQ/CT1DRB
David Quental
Announcing new versions of K3 and P3 Utility programs (rev 1.3.8.25),
including versions for MAC and Linux.
Please enjoy using them, and say thanks to Dick Dievendorff and David
Fleming for their
Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
CUTTER DAVID wrote:
Some UK suppliers do stock beads in #31 material but mostly not the ones
that interest us. I haven't checked in the past few weeks, but will need
I'm fairly sure that Farnell did some #31 material, bigger than beads,
but smaller than typical for
I am having problems finding information on a resistor value adjustment to
bring the K2 power out on 10 meters to the correct value. If you have
information please contact me directly.
Thanks in advance.
73
Dave KD1NA
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Hmmm...seems like I am not the only one who didn't know it even existed so I
guess you can put me in with the group who didn't support the wiki.
Then again I don't use any Wiki
But I can take that without bad feelings.
Gary
On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 9:24 PM, Thom LaCosta k3...@zerobeat.net
I used wiki site often and even put in on my iPhone.
It was great as an aide memoir I hope it keeps going.
Ken..G0ORH k2, k3, p3
Sent from my iPhone
On 26 Aug 2010, at 21:30, Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com wrote:
Hmmm...seems like I am not the only one who didn't know it even
Phil,
If the K3 took in a remote TUNE request, then I would not have to
remember to manually take the ALS-600 off-line.
The problem is that the lack of external I/O to accommodate a remote
TUNE request or provide a tune command (e.g., Icom Start signal).
It will take some fancy programming
Bravo! Thanks Oliver.
Jim - W4BQP
On 8/26/2010 2:32 PM, O. Johns wrote:
Hi,
I think I've found a work-around for CW Skimmer on Win 7. Not only should
you (probably not necessary, but why not?) run the installer as the
administrative user, you also have to run the programs that way.
Hi everyone,
I found my mistake after hearing from 4 hams via email. If something seems
wrong always take the time to disconnect the rig from everything,
especially when your unfamiliar with a new rig, and do a visual of where you
need
to go with whatever connections you need to make. In
Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering if Elecraft has gone back to the original
ratchety encoders used for filter width, etc. I used to have the original
encoders until one of them failed. My front panel board replacement came with
the tighter feeling, non-ratchety encoders which I don't really
After you do the install, the programs OmniRig.exe and
CWSkimmer.exe will be in the directories \Program
Files\Afreet\OmniRig and \Program Files\Afreet\CWSkimmer,
respectively.
I have not yet attempted to load CW Skimmer and OmniRig in
Vista or Windows 7 but, in both operating systems
Dave,
There is no resistor value adjustment for 10 meter power output level.
You may have been mislead by the application note that refers to the
oscillation of the power control level when the KPA100 is installed. In
applying that mod, the value of R98 is increased until the power starts
Great job!
Both work great..
Now when we get the memory manager on the Mac I will be able to put my Windows
installation away for a while!
Rick
K6LE
On 8/26/2010, at 1:01 , Brian wrote:
Announcing new versions of K3 and P3 Utility programs (rev 1.3.8.25),
including versions for MAC and
Roger that... They both loaded up perfectly. Man, I love that P3...
I have to get busy and sell that old, outdated Icom 756ProIII. Not much
chance it'll get used in this shack again.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
On 8/26/2010 4:27 PM, Rick Prather wrote:
Great job!
Both work great..
Now when we
Had a visit from the Santa Clause in Brown (UPS man) today. Kit 4638 is
spread in front of me and I'm doing the part inventory!
I considered (very seriously) having Elecraft assemble this one for me, but
two things stopped me:
1. I didn't want to wait an extra week to get it preassembled
2.
Gary, the one thing I want to know is how did you create that lightning strike?
On Aug 27, 2010, at 3:54 AM, Gary Dezern wrote:
Had a visit from the Santa Clause in Brown (UPS man) today. Kit 4638 is
spread in front of me and I'm doing the part inventory!
I considered (very seriously)
Does anyone use the newer Heil Pro iC Elite headset with the HC-6 element?
Elecraft does not have that model available. I imagine that you will have to
set the bias voltage for the mic. Can you use this with the K3 mic/earphone
adapter? Is that a separate option from Elecraft?
How well does
I have built more than 340 K2's to date. Let me build your radio. You receive
a new K2 with the options you want, ready to play. My prices are reasonable.
Please contact me off of the reflector.
73
Alan
W1HYV
I have the Heil Pro Elite HC6 (not the Pro iC) and it works great with the K3.
I've adjusted the TX equalizer to make it sound almost like the Heil Goldline
and set another TX equalizer setting to make it sound like an HC5. The Pro
Elite uses the same adapter as the the other Heil boomsets that
Does anyone use the newer Heil Pro iC Elite headset with the HC-6
element? Elecraft does not have that model available. I imagine that
you will have to set the bias voltage for the mic.
The Heil HC elements are dynamic ... no bias!
Can you use this with the K3 mic/earphone adapter?
Joe,
Good advice. I concur
I have never been happy with any of the 3 Heil Mic's I have had. Too much
money for so little quality..just my 2cents..keep the change!...(:-))
Gary
On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:53 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
Does anyone use the newer Heil Pro iC
From Heil advertising, the HC-6 is a Dynamic Element, not an electret type
like the IC units they make for ICOM and others including Elecraft.
Therefore it does not require BIAS and would use the regular Kenwood adapter
for front panel connections.
I have had great success with the Yamaha
+ 1 on the Yamaha CM-500 recommendation. And I have a Heil.
73, Mike NF4L
On 8/26/2010 8:53 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
Does anyone use the newer Heil Pro iC Elite headset with the HC-6
element? Elecraft does not have that model available. I imagine that
you will have to set the
Joe,
The Proset iC is an electret element designed for use with Icom radios.
All Heil microphones are not created equal, the type designation is
important.
Yes, I believe Heil products are overpriced, but that is a different story.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/26/2010 8:53 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
* On 2010 26 Aug 15:03 -0500, Brian wrote:
Announcing new versions of K3 and P3 Utility programs (rev 1.3.8.25),
including versions for MAC and Linux.
Current software support that includes Linux has me considering the K3
very strongly. Now if I could just get my FT-920 sold. :-/
73, de
Hi Joe. Using a CM-500 and microKeyer II, are you plugging into the
mKer or directly into the back panel of the K3?
Thanks.
Rich
NU6T
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
snip
I'd strongly recommend the Yamaha CM-500 instead of any Heil headset.
The CM-500 is every bit the equal of the Heil ProSet iC
Don,
The Proset iC is an electret element designed for use with Icom
radios. All Heil microphones are not created equal, the type
designation is important.
The original question (which I quoted) mixed the two elements but the
answers are still correct: the HC6 element should have no bias
On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:51:06 +0100, CUTTER DAVID wrote:
What is going through my mind is how the amateur fraternity could persuade
a distributor in EU to stock these and the type 31 cores.
I suspect that all it takes is a large order to get their attention. Many
of the folks who work in these
On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:15:34 +0100, David Woolley wrote:
I'm fairly sure that Farnell did some #31 material, bigger than beads,
but smaller than typical for amateur radio use. I seem to remember you
had to read between the manufacturer's catalogue number to work out it
was #31.
DO NOT order
Crew,
I've put up a pair of new antennas for 160M that are predicted to have
about 3dB of gain over my existing vertical. Without going into a lot of
detail, each antenna is a wire sloping off of my 120 ft tower, one going
east, one going west. The tower acts as a reflector. The tower and each
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