Until midnight 2/19 you can use FEBRUARYCART305GBP for a 30% discount.
Thanks all.
73,
Fred
Fred
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The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
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Fred,
I really enjoy your book and still reference it often. Well written with
good tips. I hope to get the P3 someday and read that section too!!!
Thanks.
73,
Mitch
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The MH-2 mic, BL-2 and 4:1 BL-1 have been sold.
1:1 BL-1, dummy load and headphones still available.
73 Craig AC0DS
Doing some shack cleaning, and have the following mostly Elecraft items for
sale. All prices include insured USPS Priority Mail shipping to your US
address. US sales
In Japan, a block diagram of transmission system
is required to add new equipment to my registered line-up.
Available before launching KX-3
commercially?
73, Jun, JI1TLL
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Rick: Followed your advice after a good nights sleep and found the Rear Panel
Parts bag edged inside the bag with the cooling fan!
Thank goodness! My bad, sorry Aptos!
73,
Cary, K4TM
On Feb 16, 2012, at 12:28 AM, Rick Bates wrote:
Be sure to open ALL the bags when you check. ;-) Been there,
Hello,
Unique 68000 S-100 CPU board and assorted other boards and engineering
notes for sale. The board is the design feature of my 68000 book
published in 1987. Photos and details at
http://wilcoxengineering.com/68000-microprocessor - I can provide more
specifics for serious inquiries.
Hi Jun,
We'll have a block diagram available soon.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Feb 16, 2012, at 6:23 AM, 須崎 純一 wrote:
In Japan, a block diagram of transmission system
is required to add new equipment to my registered line-up.
Available before launching KX-3
commercially?
73, Jun, JI1TLL
BTDT. Glad you found it. Bag-in-bag unload inventory heart failure
usually explained by completing the inventory as far as it will go. My
experience is that the missing bag is always in the last bag I open.
Poltergeist.
73, Guy.
On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM, Hunsdon Cary III
How many similarly suspenseful times have their been in ham history? The
arrival of KX3s on doorsteps around the world has got to be one of the most
eagerly anticipated events in amateur radio!
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Hello all,
I'm in the process of building a K2 and have run into and unexpected result.
I have just completed phase 2 of the build and I'm doing the testing and
alignment. Specifically, I was performing the PLL Reference Oscillator
Range Test.
The following results are what I got.
Yes, I can assure you that range is not enough, and also I can say that
the high frequency is too low.
It would seem you have too much capacity in the circuit, or the DAC
voltage is not going high enough.
The first thing you should measure is the voltage at RF Board U6 pin 1
while in CAL FCTR
I am assembling the KAT2 auto tuner. Everything is going OK but I am having
trouble with the following statement:
'On the bottom of the KAT2 control board, locate a pad labeled B. Just to the
left of this pad you'll
see the round pad for pin 1 of U4 (LM358). (You'll know you have the
I ordered a Yamaha CM500 headset through Amazon for
my newly completed K3. They are really nice and comfortable.
I have kind of larger ears and they completely cover my
ears and don't bother my glasses. My ears hurt if I wear any
headset that lays on my ears so these will be nice. The sound
in the
I now have my RemoteRig for Elecraft K3-Twin set up and tested but only one
K3.
Is there any news on the availability of the K3/0 ?
Can I order one somewhere?
Don´t know how long I can hold my breath :-)
73 Thor, TF4M
http://tf4m.com/
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Measure at U4 pin 1.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/16/2012 1:31 PM, b.den...@comcast.net wrote:
I am assembling the KAT2 auto tuner. Everything is going OK but I am having
trouble with the following statement:
'On the bottom of the KAT2 control board, locate a pad labeled B. Just to
the left of
Hi Keith,
Yes the price has increased. Last fall I bought a set from Amazon for about
$49.00. I dropped a monitor on that set (UGH!!!). They still work but I
bought another set just in case they stop working during a contest. I also
paid the increased price.
I think you will be happy with
Sort of following this thread as I use a sequencer+inhibit on VHF+
(with transverters and following amplifiers). With my sequencer
delaying K3 RF for about 300ms there is no issue. QSK not used on CW
(of course). My QRO coax relays would not like
But I am finishing my 300w HF amplifier kit
I used a Heil Pro-Set Plus for several years before my friend, Jim Brown,
urged me to try the CM500. Well, it is a heck of lot more comfortable, the
sound is better, and the mic works much better. Anyone want to buy a Heil
Pro-Set Plus in excellent condition?
Rob K6RB
I ordered a Yamaha CM500
Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the
CM500 is a stereo 1/8 plug. The mic-in jack on the rear of the
K3
says mic mono I am not getting into trouble plugging a stereo
plug into a mono jack am I ???
73 Keith N8CEP
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From: Joe K2UF
Sent:
I should elaborate: I am now running one fully loaded K3 in my station.
I am testing the RemoteRig RRC within my LAN - I have only one K3 so I am
controlling the station through the link using Ham Radio Deluxe i.e. on a
computer.
The setup has already been tested remotely, i.e. from outside
Trying to sell my Pro-set Plus also! hihi
73
Keith N8CEP
-Original Message-
From: k...@baymoon.com
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:07 PM
To: Keith Hamilton
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset
I used a Heil Pro-Set Plus for several years
The plug that comes on the microphone works just fine on the rear K3 plug.
Plug and play...
Oscar, WB5GCX
On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Keith Hamilton tu...@zoominternet.netwrote:
Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the
CM500 is a stereo 1/8 plug. The mic-in jack
Keith,
The K3 jack is a stereo one, but since only the tip is connected, it is
mono in operation.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/16/2012 2:24 PM, Keith Hamilton wrote:
Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the
CM500 is a stereo 1/8 plug. The mic-in jack on the rear of the
K3
The CM500 also comes with a Stereo (1/8) to mono 1/4 adapter.
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:24 AM
To: Joe K2UF; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re:
k...@baymoon.com wrote:
sound is better, and the mic works much better.
I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink,
and heard a definite background noise - which I think was from the server. I
tried biasing the mic (with the enclosed AAA device), and
On 2/16/2012 2:46 PM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote:
k...@baymoon.com wrote:
sound is better, and the mic works much better.
I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink,
and heard a definite background noise - which I think was from the server. I
tried
Don't use the accessory battery box, not needed. Set bias on in the K3
and go for it.
73, Dennis NJ6G
On 2/16/2012 11:46 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote:
I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink,
and heard a definite background noise - which I think was
Thor,
Elecraft was hoping to have the K3/0 on the web site last week, and
they apologized about missing last week, and they now hope it is this week.
I am fortunate in that I have two K3's, one at my remote site and one
locally at home. When Elecraft came out with the firmware to link the
Wow does that bring back memories!
I did 68K as well as 68020, 030, and 040 embedded systems development
myself, and I too still have prototypes.
The company I was working for at the time had the first commercial 68k
product released to market.
WW6L
Good luck
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hi Tom,
thanks for the update.I managed to secure a K3 on loan for next Month
when I have to be away from my station, so I am not holding my breath
anymore..
Will get a K3/0 as soon as they become available though.
73 Thor, TF4M
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My one-and only problem with my CM-500 is that after a couple of months,
the 1/8 stereo plug on the headphones became intermittent on one side.
I cut off the existing plug and tried to solder on a 1/4 stereo plug.
It wasn't easy.
The problem is that each side of the cable contains two
On 02/16/2012 03:32 PM, Jeff Herr wrote:
Wow does that bring back memories!
I did 68K as well as 68020, 030, and 040 embedded systems development
myself, and I too still have prototypes.
The company I was working for at the time had the first commercial 68k
product released to market.
WW6L
Hi Pete,
Yamaha will replace your headphones if they are within the one year warranty
period. It will not be necessary to return the defective headset. You would
just have to e-mail or fax a copy of your receipt. The customer service
phone number is: 714-522-9000 (PST). If it is past warranty it
Don Wilhelm-4 wrote
Measure at U4 pin 1.
Which is the small round soldered pad southwest of the B (BTW not upside
down). I just went through this myself. Sometimes writer's directions
remind me of my XYL's...she forgets that right and left depend on which way
you're driving on the road!
Anyone have an XV432 transverter they would like to sell? Please contact me
direct.
73 de Sebastian, W4AS
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Which is exactly why one should always use a pre-determined common frame of
reference. In the fire service, it wasn't left flank of the fire, it was
the [N/S/W/E] flank.
On radios, it should start with something akin to With the front panel
towards you. Most of the time Elecraft has already
Thanks Don and to all who responded.
Brian KB1VBF
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From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
To: b denley b.den...@comcast.net
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:49:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: KAT2 Assembly
Measure
Well said! I think that the suspense goes to show what kind of products
Elecraft puts out. They are instant classics and carry with them a prestige
all their own. If they weren't in that category the delay wouldn't be such a
big deal to everyone. I'd be curious how many hams are out there chomping
I just bought one too with all the recommendations on this list, and it
works great so far. Just turn the bias on and its plug and play. Don't have
a Heil to compare it to but this will work fine for me.
Jim, N4KH
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Just finished my build and it went together beautifully. My 220 socket is
wired like a dryer 220 socket so I removed the plug from the cable (OK per Dale
at Elecraft0 and installed a 220 plug for the socket. When I start it up the
HV reads .1 (yes, point one) and 0 current. Could I have the
Cary,
You use a Dryer plug! While that is overkill for the KPA500, it is
definitely OK.
If you cut the 120 volt end off the power cable, you will have a white,
a black and a green conductor. The white and the black wires should
connect to the hot 240 volt connectors in your plug, and the
I just received my K3 kit and looking at the main RF board I notice
that on some of the toroids the windings are not evenly distributed
around the toroid circumference. Is it okay to move the windings around
to even them out or am I being nitpicking?
...robert
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I am selling my used but LIKE NEW K3. Serial Number: 604
Includes all factory modifications; all updates; and documentation.
Options included:
K3/100 100w Transceiver
KAT3Automatic Antenna Tuner
KTCXO3-1TCXO 1ppm f/w correction to 0.5 ppm
KXV3A RX Ant., IF Out Xverter
Nitpicking. They don't have to be evenly distributed.
Tim Herrick, KQ8M
North Coast Contesters
k...@kq8m.com
K3 Serial #5934
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Sent: Thursday, February 16,
Also I think the manual discourages this b/c many of them have been tuned.
On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 5:01 PM, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote:
Nitpicking. They don't have to be evenly distributed.
Tim Herrick, KQ8M
North Coast Contesters
k...@kq8m.com
K3 Serial #5934
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Robert,
The K3 manual (or other communications) tell you not to change the
toroid spacing - unless you are explicitly directed to do so by Elecraft
support.
Just put the boards in - follow the instructions and enjoy the K3.
Those boards are tested and optimized for performance at Elecraft
Well, nothing like reading the manual g. Look first read later...
Thanks for the heads up by all.
...robert
On 2/17/2012 01:32, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Robert,
The K3 manual (or other communications) tell you not to change the
toroid spacing - unless you are explicitly directed to do so by
Back in ancient times when radio receivers were filled with L/C filters
with adjustable trimmer caps to align all of the stages, it wasn't uncommon
for some people to dig into their radio to try to fix it themselves. When
the failed they'd bring it into the repair shop where often they'd mention
But I am finishing my 300w HF amplifier kit and will be using a dc
open-frame relay for TR switching of RF. I guess I can time it using
my dual trace scope and set K3 TX DLY accordingly (amp will be keyed
with KEYOUT). I do not use CW very much on HF so QSK with 300w is
not necessary (or
I fail to understand why anyone who is using PTT switching would want to
set the TX DLY parameter to greater than the default of 8 ms. Use PTT
and a footswitch if you are using a slow amp relay.
If your amplifier uses a slow relay, then you really cannot use QSK, so
just use PTT and a
I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is an excellent way to get the most out of
a K3. I am very thankful that Fred did this for us! - Phil, WA7URV
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I have both the printed and electronic versions. Both are terrific resources.
I suspect Fred has a file of lessons learned to incorporate in a new edition
some day.
On Feb 16, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Phil Westover 492comm...@comcast.net wrote:
I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is an excellent way
Will the K3/0 in the future be expandable to
a K3/10 or K3/100 ?
Since, if I haven´t got the wrong information,
the price tag of the K3/0 is about half of a
basic K3 this could be nice.
73 Jim
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Still waiting for information on this. Any progress?
73 Jim
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On 2011-12-08 02:09, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi Lee,
The clicks are due to the fact that the K3 uses PIN diode switching of
all stages during T/R. The clicks fall off with frequency, and in some
cases might be
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