Dave Lankshear wrote:
Hi folks. Apologies for the bandwidth, especially today, but I wonder if
anyone can help me locate a 500 ohm pot that's used for direction indication
in the Yaesu G-400RC rotator? I've been on a search mission now for quite a
while and have achieved a 100% failure record
Don,
It seems that you are an experienced CW op.
See the selection of filters no different from other transceivers where
xtal filters determine the BW.. Just pick your favourite BWs.
For CW I have 400Hz en 200Hz in main RX and 400Hz in SubRx to enable
diversity mode.
I use the 400Hz filter
Hi everybody,
I have KX3-F with Serial #029.
I have also the same question; what is the empty rectangular hole on the
back of my KX3 which I can see the inside of the KX3 clearly?
Is my KX3 missing the rear heat sink? Do I need to do something for that?
73, Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH
Yes, send to pa...@elecraft.com and request he KX3 heat sink.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/5/2012 3:23 AM, Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH wrote:
Hi everybody,
I have KX3-F with Serial #029.
I have also the same question; what is the empty rectangular hole on the
back of my KX3 which I can see the inside of the
You need to post this on the Yaesu reflector or call Yaesu in CA. and find
out if one is even available in JA. They have always repaired all of my
rotors at Yaesu and I have always had good luck there. If it's very old a
new one may be in order, once you have a Yaesu it's hard to go back to one
of
Thanks Lyle, that did the trick...
73 de Dave, W5SV
On 7/5/12 12:24 AM, Lyle Johnson wrote:
Check the manual and menu items for MIC BTN (mic button).
73,
Lyle KK7P
...It is just this go to XMIT when plugged in (and stays there) is
what is
getting to me...
Hi guys,
I know it's a bit off-topic but there are so many knowledgeable people here
that I thought I'll try asking. I've built a multifunction CW keyer with a
straight key, paddle, and keyboard input, that uses an AVR microcontroller.
Currently I'm using PS/2 for the keyboard input as it's easy
Go into the MENU and look for MIC BTN or something similar. Turn them
OFF. The middle two rings on the 4-way plug are for the UP/DN Buttons
on the mic and PTT. Your 3-way plug is shorting the PTT to ground.
Turn OFF the buttons, and you Proset will work fine using XMIT or VOX.
...bill
Dave,
Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but did you contact Yaesu North America and
see if they would sell you the pot you're looking for? The contact info is
on their web site.
73,
--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
km4ik@gmail.com
K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team
On Wed, Jul
It would appear that the heat sink was added after the first several
production units went out. I would wonder whether the early models have the
holes in the bottom cover to accept the heat sink? If not, a bottom cover
would be needed also. To be sure, I would ask this question when
corresponding
Hi Thomas,
Consider that BT is often used in smart phones, usually as a headset
or hands-free link. If the phone is GSM, power levels of 2-3 W are
common when getting connected to a new BTS (base station), upon
handover or at power on, to get connected to the cell network.
BT and its antenna
I ordered my sub-receiver with the 2.7 filter even though my main had the
2.8 (my error when ordering the sub-receiver well after the original K3).
I experimented a bit and found by setting the offsets for both filters half
way between the 2 filters solved the wa-wa issue without any noticeable
No change to the bottom cover, Bruce. The heat sink mounts using the four
holes that are already present: one at each end and two for the transistors.
73, Ron AC7AC
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It would appear that the heat sink was added after the first several
production units went out. I
I get the feeling from reading all of these messages that most of the writers
do not
understand the function of the filters in the K3. I know that AC7AC, W3FPR and
others have
explained it, but it doesn't seem to sink in.
The ONLY time you need a narrower filter is when there is a signal that
I have a SignaLink USB external soundcard that I have used successfully for
years with my former rig (FT1000MP). Got around to hooking it up to the K3
(#474) a couple weeks ago but still don't seem to have it right. I have the K3
jumper plug and the SignaLink K3 cable. There appears to be
Vic,
You may say this and it may be true in theory, but if you have a 400Hz
filter and are listening on an otherwise clear segment of the band with a
single relatively weak signal in the centre of the passband, try widening
from 400Hz to 450Hz, in my case switching to the 2.1kHz filter. If you
The balance charging operation requires access to each cell and requires a
smart charger that is appropriately programmed for the specific chemistry
and for the balance operation. The idea is to be sure that each cell is
properly and fully charged without overcharging or damaging any of the
other
I run the Signalink USB to my K3.
In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set
the power to 25 watts on the K3.
Works great. Other modes such as CW the Signalink stays the same and I just
adjust the power on the K3. Compression is always off. The main issue I had
was
Yes, follow the direction of Elecraft on using the Elecraft K3, K2, or
KX3. Set the audio drive to the level that produces 4 bars with the
fifth one blinking. ALC does not happen until the fifth bar. The first
four bars are audio level and 4 bars are required to produce proper TX
signal.
Oh PS :
Make sure you have it set for PSK under data mode, it changes for RTTY too.
On Jul 5, 2012 11:08 AM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote:
I run the Signalink USB to my K3.
In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set
the power to 25 watts on the K3.
Thanks Bill. Yes, I knew the outboard sound card was not necessary, but had it
on hand and like the other data modes in the various software programs
available. Also, I have no immediate plans to take my K3 to the field. Yes,
using the line In on the rear of the radio. I am hoping that once
Good morning,
I finally have my probe setup. Here is my readings which seem way off.
4 Mhz Oscillator Calibration = 1817.00 which should be reading 12090 +/- 30 kHz
per manual
PLL Reference Range Test
Seems correct range but frequency is wrong as with Osc calibration.
VCO Test
3 - 4 kHz as
Cameron,
The first thing is to determine whether you have a problem with the
counter probe or with the PLL reference oscillator. Plug the probe into
TP2 and expect a reading close to 4913 to 4916 kHz. If that is true,
the the probe is OK.
If the probe is good, then check the PLL crystal.
Thomas,
On 7/5/2012 11:55 AM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
You may say this and it may be true in theory, but if you have a
400Hz filter and are listening on an otherwise clear segment of the
band with a single relatively weak signal in the centre of the
passband, try widening from 400Hz to
Would anyone have a 200HZ filter for the K3 they are looking to part with?
Please contact off list.
Thanks and 73,
Julius
n2wn
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Julius Fazekas
N2WN
Tennessee Contest Group
http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html
Tennessee QSO Party
http://www.tnqp.org/
Elecraft K2#4455
Elecraft K3/100
I am looking for a 1.8 kHz filter for my K3 1391. Please reply offline if you
have one to sell.
Thanks,
Keith
AG6AZ
ag...@hotmail.com
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Don,
Probe is good and was at 4913 plus a few hz via TP2. Crystal in X1is the 12096
crystal. I checked continuity and double checked solder joints all looks good.
I still get the strange reading as before via TP2 however.
Cameron
From: Don Wilhelm
At the risk of being repetitive, I chose the 2.8 KHz and 400-Hz
8-pole filters for my main Rx and 2.8 for my sub-Rx. I run CW on VHF
and up so crowded band phenomena is rarely encountered. On eme it
is never seen. But I reasoned having the steeper skirts would be
handy for HF-SSB and
This applies to CW and particularly to contesting.
On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 11:51 AM, Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote:
I say 'much' because the effect of concatenating the DSP and the sharp
filter will change
the shape of the bandpass a little.
If the DSP width is set to the actual
Tom with good engineering practice there is no reason why you can't
successfully connect using BlueTooth. However good engineering practice
isn't always practiced. That's why any commercial manufacturer, constructing
an appliance of the kind you describe, must undergo certified testing.
However I
JP WF4Z wrote:
=snip
If I am understanding correctly, a PbAcid (e.g. SLA) equalize charge
operation does not have access to each cell and instead is an operation
that uses a carefully controlled overcharge function, within the safe
operating envelope of the battery, to bring up the lagging cells
On 7/5/2012 11:08 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
Today is semi-annual shack cleaning day (also wading into the rats
nest of wires behind the console in preparation for hosting a shack
tour at the end of our local hamfest in a couple weeks.
Always wondered why they call this wireless.
73,
Fred
Outstanding creativity, Ed! Now I can get my KX3 up off my operating
desk. Another example of how beneficial this list can be! I'm on the
way out to the garage to dust off the brake. However, I am going to
make a couple extra bends so I can mount the KX3 *below* my lowest shelf
but
Thanks for that explanation, Ed. I have limited experience with the lead
acid battery systems, so I wasn't sure.
On those rare occasions when you do use internal batteries, remember the
alkalines limit you to 3W maximum and even then will have limited life.
Based on your anticipated usage plan,
To The Elecraft Team et al,
This is the time to order your KPA500. I did an on-line order late Sunday
evening, 24 June. It arrived 62 1/2 hours later, Wed, June 27.
The kit inventory was done (no missing parts), manuals read and understood.
The build went without any problems whatsoever and
looking for an LP-PAN and sound card for the K3 ..let me know what
you have and price
Thanks Ed N5DG
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Ok, initial data has been satisfied, and it has been determined that you
have a problem.
1817 kHz does not relate to 12.096 kHz in any harmonic combination that
I can find, so I conclude that your counter probe is measuring noise at TP1.
Recheck the soldering at all points for the PLL Reference
No longer needed so now it needs a new home.
New $89.95 plus shipping. I'll sell for $75 including shipping to US.
PayPal preferred.
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Buck
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There are other ways to achieve charge parity (balance). One of them is the
multi-cell charge controller. An example for LiPo chemistries is the AAT 3663.
Datasheet is available at www.analogictech.com. Doesn't help with AA's, but
there is probably an equivalent out there for lower voltage
Well, beating my head against the wall at this point. Went through that section
in schematic and rechecked all component placement along with values. Checked
all joints plus touched up a few places. Still same results. Checked on the
meter what I could in so far as resistance and continuity all
We've moved K3 f/w 4.51 and its matching DSP code from beta to final
release mode. K3 utility should now automatically see it when you check
for new f/w.
73,
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Hi,
I am the new owner of a K2/100 #2633. I see that the far right S-meter led
lights up erratically.
I searched the reflector but couldn't find anything comparable to my
problem.
I do not have the CW tuning mod installed.
Any advice?
Thank you
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Any progress on this team?
Thats another 4 months
73 Simon ZL4PLM
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From: gm4...@hotmail.com
To: n...@elecraft.com; dro...@necg.de
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue
Date:
Yes, that appears to be an example of the type of charge controller chips
utilized in the types of balancing chargers mentioned earlier in this
thread. For example, the iCharger 106B+ that I use can handle up to 8 cell
packs in balance charge mode for a variety of different chemistries.
On Thu,
On 7/5/2012 4:22 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
We've moved K3 f/w 4.51 and its matching DSP code from beta to final
release mode. K3 utility should now automatically see it when you check
for new f/w.
I have the Beta, is the production different? I'm guessing not or you
would
It's the same. Pre-beta, beta and production are just indicators of
confidence level in the code.
If there were any changes at all in the firmware, it would get a
different firmware release number.
73,
Lyle KK7P
We've moved K3 f/w 4.51 and its matching DSP code from beta to final
release
I have one. 100 dollars shipped.
73
Matt NQ6N
On Jul 5, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Ed Stallman n...@airmail.net wrote:
looking for an LP-PAN and sound card for the K3 ..let me know what
you have and price
Thanks Ed N5DG
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Whoa, I like this. Must have missed it the first time around. I now
tap M3 to toggle between
5W (label: QRP) and 100W (label: QRO) with these macros:
MACRO1 PC005;MN110;SWT12;SWT35;SWT14;
MACRO2 PC100;MN110;SWT11;SWT35;SWT14;
That freed up (hold) M3 for another macro.
TU / 73-
Nick,
Hello Elecrafters,
I tried to use this portable telescopic antenna with the right angle BNC
adapter. However, the whip is quite heavy and cannot stand on its own without
falling. I trust this has been discussed before. Any solutions on the set up
this portable whip?
Meanwhile, I finished
Hi Simon,
Rich did some tests in March and theorized that there's a problem with
the K3 firmware, not the K3EXREF or the K144RFLK modules. That put it
on my firmware list, where it is still listed as high priority. I took
a stab at it back then but couldn't duplicate anywhere near the
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, on and off reflector. I tried to
be brief in my OT, but maybe I should have said I'd already tried Yaesu.
I contacted various Yaesus and the UK one confirmed they had no stocks and
the pots in later rotators were incompatible. Following their
Hi Wayne
Yes I am seeing large jumps 10 Hz or at 144 for sure. I know that others are
seeing jumps too and at 6m and 10m too.
Appreciate you picking this up
be great as at the moment that kind of jump every 3 secs makes weak signal digi
modes difficult and even listening to the local
All (especially Don),
I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
loop is such that the usual advice to...
max out the power setting and adjust the audio level input to avoid
AGC action
...is not appropriate for the K2 and, I suppose, the K3.
I accept this, but
Hi Johnny,
I use the MFJ telescoping whips with my KX1 and KX3, but I opted for the
single band antennas (17m, 20m, 40) rather than the multiband 1899t, which
is much larger and heavier... I don't like mounting the whips directly to
the radio with a right angle adapter . not sure if the
try UKW Bereichte in Germany
they are on the web
http://www.stecker-shop.net/
in german so unless you are familar with it you may have to hunt a bit
look under products - rotators etc
you can email them i...@ukwbereichte.com
they maybe have what your looking for
Rgds
Simon ZL4PLM
Thanks Don, perhaps, I may be too greedy to go for a multiband 1899t
TNX 73,
Johnny VR2XMC
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主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Using KX3 with
On 7/5/2012 2:22 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
I forgot to bring my CM-500 Headset up to the summer cabin, but
spotted this one today for $9.99 with free shipping:
Headsets are something that you've got to try on. Several months ago I
went to Fry's looking for some cheap headsets to use with
I must have missed an Errata sheet, mentioning the PTT function wiring change.
The wiring should be Sleeve – Ring, NOT slv/tip. I'd like to thank
Dale/Elecraft for setting me straight.
I spent a lot of time trying to get the KX3 to trigger an external Amp.. It
works now.
Thanks to Dale all
Tonite, I took my KX3 to code class since it has a better sounding audio
than my usual square-wave keyers. To prevent any mishaps, I set the ACC2
setting to HI-TXinhibit before I left home. It seemed to work ok pressing
the XMIT button.
When I got the class, I verified the TX was blinking. I
I'm having a great time figuring out all the ins and outs of my KX3. One
thing I haven't figured out is how to work the voice recorder. The manual
sez that it works the same as the CW recorder: hold REC, then select MSG 1
or MSG 2 and record. The CW recorder works as expected, but when I put the
it has yet to be implemented within the firmware.
you can see what is and what is still to be done, on the elecraft website
On 12-07-05 10:56 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
I'm having a great time figuring out all the ins and outs of my KX3. One
thing I haven't figured out is how to work the voice
Read the ERRATA sheet. It isn't implemented yet!
...bill nr4c
Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid
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From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Fri, Jul 6, 2012 02:56:40 GMT+00:00
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 voice recorder
I'm having
This is not implemented yet (see errata sheet that came with the
owner's manual).
tnx
Wayne
On Jul 5, 2012, at 7:56 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
I'm having a great time figuring out all the ins and outs of my KX3.
One
thing I haven't figured out is how to work the voice recorder. The
manual
It has a small board inside the front panel that takes over that LED and
tells you when you have tuned 600Hz or so for easier CW tuning. #2633 was
owned by me previously and I had installed a mod that did that. The
paperwork should be included in the stack of manuals, just a small document.
-
I forget which one it is but it either the N0SS mod here
http://n0ss.net/k2_rit-split_led_mod_10.pdf
or
K6XX mod here
http://www.wb3aal.com/Pages/K6XX/K6XXCWIndicatorKit.htm
I think it is the K6XX one, just guessing. You should have the paperwork
there though.
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When?
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Why would you want to avoid level control in the transmitter? What issue
do you avoid by doing that? 73, Guy.
On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM, John k...@hamradio.me wrote:
All (especially Don),
I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
loop is such that the
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