My apologies for putting this in the KX1 forum.
It was late last night when I posted.
It should be in the K1 forum.
Got it ordered today can't wait to smell the solder cooking.
I think I'm going to build it as is with the back-light. I'll mod
it when it seems necessary.
Stan
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You will enjoy your K1, Stan; I built one many years ago and it went
together like a treat. The only decision to make is which bands to
install and which tuning range capacitor to use. But you can always
change the tuning range later as both capacitors are provided in the
kit.
BTW, this not the
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:17:15 -0700
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external
reference-locking option for the KX3
To: Oliver Dr?se dro...@necg.de
Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Just see the KX3 what it is for
Mobile, small, lightweight and a lot of nice things build in
For any other application buy a K3 with options...
73
Klaus
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K2 #1331
KX3 #462
K3 #115
P3 #469
KPA500 #94
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Hi Simon,
I also have no such issue, not on 2m not on 6m and also not on 10m. In the
meantime I made about 3 times a firmware upgrade since I have the K3. But I
also don't see this issue in the older ones.
I see that elecraft works on the issue. But I wonder because some K3's don't
have this
Hi
I try to connect the KPA500 with the Y-cable to the K3/100 (local) and would
like to use it with the K3/0 (remote). This seems to work now, after some
initial issue. But is it possible to switch the KPA500 from Operate to
Standy and vice versa over the K3/100 or K3/0 (more important). Maybe
NZ8J n...@woh.rr.com wrote:
Original buyer disappeared.
Less than 2 months old, looks and works as new. I bought it and
assembled it in Jun 2012. Comes with the manual, power cord, IF
connecting cable and the RS-232 cable.
$595 shipped and insured in the US for a US postal money order or
Alan,
Physically damaged relay cases are a sign of unreliable relays, Replace
them.
There is no need to trim the plastic of any relay - it was most likely
bitten by a hot soldering iron and then trimmed to remove the melted
part. It should have been replaced.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/17/2012 11:10
All venting is required and is specifically engineered for needed cooling.
Grill cloth on the speaker is to protect the speaker. Do not add
additional grill cloth. Do not cover up venting by placing books, and
other objects on the K3 without feet or other means to maintain spacing
for air
I received my K3/10 kit on Friday and compleated the build yesterday.
Everything went very smoothly and I believe very worthwhile to become
familar with the K3 construction. Nothing like building the K2 but a good
experience none the less.
Today I began the calibration using the K3 Utility on
Hi guys, I'd like to suggest you a small (a sort of dome 50mm diameter and 40
mm heigh when opened) stereo speaker system for kx3 mobile operation.It has
internal battery rechargeable via Usb.A retractable cable long enough it's
supplied with the object.I just received it and connected to my kx3.
So here is a question.
I am looking into waiting and buying the new 100w amp for my Kx3. But there are
a number of linear amps already avaiable. So the question is, should I wait for
the elecraft, and the price is still unknown, or buy one that is already
avaiable with a known
I have placed drawings for DB15-EL-KX3 (USB II, USB III, Digikeyer,
and Digikeyer II) and DB37-EL-KX3 (microKEYER, microKEYER II, MK2R+)
cables in the files area of the microHAM list on Yahoo -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM - and at:
Thanks Jim, you were on the right track with power cable. My problem was
current limiting set on the power suppy. Calibration now successful.
73, Don
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While completely agree with your assessment some other thoughts
1) Money while important, is not a main consideration. (No kids)
2) I would like an amp that covers the same bands as the KX3 (maybe the 2m as I
will be probably getting that option)
3) I guess what I am asking is why the annonced
Good question.
I am asking the same thing. So far, i've had use of a THP 50 watt amp; it
works well.
I have the following to offer:
In favor of Elecraft.
1 it's Elecraft
2 integration with radio controls assured
3 matching ATU (integration w/amp+radio likely)
4 ??? price but not 'cheap'
5
3) I guess what I am asking is why the annonced elecraft amp is so
much better then others already on the market
My guess is that the Elecraft amp will band switch along with the KX3
while the other amps will require manual band switching. I would guess
- and this is only a guess based on the
Hello Reto,
It is possible to control the KPA500 while using the K3-Remote. A
MACRO for PF1 to power On/Off the amplifier can also be set. This setup
requires a custom cable to go from the K3 to the KPA500, along with
still connecting to the RemoteRig. You can find the information on
Wayne,
I only use 2 meters as a local intercom. If I want to reach out and
touch people, I use HF. Giving up 2 meters on my KX3 for a high
stability oscillator appears to be a good trade. And from the sound of
your comments, it could be optional meaning a user would opt for what
best fit
The P3 I advertised has been sold
Thanks again to all who responded
Tim
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Ditto for me. The KX3 with a high stability
oscillator would be ideal for JT-65.
73,
Dick
WO1I
At 11:45 AM 7/18/2012, Barry LaZar wrote:
Wayne,
I only use 2 meters as a local intercom. If I want to reach out and
touch people, I use HF. Giving up 2 meters on my KX3 for a high
stability
Hi All,
Now that I've added a K3 the plugs for Key and Headphones have changed to
1/4 I'm thinking about building a connection central box with a rig
selection switch to switch these to the desired rig. I currently have four
rigs and plugging / unplugging these doesn't make sense, let alone the
Don,
Sounds like a good plan to me. I might suggest the EC2 enclosure.
The switches obtained from a 4 port data switch will have more poles
than you will need.
You might also consider building a keyer into that box. The K1EL keyers
are inexpensive and quite good. If you contemplate also
The BBC ended its' SW broadcasts to N. America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
a long while ago;.
They now only broadcast to third world countries.
The official BBC SW schedule is here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/schedules/frequencies/
News to the USA in English is still broadcast from
The BBC is still pretty well received in southern Europe from the middle east
and west African services. I was listening to the news at midday on my KX3 down
here in sunny Provence - where, incidentally there would seem to be more US
tourists than I have seen before. We are in the Provence
Hi Reto: I have been working on a K3/0 to a K3/100 + KPA500 system with a
friend of mine and have an alternative suggestion for remote control of the
KPA500 that may work for you.
Recall that the K3-Remote Owner's Manual Rev A, pg 15, has a section
Controlling a Remote KPA500 from the Local
I'm looking into digital modes such as Contestia or Olivia. Would anyone be
able to suggest a suitable interface K2 - PC for the experiment?
I'm currently using fldigi on a PC and a web cam microphone to copy cw over
the K2 speaker. It works, after a fashion.
Thanks,
Chris
NQ8Z
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Hi Brandon,
Thank you very much for the information. Now I had a look to the manual and
the pinout of ACC (K3) and AUX1 KPA500. So I'll built a custom cable (8
wires should be enough) between this connectors instead of the original
cable I got from elecraft. So It could work with the macro. I
Hi Doug
Thanks for the alternate solution to control the KPA with a remote computer.
So if I understand this right, the rig set devices supports transparent
RS232 communication through the internet on the COM1 interface?
This sounds also very interesting for office use, where a computer is on
Good ideas. I hadn't tried to take the paddles apart yet.
Maybe I'll send it off to Pierro Begali and see what he would design.
Probably end up with paddles that cost as much as the rig - but they
would be beautiful!
Buck
k4ia
On 7/16/2012 7:18 PM, Art Nienhouse wrote:
Hi Buck
Lighter
Sorry, forgot Radio Australia on 7.240 Mhz most mornings.
No more on this from me... (for Eric g)
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KX3 #097
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Chris,
Not a full solution, but you may want to look at the K2 Fixed Audio
Output on my website www.w3fpr.com. There are no boards left and no
kits available, but the circuit is simple to wire on perfboard - it is
all audio frequencies and nothing is critical - just a simple LM386
audio
I can vouch for and highly recommend the circuit on Don's website. I built one
several years ago and installed it in my K2. I wired it to unused pins in the
mic connector so I only had one cable to deal with when
connecting/disconnecting. I've made many PSK and RTTY contacts using it.
I
Hi Reto: a couple of points
1. No computer is necessary at the Remote / Radio site where the K3/100 and
KPA500 are located. Only need one at the Control / Local site (where most
hams would have one anyway).
2. A regular serial cable is used at the Conrol / Local site between the
Control
I use a microHAM microKEYER II interface for all my radios
FTDX/5000/K2/K3/IC-9100. I have found none any better.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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I'm using the MicroHAM USB Interface III and it works very well. :-)
http://microham.com/
Martin Storli
LA8OKA
Oslo, Norway
ARCTICPEAK's Radio pages!
http://www.arcticpeak.com/radio.htm
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On 7/17/2012 5:42 PM, David Moes wrote:
But The CBC did end its shortwave service at the end of June 2012 after
67 years.
As have many other HF broadcasters, who have found out that it is
cheaper to set the programs up on an Internet server than to pump many
KW of RF into the air.
Makes
I have new KX3, applied power, no apparent readings on S Meter. hissing noise
heard but no signals.
ATU is on Auto
can’t figure out how to get T-1 to tune the radio.
can’t seem to get any readings on s-meter as to input. antenna works with other
radios
I have MIC plugged in if that makes any
Mike,
Does your KX3 have the ATU option installed inside the case? Kit or
factory? If you're using an external tuner (T-1) then I think you
need the KX3 tuner set to Bypass Tuner.
73,
BILL GERTH, W4RK
Jefferson City, MO
First Licensed 1954
CWOPS #459
KX3 (S/N 112)
On Jul 18, 2012, at
For the SWL fan who is interested in the challenge of being able to
receive the station in is a downer.
Of course the upside is how much more is available for the people who
are only interested in hearing the content. For $140 you can buy an
Internet radio that can be set to an estimated
I finished K3 Kit 6644 yesterday and noticed today when using the NB
on 6m that it the NB will generate noise only on a few different
levels ! With NB Level on then DSP set to off .. I now turn
IF-NAR from off through the numbers 1 to 7 ...when I get to
IF-NAR 6 and 7 it is much noisier
For those of you who want to play more with macros, here are four that I use to
set up my K3 for USB, CW, DATA-A and RTTY. Parameters that are set up include
mode, receiver bandwidth, audio input connector (Front Panel for microphone,
rear Line-In jack for DATA-A modes), Mic Gain and
Ed,
First off, make sure you are running the latest production firmware. It
made some major improvements in the NB and NR functions.
The very nature of any noise blanker will distort the signal and using
it is a trade-off between that distortion ... which sounds a lot like
noise ... and the
Noise blanker's on all rigs will cause distortion if set too aggressively,
especially on SSB. You've just found out about it ;o) Go back to where it is
best. Don't expect the NB to reduce atmospheric noise. It can't do that. The
NR is for that.
The numbers don't indicate how powerful the
Nice work, Rich!
Thank you very much for sharing the results of your efforts.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Rich, K1HTV wrote:
For those of you who want to play more with macros, here are four that I
use to set up my K3...
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Hi Ed,
The IF NB in the K3 is a traditional noise blanker mechanism. It chops the
IF during signal peaks. It MUST modulate the other signals in the passband
when it is suppressing noise. Physics. I suggest you try all the DSP
varieties with the IF set to OFF. They do not have the artifacts
Dear Dave,
And the downside is that if all the national broadcasts and religious
broadcasts desert the HF spectrum, then there will be no risk when regulators
let radio noise sources proliferate unchecked. For example, there have been a
few articles about a new technology for charging cell
ok... after long debate with mostly myself (Icom fan) I have decided to
take the plunge...I really think this is the best radio for my needs...
cant wait! I am now looking for a K3, anyone who may have one for
sale please email me..thanks for your time
Scott
w2ntv
Fred , N5GE and Guy , Thanks all very good explanations and great
advice . I am using FW 4.51 and I believe it's good improvement . I
have the IF NB turned back and am hearing some weak signals on 6m .
just worked CT1HZE .
Ed
At 05:10 PM 7/18/2012, Fred Jensen wrote:
Ed,
First off, make
I have a few Amidon T80-2 toroids and plan on making a 1:1 balun. I guess I
really have 2 questions.
1. Would insulated wire work OK to wind it with or is it really necessary to
use enamel coated magnet wire? I have some #28 or so (cuttings from computer
ribbon wire) that may work out well
KX3-F arrived today (ordered Jan. 3).
In nearly 25 years of radio I've never been so excited about the arrival of
a new rig as I've been about this one.
It's really too soon to comment on its qualities and performance (I need at
least a month to get used to it, and for its character to set in),
All-
Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3 shipment is due to arrive Friday.
Just received UPS notification. Maybe our new baby boy and my new KX3 will
arrive on same day. That would be awesome!
Keith
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On Jul 17, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Joe K2UF
Keith, I wouldn't suggest to your XYL that they are both in the same awesome
class! They both have been in the oven about the same length of time, though
;-) GL Friday! VY 73, Lance
On 7/18/2012 11:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote:
All-
Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3
Smile!
Philip LaMarche
727-944-3226
727-510-5038 Cell
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K3 # 1605
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P3 #1480
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Just think. If products were priced on a $/watt basis, scaling up the
KX3 price would yield a price of 10K for the K3-100.
73 DE Brian/K3KO
On 7/18/2012 23:42, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:
Keith, I wouldn't suggest to your XYL that they are both in the same awesome
class! They both have been
Glad Elecraft figured out some economies of scale in that regard.
Keith
AG6AZ
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On Jul 18, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Just think. If products were priced on a $/watt basis, scaling up the
KX3 price would yield a price of 10K
That battle is lost already. Plasma TVs, switching wall warts,
radiating Ethernet devices, noisy CFLs, PWM motors in washers and
treadmills just to name a few of the existing problems.
The consumer's view is that they paid good money for their stuff and
as long as it performs the function
Steve,
1. I've seen baluns made with insulated wire, I don't think that it makes
any difference.
http://www.collegearc.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=165:building-a-current-baluncatid=77:technical
2. I would keep the coax between the rig and the balun short. There could
be
Many years ago, $/watt actually *was* a measure used in evaluating
transmitters [they were all either transmitters or receivers then, until
Art Collins invented the KWM-2]. Transmitters all sort of followed the
same architectural pattern and were not what you might today call
feature-rich.
You'll have to name the new kiddo Wayne or Eric!
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote:
All-
Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3 shipment is due to arrive
Friday. Just received UPS notification. Maybe our new baby boy and my new
KX3 will arrive on
We got the first name picked out but middle name still eludes us. Not a bad
idea. Maybe Wayric.
Keith
AG6AZ
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On Jul 18, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote:
You'll have to name the new kiddo Wayne or Eric!
On Wed, Jul 18,
Steve,
A 1:1 balun is really a choke/isolator or some other names. If you are not
going to use outdoors in wet weather. I wouldn't worry about doing anything
elaborate. I would just wind as many turns of the LMR-100 as you can on the
torroid. Put a female connector on one side and prepare the
Features of the new transceivers are nice, but there's something to be
said for the simplicity of the old boatanchors.
Receivers and transmitters had similar controls, with similar names,
across many manufacturers.
This was handy at a club station, Field Day or a multi-radio contest effort.
None
Try living next to a hospital
not sure what the answer is
there pagers take out 144
krap on 80,40,20
there switchers that run the elevators intermittent
krap
if we ever get 600 meters there does seem
to be a lull in the noise around 500 Khz
Bob K3DJC
On Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:54:55 -0500 David
If it's a girl: Ellie (as in Ellie-craft :)
Wayne
On Jul 18, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Andrew Moore wrote:
You'll have to name the new kiddo Wayne or Eric!
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com
wrote:
All-
Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3 shipment is
Steve,
Make, build, or buy a good 1:1 current balun. Wind several turns of
coax through the core and you have it.
Now, if you need an impedance transformer, you can make one from the 2nd
core wind a primary and a secondary winding to obtain whatever impedance
ratio you want. connect the
Don't forget the solar awnings. The ones at our local college wipe out the
commercial broadcast (AM) band. At least they go dark when the sun does.
Fred, AE6QL
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Had a problem with my K3 this morning - it died the MCU-LD death. Called
support. They walked me through a couple of procedures with them (I had
already tried these). K3 still failed. Said they would call back later.
About 15 minutes later, they called back and said parts were on the way.
It
I seem to have a problem with my KX3. I just took it out of the box,applied
power and put antenna coax,via a T-1 to it.
The Main Problem is that I can’t hear anything on it. Plus I cannot get the T-1
to work as tuner.
I have checked Coax and antenna leads and have tested the Antenna with other
Total weight 4.8 # including NIMH batteries, microphone and key. Need holes
in top foam for vfo and other knobs.
Reed
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And to think I love it for QRS. :-)
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:27 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 first impressions - well sorta
If a boy: Wayne, Eric or Bill! :-) The latter is preferred, of course.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:44 PM
To: Andrew Moore
Cc: Elecraft
Sure, but the transceiver goes way back into the 1930's, long before Art
Collins.
73, AC7AC
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Many years ago, $/watt actually *was* a measure used in evaluating
transmitters [they were all either transmitters or receivers then, until Art
Collins invented the KWM-2].
On 7/18/2012 6:48 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Sure, but the transceiver goes way back into the 1930's, long before Art
Collins.
Yep, and there was also the KWM-1. None of these truly became popular
in the sense of all over the place, and none of them hastened the
transition to SSB like the
Hi Mike,
I've forwarded this to Elecraft customer support. It's probably
something simple, and they'll be contacting you tomorrow during
business hours.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jul 18, 2012, at 6:31 PM, Michael E. Califf,Sr wrote:
I seem to have a problem with my KX3. I just took it out of the
Judging by your reluctance to open the radio, can we assume it was factory
built rather than a kit?
Is there a KX3AT ATU equipped in the radio? If so, Bypass is more appropriate
than Not Installed.
What do you have the TUN PWR menu item set to?
When you press the TUNE button, are you just
I found out what was wrong with my KX3. opened up the back carefully just to
see what I could see,and right there in front of me was the problem!!! The
Antenna Leads from the BNC had become unplugged!!! Evidently in shipping. I
quickly went to the Elecraft.com website and downloaded a copy of
Fred, that may have been a major consideration for commercial/military use
or for Hams who bought only factory-built gear, but for homebrewers that
was not necessarily true. A popular CW design for Field Day from the
1930's used two tubes for both receiving and transmitting
I built a 2-meter AM
*That is in 'Bill' from Elecraft for the NEXT must have item right?
Gary
*
On 19 July 2012 11:35, Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com wrote:
If a boy: Wayne, Eric or Bill! :-) The latter is preferred, of course.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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That's great Mike!
The Kit assembly manuals available on the Elecraft web site can be an
invaluable resource for those with factory-assembled rigs who have a
mysterious problem such as yours.
73, Ron AC7AC
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I have two HP8647A signal generators. Both are in good condition, pass
the interanl self-test and are completely functional. The difference
between the two is that one is a base unit with a very recently expired
calibration (May, 2012). The other has option 1E5, which is the high
stability
The first version of DB37-EL-KX3.pdf has RS232 in/out and audio
hot/returns reversed. An updated drawing (identified as revision 2.0)
has been uploaded to the same locations as the original.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 7/18/2012 10:19 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
I have placed drawings for
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