XV144 has been sold.
Op 17-4-2013 19:41, Henk PA5KT schreef:
Decided to sell my Elecraft XV144 transverter with crystal oven XVOVN.
In new condition. Barely used. (I use my internal K3 transverter).
Configured for seperate TX/RX antenna connectors.
Asking euro 250,-.
Worldwide shipping euro
I have been able to kill my computer noise to my K3 by putting a USB hub
between my computer and the USB to serial converter to my K3.
It is worth a try as the hub was cheap and I discovered it by accident.
73 and good luck
Ken W0CZ
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On Apr 18, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Don Wilhelm
Interesting I did the same thing with my KX3 when I took it out on my rear
deck and hooked it to my laptop. The first time I had noise also the second
time I wanted to hook up another item and used the hub, surprise no noise.
At the time I thought it was just a fluke or was a onetime thing, I
Panels are rated for a standard sun (1000 W/m^2 insolation) at I think
25C. This is for the maximum power point, which is almost never the
voltage to charge the battery at. The ones I've played with (powerfilm
5W, HQRP 20W) do more or less make their rated power in full sun (really
blue sky),
I suspect you're going to have to reinvent at least some of the wheel. I
have a 10-watt panel I got several years ago and have used to power a K2 at
several Field Days. It generates 0.5 amps at up to 20 volts in strong
sunlight. Lower light intensity reduces the voltage but the amps stay
Hi
I've noticed that the 33 UH RF Choke (L5) is missing from my K2 Kit, can I
just replace with a standard 33UH choke from here in the UK?
Many Thanks
Richard M0AUW
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From personal experience with the KX3 and solar panels, a 10 watt panel
simply won't keep up. A 20 watt panel is fine on a bright sunny day if you
shift its position and angle several times during the day. But I now use a
30 watt folding panel which has been adequate even on slightly overcast
The KIO2 I offered is sold. Thanks. 72!
Jim Stephens, NX8Z
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I'm using two solar setups. One is a 100W system for the K3 and KX3 /
ham station generally. That's probably not going to interest anyone
for portable ops with the KX3.
Five or so years ago, I bought 80 4.5-inch wafers from a 2nd tier
outfit in New England. From these, I built two panels that
The key here is a good charge controller. I use a mppt controller and it is
98 % efficient. Gets 30% for charge. Has 3 different charge rates and
handles all battery types.
My RV is also wind turbine and solar powered. I have 560 watt solar to my
mppt charger, then to my 900 amp hr battery bank.
I agree re the charge controller. I use a kit-built one from CirKits.
Model: SCC3. It is uber-RF-quiet being a linear cc, and can handle
20A.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:57 -0500, you wrote:
The key here is a good charge controller. I use a mppt controller and it is
98 %
MPPT Controllers (small capacity) are few and far between and expensive.
Several are actually PWM, are falsely marketed as MPPT, making the
situation complicated. A MPPT controller can produce about 30% more power
from a given solar panel during the summer months and about 10% more during
the
Richard,
Yes, that RF Choke is in the bandpass filter and the current is quite
low, so most any 33 uHy choke that physically fits will work fine.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/19/2013 10:36 AM, Dickie M0AUW wrote:
Hi
I've noticed that the 33 UH RF Choke (L5) is missing from my K2 Kit, can I
just
I have two solar panels mounted together that I got, along with
a 36AH SLA battery for running our Colman camp cooler (5A draw)
on road trips. The panels together supply about 7.5A at 12-18V
and will fit on the roof rack of our 4Runner. I also have a made
in China charge controller for the
What sad news. Phil and I became friends after conversing about the recipes for
his spices. I ordered a large variety and he threw in a couple others that he
recommended. He was passionate about his cooking products, Elecraft, our
hobby and life in general. Great guy. I will think of him
The little 3 pin connector without any strain relief and wires hanging off
it give me concern.
How have others made this connection secure mechanically?
I'm thinking of making up a little block with a phono plug for the control
signal and a power pole for power and somehow securing this to the
Hi Jim,
The small black connector that fits into the PR6 is a really tight friction
fit. I doubt it could be accidentally pulled out.
The red and black wires terminate in a RCA plug that goes into the back of
the K3. It's no more likely to pull out then any other K3 rear cable. (If
you also
hello,
if I have a K3/100 with all options ( 2nd recv, 2m, tuner P3), which will
be the watt/amp consumption?
and which must be the continuum regime?
I am locking DC supplies in local market and are with luck about 20amps peak
(and weigh a ton, since they have transformers)
73
Gus
LU6HXV
When my wife died 13 years ago, I mentioned that my son and I were just
not equipped to prepare edible meals. Phil sent me a large assortment of
his spices, unsolicited but much appreciated, to at least mask our
mistakes. Thanks to him, we had our last meal standing next to each
other over the
I know this forum is for solving problems, but I've just got to let folks
know Elecraft's got another happy KX3 customer. I finished my kit
yesterday, and after charging the batteries for 12 hours, thought I'd give
the radio a try. Hooked it up to my Stealth Long Wire antenna. Set
power to
One of my KRC2s wipes the firmware when the power is removed from the unit.
This never happens with my other unit.
Any thoughts from the group?
Rich
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My K3 is stuck in transmit. As soon as it powers on, it goes straight
into transmit. Nothing I've tried has corrected the problem. At this
point, there's nothing connected to the K3 except power and a dummy
load, still can't get it out of transmit. Doesn't want to respond to the
serial port
Rich,
Is the OP/DL switch to the OP (operate) position before removing power?
That is the only possible reason I can think of, and it should not clear
the firmware even then.
Can you tell us the whole scenario? How do you determine that it has
lost its firmware - KRC2 Utility or other means?
Ross,
If you have everything disconnected from the K3 except power and a dummy
load, then I have no really good ideas of the cause.
Are you certain it is in Transmit? Is there any power output developed?
If it is really in transmit and power out is developed, I would suggest
trying an
After lunch today, we picked up our registration packets for the 2013
International DX Convention in Visalia.
The organizers did a superb job. The badges were even placed in the
clear plastic holder. Northern California DX Foundation provided nice
lanyards for the badges. The program booklet
Does anyone know the name of coaxial cable connectors inside the K3? I'm
looking for this type of connectors for a project.
Edu YY4GMJ
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Help:
A side note for those attending Dayton. There has been a company that
manufactures solar panels for the government at Dayton the last couple of
years. They sell blemished panels that are used as panels in tents for
power that would work perfectly for the KX3. I've got two of them and use
them
I believe they are called TMP connectors. Here are some drawings.
http://www.telamon-corp.com/components/PDF/TMP.pdf
David K0LUM
On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:00 PM, Eduardo González wrote:
Does anyone know the name of coaxial cable connectors inside the K3? I'm
looking for this type of connectors
Okay, I think I am losing my mind. Is the K3 key jack stereo or mono?
I know I only use two wires for a key, but for some reason, I have a
stereo (TRS) plug on my key cable. I cannot find what I'm looking for
in the manual either.
I don't think the wiring for the KX3 matters (either T or R
They are called TMP connectors. The connectors are very
inexpensivethe crimp tool to properly install them, not so much.
On 4/19/2013 8:00 PM, Eduardo González wrote:
Does anyone know the name of coaxial cable connectors inside the K3? I'm
looking for this type of connectors for a
Thank you David and Gary. Now i'm looking on ebay, rfparts, digikey and
adafruit but can not find!. I need three pigtails almost 10 using male
connector on both ends. All radio equipment use this type of connector but
is not so easy find it :-(
Edu YY4GMJ
On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM, Gary
The RF Connection in Maryland sells them. Look here
http://www.therfc.com/taiko.htm
73,
Chuck AA3CS
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 22:01, Eduardo González edujo...@gmail.com wrote:
Thank you David and Gary. Now i'm looking on ebay, rfparts, digikey and
adafruit but can not find!. I
Joel,
Both the K3 and KX3 have internal keyers so a stereo connection is required in
order to get the three required connections: ground, paddle dot, and paddle
dash. My experience is with the KX3 only but I think the K3 works the same
way. The KX3 manual states that the sense of whether the
Joel,
Use a stereo plug for both the K3 and the KX3. Connect the keyer to the
tip and the sleeve on both plugs (no connection to the ring) and it
should work just fine. Set the KX3 menu to Hand.
Yes, it does not matter to the KX3 whether the tip or ring are used, but
connecting only to
I got in too late to register, but I had registered for the
topband dinner. The program at the dinner was, Les Kalmus, W2LK:
ZL9HR - The Auckland and Campbell Island 160m Challenge. Nice
moviesand photos of a sail boat in gale force winds, territorial
sea lions, and several species of
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