Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-26 Thread Victor Rosenthal
...and the first thing to check is that one of them hasn't come unplugged! 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 27/01/2020 6:38, Nr4c wrote: > Download the K3 Assembly Manual. I believe they just plug in. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bil

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-26 Thread Nr4c
Download the K3 Assembly Manual. I believe they just plug in. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 26, 2020, at 10:50 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: > > Hello Don,How difficult is it to replace the encoders? Is there a document > that describes the procedure?73,Gary K9GS > Original me

Re: [Elecraft] K2 On The Air!

2020-01-26 Thread Eric Norris
Congratulations! I second that emotion. I built mine 15 years ago--most fun building project ever! More fun than an HW-101. More fun than an HW-16. Way more fun than a Twoer. May the QSO-eating grin never fade. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Sun, Jan 26, 2020, 12:32 PM Mark Yergin wrote: > I’m proud

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-26 Thread Gary K9GS
Hello Don,How difficult is it to replace the encoders?  Is there a document that describes the procedure?73,Gary K9GS Original message From: Don Wilhelm Date: 1/26/20 8:15 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Gary K9GS , Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead Gary,If you a

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

2020-01-26 Thread kevinr
Good Evening,   It was early one July day in Wisconsin, the sun would be up soon.  Pack mule Kevin was carrying Dad's target rifle of the day on one shoulder, the rifle he was tuning on the other, forty pounds of .30 cal ammunition in one hand and the target scopes in the other.  I was sinkin

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gary, If you are not afraid of disassembling your K3, remove the Front Panel assembly and swap the encoder A with encoder B. If the problem follows the encoder, then order a new encoder from Elecraft. If that is not the problem, contact supp...@elecraft.com for additional checks. 73, Don W

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net omission

2020-01-26 Thread Eric Lanzl
W1NGA Al   CO K3   5765    Al checked in via the internet as he was not able to join us. In fact Al joined us for the last two weeks via the internet. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net for 1-26-2020

2020-01-26 Thread Eric Lanzl
Here is the list of stations checking in to the net today. Propagation was very difficult today. A big thank you to Jim KO5V for his help relaying stations that I could not hear. We meet at 14.303.5 on Sundays at 1800Z and everyone is welcome to join in. Elecraft SSB Net 1-26-2020 WB9JNZ

[Elecraft] K3 KANT3 Board

2020-01-26 Thread Paul Wyse
MY KAT3 has a problem. I am looking for a KANT3 board. 73, Paul W4PFM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list h

[Elecraft] kxpa-100-at-f for sale

2020-01-26 Thread Foster Kartsotis
Nearly unused, serial number 1451. Antenna tuner model, power wire and kx3 cable included. Couple scratches on bottom, sat on shelf for years unused. 950 dollars, ground shipping to lower 48 included. Contact me directly - Foster2 at gmail dot com, PayPal or Apple Pay. Foster N3jku ___

Re: [Elecraft] anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable for a k3

2020-01-26 Thread Dick Dievendorff
One characteristic of the KUSB from Elecraft is that its jack screws can firmly attach the cable to the K3. Not all USB to Serial adapters have this “gender”. I find some USB adapters on Amazon with jack screws and others with nuts to attach to screws. If you use a cable with jack nuts, it may n

[Elecraft] [K3}Bose 700 Headphones

2020-01-26 Thread John Reilly
Is anyone using the Bose 700 headphones with their K3? How are they working? Are you using the wired audio cable? Does the audio cable give the ability to connect both the microphone and the headset? Thanks,   - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable for a k3

2020-01-26 Thread Neil Zampella
FWIW .. he's looking for a K3 cable .. DX Engineering only carries the KXUSB cable for the KX3. Neil KN3ILZ On 1/25/2020 7:00 PM, Dave wrote: I ordered my KXUSB-A cable from DX Engineering. Closer to me, faster shipping. I see you have a 6 area call. If you are in CA then ordering from Elecraf

[Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-26 Thread Gary K9GS
I just had my K3 in for service and a checkup.  I REALLY hope I can avoid sending it in again. The VFO B knob is completely dead.  Turning it does not tune VFO B.  Also tried the config screen...same thing.I suspect the encoder is bad but it showed no symptoms prior..otherwise I would have had i

[Elecraft] anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable for a k3

2020-01-26 Thread Kimo Chun
I have used USB to Serial adapters made by FTDI, itself, for years. These are of the highest quality. I have also used, successfully, Sabrent and others including ones with multiple ports using their chip. You can purchase sub-assemblies and complete cables directly from FTDI through their USA or

Re: [Elecraft] KVM recommendation (was:anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable fora k3)

2020-01-26 Thread Art Greenberg
On Sun, Jan 26, 2020, at 16:10, Phil Kane wrote: > Now I need to replace my keystroke-controlled 2-pole KVM switch that > uses VGA display ports with one that will handle DVI or Mini-Display > ports as well as keyboard and mouse USB ports. Any suggestions? I've had good luck with KVMs from StarTe

[Elecraft] Kpod Tuning Knob

2020-01-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi: Has anyone tried using one of the CNC Weighted Tuning Knobs on their KPod. I rarely use the Main VFO on my K3S and thinking of moving the aftermarket CNC knob to the Kpod. Good or bad would like to hear your experience or recommendations. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_

Re: [Elecraft] KVM recommendation (was:anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable fora k3)

2020-01-26 Thread Phil Kane
On 1/25/2020 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I can also recommend the Edgeport USB to serial converters.  I too use an Edgeport-8 in connection with my K2 and accessories (TNC, RigBlaster, etc.). It has been super-reliable. Now I need to replace my keystroke-controlled 2-pole KVM switch that uses

[Elecraft] K2 On The Air!

2020-01-26 Thread Mark Yergin
I’m proud to report that K2 #7867 is on the air! Just completed my first QSO with Albert, K3AAR, on 40M CW running 5W into an EFHW. Al responded to my second CQ. I started building in February of 2019, took most of the summer and fall off, then finished it up over the last few weeks. Thanks to

Re: [Elecraft] Winter field day -- memorable QSO

2020-01-26 Thread marvwheeler
Wayn3: Sounds like you had a great time. In addition to having more time outdoors, more chance to "re-wild" amateur radio it also give you more time to spend with you son. Those times are the most important because they are fleeting and once gone are unrecoverable. 73 Marv -Original Message

[Elecraft] Winter field day -- memorable QSO

2020-01-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
My son and I hiked a few miles into Henry Coe state park yesterday, setting up a winter FD station (KX2) at a spot overlooking an idyllic pond full of bullfrogs. The weather was, ironically, just about perfect: 60 F, no wind, blue skies. I regret that we weren't able to share the pain of those w