[Elecraft] KX3 Received

2012-07-02 Thread 492commish
FYI: KX3 kit serial #614 was waiting for me when I got home from work this afternoon. R eference order# 2208-4840-8929 Confirmed on Dec 12/28/11 8:40 AM The bench is ready for the build, and the Buddipole is ready for the results. 73, Phil, WA7URV Sherwood, Oregon, USA

[Elecraft] P3SVGA problem immediately upon installation

2012-03-26 Thread 492commish
I installed my P3SVGA today, and am observing a problem: Original state (pre-P3 SVGA install) K3 Firmware:  MCU 4.25, DSP 2.71, FPF 1.14  (IF level mod was installed at the time I received my P3, about a year ago) P3 Firmware: MCU 1.09 Prior to installing the P3SVGA, the system

[Elecraft] USB to Serial Converter Question

2011-05-28 Thread 492commish
I got a new computer awhile back.  I hadn't attempted to load the drivers software  until now.  I would like to get my K3 to the latest firmware update and also play with my new XG3. The Elecraft sheet for the USB to Serial Converter says to look at the computer's Device Manager to find

[Elecraft] K3: Using 40m Loop for 10m

2008-12-28 Thread 492commish
I use my K3 to participate in a daily 10m CW net (28.130, 7pm PST). I've been experimenting with two antennas for the net: 40m full wave, vertically-oriented loop, relying on my KAT3 for a match, and a home-brew 10m rotatable dipole cut pretty close to resonate at 28.130. When using the