Re: [Elecraft] K-pod question

2019-05-24 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
It will fit. My K3s sits flat with the K-Pod connected. --ae0mm ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Friday, May 24, 2019 8:18 AM, Tony - KM0O wrote: > I'm thinking about purchasing a K-pod. My K3 sits flat on a shelf, on its > four rubber feet without the bail extended. Will I have enough

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KX3 + PX3

2019-04-06 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Sold. --ae0mm ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Saturday, April 6, 2019 5:56 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > KX3-K S/N 6480 > $1175 (including shipping up to $25) > Includes: > KXAT3 > KXFL3 > KX3-2M-AT-3 > KXUSB > I/Q Cable > E980232 IO Module > E850775

[Elecraft] FS: KX3 + PX3

2019-04-06 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
KX3-K S/N 6480 $1175 (including shipping up to $25) Includes: KXAT3 KXFL3 KX3-2M-AT-3 KXUSB I/Q Cable E980232 IO Module E850775 Power Cable PX3-K S/N 1978 $440 (including shipping up to $20) Includes: PX3CBL E850775 Power Cable Paypal preferred. Thanks, Mark / ae0mm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum

2019-01-04 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
John, When my KPA500 hums, I assume it is a power quality problem. It only hums when a curling iron or coffee maker, both of which are on different circuits, are in operation. --mark/ae0mm ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Friday, January 4, 2019 8:14 AM, John_N1JM wrote: > Thanks Bob.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 Hi Cur warning

2018-09-29 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Don, Thanks for the info. --mark/ae0mm ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Saturday, September 29, 2018 12:19 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mark, > > That is not abnormal. > > It is normal for the current required for one band to be a bit different > than for other bands, and yours is not out of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 Hi Cur warning

2018-09-29 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
so I doubt that > those relay measurements are of value - unless one of the relays has an > unsoldered pin 1 or pin 10 which will not allow it to switch. > Check the schematic to see which relay pins should be closed and which > should be open. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/

[Elecraft] KAT2 Hi Cur warning

2018-09-25 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Just installed the KAT2 in a newly assembled K2. At power levels greater than 8.0 watts, the K2 was displaying the high current warning. The KAT2 power calibration was calibrated by measuring voltage with the K2's RF probe at the feed point to a dummy load. I removed the KAT2 and remeasured

Re: [Elecraft] K2 slug-tuned inductors

2018-09-21 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Ended up using scissors to trim a plastic toothpick into a slug-tuned inductor adjustment tool. --mark/ae0mm ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Friday, September 21, 2018 10:22 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: > On 2018-09-21 10:41 AM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > > > The green plastic

[Elecraft] K2 slug-tuned inductors

2018-09-21 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
The green plastic tuning tool is too wide to fit in the slot of the narrow slot slug-tuned inductors. Is it safe to use a screwdriver on the small slot 1µH inductors? Thanks, --mark/ae0mm __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 C22 calibration

2018-09-19 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
> > On 19 September 2018 6:59 AM, Don Wilhelm donw...@embarqmail.com wrote: > > > > > > > > > Mark, > > > > > The setting of C22 does not control the frequency readout directly. > > > > > The > > > > > frequency readout uses the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 C22 calibration

2018-09-19 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
> > or a CAL FIL. At other times it is just a clock for the MCU and does > > > not need to be accurate. > > > I suggest you read the K2 Dial Calibration article on my website > > > www.w3fpr.com and proceed according to those instructions. > > > 73, > >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 C22 calibration

2018-09-19 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
MCU and does > not need to be accurate. > > I suggest you read the K2 Dial Calibration article on my website > www.w3fpr.com and proceed according to those instructions. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/18/2018 9:27 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > > > Just complete

[Elecraft] K2 C22 calibration

2018-09-18 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Just completed assembly of my K2. The VFO display reads about 1.5KHz high. I've attempted several times to calibrate it by adjusting C22, but I'm not able to get the frequency of TP1 on the 30m band any lower than ~14.9154MHz (while the vfo set to zero beat with a 10MHz signal) without it

Re: [Elecraft] K2 minor build caveat: C135 in the transmitter area

2018-09-15 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
nd order a replacement p/n > > E530019 - 0.01uF capacitor 0.1 inch lead spacing from pa...@elecraft.com. > > 73, > > Don W3FPR > > > > > On 9/14/2018 8:37 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > > > C135 on my K2 RF board sits 1.1mm higher than the 2d fastener. I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 minor build caveat: C135 in the transmitter area

2018-09-14 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
C135 on my K2 RF board sits 1.1mm higher than the 2d fastener. Is it safe shaving that much material off the capacitor body, or should I replace it with a different 103? I'm one PA transistor away from being able to inspect, test, and align my K2; I don't want to do anything rash. Thanks,

[Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Test, Part II 4 MHz Oscillator Calibration

2018-07-27 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
Making my way through the Rev I K2 manual, I've reached page 63, Alignment and Test, Part II. The fourth step, connect the frequency prob to TP3 and select CAL FCTR, my display reads 439 +/- 2; when selecting BAND- the display reads 12086.32 steady. BAND+ and the display is back at 439 +/- 2.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Capacitor ID

2018-07-20 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
components, it is > > getting more and more difficult to keep the manuals current with the > > available supply. > > 73, > > Don W3FPR > > On 7/20/2018 12:10 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > > > I'm having trouble identifying a few capacitors u

[Elecraft] K2 RF Capacitor ID

2018-07-20 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
I'm having trouble identifying a few capacitors used in the assembly of the K2 RF board. C72: "271" C45: NPO "1", black top C33: 2.2pf "2R2" or "2" C198: NPO "27" or "272" What I have: a blue "010" a blue "030" a yellow "270" a yellow "229" I suspect the "229" is a 2.2pf capacitor for C33. The

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

2018-05-24 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
gt; > Don W3FPR > > On 5/24/2018 2:44 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: > > > I'm planning to build a K2/10 with the following options: > > > > KNB2 > > > > KAT2 > > > > KAF2 > > > > Is there any disadvantage to building the b

[Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

2018-05-24 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
I'm planning to build a K2/10 with the following options: KNB2 KAT2 KAF2 Is there any disadvantage to building the base K2, then adding the options later? Thanks, --ae0mm __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 cabinet buzz

2018-01-26 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
My KPA500 hums in standby when PWM controlled heating elements on other circuits are operating. (coffee maker and flat iron, neither of which are mine) I assume it is a power quality problem, but I have no way to be certain. --ae0mm Original Message On January 25, 2018 8:46

Re: [Elecraft] kx2 utility for linux on Raspberry Pi

2017-04-08 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
The Raspberry Pi line of computers use ARM-based CPUs. I'm not aware of an emulator that would allow x86 binaries to run on this platform. It is doubtful that anyone has been able to run the kx2util on this platform. (yet) --ae0mm Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] kx2

Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-29 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
I'd love to have 2m/70cm capability in my KX2, including RX for NOAA weather broadcasts. Thanks, --ae0mm Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories? Local Time: March 29, 2017 8:35 PM UTC Time: March 30, 2017 1:35 AM From: n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX2 internal speaker

2017-02-17 Thread AE0MM via Elecraft
I thought I read something about this recently, but I can't find the thread in the Elecraft nabble archives. Frequently when I power-on my KX2, the internal speaker is dead. To get it working again, I remove the internal battery, jiggle the speaker wires, replace the internal battery and back

[Elecraft] K3S audible squeal

2016-08-10 Thread ae0mm via Elecraft
My K3S (100w PA, no subRX, no ATU) has an audible sound (from inside the chassis) that is reminiscent of a flyback transformer squeal. The sound diminishes or completely goes away when using GNUradio’s rigctld + software panadapter. Is it possible the KIO3B stops making noise during high