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To: eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! K3 dead
Absolutely!
Gary
On 10 August 2011 11:27, eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dear Gang:
Powered up my K3 tonight, and I see a blank LCD display. No error
off. Is
there a way to force a shutdown without pulling the power plug?
Elapsed time: 90 minutes. Relief: Incalculable
73
Eric WD6DBM
From: Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com
To: eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! K3 dead
Eric
Dear Gang:
KPA500 274 is on the air. However, with DIGOUT1 set to ON on 6m, the KPA500
will not amplify. Ther OPER light is on, but the amp is in standby. When I
configure DIGOUT1 to OFF on 6m, then the KPA500 transmits, but the PR6 won't
come on.
I am using a K3 with the ACC port daisy
Dear Gang:
My KPA-500 has shipped and the buyer for my AL-1200 backed out on the same
day!
I apologize for the bandwidth--you won't hear this again. My AL-1200 is now
listed on Ebay, listing 270789215092
If the XYL sees the huge negative ham radio expense I will be walking the
streets
Dear Gang:
I posted this message a while back, then had some health issues pop up that
distracted me. My apologies to those who orginally responded.
I just got the shipping notice from Elecraft that my KPA500K will ship in a few
days. The SB-226 has been sold and now the AL-1200 MUST GO NOW.
Dear Gang:
It's 2:30am and the demons have come for me. I must own a KPA500. I MUST! I
will now reduce the price on my PRISTINE, ALWAYS BABIED, PRE-MFJ AMERITRON
AL-1200 amplifier to $1300! One owner! Non-smoking environment! I EVEN have
the shipping boxes! 1500 watts 160-10, this thing
I recently saw a string of posts on the HFPack forum about a dream radio for
HFPack, Pedestrian Mobile, etc. Almost everything asked for by various
contributors is already part of the K2--effective NB, DSP, 15-20 watt output
power, miserly receiver, built-in battery pack, etc. What the K2
When I'm using my K3, it's M-theory. When I'm using my K2, it's Modified
Newtonian Dynamics (MOND). But when I'm using my HW-16, it's definitely a
steady-state universe ala Fred Hoyle, et al. :-)
72.1415926535,
Eric WD6DBM
(snip) Interesting discussion. Gives me an idea.
We'll soon be
Dear Fellow Elecrafters:
Over the past few years I have received a number of great recommendations for
non-Elecraft equipment on this list--everything from military surplus hard
cases
to headphones and cable Y-adapters. I now own a lot of this stuff.
In that spirit I would like to pass along
A couple of further observations:
The TT R4020 is larger and heavier than the KX1. It is almost all surface
mount
components, with a lot of empty space inside the case. No mojo found
lurking. Using a 13.5v supply, it puts out a bit more power than my KX1, 7
watts on 40, 5 watts on 20 on my
Please forgive this off topic post--I need to raise money for a KPA500 and
KAT500!
For Sale:
1) AMERITRON AL-1200 Amplifier. One owner (me). Pre-MFJ. In like new
condition. Seldom used, always babied (run at 1000w out when used). Capable
of
running GAS -- once tested at 2400W out on
Dear Gang:
Every year I look forward to operating Straight Key Night, mostly with my old
Heathkits. This year I was beset with problems. After 4 QSOs on my beloved
HW-16, a nasty, band-wide noise set in making 40m impossible. My K3, with its
epic DSP NR and outstanding NB kept me going into
Dear Gang:
Has anyone used a T1 with a RockMite? My T1 will not detect and autotune with
either of two RockMites I have tried it with. Are there any mods that would
increase the T1 autotune sensitivity? The RockMites put out about .5 watts, so
I am thinking I only need to increase the
Can anyone recommend a relay box to use with a KRC2, that is also small and
lightweight? I have my K3 plugged into a Top Ten Devices band decoder and
relay
box, but I was hoping for something smaller for the KRC2 used with a K2 in the
field. I only need 3 or 4 outputs.
Thanks and 73
Dear Gang:
I am wondering what the experiences of the group are in operating from a wet
environment--say, in a kayak, or just QRP portable when it is drizzling and you
can't be in a shelter or tent? I have finally figured out how to mount an
antenna into my inflatable kayak (I think--as yet
Dear Gang:
I've made some more tests, this time using Lithium-Ion Nanophosphate (A123)
packs from Buddipole. All were done on 20 meters. All voltages are no-load.
I
do not own a precision wattmeter, but a Diamond SX-20C, OHR WM-2, and an
Elecraft W2 using the QRP sensor were all in
Dear Gang:
I've been playing with different battery packs for my KX1 and K1 lately, and I
thought I would share these observations--if only for a brief break in the K3
APF action.
KX1:
I tested my KX1 key down with various battery packs and noted the output. This
was into an OHR QRP
Dear Gangue:
My XV-432 is acting very strangely. I am working with Gary in support on the
problem, but I have to wait for a couple of parts to arrive to run the tests he
requested so...I am wondering if anyone has experienced this:
Into a dummy load, used with K3, it works fine on CW. Puts
I cannot find anything on the P3 on the Elecraft web page, including a way to
order. I give up, where is it?
Thanks,
Eric WD6DBM
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Help:
Today I proudly carried my KX1 into the Sunnyvale, CA Fry's Electronics to try
out hard cases for my KX1. Here's the scoop:
Pelican 1040 Micro Case did not fit my KX1. Someone on this list recommended
it, so I'm wondering if Pelican perhaps changed sizes?? Did I get this wrong?
Pelican 1050
Clark, et al:
It is frustrating all right. However, with my K2, XP laptop, and HRD, it DOES
work with a Keyspan USB converter. The consensus I heard from off-list replies
on this problem was that some USB converters do not run well at the 4800 bps
speed of the K2. Some folk said their K2
My K2 does not work with my KUSB when using HRD. I get a constantly changing
freq display (of different lengths), and the other fields such as NB do not
read correctly.
HOWEVER, there are no problems when using an older Keyspan Serial Adapter on
the K2. Hooked up to the same computer, HRD
Gangue:
I am trying to set my K2 to bypass the internal KAT2 tuner and display SWR.
When I set ATU CALS it shows the power out instead of SWR. When I set ATU CALP
I also get power out. I am running the K2 into a dummy load through a
wattmeter, wattmeter confirms SWR 1-1. Even in ATU CALS
Tom,
I find the noise blanker on the K3 to be extremely good. I have been plagued
with power line noise for years at my QTH, and the K3 is the first rig I've
owned that can knock it out. It takes a bit of tweaking, and for reasons I
don't understand the power line noise on Tuesday night
If you haven't built anything before, I would suggest NOT building a K2 right
out of the block. It could overwhelm you. There are more
than a thousand parts to a K2 (with some options, at least). It took me 40-50
hours to build the basic K2, plus more for the options. I would strongly
yes, I realize the XVs have a DB-9 connector, not a DB-15 as on the ACC port
for the K3. I have Y-cables for both. Any problem?
73, Eric
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Is there any reason why I can't use a simple Y-cable to extend the cabling from
one XV transverter to two? I bought a
Is there any reason why I can't use a simple Y-cable to extend the cabling from
one XV transverter to two? I bought a handful of DB-15 Y-cables from Cable
Wholesale (based on a recommendation from this list) and so far they have
worked FB I use one DB-15 to split off PR6 control, another
Wayne, et al:
All of my firmware wants have been covered by others--do you want me too's or
is one enough?
But I have been thinking about something that would be useful. I've had my K3
for almost a year now, and I use it nearly every day. I am still discovering
things it will do, and how
A YOSHIDA wrote:
(2)When clicking Setup button my K3 repeat transmitting intermittently
untill it opens Ssetup window.
W2 interface program ver 1.0.12.16
W2 FW ver 0.92
-SNIP-
I have the same problem. I'm using W2 FW .93, and interface program
1.0.12.16. I am using a serial to cardbus
Dear Gary:
I built a KX1, XV-144, K3, K2, and K1 in that order. Building the K2 was a lot
like building my HW-101 back in the day...a big enough project that it takes a
number of days to build it (my K2 is a fully-optioned QRP model). The thrill
on first power-up is tremendous!
I think the
I'm using a W2 with two sensors, both HF-2KW. I have the .92 firmware
installed, and I've been using the new W2 app. I am now getting some strange
behavior with the W2. First, sending QSK CW the lights keep flashing after
I've stopped transmitting, fainter and fainter with each flash and
Like many on this list I have wired up an automotive relay (with protection
diode) to power multiple devices from the K3 switched power jack. Wouldn't
this make a great product from Elecraft? It would be in a nice, K3-matching
box with extra room for spare mojo AND, if I were designing it, at
This is odd because I drive my XV-144 with 1 mw as well, but at 10W output in
digitial mode (1 min tx, 1 min rx) it gets way too hot to survive without a
fan. I have one screwed to the shelf it sits on that blows air under the
XV-144. Inelegant, but effective. I would like to see a fan
I'm sure you're all sick of my gushing over just HOW MUCH I love my K3 (and K2,
K1, and KX1) but if you have any doubts over what the K3 can do at VHF read on
for this week's episode:
1) During the ARRL EME contest using the K3 and XV-144 I was operating (though
not entering due to protest of
My K3 is locking up and displaying ERR KEY in VFO B. It would not even respond
to pressing the POWER button, I had to disconnect the power. After several
power cycles it seems to be responding. WHAT UP WID DAT?
73, Eric WD6DBM
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Is there a way to get more than 4 KHz rx bandwidth in USB or digital mode on my
K3/ XV-144? I have the 6KHz, 2.8KHz, and 400z filters installed.
Thanks and 73,
Eric WD6DBM
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Home:
Back In my youth I lived in this little grandmother cottage (converted garage)
behind a house in San Jose. One day, after I had been on 75 meters the
previous night with my HW-101 and SB-220 (the cottage didn't have a 230V line
but did have both sides so I made a 230V extension cord), the
My K3 is now up and running with WSPR 2.0 under CAT control, but WSPR only
changes the freq not the mode or power--if this is not right and someone knows
what dumb error I might be making, please email me off list.
Also, even running at 1watt out, 20% TX cycle, the right side of the rig gets
There was a picture taken at the SBARC Convention in Santa Barbara of all
Elecraft owners who brought a rig for the picture. Does this picture exist
anywhere? I'd like to get a hi-res version if it is available.
It's been a couple of hours since you guys released any new hardware or
I agree with you, Dick.
The K2 and K3 are very different radios and I LOVE THEM BOTH. The K3 is a
Ferrari Enzo, and the K2 is a Porsche 911 GT2.. Why not drive them both?
My biggest regret as a ham is selling the Heathkit HW-16 and HW-101 I built in
my youth--to buy a used TS-520. It
As much as I grow fatigued with some of the whining for features on this
reflector, I'm going to whine myself.
Although neither of my W2s has arrived yet, the mere thought of the Elves
producing a high-power sensor for VHF (2kw) just about makes me foam at the
mouth. That would allow me to
Dear Don and Elecrafters:
With KUSB I get the jumping freq display described earlier. When I switch to
my older Keyspan Serial Adapter, the freq readout on HRD stays rock solid--BUT
the K2 then displays the freq, then the power, then the freq...at odd
intervals. The power number is going up
Dear Gang:
I am using my K3/XV-144 to drive a cantankerous, shock-hazard Henry 2002A
amplifier on 2m. In its current state, the 2002A can take only 11 watts
drive. To get this out of the XV-144, I have to set the K3 to XV1 PWR L.06
At this power level (.06 mw) the PWR knob on the K3 will
I have seen several posts lately about charging the K2 internal battery. I
modified my K2 to use one of the top-cover transverter jacks for a charge
port--these wires go directly to the K2 battery through an inline fuse. Others
have posted pictures on their websites on how to do this. What I
Can anyone tell me where to get shielded RS-232 cables, and a Y-cable? I
presume I can just connect a Top Ten Band Decoder and my computer to the K3 via
a Y-cable? Is that right?
Also, can you point me to information on how to keep from wiping out my DSL
modem on 40 and 80 meters? I have
I built my K2 some months back with the KNB2 option. The noise blanker has
never been effective against any type of noise. The MCU recognizes the
blanker, it draws the proper amount of current, but just doesn't seem to do
anything. Before drinking the Kool-Aid (TM) I was pretty much a
I built my K2 some months back with the KNB2 option. The noise blanker has
never been effective against any type of noise. The MCU recognizes the
blanker, it draws the proper amount of current, but just doesn't seem to do
anything. Before drinking the Kool-Aid (TM) I was pretty much a
I built my K2 some months back with the KNB2 option. The noise blanker has
never been effective against any type of noise. The MCU recognizes the
blanker, it draws the proper amount of current, but just doesn't seem to do
anything. Before drinking the Kool-Aid (TM) I was pretty much a
I bought my first Elecraft kit, a KX1, at Pacificon last October. I was
frankly astonished by that little radio. It was a total joy to build (and
operate), a feeling I had not had since the Heathkit days. Madness soon
followed, along with the biggest selloff of ham gear (and other gear)
If you use a PWRGATE between your supply and and a battery, you MUST raise the
voltage to compensate for the drop across the Schottky diode in the PWRGATE.
The correct voltages for different batteries are in the manual. Even with my
old Astron linear RS-35 it is easy to adjust the output
I am now using my K3 to try to hear Jupiter noise bursts on 20 Mhz. Has anyone
done this already, and can you recommend rig settings? Right now I am running
it in USB with AGC off, preamp off, BW wide open (6Khz filter), NB es DSP off
into SkyPipe. I plan to do this from a remote site with
Today, as I was dealing with the fourth idiot in a row (between 2 hours of
total hold time over 4 days) at customer support for a large ISP that I won't
name (sounds like burp dink), it struck me how great it would be if I had
Elecraft DSL instead; I could drive to work in my Elecraft
I know this list is for technical stuff, but I have to share this story.
I rode my bicycle to a local park today, taking my KX1 into the field for the
first time. I threw a wire up into a tree about 20 ft and laid out a single 16
ft radial. The ATU tuned it up to 1:1 SWR. I looked around
Dear Elecrafters:
This weekend I put my new K3 + XV-144 on EME using JT65 for the first time. I
have these questions:
1. Using USB, I got a 20% TX power fluctuation depending on the tone being
sent. By going to TX ESSB, this is reduced to about 10-15%. Is there a way to
even out the TX
I would just like to chime in here that I think this would be useful, and as I
remember the Kenwood TS-2000 works this way--autospot moves the RIT freq. Of
course, the K3 autospot works MUCH better than Kenwood. I also think having
text decode still work while an alternate VFO B display is up
Dear Elecrafters:
Is there a way to make the K3 decode CW even while VFO B is set to an alternate
display like PA TEMP? Mine decodes fine while VFO B is displaying VFO B freq,
but not in the other modes. It seems like it should be able to do this. If
this is a RTFM situation, please accept
I'm not sure where this thread has gone but let me bring it back to where it
started.
Several people have suggested using TX INHIBIT from the sequencer to the K3,
but the XV-144 uses pin 7 of the ACC plug (where TX INH is) for the K3 ON
signal. If I configure TX INH, will the XV-144 still
Dear Elecrafters:
I am selling my TS-2000 and building a K3/XV-144 for EME on 2m as well as
normal modes and digital on HF
My question is, has anyone figured out how to eliminate using a rigblaster when
using a K3 with a sequencer (LNA Technologies)?
The K3 isolates the
audio signals, but I
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