Re: [Elecraft] [QRO] KPA500 variation of PA current band-by-band

2012-02-04 Thread Jack Berry
120 or 240 volts supply? On Feb 4, 2012, at 2:27 PM, david park wrote: > I have recently assembled KPA500 serial number 641. When testing into a > dummy load I find that I get a large variation in the DC power input when > driving for 500W CW when I go from band to band. My worst band is 21MH

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Heil Pro Set Plus

2012-02-04 Thread Jack Berry
The red cable on the foot switch is for keying an amplifier and plugs into the amps PTT or relay. This allows the foot switch to key the amp ahead of the K3 on transmit. Keeps you from talking into a dead amp. On Feb 4, 2012, at 1:21 AM, N6SC wrote: > I have looked on the headset on the ear p

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Volume loss through filter???

2012-02-03 Thread Jack Berry
Is the pre-amp in the same state for both receivers? From: Al Dynarski To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, February 3, 2012 12:05:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Volume loss through filter??? I recently installed the sub-receiver in my K3 and when comparing

Re: [Elecraft] Boom & Mike for K3

2012-01-24 Thread Jack Berry
From: James Meade To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, January 24, 2012 9:41:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Boom & Mike for K3 Sorry if this has been addressed before. I'm hoping to spend more time in my shack and I'd like some opinions or advice on a go

Re: [Elecraft] Unbelievable!

2012-01-21 Thread Jack Berry
Love this: "And all you guys can say is you don't like the color of the buttons. Unbelievable!" I'm with you Fred. I wish Elecraft made cars. They would read our minds, last for 20 years and get 300 mpg! On Jan 21, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Fredric Serota wrote: > I don't usually say much on these li

Re: [Elecraft] Build quality of K3 regarding control knobs and switches?

2012-01-18 Thread Jack Berry
No wobbly control knobs on my K3. And no complaints on knob quality here. From: "ta...@comcast.net" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, January 18, 2012 9:02:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Build quality of K3 regarding control knobs and switches? I was wonderin

Re: [Elecraft] "No longer" Dead Sub Rcvr

2012-01-16 Thread Jack Berry
nses, I checked all the tips and appreciate the combined expertise this list always offers up. Jack - WE5ST From: Monty Shultes To: Jack Berry Sent: Mon, January 16, 2012 5:49:24 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dead Sub Rcvr Jack, Check the antenna connection - a s

[Elecraft] Dead Sub Rcvr

2012-01-15 Thread Jack Berry
Could use some more troubleshooting help. I'm hoping to find a cable left disconnected but doubt it. Any tips on where to look greatly appreciated! I added a few mods to my K3 last Friday & just getting around to running through all the features - shake down cruse. I find the sub receiver, whic

Re: [Elecraft] De-sensed K3 after xmit

2012-01-15 Thread Jack Berry
quot;Dave, W8OV" wrote: > I had a similar problem years ago with other gear. It all went away > when I replaced a connector feeding the coax through a wall. > > --Dave, W8OV > > On 1/14/2012 9:15 PM, Jack Berry wrote: >> Anyone have a similar experience? >>

Re: [Elecraft] De-sensed K3 after xmit

2012-01-14 Thread Jack Berry
No box, no squelch. On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:38 PM, "KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV" wrote: > Or Squelch is on? > > Kent > > On 1/14/2012 9:15 PM, Jack Berry wrote: >> >> Anyone have a similar experience? >> >> Only occasionally, I notice that when I

[Elecraft] De-sensed K3 after xmit

2012-01-14 Thread Jack Berry
Anyone have a similar experience? Only occasionally, I notice that when I end a transmission my K3 receive seems almost muted. It recovers to normal sensitivity very quickly. I so far see no pattern to the effect that might suggest a cause. Thanks, Jack - WE5ST __

Re: [Elecraft] OT - sound cards

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Berry
Anyone have a source for Sal-Met? I can't find it on the web. From: David Windisch To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, January 10, 2012 6:23:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - sound cards Could you carefully solder a wire to the shell of a USB plug to use

Re: [Elecraft] K2 interface with steppIR

2012-01-07 Thread Jack Berry
I had a similar problem with K3 and SteppIR SDA-100 controller. Experimenting with the order may solve the problem, it's worth a try. I found that the how I added the devices, the order apparently made a difference. Try a fresh start the computer on, next turn on the radio and finally the SteppI

Re: [Elecraft] Impact of this mod: K3 I.F. Output Buffer GainModification???

2011-12-23 Thread Jack Berry
Exactly what I needed to know. I do plan to add the P3. Thanks! Jack - WE5ST From: Matt Zilmer To: Jack Berry Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, December 23, 2011 11:15:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Impact of this mod: K3 I.F. Output Buffer

[Elecraft] Impact of this mod: K3 I.F. Output Buffer Gain Modification???

2011-12-23 Thread Jack Berry
Can someone explain the real world value of making this modification? This mod is listed on the Elecraft website with this description (new production incorporates this mod): This modification increases the signal level at the I.F. output by more than 10 dB. It requires changing one easily-acce

[Elecraft] Searching the reflector archives

2011-12-19 Thread Jack Berry
Is there a way to search across a range of mail list archives (a years worth for example)? I am trying to find comments on HRD and other loggers by Elecraft subscribers. 73, Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2011-11-27 Thread Jack Berry
So Matt, does this mean that you are a "Universal Serial ghost-Buster"? (-: Message: 34 Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:00:20 -0800 From: Matt Zilmer Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ghost in my shack To: "Jim Farmer" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <35d3d7lpin7sqb8braofj51hvddt3so...@4ax.com> Content-

Re: [Elecraft] Mic problem

2011-11-26 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks - I didn't read far enough! Obviously! From: Don Wilhelm To: Jack Berry Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, November 26, 2011 4:06:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic problem What type of Heil Proset is it? If it is either the Heil Proset Ic o

[Elecraft] Mic problem

2011-11-26 Thread Jack Berry
I have a Pro-Set mic that came with the purchase of a used K3, s/n #3012 for reference. The mic seems to be nearly dead and I wanted to make sure that I am not doing something wrong before sending it to Heil for testing and repair. Even with the gain full up and the mic right next to my mouth

Re: [Elecraft] K3/SteppIR setup

2011-11-25 Thread Jack Berry
Clipped pin 7 wire and all is well. Both DX Lab's radio controller module and the logging module are listening to the K3. Thanks! From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" To: Jack Berry ; Elecraft Reflector Sent: Fri, November 25, 2011 4:04:16 PM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] SDA-100 setup with Elecraft K3

2011-11-25 Thread Jack Berry
That did it! I had the TECH MD menu turned off and wasn't finding AUTOINF. Thanks for the help to everyone who responded! Jack - WE5ST From: mike_k2mk To: jlberry Sent: Fri, November 25, 2011 3:38:03 PM Subject: Re: SDA-100 setup with Elecraft K3 Hi Jack

Re: [Elecraft] K3/SteppIR setup

2011-11-25 Thread Jack Berry
hanks! From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" To: Jack Berry ; Elecraft Reflector Sent: Fri, November 25, 2011 3:33:09 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/SteppIR setup Elecraft uses a modified Kenwood protocol. Have you enabled AI mode in the K3 and is a logging program running? What cable a

[Elecraft] K3/SteppIR setup

2011-11-25 Thread Jack Berry
Should the Orion or Kenwood mode be selected when using the K3 with SteppIR's SDA-100 controller? Can't get it to work with either mode, just thought I would check with the list. Thanks! Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K-3 ERR TXF issue

2011-11-20 Thread Jack Berry
anel. From: Dick Dievendorff To: Jack Berry ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, November 20, 2011 5:27:45 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Fw: K-3 ERR TXF issue The Owner's manual description of ERR TXF says that it means invalid crystal filter bandwidth, The crystal filter selected for

[Elecraft] Fw: K-3 ERR TXF issue

2011-11-20 Thread Jack Berry
Forgot mention additional problem; after the reset, the power will only dial up to 12W, not the 100+ seen before. - Forwarded Message From: Jack Berry To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, November 20, 2011 5:06:55 PM Subject: K-3 ERR TXF issue Just had the radio for a few days

[Elecraft] K-3 ERR TXF issue

2011-11-20 Thread Jack Berry
Just had the radio for a few days, it was factory assembled and is almost new but I am the second owner. It worked fine for a few days then I starting seeing this error message (ERR TXF) when using the ATU and now get it everytime I try to transmit. I checked the FIL settings for the 3 positio

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