Re: [Elecraft] Need size of Allen wrench for small knobs on K1

2015-01-19 Thread Jim Harris
1mm Allen Wrench! I have one here in my hand as we speak! I'll send it to you Post Paid & you don't need to return it! Best 73, Jim- WA4NTM On Friday, January 16, 2015, George Averill wrote: > Can someone please tell me the size of the Allen wrench that is used to > attach the small knobs on a

[Elecraft] KX3 - S/N 2917 - FW v2 .19 - DSP 1.3.

2014-09-08 Thread Jim Harris
*Especially to all that responded to call for "HELP"​:* *I don't know how my face can be more RED-DER: it's probably along the lines of FIRE ENGINE RED!. [I knew better!] I don't belong in this FB fraternity of other FB Operators.* *I had somehow turn OFF the VOX setting and therefore I could n

[Elecraft] KX3 - S/N 2917 - FW version MCU 2.18 & DSP 1.30!

2014-09-04 Thread Jim Harris
*To all​!* *I have a problem: I've checked EVERYTHING but my KX3 has no Power Out with a "matched antenna". When I "match" the antenna There's power out but when I switch to the antenna straight, there's nothing out.* *I have an MFJ-993B auto antenna tuner.* *I'd guess it will have to be sent b

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3!

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Harris
*Good afternoon, ALL!* *I've noticed that when I load a newer version of "firmware/software", at the end of the "load" these units seem to "turn-off" on their own. I read somewhere that the operator should turn the units off and then back on so the units could take advantage of the "changes".* *

[Elecraft] Fwd: KX3 Service!

2014-03-25 Thread Jim Harris
-- Forwarded message -- From: Gerry leary Date: Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Service! To: Jim Harris Send it to Ella craft Sent from my iPhone this time > On Mar 1, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Jim Harris wrote: > > *Good evening, All.* > >

[Elecraft] RCA Victor!

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Harris
*Here go again! Nothing to do with Elecraft but radio related.* *I have a Battery operated OLD, OLD, RCA Victor (basket case, but with all knobs, cabinet pieces & tubes ) radio and my XYL says to get rid of it "or else". I hate to "trash" it so if somebody restores OLD RADIOS, I'd be more than h

[Elecraft] KX3 Service!

2014-03-01 Thread Jim Harris
s.* *I'm needing to send my KX3 in for service without the Batteries and I don't know where to send it or if I need a RSA*. *Best 72 & 73.* *Jim Harris* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] Repair of Heathkit HD-1481!

2014-02-23 Thread Jim Harris
*Good evening, ALL.* *I really appreciate all of those that responded to my plea of help for repair of my Heathkit HD-1481 Remote Coax Switch! I knew I could count on my HAM Community guys.* *Best 73.* *Jim..* *WA4NTM* __ El

[Elecraft] Heathkit Repair!

2014-02-22 Thread Jim Harris
*Good afternoon, All.* *This is a "tad" off an Elecraft topic but it does have to do with HAM Radio.* *I have a piece of Heathkit kit. Does anyone know where I can get this Coax Remote Switch Model HD-1481 repaired? I hate to throw a piece of history in the trash can. I would appreciate ANY le

[Elecraft] KX3!

2013-12-06 Thread Jim Harris
*Hi, All.* *I have a question about my KX3.* *All of of a sudden my KX3 (S/N 2917 with firmware v1.79) has gone from a maximum output power from 12w down to 5w. (I realize this is QRP power on CW.) Is/was there anything in KX3/v1.79 that lowererd this output as was in an earlier version of the K

[Elecraft] Voltage of K2 2.9AH Gel Cell?

2013-09-28 Thread Jim Harris
*Hi, All.* *What is the voltage of the 2.9 AH Gell Cell Battery for the K2 when "fully" Charged?* *Thanks and Best 73.* *Jim.* *WA4NTM* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] KX3 ATU!

2013-09-11 Thread Jim Harris
*Good morning, All.* *My KX3, S/N 2917, Purchased under S.O. No. 2255-6012-3699 and it was shipped on or about 11/21/2012!* *My KAT3 was one of the options it includes. This ATU will not "tune" my 30m RadioWavz Double Bazooka that is almost "flat" over the entire 30m Band. **This is not the fir

[Elecraft] Question -in-general-?

2013-06-16 Thread Jim Harris
*Hi.* *Why don't my postings to the Reflector ever go through?* *Jim..* *K1-4, S/N 2580* *K2, S/N 6405* *KX3, S/N 2917* *K3, S/N 2802* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://m

[Elecraft] KX3-k, S/N 2917!

2013-04-26 Thread Jim Harris
*Good morning, Folks.* ** *I had a mystery with my KX3 this morning!* *I woke up this morning to a "DEAD" receiver in my KX3 on 40m. (Last night when I was using it, it was fully operational!) I then checked all of the switches & connections and they seem to be correct and tight. **I then tried

[Elecraft] KXBC3 Question!

2013-04-14 Thread Jim Harris
*Good morning, Folks.* ** *My KX3 has the KXBC3 Option with 200 maH NIMH Batteries installed: fully charged to 11.0V (indicated).* ** *When I set the BAT MIN to 8.5 in the Menu as is recommended in the Owner's Manual and if I was to transmit using these internal batteries at 3W with BKLIGHT "OFF",

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 S/N 2917

2012-11-30 Thread Jim Harris
t < e...@elecraft.com> wrote: > Hi Jim, > > No need to bcc myself or others at Elecraft on these emails as we also see > the ones going through the reflector. Thanks for the positive comments! > > Hope you have fun with your new KX3! > > 73, > > Eric > --- >

Re: [Elecraft] hEADPHONE'S RECEIVE LEVEL?

2012-10-10 Thread Jim Harris
tor level tap it to return to its normal operation. note the > "Monitor" label in yellow under that contol > > > > > On 10/10/2012 3:08 PM, Jim Harris wrote: > > *Good afternoon, Friends.* > > ** > > *I would like to "turn down" the volum

[Elecraft] Balun Ground Connection

2012-09-23 Thread Jim Harris
Several days ago I responded to someone about a situation with their antenna and balun.  I basically said my experience with an antenna at my station was that by connecting the ground on the balun to my station ground the SWR were to >25 and I had operated with the ground disconnected.  I receiv

Re: [Elecraft] Balun Ground Connection

2012-09-20 Thread Jim Harris
ax in all my antenna systems in the last month so I'm leaning toward some other explanation.  When I get some spare time this weekend I will try to take a further look at it. 73 Jim, W0EM --- On Thu, 9/20/12, zen...@netspace.net.au wrote: From: zen...@netspace.net.au Subject: Re: Balun Gr

[Elecraft] Balun Ground Connection

2012-09-20 Thread Jim Harris
John, I found that by connecting the balun ground to my station ground I had >25 SWR on all bands.  I just let it float..no problems so far. 73 Jim, W0EM  < Should I connect the balun, via the case stud, directly to station ground??>>>  John VK7JB

[Elecraft] K2 - Sideband Issue??

2012-09-03 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, My K2 S/N 47XX is about 6-7 years old and has functioned relatively well since I built it.  A few days ago I attempted to use it to check into a local 10 meter net and was told I was on lower sideband.  The display indicated upper sideband, "U" as it should on that band.  The displayed frequ

[Elecraft] Any good experience/recommendations with boost regulators with K3?

2012-08-09 Thread Jim Harris
Bob, I've successfully used a MFJ-4416B boost regulator with my K2 and K3.  I started using it with my K2 as after 3 or so hours on a 40 AH battery I would start getting reports of distorted audio on phone.  With the booster I could get another hour or two out of the battery.  After I purchased

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Reliability

2012-08-05 Thread Jim Harris
d hardware remedies. Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM --- On Sun, 8/5/12, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Reliability To: "Jim Harris" Cc: "Elecraft Email" Date: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 12:45 AM

[Elecraft] K3 - Reliability

2012-08-04 Thread Jim Harris
Bill and others, With all the discussion about problems with the KX3 and K3 I feel is is timely to discuss the problems with my K3 and Elecraft's response.  My K3 arrived as the usual modular kit and is in the 34xx serial numbers.  I've had it three years this coming September (9/2012).  Details

[Elecraft] Field Day

2012-06-25 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Took my K3 to Field Day again this year and ran mostly RTTY.  Made about 130 "Q's" which is about normal for Field Day.  We operated on the dry, dusty and hot plains east of Colorado Springs CO.  Wondering if anyone has a good and thorough cleaning scheme for the K3 and P3?  They picked up a

[Elecraft] KAT3 not responding to ATU Tune Button

2012-05-27 Thread Jim Harris
Bill, Had that exact same issue 3-4 months ago.  Support had me do several calibrations including the power calibrations followed by several tests.  After several back and forths with support it suddenly started working again and has worked okay since.  One of the things they had me do was turn

[Elecraft] Placement and Cooling

2012-01-21 Thread Jim Harris
Bill, Be very careful of placing anything on the left side of the K3.  From experience I can tell you the screw heads on the K3 handle WILL severely scratch anything they touch.  A replacement panel for the P3 is about $30.00 shipped.  I don't know if there are other limitations but I do know ab

[Elecraft] JPS NIR-12 with K3 IN RTTY Contest

2012-01-11 Thread Jim Harris
Hi to everyone, Some may recall that a couple of weeks ago I asked about hooking up a JPS NIR-12 DSP between my K3 and computer for RTTY contesting.  The idea was to try to clean up the signal a bit more before the sound card prcesses it.  I under took this after learning that at least one promi

[Elecraft] control knobs lously

2011-12-26 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I had a similar problem with setting power.  Sometimes it would take several turns to get the power set where I wanted it especially after the radio had been on for a while.  It took over six months to convince Elecraft there was a problem.  Finally, they send a new power encoder which I ins

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY Audio Thru External DSP

2011-12-25 Thread Jim Harris
t: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY Audio Thru External DSP To: "Jim Harris" , "Elecraft Email" Date: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 1:57 PM GM Jim and Merry Christmas Yes I'm using a pair of TimeWave units between the K3 line output and the microKeyer II primarily for dual channel RTT

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY Audio Thru External DSP

2011-12-24 Thread Jim Harris
Hi to the group and Merry Christmas Has anyone used an external DSP (noise reduction) between the output of the K3 and a computer sound card?  What was your experience with it?  Before telling me the K3 provides all the noise reduction needed, remember the NR is turned off in digital modes.  I'm

[Elecraft] K3 High Stability Ref. Oscillator!

2011-12-16 Thread Jim Harris
*Good morning, All.* * * *I have K3 [S/N2802] with the latest Firmware installed. I'm also using the K3 Utility rev. 1.4.10.11.* * * *When I ordered my kit, I also ordered the KTCX03-1 [0.5ppm] High Stability Ref. Oscillator. When I received this particular kit, with it came a data sheet for the

[Elecraft] XG3 question

2011-10-30 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I have a need for a 72.9 MHz signal source that can be heard on an FM receiver.  The question is does the XG3 cover that frequency and can it's output cause any kind of an indication on an FM receiver.  I'm not looking for intelligent audio from the receiver.just a buzz, hiss of anything

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP

2011-07-18 Thread Jim Harris
Jim, W0EM > >From: Don Wilhelm >To: Jim Harris >Cc: "w0agm...@gmail.com" ; Elecraft Email >; "w3...@embraqmail.com" >Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 11:10 AM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP > >Jim, > >You have both the K

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP

2011-07-18 Thread Jim Harris
efully both are now correct.  Live and learn. Thank you for your input.   Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM >________ >From: Mike Murray >To: Jim Harris >Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 6:52 PM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP > > >Ji

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP

2011-07-17 Thread Jim Harris
W0EM > >From: Don Wilhelm >To: Jim Harris >Cc: Elecraft Email >Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:52 AM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP > >Jim, > >I suspect you have the sidebands inverted in your RTTY filter set. > >Do the following with the K2 set

[Elecraft] K2 Problem in NAQP

2011-07-17 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, I ran into a problem during the just completed NAQP RTTY contest with my Elecraft K2.  To make a very long and frustrating story short, on at least 20 and 40 meters it receives on the lower side band but transmits on the upper sideband.   On 15 meters it receives and transmits on the

[Elecraft] P3 Right Side Panel Scratched

2011-07-08 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Just a word of caution for anyone owning or anticipating purchasing a P3.  If you position it on the left side of your radio the screws holding the carry strap WILL seriously scratch the P3's right side panel. While that to some may seem obvious it appeared to me that the strap was thick en

[Elecraft] KX3 Questions?

2011-07-08 Thread Jim Harris
*Good morning, All.* * * *Maybe the answers to my questions haven't been determined as of yet but here goes anyway.* * * *a.) - The power connection to the basic/barefoot KX3, will they be 30A Power Pole Connectors?* *b.) - What is the maximum amperage the basic/barefoot KX3 pull: gauge wire requir

[Elecraft] K2 for SO2R

2011-03-06 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Can anyone share their experience using a K2 as part of a SO2R station and especially for RTTY. Seems with it's sensitive receiver, at least on receive, it would be a good choice. I realize it is limited to AFSK only. The RTTY filters can be narrowed to 4-500 Hz. There has been consider

[Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

2011-02-27 Thread Jim Harris
Hi to all, I've been reading the comments on packing radio's for shipping with considerable interest.  I've spent many years in the packing and shipping world and offer a few comments here.  Some years back I authored a several page paper on packing that has been on eHam and I've give permissio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 APF Problem

2011-01-31 Thread Jim Harris
/11, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 APF Problem To: "Jim Harris" Cc: "Elecraft Email" , v...@rakefet.com Date: Monday, January 31, 2011, 6:21 PM If you enable advanced mode in the utility preferences, y

[Elecraft] K3 APF Problem

2011-01-31 Thread Jim Harris
at is a result of enhancing the "Q" someplace as has been previously discussed. Vic, thank you for helping resolve the problem with my K3. Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM Message: 31 Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:00:57 -0800 From: Vic K2VCO Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 APF Problem

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 APF Problem

2011-01-30 Thread Jim Harris
reload the DSP firmware and watch for that hex file to load.  Thank you for your patience and help. Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM --- On Mon, 1/31/11, Vic K2VCO wrote: From: Vic K2VCO Subject: Re: Fw: K3 APF Problem To: "Jim Harris" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday,

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 APF Problem

2011-01-30 Thread Jim Harris
nual to no help.  Any clues from anyone would be helpful and appreciated. Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM --- On Sun, 1/30/11, Jim Harris wrote: From: Jim Harris Subject: K3 APF Problem To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, v...@rakefet.com Date: Sunday, January 30, 2011, 10:40 PM Vic, Thank you f

[Elecraft] K3 APF Problem

2011-01-30 Thread Jim Harris
is also updated. The proper version for 4.25 is 1.14. Also make sure the proper DSP table is present when you update; it should be DTBL0014.HEX. If all the versions aren't synchronized you can have problems like you describe. On 1/29/2011 2:27 PM, Jim Harris wrote: > Hi Folks, > >

[Elecraft] K3 APF Problem???

2011-01-29 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, After watching the progress of APF for a few months I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest firmware (4.25) and give it a try.  When pressing the DUAL PB there is a LOUD clip and the CW is gone.  Turning the SHIFT control products one LOUD clip for each 50 Hz step.  I went to C

[Elecraft] spectrogram

2010-12-30 Thread Jim Harris
Jim, Just downloaded the file and scanned it with AVG which said it is okay. Take pride in the USA. 73 Jim, W0EM Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:30:50 -0800 From: Jim Brown Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4d1ccfda.5000...@audiosystemsgroup.com> Content-

Re: [Elecraft] TCXO - 0.5PPM

2010-12-28 Thread Jim Harris
12/28/10, Wayne Burdick wrote: > From: Wayne Burdick > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TCXO - 0.5PPM > To: "Jim Harris" > Cc: "Elecraft Email" > Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 6:24 PM > At present, "method 3" remains > unimplemented. Fortunately the TCX

[Elecraft] TCXO - 0.5PPM

2010-12-28 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, Been kicking around putting the 0.5PPM TCXO in my K3. After doing some reading a question or two arises. The instructions sheet(s) for the TCXO mentions using method 1,2 or 3 in the K3 manual to set frequency. The K3 manual does not have a method 3 as I can find. I've checked the

Re: [Elecraft] Volume Level with NR

2010-10-04 Thread Jim Harris
27;m not an expert on this). > > You might also try setting F5-1. Settings from F5-x to F8-x use a > different algorithm. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > On Oct 4, 2010, at 9:04 AM, Jim Harris wrote: > > > > > Hi, > > > > I've noticed

[Elecraft] Volume Level with NR

2010-10-04 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I've noticed recently that when I press NR the volume level drops what could be called a considerable amount. I normally use NR setting of F-1-1 or -2. More than that tends to almost mute the receiver. I find that the volume control needs to be increased about 70 degrees or so to give t

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Questions

2010-08-01 Thread Jim Harris
gt; looked "smoothed" in comparison. Individual CW sigs were much narrower on > the P3. > 73, andy ae6y > www.arubaqth.com > > ------ > From: "Jim Harris" > Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:57 PM > To: "Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Questions

2010-08-01 Thread Jim Harris
Thanks Lyle, Hot Diggidie,..the P3 is going to be some real fun. Amazing...amazing Elecraft products are totally outstanding. Way to go guys at Aptos and where ever else the rest of the crew might be. CU in the Colorado QSO Party Sept 4th, 2010. 73, Jim, W0EM > Date:

[Elecraft] P3 Questions

2010-07-31 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Obviously, I'm not a P3 owner but maybe Santa might change that. Last evening I perused the manual. This morning I was rambling through how it might be used in conjunction with my K3. Two questions came to mind that field testers and perhaps others might like to comment on. My favorite

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM Power Setting: Was (no subject)

2010-06-20 Thread Jim HaRRIS
First let me apologize for sending out the first message without a subject. My mistake. I appreciate all the responses to my questions. While Grants information below sounds reasonable and may well be correct I would like to see something in the manual about how the AM power setting functions.

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2010-06-19 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Recently I was able to do a QSO on AM for the first time using my K3. Yes, I have the 6 Khz filter installed. As I was setting power I found I could dial in about 100 watts the same as SSB. Realizing that would over work the PA I brought it back to 25 watts and had a very nice QSO wi

[Elecraft] K2AT to QRP Cover!

2010-05-18 Thread Jim Harris
Good afternoon, Folks. I recently purchased a VERY FB K2/100 with KAT100 off e-Bay. It's an unbelievable rig as you all know. With it came the QRP Top Cover with the Speaker installed. I'm thinking about building and installing the KAT2 into this Cover so I can more easily carry it into t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Cooling

2010-04-04 Thread Jim Harris
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Cooling > > Jim, > > Your KPA100 fan *should* exhaust air just like the K3. If yours moves > air the other way, check to be certain the fan label is on the outside. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > Jim Harris w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Cooling

2010-04-04 Thread Jim Harris
h the manufacturer’s label facing away from the panel. 73, Kent K9ZTV SN 21 On 4/4/2010 5:16 PM, Jim Harris wrote: Hi Folks, Which way is the air flow supposed to be through the fans on the K3? Mine blows out, pulling air in from the slots in the top above the KPA3. (My K2 blo

[Elecraft] K3 Cooling

2010-04-04 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, Which way is the air flow supposed to be through the fans on the K3? Mine blows out, pulling air in from the slots in the top above the KPA3. (My K2 blows in.) The manual doesn't seem real clear on which way to install them in the K3. My K3 is nearing eight months old and doesn

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SO2R Question

2010-03-09 Thread Jim Harris
on your way up to > the 1-2W realm. > > ~Brett (KC7OTG) > > On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Jim Harris wrote: > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > I'm currently selling an off-shore rig with the hopes of acquiring a second > > K3 for SO2R, primarily for RTTY

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SO2R Question

2010-03-09 Thread Jim Harris
t; > > Hope this helps. > 73 > > Tony Fegan VE3QF > > > Jim Harris wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > > I'm currently selling a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SO2R Question

2010-03-09 Thread Jim Harris
er and is delivering product again much more quickly. > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Harris > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:03 PM > To: Elecraft Email > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SO

[Elecraft] K3 SO2R Question

2010-03-08 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, I'm currently selling an off-shore rig with the hopes of acquiring a second K3 for SO2R, primarily for RTTY contesting. I believe I've seen somewhere in the not to distant past that is was said the K3 receive front end can withstand 1-2 watts without damage. I've spent the last hou

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Interface to Ameritron ARI-500

2010-02-07 Thread Jim HaRRIS
Bob, I use the ARI-500 with my K3 and ALS-500M amp. The pull up resistor mod is incorporated in later K3's. I home brewed a "Y" connector from the ACC jack on the K3 to the ARI-500. The other leg goes to a com port on my computer for FSK RTTY. Be sure to set up the ARI-500 exactly per the man

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KUSB PROBLEM

2010-01-28 Thread Jim HaRRIS
Eric, I tried that a couple of years ago and it worked for about 15 seconds. An RFC in the ground line of the 9 pin "D" jack inside the K2 opened. It's not an easy part to replace. I found there was about .3 vdc between the case of the laptop and K2. The laptop was operating from it's AC adap

[Elecraft] K3 Audio Feedback

2010-01-17 Thread Jim Harris
Hi folks, While phone contesting yesterday I found there is audio feedback from headphones/external speakers through the microphone without the PTT being pressed. Monitor level was initially set at about 15. I was using a Heil BM-10ic headphone through the front panel with bias turned on. T

[Elecraft] A K3 Happy Note

2010-01-03 Thread Jim Harris
Hi to all, Just finished the ARRL RTTY Roundup with my somewhat new K3. It hauled the load this time without a drop of sweat. In early December while in another RTTY contest it developed Hi Cur warnings. That with a DSP board being DOA when I built the radio in September and the noise issue

[Elecraft] Noisy K-3 Receiver

2009-12-16 Thread Jim Harris
Dick, I've had the same experience as you describe. You will get some explanations here on the reflector that sort of make sense so I will not try to repeat them. What it comes down to for me is there is less usable S meter range and amplified background noise to contend with. A great recei

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Problem ??

2009-12-05 Thread Jim HaRRIS
Dave, Thank you for taking he time to take the measurements nd pass them along. I said in my previous post that I had calibrated the wattmeter and it seemed to help. Well, it did help some but not enough to completely eliminate high current warnings and subsequent power reductions. In trouble

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Problem ??

2009-12-05 Thread Jim HaRRIS
Dave, Looks like you have pointed me in the right direction. I had not done the wattmeter calibration as the manual implies that it is optional. That plus the usual inaccuracies in the average wattmeter I decided to accept the factory settings. This morning I did the procedure and thus far have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Problem ??

2009-12-04 Thread Jim Harris
running a lot more than 100w out. > > How are you measuring the output? > > W5OV > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Harris > Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:46 PM > To

[Elecraft] K3 Power Problem ??

2009-12-04 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, When doing RTTY at 100 watts a high current warning flashes in the VFO B display area and RF power is automatically cut back to about 60 watts. SWR is about 1.1:1 or there abouts; nothing approaching 1.5:1. I have found there is 0.6 volts drop in the Elecraft supplied power cable (

Re: [Elecraft] [MM] XG1 signal problem

2009-11-23 Thread Jim HaRRIS
Brian, I had a similar problem off and on with my XG1 for 2-3 years. While recently calibrating the S meter in my new K3 it came to the point I could no longer use it. During troubleshooting as you did I found that tapping the case of X1 (crystal case) would cause the problem to come and go. I

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2009-10-28 Thread Jim Harris
Rich, Thank you for your thoughtful response. I've copied and pasted your comments into a new email as I get the digest and cannot answer directly. To make a long story short your suggestion #3 below led me to turn CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF and that seems to have corrected the situations.

[Elecraft] K3 Menu Stuck

2009-10-27 Thread Jim Harris
Matt, Here are the firmware rev's: MCU 3.41, FPF 1.04, DSP 2.37. Several additional pieces of information I have found. In addition to the menu situation as mentioned, when changing modes the mode will not change from CW. Remember you need to go through CW to get f

[Elecraft] K3 Menu Stuck

2009-10-26 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Just discovered something that doesn't seem right. When I hit MENU and turn VFO B to RPT OFS the display stays on that regardless whether turning VFO B forward or backwards. It only sticks on that entry. It sticks regardless of which way (CW or CCW) I approach the entry. The only way t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Line Out in Data Mode?

2009-10-16 Thread Jim Harris
rf/Dave On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:40 AM, Jim Harris wrote: Hi, I've been able to transmit and receive PSK and RTTY in USB & LSB on my new K3. That includes sound out of the Line Out on the rear panel to my computer's sound card. However, in all data modes there is no so

[Elecraft] K3 Line Out in Data Mode?

2009-10-15 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I've been able to transmit and receive PSK and RTTY in USB & LSB on my new K3. That includes sound out of the Line Out on the rear panel to my computer's sound card. However, in all data modes there is no sound from Line Out to the computer. I've used MMTTY, MMVARI and Hamscope with the

[Elecraft] [K3] RE: K3 S-Meter and Noise

2009-10-04 Thread Jim HaRRIS
l also not be able to hear a signal of -133 dBm either. A receiver that hears more 'antenna noise' is usually the more sensitive one. The noise floor - the noise level with the antenna disconnected - is the limit where the receiver will mask weak signals. OTOH, atmospheric noise

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S-Meter and Noise

2009-10-03 Thread Jim HaRRIS
ing before I have a fully functional radio. Have a good day and 73, Jim, W0EM Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: > > On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:18:33 +, Jim Harris wrote: > >> >>Hi All, >> >>I've had my new K3 up and running for about a week after replacing the

[Elecraft] Firmware Ver 3.30

2009-09-26 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I've had my K3 (S/N 3431) up and running about two weeks. It arrived with version 3.30 installed. I'm understanding from reading here on the reflector that version is beta and is not available for download by K3 owners due to some unforeseen difficulty. Two points. So far I've found no

[Elecraft] K3 S-Meter and Noise

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Harris
Hi All, I've had my new K3 up and running for about a week after replacing the DSP board during assembly due to the 5vdc rail being shorted to ground. The S-meter shows about S-2/3 noise and there is about an equal level of noise from the speaker. I have an IC-756ProIII sitting beside it and

[Elecraft] Special Event Station

2009-09-15 Thread Jim Harris
Sep 17-Sep 20, 1800Z-1700Z, Kenton, OK. Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, Callsign N0T (N zero T). 26th Okie-Tex Star Party. 7200 14.235 28.440. Certificate. Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, PO Box 22804, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1804. First Star Party Special Event. All invited. Stop by if you're in t

[Elecraft] K3 Resistance Check Failed

2009-09-09 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Yesterday I spent several hours assembling my new K3 to the point of resistance measurements on page 45 of the assembly manual. U12 is reading 16-18 ohms instead of the specified >500ohms. I've since exchanged emails with support with the usual tips on trying a different meter, reversing

[Elecraft] K3 FSK RTTY

2009-09-04 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, I have a K3 on it's way form Aptos that will arrive Tuesday, Sept 8th.would have here today except for a minor hiccup. But, not complainingjust a lesson in patience. I've been worrying over the assembly and operating manual the last few days. I like to contest using FSK RTTY

[Elecraft] K2 Problem ???

2009-08-22 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, My K2 is slightly over four years old. I only use it for portable operations about once per month. It has all the bells and whistles including DSP and all needed mods are installed. I power it with an external battery through an MFJ battery booster. I had to add the booster because as

[Elecraft] Status of K3 Shipping??

2008-03-25 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, At the chance of stirring the err of the fanatic faithful a question has become obvious over the last few days. What is the status of K3 shipments? It has been a week or more since there was a proclamation by anyone of receiving a K3 or having received notification of a pending shipment.

[Elecraft] K2 vs USB to Serial Adapter

2007-12-25 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Some of you may remember from 2-3 weeks ago that my K2 would not work with my new Vista equipted laptop that did not have a serial port. Over the space of several weeks I collected four adapters from various locations and none would work with the K2 but they would work with my FT897D. The

[Elecraft] Re: K2 and Vista

2007-12-16 Thread Jim Harris
Glenn, Thank you for the information. That is very reassuring for me. I've ordered the adapter from Elecraft and we'll see what happens when it arrives. To All, My thanks to all who replied including direct email to me. Your responses have been excellent and appreciated. I might mention

[Elecraft] KUSB vs K2

2007-12-13 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, Does anyone know conclusively if the KUSB USB to serial adapter listed on the Electaft website will work with a K2 and Vista? The KUSB is listed on the website with the K3 items. I've searched the archive and I found one remark that said the KUSB should work with a K2no mention of OS.

[Elecraft] Non-K2 mics Preamp Schematic

2006-04-18 Thread Jim Harris
29 PM, Jim Harris wrote: > I use a preamp with my non K2 mics when using them > with the K2. I got the preamp schematic from Don > Wilhelms website. (He offers tremendous > troubleshooting advice here on this forum.) The site > URL is http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com/ >I couldn't fi

[Elecraft] Bargains at Radio Shack

2006-04-13 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, Hope this doesn't violate someone's netiquette rules. Radio Shack is closing some of their stores by sometime in August. This is limited to some stand alone stores. Mall stores are apparently being spared. Closing store are beginning to have sales on items in stock. It is my underst

[Elecraft] Heil Proset question

2006-03-22 Thread Jim Harris
The stock HC4/5 elements (non Elecraft versions) in their basic form produce a minus 65 db output. This is sufficient for use with some rigs other than an Elecraft. I use them straight with my IC-746Pro without a preamp. The Heil items sold by Elecraft for the K2 has a built in preamp that boost

[Elecraft] Using an Amplifier with a K2/100

2006-03-07 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, After using my K2/100 for nearly a year I finally got it hooked up to my Ameritron AL-811 amplifier. Previously, I had used the amp only with my IC-746Pro. I build a switch box to switch the amp keying. It also switches out the amplifier ALC (not that the K2/100 uses it) and it switches the

[Elecraft] I/O Port issue?

2006-03-05 Thread Jim Harris
Hi, I have a similiar problem when switching between an IC-746PRO and K2. What I've found is I have to shut down HRD when switching and restart it. When it starts chose the radio you want to use it with. I'v not been able to just switch radios at will. Jim, AB0UK K2 S/N 4787 <> _

[Elecraft] Embarassing

2006-02-25 Thread Jim Harris
Well, I'm afraid to raise my head after this. About two weeks ago I raised the question here on the reflector about realigning my K2. My initial alignment had went relatively well but did not use Spectogram. After encouragement from several people to give it a go I dived right in. It went real

[Elecraft] K2 Realignment

2006-02-21 Thread Jim Harris
Last week I asked on this reflector about realigning my K2 as it is about 10 months old and I wasn't really sure I did a good job of it the first time. Several good people here on the reflector adviced it probably was a good idea and offered some valuable suggestions for this time around. Over

[Elecraft] Is a K2 Realignment Advisable

2006-02-17 Thread Jim Harris
Hi Folks, Several days ago I raised the question here as to whether it is advisable to realign my K2 after having it in use for several months. Several people replied to which I am thankful for their advice. Everyone seemed to think, in my case, it would probably be helpful to redo the alignment

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