Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-09 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
Per Elecraft's info, I have a pre-Rev. C DSP board (#1030). Were there pre-Rev. B DSP boards issued from Elecraft? Other than schematics, is there documentation available of the changes from Rev. B DSP to Rev. C DSP? 73, Dick - KA5KKT

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Philippe Trottet
Forget: DSP Board "C" James, I've received the lpf module within 2 weeks following the order and installed it two days ago. Very simple to install. Use a thin cutter for airplane mock-up, soldering iron with fine tip. Do not forget the wrist strap w/1Megohm resitor. Just follow step by step,10 p

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Grant Youngman
My only point here was that "it depends" --- on what rev level DSP board is already in the radio. If you swap a "C" level board for a "D" level board you get the LPF. If you swap a "B" level board you get both the LPF and improved LF response. So it's key to know what rev level is in the rad

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Joe Planisky
Elecraft explains it pretty clearly at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm The original post was from someone who was going to do the board swap, but decided to go with the user installed LPF option instead. I pointed out (or intended to) that the K3DSPUPGD (the board s

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Grant Youngman
Hector, My apologies for being redundant ... Same question to you, Joe and Merv .. You have to specify which rev level boards you're talking about. The "B" rev board was the board before any changes were made. The "C" board has the LF response improvements. The "D" board is a "C" board wit

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Grant Youngman
Which rev level boards are you all talking about. The "B" board (pre-LF mods), the "C" board which supposedly has these LF mods installed, or the "D" board which was advertised as being the same as the "C"-level board with the factory addition of the LPF. I thought the only difference betwee

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Philippe Trottet
James, I've received the lpf module within 2 weeks following the order and installed it two days ago. Very simple to install. Use a thin cutter for airplane mock-up, soldering iron with fine tip. Do not forget the wrist strap w/1Megohm resitor. Just follow step by step,10 pages, the installation

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
for extended response below 100 Hz. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 12:05 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subj

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread K2QI
Thanks to all for your replies. I think I'll definitely pursue the DIY method rather than wait. I don't need the extended low frequency response; in fact, I think the K3 in stock form does pretty well in that area - at least with my particular unit. I am disturbed from the high frequency artifac

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Grant Youngman
On Mar 8, 2010, at 10:05 AM, Joe Planisky wrote: > > Do note that the LPF mod does NOT give you the extended low frequency > response on TX and RX that you would get with the board exchange. If > that's not important to you, then the DIY option is a good way to go. > ??? Are you saying t

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Grant Youngman
On Mar 8, 2010, at 9:47 AM, K2QI wrote: > > Anyway, just going over the instructions and I'm curious as to how you guys > that have done this mod have gone about cutting the two traces? Would an > exacto knife work? Yep, works well. Use a new sharp blade. I would not recommend a belt sander,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
Hi Hector and thanks for the reply. I've done the main board mods for audio output, but don't think I've seen the ones specificly for the DSP board...other than the LPF. Are those mods listed on the Elecraft site? Thanks pointing me towards your qrz page. 73, Dick - KA5KKT __

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Hector Padron
Hz. You can see the audio graphs on qrz.com,.type my call sign and you get them there.73   Hector AD4C K3 # 2192 "For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Edward Dickinson, III wrote: From: Edward Dickinson, III Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modif

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
Is there documentation available on the 'extended low frequency response' found in the board exchange, separate from or including the LPF mod? Charts, measurements, etc... 73, Dick - KA5KKT - >Do note that the LPF mod does N

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Joe Planisky
Hi James, I used an Exacto knife to cut the traces on mine. They're pretty thin lines, so it doesn't take much to cut through them. Do note that the LPF mod does NOT give you the extended low frequency response on TX and RX that you would get with the board exchange. If that's not importa

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Just take the tip of a knife blade and cut a "V" notch through the PC board trace. You do have to apply some pressure to the blade to get into the fiberglass material and through the solder mask. Use whatever knife you are comfortable with, but it should be sharp. I usually use a utility kni

[Elecraft] [K3] LPF DSP modification

2010-03-08 Thread K2QI
Just saw that Elecraft is now offering a DIY kit to upgrade your current DSP board with the LPF module. This is a good option as the current exchange program is taking waaay too long. I was on the list to receive an upgraded board since early December and still nothing. I finally decided to take