I just received mine. It was ordered nov 27th and arrived today in CA. I never received anything other than an email receipt too. With Xmas mailings going on give it 3 wks then contact them if needed. Mike KF6KXG
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2017, at 2:42 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: K3 / RF gain - S meter issue (carlo bianconi) > 2. Re: FA-VA4 (Art) > 3. Fwd: [PVRC] Voice waveform asymmetry limits your loudness > (Jim Miller) > 4. Amplifiers (Brian Heinitz) > 5. Re: K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue (Dan Atchison) > 6. Re: Amplifiers (Wes Stewart) > 7. Re: KPA1500 (Wayne Burdick) > 8. Re: FA-VA4 (Peter LaBissoniere) > 9. Re: K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 10. Re: KPA1500 (!) (Roy Koeppe) > 11. Re: FA-VA4 (Jim Graves) > 12. Re: K3 / RF gain - S meter issue (Bruce Meier) > 13. K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue (Dan Atchison) > 14. Re: FA-VA4 (Don Wilhelm) > 15. Re: K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue (Wes Stewart) > 16. Re: FA-VA4 (n...@arrl.net) > 17. K2 Knob (Michael Raskin) > 18. KPA500 - fan noise (Bill) > 19. Re: K2 Knob (Don Wilhelm) > 20. FS: K3 RemoteRig from Elecraft (James Wilson) > 21. KPA1500 First RF Review (W0FK) > 22. Re: KPA1500 First RF Review (Wayne Burdick) > 23. Re: KPA1500 First RF Review (AB4IQ) > 24. Re: K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions (Phil Hystad) > 25. KPA1500 First RF Review (John Harper) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:32:56 +0100 > From: carlo bianconi <ik4...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue > Message-ID: <5600e5de-b3ea-4870-4e5e-89aa21a52...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Hi Bruce, > > try to reload the factory data calibration before doing the calibration > with a generator. > > Usually it works. > > 73, Carlo > > Carlo Bianconi Telecomunicazioni Official Elecraft Dealer Via O.Trebbi 8/B > 40127 Bologna - Italy Ph. 0515878825 mail carlobianc...@iol.it > www.carlobianconi.com > > Il 14/12/2017 14:38, Roger D Johnson ha scritto: >> Is the S meter supposed to read 60 over 9 when the RF gain is turned >> all the way down? >> >> Mine reads 30db! >> >> 73, Roger >> >> >> >>> On 12/13/2017 9:10 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: >>> I would first perform the RF Gain calibration using the K3 Utility. >>> The calibration program measures gain characteristics and applies >>> software correction. >>> >>> Then run the S-meter calibration. >>> >>> Wes? N7WS >>> >>>> On 12/13/2017 2:25 PM, Bruce Meier wrote: >>>> Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have >>>> experienced this >>>> same issue - - >>>> >>>> >>>> I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when >>>> the RF >>>> gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. >>>> >>>> ?? Unit one ? s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >>>> clockwise position the S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as >>>> expected. >>>> >>>> ?? Unit two ? s/n 1193:? When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >>>> clockwise position the S-Meter registers only S8. >>>> >>>> ? Facts: >>>> >>>> ?? With the exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, >>>> both >>>> units are working fine >>>> >>>> ?? Both units have ?almost? all mods installed.? If not all, they >>>> are at >>>> least both the same. >>>> >>>> ?? Both units are running the same version of microcode (5.54) >>>> (2.88) (2.88) >>>> (1.26) >>>> >>>> ?? Both units seem to register very close actual RF gain of stations >>>> when >>>> connected when tested on the same antenna >>>> >>>> ?? Both units have the new synthesizers. >>>> >>>> ?? Both units have second RX >>>> >>>> ?? In both cases (both units) I can hear the audio level decreasing >>>> linearly >>>> as expected as the RF gain is turned counter clockwise >>>> >>>> I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload the firmware resulting >>>> in no >>>> change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. >>>> >>>> >>>> Elecraft Tech Support suggested: >>>> >>>> ?? Calibrating the s-meter ? did nothing >>>> >>>> ?? Next suggestion ? send the rig to California. >>>> >>>> >>>> Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? >>>> >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> >>>> Bruce N1LN >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to n...@roadrunner.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to ik4...@gmail.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:36:43 -0500 > From: Art <k...@aol.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > Message-ID: <16055abaebe-1720-1...@webjas-vab238.srv.aolmail.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided > to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received > any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone > unanswered. > > > Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions? > > > 73 and Merry Christmas, > > > Art KZ5D > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:36:02 -0500 > From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: [PVRC] Voice waveform asymmetry limits your > loudness > Message-ID: > <CACYeN9wSU_0YyFaBn1_OPrhStu=6vyn2n1caktc3lodpffs...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Nov/Dec 2017 QEX has a very nice article by W4ENE on how typical male voice > waveform asymmetries will cause peak-riding ALC to unnecessarily limit > average power even through compression and other technologies. > > I myself had noticed that my voice on an oscilloscope or as seen in > Audacity, has these extreme asymmetries, even larger than the examples > given by W4ENE. > > W3AM has a very nice web page on the subject too: http://www.w3am.com/ > 8poleapf.html > > There he illustrates a simple op-amp all pass network that has substantial > phase shift across the male speech bandwidth to ?break up? the asymmetry. > > With links to the Kahn Symmetra-Peak, a broadcast radio unit that dates > back the 1960?s. > > I?m gonna be building some hardware for myself soon! > > Originally posted by Tim N3QE to PVRC list. > > jim ab3cv > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:06:16 -0800 > From: Brian Heinitz <n17...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Amplifiers > Message-ID: <bbbaedce-d3cc-423f-a123-f6bd006aa...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > With all of the anticipation about the KPA 1500, a timely and informative > discussion of that product and amplifiers in general can be heard on episode > 38 of the Workbench podcast at Ham Radio 360. > > David Shoaf KG6IRW from Elecraft is interviewed by Workbench podcast hosts > (and Elecraft product owners) George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ. This edition of > the podcast does a great job of explaining the design philosophy of the KPA > 1500 (and KPA 500) and discusses considerations any ham should think about > when planning on adding an amplifier to their shack. > > If you are not familiar, the Workbench podcast is one of three podcasts > produced under the Ham Radio 360 umbrella. The Workbench is specifically > focused on the hands-on DIY or ?maker? side of our hobby and as such offers a > deeper dive into some of the more technical aspects of the hobby. The other > two podcasts focus on portable or field operations (great for KX3/KX2 users) > and on the hobby in general. Elecraft is a sponsor of the podcast, and I > highly recommend them to you. > > Here?s the link to episode 38 on amplifiers with David Shoaf KG6IRW: > > http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2017/12/05/ham-radio-workbench-37-hf-amplifiers-with-kg6irw/ > > Brian Heinitz > K1 / K2 and multiple mini modules > KI7LKB > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:16:37 -0500 > From: Dan Atchison <n...@aol.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > Message-ID: <320ef269-057f-79f7-f0be-64e20f749...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I have a similar - but different! - issue on one of my Elecraft's. > > I own both a K3 and a K3s.? Both are configured equally with the K3 > having been upgraded to the highest level to achieve near K3s equivalency. > > My K3s RF Gain control works exactly as expected, i.e. as the control is > rotated counter-clockwise the "S-Meter" increases to a point at almost > full scale. > > On the K3, however, as the RF Gain control is rotated counter-clockwise > and the "S-Meter" increases to about the "40-over" point at the > control's 10 o'clock position the "S-Meter" then inexplicably drops to > the "S9" position where it remains for the remainder of the RF gain > control counter-clockwise rotation.? This shouldn't be but like N1LN's > issue, the radio does otherwise perform correctly.? I have done > everything that N1LN has done including the RF Gain calibration using a > signal generator. > > Very strange, indeed. > > Dan -- N3ND > > ************************************* > > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:25:20 -0500 > From: "Bruce Meier"<beme...@bellsouth.net> > To:<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue > > > Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have experienced this > same issue - - > > > > I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when the RF > gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. > > ? Unit one ? s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter > clockwise position the S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as > expected. > > ? Unit two ? s/n 1193: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter > clockwise position the S-Meter registers only S8. > > Facts: > > ? With the exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, both > units are working fine > > ? Both units have ?almost? all mods installed. If not all, they are at > least both the same. > > ? Both units are running the same version of microcode (5.54) (2.88) (2.88) > (1.26) > > ? Both units seem to register very close actual RF gain of stations when > connected when tested on the same antenna > > ? Both units have the new synthesizers. > > ? Both units have second RX > > ? In both cases (both units) I can hear the audio level decreasing linearly > as expected as the RF gain is turned counter clockwise > > I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload the firmware resulting in no > change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. > > > > Elecraft Tech Support suggested: > > ? Calibrating the s-meter ? did nothing > > ? Next suggestion ? send the rig to California. > > > > Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? > > > > 73, > > Bruce N1LN > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:22:48 -0700 > From: Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amplifiers > Message-ID: <bee9fdae-c547-ba39-9e90-78ba2869f...@triconet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Maybe I dozed off during that nearly three hour fireside chat but I came away > disappointed.? I wanted some meat about things like IMD, an issue Elecraft > has > plenty of, device selection, biasing, power control, matching and so forth. > > Wes? N7WS > >> On 12/14/2017 9:06 AM, Brian Heinitz wrote: >> With all of the anticipation about the KPA 1500, a timely and informative >> discussion of that product and amplifiers in general can be heard on episode >> 38 of the Workbench podcast at Ham Radio 360. >> >> David Shoaf KG6IRW from Elecraft is interviewed by Workbench podcast hosts >> (and Elecraft product owners) George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ. This edition >> of the podcast does a great job of explaining the design philosophy of the >> KPA 1500 (and KPA 500) and discusses considerations any ham should think >> about when planning on adding an amplifier to their shack. >> >> If you are not familiar, the Workbench podcast is one of three podcasts >> produced under the Ham Radio 360 umbrella. The Workbench is specifically >> focused on the hands-on DIY or ?maker? side of our hobby and as such offers >> a deeper dive into some of the more technical aspects of the hobby. The >> other two podcasts focus on portable or field operations (great for KX3/KX2 >> users) and on the hobby in general. Elecraft is a sponsor of the podcast, >> and I highly recommend them to you. >> >> Here?s the link to episode 38 on amplifiers with David Shoaf KG6IRW: >> >> http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2017/12/05/ham-radio-workbench-37-hf-amplifiers-with-kg6irw/ >> >> Brian Heinitz >> K1 / K2 and multiple mini modules >> KI7LKB >> ______________________________________________________________ > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:32:42 -0800 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: ROBERT MUELLER <k8...@comcast.net> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, GRANT YOUNGMAN > <ghyoung...@gmail.com>, j...@rhodesend.net, Art <k...@aol.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 > Message-ID: <7102e13b-736c-4ae7-88d4-d11288f19...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > >> ROBERT MUELLER <k8...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Why don't we tell Wayne it is time to stop tweaking. > > > You guessed it, Bob; you can blame me for the final tweaks. I do most of my > operating with small radios that have no fans, so I?ve been obsessing over > the KPA1500?s acoustics. > > As mentioned in the last update, we made changes to the power supply fans > that dramatically reduced their sound level (by about 15 dB). Then, last > week, we applied the same technique to the RF deck, with excellent results. > In a 20-minute brick-on-key test on 40 meters, the fans cycled between speeds > 2 and 3. Previously it had been speeds 4 and 5. I feel that these changes, > which required ordering some different components, are well worth the trouble. > > Seriously, you guys are going to love this amp. I?m a QRP guy at heart, but > even I have to admit that hitting the key at 1500 W is a bit of a rush, > especially on an amp that keys silently, like our smaller radios. And thanks > to the latest changes, hunt-and-pounce ops, like me, will almost never hear a > fan come on. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:34:16 -0600 > From: Peter LaBissoniere <k...@wi.rr.com> > To: Art <k...@aol.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > Message-ID: <988beab5-e3a1-47de-86de-219348b2d...@wi.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Art, I ordered one back in October and it arrived about 3 weeks later. Now I > need to actually build it! > > >> On Dec 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Art via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> wrote: >> >> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided >> to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received >> any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone >> unanswered. >> >> >> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions? >> >> >> 73 and Merry Christmas, >> >> >> Art KZ5D >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k...@wi.rr.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:40:31 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > Message-ID: <f76213ce-61de-69fb-f4c5-3b0dc10f7...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > My concern would be "does the S meter indicate correctly?" > > Thus with 50 uV applied to the antenna input it should read S-9, and > with 0.78 uV applied it should read S-3, and with 5000 uV applied it > should read S-9 +40 dB.??? I've checked my K3S at these and other values > and I'm confident that the S meter is accurate. Hence, I'm confident I > can give accurate signal reports.? Thus unlike many radios and their S > meters, they are only good for a rather unscientific and largely > inaccurate signal report, somewhat like a SWAG. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > >> On 12/14/2017 10:16 AM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote: >> I have a similar - but different! - issue on one of my Elecraft's. >> >> I own both a K3 and a K3s.? Both are configured equally with the K3 >> having been upgraded to the highest level to achieve near K3s >> equivalency. >> >> My K3s RF Gain control works exactly as expected, i.e. as the control >> is rotated counter-clockwise the "S-Meter" increases to a point at >> almost full scale. >> >> On the K3, however, as the RF Gain control is rotated >> counter-clockwise and the "S-Meter" increases to about the "40-over" >> point at the control's 10 o'clock position the "S-Meter" then >> inexplicably drops to the "S9" position where it remains for the >> remainder of the RF gain control counter-clockwise rotation. This >> shouldn't be but like N1LN's issue, the radio does otherwise perform >> correctly.? I have done everything that N1LN has done including the RF >> Gain calibration using a signal generator. >> >> Very strange, indeed. >> >> Dan -- N3ND >> >> ************************************* >> >> Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:25:20 -0500 >> From: "Bruce Meier"<beme...@bellsouth.net> >> To:<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue >> >> >> Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have experienced >> this >> same issue - - >> >> >> >> I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when >> the RF >> gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. >> >> ?? Unit one ? s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as >> expected. >> >> ?? Unit two ? s/n 1193:? When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers only S8. >> >> ?Facts: >> >> ?? With the exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, both >> units are working fine >> >> ?? Both units have ?almost? all mods installed.? If not all, they are at >> least both the same. >> >> ?? Both units are running the same version of microcode (5.54) (2.88) >> (2.88) >> (1.26) >> >> ?? Both units seem to register very close actual RF gain of stations when >> connected when tested on the same antenna >> >> ?? Both units have the new synthesizers. >> >> ?? Both units have second RX >> >> ?? In both cases (both units) I can hear the audio level decreasing >> linearly >> as expected as the RF gain is turned counter clockwise >> >> I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload the firmware resulting in no >> change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. >> >> >> >> Elecraft Tech Support suggested: >> >> ?? Calibrating the s-meter ? did nothing >> >> ?? Next suggestion ? send the rig to California. >> >> >> >> Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Bruce N1LN >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:55:58 -0600 > From: "Roy Koeppe" <k...@ncn.net> > To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 (!) > Message-ID: <26EC60C7617A4634B212D0E72EF11F68@ROYKOEPPEHP> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > 'twas said, > "...And thanks to the latest changes, hunt-and-pounce ops, like me, will > almost never hear a fan come on." (etc.) > > GREAT > > 73, Roy K6XK > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:06:07 -0500 > From: "Jim Graves" <jrgra...@knology.net> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > Message-ID: <E6933FBAABCC4DBD859691D652477C56@JRGPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > I ordered the FA-VA4 on Nov 20th and it arrived in great condition on Dec > 8th. > My order was shipped on Nov 24th but I did not receive any shipping notice > so I sent an inquiry which they promptly replied to with tracking number. > I have not read anything negative about the analyzer, only very positive > comments. > Merry Christmas to all! > Jim G. W4JRG > ======================================================================= > > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter LaBissoniere > Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 11:34 AM > To: Art > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > > Art, I ordered one back in October and it arrived about 3 weeks later. Now I > need to actually build it! > >> On Dec 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Art via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> wrote: >> >> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I >> decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but >> never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two >> inquires that have gone unanswered. >> >> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions? >> >> 73 and Merry Christmas, >> >> Art KZ5D > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:35:30 -0500 > From: "Bruce Meier" <beme...@bellsouth.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue > Message-ID: <002a01d37501$f0dd04f0$d2970ed0$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Thanks for the responses ? here are the answers to the questions and > suggestions and a new piece of DATA associated with selecting the SUB-RX. > > > > 1. I checked the S-Meter configs for both of my K3s ? they are exactly > the same. > > a. SMTR OF 016 > > b. SMTR SC 016 > > c. SMTR PK OFF > > d. SMTR MD ABS > > > > 2. I then ran RF Gain calibration using ?Factory default RF Gain > Calibration data? as I don?t have the necessary test equipment > > a. Ran for both main and sub-RX > > > > ? No change to the symptom on the suspect K3 > > > > 3. Just for the heck of it ? I reloaded the currently installed > firmware using the K3 Utility 1.15.12.7 > > a. MCU: 05.54 > > b. DSP (both main/sub): 2.88 > > c. FPF: 01.26 > > > > ? NO CHANGE > > > > 4. I then downloaded the most recent firmware ? only change MCU is now > 05.60 > > > > ? No change > > > > 5. I then selected the SUB RX ? not sure why.... just did it. > > a. When I turn the RF gain counter clockwise the S-Meter increases to > 60db over S9 > > b. When I turn the Sub RX off ? the S-Meter only increases to S7 > > > > NOTE: I never tried this before, but it appears to be an interesting piece > of data. Does this now point toward the Main RX in some way? > > > > > > 73, > > Bruce ? N1LN > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:13:13 -0500 > From: Dan Atchison <n...@aol.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > Message-ID: <65c7d5d3-7669-3b71-5b26-be1767512...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > More info. > > Thanks to Brian, K3KO, some hints were given to check my particular > issue.? Thanks also to Bob, K4TAX. > > Since I have no intention of opening my radio (as the radio does work > fine), I have discovered something of interest and a potential cause for > the symptom I'm seeing. > > As I apply a high signal level into the radio, I reach a point where the > S-Meter behaves exactly like rotating the RF Gain control > counter-clockwise (the reading drops).? This is easily duplicated. > > Brian noted that perhaps what I am seeing is being caused by the K3 > Automatic Front-End Protection modification which my radio had its > modification years ago.? The mod protection works as designed while > injecting a high signal level into the K3, and I do see where the preamp > (if engaged) is disabled.? Furthermore, I see HI SIG displayed in the K3 > VFO-B area. > > Interestingly, my symptom happens at the same "signal level" the S-Meter > reacts to with preamp disengagement, but without an injected signal just > by rotating counter-clockwise the RF Gain control.? I do not, however, > see the HI SIG level notification during this test and it matters not if > the preamp is engaged or disengaged.? That said, the resultant S-Meter > reading that had been "dropped" does follow both attenuation and preamp > values. > > Brian might be on to something! > > Again, no intention of pursuing further unless Elecraft can duplicate > and create a mod. > > 73 and thanks for the BW, > Dan > > > > ********************************* > > > [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > > *Bob McGraw K4TAX* rmcgraw at blomand.net > <mailto:elecraft%40mailman.qth.net?Subject=Re%3A%20%5BElecraft%5D%20K3%20/%20RF%20gain%20-%20S%20meter%20issue%20-%20Similar%20issue&In-Reply-To=%3Cf76213ce-61de-69fb-f4c5-3b0dc10f7db8%40blomand.net%3E> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > My concern would be "does the S meter indicate correctly?" > > Thus with 50 uV applied to the antenna input it should read S-9, and > with 0.78 uV applied it should read S-3, and with 5000 uV applied it > should read S-9 +40 dB.??? I've checked my K3S at these and other values > and I'm confident that the S meter is accurate. Hence, I'm confident I > can give accurate signal reports.? Thus unlike many radios and their S > meters, they are only good for a rather unscientific and largely > inaccurate signal report, somewhat like a SWAG. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > >> On 12/14/2017 10:16 AM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote: >> /I have a similar - but different! - issue on one of my Elecraft's. />//>/I >> own both a K3 and a K3s.? Both are configured equally with the K3 />/having >> been upgraded to the highest level to achieve near K3s />/equivalency. >> />//>/My K3s RF Gain control works exactly as expected, i.e. as the control >> />/is rotated counter-clockwise the "S-Meter" increases to a point at >> />/almost full scale. />//>/On the K3, however, as the RF Gain control is >> rotated />/counter-clockwise and the "S-Meter" increases to about the >> "40-over" />/point at the control's 10 o'clock position the "S-Meter" then >> />/inexplicably drops to the "S9" position where it remains for the >> />/remainder of the RF gain control counter-clockwise rotation. This >> />/shouldn't be but like N1LN's issue, the radio does otherwise perform >> />/correctly.? I have done everything that N1LN has done including the RF >> />/Gain calibration using a signal generator. />//>/Very strange, indeed. >> />//>/Dan -- N3ND />//>/****************** ** > ***************** />//>/Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:25:20 -0500 />/From: "Bruce > Meier"<bemeier at bellsouth.net > <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>> />/To:<elecraft at > mailman.qth.net > <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>> />/Subject: [Elecraft] K3 > / RF gain - S meter issue />//>//>/Looking for suggestions here from someone > that might have experienced />/this />/same issue - - />//>//>//>/I have (2) > K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when />/the RF />/gain > adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. />//>/?? Unit one ? s/n 1062: > When the RF gain is decreased to full counter />/clockwise position the > S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as />/expected. />//>/?? Unit two > ? s/n 1193:? When the RF gain is decreased to full counter />/clockwise > position the S-Meter registers only S8. />//>/ ?Facts: />//>/?? With the > exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, both />/units are > working fine />//>/?? Both units have ?almost? all mods installed.? If not > all, they are at />/least both the same. />//>/?? Both units are running the > same version of microcode (5.54) (2.88) />/(2.88) />/(1.26) />//>/?? Both > units se > em to register very close actual RF gain of stations when />/connected when > tested on the same antenna />//>/?? Both units have the new synthesizers. > />//>/?? Both units have second RX />//>/?? In both cases (both units) I can > hear the audio level decreasing />/linearly />/as expected as the RF gain is > turned counter clockwise />//>/I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload > the firmware resulting in no />/change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. > />//>//>//>/Elecraft Tech Support suggested: />//>/?? Calibrating the s-meter > ? did nothing />//>/?? Next suggestion ? send the rig to California. > />//>//>//>/Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? />//>//>//>/73, />//>/Bruce > N1LN / > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:43:12 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> > To: Art <k...@aol.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > Message-ID: <ba2387b5-4f1a-561d-0437-4fe625d81...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I ordered one Dec 1 and it came in only yesterday. I am in North Carolina. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/14/2017 10:36 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote: >> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided >> to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received >> any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone >> unanswered. >> >> >> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions? > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:09:11 -0700 > From: Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue - Similar issue > Message-ID: <803f332c-f600-2d21-2322-d9c532fe5...@triconet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Personally, I wouldn't go so far as to say the radio performs correctly. > Without > writing a long history, let's just say that I discovered this RF gain issue 8 > or > 9 years ago.? I demonstrated it to an Elecraft engineer in my shack who had > brought along his fully up to date K3 which we compared.? They were widely > different.? Subsequently, I did a lot of beta testing of firmware that I > believe > spawned the RF gain calibration program. > > In my opinion based on inspection of the schematic, the issue resides in the > fet > post-filter amplifier that is controlled by the "hardware" AGC (and manual > "RF" > gain control)? The specs on this device are very loose, IIRC, Gm can vary > 2:1.? > Thus the response of this fet to AGC/RF gain varies from radio to radio, and > as > seen in another post, between the main RX and second RX in the same radio.? > As I > understand it, and I would love for someone at Elecraft to correct me if I'm > wrong, the RF gain calibration program measures the radio gain control > characteristics and generates a lookup table of correction factors to apply > to > linearize the control. > > If I'm correct, I always been troubled by questions about the speed of this > process.? Being an analog guy I understand resistor-diode networks used for > similar purposes that operate essentially instantaneously. ? The digital > process > not so much. > > Wes? N7WS > > > >> On 12/14/2017 9:16 AM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote: >> I have a similar - but different! - issue on one of my Elecraft's. >> >> I own both a K3 and a K3s.? Both are configured equally with the K3 having >> been upgraded to the highest level to achieve near K3s equivalency. >> >> My K3s RF Gain control works exactly as expected, i.e. as the control is >> rotated counter-clockwise the "S-Meter" increases to a point at almost full >> scale. >> >> On the K3, however, as the RF Gain control is rotated counter-clockwise and >> the "S-Meter" increases to about the "40-over" point at the control's 10 >> o'clock position the "S-Meter" then inexplicably drops to the "S9" position >> where it remains for the remainder of the RF gain control counter-clockwise >> rotation. This shouldn't be but like N1LN's issue, the radio does otherwise >> perform correctly.? I have done everything that N1LN has done including the >> RF >> Gain calibration using a signal generator. >> >> Very strange, indeed. >> >> Dan -- N3ND >> >> ************************************* >> >> Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:25:20 -0500 >> From: "Bruce Meier"<beme...@bellsouth.net> >> To:<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue >> >> >> Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have experienced this >> same issue - - >> >> >> >> I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when the RF >> gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. >> >> ?? Unit one ? s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as >> expected. >> >> ?? Unit two ? s/n 1193:? When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers only S8. >> >> ?Facts: >> >> ?? With the exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, both >> units are working fine >> >> ?? Both units have ?almost? all mods installed.? If not all, they are at >> least both the same. >> >> ?? Both units are running the same version of microcode (5.54) (2.88) (2.88) >> (1.26) >> >> ?? Both units seem to register very close actual RF gain of stations when >> connected when tested on the same antenna >> >> ?? Both units have the new synthesizers. >> >> ?? Both units have second RX >> >> ?? In both cases (both units) I can hear the audio level decreasing linearly >> as expected as the RF gain is turned counter clockwise >> >> I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload the firmware resulting in no >> change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. >> >> >> >> Elecraft Tech Support suggested: >> >> ?? Calibrating the s-meter ? did nothing >> >> ?? Next suggestion ? send the rig to California. >> >> >> >> Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Bruce N1LN >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to wes_n...@triconet.org > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:20:26 -0500 > From: "n...@arrl.net" <n...@comcast.net> > To: donw...@embarqmail.com, Art <k...@aol.com>, > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > Message-ID: <mailman.6881.1513291379.2907.elecr...@mailman.qth.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > Got mine yesterday,? fast build.It works..Bill > > Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S? 6. > -------- Original message --------From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> > Date: 12/14/17 1:43 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Art <k...@aol.com>, > elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4 > I ordered one Dec 1 and it came in only yesterday.? I am in North Carolina. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/14/2017 10:36 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote: >> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided >> to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received >> any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone >> unanswered. >> >> >> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions? > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@arrl.net > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:00:41 -0500 > From: "Michael Raskin" <rask1...@bellsouth.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Knob > Message-ID: <C6A0B4C2B6174DD0B5996A562BAD25E4@DESKTOPFSUHCE9> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Looking for a VFO knob for my K2. Does someone have an extra they want to > sell me? > > Mike, W4UM > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:26:55 -0500 > From: Bill <b...@w2blc.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 - fan noise > Message-ID: <23f3116b-9d9b-8de9-a001-798655363...@w2blc.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Interesting post from Wayne regarding the low fan noise from the > KPA1500. So, I have to ask about fan noise and the KPA500. > > Background: I run my KPA500 all the time - my K3 is a 500 Watt XCVR. > From time to time, in particular during AM operation, the fan comes on > and moves right on up in the noise department. Enough, that I have > considered changing the location of the amp or redesigning my desk and > putting a door across the shelf the amp lives on (open to the back and > lots of room of course). > > Question: Has anyone successfully reduced the fan noise of the KPA500 by > fan replacement? If so, please tell me what you did. > > Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:42:43 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> > To: Michael Raskin <rask1...@bellsouth.net>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Knob > Message-ID: <e4b77abd-927a-c5a5-642f-fd5d387f4...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Mike, > > Which knob do you have? > There are two shaft diameters. The one for the original encoder is > smaller than the one for the new encoder (with a 1/4 inch shaft). > > The new encoder will accept the VFO knob for the KX3, and that is what > is shipping with the new K2 Kits, but it needs 3 stacked felt washers to > provide a bit of drag on the knob. > The encoder is so smooth that you must have some drag on the knob to > keep the frequency from moving when you remove your hand from the knob. > > The prior knobs are no longer available. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/14/2017 3:00 PM, Michael Raskin wrote: >> Looking for a VFO knob for my K2. Does someone have an extra they want to >> sell me? > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:24:14 -0600 > From: James Wilson <w4rk...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] FS: K3 RemoteRig from Elecraft > Message-ID: > <cajnrsczhgtu2cn+odsjhunvdkbzmjep-sw6ufomkubivgtt...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I have a like-new RemoteRig set that I am not going > to use. Comes with cable set for remoting K3 to K3. > > RR-1256 SET was $499.95 from Elecraft > RRK3CBL cable set was $49.95 > RRMTCBL cable set was $49.95 > > Total cost was $599.75 > > Asking $400 shipped CONUS > > Contact me direct at w4rks73 at gmail dot com > I'm good in QRZ > > Jim - W4RKS > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:36:04 -0700 (MST) > From: W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review > Message-ID: <1513287364170-0.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I received my KPA1500 late yesterday. Contrary to pronouncements on the forum > by Elecraft, they?re ready to ship. Since I was first to order the amp and > sent in ?something special? to Eric and Wayne, I got mine a week before the > established release to the general ham populace. Sorry guys, looks like I?m > the lucky one this time. > > I popped on the 220 connector I needed, reset the voltage to 220 on the PS, > and placed it below my bench on a rolling cart. I ran the cable up to my > equipment shelf, slid the RF deck on my shelf and connected the cable. > Beautiful, matching gray to the rest of the K-Line. I connected the cables > to my K3S, and powered it all up. The display on the amp scrolled ?Elecraft > KPA1500? and the lights flashed through multiple colors until they set in > standby mode. I hit the switch to ?operate,? set the antenna switch to my > dummy load, set RF out to the usual 35 watts on my K3S, and keyed the amp. > > What! 3500 watts out?!?! How is that possible? > > I then noticed a small 3M yellow sticky attached to the side of the amp. I > pulled it off saw a handwritten note from Wayne. ?Lou ? you got a special > first version of the amp. It had 4 finals in it, and a larger power supply. > We plan on releasing it at Dayton 2018, but since you?re a special customer, > wanted you to be first to own this heretofore unannounced beauty. Merry > Xmas!? > > I sat back in my chair, stunned. How can this be? What a great present! > > Then I heard a noise. I looked at the amp, and the display was flashing, in > bright red, ?07:00?, ?07:00?, and there was a loud buzzing. My mind raced, > and I heard my wife, saying ?wake up already and turn off that damn alarm!? > > I rubbed my eyes after turning off the alarm and realized it had been a > dream. Looks like I have to wait like everyone else. And no 3500 watt > special. > > Yet?. > > Merry Xmas everyone! ;-) > > > > > ----- > St. Louis, MO > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:49:29 -0800 > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review > Message-ID: <6b09dbbb-827f-45c1-9739-9e6d7501b...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Right, Lou. You?re also getting a KX9 in your stocking. And your wife gets > the complimentary purse unicorn. > > 73.5, > Wayne > N6KR > > >> On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:36 PM, W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> I received my KPA1500 late yesterday. Contrary to pronouncements on the forum >> by Elecraft, they?re ready to ship. Since I was first to order the amp and >> sent in ?something special? to Eric and Wayne, I got mine a week before the >> established release to the general ham populace. Sorry guys, looks like I?m >> the lucky one this time. >> >> I popped on the 220 connector I needed, reset the voltage to 220 on the PS, >> and placed it below my bench on a rolling cart. I ran the cable up to my >> equipment shelf, slid the RF deck on my shelf and connected the cable. >> Beautiful, matching gray to the rest of the K-Line. I connected the cables >> to my K3S, and powered it all up. The display on the amp scrolled ?Elecraft >> KPA1500? and the lights flashed through multiple colors until they set in >> standby mode. I hit the switch to ?operate,? set the antenna switch to my >> dummy load, set RF out to the usual 35 watts on my K3S, and keyed the amp. >> >> What! 3500 watts out?!?! How is that possible? >> >> I then noticed a small 3M yellow sticky attached to the side of the amp. I >> pulled it off saw a handwritten note from Wayne. ?Lou ? you got a special >> first version of the amp. It had 4 finals in it, and a larger power supply. >> We plan on releasing it at Dayton 2018, but since you?re a special customer, >> wanted you to be first to own this heretofore unannounced beauty. Merry >> Xmas!? >> >> I sat back in my chair, stunned. How can this be? What a great present! >> >> Then I heard a noise. I looked at the amp, and the display was flashing, in >> bright red, ?07:00?, ?07:00?, and there was a loud buzzing. My mind raced, >> and I heard my wife, saying ?wake up already and turn off that damn alarm!? >> >> I rubbed my eyes after turning off the alarm and realized it had been a >> dream. Looks like I have to wait like everyone else. And no 3500 watt >> special. >> >> Yet?. >> >> Merry Xmas everyone! ;-) > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:02:52 -0600 > From: "AB4IQ" <ab...@comcast.net> > To: "'Wayne Burdick'" <n...@elecraft.com>, "'W0FK'" > <llader...@earthlink.net> > Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review > Message-ID: <00b301d37527$4a9d3f30$dfd7bd90$@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Well I told Laura (KF4CXO) that I was getting her something special and that > it was so quiet she wouldn't even know what I got her. I'm working FT8 as we > speak on 30 meters and trying to read emails at the same time and not laugh > to much. > > Ed... AB4IQ > > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick > Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 3:49 PM > To: W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review > > Right, Lou. You?re also getting a KX9 in your stocking. And your wife gets > the complimentary purse unicorn. > > 73.5, > Wayne > N6KR > > >> On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:36 PM, W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> I received my KPA1500 late yesterday. Contrary to pronouncements on >> the forum by Elecraft, they?re ready to ship. Since I was first to >> order the amp and sent in ?something special? to Eric and Wayne, I got >> mine a week before the established release to the general ham >> populace. Sorry guys, looks like I?m the lucky one this time. >> >> I popped on the 220 connector I needed, reset the voltage to 220 on >> the PS, and placed it below my bench on a rolling cart. I ran the >> cable up to my equipment shelf, slid the RF deck on my shelf and connected >> the cable. >> Beautiful, matching gray to the rest of the K-Line. I connected the >> cables to my K3S, and powered it all up. The display on the amp >> scrolled ?Elecraft KPA1500? and the lights flashed through multiple >> colors until they set in standby mode. I hit the switch to ?operate,? >> set the antenna switch to my dummy load, set RF out to the usual 35 watts on >> my K3S, and keyed the amp. >> >> What! 3500 watts out?!?! How is that possible? >> >> I then noticed a small 3M yellow sticky attached to the side of the >> amp. I pulled it off saw a handwritten note from Wayne. ?Lou ? you got >> a special first version of the amp. It had 4 finals in it, and a larger >> power supply. >> We plan on releasing it at Dayton 2018, but since you?re a special >> customer, wanted you to be first to own this heretofore unannounced >> beauty. Merry Xmas!? >> >> I sat back in my chair, stunned. How can this be? What a great present! >> >> Then I heard a noise. I looked at the amp, and the display was >> flashing, in bright red, ?07:00?, ?07:00?, and there was a loud >> buzzing. My mind raced, and I heard my wife, saying ?wake up already and >> turn off that damn alarm!? >> >> I rubbed my eyes after turning off the alarm and realized it had been >> a dream. Looks like I have to wait like everyone else. And no 3500 >> watt special. >> >> Yet?. >> >> Merry Xmas everyone! ;-) > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to ab...@comcast.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:28:34 -0800 > From: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> > To: Elecraft <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions > Message-ID: <0632f802-3220-4191-b5eb-84c572db5...@mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Thanks for the comments I got and answers to my question (below). I will > probably go with the K144XV plus reference lock board but will wait until it > is warmer weather to get my 2-meter antenna up. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > > >> On Dec 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> wrote: >> >> I would like to have a ?weak? signal, SSB/CW, capability on 2 meters. I >> have three ways of achieving that for my K3: >> >> 1. The K3 (K3S) K144XV built-in 2-meter option module at $469.90 (price >> includes the K144RFLK reference lock board). >> >> 2. The external XV144 transverter at $479.95. >> >> 3. A third-party, non-Elecraft solution which I have not really considered. >> >> First, clarification, I understand that the XV144 works with the K3 and I >> also understand that it is older technology compared to the K144XV but I >> have no idea if this matters. The advantage I see of the XV144 transverter >> is that it provides higher output at 20 to 25 watts. >> >> What are the pro/con of these two different (items 1 and 2) ways of getting >> 2-meter capability. Note: I have no interest in FM. >> >> Thanks, >> 73, phil, K7PEH >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to phys...@mac.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:42:51 -0600 > From: John Harper <johna...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft list <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review > Message-ID: > <CAPHmH=p5f-vm9akfscwwsng8x-q96uoxpd85gefnnz3fjbg...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Here's your 3500 watt amp, listing Elecraft compatibility: > http://www.kojinsha.jp/kl-1en/ > > Only $10k and possibly a visit from the FCC! > > John AE5X > https://ae5x.blogspot.com > > >> What! 3500 watts out?!?! How is that possible? > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 164, Issue 13 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
