Dave just pointed out that his TXG VCE menu entry (voice gain relative
to CW) was set to -1.5 dB. This menu entry should probably apply only
to SSB modes. I'll review this with our DSP engineer.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
It measures very close here as well.
Wayne, the AM
and AM.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev
And if you did forget to renew and need, want or desire the Fall 2008
issue, they
are in stock at the QRP-ARCI Back Issues department (In the cornor of my
basement!). http://www.k8dd.com/toystore/qqback.htm -- even though I have
not updated the page to show it, they really are in stock!
And it
Hi all,
The reason I love Elecraft so much is that they give me options. With
the K3 I get a fantastic radio with 6m included. On a personal note, I
use 6m but not as a main band. I want a radio that does everything.
Now if the 6m preamp was built into the radio, that would increase the
Hi Guys,
It sounds to me like this could be an opportunity for Elecraft to make a super
high performance 6M only rig...
(use the K2 box, different PCB - and include the 100W amp...)
I bet Wayne, Eric and Lyle could do a really super job on a standalone 6M rig...
So, what kind of 'features'
Hi Bill. I don't have the KAT100, but those values look typical for
antenna tuners that are internal to a rig. Because of size constraints,
they tend to be a bit lossier than external tuners, although all tuners
have some loss, which varies with band. I prefer external tuners for the
simple
Don't even breathe that idea.
The HF amps are the next priority.
K9ZTV
David Reid wrote:
It sounds to me like this could be an opportunity for Elecraft to make
a super high performance 6M only rig...
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Thanks.
Tony Morgan wrote:
K3 kit builders,
Was the nylon standoff that mounts near J51
on the main DSP board included with all
K3 kits? My #1244 came without one.
Thanks,
Tony W7GO
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I found that the K3, as built, was a bit better on 6 meters than either my Pro
III or TS-2000x. (A/B/C switching) I've since sold both of those radios. I
bought a 6 meter preamp from High Sierra Microwave. It has about the same specs
as the ARR P50VDG mentioned on here and the Elecraft
Ron wrote:
Invoking BSet seems to be causing me to lose my CAT connection to the
K3. Not every time but often enough. Maybe a timing thing on hold?
Some CAT commands cannot be safely sent to the K3 while it's in BSET
mode. All major application developers (that I know of) were informed
of
G4AON asked about the K3's price class vs. 6 m sensitivity.
The K3 was designed from the ground up to exceed the dynamic range of
every ham transceiver available. That it does (see Sherwood, the QST
review, or our own K3 page).
In order to achieve this, we had to use a down-conversion design
wayne burdick wrote:
For some applications on 6 m you might want a lower NF, and we took this
into account by providing a path into which you could patch an external
preamp, if necessary. Thus the RX IN and RX OUT jacks on the KXV3. We
also provided a way to power it (12VDC OUT) and turn it
Oh, and you can use HOLD M1-M4 too, so there are actually 10 PF keys,
provided you don't want to use M1-M4 for anything else. That includes
Bank 2.
so if you want to use M1-M4 for a message, you can't use it as a PF key.
Not sure how DVR memories will co-exist with CW memories - I hope by
Ralph Parker wrote:
I held my kit until the KRX3 was ready. I could be wrong, but I'm under the
impression that a sub-rx add-on only needs to have the front panel removed,
not dis-assembled. I have had no trouble at all with the second rx - works
as advertised and I'm happy.
To fit the sub-rx
Hi Ron, I'd completely agree with that, having used G4FON's excellent
Koch trainer to get started, I found copying my mentor's Morse a
little difficult when I first started and he sends very good Morse on
a S/K. But after a little while, I got better at it. I'm up to ~ 8 WPM
with him now.
So is the price - I always think Yaesu used the number for a reason.
Currently around £3800 over here.
--
The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a
man's
foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher.
-Thomas Henry Huxley, biologist and writer
with that when you've done it often enough.
It's exciting.
73
David
G3UNA
From: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/10/21 Tue AM 09:29:11 BST
To: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] Text decode with straight key
Thanks David, yes, been sending too, both to my mentor, G3NCN (he
sends a char or a word, I tell him what it is and send it back) and
also sending text (normally the contents of a page-a-day calendar for
yesterday :-) via an oscillator to an MFJ code reader - that is very
unforgiving, so
Time to end this thread to reduce email overload. ;-)
The bottom line is that to my knowledge no radio on the market decodes a
straight key to program memories (or send data). Adding this to our code
would take a fair amount of work and to be honest, we need to allocate
the remaining code
Charles Harpole wrote:
Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
Ralph Parker wrote:
My advice:
Buy a different radio.
Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
Well said, I agree wholeheartedly!
73 Ian
--
Ian J Maude, G0VGS
SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044 |K3
Ralph Parker wrote:
Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
My advice:
Buy a different radio.
Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
VE7XF
Hey All,
Just my two cents worth.
I have been monitoring the threads here and am surprised by all the
whining about 'please add this'
You can't key into memories with a straight key...
Doesn't make sense that it can't save the input from a straight key...
...it would be a real shame to have to use an external device to store
key sent with a straight key.
I guess I'm a bit 'thick', but I can't imagine why you would want to do
After reading all of the stories of problems with the KRX3, I've decided
not to install the one I received... I think that taking something like the
front panel assembly apart is just asking for trouble.
I held my kit until the KRX3 was ready. I could be wrong, but I'm under the
impression that a
On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:05:31 -0400, you wrote:
In Line...
Ralph Parker wrote:
Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
My advice:
Buy a different radio.
Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
VE7XF
Hey All,
Just my two cents worth.
I have been monitoring the threads
At 01:01 PM 10/20/08, Ralph Parker wrote:
I guess I'm a bit 'thick', but I can't imagine why you would want to do this.
To save certain segments, like qth, etc, or a brag tape if you will
in my fist, not that of the machine...
As far as using a reader to see if you're sending good CW,
I held my kit until the KRX3 was ready. I could be wrong, but I'm under the
impression that a sub-rx add-on only needs to have the front panel removed,
not dis-assembled.
Correct. The DSP board has to be removed (three screws and the
headphone jack nut). The second DSP attaches to the main
On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:10:33 +, you wrote:
Thanks for ur advice which I already took.
I got a FT-9000d which has so many knobs and
switches that it may set the all time record.
For operating ease, the Yaesu is far superior and
already contains most of the features on the
Elecrafters
-Original Message-
A code reader (computer) can't decode hand-sent Morse because it isn't
exact enough.
Or that the hand sent code isn't machine-like enough ... it relies
on wet-ware detectionold fashioned
technology.
73,
Thom k3hrn
That's not just
Hi Guys
Need som advice.
My K3 (1615) is working fine but I have one problem or not.
when on 80 mtrs vfo a active vfo b sits on a 80 mtr freq and stays there
whether changing freq up or down on vfo A
Likewise for 40 Mtrs 15 Mtrs and 10 Mtrs
However on 20 meters VFO B tracks VFO A unless in
Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
My advice:
Buy a different radio.
Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
VE7XF
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the K3 the bargain of the decade, even if u add the
cost of a computer to control it. 73
Charles Harpole
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Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3 is really a computer radio
Oh, for band
OK Barry N1EU, I just set these parameters to your values:
mic: 30
cmp: 20
TX EQ .20 +5
TX EQ .40 +2
TXG-VCE = 2.0dB
Now if I push the PTT I get the sound of a 747 taking off and full scale
deflection on the power meter... without even talking!
Per ON4WIX's advice I then tried:
CONFIG:TXG
the PTT and mic
grounds will work around (bypass) the common choke.
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Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3: TX audio setup
OK
be turned down a bit.
Hope this helps
73 to all
Geoff
G3UCK
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Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 5:40 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3: TX audio setup
OK Barry N1EU, I just set these parameters to your
will do notated tests to be more
specific. But, now-a-days, I just turn off the one
not in use. 73
Charles Harpole
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 noise from PRO II
CC:
I
To all who sofar have replied, both on and off list: Thanks for the inputs,
much appreciated.
Keith: Until very recently that was exactly my own stance (would go QRT if I
could no longer do CW). However the probability of loosing my eyesight has
changed that somewhat. Thanks for the
Knut (AB2TC) wrote:
I am used to using the A/B switch for a quick excursion to another
band to check for band conditions.
Hi Knut,
This will be possible after I complete work related to the VFO IND
(VFO independence) menu entry. This affects a large amount of firmware,
and it won't escape
Marinus,
as a CW rig, I admit I greatly enjoy my K2; as my sight is deteriorating
as well, I am somewhat familiar with your requirement.
I have found that driving the K2 via some program helps me a lot (versus
struggling with the menus and key functions to change settings) but that
help is
Dave, W5SV wrote:
On the front, I would recommend installing the microphone jack and wiring it
up even if you never use it, (it might make resale later easier). You can
obtain a screw on cover, which looks nice, and you could affix your FISTS
emblem to that.
Dave,
Many thanks for this
I have noticed strange noise level in my K3 when switch on my Icom 756PROII
My PRO III makes quite a noise on my AM broadcast receiver.
It seems to be coming from whatever p/s drives the display screen.
My neighbour's plasma TV makes terrible QRM on 160, 80, 40m as well.
VE7XF
I have noticed strange noise level in my K3 when switch on my Icom
756PROII
My PRO III makes quite a noise on my AM broadcast receiver.
It seems to be coming from whatever p/s drives the display screen.
My neighbour's plasma TV makes terrible QRM on 160, 80, 40m as well.
My father's
Randy Hargenrader wrote:
I think I found the problem. Looks like I had a screw head on the Aux
DSP board bumping up against the main board. I have it running now -
first without the hardware and then now with it some insulating
patches of tape did the trick after confirming the hardware
Be nice if I could remember :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.
-Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996)
On 13 Oct 2008, at 12:55, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ian,
Yes, that was checked many times - I know it seems incredible! hi!
What saved me is there is only one set (of three) male/female spacers.
Sometimes all the tolerances all add up the wrong way - especially for
me! hi!
73,
Randy
K4QO
K2 #00183
Ian Maude wrote:
Randy
Hargenrader wrote:
Jim, K7EG wrote:
Joe Subich has confirmed that holding SUB button slightly longer than
a TAP will kill SPLIT.
I'll look into this as soon as I get back from walking my daughter to
school. Meanwhile, use a short tap!
Sorry for the inconvenience.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
---
Be nice if someone who's learnt the hard way could list the oddities to look
out for, ie DO THIS, DON'T DO THIS.
73
David
G3UNA
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Yes, that
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Subject: [Elecraft] re: split switch timing
Jim, K7EG wrote:
Joe Subich has confirmed that holding SUB button slightly
longer than a TAP will kill SPLIT.
I'll look into this as soon as I get back from walking my daughter to
school. Meanwhile, use a short tap
ERR TXF message - when transmitting on FM and AM modes...
You must use the 6.0 kHz roofing filter for AM transmit, and the 13.0
kHz roofing filter for FM transmit.
73,
Lyle KK7P
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I removed the AuxDSP board and all the front panel issues seemed to
clear up.
73,
Randy
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I think I found the problem. Looks like I had a screw head on the Aux
DSP board bumping up against the main board. I have it running now -
first without the hardware and then now with it some insulating
patches of tape did the trick after confirming the hardware was
bothering something.
I down loaded the Beta 2.46 version with no glitches. I haven't noticed so far
any problems created by it.
However, when using the Noise Gate function, after quieting the back ground
noise, in between words I hear a crackling or static sound in the headset. I
haven't spoke with someone yet
: Roy Davis
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 2:29 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Noise Gate Function
I down loaded the Beta 2.46 version with no glitches. I haven't noticed so
far any problems created by it.
However, when using the Noise Gate function, after
Hello Roy!
Thank you for trying the new TX GATE feature.
However, when using the Noise Gate function, after quieting the back
ground noise, in between words I hear a crackling or static sound in the
headset. I haven't spoke with someone yet to know whether it is heard
on the air. I suppose
Hi Lyle,
Thank you and others who gave the same advice. I have it working well now.
73,
Roy - WK4Y
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Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:27 AM
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Graham,
Last year I had exactly the same problem which resulted in my being
Disabled from this List on a fairly routine basis. I changed my ISP which
had been Orange and my problem disappeared, which might have been
coincidence. *But* recently I was Disabled again for the same reason -
My emails are being blocked with the message:-
host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client
host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in
uk, rejected based on geographical location
I have had similar issues with my ISP in that my emails were
. It happened
back in July as well.
Graham G3TCT
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Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:12 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE
Hi Tim,
As requested
Dan,
The varactors are changed simultaneously, so the voltage on one should
be the same as the voltage on the other. A low voltage should be
applied when BAND- is tapped and the capacitance will be at a maximum,
then when BAND+ is tapped, the voltage is made high and the varactor
Hi Tim,
As requested this is a test message.
Thanks for your help !
Vic
GW4JUN
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It was the frequency probe.
I had already ordered another from Elecraft a while back. I put it together
tonight and then ran the frequency counter test with the new probe
and it read correctly. I then did the various alignment steps around pg. 67/68
and they all worked without problem.
Dave,
Am I the only one who suffers from the K3 earthing the key out
terminal while it does its clunkety klunk power up sequence?
You're right: KEY OUT is going low for a significant time on power-up
(about 3 seconds according to my measurements). There's no RF, but we
definitely didn't
Bob Cunnings [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Provided the link from Lyle.
Thanks! While perhaps counter-intuitive (and not entirely clear in the Rev D1
operating manual) that helps explain the whys and wherefores.
Steve
AD7OG
K3 #1544
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I had the subject wrong when I wrote my first post on this. It is the
Frequency Counter that's a problem and not the PLL Ref Oscillator.
I've checked my soldering and all is okay. Where possible, I've also run
continuity tests, and all is okay. In addition, I've checked to make sure that
Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall
...unlike most other transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to
switch stored channels (with instant receive) in the manner of a
crystal controlled transceiver.
Julian, Dave, Tony:
I'm not sure I understand what you're
Wayne
I hope I am not asking too much, but the K3 is nothing like as easy to
use in channelised mode as many other transceivers are. A basic TS570
has a V/M switch, you are either in VFO mode or Memory mode. In memory
mode rotating the multi-function knob switches through memories,
receiving
Dave,
This could easily be handled with a programmable menu function, of
which you can have as many as 10 on the K3. That's why we put them
there: to customize the K3 for each user's needs.
When I get a chance to look into it, I'll get back to you for more
input.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Dave
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Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall
Wayne
I hope I am not asking too much, but the K3 is nothing like as easy to use
in channelised mode as many other transceivers are. A basic TS570 has a
V/M switch, you are either in VFO mode or Memory mode. In memory mode
rotating
I removed K12 from the radio and re-wound L25 because one wire broke.
Removing the relay using solder wick was not successful so I used a heat gun
to melt the solder on all pads at once. I used aluminum foil to shield the
K2 from the heat gun. I cut an opening in the aluminum foil a bit larger
Eric and others
It is good to hear that the K3 business is so succesfull.
On the other hand I am waiting now almost 2 years on
the software for the --KTCXO3-1 High Stability Reference Oscillator
the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder Option) to be shipped
Even down under we consider this
Dave, G4AON wrote:
...there is no longer compression available on AM in version 2.45
firmware.
Hi Dave,
The AM compression provided in earlier versions was actually an audio
clipper. Recent tests in our lab and by another dedicated K3 AM user
showed that it was adding distortion but not
Frank, PA4N, wrote:
After removing the top cover
and doing some more tests at reduced power (30 to 50W), I found out
that one toroid on the KAT3 board is getting very hot. It is the blue
toroid, possibly labeled K16 (can't quite see) which has 3 windings
on it. I'm guessing this toroid is part
...unlike most other transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to
switch stored channels (with instant receive) in the manner of a
crystal controlled transceiver.
Julian, Dave, Tony:
I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you
designate any number of variable-length
Barry Simpson wrote:
I just downloaded the latest beta version. However I did not get
beyond
problems on 40m.
It made the pa unstable and with reduced output as I went higher in
frequency from the lower (7000) band edge
Barry,
So far I can't duplicate this. All bands are
The K3 requires a firmware mod that Elecraft will give you upon request and
verification.
[OT]
HF MARS frequencies are many and distributed from 2 mHz to 28 mHz. This
makes dynamically moving the net to the critical frequency possible. So you
must be frequency agile. When I applied to MARS I
Don,
I also had problems with my arrl.net address... it turns out that the ARRL has
handed off their email handling to Yahoo Mail... just watch the spam go up!!
I no longer use that particular address...
Dave G.
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$ host -t mx arrl.net
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arrl.net mail is handled by 10 mimas.interbridge.net.
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On Sep 30, 2008, at 8:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, Dave
I am using an external keyer,
thanks for info.
But i don't understand why!
73
Giuliano I0CG
K3 #1814
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See pg. 33 and pg. 34 of the K3 Owner's Manual. It states that text
decode in CW works if you use the K3's internal keyer (paddle input).
It doesn't work when straight key or external keyer. The Manual could
be more definite on this point, it seems to come up often.
Bob NW8L
On Sun, Sep 28, 2008
If you have a spare jack...
Wire it to a seperate key, plug it in to the KX1 and see if you get the same
problem...
If so, then the problem probably *is* the jack is not going in far enough and
you'll need to back it out of the KXPD1 a bit...
Dave KK7SS
I run either a K2, or more recently a Perseus, off the back of my K3.
With the K2, you do need the 160m option to avoid transmitting into the
K3 as per Vic's post. You can mute the K2 by setting the power to zero,
TX Test mode, side tone to zero, TX delay quite long, connect the K3 KEY
OUT to
Mark,
If you have a signal generator, with your K2 switched to 40m in TEST mode
you could try injecting a 40m signal at different points in the signal path
between the RF input of the TUF-1 mixer and the antenna connector (antenna
disconnected), starting at the mixer and working towards the
Mark,
Find out where the problem is before digging into anything, it will
greatly simplify your troubleshooting steps.
Add a capacitor to your antenna, and use it to inject signals into your K2.
Start at the cathode of D6. Here you should hear a signal and noise -
keep in mind that there is
You might try to read this PDF file that N0SS wrote to find where it is
broken
http://www.n0ss.net/k2_signal_tracing.pdf
Lee Buller - K0WA
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't
have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you
Don (or anyone else for that matter...),
Lightning looks like a good add on to Thunderbird; does anyone know if
there is a way to sync it up with the calendar and to do list on my Palm
OS device?
Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV
Don Wilhelm wrote:
Or at zero cost, try out Mozillai Sunbird - and/or
Dave,
I don't know if it suits your needs or not, but take a look at
http://portableapps.com/apps/office/sunbird_portable. Sunbird and
Lightning can share the same calendar files.
73,
Don W3FPR
David F. Reed wrote:
Don (or anyone else for that matter...),
Lightning looks like a good add
Don,
thanks for the thought; I will look at that and report back if you like.
73 de Dave, W5SV
Don Wilhelm wrote:
Dave,
I don't know if it suits your needs or not, but take a look at
http://portableapps.com/apps/office/sunbird_portable. Sunbird and
Lightning can share the same calendar
Hi Paul,
Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from
the
manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is
activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels:
5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt.
To Stewart's point, does the gain of the K3
Wayne,
I agree that the K3 can easily be made to transmit excellent audio,
and I've been getting glowing reports on mine. I have a question.
Exactly where in the signal chain is TXEQ with respect to Line In,
Mic In, Comp/Lim, and the sensing for VOX? The absolute best place
for TXEQ is
MIC|LINE|DVR are summed, The result is sent to the VOX detector as well
as to the Tx Audio filter, which includes the TxEQ.
If the VOX detector were driven after the filtering, there would be
delay. This way, the filter delay acts to improve VOX attack time.
Tx EQ is a global control at
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:52 -0700, Lyle Johnson wrote:
This way, the filter delay acts to improve VOX attack time.
Yes, but it also prevents the TXEQ filter from removing LF trash
(breathe pops, mic handling noise) that false triggers the VOX. And
I'm having that problem. For the same reason,
Compression is after the filtering. It is feed-forward.
VOX is before the filtering.
Tx EQ is inseparable from the rest of the Tx audio filtering/shaping.
73,
Lyle KK7P
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:42 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Hi Paul,
Been wondering just how the TX Gain
not be correlated with
Joe's comment concerning WM slope.
Paul, W9AC
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From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Hi Paul,
Been
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Here is some more information
resulting from your suggestions.
I have no measurable RF output on 40m or any meaningful RX on 40m.
The RX/TX works on all other bands including 160m.
I get the same RX/TX results from ANT1 ANT2 and main.
I get the same
,
... Joe, W4TV
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark
Saunders, KJ7BS
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:51 PM
To: 'Elecraft Mail List'
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 1
Thanks to everyone
Dave,
Congrats on your effort. I'm at 73 countries all QRP/CW with my K2; progress has
pretty much stalled for the past several months and I have to admit that it's
affected my overall operating.
I can hear strong Asian stations in the (early) morning, but they can't hear me
- that's
Again, please forgive my cross posting. I have received the following
mail from Peter Kirby, General Manager of the RSGB, correcting my
misunderstanding of the situation with Catlins/Orion.
Although Orion did cease trading 6 months ago, this WAS apparently
announced in RadCom and other
Just to confuse the subject... ;^}
I am running a KX1 with an antenna lenght of 21' and a 'ground' length of 21'.
The KXAT can match these to 1.2:1 on 40/30/20 with little effort.
I'm taking the approach of trying to use a ferrite toroid based inductive load
in
series with the antennna wire.
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Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 2:10 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Ferrite, toroids and the KX1
Just to confuse the subject... ;^}
I am running a KX1 with an antenna lenght of 21' and a 'ground' length of
21'. The KXAT can match these to 1.2:1
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