Hi
I believe for some intermittent time the tuner did not move the caps to
the antenna side. It is working now though.
All these boxes we have are computer controlled. I
Thanks all
On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 4:27 PM Richard Donner
wrote:
> Hi
> Well I checked the antenna and it is just as
"Take a look at this reference - https://leleivre.com/rf_lcmatch.html if you
can't visualize what Cap Side is doing."
I should have added that the upper two topologies are the only ones that can be
set in the KAT500. The inductors are always in series and the capacitors are
always in
" Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default? This setting was
not chosen automatically."
Cap Side is set to SIDET (transceiver side) when the KAT500 is in Bypass mode.
At any other time is is set to the value corresponding to the current tuning
solution. That tuning solution
Hi
Well I checked the antenna and it is just as before the problem.
Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default?
This setting was not chosen automatically.
After I enabled the capacitor setting the tuner tuned immediately to a
low SWR on the low end of the band.
I noticed that
"I have some question about the operate tab in the kat500 utility. In the
"others" what should be checked off?
"caps on the Ant side"
"amp key interrupt"
"attenuator"
Not sure what these things do."
If you don't have a specific reason for changing these values you should regard
these as
Let's start with the basic facts.
Rig --> amp --> KAT500 --> antenna/s (with the tuner blocking the amp
key in while tuning).
1) The KAT500 was working successfully 'for years' without issue.
2) There was a sudden change in operation.
This doesn't necessarily mean it was the tuner; it more
I have some question about the operate tab in the kat500 utility.
In the "others" what should be checked off?
"caps on the Ant side"
"amp key interrupt"
"attenuator"
Not sure what these things do.
I had been using my kat500 for years and all of a sudden low SWR matches
could not be found on
Jim, W0EB
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Sent: 8/8/2021 8:02:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help.
Hi Rick,
Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led
illuminate? If you press the TUNE
Hi Rick,
Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX
led illuminate? If you press the TUNE button is there any output and
what does the SWR indicate.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 07/08/2021 23:16, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote:
I recently purchased a K3 and
Were there thunderstorms in your area overnight?
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 8/7/21 7:16 PM, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote:
I recently purchased a K3 and
I recently purchased a K3 and Panadapter.
No issues since June. Last night after using the radio, covered and went to
bed. This morning…it’s like the antenna is not attached. No receive and when
keying the mike…no transmit. All other radios work off my Butternut antenna.
Went into utilities
I'm having problems controlling my K3 with applications under Win 10. Truth
in lending: Win 10 is on the Bootcamp partition of my MacBook Pro running
Big Sur.
The K3 Utility on the Mac side works just fine, so I know the cable is
okay. I can send CW via the Utility's terminal window. I can't on
Floyd,
The USB cable that the W2 uses has an FTDI chip in it. I agree with you,
it does sound like a driver issue. Since you've determined that your
Comm port driver is installed, It kinda sounds like you may not have an
FTDI driver installed in your computer.
I had the same problem with
I use the W2 on 2 Win 10 computers without issue.
Ghosted Com ports can't be seen unless you do the following:
1.) Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then
click *Command Prompt*.
2.) At a command prompt, type the following command , and then press ENTER:
*set
I have the same problem here with the W2.. I gave up!! Good luck!!
73s Bob W5RG
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 12:22:44 PM CST, Michael Walker
wrote:
Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted Com
ports.
Mike
va3mw
On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd
Does the W2 require any power?
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...nr4c. bill
> On Mar 6, 2019, at 1:38 PM, Floyd Sense wrote:
>
> There's only one Com9. Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports. I've
> assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with
> the very same
There's only one Com9. Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports.
I've assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware
port, with the very same results.
On 3/6/2019 1:20 PM, Michael Walker wrote:
Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted
Com
Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted Com
ports.
Mike
va3mw
On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd Sense wrote:
> Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating.
> The W2 works just fine. Now I'm attempting to establish communications
>
Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating.
The W2 works just fine. Now I'm attempting to establish communications
with the W2 from the PC, with no luck thus far. The PC is running Win
10 Home, 64 bit. I'm using the Elecraft USB cable plugged into the PC
Data
Jon,
You will have to do some troubleshooting. First, check the VFO and BFO
signal levels. The VFO should have a 200mVp-p signal (70mV RMS) at U6
pin 6, and the BFO should have a 200mVp-p (70 V RMS) at U5 pin 6. use an
oscilloscope with a 10X probe to measure the peak to peak RF voltage or
My KX1 was working fine the last time I used it a couple of years ago. But
when I hooked it up today I discovered it has a dead receiver. All I get is
a hiss if I turn the AF gain all the way up. RF gain is at max, filter at
2.0 khz. Transmit seems to be ok.
Has anyone had this problem, or have
Is there someone out there that can help walk me through setting up WinWarbler
with the Elecraft?
Please email me at jerry at molaver dot org
Thanks
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Wilhelm
Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 6:44 PM
To: Terry Brown; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop
question
Terry,
Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L?
On Sun,1/1/2017 6:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require
putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L.
To avoid confusion about how antennas work, it's best to call this a
counterpoise, and leave the word "ground" out of it.
Terry,
Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L?
It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require
putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L.
If you do not wish to bury 32 radials for a ground screen, consider
using resonant elevated radials. Two elevated
While you design and experiment with a new loop:
Install a reduced size dipole for 80. My rule of thumb, which has
worked for many quickie antennas is to use insulated #14 wire and
close-wind on a 2" white PVC pipe a length of wire that is twice the
length of that removed from the antenna.
Terry what is the size of your roof line perimeter?
Mel, K6KBE
From: Terry Brown <n...@comcast.net>
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Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:55 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question
I am moving from my curre
I am moving from my current QTH where I have a horizontal loop up about
35-40 ft. that is a bit longer than 1 wavelength on 80. I feed it at one
corner with 450 ohm twin lead connected to a 4:1 voltage balun, then coax to
my rig. I can tune all the ham bands either barefoot to my K2 or KX3 and
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I am receiving info needed to correct this problemtime sync may be off or
intermittent.
I am using Dimension 4...may try something different.
Thanks to all who replied. Jim R. K9JWV
On 12/29/2016 9:17 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
>
>
Hi Jim,
I’ve got the KX3 (and a K3) and had run WSJT-X 1.6.0 for a long time. I
installed 1.7.0 rc1 and now use 1.7.0 rc3. There is no magical stuff required
to change from one band to another. What DOES work when you change to another
band? Are you certain that it is sending RF? The red TX
Jim,
JT is no different than any other soundcard data mode. You should be
following the data mode setup instructions in the KX3 manual rather than
the information on the internet which is generic for common transceivers
which control power output differently than the Elecraft gear.
Are you
Problem: I can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and
making QSOs.
However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or go
back to the original band and make Qs.
Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc.
Is there some
I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have
found raises questions but doesn’t give answers.
I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3
(barefoot version; 12 watts and no KAT3)
My question concerns the mapping for 6 meters.
The K3
Thanks, Jack!. This is very helpful.
I’d love to get a copy of your Mac utility. please email me offline so we can
coordinate how to transfer it to me.
73
Lew N6LEW
> On Jan 22, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
>
> Hi Lew;
>
> See below…
>
>> On Jan 22, 2016,
Hi Lew;
See below…
> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Lewis Phelps wrote:
>
> I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have
> found raises questions but doesn’t give answers.
>
> I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3
Hello
I'm just new in the Elecraft world. Recently I purchase in Ebay a K2 Serial
4401. The problem is that when I connect the radio to the power and press the
switch button it turn on but immediately turns off, it shows the word
elecraft, it reads the frequency and when goes to the power
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on
To: Mauricio Fernandez mauriciof...@yahoo.com, Elecraft Reflector
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 9:26 PM
It would seem that you
have purchased a K2 that was not working as it
should
It would seem that you have purchased a K2 that was not working as it
should. If it was advertized as a fully working radio, you may have
recourse with the seller for either a refund or a repair. OTOH, if the
seller did not state that it was working properly, you may have to
investigate and
George,
The stand for the K1 is 5.25 wide, same as the K1, and 4 deep from the
front of the stand to the rear most part.
There are two sets of side brackets that can be installed depending on
preferred height and mounting angle. All side brackets are 3/4 wide.
One set, as mounted on the
Elecraft no longer sells the little metal stand for the K1. Can someone please
send me the dimensions of the stand so I can see if I can fabricate one?
72,
George, K4EOR
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You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that
will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into
things that are down in the hardware muck, and very much dependent on the
OS's particular handling of the hardware layer. Without a Unix driver,
you're
See http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm for Linux drivers.
On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:12 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com
wrote:
You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that
will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into
things
Hello Bill,
try this:
Linux handles serial devices different from windows.
Your usb-serial adaptor probably will be recogniced as /dev/ttyUSB0,
while your Windows-Software running under wine only can handle COMx.
So you need to tell wine what device it should use for serial
communications.
I am part of the team that will be displaying Elecraft products at the
Joplin, MO hamfest this coming weekend. Taking my K3 and W2 to show and I
would like to be able to show the W2 interface program on my Acer netbook as
that program really enhances the W2. The problem is that I recently
Okay here is the solution.
I downloaded this file NetFx20SP2_x64.exe from the MS site and it worked.
Thanks for the help. Dan
I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then,
I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the program.
When I go to install I have a pop
I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then,
I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the program.
When I go to install I have a pop up that states. requires .net framework
2.050727
When I go to install this I get a message that reads The .NET Framework
4.5 and
Install .net framework 2, which does not require you to uninstall anything.
Dick, K6KR
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On Jul 14, 2014, at 13:46, Dan Baker km...@km6cq.com wrote:
I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then,
I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the
Have a new K3 here in the shack; my first Elecraft and the finest HF rig
I've ever used! Have been learning it for several weeks, and just have one
small issue which I hope someone can help me straighten out: when I try to
save the rigs configuration using the K3 Utility program, the
Glenn,
Doing a toggle itself is not too difficult, just set the macro to do the
button press.
The impossible part is that one cannot read the state of mic bias in a
macro and decide whether to turn bias on or leave it alone since bias is
already set on.
The mic bias *can* be left on for
I have a pair of macros set up on PF1 button that toggle between data mode
(with mic bias/mic BTN off) and SSB mode (with mic bias/mic BTN enabled).
Very handy when I want to jump on the KX3 to join an SSB net, and then put it
back on the packet frequency when I'm finished. I also have some
I have had my KX3 for about 3 weeks and got the KXPA100 with the 100 watt tuner
last week with the Elecraft interrogation KXPA100 cable set. What a sweet set
up!
I am having a blast with this set up and have been off HF for several yeas. I
mostly work CW and PSK31. I am getting my CW skills
Hi all,
I just completed a KAT1 for an older K1. The tuner passes all tests but
won't tune an antenna or a dummy load. When tuning all the relays
activate but at the end I get the message r 9.9. The MCU is v1.09e. I've
very carefully gone over all solder connections looking for bridges etc.
Lou,
What happens when you put a dummy load on it and attempt to do a TUNE -
what SWR does it report?
If it is still 9.9 or something else above 1.5, then you have a problem
with the K1 tuner - any chance you wound T1 in the direction opposite to
that shown in the manual?
If the dummy load
Thanks to everybody who replied. This list is a great resource. It was
indeed: 1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong.
I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY. I saved a CONFIG
file and I am ready for the next dxpedition.
73
Eric WD6DBM
Hi.
Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased builder-ower
of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now, and it is a real
pleasure!
To be honest, for HF hamming, the K2-100 (w/DSP module) is just fine for me.
The K3's addition of 6 meters, and more
On 2/24/2012 5:18 PM, Paul Clay wrote:
What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use
the K3 as SWL tool
You will need the KBPF option for general coverage. If SWBC is your goal,
you'd also need the 6 KHz filter I'd imagine. I have the KBPF but not the
filter,
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Paul Clay mr_pookie...@yahoo.com wrote:
What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use
the K3 as SWL tool
==
Well ya know, Paul, this may sound a bit outré, but for about 60 bucks
you can build a Softrock Ensemble
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Jack Colson jcols...@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
... it seems like the source of these may have dried up. On the KB9YIG.com
site it says check back later...
It always says to check back later. The kits become available every
couple of weeks. Recently
Hi Paul,
As a new Ham I can not compare the K3 to the older radios as you
requested. I have never owned any of them. I ordered the KBPF option
and installed it during my K3 build. I can say with certainty that I
have received Shortwave broadcasts from EVERYWHERE. Europe, Middle
East,
Of Paul Clay
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 9:18 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)
Hi.
Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased
builder-ower of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now
] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)
Hi.
Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased
builder-ower of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now,
and it is a real pleasure!
To be honest, for HF hamming, the K2-100 (w/DSP module) is just fine for
me. The K3's
I think you would be pretty happy with the sync AM. It works very
well, though under some conditions better reception can be obtained by
using USB or LSB.
The drawback for SWL listening is that the SWBC bands are not
segregated from the ham bands as far as the K3 BAND switching is
concerned: the
Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the
13KHz FM filter for AM receive. It will provide twice the audio bandwidth.
73, Doug VE3MV
On Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:18:25 -0800 (PST), Paul wrote:
Hi.
Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased
Actually, using the 13 KHz (FM) filter for AM rx does improve the overall RX
bandwidth, but not by a factor of 2.
It allows up to the maximum of about 4.2 KHz that is the limit of the audio
stages.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the
I have a K3-100 with KAT3 and a KPA500 w/o a tuner. I use an all-band
Mystery (similar to a G5RV?) wire antenna. Because of the KAT3, the K3
sees a 1:1 antenna match which is good. However, I would like to operate
up to 200 watts out (low power) for the California QSO party. The KPA500
tolerates
Fred,
That is a 'trick' question - right? If not, read on - your loss in dB
does not change.
There will be no difference in your feedline loss - the KAT3 does not
change the loss on your feedline, it just makes the K3 happier.
Now if you were tuning that antenna at its feedpoint rather than
Thanks Don.
No, it's not a trick question, just tricky for me! And yes, the feedline is
ladderline. So the bottom line is that the 200 watts w/o a tuner is slightly
better than 100 watts w/tuner using the same feedline and antenna. Every
little bit helps. I live in an area where CCR antenna
SnipFred, How does KPA 500 feed ladder line without tuner? End snip
Hi Mike,
I run coax from inside to the eve of the roof where I attach a 4:1 balun.
From there it's 300 ohm ladder line. Works FB.
73, Fred, AE6IC
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My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant find
anything to help.
when I select 10mhz band I get 12mhzhow do I get the radio to go to 10.1mhZ
when I select that band
If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're
headed!! Susan Meckley,
the bands. Give it a try and
tell me if you have an issue still.
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 13:56:41 -0700
From: ussvdha...@yahoo.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] need help
My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant
find anything to help.
when I
Oh yea, then go to the 17 meter band because that's on FIRE right now... Great
DX from you're area of the world right now. Enjoy.
From: notforc...@hotmail.com
To: ussvdha...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:13:22 +
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] need help
Try direct frequency entry for 10.1 MHz:
Tap: FREQ ENT, 1, 0, ., 1, AFX
Once you get to 10.1 MHz the BAND switch should cycle back to it normally.
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant
find anything to help.
when I
Susan,
Please tell us how you select the 10mHz band In other words, tell us
the steps. There are several ways to select bands on the K3, and that
just may be part of the problem.
In the meantime, what happens if you use direct frequency entry?
73,
Don W3FPR
On 10/9/2010 4:56 PM, ussv
It remembers close enough. Tune from 12 mhz back to 10.1 then select
another band. When you next select the 10Mhz band, it will be on 10.1
Buck
k4ia
k3 #101
In a message dated 10/9/2010 4:56:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ussvdha...@yahoo.com writes:
My k3 has developed a mind
Greetings all,
This is my first submission to the Elecraft reflector. I intend to place an
order for my K3 today, but I need some help making the final decisions of
which options I should purchase at this time. First, let me describe my
antenna setup so the experts here can hopefully offer more
Jeff,
Your proposed K3 configuration is close to mine. I would strongly submit that
you
should consider the KXV3A, the transverter interface as this allows you to feed
devices
dependent on an IF signal as it includes an IF port. And, it is relatively
cheap, less then
any single filter.
I do
Welcome to the Reflector Jeff!
The K3 will work with almost any microphone or headset, you will benefit
from trying a few cheap ones before splashing out. Depending on your
voice you will probably find the ordinary computer headsets work great.
Hook up another receiver to your computer and
I am unable to get 2 ~ K3,s to work with
N1MM and SO2R for cw ~ have heard its a
Glitch in N1MM! What best way to work around this? Any ideas would be
appreciated!
Please respond to n4z...@yahoo.com
Thanks and 73,
Bill N4ZI
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Maddock
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM
I am unable to get 2
Can you give more information on your setup and what the problem is?
I'm using N1MM and two K3s connected to a top ten DX Doubler and the Hamgadgets
MK1
keyer. Works great.
-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
On Thu Dec 10 10:58 , Bill Maddock sent:
I am
Dear All ( Gary, Matt, Alan and others),
Thank you for your kind responses.
Last night, after reading e-mails, I have carefully checked the problem again,
and I saw that, problem was disappeared when I press the top of the front
panel, and it did not repeat until I went to the bed.
I
I'm trying to find the correct sequence of steps to make
sure my new Quadra amplifier is correctly adjusted to my
K3. I have it hooked through the Band-Data1 8-pin cable
and the Quadra does change bands correctly as it tracks
the K3. The Quadra also switches to the correctly
programmed
Jim,
Set the K3 to operate CW in SSB mode first.
Hope this helps
73 Ken K5DNL
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--- On Mon, 9/14/09, jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net wrote:
From: jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra
/09, jpk5...@cox.net
jpk5...@cox.net
wrote:
From: jpk5...@cox.net
jpk5...@cox.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu
Quadra amplifier
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 11:26 AM
I'm trying to find the correct
sequence of steps to make
No actually you have to set the tun pwr config setting to NOR (I
believe) in order to get that to happen...
On Mon, 2009-09-14 at 11:10 -0700, Ken Roberson wrote:
Jim,
This will key the K3 and it will put out whatever power you
have it set for, I set mine for 55 watts.
73 Ken K5DNL
Jim,
I do not have a Quadra, but I can think of at least 2 ways to accomplish
what you are trying to do. Neither of which involve using the TUNE button.
1) Switch to CW mode - set the Power knob to the 70 to 80 watt range and
close the key (it does not have to be a key, just a switch or
I just bought a K2 with the KPA100 build into the KAT100 tuner box. Can someone
tell me how to connect
the two together. I talked to the guy I bought it from and he use the K2 for
QRP and forgot how to hook them together. Jerry
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Jerry,
1st question - did the seller provide the Control Cable? - a cable with
3 DB-9 connectors on it? If not you will need to build one (if you
eliminate computer control of the K2, you can do it with only 2 DB-9
connectors)
CAUTION - do not use a computer serial cable.
If you do not have
Lyle has written-up how he did it at www.kk7p.com
73 ZL3IN Paul
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At 12:46 PM 1/29/2009, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Wow, Pete, what a puzzle!
You might make up a little probe consisting of a wire connected to your rx
antenna input that you can touch to the circuit parts. If it has to be a
long lead, use a bit of coax so random signal pickup won't confuse things.
Pete,
Have you measured the emitter resistor (R2)? I would suspect that more
than the crystal.
Since you do suspect the crystal, do you have any other crystal that you
can substitute for it - it can be any fundamental crystal somewhere
between 3.5 MHz and 15 MHz as long as you have a receiver
Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to
nominal. wish I had a crystal to substitute, but I don't, so maybe I need
to get one from Elecraft - or just hang up the whole thing and get an XG-2.
Thanks for thinking about this, Don. I hope people don't mind my
continuing
If you havn't checked it out already, check out the BNC connector.
Mine had a problem internally and will cause problems.
73,
Tony W7GO
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Hi Pete,
You are working much too hard. I designed the XG1 for Elecraft and if
you send it to me, I'll repair it for you.
73,
Bob, N6CM
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Pete Smith pete.n...@gmail.com wrote:
Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to
nominal. wish I had a
I had a similar problem with my XG-2 right after assembly, on one of its
three frequencies. Measuring voltages etc. did not give a clue, so I
finally took a crystal from my junk box and connected its terminals in
parallel with the crystal on the board (simply making the Xtal leads touch
the
Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my
old scope!
I think that voltage must be an indication that the transistor oscillator
is at least drawing the right amount of current through R9. I'm going back
to recheck all my work on the default output attenuator.
No, sorry - I meant that in the 50uv position it generated an S9
reading. In the 1 UV position it was easily audible, but no S meter
deflection at all.
73, Pete
At 01:41 PM 1/28/2009, John wrote:
At 10:53 AM 28/01/09, you wrote:
and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move an
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete Smith
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:15 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1
Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my
old scope!
I
I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have accidentally
zapped with RF somehow (I don't know when) because the output resistors
R6-8 were fried. I replaced them, as well as R4 and R5, C4 and the
transistor. The slide switch in the output tests ok.
When I turn the XG-1 on, I
Subject: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 11:19 AM
I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have
accidentally
zapped with RF somehow (I don't know when) because the
output resistors
R6-8 were fried. I replaced them
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