Re: [Elecraft] newbie kx3 question

Rick, If the ATU has already been tuned to that frequency and antenna, you may not hear any clicks. The ATU remembers the proper L and C values and changes to them as you change frequency. Then when you push the ATU TUNE button, the KX3 see an already low SWR and simply exits. Change the

Re: [Elecraft] newbie kx3 question

Is the ATU enabled in the settings menu? Page 14 of the KX3 User's guide, right hand column, about half way down the page: The ATU MD menu entry must be set to AUTO mode. Yes, you will hear lots of clicking and whirring as the internal relays select the right LC values. regards, Brian VE3IBW

[Elecraft] newbie kx3 question

Good morning listers, just got my kx3 yesterday and had a quick question, I had the internal tuner factory installed. Whenever I push the antenna tune button (connected to a random wire, the relays don't seem to engage. I am visually impaired and am still learning the hampod as well. Should I hear

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

Hi The KXPA 100 works fine with the KX2, though i normally run mine with the KX3 Regards Keith G0TSH -Original Message- From: Tom Parish Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2016 7:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp I am waiting

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

The KXPA100 should work fine with your KX2. At 13.8 V, the KXPA100 typically uses 20 Amps. Add that to the 1 or 2 Amps needed by the KX2. http://www.elecraft.com/KXPA100/kxpa100.htm http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

3:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp I am waiting for my kx2 to arrive. I am delighted at the energetic and thoughtful responses in this group. While waiting I was wondering - is there and option to use the kxa10 100 watt amp in the future

[Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

I am waiting for my kx2 to arrive. I am delighted at the energetic and thoughtful responses in this group. While waiting I was wondering - is there and option to use the kxa10 100 watt amp in the future with the kx2 if I wanted too? If so, how much battery power would the kxa10 and optional

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

Emory, There are plenty of references in the manual to the OFS/B knob. Unfortunately, those are masked to a search of the .pdf of the manual because they are images in the manual. See page 12 (last column) for the definition of the OFS/B knob. The use of the UFS LED is in the RIT and XIT text

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

OFfSet, as in RIT or XIT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 23, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Emory Schley wrote: > > OK, I'll try this again... > > I'm the new owner of a KX2 and am trying to learn all I can about the rig. > One thing about it truly stumps me. The

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Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

This OFS is for your sub vfo and your rit that all its for. J69Z >From my DL750 Digicel On Oct 23, 2016 8:22 PM, Emory Schley wrote: OK, I'll try this again... I'm the new owner of a KX2 and am trying to learn all I can about the rig. One thing about it truly stumps me.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

Just searched for OFS in the KX3 manual and I don’t see it ever defined. From context, I believe it is short for “Offset”. I think you have found a bug in the manual. It should be explained. Enjoy the rig! wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct

[Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

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Re: [Elecraft] Newbie still looking for a friendly face in Orlando with a K3S

David, I am not in that area, and cannot give you hands-on assistance, but if I can help via email, I am willing to do that. Take it off-list and email me direct (delete [Elecraft] from the subject line). I will be on vacation this next week, but I will have email. I may not be instantly

[Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I think I may just be overcome by an embarrassment of riches. I have recently acquired a K3 and the serial to USB cable to run the utility program. I would like to try digital -- particularly PSK31 -- which I now do with IC7000 and Signalink TNC. I have been using FLDIGI satisfactorily.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

> An amusing side thing: I had my K3 tuned to 14.070 upper side band and I > booted up FLDIGI on my laptop with no physical connection between them. To my > amazement, I saw a waterfall display and, when I placed the cursor on a > nice strong signal, I saw decoded text. I can only assume

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I suggest connecting the radio to the computer via the single USB cable. It handles the audio and the radio commands for CAT control. The SignaLink USB is not needed nor preferred in this case. Configure the FLDIGI application through the various menus in the software for the radio using

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

Steve, There are many possibilities - my personal recommendations are below: Your computer likely has a soundcard - to give data modes with the K3 a try on the K3, just use two stereo cables between your computer and the K3. Computer Line Out to K3 Line In, and K3 Line Out to the computer Line

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

The question involved the K3, not the K3S. In the K3, there is an RS-232 port rather than a USB connection - no soundcard in the K3 - at least until the KIO3B option is available, and then more confusion will be present and will result in asking if the owner has the KIO3B or the K3 original

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

Sorry, missed that in the subject line. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/22/2015 2:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The question involved the K3, not the K3S. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

He said, "K3" and "Serial to USB". There is no audio on the serial port of a K3. A K3S USB is a different story. Steve, use the K3 Audio In/Out into the sound card of your computer directly. On 11/22/2015 1:03 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: I suggest connecting the radio to the computer via

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I run FLdigi to my K3 via two stereo audio cables (spkr out to K3 line-in; line-in to k3 line-out) and a RS232/USB conversion cable for controlling PTT on the K3. I use an external souncard with manual level adjustments (knobs) which I find handy over getting dialog windows in the computer to

[Elecraft] Newbie still looking for a friendly face in Orlando with a K3S

Hi I am a real newbie searching for someone in the Orlando area (I live just south of Disney!) who owns a K3S and who has the patience to chat through the things I need to consider in setting up a shack for a soon to be acquired K3S!! All help small or big would be greatly appreciated. I have

[Elecraft] Newbie

Thanks for letting me join. After almost 30 years of being a ham I finally made the jump and bought a loaded up K2... So far all I can say is Great!!! 73 Ka4wws Tim Edmonson __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Newbie questions

I'm Urb, W1UL. Between 1949 and 2012 I was W2DEC. One of my good friends tells people I've been a ham so long that my first call had a Roman Numeral :-) I'm sure these two questions have been asked many times and I apologize in advance. Is there a simple way to get back to the default

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie questions

Urb It is easy: 1.You can reset everything by the following: Power off Hold in shift knob while pressing power on switch unit it fully powers up You will have to start over again just like you had just finished building it - so don't so this just for grins If

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie questions

[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay K2TTT Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 10:06 AM To: 'Urb LeJeune'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie questions Urb It is easy: 1.You can reset everything by the following: Power off Hold in shift knob while pressing

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie questions

] On Behalf Of Jay K2TTT Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 10:06 AM To: 'Urb LeJeune'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie questions Urb It is easy: 1.You can reset everything by the following: Power off Hold in shift knob while pressing power on switch unit it fully

[Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

I am quite interested in seeing what all this interest in ELECRAFT line of QRP transceivers is all about. I am 60 yrs in Ham Radio ,and would like to hve some help in obtaining one suitable to my needs . Like QRP'ing , portable operating . If anyone has something for sale that

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

Dave - Do you feel up to building a kit? The K2 is a good radiofor this experience. You can start small, with the 10-15 watt base CW only transceiver, adding modules and functions (SSB, noise blanker, automatic antenna coupler, 100-watt amplifierstage, etc.) as time and budget permit. But

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

You can often find a used K2 on ebay or preferably on this list for substantially less than the kit price. Ebay may be a riskier proposition. Still, you can probably fix minor problems yourself if you are so inclined. Many are selling their K2 rigs having bought a KX3, but I still use mine

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

Also, to catch a K2 sale here on this Elecraft list you must be quick and check all the time. I don't recall seeing a posted K2 for-sale message that has gone unanswered with a buy that very same day. Sure that probably happens but it might be more rare. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 25, 2014, at

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

Dave, For portable QRP operation, I would suggest that the KX3 is the optimum solution. It is all-mode, 160 through 6 meter coverage, and is rated at the top of the Sherwood listing for receive performance. It is available either factory built or as a no-solder kit. If that is out of your

[Elecraft] Newbie Dave Happy New Year Elecraft KX3 WOW moment!

Hi folks, Newbie Dave, K6WDE, here with my KX3 WOW moment. Late yesterday afternoon, New Year’s Eve, I spotted and heard KC4AAA broadcasting on 20 meters from the AMUNDSEN-SCOTT SOUTH POLE STATION. Obviously, there was a hugh pile-up for quite some time. I listened and listened. There were

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie ....

- From: gos...@twcny.rr.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:24 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie I have a K1 with 40 , 30 , 20 and 15 with the ATU and battery pack. Would there be room for the 2 band board with 80 and 17 ??? Looks mighty crowded

[Elecraft] Newbie ....

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Hello George, I have a K1 with 40 , 30 , 20 and 15 with the ATU and battery pack. Would there be room for the 2 band board with 80 and 17 ??? Looks mighty crowded in there !!! Yes it is, if you change the 4-band modul with the 2-band modul. There is no other way. -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED -

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

alternative and decided that I wanted to keep my PC for logging and spotting -- not for controlling my radio. I am very pleased with my K3 - P3 setup! 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI K1, K3, P3 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-newbie-considering-K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 KF9QL wrote [...] so that I can use an LP-PAN and external monitor. [...] TB73, de KF9QL One suggestion: you may want to consider the P3 (and if you really want the big screen, include the P3SVGA) instead of the LP-PAN. I assembled the K3/100

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

...@roadrunner.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 KF9QL wrote [...] so that I can use an LP-PAN and external monitor. [...] TB73, de KF9QL One suggestion: you may want to consider the P3 (and if you really want the big screen, include

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

To: Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Hello Tom, I went back and forth on this toobuy a P3 and SVGA adapter or an LP-Pan. I finally decided to go the P3 route for several reasons: 1)  It's self contained and I don't have

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Oct 2012 10:58:12 -0700 From: georgefrit...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Yesterday I had a personal demo at Elecraft by Paul, their P3 engineer of the P3 SVGA. All I have to say is WOW Why would anybody, with a K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Thanks to all who responded to my thread earlier this week. With your help (especially Dwight, NS9I whose incredible shack I visited the other day), and after a few conversations with David Shoaf at Elecraft, I have decided on a K3. I finalized and placed the order today for the K3/100 unit,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 From: vk2...@gmail.com To: tcbe...@hotmail.com CC: phys...@mac.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi Tom, What are this CW stuff you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until later, and just

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

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but for development the K3 would be a plus in my opinion. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ignacy Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 9:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Tom, I own both radios. I bought my K3/10 two years ago and have had a good time running 12w SSB with it. Surprising many when I tell them I am only running 12w. I can check into the Elecraft net fairly well with that. IN the last year I have built a 300w PA kit and can run 270w out on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Ed, what PA kit did you build? 73 de AF9W Bob KX3 #1736 On Oct 17, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: Tom, I own both radios. I bought my K3/10 two years ago and have had a good time running 12w SSB with it. Surprising many when I tell them I am only running 12w. I can check

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

-watts up front. :) Duane - N1BBR Message: 13 Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:27:13 -0500 From: tom betka tcbe...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 To: phys...@mac.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: snt118-w52fab9867910fe313113e5a1...@phx.gbl

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Hi Tom, I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when needed. After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds like good logic to outfit yourself with a radio that you can immediately have fun with. So

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

On 18/10/2012, at 1:06 AM, Ignacy n...@arrl.net wrote: I own both K3 and KX3. K3 is mature radio. Works very well. But the design is a few years old. KX3 is new radio with new design. ... The contest programs cannot easily send CW without extra hardware (with exceptions). I actually

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

guess it also saves the trouble of adding it in later... Thanks for the post. TB From: bw...@fastmail.fm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Hi Tom, I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only

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@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Hi Tom, I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when needed. After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds like good logic to outfit

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Both are fine rigs, and you would be happy with either, from an operating point of view. I feeling is it all depends upon what your goals in ham radio are - what do you want to be able to do. If you might be doing portable, hiking, DXpeditons, traveling and yes, in the car, I think the KX3 is the

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Absolutely. Unless you are looking for a trail/backpack radio, the added flexibility, features and user interface of the K3 is hands down superior to the KX3. While the features and UI on the K3 are clearly more

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

everything I can find, and watching every YouTube video I can come across on either of these two units. Thanks in advance for the help! KF9QL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-newbie-considering-K3-vs-KX3-tp7564208.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Thanks Phil... I agree that the K3 does indeed seem like the way to go at this point, and the extra $$ is probably money well-spent. But that leaves me with another dilemma...how to outfit the K3? Here's the basic order I came up with today. After talking David at Elecraft, I added the 100w

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

I have a base (12 watt) K3 and find 5 watts quite adequate for my mostly PSK operation. With the sunspots the way they are, I can reach the south Pacific on a good night. Narrow band modes like CW and PSK work well with low power. I spent my extra cash on the T1 tuner, the 2M option, the FM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Hi Tom, What are this CW stuff you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until later, and just rely on the K3 DSP filtering for now. I think the only thing you really need to add to a basic K3 in order to do CW is a

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had to draw the line somewhere. We're planning to expand the digital section, and we'll always be improving it based on user feedback. Meanwhile, if there are specific

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 21:17:38 To: Robert Galambosva3...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Hi Robert, Wayne said they they plan to beef up the digital modes section of the manual, so it will be interesting to see what information they put there. The challenge is that there are so many possible setups

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

Hi Ralph, The KX3 was developed to appeal to and be used by newbies as well as experienced operators. The best way to learn the KX3 is with the manual by your side. Follow through the manual's instructions slowly and carefully, taking all the time you need for an initial understanding of

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

In addition to those advices, you can simply send an e-mail here, e.g. make the text Can one of you explain a newbie how to charge the batteries? and make the subject line similar, e.g. [KX3] How to charge batteries. I would even send one e-mail per question. I guess your battery-charging

[Elecraft] Newbie

Is there a newbie section ? I read the manual and still have difficulty with simple operations . ( I just opened the box ) I'm still trying to understand how to charge the batteries ( for instance ) - I hate to experiment on such a nice piece of gear - I'd like absolute detail on how-to

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

welcome to the list, and as a newbie as well, i really understand where you are at. fr now to charge the battery, you must use an external charger (if you are using the 8 AA internally) and play with it, i don't think you can hurt it as long as you what is reasonable On 12-08-06 8:03 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

Hello, Ralph, It would help all of us if you would tell us what it is you need help with. Is it a K3, K2, KX3 or KPA500? Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:03:46 -0500, Ralph Bagwell ralph.bagw...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a newbie

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

Ralph, I am going to assume the KX3, but you do need to specify the type in the subject line for the best results. The KXBC3 option is not yet available, so you need to ignore that part of the manual. It will do what it says when installed. Note that it is an option, and not required.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

- From: N5GE li...@n5ge.com To: Ralph Bagwell ralph.bagw...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Hello, Ralph, It would help all of us if you would tell us what it is you need help with. Is it a K3, K2, KX3 or KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

i am also a newbie (i was the one who asked where the volume control was...boy did i get flack for that one) but i must tell you the manual could be really revamped up, to the point that newbies can use it. right now, you may think that it is designed with less experienced operators, but , in

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had to draw the line somewhere. We're planning to expand the digital section, and we'll always be improving it based on user feedback. Meanwhile, if there are specific areas you'd like to know more about, just ask. Our

[Elecraft] newbie setup questions on memory editor repeater seetup

Thanks to Tom N4PZT for his advice. I gave up on the memory editor software and am entering the repeaters directly as you suggest. I appreciate your help! Julie KT4JR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] newbie setup questions on memory editor repeater setup

Hi Julie, I have not seen another list response. Perhaps you got direct responses? The split mode is not necessary for a repeater. See page 29 of the manual. I dial in the repeater on one of the VFOs, switch to FM mode, then push the Alt key ( hold down mode key) multiple times until it

[Elecraft] newbie setup questions on memory editor repeater setup

Hi from KT4JR, wife of K4MWE, and new co-owner of a K3 with 144mHz transverter built in. I have not been able to understand how repeaters are supposed to be set up and I am hoping some kind spirit out there can clarify for me. I have entered the repeater frequency in the VFO A cell of the memory

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Phil Hystad wrote: I am not a K3 owner but I plan to be sometime soon. I am still in my research stage where I want to learn as much as I can about the K3 before I buy. I do have a couple of questions... 1. Are there options that I would be foolish not to get right up front? My plan

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Agree about the ATU, astonishing. If you use a multiband doublet, say, get the atu. Most folk advise that filters are only to needed if you are in a contest with *very* strong signals or if you have a close neighbour with very strong signal. If you are not sure about spending the money, try

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Ditto - get the ATU. Very useful for non-resonant (er, non-50 ohm feedpoint) antennas. I run the ATU on a 160m dipole used on all bands 160m - 10m. No worries. Just make sure the feedline is 1/8-wave on the lowest band and the ATU will bring your K3 50 + j0 ohms. I also use the ATU on a

[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Gang, Thanks for all the great e-mails and answers to my first round of K3 questions. Lots of good information and advice. I do have a few more questions but I will limit these of one question at a time. Several people have advised to get the sub-receiver option. Now, this really puts me

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

input and maybe 20 watts output as guessed with a 40 watt light bulb about half brilliance.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, November 18, 2009 11:23:06 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil Hystad wrote: So, my first question is, Why do I want a sub-receiver?... I use it for two things: 1) Diversity reception. I find that weak CW reception is greatly improved with diversity. For example, on 40M, I use a dipole connected to the main antenna and a small vertical on the

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Dave, Thanks for your comments and I do agree with the notion that given that the K3 is so modular that ...you can always add it later -- albeit, with a but and a however... But and However -- I hear that there is an extra degree of complexity and rework to put in the sub-receiver later so

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil, Believe me, it is not much more trouble to install the SubRX later than it is during the initial construction. I think the biggest headache of adding the SubRX is routing the cables. Some will say that removing the Front Panel to add the 2nd DSP board is the hardest part, but if you

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module Dave, Thanks for your comments and I do agree with the notion that given that the K3 is so modular that ...you can always add it later -- albeit, with a but and a however... But and However -- I hear that there is an extra degree

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil wrote: I hear that there is an extra degree of complexity and rework to put in the sub-receiver later so if I think I might want it later then it behooves me to get it up front. Now, I am still on the fence, it may come down to the cost of the whole configuration.

[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

I am not a K3 owner but I plan to be sometime soon. I am still in my research stage where I want to learn as much as I can about the K3 before I buy. I do have a couple of questions... 1. Are there options that I would be foolish not to get right up front? My plan is to at least get the

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

2. Are there any custom ICs or other esoteric parts on the K3 that might limit its ultimate future repair life? I have already had an old Icom 756 be judged passed repair do to the in-availability of a few needed ICs. There are no custom ICs. There is a custom LCD display, and of course

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Phil, I can try to answer your questions. 1) All options are easily installed. The hardest option to install is an additional filter for the main receiver when the Sub RX is also installed because the SubRX must be lifted to gain access to the main receiver filter slots. Since you did not

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Phil - I put mine together a month ago. It's not difficult, but it is tedious. It took me about 12-14 hours. You'll need an anti static mat and wristband. I ordered mine from Radio Shack (276-2370). I got the 100W PA, ATU, 6M preamp and 2.8, 400 and 250 8 pole filters. That suits my operating

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3

Phil, you pose some great questions. Here goes: 1. The one option I would not get is the high accuracy oscillator.but that's just me. 2. As far as esoteric parts are concerned, Maybe Eric or Wayne should answer that one. I had an Orion 1 a couple of years back. But it did not

[Elecraft] Newbie question

My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal, the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done something wrong. TIA Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question

Jim Bobo wrote: My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal, the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done something wrong. Be sure you have either pressed the XMIT switch, or have VOX enabled for the Tx to activate in CW mode. 73, Lyle

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