Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Dave G4AON
Also Elecraft will need to know the shipping method for those who placed a deposit. (Eric/Lisa) Can you advise us how we proceed? Dave ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
We will be contacted by Lisa - until we hear something then there's nothing to worry about. In my case I did not pay by credit card. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also Elecraft will need to know the shipping method for those who placed

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Julian G4ILO
I wouldn't mind some guidance on which method is best to choose for shipping to the UK. I know that this has been discussed before but I don't recall it resulting in a clear recommendation. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory:

[Elecraft] XV144 - any plans for small 2m linear amplifier cca 100W

2007-09-14 Thread Samir Popaja
Hello, I have the XV144 transverter, which I will use with tube amplifiers (GS31 or GS35), so I need more than 25W, which XV144 barely deliver (being really HOT already with 10-15W). Does ELECRAFT have any plans for some small “really” linear amplifier??? We have K2 and K2/100, why not XV144

[Elecraft] K3 with XV144

2007-09-14 Thread Samir Popaja
Will be new Elecraft K3 usable for VHF Contesting? Any tests? 73' Samir, SM7VZX No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.18/1007 - Release Date: 2007-09-13 21:48 ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
I can't even remember what's on my order now, and there was some question about substituting other roofing filters for the default one. I'd like to know what's the best way of finding what we've got ordered, so we can change that order if desired. 73, doug

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Both FedEx and USPS have worked well for me this year for material sent from the States. If Elecraft uses these shippers and Lisa (Elecraft) gives you a Tracking number you can follow the shipment on-line. The part of the journey which takes most time in my experience is from the UK port of

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: I can't even remember what's on my order now, and there was some question about substituting other roofing filters for the default one. I'd like to know what's the best way of finding what we've got ordered, so we can change that

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Julian G4ILO
Thanks. I opted for USPS. I still had my order acknowledgement email, so I was able to use the link to send Elecraft updated credit card information, and add a note updating my ordered items. Now we just need those parts suppliers to get their act together! -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n:

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Dave G4AON
Julian US Postal Service Express Mail International, at 3 - 5 days looks the best to me. You can check via their web site for delivery times, etc. The UPS option offers 2 - 5 business days at twice the price! 73 Dave, G4AON I

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
On Friday September 14, 2007, at 11:20 AM, Julian G4ILO wrote: Now we just need those parts suppliers to get their act together! - Perhaps Eric might find some live bagpipe music useful to wake up his suppliers :-) Geoff GM4ESD

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Perhaps Eric might find some live bagpipe music useful to wake up his suppliers :-) Are you sure it's the right time to inflict strange and unusual punishment on the vendors? Perhaps before the pipes Eric could try something a bit

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread dj7mgq
US Postal Service Express Mail International, at 3 - 5 days looks the best to US Post (packages) has always taken longer for me but this may be beyond their area of responsibility, i.e. the European side of the pond. I'll likely use UPS because they come to our company every morning anyways.

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
You Barbarian :-) On September 14, 2007 12:06 PM, Thom LaCosta wrote: Are you sure it's the right time to inflict strange and unusual punishment on the vendors? Perhaps before the pipes Eric could try something a bit more civilized...like bamboo splints under the nails, water boards, and

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: You Barbarian :-) YesI know. I was wondering what comments I might receive from folks who favor the interesting sound of bag pipes. Actually, it's not that bad, though I favor the Italian pipe music. Perhaps Eric could force the

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread dj7mgq
Perhaps Eric could force the vendors to listen to Opera...now that would be true punishment! No it wouldn't - well I suppose it depends on the opera and whether the singers can sing or not ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps Eric could force the vendors to listen to Opera...now that would be true punishment! No it wouldn't - well I suppose it depends on the opera and whether the singers can sing or not Ahsince I have no couth, culture or appreciation

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread robert hammond
It seems that the delays for the shipping of the much awaited K3 continue. Would it be better for the folks at Elecraft to sit down, take a deep breath, re assess what they really can achieve, and supply us all with a realistic date for first shipments ? Detialed explanations of which

[Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes.

2007-09-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
Bagpipes! How do you make a chain saw sound like bagpipes? Add vibrato. Why do pipers walk while they play? To get away from the sound. What's the difference between a bagpipe and an onion? Nobody cries when you chop up a bagpipe. What's the difference between a bagpipe and a trampoline?

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Mychael Morohovich
As a piper, I don't know if I should take exception to this suggestion... For the sake of good reflector relations I'll assume that you are referring to the voluminous, rousing tones of this ancient instrument and not to an opinion that the bagpipe often sounds like a screeching cat. :-) Mychael

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
Uillean pipes for me please. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread dj7mgq
Hi Bob, I would rather be told that the first radios will not ship until say 6th January 2008, rather than be continually disappointed every few weeks by further stories of delays to parts required. But that's half the fun... ;-) Seriously, Eric and Wayne have always been a bit on the

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, robert hammond wrote: I would rather be told that the first radios will not ship until say 6th January 2008, rather than be continually disappointed every few weeks by further stories of delays to parts required. Poor Elecrafttrying to keep folks in forms sullies

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Julian G4ILO
My weapon of choice would be to make them listen to rap. I could never understand why they left the initial c off. :) -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes.

2007-09-14 Thread Tim Heasman
Ho, ho, bloody ho gm4lmh - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes. Bagpipes! How do you make a chain saw sound like bagpipes? Add

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Without any doubt the pipes produce those voluminous rousing tones, the cry to battle, and can sing like the whispering wind sighing in the glens. I am assuming that those who cannot deliver think of pipes as screeching cats. I am going to get into trouble over this :-) 73, Geoff GM4ESD As

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
[1] I would make them give up the day job, start a two-man operation designing DIY radios for radio amateurs, a section of the population well known for being 'off with the fairies most of the time. [2] Then I would make them design a radio which will take on anything the big Japanese

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Julian G4ILO
Well perhaps you would like them to put you down for that date and let someone else take your place in the queue? Do you really think it would be preferable for them to keep the finished radios in a warehouse until some announced date? Why must some people always find a reason to complain? It

RE: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
Estimates promise dates. Anytime someone is doing something new, producing an estimate of when it will be done is tough. How do you know how long it will take to do something you've never done before? Then if you include the fact that your suppliers have the same problem (unable to accurately

[Elecraft] OT/ Spare MPSW01

2007-09-14 Thread Vicenç Llario
Hello to all the list First of all let me apologise for using some bandwidth on the reflector. Although this is not really an Elecraft topic in itself, I decided to post it because I thought it had to do with our common hobby. While troubleshooting a Ten Tec 1208 transverter last weekend, I

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread johnny
Hello Julian, The situation facing Elecraft is perfectly understandable and I would simply keep my finger crossed. However, it is also interesting in listening to other people's views including complaints. When you look back the whole process since the acceptance of order in May 2007, you

SV: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Björn Mohr
Well, as a European I don't mind delays right now... the dollar is weaker and the K3 is getting cheaper! :) Any future K3 owners going to the NAB or RR convention in Charlotte? 73 de Björn /SM0MDG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
There will be a K3 presentation at the RSGB HF convention in October, http://www.rsgb.org/hfc/ Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Björn Mohr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, as a European I don't mind delays right now... the dollar is weaker and the K3 is getting cheaper! :)

[Elecraft] Fan for XV144

2007-09-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I have purchased an XV144 to go with my K3 (will arrive when it does). Having read some previous posts about FM and heat and installing a computer fan on the main board, I wondered if anyone could give me some info on the spec of the fan. I have a number of old 1GB SCSI drives in cases that I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
Several folks recommended bargain USB to Serial adapters that are based on the ProLific chipset. So, I figured I try one out... for $9 what the heck. It works fine for both rig control and CW/PTT keying. HOWEVER, it is a big noise generator. Holy cow. My S-meter jumps by 2 points when I insert

Re: [Elecraft] Fan for XV144

2007-09-14 Thread Dave G4AON
The alternative to that is to see in Elecraft will sell me the XV432 fan. All Elecraft spare parts are available from them. I've had plugs/sockets. No problem at all. 73 Dave ___

Re: [Elecraft] Fan for XV144

2007-09-14 Thread John D'Ausilio
I don't know that the XV432 fan is going to do you a lot of good. The PCB on the '432 has holes cut in it to provide airflow through the chassis while the others do not. Ultimately it's the bottom panel that serves as the heatsink for the power amp module, so I'd think raising it up and putting

Re: [Elecraft] Fan for XV144

2007-09-14 Thread Larry Molitor
David, If it's anything like my XV222, it's going to take more than just a little fan. If you are interested, I will send you photos and such showing how I tamed both the thermal and drift problems on my XV222. 73, Larry - W7IUV DN07dg - central WA http://w7iuv.com --- David Ferrington, M0XDF

[Elecraft] K2's on the air

2007-09-14 Thread Gary D Krause
I've noticed lately that I've been chatting with more and more owners of K2's on CW. In the past, I would occasionally run into one but, now it's a little more frequent. I'm also wondering if more people use them for contests rather than rag chewing? Last night I moved up the band on 40

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Julian G4ILO
Well Richard we will have to agree to disagree. Unlike you I am one of the people who helped finance the radio's production. Therefore if anything this makes me more entitled to complain than you. As a customer of Elecraft since 1999 I was happy to put down the deposit. I was confident they will

Re: [Elecraft] Fan for XV144

2007-09-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Right, thanks, I've ordered the 1.5 tilt bail, but thinking I may build a box to go under the XV144 and force air through it. On 14/9/07 18:03, John D'Ausilio [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: I don't know that the XV432 fan is going to do you a lot of good. The PCB on the '432 has holes cut in it to

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread David Fleming
Is the noise constant or only when the software is polling the radio? I had a noise problem when I had my software polling every 200ms. I would get a 5Hz hashy buzz at about S-2 with no antenna attached. With an antenna the noise would fall into the noise floor. I'm now polling every 1 second

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/14/07, David Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the noise constant or only when the software is polling the radio? I had The noise is constant as soon as the adapter is plugged into the USB port and before I even connect the rig to the adapter. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
Try a ferrite - usually works. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] The noise is constant as soon as the adapter is plugged into the USB port and before I even connect the rig to the adapter. ___

[Elecraft] Another K3 question

2007-09-14 Thread Scott McDowell
Hi I have a K3 ordered, which should be in the 3rd bunch to be delivered. I'm not sure just what I will be getting with the stock K3/100 kit with the Kat3 tuner. I assume that anything that isn't listed as an option will be included, but you know what ass u me means! What about the KIO3? Does

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/14/07, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try a ferrite - usually works. I have two snap-together split beads, one on each end of the cable, and it doesn't do anything to the noise. This adapter is junk. heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH

[Elecraft] KX1 - Low Power Output

2007-09-14 Thread Oliver Olsen
Hello, I recently constructed a KX1 with the 30/80 meter option board, and I'm having problems with low power out on all bands except 80 meters. On a 13.8V power supply, I'm getting a hair over 3 watts, but only .5 - .7 watts on 20 meters (measured on a 50 Ohm dummy load). I checked the

Re: [Elecraft] Another K3 question

2007-09-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
I'm not sure just what I will be getting with the stock K3/100 ... What about the KIO3? KIO3 is part of the basic K3. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

RE: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
On 9/14/07, Richard Beerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: money to date. As a previous writer to this forum wrote, Elecraft financed this radio's production by early subscription and not by going down to the bank for a loan as most companies would. That's one way to look at it and it is true to a

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Vic K2VCO
Julian G4ILO wrote: It's absolute nonsense to describe as incompetence the reasons for the delay. I suppose you would say the same about Microsoft for its delays in shipping Windows Vista? They were only shipping software, so no excuses of unavailable parts. I've kept quiet about this so

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Vic K2VCO wrote: As a beta tester, whose radio still has all of the pre-production boards and who pasted little paper labels on my pre-production front panel where control functions have changed, I can tell you after using it that I wouldn't trade this radio for

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Tree
On Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 02:48:55PM -0400, Thom LaCosta wrote: Gee, VicI wonder how many of you beta folks will have to make statements to calm the waters? Okay - last night, I worked G4AMT with my K3. Here is a very interesting shot - of G4AMT coming back to KC7V. I snapped the photo

RE: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Craig D. Smith
I'm in group #3 with early December ish delivery prediction when I ordered it and paid 50%. If it slips a few weeks or months it isn't a big concern. I'd rather have it right when it gets here. As along as it appears before the sunspots, I'll be happy - and the sunspots don't seem to be in any

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Bill Tippett
N6TR: Note the frequency. Now you're showing off Tree! Vapor - not. The only vapor here is similar to that which rises after my dog squats on a cool morning...and a lot of it seems to be coming from some of the same old folks. ;-) 73, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Low Power Output

2007-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
First, check the soldering carefully. If the solder connections look convex (like a ball on the component lead), the connection did not receive enough heat to flow the solder adequately onto the solder pad. If there is excess solder, wick it away and re-solder with a minimal amount of solder

[Elecraft] Owner's Manual?

2007-09-14 Thread W6NEK
Hi, Does anyone know when the K3 Owner's Manual will be posted on the Elecraft web site? Now that I've fully digested the K3 Kit Assembly Manual, I'm anxious to see the detailed owner's manual. Any info, especially from Elecraft, is most welcomed, Frank - W6NEK, K3 ??? (first batch) ;-)

RE: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Craig Rairdin
Have the complainers bought *any* new high-tech stuff, hardware or software, lately? Have they ever ... Have they ever ... Have they ever ... Do the Japanese .. So who cares if it's a few weeks late? Or months, for that matter? One thing I HAVE done is collected credit card payments in

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Richard Vuillequez
I have a K3 on order for the third build. I also paid my 50% deposit to help a great company get a great product out to all of us hams. Those of you who continue to carp about delivery and accuse Elecraft of deceitful dealings should instead be thanking those of us who have helped finance the

[Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread Mike B
This story is a couple years old, and has probably already had a bazillion comments on this list in its day, but I just found it and thought it was interesting. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2005/May/15/biz/stories/01biz.htm There are even vague hints about the K3 in it. 73, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes.

2007-09-14 Thread David Cutter
I think we should send a few of the boys aroond ta sort ya oot, laddie David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes. Bagpipes!

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread Robert Dorchuck W6VY
Like most newspaper stories - not very accurate: In 1971, when Swartz became licensed, there were only about 25,000 so-called hams Bob W6VY --- Mike B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This story is a couple years old, and has probably already had a bazillion comments on this list in its day, but I

[Elecraft] voltage display on K2 -- KB3FBR

2007-09-14 Thread MARY HAYS CARNEY
Don: Your email prompted me to make these measurements and clarify my statement about the voltage at D6 and D7: The anode voltage at D7 is a zero with key up; however it does not go to 8 v on key down. The anode at D6 is 7.9 volts with key up (receive) but only drops to about 0.6 v on key

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Don Rasmussen
Vic GLOATED shamelessly: --- Okay - last night, I worked G4AMT with my K3. Here is a very interesting shot - of G4AMT coming back to KC7V. I snapped the photo a bit too soon to get his full call in the display:

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Maybe they meant 1917. Sheesh, he doesn't LOOK that old... Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Dorchuck W6VY Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:51 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

[Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Don Rasmussen
Okay so it was Tree gloating but Vic is just as bad. And what's with that call anyway? ;-) --- Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:30:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3 To: Elecraft el.th.net

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread David Fleming
--- Tree [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You might wonder about the display on the left showing my passband (it's got wings on it). Just yet another feature that hasn't been talked about yet that will blow the socks off the competition. So let's talk about this feature. It looks like shingles on a

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3/CW decode

2007-09-14 Thread Jay Schwisow
I expect many non-CW guys (and gals) will get on CW with this in-display decode feature. Cool and well done Elecraft! Jay - KT5E Don Rasmussen wrote: Vic GLOATED shamelessly: --- Okay - last night, I worked G4AMT with my

[Elecraft] XV144 2m amp

2007-09-14 Thread George Frazer
Hi to all on the list. Samir that would be a nice idea. The kit works very well but 25w from the XV144 is a bit light. I am now looking for an amp to get me up to around the 100w mark. I have just finished upgrading my K2 with the XV144, KPA100 and KAT100. I enjoyed building all three and

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread w6jd
And notice how he wants to: amp up (its) spirit of technical innovation A veiled reference to the KPA800/1500...hummm? Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe they meant 1917. Sheesh, he doesn't LOOK that old... Ron

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Tree
On Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 02:42:02PM -0700, David Fleming wrote: --- Tree [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You might wonder about the display on the left showing my passband (it's got wings on it). Just yet another feature that hasn't been talked about yet that will blow the socks off the

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
...Just yet another feature that hasn't been talked about yet that will blow the socks off the competition. ... What's it all about? It's all about context and focus :-) Or, put another way, (monospace font ON) /\ | | __| |__ /\ becomes __

[Elecraft] KRX3 Filter

2007-09-14 Thread Roy Morris
Does a 2.7Khz filter come as a standard filter with the KRX3 receiver? Roy W4WFB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] Does Life Exist Beyond the K3?

2007-09-14 Thread dking
As I have sorted through the multiplicity of K3 related postings in recent weeks (I was away from my computer one day and when I came back there were 157 new K3 postings in one 24 hour period)...I am beginning to wonder if there is life beyond the K3? Is there a real Elecraft list

[Elecraft] Re-post: BL2 binocular core dimensions

2007-09-14 Thread Paul Fletcher
Hi all, I've just ordered a couple of BL2 kits, one of which is to go into an enclosure without the PC board. Does anyone know the external dimensions of the cores so I can size a suitable box? Thanks in advance, Paul M1PAF ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Does Life Exist Beyond the K3?

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there is life beyond the K3? Is there a real Elecraft list somewhere where one can go to for project advice and help? Just as some folks don't choose to read about fox hunts, or winding things, or color codes, you could use a filteryou've

Re: [Elecraft] Does Life Exist Beyond the K3?

2007-09-14 Thread dking
Thank you for the quick and snappy reply. I've noticed you are always quite good at that. But, if you had chosen to read beyond the surface, you would have noticed it was a request for people who have knowledge and experience to help with build questions, which is part of what this list

[Elecraft] K3 Context Filtering

2007-09-14 Thread Craig D. Smith
Thanks, Tree, for the info on the CW filter setup you use. Sounds very intriguing! Can't wait to try it. A couple of questions: Are you saying the DSP filter is programmable with respect to the ultimate rejection? That is, can you tell it you only want 10 or 20 db and then flat? Also, does

Re: [Elecraft] K2 alignment confusion...

2007-09-14 Thread DolfinDon
Hi You must set the power control to about 1/2 scale and hold the tune button to get into tune mode then as you tune L1 and L2 as the power comes up readjust the power pot up or down a little to make the MPU re-measure the power. You should reach a point where L1 and L2 will peak. If this does

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Wow - you know how you sometimes get all fidgety and itchy when you're close to the end of a good book? Well On 14/9/07 23:05, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: ...Just yet another feature that hasn't been talked about yet that will blow the socks off the competition. ...

Re: [Elecraft] Does Life Exist Beyond the K3?

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But, if you had chosen to read beyond the surface, you would have noticed it was a request for people who have knowledge and experience to help with build questions, which is part of what this list purports to be for. Ahall the whining may

[Elecraft] Does Life Exist Beyond the K3?

2007-09-14 Thread Don Rasmussen
Hi David, your sense of urgency is understandable and I remember when I had an issue with building my K2's. Anything that stopped the flow of the build made the earth seem like it had slowed to a stop. Additional noise in the manner of K3 posts whether they are cute or not have to add to the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 alignment confusion...

2007-09-14 Thread dking
Thank you Don. I got the peak at the earlier receiver stage. I have also gone back over the solder joints and all the relays three times since last night with nothing spotted. I'll comb through the toroid connex again... Adjusting the power with the front panel power control while in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Context Filtering

2007-09-14 Thread Tree
On Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 04:28:56PM -0600, Craig D. Smith wrote: Are you saying the DSP filter is programmable with respect to the ultimate rejection? That is, can you tell it you only want 10 or 20 db and then flat? I think this might be user programmable someday in the future. I heard one

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread AJSOENKE
in 1971 210,000 would have been pretty close to actual number, in US. Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 alignment confusion...

2007-09-14 Thread DolfinDon
Hi To help any more we need some measurements in the transmitter. Did you build the RF probe and go through the troubleshooting section of the manual? What test equipment do you have. A scope would be nice but the RF probe/multimeter should be good enough to find the problem. Basically you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Context Filtering (was Revised Shipping Date for K3)

2007-09-14 Thread David Fleming
--- Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's all about context and focus :-) Hmm. Now this *is* cool! By context filtering do you mean the DSP can determine the context of the situation (ie signal strength, noise level, adjacent signal levels, etc) and adjust itself accordingly, or is it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Context Filtering (was Revised Shipping Date for K3)

2007-09-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
By context filtering do you mean the DSP can determine the context of the situation... The DSP filtering is adjustable so you can get context of the band around you, while retaining focus on the signal of interest. Man, I can't wait to play with that DSP. I'll be up all night trying to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Context Filtering (was Revised Shipping Date for K3)

2007-09-14 Thread Lyle Johnson
By context filtering do you mean the DSP can determine the context of the situation... Another way to look at this is as an audible spectrum display in which you use your ears instead of your eyes to see nearby stations (their offset and their relative strength) while you are focused on

RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 Filter

2007-09-14 Thread Ed Muns
Does a 2.7Khz filter come as a standard filter with the KRX3 receiver? Yes. See the K3 order web page. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 Filter

2007-09-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Ed Muns wrote: Does a 2.7Khz filter come as a standard filter with the KRX3 receiver? Yes. See the K3 order web page. My understanding is that with that filter and the DSP, if one is not heavily into contests and isn't in an area with 30 + over 9 sigs, the other

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread Robert Dorchuck W6VY
Actually in the US in 1962 (the year I was licensed) there were over 250,000 hams in the US. The callbook I saved to show my first call was the summer 1963 and it lists 258,000 hams. Bob W6VY --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in 1971 210,000 would have been pretty close to actual number, in

[Elecraft] Screensaver

2007-09-14 Thread Randy Downs
Ok. Where is the screensaver on the K3? I see the K1 and the K2. Must be late in shipping too. I'll gladly take a slot from someone if they would like to give it up. At least you could post a screensaver. ;^) Randy W8RAN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] How Many Hams In USA?

2007-09-14 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 9/14/07 7:38:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: in 1971 210,000 would have been pretty close to actual number, in US. More like 275,000. Here are some numbers to think about while waiting for the sunspots to come back and the K3s to start shipping:

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-14 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 9/14/07 6:41:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you know how you sometimes get all fidgety and itchy when you're close to the end of a good book? Or waiting for someone to finish the last Harry Potter book so you can start it (went through that the

[Elecraft] BL2 binocular core dimensions

2007-09-14 Thread wb2srf
The core size appears the same as the BL-1, The BL-2 uses two identical stacked cores. I just measured my BL-2 so the dimensions are approximately 1.13 ( about 1.5 across depends on how tightly the wires are wound) by 1.12 (0.56x2) high. GL 73, Bob Johansen WB2SRF

Re: [Elecraft] K2 alignment confusion...

2007-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, Don Brown has already given you some good leads - here are my additions: What you are saying is that your K2 has little or no power output - a reading of 0.1 or 0.2 watts really means no power output because that is the lowest indication that the microprocessor is programmed to

[Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread wb2srf
Mike, Thank you for posting the article, it was an interesting read. It brought back many fond memories of Heathkit, I built and enjoyed many of their products. Wishing Elecraft's continued success with the K3 and future products. I enjoyed building and now having enjoyment using the K2 and the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft news story

2007-09-14 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 9/14/07 8:29:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually in the US in 1962 (the year I was licensed) there were over 250,000 hams in the US. The callbook I saved to show my first call was the summer 1963 and it lists 258,000 hams. Is that 258,000

[Elecraft] Auto notch use

2007-09-14 Thread k7hbg
Good Evening ALL! I had been fiddling around with the DSP de noiser settings in the spirit of exploration and discovery according to the best wishes of Lyle. After returning to 80 meter operation, a strong signal appeared close by and I flipped on the auto notch. The notcher did not make much

Re: [Elecraft] voltage display on K2 -- KB3FBR

2007-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joe, Taking things one at a time from the end to the beginning! Before we delve into the proper operation, let me say one thing about intermittent operation - that is usually a sign of a poor solder connection. See my post earlier today about what to look for when inspecting solder

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