Re: [Elecraft] KX3 kit shipping estimate

2012-05-17 Thread Edward R. Cole
The assembly manual has just been released, We can hope KX3 kits will begin shipping. I skimmed thru the assembly manual and does not look too difficult after assembling a DEMI 432 MHz transverter and only 18-page, 84 step manual and about 89 components which about 50+ were sm. It took me a

[Elecraft] K2 Loss of functions on 20M 17M bands

2012-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Thanks Don (W3FPR), Monty(K2DLJ) Ray (SM5XLP) for your helpful replies. I have now studied the circuit diagram of the KPA100 and identified the 20/17M filter section you refer to. This weekend I will try re-flowing the solder joints of the 5 capacitors two toroids and will check continuity

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - EZ problem

2012-05-17 Thread Bill
Rebooting has already been tried - to no avail. I am sure it a problem within my computer, however have never experienced it before. A search gave the usual Microsoft run in circle answers. Nothing that helped. Any ideas? Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician)

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 kit shipping estimate

2012-05-17 Thread dr.diesel
I didn't order my kit till Jan 9th, :( I bet kits ship out faster than factory builds. Hopefully they have been stock piling kits while the manual was being refined. Maybe a couple hundred will go out on the 18th! -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] FS K2 Options KNB2 and KIO2

2012-05-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Both have now been sold pending payment. Thank you. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/16/2012 5:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The KIO2 has been spoken for (pending payment) The KNB2 is still available 73, Don W3FPR On 5/16/2012 5:26 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Hello, I have 2 K2 option kits for sale - bags

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 kit shipping estimate

2012-05-17 Thread Keith Heimbold
I went back this morning to the tracking list and the date of Dec 30th was changed to Dec 28th. So whoever entered it went back and changed it to the actual date. So I am guessing the wait for my Dec 31st order is likely still much longer than I thought it was only a couple days ago. Keith

[Elecraft] is the 30m only option still available?

2012-05-17 Thread AF6NI
I don't see this on the price list. I don't care about 80, but sure would like to have 30. Thx, Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/is-the-30m-only-option-still-available-tp7555981.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] is the 30m only option still available?

2012-05-17 Thread AF6NI
I don't see this on the price list. I don't care about 80, but sure would like to have 30. Thx, Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/is-the-30m-only-option-still-available-tp7555982.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] is the 30m only option still available?

2012-05-17 Thread Phil Hystad
Joe, I am trying to figure out what you mean. You must be referring to one of the kits with band options but your message does not say which one. I am guessing the KX1. If so, the KX1 does have a 30 meter option I think. 73, phil, K7PEH On May 17, 2012, at 6:23 AM, AF6NI wrote: I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Quick/Simple Question

2012-05-17 Thread Ian Kahn
I used a digital VOM, one lead to the tip of the plug, the other to find the zero resistance value at the exposed ends of the wire. I don't remember which is which, but this test will tell you quite quickly and easily. Hope this helps. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua

Re: [Elecraft] is the 30m only option still available?

2012-05-17 Thread AF6NI
Yes KX1 and this message is in the KX1 group. I guess if you are seeing the post via email you wouldn't realize that. Sorry, will make certain I list which rig next time. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] is the 30m only option still available?

2012-05-17 Thread Phil Hystad
OK. I assume by KX1 group you might be referring to Nabble. I never use Nabble. Actually, I didn't think very many people did use Nabble but that may be my ignorance. 73, phil On May 17, 2012, at 7:28 AM, AF6NI wrote: Yes KX1 and this message is in the KX1 group. I guess if you are

[Elecraft] Fwd: Dayton QRP webcasting on right now.....

2012-05-17 Thread n...@comcast.net
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Re: [Elecraft] Slow Speed CW With My K3

2012-05-17 Thread valvetb...@netzero.com
Test message -- Original Message -- From: Joel Black joel.b.bl...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Slow Speed CW With My K3 Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 08:57:40 -0500 It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - EZ problem

2012-05-17 Thread Roy Morris
I also have experienced an inability to get this program to work. Roy W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Ralph Parker
I'm still getting used to my new P3. The original P3 firmware had the baud rate bug, and when I changed to 01.16, all was well (K3 f/w 4.50). I then loaded K3 f/w 4.51 for better AGC - and here's the confusion: Under 4.50, I coulda' sworned that the P3 cursor for VFO B (violet) was only displayed

[Elecraft] KX3 assembly

2012-05-17 Thread John Cooper
Don’t have the kx3 yet but wondering where the RTC/charger plugs in at? Didn’t see it mentioned anywhere in the manual. Also the 2m transverter where would that fit? John WT5Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Bill Conkling
Well, the markers are very handy for measuring the difference between two signals on the display. I have also found them handy for marking the boundaries of a range of frequencies, like if a dx station is working 5 to 10 UP, I can mark the range with the markers and then look for the pileup in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Alan Bloom
On Thu, 2012-05-17 at 19:28 +, Ralph Parker wrote: Under 4.50, I coulda' sworned that the P3 cursor for VFO B (violet) was only displayed when the SUB rcvr was on (good, avoids clutter), but now (4.51) it is displayed continuously. You can enable/disable the VFO B cursor with the VFO B

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Ralph Parker
You can enable/disable the VFO B cursor with the VFO B menu item. Yeah, but then it's either always on or always off, neither of which I want. And tnx for the hints on MKRA and MKRB. Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

2012-05-17 Thread Barry
I have a bunch of the split ferrites with a hole to fit RG-213 coax on hand. Got 2 turns through the hole and used 3 of them with complete elimination of the noise. Barry W2UP . Jim Brown-10 wrote Don't wrap the cable with ferrites, WIND turns of the cable through a ferrite core. #31 or

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Ralph, The violet VFO B cursor is present whether the sub RX is on or off. As another poster commented you can turn it off with a menu change. And I suppose you could set a FN button up to do it if you prefer. I also prefer fixed tune and rarely use tracking mode. I don't use the markers.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Vic K2VCO
If you turn the VFO B menu item OFF then the VFO B cursor is not displayed, unless you turn SPLIT on. In that case you DO get the cursor. Is that what you want? On 5/17/2012 2:16 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Ralph, The violet VFO B cursor is present whether the sub RX is on or off. As another

[Elecraft] KX-1 20 30 40 For Sale

2012-05-17 Thread Bob
Hi, I have a nice KX-1 for sale KXAT-1 KXPD-1 a few accessories. If interested contact me offline. b...@kalkwarf.com w7wo Lacey, Wa __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Oh...how do you move cursers with out tuning? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I'm not near the book. Sent from my iPad On May 17, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Bill Conkling n...@widomaker.com wrote: Well, the markers are very handy for measuring the difference between two signals on the display.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Ralph Parker
If you turn the VFO B menu item OFF then the VFO B cursor is not displayed, unless you turn SPLIT on. In that case you DO get the cursor. Hmmm... Tnx, Vic, maybe that's what I was thinking of, although I thought I remember the B cursor being violet, not red as in 'split'. More details that are

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 order backlog

2012-05-17 Thread ~BG~
12/27... I was in the middle of buying some transformers in Akihabara and literally dropped everything to fill out my order with my iPhone while standing at the register... :D ./ben W6MCM KX3 #109 On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 7:25 PM, wf8o mnar...@woh.rr.com wrote: Just curious, when did you

[Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-17 Thread Dave KK7SS
Elecraft is in the North Hall, Booths 181, 182 183 and 184 Dave G. KK7SS DN06ijRichland, WA KX3 #0097 I am not old, just chronologically gifted -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 order backlog

2012-05-17 Thread Jim Lowman
I wondered if Akihabara was the same as it was back in the early 70s. It was a kit builder's paradise. Pick up a basket at one end of the bazaar, grab as many of each component as desired, and pay at the end. No blister packs here! 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/17/2012 6:25 PM, ~BG~ wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cursors

2012-05-17 Thread Bill Conkling
When you activate the markers, the knob will move them. Let's be sure we're talking apples and apples. The cursor is the wide band that indicates the bandwidth. It is moved with the vfo a/b knob. The markers are accessed by taping or holding the [Marker] button on the right edge of the p3 and

[Elecraft] KAT100-1 for sale

2012-05-17 Thread Syd Smith
$200 Syd WB4W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this

[Elecraft] [KX3] FS/WTT Icom IC-703 Plus with INRAD 400 Hz filter and Tokyo HyPower HC-200AT auto tuner

2012-05-17 Thread Daniel Paul Perez
Hi! I am selling my QRP radio, an external auto tuner, tuner interface cable and 10A PS Icom IC-703 Plus with INRAD 400 Hz filter. Excellent condition. Tokyo HyPower HC-200AT auto tuner. Excellent condition. Tokyo HyPower HTC-100/ICOM5 17 foot radio interface cable for Icom. Excellent