Re: [Elecraft] RigExpert TI-5 with K3 Cable Set / Pictures

2017-03-25 Thread M. George 
The RigExpert TI-5 has been sold.  Thanks for looking.  Max NG7M

On Sat, Mar 25, 2017 at 9:42 AM, M. George 
wrote:

> Up for sale if my RigExpert TI-5 with factory K3 cable set, original box,
> manual etc...
>
> If someone wants to add KIO3B functionality to their K3 for a lot less
> than the upgrade to the KIO3B, this is a very clean and slick solution.
> With the TI-5, you have one USB cable to your computer and then the cable
> set plugs direct into the back of the K3.  You can think of it as an
> external KIO3B with FSK built in.  With the single USB connection, you get
> a sound card interface which uses the standard USB Codec just like the
> KIO3B, plus 4 virtual serial ports which cover CAT interfacing to the K3,
> FSK input to the K3 (no keying interface circuit required), CW keying and
> PTT via one of the virtual ports if desired and last but not least a WinKey
> compatible serial port for CW keying of your K3 where there is a paddle
> input on the TI-5.  Damn, I'm almost talking myself out of selling it by
> describing it! ;)
>
> It's a nice little interface, but I have a K3s now and I upgraded my K3
> KIO3A to the KIO3B.  So the IT-5 needs a new home.
>
> I'm asking $125.00 shipped to the CONUS... or a reasonable offer based on
> how many responses I get.
>
> Here are a couple of pictures of what you get:
>
> http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=imageview=NG7M%
> 2FRigExpert%2FTI-5%2FIMG_1892.JPG
>
> http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=imageview=NG7M%
> 2FRigExpert%2FTI-5%2FIMG_1891.JPG
>
> The TI-5 has been superseded by newer versions, but the new versions have
> removed the WinKeyer built in interface.  All the downloads for the TI-5
> are on the RigExpert website.
>
> Thanks for reading.
>
> Max NG7M
>
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2017-03-25 Thread kev...@coho.net 

Good Evening,

After two spotless weeks the sun has a new speckle.  There was a 
decent solar breeze earlier in the week too.  Auspicious thoughts here.  
I am hoping for more band noise and better reception.  They seem to 
correlate.  If the band sounds like I am in the middle of cotton ball I 
never do well.


   Speaking of sound I am hearing a Saw Whet owl who has been filing 
away for over an hour.  Now that the snow is gone more species of birds 
are showing up.  Instead of my winter flock of Grey Jays, Steller's 
Jays, and Oregon Juncos the snowbirds are returning.  Some of them are 
here for only a week; others for most of the summer.  But come mid 
October I have only those three species again.  We need to hang together 
in the winter.


Please join us tomorrow on:

   14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
7045 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday)

73,
Kevin. KD5ONS

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

2017-03-25 Thread Bob G3PJT 

Hi everyone

I have managed to get the encoder turning reasonable freely. I put a 
very small amout of WD40 on the shaft where it enters the housing bush.


And then did as Don suggested repeatedly and firmly pushed the knob up 
at the low point. After quite a lot of pushing it began to loosen up a lot.


So I feel I have a working encoder again and am going to use it for a 
while and hopefully  I won't need to replace it.


I was pretty concerned that pushing it back would damage it further but 
it works OK


73 and many thanks for all the suggestions

Bob G3PJT

On 23/03/2017 13:24, Bob G3PJT wrote:

Thanks Guy
I am going to get the encoder out from the front panel and then see 
what I can do to improve things.

73 Bob


Sent by Ipad


On 23 Mar 2017, at 11:52, Guy Olinger K2AV > wrote:


If you can see the bend, very slightly file the "off" side of the 
shaft and use aluminum foil to shim the other side of the shaft at 
the end. This may relieve the drag.


73, Guy K2AV

On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:00 AM Bob G3PJT > wrote:


Yes the shaft is very slightly bent

73 Bob G3PJT


On 23/03/2017 09:51, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
> Are you certain that a bit of fiber from the felt washer hasn't
worked
> its way between the shaft and the bushing? That is a known problem.
> 73,
> Vic, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> Formerly K2VCO
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
> On 23 Mar 2017 11:41, Bob G3PJT wrote:
>> Hi Don
>>
>> Thanks for the reply. I did know about the new encoder kit but the
>> problem is that of its cost when it gets here.
>>
>> Elecraft quote 124USD for the kit, that's £100 here which then
gets
>> VAT at 20% and a local handling charge - say a total of
£130-140 and
>> as well if I read things correctly I will need to get a new knob.
>>
>> So you can see that my problem is that unless I can get a cheaper
>> replacement I might as well sell the K2/100 either in bits for
spares
>> or at a discount.
>>
>> The encoder does work fine but it has suffered a knock which
has made
>> it slightly stiff to turn, i.e it wont 'spin', but it is useable.
>>
>> So thanks for the thoughts
>>
>> 73 Bob G3PJT
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV 

On 3/25/2017 1:26 PM, Al Lorona wrote:

However, the paper had simply repeated what was in another paper
that's been out there for years. Jack Smith, K8ZOA, made much
better measurements that I would encourage anybody to read.
However, I've been told that DX Engineering, which acquired Jack's
Clifton Laboratories web page, has pulled that paper as well! So
the K3 world has been plunged into darkness...


Typical ... since DX Engineering does not sell Elecraft, but instead
pushes the inferior Icom noise generators, one could expect them to
bury any of Jack's work that is specific to Elecraft.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


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[Elecraft] FS K3

2017-03-25 Thread Paul VanOveren 
Selling the house and moving to an apartment so selling my beloved Elecraft
K line.

K3 serial # 758
100 w module
KRX3-F  2ND RECEIVER Factory installed
KFL3A 250 HZ 8 POLE FILTERS (2) Factory installed.
KFL3A -500 HZ Factory installed.
KDVR3  Digital Voice Recorder  Factory Installed
KI2DSPUPGD,  DSP upgrade  Factory Installed'
K3ATU   Antenna Tuner and 2nd ant input
KIO3 Digital I/O BOARD  W/ Receive Ant Input.
KFLA3 2.7 SSB FILTER.
Includes all cables, manuals, mods( 15 mods done at factory, 2012)


Non smoking Environment
Cosmetically   8/9
Shipping in CONUS from Grand Rapids, Mi

$2640.00
Astron 20 amp PS   $75.00

ELECRAFT  W2 WATTMETER$175.00  Includes 1.8-54 mhz -2000-w directional
coupler.
WINKEYER  USB $50.00
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Don Wilhelm 
That paper is based on the old AGC parameter ranges.  They were expanded 
by firmware 4.51
A more recent discussion with charts can be found on Fred Cady's website 
http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/agc-4-51.


There is additional information in my website "Noisy K3" article which 
can help you in judging the results of changes to the AGC parameters.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/25/2017 2:48 PM, Brian Moran via Elecraft wrote:

The Clifton Laboratories paper from 2009 is still obtainable via the Internet 
Archive's Wayback Machine at this link: 
https://web.archive.org/web/20161225060408/http://cliftonlaboratories.com/Documents/Elecraft%20K3%20Transceiver%20AGC%20Parameters%20and%20S-meter.pdf

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft 
The Clifton Laboratories paper from 2009 is still obtainable via the Internet 
Archive's Wayback Machine at this link: 
https://web.archive.org/web/20161225060408/http://cliftonlaboratories.com/Documents/Elecraft%20K3%20Transceiver%20AGC%20Parameters%20and%20S-meter.pdf
 

-Brian, N9ADG
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Ken Chandler 
Just wondering if it will be replaced with another model!!

Ken.. G0ORH 

Sent from my iPad


> On 25 Mar 2017, at 17:26, Al Lorona  wrote:
> 
> 
> You probably remember that I recently put out a little tutorial to the group 
> on the K3 AGC. Immediately after I put those measurements out there, some of 
> the gurus here told me that it could be confusing, and might be 
> misunderstood, so I pulled it. I don't know who told the ARRL Contest Update 
> about it-- it wasn't me-- but they made a general announcement to the 
> contesting community about it. They probably should have checked it out 
> before doing that.
> 
> I've been getting inquiries from folks asking where the heck the paper is, 
> and I've had to tell them that I pulled it. However, the paper had simply 
> repeated what was in another paper that's been out there for years. Jack 
> Smith, K8ZOA, made much better measurements that I would encourage anybody to 
> read. However, I've been told that DX Engineering, which acquired Jack's 
> Clifton Laboratories web page, has pulled that paper as well! So the K3 world 
> has been plunged into darkness...
> 
> I just wanted to make a general announcement that the paper's no longer 
> available. Anybody who has it, please trash it. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Al  W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware request - separate internal/external power supply settings

2017-03-25 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN 
If it doesn’t (or can’t) show up in firmware, there are external solutions that 
can accomplish this — for example the Buddipole PowerMini.  I keep one in-line, 
even without a solar panel connected for just this purpose.  It will both alarm 
and disconnect the external battery when it reaches a preset low voltage.

> 
> Right now there is just the "Bat Min" setting that gives an alarm if the 
> present voltage drops to a set value in the configuration menu. (Automatic 
> shutdown happens at 7.0V according to the manual.) I use an external LiFePO4, 
> and internal NiMH. These have different specs. I would like to see more 
> configuration options that allow me to "disconnect" the external LiFePO4 when 
> it reaches a certain voltage (10V) and then switch to the internal NiMH which 
> may be (and likely are, at least in short order) at a lower voltage than the 
> external. I would also like to be able to have the ability to make the 
> auto-shutdown happen at a higher voltage than 7.0V (8.0V in this case.)

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342



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[Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Al Lorona 
  
You probably remember that I recently put out a little tutorial to the group on 
the K3 AGC. Immediately after I put those measurements out there, some of the 
gurus here told me that it could be confusing, and might be misunderstood, so I 
pulled it. I don't know who told the ARRL Contest Update about it-- it wasn't 
me-- but they made a general announcement to the contesting community about it. 
They probably should have checked it out before doing that.

I've been getting inquiries from folks asking where the heck the paper is, and 
I've had to tell them that I pulled it. However, the paper had simply repeated 
what was in another paper that's been out there for years. Jack Smith, K8ZOA, 
made much better measurements that I would encourage anybody to read. However, 
I've been told that DX Engineering, which acquired Jack's Clifton Laboratories 
web page, has pulled that paper as well! So the K3 world has been plunged into 
darkness...

I just wanted to make a general announcement that the paper's no longer 
available. Anybody who has it, please trash it. 

Thanks,

Al  W6LX
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[Elecraft] FS: DigiKeyer II & K3 Cable

2017-03-25 Thread Jeffrey Cantor 
 FS: MicroHam DigiKeyer II
  - Very good unit with cable for Elecraft K3. Original boxes and disc. 
Will include extra cost numeric key pad. $265 shipped conus. 
  - Jeff @ k...@att.net
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[Elecraft] KX3 firmware request - separate internal/external power supply settings

2017-03-25 Thread Thorpe, Jeffrey 
Right now there is just the "Bat Min" setting that gives an alarm if the 
present voltage drops to a set value in the configuration menu. (Automatic 
shutdown happens at 7.0V according to the manual.) I use an external LiFePO4, 
and internal NiMH. These have different specs. I would like to see more 
configuration options that allow me to "disconnect" the external LiFePO4 when 
it reaches a certain voltage (10V) and then switch to the internal NiMH which 
may be (and likely are, at least in short order) at a lower voltage than the 
external. I would also like to be able to have the ability to make the 
auto-shutdown happen at a higher voltage than 7.0V (8.0V in this case.)

Under the current setup, power is supplied by the higher voltage supply, which 
can result in a ruined external battery (if the internal protection circuitry 
of the battery should fail) as the power supply would flip-flop between the 
two. I would like to have a little bit more control. Maybe that's just a 
personality defect.

Jeff - KG7HDZ
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[Elecraft] RigExpert TI-5 with K3 Cable Set / Pictures

2017-03-25 Thread M. George 
Up for sale if my RigExpert TI-5 with factory K3 cable set, original box,
manual etc...

If someone wants to add KIO3B functionality to their K3 for a lot less than
the upgrade to the KIO3B, this is a very clean and slick solution.  With
the TI-5, you have one USB cable to your computer and then the cable set
plugs direct into the back of the K3.  You can think of it as an external
KIO3B with FSK built in.  With the single USB connection, you get a sound
card interface which uses the standard USB Codec just like the KIO3B, plus
4 virtual serial ports which cover CAT interfacing to the K3, FSK input to
the K3 (no keying interface circuit required), CW keying and PTT via one of
the virtual ports if desired and last but not least a WinKey compatible
serial port for CW keying of your K3 where there is a paddle input on the
TI-5.  Damn, I'm almost talking myself out of selling it by describing it!
;)

It's a nice little interface, but I have a K3s now and I upgraded my K3
KIO3A to the KIO3B.  So the IT-5 needs a new home.

I'm asking $125.00 shipped to the CONUS... or a reasonable offer based on
how many responses I get.

Here are a couple of pictures of what you get:

http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=imageview=NG7M%2FRigExpert%2FTI-5%2FIMG_1892.JPG

http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=imageview=NG7M%2FRigExpert%2FTI-5%2FIMG_1891.JPG

The TI-5 has been superseded by newer versions, but the new versions have
removed the WinKeyer built in interface.  All the downloads for the TI-5
are on the RigExpert website.

Thanks for reading.

Max NG7M

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Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3s Wattmeter

2017-03-25 Thread Brian Hunt 
Make sure the KPA3A is enabled in the CONFIG menu. 
73,
Brian, K0DTJ
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Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3s Wattmeter

2017-03-25 Thread Augie "Gus" Hansen 



On 3/25/2017 7:36 AM, efortner wrote:

...

WMTR HP. The power control will not go past 12 watts. The auto calibration
works fine on 5 watts but when finished next takes me to the 1 milliwatt cal
instead of 50 watts. Following directions to set power to 50 watts does not
work.

Any suggestions. I really do not want to send it back to Elecraft if I can
get it going. I have the latest firmware.


Check to see that the KPA3 menu item is set to PA NOR. Given that other 
config items got changed, this one could be in bypass or some other setting.


Gus Hansen
KB0YH

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[Elecraft] 4 Sale Yellow Pelican 1400 Case for K2

2017-03-25 Thread WB3AAL 
Hello,

 Doing some downsizing and I have the following for sale.

Pelican 1400 Case Yellow
Foam is cut out for a K2 radio.

Asking $70 shipped to the lower 48 States.

Please email me direct.

73
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL


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[Elecraft] FW: K3s Wattmeter

2017-03-25 Thread efortner 
I have had a glitch in my software and trying to reconfiger my K3s. The tx
filters got switched in the software some how. I now have the filters sorted
out but doing the wattmeter calibration and cannot get Config WMTR LP to
change to 

WMTR HP. The power control will not go past 12 watts. The auto calibration
works fine on 5 watts but when finished next takes me to the 1 milliwatt cal
instead of 50 watts. Following directions to set power to 50 watts does not
work.

Any suggestions. I really do not want to send it back to Elecraft if I can
get it going. I have the latest firmware.

73, Earl K4KAY

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-25 Thread Erik Basilier 
Perhaps a new, legal limit power amplifier should be non-linear so as to
achieve very high efficiency. Broadcasters seem to use such designs
routinely, and the latest QEX described a ham version under development.


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