[Elecraft] OT: An interesting view of IPC-610

I noted a reference to IPC-610 in a recent thread on soldering. I thought readers might be interested in an 2011 article that takes a caustic view of IPC-610. TLDR: The work-inspect-rework mantra of IPC-610 is a recipe for reducing the reliability of assemblies: mainly due to heat stress caused

Re: [Elecraft] OT: An interesting view of IPC-610

I am aware of that article and did reference the fact that some do not like these requirements. The author does not suggest an alternative. In the practice I have seen in the aerospace industry, there was not the large amount of rework described. The emphasis was on using correct processes to

[Elecraft] microHam Cahle DB37-EL-K3R

Looking for the subject DB37-EL-K3R cable. Shipping would be to my cousin in Florida as we'll be visiting next month. Payment with PayPal preferably. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T (bobdehaney(at)gmx.net) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

[Elecraft] No K3 TX SSB audio after sub install

Barry, Lyle and others, It's exactly what went wrong. Got an e-mail from Elecraft as well and same suggestions as you mentioned. Problem solved. It's a bit difficult to see, but at least 1 or 2 pins were not inside the 5-pin socket near the volume pots. You better use a light to check it.

[Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

To Wayne and Eric especially, but to all on the list. I saved my shekels and ordered my KX2 Shack in a box 2 weeks ago tomorrow. To say I was as impatient as a kid before Christmas would be an understatement. The Elecraft team shipped my new baby last Friday, it went out from the USPS San Jose

[Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

I have been rebuilding my little hamshack these last few days. I am only operating on one band (160M) so there is not much gear involved, but I am trying to do it all correctly to minimize noise pickup from common mode signals arriving in the shack from many RG-6 beverage feed lines.  Most of

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

Since the KPA only has 2 Antenna jacks, I'd love to see Elecraft offer 1x8 and 2x8 Remote Antenna Switches with band data interface, if needed, so they arrive tested and ready to work with the K3. In the meantime, can anyone share which 1x8 or 2x8 Remote Antenna Switches and band data interface

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

My K3 is #4113 factory assembled and delivered in April 2010. I'm pretty sure the bottom cover had never been off when I did the update mods a couple months ago. That's when I asked Elecraft support about it and I assumed it had been added to later #s. I've never had any issues but run mostly

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

[OT] Phil's comment about PO boxes reminds me to remind readers about two lesser known shipping concepts: 1. Anyone with a PO box knows that they are for USPS mail only and won't accept mail from couriers like FedEx and UPS. Except that some individual POs will let you have a package

[Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

Instead of pushing the 12 watt PA this hard it would sure be nice (and cleaner) to have the option of using the KPA3A for 10-12 watts output. John KK9A K7TV wrote: I have been testing sustained power capabilities of wideband HF transformers for feeding EFHW antennas. This involves running high

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Oh Yes, many could learn about customer service from Elecraft. I had a situation where I was ordering some parts off the internet, Sounds so- easy. Not for me! My love for computers is limited. Anyway, I tried ordering and ended up with 3 orders and nothing working. I then said screw it. Five

Re: [Elecraft] Who's On First?

That wasn't me, but...the optimum order is computer, then K3, then WSJT-X. The reasons: Well, obviously the computer has to come before the software. The process of starting up the computer causes various signal lines on the serial port used for radio control to be toggled briefly, which can

Re: [Elecraft] Who's On First?

Computer first. (This initializes the com ports) Then radio. (Radio needs the com ports) Now the software. (Now that radio has its necessary connections, start the software which can now find the radio and other necessary connections. ) Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 28, 2018, at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

Any chance of model confusion between K2 and K3? I recall adding them to my K2 ... a case of having to hold my tongue just so in order to hold them and their hardware in place. Not a place for fat fingers! 73! K0PP On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 17:36 hawley, charles j jr

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

I bought a QCX kit in January that got lost... maybe it will show up - late - as a KX2 ??? Good Lck ! Niel Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2018, at 17:04, Rich Arland wrote: > > From my personal experiences with the Elecraft Crew I have nothing but high > praise for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

When I built K3 serial #3505 in September of 2009, the kit had thermal pads for the LPA transistors. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of hawley, charles j jr Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:34 PM To:

[Elecraft] WTB K3 / K3S accessories WTB

WTB K3 / K3S accessories WTB I'm looking for the following accessories for my K3's/K3S: 2 pcs 2800 Hz 8215 kHz SSB 8-pole crystal filter 1 pc P3SVGA Video Adapter 2 pcs MH4 Hand Mic 1 pc CBLP3Y P3 to RJ45 Connector plus any other upgrades for K3: KSYN3A, KXV3B, KRX3A, KIO3B, KTCXO3-1,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

For the 4O3A 8x2 to function, have you discussed it with Ranko to see if it can be made plug and play? Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:36 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: > Anyone contemplating getting one of these for use with an Elecraft radio > should contact N6TV. He has

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

On 3/28/2018 5:43 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: Another thing to check for missing packages is your neighbors. Good advice. One other "wrinkle". In general, I have goods sent to my P.O. Box unless he nature of the order indicates freight delivery or the shipper prefers home delivery. In general,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

Anyone contemplating getting one of these for use with an Elecraft radio should contact N6TV. He has circuits that can make the Antenna Genius compatible with the K3’s BCD antenna selection signals. in its original form the two are not directly compatible. - Jack, W6FB > On Mar 28, 2018, at

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Neil, I am sorry to hear about your experience with USPS. They are normally quite reliable. I have been shipping with USPS Priority Mail as well as UPS and have not seen a problem with either since 2004. I would suspect some problem with the plane or truck along the path to your address.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Another thing to check for missing packages is your neighbors. One shipment to me, from Elecraft in fact, got delivered next door. This one was being tracked, so I knew that the shipper thought it had been delivered. I walked the block and found it sitting there. In your case, you've had no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

So there was a time early on for the K3 when the pads were not installed? I looked at my 2010 assembly instructions and they required them. So I must have put them in. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Mar 28, 2018, at 6:24 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Hi Richard, Fortunately lost items are rare. I sure hope yours turns up! But if not, we’ll deal with it through proper channels and make sure you get a replacement as soon as possible. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 28, 2018, at 1:33 PM, richard kappler

Re: [Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

David, If your goal is to reduce noise, hum, and buzz in your station, then --- much better than "grounding", use the "Bonding" techniques suggested (and tested) in K9YC's information on the subject. Basically, you bond from enclosure to enclosure with braid or heavy wire - follow along the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

>From my personal experiences with the Elecraft Crew I have nothing but high >praise for everyone that works there! They bring customer service and >technical service to a whole new level. "Dilly, Dilly!" Vy 73 es gud DX! Rich Arland K7SZ Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA Author: "ARRL's

Re: [Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

Hi Dave, Here's my take on Grounding and Bonding for ham radio.  Most of it was incorporated in Ward Silver's new ARRL book on the topic. http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf Yes, you should add a suitable bonding point for any gear that lacks it. Just make sure that whatever point you

[Elecraft] Pie Rack K-Line

Inspired by the creativity of the previous posts -- pie racks and shoe shelves -- I took the dimensions of my K2 line and KX3 line, with all of their accessories, and went to The Container Store. The possibilities are endless. I spent a good two hours turning their stuff around in my hands

Re: [Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

Hi Dave (K1WHS), I have a bit of an description on how I removed most of my RFI from the shack located at: https://www.nk7z.net/category/info/rfi-mitigation/constructing-a-shack-for-minimal-rfi-from-the-ground-up/ Scroll to "Rebuilding the Shack from scratch". The link above is a link to a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

My friend had similar problem. It cause was that LPA was not tightly attached to K3 bottom cover. After retighten the screw attaching the LPA to bottom cover, the problem was solved. I hope this helps. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2018/03/28 13:51、Erik Basilier のメール: > > Same

Re: [Elecraft] K3 powers off when after several minutes of 12W carrier

For folks who run lots of high duty cycle modes, Elecraft is now recommending 'thermal pads' between the LPA transistors and the bottom cover. I found this out when I was doing some mods to my 10yo K3 and the instructions said to install them and I didn't have 'em. You can get them from

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:21 PM, Dick via Elecraft wrote: > ... which 1x8 or 2x8 Remote Antenna Switches and band data interface your > using with your K3 and how time consuming it was ... I have been using "An Eight Channel Remote Control Antenna Selector" QEX

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

On 3/28/2018 3:37 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: Check out the 4O3A antenna genius. YES! This is excellent gear. Tested on the bench, worst case isolation between any outputs from 160 - 6M is better than 100 dB. And as Rich notes, VERY flexible about control schemes. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

Dick, Check out the 4O3A antenna genius.  There's a 2x8 and a 1x8 version. You can control the switch's via one of three methods:     - LAN - There's a Windows app to control the switch or a Flex transceiver can control it over the network     - Point to point so you can use an 8 position

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Maybe somebody at the Post Office really wanted a KX2.. And that was a joke On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 5:12 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Richard, > > Fortunately lost items are rare. I sure hope yours turns up! But if not, > we’ll deal with it through proper channels and

[Elecraft] Win4K3

Many thanks to those of you who answered my initial query regarding Win4K3. Tom, VA2FSK has reached out to me and answered my many additional questions! 73 - Bill - W3PNM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Who's On First?

A while back, someone commented upon the correct order in which to power up when running WSJT-X, but I can’t remember. It was either K3S first, then computer and software… or the other way around. Please refresh my memory. And, by the way, why is it the way it is? Cheers. Richard -- W4KBX

Re: [Elecraft] FS KXV3A board Xverter / RX in/out / IF out

Gary and all on the list , I have sold the KXV3A board Ed N5DG On 3/27/2018 10:42 PM, Gary Hembree wrote: Hi Ed, I’m interested in your KXV3A board set if it’s still available. 73 Gary, N7IR --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com