Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

On 7/15/2022 9:53 PM, Peder Kittelson wrote: When on 80 meters, the longer I hold the tune button down the higher the SWR goes to the point the KPA500 folds back with warnings. I don't usually hold down the tune button longer than about 5-6 seconds. I use a Manual Palstar BT1500A tuner which

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

On 7/15/2022 10:21 PM, Peder Kittelson wrote: The antenna is homemade, in a sense.  I bought a 9-1 Balun from Balun Designs with the capacity for a tie into a counterpoise which I use.  I have a 30 DB inline RF attenuator attached to the Balun Designs piece. I have run RG213 to my radio room. 

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

No.  Over time the current does not "back up". Something in your system is heating up.  My bet would be that your toroids used as common mode chokes are heating up due to the very high voltages that exist at the end of an end fed half wave antenna.  It's not likely to be a current problem

[Elecraft] K3s 8 pole filters for sale

I have one more set of K3s 8 pole filters for sale. These tend to go quickly so speak up if you need one: These are in the following widths and are as new: 250 hZ, 2.1 kHZ, 2.8 kHZ and 13 kHZ (for FM) No paypal. M.O. or bank check only. Thanks, Doug W5JV

Re: [Elecraft] K3s 8 pole filters for sale

Probably would be helpful to include a price. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at . For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 7/15/2022 8:41 PM, Doug Hensley wrote: I have one more set of K3s 8 pole filters for sale.

[Elecraft] KX2

New in bag from Elecraft. KX2 with autotuner n...@icloud.com Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

Hi, A bit more information please... 1. How much power are you putting out? 2. How long in seconds before the SWR starts to increase? 3. What is the native antenna SWR, not what the tuner is showing, but the real SWR? 4. Are you running with a balun of any kind? 5. What type of

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

Something in the antenna system is heating up. Ferrite baluns/transformers are likely culprits. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 16-Jul-2022 05:53, Peder Kittelson wrote: When on 80 meters, the longer I hold the tune button down the

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

On 7/15/2022 10:35 PM, Peder Kittelson wrote: That is a good question.  I was thinking of adding to the answer above. I called Palstar about a year ago and asked if there was any problem linking a coax cable through a short length of balanced line.  He said he did not see any problem with

[Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

When on 80 meters, the longer I hold the tune button down the higher the SWR goes to the point the KPA500 folds back with warnings. I don't usually hold down the tune button longer than about 5-6 seconds. I use a Manual Palstar BT1500A tuner which does a good job of tuning my EFHW wire antenna.

[Elecraft] RES: FW: K3 Synthesizer, KSYN3A

Hi Larry: I have 3 K3S and another 2 K3. I would like to buy some spare parts for these equipment. Can you send me a list of the available components and prices for it? Best regards Oms PY5EG ATILANO DE OMS PP5EG - PY5EG - PY2OMS ZW5B, PS2T, PT5T ARAUCARIA DX GROUP Telefone: (41) 3259-1330

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3 Synthesizer, KSYN3A

Hi Bob, I buy and sell Elecraft k3 radios and options. I usually have just about everything you may need in stock. Please email me for special requests. Thanks, Larry K6ro k6r...@gmail.com www.LSRarecoins.com 310-710-2869 > On Jul 3, 2022, at 8:26 AM, bob fctaz.com wrote: > > Hello

[Elecraft] K2 versus K3 specs

Regardless of specs, there is one fellow when asked about the best radio will always answer "it is the one you enjoy using". 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 7 Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:44:23 -0400 (EDT) From: brianpepperdine brianpepperdine To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 versus

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft repair

How do I find out where I am in the RSA list ? On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 12:15 PM wrote: > This is not a slam against Elecraft repair but I have a need to have my K3+ > problem checked and repaired in short order. I know that Elecraft is backed > up and will not get to my RSA as I am 104 on the

[Elecraft] Elecraft repair

This is not a slam against Elecraft repair but I have a need to have my K3+ problem checked and repaired in short order. I know that Elecraft is backed up and will not get to my RSA as I am 104 on the list. I need the radio operational in the next few weeks before my extended journey offshore.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft repair

Wilcox Engineering in Pennsylvania. I sent my K3s to him and it was back to me in about a week and a half. He did a great job and his pricing was very fair. Good luck, 73 de Jim - KE8G On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 11:15 wrote: > This is not a slam against Elecraft repair but I have a need to