I'm a tubes guy rather than transistors. There's something quite satisfying
about the glow from a nice big 4/1000-A or similar.
If I had to buy a big amp this morning it would have a nice big tube - for
example from HA8UG - http://web.axelero.hu/amplitec/mypa_eng.html .
My rule for
I ordered my K3 at 06-16 am PDT on 30/4/2007, by fax, receipt is
available on my telecons bill !
I paid half up front and the balance August 29.
I have sent an email to Lisa on monday this week and received no reply
at all.
Now I see people who ordered on May 1st have been notified of their
Hi Simon,
You are right... different computer same USB = serial converter and it is
working.
Thanks to all for the replies !
Thomas, DM7TN
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I've just gone back to 1.41 got noise reduction back...
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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My updater has collected MCU firmware versions 1.34, 1.35, 1.36, 1.38,
1.39, 1.41 and 1.42 and I've only been using it since late Monday of
this week!
Hope you guys keep track of the changes, I can hardly keep up. Can we
have proper change notification so we can decide which updates to take
On my last order to my favorite computer parts vendor I added an
inexpensive ($9.00) computer-type headset with mic. These turned out to
be somewhat cheaply made - but not bad, with good sound quality and are
reasonably comfortable. I plugged them into the K3, set the appropriate
parameters
Hi Dave,
Wayne has temporarily turned NR off in the current release. It should be
turned back on in the next release.
73, Eric
_..._
Dave G4AON wrote:
I don't know if it's something I've done, or if it's the latest
firmware, but somehow I've lost my noise reduction function!
Can
Dave,
I made the same observation yesterday after loading the new firmware. I
press NR and get N/A in the display.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
K3/100 #77
Dave G4AON wrote:
I don't know if it's something I've done, or if it's the latest
firmware, but somehow I've lost my noise reduction function!
Can
I don't know if it's something I've done, or if it's the latest
firmware, but somehow I've lost my noise reduction function!
Can someone with a K3 check theirs and let me know?
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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Dave just wrote ...
... as long as this wire that earths the chassis is an ESD lead (1M ohm
resistor etc) - what is the problem with that?
--
Hi Dave,
I didn't realize what you meant by ESD lead and assumed you were tying
the chassis directly to ground, rather than via a 1 Meg resistor.
No problem Gary and I'm glad we agree on that :-)
Sorry if I didn't make that clear. To try to clarify this.. the basic
premise is that anything you attach to you or your kit, while you are
building, is bonded to the same point (that's important) and via a 1M ohm
resistor lead.
I also use
Greetings Sarah, welcome to the hobby, and to a great radio. My AGC
measurement was down a bit, not quite as far as yours, but it has been
discussed here that there is some variation, and that it is not critical
at that point. I re-visited my a little later on in the build process,
and the
Sarah,
Congratulations on getting your license and venturing to build your K2.
The AGC Threshold high limit is directly proportional to the 8 volt
regulator actual output - if you follow the circuit you will discover
that that voltage is really the result of a 3 legged resistive voltage
On Nov 23, 2007, at 3:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Sarah,
Congratulations on getting your license and venturing to build your
K2.
Thanks!
The AGC Threshold high limit is directly proportional to the 8 volt
regulator actual output - if you follow the circuit you will
discover that that
Hi Dick,
From my experience, this is a *very busy* time at Elecraft. My own
customer service issues were handled quickly and correctly on both the
K2 and now on the K3.
The problems Elecraft is facing right now don't have as much to do
with customer service - they're more correctly associated
Dick Roth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've been reading the give and take on the stress of waiting for delivery...
Don't worry. With Elecraft, ship happens!
73 John K7Fd
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Well, I searched around a bit and found *another* cheap DMM, which
seels to be reading about 0.12 to 0.14 volts higher than the first
one. Now I don't know which one to believe! :-)
(Carry one watch, or three, but never two...)
Now I need to find my *other* other meter, the analog one I got when
I've been reading the give and take on the stress of waiting for delivery.
I placed my order for a K3 yesterday, depending on a low-stress
transaction. The constant flow of email messaging between the Elecraft
prime movers and the customer community is refreshing. I speak with the
knowledge
At 03:00 AM 11/23/2007, Keith Bainbridge wrote:
I have faith in Elecraft, my K2 is one of the best pieces of gear
I've ever owned, but my faith is wearing thin.
Oh Ye of Little Faith.
Question not the wisdom of those on high.
73,
Thom - k3hrn
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007, Don Rasmussen wrote:
Thats okay, I put a second order last week so I'll
have something to complain about come February.
Which year were you thinking of Don?
Thom,EIEIO
Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer
www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the
To those who dare - I'm in the middle of a mess, attempting to rework my
whole QTH shack upstairs in the big house, and in so doing, I enjoy
firing up the Icom 756 PRO I have alongside the K2 which is now doing a
better job of SWL than the Icom. The only real problem I run into is
that the
My cw buddy John quipped: Don't worry. With
Elecraft, ship happens!
...
But John, just last night I told the XYL I'm still
waiting for my K3!. That's the truth - no ship!
Thats okay, I put a second order last week so I'll
have something to complain about come February.
I enjoy having
Hi and welcome!
It doesn't happen too often, but have you checked the accuracy of your
cheap DMM? If you don't have anything to compare it with, you can get an
idea of its condition by measuring the voltage across a fresh alkaline
battery. It should read about 1.57 and 1.58 VDC.
Ron AC7AC
December QST has an article on a four band HF antenna for portable use.
The antenna uses Valor Pro-Am helical whip antennas. Would anyone on the
list know where one might purchase these whip antennas?
Brad Bartlett, KA4KNK
K-2 S/N 3615
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Hi All,
I'm Sarah, AF6FH! I just got my license a couple weeks ago, and I'm
now assembling K2# 0622, which will be my first HF radio. I started
assembly on Wednesday night, and so far, everything's been going just
fine.
Just to clarify, that should be K2 #06322... and it took me *three*
Al,
AFAIK, you are correct - the large value resistor is primarily there to
protect the person wearing the wrist strap.
However, I do not like to do any electronic or electrical work on a
directly grounded and conductive surface - period. IMHO, there is too
much of a chance to create a
Thanks to everyone who replied! Wow, help sure comes in a hurry on
this list!
The general consensus appears to be that I'm ok for the time being
(yay!), so I'm going to go ahead and move on.
I did test with the internal voltmeter as well, and it reports 3.5V.
Special thanks to VE3TIX who
What fan noise? During long runs with lots of transmitting during SS I had
to stick my hand behind the radio to see if the fans were on. They were, and
the top of the radio stayed cool. You couldn't hear them at all.
I can't answer your question about key-up spikes, but my dipole ends 25'
And a ballpark of when you think they may be available. Seems likely it
would be first half of next year, with the rest of this year being busy
getting K3's out the door.
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David Wilburn
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K2 S/N 5982
On Fri, 2007-11-23 at 10:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
One of
Hi,
I'm Sarah, AF6FH! I just got my license a couple weeks ago, and I'm
now assembling K2# 0622, which will be my first HF radio. I started
assembly on Wednesday night, and so far, everything's been going just
fine.
But...
I'm having a little issue with setting the AGC Threshold.
The
Hi All I have a Fully loaded assembled K2/100 for sale. This radio is new built
for sale and consists of the following: K2 - radio s/n 5363KSSB - sideband
adapter 2.6KhzKAF2 - Audio filterKNB2 - noise blankerK160RX - 160 meter Receive
antenna inputKPA100 - 100 watt amplifierQRP Lid with KAT2 -
I have new assembled KX1 For sale with the following options:
KX1 - Radio
KXB3080 - 30 and 80 meter module upgrade for 4 bands
KXAT1 - internal antenna tuner
KXPD1 - paddle kit
The price for all of the above from Elecraft is $522
I am selling for $500 plus shipping check or money order only
Hi Stuart
I know Ron GW3YDX (vinecom.co.uk) regularly uses the 1k amp in
contests etc so has first hand experience.
I use my K2 occasionally with my ACOM 1000 very satisfactorily, this
amp is a masterpiece (all 5 reviews in Eham.net) but I sometimes wonder
about the continuing supply
Has anyone tried to use DgiPan or WinPSK with the K3? I'm in Data Mode
A, PTT set to DTR and RTS, input to line-in. Clicking transmit on either
program - the K3 will not go into transmit mode. Both programs
configured to use RTS and/or DTR to key the rig. Ocasionally, I see the
transmit LED
Bill
My point is there is no mention in the release notes of removing the
noise reduction between versions 1.41 and 1.42!
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 firmware 1.41, serial 80
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up on the top of the updater there is a screen under help
firmware release notes , with a
up on the top of the updater there is a screen under help
firmware release notes , with a historyof what changes
hope this help
bill
At 10:26 AM 11/23/2007, Dave G4AON wrote:
My updater has collected MCU firmware versions 1.34, 1.35, 1.36,
1.38, 1.39, 1.41 and 1.42 and I've only
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I have had that esd wrist strap and mat for years
and the K3 was an obvious place to start using them...
bill
At 07:51 AM 11/23/2007, Julian G4ILO wrote:
On Nov 23, 2007 12:48 PM, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You must use anti-static precautions. It's foolish to assemble a
Has anyone interfaced their rig to the Icom solid state amp? It looks like
the KRC2 should do the trick but I would like to hear from someone who has
been there before prior to ordering one.
Jim
N1NK
K2 s/n 2580
K3 s/n TBD
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On Nov 23, 2007 12:48 PM, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You must use anti-static precautions. It's foolish to assemble a $2500
radio only to damage it for the sake of perhaps $25 worth of anti-static
products.
Even I, notorious tightwad that I am, have forked out on an
anti-static mat
Greg (and anyone else):
I got mine from Tiger Direct (suggested to me by W3FPR). The mat I
got is sold out now, but here is another one (plus a wrist strap
link).
ESD mat
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1952934CatId=1802
Wrist strap
Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
I'm a tubes guy rather than transistors. There's something quite
satisfying about the glow from a nice big 4/1000-A or similar.
If I had to buy a big amp this morning it would have a nice big tube - for
example from HA8UG - http://web.axelero.hu/amplitec/mypa_eng.html .
Werner,
The resistors might have different characteristics even though their ohmic
value is the same and they might look to be identical. Some years ago it was
reported on the List that the KPA100's output was low on some bands, and the
cause was believed to be that the manufacturer of R19
Hello,
I too have followed the story of SPE and Tokyo Hypower amps with
interest. I have been the owner of an ACOM 1000 for about 3 years now
and had great service until...last Sept, the amp was sitting in
standby mode waiting for 3B7 to show up on 20m; xyl and I watching
news in next
Werner,
The inductive resistors are light-blue/grey.
I replaced mine as well. They should have a reddish-brown colour now.
Also a capacitor C31 should be replaced (was 0.033uF and should be 0.22 uF)
73's, Everet PA2KW
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Hi Thomas,
glad to hear that is now working.
You are right... different computer same USB = serial converter and it is
working.
I had problems with an older version of the Elecraft firmware loader, which
turned out not to be the application but the USB/RS232 drivers.
I had used an other
I'm guessing an under-powered USB = serial converter.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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On my XP Pro machine, with the latest service pack updates, I can save
the config without a problem. I have proper serial ports on a desktop
PC. I'm
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the reply and especially for the config file.
My computer configuration looks quite similar to yours.
I was able to write your configuration into my K3 !!!
Only two (or three...) warnings about an illegal value... maybe my K3 has
not the same modules...
After that i tried
Gil,
The FT-900 knob is no longer available. You can add an FT-900 (or ft100
or FT847) tire to your stock K2 knob and add the Elecraft finger dimple
too. The stock K2 knob has adequate weight if the drag is adjusted
properly, but the sharp edge is a problem for me - the rubber tire helps
Welcome welcome Sarah!
Although you are starting at a time when signals are
low, stay on 40 meters at night and you cannot go
wrong. You have chosen the best possible place to
start your hobby, with the Elecraft group and there
are people here to help you with most anything outside
of typing your
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:43:36 -0500, you wrote:
Greg (and anyone else):
I got mine from Tiger Direct (suggested to me by W3FPR). The mat I
got is sold out now, but here is another one (plus a wrist strap
link).
ESD mat
I've had problems with spam filters - no response necessary, thanks.
David G4CWB
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Yes you do have to go to the effort of ESD projection - without it, you may
just get lucky and not blow a component - but then you've just waited months
for your K3 and why risk it? ESD stuff (like everything else) over in the US
is so damn cheap anyway.
I can't suggest where to buy - Radio Shack
Thomas
On my XP Pro machine, with the latest service pack updates, I can save
the config without a problem. I have proper serial ports on a desktop
PC. I'm running the latest updater and firmware, MCU in K3 is ver 1.42
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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On 23 Nov 2007 at 2:04, Gary Hvizdak wrote:
I don’t know answer off hand and would need to do quite a bit of
research to provide you with the correct answer. Having not yet built
my KPA100 the only thing I can tell you is that some years ago one of
Elecraft’s suppliers changed
Hello all -- Like everyone else I'm looking forward to a K3 showing
up sometime before I become a SK...hi hi...(third production
run...ugh)...but I'm trying to get prepared so everything will be
ready to go when the kit gets here. I don't have any special ESD
protection and was wondering what
You must use anti-static precautions. It's foolish to assemble a $2500
radio only to damage it for the sake of perhaps $25 worth of anti-static
products. Mats and wrist straps must be tested for continuity before
use, a pin through the mat will usually give a good enough connection
for a
hi Dave,
On 23 Nov 2007 at 11:55, DaveL wrote:
There is a lot of information on the Elecraft website, but basically
grey coloured resistors are bad. Brown resistors are good.
that's exactly the information I needed.
So I have 3 good pairs. No need to change anything.
I can give away 2 of
Werner,
If they all look the same, they are all good. The old inductive
resistors had a light-blue body, the new ones have a red-brown body color.
I have mentioned many times that body color is not a good means of
identifying components, but for KPA100 R19 and R20, it is good for now -
if
One of the variable-passband filters we've been considering is one
for SSB, with a range of about 1.4 to 2.2 kHz. It would have 5 poles
rather than 8, but I'm sure it would work well in combination with
the I.F. DSP. The MCU would automatically dial in the crystal filter
bandwidth to match
On Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've just gone back to 1.41 got noise reduction back...
It's not called the bleeding edge for nothing, Dave. :)
(OK, I'm just jealous because you've got yours and I haven't...)
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Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ???
G4ILO's Shack:
Hi All, I apologize for the confusion. This is a fully functional K1 Radio
that I am offering not a work in progress. Some of the pictures I provide were
of the inside of the radio during an audio jack replacement which was mistaken
for an unfinished radio.
Price for the below configuration
The K1 has been SOLD... Thanks to all who replied.
73 Bob W7WO
Hi All, I apologize for the confusion. This is a fully functional K1 Radio
that I am offering not a work in progress. Some of the pictures I provide were
of the inside of the radio during an audio jack replacement which was
At 07:21:12 EST 2007 on Fri Nov 23, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote ...
You need
:
:
* a ESD wire - to connect the rig chassis to your bonding point
(some may say this isn't absolutely necessary)
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All,
YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY SHOULD NOT GROUND THE CHASSIS while assembling
your K3 or
G'day,
| I use my K2 occasionally with my ACOM 1000 very satisfactorily, this
| amp is a masterpiece (all 5 reviews in Eham.net) but I sometimes wonder
|
| about the continuing supply of replacement tubes?
|
| 73 de Robert K2/100 #5219
Apart from the K2 overshoot on SSB my Acom 1000 ticks over
A recent email to the reflector, but Elecraft, asked to please perform
all updates, and mentioned that changes were going to be occurring to
NR.
http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg43892.html
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On Fri, 2007-11-23 at 17:18
On Nov 23, 2007 3:53 PM, Sarah K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm Sarah, AF6FH! I just got my license a couple weeks ago, and I'm
now assembling K2# 0622, which will be my first HF radio. I started
assembly on Wednesday night, and so far, everything's been going just
fine.
Congrats, and
I am a SSB rag-chew operator and very interested in the K3. Have had many of
the rigs on the market in the last few years and like the features of the K3. I
have 3 questions that may be show stoppers for me.
1. Fan noise: How loud are the fans, what rig do they compare to. In
a long SSB
In a message dated 11/23/2007 12:13:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No problem Gary and I'm glad we agree on that :-)
Sorry if I didn't make that clear. To try to clarify this.. the basic
premise is that anything you attach to you or your kit, while you are
building,
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