So far I havent used it together with my radio station. I probably
will and then I have to solve it.
I dont know how much noise it creates, I have to check as soon as
I get some more time. You see for living I run my own small company
and right now I´m quite busy.
73 Jim SM2EKM
Thom LaCosta wrote:
On Sun, 9 Mar 2008, Jerry Keller (K3BZ) wrote:
There's no reason why this same system cannot be used to maintain an
on-line, downloadable manual
Not sure how one would do it with Adobe.unless you had individual
pdf files for each page...which could be yet another
Hi Bob:
I'm still trying to
find a use for Alt1/Alt2, but at least it is there when I think of a good
use. And the rig just sounds better (that's a qualitative technical term)
too.
For em, I find that Alt1 and Alt2 are s much more useful than the I/II
presets because now I have three
Greg,
Have re-installed V1.75 V1.57 again, no change.
Here is a sequence which you might like to try:-
POWER
80m LSB 3780
NORM
LO CUT=0.15
SAV ALT1
NORM
TX ON/OFF
ALT1
TX ON/OFF
Receive may be dead at this point
If not continue with
Select USB
ALT1
TX ON/OFF
Receive dead
Switching bands,
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From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
For the K2 options, we assume the builder has already built the K2 and
has more building experience as a result. We strongly recommend to all
customers that they build the basic K2 first, before options.
Ah, just as I
Phil amp; Debbie Salas wrote:
Here's an idea - Why not offer new manuals for sale as a separate line
item
for those of us with K3s who wish to occasionally purchase a new manual
that has all the latest and greatest info? Yes, I can download an updated
manual. But I'd prefer a nice
If Elecraft ever does decide to sell paper manuals, they should be loose
pages so not only can they be put in a binder, but also so added and changed
pages can be easily inserted, to keep it updated.
73, Jerry K3BZ
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To:
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Subject:Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RX Problem after latest firmware update
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:58:47 -0400
From: Ken K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CC: AB7R [EMAIL PROTECTED], Elecraft Reflector
thanks to all who inquired
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 5:35 PM, John D'Ausilio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gentlemen: I purchased a complete kit of boards and parts for the
K2DI (v3) K2PCI (v2) in March of 2005 with the intention of
integrating into the Intergalactic Roving Battle Jitney. This is
Yep, I go with that - it would need to be colour, 2 sided and layflat
binding - at the end of the day, would it be worth Elecraft's while to do
this - I think it would be quite expensive.
I just download the latest and access it from my Mac - searching is easier
to start with.
It's been suggested
But they have to produce them for new products anyway. They probably
have them printed more or less on demand, so it would just be a matter
of adding an extra one when someone orders. Whatever the cost is, it's
unlikely to be more than the user doing it themselves. And some people
might not mind
Yes Ive received the same information from a friend of ine in the BCC.
Mike/aj9c
Mario Lorenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
besides the official report as quoted on the web,
on the BCC mailing list, reports from members of the VP6DX
expedition were slightly less stellar.
While
Please add my vote for this.
Tnx
WB5BKL
K3 #231
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Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:23:36 -0400
From: Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Wish List
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
snip
It would also be nice if non-ham band frequencies could be
No, thank YOU Carl. I had several emails that were beginning to make me
think I was hearing things, or made a serious mistake. I could possibly
tighten the knurled ring a wee bit more but it already appears to be
compressing the front panel slightly. I only used my fingers as directed,
but I
When and where are the SSB nets suppose to meet??
Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296
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Scandalous rumour - I think you'd have seen if S9+ noise was occurring
On 10/03/2008 13:50, Mario Lorenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
Hi,
besides the official report as quoted on the web,
on the BCC mailing list, reports from members of the VP6DX
expedition were slightly less stellar.
While
they don't produce colour lay-flat though - but yes the rest is most likely
correct
On 10/03/2008 13:57, Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
But they have to produce them for new products anyway. They probably
have them printed more or less on demand, so it would just be a matter
of adding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XJHXzchBg
Look Ma, no B+!
Julius Fazekas
N2WN
Tennessee Contest Group
TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/
Elecraft K2/100 #3311
Elecraft K2/100 #4455
Elecraft K3/100 #366
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Hi,
I've also seen the comments on the BCC (Bavarian Contest Club)
reflector as well as off list, and it sounded to me like at least a
couple of the problems (T/R switching, internal noise) only affected
single K3s. It would be very interesting to know more about the power
supply
We received a very detailed report from the VP6DX expedition team
(several pages). While it was highly complimentary overall, it did
include a number of suggestions for new features, operational changes,
and improvements. Obviously, we're taking all of their critique very
seriously.
Julian G4ILO wrote:
... and I don't see why Elecraft shouldn't make a bit of extra money
selling updated manuals to those that want them.
Especially since Elecraft is already printing them for new radios.
Phil - AD5X
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Hi Greg,
It was not a problem with the prior firmware release. The new firmware
seems to have some fiddling with the DSP code to make the audio mode
punchy. Makes you think. In my telecom engineering days (including
running and maintaining commercial 11 metre dish Intelsat Std. B earth
Hello Julius,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XJHXzchBg
looks like the finger morse key designed by Gerd Lienemann, DF9IV, which
is published i.e. at www.qrp4fun.de/en/s7.htm#key5 . Enjoy it, but don't
use a high voltage transmitter with tubes/valves. Otherwise the first CW
sign with this key
After using the K3 a few weeks I am getting addicted to it, especially some
of the features. Here is my wish list for some minor improvements that I
believe would make the K3 an even more fantastic radio;
AFX Great feature! I am really start to like AFX when dxing on low bands,
especially in
I am not sure this is the forum to do this. I will keep this simple.
I would like the feature of when you turn off VOX...the letters PTT are put in
their place.
I know that PTT shows up in the B VFO areabutjust for a second or
two. I have been scratching my head and reading the
Doublt its possible, I think that is a pre-defined icon - there or not there
- it is not a 7 segment display
On 10/03/2008 18:38, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
I am not sure this is the forum to do this. I will keep this simple.
I would like the feature of when you turn off
Hi Wayne,
From the Shipping Status page..
(Status update by Monday, 3/10)
Just wondering..?? Grin
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'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe. ... Albert Einstein.
Upon a recent used (Built) K2 purchase, I have been told by two K2
builder/operators that since the K2 has the DSP installed, I didn't need the
noise blanker. I was under the impression that the noise blanker targeted man
made systematic noise while the DSP worked more on the signal end of
Hi Stewart-
Like you, I had a problem with my K3 going dead. Unlike you, I bought a
factory-built unit. I did that because I wanted to know it was working
properly from the start. That turned out to be one of those things that
sounds like a good idea but doesn't withstand close scrutiny.
What
Sorry Lee. This is an LCD ICON and there's no way to change what is available
on the
LCD at this point.
Thanks for the input though.
-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009 and 0319
On Mon Mar 10 11:38 , Lee Buller sent:
I am not sure this is the forum
Michael Harvey wrote:
Upon a recent used (Built) K2 purchase, I have been told by two K2
builder/operators that since the K2 has the DSP installed, I didn't need the
noise blanker. I was under the impression that the noise blanker targeted man
made systematic noise while the DSP worked more
What is the difference between version 3.0 and version 3.1? Is it worth
the $29 + shipping to upgrade from 3.0 to 3.1 other than the reason of
saying I have the latest firmware? Is 3.0 buggy or not a full-featured
at 3.1?
Just wondering if someone can shed some light on this subject. I was
Line in A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be
able to quickly put audio from the computer on air when in
SSB mode.
Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input. Mic connector
PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
selects the 1/8 mic input on the back and
You can do a comparison of two PDFs, but it requires Adobe Acrobat and it
will mark the sections that have changed. Unfortunately this function is not
available in the standard Reader.
Robin
5P5R
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This was true with some early optional TCXO-3 units that had exposed SMDs on
the bottom of the can. There was a capacitor that
could potential short to the metal socket where the missing pin would have
been. Hence the addition of the insulation. This is
not a problem with the standard
Hi Doug-
Quite a ways behind you at #136. I don't know if they've worked the
insulator into production or if it's a do-it-if-it-needs-it kind of fix.
Bruce, NM5B
Hi,
Which serial #? I have #22 and had the same problem. I took it to
Aptos and it seems to be fixed.
73, doug
From:
Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input. Mic connector
PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
selects the 1/8 mic input on the back and ACCESSORY connector
PTT selects the Line Input (computer) audio.
Sorry, there is only one PTT line inside the radio, these are all in
That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
far).
73, doug
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:32:37 -0700
From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input. Mic connector
PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
Hi Mike:
Upon a recent used (Built) K2 purchase, I have been told by two K2
builder/operators that since the K2 has the DSP installed, I didn't
need the noise blanker. I was under the impression that the noise
blanker targeted man made systematic noise while the DSP worked more
on the signal
Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:
That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
far).
I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT
... And One PTT to Rule Them All
73,
Lyle KK7P
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Hi,
RX width Please make the K3 remember filter choice and width by band.
Sometimes it doesn¹t and I haven¹t figured out when and why. It is a little
annoying having to ³NORM² filters when returning to a specific band and mode
after swapping around.
Filter bandwidth by mode makes sense. I
It makes a lot of sense for SSTV operators.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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Filter bandwidth by mode makes sense. I do not think bandwidth per
band/vfo does. I would not want to see the present behavior changed.
In the land of Aptos where the programmers lye?
On 10/03/2008 21:46, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:
That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
far).
I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT
... And
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
In the land of Aptos where the programmers lye?
At least one of the Faythful Programmers abyde in the Glens north of
Seattle...
Lyle
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RATS! Oh well, now I have to get into my noggin' than when the VOX is not
showing I am in PTT mode. H. I thought the LCD was programmable...like
you could put anything on it anywhere. Hm. How does that work? Or,
maybe...why does it work that way? Or is this not an LCD exactly
I'm wondering too David. My K3 will probably ship in April (I hope)
and I am hoping that the KRX3 comes with it.
Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
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Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:02
Lyle sez:
Sorry, there is only one PTT line inside the radio,
and
I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT
I don't like the sound of this...
...One for the Dark PTT on his dark throne, In the land of K3 where the
shadows lie. One Line to rule them all, One Line to find
It's an LCD in that it's a liquid crystal display - that's the technology,
but driving a pure LCD dot matrix display takes a lot more power, a lot more
programming etc - it's not a TV screen. An awful lot of electronics these
days does not have a completely programmable display, it has areas which
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:46:44 -0700
From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:
That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
far).
I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT
... And One PTT to Rule
Now, if Elecraft could just offer a noise blanker that
blanks the noise that the XYL makes when she wants you
to take her shopping, you to mow the lawn, you to
paint the house, etc.
--- Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Mike:
Upon a recent used (Built) K2 purchase, I have been
told
On P.24 of the manual, tap NB, HOLD LEVEL, adj VFO A to turn DSP on
and adjust the level, works fine. IF NB shows N/A no matter how much
I adjust VFO B knob. What am I missing? When you turn the NB on
(TAP), how do you know what kind of blanking is taking place, DSP or
IF? Running the latest
I'm not an LCD expert, but some general-purpose LCDs are simply an array of
dots and you can program them to show anything. But it looks like an array
of dots. An example is the LCD on my Array Solutions Power Master
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/powermaster.htm.
Other LCDs have custom
After this afternoon, I will not be available for about 2 weeks, so if
anyone is inclined to email me, you can expect no response.
I will have major surgery tomorrow morning to get rid of a spot on my
liver and I figure it will be 2 weeks before I can get back to my
email. See you all when I
Folks:
Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output
circuit for the K2. This was mainly for folks wanting to drive external audio
inputs, usually sound cards, etc.
I designed a PC board for Don, including input and output jacks, and an output
pot to control the
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David and Dick got it right.
It takes a lot of graphics processing power to make a general purpose
LCD look good. If you've got an LCD monitor on your computer there is a
point at which your current video card will not drive a larger monitor.
I ran
Hi,
Pleased to report I just completed 6M EME QSO's with W7GJ (first) and W1JJ
(second) using the K3 to an Acom 1000 to an Optibeam OB5-6 (5el) at 50
feet pointing over Stanley harbour. The Acom was running 900W and soaking
up the spikes OK.
Compared to the K2+XV50 the K3 is not quite as
Good luck with it, Don.
We'll keep a light on in the window for you.
Come back soon.
73, Bob N6WG
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From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:27 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: I will be away for a while
After
Greetings fellow Elecrafters and Elecrafters-to-be!
I will take another turn at the mic this evening on 40m.
The frequency: 7.185 +/-
The time: 0200 UTC.this is getting rather late on the East coast
I will call for East coast stations first, if my RF can get over the Rocky
At 04:50 PM 10/03/08, you wrote:
You might be missing the IF NB :)
I'm sure I installed itI go into config and change it from not
installed to nor..OK
See if it is seated properly. See if there is an enable for
it. Have you used it before?
I'll pop the lid and have a look. I don't
This was an oversight on our part. We will be adding K3 manuals as an
order form item shortly.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Julian wrote:
As a number of people have posted alternative suggestions, I'd just like to
say that I second Phil's idea. I don't know of any place where I live that
would print
from WA7BOC: The time: 0200 UTC.this is getting rather late on
the East coast I will call for East coast stations first, if my RF
can get over the Rocky Mountains!!! . . .Feedback needed...move back
to 0100???
Yes, by all means, please move back to 0100Z if possible.
73,
Barry N1EU
I still have a batch of the W3FPR boards available, too.
I sent off a number, but have more.
73, doug
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:31:41 -0500
From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Folks:
Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output
circuit for the K2.
On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:39 -0800, you wrote:
Good luck with it, Don.
We'll keep a light on in the window for you.
Come back soon.
73, Bob N6WG
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From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:27 PM
Subject:
I think it might be valuable to share how some of us (but not ALL of
us!) set up our K3's. You can really do a lot of neat things in terms
of setting it up.
Remember that the memories can store a TON of information per memory.
Here is what I have done; maybe it will give some you a couple of
Antenna connections;
Pages 38 39 of the current manual show a dashed line between the Aux RF
connector and the line to SA4/Relay K1 for connection to the sub receiver.
1) Why is it shown as 'dashed'?
2) Does this connection exist??
3) Does this mean that AuxRF gets connected permanently to
The home of Elecraft resides in Gondor; often calling on the horsemen of
Rohan (that be you Lyle) to save the day.
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Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:59 PM
To: David Ferrington, M0XDF
Cc: Crafters
At 06:42 PM 10/03/08, you wrote:
check too see if the AGC is on. It should be. That's how it works with #322
Later
BillHarris W7KXB
AGC is on.
Thanks,
John
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One wish --- and I don't even have a K3 yet...
A General register stack... for BBC, Radio Australia, etc..
One comment:
Lyle wrote:
At least one of the Faythful Programmers abyde in the Glens
north ofSeattle...
Aye lad... but there be Dragons.!!
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'65 MK III Sprite in
Just finishing up the KPA100 add on kit and doing the final resistance
checks.
On Q1 base to ground, I measure 11.5 ohms instead of the recommended 12 to
16 ohms. I get the same on Q2 base to ground. All other measurements are ok.
I am using a Fluke meter and it is accurate. Are these
On 11 Mar 2008, at 00:52, Dave G. wrote:
Aye lad... but there be Dragons.!!
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You must be a
Actually there is a way to have a smart PTT. Use software PTT,
which can be assigned different definitions. The user or software
author might be able to send a command that would mean transmit and
only use the rear audio input for this If it were able to be overridden by
the hard PTT, I think
Hello,
FYI, the OMISS net is on 7.185 every night at 0100Z.
Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN
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From: Roger Stein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft (E-mail) elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:34 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Monday Evening Elecraft SSB Net
FunnyI have the same noise signature at this location.. Meanwhile, I second
your request.
Carry-on
Bill Harris
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:21:54 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NB Verses DSP? Do I Need the Noise Blanker?
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Now, if
Got the Katie-Gram today for K2 100 kit ordered on 22 Aug. Should be here
in two weeks or so, pending my travel plans. Includes ATU, transverter I/F,
General Coverage board and 6K, 2.7K, 1K and 0.5K filters. That should keep
me plenty occupied until the sub receiver is available ;)
H, a K2 kit huh?
Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
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Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 9:09 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KatieGram (K3)
Got the
Hello,
I have a question which might not make much sense. I have seen the Web links
to a couple of people who have remotely mounted a 100 watt amp from a K2
and an antenna tuner in an EC-2 enclosure.
Would it be possible to use the same remote amp/tuner to work with a K3? The
specs are
Good evening, DW. Yes, this has been asked before (and is a logical question to
me), and made it into the FAQ. I found 2 topics which apply. No need to fill
email in-boxes with what's already on the web, so just the links:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#auxbus
This topic will be old stuff for most K1 users, but it was
new to me. I've had a K1 with KAT1 for 7 years. After all
that time, it was only last week that I found that the firmware
controlling the KAT1 (version 1.3) is more versatile than I
realized.
The KAT1 manual describes the use of the
Richard,
Net is listed here:
http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page
Scroll down to USER NETS
Hope to CU.
Windy KM5Q
When and where are the SSB nets suppose to meet??
Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296
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Suppose I have an HF ham band antenna connected to Ant 1 (for transmitting and
receiving) and a wire antenna connected to Ant 2 (for SWBC receiving only).
When switched to Ant 2, can the ATU be used to tune the receive-only antenna on
frequencies outside the ham bands? If so, how much power
Sort of off topic BUT does anyone use and have a source for a spanner
wrench or socket to fit the nuts on
Elecraft rigs such as what is on the key jack on the K2?
I've done a lot of searching without any luck.
Just curious if I've overlooked a source or an alternative method of
I have a set made by Xcelite ... I've had them for many,
many years. The part numbers begin with TW- xxx.
Motorola also makes them with part numbers likeST-1180,
ST-1181 and ST-1182. I believe the ST means service
tool. Maybe a Motorola 2-Way shop can order them for you.
Hope this helps.
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