Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meters

2009-01-26 Thread David Woolley (E.L)
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: As Wayne's often mentioned here, the advanced up-conversion design of the K3 The K3 is not an up-conversion design. With the exception that the second IF is digital and rather low, it is more like the double conversion amateur bands superhets that preceded the big

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Jan Erik Holm
I did change subject to TX IMD only. People has measured down to -24 dB. As I recall ARRL first had a lower figure but somehow it got revised. My own measurements show that it´s not usable above 100W. I would keep it at 80W or lower, something seems to happen above 80W. No artifacts, I can hear

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I use Menu a little, perhaps as much as Config, but then we are all learning and tweaking at the moment. Having the F/W identify which are most commonly used Config entris and duplicate it in Menu might be nice, but would use up even more of the memory. And you'd still need a way of removing

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Ian Maude
Jan Erik Holm wrote: Anyway I will rest my case. I have written about this before and I can clearly see that Elecraft ain´t interested so why should I waist my time. 73 Jim SM2EKM You obviously are not happy with the rig. My K3 works fine. The IMD gets a bit worse over 100W but then

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread m0trx
Hello, See page 59 of the manual for installation instructions for C6. Ensure that it is indeed soldered into the outer of the two pins i.e. [here][ ][and here] (if the [][][] were to represent the three pins) Merlin djmd wrote: Hello Elecraft(ers)! I just wrapped up

Re: [Elecraft] K3 temperature

2009-01-26 Thread GW0ETF
Since K3 #145 has had it's sub receiver the forward area of the right hand side panel seems to get a little warmer and I've assumed this is due to the sub rx or second dsp drawing extra through the 2 voltage regs bolted to that panel. Shows it's all working ok since the panel is the heatsink for

[Elecraft] FS:K3 Sub-receiver

2009-01-26 Thread N1IX
For sale a new never opened K3 sub receiver module. No waiting! Shipped to your door for $525 I can take a money order or paypal + 3% Dave N1IX___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Jan Erik Holm wrote on Monday, January 26, 2009 8:52 AM As you say, it´s getting rare these days with radios in the -30 to -40 dB bracket. And we are just going to be content with it? No not IMO. Jan, I agree in the context of Amateur Service radios. The time might come perhaps sooner than

[Elecraft] K2 Digital Interface v.ll.2 Thanks

2009-01-26 Thread Barry Middleton
May I thank all those who replied to my enquiry for the interface, I have had a very kind offer from Doug N6TQS to supply me with a PCB. I always think of Elecraft and the owners of their products as a big happy family, long may this continue. 73 de Barry G4DBS

[Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will no doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan club, and cause nods of agreement from many others. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: W7FG a Silent Key

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jennifer Gompf Berryman wrote: http://sites.google.com/site/w7fgsilentkey/Home Above is a web site that I put together for my dad. I hope it works, and if not please let me know. Thank you. Ken Kopp-3 wrote: Long-time friend Gary Gompf, W7FG became a Silent Key on

[Elecraft] K3: USB Adapter cooked

2009-01-26 Thread Lee Buller
I just want to make an observationabout the USB Adapter. This weekend, I was running about 500 watts output to my Inverted-L on 160 meters.  Time after time, N1MM Logger would loose connection to the K3.  I did attribute this to RF.  I stopped and made sure everything was grounded

Re: [Elecraft] OT: W7FG a Silent Key

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Sorry for the previous blank message. I attempted to use Nabble private reply with a personal note to Jennifer but Nabble posted the previous message publicly without my comments. Caution to anyone attempting to use Nabble for private replies...it's not working correctly! In that message I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB Adapter cooked

2009-01-26 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Lee Buller Any comments? I know people who have cooked FT-2000, ProSisTel rotator controllers, Linear Amps - you name it, they've cooked it with too much RF. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ___

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
One of the more amazing aspects of that review was his claim that he did not know the size of the K-3 before he ordered it. It's size is certainly not kept a secret. Apparently, he does not bother to read the literature before he buys something. That's incredible. As far as the performance

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread R. Kevin Stover
Can we expect the many others to be posting for sale notices for their K3's on the reflector? I doubt it. Julian, G4ILO wrote: I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will no doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan club, and cause nods of

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Julian, G4ILO wrote: I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will no doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan club, and cause nods of agreement from many others. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 Just another appliance operator

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Jim Garland
I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will no doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan club, and cause nods of agreement from many others. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. I read the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB Adapter cooked

2009-01-26 Thread Jim Hoge
Lee,   I have a similar problem. 30m rtty when I use my 80m inverted vee will lock up the computer while in transmit. I too am well grounded but attribute it to antenna proximity and feedline length. I have found that adding a short jumper to the feedline will alter it relative to operating

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Tom Wylie
I am happy with MY K3. I never believe anything from an anonymous source. It shall be filed in the round file where it belongs. Tom GM4FDM Bruce McLaughlin wrote: One of the more amazing aspects of that review was his claim that he did not know the size of the K-3 before he

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Jim Garland 4cx2...@muohio.edu ...he correctly observes that most hams merely want a top-performing rig that stays put in their station and that is easy to use. I've recommended the K3 to quite a few people, none have bought it due to the small size.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB Adapter cooked

2009-01-26 Thread Brian Machesney
Lee, I usually have trouble with my DSL connection when I operate high power on 160 and 80, even though the antenna is 200 feet from the shack. I have been attributing it to RF pickup by the long-ish phone lines and AC wiring in the house. This weekend, I had trouble with my amp, so I moved it

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread R. Kevin Stover
Any review for a high performance transceiver which starts off complaining about the size of the box and the lack of enough knobs needs to be looked at with a jaundiced eye. I don't know where or when the idea that only BIG radios with lots of knobs (3/4 of which never get used) should be

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: R. Kevin Stover rksto...@mchsi.com Any review for a high performance transceiver which starts off complaining about the size of the box and the lack of enough knobs needs to be looked at with a jaundiced eye. Why? It's about usability... I'm colour-blind,

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Greg - AB7R
Very simply put you know how big a radio is before you buy it. You look at the specs...if its too small for you, get something that isn't. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Mon Jan 26 7:17 , Simon \(HB9DRV\) sent: - Original Message -

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Bill W4ZV wrote: I loved this comment: THE ONLY ATTRIBUTE THAT YOU CAN COMMEND THE K3 ON IS ITS EXCELLENT RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS. Is there much else that really matters? I can't believe that you would write that, Bill. I would have thought that transmitter specifications were

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread d.cutter
Is there a sweet spot to which one can adjust the power output for minimum IMD, if so, how would you do it easily? I presume you would need another rx or spectrum analyser. And I bet it changes with antenna reflections, ie from one end of the band to the other. I dare say a lot of K3s are

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Ed Muns
I read the review, and while QRPNEW took a few unwarranted pot shots at the K3, I also thought he made some interesting and valid points. This review is either a joke or the creation of someone who doesn't understand the purpose of a HF transceiver. It was clear, just partway through, that

[Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

2009-01-26 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Just remember http://www.lib.wayne.edu/services/instruction_tutorials/searchpath/mod5/images/dog.JPG If s/he wants credibility, s/he should AT LEAST use her/his callsign. de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread TMorton
After using 2.57 for several months I decided to upgrade to latest software. Started the K3 Utility, V 1.1.6.3 and had it check the website for upgrade. This is from the K3 Utility log: 13:31:24 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3 13:34:18 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 13:34:18 Connected to

[Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread TMorton
After using 2.57 for several months I decided to upgrade to latest software. Started the K3 Utility, V 1.1.6.3 and had it check the website for upgrade. This is from the K3 Utility log: 13:31:24 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3 13:34:18 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 13:34:18 Connected to

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
David Cutter wrote: Is there a sweet spot to which one can adjust the power output for minimum IMD, if so, how would you do it easily? I presume you would need another rx or spectrum analyser. And I bet it changes with antenna reflections, ie from one end of the band to the other. I

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Julian, G4ILO wrote: Bill W4ZV wrote: I loved this comment: THE ONLY ATTRIBUTE THAT YOU CAN COMMEND THE K3 ON IS ITS EXCELLENT RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS. Is there much else that really matters? I can't believe that you would write that, Bill. I would have thought that

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread John
Would you write a review like that if you were going to sell the radio? I think I'd wait until after I sold it. Pure BS. John k7up ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread W5UN
Ah, a clever ruse by competitor(s). Dave, W5UN www.w5un.net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I am or was a knob guy. When contesting I liked having knobs that I could turn if I need to do so vs. having to enter into a menu in the heat of a contact or pileup to change something. What I have found with the K3, I just don't feel the need to do anything other than turn the vfo knob or

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
You're absolutely right. It's really odd but his criticism of the small size of the K-3 would undoubtedly be one of the easiest things to change should the spirit move the company. I also own an Orion II. Opening the case of that radio is a revelation. It has lots of empty space. It is

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread R. Kevin Stover
I can remember maybe a half dozen or so for sale notices for K3's on this list in the last year. Including HB9DRV's and the other you mentioned. Lets call it 10 to be generous. I haven't seen many for sale anywhere, QRZ, E-Ham, eBay, etc Add them all up from all sources call it 100. 100

[Elecraft] K3 MCU LD-cancel the emergency

2009-01-26 Thread TMorton
Well, got it working again so let's see what happened: I went to website and saw where I did not have latest K3 Utility software and it said to use this to download latest upgradeI had simply clicked on my existing K3 Util and was surprised that the Utility actually downloaded

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread djmd
Alrighty! Bear with me, this is new territory. I followed the signal through the radio per the Cheap and Dirty tracing... cool stuff. I thought I had a problem at C5, as the signal was a bit louder on the other end of C5 (vs. the junction to C4) but I kept going. C228 seems to be where the buck

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
We are assuming he actually owns the radio. That may be unwarranted. It's obvious from the review that he does not much like the radio. I am curious about what is really going on. I recently purchased a radio accessory which will remain unnamed. I should have read some other reviews before

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread N8XPQ
Tom, I am curious how you are communicating with your K3. Are you using a USB/serial converter? Make sure you don't have anything else in the chain of communication, then try it again. I had a similar problem in the past. Also, if you are use a USB converter, make sure the drivers are up to

Re: [Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Just remember http://www.lib.wayne.edu/services/instruction_tutorials/searchpath/mod5/images/dog.JPG If s/he wants credibility, s/he should AT LEAST use her/his callsign. :-) How true! Of course there are some who are actually dogs and don't even know

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Greg - AB7R
Not doubting your TX IMD report in PSK. But I typically see ~-32dB IMD when checking PSK at 50W. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Mon Jan 26 7:58 , Julian, G4ILO sent: David Cutter wrote: Is there a sweet spot to which one can adjust the power

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Jan Erik Holm
Bill and others, hold on and think about these figures. -35 to -38 dB IM3 !! We are dealing with 2SC2782 transistors operating at around 12V DC. I say no more, the knowledge and intelligent individual will understand. / Jim SM2EKM - Bill W4ZV wrote: I measured around -35 to

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread AB3EN
QRPNEW has posted on the K3 before and in both cases he (or she) had a long list of complaints. I have a hard time giving any credence to people who hide who they are and play games with reviews either to make themselves look good or educated and just bash a product. No product is perfect and yes

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Kenneth E. Harker
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 08:00:41AM -0700, Jim Garland wrote: I see that a new review of the K3 has appeared on Eham.net which will no doubt raise the hackles of the paid-up members of the Elecraft fan club, and cause nods of agreement from many others.

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
There is something that has been puzzling me for the last 17 years. In November of 1991, QST reviewed the Yaesu FT-990, which used a 13.8 vdc PA. Worst case measured 3rd order IMD was -38 dB, 5th order was -47 dB. This measurement was at 100 watts output. The review is available on ARRL's

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in 160 contest

2009-01-26 Thread Vic K2VCO
Gary NL7Y wrote: I've found that with the 200Hz filter enabled in both of my receivers via diversity reception mode, BW set to 150 or less, that weak sigs pop out of my high S5 city noise floor like the best audio APF enabled rigs I've owned (many). Elecraft has a Genie of sorts helping us

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Randy Downs
Actually when 10 meters opened up last Saturday I fired up my 850 for a while on SSB. I went back to the K3. I could get much closer to signals with the K3 without desense. I have been very happy with the K3 using the N8LP Panadaptor. I've been able to get very close to 40 over signals with no

Re: [Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

2009-01-26 Thread Fern Rivard
We'll have to assume that he DOES NOT have a call sign. I sure like that dog attachment. Fern - Original Message - From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:52 AM Subject: [Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread w5ov
Tom, Use a direect serial port connection or a USB to RS232 connection and it will pick up right where it left off. I could not update with my old MicroKeyer either so I hooked up a USB to RS232 and it updated the radio's firmware without a hitch. So, take the Microkeyer out when updating

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread djmd
Haha! I skipped over L25 and L26. I'll get those on there and get back to ya'll :) Seriously though, I learned more about the circuit this morning than I have in the whole process of the build, so I'm glad this happened. Wow... -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Reviews

2009-01-26 Thread Phil LaMarche
eham Forums master, There is a recent review by someone unnamed without call sign that wrote a hurtful review of the Elecraft K3. Everyone has a right to express but I question some one hiding behind a wall writing junk. Writing without a call sign or name should not be allowed. Perhaps this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in 160 contest

2009-01-26 Thread Dave Hachadorian
Maybe NL7Y is on to something here. From previous correspondence on the reflector, 60 dB BW of the DSP = 6 dB BW + ~300 Hz. So, if you have the DSP BW set at 150 Hz, the -60 dB point is about 450 Hz. I can't find plots of the 200 Hz filter, but I'll bet that the effects of that filter and the

Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meters

2009-01-26 Thread Terry Schieler
Ron, AC7AC wrote: I can't speak for the engineering or product decisions that went into offering 6 meters with the K3, but for an excellent low-noise 6 meter capability Elecraft does offer the XV50 transverter which is well integrated into the K3 and K2 rigs offering direct frequency readout, all

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread wayne burdick
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I use Menu a little, perhaps as much as Config, but then we are all learning and tweaking at the moment. I attempted to make a distinction between operating menu entries (MAIN) and configuration/test menu entries (CONFIG). It's possible I didn't get this right

Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meters

2009-01-26 Thread wayne burdick
Terry Schieler wrote: I posted a number of months back asking if I would be better off using my existing XV50 6 meter transverter with my K3 than the internal K3 receiver. Someone from Elecraft replied that there would be no real benefit to doing this. Can't recall who, but it

Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meters XV3

2009-01-26 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Wayne, Good points. You had also mentioned the need for an amp if I wanted more TX power than the XV50 provides. Another good point. But, if I decide to keep my XV50 will you make me a black metal chassis housing with white lettering so that it will match my K-3? :o) Thanks and best to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread djmd
Well, now I'm even more confused. I installed those toroids. I checked the pads for connectivity, and they are ok. The signal seems to be present on the top pad of L25 and L26, but still nothing on C226 or C227. I guess I should remove them, re-wind them and re-strip/tin? Like I said, I checked

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
I was just going to tell you to check the lead tinning on L25 and L26 when I saw your note here. Great that you found that omission. 73, Don W3FPR djmd wrote: Haha! I skipped over L25 and L26. I'll get those on there and get back to ya'll :) Seriously though, I learned more about the

[Elecraft] Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book' (K3-6m. Revisited!)

2009-01-26 Thread JIM DAVIS
BRAVO IAN!!! You were very clear/concise/ knowledgeable in your summation of the K3 6m. quandry!!! MANY THANKS!!! Sometimes a educated explanation is better than a visceral response! :-))) Regards, Jim/nn6ee S/N 2406 ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Paul Christensen
I too would have bought a K4 variant were it available - the K3 with a full-sized front panel. One future possibility is to merge K3 and TS-480 technologies to allow the end-user the purchase of a control panel as a remote head -- and offer it in small, medium and large sizes. The data

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
If you are having trouble stripping the toroid leads, that is cause to suspect that they are the problem. If you are using the 'solder blob' method, remember to increase the heat on the iron - at least 800 deg F or even 850. Wait until the enamel starts to smoke a bit before moving the lead

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Don't load K3 firmware through a microHAM device (actually the microHAM router). It just doesn't work reliably. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of TMorton Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 7:57 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com I own two FT-2000's and they do look cool and work fine but they don't work as well as the K3. FT-2000 has a nice UI - a big shame the performance of the receiver isn't so good. I think it was due to cost-cutting, not

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net One future possibility is to merge K3 and TS-480 technologies to allow the end-user the purchase of a control panel as a remote head -- and offer it in small, medium and large sizes. I agree 100% - when I first saw the

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Dick Green WC1M
It occurred to me also that this anonymous review may have been posted by a competitor... I don't do much SSB operating on my K3, but I was struck by the comments about splatter on SSB. Given the comments about ALC, this suggests to me that the guy doesn't know how to drive an amplifier. Most

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Another thing you might try is to change the microHAM router so that the radio type is None. This is discussed (briefly) in the K3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting section under USB to Serial Adapter Troubleshooting. It's the last item on that page. The microHAM router acts as if it's talking to a

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Gregory Fischer wrote: Not doubting your TX IMD report in PSK. But I typically see ~-32dB IMD when checking PSK at 50W. You are probably right to doubt it. Such a difference made me try a test again, on a different band. I got a different set of results. Probably it is better to use a

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Vic K2VCO
Bruce McLaughlin wrote: We are assuming he actually owns the radio. That may be unwarranted. It's obvious from the review that he does not much like the radio. I am curious about what is really going on. It looks to me as though the guy looked through the reflector archives, picked out

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I just looked and there is a pep upgrade on the 2000's now and updates for the dmu. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Simon (HB9DRV) Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- It occurred to me also that this anonymous review may have been posted by a competitor... 73, Dick WC1M -- I'm more inclined to think it was posted by a competitor's fan boy. I don't see TenTec doing anything like this, and I don't see why

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
My grandfather owned a swine three drifty. I disposed of it quite some time ago. Yikes! -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:29 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject:

[Elecraft] Filter swaps?

2009-01-26 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Hi, On the off chance, does anyone have a 250Hz or 1.8kKz filter that they think is just a bit tight, and want to swap for a 400Hz or 2.1kHz, respectively? I would consider adding something to boot on my end. 73, doug ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] G3JAG - SK

2009-01-26 Thread Brian
We are very sorry to have to forward the following SK report about G3JAG... Original Message Subject:G3JAG Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:51:51 + Information: John Crux (G3JAG) passed away very suddenly, early on Friday morning, thought to be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in 160 contest

2009-01-26 Thread Gary NL7Y
Gary NL7Y wrote: I've found that with the 200Hz filter enabled in both of my receivers via diversity reception mode, BW set to 150 or less, that weak sigs pop out of my high S5 city noise floor like the best audio APF enabled rigs I've owned (many). Elecraft has a Genie of sorts helping

Re: [Elecraft] G3JAG - SK

2009-01-26 Thread Ian Maude
Brian wrote: We are very sorry to have to forward the following SK report about G3JAG... Original Message Subject: G3JAG Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:51:51 + Information: John Crux (G3JAG) passed away very suddenly, early on Friday

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Deni
W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: My grandfather owned a swine three drifty. I disposed of it quite some time ago. Yikes! LoL Swine Three Drifty :))) Love it... 73 , Deni F5VJC K3# 325 I really love it... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Jim
I never believe anything from an anonymous source. (((He has posted here in the last few dayslook back you will see it)) My view is different than his but he does have a right to his opinion. I sure don't buy or discount a rig from an EHAM review. Jim KE4WY -Original

[Elecraft] K3: low initial power on digital modes

2009-01-26 Thread Bob Towers
I posted this some time ago. I have a problem on digital modes with very low initial power output when I do one of these: a) switch on b) change mode c) change band d) change power level There's been a development since then - if I hit the TUNE button, the power goes up to the set level (as

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Gary Smith
I have read the comments on the QRPNEW review and while I support someone's right to disagree with what I find true, I believe in accountability. That anonymous postings on a review site I use to gather information prior to purchasing is allowed to occur is most disturbing and cheapens the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB Adapter cooked

2009-01-26 Thread Dale Putnam
That would be a very good arguement for qrpwouldn't it? I have yet to cook anything with my K2, and I used to run a full ... no.. a full kw, on each band, 160 through 10... but cooked lots of things.. NOT with the K2 at 5 watts ... or less... yet the fun meter is higher.. and antennas are

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread djmd
Yeah, that was more or less it. I remembered that when I did the KX1 I used a much bigger tip on the iron, so I switched to that and it worked just like I remembered. So now I am definitely hearing the outside world loud and clear. However, this has brought to attention a couple new problems.

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Samir Popaja
I made some A/B testing in CQ160 last weekend, between K2 and TS-850S. They hear pretty good the same but it's much easier to copy week signals with K2 if you have S9+ signal close to you. I suppose that K3 is even better... Samir, 7S7V Message: 29 Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:55:52 -0500

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

2009-01-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
The first thing you should do when you get back to it Thursday is to put the bottom cover on (using all 6 screws) if it is not already mounted, and then run CAL PLL. That should set your tuning straight. Right now it would appear that you have random data in the EEPROM, and a CAL PLL run

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2/100 and accessories for sale.

2009-01-26 Thread Michael Harvey
I am selling of some of the station and need to sell K2/100 #4841. Rig is in excellent condition and I am a non-smoker. Rig comes with power cable, KIO2, 160M, KDSP2, SSB and finger dimple tuning dial. Also included is the nifty little manual, and original owners manual. Kenwood hand mic

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Every microHAM manual cautions against attempting to load firmware to a transceiver through Router and any of the microHAM interface hardware. The K3 is no different. In some cases, firmware can be uploaded if the K3 and Router are already communicating and Router is set to Disable router

[Elecraft] Elecraft]

2009-01-26 Thread Jim
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Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
David, Sorry for being slow to reply. You wrote: Is there a sweet spot to which one can adjust the power output for minimum IMD, In general terms the short answer is that there might be. If the two tone signal driving an amplifier under test is very 'clean' in terms of odd order IMD

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Alan Bloom
One factor that affects IMD is power supply voltage variation under load. The standard PS cable that comes with the K3 drops several tenths of a volt at max power. Add that to power supply regulation and internal voltage drop in the K. On my unit, the voltage reading on the K3 display goes from

Re: [Elecraft] TX IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Unfortunately neither the Toshiba or ASI datasheets for the 2SC2782 used in the KPA3 provide any IMD specifications. Unlike the information available for the 2SC2879. The 2SC2879 has a distinct sweet spot at 60 Watts output with 12.5V and 100 mA idle current. A push pull pair of 2SC2879

[Elecraft] SSB IMD

2009-01-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jan Erik Holm wrote: Bill and others, hold on and think about these figures. -35 to -38 dB IM3 !! We are dealing with 2SC2782 transistors operating at around 12V DC. I say no more, the knowledge and intelligent individual will understand. Which reminds me...I set my power supply to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
THanks for the info Wayne. I might have a feeling about that later, but right now, I don't think I've used it enough (even after a year) to warrant the work. But I'll start taking note of the things I go to CONFIG more often for. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Math Anxiety: an intense lifelong

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dead MCU Load

2009-01-26 Thread John Gaynard
I thought I saw the response that he got the firmware upgrade fixed by using the new K3 Utility. He had not upgraded the K3 Utility. I have the MKII and am curious if it works successfully. The last upgrade I did, I was at a friend's station, and he used a serial cable to the firmware upload.

[Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread Don Rasmussen
OMG Eric has not yet killed this thread - Oh what luck Wait - wait - I'll be back in just a minute with something to fix this electronic injustice alltogether. Or my post will be mis-read and it will be like tossing petrol on a fire. I -hate- it when that happens. ;-) [Elecraft] New

Re: [Elecraft] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW

2009-01-26 Thread R. Kevin Stover
Some eHam regulars have been trying to get that done for YEARS. The attempts have always fallen on deaf ears. As long as your a member, anonymous (no call sign) or not you can post a review. I automatically discount/ignore reviews there from anonymous reviewers and those who haven't used the

[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-01-26 Thread wayne burdick
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.80 (with DSP rev 1.99) is now available. See release notes below. Please send any problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm We also recommend that you

[Elecraft] K3 firmware update 2.8 - CWT ON/OFF state now saved.

2009-01-26 Thread W6NEK
Just downloaded the latest K3 Beta firmware update (MCU 2.80 / DSP 1.99, January 25, 2009) A big thank you to Wayne/Eric et all for changing the CWT function: CWT (CW TUNING AID) ON/OFF STATE SAVED: If you turn CWT on, it will always turn on when you return to the applicable mode (e.g. CW). The

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread Julian, G4ILO
wayne burdick wrote: I attempted to make a distinction between operating menu entries (MAIN) and configuration/test menu entries (CONFIG). It's possible I didn't get this right in some cases, in hindsight. But I have noticed that as the firmware and options near completion, the

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