I had an update failure this morning.
MCU firmware file hmcu0311.hex verified
Reset K3 to enter Boot Loader
In the Elecraft K3 Utility, I tested communications. 4800 bps
I selected default. Keep speed at 38,400 bps
Load error occurred.
I reset my communications to 4800 bps and all worked fine.
Eric, It was a pleasure meeting you personally at VISALIA IDXConv. and maybe that's why
somethings might slip by you if you're always trying to promote the product and make sales
as well!
As a younger guy I burnt the candle like that just for survival too!
Regards,
Jim/nn6ee
These messages don't indicate a failure.
The K3 Utility sent a command to the K3 to reset itself to enter the boot
loader. It's a progress status message, not an error message.
I considered wording the message to Resetting K3 to enter boot loader, but
I think I'll just remove the message
This was in the April 2009 of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club Scuttlebutt,
evidently from Tom, N1MM.
Well worth reading for a better understanding of the How to of APPs.
Too, a cheap but effective looking tool from Harbor Freight is noted.
http://www.wakeares.org/powerpole/index2.html
73,
I have a problem with APPs staying mated (specifically in my vehicle).
I've always wondered why there isn't some sort of positive latch.
73 de Terry KK6T
Elecraft K3/100 # (kit received yesterday)
Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote:
This was in the April 2009 of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club
Gentlemen,
I would be very cautious of a crimp made with a tool that looks like
that Harbor Freight model.
It appears to produce a 'point contact' type crimp rather than a crimp
over a large surface. Crimps of that nature can lead to high resistance
contacts (and resulting heating and even
Quicksilver Radio (qsradio.com) -- and probably others -- has 4 and 8
pole latching housings for APP's. Also Anderson has a PP75 locking
Powerpole -- spring clip, won't just pull apart. Won't help with a
typical (a la K3) chassis mount APP, but great for mid-span connections.
Grant/NQ5T
Terry,
Properly assembled 30 Amp power pole connectors require 6 pounds of pull
to disengage/engage.
If your are not staying mated, I would suggest that you look for a
source of pulling on the wires and/or be certain your APPs are properly
assembled. If you used a crimping tool that distorts
I bought the ratcheting crimper from Powerwerx, slightly cheaper than West
Mountain Radio and no worry about bad crimps.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:09 PM
To:
I bought the ratcheting crimper from Powerwerx, slightly
cheaper than West
Mountain Radio and no worry about bad crimps.
I just replaced the Power Poles that I had messed up on my first attempt by
*slightly* squishing the sleeve with pliers (just to hold the wire, I
thought) and letting too
I just downloaded the new K3 Utility 1.2.3.18 OSX version
I downloaded FW Beta 3.11 through my Mac and it worked fine, as before.
CONFIG tab showed up all buttons in gray, so I was unable to save my
configurations, etc. I never had this problem before. I had tried it
immediately after doing
Jon Kåre Hellan wrote:
I have installed the subreceiver in my K3 and done some testing. It
seems to work, except that sensitivity is very poor. I've been listening
to one receiver in each headphone. On the sub-rx. the strongest signals
on the band just come up above the noise. The effect is
On 4/22/2009 12:32 PM, Terry wrote:
I have a problem with APPs staying mated (specifically in my vehicle).
I've always wondered why there isn't some sort of positive latch.
Actually there is a plastic locking bar (Blok-Lok) that has
pins that fit through the holes in the mating connectors
Forsale:
K3 SN 2105 Condition 10/10.
K3 (400/1.8/2.7) + KAT3 + KPA3 + KRX3 (400/1.8/2.7)
5pole 2.7k Filters are matched.
Sub is pre-wired for BNC.
Includes MH-2 hand mic.
Operated and stored meticulously. Always indoors. N/S.
$2650 + shipping.
K2 SN 6665 Condition 10/10
K2 + SSB module.
Hi Wendy,
CONFIG tab showed up all buttons in gray, so I was unable
to save my configurations, etc.
Are you saying that all of the buttons on the Configuration tab are disabled? I
cannot reproduce this.
TERMINAL tab
CW Memories -- I typed in a CQ and it transmitted OK. I
can't find
I have a K2/100 and just purchased an Ameritron AL-811. Can someone tell me
what type of interface I need between the radio and the amp, so the amp will be
keyed along with the radio.
Thank you in advance,
Aaron
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Elecraft mailing
Yes David. all the buttons on the CONFIGURATION tab are disabled.
Thanks for the instructions on saving CW Terminal Memories. I looked
under HELP/ CW memories but found no advice. Is there some form of
instructions yet?
Windy KM5Q
On Apr 22, 2009, at 3:48 PM, David Fleming wrote:
Hi
G'day,
Just in case anyone is interested.
Today I was investigating the effectiveness on a local 6m low level signal
of the various combinations of NO PREAMP, K3 PREAMP ONLY, PR6 ONLY, K3
PREAMP + PR6 in preparation for a 6m EME test.
All was as expected then I turned on the PC. With the two
Hi Don,
That concern was addressed in the article: It also has, in addition to a
properly sized anvil/die, a forged round forming section that is ideal for
fixing mistakes.
A bad tool is a bad tool.
I'm guessing you're like me, crimp and solder. A bit overboard, but does
provide that warm
On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:11:51 -0400, Mike Harris
mike.har...@horizon.co.fk wrote:
Being concerned by your report, I checked my K3 #806 and did not
experience the symptom you describe.
Tom, N5GE
K3 #806, K3 #1055
XV144, XV432
W1 and other small kits.
http://www.n5ge.com
G'day,
Just in case
I got it solved, David. I don't have internet in my primitive shack,
so I had downloaded the software in my house, using K3 Utility. Then I
closed (to sleep) my Powerbook, walked out to the shack, and connected
it to K3. I still had Utility open from before. Apparently, Utility
needs to
If you start up the application without the K3 turned on or attached,
you don't need to quit the application to get it to talk to the K3.
Just turn on the K3 (or plug it into the RS232 adapter), then go to
the Port pane and click on the Test Communications button. If all is
well the Mac
Tonight I decided to check out my K2, QRP configuration, for Field Day. I tried
it on 40,
20 and 15 meters, and it put out a solid 14-15 watts, drawing about 3.5 amp.
Then suddenly it went dark. The fuse in my rigrunner had blown. Silly me, I had
plugged
the K2 into a slot with a 2 amp fuse.
Greetings,
Today I ordered my K3 and have three filters excess to my needs:
2 - 2.7 KHZ 5 pole filters...$45 each $85 for both PayPal add $2 for 1
filter, $4 for 2
1 - 500HZ 5 pole filter..$60 PayPal add $3.
Prices include shipping to lower 48. MO or bank check work. 73, Bob K3UL
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