To me the argument that we have to buy our Japanese rigs from an importer
too, isn't a very good one.
Everyone in the world has to buy there Japanese rigs from a importer so
everybody has to pay more.
But with Elecraft equipment, only the Japanese have buy there stuff from a
importer whilst the
Okay we have VAT rates (Sales tax)
that run between 15% and 22% depending on one's country but this does not
come
close to explaining the price differentials.
Not only VAT, you forgot that European Dealers have to give 2 Years warranty
instead of 1 Year (or for some products only 90 Days)
G'day,
Lionel-F6FCD wrote:
Who and how are you using Elecraft products with interfaces for
digi-mode
?
What are you doing with ? what kind of mode is interresting ?
And alsowhat kind of software.a lot are available on the
web
The interface I use for digital modes is simply
John,
On the AGC response, lowering C31 will decrease the delay time for the
AGC, and lowering C67 should increase the attack time.
I think the attack time is about right on the K1, and it is a matter of
choice whether you want to decrease the delay time. This is audio
derived AGC, so while
Rick,
Thanks for that clarification on the supply voltage.
Yes, in most cases, the K1 will hear better than the FT-817.
You should be able to have 5 watts or more on 20 meters with that supply
voltage. You said you made some improvement by squeezing the turns on
the LPF, so the LPF may be your
Gilbert Cross wrote:
Gilbert Cross wrote:
K2 s/n 3346
Has the following options:
KIO2
KAT2
KSB2
K160RX
KNB2
KAF2
MH2
CW tuning indicator
T/R relay driver switching is with the same mosfet used in
the K3
I ordered a Palomar VLF converter a year ago from HRO and they had
to refund my money. They said that the VLF converter was no longer
being made. The Palomar Engineers web site seems to reflect this.
They only show balun stuff, now.
73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW
On Jan 4, 2010, at
I'm a brand new K3 user. Had it since yesterday and already love it.
I want to use the radio in split with both receivers linked all the
time. Unfortunately with N1MM if I click on a simplex spot both split
and sub receiver are turned off. Anyone know how I can defeat this so
radio stays
I am interested in connecting a 2nd receiver to monitor other bands using
the KXV3 RX Ant In/Out jacks. For example in the 'RX ANT mode', I have the
K3 on 40m and want to monitor 20m using an external receiver. However,
there appears to be a 10 MHz low pass filter that is engaged in the K3 when
WOW ! according that pdf document(http://www.edcjp.jp/shop/order-K3.pdf) If we
add all the modules and filters price for a fully loaded K3,it will cost in
japan 2,014,200 (two million fourteen thousand two hundred)yens,can anyone say
how many USD is that amount,sounds like a lot
AD4C
For a
Hector:
According to several currency calculators:
2,014,200 JPY = $21,983.0832 USD
Whew.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 09:38 01/05/2010, you wrote:
WOW ! according that pdf
document(http://www.edcjp.jp/shop/order-K3.pdf) If we add all the
modules and filters price for a fully loaded K3,it will
Bob, you're touching on a couple of areas where N1MM Logger's control of the
K3 isn't rock solid.
The best you can probably do for now is to check the config setting dual rx
always on. With that setting, the subrx should stay on when a spot is
grabbed. Personally, I'd like the software to
An alternative to Palomar is the VLF converter kit from Jackson Harbor
Press.
I wrote a detailed review of the kit at
http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/jackson_harbor_press_vlf_converter.htm
Jackson Harbor Press can be found at
http://home.att.net/~jacksonharbor/ham.htm. Look for the LF
Looking at the same PDF, I get 622,900 yen = $6800 plus 22,900yen/$250 per
8-pole filter.
73,
Barry N1EU
Tom Hammond-2 wrote:
Hector:
According to several currency calculators:
2,014,200 JPY = $21,983.0832 USD
Whew.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 09:38 01/05/2010, you wrote:
WOW !
Byron
I am using the meter on the K1. I also have an MFJ Tuner/meter combo for
QRP that is not that accurate. I will be purchasing a new meter soon. Not
sure about the KAT1 issue, that is my next purchase along with the Battery
pack. Maybe Don/W3FPR could help answer this.
Don
Yes please
Need to learn to count there hector, that number seems a bit high
based on my calculation more like 6-7k. 1 yen roughly equals $0.01. So
not so much. I think you added multiple K3's in there, if you just
added up all the colums. The price is even lower if you dont get
factory built.
Matt
W8ESE
Guys - Lets end this thread for now. This is something we are acutely
aware of and are constantly working on.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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In N1MM on entry window, click config in menu bar. About half way down,
click on Dual RX always on.
On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 10:06 AM, bob finger fin...@goeaston.net wrote:
I'm a brand new K3 user. Had it since yesterday and already love it.
I want to use the radio in split with both receivers
There are several other issues with N1MM Logger and the K3.
1) N1MM Logger sets the wrong sideband when changing bands
because it sets mode before changing frequencies
2) N1MM logger drops out of run when operating split and
tuning VFO A (receive VFO)
3) the UP/DN keys for moving RIT
Bill,
I find once I set on the PC it stays on even when I shut down. This may not
be reflected in the current manual. I think there will be additional work
on the software.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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Perhaps related to 4 -- clicking on a spot in VFO-A bandmap turns off the
sub-receiver if it's on.
--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 and N1MM question
To: 'Barry N1EU' barry.n...@gmail.com,
OOps, missed this one. Sorry.
--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote:
From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 and N1MM question
To: bob finger fin...@goeaston.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 8:26 AM
Hi, Bill!
The ability to save the Alarm state was added in rev 0.93 (rev 0.94 is
the current rev). You still need a pc to set it, but it will stay that
way from then on. The front panel Sensor button clears the Alarm
message (flashing SWR LED's) and resets for the next high SWR condition.
I think someone has shifted a decimal point me thinks, I've heard of
profit mark-up, but this during a resession beats the lotHi
Ken..G0ORH
Sent from my iPhone
On 5 Jan 2010, at 15:38, Hector Padron ad4c2...@yahoo.com wrote:
WOW ! according that pdf
Wes,
Do share your 30A smart charger. It's easy enough to find information for
lower current chargers, but less so for something in this range.
cheers,
Julius
Wes Stewart wrote:
Steve,
Congratulations and welcome.
I can't recommend a manufactured antenna since I make all of my own,
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:32:45 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
There are several other issues with N1MM Logger and the K3.
Yes. While I like the N1MM logger, use it, and recommend it to
others, it has it's problems, and those who write the software
don't like to be told about them. I learned that
Welcome Steve!
I think you'll find if you can build a K3, a simple antenna will be a piece
of cake to construct, not to mention a lot less expensive. The biggest
problem you will have is making a choice. A dipole is a good place to start,
vertical or the traditional horizontal configuration.
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote:
Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board,
I
have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC
boards.
While I appalud your willingness to share, there is another good
solution. What we really need is
From Julius Fazekas N2WN...
...I would go for a remote ATU from Elecraft too (nudge nudge wink wink)...
I've fond of remote matching units and use them routinely. Perhaps Elecraft
can consider aquiring a small startup tuner manufacturer. Would that be
helpful in getting into remote matching?
Sounds good to me! What is the supplier and part number so I can order!
73 Keith W8GX
On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote:
Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board,
I
have received a number of
Ed,
Me too! I even wrote Wayne directly almost begging Elecraft to interface
their current technology with simple remoting system. It would be nice to
have options including one requiring no more that power line and RF with
included interface for the W2. I would want this in a high power version
Jim Brown wrote:
Now a brickbat to Elecraft. Speakers are individual products, they
don't come wired with 3-circuit plugs, and as noted above, it's
not easy to buy parts to build adapters. What Elecraft SHOULD have
done is provide TWO output jacks, not one. They played cheap (or
dumb, to
Thanks for the many fine comments. I only have the 1 tall tree. It is
approximately 25-30 feet high. It is dead so there is no way I am going to
harm it (accordingly, this is not a concern).
Here's the take-away I got from reading your many fine suggestions thus
far:
- Make sure you do some
The Windows K3 Utility has been updated to correct a bug in the K3 date
setting routine.
Several K3 command macro samples have been added to the Help text.
Automated Tx Gain calibration (using the K3 Utility's Calibrate Transmitter
Gain button) now writes a file containing a TXGN value for
Steve,
Your tree may be an opportunity for putting up a horizontal or sloped delta
loop antenna. The lowest operating frequency would depend primarily on the
total length of wire you put up. A total length for a loop antenna should be
close to the wavelength of your lowest frequency of
Hello Rick,
I'm glad I could help.
It seems you are very close to closing the box, and making 1st CW QSO with
the K1. If you have the antenna connected and the band is open, we can try
to set a sked, so I can contact Long Beach(just checked QRZ.com).
My lot is small as well, and my main
Limited shipments were scheduled to begin on 12/24, and more last week. Have
any been received and installed?
-Bruce N1RX
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WOW !! You are telling me that a ham in japan who will like to purchase a fully
loaded K3 will have to pay almost twenty two grands? Unbelivable,with that
amount I can buy me two IC-7800,poor guys,that is not good for them at all.
It will be better for them to order it directly from Elecraft and
Rick,
Certainly - to measure any LPF, here is how to do it, along with the K1
band board pin information:
In general, you just isolate the LPF, terminate one side and scan the
other side with the antenna analyzer. Conceptually it is easy.
What gets complicated is how to isolate the LPF - it
I have a few of these cables that I stash away from other electronics. Its a
stereo 1/8 plug that
breaks out to two RCA male plugs. You get these alot when you buy TVs, VCRs,
CD players and the
such. At the time I don't need them so I just toss them into a box for future
use.
I am sure I can scrounge up at least a few of these cables. 1/8 stereo male
to two RCA
Males. Cables are about 3ft long. If you are interested you can send me $3 to
cover the
cost of a small padded envelope and shipping and I'll send what I have. I'll
make a list of
responses and then
Bill - Thanks for chiming in. As I recall the two amplifiers that Elecraft
has worked on were 800 and 1500 Watts. Maybe an 800 Watt unit would be a
good place to start on the high end.
73,
Dick - KA5KKT
--
Ed,
Me too! I
Dick,
Looks like you win the first update of the year award!!!
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 KX1 (FIeld tester); K3; W2; mini mods
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Steve
I got my license at age 15. I read in the ARRL Handbook how to make a 40
meter dipole. I got mom to take me to an electrical store where I bought
some wire and RG58 coax. I threw ropes over tree limbs and put up this
dipole, connected it to my $50 rig and was on the air before the license
2) You're running and start to respond to a station who calls you
but hear him repeat his call, so you stop sending (ESC). You're
using their Enter Sends Message mode, so ENTER should send
your exchange. But because you hit escape, it now asks the other
station for a fill rather than sending your
Julius, et. al,
My charger is actually a marriage of some commercial gear with a few tweaks.
The motivation for this was the absolutely horrible RFI from the switch-mode
charger in my 5th wheel trailer. It was so bad that when I had the trailer
stored here at home the RFI would actually
2) You're running and start to respond to a station who calls you
but hear him repeat his call, so you stop sending (ESC). You're
using their Enter Sends Message mode, so ENTER should send
your exchange. But because you hit escape, it now asks the other
station for a fill rather than sending
Hi Hector - Its nowhere near this high. Someone added incorrectly.
Again - Let's please end this thread. Anyone with questions on this,
please feel free to email me.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Hector Padron wrote:
WOW !! You are telling me that a ham in japan who will like to purchase a
fully
You might take a look at the Jetstream JTPS35BCMA. It includes volt and
ammeters, connections for the rig plus low amp connections for accessories and
a connection point for the battery. The switch to battery is automatic when AC
power is lost. The artifacts are reasonable and liveable. On
Wes and others...
There is such a wealth of technical information on this reflector that I am a
little surprised and maybe a little disappointed that the Elecraft technical
notes section of their web site is so sparse. I would like to see a program
where some peer reviewed articles are papers
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:30 -0500, Keith Hamilton wrote:
What is the supplier and part number so I can order!
The nickel 3-circuit Neutrik plug is NY231. 2-circuit is NYS226.
The 3-circuit jack is NYS240. Add BG suffix for gold contacts,
black handle.
The Switchcraft cable-mount
Steve wrote:
PS: Don't let any dead limbs fall on your head. Gravity has side effects.
End Snip
I would like to reiterate Steve's note.
I have on many occasions tied a heavy item onto a piece of rope, swung it
around like a cowboy using a lassoo and then let her rip up into a tree.
Steve - I am new to this hobby as well. The reflector is fantastic and
you will end up getting a lot of information and still looking for
direction at the end of the day. My advice would be start with a
dipole or end fed wire as high up as you can get it. Preferably half
wave. So if you working 40
Jim:
At 11:53 01/05/2010, Jim Brown wrote:
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote:
Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I
have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC
boards.
While I appalud your willingness to share, there is
Hi Dick
A tuner like the SGC230 from Elecraft would be a nice product. A high power
version would even better. To do this properly would require the use of vacuum
components, this would make it cost prohibitive for most hams.
What we dont need is another limited range remote tuner. The
You stated in your pervious post that there was a breakout cable available.
Since I would have to build it either way I will go with the N0SS circuit board.
Thanks for the links anyways.
73 Keith W8GX
On Jan 5, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:30 -0500, Keith
http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/87019
Steve
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This
We call this free trade
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From: rfenab...@gmail.com
To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2010 2:48:07 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Disgruntled JA
In VK we have a GST exemption from the
Well, I have spread out the basic components of the K3 kit, serial #3799 on my
card table in my den/shack/office/man-cave. I am posting a photo on my Mac web
site of the layout. The link is: http://homepage.mac.com/phystad/K3_3799.jpg.
The photo does not include the options boxes or the 100
I just got off the phone with West Mountian Radio. At this time they do not
know when or if the will have the speakers in stock. He said if they can't
get them they will be removing them from their web site.
Jim
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The GOOD connectors are made by Switchcraft and Neutrik. In North
America, we can buy these parts from vendors like Newark, Allied,
Digikey, etc.
The solution is simple. Simply belly up to the bar and place an
order with one of these real electronics vendors for real
connectors and
I just noticed on the Microham web page that their new
Stationmaster has a stepper motor drive unit that can drive
several stepper motors. It would be a easy matter to build a
high performance remote antenna tuner using their product.
The advantage using this product is that it could
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
Completely DISagree. Panel space is at a premium, and amplified
speakers DO come with a stereo plug. Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s.
Stick with your first answer.
Sure, panel space is at a premium. That's why the choice was made. But
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s.
I just noticed that the West Mountain Clear Speaker comes with a
1/8-in MONO plug. (I think they mean 2-contact). FWIW, the small
passive cube speakers I see at hamfests all come with the same
I just got mine from HRO for $39.95 but they were shipped from CA. so I
suspect stock is getting low.
Steve
N4LQ
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From: KE4INM ke4...@gmail.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] West Mtn
No...They come with the typical stereo 1/8 plug. 3 contactsTip and 2
rings.
Steve
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From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More
I am very sorry that I misread your post Jim. i will be looking forward to
building
my own breakout cable/box using the N0SS circuit board and parts. There is
nothing like building your own!
73 Keith W8GX
On Jan 5, 2010, at 5:47 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy
It's unfortunate that 1/8-inch TRS jacks have become so popular in the
consumer audio world. Their use seems to have accelerated with the advent
of PC sound cards.
My experience has been that pro-grade 1/4-inch TRS connectors are more
reliable than any 1/8-inch type as well as
I'm using a pair of relatively expensive ($135, more than 10 years ago)
amplified, Sony PC speakers and haven't noticed any RFI. The instruction
leaflet that came with them says they are magnetically shielded, so maybe
that's why they're OK with RF.
They have an internal 120VAC P/S and are heavy
Hello friends:
I am Ruben from Spain.
Around 10 months ago i owned a K3/100 with ATU and original 2.7 filter.
I tested it around 2 months and after that i sold it.
At that moment i didn't like its audio (very crispy for me) and
selectivity with 2.7 filter wasn't better than my old 756pro2.
Now i
Forgot to add that for high-density applications, Sub-D connectors are
excellent when maximum reliability and easy disconnect are needed. I like
to use crimp Sub-Ds where the pin can be inserted into the connector body.
That goes much faster with better repeatability than the solder Sub-D
It's amazing the amount of verbiage and reflector traffic
this subject has generated!
Purist's opinions not withstanding, Radio Scrap has a
cord that will meet everyone's needs ... a male 1/8
stereo plug on one end and several choices for the
other end. I think there's even one with bare wire
This seems like a potential application for the KRC2. Could it not be
co-located with a relay-controlled array of matching components? I know that
one of the big concerns is the length of the AUXBUS cable; perhaps BCD
control via something akin to rotor cable would be more appropriate.
Yes, the
I'm amazed about all this waffle about speakers and stereo plugs and
adaptors. We (well most of us) passed an exam to show we were competant at
basic electrical knowledge
It takes little longer to make up such a lead or adaptor to suit our
personal requirement than it does to type a message to
Ruben
Low frequency audio has been extended and some high frequency artifacts have
been reduced on the K3.
If you are an SSB only operator, selectivity won't matter much. For cw, the
narrow roofing filters will prevent the hardware AGC from reducing gain when
a strong signal is just outside the
Dear Dick,
I posted this problem on the reflector some time back, but noone picked up on
it, so I'll try again. This is a before and after story and has me puzzled.
BEFORE: I connected DL1 dummy load to Ant 1 using only a BNC-MtoM and a
PL259-FtoF (no coax at all, just small straight-through
I present my highly technical speaker adapter for the K3. It's provided
nearly 2 years of constant service.
http://n4lq.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=64864290
Steve
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Ruben,
i've just done a comparison of both trx (no open decision ... just for
fun...).
My interest is not to be pro or con K3 or other products !
Technically there is no really poorly designed trx.
It's all about design decisions with all associated pros and cons..
At the end we stopped
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 1:25 AM, Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com wrote:
I present my highly technical speaker adapter for the K3. It's provided
nearly 2 years of constant service.
http://n4lq.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=64864290
Too complicated for me! Fortunately I had picked up a
Hello Group,
To save the band width here, I have done an Excel file to compare the prices of
Elecraft products in JA and US which shows a price difference ranging from 47%
to 106%.
If you want a copy of my analysis, please email me off the list.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
I do have the same adapter but sold at Radio Shack,its a
1/8 stereo plug to 2 x 1/8 mono jacks - one for tip and
one for ring. I have been using it for a year now with no problem and two RCA
speakers.
AD4C
For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Iain MacDonnell -
Dear Steve,
Welcome to the amateur and K3 community! I would like to share two thoughts
regarding a pre-made antenna and a power source. First, I recommend you
make use of the eHam website - there's a lot of useful information and
reviews there. Along that line, I suggest you look at the
I like it when guys post info about K3 related products and projects like
Don's
Although some of us might have the abilbilty to do the Y or other small
thing, we may not have the capability to go out shopping for speakers and
phone jack, plugs, wire etc due to some handycap.
You have no idea
I completely agree. I just got a pair of these delivered last week and
am very happy with them. I too found the cable to the left speaker
about 6 inches too short for where I needed to put them. Luckily I had
a short RCA extension already on hand.
73
Greg
AB7R
On 1/5/2010 1:45 PM, Steve
Call HRO...they have them...or at least they did last week.
On 1/5/2010 2:22 PM, KE4INM wrote:
I just got off the phone with West Mountian Radio. At this time they do not
know when or if the will have the speakers in stock. He said if they can't
get them they will be removing them from their
Woops...Guess HRO is all out:
9) Manufacturer: WestMtn
Item : COMspkr
Description : Amplified comm spkrs w EMI and RFI Protection 1 PAIR
YOUR HRO PRICE $39.95
Stock status:
Steve
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
(Disclaimer: I'm biased, by definition :)
The K3 also has:
- a 2nd receiver option with identical performance to the main, which
allows you to listen to two bands at once, or do diversity receive
(the 7600 has dual-watch, but this cannot provide diversity receive
because both receivers
Dear Ruben,
The mailing list and the support from Electraft are outstanding and a
bit surprised you haven't founded the right adjustments. Just think this
rig is not like the others.
If you want a limousine the usual rigs are perfect, if you want a F1
performer Elecraft rigs are the choice.
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