[Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread DM4iM
Elecrafters, i was looking for Anderson power poles on the Ham Radio Fair in Friedrichshafen, DL. I found two dealers, both of them sold the Power Poles WITHOUT the pin that goes between the two housings. They said the poles were shipped without them and they´d never seen them and i must be

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

2010-06-28 Thread Jan Holmer SM6TUW
I consulted the data sheet for the clock circuit PCF8563T (U16 in the K3 circuit diagram ) You can adjust the average deviation over one year to less than +- 5 minutes. Adjustment of one capacitior (C60) is required though. http://www.nxp.com/acrobat_download/datasheets/PCF8563_6.pdf Jan --

[Elecraft] K3: Memory Recall

2010-06-28 Thread Tom Boucher
Thanks Art, that was the problem. I had tried to set up memory hopping between bands, which unlike my TS850, the K3 won't do. WB8ENE wrote: Sounds like you have a * in the first position of the name for that memory location. Knut AB2TC - you have to push the MV button a second time if VFO A

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Memory Recall

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
Actually the K3 can do this! You just have to setup the K3 to not do delayed memory updating. Go into the CONFIG:MEM 0-9 menu entry and press the 1 button to select MV NOR. Now when you're in the memory mode you can turn the VFO and the memories will be gone to in real time. MV DLY is

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
I just bought a rigrunner from HRO and also bought some extra APP connectors... The APP's that came with the rig runner did not have roll pins but the HRO branded extras that I bought did have them. So there are still places where you can get your hands on them. ~Brett On Mon, 2010-06-28 at

[Elecraft] test

2010-06-28 Thread Kevin Luxford
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Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Mike
A fast Google turns them up at http://www.powerwerx.com/ both connector sets with roll pin and roll pins alone. Here's a list of European distributors. http://www.andersonpower.com/contact/contact-europe-ad.html 73, Mike NF4L DM4iM wrote: Elecrafters, i was looking for Anderson power poles on

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread hb9brj
Martin, Your eyes are better than mine! I could not find any APP vendor in Friedrichshafen. My original stock mail-ordered in the U.S. is nearly depleted. Please let the many European readers of this list know who is selling APPs in Europe. Thank you! 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Alexandr Kobranov
Hi Markus, very good experience with this APPs suplier on EU market http://torberry.co.uk/shop/ No problems with order/shipment... GL 73! Lexa, ok1dst Dne 28.6.2010 12:44, hb9brj napsal(a): Martin, Your eyes are better than mine! I could not find any APP vendor in Friedrichshafen. My

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Pete Smith
West Mountain Radio, maker of the Rig Runner, recommends against using the pins in the strongest terms on its web site. The issue (they say) is that the pins have a nasty habit of coming out and falling into places they should not go, where they can cause short circuits and extensive damage.

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Jim Miller
I just squirt a bit of hotmelt glue in the hole once I've assembled them. jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Robert Mitilieri
Most connectors fit together quite snugly. If the fit is too loose I found that a bit of silicone sealant squeezed into the locking pin hole is sufficient to keep the connectors together. Robert N9EF K3 4411 On Jun 28, 2010, at 6:47 AM, Pete Smith wrote: West Mountain Radio, maker of the Rig

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread W2bpi1
I use a piece of Q-tip shaft. Very tight fit. If it did come out it won't short anything. Geo/W2BPI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread John Ragle
Aside from Polish Solidarity this long string of emails about the Anderson variety only confirms my experience-based opinion that these connectors are very poorly designed and should be avoided. People I know who use them in mobile applications tape them together. My K2 experience with

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread K4IA
After watching the PP connectors on my K3 wiggle around at Field Day, I have to question again why Elecraft chose these toads-in-a-tuxedo for a connector. PP are way over-rated. The only strain relief they provide is when they come apart - which is often. I suppose we could call that

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, If one has to tape them together, the most likely problem is that they were not assembled correctly. Properly assembled APPs are very good and have an adequate amount of pullout resistance. The specification is 25 lbf - so yes, they will not withstand a 25 pound pull force, but that is

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread K4IA
After watching the PP connectors on my K3 wiggle around at Field Day, I have to question again why Elecraft chose these toads-in-a-tuxedo for a connector. PP are way over-rated. The only strain relief they provide is when they come apart - which is often. I suppose we could call that

[Elecraft] FS: K3/100 with many options

2010-06-28 Thread KK5NA
I am selling an Elecraft K3 from Larry Jones' (N50SG) Estate for his wife. Here are the particulars: --- K3/100 100 W Transceiver KAT3 Internal ATU with 2nd Ant. Jack KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass Module (Adds coverage outside of ham

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Paul Christensen
I'm traveling at the moment and can't confirm this, but is may be possible to use a small retention wire if there's a roll-pin hole on the K3's APP. The West Mountain RigRunners use these to keep the APPs intact and it works very well. I have mixed feelings about the APP. I like it for its

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:13:21 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: I have never had any problem with them, and I use them on all my DC connections. Same here. I LOVE the Power Pole connectors, and use them extensively. I've broken all of my various DC power leads to insert them so that I can mix and

Re: [Elecraft] Low headphone audio level

2010-06-28 Thread N1JM
I see there is a new review on eham where he had low headphone audio. John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Low-headphone-audio-level-tp5223384p5230894.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Paul Christensen
That way, the connector: (1) becomes square in shape, instead of a thin rectangle that's prone to accidental lateral pulls; (2) offers higher current-carrying capabilities; and (3) has significantly increased pull strength, yet can still break away for safety concerns. Just thought of a

[Elecraft] K3s at Field Day 2010

2010-06-28 Thread Jed Petrovich
Hello all: We had a great time at Field Day this year. We planned on using four K3s for our Class 4A operation. For the most part, everything went well. We did have to use a backup rig for one of the stations. During setup, one of the K3s gave an error at startup: ERR PL1 After a period of

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Grant Youngman
I'm actually not entirely sure how one reverses polarity with a properly assembled PP connector. I suppose one could hammer them together in the wrong orientation? :-) It would also be simple enough for the manufacturers to solve the polarity problem by using a bridge rectifier at the power

Re: [Elecraft] K3s at Field Day 2010

2010-06-28 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I was never able to get a Prolific based USB converter to work with N1MM and my Windows 7, HP computer.  I bought a PCIe RS-232 card and the problem went away.  The Prolific USB Converter is the one that I bought from Elecraft and it works fine with the Elecraft software, but not with N1MM.  

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Steve Ellington
I never mess with those PP connectors on the back of the K3. They feel like they would fall apart easily. I just leave them connected and at the other end of the cable, I wrap them around the power supplies (Astron RS35) terminal and tighten with a wrench. What a novel idea eh? I've been known

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I've used these PowerPole connectors for several years, both for mobile and fixed station use. I've never had a problem with these connectors coming apart, even in the mobile environment. I crimp the wire to the contacts using the West Mountain Radio crimper, and all crimps have been perfect.

[Elecraft] Power Poles

2010-06-28 Thread Dan Atchison
I like Paul's idea listed below. Personally, I like APP. If they are assembled correctly, there is more than ample holding power. That said, I AM anal and always support ANY connection with strain relief. Oh, and how the heck can those roll pins fall out? They're in there so tight, you need

Re: [Elecraft] K3s at Field Day 2010

2010-06-28 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I don't know is all Elecraft cables are the same.  I bought mine in 2008 when I bought serial number 1025.  Elecraft did not build it, it is an aftermarket product.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: K9ZTV k9...@socket.net To: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com

[Elecraft] The K2 at Field Day

2010-06-28 Thread Vic Rosenthal
We operated 1A battery class at FD. Unfortunately our secret location at 8500 feet was snowed in, so we had to operate from an alternate spot that was far inferior. But my QRP K2 no. 709 cranked out the CW QSOs all weekend without a hitch, while drawing minimal current from the battery.

[Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Howard K2HK
I had a very senior moment yesterday related to PowerPoles and could use some help. The power supply that my K3 is powered by has an auxiliary cigar lighter outlet. In the midst of a project (too late at night)I plugged that cable into a similiar PowerPole which turned out to be the cable

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Tom W8JI
- Original Message - From: Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com To: Elecraft Email elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles... It would also be simple enough for the manufacturers to solve the polarity problem by using a bridge

[Elecraft] K3 and Icom 1000

2010-06-28 Thread Nick Henwood
Have had problem with Acom tripping on semi-break in CW. Seem to have solved it by increasing Vox delay but not totally convinced. Appreciate chance to discuss off-reflector with anyone who has had similar experience 73 Nick G3RWF __

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Grant Youngman
That was the point. The other point was -- How hard is it to build a power pole connector, put it together properly, and LABEL the darn thing to avoid disasters like plugging a 24v supply into a 12v radio? :-) Grant/NQ5T On Jun 28, 2010, at 10:38 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: - Original

Re: [Elecraft] Low headphone audio level

2010-06-28 Thread Bill NY9H
Jim said: Fifth, hams seem to confuse the setting of the front panel controls with how much audio the rig can put out. Do you mean to tell me that I might be getting full audio output at 9 o clock ? wow . ; ) I suppose that goes for my gutbuster car stereo as well.. (ps to

[Elecraft] Elecraft at WRTC 2010

2010-06-28 Thread Bill W4ZV
From customs import documents for WRTC 2010: http://www.wrtc2010.ru/press/R3_license_for_DME.pdf and http://www.wrtc2010.ru/press/R3_license_for_SVO.pdf K3: 42 (maybe a few more due to customs docs errors) K2: 2 Total listed rig count is ~90 (also subject to a few changes). Nearly 50%

[Elecraft] Clocks and WHATEVER!

2010-06-28 Thread JIM DAVIS
Gentlemen, Honestly we've never even bothered to set up our K3 for the clock-function! Why? Don't need it! We've got a few other time-pieces around the shack that are ALWAYS ON THE NAT'S fanny In particular I'm also using an ETON XM-1 SWL rcvr, though rather pricey it's sensitivity is

[Elecraft] Is this another K3 glitch???

2010-06-28 Thread JIM DAVIS
Gentlemen, A few days ago I was listening on my K3 on 20m (either mode/band segment) and instead of the usual S5 noise indication on my S-meter it was only (S-1) even with the preamp on! This also occurs on 17m as well! While all the other bands show the regular/typical reading (S-5 plus or

[Elecraft] K3 and ACOM 1000 - not Icom!

2010-06-28 Thread Nick Henwood
I meant ACOM of course - not ICOM (brilliant spell check!). Grateful for shared experience of linear tripping on semi-break-in cw 73 Nick G3RWF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 Anderson Power Poles

2010-06-28 Thread Terry Schieler
After reading WestMountain Radio's comments on the APP roll rings a few years back, I began just snapping off toothpicks in the roll pin hole and dropping a dab of CA (super glue) on the tooth pick. I can still get the toothpicks out if necessary (use a small drill bit) and they don't get into

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Bob
OOPS!! Lets see here. Power Poles come in all the standard color codes plus a non standard pink. So: 12 volt cables are brn-red 5 volt cables are pink-grn 24 volt cables are red-yel 48 volt cables are red-gry Works for me 73, Bob K2TK

Re: [Elecraft] Is this another K3 glitch???

2010-06-28 Thread Greg - AB7R
Could you have selected ANT2 or the RX ANT on 20M? The K3 remembers these by band so it could be set wrong on 20M and correct on the other bands. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Sun Jun 27 13:30 , JIM DAVIS sent: Gentlemen, A few days ago I was

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Eugene Balinski
One method to avoid confusion is to use different color power poles for different supply voltagesred-black for 13.5V, green-black for 24V, White-black for 5V, etc Many sites sell the various color options. 73 K1NR K2 SN 6k... On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:20 -0500 Grant Youngman

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Bob
MY OOPS TOO!! The 48 volt ones here are yel-gry here Of course I spotted that right after hitting send in spite of reading it. 73, Bob K2TK On 6/28/2010 12:19 PM, Bob wrote: OOPS!! Lets see here. Power Poles come in all the standard color codes plus a non standard pink. So: 12

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread David Cutter
Remove the connector and solder the wires directly; this also reduces IR loss. David G3UNA After watching the PP connectors on my K3 wiggle around at Field Day, I have to question again why Elecraft chose these toads-in-a-tuxedo for a connector. PP are way over-rated. The only strain

[Elecraft] K3 QSK

2010-06-28 Thread Mike
When I send CW from the computer, I don't hear anything until the string of characters is finished. I think that's due to my closing the PTT by turning on DTR at the beginning and turning it off at the end, ie. DTR on, send NF4L, DTR off. Am I correct? Seems to work with VOX tho. 73, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Howard K2HK
Of course now that the cows have left I tagged the various voltages with colored tape. An easy fix. But still need ideas for getting the K3 up again aside from sending it to Elecraft. Howard..K2HK Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:35:59 -0400 From: k...@att.net CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Jeff KB2M
Much easier than that. Just plug the hot red side into only the black side on a grounded piece of equipment. Very easy to do when plugging in a PP under your vehicle's dash at night. I thought it would have been much better to NOT try and save a penny or so a connector by designing the red and

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Alexandr Kobranov
Just an idea (used in my config) - 24V PP terminal is with larger pitch by using dummy spacer between + and - PP terminals. Such spacer is as a standard PP connector but shorter and without contact. This seems - to me - as the only way how to eliminate mistake when just two voltages used. 73!

[Elecraft] PR6 SubRec and two bands at once on K3

2010-06-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Seems when I have the Sub Receiver set on 6 Mtrs and the main band on 75, the PR6 isn't getting the signal through the RX. Or do I not need the RX on to use the PR6, or is the PR6 out of circuit when in this configuration? Bill K9YEQ K2 and KX1 field tester, K3 and modules

[Elecraft] PR6 SubRec and two bands at once on K3

2010-06-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Let me add: Seems when I have the Sub Receiver set on 6 Mtrs and the main band on 75, the PR6 isn't getting the signal through the RXant. Or do I not need the RX ant on to use the PR6, or is the PR6 out of circuit when in this configuration? Bill K9YEQ K2 and KX1 field tester, K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Jim Rhodes
When I use PP's for any other voltage or reason the 12V power, I put the together in a different configuration. If the pair are at right angles to on another they won't go together with the standard formation. Jim K0XU On 6/28/2010 10:35 AM, Howard K2HK wrote: I had a very senior moment

[Elecraft] FM Demod Problem with K3 + K144XV

2010-06-28 Thread Alan, K6IV
I'm running MCU 4.03/DSP 2.60 and I noticed audio drop outs when listening to 2m FM. The audio drop outs appear to occur on accented syllables and may coincide with the FM deviation peak. I've transmitted to the K3 using a small handheld and noticed audio drop outs when speaking loudly into the

[Elecraft] Another (stupid) Clock Question

2010-06-28 Thread clayj
So - I had my new K3 out at our Field Day (W7S - Sammamish ARES/RACES Group) operation; and it worked great! I'm still getting used to all the filters and features; but it was definitely a step above any other rig there, INCLUDING a Flex-3000. The HI RFI mod definetly saved my rig on more than

Re: [Elecraft] Another (stupid) Clock Question

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
When you're displaying Date or time or whatever (there are several other things that can be shown in DISP mode). Simply turn the VFO B knob to change to the other values... The K3 is VERY consistent in that if something is displayed in the top line of text the VFO A knob adjusts it and if it is

Re: [Elecraft] Another (stupid) Clock Question

2010-06-28 Thread Grant Youngman
On Jun 28, 2010, at 12:56 PM, cl...@nwlink.com wrote: Also - the manual implies that the Display button will cycle through several different displays in VFO B; but, the only two I can see are either the Frequency or Clock display. After pressing the DISP button, use the VFO B knob to

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 SubRec and two bands at once on K3

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
How are you selecting to enable your PR6? Are you using the DIGOUT line? If so you should be able to see what is going on by looking at the DIGOUT line. You will need the RX ant enabled in order to use the PR6. The PR6 is inserted into your RX_ANT loop when its enabled. Otherwise it simply

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
Yes this is correct as long as PTT is applied you won't switch back into RX mode between elements. Its working on VOX is how things should go! ~Brett (N7MG) On Mon, 2010-06-28 at 13:22 -0400, Mike wrote: When I send CW from the computer, I don't hear anything until the string of characters

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 SubRec and two bands at once on K3

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, It depends on how you have things configured. It is possible that the 80 meter LPF is in the path from the sub to the antenna. That would be true if you have the sub set to share main's antenna. If you have the KAT3 installed and have the sub set to use the non-active main antenna,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK

2010-06-28 Thread Mike
Thanks, Brett. Mike Brett Howard wrote: Yes this is correct as long as PTT is applied you won't switch back into RX mode between elements. Its working on VOX is how things should go! ~Brett (N7MG) On Mon, 2010-06-28 at 13:22 -0400, Mike wrote: When I send CW from the computer, I

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Tom W8JI
That's never safe. The safe thing to do is to use HV connectors that cannot physically plug into the LV socket. My 24V connectors from power sources are all physically larger than my 13.8 v connectors. 73 Tom - Original Message - From: Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com To: Grant

[Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Joe Vrabel
Hello: I've done some research on this reflector but I'm still a bit confused. I'm planning on purchasing a Laptop and I'm a bit concerned about being able to interface the computer with no serial port with my K2. I am presently running HRD which works well with my shack computer with a serial

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I never heard of anyone frying any hardware with a USB adapter Joe.  If you are connecting to Vista or Win 7 computers, you may have trouble accessing all the features, but I don't think you will fry anything.  If you are buying an adapter try to get one that uses the FTDI chip set rather than

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Jim Wiley
Joe - All else being equal, and I am sure that is not true grin, the main thing to remember is to be sure and NOT use a standard serial cable with the K2. The K2's serial adapter does NOT use standard wiring! You will need to build up a cable that is wired for the task. The instructions

[Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread Lyle Johnson
I think you'll find this interesting. Lyle Original Message Subject:[FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins? Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:18:15 -0500 From: Dr. Howard S. White drpa...@kleega.com To: flexe...@flex-radio.biz flexe...@flex-radio.biz Ran the

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
I actually had a similar experience however our guys were using the K3 an LP-PAN and PowerSDR I/F. They'd go to enter the callsign and the number of the call would send you off to that frequency. Not to mention that we were in a white automotive tent which made it quite bright inside there and

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Edward R Cole
I had the experience that my West Mountain assembled PP cable pulled loose from the crimped connection when I tripped over it (yeah extreme situation). I could not figure out how to extract the pin to repair it. I bought three pre-made cables when I got a specially made power cable for my

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
I should add though that they so loved the ability to click around on stations just like they can with their N1MM band map that they usually kept causing themselves the problem. They'd swear off using PowerSDR and said I'm just going to leave the focus on N1MM and not worry about it anymore but

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Mike Harris
Hi Joe, There are some options. A vanilla USB RS232 adapter but as already mentioned don't connect it directly to the K2 AUX I/O or damage can result to the K2. A short interface cable between the adapter and the K2 is required. I have used my microHAM CW Keyer with CAT cable to do the PC

[Elecraft] K3 Utility Save / Restore Configuration Question

2010-06-28 Thread Dave Zeph
With multiple K3's, is it possible to use a perform a RESTORE K3 CONFIGURATION using a SINGLE CONFIGURATION File from just ONE of the K3's?? Reason I ask is that I note the Configuration File Name, and the File Itself contains the K3 Serial Number of the K3 from which it was originally saved.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joe, !!!DO NOT PLUG ANY USB ADAPTER DIRECTLY INTO THE K2 AUX I/O!!! Plug the USB adapter into the cable that you are currently using - that is safe. 73, Don W3FPR Joe Vrabel wrote: Hello: I've done some research on this reflector but I'm still a bit confused. I'm planning on purchasing a

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread Lyle Johnson
Oops! My error, I never intended to copy this to the Elecraft reflector. My sincere apologies. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim Wiley wrote: Joe - All else being equal, and I am sure that is not true grin, the main thing to remember is to be sure and NOT use a standard serial cable with the K2. The K2's serial adapter does NOT use standard wiring! You will need to build up a cable that is wired for the

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Edward R Cole
Labeling is a good idea, and probably not become a potential for an error if your station is static (you assemble it and never make a change). But someone like me that is always building/modifying/rearranging the hookups, labels (alone) will not prevent an accident. I run my 28v power to a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save / Restore Configuration Question

2010-06-28 Thread Mark Bayern
I'm just guessing, but I would expect the saved config file to include filters, filter offsets, and various calibration info that is specific to the individual K3. Mark AD5SS On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Dave Zeph ze...@indy.rr.com wrote: With multiple K3's, is it possible to use a

[Elecraft] K2 and USB to Serial for Radio Control

2010-06-28 Thread Joe Vrabel
Wow . . . Thanks for all the replys in such a short time. I now feel comfortable in trying some of the USB to Serial cables. I have the required Elecraft cable in place on my computer in the shack, and in fact have the extra components to make up a second cable. I'll make sure that the USB to

Re: [Elecraft] FM Demod Problem with K3 + K144XV

2010-06-28 Thread Ken Kopp
Could you have the squelch set too tight? That would result in the symptoms you describe and isn't unique to the K3. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] Low audio output after AF output mod

2010-06-28 Thread Kari Sillanmaki
Hello group, Instructions for the AF output mod specify that: This modification is needed for all K3s shipped approximately before 01/12/09 containing either a Revision XB or Revision A KIO3 board. I have a K3 #310 with KIO3A board Revision XD. The exact markings on the KIO main board read:

Re: [Elecraft] The K2 at Field Day

2010-06-28 Thread L. T. Stem
130 CW Q's and never missed a lick. Even closed up shop after 11:00 PM on Saturday evening and opened up again about 8:00 AM on Sunday. WB5LVI was QRO with about 80 watts. We had a grand time. 73,  Skip  WB4DAD  (this years chief CW op.)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save / Restore Configuration Question

2010-06-28 Thread Dick Dievendorff
No. Some of what is saved is rig-specific VCO calibration data Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Jun 28, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Dave Zeph ze...@indy.rr.com wrote: With multiple K3's, is it possible to use a perform a RESTORE K3 CONFIGURATION using a SINGLE CONFIGURATION File from just ONE of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with Expert 1K-FA, RS232 connections question?

2010-06-28 Thread GLEN BROWN
I use an Expert with my K3 and made up a cable with both serial and band data connections. I ended up using only the band data, with the Expert set to expect a Yaesu connection. When you switch bands, the amp selects the appropriate antenna(s). The first time you key the amp sees the freq and

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Grant Youngman
On Jun 28, 2010, at 2:57 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I had the experience that my West Mountain assembled PP cable pulled loose from the crimped connection when I tripped over it (yeah extreme situation). Why were you surprised? Knock your fridge over and see what gives way first, and hope

[Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles

2010-06-28 Thread David Guernsey
I use separate RigRunners for different voltages. I painted fluorescent stripes of different colors on the RigRunners and on the cables for eacfh one. 73s de Dave KJ6CBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Help with ideal SSB contest settings

2010-06-28 Thread George A. Thornton
I am relatively new to the K3 and completely green on contesting. My K3 is new this year and recently returned from the factory to correct some problems that occurred during installation of the SubRx. During Field Day we were operating voice on 20 meters using a 6 element monoband Yagi

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Low audio output after AF output mod

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kari, I would hesitate to install a mod that is specified for a Revision XB or Revision A board on a Revision XD board without specific information that the mod was also intended for that board. I would suggest removing the added resistors and ask the folks at K3support whether the change has

[Elecraft] Low headphone audio level and a question to Wayne

2010-06-28 Thread Robert Kirkland
We know that to obtain the maximum audio level between two devices we must match the impedances between them. The impedance of mono and stereo headsets vary widely a good way to tell is if you have to rotate the volume control a lot to get a small increase in volume there is a mismatch.The

Re: [Elecraft] FM Demod Problem with K3 + K144XV

2010-06-28 Thread Alan, K6IV
Ken, I tried adjusting the squelch, but it didn't seem to make any difference. Wayne suggested that I contact Elecraft directly. Mark, AD5SS, suggested to try k3supp...@elecraft.com for official elecraft support in the future. Sorry to bother the mailing list with what is probably a one off

Re: [Elecraft] Low headphone audio level and a question to Wayne

2010-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Robert, It is a misconception that audio devices must be impedance matched. Audio transducers respond to voltage and current which equates to power. Normally, audio output drivers are designed as low impedance sources. That means that they will produce more power into a low impedance load

[Elecraft] K3: Loss of speaker audio after DSP board upgrade

2010-06-28 Thread Stephen Prior
I received the upgrade DSP board today. Swapping over the boards was very straightforward, but on switching on the K3 I found I had no sound from the built-in speaker (headphone audio was fine) unless I had the config option set to run with headphones and speaker simultaneously. Therefore neither

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Loss of speaker audio after DSP board upgrade

2010-06-28 Thread K4IA
I had the same experience and posted about it a few weeks ago. You must be very careful to fully seat the pins into the plugs - all the way! A good hint is if the screw holes do not line up perfectly when you put the cover back together, you probably haven't seated the pins. It will

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Loss of speaker audio after DSP board upgrade

2010-06-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
If it's still working... Sometimes those pins get a sheen of something or another, and will not make a good contact until they have been seated and reseated some number of times. Some people use De-oxit or the like on the pins before insertion. 73, Guy. On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM, Stephen

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread W6NEK
Hi Brett, What you describe is commensurate with the PowerSDR Display AVG Mode being enabled. If AVG Mode is off, the displayed panadapter signal amplitude will not decrease as you tune the band. The displayed signals are real-time with a display frame rate adjustable to 50 frames per second.

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Field Day, Focus and Contest Skins?

2010-06-28 Thread Brett Howard
Yea I kinda noticed that... But I felt like I was about to enter into a seizure when its real time... I'm not sure what would work better but two interesting things to see would be either have the display go into real time mode during a QSY or have the display freeze the averaged data during QSY.

Re: [Elecraft] Low headphone audio level and a question to Wayne

2010-06-28 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:07:51 -0400, Robert Kirkland wrote: We know that to obtain the maximum audio level between two devices we must match the impedances between them. WRONG! Study my tutorial on audio for ham radio in http://audiosytemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf What are the headphone output

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Low audio output after AF output mod

2010-06-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Kari, The usual interpretation for the instructions you quoted has an implied ONLY. Do the mod for XB or A -ONLY- , nothing else. Circuits in later boards may contain the 470 or simply have different circuits. 73, Guy. On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Kari Sillanmaki oh2...@sral.fi wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Phil Kane
On 6/28/2010 4:47 AM, Pete Smith wrote: West Mountain Radio, maker of the Rig Runner, recommends against using the pins in the strongest terms on its web site. The issue (they say) is that the pins have a nasty habit of coming out and falling into places they should not go, where they can

Re: [Elecraft] FM Demod Problem with K3 + K144XV

2010-06-28 Thread Joe Planisky
Hi Alan, When you do finally figure out the cause, I hope you'll post your findings to the list. Almost no one has one off problems. If it happened to you, chances are good that it has happened or will happen to someone else, and this email reflector is one of the first places most

Re: [Elecraft] FM Demod Problem with K3 + K144XV

2010-06-28 Thread Don Cunningham
Alan, This is certainly the first place one should ask a question such as yours. Sometimes you learn how to fix something without having to trouble K3 support!! If that's not the purpose of this reflector, there's far too much noise to put up with on it, hi. Ask away, and PLEASE share what

Re: [Elecraft] Low headphone audio level and a question to Wayne

2010-06-28 Thread Lyle Johnson
What are the headphone output impedances of the front panel and the rear panel jacks and do they vary between modes?. The LM4811 headphone amplifier provides maximum power transfer into a 16 ohm load (105 mW), and 70mW into a 32 ohm load. Ifas you increase th eload impedance, the headphone

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

2010-06-28 Thread Deni
This is Ham radio today? LEARN, how to terminate cables...Coax, DC or whatever, and just do it. Do it right. There are many step by step tutorials and pics, even videos on how to do it right. Lots of problems will just go away! Hard to believe any guys using Elecraft equipment have

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