I have to agree with Jim, I tune the same way too - knobs are superb afaic and
I'd rather spend my money on more Elecraft kit :-)
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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On 19 Jan 2012, at 04:56, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
I
That would be good, since the intermediate license in the UK limits ops to 50w
too. A great way to buy a good rig for the future and remove the link when they
get the full license.
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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Wow! What a quick feed back.
This is Elecraft quality that we love :)
Thank you Wayne Elecraft.
73
Atsu, JE1TRV
Hi Atsu, Do you get 41 minute response from the chief designer at your local
radio manufacturers? !!!
No committees, no design review, no marketing studies, no
Hello Rick,
To be fair, if the sales volume of elecraft products is in line with those
major Japanese ham radio manufacturers, it will be very difficult for both
Wayne and Eric to maintain the existing response time.
Of course, as a customer, I appreciate very much the service level offered
To be fair, if the sales volume of elecraft products is in line with those
major Japanese ham radio manufacturers, it will be very difficult for both
Wayne and Eric to maintain the existing response time.
I'm not worried. WHEN, (not IF) Elecraft sales volume exceeds the JA
manufacturers,
Hello Rick,
May be a bit off-topic here.
I have no idea of how KPA500 sales volume compared with other competitors. My
choice of KPA500 is due to its ability of being portable and I don't need full
1kw in my apartment operation condition.
My original intention is to get a SPE-1ka expert
Good day.
My Revision A K2 has noisy AF and RF gain pots. More precisely, turning
the AF gain pot produces scratchy audio and the turning the RF gain pot
causes the audio to drop out momentarily.
I've heard that the sort of behavior I'm seeing/hearing with the AF gain
pot isn't necessarily
Eric,
Yes, the most likely problem is a faulty pot on both the AF Gain and the
RF Gain.
You are probably referring to mention of the Alternate AF Gain Wiring
Mod. If your K2 serial number is greater than 3000, it is already
installed, but if your serial number is below that, you should change
A power limit switch would be fine, but I would still want to have a linear
control so that I could dial up my desired power level. Perhaps the limit
control could be menu selectible.
Dick, n0ce
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Hello, Don.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I will open my K2--which is well below S/N 3000 and which wasn't built by
me--and determine if the Alternate AF Gain Wiring Mod has already been
performed. I will also order the two pots and install them when I perform
the mod.
I was happy to see in the
Both P3 Keyboard input and data display are high on our list as soon as
the P3SVGA is out the door.
73,
Eric
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On 1/18/2012 5:22 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I remember a while back there was some discussion about the P3 being used for
the display of decoded CW or Data Modes
It has finally come time to list my beloved K2. It has served me well. My
K2 is a SN 4000+ model. It was built by Dale Parfit, W4OP. It has the
KAT2 ATU (built by me) and the KSB2 Sideband module (built by me). I will
also include the Icom hand mic that the rig is configured for. It also has
Check your rigs, folks. There's been a continuous string of dahs being sent
on aprox 7.026 since at least yesterday morning. It's s9 plus in
Northcentral Pennsylvania. I can't imagine it's deliberate but it's still
going strong a day later. I think K3 could handle that kind of abuse. 73,
Excellent down to earth logical method - thanks for sharing.
Bill W2BLC
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And don't forget ELECTRIC BLANKETS! I just found the source of a loud noise
which appeared to be emanating from a neighbor's house. The noise source turned
out to be an electric blanket with independent control boxes and control units
(rotary controls). Each box was causing either a loud click
For those wondering, here's a link to a recording I made of the sound back
when I was having a problem:
http://liltechdude.com/files/Recordings/kpa3squealrev2.mp3
I ran it through a spectral analyzer and produced this:
squeal.png (image/png)
Good Afternoon, Can you give me the address to find the Elecraft
reflector archives?
Tnx es VY73'
Steve W8CRH
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I don't understand. With the K3/KPA500 there is no knob on the
KPA500 but if you want to change the power level you just turn the
power knob on the K3. The K3 can remember that level the next time
you return to that band if you wish. A power knob on the KPA500
would be redundant and
On 1/18/2012 7:31 PM, ghaf...@satx.rr.com wrote:
Good evening , I recall there was a ham selling clear Plexiglas cases
for a W1 wattmeter. Does anyone remember the web site?
Dave, W8FGU, w8fgu AT comcast DOT net Really nice work, also made a
really cool cover for my HexKey. No financial
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/
73, Mike NF4L
On 1/19/2012 12:17 PM, w8crh wrote:
Good Afternoon, Can you give me the address to find the Elecraft
reflector archives?
Tnx es VY73'
Steve W8CRH
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The issue is regarding setting a MAXIMUM output limit. for Legal or
Safety reasons!
In both cases - where accidental QRO could be consequential... Legally
or health-wise.
In my case, I limit max power for my children's sake! In JA and UK's
cases - there was a 50w Legal upper limit.
Just received my KX3 dust cover from Rose.
It's striking to hold this cover in my hand and suddenly realize just
how tiny this new almost-equivalent-to-a-K3 radio is! I've seen the
pictures and the video but they don't make quite the impact that holding
this cover makes. It truly gets your
At 1910Z, Jan 19, 2012 received on K3, signal is S7-9 in Lynchburg VA, on
dipole broadside to NE/SW. Other strong signals on the band are S9+15 to 30
over for comparison.
Pete Lascell, W4WWQ
Forest, VA
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Hear it weakly in Florida...
Philip LaMarche
727-944-3226
727-510-5038 Cell
www.w9dvm.com
K3 # 1605
KPA500 # 029
P3 #1480
CCA 98-00827
CRA 1701
W9DVM
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete Lascell
S9+5 dB in Fairfax County VA (Washington DC area). Thought it might be
ground wave but too much fading for that.
Jack K8ZOA
On 1/19/2012 2:16 PM, Pete Lascell wrote:
At 1910Z, Jan 19, 2012 received on K3, signal is S7-9 in Lynchburg VA, on
dipole broadside to NE/SW. Other strong signals
FWIW, nothing heard in SW Montana with a Yagi @ 100' pointed East.
73!
Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Let's take this Ot discussion off list to keep the signal to noise ratio
reasonable :-)
73,
Eric
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On 1/19/2012 11:46 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote:
FWIW, nothing heard in SW Montana with a Yagi @ 100' pointed East.
73!
Printers. They need to be **unplugged** and not just off.
My HP blasts a lot of noise on 40 when just off.
Washing Machines, especiallly the new ones with micro
processors
Door bell transformers. Lots and lots of stories there.
Google is your friend.
Outdoor Christmas lights although
A list of all archives and web-based readers is here:
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Can't say enuff about the KPA500. Works like a charm. Smooth as silk!! Only
one thing bugs me.. hi hi
Wish the buttons were GRAY like the K3 and the P3. With my old eyes I have
to get up close at times to find the on button :-))
Don...w2xb
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That is nit-picking! However I had the same thought about the buttons. Even
if
not to get contrast
between the buttons and panel just to match for esthetics so it more closely
looks like the KPA500
was part of the set.. What color will they be on the KAT500?
I'd buy a new set for the
FOR SALE:
(1) K2 QRP cover with KAT2 Internal ATU (two antenna connections) and KIO2
Serial Interface; $195 shipped CONUS.
(2) DL-1 20-watt dummy load; $17 shipped CONUS.
Contact of line, please - see email address below.
73,
Cary, K4TM
Lynchburg VA
h3c...@gmail.com
I agree. I'd like to see a replacement kit offered (ok to charge for it)
with buttons that have some contrast. Particularly in dim light, they are
hard to see.
73, andy ae6y
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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:32 PM
To: W2XB
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
The Home link at the bottom of every posted message will take you to a
page with a link to the archives.
73, Ted W4NZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Leigh L. Klotz Jr
WA5ZNU
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Today helping to my son with soap and shampoo after swimming training,
discovered a well-known bag, watch the photo:
http://www.edujose.org/P3-bag.jpg
My wife is quick, the P3 came just two days ago !
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My biggie was the dishwasher...documented here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/6595335923/in/photostream
Electronic motor control seems to be the latest QRN maker, or would Plasma TV's
win that award?...My noise was from DC to Daylight all bands S9. The P3 was
very handy in tracking this
Something I just stumbled onto is I have 5 60m frequencies and a mars? In
memory. When I use the memories to change bands to get to 60m and hit
M-v to put it in vfo mode. If I or I suppose anyone has the fine/coarse set to
two decimals, turning vfo a will scroll thru the 60m channels just like
I have for sale the following;
1. K3/100 - serial #5131
2. Kat3 - K3 ATU
3. KTCXO3-1 - K3 KCXO 1ppm f/w correction to 0.5ppm
4. KXV#A - Rx Antenna, IF Out and Xverter Interface
5. KFL3A-200 - K3 200 Hz, 5 pole filter
6. Two KFL3A-500 - Two K3 500Hz filters(one for each receiver. This rig
Hi Glenn et al,
That would be me. Here is the link to my website:
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net
Just select the Mini-Module Enclosure tab and you'll see the enclosures
I make for the various Elecraft mini-module products.
Although I haven't updated my website in quite sometime, I also started
A WM1 SWR WATT METER kit price $89.95 ( manual at www.elecraft.com)
$50 including priority mail shipping. Picture upon request. ship to US
addresses only.
WM-1 is excess to my needs Contact off reflector PLEASE
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I have several of Dave's enclosures. They are well designed and made! Highly
recommended!!
73,
Randy, KS4L
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Hi All,
I am curious if anyone has seen or heard of any available documentation or
an owner's manual being available? Or installation instructions?
I'd like to have them on hand and look at before my new toy arrives.
73 de Jim - KE8G
Don,
I had the same problem, even after cataract surgery this week. I bought a
white marking pen at the local stationary/hobby store and put a 1/4 in. dot
in the middle of each button. Problem solved.
73 Joe K2UF
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I have a question about tuning an AL-811H amplifier with my K3. When I
used my FT-857D in the shack, I would tune to the antenna in FM mode.
However, I don't have the FM filter on my K3. I tried tuning the amp
using AM, but I don't have that filter either. So, what is the best
mode to use
Use CW mode
73 de
Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
East Innisfail
QLD, Australia
K3 #4257, P3 #1629, KPA-500 #161
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Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 1:51 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Tuning AL-811H
I have a
Jeff,
When I try to use CW, all I get are transmitted dits or dahs. The
breaks register as zero output, so the needles on the amp bounce around
and are hard to read. Any suggestions on using CW to generate that
continuous carrier out to the amp so that the needles don't bounce
around and I
You can program the power out of the K3 to be a specific value when you push
hold the XMIT/TUNE button. I have mine set for 5 watts for initial tune-up of
the amp with a steady carrier.
John AE5X
http://www.ae5x.com/blog
When I try to use CW, all I get are transmitted dits or dahs. The
Hello !
To set up my amp mode using the DATA (FSK D) hit the PTT.
С уважением
Моисеев Андрей - UA0BA
г. Норильск ( RDA KK-66 )
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ua...@norcom.ru
ICQ: 11727506
I have a question about tuning an AL-811H amplifier with my K3. When I
used my FT-857D in the shack, I would tune
Since so many Hams today depend upon their internet connection in the
shack I thought this might be of interest.
A few weeks ago I started losing my internet service in the evenings. I have
a Charter cable connection that had provided consistent 20 MBs downloads
and 4 MBs upload speeds until
Ian,
That is because you are using the paddle input. Use the Hand Key
input. If you do not have a hand key, get yourself a 1/4 inch stereo
plug - connect one wire to the tip and another to the shell - on the
other end of those wires, put a pushbutton, or a toggle switch or
whatever you
Ian:
With the key connected to the paddle input, hold the key down on the dit side
at 30-35 wpm. Then tune your PA. The needles won't be bouncing all around the
scale.To get an exact readinghold the dah side down at slowest speed you
have.Works fine, lasts a long time.
Carry-on
This effect JUST might be the cause of my problems too. I am using Charter
cable too and Wi-Fi from the shack to the master bedroom across the house.
I also suspect too many g Wi-Fi protocol users on the very limited number
of channels may be wrecking things at non-descript times! QRM if you
If you are interested in doing the job totally right when using SSB, the
only way to be assured of good linearity in the amplifier, is to use a
two-tone test oscillator fed into the audio input and a monitor oscilloscope
that gives a trapezoidal test pattern. Yes, I know a lot of people use a
If using a two tone oscillator is the best way to tune a tube amp, would it
be possible for the K3's firmware to generate this?
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM, Sandy ebj...@charter.net wrote:
If you are interested in doing the job totally right when using SSB, the
only way to be assured of
A 2-tone test is already built into the K3, Matt. I'm afraid it's a case
of RTFM.
Enter the Config menu and look for 2 TONE
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Matt Murphy m...@nq6n.com writes
If using a two tone oscillator is the best way to tune a tube amp, would it
be possible for the
My guess is that the answer to that would be yes, since it already
exists as the very first item in the chart of K3 menu options.
2 Tone -- Enables built-in 2-tone generator for SSB transmit tests.
Dave AB7E
On 1/20/2012 12:13 AM, Matt Murphy wrote:
If using a two tone oscillator is
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