This will be a 2M sensor, about 10m from the PA and just before a preamp,
connected to a 17 ele Tonna.
The preamp can handle 150W and the contests I'm interested in have a
'restricted' section for 100W max, so I want to ensure I'm not pushing more
100W into the pre-amp, which with losses I
Hi David.
I haven't waterproofed the sensor head but I did experiment with a ~30m long
Ethernet cable to see whether I could locate a second sensor at my remote
antenna switch plus the one near the rig, to check the feeder loss. It
didn't work out. Looking at the schematics, I think there are
Very useful info Gary - so 'remote' is'nt quite so remote as I had in mind :-(.
could anyone who has gone more that a few feet reply with how far they have
gone with it reliably working please?
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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Kevin, thanks for posting Paul Harden's comment on solar flares.
If you Google Heliotown you will find recordings of the sudden but
relatively short lived increase in background noise as heard on some HF
bands as the result of a solar flare.
During the events which I have heard on 15m, 10m and
This is true and just one more good reason to switch to the FTDI chipset.
My company just bit the bullet and replaced about 200 of the prolific
devices for FTDI.
IT department headache number 5 alleviated.
On 1/28/2012 12:00 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
You do know that there are counterfeit
Based upon experience with other rigs (I have not ordered the K3 yet) -
I recommend using a real serial port on the computer. Then everything is
native without translations or counterfeit chips.
For desktop users:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815166004
For laptop
Hi guys.
Have anyone used the KX3 beta units ? Does someone have inputs of actual
impressions of the rig ? What are your general expectation about this radio?
Thanks for your time
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I have 2 of the blue-ended cables, and both work just fine. The cable itself
has a
clear jacket, full braid underneath. They are a few years old however.
73, Mike NF4L
On 1/28/2012 1:00 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2012, Rem . wrote:
I searched the Nabble archives for an
Good to know. Thanks!!
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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Hi David.
I haven't waterproofed the sensor head but I did experiment with a ~30m long
Ethernet cable to see whether I could locate a second sensor at my remote
antenna switch plus the one near the rig, to check the feeder
I think I have at least a 50 footer I will try and report back soon, if I
can find it. Perhaps Wayne can give us some feedback.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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Very useful info Gary - so 'remote' is'nt quite so remote as I had in mind
:-(.
could anyone who has gone more that a
I saw on the Elecraft web site that the KAT500 will be available in the
march/april time frame but I did not see any info on the estimated cost.
I have been saving my pocket change and bottle deposits and I have saved
about $75. I'm curious if that will cover the price or should I keep saving
my
More pennies 8-). You're probably about 10% of the way there...
73,
Bruce, N1RX
I have been saving my pocket change and bottle deposits and I have saved
about $75. I'm curious if that will cover the price or should I keep
saving
my pennies ;o}
If you own an iPad or an iPhone the 3DSUN application is FREE and a very
nice solar weather news agency with photos, videos, and other interesting
information. Just google 3DSUN to learn more about it.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jan 28, 2012, at 4:28 AM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:
Kevin,
On 1/28/2012 7:28 AM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:
Kevin, thanks for posting Paul Harden's comment on solar flares.
Most
events were useful as early warning wake up calls to light the amp's
candles!
actually, when the band opens, you do not need a amp.
72
Ron, wb1hga
Maybe we should start a pool on guesses to the price of the KAT500.
I am guessing that Joe (K2UF) is closer to being 18% to 20% there with his
cache of pennies totaling $75.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:18 AM, Bruce Beford wrote:
More pennies 8-). You're probably about 10% of the
Wouldn't it be nice to have a reduced version of this which is a single
power on/off button. Such a small window could be located just about
anywhere on the PC desktop. The KPA-500 could then be remoted and not
use desk space.
73 de Brian/K3KO
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10%, Bruce? That would make $750 for the KAT-500 if my math is correct. ;-))
No way it will sell for that money ... the LDG AT-600 is $350 for
comparison. I know the KAT-500 will probably be better (greater tuning
range, more power on 6m, etc.) but I suppose double the price is a no-go for
Larry,
All you *need* is the stock 2.7 kHz roofing filter. If you are thinking
of adding the subRX in the future, get the 8 pole 2.8 filter so you
don't have to bother with offsets. You may want to add additional
filters for CW and data modes, but unless you are using those modes for
DX
3D Sun is also available on Android Market.
73
Dave KQ3T
On 1/28/2012 11:19 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
If you own an iPad or an iPhone the 3DSUN application is FREE and a very
nice solar weather news agency with photos, videos, and other interesting
information. Just google 3DSUN to learn more
What's wrong with the KPA500 Utility, Brian?
I use it and my KPA500 *is* remoted, even over the internet. ;-))
Vy 73, Olli - DH8BQA
http://www.dh8bqa.de
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My speculation is based upon 3 antenna ports, and fitted with the pass-thru
option for the K3 SubRX that was mentioned before (hopefully that has not
been dropped during the design process). Add to that the wide tuning range,
and plenty of designed in power handling margin, as well as nice tight
Yes the KRX3 is needed if you want to do diversity, but I find that
having the KRX3 has really helped working DX split. You can work
split without it but it is easier with it. Well worth the $$ in my
opinion.
David K0LUM
At 11:27 AM -0500 1/28/12, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Larry,
All you *need*
If you own an iPad or an iPhone the 3DSUN application is FREE...
And for those who aren't followers of the Apple religion, the
Android version is 3D Sun.
These apps are from NASA Heliophysics. They should be free since
your tax dollars paid for them.
But they won't predict the second coming
If everybody guesses low, maybe $350 or under then we might influence the
pricing discussions that Wayne and Eric will obviously hold in their
weekly marketing meetings. Surely they have marketing meetings once a
week. Wayne says to Eric: Everyone thinks it will cost only $325, we can't
For anyone running the linux package of Kcomm with a KDE desktop as i do,
on a 2nd linux laptop in the shack, here is some advice.
If you have trouble running kcomm with terminal results like this;
[FORMS.PP] ExceptionOccurred Sender=EAccessViolation Exception=Access
The KPA Utility does take up rather a lot of screen real-estate. For
practical purposes, it has to be minimised, or buried under other
windows, during operation (unless you have 3+ monitors:). A compact
view option, or a separate Control Panel application with such,
would be useful. I'd want it to
Seriously??
Dave AB7E
On 1/28/2012 10:16 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I will buy the expensive kit version, no matter the cost, as soon as it is
released.
73, phil, K7PEH
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On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Robert Fanfant rfanf...@hotmail.com wrote:
My Alpha 86 has three RCA jacks:1) Relay2) ALC3) Key out What connections
need to be made to the K3? -rob
K3 KEY OUT to Alpha RELAY. That's all (apart from RF, of course!).
Some may recommend using ALC, but it
Less for the kit version, without the K3 SubRX pass thru option, but we'll
see, won't we? I'd rather guess high and be pleasantly surprised, rather
than the other way around, yes?
Sure Bruce, full ack. ;-)) But nevertheless $750 would be much overpriced
(for me at least) even including the
Fred,
Congrats on the very informative K3 book. It's a great reference document for
all who own a K3. Liked it so much that I purchased one as a Christmas present
for son Andy, K1RA who also owns a K3.
How about a book on the topic of K3 macros with plenty of examples?
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the quick replies! It works -rob
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:39:01 -0800
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help needed connecting Alpha 86 amp to K3
From: a...@dseven.org
To: rfanf...@hotmail.com
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Robert Fanfant
Didn't someone once offer to set up a web page with user-contributed
macros? If not, it sounds like a good idea.
73,
Dave AB7E
On 1/28/2012 12:25 PM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
Fred,
Congrats on the very informative K3 book. It's a great reference document
for
all who own a K3. Liked it
Connecting of Alpha KEY OUT to K3 TX INHIBIT is a good practice too. A
pull-down or pull-up resistor might be needed.
73, Val LZ1VB
On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Robert Fanfant rfanf...@hotmail.com
wrote:
My Alpha 86 has three RCA jacks:1) Relay2) ALC3) Key out What connections
I recently assembled the K3 with just the ATU as an added option no sub rcv.
In trying to run in SPLIT mode SSB I set the VFO A for my RCV of the DX
station I am trying to work and VFO B to the frequency I need to transmit
on. I seem to be transmitting on the VFO B frequency and I hear the DX
Sure -- seriously. This is because I am pretty sure that it will be fairly
priced.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jan 28, 2012, at 10:28 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
Seriously??
Dave AB7E
On 1/28/2012 10:16 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I will buy the expensive kit version, no matter the cost, as
Hi Joe:
Sounds like you have tapped the DISP button so that the VFO
B freq is NOT shown on the display. If you tap the DISP
button, the VFO B freq will be displayed and if you are in
split mode, the TX arrow will be pointing to B indicating
that is the freq that you will transmit on. The VFO A
The T5 wind is critical, the diagram shows 14 turns but the actual is 16 on
the red wind. My question : where to start the green wire wind (4 turns).
Should I start after the 5th red turn like in figure 6-16, or advance it to
after the sixth.
Thanks
73
K4YND
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I would really like to see a web site with all kinds of macros. This would
help all us newbies.
On Jan 28, 2012 1:26 PM, Rich - K1HTV k1...@comcast.net wrote:
Fred,
Congrats on the very informative K3 book. It's a great reference document
for
all who own a K3. Liked it so much that I
Perhaps I didn't read closely enough but does the basic radio come with an AA
battery holder if I didn't order the KBC3 option? TNX Michael
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Now I see why you say to search before posting as this was answered on Dec.
6th. Fortunately it was the answer I was hoping for, yes MF
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Thanks Ken, yes I hit the DISP button and I see the VFO B displayed as when I
initially set it. I guess I got accustomed to using rigs that when you keyed
the mic in SPLIT mode the frequency you were transmitting on came up as the
main display. This will wok it's just different to me and not what
I'd be happy to collect macros and put them on the K3 website. However,
K6KR's K3 Utility Help file has a great explanation how to program them
with about 30 examples. This is a good starting place to learn how to do
macros. You will also want to download the K3 Programmer's Reference
(Rev C14,
G'day all.
I have a KPA 500 Sn 423 and have discovered birdies every 10khz or so on 20
thru 6m, worst on 10m indicating about 1 s point on the ft1000 mk v field.
I have checked for external sources, earth loops, wall warts etc.
The noise is present when there is something plugged into the output
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (1/29/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035
MHz +/- QRM. I will be net control from western Oregon, and we'll try relays
to pull in the stations that I can't hear.
See you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
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Is it just me or is there an immutable order in which songs must be
played from the White Album?
After a few hours of antenna work I am sitting here listening to
tunes. I have a new 204 foot doublet over the house. One end to a
Western redcedar, the other leg to a Nobel
I have been using Pelican cases for my ham gear. I built a travel case for my
buddy's KX1 a few years back out of a Pelican 1060. I don't think the KX3
will fit in the 1060 I have, but when the rig gets here I have something to
try.
For backpacking I am not sure I will use any other kind of
I am looking at a Targus net-book case. It only weighs 14 oz. It has a little
extra room for antenna wire, etc. perfect for day hikes anyway.
Mike WB6CLZ
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From: Steve KC8QVO kc8...@yahoo.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case
Contact Dale at Elecraft support...I had the same problem and it turned
out to be a bad cap on the board behind the front panel. they sent me a
replacement board right away.
A way to check it is go into the menu on the KPA500 set the LED BRT to
DAY and see if the birdies go away. if so
OOPS that should be LCD BRT ( not LED )
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Don,
The ratio is critical, not the exact placement of the windings.
Start either at the 4th or 5th turn and all will be well.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/28/2012 6:39 PM, Don Baucom wrote:
The T5 wind is critical, the diagram shows 14 turns but the actual is 16 on
the red wind. My question : where
Steve,
I just cannot unserstand how the KPA500 can create birdies during
periods of receive.
I would you suggest that you look for other potential problem sources
such as loose PL-259 connectors.
73,
Don W3FPR
n 1/28/2012 8:44 PM, Stuart Dunk wrote:
G'day all.
I have a KPA 500 Sn 423 and
I'm passing this along as KD5EVW is having some problems posting to the
reflector.
Phil - AD5X
Original Message Subject: K3 S-Meter Stuck with KXV3 Error
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:50:33 -0600
From: Kenny Stephanie kd5evwac...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
I recently
Sorry but that set of conditions seems too *not* related to provide
enough clues. Your email to K3support will likely give you an exchange
of conditions that will lead to a solution.;
73,
Don W3FPR
1/28/2012 11:28 PM, Phil Debbie Salas wrote:
I'm passing this along as KD5EVW is having
This is a question for those experienced building Elecraft kits ...
I'm waiting for my first Elecraft kit, a kx3, and I was thinking I should
be prepared when it arrives.
I looked around the Elecraft website, and didn't see any specific assembly
practices.
I read a few of the assembly manuals
I have a Pelican 1470 if anyone is interested. It has some insert that
would probably have to come out and replaced with foam.
73
Greg
AB7R
On 1/28/2012 7:13 PM, bodel...@juno.com wrote:
I am looking at a Targus net-book case. It only weighs 14 oz. It has a little
extra room for antenna
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