This seems like something I should know, but I'm not certain I ever came across
this info.
I just finished installing the P3SVGA option and I have decided to power my P3
from my power supply using the included power cable, rather than powering it
from the K3. The P3 requires 10-15 vdc with
I wasn't certain either, but a quick check with a multi-meter answered the
question.
Art - N4PJ
On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 7:36 AM, Dave Wright hfradio...@gmail.com wrote:
This seems like something I should know, but I'm not certain I ever came
across this info.
I just finished installing the
Hi Elecrafters
The K2 (# 4099) has the 100W amplifier and external tuner. It appears to
behave normally in all modes on all bands except 20M 17M.
The K2 has lost all receive sensitivity on both the 20M 17M bands (no
signals can be heard).
In addition, it will not transmit on these
Ray,
That sounds like you have a problem with the 20/17 meter Low Pass filter
in the KPA100.
Relays K7 or K8, soldering of L7 or L8, or C4 A, B, C, D or E capacitors.
Yes, poorly soldered connections can take several years to develop
enough oxidation to create a loss of connection.
To check
Can anyone explain the sequence of order numbers for KX3?
The Confirmation number is an array of 12 digits. When I look
at the conf # 2208-4537-7265 shown by Elecraft to relate
to a 12/28/11 order, I am confused since the last four digits
of my conf number is a much lower number. I must be
Mike,
You are trying to gain information from a number that does not contain
anything other than just a number
If you ordered on-line, there are several other companies that use that
same ordering service, and the numbers are sequential for that entire
service.
It is just a number used for
It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was only to pass
the General exam. I am very interested in working some sloow speed CW. I
can copy reliably up to about 8 - 9 WPM. I am still having issues with L, F,
Y, and a couple of others but especially L and F.
I've done
I was so stoked to see that there was an order on the list that said his / her
order date was Dec 30th unknown time. That is a big jump. I ordered mine on the
31st so I got to be getting close. Very excited as this will be my biz travel
radio. Now need to find a good super ultra penultimatr
Hi Joel,
W1AW code pratice transmissions might be an idea. They are on a number of
frequencies, times and days. Details are at
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule.
73 Good Luck!
Glenn/KD0Q
- Original Message -
From: Joel Black joel.b.bl...@gmail.com
To:
I second the idea of listening to the ARRL code practice sessions. I will
listen to those on my mobile rig if it is otherwise a slow news-talk-radio day.
They usually send from QST articles. I remember one time I was actually
getting interested in the content of the article and then they
Joel,
You might try the SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) scheduling page at:
http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/index.php?board=skcc
Just show up, log yourself in (you don't have to be a member), and
announce that you'd like some code practice. Any SKCC member would be
delighted to help
ARRL also has code practice MP3 sessions you can download to any MP3
player (like iPOD, but there are cheap MP3 players out there) and play
when you have time.
Rich
NU6T
On 5/16/2012 7:15 AM, KD0Q-Glenn wrote:
Hi Joel,
W1AW code pratice transmissions might be an idea. They are on a number
Hi Joel:
The NAQCC (North American QRP CW Club) runs a bunch of QRS nets. Here is a
link to their website and schedules for these nets.
http://naqcc.info/cw_nets.html
I had problems with 'L' and 'F' too. I just remembered the sound.
di-di-dah-dit, F. Went over it a bazillion times in my
Hi Keith,
You are definitely closer than me! I wasn't able to order mine until January
11 ...
but I am hoping that the backlog did not grow as quickly between December 30
and
January 11 as it did for the first few days of orders! I have been using my K3
on my
portable 6m EME DXpeditions,
You might also Google FISTS frequencies - a lot of the other FISTS members
I hear on the air are not very fast. The group is pretty big about support
(elmering) for those who aren't very fast and want to be faster.
Also keep in mind, if you hear FISTS members going faster than you can
copy, the
Initially, I felt like I ordered fairly quickly - until the spreadsheet
started and everybody and their brother was talking about what time (down
to the second!) they placed their order.
I didn't have a time (not even a date!) - just the order number. I wrote
the order number down somewhere and
On 5/15/2012 7:37 AM, Barry wrote:
I'll wrap the HDMI cable with some firrits.
Don't wrap the cable with ferrites, WIND turns of the cable through a
ferrite core. #31 or #43 material work fine, at least five turns
through a 2.4-in o.d. toroid, at least three turns through a clamp-on
that's
Hi Lance,
I am excited to get my KX3. It will be great to have for a biz travel radio and
also when I need to visit my ailing mom in Florida. Being on the road
constantly is tough and I have struggled with getting Remoterig operational to
be honest. So having the KX3, a powerwerx 35 amp small
Whoops I didn't see that Lance cc:d the entire Elecraft group on my iphone. My
opinions on HF I thought was going to Lance only. Please don't take offense
anyone, I do love HF and I chase DX there evey weekend I can. I know that HF is
also very challenging for many of us. It is also much more
Or as my ex-Marine WWII radio op father taught me. He's a Sly Fox
Rick
K6LE
On 5/16/2012, at 8:25 , Carey Magee (K2RNY) k2...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Hi Joel:
I had problems with 'L' and 'F' too. I just remembered the sound.
di-di-dah-dit, F. Went over it a bazillion times in my
Thanks, Don. I suspected that the conf # had no predictive value.
I was misled a bit by the comment on the Order Status page that
suggested that removing the dashes would give a meaningful (to me)
index into the future. More meaningful is that they also said that they
were
shipping units
In CQ/X (www.no5w.com) checking of the SWR is done using the following.
Set up the SWR read
//Read/save Current Power Setting
TheRadio-SavePreTunePower();
//Read/save ATU Status
TheRadio-SavePreTuneAtuStatus();
//Put ATU in Bypass mode
TheRadio-PutAtuInBypassMode();
//Reduce
Kieth,
How about a tape measure beam? I believe 6 meters would be practical.
See http://www.ccars.org/Projects/TapeYagi/index.htm for one example -
increase the size for 6 meters.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/16/2012 9:59 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote:
I was so stoked to see that there was an order on
May I suggest my CW oriented website: www.radiotelegraphy.net
And, from that I suggest http://justlearnmorsecode.com/
Just Learn Morse Code is free and it works if you put the effort into
it. An excellent program.
Bill W2BLC
--
IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician)
I took a minute to look at the links, and I think the 6m yagi would have some
problems with droop and the elements folding, BUT Don's idea has a lot of
merit.
I think a 6m Halo's (round and square) could be very nicely done with a
tape-measure pvc construction. Also, a Moxon beam might
I don't get the appeal of tape measure material for antenna elements. Other
than its
'self-measurement' property, what's good about it? It is made of steel, which
has a
relatively high resistance, and isn't particularly durable.
On 5/16/2012 11:07 AM, Niel Skousen wrote:
I took a minute to
Not only that, a five foot long tape measure is gonna buckle when the first
wind blows.
Richard W5SXD
--
View this message in context:
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-order-backlog-tp7552373p7555953.html
Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
flexible but self supporting.as a travel ant, the elements would stow
nicely, but when 'rolled out', would remain self supporting
Niel
On May 16, 2012, at 1:06 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
I don't get the appeal of tape measure material for antenna elements. Other
than its
'self-measurement'
Joel;
As Carey stated, NAQCC, and W1AW are good places to check out. Then listen to
the rhythm. I believe thats very important. As taught to me back in the 50's
at USAF radio school, F is di di dah dit or Get a haircut, J was the
damnd ol jay di dah dah dah, and Q was pay day today. Just sound
At the end of the KX3 assembly manual, the following statement is seen:
2) If you installed the KXFL3, calibrate it as shown on the instruction
sheet supplied with the KXFL3 module.
I note that the instruction sheet for the KXFL3 module is not yet available
on the Elecraft manuals download
The 1 inch wide tape material is not likely to buckle as long as it is
kept flat and horizontal,
Lowes DIY Kobalt brand comes in 1 inch wide - I have not seen the
refills for that tape, but have not looked either. I can stretch mine
out to almost 10 feet before it drops.
73,
Don W3FPR
On
Hi Joel,
You might try the
The Missouri SLOW-speed CW training FUN weekly net.
http://www.w0aki.com/education.html
73,
Charlie, N0TT
It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was only to
pass the General exam. I am very interested in working some sloow
speed CW. I can
IF you want to call in on the RMR net at 2pm MT every Tues and Thurs... at
14.0625, the net control will match your speed... it is a slow speed net,
intended to make it easy for folks to get on, and learn cw.
--... ...--
Dale - WC7S in Wy
To: joel.b.bl...@gmail.com;
Thanks for all the resources. For whatever reason, I never thought of
the ARRL code practice. It just slipped my mind. Nice to have the
other sites too.
73,
Joel - W4JBB
It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was only
to pass the General exam. I am very interested
Absent the referenced document, possibly the information you seek is in the
KX3 Owner's Manual. Specifically on page 31: If you install a KXFL3
roofing filter during KX3 kit assembly, or install one in a factory
assembled KX3 after initial purchase, you’ll need to perform the Receive
Sideband
Thanks, JP. That reads as if the relevant procedure is duplicated in the
Owner's Manual proper. Shame on me for not checking there in the first
place. I'll go over that section in the owner's manual (still waiting on my
kit, so I've got some time...)
73,
Bruce, N1RX
_
From: JP
Hello,
I have 2 K2 option kits for sale - bags have not been opened, so they
are complete.
A customer of mine bought them a few months ago and then due to medical
problems had to change his plans and no longer needs them.
We are offering them at 80% of the current Elecraft price.
KNB2 for $48
Bruce,
The instructions have changed. Did you receive a KXFL3 option quite
recently? If so, there should have been a small 2 turn loop antenna
supplied with it - along with the instructions.
I do have a preliminary copy of the instructions - because I field
tested those instructions.
If you
No problem, Don. I reviewed the Opposite Sideband null instructions in the
latest KX3 Owner's manual (Rev B1, dated 4/24/12). The instructions appear
clear and complete. They do mention using the antenna wire to pick up the
MCU's 16MHz oscillator, if that is used as the source. I should be all
The KIO2 has been spoken for (pending payment)
The KNB2 is still available
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/16/2012 5:26 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Hello,
I have 2 K2 option kits for sale - bags have not been opened, so they
are complete.
A customer of mine bought them a few months ago and then due to
Joel, you might just get on the air. If you don't find a CQ at a slow enough
speed, call CQ yourself, perhaps adding /QRS from time to time.
There's nothing that focuses the mind of a new CW operator like being in a
QSO. That's why so many of us can remember how it felt to reach for the key
even
Hey K3 Gang,
In case you missed it, I just discovered that N2BC
has updated his K3 EZ program as of May 9th.
Check it out at
http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm
http://home.roadrunner.com/%7En2bc/SW.htm
C U at Dayton.
I'm l;leaving tomorrow morning at 5 AM
73 de N1LQ-Dave
To add to Vic's comment, the connections between the tape and the feeder
would have to be well protected against moisture and rain. Any corrosion of
these connections could result in BCI to nearby FM broadcast receivers - the
rusty bolt effect.
A very neat and sturdy 6m yagi built by a friend
Hello Joel,
You should check out the CW Ops Club CW Academy. Here's a link:
http://www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html
On 5/16/2012 8:57 AM, Joel Black wrote:
It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was only to pass
the General exam. I am very interested in working some
Downloaded the newest K3 EZ and am now greeted with Unhandled exception
has occurred in your application error.
I can choose to ignore and it appears to run fine. But, something is wrong.
Any ideas?
Bill W2BLC
--
IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician)
A couple days ago when I downloaded the newer version and was in the TX EQ
section I noticed my K3 readout frequency was changing. After rebooting the
computer all has appeared ok.
KE4WY Jim
Sent from my Ipod
On May 16, 2012, at 8:12 PM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote:
Downloaded the newest
Guys, please change the subject line to match the content.
73,
Eric
List moderator and subject line cop ;-)
www.elecraft.com
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On May 16, 2012, at 7:27 PM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy lx...@pt.lu wrote:
To add to Vic's comment, the connections between the tape and the feeder
would have
Let's wrap-up this OT thread as soon as possible, due to the large number of
posts.
73,
Eric
list Modeatorq
www.elecraft.com
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On May 16, 2012, at 8:00 PM, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote:
Hello Joel,
You should check out the CW Ops Club CW Academy. Here's a link:
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