[Elecraft] 17 meters is on fire in Belmont
FYI: On 17 m CW I'm hearing Angola (D2), Israel (4Z5), etc. wy louder than usual. Something's up Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Meaning of EQ bands?
Thank you for the clarification, Lyle. I hadn't seen that information anywhere before. The existing K3 manual seems quite misleading in talking about 8 bands of audio equalization. We now learn that the EQ facility allows the user to set the relative levels at 8 discrete frequency POINTS, and that the rest of the frequency response is interpolated by joining up the dots. That gives quite a different shape to the frequency response than many will have imagined. How exactly are the EQ bands implemented in DSP, in terms of frequency response? In the KX3, the gain of the FIR filter at the specified frequency is set to the requested value, and a linear interpolation is performed from the next lower specified frequency. At the highest frequency, sertting, all frequencies higher are set to the requested value. The K3 operates in a similar fashion. These are inputs to the FIR coefficient generator along with center/width/lo cut/hi cut and manual notch to create the FIR filter. 73, Lyle KK7P -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification
I just received the P3SVGA option for my P3 and see that it either needs a separate 12VDC source with = 700 mA current or installation of an included current modification that raises the K3's 12VDC OUT capacity to 1 A. Frankly, component level work on the K3 scares me, since neither my eyes nor hands are as good as they once were and the last kit I built was an HW-100 44 years ago. I do have an ESD-safe soldering station and can easily acquire some de-soldering tools, but can anyone who's done this can give me some level of comfort that it's possible? If it's risky, I'll dust off an old 12V supply. By the way, the $400 I spent on the HW-100 Heathkit by the CPI is the equivalent of $2,590 in 2011 http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/, a bit more than the cost of an assembled K3/100 today! Dennis, N7DH Hillsboro, VA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Meaning of EQ bands?
In the KX3, the gain of the FIR filter at the specified frequency is set to the requested value, and a linear interpolation is performed from the next lower specified frequency. At the highest frequency, sertting, all frequencies higher are set to the requested value. The K3 operates in a similar fashion. These are inputs to the FIR coefficient generator along with center/width/lo cut/hi cut and manual notch to create the FIR filter. 73, Lyle KK7P How exactly are the EQ bands implemented in DSP, in terms of frequency response? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - For Sale - complete K-Line in Australia
All my Elecraft gear has now been sold. So long and thanks for all the fish. - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. No longer an Elecraft Owner :( (But I now have a campervan with an engine that runs!) :) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-For-Sale-complete-K-Line-in-Australia-tp7556876p7557903.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] test post
Sorry for this post but I have not receivered any e mails (posts) today and I have been getting a dozen or more every day Bill W0WFH w0...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3 TX monitoring
*I know it does not do this, however, I noticed today that it started to monitor transmitted audio for two overs. The interesting thing is I had not touched any cables, not turned the K3/P3 off nor did I do anything before, during or after the appearance of transmitted audio. I have previously done the test with the cable disconnected and seen the audio out for a single over. I also noticed it appeared to be very accurate. Anyone else seen this? It has not done this since...dang! Gary * -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679,P3 #1629, KPA-500 #018 KAT-500#?? Living the dream!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KXBC3 ?
Any idea when the KXBC3 battery charger for the KX3 might start shipping? Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 12 July 2012 NIGHT OF NIGHTS XIII - SAVE THE DATE
On 6/20/2012 8:20 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: For those of you who have not visited their web site recently, there are a series of cool 360-degree panoramic views of the facility at: http://www.radiomarine.org/gallery/show?keyword=kphpanopanel=pab1_1#pab1_1 Cool! Still a little puzzled about how he does this. KPH is a lot bigger than I thought. Sadly, no people in the photos would have loved to see Steve again. I REALLY need to get over there for a visit. I was glad to see what I think was a leftie straight key. Everything at my positions was screwed down by a right-hander. Discrimination at its worst. :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 - Using the MC60A microphone
I have been using the Heil built Elecraft OEM hand mic for my K3 since I built the rig. It is a good mic and garnered many unsolicitated positive audio reports. However, I longed for a PTT desk mic - as I had back in the 70s and 80s with my Kenwoods (MC50 days). So I ordered an MC60A and today received it. Life is so simple with the K3 - it took me much longer to type the below than it did to actually do it: I changed to Mic Sel FP.H, the Comp remained at 20, and the Mic gain to 35 - my TxEq is 0 0 0 0 0 +3 +8 +6 (which is the setting I used for the hand mic). I placed the batteries in the MC60A and turned on the mic's pre-amp. No changes were made to any wiring as I am not using the K3's bias supply and the MC60A's pin 6 is not connected to anything. I As a bonus, the Up-Down tune buttons on the desk mic work great. After the MIC and CMP settings were made, I locked them - avoiding bumping them and messing things up later (CONFIG: PWR SET and press 1). I am getting great audio reports - all from folks whom know what I am supposed to sound like. No science of audiology was used in determining my EQ settings - I merely use what sounds good. Life is good - enjoy it! Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question
Neil, Were you able to see if the shortened fan dipole used by the county ERC has the feeder connected to all three elements, as would be the case with a typical fan dipole? If the feeder is connected *only* to the mid-point of the longest element, and the two shorter elements are unbroken lengths of wire running parallel to the longest wire, then this antenna would belong to the family of multiband antennas known as Coupled Resonators. It would be tricky though to use linear loading with these antennas. 73, Geoff LX2AO On Monday, June 18, 2012 at 5:26 AM, Niel Skousen wrote: I'm pretty sure I've seen this antenna on the net, but don't recall the name nor have I been able to find a link to a description / design data. The county ERC has a 'shortened fan dipole' with three parallel elements, spaced about 18-24 apart on each side. the longest element folds back around the mid- length element toward the shortest element. The antenna end insulator / guy rope is attached to the long element, where it folds back. There appears (from the ground) to be a 6~8 insulator / gap between the end of the shortest element, and the longest element where its been folded back. no traps, loading coils, or loading resistors that I can see. I'm assuming three or four band coverage (80, 40, 20, and 15 ??) with a 75m dipole, a 40m dipole (with 15m as a freebie), and a 20 m dipole. but would be interested in more technical details if anyone can decipher my text description above… __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Question about autotuner in K2
I'm waiting for a KAT100 amp to be delivered for my K2. For now I'm using a 40m end fed LNR antenna so bypassing the ATU at 100W should be no problem, but I plan to hang a new Buckmaster OCF 7 band antenna, and can't seem to locate the power limits of the internal K2 ATU. Do I have to get an external 100w tuner for the KAT100? --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Hi All I recently picked up a used K2 locally here that was out of alignment,had to wait for freq probe that I ordered from Elecraft which arrived very fast,after doing a alignment on the radio,and After I set it up,I was very happy to see it works very well.This is my first Elecraft radio and this one is a #01014 serial number one of the early ones I guess.Now the Sad Part..Today I was listening on 14060 as usual for qrp stations and heard a very very faint station calling CQ Qrp,if I were to tag a rst report on this one I would say 119 no s meter reading at all but I could copy it fine.For comparison I hooked my Brand New 2 months old Yaesu Ft-950 and guess what??? Could not hear anything there but Staticno signal at all.$1400.00 for this radioNow I'm Happy but very sad. W2TI/QRP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] test post
The reflector is receiving and sending out your mail just fine John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Yahoo! Sent: 22 June 2012 03:10 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] test post Sorry for this post but I have not receivered any e mails (posts) today and I have been getting a dozen or more every day Bill W0WFH w0...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7239 (20120621) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7239 (20120621) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 ?
I understand it's a couple of months away. On 22/06/2012, at 2:23 AM, David F. Reed w5sv.d...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea when the KXBC3 battery charger for the KX3 might start shipping? Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification
Dennis I just finished doing that mod this morning getting ready for field day. I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm a professional so I have all the tools. It took me about three hours. I could have done it a lot faster but I was extra careful not to drop hardware or leave soldering debris. The problem is the board is designed for machine assembly and soldering using a paste. The holes are small and almost padless. It took several squirts of flux and two soldering irons to get the holes clean and then the choke barely fit. It's a long way from your hot water 100. You have cause for concern. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dennis L. Haarsager Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification I just received the P3SVGA option for my P3 and see that it either needs a separate 12VDC source with = 700 mA current or installation of an included current modification that raises the K3's 12VDC OUT capacity to 1 A. Frankly, component level work on the K3 scares me, since neither my eyes nor hands are as good as they once were and the last kit I built was an HW-100 44 years ago. I do have an ESD-safe soldering station and can easily acquire some de-soldering tools, but can anyone who's done this can give me some level of comfort that it's possible? If it's risky, I'll dust off an old 12V supply. By the way, the $400 I spent on the HW-100 Heathkit by the CPI is the equivalent of $2,590 in 2011 http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/, a bit more than the cost of an assembled K3/100 today! Dennis, N7DH Hillsboro, VA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] test post
Hello Bill, You are not alone, no posts received here either yesterday June 21st. Based on past experience I do not believe that Elecraft is to blame. I posted a message to the Elecraft List yesterday at 19:13 Luxembourg time, and it did not appear until 09:28 today, along with several other posts sent earlier by other people. 73, Geoff LX2AO On Friday, June 22, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Yahoo! w0...@yahoo.com wrote: Sorry for this post but I have not receivered any e mails (posts) today and I have been getting a dozen or more every day Bill W0WFH w0...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I just purchased a late model K2 because a couple friends of mine was bragging how super a receiver the K2 had and after 2 weeks of using my K2 I have found the same thing you have I have been running aYaesu FT 920 for 15 years it my main 6 meter radio I worked 112 countries with here in the midwest can't wait to get a transverter on the K2 to see just how well it going to hear on the vhf/uhf bands with transverters. Good things come in small packages and not a super prices either. Was about to buy a new FTdx 5000 really big buck now I thinking more along the lines of a K3 complete station. All made in the good old USA! 73, Bill, W0WFH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna
RC, No muting or disconnecting. Monty K2DLJ On Jun 21, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: when you have a receive antenna hooked up and you go into transmit, is the RX antenna port is MUTED, or is disconnected. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about autotuner in K2
Steve, The stated power rating of the KAT2 is 20 watts if I recall correctly. But it really does not matter, you will need to KAT100 with an OCF antenna. There is no way to use the KPA100 and the KAT2 together. If you mount the KPA100 and KAT100-2 in an external EC2 enclosure, the KAT2 will be bypassed. OTOH, if you mount the KPA100 on the base K2, the KAT2 will be removed along with the low power top cover. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/2012 8:02 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote: I'm waiting for a KAT100 amp to be delivered for my K2. For now I'm using a 40m end fed LNR antenna so bypassing the ATU at 100W should be no problem, but I plan to hang a new Buckmaster OCF 7 band antenna, and can't seem to locate the power limits of the internal K2 ATU. Do I have to get an external 100w tuner for the KAT100? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: PR-40, SM-2, PL2
Sale pending. Roy Morris W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna
RC, The receiver is muted during transmit - that has nothing to do with a receive antenna. I don't know how to mute an antenna, but it is certainly not disconnected. Locate your RX antenna away from the transmit antennas, and if you hear the COR being activated (relay clicking noise) take action to reduce the RF energy coming in on the RX antenna. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/2012 10:22 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: when you have a receive antenna hooked up and you go into transmit, is the RX antenna port is MUTED, or is disconnected. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close the 5000 has had many firmware updates that improved it from even the original test numbers that were published by QST and Sherwood. In fact Sherwood tested one of the 5000's that were on the way to CA for repair so really didn't get all the numbers. I have used a Yaesu VL-1000 amp for over 5 years a KW on 6-160m full auto band switching and never a problem of any kind. I enjoy the Elecraft line very much and they make wonderful equipment that few cam matches and I'm looking forward to getting my loaded K2/100 on line soon. I'm now looking at an Elecraft Power/SWR meter to match my tuner I also like things to match but can use the K2 for an exciter for the Quarda if needed. But I really wanted it mostly for a QRP rig and use the 100w for Field Day maybe. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Yahoo! Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:29 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad I just purchased a late model K2 because a couple friends of mine was bragging how super a receiver the K2 had and after 2 weeks of using my K2 I have found the same thing you have I have been running aYaesu FT 920 for 15 years it my main 6 meter radio I worked 112 countries with here in the midwest can't wait to get a transverter on the K2 to see just how well it going to hear on the vhf/uhf bands with transverters. Good things come in small packages and not a super prices either. Was about to buy a new FTdx 5000 really big buck now I thinking more along the lines of a K3 complete station. All made in the good old USA! 73, Bill, W0WFH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2437/5084 - Release Date: 06/21/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification
I use a Rigrunner 4010S power strip with Anderson Powerpole sockets. With the K3 plugged into the master slot, when the K3 is turned on the rest of the strip turns on. That way any accessories including the P3 come on with it. Good for any future accessories without issue as to supply current from that K3 source. Chuck, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Dennis L. Haarsager [haarsa...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 1:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification I just received the P3SVGA option for my P3 and see that it either needs a separate 12VDC source with = 700 mA current or installation of an included current modification that raises the K3's 12VDC OUT capacity to 1 A. Frankly, component level work on the K3 scares me, since neither my eyes nor hands are as good as they once were and the last kit I built was an HW-100 44 years ago. I do have an ESD-safe soldering station and can easily acquire some de-soldering tools, but can anyone who's done this can give me some level of comfort that it's possible? If it's risky, I'll dust off an old 12V supply. By the way, the $400 I spent on the HW-100 Heathkit by the CPI is the equivalent of $2,590 in 2011 http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/, a bit more than the cost of an assembled K3/100 today! Dennis, N7DH Hillsboro, VA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
My K1 has developed a glitch. Sometimes, while tuning, the displayed frequency will suddenly jump down about 10-15 kHz, then return to the correct frequency. I hear some static in the headphones at the same time. The jump isn't caused by tapping the case, only moving the tuning knob. It doesn't seem related to a specific spot on the pot. Without rotating the tuning pot, there is no frequency instability at all. Ideas? Curt KB5JO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I would debate the comment about the same price. I got my fully loaded used K3/100 for about $1500 less than what i would pay for a FT5000MP and then recently bought a second less than fully loaded K3/100 with the savings for Remoterig twin mode. I am sure the FT5000MP is a schweet top of the line rig and I may end up buying one down the road but for now I am stoked with the K3. I mean my two K3s. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 22, 2012, at 4:54 AM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close the 5000 has had many firmware updates that improved it from even the original test numbers that were published by QST and Sherwood. In fact Sherwood tested one of the 5000's that were on the way to CA for repair so really didn't get all the numbers. I have used a Yaesu VL-1000 amp for over 5 years a KW on 6-160m full auto band switching and never a problem of any kind. I enjoy the Elecraft line very much and they make wonderful equipment that few cam matches and I'm looking forward to getting my loaded K2/100 on line soon. I'm now looking at an Elecraft Power/SWR meter to match my tuner I also like things to match but can use the K2 for an exciter for the Quarda if needed. But I really wanted it mostly for a QRP rig and use the 100w for Field Day maybe. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Yahoo! Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:29 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad I just purchased a late model K2 because a couple friends of mine was bragging how super a receiver the K2 had and after 2 weeks of using my K2 I have found the same thing you have I have been running aYaesu FT 920 for 15 years it my main 6 meter radio I worked 112 countries with here in the midwest can't wait to get a transverter on the K2 to see just how well it going to hear on the vhf/uhf bands with transverters. Good things come in small packages and not a super prices either. Was about to buy a new FTdx 5000 really big buck now I thinking more along the lines of a K3 complete station. All made in the good old USA! 73, Bill, W0WFH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2437/5084 - Release Date: 06/21/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Meaning of EQ bands?
The existing K3 manual seems quite misleading in talking about 8 bands of audio equalization. We now learn that the EQ facility allows the user to set the relative levels at 8 discrete frequency POINTS, and that the rest of the frequency response is interpolated by joining up the dots. That gives quite a different shape to the frequency response than many will have imagined. How so? That's the way graphic equalizers - whether they are octave or fractional octave - have operated for years. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/21/2012 6:51 PM, Ian White GM3SEK wrote: Thank you for the clarification, Lyle. I hadn't seen that information anywhere before. The existing K3 manual seems quite misleading in talking about 8 bands of audio equalization. We now learn that the EQ facility allows the user to set the relative levels at 8 discrete frequency POINTS, and that the rest of the frequency response is interpolated by joining up the dots. That gives quite a different shape to the frequency response than many will have imagined. How exactly are the EQ bands implemented in DSP, in terms of frequency response? In the KX3, the gain of the FIR filter at the specified frequency is set to the requested value, and a linear interpolation is performed from the next lower specified frequency. At the highest frequency, sertting, all frequencies higher are set to the requested value. The K3 operates in a similar fashion. These are inputs to the FIR coefficient generator along with center/width/lo cut/hi cut and manual notch to create the FIR filter. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Sell the 950 and use the proceeds to get all the additional options for your K2 (or maybe a nice chunk of change to save for a K3). Just don't expect to sell it to many on this list.. :-) I am building my third K2 (I sold the previous ones to pay for other things, not because of the radio) and will be eventually putting all the extras in it. It will become my main station rig. My 756 will then be used for 6 meters or eventually sold. Someday a K3 will find its way into my shack but until then, the K2 will fill my needs just fine. Congrats on your K2. 73, Jason N8XE On 6/21/12, Mike Bellow w2t...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All I recently picked up a used K2 locally here that was out of alignment,had to wait for freq probe that I ordered from Elecraft which arrived very fast,after doing a alignment on the radio,and After I set it up,I was very happy to see it works very well.This is my first Elecraft radio and this one is a #01014 serial number one of the early ones I guess.Now the Sad Part..Today I was listening on 14060 as usual for qrp stations and heard a very very faint station calling CQ Qrp,if I were to tag a rst report on this one I would say 119 no s meter reading at all but I could copy it fine.For comparison I hooked my Brand New 2 months old Yaesu Ft-950 and guess what??? Could not hear anything there but Staticno signal at all.$1400.00 for this radioNow I'm Happy but very sad. W2TI/QRP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Ordering a KX3
Well, I did it. After watching the KX3 phenomenon, losing the weight I promised myself and getting paid on some consulting work, I pulled the trigger and ordered a KX3. Let the people rejoice! -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 ?
On Wednesday (20 June) Wayne said in a message on the KX3 Yahoo group: The KXBC3 is working but still being finalized. Your humble firmware guy is in the critical path. Best guess is production in a couple of months. On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM, David F. Reed w5sv.d...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea when the KXBC3 battery charger for the KX3 might start shipping? Thanks 73 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FW: More Cowbell (was More Bass?)
Sorry. Had to get that in before they closed this thread. ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold [mailto:ag...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:30 PM To: KQ8M Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More Bass? Chilean bass is not bad either __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna
Thought I hit the reply all button .. -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:26 AM To: mikefur...@att.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna Mike, It would be good if you post that to the Elecraft reflector just for general information. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 9:20 AM, mikefur...@att.net wrote: I have a touchy situation in which my K9AY RX loop is 40' from 160 inverted L (very small lot). I had to install a relay to disconnect the receive antenna from the radio during transmit due to too much energy getting back into the rig. 73, Mike WA5POK -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 5:59 AM To: Robert 'RC' Conley Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna RC, The receiver is muted during transmit - that has nothing to do with a receive antenna. I don't know how to mute an antenna, but it is certainly not disconnected. Locate your RX antenna away from the transmit antennas, and if you hear the COR being activated (relay clicking noise) take action to reduce the RF energy coming in on the RX antenna. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/2012 10:22 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: when you have a receive antenna hooked up and you go into transmit, is the RX antenna port is MUTED, or is disconnected. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
6 Meters? I have 2 K2s one 10W unit and 1 100W unit. Both are pretty well loaded up. I just bought a 6 and 2 meter Elecraft transverter used. Got them on the bench yesterday and finally working after I corrected a problem I made. Anyway I have used a lot of radios on 6, 2 and beyond for a long time. Also a lot of good IF radios with good transverters. The XV50 and XV144 are about as good as I have seen or used. Yesterday I measured the RX sensitivity on an IFR1200 super S at .1 microvolt and well less than that for a usable signal on CW. That is about -130db. I think I will enjoy using these Elecraft Tvrtrs. They both did rated output easily and can drive external amplifiers. Please do not take my RX measurements as gospel but I am pretty sure they are very close to what I found with this service monitor. Obviously your mileage may vary. So my 756PROIII and 746PRO may not see much 6 or 2 meter use in the future. With the 100W K2 driving the PW1 they may not see much use at all..73 Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Jason Hissong Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Sell the 950 and use the proceeds to get all the additional options for your K2 (or maybe a nice chunk of change to save for a K3). Just don't expect to sell it to many on this list.. :-) I am building my third K2 (I sold the previous ones to pay for other things, not because of the radio) and will be eventually putting all the extras in it. It will become my main station rig. My 756 will then be used for 6 meters or eventually sold. Someday a K3 will find its way into my shack but until then, the K2 will fill my needs just fine. Congrats on your K2. 73, Jason N8XE On 6/21/12, Mike Bellow w2t...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All I recently picked up a used K2 locally here that was out of alignment,had to wait for freq probe that I ordered from Elecraft which arrived very fast,after doing a alignment on the radio,and After I set it up,I was very happy to see it works very well.This is my first Elecraft radio and this one is a #01014 serial number one of the early ones I guess.Now the Sad Part..Today I was listening on 14060 as usual for qrp stations and heard a very very faint station calling CQ Qrp,if I were to tag a rst report on this one I would say 119 no s meter reading at all but I could copy it fine.For comparison I hooked my Brand New 2 months old Yaesu Ft-950 and guess what??? Could not hear anything there but Staticno signal at all.$1400.00 for this radioNow I'm Happy but very sad. W2TI/QRP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2433/5086 - Release Date: 06/22/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Ordering a KX3
Merry Christmas! ;-) On 6/22/2012 2:04 PM, Mike Herr wrote: Well, I did it. After watching the KX3 phenomenon, losing the weight I promised myself and getting paid on some consulting work, I pulled the trigger and ordered a KX3. Let the people rejoice! -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 12 July 2012 NIGHT OF NIGHTS XIII - SAVE THE DATE
Ron, this announcement led me to the radiomarine.org site, and from there to the magnificent on-air recordings of the coastal stations and marine operations. What a fantastic historical resource - not to mention a superb trove of real-world (and often hand-keyed) CW that is great for CW practice, right in the context of the golden age of CW. For a sense of realism they definitely beat the W1AW code practice runs (which are a great service, don't get me wrong). Thanks for posting this, - Les, W9XC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification
Remember that all of these procedures are tested by actually doing them using ONLY the tools listed with careful attention to the issues someone digging into their K3 for the very first time might encounter. The end result of doing the actual mod is what you see in the photos in the document. If there's a 'trick' to being successful doing these mods, it's time. Take your time. Never rush. (Only in the movies does the hero rush a repair or mod, and they always have another prop just off camera to use when he messes it up.) 73, Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools
I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm a professional so I have all the tools. It took me about three hours. Hi Fred all you must have been missing the one tool which made it easy my good ole Hakko solder sucker, which i bought before swapping all the crystals in the K2 crystal filter. I opened up the bottom , top back Fan assembly. From the bottom, with the set upside down, let the Hakko do it magic on the four pads, which dropped the two parts on the table then inserted the two new parts,,,resoldered,, lids closed. bill ny9h/3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification
I did the first one at my bench, and while I had a solder sucker available to me, I didn't use it. I simply used some de-soldering braid. First I removed the old F2 part, then completely filled the holes with new solder and finally used the solder-wick to remove all the solder. Works like a champ. Did this for the inductor as well. The SMD part is a little trickier, and I'm no spring chicken either. The first thing you need is a really good magnifier, I prefer the goofy looking visor style. To remove the old diode, I simply heat up one side with the iron and flick it up so it is only held by the other pad, then remove it completely. I next use the solder-wick to completely clean the pads and then apply a very, very small amount of solder to one of the pads. Holding the new part with tweezers I place it on the pads and tap the soldering iron to the pad that has a little solder, then solder the other side and come back and clean up the first side. The trick is to use a very small amount of solder. If there is a blob on either end, you've used too much and can use some solder-wick to clean it up. Ron did a great job on the instructions. As he suggests, just take your time. If a software engineer can do one, anyone can. -Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-12VDC-OUT-current-modification-tp7557906p7557942.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sad
You'd love a K3 on 6m. I've not gotten the pre amp yet but I hear well with a modest short boom 5 el yagi. What I really love is the KPA500. Man that 500w on 6m is the difference. Not to the century mark yet just 89/88 but if 6m ever picks up this summer I hope to get closer. Been DXing for 50 yr.s as a CW OP it's the best RX I have used I've used every brand you could name and then some. K9IL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? Thanks, Ron KA4KYI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear 'em. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close... 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
Ron, The last time I travelled with a rig, it was an FT-857D. I was able to put it and all the cables I needed into my carry-on, which was just my regular attache/brief case. I attached a copy of my license to the top of the rig. I had the rig and power cable. I didn't have a power supply because I was renting a vehicle and driving back home (bizarre business trip - I'll tell you the gory details off-list if you really want to know). Anyway, TSA didn't even give the rig and cabling a second look. As to antennas, because this was a trip to one of my company's offices in Metro DC, I just shipped my antennas, mounts, and other necessaries ahead to one of my co-workers. Don't know if that is an option for you or not. Hope this helps. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Ronald Nutter ron.nut...@networkref.comwrote: I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? Thanks, Ron KA4KYI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
Just pulled my K3 off the operating shelf for travel to Field Day. Discovered that the AUX RF BNC connector is quite loose. Started to loosen adjoining case panels to tighten the nut, but didn't find a way to easily get at the nut. Since I don't need this connection for FD, and I don't have time to spend, I will just defer fixing the problem until I get home. However, if there is a best way to do the job, without removing the second RX etc, I'd like to know. Any advice? Thanks and 73, Erik K7TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sad
On 6/22/2012 4:56 PM, r miles wrote: You'd love a K3 on 6m. I've not gotten the pre amp yet but I hear well with a modest short boom 5 el yagi. What I really love is the KPA500. Man that 500w on 6m is the difference. Not to the century mark yet just 89/88 but if 6m ever picks up this summer I hope to get closer. Been DXing for 50 yr.s as a CW OP it's the best RX I have used I've used every brand you could name and then some. K9IL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html You will REALLY notice a significant improvement on 6m with a preamp on the K3! TNX for the contact during the June ARRL contest ;-)GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Another nice thing about the K3 is that you can take it to Field Day. (10 pounds vs. 50 pounds, and 1 amp receive current drain vs. 3 or 4 amps :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear 'em. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close... 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FW: Happy But Very Sad
Sorry I thought I had sent this to the reflector. Possibly someone else wanted to see my response. So, just in case. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: Mike Sanders [mailto:k...@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:47 AM To: Brian Alsop Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Brian, I am not sure you read my email. I have no S/N or S/N+N ratio reading with the device I am using in my hamshack. MDS? The IFR 1200 series of service monitors are calibrated down to .1 microvolt and down to -120 dbm at just over .2 microvolt. There is a fine tuning on a ring around the attenuator switch that allows for excursions up or down in signal level. MDS? I had the attenuator at .1 microvolt and the fine tune all the way down but still could not lose the signal. My comment ABOUT -130dbm was a guess. When I bottomed out the attenuator I still had a USUABLE SIGNAL that I could have worked. That being said and all the guesses and assumptions I am making tell me that these transverters are hot. This is not a laboratory it's just a ham shack. I am very happy with the performance of these transverters. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: Brian Alsop [mailto:als...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:45 AM To: Mike Sanders Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Mike, 0.1 uV for what S/N? What is MDS? -130 dBm doesn't strike me as being that great on 6 and 2M. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 6/22/2012 14:22, Mike Sanders wrote: 6 Meters? I have 2 K2s one 10W unit and 1 100W unit. Both are pretty well loaded up. I just bought a 6 and 2 meter Elecraft transverter used. Got them on the bench yesterday and finally working after I corrected a problem I made. Anyway I have used a lot of radios on 6, 2 and beyond for a long time. Also a lot of good IF radios with good transverters. The XV50 and XV144 are about as good as I have seen or used. Yesterday I measured the RX sensitivity on an IFR1200 super S at .1 microvolt and well less than that for a usable signal on CW. That is about -130db. I think I will enjoy using these Elecraft Tvrtrs. They both did rated output easily and can drive external amplifiers. Please do not take my RX measurements as gospel but I am pretty sure they are very close to what I found with this service monitor. Obviously your mileage may vary. So my 756PROIII and 746PRO may not see much 6 or 2 meter use in the future. With the 100W K2 driving the PW1 they may not see much use at all..73 Mike Sanders KOAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I love the size. With big hands I thought the smaller footprint might be a negative. It is not! All the knobs are easy to use, buttons easy to push and not push 3 at the same time. What I find is I rarely have to change anything when operating. Other rigs I was always trying to tune this, improve the reception etc. Not with the K3. Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com Http://www.w0mu.com On 6/22/2012 11:48 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Another nice thing about the K3 is that you can take it to Field Day. (10 pounds vs. 50 pounds, and 1 amp receive current drain vs. 3 or 4 amps :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear 'em. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close... 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
My K1 has developed a glitch. Sometimes, while tuning, the displayed frequency will suddenly jump down about 10-15 kHz, then return to the correct frequency... The jump isn't caused by tapping the case, only moving the tuning knob. Check the solder connections on both ends of the leads going from the VFO pot to the front panel board. In particular, check the solder connections of R19 that is soldered to two terminals of the VFO pot. If you move these components slightly while watching the LCD for erratic response you may be able to find the exact problem source. 73, Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
Curt, Behavior like that is almost always associated with a bad connection. Check the soldering at the tuning pot. If it is an older K1, there is a great possibility that the VFO pot could be worn enough to cause that behavior. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 8:05 AM, Curt wrote: My K1 has developed a glitch. Sometimes, while tuning, the displayed frequency will suddenly jump down about 10-15 kHz, then return to the correct frequency. I hear some static in the headphones at the same time. The jump isn't caused by tapping the case, only moving the tuning knob. It doesn't seem related to a specific spot on the pot. Without rotating the tuning pot, there is no frequency instability at all. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna
Would it help to increase the delay in transmitting, CW rise time? I know there are products available from a few sources which introduce an extra delay between TX and RX to overcome your situation. With My K3 and inverted L the separation of K9AY and inverted L is greater than yours but not as much as I would like and all is okay. Previously I had problems with an Orion 2 when using an RX antenna. Experimenting with the delay is easy to do. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of mikefur...@att.net Sent: 22 June 2012 15:20 To: d...@w3fpr.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna Thought I hit the reply all button .. -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:26 AM To: mikefur...@att.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna Mike, It would be good if you post that to the Elecraft reflector just for general information. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 9:20 AM, mikefur...@att.net wrote: I have a touchy situation in which my K9AY RX loop is 40' from 160 inverted L (very small lot). I had to install a relay to disconnect the receive antenna from the radio during transmit due to too much energy getting back into the rig. 73, Mike WA5POK -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 5:59 AM To: Robert 'RC' Conley Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] receive antenna RC, The receiver is muted during transmit - that has nothing to do with a receive antenna. I don't know how to mute an antenna, but it is certainly not disconnected. Locate your RX antenna away from the transmit antennas, and if you hear the COR being activated (relay clicking noise) take action to reduce the RF energy coming in on the RX antenna. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/2012 10:22 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: when you have a receive antenna hooked up and you go into transmit, is the RX antenna port is MUTED, or is disconnected. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools
Please see comments below. -Original Message- From: bill ny9h [mailto:n...@arrl.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:33 AM To: Fred Townsend; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm a professional so I have all the tools. It took me about three hours. Hi Fred all you must have been missing the one tool which made it easy my good ole Hakko solder sucker, which i bought before swapping all the crystals in the K2 crystal filter. Bill I have numerous suckers including a thousand dollar desoldering machine. The problem is suckers tend to generate solder balls. Like the other gentleman that replied I used solder wick. I also took considerable time to clean flux residues, ohmmeter the circuit, and inspect. Yes the documentation is excellent and no it's still not a simple task, particularly if you have poor eyes, arthritis, or drink a lot of coffee which are the questions I heard Dennis asking. FT I opened up the bottom , top back Fan assembly. From the bottom, with the set upside down, let the Hakko do it magic on the four pads, which dropped the two parts on the table then inserted the two new parts,,,resoldered,, lids closed. bill ny9h/3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX monitoring
I discovered this by accident a couple of weeks ago. It does not involve removing any cables, reprogramming or anything like that. It's all done with the freeze function of the P3 display and the P3 Utility program version 1.3.8.25. I sent this information to a friend of mine who also has a K3/P3 and it works for him. I have only done this with SSB so I don't know if it works in other modes. Be sure you are using PTT because once you stop transmitting the P3 reverts to normal operation Before you try this you must assign the freeze function to a function button on the P3. Then, the exact steps are as follows: 1. turn on the K3, P3 and your computer 2. make sure the computer is connected to the P3 and the P3 to the K3 3. start the P3 utility program and select the capture image TAB 4. press the function button you assigned to freeze the P3 display 5. press the capture image BUTTON in the P3 Utility program 6. WAIT until the image is captured and the capture image button regains focus 7. press and HOLD your PTT switch on the K3 8. press the function button on the P3 to unfreeze the display 9. your transmitted signal should display real time on the P3 until you release the PTT This works every time for me. I sent an email to info at Elecraft about a week ago asking if they could figure this out and incorporate it into the normal operation of the P3 but have not yet received a reply. It will sometimes work simply by freezing the P3 display, hitting the PTT and then unfreezing the P3 display but it will consistently work for me by following the steps shown above. Try it and see if it works for you. Van K0HCV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools
Fred, I put one in a friend's K3, and it only took about an hour. Most of that time was in removing the PA assembly and putting it back. The components were removed by alternately heating the ends (one at a time) until they cold be flicked off the solder pads. I have decent mobility and good solder/de-solder skills. So if you have problems with arthritis and poor eyes and drink a lot of coffee, it may be wise to let someone else do it for you. Do you have any capable hams nearby that might give you a hand. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 2:47 PM, Fred Townsend wrote: Please see comments below. -Original Message- From: bill ny9h [mailto:n...@arrl.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:33 AM To: Fred Townsend; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm a professional so I have all the tools. It took me about three hours. Hi Fred all you must have been missing the one tool which made it easy my good ole Hakko solder sucker, which i bought before swapping all the crystals in the K2 crystal filter. Bill I have numerous suckers including a thousand dollar desoldering machine. The problem is suckers tend to generate solder balls. Like the other gentleman that replied I used solder wick. I also took considerable time to clean flux residues, ohmmeter the circuit, and inspect. Yes the documentation is excellent and no it's still not a simple task, particularly if you have poor eyes, arthritis, or drink a lot of coffee which are the questions I heard Dennis asking. FT I opened up the bottom , top back Fan assembly. From the bottom, with the set upside down, let the Hakko do it magic on the four pads, which dropped the two parts on the table then inserted the two new parts,,,resoldered,, lids closed. bill ny9h/3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 6M on K3 (SAD)
I fired up the K3 for the recent Vhf contest. I have the preamp installed. I used the SmallIR at 3/4 wave with only 11 radials running 100 watts. I worked to east coast stations Q5 both ends. SWR was 3.2:1 as I need to add more radials. It was a pleasure. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of r miles Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:57 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sad You'd love a K3 on 6m. I've not gotten the pre amp yet but I hear well with a modest short boom 5 el yagi. What I really love is the KPA500. Man that 500w on 6m is the difference. Not to the century mark yet just 89/88 but if 6m ever picks up this summer I hope to get closer. Been DXing for 50 yr.s as a CW OP it's the best RX I have used I've used every brand you could name and then some. K9IL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Exactly... or take the KX3, even lighter... or take both and share :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:49 PM To: Scott Manthe Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Another nice thing about the K3 is that you can take it to Field Day. (10 pounds vs. 50 pounds, and 1 amp receive current drain vs. 3 or 4 amps :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear 'em. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close... 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FS: K2/100 plus KAT100-1
The KAT100-1 has been sold. The K2/100 still up for sale. Hi there! For sale a fully loaded K2/100 and a KAT100-1 antenna tuner. In excellent working condition. First owner, no scratches, non smoking environment. Reason: lack of time. Serial number 6K. It has the following options: KPA100 K160RX KSB2 K60XV KNB2 MH2 KIO2 FDIMP Ask 900 Euros plus shipping for the K2/100 and 150 Euros plus shipping for the KAT100-1. Please reply off list to p...@dx.nl 73, Frank PA7F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
I've got an early K2 SN 2608, with 2 problemsand Field Day is almost here :-( I have a key plugged into the rear key jack, and the Menu set to Paddle - Hand Key. When I key the radio, it stays key-down until I unplug the cable from the K2. I've borrowed another K2, and using the same cable it works fine. Any ideas on this? Another minor problem is that it doesn't mute the speaker when plugging in the headphones. I can live with this, but the key-down issue is a killer. Thanks! Tyler N4TY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
Tyler, I would venture a guess that you have a mono plug on that straight key. Put a stereo plug on it (no - an adapter will not work) and connect the key to the tip and to the shell. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 4:35 PM, Tyler Barnett wrote: I've got an early K2 SN 2608, with 2 problemsand Field Day is almost here :-( I have a key plugged into the rear key jack, and the Menu set to Paddle - Hand Key. When I key the radio, it stays key-down until I unplug the cable from the K2. I've borrowed another K2, and using the same cable it works fine. Any ideas on this? Another minor problem is that it doesn't mute the speaker when plugging in the headphones. I can live with this, but the key-down issue is a killer. Thanks! Tyler N4TY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
Tyler, On your second question (speaker not killed when headphones inserted) - you have a broken headphone jack. Once you get the mono plug off the hand key, use it (with no wires attached) to insert into the external speaker jack and kill the speaker sound as a temporary measure until you can get the headphone jack changed. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 4:35 PM, Tyler Barnett wrote: I've got an early K2 SN 2608, with 2 problemsand Field Day is almost here :-( I have a key plugged into the rear key jack, and the Menu set to Paddle - Hand Key. When I key the radio, it stays key-down until I unplug the cable from the K2. I've borrowed another K2, and using the same cable it works fine. Any ideas on this? Another minor problem is that it doesn't mute the speaker when plugging in the headphones. I can live with this, but the key-down issue is a killer. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
Erik, probably the easiest way to get to the nut is through the KPA100 enclosure. Download the 12DC Power Mod instructions (http://www.elecraft.com/manual/12VDC%20Current%20Modification.pdf ) They show you how to get into the rear panel, by removing the fan panel and KPA100 module (ignore the instructions about removing the bottom cover). I bet you can get in and tighten it up and get out all in less than 30 minutes even if working very slowly and carefully. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Just pulled my K3 off the operating shelf for travel to Field Day. Discovered that the AUX RF BNC connector is quite loose. Started to loosen adjoining case panels to tighten the nut, but didn't find a way to easily get at the nut. Since I don't need this connection for FD, and I don't have time to spend, I will just defer fixing the problem until I get home. However, if there is a best way to do the job, without removing the second RX etc, I'd like to know. Any advice? Thanks and 73, Erik K7TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500
I am on the waiting list for my KAT500 -- waiting - waiting - waiting But, in the mean time I am planning for how I want to arrange the switching of my various antennas. I understand the KAT500 has 3 antenna connections so first a couple of questions: 1. Will the automatic features of the tuner include automatic band switching ? That is, if I am operating on my 80 meter dipole and then I switch my K3 to the 20 meter band will my 20-meter Hexbeam automatically be switched in (assuming I have it also connected to the KAT500)? 2. I have four antennas: 80-meter dipole, 40-meter dipole, and 30-meter dipole, plus my Traffie Hexbeam that handles 20 meter through 10 meters. I would like to hook up permanently my 80 meter and the Traffie hexbeam to two of the KAT500 antenna connections and then also switch in the 40-meter dipole and 30-meter dipole into the third antenna connection on the KAT500. So, let's say I am on 40 meters and I switch to 30 meters but I need to also manually switch my 40-meter and 30-meter since they share the same port. Will the KAT500 know how to handle this? [Note: my 30-meter dipole though is 1.3:1 and better across the entire 30-meter band so maybe I don't even need the KAT500]. 3. How do I tell the KAT500 that the five bands (20m thru 10m) are found on one given antenna connection (to my hexbeam)? Or, does the KAT500 learn this or do I manually help it out by some stored assignment. 4. Which brings up my final question: will the KAT500 be a smart device with a computer interface like many other Elecraft devices? Is this how I might preset bands to be associated with antenna connections. Note, my 80-meter dipole can actually work well on 40 and 30 but not as well as my 40-meter and 30-meter dipoles. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
When I was checking the mod instructions out, I discovered the same thing. While in that area, I did exactly as Ron suggested. Call it a ten minute job! Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:46 PM To: 'Erik Basilier'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut Erik, probably the easiest way to get to the nut is through the KPA100 enclosure. Download the 12DC Power Mod instructions (http://www.elecraft.com/manual/12VDC%20Current%20Modification.pdf ) They show you how to get into the rear panel, by removing the fan panel and KPA100 module (ignore the instructions about removing the bottom cover). I bet you can get in and tighten it up and get out all in less than 30 minutes even if working very slowly and carefully. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Just pulled my K3 off the operating shelf for travel to Field Day. Discovered that the AUX RF BNC connector is quite loose. Started to loosen adjoining case panels to tighten the nut, but didn't find a way to easily get at the nut. Since I don't need this connection for FD, and I don't have time to spend, I will just defer fixing the problem until I get home. However, if there is a best way to do the job, without removing the second RX etc, I'd like to know. Any advice? Thanks and 73, Erik K7TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
I just swapped the sub rx from one K3 to another. With the right side panel removed, the aux BNC is right there and you can use a small 7/16 open-end wrench to tighten the nut. Cheers and 73, Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:34 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut Just pulled my K3 off the operating shelf for travel to Field Day. Discovered that the AUX RF BNC connector is quite loose. Started to loosen adjoining case panels to tighten the nut, but didn't find a way to easily get at the nut. Since I don't need this connection for FD, and I don't have time to spend, I will just defer fixing the problem until I get home. However, if there is a best way to do the job, without removing the second RX etc, I'd like to know. Any advice? Thanks and 73, Erik K7TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
Tyler, I had this key down problem as well. Don's advice to me regarding the use of a stereo plug was exactly the fix. I'm not sure why your plug is working on a different K2, though. Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 On 6/22/2012 4:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tyler, I would venture a guess that you have a mono plug on that straight key. Put a stereo plug on it (no - an adapter will not work) and connect the key to the tip and to the shell. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
I carried on a KX3 (#33) with a MFJ-1899 antenna. From CDN their only concern was that the antenna was not a police club. On the return trip from the US, not even a blink. Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Ian Kahn km4ik@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:30:24 To: Ronald Nutterron.nut...@networkref.com Cc: elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane Ron, The last time I travelled with a rig, it was an FT-857D. I was able to put it and all the cables I needed into my carry-on, which was just my regular attache/brief case. I attached a copy of my license to the top of the rig. I had the rig and power cable. I didn't have a power supply because I was renting a vehicle and driving back home (bizarre business trip - I'll tell you the gory details off-list if you really want to know). Anyway, TSA didn't even give the rig and cabling a second look. As to antennas, because this was a trip to one of my company's offices in Metro DC, I just shipped my antennas, mounts, and other necessaries ahead to one of my co-workers. Don't know if that is an option for you or not. Hope this helps. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Ronald Nutter ron.nut...@networkref.comwrote: I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? Thanks, Ron KA4KYI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
The base model 5000 sells for $4895 and still has more options plus 200w and a class A transmitter you need to check you specs since all the updates and upgrades were done to this radio. As far as the transmitter it's one of the cleanest made. Key clicks mean nothing to me even though I think that was fixed by Yaesu since the first were released. I'm a SSB/Digital op so CW wasn't in the mix for me. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Manthe Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear 'em. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very close... 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2437/5084 - Release Date: 06/21/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 product. See; http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
There are two additional complications to removing the right side panel. 1) The top rear screw that secures the panel goes into a 2D fastener, just like the other corner screws, but it's an extra long screw that goes all the way through the 2D fastener and into a threaded standoff that is used to secure the KAT3 or KANT3 board. To replace it correctly so the standoff is tight against the 2D fastener, you need to: --Remove the mounting screw and lock washer holding the KAT3 or KANT3 board. --Replace the side panel and tighten the long screw in the 2D fastener. --Tighten the standoff against the 2D fastener. --Replace the KAT3 or KANT3 board mounting screw and lock washer. 2) The second issue is that there are two screws and nuts mounting two voltage regulators, U12 and U14 on the side panel for heat sinking. They must be removed *before* trying to remove the side panel. That's not too hard if there is no KRX3 sub receiver installed (be aware there are lock washers and nuts on those screws that must be removed and replaced). If the sub-receiver is installed you must pull the sub-receiver module out of the K3 to get to them. That's why I suggested going in through the rear. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I just swapped the sub rx from one K3 to another. With the right side panel removed, the aux BNC is right there and you can use a small 7/16 open-end wrench to tighten the nut. Cheers and 73, Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Also see http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg70785.html -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Saturday, 23 June 2012 7:48 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 product. See; http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I'm a CW operator so it's not an issue to me personally, but I'm always interested in data. I went to that link and found an opinion not backed by any data. What I do know from personal experience is that ANY rig can make a dirty signal if operated improperly or connected to a poorly designed or operated outboard amp. Also, some rigs ARE better than others, which is why I was disappointed to find just an opinion not substantiated by any data. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 product. See; http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I've never seen a FT5000 for anywhere close to $4900, if you got yours for that let us know where and I'll buy one tomorrow to resell. The cheapest I've seen them sell for is $5300. And yes, as long as you run it in class A and don't turn on the processor, it has a relatively clean transmitter, but then it is a 75 watt radio, not 200. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 5:22 PM, Fred Smith wrote: The base model 5000 sells for $4895 and still has more options plus 200w and a class A transmitter you need to check you specs since all the updates and upgrades were done to this radio. As far as the transmitter it's one of the cleanest made. Key clicks mean nothing to me even though I think that was fixed by Yaesu since the first were released. I'm a SSB/Digital op so CW wasn't in the mix for me. 73, Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
Ok, this is kinda a joke, but with no info coming from Elecraft (and being asked, not to ask) I have nothing else to go with. Facts: The first KX3 shipped on March 29th Orders started Dec 27th Currently orders from Dec 29th are shipping, we'll assume all orders from the 29th have shipped. This ratio is for every 2 days of orders takes 2.5 Months to process, or 1.25 months per day. Since I ordered my KX3 on Jan 9th, it should arrive somewhere around August 2013. Plenty of time for me to rethink and pre-order a K4 at Dayton next year! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut *TIME CRITICAL*
Ron, I know what you are referring to. During my aborted attempt I first removed the long screw, but gave up when I realized that I was up against the voltage regulators. I put the screws back and packed the radio in a case. Question: does this mean that I have some loose hardware now relating to the standoff at the KAT3? The long screw seemed to tighten ok. In other words, should I open the radio and follow your instructions, or can I be reasonable confident and be on my way to FD? This is time critical. Thanks, Erik -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 3:06 PM To: 'Erik Basilier'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut There are two additional complications to removing the right side panel. 1) The top rear screw that secures the panel goes into a 2D fastener, just like the other corner screws, but it's an extra long screw that goes all the way through the 2D fastener and into a threaded standoff that is used to secure the KAT3 or KANT3 board. To replace it correctly so the standoff is tight against the 2D fastener, you need to: --Remove the mounting screw and lock washer holding the KAT3 or KANT3 board. --Replace the side panel and tighten the long screw in the 2D fastener. --Tighten the standoff against the 2D fastener. --Replace the KAT3 or KANT3 board mounting screw and lock washer. 2) The second issue is that there are two screws and nuts mounting two voltage regulators, U12 and U14 on the side panel for heat sinking. They must be removed *before* trying to remove the side panel. That's not too hard if there is no KRX3 sub receiver installed (be aware there are lock washers and nuts on those screws that must be removed and replaced). If the sub-receiver is installed you must pull the sub-receiver module out of the K3 to get to them. That's why I suggested going in through the rear. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I just swapped the sub rx from one K3 to another. With the right side panel removed, the aux BNC is right there and you can use a small 7/16 open-end wrench to tighten the nut. Cheers and 73, Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Adrian wrote: K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Adrian, The K3 is a 12-volt-powered transceiver. When running at 100 W and from a typical DC supply, its transmit 3rd-order IMD is very similar to that of other 12-V radios, as confirmed by multiple test labs. A transceiver with a class-A final or running from much higher supply voltages (15 V is OK, as you mentioned) will have better IMD. But radios with built-in supplies are not suited for portability -- a major design goal of the K3, which is used by more DXpeditions than any other rig. Also, I suspect most splatter comments derive from improper adjustment of the K3 when used with an external amplifier. Some amplifier manufacturers still insist on instructing users to crank up their radio's power output to maximum when driving the amp, forcing the use of wideband ALC at the radio, and that can indeed result in splatter. But if you adjust the K3's power output as described in the owner's manual (with no more drive than required for full amp power), and do not depend on aggressive ALC action, its signal will be very clean. This allows all of the K3's fast ALC to be achieved *ahead* of the crystal filter, avoiding the wideband ALC splatter characteristic of transceivers designed for crank-it-all-the- way-up mode. Also note that the K3 typically runs at 20-50 W when driving the KPA500 or other amp with similar gain, resulting in excellent third- order IMD. If anyone had a K3 exhibiting IMD worse than specified, we would certainly repair it at no charge. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500
1) The KAT500 will follow the K3's band lines on the ACC connector. If you don't wire the band change lines, the KAT500 will learn of band change and will switch bands (and antenna) on first transmit. 2) You'll need to tune, but bypass is the first setting attempted. You might consider moving your other 30/40 switch to be before the ATU so that it chooses between 30 and KAT500. 3) Both. The normal behavior is to return to the last antenna used on the band. I want to offer a configuration option to set a preferred antenna connector per band, so it switches there on band change rather than the last used. This might help if you use multiple antenna connectors on any given band, but always want to start out with a specific antenna on a given band. 4) Yes, there's a microcontroller, an RS-232 port serial command set, and a KAT500 Utility. There will be a programmer's reference. It's not yet ready yet. You'll be able to select antennas, view and change all the relay settings (and see the L and C values chosen and have a way to tweak them). 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List Subject: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500 I am on the waiting list for my KAT500 -- waiting - waiting - waiting But, in the mean time I am planning for how I want to arrange the switching of my various antennas. I understand the KAT500 has 3 antenna connections so first a couple of questions: 1. Will the automatic features of the tuner include automatic band switching ? That is, if I am operating on my 80 meter dipole and then I switch my K3 to the 20 meter band will my 20-meter Hexbeam automatically be switched in (assuming I have it also connected to the KAT500)? 2. I have four antennas: 80-meter dipole, 40-meter dipole, and 30-meter dipole, plus my Traffie Hexbeam that handles 20 meter through 10 meters. I would like to hook up permanently my 80 meter and the Traffie hexbeam to two of the KAT500 antenna connections and then also switch in the 40-meter dipole and 30-meter dipole into the third antenna connection on the KAT500. So, let's say I am on 40 meters and I switch to 30 meters but I need to also manually switch my 40-meter and 30-meter since they share the same port. Will the KAT500 know how to handle this? [Note: my 30-meter dipole though is 1.3:1 and better across the entire 30-meter band so maybe I don't even need the KAT500]. 3. How do I tell the KAT500 that the five bands (20m thru 10m) are found on one given antenna connection (to my hexbeam)? Or, does the KAT500 learn this or do I manually help it out by some stored assignment. 4. Which brings up my final question: will the KAT500 be a smart device with a computer interface like many other Elecraft devices? Is this how I might preset bands to be associated with antenna connections. Note, my 80-meter dipole can actually work well on 40 and 30 but not as well as my 40-meter and 30-meter dipoles. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
There was a simple mod devised by dear old Tom Hammond, N0SS (SK) regarding the complication of the top rear corner securing of the right hand K3 side panel. Tom said, simply drill out the thread on the single hole of the 2-D connector in that corner and then the side panel can be removed by simply unscrewing the long screw that passes through the 2-D fastener. I made the mod and was pleased with he result. 73 Dave G3TJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Of course, the K3 is NOT rated at the 120 watts he says he was running! He did qualify that by saying that it looked good at the rated 100 watts output. But that's true Ham Sprit. In the old days we watched the final plates turn cherry red and were careful to QRT when the color started shifting to yellow! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Also see http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg70785.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut
Oops. Someone kindly pointed out my senior moment. It's NOT the KPA100 enclosure, it's the KPA3 enclosure! Ron -Original Message- Erik, probably the easiest way to get to the nut is through the KPA100 enclosure. Download the 12DC Power Mod instructions (http://www.elecraft.com/manual/12VDC%20Current%20Modification.pdf ) They show you how to get into the rear panel, by removing the fan panel and KPA100 module (ignore the instructions about removing the bottom cover). I bet you can get in and tighten it up and get out all in less than 30 minutes even if working very slowly and carefully. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
That's a pretty old posting, Adrian. We long ago restricted max power to 110 W in firmware, and the radio is specified at 100 W. Using the recommended supply voltage (14 V) at the recommended power level (100 W) there should be no difference between the K3 and other nominal-12 V transceivers. Note that the difference between 110 and 100 W is only 0.4 dB, so I suggest sticking with 100 W. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 22, 2012, at 3:12 PM, Adrian wrote: Also see http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg70785.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500
Dick, Thanks for the great answers. Yes, I would choose to run the 30-meter dipole around the KAT500. I keep forgetting that it has such great low SWR across the band (of course, it is not that wide). 73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 22, 2012, at 3:42 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: 1) The KAT500 will follow the K3's band lines on the ACC connector. If you don't wire the band change lines, the KAT500 will learn of band change and will switch bands (and antenna) on first transmit. 2) You'll need to tune, but bypass is the first setting attempted. You might consider moving your other 30/40 switch to be before the ATU so that it chooses between 30 and KAT500. 3) Both. The normal behavior is to return to the last antenna used on the band. I want to offer a configuration option to set a preferred antenna connector per band, so it switches there on band change rather than the last used. This might help if you use multiple antenna connectors on any given band, but always want to start out with a specific antenna on a given band. 4) Yes, there's a microcontroller, an RS-232 port serial command set, and a KAT500 Utility. There will be a programmer's reference. It's not yet ready yet. You'll be able to select antennas, view and change all the relay settings (and see the L and C values chosen and have a way to tweak them). 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List Subject: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500 I am on the waiting list for my KAT500 -- waiting - waiting - waiting But, in the mean time I am planning for how I want to arrange the switching of my various antennas. I understand the KAT500 has 3 antenna connections so first a couple of questions: 1. Will the automatic features of the tuner include automatic band switching ? That is, if I am operating on my 80 meter dipole and then I switch my K3 to the 20 meter band will my 20-meter Hexbeam automatically be switched in (assuming I have it also connected to the KAT500)? 2. I have four antennas: 80-meter dipole, 40-meter dipole, and 30-meter dipole, plus my Traffie Hexbeam that handles 20 meter through 10 meters. I would like to hook up permanently my 80 meter and the Traffie hexbeam to two of the KAT500 antenna connections and then also switch in the 40-meter dipole and 30-meter dipole into the third antenna connection on the KAT500. So, let's say I am on 40 meters and I switch to 30 meters but I need to also manually switch my 40-meter and 30-meter since they share the same port. Will the KAT500 know how to handle this? [Note: my 30-meter dipole though is 1.3:1 and better across the entire 30-meter band so maybe I don't even need the KAT500]. 3. How do I tell the KAT500 that the five bands (20m thru 10m) are found on one given antenna connection (to my hexbeam)? Or, does the KAT500 learn this or do I manually help it out by some stored assignment. 4. Which brings up my final question: will the KAT500 be a smart device with a computer interface like many other Elecraft devices? Is this how I might preset bands to be associated with antenna connections. Note, my 80-meter dipole can actually work well on 40 and 30 but not as well as my 40-meter and 30-meter dipoles. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
I said the K3's transmitter was superior to the FT-5000, not perfect. The ARRL review lists the 3rd order TX IMD numbers at -30db for the 5000 and -29 dB for the K3, but those numbers alone don't tell the whole story. Take at look at the ARRL's phase noise numbers and spectral display characteristics for the FT-5000's transmitted signal and compare them to the K3 and then get back to us. To be fair, the K3 tested does seem to have an issue with inferior 9th order IMD numbers, though. These figures were without the FT-5000's processor turned on, which of course, dirties up the 5000's signal quite a bit, unless that feature has been fixed. If it has, many contesters will be tearing up, because that and the key clicks help FT5000 ops get higher scores. Re: your other post, my K3 is rated at 100 watts output, so I'm sure someone running one at 120 watts will notice that the performance does degrade. I find the slightly higher PS voltage an intriguing idea. The FT-5000 is a fine rig, and is fairly clean in class A mode, with the processor turned off, but most people don't run them that way. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 5:48 PM, Adrian wrote: K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 product. See; http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
I sure hope you are wrong, because I ordered mine on Jan 11, 2012 and I am leaving with it (hopefully) on a 6m EME DXpedition to ZK2 at the end of August! Let's both keep our fingers crossed! Been into the 7th month of waiting now VY 73, Lance On 6/22/2012 10:30 PM, dr.diesel [via Elecraft] wrote: Ok, this is kinda a joke, but with no info coming from Elecraft (and being asked, not to ask) I have nothing else to go with. Facts: The first KX3 shipped on March 29th Orders started Dec 27th Currently orders from Dec 29th are shipping, we'll assume all orders from the 29th have shipped. This ratio is for every 2 days of orders takes 2.5 Months to process, or 1.25 months per day. Since I ordered my KX3 on Jan 9th, it should arrive somewhere around August 2013. Plenty of time for me to rethink and pre-order a K4 at Dayton next year! - If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972.html To start a new topic under Elecraft, email ml-node+s365791n365791...@n2.nabble.com To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=unsubscribe_by_codenode=365791code=dzdnakBxLmNvbXwzNjU3OTF8OTMyNDMwOQ==. NAML http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_viewerid=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.namlbase=nabble.naml.namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NodeNamespacebreadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972p7557980.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut *TIME CRITICAL*
That long screw is part of the ground return for the KAT3. If the hardware is loose people have reported the SWR jumping around as the ground path resistance varies according to how well the screw threads make contact with the standoff. A quick fix might be to remove the top cover. That standoff is right up against the rear panel lip but if you can get pliers or a wrench on it simply tighten it against the 2D fastener. Optionally you might push on the screw that goes through the circuit board to push the standoff up hard against the 2D and then replace the long screw to hold everything. As long as it's making solid electrical contact you should have no problems. Always a last minute panic, Hi! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Ron, I know what you are referring to. During my aborted attempt I first removed the long screw, but gave up when I realized that I was up against the voltage regulators. I put the screws back and packed the radio in a case. Question: does this mean that I have some loose hardware now relating to the standoff at the KAT3? The long screw seemed to tighten ok. In other words, should I open the radio and follow your instructions, or can I be reasonable confident and be on my way to FD? This is time critical. Thanks, Erik __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Love my K3 as I know I will love my KX3 on order and I love Elecraft customer support and the fact that the owners stand behind their products and are real gentlemen. However, if I had $5K to spend and the difference between a fully loaded K3 and the FT-5000 was around $500-$700, I would blindly go with the FT-5000. The specs are close for me and I have operated the FT-5000 and believe that it also has a great receiver. The difference I believe lies in the construction/workmanship of both radios and I'm reminded about that every time I turn the K3 VFO. I believe that the KX3 pricing is more inline with what you are getting but the K3 is IMHO slightly overpriced for a kit. But, I then have to realize that someone has to pay for the magnificent intellectual work that Wayne and Eric have done in the development of the K3's firmware, and that is worth the money. I really look forward to better construction/workmanship for the K4... Robert, KP4Y From: Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad I said the K3's transmitter was superior to the FT-5000, not perfect. The ARRL review lists the 3rd order TX IMD numbers at -30db for the 5000 and -29 dB for the K3, but those numbers alone don't tell the whole story. Take at look at the ARRL's phase noise numbers and spectral display characteristics for the FT-5000's transmitted signal and compare them to the K3 and then get back to us. To be fair, the K3 tested does seem to have an issue with inferior 9th order IMD numbers, though. These figures were without the FT-5000's processor turned on, which of course, dirties up the 5000's signal quite a bit, unless that feature has been fixed. If it has, many contesters will be tearing up, because that and the key clicks help FT5000 ops get higher scores. Re: your other post, my K3 is rated at 100 watts output, so I'm sure someone running one at 120 watts will notice that the performance does degrade. I find the slightly higher PS voltage an intriguing idea. The FT-5000 is a fine rig, and is fairly clean in class A mode, with the processor turned off, but most people don't run them that way. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/22/12 5:48 PM, Adrian wrote: K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 product. See; http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500
I don't know the answers to theses questions but if ok I would like to ask one of my own. I was wondering what the power limit on 6 mtrs is/will be for the KAT500. Using my KPA500 on 6 mtrs I have to take my existing tuner out of the path to the antenna since, even powered off the tuner can not handle 500 watts on 6 mtrs. Thanks Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List Subject: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Planning for KAT500 I am on the waiting list for my KAT500 -- waiting - waiting - waiting But, in the mean time I am planning for how I want to arrange the switching of my various antennas. I understand the KAT500 has 3 antenna connections so first a couple of questions: 1. Will the automatic features of the tuner include automatic band switching ? That is, if I am operating on my 80 meter dipole and then I switch my K3 to the 20 meter band will my 20-meter Hexbeam automatically be switched in (assuming I have it also connected to the KAT500)? 2. I have four antennas: 80-meter dipole, 40-meter dipole, and 30-meter dipole, plus my Traffie Hexbeam that handles 20 meter through 10 meters. I would like to hook up permanently my 80 meter and the Traffie hexbeam to two of the KAT500 antenna connections and then also switch in the 40-meter dipole and 30-meter dipole into the third antenna connection on the KAT500. So, let's say I am on 40 meters and I switch to 30 meters but I need to also manually switch my 40-meter and 30-meter since they share the same port. Will the KAT500 know how to handle this? [Note: my 30-meter dipole though is 1.3:1 and better across the entire 30-meter band so maybe I don't even need the KAT500]. 3. How do I tell the KAT500 that the five bands (20m thru 10m) are found on one given antenna connection (to my hexbeam)? Or, does the KAT500 learn this or do I manually help it out by some stored assignment. 4. Which brings up my final question: will the KAT500 be a smart device with a computer interface like many other Elecraft devices? Is this how I might preset bands to be associated with antenna connections. Note, my 80-meter dipole can actually work well on 40 and 30 but not as well as my 40-meter and 30-meter dipoles. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 12 volt current modification
I had the same problem - that the switched output of the K3 is limited. I have my shack set up so that turning on the K3 turns on several other functions including a P3, and a W2 watt meter. Also, I turn on a 12 volt coax relay that attaches the antenna to the rig. Everything was fine until I went about adding the P3 - that blew me well past the half amp limit. I solved the problem a completely different way. Out of my junk box, I took a small project box, some RCA connectors and an automotive 12 volt 20 amp relay designed for PC board mounting. I mounted six RCA jacks first - two on one side and four on the other. I mounted the relay upside down inside the project box, using a generous dollop of hot melt glue. I wired it as follows - one of the RCA jacks goes to the relay coil. This jack is connected to the switched output of the K3, and only pulls about 70 ma. The second jack goes to my 30 amp Astron power supply, and feeds the 12 volts DC supply to the relay common pin. (I used a pair of #16 wires from the Astron to the jack.) The switched output of the relay goes to the other four RCA jacks. If you do this be sure to get everything right, and to label out inputs and outputs.I would have liked to have different connectors for the K3 input and the supply input to prevent mixups but my junk box came up short. I contented myself with good labels. Anyhow the system works perfectly. I turn on the K3 and everything comes on, and I still can add more outputs to the box without fear of overloading anything. Cheers/73 Bob Locher W9KNI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut *TIME CRITICAL*
Ron, Thanks for the quick reply. I was already having daymares about tuner ground return path, and that is just what you said! Anyway, it didn't take long to remove the top. I found that the tuner-to-standoff screw was somewhat tight already, but I am sure I improved the situation when I applied one screwdriver to that screw from the inside, while simultaneously applying another screwdriver from the outside to the long screw. I think I would have been ok, but I feel so much better now! 73, Erik -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:03 PM To: 'Erik Basilier'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Quickest way to access loose AUX RF nut *TIME CRITICAL* That long screw is part of the ground return for the KAT3. If the hardware is loose people have reported the SWR jumping around as the ground path resistance varies according to how well the screw threads make contact with the standoff. A quick fix might be to remove the top cover. That standoff is right up against the rear panel lip but if you can get pliers or a wrench on it simply tighten it against the 2D fastener. Optionally you might push on the screw that goes through the circuit board to push the standoff up hard against the 2D and then replace the long screw to hold everything. As long as it's making solid electrical contact you should have no problems. Always a last minute panic, Hi! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Ron, I know what you are referring to. During my aborted attempt I first removed the long screw, but gave up when I realized that I was up against the voltage regulators. I put the screws back and packed the radio in a case. Question: does this mean that I have some loose hardware now relating to the standoff at the KAT3? The long screw seemed to tighten ok. In other words, should I open the radio and follow your instructions, or can I be reasonable confident and be on my way to FD? This is time critical. Thanks, Erik __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
There is a menu setting that can be different between the two. Inp on the first menu can be set to PdLn or PdLr, or HAnd. Also if one goes to the menu Inp and then does a hold on EDIT, tapping DISPLAY will toggle and show the resultant state of Autodetect feature, which will allow both straight key and paddle to be hooked up to the rig at the same time if turned on. See http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740001_K2%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20I.pdf page 99 and elsewhere. Also do NOT attempt to make sense of what happens if a shorted state exists on either paddle lead when the rig is turned on. If either paddle lead is shorted when the rig is turned on, the K2 will abide by a firmware directive not to key the transmitter with a key/paddle assertion in force when it is powered up. So as soon as you key the rig, the shorted state is now paid attention to. This initiates the behavior you refer to. Easily caused by using a mono plug instead of a stereo plug. 73, Guy. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Tom McCulloch th...@att.net wrote: Tyler, I had this key down problem as well. Don's advice to me regarding the use of a stereo plug was exactly the fix. I'm not sure why your plug is working on a different K2, though. Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 On 6/22/2012 4:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tyler, I would venture a guess that you have a mono plug on that straight key. Put a stereo plug on it (no - an adapter will not work) and connect the key to the tip and to the shell. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
W7GJ, Lance wrote I sure hope you are wrong, because I ordered mine on Jan 11, 2012 and I am leaving with it (hopefully) on a 6m EME DXpedition to ZK2 at the end of August! Let's both keep our fingers crossed! Been into the 7th month of waiting now VY 73, Lance I was planning to take mine to Dayton, then to demonstrate during Webelos Camp this past weekend. In another month I will have missed all of the 2012 camping events.. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972p7557987.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
You read one bad review on Eham and make that kind of statement.. .Out in the real world the K3 has a bad rep for splatter and imd3 pro I have K3 # 758, now over 4 yrs old, and have run it at 100 watts (as recommended) barefoot, into a Alpha 76 PA @ 50 watts and now into a Elecraft KPA 500 with 25-30 watts. After more than 5500 qsos over the 4 yrs, ragchewing, chasing dx and contesting, I have had the following numbers of bad audio, splattering or key clicks reports, 0 , zero, nata, none, zlich. IMHO, to make a statement like that (without any documentation) is reckless and unwarranted. I have heard many reports from owners and others, about the FT5000 re: key clicks, splattering, etc, but certainly would not go on the Yeasu reflector and spread such stuff around. NF8J Paul -Original Message- From: Adrian Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 5:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad K3 a superior transmitter in imd product results? Your kidding right? http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,75182.0.html Those of us with K3's running 15v PS with heavy cable inputs, driving clean amps escape the wrath of the imd police. The 5000 is way better esp in class A operation. A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test results and elsewhere. 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
On 6/22/2012 10:24 AM, Ronald Nutter wrote: I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? I took my KX1 on a cruise thru the Panama Canal. I have an MP-1 knockoff that I thought about but didn't take. The resonator looks a lot like a pipe bomb on the x-ray, and I didn't think I'd have much success explaining the theory behind base-loaded short HF antennas to the TSA folk, they have a hard time understanding the scrap metal buried in my shoulder. Whatever you choose to take, include a copy of your license, and an explanation of what it is. That's worked for me ... so far. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
I always travelled to the Carribbean and Latin America with my MP-1, mini tripod and a bunch of radials, coax that were checked in as part of my luggage. Never a problem. Only issue I had was in LAX, they always did the swab test on my K2/10 with the built in battery everytime I connected there. Internationally, never an issue with my stuff nor at MIA, DFW or Houston at customs. I always carried the radios with me (K2 or the KX1). The rest was checked in. Javier TI2/NM6E Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 6/22/2012 10:24 AM, Ronald Nutter wrote: I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? I took my KX1 on a cruise thru the Panama Canal. I have an MP-1 knockoff that I thought about but didn't take. The resonator looks a lot like a pipe bomb on the x-ray, and I didn't think I'd have much success explaining the theory behind base-loaded short HF antennas to the TSA folk, they have a hard time understanding the scrap metal buried in my shoulder. Whatever you choose to take, include a copy of your license, and an explanation of what it is. That's worked for me ... so far. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
My K1 is S/N 2258, don't remember when I built it but believe around 2007. Would the pot wear out in 5 years? The rig isn't used that often and nearly always inside. It has always been in air conditioned and dry conditions. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
On 6/22/2012 11:38 PM, dr.diesel [via Elecraft] wrote: W7GJ, Lance wrote I sure hope you are wrong, because I ordered mine on Jan 11, 2012 and I am leaving with it (hopefully) on a 6m EME DXpedition to ZK2 at the end of August! Let's both keep our fingers crossed! Been into the 7th month of waiting now VY 73, Lance I was planning to take mine to Dayton, then to demonstrate during Webelos Camp this past weekend. In another month I will have missed all of the 2012 camping events.. - If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972p7557987.html To start a new topic under Elecraft, email ml-node+s365791n365791...@n2.nabble.com To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=unsubscribe_by_codenode=365791code=dzdnakBxLmNvbXwzNjU3OTF8OTMyNDMwOQ==. NAML http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_viewerid=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.namlbase=nabble.naml.namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NodeNamespacebreadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml I sure hope the production rate is picking up! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972p7557992.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
I notice the tuning pot seems to have more play than would have thought appropriate, can't say if this has increased. The jump happens at several particular frequencies on all bands. For example, 7055, 7130; 14055, 14130. Manipulating connections inside the case from the port to the board has no effect. Jaring the rig has no effect. The jump seems to only happen while tuning down the band. Pushing and pulling the tuning knob sometimes causes a jump. I'm leaning toward replacing the Bourne pot, maybe the wiper has developed a problem. Is there potential for any rebate from Bourne? Thoughts? Curt KB5JO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue
Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net Date: Fri, Jun 22, 2012 7:28 pm Subject: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue To: Tom McCulloch th...@att.net Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net There is a menu setting that can be different between the two. Inp on the first menu can be set to PdLn or PdLr, or HAnd. Also if one goes to the menu Inp and then does a hold on EDIT, tapping DISPLAY will toggle and show the resultant state of Autodetect feature, which will allow both straight key and paddle to be hooked up to the rig at the same time if turned on. See http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740001_K2%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20I.pdf page 99 and elsewhere. Also do NOT attempt to make sense of what happens if a shorted state exists on either paddle lead when the rig is turned on. If either paddle lead is shorted when the rig is turned on, the K2 will abide by a firmware directive not to key the transmitter with a key/paddle assertion in force when it is powered up. So as soon as you key the rig, the shorted state is now paid attention to. This initiates the behavior you refer to. Easily caused by using a mono plug instead of a stereo plug. 73, Guy. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Tom McCulloch th...@att.net wrote: Tyler, I had this key down problem as well. Don's advice to me regarding the use of a stereo plug was exactly the fix. I'm not sure why your plug is working on a different K2, though. Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 On 6/22/2012 4:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tyler, I would venture a guess that you have a mono plug on that straight key. Put a stereo plug on it (no - an adapter will not work) and connect the key to the tip and to the shell. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Tuning Jump Cause
Curt, OK, that is information that I did not have initially, so I only mentioned the possibility - my ISP is broken :-) .. Given that new information, I would suggest you look for a faulty solder connection. Re-flow the soldering around the VFO pot with a hot (750 degF) soldering iron. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 8:14 PM, rhule...@comcast.net wrote: My K1 is S/N 2258, don't remember when I built it but believe around 2007. Would the pot wear out in 5 years? The rig isn't used that often and nearly always inside. It has always been in air conditioned and dry conditions. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
I hope it is a joke! IMHO. it conveys the wrong message. Did you ever hear of ramp-up? Consider the following scenerio for the early days of shipping (even if the numbers are wrong). One unit was shipped the first day, none the 2nd day because the second unit took 1.5 days, 4th day, another unit was shipped. 5th day one was shipped and another was half ready, so the 4th one shipped on the 6th day. OK, the average so far is 2/3 of a unit per day. Continue the same exercise, but project for a month, and they are now shipping 5 units per day - plus, part of that ramp-up time was training new people, so by the time the new people were fully on board, there is a capability of 9 units per day after 2 months (the actual number from the TJ spreadheet is 9.9 units per day based on a 7 day week - or about 14 per day based on a 5 day week. It is not fair to average the first 2 months of shipping and attempt to project that average over the lifetime of the product. Serial numbers count more than the averages given - in the first month, the average was 44.1 units per week, while in June, the average is 69.3 units per week. Does that sound like an average over the entire period would be accurate? I think the answer is clearly NO! To date, there have been 498 known deliveries, and more to come soon, and the ship rate seems to be about 14 per day (5 day week), and Elecraft is projecting a 90 to 120 day delivery for current orders figures out to compute to 1400 pending orders right now (using the average time of 100 days to delivery) -- and that is making the assumption that the rate of 14 per day (in a 5 day week) will not increase. The first 2 days of ordering yielded about 500 orders - that is phenomenal an average of 250 per day! So bottom line -- if you have placed your order earlier, you will have less than 90 days to wait, and if you place your order now, you will receive delivery in 120 days or less. Elecraft will not mislead you - the time of uncertainty about any problems along with the early training of line personnel has gone by and good projections can be made. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 6:30 PM, dr.diesel wrote: Ok, this is kinda a joke, but with no info coming from Elecraft (and being asked, not to ask) I have nothing else to go with. Facts: The first KX3 shipped on March 29th Orders started Dec 27th Currently orders from Dec 29th are shipping, we'll assume all orders from the 29th have shipped. This ratio is for every 2 days of orders takes 2.5 Months to process, or 1.25 months per day. Since I ordered my KX3 on Jan 9th, it should arrive somewhere around August 2013. Plenty of time for me to rethink and pre-order a K4 at Dayton next year! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
After reading all the 'facts' about production line 'ramp up' and estimated daily production counts I have concluded that the same logic will apply to my order for my new KAT500. I am confident that the actual delivery will be the day Mr. Brown drops it off at my front door. Plus or minus several hours of course. 73 Joe K2UF No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:16 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation I hope it is a joke! IMHO. it conveys the wrong message. Did you ever hear of ramp-up? Consider the following scenerio for the early days of shipping (even if the numbers are wrong). One unit was shipped the first day, none the 2nd day because the second unit took 1.5 days, 4th day, another unit was shipped. 5th day one was shipped and another was half ready, so the 4th one shipped on the 6th day. OK, the average so far is 2/3 of a unit per day. Continue the same exercise, but project for a month, and they are now shipping 5 units per day - plus, part of that ramp-up time was training new people, so by the time the new people were fully on board, there is a capability of 9 units per day after 2 months (the actual number from the TJ spreadheet is 9.9 units per day based on a 7 day week - or about 14 per day based on a 5 day week. It is not fair to average the first 2 months of shipping and attempt to project that average over the lifetime of the product. Serial numbers count more than the averages given - in the first month, the average was 44.1 units per week, while in June, the average is 69.3 units per week. Does that sound like an average over the entire period would be accurate? I think the answer is clearly NO! To date, there have been 498 known deliveries, and more to come soon, and the ship rate seems to be about 14 per day (5 day week), and Elecraft is projecting a 90 to 120 day delivery for current orders figures out to compute to 1400 pending orders right now (using the average time of 100 days to delivery) -- and that is making the assumption that the rate of 14 per day (in a 5 day week) will not increase. The first 2 days of ordering yielded about 500 orders - that is phenomenal an average of 250 per day! So bottom line -- if you have placed your order earlier, you will have less than 90 days to wait, and if you place your order now, you will receive delivery in 120 days or less. Elecraft will not mislead you - the time of uncertainty about any problems along with the early training of line personnel has gone by and good projections can be made. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 6:30 PM, dr.diesel wrote: Ok, this is kinda a joke, but with no info coming from Elecraft (and being asked, not to ask) I have nothing else to go with. Facts: The first KX3 shipped on March 29th Orders started Dec 27th Currently orders from Dec 29th are shipping, we'll assume all orders from the 29th have shipped. This ratio is for every 2 days of orders takes 2.5 Months to process, or 1.25 months per day. Since I ordered my KX3 on Jan 9th, it should arrive somewhere around August 2013. Plenty of time for me to rethink and pre-order a K4 at Dayton next year! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-shipping-calculation-tp7557972.h tml Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 shipping calculation
Joe, I would believe (based only on guess, and no prior knowledge) that the number of orders for the KAT500 are much smaller than for the KX3. While the KX3 natives are restless, I would think that once the KAT500 starts shipping, the projections will be much tighter than for the KX3 - just due to the relative volume of pending orders. The KAT500 does not have a tracking spreadsheet on a Yahoo Groups forum, so I have no data regarding time of the orders and ship conformation emails and delivery times. That spreadsheet has given me the basis for the numbers I used -- the internal Elecraft information may be different. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/22/2012 9:45 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: After reading all the 'facts' about production line 'ramp up' and estimated daily production counts I have concluded that the same logic will apply to my order for my new KAT500. I am confident that the actual delivery will be the day Mr. Brown drops it off at my front door. Plus or minus several hours of course. 73 Joe K2UF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
