[Elecraft] Buy K3
Hi Folks, would like to buy a K3/10 with or without 144 board, with or without subreceiver. Ronny SM7FWZ __ 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] KXV3A
Could someone please point me to schematics for the KXV3A or otherwise help with identification of a component? KXV3 schematics are bundled with those for the K3 but I have been unable to find any updated to KXV3A. My KXV3A has suffered a failure due to high level RF while on receive. The burnt out component appears to be D5, located between L1 L2. None of these components are shown in the KXV3 schematic. I am particularly interested to learn the part number of D5. Assistance appreciated. Many thanks. 73 Bob, 5B4AGN __ 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] KXV3A
GM Bob, The schematics dated June 2010 have the KXV3A. D5 is a BAP64-04. Looks like it is being used as a switch controlled by the 7T voltage, I can email you the schematics if you wish (7 MB). Cheers and 73, Fred Cady The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation fcady at ieee dot org www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Henderson Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 4:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXV3A Could someone please point me to schematics for the KXV3A or otherwise help with identification of a component? KXV3 schematics are bundled with those for the K3 but I have been unable to find any updated to KXV3A. My KXV3A has suffered a failure due to high level RF while on receive. The burnt out component appears to be D5, located between L1 L2. None of these components are shown in the KXV3 schematic. I am particularly interested to learn the part number of D5. Assistance appreciated. Many thanks. 73 Bob, 5B4AGN __ 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] KX3 headset recommendation
The Plantronics headset I tried performed poorly. What worked quite well for me was a Yamaha CM-500 and a Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000. I don't think you'll find any off-the-shelf headset with a compatible PTT switch. You can use the TX button on the front of the rig or VOX - both these headsets work well on VOX. 73/GL, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-headset-recommendation-tp7564383p7564393.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] Begali Intrepid Key
On 20/10/2012 13:42, stan levandowski wrote: Interesting question, Charles. I just plugged my INTREPID into my K3's KEY jack and got only dits, no dahs. All of my other bugs work properly. All of my bugs - including the INTREPID - work properly when connected to my external keyer (Begali CW Machine) which I use instead of the K3 keyer. So I never noticed this before! Now that I know, I'll have to make time to figure out the wiring because it bugs me ;-) 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 1:34 AM, chas wrote: Please can someone tell me how to connect the Begali Intrepid key to the K3. TIA - Charles __ My thanks to those who replied to my question. I now have the Begali Intrepid Key working correctly. The answer to my question is as follows: Turn the bug onto its back and you will see 3 screws in the connection compartment. 2 are holding the side rails in place and 1 is earth. connect the 2 that are holding the rails together with a jumper and also connect these to the tip of your jack plug. Then connect the 3rd screw to the sheath (ground)of the jack plug. The 2 rails are held above ground by plastic stand-offs. Charles __ 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] KXV3A
Many thanks Fred. I believed I had the most recent schematics but I was mistaken. I have now downloaded an update. I was guessing it was a 64-05. It's as well I asked. Rather a pity though, as Farnell hold the -05 butnot the -04. I do some more digging to see if I can identify an EU source. 73 Bob, 5B4AGN Cady, Fred Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:03:53 -0700 GM Bob, The schematics dated June 2010 have the KXV3A. D5 is a BAP64-04. Looks like it is being used as a switch controlled by the 7T voltage, I can email you the schematics if you wish (7 MB). Cheers and 73, __ 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] KX3 headset recommendation
Same deal here - happy with the Yamaha CM500 73 GL Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2012, at 7:15 AM, Barry N1EU barry.n...@gmail.com wrote: The Plantronics headset I tried performed poorly. What worked quite well for me was a Yamaha CM-500 and a Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000. I don't think you'll find any off-the-shelf headset with a compatible PTT switch. You can use the TX button on the front of the rig or VOX - both these headsets work well on VOX. 73/GL, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-headset-recommendation-tp7564383p7564393.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
[Elecraft] 2m Transverter
Hello - I was thinking about adding 2m capability to my K3. Can anyone tell me if the XV144 External Transverter is all I need to do this, or are there additional cables, filters, etc... also required for this upgrade? My intention is to use it for two meter cw via local repeaters which I can easily hit with ten watts. Currently have only the stock 2.7 filter. 73, Dave __ 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] KX3 Production Firmware (rev 1.23) -- Misc. improvements
I did not request the Beta 1.22; therefore did not load it. The release notes for 1.22 indicate that there are Applications Notes available for the sideband nulling per band. I apparently are Elecraft web site-challenged in that I can not find application notes for the KX3. Help will be appreciated. George AI4VZ * * * * * * * * * * * * * From: Wayne Burdick KX3 production firmware rev 1.23 (with DSP rev 0.99) is now available. __ 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] KX3 headset recommendation
When you get your CM500 don't make the mistake I did - don't listen to music with them. On the other hand to see just how restricted the audio really is with them it is a good test. In a word - awful! They are quite comfortable though. Rick K2XT __ 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] USB cable
I just bought a MacBook Air and when I plug the usb cable in, the computer does not recognize it. I have the utility program for OsX and the port refresh doesn't help. I have a usb cable for my scanner and the computer recognizes it when I plug it in. Am I missing something? The usb cable works fine with my PC Thanks, Bob K8VQC __ 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] KX3 Production Firmware (rev 1.23) -- Misc. improvements
Went looking for it myself -- here's the URL for the app note -- http://www.elecraft.com/manual/RX%20sideband%20null%20procedures%20rev%20A1.pdf Jim -W0EB I apparently are Elecraft web site-challenged in that I can not find application notes for the KX3. Help will be appreciated. George AI4VZ * * * * * * * * * * * * * __ 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] USB cable
Bob - You're not running Parallels are you? 73, Mike NF4L On 10/21/12 9:16 AM, Robert Hitchens wrote: I just bought a MacBook Air and when I plug the usb cable in, the computer does not recognize it. I have the utility program for OsX and the port refresh doesn't help. I have a usb cable for my scanner and the computer recognizes it when I plug it in. Am I missing something? The usb cable works fine with my PC Thanks, Bob K8VQC __ 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] KPA500 ALC adjust?
I just adjusted my KPA500 per the instructions and the value needed was 62, down from the default 210. Is this consistent with what others have found? I did this on 20m. Is it a per band setting or does one setting do it for all bands. 73 jim ab3cv __ 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] KX3 Production Firmware (rev 1.23) -- Misc. improvements
Thanks All for the Application Notes for Beta FW 1.22 George AI4VZ __ 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] 2m Transverter
The XV144 works very well with the K3, Dave, and you don't need anything else, not even the KXV3A which is necessary for the internal K44XV transverter. The K3 with its stock 2.7 kHz filter is fine unless you wish to use FM in which case you would need the KFL3B-FM 13 kHz filter. I do not know how you would use CW via a repeater. We do not have CW repeaters here in the UK. I see there is someone currently selling a XV144 in the UK for 200ukp which is a very good price. 73 David In a recent message, Dave Buchanan kf5...@yahoo.com writes I was thinking about adding 2m capability to my K3. Can anyone tell me if the XV144 External Transverter is all I need to do this, or are there additional cables, filters, etc... also required for this upgrade? My intention is to use it for two meter cw via local repeaters which I can easily hit with ten watts. Currently have only the stock 2.7 filter. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 #7375 Beginning construction!
Hi Keith, Enjoy the build, it'll be a lot of fun. Keep us posted as to your progress and be sure to ask any questions you have along th eway...you have the expertise of 7,374 builds backing you up out here. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 10/20/2012 3:42 PM, N8CEP wrote: Starting construction on K2 #7375. Really looking forward to a nice relaxing build! Keith N8CEP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7375-Beginning-construction-tp7564374.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
[Elecraft] K2/10 and accessories for sale
Howdy Gang: I have decided to part with my K2/10 and Ten Tec 1026 6M transverter. The K2 was built by me and is s/n 4118 so no mods required. It is in overall excellent condition. The K2/10 includes the following options: KAT2 KSB2 KAF2 KBT2 (with battery only several months old) K160RX (built but not installed) FDIMP New from Elecraft would be $1236.00 (and you have to put it together---grin) The K2 works FB and had been my mainstay QRP rig until I got a K3. Will include a spare K2 top and unopened bottle of Elecraft touch up paint for those oops moments. Will ship and insure the K2/10 and options for $875. Preferred payment method is U.S. Postal Money Order or PayPal (please add %3.5). 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am __ 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] 2m Transverter
Hello Dave - What I omitted to say in my msg on the reflector was that you WILL need the KXV3 installed in your K3. When I mentioned not needing the KXV3A I was making an assumption that your K3 already has the original KXV3 installed. Apart from the power cable the only additional cables you will need are a pair of BNC-BNC cables to connect the XV144 to the K3. You can drive the K3 with just 1mW of power from the XV144. I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] 2m Transverter
Hi David, Thanks for the response. This is exactly the kind of information which is helpful. And you're right. I misspoke, cannot use a 2m repeater for transmitting cw but I have an external keyer which will generate the tones so can hold down the ptt on the K3 and transmit that way. 73, Dave From: David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk To: Dave Buchanan kf5...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 9:33 AM Subject: 2m Transverter Hello Dave - What I omitted to say in my msg on the reflector was that you WILL need the KXV3 installed in your K3. When I mentioned not needing the KXV3A I was making an assumption that your K3 already has the original KXV3 installed. Apart from the power cable the only additional cables you will need are a pair of BNC-BNC cables to connect the XV144 to the K3. You can drive the K3 with just 1mW of power from the XV144. I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] 2m Transverter
actually, you *could* do it without the KXV3(A) .. just configure the XV144 for high-level common IF and run it with a watt or two ;) de w1rt/john On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: Hello Dave - What I omitted to say in my msg on the reflector was that you WILL need the KXV3 installed in your K3. When I mentioned not needing the KXV3A I was making an assumption that your K3 already has the original KXV3 installed. Apart from the power cable the only additional cables you will need are a pair of BNC-BNC cables to connect the XV144 to the K3. You can drive the K3 with just 1mW of power from the XV144. I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 #7375 Beginning construction!
I have played with a KX3. I own a K3/100. I built a KX1 and K1. For some reason I just love the K2. It just feels right to me. I have my K3 and my Dads old K2 sitting side by side and I always turn on the K2. Not sure why this is. Maybe it is the simplicity of the rig. I don't know but I just had to build another K2! I sold one (mistake) then inherited my dads after he became a silent key. I will put his on the shelf to remember him and use my new one when done. I think it will be a basic K2/10 with no SSB and only the DSP and ANT tuner. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7375-Beginning-construction-tp7564374p7564411.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] KX3 using CW key as PTT switch for voice
You can use the tip contact of the ACC2 jack as a PTT input. Set MENU:ACC2 IO to LO=PTT. You can plug your key directly into the ACC2 jack if it has a 2.5-mm stereo plug. If not, you'll need an adapter like the one supplied as part of our KX3 accessory cable kit. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 20, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Josh Lehan wrote: I picked up a straight key at a flea market, and it works great for CW with the KX3. Set the CW KEY1 and CW KEY2 menu items to HAND, and it worked the first time! Very responsive, I'm impressed. However, I was disappointed that it did not work for voice. I keyed down, and nothing happened. The radio stayed in RX mode, until I manually hit the XMIT button, then it went to TX normally, so I know that it works. It's just not seeing the key in any voice mode. It only works in CW mode. Is there a way to enable this for all modes, in the KX3? It seems that the voice modes are looking for a separate PTT switch, which I do not have. I'm using a headset originally intended for use with a computer, and it works well, except for the lack of a PTT switch. The CW key is a big convenient button, just waiting for me to press it. Is there a menu option that I'm missing? Thank you! BTW, *really* liking the KX3. Wish I had remembered to bring mine to the KX3 lovefest aka Pacificon! Josh K6JSH __ 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] USB cable
Did you install the driver for the cable? Macintosh does not come with the driver installed. Follow the directions on the Elecraft web site. Due to a new hard disk, I had to re-install it recently. I didn't have to reboot after installing it. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 10/21/12 at 6:16 AM, rjh110...@gmail.com (Robert Hitchens) wrote: I just bought a MacBook Air and when I plug the usb cable in, the computer does not recognize it. I have the utility program for OsX and the port refresh doesn't help. I have a usb cable for my scanner and the computer recognizes it when I plug it in. Am I missing something? The usb cable works fine with my PC - Bill Frantz| When it comes to the world | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | around us, is there any choice | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | but to explore? - Lisa Randall | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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 #7375 Beginning construction!
You will enjoy it. If you want to see pictures of the build on K2 #7006, see here: http://sled351a.dyndns.org/images/K2-7006 and, the KPA100: http://sled351a.dyndns.org/images/K2-7006/KPA100/ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7375-Beginning-construction-tp7564374p7564416.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] USB cable
Bob did you install the driver for your USB cable that you are using? My Air works so well. Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2012, at 7:16 AM, Robert Hitchens rjh110...@gmail.com wrote: I just bought a MacBook Air and when I plug the usb cable in, the computer does not recognize it. I have the utility program for OsX and the port refresh doesn't help. I have a usb cable for my scanner and the computer recognizes it when I plug it in. Am I missing something? The usb cable works fine with my PC Thanks, Bob K8VQC __ 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] 2m Transverter
Dave, I don't want to assume anything, so I have to ask you why in the world you'd want to do CW over a repeater? Are the repeater owners hip with the idea? Thirty years ago a group of us tried to run CW practice on an unused local repeater, with the owners permission and the support of the local club, and that went over like a lead balloon. Not sure it would be any different now. 73, Scott, N9AA On 10/21/12 10:54 AM, Dave Buchanan wrote: Hi David, Thanks for the response. This is exactly the kind of information which is helpful. And you're right. I misspoke, cannot use a 2m repeater for transmitting cw but I have an external keyer which will generate the tones so can hold down the ptt on the K3 and transmit that way. 73, Dave __ 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
test email address Reggie k6xr Ham Radio Since 1955 DXCC,RCC,WAZ __ 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] new kx3!
received my new kx3 Friday. After reading the manual and trying out all the controls and details I put it on the air this morning. set for 10 watts I have worked many dx stations! I am truly surprised. Nice little radio! whoa! just nailed Spain! 10 watts to dipole ant! Yes, excited! Reggie k6xr Ham Radio Since 1955 DXCC,RCC,WAZ __ 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] FOR SALE: LP PAN PACKAGE FOR K3
Complete LP Pan (factory built) and EMU 0202 sound card package for the Elecraft K3. It includes all cabling needed, and software I downloaded to a CD ROM. All items are like new. Pics are available via email. Please contact me off list via email at: k3fo at juno.com or text 302-563-2250 Coy K3FO Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/508442f9a090b42f906b7st03duc __ 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] Bugs? (KX3 AFSK A, and RXSBNL)
I am getting used to my new KX3 and have what look like bugs to me. Using the latest software 1.23/.99 AFSK A is supposed to be LSB (and actually indicates LSB on the screen) but when decoding the audio with a sound card based decoder I must invert the tones to get good decoding. FSK D audio is in the correct sense (not needing REV on the external decoder so I think I’m right). IN RXSBNL instructions In the optional enhancement section, for rx shift = 8 it indicates that FL1 will be flashing but then in the next section says Make sure FL3 is still selected shouldn't this be FL1 since we are offset? Under future enhancements, it would be GREAT if external FSK could be implemented, using the CW key input perhaps??? Mark n2qt __ 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 #7375 Beginning construction!
Good evening to all, by K2 began to build, slowly ,map control is almost finished K2 # 7369 73 , Christophe F8ACF-56 De : Tom McCulloch th...@att.net À : N8CEP tu...@zoominternet.net Cc : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : Dimanche 21 octobre 2012 16h25 Objet : Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7375 Beginning construction! Hi Keith, Enjoy the build, it'll be a lot of fun. Keep us posted as to your progress and be sure to ask any questions you have along th eway...you have the expertise of 7,374 builds backing you up out here. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 10/20/2012 3:42 PM, N8CEP wrote: Starting construction on K2 #7375. Really looking forward to a nice relaxing build! Keith N8CEP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7375-Beginning-construction-tp7564374.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 __ 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 AGC settings w/ MCU 4.51
Hello All, I own a K3, am running MCU 4.51, and operate virtually 100% cw. With respect to MCU 4.51, I note that the software site says, AGC IMPROVEMENTS: AGC threshold (CONFIG:AGC THR) can now be set much higher, and the AGC has better (more monotonic) response curves. Greatly improves signal clarity in pile-ups and other high-noise or dense-signal situations, especially with threshold set to 12 or higher. NR and Auto-Notch can be used at all threshold settings. I set the AGC threshold up to 12 and find that stronger signals are too loud and strident, while weak signals are almost inaudible. I have the AGC decay on 'soft'; AGC hold on 0.00; AGC pls on 'nor'; AGC slp on 010, AGC F(ast) at 120. I'd like to survey K3 users (using MCU 4.51) WHO ARE SERIOUS CW CONTEST OPS WHO LIKE TO RUN, as to their preferred AGC settings (all of them, not just threshold). Thanks much for the input from the cw contesters who like to run! 73, -Rich, W2EG __ 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 - Question
My P3 appears to have gone deaf. Feeding it with my service monitor at 8.215 MHz, it shows -100 dBm with 10 mv input. The baseline is at -140 dBm. This seems like a very high signal input for -100 dBm on the display, anyone know what it should be? I fed the IF output from my K3 into my FT-847, and it seems to be fine, the WWV second ticks go to S9. I've been trying out a new antenna and I seem to have quite a bit of RF in the shack from it. That's about the time that S9 signals disappeared on the P3. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - 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] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's
I have a 3 day backpacking trip coming up next weekend and will be taking my KX3 along with my solar panel/charge controller. In the past I have used a 7Ah SLA with the rig (works pretty well) but it is heavy. I want to switch out to 8 AA's this trip to see how it works out. What recommendations on NiMh AA cells do you all have that I can source locally? I have bought some batteries that have been decent and some that are terrible over the years, the best ones I found were at Radio Shack. What others have you had good luck with? I'd rather stay away from Walmart and other convenience stores. How about Batteries Plus? I haven't ever bought batteries from them before (cell type, my SLA came from there). My trip takes me along the Appalachian Trail and around Sugarland Mountain in TN/NC. I'll be sure to get some pictures. Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Batteries-rechargeable-AA-s-tp7564426.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] Is the KX3 AF Limiter implemented?
I don't see the AF Limiter (AF LIM in menu) listed as not implemented in the Errata sheet, but it doesn't seem to be working in USB with AGC off (v1.23). Anybody using the KX3 AF Limiter successfully? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Is-the-KX3-AF-Limiter-implemented-tp7564427.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] Elecraft SSB Net results (10/21/12)
We had a good net todday. Propagation was OK, butnot spectacular. We had 26 participants over a 21 minute period. There were no discussions. Have a great week. Here is the list of participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N WB6CLZ MikeCA K3 4522 KE5VDT Roger TX K3 6054 W0SZSteve CO K3 176 KA0NCR Arnie NE K2 6673 K6EQRoger CA K3 4629 K6SBA David CA K3 565 AD5SX/m PaulNM IC706 W4PFM PaulVA K3 1673 KC9LIF KentIL K2 6896 N6JWJohnCA K3 936 AB7CE Roy MT KX3 115 N1YXIgorMA K3 4653 W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 WD5MDavid TX K3 6493 NJ6LNealKY K3 4601 W6VYBob CA K3 5788 WW4JF JohnTN K3 6185 AL7CE Terry AK K3 5137 N1JEO/m JoelCT KX3 651 K7BRR BillAZ K3 5545 W7LRY Larry CO K3 6347 W3PGEd MD K3 4268 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 KN5LJohnTX KX3 1658 WV5IDwayne TX K3 5287 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P ph...@riousa.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] K2: with KPA500, experience anyone?
Hello Andrew, I connect the KPA500 with K2 via a PTT RCA cable and a coaxial jumper. The internal frequency counter of KPA500 can detect the operating band and do the band switching. K2 will drive the KPA500 to some 250w (key down). Integration is straight forward as long as you have a keying device for the PTT in your K2. K2 delivers more power than KX3 under the same supply voltage of 13.8v as measured by my LP100A. Therefore, you will expect more power output from KPA500 if it is driven by K2 instead of KX3. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com 收件人︰ Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2012年10月22日 (週一) 7:58 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K2: with KPA500, experience anyone? I'm interested in hearing people's experiences (good or bad) with using the K2 to drive the KPA500. In particular, I'm interested to hear how well the integration works, especially regarding QSK and high-speed CW timing. Off-list is fine. Thanks, --Andrew, NV1B maineware.net .. __ 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] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's
Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have many followers, with the top of that line the Sanyo Eneloop XX batteries. Advice was to stay away from the Chinese products as too variable. I could not find XXs locally, and settled for the Batteries Plus Japanese NiMH batteries this week. No reference to discharge. I may regret that. Will buy a set of the XXs when I can. Too early for reviews. Rich NU6T On 10/21/2012 4:34 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote: I have a 3 day backpacking trip coming up next weekend and will be taking my KX3 along with my solar panel/charge controller. In the past I have used a 7Ah SLA with the rig (works pretty well) but it is heavy. I want to switch out to 8 AA's this trip to see how it works out. What recommendations on NiMh AA cells do you all have that I can source locally? I have bought some batteries that have been decent and some that are terrible over the years, the best ones I found were at Radio Shack. What others have you had good luck with? I'd rather stay away from Walmart and other convenience stores. How about Batteries Plus? I haven't ever bought batteries from them before (cell type, my SLA came from there). My trip takes me along the Appalachian Trail and around Sugarland Mountain in TN/NC. I'll be sure to get some pictures. Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Batteries-rechargeable-AA-s-tp7564426.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] K3 AGC settings w/ MCU 4.51
Here are my AGC settings: AGC Decay: soft Hld: 0.2 Pls: nor Slp: 0 Thr: 20 F: 200 AF lim: nor 030 Here are my observations, using those settings, during WPX CW: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Rev-4-51-firmware-what-AGC-settings-worked-on-big-pile-ups-with-loud-AND-weak-signals-in-the-WPX-td7556676.html#a7556700 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: Richard Lee Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 AGC settings w/ MCU 4.51 Hello All, I own a K3, am running MCU 4.51, and operate virtually 100% cw. With respect to MCU 4.51, I note that the software site says, AGC IMPROVEMENTS: AGC threshold (CONFIG:AGC THR) can now be set much higher, and the AGC has better (more monotonic) response curves. Greatly improves signal clarity in pile-ups and other high-noise or dense-signal situations, especially with threshold set to 12 or higher. NR and Auto-Notch can be used at all threshold settings. I set the AGC threshold up to 12 and find that stronger signals are too loud and strident, while weak signals are almost inaudible. I have the AGC decay on 'soft'; AGC hold on 0.00; AGC pls on 'nor'; AGC slp on 010, AGC F(ast) at 120. I'd like to survey K3 users (using MCU 4.51) WHO ARE SERIOUS CW CONTEST OPS WHO LIKE TO RUN, as to their preferred AGC settings (all of them, not just threshold). Thanks much for the input from the cw contesters who like to run! 73, -Rich, W2EG __ 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] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's
I've been following the KX3 battery threads from a distance since the beginning and would like to offer my own suggestion. Hopefully I'm not duplicating previous info. I have several portable transceivers with AA battery cases. My current battery choice for most of them is the Sanyo 2700mAh AA. I have a couple dozen in daily use and have been very satisfied with them overall. In some radios they don't perform well but in most I've used they work very well. I've been purchasing them from http://www.batteriesamerica.com and charging/cycling them with a Powerex MH-C9000 charger/analyzer. If anyone has already tried these in a KX3 please let me know how it worked out. By the way, http://www.batteriesamerica.com has the eneloop XX batteries as well. 73, Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 6:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have many followers, with the top of that line the Sanyo Eneloop XX batteries. Advice was to stay away from the Chinese products as too variable. I could not find XXs locally, and settled for the Batteries Plus Japanese NiMH batteries this week. No reference to discharge. I may regret that. Will buy a set of the XXs when I can. Too early for reviews. Rich NU6T __ 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] Is the KX3 AF Limiter implemented?
Not yet, but soon. Lyle KK7P Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Barry N1EU barry.n...@gmail.com wrote: I don't see the AF Limiter (AF LIM in menu) listed as not implemented in the Errata sheet, but it doesn't seem to be working in USB with AGC off (v1.23). Anybody using the KX3 AF Limiter successfully? 73, Barry N1EU __ 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 SSB audio problem
After 11 years of operating and many unsolicited reports of great audio, I am suddenly getting not so good reports from my K2/100. Present setup is K2/100, KAT100, KPA500, and resonant antennas on 75 and 40 meters. Very rarely do SSB on any other bands. Stations seem to have trouble describing the problem. Reports vary from fuzziness, distortion, to clipping. I bypassed the tuner and amp, hooking feed line directly to K2/100 and also turned the power down to ten watts to shut off the KPA100 and problem persists. No difference between MH2 and CM500 mics. These test were done with stations who know my rig and my voice. This is an early K2/100. All mods were done years ago to K2, SSB, and KPA100. Receive audio is unchanged. Visual inspection of boards look OK. As a further check, I connected my KX3 to amp and antennas with great results. Any suggestions? Thanks es 73, George, NC5G -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-SSB-audio-problem-tp7564435.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] KX3 headset recommendation
I am using a Yamaha HPE100 microphone on my K3 with great results. I like how it sounds and always seems to provide ample punch. I want to get another one for the KX3. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 21, 2012, at 6:07 AM, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote: When you get your CM500 don't make the mistake I did - don't listen to music with them. On the other hand to see just how restricted the audio really is with them it is a good test. In a word - awful! They are quite comfortable though. Rick K2XT __ 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 SSB audio problem
George, Ask yourself what has changed between good operation and now. Have you re-arranged your shack? The K2 is sensitive to devices with transformers positioned within 2 feet of the left side panel - the transformer's magnetic field modulates the K2 VFO. As a test, move your K2 away from everything else on the desk and run a test. If this proves to be your problem, you can install the optional mod kit, VCOSHLDKT. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/21/2012 10:48 PM, George Winship, NC5G wrote: After 11 years of operating and many unsolicited reports of great audio, I am suddenly getting not so good reports from my K2/100. Present setup is K2/100, KAT100, KPA500, and resonant antennas on 75 and 40 meters. Very rarely do SSB on any other bands. Stations seem to have trouble describing the problem. Reports vary from fuzziness, distortion, to clipping. I bypassed the tuner and amp, hooking feed line directly to K2/100 and also turned the power down to ten watts to shut off the KPA100 and problem persists. No difference between MH2 and CM500 mics. These test were done with stations who know my rig and my voice. This is an early K2/100. All mods were done years ago to K2, SSB, and KPA100. Receive audio is unchanged. Visual inspection of boards look OK. As a further check, I connected my KX3 to amp and antennas with great results. __ 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: Modulation on CW signal
Hello, First time posting to the list. Completed K2 #7239 today. Made a contact with a station on cw, 10 watts, 7.1065 mhz. He reported back that my CW signal had a very heavy ripple on the signal. I connected the output to a Oscilloscope and was able to see a ripple on the waveform when keying a solid carrier at a few watts. Also listened to my signal on another receiver and could hear a very bad modulated CW tone. This is a barebones K2 with no options installed at this point. Every measurement in the testing was all within specs and the alignment of the radio had no problems. Power output on all bands was OK. Thanks for any help in correcting this problem. __ 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 SSB audio problem
FETS in low power amplifier? David KD4NUE Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone - Reply message - From: George Winship, NC5G gwwa5...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, Oct 21, 2012 22:48 Subject: [Elecraft] K2 SSB audio problem To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net After 11 years of operating and many unsolicited reports of great audio, I am suddenly getting not so good reports from my K2/100. Present setup is K2/100, KAT100, KPA500, and resonant antennas on 75 and 40 meters. Very rarely do SSB on any other bands. Stations seem to have trouble describing the problem. Reports vary from fuzziness, distortion, to clipping. I bypassed the tuner and amp, hooking feed line directly to K2/100 and also turned the power down to ten watts to shut off the KPA100 and problem persists. No difference between MH2 and CM500 mics. These test were done with stations who know my rig and my voice. This is an early K2/100. All mods were done years ago to K2, SSB, and KPA100. Receive audio is unchanged. Visual inspection of boards look OK. As a further check, I connected my KX3 to amp and antennas with great results. Any suggestions? Thanks es 73, George, NC5G -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-SSB-audio-problem-tp7564435.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] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's
I am using PowerEx IMEDION AA 2400mAh. Same claims as the Eneloop and seem to be as good or better if you believe the reviews. Anyone else try these? Chuck, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Rich [reh...@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Batteries - rechargeable AA's Steve, the advice I got, a combination of list advice and internet reviews, is to go with the low self-discharge NiMH made in Japan, and the Sanyo Eneloop seem to have many followers, with the top of that line the Sanyo Eneloop XX batteries. Advice was to stay away from the Chinese products as too variable. I could not find XXs locally, and settled for the Batteries Plus Japanese NiMH batteries this week. No reference to discharge. I may regret that. Will buy a set of the XXs when I can. Too early for reviews. Rich NU6T On 10/21/2012 4:34 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote: I have a 3 day backpacking trip coming up next weekend and will be taking my KX3 along with my solar panel/charge controller. In the past I have used a 7Ah SLA with the rig (works pretty well) but it is heavy. I want to switch out to 8 AA's this trip to see how it works out. What recommendations on NiMh AA cells do you all have that I can source locally? I have bought some batteries that have been decent and some that are terrible over the years, the best ones I found were at Radio Shack. What others have you had good luck with? I'd rather stay away from Walmart and other convenience stores. How about Batteries Plus? I haven't ever bought batteries from them before (cell type, my SLA came from there). My trip takes me along the Appalachian Trail and around Sugarland Mountain in TN/NC. I'll be sure to get some pictures. Steve, KC8QVO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Batteries-rechargeable-AA-s-tp7564426.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 __ 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 - Question
It could be a lot of things, but I would first suspect the cables. The BNC cable from the K3 to the P3 is easy to check if you have another one to temporarily swap. There is also a small-diameter cable inside the P3 with TMP connectors on each end that connect the rear-panel preamp board to the front-panel board. You might try making sure the connector is well-seated on both ends. Press the connector in with a twisting motion. Alan N1AL On Sun, 2012-10-21 at 16:25 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote: My P3 appears to have gone deaf. Feeding it with my service monitor at 8.215 MHz, it shows -100 dBm with 10 mv input. The baseline is at -140 dBm. This seems like a very high signal input for -100 dBm on the display, anyone know what it should be? I fed the IF output from my K3 into my FT-847, and it seems to be fine, the WWV second ticks go to S9. I've been trying out a new antenna and I seem to have quite a bit of RF in the shack from it. That's about the time that S9 signals disappeared on the P3. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - 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
