[Elecraft] K3 power drop and ERR 12V
First time having an issue with my K3 - have the 100 watt module and today, got an error on the display indicating ERR12V and the power dropped. Had to adjust upward to only reach 12 watts. Need some guidance from the group - I hope the 100 watt module is not blown. Please advise and thanks! Regards, Mark, K1RX __ 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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I wish Elecraft would make an updated, upscaled KX1 for portable use: cw-only; ruggedized; enhanced auto-tuner; 40-10M (or 80-10M); 5W+; paddle; enhanced front panel/display with single button/knob access to cw speed, msg play, RIT etc; enhanced AGC; very light weight; etc. By upscaled, I mean design it first and then figure out what the price needs to be and not vice versa. I would gladly pay whatever it would cost. 73, Barry N1EU (currently using KX1 and KX3 in the field) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/I-wish-Elecraft-would-make-this-radio-tp7568154.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 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose?
I'd recommend the sanyo 2500maH Pro LSD batteries - I think they're marked as XXX. The 16 hour charge will ensure a full charge. For me it often trips out as an over temp once or twice before the charge completes. This is just the cells producing heat when they reach full capacity. The LSD bit is Low Sell Discharge - they hold the charge longer than typical NiMH (this works for me as the KX3 can sit around a while before I take it bush. Regards, Peter VK4JD -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: Friday, 4 January 2013 12:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose? Ordered a KX3 today and now need some help with what batteries that I need to order. As in larger size, exact type, brand, number on times they can be recharged even best place to buy them. Is an external charger/conditioner needed or helpful to have? Have never bought rechargeable batteries before so thought I would turn to the group for input. The same applies to a small quality power supply to supply the KX3's power. Thanks to all in advance for your help. 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose?
Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com writes: As in larger size, exact type, brand, number on times they can be recharged even best place to buy them. Is an external charger/conditioner needed or helpful to have? Have never bought rechargeable batteries before so thought I would turn to the group for input. My advice, perhaps a little more definitive than it should be: Do not get agitated about cost. We are talking 8 * AA, and the good ones are only $20-30. I have had bad experiences with cheap NiMH (Nexcell, early failure). It's not worth risking trouble from by buying junk (see the archives for 'smoke came out of my kx3', which seems at least possibly due to bad batteries). Buy only name-brand batteries from one of the well-known brands, which is at least: Maha/Powerex, Sony/Sanyo (and perhaps more). (I remember eneloop being made by Sony, but it seems to be Sanyo now.) Buy only Ultra-low discharge, because NiMH batteries used to have a moderately high self-discharge rate, and then over the last 7? years the race for higher claimed capacities led to really high self-discharge rates, to the point where a battery was totally useless two weeks after charging. The actual capacity you will experience from non-ULD batteries will very likely be much less because of this, unless you really do charge one day and use the next (always). Do not be overly concerned about capacity, as the difference between high and low isn't that great. Also the actual capacity you'll see will not quite be the nominal. If you're in the mood, get a tester, so you can measure capacity. Otherwise you don't really know if the cells are still ok. I recommend the Maha C9000. It takes too many button presses to operate, but otherwise I like it. Expect to replace them after a few years. When one in the group of 8 doesn't work so well (test them yearly, or if you notice trouble), buy a new set for the KX3 and use the remaining good ones for random other things. I have some unlabeled green Sanyo-made batteries that I bought surplus in 2001 from Hosfelt. These are mostly (13/16?) still ok, and hold a charge for a few months. You can't buy these any more, and wouldn't want to, but it's an interesting comment on batteries before the capacity craze, and a postive Sanyo experience. Specific recommendations are: Sanyo Eneloop, nominal capacity 2000 (I tested these, and they were at 1850 mAh (200mA rate) new, and after sitting 129 days, provided 1703 mAh). That's 92%, and assuming constant-fraction loss, 79% after a year, which meets their 75% spec. Maha Imedion, nominal capacity 2100. I have had 8 of these for several years, using them in pairs in GPS receivers. One has failed, and the others are fine. I have not done the 129-day experiment, but they really seem to hold a charge over time fine. But it seems that now the nominal capacity is 2400. I would be tempted to try the Eneloop XX, but they seem quite a bit more expensive than the regular ones, for only 25% more capacity. (If someone has them, it would be nice to post C9000 results.) Thomas Distributing is a good place for maha (also sells via amazon). I've bought things from them over the years with good experiences. __ 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 for sale
k2 for sale contact ve3...@arrl.net. mailto:ve3...@tca.ca or at 519-250-1627 __ 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 power drop and ERR 12V
Mark -- Having gone through the ERR 12V experience a year ago, I can suggest: 1. It might the a high resistance in the circuit breaker on the rear panel. 2. It might be high resistance in the card edge connector pins that transport high-current 12VDC for the 100-w KPA3 module into and out of the KPAIO3 which is vertically positioned at the rear of the K3. 3. There are some other esoteric possibilities that are extremely low probability, so I won't go into them. My circuit breaker was fine, but the contacts on the KPAIO3 board were not doing the job. Elecraft sent me replacement pins for the connectors but in the interest of time I simply soldered two short jumpers (#12 or #14 insulated stranded wire) across the offending pin-pairs. It takes longer to describe it than to do it. It's an hour, start to finish, including taking one side panel off the K3 to get at the appropriate pins on the KPAIO3 and mating boards. Support (Gary Surrency) at Elecraft has detailed info and pictures. Bud, W2RU On Jan 4, 2013, at 7:14 AM, Mark Pride mpride...@yahoo.com wrote: First time having an issue with my K3 - have the 100 watt module and today, got an error on the display indicating ERR12V and the power dropped. Had to adjust upward to only reach 12 watts. Need some guidance from the group - I hope the 100 watt module is not blown. Please advise and thanks! Regards, Mark, K1RX __ 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 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose?
I have 8 of the Sanyo XX 2400 mAh cells in my KX3. Testing capacity with the MAHA C-9000 gave me more than 2300 mAh for each of the 8 at a 500 mA discharge rate. They seemed to cluster round 2350 mAh. This was after performing the break-in cycle on the C-9000 and a 200 mA top-off charge for a few hours and after a 20 minute rest. Chip AE5KA On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Greg Troxel g...@work.lexort.com wrote: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com writes: As in larger size, exact type, brand, number on times they can be recharged even best place to buy them. Is an external charger/conditioner needed or helpful to have? Have never bought rechargeable batteries before so thought I would turn to the group for input. My advice, perhaps a little more definitive than it should be: Do not get agitated about cost. We are talking 8 * AA, and the good ones are only $20-30. I have had bad experiences with cheap NiMH (Nexcell, early failure). It's not worth risking trouble from by buying junk (see the archives for 'smoke came out of my kx3', which seems at least possibly due to bad batteries). Buy only name-brand batteries from one of the well-known brands, which is at least: Maha/Powerex, Sony/Sanyo (and perhaps more). (I remember eneloop being made by Sony, but it seems to be Sanyo now.) Buy only Ultra-low discharge, because NiMH batteries used to have a moderately high self-discharge rate, and then over the last 7? years the race for higher claimed capacities led to really high self-discharge rates, to the point where a battery was totally useless two weeks after charging. The actual capacity you will experience from non-ULD batteries will very likely be much less because of this, unless you really do charge one day and use the next (always). Do not be overly concerned about capacity, as the difference between high and low isn't that great. Also the actual capacity you'll see will not quite be the nominal. If you're in the mood, get a tester, so you can measure capacity. Otherwise you don't really know if the cells are still ok. I recommend the Maha C9000. It takes too many button presses to operate, but otherwise I like it. Expect to replace them after a few years. When one in the group of 8 doesn't work so well (test them yearly, or if you notice trouble), buy a new set for the KX3 and use the remaining good ones for random other things. I have some unlabeled green Sanyo-made batteries that I bought surplus in 2001 from Hosfelt. These are mostly (13/16?) still ok, and hold a charge for a few months. You can't buy these any more, and wouldn't want to, but it's an interesting comment on batteries before the capacity craze, and a postive Sanyo experience. Specific recommendations are: Sanyo Eneloop, nominal capacity 2000 (I tested these, and they were at 1850 mAh (200mA rate) new, and after sitting 129 days, provided 1703 mAh). That's 92%, and assuming constant-fraction loss, 79% after a year, which meets their 75% spec. Maha Imedion, nominal capacity 2100. I have had 8 of these for several years, using them in pairs in GPS receivers. One has failed, and the others are fine. I have not done the 129-day experiment, but they really seem to hold a charge over time fine. But it seems that now the nominal capacity is 2400. I would be tempted to try the Eneloop XX, but they seem quite a bit more expensive than the regular ones, for only 25% more capacity. (If someone has them, it would be nice to post C9000 results.) Thomas Distributing is a good place for maha (also sells via amazon). I've bought things from them over the years with good experiences. __ 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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
Gee, thanks for the lecture Chris. We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of a VERY popular qrp rig and it would be fantastic if a little design effort helped inject new life into THE best portable auto-tuning cw rig on the market. Just throwing out some ideas and specific personal wishes - no need to squelch the dreams of the fan base . . . 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/I-wish-Elecraft-would-make-this-radio-tp7568154p7568161.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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I have one and the lack of a full display is probably the thing I would like changed the most. I think that alone could put new life into the KX1...but more the better :) And I do have a KX3 but its huge compared to the 1. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:43 AM, N1EU n1eu.ba...@gmail.com wrote: Gee, thanks for the lecture Chris. We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of a VERY popular qrp rig and it would be fantastic if a little design effort helped inject new life into THE best portable auto-tuning cw rig on the market. Just throwing out some ideas and specific personal wishes - no need to squelch the dreams of the fan base . . . 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/I-wish-Elecraft-would-make-this-radio-tp7568154p7568161.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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I have the KX1 and the KX3 and I would not call the KX3 huge compared to the KX1, I would say that it was larger. Huge would be maybe comparing a K3 to a KX1. Having said that I am almost always leaning towards the KX3 for QRP and portable work now. No, I will not sell the KX1 because I like it and there are good reasons I want to use that as well (still). But, if the KX1 had a larger screen and handled 80 thru 10 and maybe one or two other more modern features then it would be so close to the KX3 that it would not be a good decision for product lineup. The KX1 having its special place at the lower end of available QRP rigs is a good marketing objective. Oh, I also have a Norcal 40A but it does collect dust now-a-days. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:17 AM, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote: I have one and the lack of a full display is probably the thing I would like changed the most. I think that alone could put new life into the KX1...but more the better :) And I do have a KX3 but its huge compared to the 1. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:43 AM, N1EU n1eu.ba...@gmail.com wrote: Gee, thanks for the lecture Chris. We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of a VERY popular qrp rig and it would be fantastic if a little design effort helped inject new life into THE best portable auto-tuning cw rig on the market. Just throwing out some ideas and specific personal wishes - no need to squelch the dreams of the fan base . . . 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/I-wish-Elecraft-would-make-this-radio-tp7568154p7568161.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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Having said that I am almost always leaning towards the KX3 for QRP and portable work now. That was the case for me until winter set in. With a heavier load (snowshoes, microspikes, clothes, etc) and much harsher environment, the lighter and more rugged KX1 has become my winter go-to radio. I'll switch back to the KX3 when the weather improves. 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] K3 suggestion
I love the k3 however I would like to se. 1 Color display 2 ethernet port 3 vga output for the k3 itself Thank you 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
[Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I agree with Barry, I own both the KX3 and KX1 (and K2), an updated KX1 would be great ! I love the little KX1 and would never sell it. And it does go with me more often on camping/kayak trips than the KX3 does. That being said.I guess we'll just have to wait and see what develops at the skunk works in Aptos ! 73 de Ed N7EDK __ 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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I have a KX-1, and will soon have a KX-3. I agree they are different radios, in the best possible way. I would also say that adding the features that would turn a KX-1 into a KX-3 not only makes no business sense for Elecraft, but also would disserve the loyal customer base. That said, the two features of the KX-1 I would love to see added/changed are: 1. More digits in the display. Maybe it's just me, but I often have to toggle among resolutions to remember where I am in the band. 2. More bands. Not necessarily all. For qrp, 20 and 30 are great for daytime, and 40 and 80 for night. Would be nice to have 15. I do love the size of the KX-1, which makes it the perfect take-along-on-a-business-trip-even-when-unsure-you-will-have-time-to-play radio. I think the KX-3 is a little too big for that, but the perfect size for taking along when you KNOW you'll have time to play. Thanks for being Elecraft. Best thing that has happened to fun ham radio since I was licensed in 1964. 73, Jeff KB3DX Jeffrey Blumenfeld jeffreyblumenf...@mac.com M: 202.255.6300 F: 202.686.1837 Begin forwarded message: From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio Date: January 4, 2013 11:22:18 AM EST To: hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net, N1EU n1eu.ba...@gmail.com I have the KX1 and the KX3 and I would not call the KX3 huge compared to the KX1, I would say that it was larger. Huge would be maybe comparing a K3 to a KX1. Having said that I am almost always leaning towards the KX3 for QRP and portable work now. No, I will not sell the KX1 because I like it and there are good reasons I want to use that as well (still). But, if the KX1 had a larger screen and handled 80 thru 10 and maybe one or two other more modern features then it would be so close to the KX3 that it would not be a good decision for product lineup. The KX1 having its special place at the lower end of available QRP rigs is a good marketing objective. Oh, I also have a Norcal 40A but it does collect dust now-a-days. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:17 AM, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote: I have one and the lack of a full display is probably the thing I would like changed the most. I think that alone could put new life into the KX1...but more the better :) And I do have a KX3 but its huge compared to the 1. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 4, 2013, at 9:43 AM, N1EU n1eu.ba...@gmail.com wrote: Gee, thanks for the lecture Chris. We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of a VERY popular qrp rig and it would be fantastic if a little design effort helped inject new life into THE best portable auto-tuning cw rig on the market. Just throwing out some ideas and specific personal wishes - no need to squelch the dreams of the fan base . . . 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/I-wish-Elecraft-would-make-this-radio-tp7568154p7568161.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] KX3 Batteries Charger
I want to thank everyone that replied to my questions they were most helpful and I was able to make a more informed decision on my purchase. I also want to thank those who pointed me to Thomas Distributing they have a lot of different choices on all batteries/chargers at reasonable prices. Again the group comes through with all the information needed for our Elecraft gear. Thx 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] KX3 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose?
Ron I did decide on those type of batteries. 73, Fred -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 10:12 PM To: 'Fred Smith'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX3 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose? Fred, if you bought the KXBC3 battery charger option with your KX3, you'll want to buy the batteries it can charge: AA size NiMH (Nickel metal hydride) cells with a capacity of 1900 mAh or larger. If you are not using the KXBC3 battery charger opion, a lot of the other fellows here can suggest various battery packs they have selected. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 6:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 What Batteries/Quality Power Supply to Choose? Ordered a KX3 today and now need some help with what batteries that I need to order. As in larger size, exact type, brand, number on times they can be recharged even best place to buy them. Is an external charger/conditioner needed or helpful to have? Have never bought rechargeable batteries before so thought I would turn to the group for input. The same applies to a small quality power supply to supply the KX3's power. Thanks to all in advance for your help. 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: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5508 - Release Date: 01/03/13 __ 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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
Hello, I will purchase a new KX3 from Elecraft Sales in a week or two. If the factory testing upon final assembly is more comprehensive than what is in the kit assembly manual, it might persuade me to buy the Factory Assembled version. Is any extra factory testing performed? The only order page option I have not firmed up is whether to buy the factory tested version or the kit. I have the skill tools to build the kit and I have read the assembly manual. However, I am sure that the Elecraft technicians would do a better job of assembly than I could. My main concerns with assembling the KX3 myself, are properly cleaning (and testing) the RF Ground locations and damage to the ribbon connector when bending it. Of course ESD is always a concern, but I have an ESD mat, wrist strap, etc. The extra cost of the factory build is not an issue. In fact I would look at the extra expense as an insurance policy that I would have a working radio in top condition. (Shipping damage could change that.) My biggest kit fear is that something wouldn’t work after I built it; and it was my fault. If a factory assembled kit did not pass Elecraft's final testing, they would immediately resolve it. Still, it appears that significant kit assembly problems are extremely rare. I suppose I would get some satisfaction from assembling the KX3 kit, but not quite as much as if I was melting solder. Would kit builders please share any insights? All recommendations are welcome; including buy both and see for myself. Thanks 73, Richard, AI4SH PS. My intended use of the KX3 is for cw qrp base station operation. I have a K1 that I will retire from the desk and use as my portable station. __ 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 at LOWFER
Anyone using their K3 for LOWFER RX only? If so how are you going about it? Thanks, Mike KØAZ Mike Sanders __ 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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
I wish that Elecraft just keeps doing as it has in the past and present with new and old products. Being it parts, improvements, firmware upgrades they are so far ahead of all the others all they need to do is what they have been doing all along! It sure works for me... Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Blumenfeld Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio I have a KX-1, and will soon have a KX-3. I agree they are different radios, in the best possible way. I would also say that adding the features that would turn a KX-1 into a KX-3 not only makes no business sense for Elecraft, but also would disserve the loyal customer base. That said, the two features of the KX-1 I would love to see added/changed are: 1. More digits in the display. Maybe it's just me, but I often have to toggle among resolutions to remember where I am in the band. 2. More bands. Not necessarily all. For qrp, 20 and 30 are great for daytime, and 40 and 80 for night. Would be nice to have 15. I do love the size of the KX-1, which makes it the perfect take-along-on-a-business-trip-even-when-unsure-you-will-have-time-to-play radio. I think the KX-3 is a little too big for that, but the perfect size for taking along when you KNOW you'll have time to play. Thanks for being Elecraft. Best thing that has happened to fun ham radio since I was licensed in 1964. 73, Jeff KB3DX Jeffrey Blumenfeld jeffreyblumenf...@mac.com M 3/13 __ 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 suggestion
* On 2013 04 Jan 11:07 -0600, Charles Woods wrote: I love the k3 however I would like to se. 1 Color display The P3 serves that purpose for me. I like the crisp text of the present K3 display so it works well for me. 2 ethernet port This has been argued to death. Please check the archives. 3 vga output for the k3 itself To do what? The FFT is done in the P3 and the K3 currently has no such capability. Perhaps, instead, an outboard hardware device that interfaces with the present K3 may be more what you'd like. It could incorporate a color display, and provide an Ethernet port that, like modern consumer network devices, could incorporate firewalling and other techniques to limit radio control to authorized users and so on. As it would be an add-on it would allow the K3 to retain its unique portability characteristic. Now, what I would like to see improved in the K3 is the auto-notch which seems to use a lot of bandwidth compared to the manual notch and also often introduces audible distortion to the received audio. Unfortunately, these are a couple of lingering issues that exist in a radio that I am otherwise completely pleased with. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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] I wish Elecraft would make this radio
Fred, You are right but small is beautiful. This is a dream or wish and I can understand. The wee KX1 sure does look like fun. The Kx3 is incredible and thanks be for the K3! Now for the remoter operators who would love remote P3 capabilities; well the list goes on. A bit of the Dear Santa Claus letters is surely okay. Elecraft has kept us a pretty happy lot. 73 EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: 04 January 2013 20:04 To: 'Jeffrey Blumenfeld'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio I wish that Elecraft just keeps doing as it has in the past and present with new and old products. Being it parts, improvements, firmware upgrades they are so far ahead of all the others all they need to do is what they have been doing all along! It sure works for me... Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Blumenfeld Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio I have a KX-1, and will soon have a KX-3. I agree they are different radios, in the best possible way. I would also say that adding the features that would turn a KX-1 into a KX-3 not only makes no business sense for Elecraft, but also would disserve the loyal customer base. That said, the two features of the KX-1 I would love to see added/changed are: 1. More digits in the display. Maybe it's just me, but I often have to toggle among resolutions to remember where I am in the band. 2. More bands. Not necessarily all. For qrp, 20 and 30 are great for daytime, and 40 and 80 for night. Would be nice to have 15. I do love the size of the KX-1, which makes it the perfect take-along-on-a-business-trip-even-when-unsure-you-will-have-time-to-play radio. I think the KX-3 is a little too big for that, but the perfect size for taking along when you KNOW you'll have time to play. Thanks for being Elecraft. Best thing that has happened to fun ham radio since I was licensed in 1964. 73, Jeff KB3DX Jeffrey Blumenfeld jeffreyblumenf...@mac.com M 3/13 __ 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 Power problems
I have a frequent incidence of Fault 6 Excess power tripping. This seems to occur only on 80m. I have the K3 and KPA500 linked with the AUX cable. I get the trip even if the K3 output is zero! If I unplug the AUX cable then the KPA500 works perfectly on all bands. Any ideas as to why this happens? 73 Bob G3PJT Sent by Ipad __ 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] WTB: K3 Arizona
Anyone on Arizona looking to sell a K3? Alan de K7JE __ 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] KPA500 Power problems
I've had that, but the K3 power goes to a hundred watts which causes it. I'm thinking that rf gets into the cable and tells the K3 to go back to 100 watts as if the KPA500 were switched to standby. Cycling the KPA between standby and on resets it. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:48 PM, Bob G3PJT g3...@btinternet.com wrote: I have a frequent incidence of Fault 6 Excess power tripping. This seems to occur only on 80m. I have the K3 and KPA500 linked with the AUX cable. I get the trip even if the K3 output is zero! If I unplug the AUX cable then the KPA500 works perfectly on all bands. Any ideas as to why this happens? 73 Bob G3PJT Sent by Ipad __ 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] Nickel Zinc Batteries
Anyone tried these in AA size? There seem to both advantages and disadvantages. David K0LUM __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ 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_EZ future??
Does anyone have knowledge of any software savvy folks showing interest in picking up K3_EZ? It's a great utility and would be a shame to see it fade after N2BC did such a great job. I think anyone who has used it would pay for an upgrade just to keep it supported for future generations of Elecraft radios. God Bless 73! Jack - WE5ST __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
I thought basics was a straight key, Hi! But to your question, the decision for me would be whether you want to use Iambic (squeeze) keying. Some hate it. Some (including myself) love it. It does take practice. If you aren't going in for Iambic keying, you don't need dual paddles. That said, most paddles are dual these days so you always have the option of trying Iambic mode. I can't advise on what make of paddle. Most of my CW is sent with a bug. When using paddles I have an original Scotia dual paddle that I picked up at an auction back in the 1980's. More recently, I use the KXPD3 on the KX3. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clifford Hynds Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive) HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Hi Cliff. Have a look at this site http://cwtouchkeyer.com/. I've been using these paddles for nearly two years and my opinion is that they can not be beaten by any mechanical paddles, and I've tried quite a few during over 30 years of cw operation.And they are very cheap too. 73 de Hal/LA4XX On 13-01-04, Clifford Hynds vk2...@gmail.com wrote: HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Hi Cliff, If you are not aspiring to be a speed demon (40WPM plus), Iambic keying is the most comfortable and it is very easy to learn. So get a dual lever paddle. You say not too expensive, that rules out my favorite, Begali Sculpture, but there is a reason that the Bencher BY-1 is considered the standard dual-lever paddles by a lot of people, and that is that it's relatively cheap (and widely available used), and performs relatively well. It's not a Begali by any stretch of the imagination but it's still precise enough and has a decent enough feel that you can comfortably roll along at 25-30WPM without getting fatigued or annoyed. So go for one of those, preferably pick it up used for $30 or so, and do not try a Begali first or you will not want to touch a Bencher again, but then again, the Bencher is perfectly good for what it is. There are many other paddles around, I've tried a Vibroplex once and found it far too clunky and with a sluggish feel, but maybe that was just that one (it was a single-lever as well) - definitely wasn't for me. The KXPD3 for the KX3 is great as well for what it is - it is far better than a Bencher IMHO, and in a much smaller form-factor, of course using the KX3 as a counterweight and not suitable for use with a K3 or any other rig. 73, Thomas M0TRN On 4 January 2013 21:40, Clifford Hynds vk2...@gmail.com wrote: HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ 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] KPA500 Power problems
Charles Thanks for the comment . Playing around this evening I found that if I reset the. 'Per band' power setting on the K3 on 80m. the problem went away . So maybe the optimum drive level got corrupted some how. See what happens next time I use it 73 Bob Sent by Ipad On 4 Jan 2013, at 20:53, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote: I've had that, but the K3 power goes to a hundred watts which causes it. I'm thinking that rf gets into the cable and tells the K3 to go back to 100 watts as if the KPA500 were switched to standby. Cycling the KPA between standby and on resets it. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:48 PM, Bob G3PJT g3...@btinternet.com wrote: I have a frequent incidence of Fault 6 Excess power tripping. This seems to occur only on 80m. I have the K3 and KPA500 linked with the AUX cable. I get the trip even if the K3 output is zero! If I unplug the AUX cable then the KPA500 works perfectly on all bands. Any ideas as to why this happens? 73 Bob G3PJT Sent by Ipad __ 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] [KX3] Received today and filter question..
Hello, The KX3 works great, but am I limited to 2KHz filter bandwidth without the roofing filter option? Thanks, Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Cliff, When I needed something for CW and didn't want to spend much money (I'm not a big CW op but was learning and wanted to chase a couple of awards), I found a used Bencher BY-1 on ebay for about $60 US. It's a great little paddle, plugs right in to my K3, and works great. 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 1/4/2013 4:40 PM, Clifford Hynds wrote: HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ 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 encoder: mechanical noise?
Newbie here with KX3-K #3049. My encoder shaft had 2 very tight spots as I turned the shaft - even without the knob attached. I hoped it would go away but after a week of use it was still very tight. I removed encoder and could see the C-clip and the washer underneath rotating on the threaded shaft. I applied a drop of 3-in-1 oil to washer clip and worked it in well: turning shaft while pushing it in and pulling out, more oil - repeat. Reinstalled encoder and knob. It now turns smoothly and is 95% better. 73 Dennis K4THE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-encoder-mechanical-noise-tp7559447p7568186.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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
Hi Richard, While we do test and align the PCB boards identically on the kit and factory assembled KX3s, we do further testing on the assembled units to insure that we built them perfectly. Assembled KX3s are given an preliminary TX and RX test after assembly, followed by a multi-hour burn in rack test. There under computer control we stress test the KX3 by transmitting key down on each band while checking temperature, current and power out and also check tuning of the ATU on each band. This occurs in a repetitive fashion - cycling through the bands - for a minimum of 8 hours. After passing burn-in, the assembled KX3 goes to final test on a technicians lab bench, where we test all RX and TX parameters on all bands, including RX sensitivity, TX power, Current drain in TX, TX IMD etc. We also do tests on the SSB audio, CW keying, receive audio and a number of other parameters. Each added option is also tested in the KX3. In general we see few failures in burn-in or final test, due to our extensive testing of the PC boards before assembly (and before packaging them into kits). 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 1/4/2013 12:01 PM, Richard wrote: Hello, I will purchase a new KX3 from Elecraft Sales in a week or two. If the factory testing upon final assembly is more comprehensive than what is in the kit assembly manual, it might persuade me to buy the Factory Assembled version. Is any extra factory testing performed? __ 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] Received today and filter question..
Gil, The short answer is no. Use the PBT knob to widen the bandpass out to its limit if you desire. On CW the limit is 2.8 kHz, and on other modes it goes up to 4+ kHz. Remember that number represents the audio bandpass limits, the signal passband in AM is twice the audio bandwidth and in FM it is much wider. I am not certain where you thought the Roofing Filter would widen the bandwidth - in fact it restricts the bandpass before feeding the signal to the DSP ADC. The purpose of the roofing filter is to limit the number of signals off to the side of your desired signal that will reach the DSP (and AGC). 73, Don W3FPR On 1/4/2013 5:45 PM, Gil G. wrote: Hello, The KX3 works great, but am I limited to 2KHz filter bandwidth without the roofing filter option? __ 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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
That brings a lot of value added to the factor-built version. IMO, worth the price, especially considering the number of hours spent in checking the rig. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 (Kit.. with no regrets) On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Hi Richard, While we do test and align the PCB boards identically on the kit and factory assembled KX3s, we do further testing on the assembled units to insure that we built them perfectly. Assembled KX3s are given an preliminary TX and RX test after assembly, followed by a multi-hour burn in rack test. There under computer control we stress test the KX3 by transmitting key down on each band while checking temperature, current and power out and also check tuning of the ATU on each band. This occurs in a repetitive fashion - cycling through the bands - for a minimum of 8 hours. After passing burn-in, the assembled KX3 goes to final test on a technicians lab bench, where we test all RX and TX parameters on all bands, including RX sensitivity, TX power, Current drain in TX, TX IMD etc. We also do tests on the SSB audio, CW keying, receive audio and a number of other parameters. Each added option is also tested in the KX3. In general we see few failures in burn-in or final test, due to our extensive testing of the PC boards before assembly (and before packaging them into kits). 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
Thanks Eric That makes me feel a lot better, I ordered a new loaded KX3 yesterday 8). But can say I have been well pleased with all my F equipment purchased so far except for one small glitch on my new KAT500. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 5:14 PM To: Richard Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing? Hi Richard, While we do test and align the PCB boards identically on the kit and factory assembled KX3s, we do further testing on the assembled units to insure that we built them perfectly. Assembled KX3s are given an preliminary TX and RX test after assembly, followed by a multi-hour burn in rack test. There under computer control we stress test the KX3 by transmitting key down on each band while checking temperature, current and power out and also check tuning of the ATU on each band. This occurs in a repetitive fashion - cycling through the bands - for a minimum of 8 hours. After passing burn-in, the assembled KX3 goes to final test on a technicians lab bench, where we test all RX and TX parameters on all bands, including RX sensitivity, TX power, Current drain in TX, TX IMD etc. We also do tests on the SSB audio, CW keying, receive audio and a number of other parameters. Each added option is also tested in the KX3. In general we see few failures in burn-in or final test, due to our extensive testing of the PC boards before assembly (and before packaging them into kits). 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 1/4/2013 12:01 PM, Richard wrote: Hello, I will purchase a new KX3 from Elecraft Sales in a week or two. If the factory testing upon final assembly is more comprehensive than what is in the kit assembly manual, it might persuade me to buy the Factory Assembled version. Is any extra factory testing performed? __ 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: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5509 - Release Date: 01/04/13 __ 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 encoder: mechanical noise?
Dennis: Disclaimer: this is not an official fix from Elecraft, nor is the scratchy encoder necessarily a problem and it will likely smooth out with use. Proceed at your own risk. Similar scratchy on mine. Per someone else's suggestion, I removed the encoder's washer (you don't need to remove the nut), polished both sides using a Dremel tool (use a polishing bit with a little dab of polishing compound) -- not a sanding or grinding bit! -- and applied a small bit of white lithium grease. Great improvement, I'd say 98% smooth. For more info see this previous post: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Rec-d-today-td7560208.html 73, --Andrew, NV1B .. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 6:13 PM, K4THE dnns0...@embarqmail.com wrote: Newbie here with KX3-K #3049. My encoder shaft had 2 very tight spots as I turned the shaft - even without the knob attached. I hoped it would go away but after a week of use it was still very tight. I removed encoder and could see the C-clip and the washer underneath rotating on the threaded shaft. I applied a drop of 3-in-1 oil to washer clip and worked it in well: turning shaft while pushing it in and pulling out, more oil - repeat. Reinstalled encoder and knob. It now turns smoothly and is 95% better. 73 Dennis K4THE __ 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 suggestion
The Ethernet port is long overdue. Although, having tried to implement that in a PIC myself, I can tell you it is a lot more challenging in a PIC controller than it is on a PC. Still I would love it. The pigtail is okay as a substitute. Ken (KC) Nicely KE3C On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: * On 2013 04 Jan 11:07 -0600, Charles Woods wrote: I love the k3 however I would like to se. 1 Color display The P3 serves that purpose for me. I like the crisp text of the present K3 display so it works well for me. 2 ethernet port This has been argued to death. Please check the archives. 3 vga output for the k3 itself To do what? The FFT is done in the P3 and the K3 currently has no such capability. Perhaps, instead, an outboard hardware device that interfaces with the present K3 may be more what you'd like. It could incorporate a color display, and provide an Ethernet port that, like modern consumer network devices, could incorporate firewalling and other techniques to limit radio control to authorized users and so on. As it would be an add-on it would allow the K3 to retain its unique portability characteristic. Now, what I would like to see improved in the K3 is the auto-notch which seems to use a lot of bandwidth compared to the manual notch and also often introduces audible distortion to the received audio. Unfortunately, these are a couple of lingering issues that exist in a radio that I am otherwise completely pleased with. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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] Radio sport headset
Excellent condition Rs60cf radio sport headset with Elecraft K3 cable set, 1 dynamic element and 1 electret element. $250. 73 Greg - AB7R Ab7r at cablespeed dot com 360-320-3436 __ 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] Received today and filter question..
Thanks! That did it.. Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:58 PM, WM3M wrote: Turn menu rx xfil to not inst. __ 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_EZ future??
I'm just an appliance operator that hates to see a good program fall into neglect. On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Ken Nicely k...@nicelyweb.com wrote: What language is it in and is it built on the .net framework? Ken (KC) Nicely KE3C On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone have knowledge of any software savvy folks showing interest in picking up K3_EZ? It's a great utility and would be a shame to see it fade after N2BC did such a great job. I think anyone who has used it would pay for an upgrade just to keep it supported for future generations of Elecraft radios. God Bless 73! Jack - WE5ST __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Paddles are like boats - you can spend as much or as little as you want. There are many excellent paddles within most budgets. Don't take anyone's word for which paddle is best or you will like. It's a matter of personal preference. The range of qualities and prices is very broad. Try before you buy unless cost is no object. If you're on a budget, visit friends or a ham radio store and try their paddles. Pick the one that feels best that also fits your budget. It will be a difficult decision but fun to work on. If you're not on a tight budget, browse the dozens of paddle manufacturer Web sites, drool over the beautifully machined works of art and pick whatever looks good to you. Use it for a few months, then repeat the process. Eventually you will have two or three magnificent paddles on your shack table and a shelf full of display items to admire or re-sell. It's an expensive process but lots of fun. ;-) My favorites that I own: Begali Simplex, Elecraft/Bencher HexKey, Shurr Profi; used to own: Bencher BY-n; still drooling over: the rest of the Begali line. I've also owned one paddle that I hated and quickly re-sold. I won't name it because some folks think it's great! All my favorites are dual lever because you can use them with or without iambic keying. Single lever paddles are fine if you want to make a religious statement against iambic keying. 73 and welcome back to CW! /Rick N6XI On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Clifford Hynds vk2...@gmail.com wrote: HI, OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back to basics and QRP. Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles? Open to suggestions ? thanks in advance, Cliff Vk2CCJ __ 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 -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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] Nickel Zinc Batteries
I had bought a 4 pack, with matching charger, a few years ago, and regretted wasting my money. I've seen others have luck with them, but they self-discharged so quickly they couldn't be counted on in any device more than a couple weeks. I'm sticking with Eneloops. Just my two cents. 73, Mike, KW1ND __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Paddles are a wonderful project for people who like to make mechanical things. I build a single lever paddle using the arm bearing from an old hard drive, lots of brass pieces from the hardware store, two super magnets for springs, and some silver wire from a jeweler friend for the contacts. I don't have enough CW experience to comment on how good it is, but people at my ham radio club thought it was at least OK, and it made a nice project while my T1 tuner kit was backordered. :-) Cheers - Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz|After all, if the conventional wisdom was working, the 408-356-8506 | rate of systems being compromised would be going down, www.pwpconsult.com | wouldn't it? -- Marcus Ranum __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Hi Cliff ! I have a Bencher/Elecraft HexKey. It's -very- good. I also have two Bencher BY-series paddles, and they're good. Paddles are like women perhaps ... but a lot less expensive to audition. I've been a CW for 61 years ... even made a living with it ... but never managed to be good at iambic keying. I've recently purchased a really fine straight key ... a Model ZN-HKC by Tony, N3ZN. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Clifford Hynds vk2...@gmail.com wrote: __ 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: NEW KXPD3 AND XG2
I HAVE FOR SALE A NEW KXPD3 AND XG2 SIGNAL SOURCE. I WANT $100 FOR THE KXPD3 AND $50 FOR THE XG2 PLUS SHIPPING TO USA. CONTACT ME OFF THE LIST PLEASE. 73, STEVE W0SZ __ 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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
It absolutely does. It makes me wish I had gone with a built rather than a kit. Chris AB3QV On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote: That brings a lot of value added to the factor-built version. IMO, worth the price, especially considering the number of hours spent in checking the rig. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 (Kit.. with no regrets) On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Hi Richard, While we do test and align the PCB boards identically on the kit and factory assembled KX3s, we do further testing on the assembled units to insure that we built them perfectly. Assembled KX3s are given an preliminary TX and RX test after assembly, followed by a multi-hour burn in rack test. There under computer control we stress test the KX3 by transmitting key down on each band while checking temperature, current and power out and also check tuning of the ATU on each band. This occurs in a repetitive fashion - cycling through the bands - for a minimum of 8 hours. After passing burn-in, the assembled KX3 goes to final test on a technicians lab bench, where we test all RX and TX parameters on all bands, including RX sensitivity, TX power, Current drain in TX, TX IMD etc. We also do tests on the SSB audio, CW keying, receive audio and a number of other parameters. Each added option is also tested in the KX3. In general we see few failures in burn-in or final test, due to our extensive testing of the PC boards before assembly (and before packaging them into kits). 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
One thing you can do to help decide - try adjusting the spacing. Note the pitch of the adjusting screws and how tight they hold their position. Put a piece of paper into the gap and see how much control you have in adjusting the controls. yes, you should be able to set the gap to this spacing and have it hold. Another poster would not name names. I will, because I've owned them. Yes a Begali can do this. No a Vibroplex vibrokeyer cannot. The other choice you have is between spring loaded or magnetic. I used spring loaded keys since 1965, till I got a Begali in 2009. I went through Vibroplex, Bencher, Kent, and a Japanese one that escapes me right now. All the top ones Begali makes are magnetic. The paddles hardly move at all. The gap is so close you can hardly feel it. I'm not good with mechanical things but I know there are bearings inside that make it possible (to have a close gap and still be very precise). Mine is a Begali magnetic classic, but it has plastic actuating arms. My next one will be a Sculpture, but the big decision is should a P3 or a sub receiver for the K3 come first? Decisions, decisions. Ain't it great? 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] K3 power drop and ERR 12V - resolved
Found issue - when disassemblying the radio to access the multi pin connector, had to removed the wires from the circuit breaker. One wire pulled out of the crimped lug connector. Ended up removing some of the insulation on that connector and soldered the wire on (the crimp area was pretty messed up). Works perfect now. Thankfully did not have to go the full route of replacing pins but did see the discoloring, so at some point, this will probably rear its ugly head again. Got a lot of help here - thanks great resource! HNY all. Regards, Mark, K1RX - Forwarded Message - From: John jmcbe...@km5ps.com To: Mark Pride mpride...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 power drop and ERR 12V On 1/4/2013 6:14 AM, Mark Pride wrote: First time having an issue with my K3 - have the 100 watt module and today, got an error on the display indicating ERR12V and the power dropped. Had to adjust upward to only reach 12 watts. Need some guidance from the group - I hope the 100 watt module is not blown. Please advise and thanks! Regards, Mark, K1RX __ 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 Mark- Did you find the problem? Have you checked the header connector on the main RF board for corrosion? Some early k3's have had this problem. Connector is where the KPA100 hooks up to RF Board. You have to remove the KPA100 to check this. A friend of mine had this problem with his k3 and he did the field fix for this, which is to solder across certain pins. If this is it, let me know and I will try to find the information on how to fix it or maybe the reflector archives might have this. Hope this helps km5ps john __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Thank you Ken and everyone else for their input and suggestions, has given me some idea , what I would like is an iambic that could be changed to a single paddle if I find that is not my thing. A really good straight key is of cause an option but want to try the paddles first. 73 Cliff VK2CCJ On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Cliff ! I have a Bencher/Elecraft HexKey. It's -very- good. I also have two Bencher BY-series paddles, and they're good. Paddles are like women perhaps ... but a lot less expensive to audition. I've been a CW for 61 years ... even made a living with it ... but never managed to be good at iambic keying. I've recently purchased a really fine straight key ... a Model ZN-HKC by Tony, N3ZN. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Clifford Hynds vk2...@gmail.com wrote: __ 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] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
P3. It will change the way you operate and make things much more fun. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 1/4/2013 7:04 PM, Rick Stealey wrote: My next one will be a Sculpture, but the big decision is should a P3 or a sub receiver for the K3 come first? Decisions, decisions. Ain't it great? 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
Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)
Double paddles work non-Iambic with no changes whatsoever. Just do not squeeze them! That's why 99.9% of the paddles sold are double paddles. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Thank you Ken and everyone else for their input and suggestions, has given me some idea , what I would like is an iambic that could be changed to a single paddle if I find that is not my thing. A really good straight key is of cause an option but want to try the paddles first. 73 Cliff VK2CCJ __ 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 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
But you lose the feeling of wow I built this and look how awesomely it works in spite of it :) 73, Thomas M0TRN - KX3 #654, kit On 4 January 2013 23:43, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote: That brings a lot of value added to the factor-built version. IMO, worth the price, especially considering the number of hours spent in checking the rig. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 (Kit.. with no regrets) __ 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 what backlog?
Ordered KAT500K Thursday, received shipping notification today Friday its shipped. So much for the backlog. I'm sure its as nice as the other Elecraft goodies I have. Thank You 73's Ron kd...@comcast.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] mmtty setup for k3
I am setting my k3 up again for rtty contest. I have went through the N3ME info and have everything working. My question is: Tony mentions to adjust the mic level for 4 bars solid with 5 flashing, which I do, but Tony also mentions to adjust the CMP also. Mine is set at 0 and it does not change when I try to turn it. Tony says his is at level 6. I am curious to why mine CMP level does not change off of 0? If I already have 4 bars solid and 5th bar flashing by using the MIC knob is that ok. I just don't want to damage anything on my new computer or my K3-which I just got back from the shop. If all is set ok as listed above then I will be good to go tomorrow I hope. Any input would be great!! John __ 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
