Re: [Elecraft] K3S - have initial shipments begun?

2015-06-24 Thread ok1rp
Dick, see the K3S s/n 10009 over here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_KwCWuNMY in EU at WS... Enjoy Your K3S when it will arrive! 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - have initial shipments begun?

2015-06-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
What's the best way to check on the status of a previously placed order? Specifically, I ordered a new K3S about 6 weeks ago via internet and have not received any sort of confirmation. I'm suspecting I may have screwed up the order and it never went through (gasp!) I know they're are really

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K3/10 or K3/100

2015-06-24 Thread Ken K3IU
Gents I am at my shack machine now. I decided that while I still had the antennae disconnected, I would scan the 6M band for birdies. Bandwidth set at the usual CW mode, 400 Hz, tuning from the bottom of the band upwards. Preamp is OFF unless otherwise indicated. _CW - 400kc filter_

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: WTB K3/10 or K3/100

2015-06-24 Thread Ken K3IU
Oops... sorry. I didn't mean for this to Reply to: Dave, N1IX's email. Dag Nabbit! 73, Ken K3IU ~~~ Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] WTB K3/10 or K3/100 Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:23:34 -0400 From: Ken K3IU kenk...@cox.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

2015-06-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Great, Gerald. Glad it was an easy fix and many thanks for sharing the solution with all of us. We certainly don't want any bad audio reports floating around that could be caused by this simple-to-fix problem. Good info to file away for reference. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original

[Elecraft] CW filter and Roofing filter

2015-06-24 Thread Gee
Trying to sort this out... 1) with any filter selected using the XFIL button on the K3, there is only ONE crystal IF filter in the signal path. In other words, there is no cascading or tail ending of the filters before and after the IF. 2) if I select a 400 Hz filter with the XFIL button

[Elecraft] WTB K3/10 or K3/100

2015-06-24 Thread n1ix
I am looking for a K3/10 or minimally configured K3/100 to use as a second radio for SO2R. If you want to upgrade to the new K3S I may be in the market for your existing K3. Please contact me off list. Dave N1IX d...@n1ix.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW filter and Roofing filter

2015-06-24 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Cascading: The only cascading filtering is first the xtal filter and then the DSP filter. (So there's only one xtal filter) 400Hz-500Hz: Yes listening to a wider DSP filter than Xtal filter is pointless. Although (if configured correctly) the K3 will switch to a wider Xtal filter (if there

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-24 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
You will find this power supply under many labels.  Here is one in the US.  http://www.lightobject.com/DC-12V-29A-Switching-Power-Supply-Good-for-CNC-stepping-motor-and-Ham-Radio-P442.aspxDC 12V 29A Switching Power Supply. Good for CNC stepping motor and Ham Radio |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |  

Re: [Elecraft] CW filter and Roofing filter

2015-06-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gee, The K3 DSP cannot be bypassed, it is part and parcel of the K3. The DSP mathematical computations are what does the modulation, demodulation, and forms the filters as well as doing a lot of other tasks. The K3 DSP processing in the K3 is done at a frequency of 15kHz. There is no

[Elecraft] shipping costs via USPO Express mail intern.

2015-06-24 Thread ddillenburger
Hi all - just wondering if anybody here has had any experience yet with shipping Elecraft gear to EU / Germany via USPO services ( i.e.Express Mail Internat.)? Costs seem rather favourable compared to UPS rates...time for me wouldn't be a major factor. Thanks for sharing your ideas, 73! (answer

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-24 Thread ok1rp
Hi, try this one: http://www.repeater-builder.com/other-mfrs/megawatt-ps/megawatt-ps.html http://www.12voltpowersupplies.us/ Even although I am using always linear PSUs for powering my radios I tested some time ago this unit and it was noiseless and quiet. Also You can find several good user

Re: [Elecraft] CW filter and Roofing filter

2015-06-24 Thread Fred Jensen
On 6/24/2015 5:55 AM, Gee wrote: with any filter selected using the XFIL button on the K3, there is only ONE crystal IF filter in the signal path. Correct In other words, there is no cascading or tail ending of the filters before and after the IF. Semi-correct. If by filter you mean

[Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, The long-promised KBPF3 modification kit is now available. It applies to the KBPF3, K3 RF board, and optionally to the KRX3 sub receiver. It allows the K3 or K3S to receive signals in the 100-500 kHz range with good sensitivity. This is an interesting part of the spectrum, with For

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Looks like the wrong instruction sheet was linked to the order page. We'll get this updated ASAP and will post when it has been corrected. Wayne On Jun 24, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] elecraft...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Hi all, The long-promised KBPF3

[Elecraft] [K3] ideas for re-purposing our old K3 synthesizers

2015-06-24 Thread inventor61 .
I printed out the schematic of the original K3 synthesizer module. The diagram says 'rev. A4' and is dated 8 Jan 2010. Hope that's close to the as-built! (probably is) This gizmo appears to have an output range from 8.7 to 46 MHz. I don't know how much sauce it can develop but I have to

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Neither the instructions nor the errata speak to the regulator bypass in the KRX3. The instructions do not provide information in either bypass. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-06-24 8:42 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, The long-promised KBPF3 modification kit is now available. It applies to

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Phil Wheeler
But the errata is sure intriguing, Wayne :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 6/24/15 6:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Looks like the wrong instruction sheet was linked to the order page. We'll get this updated ASAP and will post when it has been corrected. Wayne On Jun 24, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Wayne Burdick

[Elecraft] [K3] ideas for re-purposing our old K3 synthesizers

2015-06-24 Thread Johnny Siu
Well, USD25 for the old synthesizers is good enough for me and I will be happy to sell it. However, I cannot think of any interesting project for it. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ inventor61 . invento...@gmail.com 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年06月25日 (週四) 10:18 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] [K3]

Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key

2015-06-24 Thread Robin Moseley
connect to the Key rather than the paddle socket? Robin G1MHU -Original Message- From: Jim Hoge Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 4:54 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key I have always used my K3 with paddles but today wanted to play with a straight key and

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

2015-06-24 Thread K4GM George
Factory built K3/100w with auto antenna tuner and two extra filters: 400hz 8 pole and 2100hz 8 pole. S/N 2063. Mint condition and fully working. Will deliver within a reasonable distance or meet you halfway.$2500 plus you pay shipping. Total recent retail value of comparable unit was

Re: [Elecraft] shipping costs via USPO Express mail intern.

2015-06-24 Thread Brian
I have used USPS to ship to UK, EU, and AUS on several occasions and it all went well. Just keep in mind that local postal and/or customs may hold the item for a few days before even notifying the recipient that it has arrived. Some places do not charge the recipient a VAT on Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key

2015-06-24 Thread Joe Harris
Hi Jim, I don't know that you would have to turn off the keyer, per se. Just plug in the straight key to the key jack and leave your paddles plugged in to the paddle jack. Then, either would work. 73 Joe, N1QD On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 11:54 AM, Jim Hoge knowk...@verizon.net wrote: I have

[Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key

2015-06-24 Thread Jim Hoge
I have always used my K3 with paddles but today wanted to play with a straight key and a sideswiper. For the life of me, I cannot find out how to turn the keyer off in the manual. The closest I thought I had come was VOX/PTT  and I have also scanned through the config and menu to no avail.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ideas for re-purposing our old K3 synthesizers

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Steve, Not to throw cold water on this, but the original KSYN3 requires a ton of firmware support, including a hand-tweaked table of thousands of PLL divider values pre-calculated and stored in flash memory. We shoehorn the DDS reference signal through a 3-kHz wide crystal filter in

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-06-24 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Later this year. We are maxed getting K3S radios out the door and also need to focus on parts for those radios first as we ramp up. Eric elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 5S On Jun 24, 2015, at 8:14 PM, John Reilly reill...@comcast.net wrote: Any idea when the KIO3B will be available

[Elecraft] LINE OUT level

2015-06-24 Thread Erik Basilier
With the K3 Line out connected to a sound card, watching a waterfall, the K3 speaker volume control affects the waterfall volume, but the Config LIN OUT level has no effect on the waterfall. What am I missing? Thanks, Erik K7TV __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key

2015-06-24 Thread WA8JXM
Correct. With the K3, you can have a paddle, bug and straight key all connected at the same time and switch back and forth between them (straight key and bug connected together.)I have mine set up that way. No configuration changes required. Ken WA8JXM On 24/06/2015 12:02, Joe Harris

[Elecraft] K3 w/ straight key

2015-06-24 Thread Jim Hoge
Well that was easy. Tnx guys. 73,Jim W5QM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Michael Eberle
Will new orders for the KBPF3 have the modification already done or would one need to purchase both the KBPF3 and the KBPF3MDKT if they wanted to receive 100-500 kHz? Mike KI0HA On 6/24/2015 7:42 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, The long-promised KBPF3 modification kit is now available.

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions now available

2015-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Jun 24, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Michael Eberle mtebe...@mchsi.com wrote: Will new orders for the KBPF3 have the modification already done… Yes. That's the KBPF3A. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-24 Thread MontyS
Do not click this link. The final DC should be omitted to get to the correct page. Monty K2DLJ -Original Message- From: Mel Farrer via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:57 AM To: ok1rp ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply You will find this

[Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-06-24 Thread John Reilly
Any idea when the KIO3B will be available for non-K3s'? - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-24 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Sorry Monty and all.  Fingers must have slipped. Mel, K6KBE From: MontyS mon...@mindspring.com To: Mel Farrer farrerfo...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply Do not click this link.  The final DC

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-24 Thread MontyS
On Amazon.com for under $24.00. Monty K2DLJ You will find this power supply under many labels. Here is one in the US. http://www.lightobject.com/DC-12V-29A-Switching-Power-Supply-Good-for-CNC-stepping-motor-and-Ham-Radio-P442.aspx. DC 12V 29A Switching Power Supply. Good for CNC stepping

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

2015-06-24 Thread Scott Manthe
Gerald posted the reason a few posts down, Olli. 73, Scott N9AA On 6/24/15 1:28 AM, KC6CNN wrote: Howard told me that if I removed the fans and circuit breaker panel off of the back side I would be able to see where the amp connected in. Howard e-mailed me two pictures one the correct way and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

2015-06-24 Thread Oliver Dröse
Just saw the answer already posted, sorry for the bandwidth ... 73, Olli Am 24.06.2015 um 19:29 schrieb Oliver Dröse: And what was the reason of your bad audio? That might be even more interesting for some readers ... ;-) 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

2015-06-24 Thread Oliver Dröse
And what was the reason of your bad audio? That might be even more interesting for some readers ... ;-) 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 24.06.2015 um 03:47 schrieb KC6CNN: I am happy to report that my awesome audio is back. Thank you Howard, Wayne, and Eric for