Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

Ross and all: OK, my error. I thought the caps on the main board were sm 0403 caps. By replacing the KBPF3 with the A version would avoid sm work, or if you do not presently have the KBPF3 then the new KPBF3A will have the necessary changes incorporated. That should make upgrading the K3

[Elecraft] K3: was not able to update firmware using a directory different from the default directory

I got an error message “One or more required firmware files is missing” when running the K3 Utility, even after I “Copy new files from Elecraft”. I created a new folder: /Elecraft/K3 Firmware/K3fw5r29 but I was not able not able to “Send new firmware to the K3”. Then I changed to the

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

Look under Pick and Place tools at www.modelcrafttoolsusa.com. 73 charlie, k1xx On 6/26/2015 12:26 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: The company is Shesto in the UK. There is no USA distributer listed on their website. Hobby Lobby may have something similar? There's a vacuum version listed on Amazon.

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

Wow, are they available anywhere in the USA? 72 George/W2BPI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SMT-handling-tip-tp7604326p7604343.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

The company is Shesto in the UK. There is no USA distributer listed on their website. Hobby Lobby may have something similar? There's a vacuum version listed on Amazon. Not the same company tho. 73, Brian, K0DTJ Wow, are they available anywhere in the USA? 72 George/W2BPI

Re: [Elecraft] K3: was not able to update firmware using a directory different from the default directory

There is a tiny boot and dtbl file missing. The list is in k3 utility help under troubleshooting missing files. In general, I'd advise taking the whole zip file, rather than picking and choosing individual files. The files have non obvious interdependencies, MCU to FPF and DSP, and DSP to

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

Gary, If you are on a Windows platform, look into Atomic Clock Sync. It can sync periodically or manually and the user interface is easy. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/26/2015 2:03 PM, Gary Smith wrote: I've not been able to get my windows computer to automatically update for a long time now and I've

Re: [Elecraft] K3: was not able to update firmware using a directory different from the default directory

DVR firmware hasn't changed in long long time. DVRs have come from factory with latest for long long time. 73, Guy K2AV On Friday, June 26, 2015, Jim Hooper k9...@icloud.com wrote: I got an error message “One or more required firmware files is missing” when running the K3 Utility, even after

[Elecraft] No Elecraft SSB Net This Sunday, June 28

All, Due to Field Day this weekend, there will be no Elecraft SSB Net this Sunday, June 28. Everyone have a safe, fun, wonderful Field Day. The net returns Sunday, July 5. 73 de, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com mailto:km4ik@gmail.com 10-10

Re: [Elecraft] K3: was not able to update firmware using a directory different from the default directory

Dick, Yes, thanks. “tboot.hex” was missing. I had used the K3 Utility to “Copy New Files from Elecraft” so I am thinking that the tboot.hex file was not included in the files copied from Elecraft into the new director. ??? Hoop On Jun 26, 2015, at 10:27 , Dick Dievendorff

[Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

I've not been able to get my windows computer to automatically update for a long time now and I've tried everything I could uncover via google forums. Since I use the computer for logging and contesting, having the real time on my computer is important so I've had to tune to WWV and

Re: [Elecraft] SSB net needs a new NCS

Thank you to all of you for your warm and caring wishes to me in my time of illness. I will take that energy with me as I work on healing. Good luck to all of you on the SSB net and the broader Elecraft community. A fine group of hams! 73, Phil, NS7P On Jun 21, 2015, at 10:36 AM, Phil

[Elecraft] K3 P3 For Sale

For Sale K3 serial 3746 and P3 serial 1020 Both Factory Assembled K3/100 KAT3 ATU KRX3 2nd Rcvr KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3 2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 400 8pole filter KFL3A 6k 8pole filter KFL3B 13k FM filter Included associated interconnect cables Original cost

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

Most 6m EME guys I know are using Dimension 4. Works great and in my experience MUCH more accurate than the built-in Windows time sync. 73, Josh W6XU On 6/26/2015 2:15 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: i installed Dimension 4 (http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/) a few months ago and it has been great.

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

The dab of beeswax on a toothpick that someone else posted looked good to me. 73, Mike NF4L On Jun 26, 2015, at 11:48 AM, George via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Wow, are they available anywhere in the USA? 72 George/W2BPI -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

Try ebay 400911355729 UK seller but has free shipping. Tom Bryan N3AJA The company is Shesto in the UK. There is no USA distributer listed on their website. Hobby Lobby may have something similar? There's a vacuum version listed on Amazon. Not the same company tho.

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

I strongly recommend pool.ntp.org, using the native NTP software on your computer. A list of public time servers is here: http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Servers/WebHome There is a list of public, stratum 1 time servers, but please please do not use them directly, unless you run your own

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

Windows before XP didn't have native NTP support. In XP, right-click on the clock, then choose internet time and enter 2.pool.ntp.org as the server. Make sure the synchronize box is checked. I'd expect later versions of Windows to be the same, but they probably aren't. 73 -- Lynn On

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

i installed Dimension 4 (http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/) a few months ago and it has been great. I shutdown my Win7 PC when not in use. As soon as it comes back up the time is synced to NIST via any number of internet time servers which it rotates through. The correction history shows

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Results - 6/22/2015

All, Here are the results from last weekend's SSB net. I apologize for the extensive and unacceptable delay in getting the report out. VE7EARAlBC KX33158 N6JWJohn CA K3 936 NC0JW

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

Went to check that the clock was set for internet updates - it was. Something useful I saw was the ability to set a second clock which I did. UTC is one of the selections. Put the mouse over the time and both clocks come up in a small window. W3OU, Steve -Original Message-

Re: [Elecraft] K3: was not able to update firmware using a directory different from the default directory

Hoop: This has been fixed. Thanks for bringing this to our attention! FTP directory /K3/firmware at ftp.elecraft.com 06/26/2015 07:55PM672,608 DTBL0014.HEX 06/26/2015 07:55PM217,917 HAUX0283.HEX 06/26/2015 07:55PM223,376 HDSP0283.HEX 06/26/2015 07:55PM552

[Elecraft] [K3] AM FM Filters

I am building a K3S on paper and have a filter question. I am told that if I want AM and FM transmit capabilities I can just order the 13kHz FM filter and save the price of the 6kHz AM filter. Certainly seems logical that the 13kHz FM filter bandwidth could handle the 6kHz AM signal (no

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

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.$2395 plus you pay shipping. Total recent retail value of comparable unit was

Re: [Elecraft] 6m birdies and K3S and/or new synth boards

Thanks Joe for a very helpful note. This will materially aid my 'birdie hunting' when I upgrade S/N 4474 with new synths and internal preamp in a couple of weeks time. 73 Dave G3WGN M6O WJ6O -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] XV144 K3 2m module is sold

Gone, gone, gone. But not forgotten. Jim/N1NK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: 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] K2 headphone jack pinout ?

Thanks for the quick reply, Don! When you say the solder pad to the right do you mean with the front panel facing me, or with the front panel away from me?  I was thinking I might try something like that - maybe adding a speaker switch.  73,Steve VE3SMA From: Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

nope most EME stations have moved to https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm#ntp_nt_stable, installed as a service. Robin G1MHU -Original Message- From: Josh Fiden Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:22 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

I see you're right! I was behind the times... hi Thanks for the updated info. 73, Josh W6XU On 6/26/2015 6:54 PM, Robin Moseley wrote: nope most EME stations have moved to https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm#ntp_nt_stable, installed as a service. Robin G1MHU

Re: [Elecraft] K2 headphone jack pinout ?

Steve, An examination of the headphone jack connections in the K3 schematic should answer your question. The switch that activates/deactivates the speaker is completely isolated from the contacts that provide headphone audio through resistors R35 and R36. There is a plastic lever inside the

Re: [Elecraft] New user - two antenna questions

Peter always protect your ext. antenna input! I can recommend most known unit for LB DXers - the Front End Saver designed and developed by KD9SV years ago. You do not need going anything to buy. Just put few fast and reliable relays and transistors together into the small box and you are done.

[Elecraft] K2 headphone jack pinout ?

I think one of my K2s has suffered the dreaded headphone jack failure (no speaker or speaker jack output - headphones work fine).  To confirm this diagnosis (and perhaps to make mods to prevent it happening again) I'd like to get my hands on the pinout of the headphone jack J2.  I was surprised

Re: [Elecraft] K2 headphone jack pinout ?

Steve, with the front panel facing you and the K2 on its back. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/26/2015 9:23 PM, Steve Kavanagh wrote: Thanks for the quick reply, Don! When you say the solder pad to the right do you mean with the front panel facing me, or with the front panel away from me? I was

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Field Day message

Good Evening, Since this weekend will have amateurs out fighting gloom, propagation, wind, wet, warm food which should have been cold, cold food which should have been hot, mosquitoes, bears, moose, elk, bison, hungry coyotes, inexperienced operators, and sundry other afflictions there

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 5.26 and CONFIG:EXT ALC

K3 #1400 with 5.26 CONFIG:EXT ALC Set to OFF t-4.0. Changed it to ON t-5.0 and cycled power, still ON t-5.0. Restored to OFF t-4.0 and after power cycle still OFF t-4.0. So #1400 under 5.26 is behaving as it should here. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 25/06/2015 23:25, Paul Kirley wrote: My K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 5.26 and CONFIG:EXT ALC

But on an EEINIT it may get set back to ON under 5.26. That won't happen under 5.29. Wayne N6KR On Jun 26, 2015, at 5:14 AM, Mike Harris mike.har...@horizon.co.fk wrote: K3 #1400 with 5.26 CONFIG:EXT ALC Set to OFF t-4.0. Changed it to ON t-5.0 and cycled power, still ON t-5.0.

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

Jim, I am using the Sticky pen. It works nice for me. http://kitman-electronics.blogspot.com/2013/10/sticky-pen-for-smd-and-tiny-parts.html http://kitman.eprodavac.cz/adhezivni-smd-pero-stickypen-70/ 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- View this message in context: