Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I saw those before but does he have it as a 100% complete Kit? (all grilled and stenciled case as well) From: Kevin Stover To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Or build something using one of these: https://youtu.be/OSp54qHiS5E On 9/21/2015 3:53 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: I saw those before but does he have it as a 100% complete Kit? (all grilled and stenciled case as well) From: Kevin Stover To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Richard W. Solomon
Have you looked at Hammond boxes ? Fairly heavy aluminum. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:14 PM To: Kevin Stover Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Gary
Times two please Gary -Original Message- From: "KarlErb" Sent: ‎22/‎09/‎2015 8:37 AM To: "Phil Hystad" Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Great question, Phil.

[Elecraft] FS 6 METER Elecraft transverter

2015-09-21 Thread W0WFH Bill via Elecraft
FS; one KV50 Transverter.  $305.00 shipped lower 48.I except Paypal only. Bill Hudson, W0WFH1706 Hwy CCLinn, Mo.65051 573 291 5625w0...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Edward R Cole
Anyone needing a W6PQL 80w 2m linear amplifier for their KX3-2M or Elecraft transverter and want it professionally built I have the answer for you. I had already considered offering the W6PQL 80w amp fully assembled with RF output bar meter. The kit comes with attenuator that will accept up

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
Original message From: Phil Hystad Date: 09/21/2015 8:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Richard W. Solomon" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier > On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:55 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Kevin Stover
If you're not averse to soldering here is a solution which I guarantee will be less expensive that anything Elecraft can or will produce. No fancy Auxbus, no standing on one leg and cooking your breakfast while singing the national anthem, it's just an amplifier with RF detect or key line PTT.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Phil Hystad
> On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: > > Have you looked at Hammond boxes ? Fairly heavy aluminum. > > 73, Dick, W1KSZ > Yes, I have considered them. Our local industrial supply electronics retail store (Vetco) carries a selection of Hammond Boxes

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread KarlErb
Great question, Phil. Count me in, especially if it's a kit. Karl W3BF Karl Erb 5253 Strathmore Ave Kensington, MD 20895 301 456 6212 > On Sep 21, 2015, at 5:58 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > I am curious — how much interest is there in a 2-meter, solid-state, > amplifier from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Phil Hystad
Kevin, Yes, I know of W6PQL. In fact, on my first version of the message I posted, I made a few comments about the 80-watt 2-meter amp. But, I thought that would be too much in one message so I did not include it. I was planning to build the W6PQL 80-watt amp and was already to order the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
No you are not asking too much, but consider the market of used ones around since the 1970's. Come on guys, its a BRICK.  Once powered up and mode switch selected it sits in the closet, or under the car seat.  Lots of competition and low ball prices including the used ones.  Now if it

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Phil Wheeler
Kevin, At the link shown earlier there is this info: " Drawings for making the chassis parts are here: front panel rear panel bottom cover

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Kevin Stover
I think I read in one of the higher power amps write up that he uses a company called http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ to make his cabinets. I'll bet it's like PCB express. On 9/21/2015 6:21 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Kevin, At the link shown earlier there is this info: " Drawings for making

[Elecraft] Wanted: K1/KAT1 with 80m & 15m

2015-09-21 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm in the market for a K1/KAT1 that is reasonably recent,has the back lit LCD display and is in top notch condition.The unit I want will have, amongst other bands, the 80mand 15m bands. Prefer a 4 band unit but will consider a2 band unit. Please contact me off the list if you have one that

[Elecraft] OT FS: Vintage Climbing Belt

2015-09-21 Thread James Bennett
With summer coming to a close, are you thinking about climbing up your tower or a pole to do some antenna work before the fall and winter weather hits? I'm selling my Vintage Buckingham linesman belt, model number 3570. I have it up on eBay right now as a fixed price listing, number

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Kevin Stover
It was a QST article back in 2013 I think. I re-read the webpage and don't see a reference to a case and there are some connectors an LED's he doesn't supply. You'll have to root around on his parts page to see for sure. $90 for a populated board sans the case and some connectors can't be beat

[Elecraft] W.T.B. KPA-100

2015-09-21 Thread WAYNE STRICKLAND
Hi, Looking to upgrade my rig to 100 watts. Any partcial built or in the box unit someone would like to sell? 73's Wayne W9BBB 7734019596 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Phil Hystad
Kevin, I also learned about the use of Front Panel Express from some e-mail exchanges with Jim (W6PQL). I then discovered that they are local to the Seattle area (my QTH is Kirkland, in the Seattle region). In fact, they are a couple of doors down from the Woodcraft Store in south Seattle.

[Elecraft] P3 losing Fixed mode after remote operation

2015-09-21 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
When operating locally, I keep my P3 in Fixed mode. When I operate the remote station, the P3 serial input is disconnected from the K3 and the P3 isn't in use. The next time I operate locally, the P3 comes up in Tracking mode. Is this loss of mode necessary or can it be fixed? (It only happens if

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Richard W. Solomon
It looks like the Hammond 1590X might do. As for cast Aluminum, I like the idea of more mass to conduct heat. Should be easy to attach a heat sink to it. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday,

[Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Phil Hystad
I am curious — how much interest is there in a 2-meter, solid-state, amplifier from Elecraft that could be used with either the KX3 or the K3. I own a KX3 with the 2-meter option and I have considered buying a 2-meter amplifier in the 35 to 90 watt power range (or, something close to that).

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread hsherriff
I think it's a great idea. Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Phil Hystad Date: 09/21/2015 5:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3)

[Elecraft] KX3 Needed

2015-09-21 Thread Skip Cameron
Chris McGough VK6BP is a pilot who travels to IOTAs off Western Australia.in his work, has a 300w amp and would like to acquire a used KX3 Please send him any leads you have direct to the email address above. Skip W5GAI

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-21 Thread Gary
Uncle Phil, Absolutely. I am contemplating purchasing a clean 2m amp to give me 100w output from a 2m internal transverter in my K3. I would get on that pre-order list from day one. I hope Eric & Wayne will do this. Gary -Original Message- From: "Phil Hystad" Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reverse 12 volt supply

2015-09-21 Thread roger wood
A quick note to close off this string: (It did diverge from the topic a bit, but now I know why black was cold in the UK but hot in the US!) Thanks for all the responses and good advice. Much appreciated. I can see there's pros and cons to the various suggestions. I opened the box this weekend

[Elecraft] K3 FS

2015-09-21 Thread Howard Sherer
In making my plans for a K3s upgrade, I have decided to sell my K3. I am going to remove all of my optional filters and only include the 2.8 8 pole SSB.Currently running the latest firmware. K3 100 S/N 504 with all updates except for the enhanced Lf bandwidth DSP ATU KXV3 KBF3 This has been a

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV & KRX3A, install which first in K3s?

2015-09-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Carl, The KRX3 must go in first. If you think about it, the K144XV fits above the KRX3, so if you install the K144XV first, you will not be able to get the KRX3 in place below it. The K144XV instructions page 11 3rd checkbox tells you when to install the KRX3 *if* you had removed it. This

[Elecraft] P3 feature

2015-09-21 Thread Jim Leder (Hotmail)
The PX3 supports CW/RTTY/PSK text display. Did this ever get added to the P3? I think it was on the 'wish' list. Sure would be nice to have in conjunction with the SVGA addon! 73 ... Jim Bob Buckeye AKA Jim Leder K8CXM since 1961 IBM retiree since 1999

Re: [Elecraft] Four Elecraft Digests in one day

2015-09-21 Thread drewko
In either case it is only electrons, and therefore nearly massless no matter how many of them, heheh... It would be a little different if all the emails were hard copies streaming through the mail slot in your front door! Which is how some treat them i guess... 73, Drew AF2Z On 09/20/15

Re: [Elecraft] P3 feature

2015-09-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, With the SVGA option installed, the P3 will display whatever text is being decoded by the K3 on the SVGA monitor. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/21/2015 4:08 PM, Jim Leder (Hotmail) wrote: The PX3 supports CW/RTTY/PSK text display. Did this ever get added to the P3? I think it was on the 'wish'

[Elecraft] K144XV & KRX3A, install which first in K3s?

2015-09-21 Thread Carl Jón Denbow
I seem to have a dilemma. I'm getting ready to install both the K144XV and the KRX3A in my new K3s. The respective instructions each say to remove the other first. I've read through both manuals, and I'm still confused on the best order to do these two operations. I put my KRX3A together