[Elecraft] K2 RF Board D10

I’m progressing on my K2 S/N 7770 and have just starting working on the RF Board. I see in the Parts List that D10 should be Part Number 95SQ015. However, it appears that instead I have a diode part number of SR1503438Y. It appears to be the right physical size. Is this an equivalent part for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

On 11/10/2017 11:58 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: I can make a cable if the four-ring plug is available. Star-Tech sells a breakout adapter for TRRS to two TRS for mike and stereo cans. Don't know if it's right for the KX3. How are most handling mic PTT with this headset? I always used VOX. A

Re: [Elecraft] Begali CW Machine & K3S Integration?

I think any external electronic keyer will plug into the Key jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 10, 2017, at 7:16 PM, MaverickNH wrote: > > Perhaps it’s just a question of using an external keyer with a K3S, but how > do I best connect a Begali CW Machine to a K3S for optimal fu

[Elecraft] Begali CW Machine & K3S Integration?

Perhaps it’s just a question of using an external keyer with a K3S, but how do I best connect a Begali CW Machine to a K3S for optimal function? I’m using paddles (Begali Signature) now but just got a straight key (Vizkey Camelback) to start with as well. Bret/N4SRN -- Sent from: http://elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] K2 S/N.7723 Lives :)

That Elecraft has shipped K2 #7223 is pretty amazing. I built 1331 (a doppelgänger) a long time ago. I built 5226 also a long time ago. Gosh, building them and the accessories were the best kit builds I ever did. The suggestion that it has achieved a place along the HRO-60, Gold Dust Twins,

[Elecraft] KBPF3 Mod kit for K3

I purchased the KBPF3 mod kit to update my General coverage receive module. I have a K3 purchased 10-15-14 and KBPF3 module Purchased 3-20-15. I'm confused because my board says KBPF3 Rev. A but its an A2 and apparently the newer board is an A3. I contacted Elecraft support and was told that thi

Re: [Elecraft] K2 S/N.7723 Lives :)

Martin... Congradulations on K2 #7723. As you are and will discover, it's an excellent radio that will still hold its own with modern radios. True, not so many bells and whistles, just pure radio performance. You'll run across a steady stream of comments to the effect "... expensive radio X wa

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

The mic bias is cleaner than the logic bias. It is also the right level. I got more mic output with the mic bias. I got that info from Lyle, KK7P, on this list. He is credited in my blog post. Did you read that? I wrote it because I got tired of reexplaining it on this list. :-) https://obser

[Elecraft] OT - Excess NCC-2 for sale?

I'm looking for an excess DXE NCC-2. If you have one available, please contact me off reflector. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

[Elecraft] Favorite key(s)

N3ZN made me a pair of brass twins... a straight key and a set of paddles ... on matching bases. At one time he had photos of them on his website. 73! K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question

I'm with Ron. I've been in the hobby since 1957. CW has always been used as some sort of ham radio purity test. It was used to keep people out of the hobby altogether for decades. Many of those who persevered, learned the code under duress to get their license, then never touched a key again. A

[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite is available

Hello, There is a new release of Win4K3Suite. New in this release are 2 additional software and hardware virtual ports as well as the ability to tag the ports so that you can document which port does what. Please check out the release notes to see the new features. One of the useful features

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

Walter, When using any computer type mic (the CM500 is wired like one), turn the MIC BIAS off, the audio will be cleaner. The bias voltage then uses the residual voltage that is developed on the ring connection. The reason that works is because the computer mics have the tip and ring connecte

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

Ed, You can use the stereo mic connector directly into the KX3 if you turn MIC BTN off in the menu. You should also turn off MIC BIAS which results in a cleaner signal - the mic then gets its bias from the LOGIC residual voltage that is normally applied to the ring. You can use the XMIT but

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

You can plug the CM500 mic straight in to the KX3. You need to disable the mic button and make sure mic bias is on. Or, a regular stereo to mono splitter will give cleaner bias for the mic and will pull out the PTT line to a separate jack. Details here: https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/1

Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question

On the matter of spacing, I direct your attention to the October 1949 issue of QST, pg 40: "The Humbug" by A. F. Scotten, W6ZMZ.  He noted that our keyers [they existed then, just fairly primitive] send the well-formed dits and dahs. The spacing is up to us.  His astounding discovery was that,

[Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

Guess finally time that I consider a Yamaha CM500. Considering operating in remote open areas with my KX3-2M as IF radio for mw, it will be handy to have the headset/boom mic combo. I note the CM500 comes with separate mic and headset connectors while the KX3 has that four ring mic connector.

Re: [Elecraft] Keying

Yep, the J-36 I had as a teen in the 50's was a great bug, but only because it was manufactured by Lionel, of model train fame.  The J-36 had several manufacturers of the Vibroplex design.  Lionel use a thinner spring on the pendulum and mine would easily go down to about 10 WPM.  Dits on all V

[Elecraft] Elecraft] kxpd3 question

I've not been active with CW since my Novice years but distinctly recall those with swinging gaits to their sending. If you are musically oriented its an easy thing to slip into. I haven't tried using a straight key since having my right hand forefinger shortened (partial amputation early Se

[Elecraft] FS: K3DSPLPF

Unopened K3DSPLPF available Asking $10 plus shipping Please respond off line. Thanks, 73, Phil K3TUF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 CAL acting up?

Do NOT have power control with KPA100, have power control with base K2 Diode voltage drop values using my DMM's diode test function (fwd/rev bias): D16 .246/.278 D17 .151/.160 with diodes in place. 73, Casey On Thu, November 9, 2017 6:50 pm, Don Wilhelm wrote: > In normal operation you cannot

[Elecraft] WTB: KXV3-KXV3A

Does anyone in North America have a KXV3-KXV3A module for sale after upgraded to a KXV3B My address is OK in QRZ. 73 Dany VE2EBK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.

[Elecraft] FS: KRC2

I have a KRC2 that is excess to my needs. Asking $20 plus shipping Please inquire off line to this email. Paypal only 73, Phil K3TUF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailma

Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question

Hey Don, If you want ultimatic, check out the little QCX kits that Hans Summers (QRPLabs) has been putting out. It has ultimatic mode as well as Iambic A and B. Pretty cool for a $49 kit! I've never been a fan of ultimatic mode, but it was a really big deal some years back. I probably nev

Re: [Elecraft] Perfect code

Looks like three German words 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/10/2017 14:10 PM, Dale Boresz wrote: iagreecompletelywithstevewf3taboutnotrunningwordstogetherwhensendingcw itmakescopymuchmoredifficultandyousurewouldntdothatsortofthingwhentypingtextorrespodningtoapostright? ifyoutsrowinafewmisplwcedorincorr

Re: [Elecraft] Perfect code

iagreecompletelywithstevewf3taboutnotrunningwordstogetherwhensendingcw itmakescopymuchmoredifficultandyousurewouldntdothatsortofthingwhentypingtextorrespodningtoapostright? ifyoutsrowinafewmisplwcedorincorrectlettersaswellwithoutcorrectingthemitmakesmatmersevenworhe proper spacing between words is

[Elecraft] kxpd3 question

On 11/9/2017 4:26 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: No, Ron, obsessing over sending perfect code is NOT like speaking languages with an accent. */Amen to that /* Perfect code remains the goal because it conveys the greatest chance of 100% copy. */Yes Yes Yes/* My post was not directed to beginners but

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic feedline question

Here's a thread on zipcord loss from years ago: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/What-your-mother-didn-t-tell-you-about-transmission-lines-td6780383.html This is a real world result I observed: "About 10 years ago ET3PMW was attempting to get on the low bands and only had zip cord available

[Elecraft] Perfect code

Good morning gentlemen, As Kent and Gary said, timing is everything and sending perfect code should be the goal of every op. Of course we all make mistakes, even using a keyboard. We're human. But whatever speed you are at, please don't run words together! For anyone who copies by the word t

[Elecraft] Useful radio features

Frustrated by the weight, size. cost and wires of a KX3 + KXPA100 combo for light 100W portable operation, I got a Yaesu FT-891 (but keeping the KX3 which is superior when 100W is not needed). Going into this I knew that the 891 has horrible phase noise, but that is of no consequence since this rad