Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Clay Autery
UNinstall the knobs CAREFULLY.  Wash in warm water with Dawn dishwashing liquid and perhaps a toothbrush if soaking doesn't work. Use compressed air to make double sure they are dry before re-installation.  Be CAREFUL with the set screws... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and ALS1306 Amplifier ALC

2020-01-24 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Doug: The remote and radio band data connectors are specialized connections. They are for use with Ameritron supplied cables only.  DB-DB15HE I did see that the HV power supplies do have current limiting which would imply there is some protection from excessive current based on load

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Fixed Audio Output Boards

2020-01-24 Thread Dave Van Wallaghen
List comrades, I am again stocked with K2 Fixed Audio Output Board kits as of yesterday. If you placed an order in the last 10 days or so, it shipped out this morning. You should see it is a few days. Thanks for everyone's patience in waiting for more stock. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 1/15/2020

[Elecraft] K3 and ALS1306 Amplifier ALC

2020-01-24 Thread Doug Millar via Elecraft
Hi, I need some help. I have a K3, the DB9 interface cable and an ALS (MFJ)1306 amplifier. I need to know if the amplifier handles power fold back for SWR by itself or needs to connect to the K3. Question 2 is whether the cable allows this.  I know there is a setting in the K3 for external ALC

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction

2020-01-24 Thread Aaron Lee
You missed some fun last year, the low was ~0F at K9CU's site in Urbana. During setup it was in the upper teens with a 10 mph wind, which taught us just how stiff the cold can make coax and fingers. My friend managed to get a dipole into a tree but I settled for a small vertical clamped to the

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD function buttons

2020-01-24 Thread Keith Onishi
Page 6 of KPOD Owner’s Manual says; Macros are launched at the K-Pod using tap and hold presses of switches F1 through F8 just as you tap and hold front panel switches on your K3S/K3: - Holding switches F1 through F8 for 1/2 second or more launches K3S/K3 macros 1 through 8. - Tapping

[Elecraft] K2 Legacy Tuneups, Rescue, Build Services

2020-01-24 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, Does your K2 need repair? Tuneup? Want to sell it, but it needs some attention before offering it for sale? In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction

2020-01-24 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
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[Elecraft] K-POD function buttons

2020-01-24 Thread Ted Edwards W3TB
Elecraft's directions are usually very clear, but I am missing something about encoding buttons on the K-POD. I put my desired functions coding into the K3 Utility, but I don't see how to apply them from the Utility to the radio where the function buttons on the K3 imitate. What am I missing?

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Dave Cole
Thanks to both of you! 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 1/24/20 7:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, I would suggest removing the knobs and clean them with dish washing

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Dave Van Wallaghen
Dave, +1 on Don's suggestion. I usually use some warm water and a mild dish soap and let the knobs soak for awhile. Then I use a soft toothbrush to remove any crud. I have done a whole bunch of K1 & K2 knobs like this and it always works pretty well. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 1/24/2020 10:28:32

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, I would suggest removing the knobs and clean them with dish washing liquid, water and an old toothbrush. Dry fully before putting them back on the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2020 10:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote: Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs?

[Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Dave Cole
Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs? -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with KPA100/KAT100

2020-01-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kev, Sorry, but that will not work. The KPA100/KAT100 needs internal signals from the K2. Those signals are not available from the KX3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/23/2020 11:20 PM, Kev Schache wrote: I'm confined to operating from home due to age restraints but I'm also the very proud

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction

2020-01-24 Thread dgb
... and here in Franklin, western NC we'll be using our ancient K3 with mild temps 73 Dwight NS9I On 1/24/2020 12:54 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area As a refugee from Chicago, I can

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction

2020-01-24 Thread David Wilcox via Elecraft
Here in St Augustine, FL it will be in the 70’s and windy. The SAARS club will be putting on winter FD at the EOC. Anyone close please drop in and join us. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad > On Jan 24, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operation of K4

2020-01-24 Thread Nr4c
But where does the USB plug into. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 24, 2020, at 1:31 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > > The keyer would be hooked into the keyer/paddle jack? > >> On 1/22/2020 3:04 AM, Nr4c wrote: >> What to plug Winkeyer into at the radio end? The K4 is connected