[Elecraft] forgot price

2022-03-22 Thread Mike Goldstein
Sorry, for the K3 system for sale that I just emailed you, the price would be $2300 US. 73 Mike VE3GFN -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

2022-03-22 Thread Mike Goldstein
Elecraft K3 HF transceiver 100W, serial #2284, factory built in 2008. Transceiver still in basic original configuration Includes ATU, General Coverage Module, and sub-receiver Includes Ant/IF out/Xverter interface Includes Elecraft P3 Panadaptor, purchased 2013 Includes Heil Pro combo headset and

Re: [Elecraft] De-soldering Tool Recommendations?

2022-03-22 Thread CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft
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Re: [Elecraft] De-soldering Tool Recommendations?

2022-03-22 Thread jerry
All, The discussion of desoldering tools inspired me to try something I've seen on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094ZCRXMN It's basically a solder sucker with a heated tip. $36, free Prime shipping. It arrived this morning, and I just tried it out. I dug out an old

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-22 Thread Wes
Although I have a K3 and a K3S, they are relegated to backup service to my Kenwood TS-890. A number of us Kenwood users also have KPA500 and KAT500s.  We are using mostly home-built cables for interconnection.  If you don't have the KAT500 then RF sensing is probably good enough.  The

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 serial pinout?

2022-03-22 Thread Ken K6MR
As shown on page 5 of the KAT500 schematic: 12V levels, Tip = Rx, Ring = Tx. Ken K6MR From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:29 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 serial pinout?

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-22 Thread john
A long time ago I used a KPA500 with a Yaesu FT1000MP and the RF sensing worked perfectly. Perhaps if you have a KAT500 and are using different antenna ports or have very out of tune antennas there may be an advantage to having cable control but otherwise I would not worry about it. John KK9A

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-22 Thread Jim Brown
On 3/22/2022 2:24 AM, F5vjc wrote: What is the advantage of using a band switching cable between the transceiver and the KPA500 over just relying on the RF sensing function? I've never used one. A tap on the mic or a dit is all that is needed. 73, Jim K9YC

[Elecraft] KAT500 serial pinout?

2022-03-22 Thread Gordon LaPoint
Can I wire a standard 9 pin serial cable to the 3 pin connector on the KAT500? Is it 5V only or does it use RS232 levels? What is the pin out? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-22 Thread jerry
On 2022-03-22 02:24, F5vjc wrote: What is the advantage of using a band switching cable between the transceiver and the KPA500 over just relying on the RF sensing function? Do you trust that RF sensing function? REALLY trust it? Because if you transmit into the wrong LPF, it can be Game

[Elecraft] SELL ~ XG50 Signal Source

2022-03-22 Thread Jan
Bought for my KX3 K Extended VFO Temperature Compensation Procedure The KX3 station has been replaced with the K4/AT last August; IT is A-OK !! Accepting an offer on this item, include $ 6 for postage Cheers, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] De-soldering Tool Recommendations?

2022-03-22 Thread CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft
Steve Great idea: did you use self-fluxing enamel wire? This is common on small gauges used in signal circuits but not so common on large gauge wire used in power transformers that I recall. David G3UNA > On 21 March 2022 at 14:38 SteveL wrote: > > > As a valuable side note, the Hakko 808

[Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-22 Thread F5vjc
What is the advantage of using a band switching cable between the transceiver and the KPA500 over just relying on the RF sensing function? I want to drive my KPA500 from an FTDX 101D, is a cable the better way to go? 73 F5VJC __