Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

Chuck: > On May 1, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Chuck MacCluer wrote: > > The K3 and K3S are dead ends --- they are frozen at their present > capabilities. The K4 is a partially filled canvas that can improve over > time. For example, the K4s I hear on the air still have, like the K3xs, > that ugly popup

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    The bands were so so.  QSB from S0 to S8 at times, with waves of noise.  The sun has been up to something.  It did show up for a few minutes, now it is gone again.  Spring arrives slowly here. Trilliums are blooming in the warmer spots.   On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z: W0CZ -

Re: [Elecraft] K1 accessories

Chris, That is quite feasible - getting a board is the starting problem. If you can find a 2 band board for any band(s), you can order the crystals for the bands you want from Elecraft. They may also have the K1 band kits in stock which have the capacitors required for that band.  Worst case,

[Elecraft] Replacement cost K3 fully loaded

Looking for guestimates for insurance purposes.  K3 dual receivers full of filters etc. W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K1 accessories

Hello all, I've been able to buy a K1 here in VK. It is in excellent condition (Ser. No 3380) and has 20 & 40m only. I know Elecraft stopped supporting some time ago and accessories etc are pretty much discontinued. I'm interested in getting 15 & 17m band modules - can anyone offer any

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

There are a few of those around now. Of course they have varying capabilities relative to SMD. A buddy of mine just recently had a K3 repaired by N3CZ over in North Carolina. He turned it in a few weeks. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On May 1, 2022, at 17:40, Mike Flowers wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

There is a business opportunity here for someone with the HF transceiver diagnostic and SMD replacement skills and equipment. Someone who does excellent Elecraft service work at reasonable prices would never want for business. And if the work is of consistently high enough quality, perhaps

[Elecraft] 40 meter 7280 KHz SSB net, May 10

The band was in good shape today. Good signal strength with low noise. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D WB9EJB ED IN K4D W4DML DOUG TN K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH KX3 KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KA4CTW BOB KY KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KG4WXU JERRY TN KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

* On 2022 01 May 14:52 -0500, David Gilbert wrote: > > The K3s and the K3 with new synths aren't "dead ends". I agree with Chuck that the K3 series are dead ends in the sense that no more development effort will be put into them. Sad but true. There are some aspects that I'd like to see

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

I guess my question was more geared toward if I had to repair and module are the components still available to fix the module not necessarily the module itself. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From:

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

I don't think it has much if anything to do with the size of Elecraft.  WW2 gear was built with point-to-point wiring and components [e.g. resistors, capacitors] that were available through the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's,  80's, and even into the early 90's.  My Swan 500C in the late 60's was

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

The K3s and the K3 with new synths aren't "dead ends".  The great majority of specs for both rigs are better than the K4 and will be until the K4HD comes out at three times the price.  The K3 and K3s are only "dead ends" because of a business decision, not a technical one. Dave   AB7E On

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

That window is closed.  Elecraft offered a last time buy of modules for  the K3 and K3s some time ago.  They hinted that they might have made a few extras, but for the most part what you have now is what you (or someone else) will have forever unless you buy a spare rig for parts. That's

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

Just love pronouncements as the concrete hardens around them!   "640 kB should be enough for everyone."*  "At very best, the worldwide market for a computer like this will be six or seven."**  "The K3s is a dead end." A "dead end" road stops.  It no longer works as a road.  The functionality

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

It helps sometimes to read through the history of this maillist. This questions have been asked 100 times the last 10 days. Henk Op 1-5-2022 om 14:26 schreef Jerry Moore: How long will elecraft continue to support the case 3s and are there any components or modules that we should buy in

Re: [Elecraft] Indefinite support for K3s

Wayne, N6KR, posted on 23 April that Eric (WA6HHQ) will have an update on K3 modules 'next week.' My recollection is that Elecraft set a cutoff date in spring 2021 for ordering of K3/K3s modules to gauge interest and allow ordering of long-lead-time parts. I can't find another recent post in

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

The K3 and K3S are dead ends --- they are frozen at their present capabilities. The K4 is a partially filled canvas that can improve over time. For example, the K4s I hear on the air still have, like the K3xs, that ugly popup in the unwanted sideband. They compare in this respect unfavorably with

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

In the Air Force, we called these extras "Hanger Queens" - never to fly again. Best regards, Jerry, W1IE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Andrew Moore Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2022 08:51 AM To: Jerry Moore Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

I can't speak for Elecraft but given the present disruptions in parts, supply chains and labor, coupled with inflation, I have to wonder how they could possibly give an answer other than "as long as possible." Something you might consider (maybe you already have) is buy a backup K3S to serve as a

[Elecraft] IndeIdefinate support for K3s?

How long will elecraft continue to support the case 3s and are there any components or modules that we should buy in advance because they won't be supportable in the future? Tnx De ae4pb .. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android

[Elecraft] Digital Display Unit Elecraft's KPA500

Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA500 amplifier: - - WITH REPAIR COST AND DOWN TIME FOR REPAIRS, WATCH FOR SYSTEM CHANGES! - - Instead of seeing only 1 crucial reading, monitor all 7 at the same time. 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature 2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply voltage