[Elecraft] KIO3 available

2023-05-06 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
I just replaced the KIO3 in my K3 with a KIO3B, and now that I'm past the USB teething problems, I have a complete KIO3 that I'll send to anyone for the cost of postage (about $10-12).  Please e-mail me off the reflector. -- 73, Pete N4ZR

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2023-05-06 Thread kevin
Good Evening,    It was a good day for a hike.  Warm enough to not wear a jacket, but cold enough to limit the biting flies.  The soil is decompressing from the snow; the sword fern are springing up. Some bracken fern are pushing free, but mostly the forest floor is open.  The seasonal stream

[Elecraft] KX1 Miracle Story

2023-05-06 Thread kx8xx via Elecraft
This past February at the Traverse City Michigan swap and shop I bought a fully optioned KX1 in a tough weather proof case.Today at the Cadillac Michigan swap I was chatting with one of the sellers who turned out to have the factory original box (matching serial number sticker on the box) which

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Fuse Blowing on Power Supply

2023-05-06 Thread W3FPR
Bill, The K3 will draw between 17 and 22 amps during transmit.  That 15 amp fuse is too small,  increase it to 25 amps.  Hopefully your power supply is capable of 25 amps or more. Use a power supply that has 14.3 volts output if you can.  Not only will your TX be cleaner (lower IMD), but the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Fuse Blowing on Power Supply

2023-05-06 Thread David Olean
There is an over voltage protection diode inside. Maybe it was tripped? Easy to replace.. I think it is right rear when looking from the top and front of the radio. Just a short HV spike can trigger that diode. You can find it on the K3 schematic. Dave K1WHS On 5/6/2023 2:30 PM, Bill

[Elecraft] K3 Fuse Blowing on Power Supply

2023-05-06 Thread Bill Gillenwater
Current setup. K3 with P3 early serial. Back to factory for complete update. Gold Pins etc. Today K3 shut down. Found blown 15 amp fuse in ground side of power supply cable Power supply is MFJ 4035MW. Have had no previous problems with this setup. Occasionally there was a message on the K3 saying

[Elecraft] Looking for Elecraft KAT100 for K2/100

2023-05-06 Thread Vincent Shu
Hi all, I am looking for an Elecraft KAT100 for my K2/100. Please feel free to contact me if you have and are willing to sell. 73 BH5HTF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: