This is for anyone who has incorporated one of the SMD tuning indicator
PC boards by Tom, N0SS into their KX1. An error has come to light in the
installation instructions for this board. When connecting the red power
lead for the board to the main power switch for the KX1, DO NOT connect
the wire
Hi, Paul.
Looking at the picture you posted of the two capacitors, C45 is the blue
one. If you look closely, you will see that the leads coming out of the
case are preformed. That is, they are bent in slightly. If you measure
where they exit the body of the cap, you will see that the spacing is
Received my set of UnPCBs earlier this week, and just wanted to say
the quality is as good as I have seen in any board. I have a fully-
loaded QRP K2 (s/n ). I bought these to have on-hand, in case I
ever need/want to remove an option module, and keep the radio
operational. These will fit
Norm-
Look on the bottom of the paddle casing (once you remove it from it's base).
You will see a round button near the front of the unit. While pressing in
this button, push the paddle assembly from the rear, where the wire
connects. This will allow the mechanism to slide out the front for
I can also confirm that this function is broken in the latest firmware
release.
When activating the Spot tone in REF CAL function, the audio from WWV
disappears.
-Bruce N1RX
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Mike wrote:
After uploading new firmware 1.77 and 1.58, AM mode has highly distorted
audio. I can listen to a strong AM station in sideband mode but AM, no
way.
All I hear is some muffled low frequency audio.
Also as I look at VFO A, I see 0.640 MHz (local AM station) but VFO B
shows
Stewart wrote:
Can someone explain to me why with the standard 5 Pole 2.7 kHz
filter the DSP FC = 1.6kHz ?
Looking at the NORMed DSP for that filter the LO = 0.25 kHz and
the HI = 2.7 kHz.
So I would have thought that FC = (2.7 - 0.25) / 2 or 1.225 kHz
say 1.2 kHz.
Maybe my idea of
Barry wrote:
I don't understand a need to lock the lower filter edge above 250hz
for opposite sideband rejection. The dsp filtering slope is very
steep. You can set the Orion lower filter edge to 50hz and it sounds
great.
73,
Barry N1EU
This is supposed to be extended downward in a
Yes, Stan. There are a few mods for the earliest units. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm
Bruce N1RX
K3 sn/559
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I am sure that there were a lot of KRX3 units that were ordered from April
of last year through your order in December. Since you asked Elecraft not to
ship your K3 until your KRX3 is available, I think you will still have a
pretty long wait for your K3. I have no inside information, but I
Don't expect to see any -firm- word on this for a while. Once the KRX3 is in
routine production, the 'brain-trust' will turn it's attention toward this
one. Perhaps by the Fall contest season? Should be much less of a design
effort needed than the RX project.
Patience,
Bruce N1RX
http://www.saylorsmachine.com/k1armor.htm
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I am waiting on my KRX3 (backordered since July '07) but decided to check my
K3 for the value of R91.
My K3 s/n 559 had 100 ohms for R91. I removed the existing 0603 sized
resistor and replaced it with an 0805 size 22 ohms that I had on-hand. (The
method I usually employ for resistors and caps is
Eric,
Would it be possible to release an app note listing the component value
changes you mention:
We increased coupling caps and a few other values in the audio chain to
increase low freq audio response below 300 Hz.
This way, those of us who feel up to the task can modify our own early DSP
John, K7UP wrote:
The latest information I could find on the new solar cycle (near the
end of the article). Get those radios ready.
Ridiculous link snipped
information? Please. These end-of-the-world crackpots shouldn't get
further advertising. As for the likelihood of a solar peak in
Here's a good list of CW abbreviations. I am sure there are others.
73, Bruce N1RX
http://www.kent-engineers.com/abbreviations.htm
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David, G4DMP wrote:
According to the Shipping Status I see that the K144XV started shipping
last Saturday (11/21 US).
Would someone please point me to the on-line Manual?
That shipping status update on the Web page you refer to was as of October
27th. It assumed that the LO crystals would be
Have you turned on the mic bias?
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Simple.
The proper pronunciation has always been right on the Home Page of the
Elecraft website:
How do you say Elecraft?Ele (as in Elegant) + Craft.
Next topic.
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The IF-Out port on the K3 is an RF-range centered at the 1st IF freq of
8.215 MHz. You cannot connect this directly to a PC soundcard and expect it
to work. Somehting like a SoftRock, SDR-IQ, or LP-Pan is needed to
downconvert the IF freq to the audio range.
-Bruce N1RX
Phil Lamarche wrote:
Is the ship start date 12-17-09 still solid, please.
Phil, I don't feel that it ever WAS solid. It is just the latest estimate,
based on parts that had not arrived yet. An update would be nice, but I
don't look at the 17th (my birthday, BTW) as a firm commitment. I never
Hi Kenneth.
Congratulations on the impending arrival of your K3.
The KXV3 (or, in your case 3A, as this is a new order) does NOT have the
connections available to output an IF signal from the subreceiver (as far as
I know). However, some users have modified the KRX3 by adding a small buffer
amp
Sorry, George. I don't believe you can do easily do 80M with a 4 band board.
The issue is that that board requires each of two bands to use the same
low-pass filter. So, normally, one low-pass filter is used by 40/30M, and
the other is used by 20 and 17 or 15M.
One compromise option would be to
I believe with DATA A mode you should be setting the input audio level to
get 4-5 bars of ALC, then setting the Power out on the rig for the power
level desired. If you do not have this level of ALC action, then the radio
tries to increase the gain to bring the level up. This may be the source of
Make sure VOX is turned on.
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Anytime before the middle of 2010 is early 2010. What's the hurry? When
it's ready, they'll say so.
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Jim Brown wrote:
Now a brickbat to Elecraft. Speakers are individual products, they
don't come wired with 3-circuit plugs, and as noted above, it's
not easy to buy parts to build adapters. What Elecraft SHOULD have
done is provide TWO output jacks, not one. They played cheap (or
dumb, to
Limited shipments were scheduled to begin on 12/24, and more last week. Have
any been received and installed?
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Anyone installed the K144XV yet ?
Comments
I asked the same question earlier this week. No one responded. I note that
the K144XV firmware update utility mentioned in the docs has not been posted
yet. Perhaps the shipment schedule has slipped again.
Some word from Wayne or
Thanks, Guys. I appreciate the updates.
I am one of those who ordered early (within minutes of the page going up).
I appreciate the passion you guys (and the whole staff) pour into all the
Elecraft products.
73,
Bruce N1RX
(K1, KX1, K2, K3... Yada, Yada)
The new auto-calibration routines are very cool! Thanks for adding this to
the config utility! I'm looking forward to any other calibrations/etc. you
decide to add to this very useful program.
73,
Bruce N1RX K3 #559
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Most of the resistors in the K3 are 0603 size, some are 0805. I used all
0805 when doing the recent mods, including the KSYN3 ALC and line audio out
mods. They fit fine for me.
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Notice that the app note (rev A) for this has an error. Figure 4 legend
reads Installing the 470K Ohm resistors Should read ... 470 Ohm
resistors.
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I've never seen the behaviour you described. (VFO encoder not responding
until a key is pressed, after being idle for several minutes). Sounds like
some kind of issue with your rig. I would reload all firmware, including
tables and see if that helps. Otherwise, perhaps you have a problem with the
Jay,
I believe you are looking for the Noise Gate function. The latest version of
the Owner's Manual has info under Config:TX Gate. Haven't played with it
myself, as I have a fairly quit shack.
GL,
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That is, I have a fairly QUIET shack... Not quit. Fast fingers got me
again..
GL,
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I don't recall seeing this mentioned. Perhaps overlooked amongst the hoopla
about the impending P3, and the latest K3 firmware and mods. Elecraft
released an application note for the K2 on August 10th. I don't remember
seeing this before, but it has a copyright date of 2008, and a rev A release
does what it is labelled to do.
OK, so can we now re-open the discussion about which way the up/down band
buttons should work? (just kidding...)
Bruce Beford, N1RX
K1 KX1 K2 K3...
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Ron wrote:
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
Relative Humidity for each voltage level shown below:
10%
40%
55%
Walking across carpet
35,000 V
15,000 V
7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor
12,000 V
5,000 V
3,000 V
Motions of bench worker
6,000 V
800 V
400 V
Removing DIPS
Benny wrote:
Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here:
http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm
I tried almost all imaginable systems during 50 years.
And tennis ball does not harm anything when coming down.
This can be ordered as a kit, too.
Smile!
I get a lot of use out of
2.02 is the latest public release, 2.34 is the latest beta release (a/o 1616
UTC, 30-Aug-2008)
Many people are loading the beta releases, to take advantage of newly
implemented features, and to help uncover any subtle bugs.
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I installed the KRX3 subreceiver in my K3 last night/this morning. Things
went pretty well, with just a couple of trivial typos in the instructions. I
have the KRX3 configured on, and have just 1 filter, 2.8Khz in position FL2
at this time. All other slots configured off.
I have the latest
On the Elecraft reflector, you wrote:
Can you make the TX symbol bigger when we take the radio off air to test
the audio? When the TX is blinking fast it's hard to see and I have to
look twice to see if I am not transmitting.
Unfortunately, this can not be done. The display is not changeable
Ken-
My understanding is that the KPA100 needs communications from the K2 via the
auxbus to operate. It was not intended to work with other rigs.
That said, maybe someone with actual experience will chime in with another
opinion.
73,
Bruce N1RX
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Wink and nudge all you like. 15M for the KX1 is unlikely to ever happen,
IMO. The DDS is driven by a 50 MHz clock. This sets the maximum clean output
frequency at about 16.6 MHz. (Clk/3). There is also a 14 MHz low-pass filter
on the output of the DDS. So, to do 21 MHz would require a new master
Dave G wrote:
Hi Bruce,
I was fortunate enough to be one of the KX-1 Beta testers. So I am well
aware of the DDS clock limitations, and of the two LPF's in the KX-1 with
knee's. just allowing 20M operation.
But my nudge, nuidge, wink, wink was directed - with my tongue firmly in
my cheek-
Jerry wrote:
On the shipment status page, reference is made to Shipping
weeks Nov 26-30 and Dec 3-7 and the statement Orders with
deposits is added to it as if the deposit somehow affects shipping status.
Exactly what, if anything, does a deposit have to do with a shipment?
Inquiring minds want
John, Thanks for the great post about your first month or so with the K3.
This is exactly the type of post I enjoy most. Well thought out, and
detailed.
I'm looking forward to my K3. I ordered in July. My latest estimate is that
I may see it sometime toward the end of February. I have plenty of
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:51:00 -0600, Tom wrote:
Wow! I haven't seen any of those since my days at Aero Commander!
How about some Dzus (sp?) type twist lock fasteners?
Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
[snip]
Actually, they are called Druz fasteners, and allow for a quick
Doug: at 50 ohms,
-28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV)
-15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV)
0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV)
Your reference, s9 = 50 uV = -73 dBm
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Should have added the appropriate S-unit readings as well, I guess.
Assuming S9 = 50 uv @ 50 ohms, -73 dBm:
-28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV) = S9+45dB
-15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV) = S9+65dB
0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV) = S9+73dB
- Bruce N1RX
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Should have added the appropriate S-unit readings as well, I guess.
Assuming S9 = 50 uv @ 50 ohms, -73 dBm:
-28 dBm = 8900 uV (8.9 mV) = S9+45dB
-15 dBm = 39,800 uV (39.8 mV) = S9+58dB
0 dBm = 223,600 uV (223.6 mV) = S9+73dB
I got my Katiegram today from Aptos. A K3 kit with many options, ordered
7/27/07 to be shipped within 7-10 days.
I took note of the price increases back in January, and those posted today.
By ordering when I did, I saved a total of $200 plus. I am pleased with my
decisions.
I am not unhappy
K3 kit s/n 559 ordered 7/25/07, shipped 3/4/08, arrived 3/7/08.
Let the fun begin.
-Bruce N1RX
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Placing an order today, you should be in the round that starts shipping in
November.
Line forms to the rear. g
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The larger tan color chokes are fine. Go to the Elecraft website, and click
the link on the left that says Builder Resources. You will see a Builder
Alert about the phasing out of the smaller green chokes, and suggestions on
mounting the larger ones:
Charles wrote:
As I predicted, market for the used Pro 3 is already in collapse. Nevada
Radio used $1399.
Charles Harpole
k4vud at hotmail.com
Read closer. That's UK Pounds sterling, -not- US dollars. Multiply times
two.
-Bruce N1RX
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Alan:
Did you purchase the backlight -option- kit? The backlight does not come
standard with the K1 kit.
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You're probably taking about the Mountain Ops Tac Pac. They made soft cases
for the K1 and K2. Sadly, they are no longer made.
-Bruce, N1RX
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Ken wrote:
I assume the microphone connector can be configured
to suit different microphones, just like the K2
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
N1RX:
Actually, No. My understanding is that the K3's microphone connector is
configured for the same pinout as Kenwood radios. (Don't ask -me- why.) It
cannot be
I don't remember seeing THAT on the options list
John contributed the following:
Given all the (ahem) excitement:
http://www.ae5x.com/photo_files/k3.jpg
John Harper AE5X
http://www.ae5x.com
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Thanks, Lyle. The question remains, however- Is the auxbus on the K3
compatible with the KPA100? Can a remote KPA100/KAT100 from a K2 system be
used with the K3/10?
-Bruce N1RX
Wondering if there will be auxbus signals at the PC (rs232) port
like the k2.
For all of us who have the kpa100 and
Has there been any decision made whether to make a backlit LCD standard on
the K1?
Or will one have to order the K1 Kit, and the backlight mod and thereby
end up paying for an extra LCD?
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I am wondering if anyone has sucessfully configured a K1 for 160M. Looking
for the component values and crystal freq for the KFL1-2 board. Values for
12M and 10M would also be a welcome addition to the files here. Thanks in
advance for any info.
73,
Bruce N1RX
K1 #620
KX1 #849
K2 #
K3 # TBA
Simon-
I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for
satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really
need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on one
band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't
If past is prologue, then the manual will not be posted until just as they
are beginning to ship. The distributed workforce of Elecraft dictates this.
Often, there are adjustments to the assembly process, with pictures of the
actual commercialized boards and parts being assembled. This is
There -is- a K3 only list, on Yahoo groups:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/
Wayne, Eric and Lyle do read that list, and respond to queries there. Still,
there is a lot of K3-related activity here that you would miss out on. I
subscribe to both.
Bruce, N1RX
Phil Lamarche wrote:
LDG is shipping a new 600 watt auto tuner this month for only 359.00. It
supports Icom and Yaesu for tracking with a cable. Emailed the factory
about the K3 and they said they had no plans to support Elecraft. That
tuner with the new amplifier would be perfect and LDG
Send an email to pa...@elecraft.com and they will send it right out.
-Bruce N1RX
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Eric posted the following on July 4th. This qualifies as an update in my
book.
We're darn close and the P3 is proceeding on plan so far. Everything has
been released to production and we are just awaiting delivery of the
final production sheet metal and stuffed PCBs. We're also refining the
Lyle Johnson wrote:
I just received my FLEX-1500
Nothing like a little intrigue for our list members :)
Gawd, I Love/Hate you guys... Keep the ideas flowing, I'll keep buying the
results.
Signed,
N1RX
Confirmed Elecraft groupie...
(we may need some kind of 12-step program...)
for all. Some of us
enjoy being early adopters. Here, we have learned that that can be a -good-
thing.
Bruce Beford, N1RX
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That same sentence has a mis-spelling of the word single as singal
-Bruce N1RX
Gus Hansen wrote:
Is there an Elecraft mailto address for corrections and suggestions
regarding product manuals? It would provide for timely feedback and
minimize clutter on this reflector.
An example
K3 s/n running v4.03 f/w
KRX3 installed
K144XV installed
Have entered a local repeater freq/offset/pl tone into VFO A
Output/K3 RX: 147.285, positive offset (147.885 Tx) pl 103.5
Have another local repeater output freq on VFO B: 146.760
Can hear both repeaters fine.
Once I TX on VFO to use the
An additional detail of the firmware strangeness when using the K3 on 2M
with the K144XV:
When tuning VFO B, I will not increment to the next MHz. It wraps around
within the same 1 MHz segment.
Bruce N1RX
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4.05 has been designated a regular production release. You do not use the
FTP method for regular production releases, only for beta releases. Just
start K3UTIL, and check the box that says Copy new files from Elecraft into
local folder. Then click the button that says Check Versions Now. It
Phil wrote:
➢ What is the IF Buffer Mod -- did I miss something? I am Serial number 0030.
Phil, the IF buffer mod increases the gain of the IF output buffer –inside the
K3- by changing a resistor value. What matters is the serial number of the K3,
not the P3. Check the Elecraft website K3
The KPA500 is the same size as the K3.
Bruce, N1RX
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Not much different than a K3, with connectors attached (RS232/coax...)
73,
Bruce N1RX
-Original Message-
From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:10 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Serial Number 0030
I am using latest beta firmware 0.31 on my new P3. I notice that when the
peak hold function is enabled, it disables spectrum averaging (if it was
enabled). Would it be possible to have peak hold available while using
display averaging?
Bruce, N1RX
K3 559, P3 97
While running my P3 powered from the DC output on the K3, I noticed that the
additional current drain is not reflected in the on-screen display of the
K3. I will probably look into changing the point at which this power jack is
tapped off the K3. I would like the ammeter in the K3 to include any
Re: Having the DC out accessory jack output current measured by the K3.
Well, I looked at the schematic and determined that this would (in theory)
be a simple mod. Page 5 of the schematics (page 3 of 4 Iof the K3 RF board)
shows the DC power control/measurement portion of the K3. The DC out
Johnw, N6AX wrote:
I experienced my very first vapor-lock (MCU LD freeze-up) when doing the
V4.05 download with the P3 connected in the RS-232 path..have done
many, many firmware updates since receiving my K3 (S.N 567) with no
glitches at all...is this a coincidence?
Did you
I think it was originally intended to be a panel mount SMA. There was some
recent discussion around Elecraft -possibly- developing a form of crude
GPS-lock that may make use of this connector hole. No word on possible
timeline.
Bruce, N1RX
Anybody know what kind of connector is supposed to go
Glenn,
That output is fused internally at 600 mA, and is supplied via a 1n4007
diode (1 amp max). Best not to exceed the 500 mA recommended max load. An
option would be to supply power to your powerpole strip from the same supply
that feeds the K3, but have it switched by a small relay controlled
Hi Larry. My comments in-line, below:
Larry, K2GN wrote:
Well, it's still doing the freeze.
I have found it in the freeze state 4 times while I'm not operating,
This remains a big mystery.
Indeed. If it is locking up while you are not operating (i.e. transmitting)
then that rules out an
Hi Steve.
I installed the stiffener plate mod on both synth boards in my K3, s/n 559.
It probably is only really needed if you run CW, with the internal speaker
on, and the sidetone turned up fairly loud. It is under those circumstances
that the speaker vibration can flex the synth board,
David,
You can only have one filter board in the K1 at a time.
My 4 band board is for 40m/30m/20m and 15m.
I have a 2 band board I swap in for 160m and 80m.
73,
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Gary,
If I recall correctly, the BNC connectors are on the top lid, the RCAs on
the lower panel. If you use the BNCs, you will have to disconnect them
(unsolder) to completely remove the top cover for service. I think that is
the only real difference.
GL,
Bruce N1RX
Audio peak Filter
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Sam wrote:
isn't that kind of what the CWT
or any cw decoding software
does when decoding?
GB 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan
Not exactly. My understanding is that an audio peaking filter actually
boosts or accentuates the audio at a particular frequency, rather than
attenuating those at other
, October 24, 2010 1:45 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3
Seems to me that adjusting the Pitch to one that most comfortably
stands out from others and then using Spot ought to accomplish the
same thing. No?
--
73,
Dick KA1OZ
Middleborough, MA
On Dec 31, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
What gets me in a K3 is that there is still some room in there, even
after installing the KRX3 to the 100W transceiver, to add something
else. So far the possibilities haven't tickled my fancy.
We're saving it for a fuel cell :)
Wayne
Nice write-up on tips for using the APF function, Wayne.
Would you please consider adding this to the K3 Operating Tips page on the
Elecraft website? (and the manual, as I am sure this will be a recurring
area of inquiry...)
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Stan W5EWA asked:
I've noticed that I am unable to operate the NR NTCH independantly
on the main sub receiver. If I turn either control on, it's on for both
receivers. Can't turn it on for one receiver and have it off for the other
like you can for the Preamp the NB. I installed the
Rich,
If you will look at the photo #2 at the lower right quadrant of page 32- You
will see that what you are to cut are the bits of the pins that stick out of
the back of the small board attached to the encoder. Do this before you
install the encoder. This is done to prevent these from shorting
Don't bet on free hats or tee shirts, or scantily-clad women handing them
out. Unless Eric's head counts towards that last...
Got one of those K3 buttons here, from when Eric attended the New England
ARRL convention in August '08. I hope Elecraft gets a booth up here again
this summer.
Have fun
Dick KA5KKT wrote:
14.62.8..?
Clearly- early beta firmware needs some tweaks. My guess is that this should
probably have read 14.062.8 Nothing like good lively, pre-release product
debate, huh?
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Eric wrote:
Let's end the AMP thread for now. We are not planning on an 800 or 1500
W solid state amp at this time.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Man, I love it when there is an opening. Notice how Wayne ruled out very
specific power levels. My money is on the 400-500W class amp in the same
sized box as
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