[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

2009-11-17 Thread Phil Hystad
I am not a K3 owner but I plan to be sometime soon. I am still in my research stage where I want to learn as much as I can about the K3 before I buy. I do have a couple of questions... 1. Are there options that I would be foolish not to get right up front? My plan is to at least get the

[Elecraft] Is there a K3 nearby (Bellevue/Kirkland/Redmond)

2009-11-17 Thread Phil Hystad
Is there a K3 nearby around Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Washington. I would like to come on over and listen to one and turn a knob or two. Thanks, phil, K7PEH k7...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
Gang, Thanks for all the great e-mails and answers to my first round of K3 questions. Lots of good information and advice. I do have a few more questions but I will limit these of one question at a time. Several people have advised to get the sub-receiver option. Now, this really puts me

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
if I think I might want it later then it behooves me to get it up front. Now, I am still on the fence, it may come down to the cost of the whole configuration. phil On Nov 18, 2009, at 2:10 PM, Dave, W8OV wrote: Phil Hystad wrote: Gang, Thanks for all the great e-mails and answers to my

[Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
K3 experts: I am working on trying to understand all the features I want in my K3 but so far I have worked up the following configuration of things that I definitely will include: K3/100 KAT3 -- ATU KXV3A -- IF output and transverter interface KDVR3 -- DVR Question: do I want the TXCO

[Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
. phil Begin forwarded message: From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net Date: November 18, 2009 2:32:26 PM PST To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far... K3 experts: I am working on trying to understand all the features I want in my K3 but so

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
Is the KUSB just an ordinary adapter or does it provide a USB port built into the K3 back panel. And, if not built in, why not. I don't even have a serial port on my computers anymore (3 Apple macs and one windows laptop). phil On Nov 18, 2009, at 2:42 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: I might be

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

2009-11-18 Thread Phil Hystad
need it? Only if you don't have a serial port on your 'puter. There's nothing special about it. I used a cable I already had. I got the TCXO for the reason you mentioned. I just wanted it. Mike, NF4L Phil Hystad wrote: Is the KUSB just an ordinary adapter or does it provide a USB port

[Elecraft] K3 CW Decode Question

2009-11-19 Thread Phil Hystad
Does the K3 CW Decode display the estimated code speed in wpm? If not, it might be a cute added feature. I have seen this on some contest software and I thought it was interesting -- always wondered how fast I can copy. phil, K7PEH

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor

2009-11-20 Thread Phil Hystad
Actually, I was confused about the KUSB option. I actually thought it was a built-in USB port and when I learned it was merely a serial to USB connector and cable I then scratched the KUSB off of my budding proposed configuration. This is because I have a number of such serial to USB cables

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor

2009-11-20 Thread Phil Hystad
20, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Matt Palmer wrote: Usb can be a noisy thing, there are many reasons you wouldnt want it inside the radio Not to mention the exercise in writing drivers alone is herculean. Matt W8ESE On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net wrote

[Elecraft] Anti-static desk pad...

2009-11-20 Thread Phil Hystad
OK, I admit to a degree of embarrassment but I need to ask this question. I have never used an anti-static desk pad for doing component work such as is recommended for building the K3. I do have an anti-static wrist thingy that I have used when I was building a few other kits (e.g. Norcal

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative

2009-11-22 Thread Phil Hystad
...never a USB problem again! Actually, I don't think there are USB problems. USB is a very good standard that supports a large variety of devices and configurations. The specification allows for simple point-to-point interface as well as hub/hosting, device sharing, and a number of other

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative

2009-11-22 Thread Phil Hystad
Interesting comments... I have never had any problems with any USB device over the years. I might add that I have only used two devices with my ham radio gear and they are both microHam products which Joe knows all about. Other USB devices I have used have always been designed for the

[Elecraft] K3 DSP

2009-11-22 Thread Phil Hystad
Can someone describe which features are supported by DSP. Guessing from the block diagram, I am guessing voice compression on TX and maybe some filtering and IF-shift on RX but I will stop guessing there. phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Yaesu copies K3's design

2009-11-23 Thread Phil Hystad
There is an advertisement in the December QST, inside the back cover. It shows a couple of pictures but it is hard to say if they are an actual radio or a graphic rendition of one. On Nov 23, 2009, at 12:04 AM, juergen piezo wrote: Hi The Fox Tango FT-5000 Yahoo group. Just do a

Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu FT K3-MP?

2009-11-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Yes, I did not think of that. I look forward to getting my K3 because I am tired of sending RIG HR IS ICOM 756 PRO 3. But, just looking at the name FTDX-5000MP I think I would lie about my rig and say that I had a K3 just to give my fist a rest. On Nov 23, 2009, at 9:11 AM, drewko wrote: On

[Elecraft] Mic for K3

2009-11-23 Thread Phil Hystad
In preparation for getting my K3 I think I might have to buy a new mic. I have the Icom desk mic for my Pro III and I also have the Heil Pro-Set Quiet Phone/Mic headset with the adapter for the Pro III. So, do I need to buy a new mic or can I use these if I fashion together some kind of

[Elecraft] Pronunciation ??

2009-11-23 Thread Phil Hystad
OK, maybe I am saying it wrong. Ran into a couple of guys on the air and they are pronouncing the name of Elecraft different from me. What do the experts say? I am saying El-eh-craft. The other guys were saying El-craft? I have three syllables in the name and they have two. I sort of

[Elecraft] Adapting Icom SM-20 Electret Mic for K3

2009-11-24 Thread Phil Hystad
I like my Icom SM-20 Electret Mic and from what I have learned so far there should be no reason why I cannot adapt this for use with my future (ordering next month) K3. I don't plan to physically modify the SM-20 but rather create an adapter that accepts the 8-pin plug from the SM-20 and then

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Broken AF knob and bad service to geta replacement.

2009-12-03 Thread Phil Hystad
p.s. Didn't Eric or Wayne just ask everyone to top post to this reflector? Yes, but sometimes other formats just seem to be so fitting to the existing structure of the message. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW feature request

2009-12-03 Thread Phil Hystad
Just to make sure I have the right understanding, CW in USB is equivalent to CW Reverse CW in LSB is equivalent to CW Normal Or, does the connection between {reverse, normal} and {USB, LSB} not fixed by definition. On Dec 3, 2009, at 9:52 AM, Gary, W7TEA wrote: I agree. I've

Re: [Elecraft] (Fwd) Re: Droid

2009-12-03 Thread Phil Hystad
George: I agree. But, it points out a major missing feature of Internet e-mail based technology. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to take a rabbit trail thread like this and QSY to some other temporary narrow e-mail reflector group. That is, a group that exists only while people are

[Elecraft] K3 2 meter capability: internal K144XV or XV144 transverter?

2009-12-07 Thread Phil Hystad
What is the better solution for adding 2 meter capability to the K3, the new internal K144XV or the XV144 transverter. I see that the power output of the K144XV is 10 watts and that the power output of the transverter is about 20 to 25 watts. Let's assume I would want a 100 watt PA, does it

Re: [Elecraft] OT: DZKIT Sienna?

2009-12-08 Thread Phil Hystad
I have to make a comment. I just looked at the Sienna and before I read anything about the radio itself, I was struck by how ugly the front panel was -- it reminded me of some old antiquated automation control panel of sub-station equipment (e.g. an RTU). And, I thought to myself, I am glad

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Outlet Strips

2009-12-08 Thread Phil Hystad
Even though it is OT, outlet strips are really boring. Anyone up for a discussion on whether Einstein even knew of the concept of 1-forms or 2-forms when he developed his general theory of relativity. Anything but outlet strips. On Dec 8, 2009, at 6:27 PM, Lee Buller wrote: Check out

[Elecraft] W2 Questions

2009-12-09 Thread Phil Hystad
A few questions about the W2 meter: 1. The posted accuracy is +- 0.5 dB which I calculate as about +- 12 %. Is this full scale accuracy and if so is half scale possibly more accurate or is this the most accurate the meter is likely to be. I am not even sure if it makes a difference for full

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Questions

2009-12-09 Thread Phil Hystad
years ago, along with articles from Warren Bruene, Roy Lewallen, John Grebenkemper, and others who have published on the accuracy subject. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 09

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Questions

2009-12-09 Thread Phil Hystad
want to read N8LP's excellent article in QEX from a few years ago, along with articles from Warren Bruene, Roy Lewallen, John Grebenkemper, and others who have published on the accuracy subject. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility needed

2009-12-10 Thread Phil Hystad
On Dec 10, 2009, at 6:26 AM, Mike wrote: The problem on a Windows box is sharing the comm port with another application. Which is a very good reason for supporting the K3 as a network addressable device. Each K3 should have its own IP address. 73, Mike NF4L Barry N1EU wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 150 watt boots for 160m

2009-12-11 Thread Phil Hystad
Wondering if anyone has a suggestion of a solid state amp or pushing the K3 PA to obtain 150 watts out on 160m? Why can't you just hook up 120 volts AC as your power source instead of that puny little 12 volts DC thing. Not only would you get 10 times the voltage which according to Ohm's

[Elecraft] K3 Assembly Tools

2009-12-11 Thread Phil Hystad
The K3 Assembly guide says that you would need a accurate power meter measuring 1 mW to 5 W. Also, a signal generator calibrated 50 microVolts output at 20 or 40 meters. I have a signal generator that goes up to 5 MHz but I am pretty certain that the voltage adjust does not go down to 50

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly Tools

2009-12-11 Thread Phil Hystad
level, look at the Mini Kits. 73, Don W3FPR Phil Hystad wrote: The K3 Assembly guide says that you would need a accurate power meter measuring 1 mW to 5 W. Also, a signal generator calibrated 50 microVolts output at 20 or 40 meters. I have a signal generator that goes up to 5 MHz but I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly Tools

2009-12-12 Thread Phil Hystad
to read power output. 73, Don W3FPR Phil Hystad wrote: Don, Thanks for the pointer to the XG2 -- yes, that is what I was trying to think of. About them being optional, I did see that but I was curious as to what what gains by the precise adjustments. If the default settings give you

[Elecraft] [OT] Kit Builder Question on Toroid Inductor Winding Wire

2009-12-17 Thread Phil Hystad
Since there are a lot of kit builders on this forum I have a question that maybe someone can answer. What is the best magnet type wire for winding toroid style inductors. By best, I mean the enamel insulation on the wire for ease of removal and soldering and so on. And, do you have a source

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Kit Builder Question on Toroid Inductor Winding Wire

2009-12-17 Thread Phil Hystad
is 155 deg C insulation, sometimes with a overcoat which is known as type SPN. Jack K8ZOA On 12/17/2009 7:47 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: Since there are a lot of kit builders on this forum I have a question that maybe someone can answer. What is the best magnet type wire for winding

Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use

2009-12-20 Thread Phil Hystad
I would like to see more comments from K3 kit builders to counter these points being made here. I am also planning on getting the K3 and there is only one thing that is holding up my order right now and that is trying to figure out when I can spend the time to put it together. But, I am also a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] kit building or buy ready for use

2009-12-21 Thread Phil Hystad
Lots of people have responded to my question and I feel that it is not really necessary to drag this out. I was sort of looking to see if there were more people who had problems after building the K3 but due to flaws in individual component boards due to the fact that an integrated K3 could

Re: [Elecraft] Spurious

2009-12-22 Thread Phil Hystad
One solution that I think is a worthy idea is to remove the speaker from the K3 permanently. This should allow more room inside the K3 for future little add-on things that Wayne and Eric might come up with. Then, a small external speaker in a nice matching enclosure could be sold as a kit

[Elecraft] West Mountain Radio Comspkr...

2009-12-22 Thread Phil Hystad
Just checked and they seem to be back ordered. I wonder how long the wait is. Maybe this is the Christmas rush. But, does anyone have a switch setup or configuration for feeding multiple rigs into one set of speakers. My current Icom speaker has dual input with a switch for port A or B. I

[Elecraft] K3 Key Out line

2009-12-23 Thread Phil Hystad
I noticed from the documentation that the K3 Key out line can handle up to 200 VDC and 5 amps. I assume this means that when the key out is closed that it can handle 5 amps of current. So, I am curious, what kind of switch mechanism is used for TR switching. Is this an actual relay or is it

[Elecraft] K3 Filter Option Questions (revisited yet again)

2009-12-23 Thread Phil Hystad
One of the things that I have not yet decided is the filters to get for my K3 order. I am firm on getting the 400 Hz 8-pole filter (80 percent or so CW ops). But, I like to scan the band looking for signals with a wider filter, say around 1 to 1.2 KHz. Do I need to get the 1 K filter. If I

[Elecraft] Soldering and Heat Damage ?

2009-12-25 Thread Phil Hystad
Back when I was a kid and doing a lot of experimenting, I would sometimes build a transistor based project. I was comfortable with tube circuits but never with anything solid state. One fear I had was destroying transistors with heat from a soldering iron. I was taught to always use a heat

[Elecraft] A fun video on ham radio of 1939

2009-12-25 Thread Phil Hystad
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/12/radio_hams_in_old_cinema.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

[Elecraft] On making the K3 decision

2009-12-27 Thread Phil Hystad
Just before Christmas, I slammed down the plastic on my Apple Mac Book Pro laptop and ordered the K3. This was the denouement of a long process. I started getting interested back when the order queue was very long, months and months. I put it off until the line got smaller. Came back in

Re: [Elecraft] Vacation

2009-12-28 Thread Phil Hystad
They were open today since they shipped my K3 today. I just got the UPS confirmation e-mail message. Oh, today is Monday, December 28, 2009. On Dec 28, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Evert Bakker (PA2KW) wrote: Is Elecraft closed these days? (Vacation) 73's, Evert PA2KW

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter

2010-01-02 Thread Phil Hystad
On Jan 2, 2010, at 8:43 AM, Edward Dickinson, III wrote: Accuracy and resolution are two different matters. Yes, they are different but unfortunately they are often inextricably intertwined. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator

2010-01-04 Thread Phil Hystad
Funny, I too just finished putting it together. Works with no problems on the first test. And, my K3 kit arrived today. The boxes are sitting here on the floor in my den and I will probably get started on it tomorrow. Tonight I am reading through the assembly manual. phil, K7PEH On Jan

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham

2010-01-05 Thread Phil Hystad
Steve, Your tree may be an opportunity for putting up a horizontal or sloped delta loop antenna. The lowest operating frequency would depend primarily on the total length of wire you put up. A total length for a loop antenna should be close to the wavelength of your lowest frequency of

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger --- and, technical note library suggestion

2010-01-05 Thread Phil Hystad
Wes and others... There is such a wealth of technical information on this reflector that I am a little surprised and maybe a little disappointed that the Elecraft technical notes section of their web site is so sparse. I would like to see a program where some peer reviewed articles are papers

[Elecraft] Beginning The Build of K3 Serial Number #3799

2010-01-05 Thread Phil Hystad
Well, I have spread out the basic components of the K3 kit, serial #3799 on my card table in my den/shack/office/man-cave. I am posting a photo on my Mac web site of the layout. The link is: http://homepage.mac.com/phystad/K3_3799.jpg. The photo does not include the options boxes or the 100

[Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

2010-01-06 Thread Phil Hystad
Gang, I am in that part of the K3 calibration and configuration steps called Reference Oscillator in the Owner's Manual (page 50). And, I am confused. There is an errata sheet that says that the K3 Utility has an added TXCO calibration data entry screen but I do not find it on my running

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

2010-01-06 Thread Phil Hystad
Of Phil Hystad Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:37 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator Gang, I am in that part of the K3 calibration and configuration steps called Reference Oscillator in the Owner's Manual (page 50). And, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator

2010-01-06 Thread Phil Hystad
- From: Phil Hystad [mailto:k7...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:02 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration and Configuration: Reference Oscillator Thanks. I actually would be using my Mac but since I was not sure

[Elecraft] K3 Low Power PA

2010-01-07 Thread Phil Hystad
With nothing else to do late last night I was looking at the schematics for the K3, in particular the lower power amplifier. I decided to look up the specs for the RF power transistors and noticed that one was for HF and the other was for VHF. And, from these specs, it looks like the VHF

Re: [Elecraft] My Predicament

2010-01-07 Thread Phil Hystad
I got it. Should we send poor Rick some money. Here, let me get out my monopoly game. On Jan 7, 2010, at 11:20 AM, Matt Palmer wrote: Anyone else get this mail from the elecraft list? Its spam/scam. Can the mods do something to plug their holes. THX. On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:14

[Elecraft] K3 K144XV Questions

2010-01-08 Thread Phil Hystad
A few questions about the K144XV... 1. I noticed from the manual that the chassis stiffener that comes with the K144XV seems to be the same one that I already have in my late model K3 (3799). Is this true? 2. Although I can look it is easier to ask: would it also be true that the need to

[Elecraft] K3: Installing 100 watt PA

2010-01-09 Thread Phil Hystad
I am installing the 100 watt PA in the K3. In fact, I just finished and the only steps are replacing the top and bottom cover panels. There is the step where you place the PA board in place mating the two connectors to the KPAIO3 board. This is covered in the top part of page 16 of my KPA3

[Elecraft] K3: Loose Screw...

2010-01-10 Thread Phil Hystad
I received my new K3 this last Monday, put it together, and yesterday I installed the 100 watt PA. I was putting the bottom covers back on and as I was screwing one screw into the little standoff post in the center of the bottom, the screw would not tighten. So, I took the bottom plate off to

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR

2010-06-02 Thread Phil Hystad
I think we all need to remember that features are approved and added by Elecraft, not by users. However, I bet a lot of the features that we like in the K3 come from user suggestions or from similar sources (dialog on other forums?). I think that the freedom to suggest a new feature should be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - I wonder

2010-06-03 Thread Phil Hystad
This could very easily be a nice K3 Utility feature. Actually, a good model for this feature is found in MS Visual Studio 2010 (and, earlier versions). This allows the setup of the Visual Studio software to be saved in a file so that it can be restored at a later time or even shared with

[Elecraft] [KX1] New KX1 Kit...

2010-06-06 Thread Phil Hystad
I got a new KX1 kit along with the 30/80 band addition at the Elecraft booth at SEAPAC this weekend. Now, all I need is the time to put it together. I am willing to trade my Norcal 40A for 15-hours of someone's spare time. You can e-mail the hours. So, I am thinking though that I want to

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] New KX1 Kit...

2010-06-06 Thread Phil Hystad
. 73, Don W3FPR Phil Hystad wrote: I got a new KX1 kit along with the 30/80 band addition at the Elecraft booth at SEAPAC this weekend. Now, all I need is the time to put it together. I am willing to trade my Norcal 40A for 15-hours of someone's spare time. You can e-mail the hours

Re: [Elecraft] Can we have a K3 related ONLY list?

2010-06-09 Thread Phil Hystad
I like the idea of a single list. Especially when my interest spans the Elecraft offering. I have a KX1 which I have not built yet (just got it last weekend) and I have a K3 and I am interested in the other technical discussions that often crop up on K2 or K1 or whatever. If I want to skip

Re: [Elecraft] Can we have a K3 related ONLY list?

2010-06-09 Thread Phil Hystad
, at 4:58 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I like the idea of a single list. Especially when my interest spans the Elecraft offering. I have a KX1 which I have not built yet (just got it last weekend) and I have a K3 and I am interested in the other technical discussions that often crop up on K2

[Elecraft] [K3] AM Filters ??

2010-06-10 Thread Phil Hystad
I just noticed some behavior on my K3 that I never noticed before since I have not used AM mode until now. In AM mode, I noticed several things about the filter adjustment. By the way, I do have the 6 KHz filter installed (FL2). First observation: the maximum filter width that I can adjust

[Elecraft] [KX1] Auto-tuners for KX1

2010-06-12 Thread Phil Hystad
So, what is the better way to go. There is the internal KXAT1 auto-tuner for $99 and then there is the external T1 auto-tuner for $136. Are these the same or equivalent tuners? What is the SWR range for these? 10:1, 5:1, or 3:1 or whatever? Is there an advantage to the KXAT1 other then the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] Auto-tuners for KX1

2010-06-12 Thread Phil Hystad
http://www.elecraft.com On Jun 12, 2010, at 8:07 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: So, what is the better way to go. There is the internal KXAT1 auto-tuner for $99 and then there is the external T1 auto-tuner for $136. Are these the same or equivalent tuners? What is the SWR range

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 (was Auto Tuner)

2010-06-16 Thread Phil Hystad
There is less and less reason to ever buy anything other then an Elecraft product -- fast becoming the one stop shopping mall of ham radio gear. On Jun 16, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: In case anyone was wondering: We are definitely planning to ship a new high-power autotuner

Re: [Elecraft] Did I do right

2010-06-19 Thread Phil Hystad
Good browsers to use include: Firefox Safari (Apple's browser) Chrome (from Google) You will find that Chrome and Safari are far faster in page rendering then Firefox. I prefer both Safari (first) and then Chrome over Firefox. All three browsers are available on Windows and Apple Mac

[Elecraft] Satellite Ops Using K3's K144XV

2010-06-23 Thread Phil Hystad
First, a comment: I have not yet done any satellite ops work and I am still learning about it so my questions may have simple answers. Has anyone used the K3 with the K144XV for satellite repeater type contacts. Skipping the issue of antenna for the moment, does the K144XV offer any of the

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy (the moral of the story)

2010-06-25 Thread Phil Hystad
...unwilling to pay even $1 for an accurate clock in the K3 I bought a Citizen ECO drive watch a few months ago. I liked it because it was solar powered and had a clean face. About once a month I might check it with my internet-updated laptop computer clock. I paid about $175 at Costco for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repair

2010-07-01 Thread Phil Hystad
Just goes to show you that the smart operator is like a boy scout -- be prepared. So, have two K3s or at least another good rig for backup. Of course, a conspiracy theorist would see this as a Elecraft marketing scheme: that is, slow down repair cycle to encourage customers to buy a second K3

Re: [Elecraft] rather provocative advert from Kenwood

2010-07-03 Thread Phil Hystad
Excellent point. I am right handed but almost always use my left hand for fiddling the knobs and buttons on my K3 (or, any other rig with one exception). My right hand is either next to my Begali paddle or it is holding a pencil/pen. The one exception is my mobile rig which is right of the

[Elecraft] K3 Keyer speed versus display read out of speed

2010-07-03 Thread Phil Hystad
Does anyone know the accuracy of the K3 keyer speed and the display readout of the speed. I am thinking that the speed of the keyer is faster then the display readout says that it is. I am guessing close to 20 percent faster but I have not done any real measurements, just comparisons of

[Elecraft] K3 SW Tone Monitor Level

2010-07-03 Thread Phil Hystad
Question about adjusting the volume level (aka monitor level) of the SW (switch) tone indicator. The monitor level seems to be associated with the CW monitor level. That is, whatever level I set for my CW sidetone, that is what is used for the SW Tone. So, is this true? I would like to be

[Elecraft] [K3] Key Clicks or just Key Click Artifacts ?

2010-07-04 Thread Phil Hystad
I was hunting around for some action today on the 20 meter band with CW. Did not find anything but I discovered an unusual key click which I am not sure if it is a real key click or not or maybe just some artifact of the sidetone monitor. Since I was looking for stations, I was playing with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Data - No Output, Need suggestions

2010-07-13 Thread Phil Hystad
Jim, I am using essentially the same setup. I got a lot of help from Chen (W7AY) the author of CocoaModem. I also had a problem of no output and it turned out to be that I was using the default jumper settings on the Signalink and you need to boost the output by setting jumper 3 (JP3).

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

2010-07-15 Thread Phil Hystad
As far as I have ever known, the S-meter reading has nothing to do with the S of RST signal report. The S is itself defined as the somewhat subjective measure of how strong the signal appears to be (see the definition of each of the numbers from 1 to 9). I do admit that many people use the

[Elecraft] Kit Building estimated Times: KX1, W2, P3

2010-07-17 Thread Phil Hystad
I have two kits right now and a third (the P3) on the way soon (I hope). I got the KX1 to replace my Norcal 40A QRP rig and I just got (yesterday) the W2 to add to my growing collection of SWR meters. My plan is to do the P3 first. So, I am waiting until the P3 arrives. But, I am thinking

Re: [Elecraft] Balun Questions

2010-07-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Would this work with any tuner? That is, can I take a regular unbalanced tuner and put a dummy load on the input and then use it to create an artificial mismatch for testing? 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. Loss issues would not be important for my thinking of doing this. On Jul 23, 2010, at 11:22

Re: [Elecraft] P3 ship date

2010-07-23 Thread Phil Hystad
I hope so because I haven't received my P3 yet.  On Jul 23, 2010, at 01:18 PM, W4CCS w4...@w4ccs.com wrote: Sorry if I missed a thread on this, but did Elecraft miss the July 17 proposed ship date for the P3..?? W4CCS __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Delivery

2010-07-29 Thread Phil Hystad
I received my e-mail from Elecraft this afternoon requesting confirmation of my P3 order and the shipping address. I guess this means that they may ship very soon, such as maybe tomorrow. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jul 29, 2010, at 7:14 PM, Don Cunningham wrote: I'm glad you can get something

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ser# 4493 is Up and Running

2010-07-30 Thread Phil Hystad
Jack, Welcome to the K3 family. I got mine in early January (Serial #3799). But, I can't imagine using the same radio for 22 years. Of course, my total ham radio operator time is only 7 years: one year as a Novice in 1965/1966 and 6 years as a Extra beginning in 2004. But, I am looking

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Queue

2010-08-01 Thread Phil Hystad
It is the early adopters, those at the front of the queue who help to work out those bugs that are part of the teething process for the benefit of those who come later. If it were not for the early adopters, the later group becomes the early adopters. Thank you to the early adopters, you make

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Queue

2010-08-01 Thread Phil Hystad
Think of the early adopters as waves if users. The first wave is defined as the early adopters. But, if the first wave did not exist, the second wave becomes the first wave and therefore becomes the early adopters. On Aug 1, 2010, at 12:22 PM, John wrote: At 11:36 AM 01/08/10, you wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Queue

2010-08-01 Thread Phil Hystad
Correction: ...waves of users On Aug 1, 2010, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: Think of the early adopters as waves if users. The first wave is defined as the early adopters. But, if the first wave did not exist, the second wave becomes the first wave and therefore becomes the early

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Queue

2010-08-01 Thread Phil Hystad
The second wave is the first wave by definition. Just like solving the infinite ladder resistance network problem. On Aug 1, 2010, at 1:32 PM, John wrote: If there isn't a first wave in the first place, there can't possibly be a second wave. Forgive me, it's a slow Sunday. :-) At

[Elecraft] P3 Arrives

2010-08-04 Thread Phil Hystad
My new P3 arrived today. Now, time to put it together. I think that time will be Saturday. I will time my time. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Arrives

2010-08-04 Thread Phil Hystad
even though the manual indicates it should not be necessary. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/4/2010 8:10 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: My new P3 arrived today. Now, time to put it together. I think that time will be Saturday. I will time my time. 73, phil, K7PEH

[Elecraft] P3 Owner's Manual

2010-08-06 Thread Phil Hystad
I read the owner's manual that came with my P3 but then realized that it had been updated. My original was A1 and I just downloaded the A2 copy and I am printing it. I also downloaded the errata to A2. So, does anyone know what changed between A1 and A2? 73, phil, K7PEH

[Elecraft] P3 Utility for Mac ?

2010-08-06 Thread Phil Hystad
I see that the P3 Utility for Mac OS X is not yet available. Will this be available soon? I do have a Windows 7 laptop that I can dig out of the corner and dust off but I prefer to maintain stuff on my Mac where my backup and other files (K3) are kept. By soon, I don't mean by tomorrow,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility for Mac ?

2010-08-06 Thread Phil Hystad
with a real P3. He is also porting the K3 Freq Memory Editor. I'd guess these are probably days or a week away but not months, barring unforeseen difficulties. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 6, 2010, at 8:37 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I see that the P3 Utility

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Owner's Manual

2010-08-07 Thread Phil Hystad
seated Assembly Procedure pg B3. Added specific instruction to place the serial number label on the rear panel under the IF IN jack. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

2010-08-08 Thread Phil Hystad
Would it be cheaper and better then my Astron power supplies? My Astron's do not sit next to my K3 or any of my other equipment. Therefore, whether they match the look of a K3 (or not) is not important. But, if a kit version were produced and if it was cost comparable to other non-kit power

[Elecraft] A New Feature for the P3

2010-08-09 Thread Phil Hystad
I discovered a new feature of the P3 that was not documented or mentioned so far. It is the patience feature and I have observed this feature in operation all weekend as I have been too busy to put my P3 together yet even though I have had it since last Wednesday. And, such a short time

Re: [Elecraft] Big box K3

2010-08-09 Thread Phil Hystad
It seems to be that a bigger K3 is a different radio then the K3 and should be called something different. No, not even K3A or whatever. I probably would not buy one though. I like my K3 as it is. If there is some great new technology that is embraced by Elecraft that does not fit the K3,

[Elecraft] Cross execution of macros between K3 and P3

2010-08-11 Thread Phil Hystad
This may have already been discussed as I am a little bit behind in my P3 reading.  However, can a K3 macro trigger the execution of a P3 macro (and, visa-versa)? 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [P3] Missing Part: The Hole Cover

2010-08-12 Thread Phil Hystad
Am I the only one who is missing the hole cover strip that was added to the parts list and assembly instructions in the latest errata to the P3 manual? I looked everywhere and this is my second inventory of parts. It is not critical and will not hold up my assembly but I was curious if anyone

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Missing Part: The Hole Cover

2010-08-12 Thread Phil Hystad
? No. It appears to have been added somewhere around s/n 60 along with the IF buffer mod. Neither was present in s/n 37. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/12/2010 9:08 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: Am I the only one who is missing the hole cover strip that was added to the parts list and assembly

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