Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3s Parts

Generally...whatever you stock in replacement parts will never be needed. These devices know what’s on the shelf. The part that device breaks will be the least expected part. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 13, 2019, at 12:09 PM, "g...@gmx.net" wrote: > > Very

Re: [Elecraft] K3S driving an Alpha 86

The Alpha 86 has a 10K resistor on the input of a cmos nand gate. So pulling that to ground is simple...and well within the K3s 200 V/5 A specs. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 7, 2019, at 2:32 AM, Roger wrote: > > > No problem with the ALPHA amplifiers - the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S accessories availability, moving forward

BMW Motorcycles keeps many parts for more than 50 years. I once ordered a set of springs for a 1960 BMW and BMW parts in Germany sent one and ordered the second one from an outside vendor...which means they had it made. There's more value to supplying parts for obsolete products than what the

Re: [Elecraft] Replaced Module Value

Of course it varies. I think right now, the value of the earlier modules in the K3 are not worth much, but if someone needs an item to restore function to a K3 and the cupboard is bare at Elecraft, then the value goes up. I would just hang on to them if someone doesn't have a good reason to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

Oh I just reread your post. My mistake. So running low power on the KPA is also problematic? Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Nov 21, 2019, at 10:32 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I learned my lesson running 12 to 15 watts or so having to replace the KPA3A > twice.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

I thought the answer was to run the KPA by going up to 12 or 15 watts. What is the LPA running when when the power is at 12 or 15 watts? What is it running when the power is at 20 or 25 watts? Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Nov 21, 2019, at 10:32 PM, Bob McGraw

Re: [Elecraft] Battery pack not powering K2

I had my first battery last about 5 years until it wouldn't turn on the radio. It started to leak on one corner, so I was glad to get it out of there before it got on anything. Do you measure the voltage when the K2 switch is turned on? Mine was about 3 volts when the rig was turned on, but

Re: [Elecraft] K3S

Not apoplectic, however somewhat sad. I really like, most of all, the modular aspect of the K3 line, (K2 as well). The K4 just reminds me of the typical ham radios of the past with the new display, although as a plus, the direct sampling. I suppose I could get into it, but I have been thinking

Re: [Elecraft] Radio clocks, internet and security!

want to hear > music or view videos. > > Call me old-fashioned, but I like to have control of my environment. The > Internet Of Things seems to be fraught with exposures and dangers that I am > not willing to accept. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 10/18/2019 2:03 PM, haw

Re: [Elecraft] Dual panadapter on K4 at Pacificon

If it’s there, it needs to be right for some folks. And they’re the ones I want designing my car’s airbags. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Oct 18, 2019, at 4:51 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > > I've never understood the obsession with clocks and clock accuracy on

Re: [Elecraft] Dual panadapter on K4 at Pacificon

Is a more accurate clock possible? I imagine that depends on available chips but it’s a common topic. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Oct 17, 2019, at 5:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > One of many K4 features we're putting the finishing touches on is the dual >

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Hum in TX Data Mode

I had a similar issue with a TenTec power supply next to a TenTec transceiver. The solution was to move the power supply. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Sep 28, 2019, at 12:35 PM, RIchard Williams via Elecraft > wrote: > > Conrad, > I had the same problem a few

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Lost Control of Front Panel Buttons

Try the restore to a previous configuration. No idea if it's possible to do this with a config...and did you try a reload of the latest version? Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Sep 14, 2019, at 11:37 AM, George Johnson W1ZT > wrote: > > Need

Re: [Elecraft] Rhombic antenna "gain"

Yes, that came to mind here too. I figure that somebody will eventually plant beans and corn on the Bondville, IL site though. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2019, at 10:42 PM, Arliss wrote: > > Or even longer: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Rhombic antenna "gain"

I was in the radio direction finding group at the U of IL in the early 60's which had a Wullenweber site just west of Champaign-Urbana IL 120 antennas in a circle outside a screen supported by telephone poles. The locals had colorful ideas of what it was all about. You could listen to WWVH,

Re: [Elecraft] Low activity

The K3S is an incredibly compact and extremely capable rig. It has a handle on the side too. I don't quite see the rush to sell it if you buy a K4. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2019, at 5:36 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > Oh, maybe I

Re: [Elecraft] Low activity

Good idea. A fellow ham I worked with once had a rhombic favoring the south pole many decades ago. He was a significant communications option for an expedition down there. It was a unique ham radio experience. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Sep

Re: [Elecraft] P3 problem

So on page 38 in the manual, how are the jumpers configured? Mine is set up with Jumper across 2 and 3. When power is applied, the P3 turns on, but the power switch can still turn it off or on as long as power is present. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Sep 7, 2019,

[Elecraft] Waiting for an Accessory Sale at Elecraft...

There was one of sorts back 6 months or so. The KAT3A was on sale and like the procrastinator that I was I did not order it. I figured there would be some accessories on sale again, but not so far. I have all the big stuff that I can use. How about an accessory sale? Chuck Hawley

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for schematic and troubleshooting info on MFJ-223 VNA

I have an MFJ 226 and it seems fine. But a friend had that one too and opted to get a Rig Expert analyzer to replace it because he liked it better. Might be a chance to try one if your MFJ is dead. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Aug 22, 2019, at

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Coax size requirements

While it’s important to use quality components with high power for safety, its also important to use quality components especially to minimize losses with low power. Just sayin’ Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Aug 20, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Coax size requirements

I think the issue is to be sure the tuner powers up with or after the K3. But, mine turns on first and then the K3 later with no issues. I have pretuned it and run it on manual if that makes any difference. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Aug 20, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Ken

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

y of performance on this item. I have had two bad ones so far and this one is probably out of warranty. I guess it's worth sending it in for repair? Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu<mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu> Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles ________

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

on this item. I have had two bad ones so far and this one is probably out of warranty. I guess it's worth sending it in for repair? Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: hawley, charles j jr Sent: Tuesday, July

Re: [Elecraft] [Way (OT)] Pedantic comment about metric usage

Hey! That’s my choice, Furlongs/Fortnight... Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jul 30, 2019, at 3:26 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > At the risk of arousing Eric’s ire I tender the unit of measure in the most > obscure terms. Velocity in furlongs/fortnight, for example.

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Mine is also on internal power. The interesting thing is that it is so intermittent. Probably messes up about 2% of the time. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Company’s :) Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jul 28, 2019, at 11:59 AM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > Wonder if that “other companie’s” button pad works better? > > Chuck Jack Hawley > KE9UW > > Sent from my iPhone, cjack > &

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

Wonder if that “other companie’s” button pad works better? Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jul 28, 2019, at 11:52 AM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > It’s kind of like switch bounce, for double repeats, but also does the next > button, #5, after t

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

AM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > I have the latest firmware, and reloaded it. I also rewrote the macros to the > K3s. No help. Maybe I'll send it to Watsonville. > > Chuck Hawley > c-haw...@illinois.edu > > Amateur Radio, KE9

Re: [Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

they believed me (sigh). Revised FW fixed it. That was some time ago and most likely you've upgraded, so this probably is a non-issue but one never knows. Wes N7WS On 7/27/2019 8:51 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of send

[Elecraft] K Pod Intermittently Errors

For some buttons, the Pod makes mistakes occasionally. Instead of sending the correct macro, it’ll send a different button programmed one...or send both the tap and hold ones. Mostly just happens with two of the buttons #4 and #5. My first pod messed up with #1 intermittently and Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy Load recommendation

Used Bird Attenuator is a good deal. https://nm3e.com/AttenuatorSampler.htm Then you’ll have a sample to plug into your counter or scope Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack On Jul 22, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Art Nienhouse mailto:ka9...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

Is that something new? I’m not too surprised running it on 115 and starting at 77. I’m on 240 dedicated circuit and starting at 82 v which loads to about 67v. I’m doubting that there is any hard fault. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jul 6, 2019, at 1:44 PM, Roy

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB failure?

Would a backup reload help here? Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 23, 2019, at 2:32 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Hi guys, > I hope this is a case of pilot error here, but I think my K3s might have > suffered damage today and I need help in getting this back

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

They call that "unfulfilled expectations". I find my live easier if I ask for what is expected but maybe not offered. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: > > > Wouldn‘t you expect Elecraft to offer that

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal resistance

Interesting about the additional soldering and resultant noise reduction. A chart from the Indium Corp shows 63/37 solder to be about 11% of the conductivity of copper. I guess that's better than air though. https://www.microwaves101.com/encyclopedias/soldering-basics#chart Microwaves101 |

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Gold Pins

Mine had them at #4580. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Jun 9, 2019, at 1:17 PM, mike stokes wrote: > > I am looking at picking up another K3. Does anyone know what SN# Elecraft > started using the gold plated pins ? The owner has no idea. > > Thanks in advance. >

Re: [Elecraft] New K1 Kit

Hey, I have a dumb idea. How about a K1 box with a KX2 inside. Sort of. Actually might be nice to have some room inside. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 7, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > While I appreciate the sentiments, I don't think we'd want to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum/Buzz

Readjust the toroid hold down? Maybe rotate it a bit. Just make a change of some kind... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 2, 2019, at 5:59 PM, John Merrill wrote: > > Probably has been discusses before but my KPA500 seems to have an excessive > amount of hum/buzz when

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PowerPole connector

I use #10 all copper which just fits the 30 amp if you twist them really neatly. It takes several tries to where no strands get away. We might warn folks about the copper clad aluminum that’s going around if you don’t read carefully. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 31,

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

I learned the cw paddles with my right hand. My friend W8RO suggested I switch to my not dominant left hand so I can write with my right hand. I flipped the wires and found that I was just as good with my left hand (no difference right to left). Something about the brain and learning, eh?

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

Hmmm...I'm envisioning a modular front panel where you move modules around, they plug into a common buss and then you label the modules' one line display with some macro data input to the radio. A bigger K pod with one line labels would be nice too. As long as we're dreaming... Chuck KE9UW

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's Deposit Policy

Why wouldn't the position in the queue go with the money? Elecraft could simply use their "gift" procedure to transfer ownership. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2019, at 8:53 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Some years ago I was speaking with a colleague who I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 and Accessibility

I’ll be interested in hearing what you think after you use a K4. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 24, 2019, at 7:00 PM, "hwhi...@maine.rr.com" > wrote: > > Wayne and interested others, > > Way back when, I bought a loaded K3. I believe the S/N was around 4K? It was >

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

Good answer. Reading that, I realize I don’t use B much. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 24, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Rick, > > Good question. Based in part on a survey of potential users, we chose to put > the RIT/XIT knob at bottom right -- also

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod question

Plenty of room with out raising the rig. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Tony - KM0O Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 8:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

Weekly updates are super. Probably wouldn’t cost more than $100 or so added onto the bill... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 23, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Don Schroder wrote: > > A good morning to all! > > I am sitting in my recliner, drinking a cup of java, and doing what I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

One thing that I am curious about with a transceiver is what it looks like inside with the cover off. Any chance of a picture like that of the K4 on the Elecraft site? When I think of my K3S, or look at it, the picture in my mind is all the insides as I put it together. I still remember vividly

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

I have in fact seen some home brew amplifiers wired with ground used as the neutral...and it was impossible to talk the owner out of it. It has also appeared in some of the schematics in the literature over the decades. BTW, I think if instead of saying "phases", it would be less confusing to

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Todd Gahagan Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 3:31 PM To: Elecraft Elecraft List Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 vs SP4 speakers

And Collins S Line power supplies had folks mounting speakers in them. Seems like a market exists in that regard... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 16, 2019, at 9:57 PM, kc8wh.mh wrote: > > WayneThat's a good idea.The AC 4 power supplies for the Drake 4 line series >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

Sold out? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 16, 2019, at 1:34 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > And pre-order quit working .. > > Looks like someone let the cat out of the bag a bit too soon .. > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > >> On May 16, 2019, at 2:31 PM, Peter

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 LOW GAIN FAULT

knurled and has no flats for a wrench it seems certain >> that a wrench was not what the designer had in mind. >> >> 73 - Mike - K9JRI >> >> >> >>> On May 1, 2019, at 2:19 PM, hawley, charles j jr >>> wrote: >>> >>> I don’t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 LOW GAIN FAULT

I don’t tighten pl259s with pliers. I wiggle the plug so it sets into the mating grooves while tightening it with my fingers and never had them get loose. I think that’s where folks go wrong...when the plug doesn’t set into the grooves. I almost need pliers to remove the plug when disconnecting

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: KPA 500 HV Problem.

The pin diode bias supply is 270dc. That is what is failing. Has nothing to do with your mains. Generally you should look at the last thing(s) you did before it failed. That is where you opened it up and did something. How did you determine that the HV was ok as is? Unplug

Re: [Elecraft] Of words and such

I think that's incorrect...but little appreciated. https://writingexplained.org/biannual-vs-semiannual-difference [https://writingexplained.org/wp-content/uploads/biannual-versus-semiannual-meaning.png] Biannual vs. Semiannual –

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Those adapters will place a lot of torque on the back of the K3. A better idea is an adapter with connectors on each end of a wire. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Scott Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

This will work, use one side of it. I couldn't find a mono version of it. https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-Splitter-Gold-Plated-Extension-Adapter/dp/B07K7C1MSF/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=1%2F4%22+female+to+to+rca+male+adapter=106937=gateway=8-41

Re: [Elecraft] Just wondering

I bought #1089 in March2000. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Apr 14, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Bud wrote: > > I am interested in learning the year that the K2 was introduced into the > Amateur Radio market. > And, what is the approximate year K2 s/n 2514 was shipped? >

Re: [Elecraft] BIZARRE OFFERING FROM MFJ

I take it this is a KAT3 clone, not a KAT3A improved version. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Wayne Burdick Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:28 AM To: Doug

Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Re-build filter board 40/15 to 40/20

>From >Elecraft.comK1B20_20M > Band Module >7.50 Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW

Re: [Elecraft] Garage door interference

I did. Put a .1uF ceramic at the door opener across the connection of the wires going to the button by the kitchen door that operates the garage door. Assuming your opener is like mine... Get Outlook for iOS From:

Re: [Elecraft] Purpose of this group

The first post wasn’t technical... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:08 AM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > > A little flexibility in the content keeps it interesting. Delete key works > fine. I probably delete 90+ percent of all the emails I receive from the

Re: [Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3?

Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 6:07 PM To: hawley, charles j jr; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3? Chuck, How long are you "not using&quo

Re: [Elecraft] New KSYN3A in K3 requires 2 of them if you have the sub receiver?

, March 16, 2019 5:59 PM To: hawley, charles j jr; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KSYN3A in K3 requires 2 of them if you have the sub receiver? Chuck, If you want the K3 to power up without errors and work properly, the synthesizers must be the same. You can always remove

[Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3?

I don't like to disassemble the KX3 to take out the batteries when not using or to do battery maintenance. I would rather have a slim case with the same rectangular outline as the KX3 that attaches to the rear panel and just plugs into the KX3 thru the external DC input. Has anyone done that as

Re: [Elecraft] New KSYN3A in K3 requires 2 of them if you have the sub receiver?

From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 5:24 PM To: hawley, charles j jr; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KSYN3A in K3 requires 2 of them if you have the sub receiver? Chuck Normal operation (not Diversity) with the SUB on needs a synthesizer for each receiver. VFO

[Elecraft] New KSYN3A in K3 requires 2 of them if you have the sub receiver?

Why do you need two new KSYN3As if you have both receivers? What if you don/t need to do diversity reception? Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

From: hawley, charles j jr Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 11:50 AM To: DAN REID; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: How to access fuse block? You will need someone to visually see the correct selected mains voltage and fuse ratings to complete this job. The instructions say to face the line

Re: [Elecraft] I'm a new Father of a KPA1500!

How about a summer version? Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Mike Flowers Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 12:35 PM To: j...@kk9a.com Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] I'm a new Father of a KPA1500!

It's a nice high quality hat. I got mine in a product deal, but the price is well within the range for high quality baseball caps. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on

Re: [Elecraft] TX Gain Calibration Fails on 6 meters

I had the 50 MHz gain cal fail with the initial build of my K3s. Don't remember which power. I repeated the cal several times and one time it passed. I left it there. Not anxious to try it again. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles

Re: [Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

I am going to recommend Mike Blake K9JRI. He is an excellent diagnostician and understands a schematic better than most folks. He’s also an experienced networking engineer and administrator which goes a long way to solving some of the issues that seem hardware based at first. Chuck Jack KE9UW

Re: [Elecraft] 1500 W is a lot of power

Put a ceramic .1 uF across the connector on the door opener where the wire to the button by the kitchen door comes from. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 bias adjust

The more answers I get, the more I fit into the first group :) Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:21 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > > There's two kind of folks; Those that know what they are doingand > those that think they know what they

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: AW: K3 KPA3 bias adjust

m: Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:10 PM To: hawley, charles j jr; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Mike Harris Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: AW: K3 KPA3 bias adjust Chuck, The instruction cited was for a 400-500 ma rise TOTAL (not per device). So I conclude your bias is set too high o

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: AW: K3 KPA3 bias adjust

Thanks for the info. Using xmit for the low power amp and then going to the high power amp shows a difference of 1.05A. So my devices are showing about 500+ ma each. In the ball park. Thanks so much for the reply. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3(A) Extender Board for adjusting the output devices bias...?

Ok. What are they at the factory? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Mar 6, 2019, at 7:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 3/6/2019 3:11 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >> Or again, what are the alignment adjustments for these amplifiers? > > There are

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3(A) Extender Board for adjusting the output devices bias...?

aft would rather we didn’t have such a control. > > Can you imagine the tech support nightmare if we started turning all the > slotted screws “Tight to the right”! > > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Mar 6, 2019, at 6:11 PM, hawley,

[Elecraft] KPA3(A) Extender Board for adjusting the output devices bias...?

Has anyone investigated getting/creating an extender board to enable adjusting the output device bias? If I had such a board, then what would I be looking at to properly adjust the bias? Or, what is the idling requirement for both KPA3(A) amplifiers? Or again, what are the alignment adjustments

Re: [Elecraft] RIT switch number?

45 Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Mark Pride via Elecraft Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 7:32 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] RIT switch

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

I never wrench. I just wiggle the connector as I tighten it and it tightens down into the v grooves tightly. Almost have to use a pliers to unscrew it. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From:

Re: [Elecraft] TRS connectors - Heil Foster adapter

and many others. Yes, when used with Heil adapters, they will not > work because the ring is shorted to the shell. The Heil adapters are > designed for mono plugs normally used on the Heil headsets. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 2/12/2019 9:41 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] TRS connectors - Heil Foster adapter

I investigated the Heil Foster adapter and the shorted ring-sleeve is inside the 1/8 inch phono jack. Not in the easily fixed Foster plug. So it cannot be fixed...reasonably. Why short it making the adapter unusable for the excellent and reasonably priced gamer headsets? Chuck Hawley

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

In that case, I have used one of these for a decade or more. It supports up to 8 pounds and doesn't make noises when you move it with a live mic. https://www.bswusa.com/Microphone-Booms-OC-White-51900BLK-P4184.aspx Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Line/dp/B01MTLMV89/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hyperx+cloud+pro=1549750032=gateway=8-2

Re: [Elecraft] Service manual

...and I would think the Kit Assembly Manual would be a good read for the purpose. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, February 8,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

Cats chew on cables sometimes Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jan 24, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote: > > Mike Cizek WØVTT had the answer, and I have a responding K3 again. Many > THANKS. > > > > However more sleuthing is needed, the ERR PTT is back. We have a

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

I did one K2... started in ‘99 and finished in 2010. There was an addition to the house and a move of the shack in between. I had to write my own assembly manual to include all the mods, changes, and accessories. Worked when I turned it on. No reworks. I like the sound better than the K3.

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

Some have said that the coin cells don't leak...maybe not often but I know of one that leaked in a Kenwood 850 and ate away some of the circuit board traces. So regular maintenance is in order for any battery. Chuck Hawley Amateur Radio, KE9UW From:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Go to MENU and AM, turn it on? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jan 13, 2019, at 4:48 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: > > Correction as below; > > Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most latest firmware, switches > mode from SSB -> CW -> FM -> FM, then back to SSB. It

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

Oh rats...an RTC battery warning would have been a plus. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Jan 13, 2019, at 6:55 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mark, > > Then check the power supply voltage (Use the alternate VFB B display) and all > connectors. > That message has nothing

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

Good to know it gives a warning before it goes flat and leaks! Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Jan 12, 2019, at 11:01 PM, Mpridesti via Elecraft > wrote: > > Don > > It is a K3. Bought it used and carries a low serial number. Never have > changed the internal

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

The coax cable supplied with the P3 at some period in time was known to be faulty. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jan 3, 2019, at 11:38 AM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > I've seen that. Does putting your hand on top of the P3 change it any? Mine > did. Anyway it seems to be

Re: [Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

Maybe do a “lost my password “ and receive a password reset on his email account... If you know the password for that. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:29 AM, brian wrote: > > How do we delete K3KO (SK) from the Elecraft reflector? There's no way to >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 Tuner question

I’m actually having difficulty imagining using a 3D printer to make a good looking smooth sheet metal cabinet. Examples? Chuck KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 22, 2018, at 10:24 PM, W2xj wrote: > > Well no. That $5k could be spread over all the metalwork and greatly reduce >

Re: [Elecraft] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear

I carried the smallest Swiss Army knife with the little 1 inch blade, scissors, and tooth pick onto a cruise out of Orlando once and they confiscated it. When we got on the boat, in our suite, there was a bar with a cork screw, knives and forks in the drawer, etc. Kind of ridiculous. But they

Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

Interesting, I had an analog computer course exercise at the U of I Urbana when we had two verticals separated and phased to define the coverage pattern. I don’t remember the length of them. It’d be interesting to recall what it was. Chuck KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 18, 2018,

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 question

The spacers are not mentioned as separate parts as far as I found. I don’t remember thinking about them even after building two kits. I believe they were fastened to and part of the board. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Dec 16, 2018, at 2:37 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > The

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 question

There is clearly a spacer on each of the two screws. Figure 55 of the K3S manual shows the bottom screw and spacer on the KXV3B which is the same mechanically. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Dec 16, 2018, at 8:35 AM, mike stokes wrote: > > I bought a used K3 and

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