[Elecraft] PX3:can see my transmitted signal

https://youtu.be/5ZSByNcaDd4 Here is a short video of what I'm seeing on the PX3 Thanks K4YND -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-can-see-my-transmitted-signal-tp7626149.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] PX3 can see my tramsmiited signal

This may have been this way the whole time and I did not notice. When I transmit I can see my signal just to the right of the green line. I don't remember this on the P3 or perhaps I just didn't notice. Is this as it should be Don -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] KX3 #8622

Just finished putting together #8622. What a wonderful machine. The dual watch feature is amazing. I can't wait to take it out for a NPOTA activation next weekend. I will have a mast bungee corded to the spare tire of the jeep. On top I will have the SOTA beams linked dipole set up in a inverted

[Elecraft] KX3 packaged similar to a K2

I will be getting a KX3 in the next couple of months and I do like the form. My K2 sits next to the K3. I switched off the K3 and am working a few Qs in the RAC contest on the K2.The K2 has a great look, I just thought it might be a nice option if the KX3 was also offered in a similar case to the

[Elecraft] K2 VFO shaft diam?

I am going to order a VFO knob from the 73cnc site, I need to determine if I have a 6mm or 1/4 inch dia encoder. I tried to measure with my cheap plastic ruler. 6mm is too close to 1/4 for me to be sure. I have #7621 purchased 12/16/11. Thanks K4YND -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m

On 20 meters, I hear a s1 signal at 14.057. (it is not heard on my K3)I have also noticed that if I answer a strong CQ after I stop sending, his signal has dropped 3 or 4 s units. It will build back up after I stop sending. I thought it was QSB, but it seems to happen too much. I checked the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m

Mike, Now it seems to be fine. I answered a couple of stations booming in for the WAE on 20 and all is good. Not sure where I had the AGC set, now it is on fast. I still hear a internal signal at 14.057. Maybe that is ok? Don -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K2 Panadapter?

With the release of the PX3, I could not help think how great it would look to have a matching grey box panadapter for the K2. With about 8000 K2's out there, I bet there would be a sizable market. Im sure it is much more complicated than just reboxing the PX3, but it sure would be fun to use

[Elecraft] Audible thump sound when sending cw on K2

I noticed when I send CW in addition to the sidetone there a thump sound that I hear on each character or almost each character. It is not noticed on 40 meters. I can hear it some on 20. I hear it more on 12m and then it is the strongest on 10 meters were it is very noticeable. I don't hear it in

Re: [Elecraft] Audible thump sound when sending cw on K2

I just changed the QSK delay to .04 and now the thumps are gone. I would think I would still hear thumps but not as many I hear nothing and am very pleased. Im not sure understand? 73 Don -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K3 seems to be deaf on 17 meters

K3 # 7462 works great on all bands except 17. using the XG3 on 18.120 pre on ant tuner bypass rf gain 100% XG3 readings (on P3) -33dbm - S7 -73dbm - S0 but I can hear sig. XG3 is ok on TS-830S -73dbm reads S7 any ideas? Thanks K4YND Don -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 seems to be deaf on 17 meters

no, just double checked, correct ant -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-seems-to-be-deaf-on-17-meters-tp7580370p7580372.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 seems to be deaf on 17 meters

Thanks for the help guys.. several of you emailed and told me I to see if the RX ant was on.. I wish I could have seen was staring me in the face. Sounds great on 17 now I have a lot to learn 73 Don -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Receive question/ headphones

Fred, Thanks. I have a lot to learn. I also read the what W4ZV had to say. I cant wait to get home and adj the receiver. One more question. What headphones should I use. My favorite is my Kenwood HS-5 but it is 8ohms. I also have a pair of MFJ 16 ohm headphones. The manual recommends 16 ohms. If

[Elecraft] New K3 Receive question

last weekend I built #7462 (purchased at Dayton). I am thrilled! This weekend I wil add the 100w PA. I just did a A/B with my K2 #7261 and noticed the K3 has S5 to S6 noise on the meter and the K2 has none. The K2 is almost silent until cw station is tuned in. The K3 also sounds great when a cw

[Elecraft] K2 Internal Autotuner. - longwire

I was using my K1 (20/40)on the back deck with a logwire thrown in the trees about 45ft long. The counterpoise was about 4 feet. The K1 had no trouble tunning it on 14.030. I switched to the K2 10 W internal tuner and it did not like it. The best I could get would be about 2.95/1 on 14.030.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Frequency range.

Stan, I went with the smaller range. As you pick up speed, you will find yourself migrating to the lower portion of the band. Once you hit 20wpm, a couple of 8 wpm QSO's will use up all of your alloted shack time ( I assume your married). SOTA usually is not above .061 so your ok there. I have not

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K1 build - internal or external tuner?

Stan, I had never built a kit before and I built a K1 and K2. ( I had to have Don help me on the tuner for the K2 but other than that it all went pretty well). The T1 would be more useful, but I love the idea of working everthing from the front panel of the K1. I have 4 states left for WAS with

[Elecraft] K2 A/B receiver test

Last night I was listening to the K2 upstairs with a end fed ParZ ant. hung out the 2nd story into a nearby tree. I decided to do a A/B test with the Yaesu FT-450D. The K2 had a much lower noise floor and sounded better on SSB. The S meters were about the same with the K2 being about 1/2 unit

Re: [Elecraft] K2 A/B receiver test

Good point. I guess I am looking for assurance that my K2 receiver is preforming about how it should with my limited kit experience. I figure if it hears as well or better than the FT-450D,then I have it aligned pretty well. Thanks Don -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day 2012 with K2-7006

Sounds like you had a blast. Last week I was in Taos, NM (see pic) Sat am worked Japan with the K1 #2999 on 40. Then flew back to VA. We arrived home about 7:00pm. XYL approved a run out to the K4LRG field day sight. Was able to watch four K3's in action. Sunday am, set up my K2 #7261 on the deck

Re: [Elecraft] k1 static charge

Thanks! It does not happen on the back deck with the end fed ParZ 20 meter ant. It only happens on the front with the random long wire, I think your right about the wind. Very windy. I will abandon the front op and stick to the safe antenna. I would hate fry my K1. I here for 5 more days. I

[Elecraft] k1 static charge

Im operating portable from Taos, NM. I am using a K1 on the front porch. the antenna is a long wire about 80ft drapped over the roof connecred to binding post on the bact of the k1. The negavtive post has a 6 foot wire connected to it. The K1 will tune it to 1.5 swr. The issue is almost everytime

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. KX3 which would you get?

I built a K1 was amazed, then built a K2. There is a classic beauty to the K2, I operated WPX from a upstairs room where the wife was sitting ( counts as quality time) and worked Austrailia and New Zeland on 12W from Sterling Va. What a thrill and I built it. I have been watching the KX3 videos

[Elecraft] KAT500 with the K2

Any chance of using the KAT500 with the K2 Thanks Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-with-the-K2-tp7550141.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

Dont worry about 1,000 more. If you really get into this hobby there many more 1,000 dollar decisions down the road. I have yet to see a Flex on a SOTA activation video 73 Don K4YND -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Flex-3000-or-KX3-tp7422850p7438420.html

[Elecraft] K2 External Speaker

Any suggestions on a external speaker? I like the homebrew one that matches the K2, but I would not be able to pull that off. 73 K4YND Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-External-Speaker-tp7376263p7376263.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 Construction Photos - a link

Great work! I just finished #7261 . Im trying to decide whether to get a K3 next or build a K2/SSB/100w 73 Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-100-Construction-Photos-a-link-tp7349427p7355630.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] 7261 finished all is well except?

I finished last night. The receiver/transmit alignmet went well ( I used the XG3) I had one QSO last night. He gave me a 599 but said something about freq. I did not catch it.. I have been calling and answering Cqs with no luck today. So I took the antenna of my FT-950 and cranked the power on the

Re: [Elecraft] 7261 finished all is well except?

Thanks to Don, Im back in business. I corrected my BFO settings per page 93 73 Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/7261-finished-all-is-well-except-tp7341171p7341467.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] Help with C22 RF Board

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7299872/C22_3.3pf.jpg Im not sure if this is the correct Cap. ( see attached.) It says 2.7C ,, not 2R7 Is this the correct one.? I bought a $49 dollar radio shack meter today that has a Cap measure feature. Can I get accurate measurements with this?

[Elecraft] #7261 passes Alignment and test part II

I am happy to report everything seems to be fine with the receiver. All measurements went well and I enjoyed listening to some cw. I thought the receiver ws spot on 7.020 when I hooked up the XG3. I did all of the alignement steps before I hooked up the XG3. After that, I played around with the

[Elecraft] VFO T5 wind page 56

The T5 wind is critical, the diagram shows 14 turns but the actual is 16 on the red wind. My question : where to start the green wire wind (4 turns). Should I start after the 5th red turn like in figure 6-16, or advance it to after the sixth. Thanks 73 K4YND -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Freq Counter for Receiver align

I have a chance to pickup a Kenwood DG-5 freq. display for my TS-520SE. It is also a 40mhz counter in 100hz increments. Could I use it for the 4 mhz oscillator Calibration on page 63. Is the DG-5 accruate enough for this purpose. Im getting close to this test point ( Im putting the crystals in

[Elecraft] Capacitor install page 52 of manual (K2)

I am install the Caps on page 52. In trying to get them as close to the board as possible. I broke the lead on C71. My initial focus on short leads might result in damaging the capacitors . It looks like some caps will have to sit up some since their width is less than the width of where they go.

[Elecraft] K2 #7261 Thermistor board question

I have finished the thermistor board (page 50) and have it inserted ready to solder. The manual says to make sure it is positioned to clear C87 and U6. It looks like I install these on page 52. Should I follow the manual or would it be better to install U6 and C87 first to make sure I have the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7261 Thermistor board question

Great help. great pics. I will go ahead and solder it in. I also had trouble with the tilt stand. It took all my might to bend it inward so it would fit 73 K4YND -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7261-Thermistor-board-question-tp7163381p7163449.html Sent

[Elecraft] #7261 update- First test went well

At 9:30, I was close so I pushed on and was able to push the power switch in at about 11:00pm. The first test/ Aligment went great. What a nice looking display. It was great to hear the cw when I attached the paddle. I hope to put in some significant time during the long weekend( XYL may veto).

[Elecraft] K2 allignment tool XG2 or XG3

I am thinking of getting the XG2 or XG3 to help with the aligment of my K2 (#7261). I am to the point where I will do the first power on test of the control board. It will be a while before I test the receiver. I dont mind investing a little more if the XG3 will be more helpful?. I alligned the K1

[Elecraft] K2 Diffuser placement

I just want to confirm that the A and K on each sides means Anode and Cathode. I am placing the A in the + hole on each side. I want to make sure I dont put it in backwards. 73 Don K4YND SN# 7261 -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Control Board resistance check values SN7261

I finished the control board but had the following: Q1 , Q2 collector resistance (if the collector is the pin closest to the edge of the board) both were 3.56K ohms. Manual calls for Above 1 Mega Ohm. The other non base pins both were infinite on my meter but I think they are the emitters? U6

Re: [Elecraft] Control Board resistance check values SN7261

Don, Thanks!. Im on to the front panel board. 73 Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Control-Board-resistance-check-values-SN7261-tp7124303p7124702.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] Control Board C4 part 474

C4 is so much bigger than the other caps. I had to bend one lead back under the body to get it to slide in. I assume this is ok? Thanks k4YND http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7118539/K2_Control_C4.jpg -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] P3 with K2

Once I get my K2 up and running I would be very interested in mating the K2 with the P3. If I could get it close to a plug and play, The P3 would be my next purchase. Is this something that will be coming soon? 73 K4YND -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] solder / lamp

I ordered a K2 today. Can someone tell me a specific vendor and solder that would be good to use. I was also wondering if anyone has a good idea for a cheap magnifying lamp. I have the static mat and strap from my K1 build. Anything else I might need? 73 Don K4YND -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] K1 #2999 does not seem to get 5 watts out on 20

Don- Thanks!!! I did exactly what you said and everthing is in order. My low pass toriods looked good. I had not tuned the KATV1 properly. I was just sending CQ on 14.040 and see a nice 5 bars with the power set to 5 watts. I cant wait to get the K2. 73 Don -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K1 #2999 does not seem to get 5 watts out on 20

I adjusted the K1 again ( transmit adj) the receiver sounds louder on 20. I still cant seem to get 5 watts out. When Im around 14.010 its is 4 bars ( ant tuner says the swr is 1.1) and as I move up (14.040) it will sometimes drop to 3 bars( tuner once again says 1.1) . On 40 I do get 5 bars. I am

[Elecraft] K1 #2999 Receive seems a little quiet on 20

I have a K1 with a 40/20 filter board. The receiver is much louder on 40. The signals just jump out with plenty of audio. On 20 the signals are not as strong. Every once in while I will hear a strong signal on 20. I suspect that 20 is just not as loud. I have made contacts on 20 to include

[Elecraft] Hope the K2 is still around once the KX3 is released

I loved building and using the K1 (#2999). I am saving up for a K2 as fast as I can. I hope there are no plans to pull it once the KX3 comes out. If so I can buy early? 73 K4YND -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K1 #2999 finished- small issue

I finished my K1 works great, I see I am getting 5 watts out on my SWR meter.. I have made several QSO's already.. My problem is during alignment the power meter always said P=0.1 no matter what I did. Also when I transmit I do not see the bars that are supposed to show a bar per watt. I do see a

Re: [Elecraft] K1 #2999 finished- small issue

Problem solved thanks to Don.. Jumper was only covering one pin #2999 works as it should 73 K4YND -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-2999-finished-small-issue-tp6403471p6405127.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.