Re: [Elecraft] INTERFACING A KENWOOD SM220 BANDSCOPE WITH A K3

2009-07-01 Thread Fern
Hi John: You will need a buffer amplifier between the IF output of the K3 and even then, it will not drive the SM-220 properly. I've tried it and was not happy with the end results. Fern - Original Message - From: JPHN POWELL powell.j...@xtra.co.nz To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Switching PS with the K3 - thoughts?

2009-05-25 Thread Fern
Ed: I would recommend a switching power supply from Samlex either their 23 amps unit or better yet their 35 amp metered power supply as they are very quiet. Fern - Original Message - From: Ed Steeble estee...@sc.rr.com To: K3_Discussion_Group elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k3-groups

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

2009-05-13 Thread Fern
I much agree that a panadapter would or should have been on their priority list rather than what they've just announced especially the wattmeter portion. Fern with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com To: Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com; Jessie

[Elecraft] F.S. Elecraft MH2 mike

2009-04-28 Thread Fern
I have a new MH-2 hand mic which I purchased with my K3 but other than try it out, I put it back in packaging as I decided to use a dynamic hand mic instead. Asking $50 US plus postage. 73 from Fern __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

2009-02-10 Thread Fern Rivard
What does the transmit audio sound like on the hf bands? Fern - Original Message - From: Giulio Pico - IW3HVB iw3...@gmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:39 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3 I'm trying to use a dynamic mic with the K3

Re: [Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

2009-01-26 Thread Fern Rivard
We'll have to assume that he DOES NOT have a call sign. I sure like that dog attachment. Fern - Original Message - From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:52 AM Subject: [Elecraft] QRPNEW K3 review

Re: [Elecraft] Power output problem with K3

2009-01-26 Thread Fern Rivard
Re check the configuration of the filter used in transmit. I had a similar problem when I first put my K3 together. Fern - Original Message - From: N1IX To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:15 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Power output problem with K3 I

Re: [Elecraft] Desktop microfone for the K3

2009-01-16 Thread Fern Rivard
. 73 from Fern VE7GZ - Original Message - From: Dr. Werner Furlan fur...@gmx.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 6:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Desktop microfone for the K3 I'd like to add a desktop microphone to my K3. I have left a Yaesu MD-1 from earlier

Re: [Elecraft] ESD sensitive tuning knob

2009-01-10 Thread Fern Rivard
, happens to slip and this way you won't damage the front panel. Good luck from Fern VE7GZ - Original Message - From: n...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ESD sensitive tuning knob I have not posted very

[Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

2008-11-22 Thread Fern Rivard
Ralf, just make up a simple interface between your K3 keying and the keying input of your SB-200 or look for one of those interfaces that Yaesu had available and I believe that Ameritron offers one as well.Fern VE7GZ - Original Message - From: Ralph Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] Using KXV3 with Kenwood SM230

2008-11-08 Thread Fern Rivard
Ken: You'll have to tweek the oscillator in the SM-230 to center the incoming signals in the centre of the passband of the I F . Fern - Original Message - From: Ken Widelitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:14 PM Subject

[Elecraft] re elecraft mics

2008-11-05 Thread Fern Rivard
have also tried a Kenwood dynamic hand mic but found that the audio from that mic really sucked as it has way to much bass which can be compensated some but it still is no match for my commercial hand mic. 73 from Fern with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Erik N Basilier [EMAIL

[Elecraft] K3 What mics are proplr using for SSB?

2008-10-22 Thread Fern Rivard
microphones. Just my 2 cents worth from Fern VE7GZ with K3 serial #412. - Original Message - From: Gene W2BXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6:44 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 What mics are proplr using for SSB? I tried 3 mics

[Elecraft] testing

2008-09-16 Thread Fern Rivard
Looks like my internet server is having problems as I haven't seen any traffic the past few days on here. Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] re ON-OFF on K3

2008-08-19 Thread Fern Rivard
on so the operator doesn't forget to turn it on. It's an excellent feature and has been around for many years. Fern - Original Message - From: WILLIS COOKE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fern Rivard [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 19

[Elecraft] re KBPF3 for second rcvr

2008-08-19 Thread Fern Rivard
According to Kathie, if one wants the general coverage feature in the second receiver, we will need to add a second KBPF3 band pass filter set up. Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] re position of roofing filters on KRX3 2nd rx

2008-08-12 Thread Fern Rivard
Are the roofing filters accessible on the KRX-3 receiver without having to pull the receiver out of the K3? Thanks from Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] re position of roofing filters on KRX3 2nd rx

2008-08-12 Thread Fern Rivard
Ok Dick, many thanks for that info. Much appreciated. Fern - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Fern Rivard' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] re position of roofing filters on KRX3

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] annoying resonance with internal speaker in K3

2008-08-11 Thread Fern Rivard
unit. Fern - Original Message - From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Fern Rivard [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 4:14 AM Subject: Re: [K3] annoying resonance with internal speaker

Re: [Elecraft] annoying resonance with internal speaker in K3

2008-08-11 Thread Fern Rivard
this seriously as I would think that they've come across that before and should have a simple fix. Fern - Original Message - From: Nick-WA5BDU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fern Rivard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 5:32 AM Subject: Re

[Elecraft] K3 noise

2008-08-10 Thread Fern Rivard
Hi Randy: You might want to check your power supply especially if it is a switching type as it could be the source of your noise on those two bands. Cheers from Fern with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Randy Downs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday

[Elecraft] annoying resonance with internal speaker in K3

2008-08-10 Thread Fern Rivard
the way to 10 meters with 1:0 to 1 match. Unfortunately band conditios were not very good today. 73 from Fern VE7GZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] Re: New K3 Power output problem

2008-08-09 Thread Fern Rivard
full spec output on all bands 73 from Fern VE7GZ with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Barry Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 3:31 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Power output problem I have just completed building K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microhpone

2008-08-08 Thread Fern Rivard
have stock on those. They are originally made for a commercial land mobile radio but the resultant transmit is equivalent to that of the Shure 444D desk mic and that is without even having to use the 8 band transmit audio equilizer. 73 from Fern VE7GZ - Original Message - From

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microhpone

2008-08-08 Thread Fern Rivard
Charles: You must be kidding as real serious hams DO NOT use heil mics. They are overpriced and have lousy audio. One gets much nice transmit audio using good quality dynamic microphone rather than those cheap elecret cartridges. - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL

[Elecraft] re ESSB in Pacific North west

2008-08-01 Thread Fern Rivard
Anybody in the pacific northwest that has installed the ESSB in their K3 as I would like hear what it sounds like? Fern VE7GZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Problems with K3 KXV3 IF Output Level?

2008-07-30 Thread Fern Rivard
dogging a proper reply and/or fix for that? Fern with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3 IF Output

Re: [Elecraft] 1.8 or 2.1 kc Filter

2008-07-11 Thread Fern Rivard
Fern VE7GZ with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 6:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 1.8 or 2.1 kc Filter On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:51:24 -0500, Mike Miller

Re: [Elecraft] Switching supplies and the K3

2008-07-08 Thread Fern Rivard
The early Samlex switching power supplies were on the noisy side but they have corrected that problem years ago. I personally use the Samlex SEC 1235M switching supply with my K3 and certainly do not get any noise from it. 73 from Fern VE7GZ with K3 #412 - Original Message

[Elecraft] K3 Filter prices

2008-07-03 Thread Fern Rivard
proof of the performance of the K3. I have owned many different receivers/transceivers over my ham career and I honestly have not found anything yet to be the receiver in the K3. Just my 2 cents worth from Fern with K3 #412. The high prices of the roofing filters for the K3 and optional

[Elecraft] re audio distortion when using auto notch on K3

2008-07-01 Thread Fern Rivard
bring up the firmware version? Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Lightness of the K3

2008-06-30 Thread Fern Rivard
it with always someone bitchin' and nit pickin' this awsome performing radio. Please give it a rest and let the folks at Elecraft do their stuff. You all have a good day from Fern with K3 #412 - Original Message - From: Augie Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: K9ZTV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 for Field Day at 120W

2008-06-27 Thread Fern Rivard
amplifier. Just my 2 cents. Fern with K3 serial #421 - Original Message - From: Mack McCormick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 11:26 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 for Field Day at 120W Is there any problem with running my K3 on CW at 120W

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply short protection

2008-05-21 Thread Fern Rivard
Hi Mike: Either get that power supply off the floor or put some type of cover over the pass transistor to prevent this problem from reoccuring. Fern - Original Message - From: Mike Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:32 AM Subject

[Elecraft] no issues with output power on ssb!

2008-05-08 Thread Fern Rivard
am anxiously waiting a version of firmware that doesn't have any bugs left in it and I will then upgrade. Just my 2 cents worth from FernVE7GZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Microphones

2008-05-01 Thread Fern Rivard
around 2300 hz which is what you want in your audio and gives it an excellent presence. When you get comments that your transmit audio is great, then it is a good sign that you have it all ok. Cheers from Fern - Original Message - From: Gary Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft

[Elecraft] re K3 shut down due to static

2008-04-16 Thread Fern Rivard
K3 together is to remove enough paint on the back side of the front panel around the holes of both the A PTO and B PTO encoders (I never did have the problem when touch the B encoder). Cheers from Fern VE7GZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] re supply of handmic for K3 with UP/Down frequency feature

2008-04-16 Thread Fern Rivard
it sound ok. Please note that elecraft has not yet enabled that UP/DOWN feature in their software but it is coming. 73 from Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] re signal level of I F output on K3

2008-04-14 Thread Fern Rivard
khz I F as what the received signal is. The manual for the K3 does NOT give any information on this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from Fern VE7GZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping update?

2008-04-09 Thread Fern Rivard
. Cheers from FernVE7GZ - Original Message - From: VE7AJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping update? What say Elecraft? Can we get a shipping update? There are a few of us still in the queue

[Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

2008-04-08 Thread Fern Rivard
for a refund. 73 from Fern - Original Message - From: Jim Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items Duty free?? Canada?? NO - I ought a K2 on eBay

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Icom 7700

2008-04-07 Thread Fern Rivard
Yes Mr RF EXPERT didn't have the balls to show his call or name. He obviously doesn't know how to use his K3 as I haven't experienced any of his problems. Fern - Original Message - From: Ken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 6:41 PM

[Elecraft] K3 power supply question

2008-04-01 Thread Fern Rivard
basic so let's hope that's the end of it! Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am mode re K3

2008-03-26 Thread Fern Rivard
or help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am mode re K3

2008-03-26 Thread Fern Rivard
Well, it would have made things a lot simpler had them made the display show 6 khz rather than 3 khz. Fern - Original Message - From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:04 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am mode

[Elecraft] re setting of Auto Inf menu

2008-03-23 Thread Fern Rivard
Could someone please help with setting in the conf menu with Auto Inf which has choice of Nor or Auto 1. What do either choices do and what is the better setting? Thanks from Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Fix the old amplifier......leave the K3 alone!

2008-03-21 Thread Fern Rivard
for some good used ones. 73 from Fern VE7GZ with a fine K3 transceiver - Original Message - From: Ian White GM3SEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and linear amp Roger Marrotte wrote: I guess

[Elecraft] re best desk mic for K3

2008-03-17 Thread Fern Rivard
Hi Steve: I would very much recommend getting a Shure 444D desk microphone for your K3. I am using one with excellent transmit audio. It's a very simply job to connect the appropriate mic connector to it. 73 from Fern VE7GZ - Original Message - From: n4lq [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] re using Kenwood SM-220 panadapter with K3

2008-03-15 Thread Fern Rivard
a lot of interaction between the SM-220 and the K3. I've also tried using a 10 db attenuator pad but still get erratic results. Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] re UP Down features on mic

2008-03-14 Thread Fern Rivard
or + 8 vdc. I will be selling the factory electret hand mic for anyone interested. Fern ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http