[Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3

2010-04-07 Thread KC2VNI
I'm probably not going to get more than say NVIS type of propagation with this type of set-up (since I'm in a relatively flat area with no hills or the like). 73 KC2VNI-Steve -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Using-Buddi-Pole-Deluxe-Antenna-with-K3-tp4867678p4867678.html Sent

[Elecraft] Calibrating the Oscillator and Other Start-Up Questions for K3

2010-02-21 Thread KC2VNI
the website to make this work? I realize I've asked alot of questions here. Any help would be appreciated. 73, Steve de KC2VNI -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Calibrating-the-Oscillator-and-Other-Start-Up-Questions-for-K3-tp4608623p4608623.html Sent from

[Elecraft] [K3] RE: K3 Build Questions

2010-01-18 Thread KC2VNI
Questions From: Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] lt;ml-node+4412071-568022...@n2.nabble.comgt; Date: Mon, January 18, 2010 1:15 am To: KC2VNI lt;st...@smarrano.comgt; Steve, An infinite resistance *is* a valid reading, and is OK. 73, Don W3FPR KC2VNI wrote: gt; Also, I should have noted that I could

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Build Questions

2010-01-18 Thread KC2VNI
to be safe than sorry. 73 Steve KC2VNI -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Build-Questions-tp4410947p4413875.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Build Questions

2010-01-18 Thread KC2VNI
I got my power supply, plugged it in and made the connections. No problems at all. The display lit up and diode D33 lit up as well. It was quite empowering to see the thing take 13.8VDC knowing that I put it together. Looking forward to finishing the build. I will be back to you should I have

[Elecraft] K3 Build Questions

2010-01-17 Thread KC2VNI
capacitor in the neighborhood of the U12 regulator - At the U13 test point, I got the following: 423 ohms. Question: Am I okay to go ahead and apply power for the initial power on check (aka smoke test) on page 46? Please advise 73 Steve KC2VNI -- View this message in context: http://n2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Build Questions

2010-01-17 Thread KC2VNI
be measured. The instructions state that greater values than those listed are quite probable. If the readings are not less than the listed values, all is OK. Greater than means that larger values are OK - smaller values are bad. - yours are OK. 73, Don W3FPR KC2VNI wrote: I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Build Questions

2010-01-17 Thread KC2VNI
Also, I should have noted that I could not get a reading at the 12VDC side at all and that concerned me. Any significance there? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Build-Questions-tp4410947p4411263.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823

2010-01-13 Thread KC2VNI
further questions. I thank you in advance for whatever suggestions you may have. 73 KC2VNI Steve -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Preparing-for-the-Build-of-the-K3-Kit-S-N-3823-tp4385677p4385677.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

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

2010-01-09 Thread KC2VNI
-12 [via Elecraft] lt;ml-node+4253206-516824...@n2.nabble.comgt; Date: Mon, January 04, 2010 9:26 pm To: KC2VNI lt;st...@smarrano.comgt; Good evening, Steve. nbsp;As for item #2, you'll likely find that even with a 100 AH battery, the voltage will drop rather quickly at 100 watts

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

2010-01-09 Thread KC2VNI
Thanks Davenbsp; nbsp; Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 User and New Ham From: David Herring-2 [via Elecraft] lt;ml-node+4253158-204062...@n2.nabble.comgt; Date: Mon, January 04, 2010 9:12 pm To: KC2VNI lt;st...@smarrano.comgt; You might consider going

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

2010-01-05 Thread KC2VNI
Thanks for the many fine comments. I only have the 1 tall tree. It is approximately 25-30 feet high. It is dead so there is no way I am going to harm it (accordingly, this is not a concern). Here's the take-away I got from reading your many fine suggestions thus far: - Make sure you do some

[Elecraft] New K3 User and New Ham

2010-01-04 Thread KC2VNI
of capability that I don't understand yet. I also recognize that reading the manual will be of a help here. If you have further resources and/or suggestions, please advise. 73, KC2VNI. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4253024.html Sent from