[Elecraft] test
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Re: [Elecraft] K3LowRX WhenKPA500 is in OPER
Thank you Bob and Bart. I will contact Support asap. 73, Mike K0AZ On 8/25/2019 10:50 AM, Bart Campbell wrote: I agree with Bob. This exact problem occurred with my KPA500 last year and it was the switching diodes. Support offered to send the parts for me to replace but I opted to send the amp in for repair. Support was a pleasure to deal with. 73, Bart, NS4X On Sunday, August 25, 2019, Mike Sanders <mailto:k...@centurytel.net>> wrote: Probably a cable mess up on my part. Before I go through heroic efforts to move the operating desk can anyone offer any help or advice. The receiver is fine when the KPA500 is turned on but in STBY. When it is switched to OPER the RX drops from say S9 to S3. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike K0AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ns4x.b...@gmail.com <mailto:ns4x.b...@gmail.com> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=emailclient> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=emailclient> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3LowRX WhenKPA500 is in OPER
Probably a cable mess up on my part. Before I go through heroic efforts to move the operating desk can anyone offer any help or advice. The receiver is fine when the KPA500 is turned on but in STBY. When it is switched to OPER the RX drops from say S9 to S3. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike K0AZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3, KPA500, KAT500 and 2M brick amp keying
I have a K3 with built in 2M transverter. The K3 drives the KPA500 and KAT500 with the KPAK3AUX. Everything works fine. I do not have the key line interrupter installed. Reading notes 5 and 6 on the KPAK3AUX I am a bit confused. I want to key a 2M brick amplifier with the key out line on the K3. Can this be done without the key line interrupter in place? Or is the interrupter necessary to do this. __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS Elecraft loaded 4band K1
Greetings All, My Elecraft K1 is beautiful, perfect and ready to go. 4 bands include 40,30,20 and 15. All options including ATU, NB, Battery option, LED backlit option and finger dimple on main tuning knob. Comes with power cable and original manual including all info on all options. Will be very well packed and shipped priority mail with insurance. $425.00. Contact me direct at k...@centurytel.net or 417 466 0401. Thanks, Mike KØAZ Mike Sanders DXCC Honor Roll Mixed, CW, Phone 9 Band DXCC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #37 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS PR-6 preamp
I have an excellent PR-6 preamp with the double male BNCs as well as the DC cable and connectors and the DB15 to the K3 ACC for control of the preamp. I will ship prio mail for $57.00 conus or BRO and take Paypal. Thanks, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net KØAZ Mike Sanders DXCC Honor Roll Mixed, CW, Phone 9 Band DXCC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #37 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXV3B install - no problems
So where does one find the KXV3B info/pricing etc. on the Elecraft web site? I have looked by no luck so far. 73, Mike -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 4:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXV3B install - no problems I also installed the KXV3B in my K3 s/n 1450 yesterday evening with no problems - other than of my own doing G. The K3 has a KRX3 and two of the new synthesizers installed so of course the KRX3 needed to be removed to gain access to the KIO3 and KXV3. In removing and reinstalling the KRX3 one of TMP cables between the KREF3 and one of the synthesizers came lose and I failed to notice it. After buttoning up the K3 and enabling the KVX3B, I had no receive and no TX power output. Removing the top of the rig and resetting the bad cable fixed the problem. While I was at it I also reseated all of the TMP cables to/from the KREF3 and both synthesizers. The KXV3B went in without a hitch - no problems with pin length or board height. I inserted the KXV3B pins all the way into J66 then allowed the board to rotate toward the back panel and adjusted its final height as appropriate to align the mounting bushings with the screw holes and the rear (cover) panel. Preamp 2 appears to be somewhat more sensitive than the PR6/KXV3 that was replaced. A quick test with the XG3 and P3 on six meters shows the -108 dBm signal to be approximately 42 dB above the noise floor which would work out to an MDS of better than -150 dBm in a 500 Hz bandwidth. This compares to approximately -133 dBm with Preamp 1 and -126 dBm with the preamp off. Not shabby in the least. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-06-19 6:04 AM, Barry Simpson wrote: I have just completed installing the KXV3B in my K3 s/n 1397. It already had a KXV3 in it (and a sub receiver which had to be removed and put back) and I am pleased to report that it all went together quite easily. __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@centurytel.net __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS XV50 6M Transverter
My XV50 transverter is still for sale. In good condition and previously used with my K2/10. 6 Meters will be opening up in a month or more for the Summer Es Season The manual for the XV50 is available on line at Elecraft. It will include the power cable fused and with Anderson power pole connectors. Also, will be the RF cables for a K2 with KV60 option if you need it. The I/O cable will be included if you need it as well for a K2 and computer. If you do not need either I would like to keep them otherwise they go with the XV50. $275 and I will ship it priority mail and will accept Paypal. Thanks, Mike KØAZ k...@centurytel.net GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS/SOLD
Greetings, The XV144 has been sold. The XV50 is still available. It is in good operating and physical condition. The manual for it is available on line at Elecraft. It will include the power cable fused and with Anderson power pole connectors. Also, will be the RF cables for a K2 with KV60 option if you need it. The I/O cable will be included if you need it as well for a K2 and computer. If you do not need either I would like to keep them otherwise they go with the XV50. $275 and I will ship it priority mail and will accept Paypal. Thanks, Mike KØAZ k...@centurytel.net GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Transverters for sale XV50 and XV144
I have an XV50 and 144 that I want to sell. They both work, look good and come with documentation. Included are the I/O cables for both units that go to a K2 and a DB9 to be adapted with a USB for the computer. They come with the BNC pigtails to daisy chain them together. 6 and 2 meters. Hook up your K2 I/O port, your KV60, your computer and your 6 and 2 meter antennas and you're on the air. They come with fused power cables with Anderson power pole connectors. I will ship both units priority mail for $550.00 and take Paypal. 73 es HNY. GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS XV50 and XV144
Good Morning this 1st day of 2015. I have an XV50 and 144 that I want to sell. They both work, look good and come with documentation. Included are the I/O cables for both units that go to a K2 and a DB9 to be adapted with a USB for the computer. They come with the BNC pigtails to daisy chain them together. 6 and 2 meters. Hook up your K2 I/O port, your computer and your 6 and 2 meter antennas and you're on the air. I will ship both units priority mail for $550.00 and take Paypal. 73 es HNY. Forgot they come with fused power cables with Anderson power pole connectors too. GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 WSPR and heatsinks
Thanks to those who responded. I will try the calibration mentioned by Dave below first. It may do the job. 73 Mike GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri Don't overlook doing the extended temperature calibration procedure http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Custom%20VFO%20TC%20rev%20A9.pdf I've done it on a small number of KX3's and the improvement in thermal stability is considerable. If you haven't run it before, it's time consuming so be patient and be prepared to re-run it as it's easy to make a small mistake. I also had issues with getting it to work on one of the KX3's (mine, naturally) after running straight through on the others. It couldn't all have been finger trouble, but after multiple, patient re-runs, it went through and my KX3 is now remarkably stable over a wide temperature range. It was well worth the effort. Season's Greetings, one and all. 73 Dave G3TJP __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@centurytel.net __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 WSPR and heatsinks
Saw a heatsink on Ebay for the KX3. Does anyone know if these will stabilize the frequency enough for WSPR use? Thanks for any input. 73, Mike KØAZ GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 WSPR and heatsinks
Good idea and thanks Phil. Item number on ebay below. Elecraft KX3 heat sink MADE IN U.S.A. Item number:171574557034 73 GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2014 2:23 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 WSPR and heatsinks There are several designs. You might be better input if you provide a link to that one. Phil W7OX On 12/25/14 12:17 PM, Mike Sanders wrote: Saw a heatsink on Ebay for the KX3. Does anyone know if these will stabilize the frequency enough for WSPR use? Thanks for any input. 73, Mike KØAZ GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@centurytel.net __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTT XV50 for XV432
I have a clean working XV50 no problems that I would like to trade for an XV432. Anyone interested? 73, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net GOD BLESS AMERICA KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com http://www.k0az.com/ SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Test only
Test only 'IN GOD WE TRUST' KØAZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SouthWest Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XV50 for trade
I have a clean working XV50 no problems that I would like to trade for an XV432. Anyone interested? 73, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net 'IN GOD WE TRUST' KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email
Elecraft has done a fantastic job with this mailing list. I also agree with the response below. This email reflector is one of the selling points for Elecraft in general and the help it provides. I know of no other company past or present that has done a job this good on continued customer service. I do not often post but I read everyday and spend most of the time deleting way off topic posts. They drone on and on without end. A small amount of restraint in keeping the posts at least close to Elecraft as a subject would be good. Anything that would harm the existence or longevity of this reflector would be a very bad thing and would harm Elecraft itself. Personally I would not want to see that happen. 73 KØAZMike Sanders EM37cd www.k0az.com SouthWest Missouri I disagree wholeheartedly. I can easily read this mailing list on any type of client, including my cell phone. I sure don't miss any eye candy, icons, animations or anything else. If a thread doesn't interest me, I hit delete until satisfied. If I need to look up past informations, google and the 2 mail archives most likely provide me the answer. To me, this mailing list, as it is, provides great customer service. Slava == Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com writes: __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3
I agree with Tom. I had a PROIII and then the K3. Both of these radios are here for the duration. As Tom says my K3 cost over twice what the PROIII does especially including the P3/SVGA. However I always said I thought the PROIII was the best bang for buck buy in ham radio these days. I can find strengths in both radios over the other. So I am lucky to have both in front of me. The truth is I am still learning good things about both of these rigs every day. Elecrafts track record on support tells me they will be with me and my K3 for a long time. This is a huge value consideration over other makers. I think Elecraft is pretty unique in that regard and this reflector is another factor in choice. It is a tough call if money is no object but if money is a factor (Isn't it always?) a good used PROIII is a good choice in my opinion. I bought mine new on a special special Dayton weekend some years back and paid 2.2k for it NIB from a major seller. This was just before they closed them out. If it is a new country the K3 gets the call every time. GL es 73 KØAZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Fitzgerald Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:29 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3 Can anyone point me at some resources to better understand why I want a K3, as opposed to keeping my Icom 756 Pro III? My advice...keep the ProIII buy a K3 too...that's what I did. When the K3 first came out, there was a waiting list to get one. I'm not one to wait on much of anything I want to buy and so I bought a ProIII instead. I love my ProIII and decided it was probably the smart move reasoning that the K3 would likely have several (or more) issues changes as time went by. The ProIII was fairly well refined by that point in time it turned out that I was correct about the K3. I may get some static for this but I think both radios are pretty close in performance...at least as judged by my human ear. I filled all the slots in the K3 with the various 8 pole Inrad filters too. I like both radios just fine and would have very much regretted selling my ProIII. My K3 is a mid 3K serial number which I spent about $3K on and that was well before the price increases. The ProIII has been discontinued (obviously) by Icom now but...back in the day...I think you got more bang for your buck w ith the Icom. Again, my 2cents...don't sell it, you WILL regret it. Sorry about the SUPER late reply to your original post...I get so much stuff in my inbox that it's taken me this long to catch up! Tom, KD0BCF Two possibilities exist... Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. Arthur C. Clarke __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@centurytel.net __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XV50 to trade
I have a clean working XV50 no problems that I would like to trade for an XV432. Anyone interested? 73, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Intermittent mic connector
Greetings All, My K3/10F now K3/100 plus mostly loaded has a problem. The mic connector has to be pressed down a bit to get PTT when using the K3 on SSB. I use a Heil PR781 mic that goes through a Rigblaster Duo. The connector to the K3 comes from the Duo and is never changed or fooled with. Before I pull the front panel module has anyone had this same issue and what was the problem? Thanks for any hints/help. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2/100 7211 TX Power output meter stopped working
Good Morning, Yeah, not sure what happened but appears when in high power mode over 10 watts power control does not work either. It gives full output. I just replaced diodes D1 and D2 1N5711s but the problem continues the same. Before I get any deeper into this does anyone have any experience with this failure and any ideas? I sure thought the diodes would fix this. I triple checked my work and the orientation of the diodes on the board. 73, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 7211 TX Power output meter stopped working
Sorry that should have been D16 and 17. I'm going to look at the circuit again and again. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sanders Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 7:13 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100 7211 TX Power output meter stopped working Good Morning, Yeah, not sure what happened but appears when in high power mode over 10 watts power control does not work either. It gives full output. I just replaced diodes D1 and D2 1N5711s but the problem continues the same. Before I get any deeper into this does anyone have any experience with this failure and any ideas? I sure thought the diodes would fix this. I triple checked my work and the orientation of the diodes on the board. 73, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Wanted KXPD3
Looking for the KXPD3 paddles for the KX3. Anyone have one to part with? Thanks, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Proper installation of PL 259's
I and several others in this area have been using the Flex Seal or something like that on connectors for 4 or 5 years now. Spray can or paint on both work very well. Have had no or heard of any failures or problems using this stuff. I now use it on all mechanical points on antennas that have a bolt/nut type of arrangement. No nuts backing out from vibration etc. If you have to open up the connector or joint the stuff comes off cleanly. The best guys in the business can make a bad connector from time to time. My best advice would be to take your time when doing any connectors. I also use crimp connectors on all jumpers that are in use indoors. A good quality tool is essential. I think someone mentioned before to start with a dry connector and keep it that way through the process. Do not use any silicon grease inside any connector for any reason even if Andrews tells you to. Just do not do it. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0WFH Bill Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:43 AM To: elecraft forum Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Proper installation of PL 259's As far as water proof... no connector not PL 259 crimp or solder are water proof without doing a good tape job or using some of the spray on rubber sealant. Water proofing connector is an art in it own. 3M make some shrink tape that works good, but now a lot of people are using this spray on rubber sealant as advertise on TV. So far it looks to be holding up good an can be removed easy once it setup, it also remain flex able, If you think water proofing a PL 259 is hard at average ham heights of 30 to 80 feet try waterproofing a N connector on the end of 7/8 helix at 300 ft plus feet in the air. Good Luck all Bill,W0WFH On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 5:04 AM, W0WFH Bill w0...@yahoo.com wrote: Having been a Motorola field tech. and shop manager for over 35 years. I have installed thousands of PL 250's. Motorola back in the mid 1980's start suggesting installers use crimp on connectors because of too many redoes on mobile installations. Most of the service problems on new installations was bad solder connections of PL 259s. So Motorola developed a nice crimp on PL 259 an a special crimping tool to go with the connectors. Being an old school tech. I had some reservations as too how they would hold up in ruff service installations. Well they held up very well an are still being used today. So, if you want good crimp on PL259s go to your local Motorola Service Shop an buy some connector. Bill, W0WFH __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's
Another tip regarding soldering connectors or anything else for that matter. Use 63/37 mix solder AKA Eutectic. It has a one degree plastic point and helps prevent cold solder joints. Said before you must use enough heat on any joint but this solder mix will help. Another Motorola initiative I have used Eutectic for 25 years or so now. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AG0N-3055 Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 9:51 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:23:37 -0800, Frank Precissi wrote: Glad this topic came up, because im about to redo all my pre-made cables and its one of those topics that people like me are afraid to ask because they are sorta newbie-ish (cue the You should have learned this before you got your ticket grumps). What is your opinion of this method: http://www.k3lr.com/engineering/pl259/ I wouldn't touch that method with a (your) ten foot pole. You have a very weak point at the point of entry into the PL. A few flexes of the coax, and your shield will be broken and non-existent. Solder through the holes and allow the black sheath to reinforcingly hold the coax in the connector. It should only be trimmed back far enough to clear the holes. I've never been able to use the tinned shield method. Too many stray wires, and/or too large to freely enter the center of the connector without catching. I also don't like the idea of enlarging the holes in the PL, although that seems the least undesirable of the things people have mentioned. If you do, at least make sure there are no burrs on the inside to catch the braid as you thread the coax into the hole. While on the subject, someone mentioned not being able to get the tip of the gun (I use a gun) into the channel where the holes are. Why not? My 300+ watt tip isn't that large. It should fit fine. You do NOT put the tip into the holes themselves. You heat the outer until the folder will freely flow between outer, shield, and (if using one) UG reducer. Make sure solder is FLOWING, not just sitting there stuck on some piece of flux or something. It should flow from one hole to the next IN the shield. Someone mentioned the word waterproof. PLs are NOT waterproof. The best you can do is to make sure moisture can't get into your connection on either side of your connector. Fully seal several inches either side, multiple layers. I haven't used it in years, but I used to use Scotch Kote. A layer of 33 or 88 tape, Scotch Kote, and another layer of tape, each one extending beyond the last layer does a pretty good job and you'll pull brand new connections out of it 10-20 years later. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Wanted KXPD3
Looking for the KXPD3 paddles for the KX3. Anyone have one to part with? Thanks, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Wanted KXPD3 paddles
Anyone have this option for sale? I am looking for these paddles. Please email me direct. Thanks, Mike K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution
Yeah, and that sweet spot changes daily. Sometimes as much as a couple hundred cycles. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Alsop Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 9:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution Hi John, I read that article too. Personally I think it is a lot of bunk. It assumes perfect hearing. Where ones sweet spot is depends upon his hearing and hearing degradation. The closest pitch to 432 Hz is 429.97 Hz on my K3. Some people's sweet spot may be 700 Hz-- since 432 Hz may be 20 db down from there! There was a link somebody posted a year or so ago. It could be used determined how much pitch difference one can detect. For most people is 3 Hz. For piano tuners and musicians with perfect pitch it is likely to be less. You can also try using the K3's fine tuning and tune in a carrier. The increase or decrease the K3's frequency by 3Hz and see if you can detect any change. Thus most won't perceive any difference between 429.97 and 432 Hz. If you can, than congratulations on your perfect pitch. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 10/13/2013 14:03, John Seney wrote: Hi Folks: The CW pitch resolution in my K3 seems to be 10 Hz per step. A recent article in QST spoke of 432 Hz as being a sweet spot frequency based on musical notes. A quick search on frequencies of real musical notes shows hardly any are at integer values. Note -- Freq -- Wavelength D4293.66 117. D#4/Eb4 311.13 111. E4329.63 105. F4349.23 98.8 F#4/Gb4 369.99 93.2 G4392.00 88.0 G#4/Ab4 415.30 83.1 A4440.00 78.4 A#4/Bb4 466.16 74.0 B4493.88 69.9 C5523.25 65.9 C#5/Db5 554.37 62.2 D5587.33 58.7 D#5/Eb5 622.25 55.4 E5659.26 52.3 F5698.46 49.4 F#5/Gb5 739.99 46.6 G5783.99 44.0 G#5/Ab5 830.61 41.5 A5880.00 39.2 Could the firmware be changed for experimentation with this or is there an easier way to accomplish it with RIT or filter offsets? 73 John - WD1V __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3222/6246 - Release Date: 10/13/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3222/6246 - Release Date: 10/13/13 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Recalibrating the XV144
Thanks to a tip from Mike NF4L I turned on Tech Mode in Config and was able to get REF CAL (according to the manual). Then turning off Tech Mode and back to XVN OFS tapping 0 (according to the manual) got me the ability to tune the OFS to the calculations from REF CAL. The freq offset from REF CAL was pretty close to my off air observations so I will try that and see what happens. BUT I now can do both REF CAL and then XVN OFS. Just FYI73 All (according to the manual)...8) K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sanders Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 2:48 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Recalibrating the XV144 Greetings All, I do not understand. A common failure here. I have the Phase lock board installed in the K144XV 2M transverter in my K3. The K3 is factory and I installed the K144XV and the PL board. Apparently I failed to calibrate/recalibrate the unit after installation. Now I have gotten around to working on getting this on 2M and find the freq is off. So following the destructions in the option manual I tried to do the recal. My problem is I cannot get to the CONFIG:REF CAL menu. It is just not there. But then if I go into the OFS menu and try to tune the freq I get REFLOCK instead of a change in freq. Can anyone steer me in the right direction. Obviously I am missing something. Thanks es 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Recalibrating the XV144
Greetings All, I do not understand. A common failure here. I have the Phase lock board installed in the K144XV 2M transverter in my K3. The K3 is factory and I installed the K144XV and the PL board. Apparently I failed to calibrate/recalibrate the unit after installation. Now I have gotten around to working on getting this on 2M and find the freq is off. So following the destructions in the option manual I tried to do the recal. My problem is I cannot get to the CONFIG:REF CAL menu. It is just not there. But then if I go into the OFS menu and try to tune the freq I get REFLOCK instead of a change in freq. Can anyone steer me in the right direction. Obviously I am missing something. Thanks es 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] O.T.: End of (another) era
I guarded 500Kc and 2182 back in the Mid 60s. Sometime about 1966 we did some VHF road testing. Brand new and we thought it would be in use much quicker than it was. I really do not know why people are talking about the demise of CW in ham radio. If your listening to the bands listen to 20 SSB and tell me the amount of traffic is not down. All you need to do for either CW or SSB is put a rare DX entity on the air or a contest then try to squeeze in edgewise. I know younger hams who are working on learning the code and other young hams who are working on getting their speed up. CW is not dead yet. Neither is ham radio. Just like 500 and 2182 things change and will change. Use what you have and enjoy it while you can. ZUT (CW Forever) #968 (1964) 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 7:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] O.T.: End of (another) era On 7/14/2013 4:31 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Not exactly radio, but communications history. The headline reads: Telegrams STOP: End of service delivering joy and heartache This one does involve radio, on a channel that can be received by Elecraft equipment that has general-coverage capability: COAST GUARD TERMINATION OF ITS 2 MHZ DISTRESS WATCHKEEPING SERVICE Effective 01 August, 2013, the U. S. Coast Guard will terminate its radio guard of the international voice distress, safety and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC) distress and safety frequency 2187.5 kHz. Additionally, marine information and weather broadcasts transmitted on 2670 kHz will terminate concurrently. First 500 kc, now this, what's next - VHF Channel 16? 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 T2-0208 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/FTDX-5000MP
Fred, You know how difficult and painful it is for me to agree with you but Well Said!! K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 5:30 AM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] K3/FTDX-5000MP I'm sure that many of you have read my posts about one thing or another about my FTDX-5000MP that I owned for just shy of 2 years. It was the second one delivered in the US and it had none of the problems that plagued some of the others, I did not have a single issue with it. I had owned some good radios before it but it was the very best receiver and NR that I had ever owned. You may see what seems as negative remarks that I make about it but to the contrary I did like the radio and its ability to work weak signal DX, excellent. With that said when I did buy a used K3 with only a stock filter and a KXV3 in it I did buy a new P3/SVGA to go with it and ran it side by side with my 5000 for over 3 months. At the end of that period I had a list of likes and dislikes between the 2 radios My likes for the K3 were 1st the filtering, Two the ability to add whatever that you wanted to the radio. Three the 2nd receiver same as the first, there were some others like the 2m internal module, 12v operation etc. Dislikes of the K3/FTDX-5000MP the K3 has poor receive on 6/10/12m compared to the 5000's. The layout/form factor of the radio was good plus a 200w unit. I would never discourage anyone from buying a 5000 but feel in the long run the K3 is a better choice. What the deciding factor that sold me on an Elecraft shack goes back to the used K3 I bought. It had 2 side panel screws missing so called to order them, when I did was told that 3 would be shipped No Charge that was a 1st for me also above and beyond. There are very few companies in this world that will support a used multi-owner radio much less to the detail that Elecraft does and did on my first used K3. That single item brought at least a 55% consideration on what I would purchase in the future as far as to products they offered. When the K3 became a solid player in the shack I bought and built a K2 then sold the 5000 and bought a complete Elecraft Station another K3 (loaded one this time) with every option plus a few other items in their lineup. So far they have NEVER disappointed me in any way, just great people there who seem to like to come to work every day and be a people person. __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] using the PR6
Bill, I have the PR-6 on my K3. Generally I leave the PRE on all the time unless it is necessary to drop it out due to very strong signals on the lower frequency bands. The only control I use is the RX ANT to switch the PR-6 in and out with the configuration you have on your set up. It is effective and is almost always on when I am on 6 meters with the K3. Enjoy your K3 on 6 as things are now popping on the band. 73 K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Hein Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:17 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] using the PR6 I am slightly confused on the proper operation of the PR6. I installed the PR6 on my K3 according to the instructions: ** CTRL line used (supplied DB-15 connected to ACC port) ** PR6 jumper P2 removed ** CONFIG: DIGOUT1 ON set on 6m So, when I am operating on 6m do I select RX ANT and PRE or just RX ANT? If just RX ANT is the appropriate protocol what will be the effect will selecting both PRE and RX ANT? I've fuddled about with these buttons but would like to know the recommended procedure. 73 Bill William Hein, AA7XT ex-AA4XT, NT1Y, AA6TT, KC6EDP __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Atennuator
What is the level of attenuation when selected. Can it be controlled? Thanks, Mike K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 at LOWFER
Anyone using their K3 for LOWFER RX only? If so how are you going about it? Thanks, Mike KØAZ Mike Sanders __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Sub RX no work
Greetings All, Well I have just installed a sub RX in a late K3 (67xx). Before I go back into the radio and quadruple check my work I just have to ask if I am missing something in config. I have audio and control of the sub RX and can even hear signals through it but very very weak compared to the Main. All seems OK but just very poor RX. I have selected the ATU as source of antenna and have my connections there. (I will go in later and see if I have any thing mis/dis connected). Am I missing something in config? I have two filters installed in the sub and NO BPF. No error messages and again it seems to respond to everything input to it. Even receives just poorly. Thanks for any help. 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub RX no work
Well, I think I have found it. I have not gotten the filters selected for the sub RX and the rig keeps going back to a FL1 position. I only have FL2 and FL4 populated with 2.8 and 400hz respectively. When I go into Bset I can get to those filters and the RX is FB but when I get out of Bset it goes back to one of the filter slots I do not have. Apparently I need to deselect FL1, 3 and 5 from the sub RX. Not sure How to do that? Thanks for the tips so far. Any help on the filter issue appreciated. 73 again. Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Cady, Fred Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 16:55 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub RX no work Hi Mike, Make sure the sub rx and the main rx are on the same antenna. Turn Sub on and then Hold RX until you see MAIN displayed, not AUX. 73 and cheers, Fred KE7X Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sanders Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 3:51 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Sub RX no work Greetings All, Well I have just installed a sub RX in a late K3 (67xx). Before I go back into the radio and quadruple check my work I just have to ask if I am missing something in config. I have audio and control of the sub RX and can even hear signals through it but very very weak compared to the Main. All seems OK but just very poor RX. I have selected the ATU as source of antenna and have my connections there. (I will go in later and see if I have any thing mis/dis connected). Am I missing something in config? I have two filters installed in the sub and NO BPF. No error messages and again it seems to respond to everything input to it. Even receives just poorly. Thanks for any help. 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2629/5424 - Release Date: 11/28/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] More on K3 sub RX not working.
Forgot to mention the Main RX has 5 filters in it. 6K, 2.8, 2.1, 400hz, and 250hz FL1 through 5 respectively. Thanks again. Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Sub RX FIXED!!
Thanks everyone for the replies. They were much appreciated. What I found was I did not have the filter on/off selections made and per mode to boot. It was easy to do in the config FLx on menu. But you do have to do it for all modes including LSB and USB. Also, please note that I did manage to turn on FL2 and FL4 only for the sub RX. The Main has all 5 slots turned on and working. Now the Sub RX is working great and I am satisfied with the results. Now to test it out in some pileupsThanks again All. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PT0S
Well said Howie. My K3 was driving a PW1 to a KW out and the beams are all up 60 or 70 feet. I did work them a couple times but to say it was difficult would be an understatement. I make mistakes all the time especially with respect to splits. It happens but what you speak of is deliberate of course. Working them gave me a new one on CW #323 so it was pretty important to me. All the complaints about the operation do put US into perspective and all the explanations from them do put the SEVERE conditions in the forefront. Everyone should have known when K3s fail in short order the environment must be extremely bad and certainly not the comfortable climate controlled shack my fat behind and K3 occupy as you mentioned. Lets give these guys the benefit of the doubt and praise them for a seriously major undertaking. After all they were fighting the elements more than the pile ups. I am just glad they had K3s with their very poor receiving conditions. Kudos from me to the PTOS guys for an incredible effort and to their K3s for just being K3s. Your also right about the vast majority of ops keeping their composure. It only took a few to make it look ugly as you said. 73 Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Howard Hoyt Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 17:28 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] PT0S Fred/N0AZZ said: Some people do well using a dummy load. Yeah, I hear a bunch of dummy loads obscuring PT0S...I have tried since the first day and still have not gotten through the cacaphony. Maybe I'm the dummy load...where's my amp?? (said the KX3 user with a low dipole; can you say NVIS?) Despite my antenna and power limitation, I've worked 50+ countries in a little over a month with this setup, and can't get through that pile-up. I cannot even believe the language some people use on the air! And the tuning up on-freq? The ten minute long string of dits? The blasting RTTY insults over PT0S signal? The ignoring PT0S's please for specific areas and replying with insults? These folks are paying for, and braving what seems to be a worsening weather situation on a freakin rock in the middle of the Atlantic eating instant coffee raw to give some lucky hams a new contact, and some is sitting in a comfy chair insulted they cannot get through? I'm pretty disappointed by a few people. I do suspect that vast majority of people are doing their best to stay calm and cooperative, though. It only takes one bad apple to spoil the cider. Howie - WA4PSC __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2441/5408 - Release Date: 11/20/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Oh the lovely noise
Yes, I have 33 in service including in the shack. No problems. As Fred says your probably looking at a very local single signal source. It can be tough but then again you might get lucky. How about a close in plasma TV?? GL es 73 Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 14:05 PM To: 'hawley, charles j jr'; 'Thom Durfee' Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Oh the lovely noise I have 9 of them installed in my house with 2 in the shack and have none of the problems your having. I would advise to look beyond for some other problems yours seem quite bad. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of hawley, charles j jr Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:02 PM To: Thom Durfee Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Oh the lovely noise Seems unlikely. I have a number of these bulbs in my home and see nothing like that. There is some noise from these but manageable. Look further for your sources of noise. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Nov 18, 2012, at 11:33 AM, Thom Durfee p...@priest.com wrote: Just hooked up my Ten-Tec RX340D SDR to my 40 meter dipole. from all the new CFL lightbulbs in my neighborhood I get more than S9 +40db of noise. looks like no ham radio at home. maybe I will have better luck at my daughters 75 miles away. 73 Thom WI8W __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2441/5403 - Release Date: 11/18/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best
Someone was on the right track. Why all the systems and methods? Just get on the air and use it. That is how we actually did it back when. We used CW as a primary mode for the most part. We learned how to use it and improved by doing it on the air. Anyway I want to talk about CW, CW decode on the K3, The P3/SVGA and keyboard and CW decode and send using all of the above. I was watching some CW stations on the monitor RX window while having Text Dec turned on. I got to messing with the NR, Audio filter and such. It all makes a difference in getting better decode. Anyway I got to thinking how good it actually was and how it could help those who do not do CW because of a million reasons including age and hearing losses or problems. Having a couple of the memories on CW set up a non code person could use the K3/P3/SVGA/Nice size monitor to actually work CW at any speed. This especially in contests where the keying is usually machine memory sent and the exchange is minimal. A person could easily make QSOs using the programmed memories. Tune in a station on the monitor or K3 display. Find that you need that one for whatever award/s and you want to work him. Follow his activity and when he breaks for another station hit M1 on the K3 sending out your call. Watch the monitor for him to respond to you. If he does he sends 599 0123 K. You hit M2 on the K3 which sends RR 5NN TU and you have a valid DX style contact. Not a rag chew of course but in the log and on the wall. Of course that is as minimal as it gets but it works to work a new one and a new mode for the contest or just the award/s you want. Really think about it for a minute. Lots of rigs can do it but the K3 does it well. They don't even advertise CW operation for non CW types.8) but it's there. 73 es GL ...6M DXCC #436 132/132 It ain't easy bein a ZERO. Mike Sanders KOAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ?
I have been reading this thread backwards. My K3 inherited the West Mountain COMspkr pair as they were here and used with a West Mountain RigBlaster Duo on 2 Icom Rigs. I have something on top of the internal speaker so need something external. When I put the K3 in line they were there. No problems at all. I have a MicroKeyer II that I am going to try out with the K3 and see what it might do for me so will have to find another speaker source. It will probably be another COMspkr as I have some knowledge of them and used them for several years now with no issues. Then there will be the YCCC 4X interface that is waiting to be built and tested. But the COMspkr works for me. To each his own I guess. 73 Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 16:01 PM To: 'drewko'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ? IMHO the best bang for the buck are the West Mountain Radio COMspkr for $39 they have no equal. I have speakers in the shack that cost up to $400 ea. and these sound the best on my K3's and Never any RF on them with legal limit ++. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of drewko Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 3:10 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ? I am using a pair of MFJ-281 Cleartone speakers with my K3. Some say they are fantastic; some say they are junk... But they work well enough for me for CW and SWL. They peak around 600-700 Hz. I would prefer a little lower, 400-500 Hz, but they work ok in that range. And no buzzing anywhere that I have heard. They also look like they were made to match the K3. As for RF, I have had no issues with them. The lead-in of my end fed wire antenna is inches away from them (though I do only operate 10 watts output). 73, Drew AF2Z On Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:18:45 +, Iain G4SGX. wrote: Hello, Well after 18 months the buzzing of the K3 internal speaker has reached annoying proportions. For a while it faded after switching on for 10 mins but now its a constant resonance at 580 Hz. Great for CW! (not) Because of the above I am sure its because the coil has shifted in the speaker slightly rather than any sympathetic resonances from the case. I'm not complaining, I understand if I contacted Elecraft I am likely to get a replacement speaker sent out, (Its a well documented 'extra feature') but really haven't got round to it, nor am i likely too, well down the list of priorities! Will probably order it along with a set of CW filters when I need them. I'm REALLY after recommendations for an external shack speaker, or is any good HiFi speaker good enough? I would assume some RF shielding and good high end sensitivity was more of an issue. Yours. Iain G4SGX. Happy K3 Owner :) __ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2441/5379 - Release Date: 11/07/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - what power supply are you using?
I have been using a commercial switching power supply for many years. It is a Power Source bolted to the back of my desk. 45 amp is what it says. Been on 24/7 365 for over 12 years. In this location. It was used for years before this set up. Thought I had a problem with it some months back but found out it was fine. The multi Anderson power pole outlet strip was poorly constructed and causing a serious voltage drop to the gear. I cleaned up lots of solder slag, bad joints and mechanical connections and the strip is back in service with the old supply. I had hundreds of these supplies in commercial service many years ago and rarely had a failure. I am using it to run an Icom 756PROIII, K3/P3SVGA, K2/10 K2/100, 2 Elecraft transverters and a KAT100 tuner. The K3 and K2s are pretty well loaded. Several accessories hang off this supply set up. I never hear it and have never noticed noise from it. It got a break of about 6 months several years ago when I ran the station off 4 batteries and some Harbour Freight solar panel sets. It worked but my operating is enough that I needed to supplement the solar with some wind and increase the solar capability. Hoping that this will be in place next Spring. In the interim the old trusty 45A Power Source just keeps on working. Years ago there were some problems with the Astron analog supplies on certain ham bands. 40 meters if I remember. RF would shut the supply down. There was voltage but no current capability. A turn off and turn on would fix it till the next time. Also, I agree about the fans in the SS25/30M switchers. Never noticed any RF hash but the fan noise was an issue. 73, Mike K0AZ Mike Sanders KOAZ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2441/5324 - Release Date: 10/11/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Really wide VGA monitor cursor for VFO B when split
Check your filter bandwidth setting on VFO B. Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Stephen Prior Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 15:13 PM To: ai6ii Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Really wide VGA monitor cursor for VFO B when split I'm finding this a bit of an issue too! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 1 October 2012 21:11, ai6ii ai...@att.net wrote: When running split CW and a particularly small bandwidth setting like Span 10, the VGA monitor freq indicator is huge, and unlike the P3's screen not as 'transparent', that is it is a distractedly prominent nearly solid red. When I am trying to find an empty spot to transmit in a pile up, it is hard to see where I am fitting in. I am not sure what controls the width of this cursor or the colors, but I hopefully can find a better way to set this up. I understand the the green cursor's 'shadow' width is set by the filter width I am using on receive, so it is likely the width of the transmit cursor will not be able to be changed. But can the shadow color be toned back a little? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Really-wide-VGA-monitor-cursor-for-VFO- B-when-split-tp7563560.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1427 / Virus Database: 2441/5302 - Release Date: 10/01/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 no power out on DATA
Well, Only days old here the new K3 is still challenging me. Lots of fun without doubt. Anyway I am running MMTTY and using AFSK in the data mode. Everything looks good but no output. I tried shifting to USB/LSB and output is as set on power control. Tones on monitor and another RX sound good as well. But again when in data mode I get no/very low output. Power is set at about 50W and I get that in USB. Any thoughts on what I am missing here? Thanks es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 no power out on DATA
That was it Don. I set line in for this mode and it came right up. I will get the levels set in a bit as you say for the K3. I guess you did it again Don. Thanks much es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 16:54 PM To: Mike Sanders Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 no power out on DATA Mike, That sounds to me as though you have the input set for MIC rather than line in, or something similar. First I would suggest using Line In and use DATA mode (AFSK A submode), select Line In in the MIC SEL menu. Set the K3 into TX TEST (or set the power down and operate into a dummy load) - set MMTTY into transmit, then -- Adjust the line out and Wave sliders on your soundcard to about 2/3 of full scale. Then adjust the MIC Gain (now actually Line In) to illuminate 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing - ignore the conventional wisdom given for data mode setup (no alc indication) - the K3 is different, the - the 1st 4 bars of the ALC meter do not indicate ALC at all, they are there to help you adjust the audio level. The 5th bar indicates the onset of ALC 73, Don W3FPR __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5248 - Release Date: 09/04/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] DNR
I want to thank Fred, Daniel, Frank and several others who posted actual information on this subject. Not only do I now have an understanding of the DNR tuning in the K3 but the DUH factor slipped in and I can see the method to the madness on the other controls as well. I am just over a week into a new K3 and have a long way to go. One thing I have learned that operator error is rampant early on. Yesterday I was following a CW signal and it really sounded funny and I had a tough time tuning him in. Turns out I had the Notch button pushed inadvertently. Yeah, I know. It will happen again I am sure. Again thanks guys es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes
Where can I found the download for this pre beta firmware. Thanks, Mike Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 14:15 PM To: 'Thomas Lutz' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes Just got in from doing some chores, Tom. I am seeing a similar thing here. It looks like the total number of lines in the current (pre-beta) firmware is limited to something like 7 lines total. I have not been able to expand the displayed data area greater than this. Perhaps the firmware engineer (Paul) will chime in when he sees this. 73, Bruce, N1RX __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Filter Selection
Greetings, Just got my new K3 options in Monday and had them all installed by Tuesday morning. I installed 3 of the 4 possible optional roofing filters. They have been turned on and the BW set in config. My problem is when I power down the radio they cannot be called up by tapping the XFIL button. I have to go into the config and call them up to verify they are there and then out of config. Once done I can call them up with a XFIL tap. Any hints or ideas of what I am missing? TIA es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Selection
Well, Never mind. Thanks anyway. I did NOT have them turned on in all modes. It seems since I did that they work just fine after a power down. More questions to follow I am sure. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike Sanders Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 7:40 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Selection Greetings, Just got my new K3 options in Monday and had them all installed by Tuesday morning. I installed 3 of the 4 possible optional roofing filters. They have been turned on and the BW set in config. My problem is when I power down the radio they cannot be called up by tapping the XFIL button. I have to go into the config and call them up to verify they are there and then out of config. Once done I can call them up with a XFIL tap. Any hints or ideas of what I am missing? TIA es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5231 - Release Date: 08/28/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTD P3/SVGA
Greetings, I would like to find an excellent P3 with SVGA adapter. Anyone have one to part with? If so details please. Thanks, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 order of option installation
Greetings all, Anticipating the arrival of a new bare K3 in a few days N0AZZ suggested I look for the order of installation of the various options. My intention is to pretty well load up the radio but have no idea in what order. I understand someone has put a list of option installation by the order they should be done. I have been looking around in archives and on the Elecraft page but no luck. Can anyone help with this? Also, I think there was a discussion about using the K3 with an Icom PW1 but not really sure. Anyone remember this? Thanks es 73, Mike Mike Sanders KØAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!
Tony there are a few members of MVDXCC down in SWMO who are only too familiar with Elecraft. One of our guys is a cheerleading owner of the FT5000 and has just received a new K3. He is impressed at first impression stage but will need more time to make a real evaluation of it for himself. Myself and one other Elecraft/MVDXCC guy both are saving our nickels and dimes for a K3. I am even selling off a lot of stuff surplus to today's needs and will eventually have a K3 to go with 2 K2s and a K1. When someone says Mike was/is impressed others ask the question WHAT!!!??? I made comment yesterday at our regular Saturday morning breakfast that in the last year or two I have been impressed several times. Then added each time it was due to an Elecraft product performance. One of the Hogs gave me my Novice test back in early 59. You will know him as GSV from W0 buro fame. So even some OTs can appreciate a winner. Elecraft has been around long enough to not be an upstart any more. They have been around long enough to give us pride in another American company. In the upcoming pile ups if you hear me in there banging away it will be using an Elecraft. Once said many moons ago If you can't hear em you can't work em. Now days I hear em better with my trusty Elecraft K2. I am told the K3 is even better. I don't think the guys who are Elecraft fans are a cult. I think they are folks who can appreciate success. I know I do. GL in the pileups Tony. Tell all the Hogs up there hi for us down here. 73, Mike Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Tony Estep Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 14:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name! On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 1:14 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: ...I can understand how other OTs who are not interested in low-power operations may never have heard... === Yeah, I'd say that's right. I belong to a DX club (www.mvdxcc.org) whose membership includes 29 guys on the Honor Roll (over 330 countries confirmed). Many if not most of those guys have the same FT1000D that they got 20 years ago. When the ARRL's reviews began to emphasize dynamic range and the little kit-built K2 showed up ahead of most of the standard DX radios of the day, Elecraft suddenly appeared on the radar of some DXers. But of course many held out for a dual-receiver radio. The arrival of the K3 brought a burst of interest in our club; there are now maybe a half-dozen members who have K3s. Some of those guys will never get another radio in their lives, but among those who do, I would say that the K3 is the first choice, even ahead of the FT5000DX. The members who have K3s miss no opportunity to tout its excellent performance, easy portability, great service and generally fine user experience. But it's a slow process to win over the old-timers! Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5133 - Release Date: 07/15/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
6 Meters? I have 2 K2s one 10W unit and 1 100W unit. Both are pretty well loaded up. I just bought a 6 and 2 meter Elecraft transverter used. Got them on the bench yesterday and finally working after I corrected a problem I made. Anyway I have used a lot of radios on 6, 2 and beyond for a long time. Also a lot of good IF radios with good transverters. The XV50 and XV144 are about as good as I have seen or used. Yesterday I measured the RX sensitivity on an IFR1200 super S at .1 microvolt and well less than that for a usable signal on CW. That is about -130db. I think I will enjoy using these Elecraft Tvrtrs. They both did rated output easily and can drive external amplifiers. Please do not take my RX measurements as gospel but I am pretty sure they are very close to what I found with this service monitor. Obviously your mileage may vary. So my 756PROIII and 746PRO may not see much 6 or 2 meter use in the future. With the 100W K2 driving the PW1 they may not see much use at all..73 Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Jason Hissong Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Sell the 950 and use the proceeds to get all the additional options for your K2 (or maybe a nice chunk of change to save for a K3). Just don't expect to sell it to many on this list.. :-) I am building my third K2 (I sold the previous ones to pay for other things, not because of the radio) and will be eventually putting all the extras in it. It will become my main station rig. My 756 will then be used for 6 meters or eventually sold. Someday a K3 will find its way into my shack but until then, the K2 will fill my needs just fine. Congrats on your K2. 73, Jason N8XE On 6/21/12, Mike Bellow w2t...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All I recently picked up a used K2 locally here that was out of alignment,had to wait for freq probe that I ordered from Elecraft which arrived very fast,after doing a alignment on the radio,and After I set it up,I was very happy to see it works very well.This is my first Elecraft radio and this one is a #01014 serial number one of the early ones I guess.Now the Sad Part..Today I was listening on 14060 as usual for qrp stations and heard a very very faint station calling CQ Qrp,if I were to tag a rst report on this one I would say 119 no s meter reading at all but I could copy it fine.For comparison I hooked my Brand New 2 months old Yaesu Ft-950 and guess what??? Could not hear anything there but Staticno signal at all.$1400.00 for this radioNow I'm Happy but very sad. W2TI/QRP __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2433/5086 - Release Date: 06/22/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FW: Happy But Very Sad
Sorry I thought I had sent this to the reflector. Possibly someone else wanted to see my response. So, just in case. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: Mike Sanders [mailto:k...@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:47 AM To: Brian Alsop Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Brian, I am not sure you read my email. I have no S/N or S/N+N ratio reading with the device I am using in my hamshack. MDS? The IFR 1200 series of service monitors are calibrated down to .1 microvolt and down to -120 dbm at just over .2 microvolt. There is a fine tuning on a ring around the attenuator switch that allows for excursions up or down in signal level. MDS? I had the attenuator at .1 microvolt and the fine tune all the way down but still could not lose the signal. My comment ABOUT -130dbm was a guess. When I bottomed out the attenuator I still had a USUABLE SIGNAL that I could have worked. That being said and all the guesses and assumptions I am making tell me that these transverters are hot. This is not a laboratory it's just a ham shack. I am very happy with the performance of these transverters. 73 Mike Sanders KØAZ -Original Message- From: Brian Alsop [mailto:als...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:45 AM To: Mike Sanders Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Mike, 0.1 uV for what S/N? What is MDS? -130 dBm doesn't strike me as being that great on 6 and 2M. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 6/22/2012 14:22, Mike Sanders wrote: 6 Meters? I have 2 K2s one 10W unit and 1 100W unit. Both are pretty well loaded up. I just bought a 6 and 2 meter Elecraft transverter used. Got them on the bench yesterday and finally working after I corrected a problem I made. Anyway I have used a lot of radios on 6, 2 and beyond for a long time. Also a lot of good IF radios with good transverters. The XV50 and XV144 are about as good as I have seen or used. Yesterday I measured the RX sensitivity on an IFR1200 super S at .1 microvolt and well less than that for a usable signal on CW. That is about -130db. I think I will enjoy using these Elecraft Tvrtrs. They both did rated output easily and can drive external amplifiers. Please do not take my RX measurements as gospel but I am pretty sure they are very close to what I found with this service monitor. Obviously your mileage may vary. So my 756PROIII and 746PRO may not see much 6 or 2 meter use in the future. With the 100W K2 driving the PW1 they may not see much use at all..73 Mike Sanders KOAZ __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] More Bass?
Please don't forget dem Crappies too! Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 13:06 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] More Bass? I keep seeing all the email about more bass but wonder why you never go fishing for perch or walleye. Each of those can be fun too. Or the lowly bluegill. You can catch a lot of them, they are tough to clean, but they are fine eating. Expand your repertoire and include some other excellent fish. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2433/5081 - Release Date: 06/20/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS
Bottom of QSL page is a hot key for request your QSL. Hit it and follow the instructions. Just did mine yesterday. 73, Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of stan levandowski Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS 7O6T has a very detailed QSL policy on their site but no hyperlink to where their OQRS provider is. I tried Google but came up empty. Can someone please tell me how to get there? 72,73, Stan WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! www.wb2lqf.com __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2425/5017 - Release Date: 05/23/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] HAM GATHERING SIGNATURES ON PETITION TO VOID ANTENNAPROHIBITIONS
I live out of town on 40 acres. My two towers are in easy view of a state highway out front. They can be seen for over a mile. Around here my towers and antennas are landmarks. It's nice to have a little antenna farm and have it appreciated by others...8) Used to live in a sub division that had a nuisance ordinance. They were up in arms about a little 40 foot Rohn with a tribander and couple v/uhf antennas above. The crack pro next door who was in and out her place all night long with various johns was obviously not as much a nuisance as I was. Not to mention her brother who was arrested 26 times in one year. The cops were there a few times a month for one thing or another. Amazing how these control freaks disappear when something really unsavory shows up. One of the freaks called me out one night with a pistol in his back pocket. A brief conversation with him resulted in me not getting shot and him never getting very close to me again..8) I truly sympathize with those fighting antenna restrictions. I lived that life most of mine. Now I consider myself a lucky guy. My closest neighbor is just over a quarter mile away. And what great folks they are. GL es 73 all. Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Grant Youngman Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 15:00 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HAM GATHERING SIGNATURES ON PETITION TO VOID ANTENNAPROHIBITIONS On Apr 23, 2012, at 2:31 PM, David Christ wrote: Once in place no Association is willing to change them for fear of reducing values. Since they are so prevalent in new developments and have been for many years it has the effect of red lining for hams. My experience with these things, is that it ends up having virtually nothing to do with home values. The typical no radio transmitters allowed clauses would ban garage door openers, cell phones, and Wifi, but they don't of course. HA's bring out the worst in the power hungry individuals and control freaks who typically populate them, and who would be happy to foreclose on your house because the color of your awnings offend them personally. I'd love to see the FeeCee tell these groups to pound sand. As much as we scream about freedom, we seem to be willing to give it up anytime time abrogation is offered. I suspect the NRA would be willing to go broke supporting any homeowner who wanted to put a 16 gun turret on his roof as a 2nd Amendment right, but of course an antenna of any kind is a problem :) (I suspect this is going to hit end of thread any minute):) __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2411/4954 - Release Date: 04/23/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] k2 rs232 to usb
Yes, I built the Elecraft cable with the I/O kit and used a FTDI chipset serial to usb cable with it with no issues. Use it often on digital modes. Prolific chipset serial to usb cable did not work. I did not investigate why just changed to a FTDI cable. Mike Sanders KOAZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:11 AM To: Alan Wells; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 rs232 to usb as any body used a rs232 to usb adapter for the k2, No issue *but* you must connect only pins 2, 3 and 5. Connecting any other pins from the USB converter to KIO2 could damage either the USB converter or KIO2. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/21/2012 10:53 AM, Alan Wells wrote: Hi , as any body used a rs232 to usb adapter for the k2, or will i need a rs232 pc card installing Many thanks g4erz __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2411/4950 - Release Date: 04/21/12 __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
