On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM, Jeff Wandling W7BRS k...@w7brs.com wrote:
I see at least three options:
...
Option 4: Future K3 firmware upgrade will enable KPA800 / KPA1500
features already present in current K3s, plus a small user
modification consisting of adding 8 hand-wound
On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Burke Jones tacg...@gmail.com wrote:
Could I use a 12V 500ma to power my KX1 when at home?
The KX1 manual suggests it uses 300-700 mA on transmit, depending on
voltage. Assuming you don't need to rectify (or use a ultra-low
dropout voltage regulator) it should
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM, Gary Smith g...@doctorgary.net wrote:
My new K3 is on it's way. I have anti-static material that my
motherboard came in but that's not enough to work on be static
free.
I purchased mine from Jameco for less than $25 combined.
generic Anti-Static mat
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can see that this question has been asked in the past, but appears not to
have been answered. Can Elecraft share, assuming it has one, its list of
Mouser part numbers for the K2 and its options?
I believe Elecraft support will
On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
TMP cable 12 part #E850339.
What is it for and why should I get it?
It is one of the cables used for the second receiver module, KRX3. If
you have the receiver module, you can start reading at page 22 of the
On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 9:53 PM, Ann and/or Bill Tekatch
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
went to put the TCXO module on the KREF board, I discovered that the leads
on the module are too long to allow its bottom to rest against the socket
as described on p.46 of the assembly manual. Is this a problem?
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 1:44 AM, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The difference between TCXOs is 4ppm not 4 Hz. The standard TCXO can be +/-
250 Hz at 50 MHz, the optional one can be +/- 50 Hz at 50 MHz or perhaps +/-
25 Hz once the firmware is changed to allow the supplied calibration table
On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM, Steve Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm getting pretty close to the time I'm expecting to see a Katiegram, and
I'm thinking about adding either the TCXO or the 6KHz filter to my order.
I do a lot of PSK-31 and I'm wondering if most folks find the stock
On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 11:41 PM, Steve Kallal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sorry, but I'm not sure I agree. By that definition many radios since the
80s would be SDRs.
Not many radios from the 1980s are SDR, Affordable DSPs from the 1980s
didn't have the bandwidth necessary to sample from the IF,
On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:42:53 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How do you switch the temperatures to Fahrenheit?
Paul N4LCD
I think transistors work in Celsius, while vacuum tubes / valves work
in Fahrenheit. :-)
(As
On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 11:45 PM, Eugene Klingler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
anyone have a source? ? thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jameco http://www.jameco.com/ (Part # 10576 or 10584)
Alltronics (# AS4) http://www.alltronics.com/cgi-bin/item/AS4/
Mouser http://www.mouser.com (96216 or 96217)
Digikey
On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The K2 does come with parts to build up an RF Probe, and a replacement kit
is available from Elecraft for $10 - the kit designation is RFPROBE and can
be found in the K2 spare parts section of the website. Caution: This is a
On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 12:51 PM, S Sacco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think the problem (well, one of the problems; there are several) is
that they don't, in reality, have a Beta test; they go from Alpha
right into Production.
I am an outsider, just an Elecraft customer, and from what I've seen
On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 7:41 PM, John Trager [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would think the new firmware release would be posted by now! Isn't 600
Beta Testers better than 20???
That's assuming it mostly works. From time to time software releases
are broken, sometimes in the packaging process,
On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 5:21 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There have been changes in the rules concerning batteries -
particularly what and how much can be carried/checked. Check
with TSA before flying, the rules have effected news crews and
Agreed, you can go to
Yet another data point.
K3/10 kit ordered Oct 1, 2007
''Katiegram March 27
Shipped April 9 (USPS International Priority)
Arrived in Canada: April 14, 2008
with roofing filters and microphone
-Michael, VE3TIX
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On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 8:11 PM, Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Keith and I have been part of an ultra-secret Beta test team for the K5 for
some time now (I think). The K5 utilizes an entirely new technology that
produces a communication medium by modulating dark energy to produce quantum
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone else looked at keying waveforms in pre s/n 211 K3s...?
The production start date for this mod could be in error on the webpage. I
know this issue has been known about well before S/N 211. My S/N is early
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Roger D Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would like to cover the top of my wooden workbench
with something to both protect the top and radios
I'm working on. Something anti-static would be ideal.
Any ideas out there?
Well my basement workbench had a sheet
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM, Jim Cundiff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is slightly O.T. but since it will eventually be hooked to my K3
I'll take the chance. I just replaced the UHF connectors on a Polyphaser
with two of my N connectors. Is there any sure way to test this, or any
I had a small mishap with my wire cutters while trimming the L33 (BFO
pre-wound torrid) and R116 (5.1Mohm 1/8 W) resistor's leads. As I went
to trim the fine wire lead of the L33 I accidentally also cut a large
chunk out of one of R116's leads.
I'm wondering if I should try to patch R116's lead
On Jan 1, 2008 1:04 AM, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Keep in mind that the ONLY function of R116 is to support L33. So as
long as L33 is connected to the circuit board pads, you will be fine. So
by all means patch R116's lead; it's just there for mechanical reasons.
Ah ha! I was throw
On Dec 19, 2007 1:52 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz
CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner
I was wondering, my understanding is that this transmit limitation is
a firmware based restriction, so _in theory_
On Dec 18, 2007 6:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Eric Wayne,
will there be a 'MARS' type band limit capability
available sometime? It would be nice to be able to move outside the current
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#MARS
On Dec 16, 2007 8:38 AM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
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Probably a daft question but am I right to assume that the version of
firmware supplied as part of a K3 kit purchased from Elecraft is the latest
released version existing at the time of shipping the kit, or is the kit
On Nov 25, 2007 3:20 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My older home built in 1962 by an individual for
himself ... has only 2-wire Romex. At least it's not
,,,
It's a 2-story structure and it's virtually impossible to
rewire to meet present-day electrical codes without
tearing off
On Nov 23, 2007 3:53 PM, Sarah K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm Sarah, AF6FH! I just got my license a couple weeks ago, and I'm
now assembling K2# 0622, which will be my first HF radio. I started
assembly on Wednesday night, and so far, everything's been going just
fine.
Congrats, and
On Nov 22, 2007 9:11 PM, KBG Luxford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Will the new Elecraft linear amps contain vacuum tubes?
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
No, they are solid-state. Which to me makes far more sense as most
vacuum tubes seem to be increasing in price as they become more
scarce. I imagine it
On Nov 12, 2007 12:06 PM, n0jrn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just a quick question for the group. Is there a significant difference
between the RF chokes with green bodies and those with brown bodies ??
I'm building K2 #6272 and on page 53 of the manual it outlines installing
RFC15 on the
On 11/1/07, Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well said, Mike and duly noted. But, as one of the impatient ones I should
remind you that it is not the waiting that is annoying to so many of us but
the *lack of accurate information*. When there are only vague
generalizations (more than 20,
On 10/31/07, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
ANYONE who fails to jump at that Adel Nibbling Tool that Rod's
selling is missing
a STEAL!
For those that do, you can buy a one for $20+shipping from Adel Tool
Company at http://www.adelnibbler.com/.
-Michael, VE3TIX
to an intervening 144 MHz transverter.
Maybe wait for future K3 VHF/UHF modules?
Perhaps a KM1 weak signals oriented (CW, SSB) DSP based VHF to
microwave transceiver? Maybe vaguely similar to Bob W7PUA's DSP-10 2m
SDR/DSP transceiver. :-)
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
Is there any additional errors covered in revision G (May 2007) of the
K2 manual versus using my printed manual rev F with errata F-12 (April
2007) corrections?
I don't want to miss any errors or potential problems, but I'd rather
not print the entire rev. G manual if I don't have to.
-Michael
K3 owners (or would-be owners), BEWARE!!!
DSP linked to schizophrenia
At least you won't need a second receiver option for biaural usage
-Michael, VE3TIX
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On 10/15/07, David Woolley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
broadcast stations. (Does anyone know a relatively accurate broadcast
station, receivable in a noisy location in the UK, and near the high end
of the VFO range?)
I there is or was the LDS station from School of Electronic and
Electrical
On 10/2/07, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
-Original Message-
I don't think the rig you describe (hw101 specs) would sell at all,
unless it was a kit maybe.
Sorry, I wasn't clear. I'm not suggesting HW-101 specs, but a rig
that would occupy the
On 10/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IIRC, an HW-101 with sharp filter but no power supply cost about $280
in 1968 or so.
Run that price through an inflation-adjustment calculator and see how
it compares
to the cost of a basic K2 with SSB and KPA100.
What cost $280 in 1968
On 7/17/07, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Reading about K2 Power Cords...is there anyone out there making them that
look commercially made. I have made two sets of power cords (K2 and the
KAT100) and after I am done they look like crap. They look bad. I guess it
is the way I am trying
On 7/17/07, Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No. The one that both Tom and I are complaining about is a device
that looks like a pair of pliers with crooked jaws. I notice that it
is sold by PowerWerx and not West Mountain.
http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp?ProdID=28193CtgID=1682
On 7/12/07, Bill Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now most radios provide 100 watts output using transistors and the
tube finals in rigs have long been gone. So, is this just a
natural evolution of amplifiers or is some new technological
breakthrough happened in high powered solid state
On 7/9/07, Gary Montalbine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is there an equivalent of spectrogram for use in Linux? I found xoscope.
There is Baudline, free from
http://www.baudline.com/
Is there a good link for ham related Linux software?
http://radio.linux.org.au/ -- hmm, seems broken at the
On 6/7/07, Nancy and Bob Widmaier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do most kit builders do this or is there a different solution?
I protect my work bench with a large mess, which seems to discourage
people wandering into my workshop.
Where can I get or buy large ESD bags in small quantities at a
On Thu, 17 May 2007 12:47:53 +0100
David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have searched the FAQ but don't seem to be able to
find the answer to this...
Does the K3 have its own internal monitor speaker?
Yes, but does it support Dolby Digital, 6.1/7.1 surround sound support
or is that
On 4/29/07, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
least in the ham radio domain. One model we've had for the K3 kit is
the no soldering, do-it-yourself PC. This has been around since at
least the 80's.
Complete with the case modding scene too?
http://www.neatorama.com/case-mod/index.php
My pitches:
Elecraft K3
What's in your shack?
(play off AmEx ads)
Because Agilent doesn't make transceivers
or
Because Rohde Schwarz don't make amateur transceivers
K3: Thank goodness, Amateur Radio is dying.
I couldn't handle any more excitement.
So what if it doesn't cost the price of a
.
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
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and BK4 0545 is this the right component for the probe? Dennis
Vavra,
100J is common (IEC) markings for 10pF.
Looking at the instructions, and at my K2 Freq Counter probe it does
sounds correct.
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On 11/13/06, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Another must-have for pragmatic design (which definitely applies to RF)
is Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur, a classic by Hayward and
DeMaw. This is available from Elecraft (as is EMRFM, I believe).
Unfortunately _Sold State Design
I just received my AT1 and BL2 mini-module kits today and one of the
binocular cores from the BL2 balun has a corner cracked from the
shipping process, I mean abuse.
Should I get it replaced or is it a non-issue?
Photo of the slightly cracked ferrite core:
http://shurl.org/qWttl
-Michael,
On 10/2/06, Samir Popaja [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Which to choose, switching supply or not switching?
I would say choose based on how you plan to use it. In a roomy radio
work area a linear is nice and simple. It can also heat the room which
is nice in Canadian winters. If you have a tiny area
On 9/27/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I looked them over and gotta say, I was very disappointed. I had really
envisioned a meter in a case that would match my K2. Something with a
backlit LCD that would display power and SWR to with 2 digits each (11
Sounds like Larry N8LP's
On 9/11/06, Craig Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As I re-read my prior posting it might have appeared
that I was trying to answer the question of
availability by including a quote from a previous
One factor that may affect availability is whether or not the FCC has
dropped the restrictions of
, KSB2, and KNB2 would be my first add-ons.
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
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kits. :-)
That does make me ask if anyone knows of any restrictions to exporting
/ importing these near-future kits into Canada?
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
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With my K2 (#5438) I don't remember a opaque plastic film on the back of it.
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
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On 6/25/06, Alexandra Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sellers often restrict sales to the continental US or CONUS,
because of shipping troubles, perceived higher costs, etc. In my own
case (I sell on Ebay) I'll ship anywhere in the Empire, but it MUST
be part of the Empire. Thus, Alaska, Hawaii,
enough to hold it in place. Remember to put the
plastic covers inline before soldering.
As always, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I hope that make sense, and is useful to you.
*) AFAIK = As Far As I Know
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
On 6/10/06, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can someone suggest a kit using SMT components that would be a good
learning experience for someone wanting to learn SMT techniques? I
would prefer something useful like test equipment rather than YACQR (Yet
Another Cute QRP Radio) of which I have
to let hams have a
quick try of various straight keys and paddles from their membership's
own shacks.
-Michael Taylor, VE3TIX
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On 5/24/06, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little
rectangular boxes.
I agree. I hope my next QRP rig is the size of Apple's iPod nano *. :-)
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/
* 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and 1.5 ounces
or 89 x
On 5/22/06, Ed Lambert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am no expert on QRO but I am in the process of building the 3CX1500D7 amp
in the 2006 handbook. I am as interested in the engineering aspects of QRO
as in the engineering aspects of QRP.
The economics of my project are getting a little out of
On 5/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ok fellows, you all are at Dayton. How do you like the new amps.
No FCC approval yet, as far as I know, so I don't thing there is much
new about them yet.
But I'm not in Dayton, so I could be happily surprised.
-Michael
VE3TIX
On 5/1/06, Paul Gates, KD3JF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone know the Correct email address for the Toroid Guy?
Website http://www.kitsandparts.com/
Email: paypal at partsandkits.com or w8diz at cinci.rr.com
Owner: Dieter Gentzow, W8DIZ
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On 3/18/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its out there are you are the one that causes it...
Humidify your work area and stay grounded.
Paul, others,
What protections would you recommend a hobbyist take to ensure
low/less risk of ESD in the usual home ham shack?
Grounded (with
On 2/28/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Brown
As far as technique this takes some experience. Building one or two of
the mini kits is a good way to start.
-
What a great idea. I should have thought of that. Time
On 9/28/05, Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
pardon me for not keeping up with computer
slang (my preference is radio, heh heh)
but what does IMHO means???
Some quality sources for computer jargon:
The Jargon File: http://catb.org/~esr/jargon/
http://kb.iu.edu/data/adkc.html
And the 2nd
On 9/14/05, Lanier, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Also, does anyone know of Elecraft-quality 432MHz and 1296MHz power
amps? The only thing I've found so far are homebrew stuff and nothing
that comes in a kit. If I've missed something, please let me know.
Down East Microwave
On 9/4/05, alan alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The UK amateurs voted by a reasonable but no a large majority to drop
the code post WRC03.
The issue for the administration (then the Radiocommunications Agency
- RA) was a defensible licensing need. Historically CW was the only
I believe the
On 8/20/05, John Heaviside [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Alternatively if I buy ready made there are units from about 70 pounds to 150
pounds. Any recommendations? The RS 50 mentioned in postings does not seem
to be available UK.
I have a SEC-1223 23A Switch Mode Power Supply that I bought from
On 8/11/05, Craig Rairdin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'd like something that covers the basics of electricity and electronics
that includes some simple projects. In the end I'd like them to be able to
take the Technician exam, so I'll have to supplement it with rules and
operating practices. I'm
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