Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 FOR Sale -- Back on the Market

2023-09-01 Thread robertfollett
Gang: The person buying both my K2 & K3 had some unrelated issues, the the deal is off! So, both units are stacked up, ready to ship! I would prefer to sell both together, but other offers will certainly be considered. 73, Rob KT7L

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 For Sale. SOLD

2023-08-30 Thread ROBERT FOLLETT
Everyone, thank you for all the nice offers on my K2 & K3. I sold both to one of you :-) 73, Rob KT7L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 PARTS

2020-04-14 Thread marvwheeler
I just recently bought a sub receiver for the K3S from Elecraft. Marv KG7V \ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Seignious Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/K3 PARTS I looking for a working

[Elecraft] K2/K3 PARTS

2020-04-14 Thread Jim Seignious
I looking for a working built, or new old stock DSP unit for the K2.. Also looking for the sub - receiver for a K3S Please let me know if you have information on either.. 73 de Jim W5JVS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K2/K3 AB Test (Unscientific)

2017-05-12 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
I was just playing around doing some A/B test between my recently built K2 andmy K3 using the same antenna and the same speakers (Elecraft SP3 Speakers) I really didn't notice much of difference in signal strength between the two radios.I dialed the K3's bandwidth down to 2.4 kHz and found they

[Elecraft] k2/k3

2016-09-17 Thread WILLIE BABER
Hello All, I have been reading the mail of this reflector for some time, and thought I would join today and include my two cents; after all I own so2r K3/P3/K-Pod. However, I do enjoy other radios, mainly an IC 7600 which isn't a K-3 in handling strong signals but it does just fine here is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-27 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2 has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was mitigated by a series of upgrades ( at least choke and DSP board). If you read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Those changes (or an alternate) were included with the updated K3 DSP board. They are present in all K3s sine the release of the DSP board update. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2016 10:19 AM, Ignacy wrote: If you read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD level

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-27 Thread Ignacy
I also feel that K2 is easier to listen to under average conditions than K3. My K3 has the DSP board updated. The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2 has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was mitigated by a series of upgrades ( at

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-26 Thread Phil Wheeler
Ted, I have a fully-developed K2 #380) including KPA100, KAT100, KDSP2, etc. I've even added the 3rd party MA Board and the Rework eliminator (together). I also did a full update of everything in 2014 (ROMs, some updates I'd not done when last I worked on the K2 in 2004 or so, etc.; it was

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-26 Thread Fred Jensen
Can't answer your second question about the fans, but I initially thought that my K2 "just sounded 'nicer'" than my K3. It's not a huge difference, and I'm fairly deaf anyway, so I don't have a definitive, iron-clad answer but: 1. I usually use lightweight headphones [single narrow metal

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ted, You would find the K3 RX EQ to be beneficial to your ears. The IF filtering in the K2 causes the high frequency to roll off, but the stock K3 has a flatter response. If you have an older K3, the DSP board exchange or the LPF added to the DSP board will help by rolling off the high

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-26 Thread Paul Clay via Elecraft
K2s audio IS sweet sounding, isnt it? :-)(Not meant as a dig at the K3; in my - ok, admitted somewhat limited - experience, Im not sure Ive ever heard an SDR receiver having audio that matched that of a good analogue receiver, K2, Drake R4B, etc., notwithstanding any of the tweaks allowed by

[Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

2016-06-26 Thread Dauer, Edward
I know this is runs the risk of reopening an old thread, so I’ll keep the question focused: During the FD this weekend I spent about half the time with the K3 line, and half with the K2. Using the same headset, same antennas, same ambient environment, but of necessity different filter

[Elecraft] K2/k3 question

2014-12-04 Thread Tim Edmonson
I have a K2 with the external twin at/100 and pa/100. My external 100 watt amp and tuner is controlled by the serial cable coming off the radio. I want to someday get a K3 and was wondering if the k3 would be able to control the external amp/tuner combo I currently have with my K2?? Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] K2/k3 question

2014-12-04 Thread Matt VK2RQ
Unfortunately the K2 KPA100/KAT100 will only work with the K2. For the K3 you'll need to get the KPA3/KAT3 modules, or possibly get an external amp such as KXPA100/KXAT100 that can be used with both K2and K3 (albeit not as fully integrated as the dedicated amplifier/ATU options for each radio).

Re: [Elecraft] K2/k3 question

2014-12-04 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Nope. The six non-serial-port leads in that cable are K2 internal leads very specific to the K2. 73, Guy On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Tim Edmonson timedmon...@spfs.net wrote: I have a K2 with the external twin at/100 and pa/100. My external 100 watt amp and tuner is controlled by the

[Elecraft] K2/K3/KX3/P3 Android Phone Apps

2013-09-28 Thread Michael Downs
I have had many requests from owners of Android phones for an Android version of my apps for the Apple iPhone. I am happy to announce that the following micro manuals are all available for Android phones now: 1. K3/KX3 Programmer's Reference 2. K3 Micro Manual 3. P3 Micro Manual 4. KX3 Micro

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3/KX3/P3 Android Phone Apps

2013-09-28 Thread Bert Craig
@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 6:59 Subject: [Elecraft] K2/K3/KX3/P3 Android Phone Apps I have had many requests from owners of Android phones for an Android version of my apps for the Apple iPhone. I am happy to announce that the following micro manuals are all available for Android

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3/KX3/P3 Android Phone Apps

2013-09-28 Thread Randy Moore
These are excellent! Glad to see them on Android devices! Tnx es 73! Randy, KS4L On Sep 28, 2013, at 5:59 AM, Michael Downs k...@verizon.net wrote: I have had many requests from owners of Android phones for an Android version of my apps for the Apple iPhone. I am happy to announce that

[Elecraft] K2,K3,KX3 IF-QRG for XVerter for 630m Band

2013-02-22 Thread Hans H Vollmer
Hi Elecrafters, I'm using a transverter for the new 630m-Band in Europe. This transverter has an LO on 10 MHz. It works well on the 10 MHz-band but not in the transverter-mode of the K2,K3 or KX3 because their firmware will not allow to set the XVn IF parameter to 10MHz. Is there any

Re: [Elecraft] K2,K3,KX3 IF-QRG for XVerter for 630m Band

2013-02-22 Thread Edward R Cole
2013 16:02:07 +0100 From: Hans H Vollmer hans.h.voll...@t-online.de To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2,K3,KX3 IF-QRG for XVerter for 630m Band Message-ID: 5127886f.8050...@t-online.de Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-15; format=flowed Hi Elecrafters, I'm using

[Elecraft] [K2] [K3] 700 Hz Filter + K2 Mic Adaptor Decal + Companion Guide III

2012-06-11 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
There's a lot new at unpcbs.com. Here are some highlights ... We published the 700 Hz K3 filter plot. The -6 dB width is 770 Hz and (by eye) the shape factor looks to be about 1.9. http://www.unpcbs.com/filter/#plot The 700 Hz filters are due to arrive this week! It's not too late to claim

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-05 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
A K3 to K2 audio comparison changes a lot when 4.51 firmware is installed. The change in the K3 was instantly noticeable. So these days one must specify pre- or post-4.51. 73, Guy On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: Hi Gary, Those observations, are

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-05 Thread Thomas Horsten
Yes, isn't it amazing that a 4-year-old rig continues to receive the full attention of the manufacturers and substantial improvements like this. I can't think of any other company with such a great track record of supporting customers of existing products. Especially fine that this comes out when

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-04 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
Paul, I also did an A to B comparison. The K2( with KAF2) sounds very nice, but the K3 even a bit nicer! 73,Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-K3-Comparison-Question-tp7556932p7557041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-04 Thread Gary D Krause
Hi Paul, I own the K2 and K3. Like you, I'm not a contester. I actually prefer the sound of the K2 on CW. To me it sounds warmer and smoother. The tone of the K3 isn't bad and if I didn't have a K2 to compare it to, I probably wouldn't notice. The K3 sounds a little rough or raspy to me

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-04 Thread Thomas Horsten
Hi Gary, Those observations, are those with headset/built in speaker/external speakers? And with the new K3 firmware? 73, Thomas M0TRN On 4 June 2012 22:35, Gary D Krause n7...@bresnan.net wrote: Hi Paul, I own the K2 and K3. Like you, I'm not a contester. I actually prefer the sound of

[Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-01 Thread Paul Clay
Could someone owning both the K2 and K3 comment on the respective tone quality of received CW signals. When using my K2, I often find myself marveling at the high quality of the received signals; the CW has a melodious quality that's a please to listen to for hours on end - the signals sound

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-01 Thread Nate Bargmann
It may just be my perception, but the 4.51 firmware AGC changes have made the K3 a very pleasant receiver even though I didn't have any real issues to its personality prior to 4.51. I've not listened to a K2 even though I'm that having one wouldn't be such a bad idea. ;-) 73, de Nate, N0NB --

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-01 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
I agree. Put up firmware 4.51 on your K3 and re-evaluate. 73, Guy. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: It may just be my perception, but the 4.51 firmware AGC changes have made the K3 a very pleasant receiver even though I didn't have any real issues to its

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - K3 Comparison Question

2012-06-01 Thread F5vjc
I have both K2 and K3 and agree CW always sounds so 'sweet' on my K2. However the K3 has indeed improved in this respect with 4.51firmware. Difficult to describe, but it was immediately apparent to me. I had no real problem with the K3 CW audio before, but now I would say it sounds as sweet as

[Elecraft] [K2][K3] The Latest News About Aftermarket Accessories from unpcbs.com

2012-05-28 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
[K3] The 700 Hz 8-pole K3 Filters are due to ship next week. Fewer than a handful from this batch remain unclaimed! Also, we will soon be making a label available for the filters from the first batch. See http://www.unpcbs.com/filter/filter_images/lot_5210_label_thumb.png [K2] ... Over the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd be interested in an SSB net, depends upon day/time of course. 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) -- Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. -Isaac Newton, philosopher and mathematician (1642-1727) On 6 Apr 2012, at 13:02, Ray Spreadbury wrote: Just wondering if there is a UK

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-07 Thread Ian Maude
I used to run one that was started by G4AON and then passed to me. This was UK based but conditions and a lack of participants lead to it's demise. There is nothing at the moment to my knowledge. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters If you feel you would like to

[Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3 owners if so what frequency does it operate on what day of the week? 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-06 Thread Val
No Ray, there isn't and the last attempt for CW net was a decade ago. 73 Val LZ1VB Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3 owners if so what frequency does it operate on what day of the week? 73 Ray G3XLG

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Operating Tip: Using SCAN to keep an eye on your favorite (too-quiet) band

2011-05-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
When I was a teenage novice in the early 1970's, armed only with a Heathkit HW-16, 15 meters became my favorite band. It was a reliable source of DX contacts even when my entire antenna system was a multiband inverted-V a few feet off the roof. 15 m, as well as the other high HF bands (12

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Operating Tip: Using SCAN to keep an eye on your favorite (too-quiet) band

2011-05-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
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Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Operating Tip: Using SCAN to keep an eye on your favorite (too-quiet) band

2011-05-04 Thread goldtr8
Page 40 is the assignment tonight. :-) I did not know this existed. Don KD8NNU On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: When I was a teenage novice in the early 1970's, armed only with a Heathkit HW-16, 15 meters became my favorite band. It was a reliable source of DX

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Operating Tip: Using SCAN to keep an eye on your favorite (too-quiet) band

2011-05-04 Thread drewko
Wayne, I often use the K3 scanner to listen for band activity (I wrote the SCANNOW key macro that scans immediately the range of freqs from VFO-A thru VFO-B). The scanner is great for keeping an eye (ear?) on the band while doing other things around the shack or, in my case, while busy with

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Operating Tip: Using SCAN to keep an eye

2011-05-04 Thread David Yarnes
I tried it, and thought I had flunked scanning 101. You have to push the M - V button twice before pushing the scan button. Maybe it says that somewhere, but I didn't see it. I was only pushing it once. Anyway, now it plays! Watching my P3, however, it does skip over some signals. Some

[Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Bill Allen
Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect and the rig commands the same? 73, Bill - WA5PB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Mike
Bill. The K3 connects to a computer thru a DB9 connector for RS-232 communication. The K3 and K2 share some of the commands. Take a look at the K3 programmers manual at http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmrs_Reference_Rev_C14.pdf. 73, Mike NF4L On 3/8/2011 2:40 PM, Bill Allen wrote: Does

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Nate Bargmann
* On 2011 08 Mar 13:43 -0600, Bill Allen wrote: Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect and the rig commands the same? Yes. The K3 supports the K2 command set and adds more or enhances certain K2 commands. Complete details are documented via the relevant

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Bill Allen
Thanks for the info. I am writing some code to read and control the K2, but thought it would be good to also handle the K3 while at it. 73, Bill - WA5PV On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 13:56, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: Bill. The K3 connects to a computer thru a DB9 connector for RS-232

[Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?

2011-01-02 Thread Andrew Moore
Does the KUSB option allow you to connect a USB keyboard to the K3 (or K2 for that matter) and perform keyboard-to-CW without the aid of a PC inbetween? If not, would this be a relatively easy future enhancement to either rig? (I know there isn't much K2 development going on... just asking) I

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?

2011-01-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
No, the KUSB is just a USB to serial adapter. I would think adding that to the K3 would be some considerable effort and would guess many would not bother or would just use a PC for the purpose. I would expect there to be some kits around and they would probably have RS232 interfaces, so a KUSB

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?

2011-01-02 Thread Gary
, January 02, 2011 8:17 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer? Does the KUSB option allow you to connect a USB keyboard to the K3 (or K2 for that matter) and perform keyboard-to-CW without the aid of a PC inbetween? If not, would this be a relatively easy future

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?

2011-01-02 Thread Andrew Moore
Keyboard connectivity is not yet supported by the K3 however it has been mentioned by Elecraft to be on their wish list. I think a good solution in the meantime is to resurrect this K1EL K40, strip it down to the bare minimum (the keyer board, and ditch the display) and mount it inside a small

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?

2011-01-02 Thread David Lankshear
Take a look at www.K1EL.com, he has a number of keyers that should work just fine with any Elecraft rig. I have a K40, now obsolete and replaced by the K42, since arthritis left me unable to use a bug or paddle and can vouch for its effectiveness on both K2 and K3. 73 HNY all. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] [K2,K3] CW Skimmer with win 7?

2010-08-26 Thread O. Johns
Hi, I think I've found a work-around for CW Skimmer on Win 7. Not only should you (probably not necessary, but why not?) run the installer as the administrative user, you also have to run the programs that way. After you do the install, the programs OmniRig.exe and CWSkimmer.exe will be in

Re: [Elecraft] [K2,K3] CW Skimmer with win 7?

2010-08-26 Thread Jim Campbell
Bravo! Thanks Oliver. Jim - W4BQP On 8/26/2010 2:32 PM, O. Johns wrote: Hi, I think I've found a work-around for CW Skimmer on Win 7. Not only should you (probably not necessary, but why not?) run the installer as the administrative user, you also have to run the programs that way.

Re: [Elecraft] [K2,K3] CW Skimmer with win 7?

2010-08-26 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
After you do the install, the programs OmniRig.exe and CWSkimmer.exe will be in the directories \Program Files\Afreet\OmniRig and \Program Files\Afreet\CWSkimmer, respectively. I have not yet attempted to load CW Skimmer and OmniRig in Vista or Windows 7 but, in both operating systems

[Elecraft] [K2,K3] CW Skimmer with win 7?

2010-08-24 Thread O. Johns
Hi, I notice from the Afreet Software page http://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/ that CW Skimmer does not claim to support Windows 7. And indeed it does not run on my new netbook that has Win7 pre-installed. Has anyone found a work-around to get CW Skimmer to play with Windows 7? Has anyone

[Elecraft] K2 -- K3 upgrade...

2010-03-26 Thread John Ragle
I am not familiar with the Palstar tuner, but can share with you my experience with the K2/100 external tuner and with the Flex 3000 internal ATU. The K2 external ATU was excellent/outstanding in its ability to match just about anything. The F3K tuner was junk, and I ended up buying an

Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- K3 upgrade...

2010-03-26 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
If one has used the KAT2 tuner in a K2, and unconsciously set one's general level of tuner expectations based upon that kind of performance, one has set a level that not many achieve. My KAT 2 has matched random Z's that I could not match with an ATR30 or ATR15, an FT1000MP, and alas no, not with

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Proset

2009-12-16 Thread N1JM
I bought a K2 Proset some time ago that was converted to an HC-5 element. I have the original iC element. My question is , is there a series resistor involved with pin 1 or is that kind of built into the K3 when I turn bias on? I'm thinking of converting it back to the original. I have the mic

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Proset

2009-12-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, The resistor is in the K3, not the headphone. 73, Don W3FPR N1JM wrote: I bought a K2 Proset some time ago that was converted to an HC-5 element. I have the original iC element. My question is , is there a series resistor involved with pin 1 or is that kind of built into the K3 when I

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Proset

2009-12-16 Thread N1JM
Thanks, Don. 73, John N1JM On Dec 16, 2009, at 11:14 AM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] wrote: John, The resistor is in the K3, not the headphone. 73, Don W3FPR N1JM wrote: I bought a K2 Proset some time ago that was converted to an HC-5 element. I have the original iC

[Elecraft] K2/K3 CW Keys for sale!

2009-12-12 Thread Phil LaMarche
Vibroplex Iambic paddle Brass Racer Triangle base MINT 100.00 1938-B McElroy Deluxe with the dot stabilizer. Near mint with one small paint chip. This is the Rolls Royce of semi automatic keys. This is indeed a collectors item for CW connoisseur's. Pictures. 525.00 shipped and insured.

[Elecraft] K2/K3 CW guys For Sale:

2009-12-10 Thread Phil LaMarche
1938-B McElroy deluxe Mac Key with the dot stabilizer. Near mint. This is the Rolls-Royce of semi-automatic keys. 525.00 shipped Brown Bros BTL Very nice feel. 85.00 + shipping Vibroplex Iambic Brass Racer. Mint 100.00 + shipping EF Johnson Speed X Black base near mint 85.00 + shipping

[Elecraft] K2 K3 use increasing

2009-11-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Just a snippet from November RadCom, in the article about NFD and on page 43 in the section 'Equipment and Antennas' ... ... it appears that the long supremacy of the FT1000 series as an NFD rig has finally passed. The most commonly appearing transceiver in 2009 was the Elecraft K2/3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 use increasing

2009-11-04 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Just a snippet from November RadCom, in the article about NFD and on page 43 in the section 'Equipment and Antennas' ... ... it appears that the long supremacy of the FT1000 series as an NFD rig has finally passed. The most commonly appearing transceiver in 2009 was

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 RIT/XIT VFO adjust during transmit?

2009-06-04 Thread Julius Fazekas
Hello Andras, Evidently you can change the RIT/XIT during transmit, but without the display according to AB7E. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, so can not confirm nor deny with my K3. Maybe this weekend... 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 RIT/XIT VFO adjust during transmit?

2009-06-04 Thread pd0psb
Pository, You can change VFO freq / RIT offset / XIT offset. You can not enable/disable RIT/XIT during transmission, so you need to engage them before ptt/key down. 73' Paul PD0PSB Evidently you can change the RIT/XIT during transmit, but without the display according to AB7E. I haven't had a

[Elecraft] [K2][K3] Rework Eliminator(TM) Milestones Plans

2009-04-13 Thread Mike Scott
Ken Kaplan wroteWe are considering aftermarket accessories for the K3 and welcome your ideas for new products. We are especially interested in kits ... Idea #1. K3 Audio adapter that selects main and sub audio allowing selectable mixing of the two into both ears plus allowing main in both ears

Re: [Elecraft] [K2][K3] Rework Eliminator(TM) Milestones Plans

2009-04-13 Thread wayne burdick
On Apr 13, 2009, at 1:08 PM, Mike Scott wrote: Ken Kaplan wroteWe are considering aftermarket accessories for the K3 and welcome your ideas for new products. We are especially interested in kits ... Idea #1. K3 Audio adapter that selects main and sub audio allowing selectable mixing

[Elecraft] [K2][K3] Rework Eliminator(TM) Milestones Plans

2009-04-12 Thread Ken Kaplan
We are considering aftermarket accessories for the K3 and welcome your ideas for new products. We are especially interested in kits ... o Composed of one or more printed circuit boards. o For which there's sufficient interest to justify producing 60 units. o We could design, produce, and

[Elecraft] [K2] K3 Utility Sugestion

2009-03-28 Thread Rich
The next time you play with the code for the K3 Utility please consider adding a button for Beta Update. Do you realize that I (and probably many others) have only used the normal update method once, when we first purchased the radio. It should not be that hard to add another button for Beta

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K3 Utility Sugestion

2009-03-28 Thread Dick Dievendorff
: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 2:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] K3 Utility Sugestion The next time you play with the code for the K3 Utility please consider adding a button

[Elecraft] K2 K3: PowerMate Knob Utility

2008-08-28 Thread Mike McLendon
Hello! If you are interested in testing and providing feedback on pre-release software, you have a Griffin Technology PowerMate knob, and a PC running Windows XP connected to your K2 / K3 serial port, then read on. I do not have a K2, and thus support is limited, but I would be interested in

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3: PowerMate Knob Utility

2008-08-28 Thread David Wilburn
How are all the features accessed from a knob? I had assumed there would be some buttons. David Wilburn K4DGW Mike McLendon wrote: Hello! If you are interested in testing and providing feedback on pre-release software, you have a Griffin Technology PowerMate knob, and a PC running

[Elecraft] K2 / K3 lightness

2008-06-30 Thread Ken Kopp
Hi Lee, I think I'm pretty light-fingered, but mine sets on a pad of no-slip rubber from WallyWorld's kitchen accessory area. Actually, the K2 is even lighter and more prone to moving. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 lightness

2008-06-30 Thread Jim Miller
Everybody wants something - You guys remind me of a comparison I saw of what was wanted in the modern day automobile and I can't remember but a small portion of it: higher ground clearance tighter turning radius more maneuverable lighter weight less expensive tires larger windshield greater

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 lightness

2008-06-30 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Maybe the Wallyworld no slip pad is the answer for the K3 as well. You can probably use the scrap left over after you cut the piece for under your key! Cookie, K5EWJ --- Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Lee, I think I'm pretty light-fingered, but mine sets on a pad of no-slip rubber

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Protective Thick Side Panels

2008-06-28 Thread k4tmc
Someone was selling some nice 1/4 inch thick aluminum side panels for the K2 several years ago, that when mounted provided handles for carrying the K2 and protecting the front and rear panels. I got a set for one of my K2's and am wondering if they are, or will be, available for the K3. I

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Protective Thick Side Panels

2008-06-28 Thread Bruce Beford
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Re: [Elecraft] K2, K3 cases now with side pockets

2008-05-30 Thread TF3KX
Great! Are there any photos available, showing the 1- and 2 pocket design? Or outer dimensions? My interest is a carrying case for the K2, with one or two pockets (for a small mike, key and bundle of antenna wire). 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX Ken Kopp-3 wrote: I've had several requests for

[Elecraft] K2, K3 cases now with side pockets

2008-05-29 Thread Ken Kopp
I've had several requests for pockets on the K2 and K3 cases and I'm pleased to tell you that they're now available. They're large enough to hold the Elecraft hand mic in one side and a key, power cord or other stuff in the other. The pockets can be added to each side of the case and have

[Elecraft] K2/K3 case inquiries

2008-04-29 Thread Ken Kopp
I've now responded to all the -many- inquiries about my K2 and K3 cases. If you've asked for information and -not- received a reply, please ask again. If you're a Comcast subscriber, I'll need an alternate address. 73! Rose Kopp - N7HKW [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] K2, K3 covers

2008-03-04 Thread Jack Jackson
I would like to add to Mike, W9QS, comments about Rose Kopp's covers. They are extremely nice and well worth the investment! Contact Rose at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73's Jack W4EFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K2/K3 mojo

2008-02-22 Thread Tom Arntzen
Yess...VP6DX nailed on 20m in north part of Norway. Condx is poor at best and up under the aurora cap things is a bit tricky. K2 with butternut gp and THP 1.2kfx 600 watt did the trick. vp6dx was real 329 here , but he sure has good ears. No ears like elecraft ears. Tom Arntzen LA1PHA Mo ,

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Cool

2008-02-17 Thread Don Rasmussen
Hi All, New version available, added COM 8 (seems there is no end these days to that number!) also added 60m and 6m, made some minor fixes. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Procat_Cool _for_Windows ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Logger32 support for Elecraft K2/K3

2008-02-12 Thread Chris Gibson
For information: the next version 3.9 of Logger32 will include support for Elecraft K2/K3 radios. -- 73 Chris, MØPSK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] Logger32 support for Elecraft K2/K3

2008-02-12 Thread G3SJJ
My K3 works very well with the current version (3.8.0) Chris. The K2 I had in 2006 worked well also with whatever the version was then. I wonder what will be changed? Chris G3SJJ Chris Gibson wrote: For information: the next version 3.9 of Logger32 will include support for Elecraft K2/K3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-11 Thread David Cutter
Hi Trevor, thanks for that. This is an interesting programme, particularly for those without on-board processing, but I was hoping there was a way of evaluating a processed speech pattern without having to listen to it, ie completely objectively. Let's say I have a defect in my hearing (who

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-11 Thread Trevor Smithers
David said: I just imagine that there is somewhere a reference that will help identify those bits of the display which contribute most to clarity and make it easy and more Is this of any use as an analytical tool http://www.dxatlas.com/VShaper/ Trevor G0KTN

RE: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-11 Thread Darwin, Keith
The technique I used to set the SSB settings on my K2 was like this. 1. Transmit into a dummy load. 2. Receive on a known good receiver (Drake 2B in my case). 3. Record the receiver output in a high fidelity recorder (Cakewalk). 4. Listen to the recording on studio headphones. This allowed

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, You bring up a good point - how we actually sound to others is not necessarily how we perceive ourselves. Here is the alternative that I use: I have a good fidelity stereo system in the hamshack, and also have a recording of a male speaking voice (from a book on 'tape'). I play the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-09 Thread David Cutter
Don I'm really trying to get away from any listening done by ourselves and substitute an instrument = spectrogram. I just imagine that there is somewhere a reference that will help identify those bits of the display which contribute most to clarity and make it easy and more effective to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 (ssb)

2008-02-08 Thread David Cutter
Listening to one's own speech via another receiver, to optimise one's own transmit settings still gives a subjective result, *on average*, no better than another radio listener. Inevitably, it will be a question of personal taste, unless you have special training. It is true that radio

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 K3 Covers

2008-01-05 Thread David Wilburn
Definitely interesting. I would be interested in some pictures, especially with the Elecraft logo. My mojo infection causes me to want one for each (current k2 and future k3) but the practical side asks when I would put it on? I imagine this is VERY practical for folks whose shacks are in

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 K3 Covers

2008-01-04 Thread Ken Kopp
I believe there used to be a source of radio covers shown on the Elecraft site, but I don't see it now. Can anyone shed light on this? My Lady ... Rose, N7HKW ... has made several covers for my K2 and K3 and we wonder if there's a market for them? She already has orders from local friends.

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 K3 Covers

2008-01-04 Thread Ken Kopp
I believe there used to be a source of radio covers shown on the Elecraft site, but I don't see it now. Can anyone shed light on this? My Lady ... Rose, N7HKW ... has made several covers for my K2 and K3 and we wonder if there's a market for them? She already has several orderes from local

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 K3 Covers

2008-01-04 Thread Mike B
Ken - is it possible to have the Elecraft logo embroidered in? Of course, that would require copyright approval from Aptos, but I think it would go a long way towards making the covers unique. 73, Mike KW1ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K2/K3 with Icom PC-PW1 amp

2007-11-23 Thread Jim Spears
Has anyone interfaced their rig to the Icom solid state amp? It looks like the KRC2 should do the trick but I would like to hear from someone who has been there before prior to ordering one. Jim N1NK K2 s/n 2580 K3 s/n TBD ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K2/K3 and contesting

2007-11-05 Thread cloud runner
That which sets these radios apart is their relative immunity to blocking and IMD. That's a pleasure! Their clean transmitting signal is a matter of pride for the operator. A few suggestions to the relatively less experienced contesters; * compare yourself only to yourself and have fun.

Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3 Scientific Attention to Detail

2007-10-20 Thread David Woolley
Bill Tippett wrote: The EU's decision was irresponsible and not based on sound science, The UK government cost benefit analysis (Regulatory Impact Assessment) can be found at http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file29932.pdf. It does mention tin whiskers. (All recent legislation has them,

[Elecraft] K2/K3 Scientific Attention to Detail

2007-10-19 Thread Bill Tippett
http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2007/10/06/news/doc4707c03901b23958789121.txt The EU's decision was irresponsible and not based on sound science, said Joe Smetana, a principal engineer and tin whisker expert with French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA. We're solving a

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