Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-08 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
Hi Paul, I'd say that our respective KPA3A TX Gain calibration values are similar enough. Having not had the bipolar PA model KPA3, I don't have a point of reference for whether your TX gain parameter values are reasonable or not. I would contact Elecraft Support and copy Keith, WE6R with a

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-08 Thread dyno lab
Hi Mike, Thanks for the gain information. I am going to look at the the gain numbers and see if there is any correlation with the wildly different input impedances to the output lowpass filters. For reference, I found the input Z to the filters to be as follows: 160: 63.8 +J1.6 80: 35.7 +J5.1

[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-08 Thread James Holohan
Hi. I had this problem in the recent past. It turned out to be an issue with my multiband yagi. It only occurred on 20m. Hope this helps. Jim EI4HH.

[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-07 Thread Paul Kent
Thanks again, Mike. My K3 has the bipolar 100w PA. I also have a properly-functioning K3S/100 with the CMOS PA. Just for comparison I ran the HP TX gain calibration on the K3S and it produced these numbers: 160m/19 80m/08 60m/10 40m/12 30m/13 20m/08 17m/08 15m/05 12m/10 10m/10 6m/06 The

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-06 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
Hi Paul, For comparison, here are the 50 watt TX gain values from the calibration I did last November when I installed the KPA3A 100 watt PA in my K3 (s/n 67xx): 1900 kHz TXGain HP 10 3750 kHz TXGain HP 06 5336 kHz TXGain HP 08 7150 kHz TXGain HP 08 10125 kHz TXGain HP 08 14200 kHz TXGain

[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-06 Thread Paul Kent
Sent from Mail for Windows Thanks, Mike. The 50w TX gain numbers are: 160m/32, 80m/36, 60m/48, 40m/40, 30m/32, 20m/18, 17m/11, 15m/08, 12m/05, 10m/05, 6m/02 Paul, K0PK __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread Masadaman via Elecraft
I don't want to be here Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM, Paul Kent wrote: My K3/100 gives a high DC current warning when transmitting on 20m with power settings above 75 watts. Maximum output is about 80 watts and is unstable. All other bands perform

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread Masadaman via Elecraft
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
of the filters (either BPF or LPF) and the associated relays that select the filters. 73, Mike, K8CN From: dyno lab Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:19 AM To: Michael Carter ; Michael Carter via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m [You don't often

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread dyno lab
Do the TX gain parameter numbers have meaning such as dB or are they just relative numbers ? 73, Hal W7YNC > On 03/05/2024 6:35 AM PST Michael Carter via Elecraft > wrote: > > > Hi Paul, > > Could you please post the TX gain parameters > recorded by the K3 Utility at the 50 watt level >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
Hi Paul, Could you please post the TX gain parameters recorded by the K3 Utility at the 50 watt level for all bands? If there is a significant difference in those gain parameter values between adjacent bands (say 30 and 17 meters) and the value on the 20 meter band, that may be an additional

[Elecraft] K3/100 TX problem on 20m

2024-03-05 Thread Paul Kent
My K3/100 gives a high DC current warning when transmitting on 20m with power settings above 75 watts. Maximum output is about 80 watts and is unstable. All other bands perform normally with full 100w output and normal current draw. (50 ohm dummy load) I have done the TX gain and wattmeter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-12-16 Thread Michael Carter
Thanks for the update on your visual inspections, George. Best wishes for the holidays! 73, Mike, K8CN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-12-16 Thread George Fremin III
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 06:19:45PM +, Michael Carter wrote: > The original 100 watt PA (KPA3) used RF BJTs as the finals, > whereas the KPA3A used RF MOSFETs (LDMOS). I took it apart a few weeks ago. I did not note what transistors are in it. I will be taking it apart again when I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-11-29 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
Had the same issue on my old K3. It crapped out on me during Field Day a few years ago, and we finished the outing on 10W CW. Found that the rig had the original tinned pins, and Elecraft support sent me the gold pins gratis, and once changed out, the issue never came back. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-11-29 Thread David Olean
Could this also be a hot pin problem that is starving the PA for power?  The pins on the PA were changed to gold on earlier K3 sets. A contest would sure stress the pins if they had some resistance. Dave K1WHS On 11/29/2022 1:19 PM, Michael Carter wrote: Hi George, Your test confirmed that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-11-29 Thread George Fremin III
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 06:19:45PM +, Michael Carter wrote: > > The original 100 watt PA (KPA3) used RF BJTs as the finals, > whereas the KPA3A used RF MOSFETs (LDMOS). This is an early K3 - it does have some K3S upgrades. s/n 1573 -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-11-29 Thread Michael Carter
Hi George, Your test confirmed that the low-power amp (K3 LPA) survives. To clarify, do you have the K3 or K3s? The original 100 watt PA (KPA3) used RF BJTs as the finals, whereas the KPA3A used RF MOSFETs (LDMOS). Apart from failure of one of the PA final transistors, the loss of TX output

[Elecraft] K3 - 100 watt amp dead?

2022-11-29 Thread George Fremin III
With a bit more than an hour to go in the contest this weekend one of our K3 radios started putting out very little power. It seems to put out very low power until I turn the power control down enough to swich to the 10 watt amp in the radio and then it will put out up to 12 watts. We run

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Value (for insurance)

2022-07-30 Thread mike stokes
Replacement would be a K4 right? So I would say a K4 with sub rcvr and Kat if the K3 has them. Mike Kk9v On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, 10:45 AM Paul GACEK via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > $2k? > > ……and while not your question, parted out you could get a lot more. > > Paul >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Value (for insurance)

2022-07-30 Thread Paul GACEK via Elecraft
$2k? ……and while not your question, parted out you could get a lot more. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog > On Jul 30, 2022, at 2:38 PM, n...@earthlink.net wrote: > > I have a K3/100 S/N 2324 fully loaded (2nd receiver, 8-pole filters, all > upgrades except USB) that needs to be shipped to

[Elecraft] K3/100 Value (for insurance)

2022-07-30 Thread n5xz
I have a K3/100 S/N 2324 fully loaded (2nd receiver, 8-pole filters, all upgrades except USB) that needs to be shipped to Elecraft for repair. What is a suggested value of this for insurance? 73, Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406 713-705-4801

[Elecraft] K3/100, Avail at Dayton

2022-05-18 Thread Dean L
Available at Dayton K3/100 w atu 2.7 filter and kx3vb Asking 1500 or would entertain trades 315-705-1311 73 Dean K2WW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3/100 160-6m Transceiver — KAT3 ATU—KPA100 Amplifier—XRX3 Subreceiver

2021-12-20 Thread Charles Tropp
The K3 has been sold. Thanks for your interest. On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 6:05 AM Charles Tropp wrote: > Elecraft K3/100 160-6m Transceiver Serial #2502 with the standard 2.7 kHz > filter, the KAT3 Internal Auto Antenna Tuner, KPA100W Amplifier and XRX3 > Subreceiver. The su

[Elecraft] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3/100 160-6m Transceiver — KAT3 ATU—KPA100 Amplifier—XRX3 Subreceiver

2021-12-20 Thread Charles Tropp
Elecraft K3/100 160-6m Transceiver Serial #2502 with the standard 2.7 kHz filter, the KAT3 Internal Auto Antenna Tuner, KPA100W Amplifier and XRX3 Subreceiver. The subreceiver is identical to the main receiver and has its own 400Hz filter. It can tune the same range of frequencies as the main

[Elecraft] K3/100, P3 For Sale

2021-09-24 Thread bob fctaz . com
The K3 and P3 have been sold. Bob, W7SNR __ 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:

[Elecraft] K3/100, P3 For Sale

2021-09-24 Thread bob fctaz . com
To further add to my K3/100, P3 for sale post, the following additional information is necessary. The K3/100 does have a built in ATU. The filter complement is as follows— FL1, Elecraft KFL3A-6K filter, FL2, Elecraft 2.7, 5 pole filter, FL3, Elecraft KFL3A-1.8K filter, FL4, FLx-FRQ-0.04 KHz

[Elecraft] K3/100 and P3 for sale

2021-09-24 Thread bob fctaz . com
For Sale, K3/100, Sn. 343, single receiver with 2.7Khz, 1.8Khz and 500 cycle filters. Been upgraded with gold contacts and upgraded synthesizer. Microphone is not included. P3, Sn. 2250, includes the K3 interconnect cables. No SVGA option. Manuals for the K3 and P3 are included. Price for

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3-100 for sale

2021-09-08 Thread Doug Eaton via Elecraft
Hi, I have a K3 for sale, serial number 82XX. In excellentcondition mechanically and electrically. I am the originalowner. The rig has not been used portable and has notbeen exposed to smokers. The K3 includes all of theoriginal accessories and manuals. Also includes thefollowing upgrades and

[Elecraft] K3/100 For Sale / Serial# 6384 / 2RX / ATU / Synth Upgrades / USB K3IOB / X-Ref / DVR etc...

2020-10-10 Thread M. George
I'm putting my K3 (Serial# 6384) up for sale. Do not reply to the list, I will only reply to direct emails if you convince me you are serious and then we set up time to talk on the phone (any cc'd reply / email to a reflector will not receive a response). I might consider shipping outside of the

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/100 w/ATU, Factory-built and Reconditioned

2020-08-12 Thread N8WL
For Sale: Elecraft K3/100, factory built, S/N1626. The unit was factory reconditioned (with all hardware updates) and aligned three years ago, works perfectly, and comes from a non-smoking, pet-free home. It has the most recent firmware available. It is in great condition with no scratches

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100/ATU basic TRX For Sale

2020-08-08 Thread Jan
The Elecraft K3/100/ATU has been sold 73 Jan, K1ND /Stay-Safe / -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3/100/ATU basic TRX For Sale

2020-08-07 Thread Jan
*Open for offer *~ basic Elecraft K3/100/ATU serial 6153 [clean; non smoker] with 2.7kHz  & 50Hz filters & KIO3, HM2 hand-mike,dc cord and manual Estate item needs a new home; Shipped via FedEx ground/insured [double boxed] /Make me an offer/ on this; pay by check or money order

[Elecraft] K3/100/at available

2020-07-18 Thread Jan
Have for sale  K3/100/AT with 2.7 kHz and 500 Hz filters plus KIO3 manual, hand mike, dc cord Correspond with me, K1ND  at email ~ jjell...@emich.edu   Thanks, Jan  ~ stay safe ~ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-10 Thread Yoshida Akira
Hi all Maybe my problem looks solved. Referring to suggestions I checked all coax cables. I found a cable with bad poor contact at both end plugs. K3 see very high SWR instantaneously and it shout down. I have not seen the problem for several hours since bad cable was replaced. Thanks again

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-09 Thread James Bennett via Elecraft
I have not completely followed this thread, but have you tried using a dummy load to see if the problem still happens? If it does, can you try a different coax between the K3 and the dummy load? 73, Jim / W6JHB > On Jun 9, 2020, at 3:15 PM, Yoshida Akira wrote: > > Hi all > > Thanks for

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-09 Thread Yoshida Akira
Hi all Thanks for more suggestions, however I am not happy. I noticed this a several times yesterday when transmitting FT8 with 50W. I checked DX cable and connectors. It looks OK. I look at voltage, current and PA Temp with internal meter. I do not notice any significant jump just before

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Frantz
I have seen this problem with my K3 when the voltage drops suddenly and the radio just shuts down. Check the voltage while sending using the internal volt meter in the radio and see whether the voltage significantly drops during transmit. Gwen's idea of too much heat may also be correct, but

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Gwen Patton
IT sounds like you're having a problem with the radio overheating and shutting down. FT8 and other digital modes like it have VERY long duty cycles, so the radio gets hot very fast. If the cooling can't keep up, the radio shuts down to protect itself. Reduce your RF power and see if it helps. If

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Yoshida Akira
Bob When transmitting FT8, it suddenly shut down (power OFF) Of course I do not touch any button. It looks as if I push Power button. After a while I push Power button and it turns power ON.  Maybe Power button problem ??? 73 On 2020/06/09 11:42, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I’m curious.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread David Herring
He hits the power button to turn it back on. 73, David - N5DCH > On Jun 8, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I’m curious. When transmitting, why would one press the POWER button on the > radio other than to turn the radio off? > > Something I am missing here. > > Bob,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I’m curious. When transmitting, why would one press the POWER button on the radio other than to turn the radio off? Something I am missing here. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2020, at 9:34 PM, Yoshida Akira wrote: > > Hi all > > Thanks for suggestions. All look OK to

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Yoshida Akira
Hi all Thanks for suggestions. All look OK to me. Power supply is Powerwerx ss-30DV. I do not use Powerpole connector in the front panel, instead use terminal in the back panel. I use this power supply for another TRX also and have never noticed the problem. 73 On 2020/06/09 9:00, Yoshida

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Yoshida Akira
On 2020/06/09 10:27, Keith Onishi wrote: LPA temperature may be over its upper limit during transmitting FT8. If so, I would suggest to check and tighten the 3 screws securing 3 LPA transistors to the rear bottom cover. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith 2020/06/09 9:00、Yoshida Akira のメール: Hi all I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Keith Onishi
LPA temperature may be over its upper limit during transmitting FT8. If so, I would suggest to check and tighten the 3 screws securing 3 LPA transistors to the rear bottom cover. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2020/06/09 9:00、Yoshida Akira のメール: > > Hi all > > I have never seen this for many years,

[Elecraft] K3/100 suddenly shut down on FT8 TX

2020-06-08 Thread Yoshida Akira
Hi all I have never seen this for many years, however I recently noticed twice when transmitting FT8 with 100W. No alarm and error message. When I simply push POWER button in front panel then it turns ON again. PA temp, DC voltage and DC current looks good. I do not believe RFI cause this

[Elecraft] K3/100 shutting down with no message.

2020-01-05 Thread Kjeld Holm
Dear Elecrafters, My good old K3/100 has been working fine for many years. Most of the time with at external PA fed with 10 to 25 W. For the time being my PA is down so I am running bare foot 50 W FT8. Some days for many hours with no problems. Some other days the K3 is shutting down after 15

[Elecraft] K3/100 For Sale

2019-12-27 Thread paule408--- via Elecraft
K3/100 Radio Serial #5726 is in excellent condition, This has been my main shack radio and has never been on a DXpedition.  This radio was factory assembled. This radio has visited the Elecraft factory a few times over the years for updates and improvements.   Case of the radio is clean with

[Elecraft] K3/100/2 filters for sale

2019-12-11 Thread Frank Krozel
I have two that are pretty much identical. K3/100W/Auto-tuner/2 optional filters Receiver 1: 2.7/500/200 Receiver 2: 2.7/500/200 SN 4xxx Receiver 1: 2.7/500/250 Receiver 2: 2.7 SN7xxx Power cords, manuals on each included. Both look the same, no issues. $2,100 for either, off line

Re: [Elecraft] RES: ELECRAFT K3/100 RAFFLE

2019-05-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
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[Elecraft] RES: ELECRAFT K3/100 RAFFLE

2019-05-12 Thread erwin
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[Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3/100 RAFFLE

2019-05-12 Thread erwin
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Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3/100 RAFFLING

2019-05-11 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Erwin, No problem. Go ahead and publish the details. Eric elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On May 10, 2019, at 6:46 AM, > wrote: > > Firts thank you for accept myself in this list. > > > > I´m Erwin, PY2QI from São Paulo Brazil. > > >

[Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3/100 RAFFLING

2019-05-10 Thread erwin
Firts thank you for accept myself in this list. I´m Erwin, PY2QI from São Paulo Brazil. I´m raffling my Elecraft K3/100. May I publish detailed information of how to participate of the raffling? 73 Erwin, PY2QI / KK4CGD --- Este email foi escaneado pelo Avast antivírus

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Nr4c
Now crank up the voltage output on the power supply to 14.1 Volts. This will result in a cleaner signal and lower the amp draw, thus reducing the cable voltage drop slightly (that Ohms Law thingy again). Enjoy your rig. ps: I’ve replaced the circuit board in several Astron power supplies

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread mjpilgrim
yep, OHM's law lives, even after at least 61 years since i first studied it in preparation for my novice test. Furthermore, I'm grateful for the outpouring of ideas and suggestions received here on this forum. I think I have learned enough to convince myself that I have improved my situation as

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/26/2019 9:37 AM, mjpilgrim wrote: What I've gleaned to be most useful from your responses has been the suggestions to investigate the power cord with power poles connecting the K3 to my switching power supply. Per those inputs I've fabricated a shorter (5') cable and insured that I used

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Walter Underwood
0.7 V for a regular diode. I believe Elecraft uses Schottky diodes for protection because of their lower voltage drop (0.15 to 0.45 V). wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 26, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft > wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Diode voltage drop is approximately 0.7v per diode Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft > wrote: > > Be sure to use a DVM external to the K3 to measure the voltage at the K3. The > input protection diode in the K3 will cause some drop (1/4 to 1/2 volt

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
Be sure to use a DVM external to the K3 to measure the voltage at the K3. The input protection diode in the K3 will cause some drop (1/4 to 1/2 volt perhaps). What this means is that the K3 meter will always show less voltage than is really present at the transceiver supply input. 73! Jack,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread mjpilgrim
Well, i have received many helpful replies both publicly here and in private emails. Thanks to all for those ideas brought forward. What I've gleaned to be most useful from your responses has been the suggestions to investigate the power cord with power poles connecting the K3 to my switching

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
John and all, A 25 amp power supply should adequately power the K3 at 100 watts - but check the K3 specifications if contemplating 100 watts for DATA modes. The K3 is rated for ICAS and not for continuous duty. Also keep in mind that the K3 is a bit different than other amateur transceivers

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread Buck
There are two adjustments in my Astron 35A supply. One on the board, adjusts the voltage. Another on the meter, calibrates the meter. I found my output on the terminals was almost a volt low even though the meter read full. I adjusted the pot on the board and then calibrated the meter

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread donovanf
-repair/astron-repair.html 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "James Walker" To: donw...@embarqmail.com Cc: donov...@starpower.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 7:35:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

[Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread j...@kk9a.com
I suspect the problem is the power supply and Don has some good suggestions. I am not sure what the actual K3 power requirements are. FWIW, Astron's are rated for ICS, if you really want 25 amps continuous you need a 35 amp linear power supply. John KK9A Don Wilhelm donwilh at embarqmail.com M

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread James Walker
Thanks Don. I’m sure the problem is with with the Astron as you suggest. I’ll try your suggestions when I’m back at home in “shop mode,” Jimmy > On Feb 25, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Jimmy, > > Astron power supplies have a nasty habit of having loose wiring terminals. > They

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jimmy, Astron power supplies have a nasty habit of having loose wiring terminals. They use only pressure to hold the ring terminals on the inside to the terminal bolts. If you can detect even a slight rotation of the bolt when tightening terminals on the outside, remove the covers and

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread Don Sayler
W7OXRSent via my Mobile Original message From: mjpilgrim Date: 2/25/19 10:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100  Voltage Drop when transmitting At first i suspected my Solar power system which was installed a year ago,but now I  plugged my K3 S/N

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread James Walker
do behave the way you describe. > > > 73 > Frank > W3LPL > > > - Original Message - > > From: "mjpilgrim" > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 6:55:01 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when tr

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread donovanf
6:55:01 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting At first i suspected my Solar power system which was installed a year ago, but now I plugged my K3 S/N 7317 directly into my 25A switching DC power supply, and when key down, 100W in CW, on the internal K3 Power Meter i see a vo

[Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-25 Thread mjpilgrim
At first i suspected my Solar power system which was installed a year ago, but now I plugged my K3 S/N 7317 directly into my 25A switching DC power supply, and when key down, 100W in CW, on the internal K3 Power Meter i see a voltage drop from 13.6 to 12.0VDC. My power cord is a 6', 10ga

[Elecraft] [K3] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3-100 s/n 2730

2018-12-26 Thread K2QI
Nicely configured Elecraft K3/100 (s/n 2730) in very good condition, both functionally and aesthetically. Comes with sub-receiver and filters. Used in a non-smoking environment. K3 is configured with the following options: 1. KAT3: ATU 2. KBPF3: General coverage RX module 3. KDVR3: Digital voice

[Elecraft] [K3] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3-100 s/n 2730

2018-12-26 Thread K2QI
Nicely configured Elecraft K3/100 (s/n 2730) in very good condition, both functionally and aesthetically. Comes with sub-receiver and filters. Used in a non-smoking environment. K3 is configured with the following options: 1. KAT3: ATU 2. KBPF3: General coverage RX module 3. KDVR3: Digital voice

[Elecraft] [K3] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3/100 s/n 2730

2018-11-23 Thread K2QI
Fully loaded Elecraft K3/100 in very good condition, both functionally and aesthetically. K3 is configured with the following options: 1. KAT3: ATU 2. KBPF3: General coverage RX module 3. KDVR3: Digital voice recorder 4. 2x KFL3A-500: 500 Hz, 5 pole filter 5. 2x K3FLMATCH: 5 pole filter matching

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/100 - sold

2018-09-25 Thread KE8G
Hi All, The K3 has been sold. Thanks for the inquiries. 73 de Jim - KE8G CWops #1616 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale - Price reduced

2018-09-24 Thread KE8G
Hi All, I am reducing the price, and will pay for shipping and insurance for the Continental 48 states. Serial # 4401 K3/100-F K3 100W Transceiver – Factory Assembled KAT3 K3 ATU Modular Kit KXV3V RX Antenna, IF OUT and Xverter Interface KFL3A-2.7 2.7 kHz SSB Filter KFL3A-1000 1000

[Elecraft] K3/100-F Sold, P3F

2018-09-18 Thread Gene Sochor
K3/100-F s/n 6587 has been sold. P3-F s/n 2191 New, unopened in original packing is available for $500. Shipping included continental US This had been purchased paired with a K3 for an SO2R station that was never configured. Gene Sochor N9SW Cell: 630-404-8100 PO Bo 413 Wayne, IL 60184

[Elecraft] FS One Elecraft K3-100

2018-08-04 Thread Ed Stallman
I have an Elecraft K3-100 SN 66XX For Sell , I assembled this kit in 2012 . It all went together very well and has never been to Elecraft for any repair ! I compared performance with my Factory assembled 2009 K3 SN 3XXX and they are equal ! K3-100 with the KXV3A , IF out and Xverter interface

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3/100, power supply, cables...

2018-08-01 Thread Clay Autery
SOLD __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01-Aug-18 10:53, Clay Autery wrote: I am re-listing the following for, and with the authority of Carl Beck, W5BEK: *** Elecraft K3 Transceiver (Serial #5765) as specified below *** PLUS: Adding the PowerWerx SS-30DV power

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3/100, power supply, cables...

2018-08-01 Thread Clay Autery
I am re-listing the following for, and with the authority of Carl Beck, W5BEK: *** Elecraft K3 Transceiver (Serial #5765) as specified below *** PLUS: Adding the PowerWerx SS-30DV power supply to the deal!! PLUS: 2 each UHF to UHF jumpers (Belden 8214 cable stock 11 AWG)) (K3 to amp and amp

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3/100

2018-07-22 Thread Clay Autery
I am listing the following for, and with the authority of Carl Beck, W5BEK: *** Elecraft K3 Transceiver (Serial #5765) as specified below *** + K3/100 - K3 100W Transceiver Modular Kit + KAT3 - K3 ATU Modular Kit + KTCX03-1 - K3 TXCO  1ppm f/w correction to 0.5 ppm + KFL3A-2.8K - 2.8 kHz 8

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-12-23 Thread Buck
I am thinking about upgrading to a K3S for no particular reason since the K3 is as close to perfect as one could want. I wonder what the interest might be in my K3/100. It is a prestige serial number 101, ordered sight unseen the day the rig was announced. It was back to the mother ship in

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 FS - LOWER PRICE

2017-07-14 Thread W0FK
Still available. Price lowered to $2675 shipped/insured CONUS. 73 Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-100-FS-tp7632198p7632430.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] K3/100 FS

2017-07-01 Thread W0FK
Elecraft K3, s/n 7463. Loaded with extras and assembled by me in 2013. Does not have the KSYN3A updated synthesizers. Build specs: K3-K Transceiver Kit KPA3 - K3 100W PA Modular Kit KRX3 - K3 2nd RX Modular Kit KAT3 - K3 ATU Modular Kit KTCXO3-1 - K3 TCXO 1 ppm f/w correction to 0.5 ppm

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-06-30 Thread Randy van Vliet
Is this still for sale? I am looking for a K3 that has been mostly stripped for migration to a K3s. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-06-28 Thread Andy KU7T
First owner. Owned for 2+ years, used for about 3000 QSOs, non-smoker, not a single issue. The rig never left my air-conditioned shack. Working great. Includes: K3 (S/N 8053), KFL3A-2.7K (2.7kHz 5 pole filter), KPA3 (K3 100W PA), KFL3A-400 (K3 400Hz 8 pole CW filter), KUSB (K3 USB to serial

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-05-15 Thread Ken Nicely
Correction on the filters. There are 2 KFL3A-2.8K in the radio. Also l am lowering the price to $3,000.00 obo. Electaft K3/100, 100 Watt, with 2nd receiver, general coverage module, 2 Meter module, internal tuner, transverter IF, voice recorder and 9 filters. Below is a total list with the

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-05-10 Thread Ken Nicely
Electaft K3/100, 100 Watt, with 2nd receiver, general coverage module, 2 Meter module, internal tuner, transverter IF, voice recorder and 9 filters. Below is a total list with the prices I paid. Serial number 3115. $4,863 invested. Working perfectly. I am asking $3,200. K3/100-F$2089.95

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 + P3 **Update**

2017-03-30 Thread Phil Hystad
Earlier post Updated — the P3 has been sold... For Sale: K3/100 Configuration as shown below Updated Price: $1950 inclusive of shipping/insurance to CONUS destination. The complement included in the K3, serial number #6183: — K3/100 with standard 2.7 kHz Filter — KAT3:K3 ATU Option

[Elecraft] K3/100 + P3 **Update**

2017-03-29 Thread Phil Hystad
I am posting this ad for a friend, Fred KE7FB, who is reluctantly selling his K3+P3. Fred’s e-mail address is listed below and you can contact him or me (Phil) or both of us for any questions on the items listed or photos of the equipment. For Sale: K3/100 and P3 The complement included in

[Elecraft] K3/100 gets hotter running remote (terminal mode) vs. 100W out

2017-02-20 Thread j...@kk9a.com
Can't you set the fan to be on continuously? John KK9A Barry w2up said: Mon Feb 20 08:00:19 EST 2017 I operated my K3/100 remotely this weekend in ARRL DX. I noticed the top of the case getting pretty warm - not too hot to touch, but warm enough I wouldn't want to keep my hand on it. The fan

[Elecraft] K3/100 gets hotter running remote (terminal mode) vs. 100W out

2017-02-20 Thread Barry
I operated my K3/100 remotely this weekend in ARRL DX. I noticed the top of the case getting pretty warm - not too hot to touch, but warm enough I wouldn't want to keep my hand on it. The fan never came on. Is this normal? If so, perhaps firmware should be updated to sporadically run the fan

[Elecraft] K3-100 Price reduction

2016-12-16 Thread William Hartman via Elecraft
The rig has the amp, the ATU, the 400hz filter, the mike and instruction book. All is in factory new condition, and I am pricing for quick sale at $1650. E mail me for pix or other info you want. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3-100 F with tuner and PR6 for sale

2016-12-09 Thread Bill Johnson
Newly acquired K3s and am selling my factory updated K3-100F which includes the which includes the tuner, new gold plated front panel and other connectors which are factory installed. The K3 is still at Elecraft for the updates and will be available shortly for sale. Please let me know off list

[Elecraft] K3-100 for sale

2016-12-04 Thread William Hartman via Elecraft
Mint condition K3-100 with Astron power supply and mike for sale. K3 has ATU, 400 hz roofing filter and voice recorder installed. For CW ops, I can also provide a Ham Gadgets keyer and blue tooth connected keyboard. Contact me off line at n...@aol.com

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2016-11-27 Thread Tom branton via Elecraft
I have my K3/100 (serial number 61--) with KAT3; KXV3A; KBPF3; KFLA-400; KFLA-1.8; KFLA-2.8; KFLA-6; and KSYN3A for sale. It has been my backup rig and has seen little use. It has all the updates and has the new KSYN3A board installed. It is in mint shape and never seen cigarette smoke.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100-F For Sale

2016-11-17 Thread Mike Rhodes
Manual included. email: w...@roadrunner.com On 11/17/2016 2:35 PM, Mike Rhodes wrote: From the estate of Bob, WB8QLA K3/100-FK3 100W Xcvr - Factory Assembled KAT3-FK3 ATU - Factory Installed KFL3A-1.8K-F 1.8 kHz 8-Pole Roofing Filter - Factory Installed

[Elecraft] K3/100-F For Sale

2016-11-17 Thread Mike Rhodes
From the estate of Bob, WB8QLA K3/100-FK3 100W Xcvr - Factory Assembled KAT3-FK3 ATU - Factory Installed KFL3A-1.8K-F 1.8 kHz 8-Pole Roofing Filter - Factory Installed KFL3A-400-F K3 400Hz 8 Pole Filter - Factory Installed KUSBUSB Adapter

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2016-11-08 Thread Carl Yaffey
Just bought a K3S and want to sell my K3/100. SN 7976. Built from a kit. Excellent condition except for one bad screw on a side panel (picture available). One owner, no smoking. 400 Hz 8 pole filter KXV3A interface KAT3 ATU $1750 shipped CONUS. Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio.

[Elecraft] K3-100 For Sale

2016-10-16 Thread Jim Stockwell
I recently upgraded to a new K3S so I am selling my old K3-100. It is in excellent physical and working condition and from a non-smoking home. PayPal Preferred (no fee). Includes CONUS Shipping. The price is $2,100. Please contact me via w...@arrl.net Thanks! Jim, W6KC K3-100 (Serial

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