Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

h.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Message-ID: <000c01d0f5a3$610227f0$230677d0$@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Bending sheet metal to make a box ... really ... If I needed something that looked like the letter "

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier I built that W6PQL 80 watt amp last year. Built the aluminum chassis, too. I did not have a sheet metal brake, but a few minutes on Google turned up quite a few home-brew brake plans. I built one of them and used it to form the chassis for my amp

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I built that W6PQL 80 watt amp last year. Built the aluminum chassis, too. I did not have a sheet metal brake, but a few minutes on Google turned up quite a few home-brew brake plans. I built one of them and used it to form the chassis for my amp, and later on a couple other small boxes for

[Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Crafting a case very similar to the one pictured on the sited page is relatively easy. While I do have a brake and no problem crafting cases I will tell you how I would do it without major tools. 1. Do a drawing of the case with sizes and flanges laid out piece by piece; top, bottom, sides,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Yes well, as to EME and MS, my viewpoint is anything less than legal limit is considered QRP.Which brings a point to mind. I get really annoyed with stations adding a power amp and doing nothing to improve their receiving situation. Seems hams like to have folks brag on their big signal

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

On Tue,9/22/2015 6:39 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: My experience on VHF is 10 to 20 watts and a 10 ele yagi is OK for most CW and SSB work when good tropo conditions exist. Your experience would be quite different west of the Mississippi, where population density is much less, and with much

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Are you saying I can run 15 KW PEP in West Memphis AR which is west of the MS river and only 1.5 KW in Memphis, TN which is east of the MS river? 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163 That's why, for example, the FCC licenses 10 dB greater TX power west of the MS river. Higher TX power also helps

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

On Tue,9/22/2015 10:45 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: Are you saying I can run 15 KW PEP in West Memphis AR which is west of the MS river and only 1.5 KW in Memphis, TN which is east of the MS river? Sorry -- I was referencing FM broadcast and TV, and failed to say so. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

And, there is a much better quality sheet metal brake for about $189 from Eastwood (Versa Bend Sheet Metal Brake). I saw that Harbor Freight one for $39 but I wouldn’t buy it without looking at it (physically touching it) closely. phil, K7PEH > On Sep 22, 2015, at 1:56 PM, Dale LeDoux

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

ick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 5:41 PM To: Dale LeDoux Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier And, there is a much better qua

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Harbor Freight sells an 18” sheet metal brake for about forty bucks. I’ve used a lot of Harbor Freight tools. Some of them require a bit of tweaking to work perfectly, but they’re generally good enough right out of the box. Dale W5OHM > On Sep 22, 2015, at 1:22 PM, James Bennett

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I have analyzed my costs to build single units of the W6PQL 80w 2m amplifier and the total material costs come to $254. Based on that I have posted information at: http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm The amplifier will use a 1.375x5.375x8 inch heat sink with a 120mm fan. Fan will be thermistor

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Most metal houses will shear stuff to size for a small pittance. A desktop drill press for drilling holes, Bob's your uncleCase parts. Being a semi-retired production and R+D welder, and having a pretty nice Mig/Tig setup just begging to melt some metal, it wouldn't take me long to tig

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

uot;Richard W. Solomon" <[hidden email] > > > Cc: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier > > > > On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Richard W. Solomon <[hidden email] > > wrote: > > > > Have you looked at Hammond

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Hi Phil, For me, no. I already have a KX3 with transverter and SSPA. I have an old BNOS 3W to 100 W amplifier in my cupboard, should I ever wish to go portable with the KX3 ( though I have not bought the internal 2m transverter yet, as I may instead get a 4m transverter to cover that band).

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

My experience on VHF is 10 to 20 watts and a 10 ele yagi is OK for most CW and SSB work when good tropo conditions exist. However, more antenna in the air will help on both receive and transmit and be to more advantage to all as opposed to 100 to 200 watts alone. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Yes, a 2m amp from Electraft would be desireable. 73, Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 16:58 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

3S -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Linn Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 7:27 AM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Yes, a 2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier My feeling is that unless an acceptable design or product could be re-branded, the total sales potential would never justify the engineering effort. Just ask yourself, of all the K3's and K3S' sold, how many have the internal 2M

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier My experience on VHF is 10 to 20 watts and a 10 ele yagi is OK for most CW and SSB work when good tropo conditions exist. However, more antenna in the air will help on both receive and transmit and be to more advantage to all as opposed to 100 to 200 watts

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I saw those before but does he have it as a 100% complete Kit? (all grilled and stenciled case as well) From: Kevin Stover <kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier If you're not averse to soldering here is a solution which I guarantee will be less expensive that anything Elecraft can or will produce. No fancy

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Kevin, Yes, I know of W6PQL. In fact, on my first version of the message I posted, I made a few comments about the 80-watt 2-meter amp. But, I thought that would be too much in one message so I did not include it. I was planning to build the W6PQL 80

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Times two please Gary -Original Message- From: "KarlErb" <karle...@gmail.com> Sent: ‎22/‎09/‎2015 8:37 AM To: "Phil Hystad" <phys...@mac.com> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-m

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

gt; To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Message-ID: <560087fa.4050...@mediacombb.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed If you're not averse to soldering here is a solution which I guarantee will be less expensive that

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Original message From: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> Date: 09/21/2015 8:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Richard W. Solomon" <w1...@earthlink.net> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier > On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

If you're not averse to soldering here is a solution which I guarantee will be less expensive that anything Elecraft can or will produce. No fancy Auxbus, no standing on one leg and cooking your breakfast while singing the national anthem, it's just an amplifier with RF detect or key line PTT.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

> On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: > > Have you looked at Hammond boxes ? Fairly heavy aluminum. > > 73, Dick, W1KSZ > Yes, I have considered them. Our local industrial supply electronics retail store (Vetco) carries a selection of Hammond Boxes

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Great question, Phil. Count me in, especially if it's a kit. Karl W3BF Karl Erb 5253 Strathmore Ave Kensington, MD 20895 301 456 6212 > On Sep 21, 2015, at 5:58 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > I am curious — how much interest is there in a 2-meter, solid-state, > amplifier from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Kevin, Yes, I know of W6PQL. In fact, on my first version of the message I posted, I made a few comments about the 80-watt 2-meter amp. But, I thought that would be too much in one message so I did not include it. I was planning to build the W6PQL 80-watt amp and was already to order the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

s...@mac.com>; Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier     I think it's a great idea. Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

t? (all grilled and stenciled case as well) *From:* Kevin Stover <kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net *Sent:* Monday, September 21, 2015 6:43 PM *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier If you're not averse to soldering here is a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I think I read in one of the higher power amps write up that he uses a company called http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ to make his cabinets. I'll bet it's like PCB express. On 9/21/2015 6:21 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Kevin, At the link shown earlier there is this info: " Drawings for making

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

net> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net *Sent:* Monday, September 21, 2015 6:43 PM *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier If you're not averse to soldering here is a solution which I guarantee will be less expensive that anything Elecraft can or will produce. No fancy

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Kevin, I also learned about the use of Front Panel Express from some e-mail exchanges with Jim (W6PQL). I then discovered that they are local to the Seattle area (my QTH is Kirkland, in the Seattle region). In fact, they are a couple of doors down from the Woodcraft Store in south Seattle.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

, September 21, 2015 4:59 PM To: Kevin Stover Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier Kevin, I also learned about the use of Front Panel Express from some e-mail exchanges with Jim (W6PQL). I then discovered that they are local to the Seattle

[Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I am curious — how much interest is there in a 2-meter, solid-state, amplifier from Elecraft that could be used with either the KX3 or the K3. I own a KX3 with the 2-meter option and I have considered buying a 2-meter amplifier in the 35 to 90 watt power range (or, something close to that).

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I think it's a great idea. Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> Date: 09/21/2015 5:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] KX

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

...@mac.com> Sent: ‎22/‎09/‎2015 7:59 AM To: "Elecraft Reflector" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier I am curious — how much interest is there in a 2-meter, solid-state, amplifier from Elecraft that could be used with ei