Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash.

What serial number is your K3? Older ones might need C84 on the front panel changes if you are seeing lots of retries during FPF load. You might try a different computer, or the slow 4800 baud rate. Or if it is not the "many retires" issue, you might try doing a "Forced MCU load" procedure, see

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash.

Hi Tony, I had the same problem a few years ago. It turned out to be the the "gold pins" problem on the front panel PC board. Removing and reinserting the connectors temporarily fixed the problem, but it soon returned until gold pins were installed. 73 Frank W3LPL - Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Call Elecraft , that have them and will sell to you. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 1, 2019, at 4:48 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi > > does anybody know the type of those four encoders in order to find them on > DigiKey or so please? > > Thanks > > > > - > 73 -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Thanks to Elecraft excellent support and unbelievable effort from them I got it... E640018 PEC11R-4015F-S0018 (PEC11R-4015F-S0018-ND by Digi-Key) - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt -- Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Hi does anybody know the type of those four encoders in order to find them on DigiKey or so please? Thanks - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt -- Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

Fred, Give the techs at Elecraft a call. They're REAL good at diagnosing problems, and suggesting fixes. If you don't feel comfortable doing the work, send it in. 73, Mike NF4L > On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > My K3, S/N 642, has been slowly developing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

Fred, Try this: http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=144267531705514=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 3:44 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches My K3, S/N 642, has been slowly developing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

Fred, I had a very similar problem. Exercising the encoder pushbuttons cured the problem for a while but it came back and I ended up sending it to Elecraft where the replaced all 4 encoders. I also had the do all the upgrades. Now it's like a new radio. My truck (Tacoma) is 15 years old and still

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

You might also take a look for a note from k6ll in the archives about erratic button behavior related to encoder issues-he described a way to exercise the encoders that resolved what looked like keypad issues on my k3 in short order. 73 Scott ka9p Make something good happen! > On Apr 8, 2016,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel switches

I've not experienced that with my K3 which goes back to 2008 (S/N 00010), but I would suspect corrosion on contacts. You might remove the front panel assembly from the K3 and then plug it in again, and possibly do the same for the DSP board. I've seen others suggest exercising the troubled

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Don, Thank you for the reply! I will follow your advice, a new encoder is now on the way from Elecraft. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Richard, I don't know of any way to resurrect a failing encoder. The fact that the switch works is entirely different - the switch function is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

It cost $63.34 to ship my K3 from Florida to California and $56.00 to ship it back. UPS + insurance. 73, Mike NF4L On Jan 1, 2015, at 7:44 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl wrote: For a Danish ham warranty repair shipping would be repair in Italy 5kg parcel (K3) 2*46 = 92 USD

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

For a Danish ham warranty repair shipping would be repair in Italy 5kg parcel (K3) 2*46 = 92 USD repair in USA 5kg parcel (K3) 2*85 = 170 USD repair in Italy 15kg parcel (KPA500) 2*92= 184 USD repair in USA 15kg parcel (KPA500) 2*206= 412 USD So its about half Price shipping for repair in Italy,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

I was not aware of the Italian option, thank you for enlighten me! After some pondering I have decided to do the repair myself this time, but an authorized repair shop on ones continent is of course a big plus to have. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Phil Wheeler-2 wrote But how does that compare to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Olli, Thank you! I will try to be careful and ESD safe. 73, Rickard SA2CIR Olli Tuppurainen wrote I replaced all four encoders ( with help from my friend ) couple of days ago. It was quite a job as the whole front panel has to be taken into pieces and DSP boards has to be taken off. A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Be aware that for warranty work in Italy you will have to pay shipping both forth and back. 73, Paul OZ4UN Sendt fra min iPad Den 30/12/2014 kl. 22.54 skrev Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com: I thought there was a way to have such warranty work done in Italy. 73, Phil W7OX On 12/30/14

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

But how does that compare to shipping back and forth across the Atlantic, Poul? Being 300 miles from Elecraft that's a comparison I've not had to make -- but Rickard did mention that factor in his message, so I thought perhaps he was not aware of the Italy option (and I don't really know if

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Thanks for informative pictures and writing! Yesterday the SPEED/MIC control of my four months old K3 started acting like a scratchy potentiometer with intermittent contact. I got quick response from Elecraft’s support and am now preparing for a soldering operation similar to the one described.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Vastaanottaja: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Aihe: Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders Thanks for informative pictures and writing! Yesterday the SPEED/MIC control of my four months old K3 started acting like a scratchy potentiometer with intermittent contact. I got quick response from Elecraft’s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

I thought there was a way to have such warranty work done in Italy. 73, Phil W7OX On 12/30/14 1:18 PM, SA2CIR wrote: Yes, I could send in the rig for warranty repairs but time and costs for shipping back and forth over the Atlantic are not insignificant. 73, Rickard / SA2CIR N5NA wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Richard, I don't know of any way to resurrect a failing encoder. The fact that the switch works is entirely different - the switch function is not related to the rotational function of the encoder. I would simply replace the encoder. As far as the fact that it works for the first 10

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

This thread prompted me to replace my CMP/PWR encoder which has been a problem for several years. When I ordered the encoder Elecraft recommended replacing all four. The encoders are only $3.34 each plus $3.50 for shipping. I took a few pictures and wrote up what I did at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Olli, The SHIFT/LO control, etc., are mechanical encoders with a typical rotational life of 100,000 rotations. The are easily replaceable, and we can send you as many as you need. I believe the price is quite low. I don't believe is is possible to clean them, as they are sealed. In contrast,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

Are there different encoders used on the K3 from batch to batch? I have an early K3 that has silk smooth encoders, and have another K3 that is later and the encoders are like gravel, rough and coarse. So there has been different encoders used? 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 Has anyone figured out how to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

Another thing to try is load the FPF firmware again. The FPF must match the MCU, that is, when a set of firmware files is released, don't just load one file from the set. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ellam, Timothy

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

Check to see if you have corroded pins on the front panel. Elecraft has a mod for older K3's that switch them to all gold pins to prevent this. You can always take the front panel off, and reseat them. Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: Ellam, Timothy St. J. tel...@mccarthy.ca

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel

61C is not very warm it is too hot to touch. How does it compare by finger with the other unit? My K3 with sub RX regularly runs at 36 37C. Turn the K3 off, let it cool, turn it on with the FP temp display on, how does it compare with room temp. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 19/08/2013 12:17,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel

Mike, my K3 w/sub rx, at start up, the Front Panel is 15C and the PA temp is 28, how does yours compare? PaulNF8J On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Mike Harris mike.har...@horizon.co.fkwrote: 61C is not very warm it is too hot to touch. How does it compare by finger with the other

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel

right side panel is 38c,,, ( where two regulators are) and that is with the radio somewhat enclosed in a cabinet... At 03:13 PM 8/19/2013, Paul VanOveren wrote: Mike, my K3 w/sub rx, at start up, the Front Panel is 15C and the PA temp is 28, how does yours compare? PaulNF8J On Mon, Aug

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel

Right after a cold startup, the temperature of both the Front Panel and the PA temperature should be close to the room ambient which should be close to 23 degC (assuming a room temperature of 73 degF). The temperature will increase from there. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/19/2013 11:28 PM, bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem Thanks Dave, I tried rotating the four knobs and tapping them. Found out rotating the knobs works as expected, but the tap and hold functions do not work at all. None of the other

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

Sometimes the pushbuttons on the four controls to the left of the main VFO knob get stuck. Tap and rotate these four controls and everything will probably start working again. One of the factory guys gave me that advice and it worked for me, about two years ago. I bought replacements for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Problem

Thanks Dave, I tried rotating the four knobs and tapping them. Found out rotating the knobs works as expected, but the tap and hold functions do not work at all. None of the other buttons on the front panel work as expected except the POWER button. Tapping many of the buttons has no effect,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel mic audio and monitoring...

I also have an HM-12, and as noted, it has a very low output level and needs significant boost at the high end and significant cut at the low end. I have also found that the best signal-to-noise ratio occurs with the following settings: MIC SEL: FP-L' (see Note below about the apostrophe) MIC

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4e4d5d11.2030...@embarqmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Someone also mentioned that the UPS might generate some hash - BUT that would only be true if the AC

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

No problem to shutdown K3 from the PS during normal operation, except that the last used frequency and controls wouldn't be memorized. No chance for any hardware or software trouble. The UPS or battery only would allow you to finish off the QSO, no other benefits. Even the interruption during FW

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

I would not have thought that this is recommended, Val. The K3 is a 'computer'. Do you also switch your computer off at the supply without closing Windows down? 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Val v...@vip.bg writes No problem to shutdown K3 from the PS during normal operation, except

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

David, I would switch my computer off at the supply only if it, the OS and the other software were designed in such way, that the hard switch off wouldn't cause any harm. We all know that this is not the case with the PC and Windows. K3 however is different. Most of the modern house appliances

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

The danger with the K3 seems to be if power is removed while it's actively writing new data to memory. Early in the K3 program several people who switched power off at the supply quickly reported finding the firmware corrupted in various ways upon restoring power because of that. Certainly no

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

created by Pseudo Sine Wave UPS's, then again, they may not. Just a thought... Your milage may vary. -lu-w4lt- K3 # 3192/P3 # 1301 - Message: 11 Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:14:49 -0400 From: Gary Ferdinand alapa...@taconic.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

I'll repeat W2CS suggestion, get a UPS, then plug the K3's power supply into the UPS. Since you are trying only to allow yourself to shut down cleanly, you can get the smallest capacity, and therefore the cheapest version. It will handle the K3's RX current for quite a while, even with a small

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

Someone also mentioned that the UPS might generate some hash - BUT that would only be true if the AC is removed from the UPS. Under normal conditions with AC present, the inverter is not active. It was not the initial question, but -- if you want to keep transmitting after an outage, you will

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

Don == Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com writes: Don Someone also mentioned that the UPS might generate some hash - BUT that Don would only be true if the AC is removed from the UPS. Under normal Don conditions with AC present, the inverter is not active. Watch out for UPSes

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

On 8/18/2011 11:22 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Some of the commentary seems to be about creating a full run floating battery alternate supply. If you want that, it's one approach, but if all you want is orderly shut down, you hardly need go that far. Actually, this is quite easy and

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

Not necessarily true -- I had an APC UPS that created continuous 60Hz-flavored hash on all ham bands (at least up to 21 MHz), S6-S7 level, whether commercial power was present or not. I wrote to APC and they said their equipment met FCC regulations with regard to spurious emissions, and very

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. [End of Thread soon]

Folks, let's wind down this thread, as it is hitting the max daily posting limit for topics. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

W1WCG Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. Not necessarily true -- I had an APC UPS that created continuous 60Hz-flavored hash on all ham bands (at least up to 21 MHz), S6-S7 level, whether commercial power

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

harbor freight has a 10 bux float charger for 12 v batteries I believe it will start at 2 amp then trickle back to a hold charge usually have good luck with H F Bob K3DJC On Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:30:05 -0700 Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com writes: On 8/18/2011 11:22 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

Plug your K3 into a decent UPS. Gary W2CS -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kf4clo Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 6:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

You could connect a battery and a power supply to the K3 power input, if you put a diode in series with the battery and one in series with the power supply. The cathodes of the diodes would go toward the K3. Then as long as the voltage of the PS was greater than that from the battery, the

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. You could connect a battery and a power supply to the K3 power input, if you put a diode in series with the battery and one in series with the power supply. The cathodes of the diodes would go toward the K3. Then as long as the voltage of the PS was greater

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. You could connect a battery and a power supply to the K3 power input, if you put a diode in series with the battery and one in series with the power

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

G'day! I use 6 x 2.2V, 250AH Gel Cells in parallel with my 30A linear power supply to run my K3. The battery sets float voltage happens to be 13.8V so all is good. I have another set of gelcells here which runs my 150W output 2m linear amplifier and which is floated by a separate power supply.

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question.

13.85v +/- 50 mv. 73 de Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Temps/freq drift

There has been talk off and on from Wayne of completing the firmware that would interpret the TCXO cal figures. Given that, those who really want this (for whatever reason - I won't comment on that) could, with a separate precise frequency standard, actually develop their own TCXO cal figures

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Temps/freq drift

Mmmm..given that there is now a Pactor 4 modem available, this could be an advantage? JT65 too? 73, Jack VK4JRC On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 3:15 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.netwrote: There has been talk off and on from Wayne of completing the firmware that would interpret the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Headphone Jack Problem

I wanted to avoid wear and tear on the jack and instead am using a Radio Shack Stereo Audio Selector, which is a 3-way switch plugged into the rear speaker jack. I have my old, powered Sony computer speakers (which I like a lot) and two different headphones plugged into the switch. I just bought

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Headphone Jack Problem

Before I did anything too radical I'd try re-soldering the jack connections to the PCB. On 3/4/2011 4:19 AM, Mark Cherry wrote: Hi all, I have been experiencing a problem with the front panel headphone jack. Regardless of the ¼” plug used, I must put side pressure to get both audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel switches lost settings

Known failure with one of the encoders that causes a short to the panel's switch matrix. Failed encoded needs to be replaced. Dale at Elecraft is familiar with this. Harry Sent via DROID X on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: w7vz w7vz w...@burgoyne.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Not Working

First of all let me say thanks to all those who've contacted me with suggestions and words of encouragement. Spoke with Dale at Elecraft (nice guy). Apparently #2737 suffered the dreaded switching matrix failure and needs to be sent back for repair. I say dreaded simply because it affects me and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Not Working

Well, I've reloaded all firmware about 6 times and even did a force firmware load, but no fix. Connected the K3 to HRD and the available HRD controls function with the K3. Consequently, I think this is a hardware failure of some sort where the front panel buttons don't work and/or are incorrectly

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Not Working

Sounds like you got scrambled firmware. Redownload the firmware. Then follow the instructions on page 45 of the newest K3 User's Manual, in particular the part about forcing a firmware download. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Owner%27s_Manual_Rev_D6sm.pdf 73, Guy. On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Not Working

Guy, Thanks, but don't think that's it.  I installed the new firmware several days ago and the radio worked just fine. Even this morning it was okay. I took a 3 hour break and when I returned the buttons didn't function or function correctly. I've downloaded and installed all firmware 4 times.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Not Working

Harry, Do you have a recent K3 configuration saved somewhere? If not, try to save the configuration using K3 Utility. Then I would suggest doing an EEINIT followed by a new firmware load and a configuration restore. Read page 65 of the K3 manual before doing an EEINIT so you will know what

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working

To: Nick Verbeek pa0...@planet.nl Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 1:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working Nick, I have six switches on my front panel that suddenly stopped working. I'm waiting for a break in the contest season to send the rig in for repair. Here is some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working

Nick You can send cat commands to simulate a press of an encoder. See page 17 of the programming manual (SWT SWH) commands. For Shift/Lo it is SWT58 or SWH58 For WIDTH/HI it is SWT59 SWH59 73, Laurent -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working

Nick, Did you try removing power supply completly ? Or do a reset/reload the firmware after you remove power supply. Laurent -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Front-panel-not-working-tp4649564p4651007.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working

@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel not working Nick, Did you try removing power supply completly ? Or do a reset/reload the firmware after you remove power supply. Laurent -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Switch Customization

This is very cool. I added the macro for the Split+2 function, and also added one to disable and enable the monitor. The utility is very easy to use, and my applications loaded with no issues. My new custom functions work great, and have added some convenience to my personal operating habits. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Light Blockers

On Sep 29, 2009, at 6:10 PM, Roy Morris wrote: I am going to try to correct this again, but because it requires so much disassembly I would like to know if anyone else has had this trouble and what was done to correct it. With POWER OFF - I used a straight pin, the kind that comes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Light Blockers

On Sep 29, 2009, at 6:10 PM, Roy Morris wrote: I am going to try to correct this again, but because it requires so much disassembly I would like to know if anyone else has had this trouble and what was done to correct it. With POWER OFF - I used a straight pin, the kind that comes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - front panel issue

Ouch. Did you have an electrostatic event? All those buttons have one thing in common: They are using the signal SCANADC1 which is routed to input X3 on the HC4051 analog multiplexer chip U3 (front panel sheet 7). I hope this is not the case, but if that input is zapped, you will have the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Temperature Indication

Larry, With the current firmware, the VFO B alternate display shows (in order) time, date, RIT/XIT offset, supply voltage, and supply current. The 0.00 that you are seeing is the RIT/XIT offset. Yes, the manual says it should also show the PA temperature and the FP temperature, but at this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel mic audio issues with Microham Micro Keyer II

Gill, It is at least from #656 because my unit was affected too. The mod is easy done with the instructions from Elecraft. Gill W4RYW schrieb am 13 Jun 2008 um 18:47: If you have a serial no between 660 782 you need to do the mod for grounding the front panel mike connector. See link:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel

the mail from WB2ART read: Fellow hams. I am now set up to engrave the Acrylic Display Covers for the K3. You can see my own at: www.arkayengravers.com/elecraft/ Just click on 'K3 pictures' on the left menu. Judging by responses, I will order sufficient plates from Elecraft. Please email me off

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel rattling washer

LOOSE PHONES JACK AND WASHER RESOLVED! I removed the left side panel to see what's up. So there is a very small gap due to slight bowing forward of the front panel. Again I could squeeze it shut with my fingers and re-tighten the nut, but that's not adequate. Lacking a hex nut, I placed cloth

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel rattling washer

Stan, W5EWA wrote: I think one possible fix would be to use .050 shorter standoffs between the DSP board and the FP board. That would cause the shoulder of the headphone jack to be close enough to the FP sheet metal to keep the washer from rattling, and would also allow the connectors on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel assembly

Folks: In Field Testing the (hopefully) soon-to-be-released K3 Assembly Manual (I had to COMPLETELY disassemble my FT K3 and reassemble it from the manual), I recall that the Front Panel (Cover) is received separately from the Front Panel PC board ASSEMBLY. So yes... you WILL have to assemble

RE: [Elecraft] K3 front panel assembly

That's right Tom. The front panel board comes separate from the panel itself, but all the pushbutton switches are pre-installed on the board. It's a matter of putting the right spacers in place, then mounting the board on the front panel and adding the knobs. The nice VFO A bezel and LCD display

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel assembly

Fred: At 10:40 09/05/2007, Fred (FL) wrote: I've gotten used to the pretested pre-created PCB and samo samo set of K3 parts and components and PCB's and . in the K3 kit version. I learned long time ago there are no dumb questions, only poor souls who won't ask them. I was hoping

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel assembly

Fred: NEWS FLASH! Just got ANOTHER e-mail from Eric... The K3 BPFs WILL be FULLY ALIGNED AND TESTED before they are shipped. All other 'adjustments' will be performed under software control. 73, Tom At 10:40 09/05/2007, Fred (FL) wrote: I've gotten used to the pretested pre-created PCB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel assembly

The K3 BPFs WILL be FULLY ALIGNED AND TESTED before they are shipped. Rats! I thought I could do some tinkering after all ... hi hi ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

RE: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

I hrd rumor that the Elecraft guys started with their idea of an ideal package size and worked all the rest of the rig into that predetermined idea. Sorry, but backward thinking design the features and then size the package to fit the features the cart and horse strikes again.

RE: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

All engineering involves compromise. The ideal rig would have every feature ever dreamed of, put out full legal power through its internal ATU that matches all impedances on all bands from 160 through microwaves, run all modes, have knobs big enough to satisfy the most fat-fingered among us, have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

Charles: I have been continually frustrated with my Mk5 and 775dsp that neither has an easily visible VOX on or off, altho they do have separate switches for same. The LCD display shows VOX when it is enabled. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel

Ron, you forgot a few criteria; that it would be sold for a cost we can all afford and make a profit for Elecraft. Truly you are correct in seeing this as the art of aiming at a specification that meets a good blend of these; good compromises that we will want. 73 de Dave, W5SV Ron D'Eau