Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Owners manual update request was Re: K3 + Icon

2012-12-04 Thread Matt Zilmer
There are at least a few bits of arcana like this not in the OM. IMHO, they're valuable features to have documented, and certainly make the K3 a competitive value against the other brand names' best offerings. So yes, a manual covering all the operating nuances should be edited up to date.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Owners manual translated in Italian

2012-02-15 Thread Terry Schieler
Thanks Carlo. That's a monumental accomplishment. Unfortunately, it's missing the appendix to teach me to read and write Italian. ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Owners manual translated in Italian

2012-02-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Grazie, Carlo! Sono sicuro che questo รจ stato uno sforzo enorme. Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2012, at 9:01 AM, carlo bianconi wrote: The K3 owners manual is available translated in Italian language, following exactly the page numbering of the original. All the details here:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread DM4iM
I built K2/10 #2706 back in ... was it 2001?. I operate the K2 portable now and then, it is a joy to use. In early 2009, i built K3/100 #2878, it replaced my trusty TS-850. Happy Holidays Martin -- 73, DM4iM __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Koppendorfer Klaus
KX1 244 K2 1331 K3 115 73 Klaus OE6KYG __ 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: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Peter Howson
K2 -- 4027 K3 -- 933 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Elecrafters everywhere. 73 Peter GM8GAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
K2 #1239 (my favorite portable toy) K3 #1239 73 a great holiday, Guy. __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Jeff KB2M
: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 K2 #1239 (my favorite portable toy) K3 #1239 73 a great holiday, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Ken Chandler
Gary said, I'm wondering how many K3 owners have actually built a K2? Well of course Gary, my K2 /100 SN 05877, K3 /100 SN 3759 Both superb radio's. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 22 Dec 2009, at 15:25, Gary D Krause n7...@bresnan.net wrote: building a K2, I'm wondering how many K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Roger Stein
Yup! K2 #755 K3 #75 73 es Merry Christmas! Roger K7SJ __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread NZ0T
Yep K3 1502 and K2/100 (forgot the serial number) that I sold. 73 Bill NZ0T Roger K7SJ wrote: Yup! K2 #755 K3 #75 73 es Merry Christmas! Roger K7SJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread David Y.
10:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 Gary said, I'm wondering how many K3 owners have actually built a K2? Well of course Gary, my K2 /100 SN 05877, K3 /100 SN 3759 Both superb radio's. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 22 Dec 2009, at 15:25, Gary D

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Donald Wines
Yep. K2 #789 K1 #123 K3 #123 In that order and wouldn't part with any of 'em!! BTW: The K1 and K3 serials are correct. Just the luck of the draw! Don K5DW -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary D Krause

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
My K2 #5945 holds a special place in my heart :) It was a blast to build and still fun to use. My K3 #476 has traveled a lot with me, and is my radio of choice. I'd still like to do a KX1 one of these days...that's one neat little radio. Jeff N6GQ On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 07:25, Gary D Krause

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Bill Hammond
Check my signature plate on the bottom...many, many, many of us K3 owners have the earlier rigs (with no plans of selling them) :) On Dec 22, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote: My K2 #5945 holds a special place in my heart :) It was a blast to build and still fun to use. My K3 #476

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
I was one of the initial K2 builders (SN 20), and have built nearly everything that Elecraft offers either for myself or others. I had 3 K2s at one time, but my fully upgraded SN 20 will never be sold (at least while I am alive) - same goes for my K3, and the K3 is slowly being filled with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Matt Zilmer
I built K2 #2810 as a K2/10 in August 2002, and populated it over time. It is the most fun I've *ever* had building any kit, and I've built quite a few... before that, Heathkits mainly. The K2 traveled with me for quite a few years as a hotel radio and kept me off the streets when on business

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Michael Rioux
To: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 Yep. K2 #789 K1 #123 K3 #123 In that order and wouldn't part with any of 'em!! BTW: The K1 and K3 serials are correct. Just the luck of the draw! Don K5DW -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread David Y.
, December 22, 2009 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 I built K3 #96, K2 #72, and K1 #44. A 2nd K2 I own was built by W5JAY, but I've added a few things to it since. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com To: Gary D Krause n7

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread Kevin Rock
...@cox.net, Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com, Gary D Krause n7...@bresnan.net Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2 I forgot to mention KX1 # I don't know--don't want to pull the cover off to check, but I've built them all! Dave W7AQK - Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread jmalloy
And, yup, me too: KX1 #0020 K1 #1005 K2 #1299 K3 #0584 - K? 2908 = digit sum of 1 No special serial numbers for me, though... :) 73, Joe, W2RBA Michael Rioux wrote: Yep. Me too. K1 #1964 K2 #1964 K3 #1964 73, Mike W1USN (coincidence, I guess but I was first licensed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread srife
Me too. K2 #4216 K3 #0690 Stan Rife W5EWA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of NZ0T Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners: please load the latest firmware (rev 3.11)

2009-04-25 Thread Dave G4AON
Roland, I've tried VOX on and off on both CW and SSB. I also tried the same with and without auto VOX off in the menu (CW WGHT in config, press 4 to toggle on/off). I cannot reproduce the problem you describe... My VOX appears to be independent between CW and SSB/AM/DATA (which are all lumped

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Owners Manual Errata

2008-02-05 Thread WA6OCP
Being able to choose and set a tuning power level (not for internal) for external tuning is great. I now have mine set up for 1W to tune my LDG. For the CONFIG addendums, I wish the [T] had been added for tech mode items. Took me a moment to guess that I needed to enable tech mode. 72, Neal

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners

2007-11-27 Thread Vic K2VCO
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The technical specs look great, but I am concerned about ergonomics. For example, is the tuning knob weighted? Yes. Does it spin well? Yes. Can you adjust the drag on the knob? Yes, in a low-tech way, by changing the knob's pressure on a felt washer. I found

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners

2007-11-27 Thread Jerry Flanders
The mailing list archives are a goldmine. http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Jerry W4UK At 10:03 PM 11/27/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello to all K3 owners. I would like your opinions of the K3 if you have the time to post. I have never had an Elecraft before, but I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners

2007-11-27 Thread Matt Zilmer
Hello to all K3 owners. I would like your opinions of the K3 if you have the time to post. Hey - who has the time with such a great rig sitting in front of him? I have never had an Elecraft before, but I am thinking of a K3 for portable use. My Ten-Tec Argo is just a little short on power for

RE: [Elecraft] K3 owners

2007-11-27 Thread Craig Rairdin
For example, is the tuning knob weighted? Does it spin well? Yes and yes. Can you adjust the drag on the knob? You can do this by adjusting its position on the shaft and the degree to which it comes in contact with the felt washer underneath it. How is the readability on the display?

RE: [Elecraft] K3 owners

2007-11-27 Thread AB7R
Please see some notes below -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Craig Rairdin Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 owners How is the readability on the display? FB