Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
Keeping a DCM-style record of each K3 would be virtually impossible. Factory-installed K3 options could be tracked by the original buyer/owner/builder but not by serial number, since many owners have multiple radios. More to the point, options are also bought/sold/traded in and out of K3's. The best example of this is filters, but it applies equally to major subassemblies like the KXV3/A or K144XV, etc. I had a brief discussion with Eric about this in October. When a K3 (or K2, etc.) arrives back at the shop, the service person inventories its installed options. But there isn't much more than a rev check of the option module(s) since many have multiple revs. The number of fielded radios probably far exceeds the number Elecraft staff see for service or new installs in the shop, and there's no way to know what options each K3 has installed from afar. Unless Elecraft has developed some unique form of TelePresence. :) The P3 works best with the IF gain mod installed. You can find mods at www.elecraft.com, click on K3 Mods + App Notes. It's the second mod shown from the top of the table. The mod is a simple resistor change that is easily performed in the field, and parts are available gratis (plus postage, I think). I've done all my own mods, and few are challenging for a moderately skilled kit builder. Mods aren't for everyone however, and YMMV. A few require patience and studying the problem before jumping in, but they are carefully crafted for ease and accessibility, and documented extensively (mit photos yet!), and fairly easy to perform. 73, matt W6NIA K3 #24, P3 #12 TDY Tucson, AZ. On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:43:44 +0400, you wrote: Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
I believe that AFTER November 2009 !! all K3s shipped had the Mod fitted as standard. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 27 Dec 2010, at 22:36, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Was there not a modification required to the original KXV3 on the IF output, a resistor change or something? It was in the back of my mind that I would need to do this mod if I ever got a P3 or other panadapter. (Though presumably the KXV3A which is on its way to me with a KXV144 doesn't need any modification.) Julian, G4ILO Dick Dievendorff wrote: The P3 does not require the KXV3A, the original KXV3 works fine. The main addition for the A has to do with a new TMP connector for the K144XV. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 0:43, cx...@4email.net wrote: Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mod-history-tp5869008p5869894.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
Dick Dievendorff wrote: There is a single resistor mod on the RF board for greater IF gain for the P3. No mod to the KXV3 or KXV3A, but the P3 does use the IF out connector, so one of the KXV3 or KXV3A is used. Ah, that was probably the one I was thinking about. As it affected the IF output I probably assumed it was on the KXV3. Pity I don't have the required value of 1/8W resistor handy or I could have done the mod at the same time as I added the jack for powering the KXV144. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mod-history-tp5869008p5871414.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
The mod requires removal of just the front half of the bottom cover, so it is about as easy as could be for a SMT part replacement. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Dec 28, 2010, at 1:41, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Dick Dievendorff wrote: There is a single resistor mod on the RF board for greater IF gain for the P3. No mod to the KXV3 or KXV3A, but the P3 does use the IF out connector, so one of the KXV3 or KXV3A is used. Ah, that was probably the one I was thinking about. As it affected the IF output I probably assumed it was on the KXV3. Pity I don't have the required value of 1/8W resistor handy or I could have done the mod at the same time as I added the jack for powering the KXV144. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mod-history-tp5869008p5871414.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 mod history?
Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
The P3 does not require the KXV3A, the original KXV3 works fine. The main addition for the A has to do with a new TMP connector for the K144XV. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 0:43, cx...@4email.net wrote: Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
Was there not a modification required to the original KXV3 on the IF output, a resistor change or something? It was in the back of my mind that I would need to do this mod if I ever got a P3 or other panadapter. (Though presumably the KXV3A which is on its way to me with a KXV144 doesn't need any modification.) Julian, G4ILO Dick Dievendorff wrote: The P3 does not require the KXV3A, the original KXV3 works fine. The main addition for the A has to do with a new TMP connector for the K144XV. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 0:43, cx...@4email.net wrote: Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mod-history-tp5869008p5869894.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
Yes, there was a mod and you get the resistor needed with the P3. You are correct though, the KXV3A does not need the mod. 73, Don, WB5HAK __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?
There is a single resistor mod on the RF board for greater IF gain for the P3. No mod to the KXV3 or KXV3A, but the P3 does use the IF out connector, so one of the KXV3 or KXV3A is used. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 14:36, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Was there not a modification required to the original KXV3 on the IF output, a resistor change or something? It was in the back of my mind that I would need to do this mod if I ever got a P3 or other panadapter. (Though presumably the KXV3A which is on its way to me with a KXV144 doesn't need any modification.) Julian, G4ILO Dick Dievendorff wrote: The P3 does not require the KXV3A, the original KXV3 works fine. The main addition for the A has to do with a new TMP connector for the K144XV. Dick, K6KR On Dec 27, 2010, at 0:43, cx...@4email.net wrote: Does Elecraft keep a history of each K3 manufactured and the follow on mods? Tracked by serial number? My #250 has been back to the mothership several times for repairs/mods etc. I am not sure if my KXV3 has been changed to the 'A' or not. Thinking about adding the P3 to the lineup and not sure if rig is ready or needs the A mod. 73 Tom CX7TT __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-mod-history-tp5869008p5869894.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
