[Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
Jerry Moore
jermo at carolinaheli.com
Sun Aug 2 18:43:11 EDT 2015
I agree with the tuner and plan on the external tuner because the PA 500 is in future plans. The focus will be 40/30/20m so I have time to save up. I'm planning to experiment with a few RX only antennas and need to make a 30m dipole so I have a bit to do over the next month.
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> 1. Re: Linked VFO's -- usage? (Arie Kleingeld PA3A)
> 2. FS - for K2 : KDSP2 Advanced Internal DSP Filter / Clock (kk5na)
> 3. Re: K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now) (Wes (N7WS))
> 4. Re: [PR6] 6 Meter Preamp For Sale [SOLD] (Ken K3IU)
> 5. Linked VFOs - usage? (Dauer, Edward)
> 6. Re: K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now) (drewko)
> 7. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr at coho.net)
> 8. Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase (Jim Brown)
> 9. Re: Linked VFO's -- usage? (dmb at lightstream.net)
> 10. Re: Linked VFO's -- usage? (Don Wilhelm)
> 11. KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3 (Gee)
> 12. K3 (Howard Hoyt)
> 13. Re: KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3 (Cady, Fred)
> 14. Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase (Phil Wheeler)
> 15. Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase (Hank P)
> 16. Re: K3 (Phil Anderson)
> 17. Re: K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now) (Fred Townsend)
> 18. K2 40-Meter Alignment (Aaron Scott)
> 19. Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S) (Joshua Gould, K8WXA)
> 20. Re: K2 40-Meter Alignment (Don Wilhelm)
> 21. K3 VOX by mode only? (Dan Atchison via Elecraft)
> 22. Re: Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S) (Phil Wheeler)
> 23. Re: Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S) (Jim Brown)
> 24. (no subject) (rjguidrysr)
> 25. SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015 (Ian - Ham)
> 26. Re: SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015 (Phil Wheeler)
> 27. Re: KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3 (Dick Dievendorff)
> 28. High Stability Reference Oscillator (David Ahrendts)
> 29. Re: SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015 (Don Wilhelm)
> 30. Re: High Stability Reference Oscillator (Don Wilhelm)
> 31. Re: High Stability Reference Oscillator (Guy Olinger K2AV)
>
>
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>
>Message: 1
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:34:21 +0200
>From: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <pa3a at xs4all.nl>
>To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID: <55BE2A6D.2060301 at xs4all.nl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Hi all,
>
>I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity, not
>
>that I want to, but because I have to.
>
>When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to A-b.
>Some times I want to switch from A-b to A-A or b-b and back
>again.
>It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because of very
>weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>is
>a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>commands of course).
>
>It's probably not on the list for this to come in the firmware. It's
>seems to be only Arie (me) that would appreciate the audio switching in
>
>diversity :-)
>The K3 is a very flexible radio, but not at this. If I only could
>switch
>the audio when the radio is in diversity via a macro, that would be
>enough. (Does not need to be from a front side button)
>
>73
>Arie PA3A
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 09:36:44 -0500
>From: "kk5na" <kk5na at kk5na.com>
>To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] FS - for K2 : KDSP2 Advanced Internal DSP Filter /
> Clock
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
>I have a KDSP2 module for the K2 from an Estate .
>
>
>
>Did not build it and have not tested it.it looks completed, needs coin
>battery.
>
>
>
>Kit is $259.95, I will ship it to continental U.S. for $ 179.00 and
>will
>need more shipping cost for DX.
>
>
>
>
>
>--
>
>73 Joe KK5NA
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 3
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 07:56:58 -0700
>From: "Wes (N7WS)" <wes at triconet.org>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <55BE2FBA.5080905 at triconet.org>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>See: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Plating.pdf
>
>
>On 8/2/2015 4:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> That looks like silver oxide to me. It is conductive, so should not
>pose a
>> problem.
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:13:53 -0400
>From: Ken K3IU <kenk3iu at cox.net>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [PR6] 6 Meter Preamp For Sale [SOLD]
>Message-ID: <55BE33B1.2060603 at cox.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>SOLD....
>
>On 8/1/2015 5:00 PM, Ken K3IU wrote:
>> Looks like I may have had too high expectations regarding
>> the asking price.
>>
>> Price now reduced to $75 delivered via USPS .
>>
>> 73,
>> Ken K3IU
>> Portsmouth RI
>> Kenk3iu at cox.net
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> On 7/30/2015 5:26 AM, Ken K3IU wrote:
>>> I have purchased the KXV3B and now have a PR6 external
>>> preamp excess to my needs. $100 USPS Priority Mail
>>> delivered in US. Please respond direct.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Ken Wagner K3IU
>>> Portsmouth, RI
>>> kenk3iu @ cox.net
>>>
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>Message: 5
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:23:13 +0000
>From: "Dauer, Edward" <edauer at law.du.edu>
>To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFOs - usage?
>Message-ID: <D1E38EDD.116D6%edauer at law.du.edu>
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>There may be another way to do what I used Link for as well; but FWIW:
>
>
>Chasing DX, I often operate split (with the sub-receiver) and, when
>split,
>I have the audio set for RX frequency in the left ear and TX frequency
>in
>the right. However, when prowling the band I find the different audio
>streams distracting. Link allows hearing the same frequency in both
>ears. When the pounce is ready, having independent audio streams
>(unlinking) is useful for locating the TX offset and working into the
>pileup.
>
>Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>Message: 5
>>Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 15:29:43 -0700
>>From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
>>To: "Dave New, N8SBE" <n8sbe at arrl.net>
>>Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>>Message-ID: <83789F8C-7E56-4DA0-840B-B9FE15776E4F at elecraft.com>
>>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>>Hi Dave,
>>
>>You don't need to use linked VFOs for this purpose. If you've set up a
>>repeater offset on the current band, and have selected +/- rather than
>>simplex (using the ALT switch in FM mode), then transmit will
>>automatically be offset that amount from VFO A no matter where you
>tune
>>in the band.
>>
>>For this reason, you don't need to use VFO B at all when using FM and
>>repeaters with the K3, K3S, or KX3. Hence no need to use VFO linking,
>>SPLIT mode, etc.
>>
>>73,
>>Wayne
>>N6KR
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 11:59:10 -0400
>From: drewko <drewko1 at verizon.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <55BE3E4E.3000704 at verizon.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Well, you might have mentioned those little details to begin with,
>right?
>
> From the original photo, which perhaps was over-sharpened, all of the
>metal parts look like they are in some state of corrosion.
>
>73,
>Drew
>AF2Z
>
>
>
>On 08/02/15 09:56, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>> I know you guys who responded are trying to be helpful but please....
>>
>> Look at another photo in the series:
>>
>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2119748590
>>
>>
>> If all of these dire environmental things are going on in my shack,
>how
>> come the connectors at the other end of the cable are free of
>corrosion?
>>
>> This was defective hardware, pure and simple, which Elecraft
>replaced.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/2/2015 5:59 AM, drewko wrote:
>>> It's possible you may have environmental issues going on (google
>>> 'chinese drywall'). Check wiring of light switches & outlets, and
>>> copper tubing in plumbing and a/c units for corrosion.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Drew
>>> AF2Z
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 08/02/15 01:06, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>>>> If you want to see intermittent connections...
>>>>
>>>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the
>corrosion
>>>> inside the socket.
>>>>
>>>> And no, I don't live on a tropical island. The average RH here the
>>>> desert of Tucson is less than 20%.
>>>>
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>Message: 7
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 09:34:26 -0700
>From: "kevinr at coho.net" <kevinr at coho.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
>Message-ID: <55BE4692.6000308 at coho.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>Good Morning,
>Please join us this afternoon and evening.
>
>14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
> 7045 kHz at 0100z Monday (6 PM PDT Sunday)
>
> 73,
> Kevin. KD5ONS
>-
>
>
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>
>Message: 8
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 09:41:16 -0700
>From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>Message-ID: <55BE482C.7040102 at audiosystemsgroup.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>On Sat,8/1/2015 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
>> First purchase:
>>
>> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>> P3-K Panadapter.
>> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>
>That's a REAL good start. Depending on your antennas, you may need a
>tuner. If so, I would do that before the P3. If your antennas are all
>resonant, and if you never plan to take the radio on Field Day, you
>won't need a tuner. If you're planning to add the KPA500, you'll want
>the KAT500. And, of course, if you already have a tuner, you can use
>it.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 07:52:29 -0400 (EDT)
>From: "dmb at lightstream.net" <dmb at lightstream.net>
>To: "Arie Kleingeld PA3A" <pa3a at xs4all.nl>
>Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID:
> <63804.71.74.118.201.1438516349.squirrel at mail.expedient.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
>
>Arie,
>
>Haven't drawn this out, but couldn't you accomplish your headphone
>audio
>routing requirement via a simple outboard switch or pair of switches
>mounted in a small box?
>
>73, Dale
>WA8SRA
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity,
>not
>> that I want to, but because I have to.
>>
>> When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to
>A-b.
>> Some times I want to switch from A-b to A-A or b-b and back
>again.
>> It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because of very
>> weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>> This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>is
>> a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>> commands of course).
>>
>> It's probably not on the list for this to come in the firmware. It's
>> seems to be only Arie (me) that would appreciate the audio switching
>in
>> diversity :-)
>> The K3 is a very flexible radio, but not at this. If I only could
>switch
>> the audio when the radio is in diversity via a macro, that would be
>> enough. (Does not need to be from a front side button)
>>
>> 73
>> Arie PA3A
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 10
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:06:07 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>To: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <pa3a at xs4all.nl>, "elecraft at mailman.qth.net"
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID: <55BE4DFF.8030403 at embarqmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Arie,
>
>When in diversity, normally both the SubRX and the Main RX are
>controlled by VFO A.
>You must be in SPLIT to do what you are doing. Is that true?
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 10:34 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity,
>> not that I want to, but because I have to.
>>
>> When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to
>A-b.
>> Some times I want to switch from A-b to A-A or b-b and back
>> again. It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because
>of
>> very weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>> This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>
>> is a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>
>> commands of course).
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 11
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:10:33 -0400
>From: Gee <kt5d at charter.net>
>To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID: <AD51A294-3CEC-48E7-B387-3DBB5840F1FB at charter.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>KXPA100. The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying the
>inactive port but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal.
>Running latest firmware on the KX3.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 12
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:30:57 -0400
>From: Howard Hoyt <hhoyt at mebtel.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K3
>Message-ID: <55BE53D1.70905 at mebtel.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Hi all,
>
>Yesterday's NAQP CW was not the first contest I have run, but during
>that contest it occurred to me I have come to take the K3's performance
>
>in contesting for granted. Sure Elecraft got my money, but I have
>spent
>a lot more on things that either fell apart quickly or worked like
>crap.
>
>The receiver is superb, and I ran a bunch of Qs while squeezed into
>tight little 300Hz windows between other stations with ease. I worked
>the 10 hours with zero issues including it's integration to N1MM, and
>on
>several occasions I was amazed by how closely I could work to nearby
>superstation N1LN without any splatter or clicking. I mention this
>because I know that station runs several K3s as well, and there was
>ZERO
>splatter or clicking. Now if all manufacturers could make their
>transmit spectra as clean, imagine how much more fun contesting would
>be...
>
>So let me say thank you to all the people at Elecraft for making the K3
>
>such a joy to use, so reliable and such a good value. I'm not a
>fanboy,
>just a satisfied owner.
>
>Howie - WA4PSC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 13
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:38:31 -0600
>From: "Cady, Fred" <fcady at ece.montana.edu>
>To: Gee <kt5d at charter.net>, "elecraft at mailman.qth.net"
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID:
> <31B0BCE89606784FB09EF0C6CF94794F04688424C9 at coeexch1.coe.montana.edu>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Fire up the KXPA100 Utility and check the Antenna configuration page.
>In that page you can choose to allocate different bands to different
>antenna ports. For those with no antennas on ANT2, say, it is a good
>strategy to inactivate all bands for ANT2 to avoid selecting that
>accidently and transmitting into an open. You might have that
>situation.
>Cheers and 73,
>Fred
>KE7X
>
>Author of:
>"The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed"
>"The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit"
>"The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station"
>Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at
>www.elecraft.com
>KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide
>http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide
>
>KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation
>http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners
>
>"The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the
>KX3-Line Station" available at www.lulu.com.
>
>"The Elecraft K3S and P3" and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S
>upgrade parts are works in progress.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>> Gee
>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 11:11 AM
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>>
>> Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>> KXPA100. The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying
>the
>> inactive port but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal.
>> Running latest firmware on the KX3.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>
>Message: 14
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 10:49:37 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com>
>To: Jerry Moore <jermo at carolinaheli.com>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>Message-ID: <55BE5831.7000906 at socal.rr.com>
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>
>I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
>antenna tuner as a high priority.
>
>Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
>bands, there are portable ops and other situations
>where you might want to try another antenna.
>
>The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
>and well integrated into the rig's operation.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>On 8/1/15 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
>> Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> First purchase:
>>
>> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>>
>> P3-K Panadapter.
>>
>> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>>
>> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Second purchase
>>
>> KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll
>operate.
>> Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than
>the sub
>> receiver.. J
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 15
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:12:04 -0700
>From: "Hank P" <pfizenmayer at q.com>
>To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>Message-ID: <204FC810CE614D83936F19235774F096 at HANKPC>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
>AND - with the tuner you get a second SO239 antenna port - from front
>K3/K3S
>panel switch.
>
>May sound trivial - but eliminates one more "accessory" hanging on the
>K3 .
>AND great place to connect a dummy load for quick checks.
>
>K7HP
>
>-----
>From: Phil Wheeler
>Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:49 AM
>To: Jerry Moore ; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>
>I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
>antenna tuner as a high priority.
>
>Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
>bands, there are portable ops and other situations
>where you might want to try another antenna.
>
>The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
>and well integrated into the rig's operation.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 16
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:14:22 -0500
>From: Phil Anderson <aldenmcduffie at sunflower.com>
>To: Howard Hoyt <hhoyt at mebtel.net>
>Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3
>Message-ID: <55BE5DFE.1020509 at sunflower.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>Hey Howard; I second your comments. I too worked the NAQP contest for a
>
>bit. I found the P3 really helpful for finding contacts quickly. I also
>
>used the APF, audio peaking filter, in my K3 which often pulled in and
>kept out adjacent signals really well. At the same time, I had my
>vertical SteppIR attached to Ant 1 and the SUB-RX in diversity and
>twined with the A VFO in the K3 attached to my AUX input that had a
>20-meter beverage attached to it. The noise level was reduced ( I live
>near a shopping center) from S=2.5 to just below S=0 with the addition
>of the Beverage and running diversity. Great equipment. If you'd like a
>
>copy of my writeup on my single-wavelength 20 meter beverage and the
>3:1
>matching trifilar ferrite transformer, just drop me an email.
>
>73, Phil, W0XI
>aldenmcduffie at sunflower.com
>
>> Howard Hoyt <mailto:hhoyt at mebtel.net>
>> Sunday, August 02, 2015 12:30 PM
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Yesterday's NAQP CW was not the first contest I have run, but during
>> that contest it occurred to me I have come to take the K3's
>> performance in contesting for granted. Sure Elecraft got my money,
>> but I have spent a lot more on things that either fell apart quickly
>> or worked like crap.
>>
>> The receiver is superb, and I ran a bunch of Qs while squeezed into
>> tight little 300Hz windows between other stations with ease. I
>worked
>> the 10 hours with zero issues including it's integration to N1MM, and
>
>> on several occasions I was amazed by how closely I could work to
>> nearby superstation N1LN without any splatter or clicking. I mention
>> this because I know that station runs several K3s as well, and there
>> was ZERO splatter or clicking. Now if all manufacturers could make
>> their transmit spectra as clean, imagine how much more fun contesting
>
>> would be...
>>
>> So let me say thank you to all the people at Elecraft for making the
>> K3 such a joy to use, so reliable and such a good value. I'm not a
>> fanboy, just a satisfied owner.
>>
>> Howie - WA4PSC
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>Message: 17
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:21:19 -0700
>From: "Fred Townsend" <fptownsend at earthlink.net>
>To: "'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'" <rmcgraw at blomand.net>,
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Bob, I wouldn't be too quick to call it silver oxide. Silver chloride
>and
>silver sulfide are more common than silver oxide and all are black and
>conductive. One way to tell is silver oxide is removed with heat so a
>blast
>with the heat gun (300C) will make it disappear. (See
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_oxide)
>
>73;
>Fred, AE6QL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>Bob
>McGraw - K4TAX
>Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 4:10 AM
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>
>To me it looks like the normal oxidation process that occurs due to
>reaction
>between silver plating on the connector and oxygen in the air.
>The dark color is silver oxide. {Some of you chemists can better
>explain
>this effect.}
>
>73 Bob, K4TAX
>
>On 8/2/2015 12:06 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>> If you want to see intermittent connections...
>>
>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lig
>> htbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
>>
>>
>> Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the
>> corrosion inside the socket.
>>
>> And no, I don't live on a tropical island. The average RH here the
>> desert of Tucson is less than 20%.
>>
>> On 8/1/2015 8:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
>>> With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that
>>> the TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to
>have
>>> the center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an
>>> intermittent problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times
>>> possible (been there, done that).
>>>
>>> If all you did was to wiggle to fix it, then at least one of those
>>> TMPs is NOT fully seated. You need to check them all again. Note
>that
>>> most of the barrel beneath the fins is in the socket when they are
>>> fully seated.
>>>
>>> Rotating the TMP just a little as you push in is sometimes useful.
>>>
>>> Good luck and may you not flounder around nearly so bad as I did
>:>)
>>>
>>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>>
>>>
>>
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>Message: 18
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:28:39 -0500
>From: Aaron Scott <k5atg.aaron at gmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K2 40-Meter Alignment
>Message-ID:
> <CADENs2-GRSBDrFcuKuNiSnoyofD2g-wGwP06gUND6MLkTmMLnQ at mail.gmail.com>
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>
>Trying to do the 40 m alignment and when I hit the Tune button the
>display
>shows P 0.4 through P 0.6 ad using the Alignment tool I go to adjust L1
>and
>L2 to maximum as per instructions and the display does not change. I
>can't
>figure it out.
>
>--
>'73
>Aaron Scott
>K5ATG <http://k5atg.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 19
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:31:06 -0400
>From: "Joshua Gould, K8WXA" <jg.k8wxa at gmail.com>
>To: Elecraft List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <84F2F451-F5C0-4222-88DF-4EBD1C928367 at gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>Greetings,
>
>So I'm looking for suggestions. I currently have a KX3. I also want a
>base rig that is always ready to be used at home.
>
>I currently have resonant antennas on 20/40 (my main 2 bands of
>operation)
>
>I was thinking about buying a K3S and adding the antenna tuner and 100W
>amp as finances allow. With the P3 to follow.
>
>The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>
>Am I even thinking straight?
>
>72,
>Joshua Gould
>K8WXA
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 20
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:37:36 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>To: Aaron Scott <k5atg.aaron at gmail.com>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 40-Meter Alignment
>Message-ID: <55BE6370.2020704 at embarqmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Aaron,
>
>Can you peak the bandpass filter in receive? Do that first.
>Right now, you do not know if the problem is with the bandpass filter
>(L1 and L2) adjustment or whether you have another problem in transmit.
>You may have to build the RF Probe (parts provided with your K2 kit)
>and
>do the Transmit Signal Tracing steps to find out where the source of
>the
>problem may be.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 2:28 PM, Aaron Scott wrote:
>> Trying to do the 40 m alignment and when I hit the Tune button the
>display
>> shows P 0.4 through P 0.6 ad using the Alignment tool I go to adjust
>L1 and
>> L2 to maximum as per instructions and the display does not change. I
>can't
>> figure it out.
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 21
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:41:29 -0400
>From: Dan Atchison via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K3 VOX by mode only?
>Message-ID: <55BE6459.5090702 at aol.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>I'd like to use VOX on digital modes, but never on phone and I see no
>way to set it up "by mode" such that the gain can be set to a certain
>value on phone (000), but higher on digital modes. Am I correct? Yes,
>
>I know I can turn it on and off manually.
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 22
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:18:23 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <55BE6CFF.60707 at socal.rr.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>K3S will definitely be a better base rig.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>On 8/2/15 11:31 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>
>> So I'm looking for suggestions. I currently have a KX3. I also want a
>base rig that is always ready to be used at home.
>>
>> I currently have resonant antennas on 20/40 (my main 2 bands of
>operation)
>>
>> I was thinking about buying a K3S and adding the antenna tuner and
>100W amp as finances allow. With the P3 to follow.
>>
>> The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>>
>> Am I even thinking straight?
>>
>> 72,
>> Joshua Gould
>> K8WXA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 23
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:19:45 -0700
>From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <55BE6D51.70902 at audiosystemsgroup.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>On Sun,8/2/2015 11:31 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote:
>> The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>>
>> Am I even thinking straight?
>
>Sure. It's only money, and we can't take it with us. :) BTW -- the
>KXPA100 and tuner would be real nice in the car.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 24
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:21:37 -0700
>From: rjguidrysr <rjguidrysr at verizon.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject)
>Message-ID: <7rdde542xdkhj6066dmfgwq1.1438543292780 at email.android.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 25
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:57:45 -0400
>From: "Ian - Ham" <km4ik.ian at gmail.com>
>To: "'Elecraft Reflector Reflector'" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Band conditions were moderate to poor today, resulting in 24 total
>check-ins:
>
>
>
>N2LRB Jose NY KX3 7791
>
>N6JW John CA K3 976
>
>WB9JNZ/M Eric ? ? ? (we know
>Eric
>checked in, then the band died while he was giving us his info)
>
>W4DML Doug TN K3 6433
>
>KX6F John TN K3 7023
>
>K8NU Carl OH K3 7976
>
>K4GCJ Gary NC K3 1597
>
>VE3XM Bob ON K3 409 He
>also
>checked in later on KX3 #1253
>
>AC9GK Steve IN K3S 10090
>
>NC0JW John CO KX3 1356
>
>KG5IEG/AG James TX FT-857
>
>VE6HBS Bryan AB K3S 10007
>
>W5TTF Charlie TX K3 4016
>
>KF5YBE Lee TX KX3 1484
>
>W8OV Dave TX K3 3139
>
>W4PFM Paul VA K3 1673
>
>WB5JJA Ray OK K3 7877
>
>W9JC Joe OH K3 6623
>
>WM6P Steve GA K3 8133
>
>KD1TH Paul NH K3 4882
>
>K6VWE Stan MI K3 650
>
>K5UX Mike LA KX3 7782
>
>W0OS Jim ND K3S 10018
>
>KM4IK Ian GA K3 281
>
>
>
>One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3. John,
>N6JW
>replied that the sub-receiver did not change and can be used in either
>transceiver. Please also see the K3/K3S FAQs at
>http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf.
>
>
>
>The net will meet again next Sunday, 8/9/2015, at 18:00 UTC. I'll be
>net
>control from just outside Atlanta.
>
>
>
>Everyone have a great week.
>
>
>
>73 de,
>
>
>
>--Ian
>
>Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>Roswell, GA EM74ua
>km4ik.ian at gmail.com <mailto:km4ik.ian at gmail.com>
>
>10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>
>PODXS 070 #1962
>K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
>
>
>
>
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>Message: 26
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:03:48 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <55BE77A4.9030905 at socal.rr.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Re:
>
>"One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3."
>
>I imagine ONLY if the K3 has the new Synth Board.
>
>Phil W7OX
>
>
>
>On 8/2/15 12:57 PM, Ian - Ham wrote:
>> Band conditions were moderate to poor today, resulting in 24 total
>> check-ins:
>>
>>
>>
>> N2LRB Jose NY KX3 7791
>>
>> N6JW John CA K3 976
>>
>> WB9JNZ/M Eric ? ? ? (we
>know Eric
>> checked in, then the band died while he was giving us his info)
>>
>> W4DML Doug TN K3 6433
>>
>> KX6F John TN K3 7023
>>
>> K8NU Carl OH K3 7976
>>
>> K4GCJ Gary NC K3 1597
>>
>> VE3XM Bob ON K3 409
>He also
>> checked in later on KX3 #1253
>>
>> AC9GK Steve IN K3S 10090
>>
>> NC0JW John CO KX3 1356
>>
>> KG5IEG/AG James TX FT-857
>>
>> VE6HBS Bryan AB K3S 10007
>>
>> W5TTF Charlie TX K3 4016
>>
>> KF5YBE Lee TX KX3 1484
>>
>> W8OV Dave TX K3 3139
>>
>> W4PFM Paul VA K3 1673
>>
>> WB5JJA Ray OK K3 7877
>>
>> W9JC Joe OH K3 6623
>>
>> WM6P Steve GA K3 8133
>>
>> KD1TH Paul NH K3 4882
>>
>> K6VWE Stan MI K3 650
>>
>> K5UX Mike LA KX3 7782
>>
>> W0OS Jim ND K3S 10018
>>
>> KM4IK Ian GA K3 281
>>
>>
>>
>> One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>> sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3. John,
>N6JW
>> replied that the sub-receiver did not change and can be used in
>either
>> transceiver. Please also see the K3/K3S FAQs at
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf.
>>
>>
>>
>> The net will meet again next Sunday, 8/9/2015, at 18:00 UTC. I'll be
>net
>> control from just outside Atlanta.
>>
>>
>>
>> Everyone have a great week.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73 de,
>>
>>
>>
>> --Ian
>>
>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>> Roswell, GA EM74ua
>> km4ik.ian at gmail.com <mailto:km4ik.ian at gmail.com>
>>
>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>
>> PODXS 070 #1962
>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 27
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:13:29 -0700
>From: "Dick Dievendorff" <dick at elecraft.com>
>To: "'Gee'" <kt5d at charter.net>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Could one of the KXPA100 antenna ports be disabled on that band?
>
>The KXPA Utility, configuration menu, Edit Configuration lets you
>enable or
>disable ANT1 or ANT2 by band.
>
>73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>Gee
>Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:11 AM
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>
>Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>KXPA100.
>The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying the inactive
>port
>but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal. Running latest
>firmware on the KX3.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>
>
>Sent from my iPad
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>Message: 28
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:41:38 -0700
>From: David Ahrendts <davidahrendts at me.com>
>To: Elecraft List <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
>Message-ID: <5BDCCC80-C806-46AC-B4BB-9BF6A066BAE1 at me.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>
>
>
>David Ahrendts davidahrendts at me.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>Message: 29
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:44:52 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <55BE8F54.6040207 at embarqmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Phil and all,
>
>The answer it YES. The current KRX3 will come with the new synth
>board,
>so yes one would either have to buy a new synth board for the K3 or ask
>
>here if anyone would like to send their old synth board to him to use
>with the new KRX3. There are plenty of old synth boards around (I have
>
>2 of them available for postage).
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 4:03 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Re:
>>
>> "One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if
>the
>> sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3."
>>
>> I imagine ONLY if the K3 has the new Synth Board.
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 30
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:47:19 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>To: David Ahrendts <davidahrendts at me.com>, Elecraft List
> <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
>Message-ID: <55BE8FE7.6080207 at embarqmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>David,
>
>Greater temperature stability. If you are not operating data modes
>like
>JT65 which has long term transmit times, and your shack is at a
>reasonable stable temperature, one should be as good as the other.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 5:41 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
>> Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Ahrendts davidahrendts at me.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>Message: 31
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:51:22 -0400
>From: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
>To: David Ahrendts <davidahrendts at me.com>
>Cc: Elecraft List <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
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>If it bothers you if your K3S drift just a tiny bit warming up, or it
>bothers you if your 10MHz WWV is not absolutely dead on all the time,
>or if you are operating 6 and 2 meters, you fix that with the
>KTCXO3-1, or get the stuff to sync your K3S with GPS derived 10 MHz.
>
>>From quite some number of posts, in the end a lot of people want their
>K3 absolutely dead on all the time. It just bothers them if it's not.
>
>Operating advantage? None on the lower bands. VHF frequencies are
>another matter.
>
>I bought the KTCXO3-1 because I previously finally installed the
>equivalent in my FT1000MP.
>
>In the end, it's druthers or a requirement for a specialized operating
>mode.
>
>73, Guy K2AV
>
>On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 5:41 PM, David Ahrendts <davidahrendts at me.com>
>wrote:
>> Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Ahrendts davidahrendts at me.com
>>
>>
>>
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