[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 217, Issue 15
Svend Debruyn
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Mon May 30 01:26:39 EDT 2022
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> 1. Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Dave Sublette)
> 2. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Don Wilhelm)
> 3. Re: Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Don Wilhelm)
> 4. Re: Added info KIO2 troubleshooting (Curt Nixon)
> 5. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (David Woolley)
> 6. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Dave Sublette)
> 7. Re: Troubleshooting KIO2 (Don Wilhelm)
> 8. KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output
> (wa3afs at nycap.rr.com)
> 9. Loaded K3 For Sale (wb4nfs at gmail.com)
> 10. Reflector Status ? (Phil Hystad)
> 11. Re: Reflector Status ? (Phil Hystad)
> 12. Re: Reflector Status ? (Wayne Burdick)
> 13. Re: Reflector Status ? (Edward Mccann)
> 14. Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is
> happening now (Wayne Burdick)
> 15. Re: KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output
> (john at kk9a.com)
> 16. Re: Reflector Status ? (john at kk9a.com)
> 17. Re: Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is
> happening now (dwightanderson at roadrunner.com)
> 18. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevin)
> 19. KX3 For sale (k8mfo at aol.com)
> 20. KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING (k8mfo at aol.com)
> 21. KX3-N1MM (Bob Cutter)
> 22. Fwd: KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING (k8mfo at aol.com)
> 23. Elecraft CW Net Time correction (kevin)
> 24. 40 meter SSB net, May 29 (Steve Hall)
> 25. P3SVGA availability (Ted Edwards W3TB)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 15:46:00 -0400
> From: Dave Sublette <k4to.dave at gmail.com>
> To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting
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> Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to
> DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5,
> per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it
> checks out with an ohmmeter.
>
> FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a
> recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get
> schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said
> before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is
> something at work in there.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave, K4TO
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 16:37:14 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <don at w3fpr.com>
> To: k4to at arrl.net, Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2
> Message-ID: <1c63c6fb-0f00-868a-a192-06b3bcce7b29 at w3fpr.com>
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> Dave,
>
> DO NOT PLUG THE USB TO SERIAL CABLE DIRECTLY? INTO THE KIO2!!? It will
> cause 'strange happpenings' and can even damage to the K2.
>
> There is a special cable with a DE9 male on one end and a DE9 female on
> the other end.? The instructions for building it are in the KIO2
> manual.? it does not have to be very long, but it MUST be in place
> between the USB to RS232 adapter and the KIO2 connector.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 5/27/2022 3:41 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
>> Good afternoon,
>>
>> I have a K2 that refuses to talk to my computer. The computer software
>> works and talks to my K3s and an RT21 rotator controller using a straight
>> USB cables.
>>
>> The K2 has a serial port and requires the KUSB cable which plugs into the
>> USB port and terminates in a DB-9 connector. It is warm, so I assume there
>> is a chip in there, doing what is required to convert USB to serial.
>>
>> The KUSB cable is recognized when connected to the USB. Voltage check at
>> pins 5,3,2,and 1 per the KIO2 manual are good.
>>
>> All looks like it would work, but it doesn't.
>>
>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows where
>> to get more information, please let me know.
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Dave, K4TO
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 16:39:48 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <don at w3fpr.com>
> To: k4to at arrl.net, Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting
> Message-ID: <4a1af2ce-1bff-ea19-e620-d1d3d1dd74f3 at w3fpr.com>
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> Dave,
>
> Disconnect pin 1 of your built adapter.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 5/27/2022 3:46 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
>> Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to
>> DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5,
>> per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it
>> checks out with an ohmmeter.
>>
>> FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a
>> recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get
>> schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said
>> before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is
>> something at work in there.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave, K4TO
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 18:18:57 -0400
> From: Curt Nixon <radio.ku8l at gmail.com>
> To: k4to at arrl.net
> Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting
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>
> Hi Dave
> Are you sure the PC serial port parameters match the k2? Even with USB,
> when used with an adapter to 232, the port needs to be set.
>
>> On Fri, May 27, 2022, 3:48 PM Dave Sublette <k4to.dave at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to
>> DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5,
>> per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it
>> checks out with an ohmmeter.
>>
>> FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but has been through a
>> recent repair cycle. The KUSB cable might be bad, but until I get
>> schematics or voltage table data, I have no way of knowing. As I said
>> before, the DB-9 connector on the KUSB cable does get warm like there is
>> something at work in there.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave, K4TO
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 00:53:08 +0100
> From: David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
> To: k4to at arrl.net, Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2
> Message-ID: <2bfd1122-b8c8-ccf7-37c4-c96db8fd6c13 at david-woolley.me.uk>
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> It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of
> <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except
> that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that
> conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be
> connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are
> actually used in a standard way.)
>
> It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it
> would probably work without them.
>
> Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at
> what is happening will be something like this:
> <https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female>
> (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level
> convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally
> bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be
> disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no
> permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the
> official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though.
>
> Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and
> much more complex, serial protocol.
>
> Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the
> problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino
> throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part
> of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use
> an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip.
>
> Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable,
> Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector.
>
> My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous
> port.
>
> --
> David Woolley
> Owner K2 06123
>
>> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote:
>> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable.
>>
>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows where
>> to get more information, please let me know.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 19:58:07 -0400
> From: Dave Sublette <k4to.dave at gmail.com>
> To: David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
> Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2
> Message-ID:
> <CAKynJKnoicMgZMYuGhCeoEDnfr7ukrjFHskshVsjdbPYCE9UPg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> Interesting. Thanks!
>
> Dave
>
> On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of
>> <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except
>> that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that
>> conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be
>> connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are
>> actually used in a standard way.)
>>
>> It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it
>> would probably work without them.
>>
>> Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at
>> what is happening will be something like this:
>> <
>> https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female>
>>
>> (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level
>> convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally
>> bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be
>> disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no
>> permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the
>> official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though.
>>
>> Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and
>> much more complex, serial protocol.
>>
>> Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the
>> problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino
>> throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part
>> of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use
>> an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip.
>>
>> Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable,
>> Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector.
>>
>> My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous
>> port.
>>
>> --
>> David Woolley
>> Owner K2 06123
>>
>>> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote:
>>> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable.
>>>
>>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows
>> where
>>> to get more information, please let me know.
>>
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 20:20:46 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <don at w3fpr.com>
> To: k4to at arrl.net, David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
> Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2
> Message-ID: <81245eb6-6e9b-ba95-b6aa-3dad2322f8e3 at w3fpr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>
> Dave,
>
> What is the serial number of your K2 - if it is below 3000 and has not
> been upgraded with the A to B mods, you could have damaged the MCU.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 5/27/2022 7:58 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
>> Interesting. Thanks!
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's going to be similar to the application circuit in section 7.1 of
>>> <https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS_FT232R.pdf>, except
>>> that not all the wires may be connected, and, in particular, any that
>>> conflict with the K2's use of a pin on the connector for Auxbus won't be
>>> connected. (The KIO2 documentation will tell you which pins are
>>> actually used in a standard way.)
>>>
>>> It's just possible that they have left out the level convertors, as it
>>> would probably work without them.
>>>
>>> Assuming it has the level convertors, the standard tool for looking at
>>> what is happening will be something like this:
>>> <
>>> https://czh-labs.com/products/czh-labs-rs232-led-link-tester-module-db9-male-to-db9-female>
>>>
>>> (picked at random from a Google search. If it doesn't have level
>>> convertors, the LEDs may only light up for one state, of the nominally
>>> bipolar signal. (If auxbus is on one of the monitored pins, it might be
>>> disrupted, but the resistor on the LED should ensure that there is no
>>> permanent damage. It would be better to do it on the end of the
>>> official KIO2 to RS232 cable, though.
>>>
>>> Incidentally the S in USB stands for serial, but it is different, and
>>> much more complex, serial protocol.
>>>
>>> Also, I found the price eye watering, given what is probably in it; the
>>> problem with very low production run products. Things like Arduino
>>> throw in all but the level convertors and DB9 connectors, as just part
>>> of something that sells for under GBP 10, although current Arduinos use
>>> an AtMega microcontroller chip, rather than the FTDI chip.
>>>
>>> Before considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable,
>>> Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector.
>>>
>>> My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous
>>> port.
>>>
>>> --
>>> David Woolley
>>> Owner K2 06123
>>>
>>> On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Sublette wrote:
>>>> It would be nice to have a schematic of the KUSB cable.
>>>>
>>>> If anyone has experience troubleshooting this sort of thing or knows
>>> where
>>>> to get more information, please let me know.
>>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 21:19:54 -0400
> From: wa3afs at nycap.rr.com
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted output
> Message-ID: <629178BA.16766.1E4A66F at wa3afs.nycap.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Does not look very promising.....
>
> First, I experienced 2 back to back OVR 61 - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd 40W refl 2W swr 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power
> ratio 6
>
> and then a single FLT 61 - - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd 40W refl 2W swr 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power ratio 6
>
> After that no error indications BUT I first observed that it took double the input power to get to my expected normal output power
>
> and
>
> Then audio reports that said I had RF on my signal (when the KPA 1500 was being used). Running barefoot audio was normal.
>
> Any ideas? I generally run the KPA1500 in the range of 200 watts (30M) to 700 watts (normally around 500 watts)
>
> Disappointed....This is the 3rd failure ( 2nd for RF deck) of my KPA1500 in less than 2 years.
>
>
> 73
> -- Bruce, WA3AFS
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 10:41:45 -0400
> From: <wb4nfs at gmail.com>
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Loaded K3 For Sale
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Since I received my new K4 I have an excellent K3 available for sale.
>
> Elecraft K3 serial # 7361
> Loaded K3 in excellent condition with many upgrades and filters.
> Includes:
> KPA3 - 100 Watt Internal Amp
> (2) KSYN3A - Synthesizer upgrade on Both Main and Sub Receiver
> KRX3 - Sub Receiver
> KXV3A - Separate receive antenna input and output (Diversity Receive),
> inputs and outputs for external transverter and IF output
> KDVR3 - Digital Voice Recorder
> Main RX 4 Filters:
> KFL3A-400
> KFL3A-1.0K
> KFL3A-2.1K
> KFL3A-2.7K
> Sub Rx 4 Filters:
> KFL3A-400
> KFL3A-1.0K
> KFL3A-2.1K
> KFL3A-2.7K
> Original manuals
> Power cord with PowerPole Connectors
> $3200 plus shipping. Will be double boxed and insured (I'll pay insurance
> cost).
>
> Pictures available upon request.
>
>
> I also have the following upgrades on order from Elecraft (to be delivered
> soon) and I will offer them to the new owner at my cost if interested:
> KIO3B - Provides USB interface and internal Sound Card $459.95
> K3EXREF - 10 MHz Reference Input $149.95
> KAT3A - 100W Internal Antenna Tuner $459.95
>
> Thanks and 73, Jack (John O'Mara) W4NF (ex. WB4NFS)
>
> 703-791-3302 H
>
> 703-587-4680 C
>
> W4nf at comcast.net <mailto:W4nf at comcast.net>
>
> Wb4nfs at gmail.com <mailto:Wb4nfs at gmail.com>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:41:53 -0700
> From: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
> Message-ID: <03067DAE-6EF0-4CA7-9949-FB2417F21E67 at mac.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is working.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:47:27 -0700
> From: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
> To: Raymond Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
> Message-ID: <B2031B38-5807-43E2-966E-85B0CD74E875 at mac.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Ray,
>
> Thanks for the reply and confirmation. I just received my own message reflected back to me so I was hoping I would see another message and yours is just the ticket I needed.
>
> So, it is indeed working ? I guess low turn out this Memorial Day weekend.
>
>
>
>> On May 28, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Raymond Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Phil:
>>
>> The reflector has been working OK, as far as I can see.
>>
>> 73 de Ray
>> K2ULR
>> KX3 #211
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Phil Hystad via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sat, May 28, 2022 7:41 pm
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
>>
>> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is working.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
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>
> Message: 12
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 16:51:02 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> To: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
> Message-ID: <27A66BB4-5156-46E8-A04D-DDDA9B9260EB at elecraft.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Phil,
>
> A lot of the traffic that used to go here has been split among the -KX and -K4 groups. But this list is alive and well. All general announcements are posted here at minimum, and there are many general interest posts such as the thread on HF-band activity I kicked off yesterday.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
>> On May 28, 2022, at 4:41 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is working.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 17:04:39 -0700
> From: Edward Mccann <edwmccann at gmail.com>
> To: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
> Message-ID: <6B5AF230-12C2-44C2-9DAD-79F3C3120C49 at gmail.com>
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> If your message only radiates 75 % of your intended content, it would suggest you have a standing wave in your communication line; maybe 3:1.
>
> Ed McCann
> AG6CX
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 28, 2022, at 4:48 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> ?Ray,
>>
>> Thanks for the reply and confirmation. I just received my own message reflected back to me so I was hoping I would see another message and yours is just the ticket I needed.
>>
>> So, it is indeed working ? I guess low turn out this Memorial Day weekend.
>>
>>
>>
>>>> On May 28, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Raymond Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Phil:
>>>
>>> The reflector has been working OK, as far as I can see.
>>>
>>> 73 de Ray
>>> K2ULR
>>> KX3 #211
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Phil Hystad via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Sat, May 28, 2022 7:41 pm
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
>>>
>>> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is working.
>>>
>>> 73, phil, K7PEH
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> Message: 14
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 17:06:06 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the
> year is happening now
> Message-ID: <93573FED-DF1E-4283-B111-F2CF09711E8E at elecraft.com>
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> If you've already worked 'em all on FT8 and want to take a walk on the wild side (*), please join in the fun on CW this weekend. For details, click on the CQ WW WPX Contest link at the top of this page:
>
> https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php
>
> (*) CW contests have rules, but no seat belts or nannyware. Proceed with caution.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:56:27 -0400
> From: <john at kk9a.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Low Gain Fault and then distorted
> output
> Message-ID: <000301d872ff$4f8a99e0$ee9fcda0$@com>
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>
> I have no knowledge regarding repairing your KPA1500.
>
> The KPA1500 is very inefficient at the power levels that you are using which
> may be causing your RF deck failures. Perhaps the KPA500 would be better
> suited?
>
> John KK9A
>
>
>
> wa3afs wrote:
>
> Does not look very promising.....
>
> First, I experienced 2 back to back OVR 61 - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd
> 40W refl 2W swr 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power
> ratio 6
>
> and then a single FLT 61 - - LOW GAIN freq 10120 inp 7W fwd 40W refl 2W swr
> 1.5 9A 23C adc169 power ratio 6
>
> After that no error indications BUT I first observed that it took double the
> input power to get to my expected normal output power
>
> and
>
> Then audio reports that said I had RF on my signal (when the KPA 1500 was
> being used). Running barefoot audio was normal.
>
> Any ideas? I generally run the KPA1500 in the range of 200 watts (30M) to
> 700 watts (normally around 500 watts)
>
> Disappointed....This is the 3rd failure ( 2nd for RF deck) of my KPA1500 in
> less than 2 years.
>
>
> 73
> -- Bruce, WA3AFS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:56:39 -0400
> From: <john at kk9a.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?
> Message-ID: <000401d872ff$56749ee0$035ddca0$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> There were numerous posts on Friday and one today prior to yours so
> something must be wrong with your receiver.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> Phil Hystad K7PEH wrote:
>
> I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there
> problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is
> working.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 19:59:51 -0700
> From: <dwightanderson at roadrunner.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of
> the year is happening now
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> You are right Wayne! The CW 20Meter band conditions are great.
> A few minutes running the contest with a KX3/KPA100 into a Cobweb on a portable tripod off my back porch, I was able to log Brazil, New Zealand, Serbia, and Czech Republic.
> There is a bit of warbling going over the pole from my location so listening a few times is key for me.
>
> Curious if there is any DSP magic to help smooth out the warbling? Though my radio set up does a pretty good job. I'm guessing an answer is the K4 ?
>
> Thanks!
> Dwight
> WM5F
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 5:06 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Reminder: One of the biggest CW contests of the year is happening now
>
> If you've already worked 'em all on FT8 and want to take a walk on the wild side (*), please join in the fun on CW this weekend. For details, click on the CQ WW WPX Contest link at the top of this page:
>
> https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php
>
> (*) CW contests have rules, but no seat belts or nannyware. Proceed with caution.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 21:18:51 -0700
> From: kevin <kevinr at coho.net>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
> Message-ID: <3142dba4-702e-98ea-74d1-e7e2dce4351e at coho.net>
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>
> Good Evening,
>
> ?? There won't be room for the 20 meter net so I will cancel that one
> until next week.? Since the WPX contest ends at 2359z I will move the 40
> meter net back to 0000z.? That should better match conditions on that band.
>
> ?? The sun keeps throwing ions at us willy-nilly.? Propagation improves
> until the X class flares black it out again.? But the sun is waking up
> from a long nap, it's grumpy :)? This should be an interesting cycle.
>
> ?? The week has been moist and warm.? The leaves are growing, bracken
> ferns are about four feet tall, and the forest has a more interesting
> scent.? Spring is well under way.
>
>
> Please join us on (or near):
>
> ? 7047 kHz at 0000z Monday (4:30 PM PDT Sunday)
>
>
> 73,? Kevin.? KD5ONS
>
>
>
>
> -
>
>
>
>
>
> Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy;
> do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 10:32:48 +0000 (UTC)
> From: k8mfo at aol.com
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 For sale
> Message-ID: <1428336315.2429250.1653820368211 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> FS: KX3 (loaded}.? I am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 of them!? I am the second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have something in common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. ?It performs just as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the lineup:? 'KX3 serial number 0890KXFL3 roofing filterKXAT3 automatic antenna tunerKX3-2M 2 meter moduleKXBC3 internal battery chargerPower cordMH3 microphone and?CWGUYS CW paddle to attach to the KX3Manual included.Unit will be double boxed with the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal Priority Mail box. That?s the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours for $1200.? The KX3 is presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your chance to enjoy the summer fun, either in your shack or in the field with a very nice radio.Don Karvonen ? K8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.CO
> M?profile to see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 10:57:50 +0000 (UTC)
> From: k8mfo at aol.com
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING
> Message-ID: <1303437162.2432342.1653821870548 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> FS: KX3 (loaded}.? ?Listing in? revised formal to make it easier to read.? I am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 of them!? I am the second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have something in common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. It performs just as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the lineup:??KX3 serial number 0890.? ?KXFL3 roofing filter.??KXAT3 automatic antenna tuner.??KX3-2M 2 meter module.? ?KXBC3 internal battery charger.? MH3 microphone.? CWGUYS CW paddle to attach to KX3.? ? Manual included.??Unit will be double boxed with the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal Priority Mail box. That?s the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours for $1200.? The KX3 is presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your chance to enjoy the summer fun, either in your shack or in the field with a very nice radio.Don Karvonen? ? K
> 8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.COM?profile to see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 12:37:51 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Bob Cutter <ki0g at yahoo.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3-N1MM
> Message-ID: <1457121249.4414258.1653827871408 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> This is a new Windows computer. I have operated the combination on a previous computer.?
> I can check the software on KX3 Utility so assume USB and COM port are working.?
> No communication between the two, band change, band map etc. I am not using WINKeyer or sending CW. RESET RADIO does not cure the problem.?
> N1MM works in Manual VFO mode.?
> Suggestions?
> 72, Bob KI0G
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 14:40:08 +0000 (UTC)
> From: k8mfo at aol.com
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: KX3 For Sale REVISED LISTING
> Message-ID: <1135032944.2453707.1653835208832 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> The KX3 quickly found a good home.? It's SOLD.? Thank you for all of the interest.
>
> FS: KX3 (loaded}.? ?Listing in? revised formal to make it easier to read.? I am selling this beautiful KX3.? Why?? Because I have? 2 of them!? I am the second owner of this radio.? The original owner and I have something in common.?? We hardly used the radio, and never in the field. It performs just as it should, and is LOADED with options.??? Here is the lineup:??KX3 serial number 0890.? ?KXFL3 roofing filter.??KXAT3 automatic antenna tuner.??KX3-2M 2 meter module.? ?KXBC3 internal battery charger.? MH3 microphone.? CWGUYS CW paddle to attach to KX3.? ? Manual included.??Unit will be double boxed with the original Elecraft packing box inside a Postal Priority Mail box. That?s the way I ship.? Payment must be made by PayPal ONLY.?? The price INCLUDES shipping and insurance to a USA address.? Yours for $1200.? The KX3 is presently backordered from Elecraft. Here?s your chance to enjoy the summer fun, either in your shack or in the field with a very nice radio.Don Karvonen? ? K
> 8MFO, same call since 1958.? k8mfo at?arrl.net???Read my?QRZ.COM?profile to see who I am.?? Check eBay profile for? amish-dxer
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 08:06:50 -0700
> From: kevin <kevinr at coho.net>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Time correction
> Message-ID: <38ba34d8-1a27-8534-2a7d-c6056d73d147 at coho.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>
> The forty meter net will start after the WPX contest at 0000z Monday
>
> or 5:00 PM PDT Sunday on, or near, 7047 kHz.
>
> ?? 73,
>
> ??????? Kevin.? KD5ONS
>
> -
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 24
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 15:27:04 -0400
> From: Steve Hall <99sunset at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, May 29
> Message-ID:
> <CALdUqNM0Ug7pnVDKjx8az34WAbF_Gdba9twmfUuWZdptE3eikw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> 7.280 MHz every Sunday at 1900Z
> Very limited propagation today.
>
> WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL
> K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D
> W9EJB ED IN K4D
> WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3
> N8SBE DAVE MI K3S
> KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 15 Watts
> AE6JV BILL NH K3
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 19:46:36 -0500
> From: Ted Edwards W3TB <w3tb.ted at gmail.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA availability
> Message-ID:
> <CAGhFmTikLNu7Gw+A9Cy7u_N5M+nbfo5Eg+EhFgf=5ki=WW9Q+w at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> The people at the Elecraft booth at Hamvention told me that the SVGA card
> for the P3 is out of stock, so I got on a waiting list while Elecraft sorts
> out component availability matters and then maybe decides to do another run
> of the item.
>
> Meanwhile, does somebody out there have one to sell me?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and G?PWW
> Tennessee Contest Group
>
> and thinking about operating CW:
> "Do today what others won't,
> so you can do tomorrow what others can't."
>
>
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