[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 262, Issue 4

Tue Feb 10 15:49:21 EST 2026

I bought a KX3 at Hamvention in 2019. I   happily carried the box with me to the car to store it away before continuing my vendor and flea market shopping. 

Chris
KD4PBJ 

> On Feb 10, 2026, at 2:36 PM, George Wagner via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> John, I have always seen Elecraft only bring display equipment to the Hamfests, never inventory to be sold at the shows. To bring inventory to be sold at the show would be a huge expense, given the breath of their product line.
> 
> OJ, Geo K5KG
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>>  1. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 262, Issue 3 (Larry Taylor)
>>  2. *New* Elecraft products for sale at hamfests? (John Harper)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:22:01 -0700
>> From: Larry Taylor <w7ldt.az at gmail.com>
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 262, Issue 3
>> Message-ID: <0C6C3998-BB0E-4531-9408-FC180064BCCF at gmail.com>
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>> Charlie,
>> 
>> As others have agreed, Dave is THE GUY to handle K1 issues. I worked with him on my K2. He?s the best.
>> 
>> Not to ask a silly question but, is the speaker wire connected to the K1 main board?  And, are you getting audio through the headphones?
>> 
>> Larry - W7LDT
>> Proud owner of K1-K2- & KX3
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone. That explains the typos.
>> 
>>>> On Feb 3, 2026, at 10:02, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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>>> Today's Topics:
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>>> 1. K1 repair/upgrade question (Charlie Wilber)
>>> 2. Re: K1 repair/upgrade question (W3FPR)
>>> 3. Re: K1 repair/upgrade question (Gwen Patton)
>>> 4. Re: K1 repair/upgrade question (Bill McCullough)
>>> 5. Re: W2 Update Info (Richards)
>>> 6. W2 Wattmeter FS with two couplers (k2dm at comcast.net)
>>> 7. FW:  W2 Wattmeter FS with two couplers (k2dm at comcast.net)
>>> 8. Re: K1 repair/upgrade question (Charlie Wilber)
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 14:37:44 -0500
>>> From: Charlie Wilber <charlie.wilber at gmail.com>
>>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> Message-ID:
>>>  <CAN0xg0p46DB0K7bF701yyo1NDj2UbcjQ5JvsQp+_5hJCEncj8A at mail.gmail.com>
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>>> I recently purchased a K1 with autotuner installed and speaker not working.
>>> Seller thinks fault is in external phone jack. Unit is 20/40 meter model.
>>> Would replacing phone jack be simple or would it be better to send to
>>> Elecraft for repair? Would they also add additional bands if requested? Any
>>> advice will be appreciated. 73, Charlie, N1AOK
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:08:18 -0500
>>> From: W3FPR <w3fpr111 at gmail.com>
>>> To: Charlie Wilber <charlie.wilber at gmail.com>,
>>>  elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> Message-ID: <152871a3-e05d-4e94-8b82-7a55522c5a9a at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>>> 
>>> Charlie,
>>> 
>>> The headphone/ext speaker jack on the K1 has 5 (or 6) places to
>>> desolder, so it is easy if you have good desoldering tools, but
>>> difficult if you do not.
>>> 
>>> Do not consider drilling out the thru-plated holes as one customer of
>>> mine did - that was a long time ago, and I quit repairing radios.?
>>> Drilling out the holes will ruin the K1 board.
>>> 
>>> Dave Van Wallaghen W8FGU currently does K1 repairs for Elecraft, send an
>>> email to support at elecraft.com and he should contact you.
>>> 
>>> Unless you have the kit for the 4 band board, adding additional bands is
>>> not possible because Elecraft no longer produces that kit.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>> 
>>>>> On 2/2/2026 2:37 PM, Charlie Wilber via Elecraft wrote:
>>>> I recently purchased a K1 with autotuner installed and speaker not working.
>>>> Seller thinks fault is in external phone jack. Unit is 20/40 meter model.
>>>> Would replacing phone jack be simple or would it be better to send to
>>>> Elecraft for repair? Would they also add additional bands if requested? Any
>>>> advice will be appreciated. 73, Charlie, N1AOK
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 18:00:34 -0500
>>> From: Gwen Patton <ardrhi at gmail.com>
>>> To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> Message-ID:
>>>  <CA+nQa2PiZJMss2Q4Bi0Jrvs6MJUSXYWtsJVVXr5BnJyQDpJCQw at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I second the motion for Dave Van Wallaghen. The man is a genius with
>>> repairs. He fixed my KX3 recently, and did a stupendous job!
>>> 
>>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>> 73,
>>> Gwen, NG3P
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 5:09?PM W3FPR via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Charlie,
>>>> 
>>>> The headphone/ext speaker jack on the K1 has 5 (or 6) places to
>>>> desolder, so it is easy if you have good desoldering tools, but
>>>> difficult if you do not.
>>>> 
>>>> Do not consider drilling out the thru-plated holes as one customer of
>>>> mine did - that was a long time ago, and I quit repairing radios.
>>>> Drilling out the holes will ruin the K1 board.
>>>> 
>>>> Dave Van Wallaghen W8FGU currently does K1 repairs for Elecraft, send an
>>>> email to support at elecraft.com and he should contact you.
>>>> 
>>>> Unless you have the kit for the 4 band board, adding additional bands is
>>>> not possible because Elecraft no longer produces that kit.
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>> 
>>>>> On 2/2/2026 2:37 PM, Charlie Wilber via Elecraft wrote:
>>>>> I recently purchased a K1 with autotuner installed and speaker not
>>>> working.
>>>>> Seller thinks fault is in external phone jack. Unit is 20/40 meter model.
>>>>> Would replacing phone jack be simple or would it be better to send to
>>>>> Elecraft for repair? Would they also add additional bands if requested?
>>>> Any
>>>>> advice will be appreciated. 73, Charlie, N1AOK
>>>>> 
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>>> ------------------------------
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>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 04:02:09 +0000
>>> From: Bill McCullough <bilmcc1948 at msn.com>
>>> To: Gwen Patton <ardrhi at gmail.com>, Elecraft
>>>  <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> Message-ID:
>>>  <BN7PR02MB52974C9912798A33E0FB09E7CB9BA at BN7PR02MB5297.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>
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>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I concur. Dave made that jack replacement on my K1, and replaced the tuning pot. Things are tight in there.
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> Bill
>>> WD4ETU
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my Galaxy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Gwen Patton via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Date: 2/2/26 18:03 (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> 
>>> I second the motion for Dave Van Wallaghen. The man is a genius with
>>> repairs. He fixed my KX3 recently, and did a stupendous job!
>>> 
>>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>> 73,
>>> Gwen, NG3P
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 5:09?PM W3FPR via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Charlie,
>>>> 
>>>> The headphone/ext speaker jack on the K1 has 5 (or 6) places to
>>>> desolder, so it is easy if you have good desoldering tools, but
>>>> difficult if you do not.
>>>> 
>>>> Do not consider drilling out the thru-plated holes as one customer of
>>>> mine did - that was a long time ago, and I quit repairing radios.
>>>> Drilling out the holes will ruin the K1 board.
>>>> 
>>>> Dave Van Wallaghen W8FGU currently does K1 repairs for Elecraft, send an
>>>> email to support at elecraft.com and he should contact you.
>>>> 
>>>> Unless you have the kit for the 4 band board, adding additional bands is
>>>> not possible because Elecraft no longer produces that kit.
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>> 
>>>>> On 2/2/2026 2:37 PM, Charlie Wilber via Elecraft wrote:
>>>>> I recently purchased a K1 with autotuner installed and speaker not
>>>> working.
>>>>> Seller thinks fault is in external phone jack. Unit is 20/40 meter model.
>>>>> Would replacing phone jack be simple or would it be better to send to
>>>>> Elecraft for repair? Would they also add additional bands if requested?
>>>> Any
>>>>> advice will be appreciated. 73, Charlie, N1AOK
>>>>> 
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>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 06:44:44 -0500
>>> From: Richards <jrichards at k8jhr.com>
>>> To: Jack Brindle <jackbrindle at me.com>
>>> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W2 Update Info
>>> Message-ID: <2ebe4214-fadc-4ef4-82b6-8ca33ee94124 at k8jhr.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>>> 
>>> Thank you for the confirmation on firmware version number.
>>> 
>>> My confusion over the version number of the W2 Interface application
>>> remains - the Release Notes indicates 1.1.1.20, while the app, itself,
>>> indicates 1.19.4.  I presume it is simply an older document which was
>>> not updated when the program was.
>>> 
>>> Thanks - Good DX to all.  K8JHR
>>> ______________________________________________
>>> 
>>>>> On 2/1/2026 5:32 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
>>>> I can answer to the firmware. 1.07 is correct.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 08:49:32 -0500
>>> From: <k2dm at comcast.net>
>>> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter FS with two couplers
>>> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> This W2 is in beautiful condition.  It comes in the original box and
>>> includes the high power HF coupler and the low power VHF/UHF coupler.  Also
>>> included is one 8-conductor sensor cable with RJ45 connectors and one
>>> 
>>> USB computer cable.  A copy of the Owner's Manual is also included.  I got
>>> this W2 from the estate of a deceased friend, and I just checked it out on
>>> HF in my shack.  It works fine.  I noted that it has the simple modification
>>> whereby the unit is turned on by the rig, not by the on-off switch.  If you
>>> don't like this, just cut a jumper beneath the top cover.  Asking $350
>>> shipped to CONUS.  PayPal F&F is preferred.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> George K2DM
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:37:13 -0500
>>> From: <k2dm at comcast.net>
>>> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] FW:  W2 Wattmeter FS with two couplers
>>> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> The W2 has been claimed.  Thanks!
>>> George
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
>>> Behalf Of George Briggs via Elecraft
>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:50 AM
>>> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter FS with two couplers
>>> 
>>> This W2 is in beautiful condition.  It comes in the original box and
>>> includes the high power HF coupler and the low power VHF/UHF coupler.  Also
>>> included is one 8-conductor sensor cable with RJ45 connectors and one
>>> 
>>> USB computer cable.  A copy of the Owner's Manual is also included.  I got
>>> this W2 from the estate of a deceased friend, and I just checked it out on
>>> HF in my shack.  It works fine.  I noted that it has the simple modification
>>> whereby the unit is turned on by the rig, not by the on-off switch.  If you
>>> don't like this, just cut a jumper beneath the top cover.  Asking $350
>>> shipped to CONUS.  PayPal F&F is preferred.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> George K2DM
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> ------------------------------
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>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:14:53 -0500
>>> From: Charlie Wilber <charlie.wilber at gmail.com>
>>> To: W3FPR <w3fpr111 at gmail.com>
>>> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 repair/upgrade question
>>> Message-ID:
>>>  <CAN0xg0qoxnnO8AEAQEPpVaysRV6+cuUHB75Fw9si+1pG-Fr6YA at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> Thank you all for your help.
>>> 73,
>>> Charlie
>>> N1AOK
>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 5:08?PM W3FPR <w3fpr111 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Charlie,
>>>> 
>>>> The headphone/ext speaker jack on the K1 has 5 (or 6) places to
>>>> desolder, so it is easy if you have good desoldering tools, but
>>>> difficult if you do not.
>>>> 
>>>> Do not consider drilling out the thru-plated holes as one customer of
>>>> mine did - that was a long time ago, and I quit repairing radios.
>>>> Drilling out the holes will ruin the K1 board.
>>>> 
>>>> Dave Van Wallaghen W8FGU currently does K1 repairs for Elecraft, send an
>>>> email to support at elecraft.com and he should contact you.
>>>> 
>>>> Unless you have the kit for the 4 band board, adding additional bands is
>>>> not possible because Elecraft no longer produces that kit.
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>> 
>>>>> On 2/2/2026 2:37 PM, Charlie Wilber via Elecraft wrote:
>>>>> I recently purchased a K1 with autotuner installed and speaker not
>>>> working.
>>>>> Seller thinks fault is in external phone jack. Unit is 20/40 meter model.
>>>>> Would replacing phone jack be simple or would it be better to send to
>>>>> Elecraft for repair? Would they also add additional bands if requested?
>>>> Any
>>>>> advice will be appreciated. 73, Charlie, N1AOK
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 20:18:57 -0500
>> From: John Harper <johnae5x at gmail.com>
>> To: Elecraft list <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: [Elecraft] *New* Elecraft products for sale at hamfests?
>> Message-ID:
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>> 
>> Orlando's Hamcation is coming up and I'm wondering if Elecraft ever brings
>> products to sell directly to attendees? Last year they only took orders but
>> had no products available for purchase (and delivery) on the spot.
>> 
>> Will that be the case this year as well?
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> John AE5X
>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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