Re: [Elecraft] K3 comments on Koss SB45 headsets

I'll share with the group a very positive experience with an excellent set of headphones I've not seen reviewed for radio before - Sennheiser HD280 Pro, online most places for $99. OK, it's not the cheapest set out there like the two mentioned here, Koss SB-45 and Yamaha CM-500 (I too have the C

[Elecraft] K3 with Array Solutions DBS-1 band decoders

Hello group, I have an Elecraft K3 and want to hook up an Array Solutions DBS-1 band decoder so I need to make a cable. Is anyone here also using a DBS-1 with a K3 who could send me the cable details? Thanks and 73, Darrell AB2E __

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable. 73 Darrell AB2E From: Elecraft on behalf of Phil Wheeler Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:47 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in pr

Re: [Elecraft] Yama CM-500 Replacement

Hi all, I still have a CM-500 sitting here but rarely use it now. Just before CQWW CW in Nov I purchased an Inrad W1 headset. Outstanding performance, and 0 fatigue on your ears. While it doesn't claim to be a noise cancelling headset, with the high kerosene heater noise in my unheated garage sh

Re: [Elecraft] SS Amp

Greetings all, Depends on your use, if you plan to travel and operate on an island etc, then hands down the SPE 1.5K or 1.3k. Looks like most on the list are more concerned for a home amp, and kpa1500 is obviously a great choice too. I just received my SPE 1.5K a couple weeks ago, and prior to t

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

Wayne, I had not known of this issue previously (having just acquired my K3 in April), but can confirm the same behavior this past weekend in CQWW CW as reported by Ignacy and I was using version 5.14. It was intermittent and I could not pin down the problem during the contest, but the PTT woul

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency

Just wondering, how much power will the KPA-1500 put into a dummy load? 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of char...@k5ua.com Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 10:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Ef

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

Joe and the group, A company I used to do business with had a nickname for JIT supplying. SOL. They actually had it printed on a card JIT=SOL. 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

Eric, I'm skeptical. Did you receive anything in writing or see a letter from Comcast stating this? It sounds more like the Comcast tech taking it on himself to say you are being banned. I would call their customer service and check the status of your account, get something in writing if it's tr

[Elecraft] wtb Elecraft Nifty manual KX3

Hello all, My new-to-me KX3/PX3 combo arrived Friday. Would like to pick up a Nifty manual for the KX3. Anybody have one they want to part with? Email me offlist please a...@comcast.net 73 and Merry Christmas! Darrell AB2E __ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] FS KX3/PX3 w/ATU,roofing filters

Hello all, Thought I would try to sell this here before heading to QTH and eHam. Bought this used just before Christmas. Plans have changed (I was going to use it on a dxpedition with a low drive SPE amp which I have since sold). Elecraft has the KX3 on backorder for 6 to8 weeks as it stands rig

Re: [Elecraft] FS KX3/PX3 w/ATU,roofing filters/***SOLD

The KX3/PX3 package has been sold. 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of AB2E Darrell Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:10 PM To: Elecraft Reflector ; elecraft...@groups.io Subject: [Elecraft] FS KX3/PX3 w/ATU,roofing filters

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert 1.3K-FA amplifier power

Hi Bill, The non-US model, or the modified US model only needs 10w to drive the 1.3 to full output. I also Ave a k3/1.3 combo and 9W gives me legal out on at least a couple bands, 1200-1400w out all other bands.. I also have an ic7800 for rig 2 and that drives the 1.3 to fiI'll output with 9W as

[Elecraft] question external firing of voice keyer messages

Hello all, I've been setting up my K3 using N1MM+ and I know the voice messages will send from the program when the macros are setup correctly. Going on a dxpedition and the group is using Win-Test. So far I haven't found a similar function in Win-Test that would allow for launching the

Re: [Elecraft] question external firing of voice keyer messages

Just found some Win-Test scripts for the K3 and K3S so will try those. 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of AB2E Darrell Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 10:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] question

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

Hi Bill, I'd say it just comes down to personal preference. I'm primarily a contester and dxer. I sometimes use the builtin keyers in the K3 and the Icom IC-7800. However, I do like and have several Winkeyers. They interface easily in N1MM+ on their own serial port. The speed can be controlled

[Elecraft] WTT amp(s) for K3 or?

Greetings All, Thought I would see if anyone has a K3 they might want to trade for a legal limit amp. Will also be looking for a KPA500. I have the following amps available: Henry 3KD-Premier (3CX1200D7) Henry 3K-Ultra (3CX1200D7) Amp Supply LK800C TNY (all the Bill Edwards mods, QSK, ALO

[Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp

Hello all, I am the proud new owner of a new K3. I am also the proud new owner of an SPE Expert 1.3K-FA solid state amp, and I have a question for the group regarding interfacing the K3 to the amp. My current setup is using my Icom 756 Pro III with the SPE Expert 1.3K-FA. The recommended

Re: [Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp

wn up by severe overdrive and returned under warranty. Just don't connect it. Power levels are remembered by band/mode/ant on your K3 and you can set power output for safe clean rated operation of your amp. 73, Guy K2AV On Thursday, April 2, 2015, AB2E Darrell wrote: Hello all, I am

[Elecraft] comparisons of K3 control software

I wonder if anyone has tried either N4PY's Pegasus program for controlling the K3, or TRX-Manager? It seems many of the K3's menu items can be controlled from within the programs. I have positive experience with N4PY for Icom radios, so have a good idea of what to expect for the K3. TRX-Manager

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Heathkit Catalogs

Interesting info Dave. The computer on the 1970s Voyager space probe had a whopping 68K of memory total! And that was multitasking. Source: http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/faq.html 73 Darrell AB2E > From: w7...@cox.net > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:22 -0700 > Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] Unexpected K-POD frequency excursions

Hi Peter, Just an idea. Does the ipod generate a virtual serial port? Do you have a bluetooth mouse? Not quite my setup but I've recently had trouble with a usb serial cable randomly interacting with the Microsoft bluetooth mouse and the serial cable becomes intermittent. The mouse jumps randoml

Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

I also have padded bag by Rose. It's really plush and has a laptop pocket (so you can carry it on the plane as your laptop and take another carry on bag as well). Going to TI5 in Nov and will have that bag with the k3/laptop combo. 73 Darrell AB2E Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T

[Elecraft] Using K3 w/AS original Bandmaster band decoder

Hello, I just purchased a used Bandmaster (Array Solutions) band decoder. The manual does not have any settings listed for Elecraft. Could someone using a K3/original Bandmaster combo please email me offlist and let me know which settings you used? There is a one line mention of using a K2 wi

[Elecraft] FS K3 #5948

Hello all, Selling my K3, s/n 5948. Originally $4975. See breakdown of accessories, filters, etc. below. Asking $2900 shipped lower 48, Original box. 73 Darrell AB2E [http://www.elecraft.com] Shopping Cart Contents (nothing is final until you submit your order) item#

Re: [Elecraft] FS K3 #5948

Apologies, I did not realize the garbage characters would appear in the first msg. Resending. Hello all, Selling my K3, s/n 5948. Originally $4975. See breakdown of accessories, filters, etc. below. Asking $2900 shipped lower 48, Original box. 73 Darrell AB2E [http://www.elecraft.com]

Re: [Elecraft] Arecibo antenna collapses

It will indeed be interesting to see if Arecibo is rebuilt. However, the Chinese have built and opened one twice the capacity of Arecibo and it is open to the scientific community of the world. This was posted by Steve WX2S on another reflector. 73 Darrell AB2E https://www.nature.com/articles/d4

[Elecraft] question order date of recently received K4D

Hi all, I just got on the list for a K4D, and it says I'm Group 3. No problem, but just wondering what the actual order date was of someone who just received a K4D recently? I see they've emailed K4D listees through 5/12/21, but how far behind that date are they actually shipping? Thanks in adva

Re: [Elecraft] question order date of recently received K4D

sick Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:11 PM To: AB2E Darrell ; Elecraft Reflector Subject: RE: question order date of recently received K4D Serial #703 was delivered on 4/18/22. It was ordered on 3/14/21. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of AB

[Elecraft] FS Pignology Pigknob (works like a K-Pod)

Hello all, I bought this locally about 3yrs ago. Works like a K-Pod. $75 + $10 shipping Has it's own COM port builtin, and allows for sharing (so you only need a single com port for it to work fully). Original website http://pignology.net/pigknob/ Reason for selling is I bought a K-Pod from the l

Re: [Elecraft] FS Pignology Pigknob (works like a K-Pod)/sold in 2 minutes!

Wow that's a record, even for the quick sales on this list! Sold in 2 minutes! 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of AB2E Darrell Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 9:20 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] FS Pign

[Elecraft] KRC2 Band Decoder question

Hi all, I picked up a KRC2 Band Decoder. Are there any issues using this with a K3? Does the stock DB9 cable to the rig need to be rewired for the K3? I want to hook it up for FD with a bandpass filter set. If anyone is using it with a K3 please email offlist. Thanks and 73, Darrell AB2E

[Elecraft] using K3 with Ameritron RCS-12 antenna switch

Hello all, Is anyone using a ready made cable to interface the Ameritron RCS-12 auto switch to the K3? If so, let me know what you are using (offlist). Thanks and 73, Darrell AB2E __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] using K3 with Ameritron RCS-12 antenna switch

Hi all, Ameritron does make a cable to interface its tuners and switches to an Elecraft K3, the DB-DB15HE, in case anyone else is looking. 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of AB2E Darrell Sent: Friday, April 21, 2023 9:29 PM To

[Elecraft] question K3 digital duty cycle power FT8

Hi all, I'm leaving for VP9 on Wed, and taking my trusty K3. A little time will be devoted to FT8 so my question is what is the duty cycle for running FT8 on K3? I've read a couple old posts about PSK, so I'm wondering what the group is doing. How much power out are you running the K3 on FT8 with

Re: [Elecraft] question K3 digital duty cycle power FT8

transmit, 17 seconds of receive = 43% duty cycle. I use (rarely) less than 100 watts, all the way up to band legal limit. With a K3, don't worry about it. IF the cooling become inadequate due to local environment, it'll reduce output to protect itself. 73, Rick nk7i On 5/21/2023 12:4

[Elecraft] wtb SP4

Hi All, Bought a nearly new K4D a few months back without a speaker, now Elecraft has them backordered. Anyone have a spare, or one they would be willing to sell>? Contact me offlist a...@comcast.net Thanks and 73, Darrell AB2E __ Elecra

[Elecraft] WTB/trade for K3(S) CW filters

Hi all, Just picked up a K3 w/upgraded S synths, but the op was mostly SSB. I want to pick up some CW filters, preferably matched pairs for main & sub. 500/400/200. Here is the current lineup. Main receiver roofing filters 13 kHz, 6 kHz, 2.70 kHz matched pair, 1.8 kHz, 1.50 kHz Subreceiver roofin

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

I'm seeing great choices here so far. I will add the Inrad W1 headset to the mix. To an extent, a casual operator may be fine with a certain headset, but a contester may prefer something a little different. I am mostly a contester, and having big ears, I am grateful that the W1 cups are wide and

Re: [Elecraft] List guidelines, please review.

I also agree with Dave and Wes. Keeping up with current resale values is useful to me. 73 Darrell AB2E From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Wes Sent: Monday, October 30, 2023 5:22 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] List guidel

[Elecraft] K3 cable w/ARI500/ALS1300

Greetings all, I do not yet have a K3 but monitor the list. I'm trying to help Dale N3BNA, who is currently operating from CX6VM. He is trying to get the ARI500/ALS1300 to work with the K3. It required making a cable with numerous resistors, and currently it is not working except for 15m