I know I'll regret this but it's the only way I'll force myself to
build the QRP homebrew station I've been saying I'll build for the
past 20 years. As long as there's a working rig in the shack, I find
the homebrew stuff easy to talk about but hard to get moving on.
Especially if the existing rig
> Current Elecraft price is $639 plus shipping, unassembled.
Correction... elecraft price $9xx... typo.
My selling price stands. $695.
On 10/27/07, Andrew Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I know I'll regret this but it's the only way I'll force myself to
> build
I'm sure Elecraft has considered the all options before making (or
holding off on making) announcements. They've got a lot more stake in
this launch than we do. They're running a business with employees,
payroll, and significant investment and risk, while developing a high
performance product for
> Any new ideas out there? Anybody else have this same or similar problem?
Don't overlook the possibility that a socketed microprocessor chip got
one of its legs splayed out and isn't actually in the socket.
Scrutinizing solder joints won't help in that scenario, and it's easy
to overlook. It hap
> Has anyone ever used an Alpha Delta DX40-20 antenna?
Not me but for what it's worth I've used the DX-40 for the past three
years and *highly* recommend it. Well made. rugged, reliable, great
performer.
I had best results when I used it in a flat-top, non inverted vee
format, about 50 feet off
> > Has anyone ever used an Alpha Delta DX40-20 antenna?
> Not me but for what it's worth I've used the DX-40 for the past three
(sorry -- I meant to reply off-list)
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> When operating CW the
> fan turns on high during every transmission and the heat sink gets hot to
> the touch. I'm a ragchewer so my transmissions do run to several minutes
> and, regardless of power setting, the fan will kick on high after several
> minutes of transmitting.
...
> Does anyone ha
You may order a spare through Elecraft by sending your reqeust in the
"comments" field when you placed your order for the KPA100 and K60XV.
I cna't remember the price but I want to say it was around $3 or so.
Yes, I blew mine up too... and ordered another spare for future use.
--Andrew
> I just
KPA100 for sale, built and tested, high quality build. I bought it new roughly
a year ago. Works perfectly but I rarely use it - now I'm mostly QRP. $350
shipped within U.S. Includes all docs.
--Andrew, NV1B
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K2 #4958 with:
- KPA100 100-watt section
- KNB2 noise blanker
- KAF2 clock and CW filter
- original QRP top section
- power cord
- manuals
Built, tested, looks and works perfect.
Original owner/builder.
High quality, neat, careful build.
$1200 for everything, includes shipping within U.S.
--And
K2 #4958 with:
- KPA100 100-watt section
- KNB2 noise blanker
- KAF2 clock and CW filter
- original QRP top section
- power cord - manuals
- misc spare parts, tools (RF probe etc.)
Covers 10 through 80 meters. Built, tested, looks and works perfect. Original
owner/builder. High quality, nea
Elecraft KPA100 (100 watt section for K2), built by me and tested, works
perfectly.
Bought and built it within the last year. Neat and careful build by
experienced builder.
$325 includes shipping within U.S.
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> If you have the KPA100 option installed I would be interested in hearing
> your take on it. I'm mainly interested in the things that you found out
> (good and otherwise) after you installed it as opposed to what you
> considered before buying it.
Biggest pro: the entire section remains disabl
> Is anyone other than me trying to use a K-1 mobile? If so, what types of
> antennas are most effective?
Tried it with a K1 and 40m Hamstick antenna, trunk-lip mounted, 99% of
operation was RX-only on 40 meter CW. Worked well! I also worked a few
stations with that setup -- weak but carrie
For Sale:
Elecraft K1 configured as follows:
- KFL1-2 30/40 meter board installed
- KNB1 noise blanker board installed
- KAT1 automatic antenna tuner board installed
- KFL1-2 40/80 meter board new/unbuilt
- KBT1 battery kit new/unbuilt
All installed options are complete, tested, align
My K1 has been sold.
The following are available:
KFL1-2 (2 band board) for the K1
New/unbuilt, for 40/80 meters
$45 includes shipping within U.S.
KBT1 (internal battery kit) for the K1
New/unbuilt
$32 includes shipping within U.S.
Radio Shack linear/regulated power supply
13.8 VDC at 3 amps, c
Can someone give me the PC board dimensions of the DL1 and N-Gen mini-modules?
Didn't see them in the manuals. I'm planning an enclosure for some accessories
in advance of ordering these kits.
Please email off-list.
Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
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KAT2 rev D manual, page 12.
Step says
Secure the L-C board to the Control board standoffs using two 4-40 screws and
two #4 split lock washers. These lock washers go between the standoffs and the
PC board, not between the PC board and screws as on the control board.
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However, page 6 diagr
> Here is what the sidetone really sounds like (using the handy TX TEST
> feature of the K3 that disables output, but lets you oterwise
> "transmit"):
>
> http://www.kkn.net/~tree/160/Sidetone.mp3
It does sound good -- and different. It almost sounds like there's
some kind of phase difference bet
With headphone jack failures so common, are there plans to phase out
this part and replace it with something more reliable, or has this
already been done?
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I recently noticed some drift on my K2, but it's not happening the way
I'd expect.
This morning it happened again, as follows.
I turned the K2 on the K2 with volume turned down almost completely
and left it that way for a couple hours, tuned to 7040 kHz. Then I
turned volume up to a normal liste
Elecraft T1-K
20 W standalone antenna tuner, new, unassembled.
Current rev. Bought it last month.
$100 plus $5 to ship, within U.S.
(Elecraft price is $135 plus shipping)
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Elecraft AF1 active audio filter.
Bought it new last month, assembled and tested, nice build quality.
I have no need for it.
Elecraft price $60 (unassembled) plus shipping
Your price $45 assembled and shipped (within U.S.)
--Andrew, NV1B
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My Elecraft T1 kit has been sold.
--Andrew
On 9/30/07, Andrew Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Elecraft T1-K
> 20 W standalone antenna tuner, new, unassembled.
> Current rev. Bought it last month.
>
> $100 plus $5 to ship, within U.S.
>
> (Elecraft
The Elecraft AF1 audio filter has been sold.
On 9/30/07, Andrew Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Elecraft AF1 active audio filter.
> Bought it new last month, assembled and tested, nice build quality.
> I have no need for it.
>
> Elecraft price $60 (unassembled) plus ship
Previous deal fell through. This is up for sale again:
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> Elecraft AF1 active audio filter.
> Bought it new last month, assembled and tested, nice build quality.
> I have no need for it.
>
> Elecraft price $60 (unassembled) plus shipping
> Your price $45 assembled and shipped (within U.S.)
>
> Andrew and Gang:
>
> I want to apologise again for having to back away from buying your AF1
> filtre.
No worries Doc and certainly no hard feelings. Filter has been
resold. Best to you and your health Doc -- take care of yourself.
72,
--Andrew
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I apologize if this has already been discussed or already posted on
the Elecraft site, but:
If I combine a K3 with an XV144 transverter:
- would I be able to use main and sub bands to simultaneously listen
to, for example, 40 meter CW and 2 meter FM -- controlling each
signal's volume independent
I should have edited the subject line prior to my post. My bad.
Corrected now, to keep things a little more clear on the list.
> a K3, KXV3 and a XV144 would only allow you to Rx/TX
> on one 2M freq at any one time - so it would effectively take another KXV3
> and a XV144 to be able to receive 2M
I accidentally transmitted into my Elecraft N-Gen wideband noise
generator and now it doesn't generate noise. Surprise, surprise.
I assume I need to replace the MAR-1. As long as I'm ordering, what
other parts might need replaced?
--Andrew
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I'd love for the KX1 to be my only rig - but the lack of noise blanker makes
this difficult in my shack and mobile. Has anyone tried to shoehorn a noise
blanker circuit into the KX1 with any success?
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I find the KX1's "CW feedback" announcements incredibly useful while
operating mobile. Eric/Wayne - have you considered incorporating this
wonderful feature into a future firmware version for the K1?
I'm particularly impressed with how well it's implemented: it announces the
frequency only when t
I am performing a K1 transmitter offset alignment as described on page 47 of
the manual (Rev C, October 9 2000). According to the manual I should
install a jumper between the two "OFS" pads, disable AGC, set output to 1
watt, and enter Tune mode. At that point I should hear two tones - a
sidetone
I am modifying a Rev D. K1 board to add the C78 capacitor (10 uF) for 80
meter operation. According to instructions, C78 is located on the bottom of
the board near the "PA" and "12V" labels. However I see no reference
designator for C78, either on top of on bottom of the board at this
location.
to the mounting screw for Q6.
>
> 73 de Bob, WG7Y
> - Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 8:01 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Where is K1 C78 located?
>
>
>> I am modifying a Rev
> In situations like this, the schematic comes in quite handy
I hadn't even thought of checking the Rev F. schematic on the elecraft web
site - that did the trick. Thanks.
--Andrew
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I'm trying to calibrate the KAT1 using an RF probe.
Parameter Atu is set to CLP, and Out is set to 5.0 watts.
Docs say that when I enter TUNE mode and watch the DMM's
voltage with the probe on RF hot and ground, I should
adjust WPM+/WPM- until I see 14 volts on the DMM.
I see 3.67 V and it doesn't
I'm embarking on QRP projects and I'd like to find a (preferably freebie)
spice-like circuit simulator to run on Mac OS X. Any suggestions? There
seem to be quite a few variations out there.
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I am looking for an original top cover for the K2. Just the bare cover, no
need for the tuner, etc. Condition is not important; price is.
Am I correct in recalling that Elecraft does not sell this cover separately?
Thanks,
--Andrew
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I currently have a KX1 and a K2/100. I decided to force myself to build a
homebrew QRP rig by the end of the year, and in order to move this process
along, I am selling my KX1. I can't bring myself to sell all my Elecraft
gear so the K2 will stay - though I will sell off the 100 watt amp section
As I migrate from QRO to QRP, I am converting my K2 back to a QRP version
(will post KPA100 module as soon as I get pricing data). As a result, I
have for sale my Astron RS-20M power supply. It has current and voltage
meters on front. I bought it new less than a year ago. Barely a scratch,
work
I have a spare aluminum hard carrying case which makes a great carrier for
small rigs such as the KX1, K1, and even K2 (just fits). The inside
measures 11 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and a little more than 4 inches
high. The inside is padded with thick foam on sides and bottom, and the
inside top
I'm going 100% QRP so I have for sale my KPA100 from my K2.
I bought it new last year and built it myself. I'm an electrical engineer
with plenty building experience, and this was my second built KPA100.
Quality is superb - used a temp controlled iron, fine tip, minimal solder,
etc. I'm proud of
For Sale:
KPA100 top for the K2.
Clean, high quality build.
Original owner.
Built, tested, burned in, works perfectly.
Selling only because I'm going 100 QRP.
$375 plus shipping at actual cost via USPS priority mail.
Payment by USPS money order.
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail to U.S. only.
http
For Sale:
Selling because I am going to build my own QRP rig.
KX1 #1046
with KXPD1 paddles
with KXB30 module (30 meters)
with KXAT1 internal auto tuner
Clean, high quality build.
Original owner. Works perfectly,
on 20/30/40 meters.
Comes with all documentation.
$450 plus shipping at actual cost
My apologies for the slightly off topic ad, but I did run my K2 on this...
For Sale: Astron RS-20M power supply, under a year old, orig owner, works
perfectly, beautiful condition.
Ran my K2/100 on it with no problems. Now going QRP.
USD $75.00 plus $10 to ship, and I'll chip in any additional
Going 100% QRP so I'm selling my 100 watt K2 station.
For sale:
- K2 #4958
- QRP top cover
- 100 watt top cover (KPA100)
- noise blanker (KNB2)
- audio filter & clock (KAF2)
- Astron RS-20M power supply (A/V meters)
- docs, manuals
Very high quality construction & soldering job. This is my thir
Elenco XP-20 precision regulated power supply, variable,
1.2 to 15 volts. Powers my K2 and KX1 just fine on receive,
but I'm going solar and battery powered.
I think it's good for around an amp - based on the popular
LM317T voltage regulator which is rated at 1.5 amps.
Great bench supply for bui
I'm looking for designs for an RF amp for my K2. Can anyone point me to
a design? I plan to use it for CW only, 40 meters only, and roughly 75
watts output. Solid state preferred but not required. I'd like to keep
it external to my K2 so I can keep the K2 in its "QRP" flavor.
Thanks,
--Andrew,
I'm in the process of aligning the transmitter on my K2 #4778.
The manual says to peak pairs of slug tuned coils and variable
capacitors on the various bands, with the power control set to 2.0
watts.
There is no peak as I dial the slug tuned coils around -- just an
increased power in one directio
Thanks List -- tx successfully aligned.
Proceeding with final assembly.
--Andrew
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KAT2 manual, Rev D, March 22 2001:
Page 6 instructs me to install standoffs at each end of the Control
board -- on the component side -- with the split lock washer between the
standoff and the PC board, and screws coming up from the non-component
side:
I standoff
I
I
-- lockwasher
PC boa
I don't have an exte
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I just finished building the KAT2 internal auto antenna tuner for my K2.
I don't yet have access to an external wattmeter, or RF probe, so I'm
wondering: are the last couple alignment / calibration steps necessary
for operation of the KAT2, or will the KAT2 still reach a proper match
even if SWR an
When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the
pitch of the received signal changes slightly (+/- 10 kHz) from one to
the next. What's the explanation?
Thanks,
--Andrew
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I used Spectrogram to set up my K2's filters. When lining up the
frequency peak with the marker for my preferred sidetone (650 Hz in my
case), the typical display shows the usual bandwidth shape, plus a
relatively sharp (and very narrow bandwidth) spike slightly offset from
the center of the overa
> It appears you already have it set correctly. You want the center of the
> passband (not an errant peak) to be over the frequency marker.
>
> Now, this having been said, that sharp peak you illustrated, is it there
> ALL THE TIME? If so, that's very unusual... and it might indicate that
The
Freshly built K1-4 #1994 (bought it 1.5 months ago). Bought the K1, K2
and KX1, and decided the KX1 best fits my needs (except for QRO QRQ
CW... so I'm not letting the K2 go just yet...!)
I'm offering my K1 configured as follows:
K1-4 #1994 (current) built for 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters
KFL1-2 (2-
I have an application that involves remotely locating the K2's shaft
encoder (Z1) and liquid crystal display components (the backlit LEDs D2
and D3, and the 8 digit LCD, DS1). The extension length is roughly 10
or 15 feet. Are the signals likely to degrade much? I'd plan on using
shielded wires
I should be more clear -- the rig (including front panel board, control
board, RF board) stays in one location; the LCD and encoder (and a few
pushbuttons) are 10 to 15 feet away (i.e. not even soldered to the PC
board).
--Andrew
> I have an application that involves remotely locating the K2's sh
> This is a nice rig, and very much
> up to my expectation, although the temptation to lie on the couch with a
> wire hung over the curtain rod and tune around is great!
Hey, what's wrong with *that*?! This great little rig makes it
possible.
> Stronger signals can
> be detected on the "wrong
We're moving! I'm selling off the bulky things.
I'm keeping only the tiny KX1.
All items are about 2 months old, if not less, and in near-new
condition, if not mint.
All prices include shipping and insurance!
For Elecraft items I've basically taken the "new" price and donated the
time/effort/cos
(added the ic-2200)
We're moving! I'm selling off the bulky things.
I'm keeping only the tiny KX1.
All items are about 2 months old, if not less, and in near-new
condition, if not mint.
All prices include shipping and insurance!
For Elecraft items I've basically taken the "new" price and donate
Hope I'm right here... or am I missing something?
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KAT2 antenna tuner instructions (Rev D, March 22 2001), page 12:
"The K2's AUX RF connector (RF-P6) is the same type
used for the internal battery connector (RF-P3).
To avoid damage to the ATU or to the K2, add some
> So my KX1 will have the volume control 3/4 rotated
> (pointing at about 110 degrees) most of the time.
Mine does a similar thing... though with headphones, the volume level is
plenty loud with the pot pointing to around "9 or 10 o'lock". With an
external speaker I need to crank it around to abo
> >Elecraft unveiled their solid-state 800-watt all band (160-10) amp
I'm sure the answers will be here soon enough, but in the meantime,
any idea on input/drive levels, and corresponding output levels? I'm
thinking about how it might work with the Elecraft rigs.
--Andrew
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I will pay for shipping and insurance on all items.
All items are mint or as-new and about 2 months old.
For the K1:
$60 KFL1-2 board for 40/80 meters, new/unbuilt
$44 KBT1 battery option, new/unbuilt
For the K2:
$160KAT2 tuner, assembled/tested
$40 KNB2 noise blanker, assembled
I'm trying to find specifications on the 3 digital LCD used on the
Elecraft K1, since I'm working on a custom application that involves
changing it over to a 3 digital LED.
Can someone provide the manufacturer and model information on this
display so I can locate the specs?
Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
I listened to my KX1 signal on 20, 30 and 40 meters today by using another
receiver. On 30 meters the signal sounds a little distorted, as if there's
some kind of hum superimposed on the signal. This does not happen on 20 and 40
meters. Before I start digging in, has anyone experienced this o
By the way, this occurs both on battery power and external 13.8 VDC. On
batteries the output power was about 400 mW and on 12 VDC it was about 4 W.
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I've built and calibrated K2 #4958. If I use the spot function to tune to the
exact frequency of another transceiver, the end result is I'm actually off by
about 120 Hz or so. I've recalibrated a couple times, and my display seems
accurate (judging by WWV anyway). I'm using a 600 Hz sidetone
> http:/home.earthlink.net/~w3fpr.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrew Moore
> > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:12 PM
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> >
> For the KX1 just tune outside the ham bands by a few KHz. The unit won't
> transmit but the sidetone oscillator still operates. Seems to work great for
> a little CW practice. (Some of us need a LOT of CW practice.)
If think the transmitter is also disabled when you edit the CW speed (so that
t
> I'm in the habit of switching my K2 to TEST mode whenever it's turned on but
> I'm not operating.
>
> That avoids becoming a dreaded 'ditter' if something bumps the key.
Same here -- my four year old son loves to diddle with the radio, and "tests
mode" keeps it legal.
I got a laugh the othe
Problem: My KAT1 tuner is not displaying the "r8.5" test string when in Tune
mode with ATU menu entry set to "F1.3", as the manual says it should during the
testing phase.
Background: Recently built K1 #2054 (Rev E RF board) with 40/30 meter board,
working fine. Built and installed noise blank
> Strange! Before the KX1 came out, the K1 was generally acknowledged as
> the best multi-band backpacking rig available. It is no less suitable for
> that
> task today.
There's nothing strange about a product evolving to improve in some ways while
the old one remains suitable to task. Those
For Sale:
K1 #2054 (recent), careful build, original owner.
Comes with:
- KFL1-2 filter board built for 30 and 40 meters
- KAT1 automatic antenna tuner
- KNB1 noise blanker
Works perfectly. $395 includes shipping.
Also available:
KBT1 battery kit, new/unbuilt, $40 includes shipping
KFL1-2 40/8
For Sale:
Radio Shack #22-504 regulated, linear power supply.
13.8 VDC at 3 amps continuous.
Mint / perfect condition.
Original owner, bought it new a couple months ago to build up a K1 and K2.
$30 plus $5 to ship.
Photo available upon request.
--Andrew
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Any suggestions for cabling between a K2 front panel and the rest of its body
for distances of around 10 feet? I suspect that many signals are such low
frequency that I don't need to be too concerned, but what signals might need
special attention? (shielded twisted pair, coax, ...) -- any sugge
Any suggestions for cabling between a K2 front panel and the rest of its body
for distances of around 5 to 10 feet? I suspect that many signals are such ow
frequency that I don't need to be too concerned, but what signals might need
special attention? (shielded twisted pair, coax, ...) -- any s
> Isn't there a mode to not actually transmit?
Yes. Hold the KX1's "Band/Speed" button to bring up the keying speed. As long
as you're in the speed display, the transmitter is disabled.
--Andrew, NV1B
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> I could use a suggestion or twoI live in a very congested areamy
> house
> is 11 foot wide and 25 feet long...with a yard that is 10 feel deepI have
> a
> 10 by 10 deck on the second floor.
For limited space installations I've been amazed at how much a simple longwire
with a coun
> I was wondering if anyone has ever detached the faceplate of a K2?
I've been wanting to try this, and I think a 40 conductor IDE disk drive cable
would be a good starting point -- they should be readily available, and
connectors at each end that should be compatible with the "face" and "chassi
Can anyone suggest a source for braided ground straps, preferably
longer than 12 inches? I need a handful of them, around 2 feet each.
--Andrew, NV1B
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Elecraft K1-2 includes:
- KFL1-2 30/40 meter board installed
- KNB1 noise blanker board installed
- KAT1 automatic antenna tuner board installed
- KFL1-2 40/80 meter board new/unbuilt
- KBT1 battery kit new/unbuilt
All installed options are complete, tested, aligned
and working properly.
Elecraft KAT2 automatic antenna tuner for K2.
New/unbuilt. Rev D (current to the best of my knowledge).
Bought it new a few months ago, but now using KPA100 with no tuner.
$125 includes shipping via USPS Priority Mail.
(Elecraft price for same thing is $159 plus shipping).
--Andrew, NV1B
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Radio Shack model 22-504 power supply, regulated, linear, 13.8 VDC at 3 amps
continuous. Absolutely mint condition, original owner, bought new a few months
ago to build up a couple QRP rigs, now running on batteries. $30 plus $5 to
ship. Looks and works perfect, guarenteed.
http://www.photogs.o
No longer using my K2 QRP top cover.
It includes speaker and external speaker jack, wired in, ready to use.
Perfect condition.
$20 shipped.
http://www.photogs.org/out/k2cover0.jpg
http://www.photogs.org/out/k2cover1.jpg
--Andrew, NV1B
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KX3-F arrived today (ordered Jan. 3).
In nearly 25 years of radio I've never been so excited about the arrival of
a new rig as I've been about this one.
It's really too soon to comment on its qualities and performance (I need at
least a month to get used to it, and for its character to "set in"),
You'll have to name the new kiddo Wayne or Eric!
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote:
> All-
>
> Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3 shipment is due to arrive
> Friday. Just received UPS notification. Maybe our new baby boy and my new
> KX3 will arrive on same day. That
My KX3 wasn't two minutes out of the box when I found the thumbscrews tight
and applied the pliers. Just use a facecloth between the screw and the
pliers.
(though your slotted-screw suggestion is a good one)
--Andrew, NV1B
..
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Buck k4ia wrote:
> I notice the thu
My KX3 encoder makes a mechanical scraping sound when I turn the tuning
knob. This happens with and without the knob attached. It doesn't sound
like anything's horribly broken, just maybe slightly not right.
Is it normal, and if not, is the encoder user-serviceable?
Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
..
My KX3's speaker audio starts to distort as higher volumes at certain
frequencies. It's pretty clear that it's a mechanical vibration, and I can
dampen it by doing things such as applying pressure to the left lever of
the paddle, or gently pressing on the grille. I'm aware of the AGC
threshold adju
I'm not too concerned about it - just wanted to find out if mine was the
oddball.
(I think the encoder is not the ball-bearing type like that used in the K3,
so it's not going to be as smooth)
--Andrew, NV1B
..
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Adi Andrei wrote:
> I've got this too. What is go
No bearings on this encoder (I think it's been asked before). Just the
nature of this encoder, it sounds like. Not going to worry about it.
On Jul 19, 2012, at 1:49 PM, "Sullivan, Mike C"
wrote:
> I also have this 'scrapping' noise - very light and does not happen at the
> same spot every tur
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> That small speaker - if driven to high volumes *will* distort - there is
> nothing that can be done about that.
> As far as the mechanical vibration, that is quite another thing.
>
I'm definitely not reaching the speaker's limits, as I can ge
Ron - I believe they mean this one (and similarly the one on the left side
of the speaker)
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On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> What gap?
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> 73, Ron AC7AC
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Don, Ron, Wayne & all--
Looks like the buzzy speaker distortion problem was in fact due to the gaps
between the top and bottom halves of the enclosure. This may be premature
as I haven't made a permanent fix but all signs point to these gaps.
Ron, I was wrong in assuming that Don was referring to
Another method: Painter's tape (the blue stuff) - a strip along the two
horizontal seams to the left and right of the speaker (as it faces you)
cured the buzz here - and also one strip on the bottom edge under the
speaker.
I applied it over the edges, folded it down on the inside and outside
surfa
Tex - if you're referring to the scratchy mechanical noise that occurs when
you rotate the encoder even when the KX3 is powered off, it seems that can
be solved by carefully removing the main tuning knob (remove rubber sleeve
to access the hex screw opening), carefully removing the circlip and wash
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