In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
Rather quiet on here right now - I wonder what everybody is doing?
We're all practising our CW in readiness for our K3s to arrive. It's
good to see conditions on the bands are improving after a bad summer.
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David G
In a recent message, Kevin Rock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
International Morse code does not use certain half spaces like the
American Morse code does. However there are still half spaces in well
formed code in certain prowords such as DE and ES. If you send them
without the half space the
In a recent message, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Will products be shipped to EU in the same order that orders
were placed, or will there be an extra delay in shipping?
One of my concerns, Julian, is the possible delays caused by Elecraft
customising each K3 for its destination c
I am a bit puzzled by the reference on page 36 of the Owner's Manual
which states that "USB is the only mode allowed on this band" when
referring to the U.S. 60-metre channel assignments.
Would someone please confirm that the K3 will in fact operate on other
modes on 60 metres? Other than in
In a recent message, Gordon & Lois Duff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
When will information be available on the commands?
It's available now, Gordon. There's a statement on the K3 Owner's Manual
Errata sheet that says that the KIO2 Programmer's Reference applies in
general to the K3.
http://
I wonder which issue of the K3 Assembly Manual does the Errata sheet
Rev. A-4 refer?
The errata sheet shows and amendment to page 48, yet the Assembly Manual
XD3 only goes up to page 47. Also, on page A-2, the seventh row is the
Encoder assembly, not a jumper block.
Is there a later Assembl
In a recent message, Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
>
>--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "k5hsv" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have their K3 yet and able to give some information
>> regarding pros and cons to the rig. I've read the three write ups on
>> eHam but would love to her one o
In a recent message, Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
>---"k5hsv" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have their K3 yet and able to give some information
>> regarding pros and cons to the rig. I've read the three write ups on
>> eHam but would love to her one of these rigs up and runni
In a recent message, Stewart Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
...
Now the product is going out the door, I don't feel that it is unreasonable to
expect fairly regular updates on the shipping status on, what is in the end a
commercial product.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
Agreed, Stewart, as the 2nd product
In a recent message, G3SJJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I guess 8 of them must be on their way to the VP6 Ducie Island packing
depot by now, as all gear is going to be shipped in November according
to the VP6 website.
Chris G3SJJ
Don't you believe it, Chris. The first production run of "spe
In a recent message, Leigh L. Klotz Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said
Over the 4th of July vacation, I built a zero-beat detector for my KX1.
At first I was using a data book design, but I found this one by KR5L on
N0SS's site and just built his on perfboard.
That device is excellent, Leigh. I h
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
Right now, with my level of Morse, CW is more bedlam!
Keep practising, David ;-) Get yourself proficient in readiness for
your K3 to arrive. With perseverance it won't take long.
73
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Leeds, England, U
In a recent message, Don Sandstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
My unit was shipped on Thursday, November 15 and delivered Monday.
Serial number 0093. It is the kit version.
With only seven to go, I would bet they cleared out all of the first
100 serial numbers last week. That is--assuming th
It would seem that so many people have written to Lisa about the May 4th
fiasco that the first day back after Thanksgiving will be spent replying
to them rather than getting the next batch of K3s out of the door.
Well, I suppose another day's delay won't make a lot of difference. :-(
73 de Dav
In a recent message, Koppendorfer Klaus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
what has with my fax order from 30. of april happened ??
my mastercard was charged with 50% after ordering
I ordered a kit
You really need to ask mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED] to enquire about a
specific order, Klaus, r
Sadly, Julian, Elecraft's previous good name is being tarnished by the
K3 fiasco.
For several months, non-Elecraft users have been asking me about my K3.
I keep putting them off and telling them I will let them know when I get
it. Unfortunately, with them it has now become somewhat of a joke.
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
Sorry, I should have replied earlier on this - I think I remember Ron (wrote
assembly manuals) or someone else from Elecraft saying that the jumper would
not be included in the kit if you ordered a K3/100.
Thank you, D
In a recent message, Corboy-Poteet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
This may be common sense and/or mentioned in the Assembly Manual but:
if your Phillips screwdriver does not have a magnetized tip it would
be a good idea to find a magnet and lightly magnetize the tip.
Ah, but mind you don't erase
In a recent message, Stephen Prior <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
One more thing I have just noticed - I do have power out on ssb, about 20W
as measured externally, but the power control still does not have any
effect. On Tune and CW, there is no externally measure power output on any
band, whate
In a recent message, Don Rasmussen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
This organisation is a FARCE.
Splinters from the original Royal order of the
apostrophe and formed this group.
I Dont Trust Them.
What's a 'Dont', Don? I've never gotten used to these American words.
73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, E
In a recent message, Richard Thorne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
>You guys must be board, what in the world does this have to do with
>Elecraft?
Because there are boards in all the Elecraft products.
But we are all feeling bored waiting for our K3s to arrive.
73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England,
In a recent message, "Mike, W9QS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
This is my first post. I'm assembling a K2 serial
number 6327. All is well and I'm working on section 3
of the RF board. I have a question about Q6. The
parts list as a number of C2166 but mine is a C5739P.
Is this a direct repla
In a recent message "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes
Just looking over my K3, the front panel assy. says 'Band Limit: USA'
Obviously I what to be able to use UK limits, so does anyone know how to
open this rig up.
David - The bands for Region 2 are wider than those for Regio
In a recent message Goody K3NG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I'm not in favor of breaking the law, but I think the chances of
running into the FCC today are slim to none. If you don't identify
with your ham callsign while using a ham rig on FRS or CB frequencies,
it's unlikely anyone, even the FC
In a recent message, Ken Kopp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>The stiff cord on the MH-2 is capable of dragging the radio around the
>desk before it yields. It's very "stiff".
The MH-2 certainly drags my K2 around with it. I have considered
changing the curly cable for a more flexible one and will
In a recent message, Keith Bainbridge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
The damn bail stand is too high !!!
I'm getting RSI from tuning around the almost dead bands here in VK6 !!
Seriously though, without the stand its too low and with it its too high.
I think Wayne has the height of the bail in m
Yes, David, I do have the crystal oven in the XV144 that I am currently
using with the K2 as I am still awaiting delivery of my K3. I only
apply power to the XV144 when I intend to operate on 2 metres. I do,
however, apply power to it about 15 minutes before going on the air,
otherwise there
With the K2, an iambic paddle AND a straight key can be connected to the
key jack at the same time by the use of a couple of diodes as described
in the K2 manual. Thus it is possible to move ones hand from one key to
the other without making any menu adjustment. I find this facility very
useful
Thank you, Greg, that is very helpful. But what I meant to say was
Can I unplug my dual key (with diodes fitted) from my K2 and plug it
straight into the paddle input of the K3, hence using the one key jack
for both keys? It would be nice to be able to use the same key setup
for both rigs
Thanks, Greg, I was hoping that I could use the same dual key assembly
for both the K2 and the K3. Not to worry.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I don't think so Dave. Elecraft provided two key jacks for greater
flexability. isn't there a menu on the K2
In a recent message, Larry Putman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Just wondering what Rig would be your second choice if you can't wait
forever to get a K3?
Larry Putman
K3 Ordered early October
A K2.
73
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David G4DMP
West Yorkshire, England, UK
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Mike - Details of this are at
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/k2_microphone_jack_grounding.htm
I carried out this mod on my K2 as a matter of course. I felt that it
only was right that the 8-pin microphone connector should be earthed. I
have to say that I am surprised that this mo
K3 (kit) #186 was shipped by Elecraft on 3 January and delivered by UPS
Express today, Monday, 7 January at 12:29 GMT.
It was ordered by FAX on 3 May at 17:58 GMT.
Assembly is underway.
73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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It's a pity that Elecraft did not stick to their gray livery color to
match the K1 and K2, Stan, but it's too late for that now.
I guess they changed it so we could use our black marker pens ;-)
73 de David G4DMP
In a message dated 1/7/2008 3:23:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTE
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
Gary, just a possibility - have you checked the CONFIG:AF GAIN setting?
It can be HI or LO and the default is LO.
This does not affect the sidetone level which is independent of the AF
gain setting.
73
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David G4DM
In a recent message WA7CS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
What is the bolt/screw size used to connect the tilt stand to the side panels
of a K1?
Look at the manual for the KTS1 stand at
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KTS1_revG.pdf
73
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David G4DMP
West Yorkshire, England, UK
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I wonder if there is a list available of the K3 features that are NOT
yet activated in the current firmware.
Although I have a 6kHz filter installed, I am unable to enable
synchronous detection in AM mode. (Owner's Manual p I have the filter
in slot FL2 and have it activated as 6.00 in AM mod
In a recent message, Lyle Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I wonder if there is a list available of the K3 features that are NOT
yet activated in the current firmware.
Check the errata sheet that came with the radio. As features are
added, they'll be listed in the firmware updates, viewa
I hear that there have been so many hits that Paul M0BMN's web bandwidth
has been exceeded. I think it's a matter of "Try again later", maybe
tomorrow.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, guy ghisu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
>Hello,
> I received the same error message.guy kb3ckw
>
>DOUGLA
In a recent message, G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
In ATU BYPASS mode the K3
doesn't display the SWR, though presumably it's still measuring it so the PA
can protect itself from extreme mismatches in bypass mode.
Mine does, Julian. Put ATU in Bypass, then hold XMIT/TUNE and the SWR
is d
I am surprised to see that the CW decoder interprets the break sign
(-...-) as BT rather than as =. I note that the full stop, comma,
stroke (US slash), @ and the question mark are all correctly
interpreted, but the inverted commas (.-..-.) are missing.
I am presuming that these refinements w
In a recent message, Don Ehrlich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
...
As many already know the K3 AGC kicks in when the MH2 mic PTT switch is
pressed and that causes the first few words to be attenuated after
keying the mic.
Elecraft told me that was caused by the mechanical noise the PTT switch
in
In a recent message, Don Ehrlich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
...
Elecraft told me that was caused by the mechanical noise the PTT switch
in the mic makes and they plan to address it by and by.
Not so!
[Snip]
I just performed surgery on my mic connector to add a 150 ohm resistor
in series with p
In a recent message, Ian J Maude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I have the XV144 on my K2 and I wondered how it connects to the K3?
Obviously it uses the transverter interface but on the K2 it uses the
serial interface. How does that work on the K3 with the XV3 interface?
Ian (and others) -
I
In the UK, Maplin cat no. JW77J 15-way D Plug in 9-way shell and JB68Y
9-way metalised hood.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Look for a DB 15 HD (from High Density)
This is the 3 row connector like the "old" VGA connector
Original-Nachricht
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
I thought all standard D connectors use the same jack screws.
You thought wrong ;-(
73
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Leeds, England, UK
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Elecraft use, what are referred to as #4 screw threads. If your K3, like
mine, was not provided with screwjacks for both the DB9 and the DE15
connectors you will need to find some from your own surplus stock. If
you do, make sure they are of the correct thread.
[End of thread] no pun intended,
In a recent message, Stewart Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Only slight negative is that there should be a few more flat black
case screws supplied as spares. Exact amount needed supplied,
however I am sure that I will lose one or two when I open the case
to show off the craftsmanship...
I'll
I am getting an ERR TXG error message when attempting to calibrate the
power on 60 meters. This happens at both the 5W and 50W calibration
points. All the other bands are OK.
Although page 46 of the Owner's Manual does not specify, I am doing the
power calibration at the bottom end of each ba
Suitable 4-40 x 5/16" thumbscrews are available from Elecraft as Part
No. E700050.
These are used in the KX1.
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Brett Howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I'd be willing to pay a 10 to 15 dollar adder for knurled knobs that allow
one to take the top of quickly a
Many thanks to all who replied to my query about the ERR TXG error
message when calibrating on 60 metres.
My K3 s/n 00168 was labelled as being for the US bands. Perhaps it is
correct to assume that 60 metres was aligned for 5332 to 5405 kHz. In
the UK our 5MHz channels are from 5260 to 5405 k
My first few attempts at printing it out produced log sheets with 4.65"
between the thumb screws.
Changing the paper size within Acrobat from A4 to the US 8.5" x 11"
size, and setting the printer dialog to "Print as image" rather than
"Fit to page" produces log at the correct size.
Thanks, W
In a recent message, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said
If you put the KX1 into the "Speed" setting it will lock the VFO
and you won't knock yourself off frequency while in QSO.
The regular 'VFO lock/unlock' requires 2 buttons to be pressed.
Paul w0rw
That's fine, Paul, but you must remember to knock
Thanks for that information, Paul. My KX1 is #0052 and I recall
discussing the need to exit from the "Speed" setting, otherwise there
would be no output. Wayne commented that it was intended that way so
that one could enter "test" mode without the need to go into the menu.
He has evidently h
In a recent message, Dwayne Barbee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said
Well guys it is time for another Eurasian ECN, the times are
20m 14.045 1900z
40m 7.025 2030z
Am I correct in my understanding that the nets are primarily for QRP
Elecraft rigs, Doc? I realise there were a few of the 100W guys
Stewart - Did you ground the shell of the mic connector on the K2? I
found that the r.f. feedback that I was getting was completely cured by
the suggested mod on the Elecraft web site.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Stewart Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
said
Given a few hours free I
I have a few queries on the XV144 transverter and would appreciate any
comments from others who have built this fine addition to the Elecraft
range.
1. The XV information sheet states that the maximum power of the XV50 is
20W and that of the XV144 and XV222 is 25W. The manual does not mention
I have just read Mychael's comments about L25 & L26.
I appear to have missed the change in the Low-Pass Filter components
when I upgraded my Revision A PCB to Revision B. I see from the latest
circuit diagram that the filter is labelled "40/60m".
What is the reason for the change in the filt
rs. If you add the K60XV you
will need to change the filter.
Don Brown
- Original Message -
From: David Pratt
I appear to have missed the change in the Low-Pass Filter components
when I upgraded my Revision A PCB to Revision B. I see from the
latest
circuit diagram that the fil
PE3BB de G4DMP
I would suggest
1. KNB2 Noise blanker
2. K160RX 160m/2nd Ant
3. KSB2 SSB
Do those first, as they do not attached to the top cover.
then..
4. KAT2 ATU
5. KBT2 battery option
Once these are all working correctly, then add..
6. KIO2 I/O Option
and finally, the
7. KAF2 AF filte
Chris -
Do not be misled by the fact that on CW the K2 transmits on the
frequency as displayed, whereas many of the oriental black boxes
transmit a fixed number of Hz (maybe 600Hz) different to the displayed
frequency to give the required offset.
I have encountered a similar problem with work
You should not have to pay duty, Martin, as Elecraft use a customs code
that exempts the package from duty. But you likely will have to pay UK
VAT at 17.5% plus a fee of a few pounds that Royal Mail charge for
collecting the VAT.
These days, you will probably get a card put through your door b
In a recent message, Jimmy Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said
But this LCD "film" issue is a troublesome one for a first time
builder not familiar with these components. I spent a long time
anguishing over the question of whether to peal the back off the LCD,
and eventually made the correct de
In a recent message, Bob Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I suggest you take a look at the Expert 1K-FA from SPE: http://
www.linear-amplifier.com. I was waiting for the Elecraft amp then got
impatient and bought one of these.
This is a fully automatic amplifier that will work with any rig
Hello Chris and Stewart -
I carried out the mod to my K2 Revision A board way back in October
2000, following the instructions by WJ4P and still on the Elecraft web
site. I have to say that following these instructions I changed the
very raspy sidetone to a near sinewave matching my preferred
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, David Cutter
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Whatever happened to plastic knitting needles that we would shape?
David
G3UNA
They are now made of aluminium (aluminum), David, but even if you could
get plastic ones they would certainly not be strong enough for the KX1
Nick - I used RWM on 9996.0kHz. I adjusted C22 so that I got the same
tone of beat note when switching between USB and LSB and offsetting the
frequency display by, say, 500Hz on each side of 9996.0kHz. Each time
you adjust C22 you need to go to the 7MHz band and do a CAL PLL.
73 de David G4D
Let's leave that until Elecraft bring out a 27MHz option for the K3!
I take it you have come to amateur radio from CB?
73
In a recent message, David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term
for it) at the end of each t
In a recent message, David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Use a methylated sprits (not sure of name in US) burner to remove the enamel
- keep it in the blue part of the flame (the hottest and no soot) and it
should come clean. Use a light rub with emery paper if you think it might be
ta
I have searched the FAQ but don't seem to be able to find the answer to
this...
Does the K3 have its own internal monitor speaker?
I expect the answer to be "yes" as it would appear that everything the
K2 can do, the K3 can do even better. Internal keyer, internal ATU, but
internal speaker?
I used lead-free solder (99.3/0.7 Sn/Cu) when I built one of the
Elecraft mini-modules and it worked out fine, but I would not wish to
tackle building a full K1, K1X or K2 kit with it.
There was an excellent article on pp78/79 in January 2005 RadCom which
explains some of the pitfalls of Pb-fr
I assembled my XG1 with the LEDs pushed in as far as the notch and they
look fine.
73 de David G4DMP
G-QRP 11046
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Chris Page
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I am building the XG1 receiver test oscillator and wonder if somebody
can please tell me if the three leds sho
Use RWM on 9996kHz, Nick.
73 de David G4DMP
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Nick Waterman
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Can someone remind me what we're supposed to use instead of WWV for VFO
calibration in EU?
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In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Charles
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I built K2 Nr 413 and made lots of CW contacts, the built in Mojo was great.
I stopped using it because the crystal oscillator in the side tone was
not a pure sine wave and it became offensive to my ear. I only use CW.
I have b
In the old days in the UK, there use to be a non-radiating "Artificial
Aerial" Licence. An Artificial Aerial consisted of R L & C which
represented the impedance characteristics of an actual antenna. It is
surprising how many QSOs were had using those devices.
73 de David G4DMP
In message <
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Paul Webb
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @
£88.56 for her but I expected that anyway.
All the best and sorry in advance for all the questions I will be inflicting
on you all.
Don't worr
I am having a problem with 5th harmonic radiation from my XV144
transverter. I have found that I am causing TVI to the UK analogue
Channel 51 (711.25MHz) and digital Channel 52 (719.25MHz). Other TV
channels are free from interference.
I would be interested to know whether anyone else has ha
Thank you, Alan, that is very helpful and will try that. I have had a
suggestion that the problem could be due to high harmonic content from
the 28MHz output from the K2, so I am continuing with various test to
establish the cause.
73 de David G4DMP
My suggestion is a coaxial trap or possib
Mindful that I am neglecting my hand keying, my sending being spoilt by
the ease of using an iambic paddle, I have connected a straight key
across the paddle keying line using a pair of 1N4148 diodes as shown in
the K2 Manual. This works reasonably well, but occasionally when
pressing the str
Thank you, Don, for your technical description as to what might be
happening.
I have polished my straight key silver contacts and replaced the diodes
with 1N5821 Schottky diodes, but am still getting the problem
occasionally.
It does look as though I shall have to fit a separate jack to the
Thank you for your suggestion, Sverre, I am planning doing that. I have
12 1N5821 diodes here and with try and match a pair on them tomorrow.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Sverre Holm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
If you have many diodes available, then as a last resort you could try to
Peter Zenker writes
After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice
together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets
the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port.
I agree with you, Peter. I have both the Elecraft MH2 a
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Larry Dodson
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I wondered if anyone in the UK has found a local source for a K2
replacement battery that fits internally? Thanks - Larry G0IKE
Yes, Larry, the size is 178 x 34 x 60mm and is available from Maplin as
follows:
MM23A 12V
Hello Sara -
I recommend the Kenwood MC-43S microphone. It plugs straight into the
K2 microphone connector and gives excellent quality. The MC-43S has UP
and DOWN buttons which, when used with the K2, changes between VFO A and
B. This is very useful for contest working.
I hope that helps.
In a recent message, David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Have I missed something here? Is there some list rule that says I should
sign my mails with my callsign, separate from my email address and plainly
at the bottom of every post?
What you have missed, David, is 1) keeping quotes
I wonder if someone would care to comment on the transmitter frequency
coverage of the K3 on the 60 metre band?
In the UK, permit holders can transmit on all modes on seven 3kHz-wide
channels, centred on 5260, 5280, 5290, 5368, 5373, 5400 and 5405 kHz.
Only three of these are common to the USA
In a recent message, Mike Short <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
My K2 has an interesting problem. While listening to SSB, after a period of
time, the audio fades way back. If I tap the key, and briefly put it in
transmit, it comes back.
That sounds like a similar problem to what I had. It turned
In a recent message, Tim Hodges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
When I bought my KX-1, Elecraft sent me a little engraved swiss-army
style pocket knife, about 2 1/2 or 3" inches long.
I gave that knife to my boy Patrick. Pat is now 10 and loved that
knife, always ready to whip it out and solve any
In a recent message, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
each S unit should
represent a 6db change in signal level from S9 downwards. This 'standard'
had been used certainly in Regions 1 and 2 as far as I know by or before
1946, but most people gave reports based on how well
The Interface Requirement for UK Amateur licences is available at
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/tech/interface_req/ir2028.pdf
It is an important document as far as UK licences are concerned.
73
David
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
7(2) [
In a recent message, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Does solder eventually "go bad?"
I am still using 60/40 Multicore solder that I "inherited" from a
previous employer forty years ago and it still works fine. I built my
K2, K1 & KX1, etc with it with no problems.
73
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Lee
Allow a couple of weeks for delivery as the package will be directed
through Customs for VAT to be charged, plus the Royal Mail handling fee.
Depending how far back in the queue you are, it could be late August or
even September before it arrives.
David G4DMP
In a recent message, "David Ferr
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote ...
Thank you to everyone who replied, I decided to use UPS to ship.
That could be a wise choice, David. With the current dispute problems
with Royal Mail and the possibility of strikes (US = "lockouts"), UK
customers mi
In a recent message, R Atkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it
when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the
announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a
mobile 2m, and can have any of
In a recent message, Dave G4AON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Will it be possible to configure a K3 to give CW/SSB and a choice of
bands to avoid needing to step through all the modes and bands?
That would be a neat improvement...
But surely this is possible with the K2, Dave, by using the te
In a recent message, Dave G4AON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
There seems to be a lack of information/instructions for those of us
with K3s on order! I haven't received a receipt for the deposit
either... But get receive an acknowledgement. I assume there will be an
invoice for the final amount
In a recent message, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
One of the important activities we Hams participate in is experimenting with
various signal formats (or "modes" if you prefer). Fortunately, our licenses
in most countries give us a lot of latitude about what is legal. Certainly
The easiest way, John, would be to ask the person you bought it from. If
it's s/n #4507 there won't be many (if any) official mods.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, John Reilly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
I just purchased a used K2 (s/n 4507). When It arrives, how can I tell
which mods
I can recommend the Almost All Digital Electronics L/C meter Model IIB,
available as kit at $99.95.
http://www.aade.com/lcmeter.htm
It can be built in a couple of hours and works a treat.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Brett gazdzinski
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
You can buy a DMM th
In a recent message, Charles Harpole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is
a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson
Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations
Are you suggesting that
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