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Bill-3

K3 - DVR installation question

What is entailed in installing a DVR into the K3? Sadly, I have to Move
the KPA-500 and a PalStar manual (large) tuner before I can even get to
the K3, For me, this is a big job. So thought I'd ask before I blindly
jump into this.

Bill W2BLC

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Grant Youngman-2

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

It’s fairly involved to add after the fact. Not difficult — but considerably more than “pull the cover, plug it in”.

https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/E740130%20KDVR3%20Option%20Installation%20Rev%20C.pdf

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Apr 26, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Bill <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> What is entailed in installing a DVR into the K3? Sadly, I have to Move the KPA-500 and a PalStar manual (large) tuner before I can even get to the K3, For me, this is a big job. So thought I'd ask before I blindly jump into this.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>

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Bill-3

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

Grant: thanks for the link to the install manual. WOW! I don't see that
in my future - too many places for errors. My K3 is not broken and I
don't want to break it. Thanks again.

Of course, I could always sent the K3 out and have all the updates made
and the DVR installed. But, all I operate on is 75 meters these days and
really see no need for the updates. Again, the K3 is working wonderful.

Bill W2BLC

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Bill K9YEQ

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

I rarely use my DVR as I don't contest. When I have a mic or audio xmit issue, it is super handy. Just sayin'.

72 & 73,
Bill
K9YEQ
FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DVR installation question

Grant: thanks for the link to the install manual. WOW! I don't see that in my future - too many places for errors. My K3 is not broken and I don't want to break it. Thanks again.

Of course, I could always sent the K3 out and have all the updates made and the DVR installed. But, all I operate on is 75 meters these days and really see no need for the updates. Again, the K3 is working wonderful.

Bill W2BLC

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Nr4c

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

Did you build your K3?

If so, it’s no big deal. You do have to remove the from panel but it’s easy and trust me. The first time you installed the panel it was tricky. But after that it’s not hard at all.

FYI: I bought a 10 Watt/ no ATU kit in August or 2009. I went into the thing every weekend till I had all the additions installed. Thought several times about putting a zipper on the top cover! Don’t fret the disassembly/reassembly.

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> On Apr 26, 2019, at 6:11 PM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I rarely use my DVR as I don't contest. When I have a mic or audio xmit issue, it is super handy. Just sayin'.
>
> 72 & 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Bill
> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 9:15 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DVR installation question
>
> Grant: thanks for the link to the install manual. WOW! I don't see that in my future - too many places for errors. My K3 is not broken and I don't want to break it. Thanks again.
>
> Of course, I could always sent the K3 out and have all the updates made and the DVR installed. But, all I operate on is 75 meters these days and really see no need for the updates. Again, the K3 is working wonderful.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>
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Bill Frantz

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

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I've found my DVR handy for calling into large DX pileups. It saves my voice.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 4/26/19 at 3:11 PM, [hidden email] (Bill Johnson) wrote:

> I rarely use my DVR as I don't contest. When I have a mic or audio xmit
> issue, it is super handy. Just sayin'.

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K8TE

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

In addition to contesting, I use it to call friends for a pre-setup sked.
They often don't show-up on-time or can't make it. I quit after five
minutes with no response.

During FD several years ago, I took over the 40m station after a nearby
lightning strike took out the primary K3. The back-up had no DVR. That was
the longest four hours of the event (not a contest)!

I have also used the DVR for Special Event Station operations when the rates
slow down. I wouldn't be without a DVR in my K3's!

73, Bill, K8TE

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Dick Dievendorff-4

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

Bill: I use mine in DX pileups, as I tend to get enthusiastic and holler my call, which could become tedious to my wife. M1 has my call, M2 has “thanks, you’re also 59”. CW memories for M1 and M2 have similar function.

I tend to use M1 less often and M2 sooner since the arrival of my KPA1500.

Good to meet you in Visalia!

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Apr 30, 2019, at 13:58, K8TE <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> In addition to contesting, I use it to call friends for a pre-setup sked.
> They often don't show-up on-time or can't make it. I quit after five
> minutes with no response.
>
> During FD several years ago, I took over the 40m station after a nearby
> lightning strike took out the primary K3. The back-up had no DVR. That was
> the longest four hours of the event (not a contest)!
>
> I have also used the DVR for Special Event Station operations when the rates
> slow down. I wouldn't be without a DVR in my K3's!
>
>

Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

I use AUDACITY which is a free software, record my own messages, set it
to play a loop and let it feed the radio. It can be used for most all
modes, SSB and CW. I have several pre-recorded messages which I can
easily choose. All that is needed is the free software, and a single
USB cable between the computer and my K3S. Set the input to MIC + LIN
and turn on the VOX. A few level tweaks and one is off and running.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 4/30/2019 9:17 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> Bill: I use mine in DX pileups, as I tend to get enthusiastic and holler my call, which could become tedious to my wife. M1 has my call, M2 has “thanks, you’re also 59”. CW memories for M1 and M2 have similar function.
>
> I tend to use M1 less often and M2 sooner since the arrival of my KPA1500.
>
> Good to meet you in Visalia!
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>> On Apr 30, 2019, at 13:58, K8TE <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> In addition to contesting, I use it to call friends for a pre-setup sked.
>> They often don't show-up on-time or can't make it. I quit after five
>> minutes with no response.
>>
>> During FD several years ago, I took over the 40m station after a nearby
>> lightning strike took out the primary K3. The back-up had no DVR. That was
>> the longest four hours of the event (not a contest)!
>>
>> I have also used the DVR for Special Event Station operations when the rates
>> slow down. I wouldn't be without a DVR in my K3's!
>>
>>
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: K3 - DVR installation question

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Great idea to use on a freq with a schedule. I will give that a try!

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

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Bill: I use mine in DX pileups, as I tend to get enthusiastic and holler my call, which could become tedious to my wife. M1 has my call, M2 has “thanks, you’re also 59”. CW memories for M1 and M2 have similar function.

I tend to use M1 less often and M2 sooner since the arrival of my KPA1500.

Good to meet you in Visalia!

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Apr 30, 2019, at 13:58, K8TE <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> In addition to contesting, I use it to call friends for a pre-setup sked.
> They often don't show-up on-time or can't make it. I quit after five
> minutes with no response.
>
> During FD several years ago, I took over the 40m station after a
> nearby lightning strike took out the primary K3. The back-up had no
> DVR. That was the longest four hours of the event (not a contest)!
>
> I have also used the DVR for Special Event Station operations when the
> rates slow down. I wouldn't be without a DVR in my K3's!
>
>

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