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K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

N2TK

Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
this mod?

By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.


N2TK, Tony
#311
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Re: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

Deni F5VJC
I installed the HW AGC mod yesterday on K3 325, it was not fitted.
I opted for the SMD components, and all went fine but I decided to use the standard LED as I was unsure of the cathode marking on the supplied SMD LED. This ought to be indicated on the instruction sheet I think.

Also fitted the KXV3 RXA mod. All now back together and working just fine.

Waiting for the second RX now and debating filter options.

73
Deni, F5VJC

<quote author="N2TK, Tony">

Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
this mod?

By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.


N2TK, Tony
#311
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RE: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

N2TK
Interesting that the mod levels of the board aren't reflected by the serial
number.  

Yes, I am waiting for the second receiver too. Going with the stock 2.7KHZ
filter for the moment as the main use I have for the second receiver is
listening to the "split" frequency.

73,
N2TK, Tony

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I installed the HW AGC mod yesterday on K3 325, it was not fitted.
I opted for the SMD components, and all went fine but I decided to use the
standard LED as I was unsure of the cathode marking on the supplied SMD LED.
This ought to be indicated on the instruction sheet I think.

Also fitted the KXV3 RXA mod. All now back together and working just fine.

Waiting for the second RX now and debating filter options.

73
Deni, F5VJC



Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
this mod?

By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.


N2TK, Tony
#311


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Re: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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Hi Tony,

Nothing was required on your part. That is the factory version of the
change that already has very low value SMD resistors installed for R33
and R40.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ


N2TK wrote:

> Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
> done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
> this mod?
>
> By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
> Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.
>
>
> N2TK, Tony
> #311
>
>  
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RE: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

N2TK
Eric,
Tnx for  the info. I just measured R33 and R40 - 6.3 ohms. At this stage
does it matter whether I leave the shorts in place or should I solder these
two resistors back?

N2TK, Tony

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From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:18 PM
To: N2TK
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

Hi Tony,

Nothing was required on your part. That is the factory version of the
change that already has very low value SMD resistors installed for R33
and R40.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ


N2TK wrote:

> Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
> done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
> this mod?
>
> By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
> Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.
>
>
> N2TK, Tony
> #311
>
>  

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Re: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

N5GE
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On Wed, 28 May 2008 13:08:35 -0400, "N2TK" <[hidden email]> wrote:

>Interesting that the mod levels of the board aren't reflected by the serial
>number.  
>

[snip]

When I ordered the mod kits for my factory built unit (806) by email, they wrote
me back and said I didn't need the changes.  Apparently they DO know which
serial number factory rigs have the mods.

73,

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Re: K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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Either is OK.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ


N2TK wrote:

> Eric,
> Tnx for  the info. I just measured R33 and R40 - 6.3 ohms. At this stage
> does it matter whether I leave the shorts in place or should I solder these
> two resistors back?
>
> N2TK, Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:18 PM
> To: N2TK
> Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Nothing was required on your part. That is the factory version of the
> change that already has very low value SMD resistors installed for R33
> and R40.
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>
>
> N2TK wrote:
>  
>> Went to install the HAGCMDKT kit on #311. Interesting but all was already
>> done except for shorting R33 and R40. Maybe there were interim fixes for
>> this mod?
>>
>> By the way, C222 had already been changed to .1 uF for the CW Keying Rise
>> Time Reduction. I needed to add the RXA board to the KXV3.
>>
>>
>> N2TK, Tony
>> #311
>>
>>  
>>    
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