K3 Subreceiver AF Gain and PR6-10 connection

[Edward A. Dauer]

Just finished the K3 and have it on the air.  Neat!   Much to learn yet.  Two questions at this point, and a request for advice from the group . . .

First question:  The AF gain for the subreceiver is markedly lower than that for the RF board receiver.  Anyone know what I might not have configured correctly?  The config AF gain setting doesn't change it - sub still much lower than main. (The sub is on the shared antenna and the RF sensitivity seems the same.)

Second question:  the K3-to-KPA cable takes up the same 15-pin port as the PR6-10 is supposed to use (and a second cable from KPA to KAT uses up everything else.)   Any options for connecting the preamp other than doing surgery on the cable?

Many tnx for any advice anyone can offer  . . .

Edward Dauer, KN1CBR


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   1. Re: K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help (Stan AE7UT)
   2. Re: K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help (Don Wilhelm)
   3. My remote KAT500 installation - an update (ab2tc)
   4. KPA500 power off (Martin Kratoska)
   5. KX3 TX delay < 4 ms? Hot switching (Ignacy)
   6. Power for P3. (John)
   7. Re: Power for P3. (Harlan)
   8. Re: Power for P3. (David Ferrington, M0XDF)
   9. P3 power supply (John)
  10. Re: just a thought. ([hidden email])
  11. K3 PL1 Error (Hank Garretson)
  12. Elecraft Hex Key (KC6CNN)
  13. Re: N6BT Antennas (KC6CNN)
  14. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  15. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  16. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (Mike WA8BXN)
  17. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (Rick Tavan N6XI)
  18. Re: Power for P3. (Mike Reublin)
  19. Elecraft SSB Net Announcement (Phil Shepard)
  20. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr)
  21. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  22. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (EricJ)
  23. KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Jeff Kelly)
  24. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Richard Neese)
  25. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Richard Neese)
  26. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Jeff Kelly)


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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:11:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Stan AE7UT <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

The transistors arrived yesterday and I did ALL Don advised.
Everything checked out and I replaced the transistors with amazing ease.
All the diodes appeared healthy and the voltage was spot on.
Start to finish and being very careful, it took about 4 hours.
I'm getting 100 watts out and all is well in Zion.

I'm still getting a "High Current" warning occasionally at the first bit of
transmission.
Is this common/normal and should I check something else?

Interestingly this is serial number #7230 but from what Don was saying it
appears to have an older amp on it.  I still haven't built a KPA100 so I'm
not very familiar with them but it does have a shield on it as Don
described.
How important is that fix?

Elecraft has once again endeared themselves to me.
I have very little electronics back ground.  To be able to open a rig and
fix
it is really cool.   This would have been unthinkable without the help of
this group.

I want to give a special THANKS to Don W3FPR, Dale WC7S and Dick K2ZR.

73
Stan AE7UT



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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:09:47 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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Stan,

First check the menu CAL CUR setting.  It should be set at 3.50 - if it
is lower, that would explain the HiCur messages.

Check your power supply voltage.  It should be 13.8 volts or higher (up
to 14.5 volts).  The K2 tries to maintain the requested power output,
and if the voltage is low, it will draw more current to produce the
requested power.

If CAL CUR is OK, then try to determine if it occurs only on certain
bands - do not set the power control fully clockwise for one thing, keep
it at 100 watts (or below) - do you still get the HiCur messages? - if
not, all is well.
It is not unusual to get an occasional HiCur warning on 160 or 80 meters
when the power knob is fully clockwise.

If you get HiCur messages on all bands, take a look at transformer T4.
It should have 3 turns of white wire on the secondary winding. If it has
only 2 turns, someone built it for "better efficiency at 5 watts", which
should only be used with a K2 that will only be used on CW at power
levels less than 5 watts.  It should not be used if either the KSB2 or
the KPA100 options are installed.

If you get HiCur warnings only on selected bands (40m, 20m, 15m, and
10m), check the number of turns on the toroids of the Low Pass Filter in
the base K2 - builders sometimes put an extra turn on the cores which
will cause that problem.  If the bands are 30m, 17m and 10 meters, the
toroid turns on the KPA100 LPF may have an extra turn.

If the KPA100 has two red core toroids near the center of the board, it
is the older design.  The new one has blue core toroids at RFC1 and L16
locations.

So that is as much as I can tell you with the information I have.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/17/2013 12:11 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote:

> The transistors arrived yesterday and I did ALL Don advised.
> Everything checked out and I replaced the transistors with amazing ease.
> All the diodes appeared healthy and the voltage was spot on.
> Start to finish and being very careful, it took about 4 hours.
> I'm getting 100 watts out and all is well in Zion.
>
> I'm still getting a "High Current" warning occasionally at the first bit of
> transmission.
> Is this common/normal and should I check something else?
>
> Interestingly this is serial number #7230 but from what Don was saying it
> appears to have an older amp on it.  I still haven't built a KPA100 so I'm
> not very familiar with them but it does have a shield on it as Don
> described.
> How important is that fix?
>
> Elecraft has once again endeared themselves to me.
> I have very little electronics back ground.  To be able to open a rig and
> fix
> it is really cool.   This would have been unthinkable without the help of
> this group.
>
> I want to give a special THANKS to Don W3FPR, Dale WC7S and Dick K2ZR.
>
> 73
> Stan AE7UT
>

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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:11:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: ab2tc <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] My remote KAT500 installation - an update
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Hi all,

The KAT500 in my remote "hut" has got a little more company:

http://ab2tc.com/img_0179.jpg
http://ab2tc.com/img_0181.jpg

The gray box contains relays for 4 more antennas. It is controlled using the
2nd serial port on the Lantronix serial server (which is now almost
invisible in the picture). I also found room for a dummy load. In the fall,
when the leaves are gone, I plan to hang a delta loop for 20m to occupy that
last port (of course I can evict the dummy load if I find space for yet
another antenna).

NOTE: The pictures are much reduced in size now (about 100kB) so should be
friendlier to download.

Knut - AB2TC



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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:39:23 +0200
From: Martin Kratoska <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 power off
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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When tapping the ON button to power off the KPA500, the unit still
remains in ON state unless the rocker switch on the rear panel is used.
The box is still warm (very little), a quiet 50 Hz hum is barely
audible. Can be the KPA left in this state or must I use the bottom
rocker switch to power off? What is the power consumption in this state?

73
Martin, OK1RR
K3 #7554
KPA500 #1565
KAT500 #849
P3 #2752


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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 13:41:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ignacy <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 TX delay < 4 ms? Hot switching
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Has anybody measured TX delay in KX3?

I tried to use it with 2 QSK amps, and KX3 seems to hot switch. Not a
problem with K3 default.
Ignacy, NO9E



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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:28:21 -0700
From: "John" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <9CD0117D2F8F4B20B2231FF8D443DEC0@Johnlabibm>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC out on the back of the K3.
Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power supply for the P3?
Thanks
John.


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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:39:02 -0400
From: Harlan <[hidden email]>
To: John <[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

John
Power the P3 from the same supply the K3 is powered from.
Harlan
NC3C

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

John <[hidden email]> wrote:

>I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC out on the back of the K3.
>Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power supply for the P3?
>Thanks
>John.
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:40:07 +0100
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[hidden email]>
To: John <[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

You could build a relay box, fed from the Aux out and feed the PR6 & the P3 from that, the power for the relay box would need to come from the same PSU that is powering the K3 or a different PSU - but turning the K3 on would power up the other units
73 de David, M0XDF
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reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
-Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)

On 17 Aug 2013, at 22:28, John wrote:

> I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC out on the back of the K3.
> Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power supply for the P3?
> Thanks
> John.
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:42:33 -0700
From: "John" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 power supply
Message-ID: <A5CECF5345014FBFB6E0AB79E251139B@Johnlabibm>
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Thanks guys.
I guess I'll have to mod the K3 to supply 1 amp.
John.


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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:15:08 -0500
From: [hidden email]
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] just a thought.
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Hmmm indeed. That's the same way Washington DC works. Donations.

73
Mike R


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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:28:29 -0700
From: Hank Garretson <[hidden email]>
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 PL1 Error
Message-ID:
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I'm getting K3 PL1 Error and no transmitter output.

After cooling a bit, PL1 voltage measures 5.9 volts. I get intermittent
output when I send a string of dits with PL1 voltage showing 5.9 volts when
a dit gets transmitted and 0.0 volts when a dit doesn't get transmitted.

Help please. Any suggestions?

73,

Hank, W6SX


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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:12:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex
Key Serial # E067.
It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am
heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red
headed step child. lol.
I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that
the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.
Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?
I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope
it stays put.

Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.

Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN



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K2 # 5486
K3 # 6254
KX3 # 757
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:17:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N6BT Antennas
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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I have spoken with him several times.
I got my Bravo 7KR very fast. I am going to order his 40/80 vertical dipole
when it is ready.
I know he was backed up for a while, but have had no problem contacting him
directly by e-mail.

PS - Great performing antennas too.

Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN



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K2 # 5486
K3 # 6254
KX3 # 757
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:19:41 -0700
From: [hidden email]
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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You don't need a heavier paddle. Just museum wax on each foot. Press into position. Your paddle will stay put and not leave any marks if you decide to pry it up.

73 - Steve WB6RSE


On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN wrote:

Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.



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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:41:43 -0600
From: [hidden email]
To: elecraft <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:12:39 -0700 (PDT), KC6CNN wrote:

> I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope
> it stays put.

> Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
> Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.

First, the desk surface must remain free of any waxes or dirt/dust, and the feet
must be clean and "sticky".  If that doesn't work, do what I do.

I use hot glue.  It works great and can be removed if you decide to move the key
to a different position.  I would not recommend locking it down until you've
been back on CW for awhile, as your positioning preference may change,
especially if you progress in speed.  I've glued down both my paddle and my old
Speed-X hand key on the desk, and they work fine.

Gary


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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:56:28 -0400
From: Mike WA8BXN <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>, "KC6CNN" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

If its moving around, I might drill holes in a board that match the feet of
the key and set it down on into the holes. Bolt, glue, clamp the board down
to your table as you see fit.



73 -Mike WA8BXN











-------Original Message-------



From: KC6CNN

Date: 8/17/2013 9:12:57 PM

To: [hidden email]

Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key



I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex

Key Serial # E067.

It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am

heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red

headed step child. lol.

I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that

the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.

Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?

I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope

it stays put.



Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of

Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.



Thanks

Gerald - KC6CNN







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KC6CNN - Gerald

K2 # 5486

K3 # 6254

KX3 # 757


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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:30:01 -0700
From: Rick Tavan N6XI <[hidden email]>
To: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat/Detail

This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much
stickier than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past.

/Rick


On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex
> Key Serial # E067.
> It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am
> heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red
> headed step child. lol.
> I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that
> the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.
> Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?
> I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope
> it stays put.
>
> Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
> Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.
>
> Thanks
> Gerald - KC6CNN
>
>
>
> -----
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> K2 # 5486
> K3 # 6254
> KX3 # 757
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:17:24 -0400
From: Mike Reublin <[hidden email]>
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

John,

I have them both plugged into the 12V RCA jack using a "Y" adapter. No problem so far.

73,
Mike NF4L

On Aug 17, 2013, at 5:28 PM, "John" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC out on the back of the K3.
> Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power supply for the P3?
> Thanks
> John.
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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 20:41:42 -0700
From: Phil Shepard <[hidden email]>
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii


The weekly SSB net will meet tomorrow (8/18) at 1800z on 14.3035 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon.  See you then.

73,
Phil NS7P



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Message: 20
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 20:46:54 -0700
From: kevinr <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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Good Evening,
     Propagation was rather good this week with the normal summer QRN
and some QSB.  Weather was pleasant, if cool.  Our normal dry season had
a few very light showers.  Luckily the fog the stormy weather brings
provides enough moisture to keep the forests from burning. Fall is
coming.  The trees' new growth of spring has changed into old growth and
the foxgloves are all but done blooming.

    Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening.

1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help  (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help)

Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz
Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT)  7045 kHz

        Stay well,
           Kevin.  KD5ONS

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Message: 21
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:50:34 -0600
From: [hidden email]
To: elecraft <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:30:01 -0700, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:

> http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat/Detail
>
> This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much
> stickier than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past.

Good steer, Rick.  Same thing I use on the dash.  Just begin with clean surfaces
and don't move it around.  Cheap at WalMart, but they switched vendors and I
don't think the new ones are quite as good.  I'm holding an IC7000 on my desk
with one right now.  Never moves (inverted mobile mounting bracket on top of
non-slip pad on desk).

Gary


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Message: 22
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:41:05 -0700
From: EricJ <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format=flowed

I switch between keys frequently using a variety of straight keys, bugs,
cooties and paddles, sometimes during a QSO. It would be a royal pain to
have any kind of permanent mounting. I have a couple of pieces of
leather I got from a Tandy store years ago. Michael's also has nice
pieces about 3x6" for a buck or two. Just lay the leather down on your
desk and lay the key on top of it. It gives the key an elegant look, and
the key stays put for either hand. The method is untested for left or
right foot.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to reconsider technique including backing off
the tension a little, and try to lighten up a bit. It shouldn't take
brute force to hold a key in place.

Eric
KE6US


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Message: 23
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:04:34 -0400
From: "Jeff Kelly" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <7E6170F97CC7496DAF6B6FB06DA365F0@JeffPC>
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Anyone now the model number of the Ram Clamp mount
featured in the Elecraft KX3 Mobile Guide:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/Rev1.2-KX3-Mobile-Owners.pdf

Jeff
K2SDR


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Message: 24
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:23:38 -0400
From: Richard Neese <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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The Seasucker 6018

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Message: 25
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:29:29 -0400
From: Richard Neese <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx

thats the mount

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  RAM Universal Finger-Grip^(TM) Phone/Radio Holder

Product Number:RAM-HOL-UN4U
<http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx>

Your Price: $23.98

KB3VGW



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Message: 26
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:31:56 -0400
From: "Jeff Kelly" <[hidden email]>
To: "Richard Neese" <[hidden email]>, <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
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Thank you!.

Jeff


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From: Richard Neese
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To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx

thats the mount

--
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  RAM Universal Finger-Grip^(TM) Phone/Radio Holder

Product Number:RAM-HOL-UN4U
<http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx>

Your Price: $23.98

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[Dick Dievendorff]

I'm not positive about the first issue, it may be related to the antenna
connection; there are several opportunities to select an unexpected input.
It may be a TMP cable seating issue, too.  

On the second topic, one popular accessory is a 15-pin "Y" cable, which you
can acquire from Elecraft or from other sources. We include one the KPAK3AUX
cable set. You can see a picture of it here:  

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740160%20KPAK3AUX%20Cable%20Set%20Instructio
ns%20Rev1c.pdf

If you purchase this elsewhere, be aware that many 15-pin Y cables designed
to split an SVGA video monitor signal do not wire all 15 pins "straight
thru", so shop carefully. This topic has been discussed recently, it you
might find it in the reflector archives if you search for "Y cable" or
"KPAK3AUX".

I don't know the individual part price for just the Y splitter cable, but an
email to parts (at) Elecraft.com should be able to provide that.

73 de Dick, K6KR

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Subreceiver AF Gain and PR6-10 connection

Just finished the K3 and have it on the air.  Neat!   Much to learn yet.
Two questions at this point, and a request for advice from the group . . .

First question:  The AF gain for the subreceiver is markedly lower than that
for the RF board receiver.  Anyone know what I might not have configured
correctly?  The config AF gain setting doesn't change it - sub still much
lower than main. (The sub is on the shared antenna and the RF sensitivity
seems the same.)

Second question:  the K3-to-KPA cable takes up the same 15-pin port as the
PR6-10 is supposed to use (and a second cable from KPA to KAT uses up
everything else.)   Any options for connecting the preamp other than doing
surgery on the cable?

Many tnx for any advice anyone can offer  . . .

Edward Dauer, KN1CBR


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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help (Stan AE7UT)
   2. Re: K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help (Don Wilhelm)
   3. My remote KAT500 installation - an update (ab2tc)
   4. KPA500 power off (Martin Kratoska)
   5. KX3 TX delay < 4 ms? Hot switching (Ignacy)
   6. Power for P3. (John)
   7. Re: Power for P3. (Harlan)
   8. Re: Power for P3. (David Ferrington, M0XDF)
   9. P3 power supply (John)
  10. Re: just a thought. ([hidden email])
  11. K3 PL1 Error (Hank Garretson)
  12. Elecraft Hex Key (KC6CNN)
  13. Re: N6BT Antennas (KC6CNN)
  14. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  15. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  16. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (Mike WA8BXN)
  17. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (Rick Tavan N6XI)
  18. Re: Power for P3. (Mike Reublin)
  19. Elecraft SSB Net Announcement (Phil Shepard)
  20. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr)
  21. Re: Elecraft Hex Key ([hidden email])
  22. Re: Elecraft Hex Key (EricJ)
  23. KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Jeff Kelly)
  24. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Richard Neese)
  25. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Richard Neese)
  26. Re: KX3 RAM Clamp Mount (Jeff Kelly)


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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:11:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Stan AE7UT <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

The transistors arrived yesterday and I did ALL Don advised.
Everything checked out and I replaced the transistors with amazing ease.
All the diodes appeared healthy and the voltage was spot on.
Start to finish and being very careful, it took about 4 hours.
I'm getting 100 watts out and all is well in Zion.

I'm still getting a "High Current" warning occasionally at the first bit of
transmission.
Is this common/normal and should I check something else?

Interestingly this is serial number #7230 but from what Don was saying it
appears to have an older amp on it.  I still haven't built a KPA100 so I'm
not very familiar with them but it does have a shield on it as Don
described.
How important is that fix?

Elecraft has once again endeared themselves to me.
I have very little electronics back ground.  To be able to open a rig and
fix
it is really cool.   This would have been unthinkable without the help of
this group.

I want to give a special THANKS to Don W3FPR, Dale WC7S and Dick K2ZR.

73
Stan AE7UT



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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:09:47 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 shuts down immediately - need help
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Stan,

First check the menu CAL CUR setting.  It should be set at 3.50 - if it is
lower, that would explain the HiCur messages.

Check your power supply voltage.  It should be 13.8 volts or higher (up to
14.5 volts).  The K2 tries to maintain the requested power output, and if
the voltage is low, it will draw more current to produce the requested
power.

If CAL CUR is OK, then try to determine if it occurs only on certain bands -
do not set the power control fully clockwise for one thing, keep it at 100
watts (or below) - do you still get the HiCur messages? - if not, all is
well.
It is not unusual to get an occasional HiCur warning on 160 or 80 meters
when the power knob is fully clockwise.

If you get HiCur messages on all bands, take a look at transformer T4.
It should have 3 turns of white wire on the secondary winding. If it has
only 2 turns, someone built it for "better efficiency at 5 watts", which
should only be used with a K2 that will only be used on CW at power levels
less than 5 watts.  It should not be used if either the KSB2 or the KPA100
options are installed.

If you get HiCur warnings only on selected bands (40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m),
check the number of turns on the toroids of the Low Pass Filter in the base
K2 - builders sometimes put an extra turn on the cores which will cause that
problem.  If the bands are 30m, 17m and 10 meters, the toroid turns on the
KPA100 LPF may have an extra turn.

If the KPA100 has two red core toroids near the center of the board, it is
the older design.  The new one has blue core toroids at RFC1 and L16
locations.

So that is as much as I can tell you with the information I have.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/17/2013 12:11 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote:

> The transistors arrived yesterday and I did ALL Don advised.
> Everything checked out and I replaced the transistors with amazing ease.
> All the diodes appeared healthy and the voltage was spot on.
> Start to finish and being very careful, it took about 4 hours.
> I'm getting 100 watts out and all is well in Zion.
>
> I'm still getting a "High Current" warning occasionally at the first
> bit of transmission.
> Is this common/normal and should I check something else?
>
> Interestingly this is serial number #7230 but from what Don was saying
> it appears to have an older amp on it.  I still haven't built a KPA100
> so I'm not very familiar with them but it does have a shield on it as
> Don described.
> How important is that fix?
>
> Elecraft has once again endeared themselves to me.
> I have very little electronics back ground.  To be able to open a rig
> and fix
> it is really cool.   This would have been unthinkable without the help of
> this group.
>
> I want to give a special THANKS to Don W3FPR, Dale WC7S and Dick K2ZR.
>
> 73
> Stan AE7UT
>

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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:11:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: ab2tc <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] My remote KAT500 installation - an update
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Hi all,

The KAT500 in my remote "hut" has got a little more company:

http://ab2tc.com/img_0179.jpg
http://ab2tc.com/img_0181.jpg

The gray box contains relays for 4 more antennas. It is controlled using the
2nd serial port on the Lantronix serial server (which is now almost
invisible in the picture). I also found room for a dummy load. In the fall,
when the leaves are gone, I plan to hang a delta loop for 20m to occupy that
last port (of course I can evict the dummy load if I find space for yet
another antenna).

NOTE: The pictures are much reduced in size now (about 100kB) so should be
friendlier to download.

Knut - AB2TC



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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:39:23 +0200
From: Martin Kratoska <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 power off
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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When tapping the ON button to power off the KPA500, the unit still remains
in ON state unless the rocker switch on the rear panel is used.
The box is still warm (very little), a quiet 50 Hz hum is barely audible.
Can be the KPA left in this state or must I use the bottom rocker switch to
power off? What is the power consumption in this state?

73
Martin, OK1RR
K3 #7554
KPA500 #1565
KAT500 #849
P3 #2752


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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 13:41:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ignacy <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 TX delay < 4 ms? Hot switching
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Has anybody measured TX delay in KX3?

I tried to use it with 2 QSK amps, and KX3 seems to hot switch. Not a
problem with K3 default.
Ignacy, NO9E



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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:28:21 -0700
From: "John" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <9CD0117D2F8F4B20B2231FF8D443DEC0@Johnlabibm>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC
out on the back of the K3.
Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power supply
for the P3?
Thanks
John.


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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:39:02 -0400
From: Harlan <[hidden email]>
To: John <[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

John
Power the P3 from the same supply the K3 is powered from.
Harlan
NC3C

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

John <[hidden email]> wrote:

>I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC
out on the back of the K3.
>Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power
supply for the P3?

>Thanks
>John.
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:40:07 +0100
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[hidden email]>
To: John <[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

You could build a relay box, fed from the Aux out and feed the PR6 & the P3
from that, the power for the relay box would need to come from the same PSU
that is powering the K3 or a different PSU - but turning the K3 on would
power up the other units
73 de David, M0XDF
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It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be
reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
-Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)

On 17 Aug 2013, at 22:28, John wrote:

> I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC
out on the back of the K3.
> Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power
supply for the P3?

> Thanks
> John.
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:42:33 -0700
From: "John" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 power supply
Message-ID: <A5CECF5345014FBFB6E0AB79E251139B@Johnlabibm>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

Thanks guys.
I guess I'll have to mod the K3 to supply 1 amp.
John.


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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:15:08 -0500
From: [hidden email]
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] just a thought.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii

Hmmm indeed. That's the same way Washington DC works. Donations.

73
Mike R


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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:28:29 -0700
From: Hank Garretson <[hidden email]>
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 PL1 Error
Message-ID:
        <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

I'm getting K3 PL1 Error and no transmitter output.

After cooling a bit, PL1 voltage measures 5.9 volts. I get intermittent
output when I send a string of dits with PL1 voltage showing 5.9 volts when
a dit gets transmitted and 0.0 volts when a dit doesn't get transmitted.

Help please. Any suggestions?

73,

Hank, W6SX


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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:12:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex
Key Serial # E067.
It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am
heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red
headed step child. lol.
I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that
the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.
Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?
I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope
it stays put.

Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.

Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN



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K2 # 5486
K3 # 6254
KX3 # 757
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:17:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N6BT Antennas
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

I have spoken with him several times.
I got my Bravo 7KR very fast. I am going to order his 40/80 vertical dipole
when it is ready.
I know he was backed up for a while, but have had no problem contacting him
directly by e-mail.

PS - Great performing antennas too.

Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN



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K3 # 6254
KX3 # 757
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:19:41 -0700
From: [hidden email]
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=us-ascii

You don't need a heavier paddle. Just museum wax on each foot. Press into
position. Your paddle will stay put and not leave any marks if you decide to
pry it up.

73 - Steve WB6RSE


On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN wrote:

Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of
Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.



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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:41:43 -0600
From: [hidden email]
To: elecraft <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:12:39 -0700 (PDT), KC6CNN wrote:

> I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I
> hope it stays put.

> Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number
> of Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.

First, the desk surface must remain free of any waxes or dirt/dust, and the
feet must be clean and "sticky".  If that doesn't work, do what I do.

I use hot glue.  It works great and can be removed if you decide to move the
key to a different position.  I would not recommend locking it down until
you've been back on CW for awhile, as your positioning preference may
change, especially if you progress in speed.  I've glued down both my paddle
and my old Speed-X hand key on the desk, and they work fine.

Gary


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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:56:28 -0400
From: Mike WA8BXN <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>, "KC6CNN" <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

If its moving around, I might drill holes in a board that match the feet of
the key and set it down on into the holes. Bolt, glue, clamp the board down
to your table as you see fit.



73 -Mike WA8BXN











-------Original Message-------



From: KC6CNN

Date: 8/17/2013 9:12:57 PM

To: [hidden email]

Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key



I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex

Key Serial # E067.

It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am

heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red

headed step child. lol.

I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that

the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.

Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?

I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope

it stays put.



Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of

Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.



Thanks

Gerald - KC6CNN







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K2 # 5486

K3 # 6254

KX3 # 757


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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:30:01 -0700
From: Rick Tavan N6XI <[hidden email]>
To: KC6CNN <[hidden email]>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat/Detai
l

This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much stickier
than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past.

/Rick


On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft
> Hex Key Serial # E067.
> It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I
> am heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like
> a red headed step child. lol.
> I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find
> that the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325.
> Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made?
> I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I
> hope it stays put.
>
> Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number
> of Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it.
>
> Thanks
> Gerald - KC6CNN
>
>
>
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> K2 # 5486
> K3 # 6254
> KX3 # 757
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:17:24 -0400
From: Mike Reublin <[hidden email]>
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

John,

I have them both plugged into the 12V RCA jack using a "Y" adapter. No
problem so far.

73,
Mike NF4L

On Aug 17, 2013, at 5:28 PM, "John" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC
out on the back of the K3.
> Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3?  Do I need another power
supply for the P3?

> Thanks
> John.
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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 20:41:42 -0700
From: Phil Shepard <[hidden email]>
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii


The weekly SSB net will meet tomorrow (8/18) at 1800z on 14.3035 MHz. I will
be net control from western Oregon.  See you then.

73,
Phil NS7P



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Message: 20
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 20:46:54 -0700
From: kevinr <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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Good Evening,
     Propagation was rather good this week with the normal summer QRN and
some QSB.  Weather was pleasant, if cool.  Our normal dry season had a few
very light showers.  Luckily the fog the stormy weather brings provides
enough moisture to keep the forests from burning. Fall is coming.  The
trees' new growth of spring has changed into old growth and the foxgloves
are all but done blooming.

    Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening.

1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help  (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help)

Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT)
7045 kHz

        Stay well,
           Kevin.  KD5ONS

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Message: 21
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:50:34 -0600
From: [hidden email]
To: elecraft <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:30:01 -0700, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:

> http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat
> /Detail
>
> This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much
> stickier than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past.

Good steer, Rick.  Same thing I use on the dash.  Just begin with clean
surfaces and don't move it around.  Cheap at WalMart, but they switched
vendors and I don't think the new ones are quite as good.  I'm holding an
IC7000 on my desk with one right now.  Never moves (inverted mobile mounting
bracket on top of non-slip pad on desk).

Gary


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Message: 22
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:41:05 -0700
From: EricJ <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format=flowed

I switch between keys frequently using a variety of straight keys, bugs,
cooties and paddles, sometimes during a QSO. It would be a royal pain to
have any kind of permanent mounting. I have a couple of pieces of leather I
got from a Tandy store years ago. Michael's also has nice pieces about 3x6"
for a buck or two. Just lay the leather down on your desk and lay the key on
top of it. It gives the key an elegant look, and the key stays put for
either hand. The method is untested for left or right foot.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to reconsider technique including backing off the
tension a little, and try to lighten up a bit. It shouldn't take brute force
to hold a key in place.

Eric
KE6US


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Message: 23
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:04:34 -0400
From: "Jeff Kelly" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <7E6170F97CC7496DAF6B6FB06DA365F0@JeffPC>
Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="iso-8859-1"

Anyone now the model number of the Ram Clamp mount featured in the Elecraft
KX3 Mobile Guide:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/Rev1.2-KX3-Mobile-Owners.pdf

Jeff
K2SDR


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Message: 24
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:23:38 -0400
From: Richard Neese <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

The Seasucker 6018

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R.Neese
KB3VGW



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Message: 25
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:29:29 -0400
From: Richard Neese <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077
045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx

thats the mount

--
R.Neese


  RAM Universal Finger-Grip^(TM) Phone/Radio Holder

Product Number:RAM-HOL-UN4U
<http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/08206507
7045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx>

Your Price: $23.98

KB3VGW



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Message: 26
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:31:56 -0400
From: "Jeff Kelly" <[hidden email]>
To: "Richard Neese" <[hidden email]>, <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount
Message-ID: <3237A51DC7674A5FBAE9FE1C55A7F498@JeffPC>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
        reply-type=response

Thank you!.

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Neese
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 11:29
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RAM Clamp Mount

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077
045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx

thats the mount

--
R.Neese


  RAM Universal Finger-Grip^(TM) Phone/Radio Holder

Product Number:RAM-HOL-UN4U
<http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/08206507
7045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx>

Your Price: $23.98

KB3VGW

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[Mike K2MK]

Hi Edward,

Here's a few things to check.

Before you compare Main RX and Sub RX be sure to double tap A-B (#3 button). This insures that all the Main RX settings are transferred to the Sub RX. Things like NR, NB, and filter settings should be the same before making comparisons. Also with the SUB turned on check ATT and PRE using the BSET button to be sure they are the same as the Main RX. (I'm not sure if ATT and PRE are transferred to the SUB RX using the A-B double tap).

Do you have the same filter in both RXs. Have you entered all the filter parameters correctly into the config files using the K3 Utility.

The outer volume knob (Sub) can be configured to be a true volume control or a balance control using CONFIG:SUB AF. Check which you have chosen.

73,
Mike K2MK

Dauer, Edward wrote

Just finished the K3 and have it on the air.  Neat!   Much to learn yet.  Two questions at this point, and a request for advice from the group . . .

First question:  The AF gain for the subreceiver is markedly lower than that for the RF board receiver.  Anyone know what I might not have configured correctly?  The config AF gain setting doesn't change it - sub still much lower than main. (The sub is on the shared antenna and the RF sensitivity seems the same.)

Second question:  the K3-to-KPA cable takes up the same 15-pin port as the PR6-10 is supposed to use (and a second cable from KPA to KAT uses up everything else.)   Any options for connecting the preamp other than doing surgery on the cable?

Many tnx for any advice anyone can offer  . . .

Edward Dauer, KN1CBR