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Would like an explanation of how the K3 kit goes together since the unit is
modularized and no board-stuffing is required. I wonder how much solder the builder will have to melt given the above. Looks like we are breaking new ground here. 73, Joe W2KJ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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> Would like an explanation of how the K3 kit goes together since the unit
> is modularized and no board-stuffing is required. #1 Phillips screwdriver (possibly #2 for the side handle). Depending on age, reading glasses :-) > I wonder how much solder the builder will have to melt given the above. Zero. Help slow glacier melting and preserve polar bear habitat. > Looks like we are breaking new ground here. Indeed! 73, Lyle KK7P (too tired to type much more than monosyllables :-) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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No solder at all, Joe. And yes, we *are* breaking new ground -- at
least in the ham radio domain. One model we've had for the K3 kit is the "no soldering", do-it-yourself PC. This has been around since at least the 80's. Builders will receive all of the modules (100% tested), a large bag of hardware, sheet metal panels, bezels, knobs, feet, handle, labels, crystal filters, etc. You'll then get to work through the assembly while learning what each module contributes to the radio. By the time you complete it, you'll know so much about the radio that you'll be recommending new options :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 28, 2007, at 10:58 PM, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote: > Would like an explanation of how the K3 kit goes together since the > unit is modularized and no board-stuffing is required. > > I wonder how much solder the builder will have to melt given the above. > > Looks like we are breaking new ground here. > > 73, Joe W2KJ > --- http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Joseph Trombino Jr wrote:
> Would like an explanation of how the K3 kit goes together since the unit > is modularized and no board-stuffing is required. > > I wonder how much solder the builder will have to melt given the above. > > Looks like we are breaking new ground here. > > 73, Joe W2KJ Will be interesting how it is interpreted for the various "Homebrew" sprints. -- --- _ _ _ _ _ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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How stable is the K3 power output? Is it like the K2 where power jumps
around, or does it stay at the power level you set? Is the K3 power knob analog or digital? Does it have detents? I like to quickly switch between 5W and 100W, so detents are nice. I tried using my K2 to calibrate my LP-100s, but it was useless for my needs. I am now using a TS-480S which is rock stable and repeatable at all power levels for that task. 100W today is 100W tomorrow and next week and next month, with almost no dither. The TS-480S is dedicated to the calibration task right now, but a K3 as the main station rig would give me a reliable (and user repairable) backup for *when* the little TS-480S fails and has to be shipped off ;-) 73, Larry N8LP wayne burdick wrote: > No solder at all, Joe. And yes, we *are* breaking new ground -- at > least in the ham radio domain. One model we've had for the K3 kit is > the "no soldering", do-it-yourself PC. This has been around since at > least the 80's. > > Builders will receive all of the modules (100% tested), a large bag of > hardware, sheet metal panels, bezels, knobs, feet, handle, labels, > crystal filters, etc. You'll then get to work through the assembly > while learning what each module contributes to the radio. By the time > you complete it, you'll know so much about the radio that you'll be > recommending new options :) > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > On Apr 28, 2007, at 10:58 PM, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote: > >> Would like an explanation of how the K3 kit goes together since the >> unit is modularized and no board-stuffing is required. >> >> I wonder how much solder the builder will have to melt given the above. >> >> Looks like we are breaking new ground here. >> >> 73, Joe W2KJ >> > > --- > > http://www.elecraft.com > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On 4/29/07, wayne burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> least in the ham radio domain. One model we've had for the K3 kit is > the "no soldering", do-it-yourself PC. This has been around since at > least the 80's. Complete with the case modding scene too? <http://www.neatorama.com/case-mod/index.php> <http://gadgets.fosfor.se/the-top-10-weirdest-case-mods/> I haven't see any PCs in a Heathkit HW-101 yet.... -Michael, VE3TIX _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Larry Phipps wrote:
> How stable is the K3 power output? Is it like the K2 where power jumps > around, or does it stay at the power level you set? Is the K3 power > knob analog or digital? Does it have detents? I like to quickly switch > between 5W and 100W, so detents are nice. The K2 has an 8-bit DAC. The K3's DAC has more than 16 bits. You'll never see the power jump! The SWR/power bridge is also built-in, so you'll have it without or without the KAT3 option. The knob is a shaft encoder, without detents, but it's very easy to dial in the power you like. You could also assign one of the programmable function buttons to turn the PA on/off. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Apr 29, 2007, at 6:22 PM, R. Torsten Clay wrote: > Immediately after a band change, how long do you have to transmit for > in order to get 100W output? > > With the K2 this time is 1-2 seconds, enough to lose half of my call > when I qsy and call a new station in a contest. Transmit gain constants are stored each time you adjust power. If you change bands and hit the key, power will come up instantly to the previous level, unless the SWR changed drastically. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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