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Edward A. Dauer

K3 mod for K-Pod

Just put in my order for a K-pod. Has anyone yet done the K3 mod that allows DC power through the data cable? How did it go?

Tnx,

Ted, KN1CBR

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Leroy

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

Any one who can show pictures and advise me on the K3S mod would be a big
help. I have had a stroke since building the K2 100, and every thing else
Elecraft has ever made.
And it took my dominant right side to boot. So I am debating whether to
send it to Elecraft for the mod or if I am able to do it "left hand".
Its $99 plus shipping to have Elecraft do it.
I just bought the K3S and Kpod at the same time. I think they should
have done the mod before they shipped it, since they had the rig apart
already to install the many options I ordered.
Maybe a phone call and or email to buyers in the future sales to let buyers
know there is a mod that is nice to have. Just in case you want the pros at
Elecraft to do it if you are not able.

Regards, Leroy AB7CE

-----Original Message-----
From: Dauer, Edward
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:05 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 mod for K-Pod

Just put in my order for a K-pod. Has anyone yet done the K3 mod that
allows DC power through the data cable? How did it go?

Tnx,

Ted, KN1CBR

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Clay Autery

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

Apologize if this question has already been asked/answered.

I have K3s #106xx, so I need the mod.

Is there any downside to making the mod (other than risk). I mean, is
there any chance of it affecting TX/RX quality, et al?
Assuming not; just checking...

73,

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On 6/29/2016 9:55 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> Any K3S later than serial number 10787 (kit) or 10801 (factory assembled)
> can power the K-Pod without further modification. The change was made on all
> subsequent units.
>
> So I'd hazard the guess that yours is "ready to roll" without any further
> issues.
>
> Yes, the K-Pod Owner's manual advises owners of older K3s or K3 rigs that
> Elecraft will do the mod for them.
>
> Optionally, you can simply power the K-Pod from the 12 VDC power connector
> on the back panel of the K3. A suitable power cable is included with the
> K-Pod.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>

Doug Turnbull

[KX2 KX3] KX2 v KX3 battery characteristics

Dear OMs and YLs,
I have a couple of questions regarding the batteries used for KX2 and
KX3.

1) What are the relative radio weights with batteries installed?

2)With standard NiMh 2600 ma-hr batteries in the KX3 and the LiPo battery in
the KX2 both radios running at 5 Watts on CW with lets say a 80% listening
to transmit time; what are the approximate battery life expectations between
charges for new batteries?

3) Can the KX2 LiPo battery be used with the KX3?

I saw the KX2 and its nifty case at Friedrichshafen and am afraid the
KX1 has to go. This will leave me with a KX2 and KX3 and I rather expect
the KX2 will be my main portable radio. Even in its carry case, I can
place the KX2 inside the AlexLoop travel bag.

My friend Hugh, EI9KF has just received his KX2 and marvels at so much
radio in so small a package.

A final supplementary question is there no need for a roofing filter in
the KX2 or is it already built in. A bit of discussion regarding the
difference in architecture of the two radios would be interesting.

Enjoy your radios.

73 Doug EI2CN

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Lyle Johnson

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

In reply to this post by Clay Autery

The mod simply allows more current to be drawn from an otherwise unused
pin on an otherwise unused connector while still affording protection to
the power supply within the radio (protection from a short on the
connector pin).

73,

Lyle KK7P

On 6/29/16 8:04 PM, Clay Autery wrote:

> Apologize if this question has already been asked/answered.
>
> I have K3s #106xx, so I need the mod.
>
> Is there any downside to making the mod (other than risk). I mean, is
> there any chance of it affecting TX/RX quality, et al?
> Assuming not; just checking...
>
> 73,
>
> ______________________
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> MONTAC Enterprises
> (318) 518-1389
>
> On 6/29/2016 9:55 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>> Any K3S later than serial number 10787 (kit) or 10801 (factory assembled)
>> can power the K-Pod without further modification. The change was made on all
>> subsequent units.
>>
>> So I'd hazard the guess that yours is "ready to roll" without any further
>> issues.
>>
>> Yes, the K-Pod Owner's manual advises owners of older K3s or K3 rigs that
>> Elecraft will do the mod for them.
>>
>> Optionally, you can simply power the K-Pod from the 12 VDC power connector
>> on the back panel of the K3. A suitable power cable is included with the
>> K-Pod.
>>
>> 73, Ron AC7AC
>>
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Gary Smith-2

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

In reply to this post by Leroy

For me the hassle is I power the P3 from the K3s. Unfortunately, my
K3s serial # is 10622, so I need to do the mod or have the extra
wires on my desk. It would be nice if a 9V battery could be placed
inside as a powering option.

73,

Gary
KA1J

Bill W4ZV

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod

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Edward A. Dauer wrote

Just put in my order for a K-pod. Has anyone yet done the K3 mod that allows DC power through the data cable? How did it go?

Tnx,

Ted, KN1CBR

It's relatively easy Ted. You don't even need to remove the case covers. You remove the front panel assembly by removing 3 screws on top, 2 screws on bottom and then prying the FP assembly apart with a screwdriver in two slots on the bottom. R82 is visible at the lower left area of the reverse side of the FP module. You solder either a 0603 SMD or 1/8 W 6.8 ohm leaded resistor across R82 (i.e. in parallel with the existing 10k). If you're not accustomed to SMD, the 0603 type is not a good one to learn on because it's so small. Elecraft supplies both resistors in the kit.

73, Bill W4ZV

Doug Turnbull

Re: K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

In reply to this post by Gary Smith-2

Hello Gary,
I am waiting for my pod to use with a K3. Age means that sometimes my
hands tremble a bit - life is still good. My plan is to get a forty year
old youngster to do the soldering if it looks at all questionable to me.
This is a shame as before becoming an EE I was a technician and as a
youngster built my transmitters from scratch. Well the grass still looks
green to me. It is going to be a delight to finally have the Pod as I
missed it since changing to the K3 from Orion II seven years or so ago.

The job should not take but a few minutes so it should be possible for
you to find a friend in W1 land to do the necessary for you. We help each
other in this hobby.

Enjoy your radio.

73 Doug EI2CN
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From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Gary
Smith
Sent: 30 June 2016 19:15
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod for K-Pod level of difficulty

For me the hassle is I power the P3 from the K3s. Unfortunately, my
K3s serial # is 10622, so I need to do the mod or have the extra
wires on my desk. It would be nice if a 9V battery could be placed
inside as a powering option.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> Any K3S later than serial number 10787 (kit) or 10801 (factory assembled)
> can power the K-Pod without further modification. The change was made on
all

> subsequent units.
>
> So I'd hazard the guess that yours is "ready to roll" without any further
> issues.
>
> Yes, the K-Pod Owner's manual advises owners of older K3s or K3 rigs that
> Elecraft will do the mod for them.
>
> Optionally, you can simply power the K-Pod from the 12 VDC power connector
> on the back panel of the K3. A suitable power cable is included with the
> K-Pod.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC

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