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k6dgw

New synth

OK, I've got mine. Instructions look really complete and mate well with
the original instructions several years ago. Tomorrow I will
reluctantly dismantle the "wireless" behind my radios and install it.
It may be several days before I get all the "wireless" reconnected
correctly.

Sort of blows my mind what it takes to connect all of this technology.
Couldn't Elecraft just Bluetooth everything? :-))

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org
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NK7Z

Re: New synth

Hi,
One thing I did, and it did no good, but it made me feel better in this
case, was to take photos using a digital camera. I tend to do that on
almost any project before I take it apart.

The thing that saved me, was the diagram showing all the cross connects
for the various coax cables...

First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so I
got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
Remember the washer...

Next I will see how this synth board holds up on WWV for stability...
--
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On Mon, 2015-04-13 at 19:27 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote:

> OK, I've got mine. Instructions look really complete and mate well with
> the original instructions several years ago. Tomorrow I will
> reluctantly dismantle the "wireless" behind my radios and install it.
> It may be several days before I get all the "wireless" reconnected
> correctly.
>
> Sort of blows my mind what it takes to connect all of this technology.
> Couldn't Elecraft just Bluetooth everything? :-))
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
> - www.cqp.org
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: New synth

There have been several posts about the concern for dropping a
lockwasher when switching synth boards.
You might want to try my technique:
Unscrew the 1/4 inch screws 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Then tilt the old
synth board toward the rear.
Then push the lockwashers as close to the synth board as possible.
Unscrew the screws completely while holding the top of the synth board
toward the rear.
Then lift the synth board upward and out of the K3.
No dropped lockwashers.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/13/2015 10:38 PM, David Cole wrote:
> First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so I
> got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
> Remember the washer...
>
>

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NK7Z

Re: New synth

Hi Don,
If I had it to do over again, I might have held a Rare Earth magnet next
to the screw as I removed it... Oh well, hopefully Elecraft won't
change synths again for a bit...
--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net
for MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
for Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
for MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info

On Mon, 2015-04-13 at 23:05 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> There have been several posts about the concern for dropping a
> lockwasher when switching synth boards.
> You might want to try my technique:
> Unscrew the 1/4 inch screws 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Then tilt the old
> synth board toward the rear.
> Then push the lockwashers as close to the synth board as possible.
> Unscrew the screws completely while holding the top of the synth board
> toward the rear.
> Then lift the synth board upward and out of the K3.
> No dropped lockwashers.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/13/2015 10:38 PM, David Cole wrote:
> > First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so I
> > got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
> > Remember the washer...
> >
> >
>
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Rick WA6NHC

Re: New synth

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Fine tipped hemostats, with ribbed teeth.

Loosen part way, clamp the washer, continue removal of bolt. Repeat as needed until old card(s) removed.

73,
Rick wa6nhc

Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable

> On Apr 13, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> There have been several posts about the concern for dropping a lockwasher when switching synth boards.
> You might want to try my technique:
> Unscrew the 1/4 inch screws 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Then tilt the old synth board toward the rear.
> Then push the lockwashers as close to the synth board as possible.
> Unscrew the screws completely while holding the top of the synth board toward the rear.
> Then lift the synth board upward and out of the K3.
> No dropped lockwashers.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 4/13/2015 10:38 PM, David Cole wrote:
>> First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so I
>> got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
>> Remember the washer...
>>
>>
>
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Phil Wheeler-2

P3SVGA Keyboard

Is anyone using one of those wireless keyboards,
with the receiver plugged into the back of the
P3/SVGA card?

That would let the keyboard come and go
conveniently, but not sure it works.

If no reply, guess I'll try it with one of those I
have on hand (I just added the board to my P3 today).

73, Phil W7OX
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Vic Rosenthal

Re: New synth

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I'm expecting mine in a couple of days. I'm hoping there's enough slack in the "wireless" to permit me to just pull the K3 out from under the shelf on my desk so I can perform the operation in place.

If all goes well I will have them for the Holyland contest this weekend. See
http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/contestdetails.php?ref=319

Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO

> On Apr 14, 2015, at 5:27 AM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> OK, I've got mine. Instructions look really complete and mate well with the original instructions several years ago. Tomorrow I will reluctantly dismantle the "wireless" behind my radios and install it. It may be several days before I get all the "wireless" reconnected correctly.
>
> Sort of blows my mind what it takes to connect all of this technology. Couldn't Elecraft just Bluetooth everything? :-))
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
> - www.cqp.org
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David Bunte

Re: New synth

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David -

I have done three boards so far, and the magnet sure took the worry out of
that part of the job.

Dave - K9FN

On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:16 PM, David Cole <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi Don,
> If I had it to do over again, I might have held a Rare Earth magnet next
> to the screw as I removed it... Oh well, hopefully Elecraft won't
> change synths again for a bit...
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> for MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> for Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> for MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
>
>
> On Mon, 2015-04-13 at 23:05 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > There have been several posts about the concern for dropping a
> > lockwasher when switching synth boards.
> > You might want to try my technique:
> > Unscrew the 1/4 inch screws 2/3 to 3/4 of the way. Then tilt the old
> > synth board toward the rear.
> > Then push the lockwashers as close to the synth board as possible.
> > Unscrew the screws completely while holding the top of the synth board
> > toward the rear.
> > Then lift the synth board upward and out of the K3.
> > No dropped lockwashers.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > On 4/13/2015 10:38 PM, David Cole wrote:
> > > First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so
> I
> > > got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
> > > Remember the washer...
> > >
> > >
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: P3SVGA Keyboard

In reply to this post by Phil Wheeler-2

Phil,

You are welcome to try those you have on hand, some work, some do not.
Elecraft uses the Logitech K360 wireless for its hamvention displays, so
I know that one works FB.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/14/2015 12:19 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Is anyone using one of those wireless keyboards, with the receiver
> plugged into the back of the P3/SVGA card?
>
> That would let the keyboard come and go conveniently, but not sure it
> works.
>
> If no reply, guess I'll try it with one of those I have on hand (I
> just added the board to my P3 today).
>

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dmb@lightstream.net

Re: New synth

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I cut a very small piece of duct tape (about 1/2" square) and after
backing out the screw enough that the lockwasher on the back of the board
had some wiggle room, mushed it around the lockwasher and the board,
thereby entrapping the lockwasher. Then while maintaining slight pressure
on the tape with my finger, I continued to slowly back out the screw until
it just came free of the PEM nut on the front panel shield, and then
lifted out the board.

73, Dale
WA8SRA

<snip /> ...
> First thing I did was to drop a washer... The washer was magnetic, so I
> got it with a mag stick... Be VERY CAREFUL removing the boards!
> Remember the washer...
>
> Next I will see how this synth board holds up on WWV for stability...
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: P3SVGA Keyboard

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Thanks, Don, Jim, Stephen and Jim. It turns out
that's precisely the model I have on hand (well I
have two, and both are Logitech). Looks like I'm
in business :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 4/14/15 4:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Phil,
>
> You are welcome to try those you have on hand,
> some work, some do not.
> Elecraft uses the Logitech K360 wireless for its
> hamvention displays, so I know that one works FB.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/14/2015 12:19 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Is anyone using one of those wireless
>> keyboards, with the receiver plugged into the
>> back of the P3/SVGA card?
>>
>> That would let the keyboard come and go
>> conveniently, but not sure it works.
>>
>> If no reply, guess I'll try it with one of
>> those I have on hand (I just added the board to
>> my P3 today).
>>
>
>

Terry Schieler-2

Re: New synth and "wireless" connections

In reply to this post by k6dgw

I was just reminiscing Fred. The shelf behind my K3 looks like the aftermath of a tornado that ripped though a cable factory. Remember the "good old days" where everything connected together with a single fat cable with a 24 pin octal or Cinch-Jones connector on both ends? Ahhhh.

73,

Terry, W0FM

(Of course, I'm not giving up my K3 for "the good old days")

-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Jensen [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:27 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] New synth

OK, I've got mine. Instructions look really complete and mate well with the original instructions several years ago. Tomorrow I will reluctantly dismantle the "wireless" behind my radios and install it.
It may be several days before I get all the "wireless" reconnected correctly.

Sort of blows my mind what it takes to connect all of this technology.
Couldn't Elecraft just Bluetooth everything? :-))

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org

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