Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 100, Issue 5
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Assembled KX3 wait time is now 4 months is that correct?
Jeff, N4JDU Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:00 AM, [hidden email] wrote: > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > [hidden email] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [hidden email] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [hidden email] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. When VFO locked : pse keep RIT unlocked. (F5LCI) > 2. KX3 backlog reduced... (Jeff Herr) > 3. Re: KX3 Rec'd today (Andrew Moore) > 4. Re: K3 Phones / Diversity Question (Jack Berry) > 5. Re: K3 Phones / Diversity Question (Mike K2MK) > 6. Re: KX3 I/Q output for pandapter (Tony Estep) > 7. Re: LiFePO4 Battery Pack Performance (Pierre) > 8. Re: When VFO locked : pse keep RIT unlocked (Paul Kirley) > 9. Re: LiFePO4 Battery Pack Performance (Ignacy) > 10. Re: KX3 Rec'd today (John Strandberg) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 00:05:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: F5LCI <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] When VFO locked : pse keep RIT unlocked. > To: [hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Here is the situation : I am on a DX dream island (HAO, OC066), I try to find > a free QRG, and don't want to move. > So I lock the VFO. > But it locks the RIT, too. > My wish : to keep the RIT unlocked. > Is it a feasible request for a next firmware, Wayne ? > 72 de FO/F5LCI (lots of fun with this KX3) > / > "To nobody, except those who will take pleasure here" (Franz Schubert, > 1797-1828)/ > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/When-VFO-locked-pse-keep-RIT-unlocked-tp7560227.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 05:49:21 -0700 > From: "Jeff Herr" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 backlog reduced... > To: <[hidden email]> > Message-ID: <003601cd7176$677b5cf0$367216d0$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > ...wow almost a month worth in a week....almost all march kx3 orders are > done. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 08:53:17 -0400 > From: Andrew Moore <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rec'd today > To: John Strandberg <[hidden email]> > Cc: [hidden email] > Message-ID: > <CABHQyrbF6Y+TPDYe=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Personally I don't think they're significant issues, especially when I > consider what Elecraft was able to pack into this small, lightweight form. > > They also have a record of going back to address problems and improve > features that can use it (CW+ mode, for example). > > The KX3 continues to amaze me. I love this rig. It's a blend of > performance, simplicity, efficiency and packaging and UI that I've wanted > for decades. And it will be even better when the battery charger, 2 meter > module and 100 W amp are available. > > --Andrew, NV1B > .. > > > On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 10:59 PM, John Strandberg <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> Robert - I've been a little bit wondering same as you. It would appear my >> KX3 will ship some weeks from now. There have been over 1000 shipped now. >> I wonder if this is just low level reflector static or if the 'issues' are >> significant. Unlike you, I also want but don't own a K3. >> >> 73 John W4DX >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 07:59:18 -0500 > From: Jack Berry <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Phones / Diversity Question > To: Jim Bennett <[hidden email]>, [hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Jim, > you can adjust the volumes independently on the front panel. But you probably knew that. > Seems also that there is a config setting that needs to be adjusted for the volume ratio to work correctly - page 37 of the manual. > > On Aug 2, 2012, at 10:56 PM, Jim Bennett <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> I just recently added the sub receiver to my K3. I've been using the Sub receiver (without diversity turned on) and all was fine. I have the Yamaha CM500 headset - one cable plugged into the Phones jack and the other going to the Mic jack. I also have an Icom SP-20 external speaker, and it's connected to the Spkrs jack. >> >> Well, I engaged Diversity mode and at first thought it was working properly. But, when I turned the AF to zero on the Main receiver, I realized that the audio on the Sub was almost nonexistent signals are there, but really, really weak. OK, so looking at the Config parameters, I noticed in the KRX3 manual that SPKRS should be set to 1. Mine was set to 2. I changed it to one and now have zero audio coming from the Sub receiver. Not exactly what I was hoping for. >> >> What do I need to do to get my headphone audio in Diversity mode to act as it does with the Sub turned on, but Diversity off? >> >> Confused, I am. >> >> Jim / W6JHB >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:02:39 -0700 (PDT) > From: Mike K2MK <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Phones / Diversity Question > To: [hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Jim, > > One of the following might be helpful. > > If you have CONFIG:SPKRS set to 1 and CONFIG:SPKR+PH set to YES it will turn > off the right channel of your headphones. Avoid the problem by turning > CONFIG:SPKR+PH to no when using diversity. > > You also need to consider the setting of two other parameters which can be > confusing with respect to SUB RX use. The first is CONFIG:SUB AF. Depending > on whether you have chosen BALANCE or NOR it changes the way the concentric > audio control operates. The second is CONFIG:L-MIX-R which controls which > receiver's audio is in which ear. This control gets overridden when > diversity is used and reverts to MAIN in left ear and SUB in right ear. So > you might have one arrangement set for general SUB RX use and when you go to > diversity it changes. > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > > Jim Bennett wrote >> >> I just recently added the sub receiver to my K3. I've been using the Sub >> receiver (without diversity turned on) and all was fine. I have the Yamaha >> CM500 headset - one cable plugged into the Phones jack and the other going >> to the Mic jack. I also have an Icom SP-20 external speaker, and it's >> connected to the Spkrs jack. >> >> Well, I engaged Diversity mode and at first thought it was working >> properly. But, when I turned the AF to zero on the Main receiver, I >> realized that the audio on the Sub was almost nonexistent signals are >> there, but really, really weak. OK, so looking at the Config parameters, I >> noticed in the KRX3 manual that SPKRS should be set to 1. Mine was set to >> 2. I changed it to one and now have zero audio coming from the Sub >> receiver. Not exactly what I was hoping for. >> >> What do I need to do to get my headphone audio in Diversity mode to act as >> it does with the Sub turned on, but Diversity off? >> >> Confused, I am. >> >> Jim / W6JHB >> > > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Phones-Diversity-Question-tp7560223p7560229.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 08:27:15 -0500 > From: Tony Estep <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q output for pandapter > To: Elecraft <[hidden email]> > Message-ID: > <CACHwrmPZ-G1OVkhZow6WTwL-=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 11:52 PM, <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> ...I have not been able to get VAC to work with NaP3.... > > ======== > If you can get VAC to work with something else, it should also work with > NaP3. Set up 2 cables, SR=11025, 96000 rate, 8..32 bps, NC 1..2, source > line Line. Max inst 20, Ms 5, Cable range. > Then set the output of NaP3 to Line 1 Virtual and set the input of your > digital program (e.g. MixW2) to Line 1 Virtual. That ought to do it. If > not, I am out of suggestions, but it should work. > > Note that the sound card for your digital program shouldn't be the same > sound card used to decode the I-Q. > > > Tony KT0NY > > -- > http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:31:02 -0700 (PDT) > From: Pierre <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 Battery Pack Performance > To: [hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > A question: I have an automatic sealed battery charger for my 12V Pb-Ac > battery. > From: > http://www.ctcbattery.com/LiFePO4-Rechargeable-Battery/CTC-12-8V-4-5Ah-57-6Wh-Lithium-Iron-Phosphate-LiFePO4-Rechargeable-Battery > > I read "Require no change to a lead acid battery charging system" > > Does it means that my old charger will also work with those batteries? > > 73 de Pierre KX3 S/N 190 > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/LiFePO4-Battery-Pack-Performance-tp7560224p7560233.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:20:50 -0400 > From: Paul Kirley <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] When VFO locked : pse keep RIT unlocked > To: [hidden email],[hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > FO/F5LCI sed: >> Here is the situation : I am on a DX dream island (HAO, OC066), I try > to find >> a free QRG, and don't want to move. >> So I lock the VFO. >> But it locks the RIT, too. >> My wish : to keep the RIT unlocked. > > In this situation, why not lock VFO B and operate split? > >> From the KX3 manual: > To lock VFO A: Hold KHZ for about 3 seconds. > Tap RATE to unlock. To lock VFO B, swap it with > A first, lock, then swap back. > > 73, Paul W8TM > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 08:22:13 -0700 (PDT) > From: Ignacy <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 Battery Pack Performance > To: [hidden email] > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > This batter seems to have a PCB that prevents overcharging so you may be good > with any charger. > > A good lead acid battery charger should have a cutoff at about 14.5 V, > which is good for 12.8V LiFePO4 battery. I found that some chargers actually > produce up to 18V but perhaps at a very low current. So it would help to > check. > > Ignacy > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/LiFePO4-Battery-Pack-Performance-tp7560224p7560234.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:25:55 -0400 > From: John Strandberg <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rec'd today > To: [hidden email] > Cc: [hidden email] > Message-ID: > <CAPvwgSa94amvaVvkDq-E7g9kKP-dBfx3w8YGCj6F=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Don & Andrew, > > Thanks for taking the time to respond and for the much appreciated > information. I have been following Elecraft and its product line since > 2009 and developed a strong desire to own an Elecraft radio. I had pretty > much settled on idea of building the K2 at the first of 2012. The K2 would > provide me with a lot of new HF experiences including finally getting to > own an Elecaft. The eventual goal is to have the K3 in the shack and the > K2 for portable, other operating locations and backup. The release of the > KX3 through a curve ball. I went back and forth K2 vs KX3 for the first 6 > months of the year. Finally in June, the KX3 became the overwhelming > choice and the order was placed. I am really looking forward to this radio > and all the new capabilities I'll get to explore. > > In watching the reflector, I've gained more insight into the level of > knowledge, experience and realtime Elecraft support. I certainly > recognized many issues were quickly acknowledged/addressed and that build > issues are quite often builder-related (I'm going try to make mental effort > to slow myself down during the build). Instead of listing any questions I > might have had (all in the past have been addressed and anything current I > sure will be taken care of), I'm going the let my ambiguous 'low level > static' comment drift away. > > I am really impressed with the support and information made readily > available in the Elecraft community. A friend of mine had a recent problem > with his K2 PA. With help from the reflector and Eleccraft tech support, > he repaired it himself and a very short time. Don, I think you helped with > that one. So, good luck with your K2 endeavor and have fun. > > Thanks and 73 > John W4DX > > On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 2:18 AM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> John, >> >> Please be assured that all valid issues will be addressed by Elecraft. >> There have been some posts that speak to operator errors, but for those >> that address real failures, they will be addressed. >> >> If you have specific concerns, please feel free to post them here to the >> Elecraft reflector, you should receive a response - if that response is >> from someone like me who had been "*associated* with Elecraft since >> 1999, it may reflect Elecraft operating policies that I have been >> accustomed to, but not necessarily an "official" response. Other items >> are fair game - including "why does the K2 that I am currently working >> on fail the PLL Reference test" that I will be attacking tomorrow. >> >> The lack of specifics in your post just causes the "low level static" to >> be increased. We can respond to specific questions, but the "low level >> static" must remain just that because it does not address any specific >> condition. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >> 59 PM, ohn Strandberg wrote: >>> Robert - I've been a little bit wondering same as you. It would appear >> my >>> KX3 will ship some weeks from now. There have been over 1000 shipped >> now. >>> I wonder if this is just low level reflector static or if the 'issues' >> are >>> significant. Unlike you, I also want but don't own a K3. >>> >>> 73 John W4DX >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 9:36 PM, kp4y <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>>> I was notified today that my KX3 is on the way, yeah! I know that I will >>>> like it the same way I like my K3, but when I hear issues like this and >> the >>>> case vibration, I wonder if I made a good decision. Are these issues not >>>> getting worked out at factory as we speak? At near $1,400 for a QRP rig, >>>> this is an expensive toy as to be needing this type of "home made fixes" >>>> >>>> 73's >>>> Robert - KP4Y >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from Samsung tabletAndrew Moore <[hidden email]> wrote:Tex >> - >>>> if you're referring to the scratchy mechanical noise that occurs when >>>> you rotate the encoder even when the KX3 is powered off, it seems that >> can >>>> be solved by carefully removing the main tuning knob (remove rubber >> sleeve >>>> to access the hex screw opening), carefully removing the circlip and >> washer >>>> from the shaft, and polishing/greasing them. There is no need to remove >> the >>>> nut that secures the encoder. >>>> >>>> Here's a post on the subject by Mike / W5EEA. I went through this >> process >>>> myself and it cured the scratchy. I did not polish the circlip or >> attempt >>>> to flatten the washer - I only applied some "fine polishing creme for >> all >>>> metals" to each side of the washer and polished that with a Dremel tool, >>>> then applied some white lithium grease to both sides and put it all back >>>> together. Scratchy is about 95 percent gone. >>>> >>>> Please be careful.. and obviously this is not an Elecraft-endorsed mod. >>>> >>>> Mike's post follows. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> --Andrew, NV1B >>>> .. >>>> >>>> --- >>>> >>>> From: [hidden email] >>>> To: [hidden email] >>>> Subject: KX3 encoder noise fix....for some >>>> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:39:52 -0600 >>>> >>>> PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS FIX..unless you read this and think 'I have no >>>> problem doing this'. There is every chance you will loose parts or make >>>> things worse than they were (or may end up buying a new encoder). >>>> I found the scrapping/scratching stopped if you invert the radio and >>>> turned the knob. >>>> If you remove the knob you can see a "C" clip on the shaft over a washer >>>> resting on the body of the encoder. On mine the noise was coming from >> the >>>> surface finish between the washer and the clip. The washer rotates a >> little >>>> each turn and that is why the noise does not happen at the same spot in >> the >>>> rotation of the knob. Remove the washer and clip, make them flat and >> polish >>>> them, put them back on with a good silicone grease and it feels like a >> K3 >>>> VFO. If you think SM parts are small you will never see what needs to be >>>> done to the washer and clip. >>>> PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not stick a screwdriver in your had or ding up >>>> your very nice new KX3 that works *just fine* without this fix if this >> is >>>> not something that sounds easy for you to do. (I work at Lockheed where >> we >>>> make some REALLY NICE little gizmos - that's where I got the 'practice' >> for >>>> this kind work) >>>> >>>> --- >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM, pkhjr <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Received my KX3 ordered 2/17 serial # 1040. Love the radio.... The >> only >>>>> problem so far is the noise generated I guess generated by the encoder. >>>> I >>>>> tried removing the felt pad between the knob and the chassis and the >>>> noise >>>>> is still there...? >>>>> >>>>> 73 Tex >>>>> ka5y >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> View this message in context: >>>>> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Rec-d-today-tp7560208.html >>>>> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 100, Issue 5 > **************************************** Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Now at 60 days and dropping :-)
For the latest info see: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/3/2012 11:15 AM, Jeff Drew wrote: > Assembled KX3 wait time is now 4 months is that correct? > Jeff, N4JDU > > Sent from my iPad > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi Eric,
60 days, down from 6 months (I ordered mine on Dec 28 and received it in early July), you guys have done a great job in this roll out given the extreme demand. Imagine there's already more than 1000 KX3's out there. Still, you've managed to keep up top notch customer service, I've had replies to my queries within a day both times I contacted your crew (parts team). It's just a mind-blowing rig and you have a mind-blowing company, but I wouldn't be surprised if the lead time goes back up once the official reviews start hitting the masses, with the influx of orders bound to be generated from that. Congratulations to you, Wayne and everyone else on the team. 73, Thomas M0TRN On 3 August 2012 19:25, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <[hidden email]>wrote: > Now at 60 days and dropping :-) > > For the latest info see: > http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm > > 73, > > Eric ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Eric,
That is great news. Thanks to all the Elecraft staff for making that happen. I know a lot of effort has gone into the KX3 launch and has been the focus of the Elecraft "response window". Congratulations to you and your staff for bring this new product on-line and reducing the order backlog. The only question that remains is "how long until it is shipping off the shelf" 73, Don W3FPR On 8/3/2012 2:25 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Now at 60 days and dropping :-) > > For the latest info see: > http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm > > 73, > > Eric > --- > www.elecraft.com > > On 8/3/2012 11:15 AM, Jeff Drew wrote: >> Assembled KX3 wait time is now 4 months is that correct? >> Jeff, N4JDU >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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