Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 196, Issue 17
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Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 196, Issue 17
 
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I have 2X K3, but am not even qualified to to talk about them.
I CAN say, without reservation, that our antennae are NOT our primary danger points, at least for those of us with modest (50' and under) installations. In 65 years of operating all sorts of stuff, I have NEVER seen lightning damage due to antenna pickup. I have seen LOTS of damage level stuff come in on phone lines, however! Most thunderstorms in our area create firecracker discharges in my phone demarc box, which is just across the basement from my operating area. They scare me, especially when they occur when I'm disconnecting my phones/modem, which are connected to the outside world with alligator clips. I have lost multiple phones and modems to this stuff, when it exceeds the impressive levels the demarc can handle, but never anything to do with radio. This is a great fringe benefit of WIFI. The stuff we used to lose through ethernet connections is now airgapped from the modem. Pulling the plug is almost foolproof protection. I don't connect computers to radios, so there's an airgap already in place. When I see the storm coming, I disconnect all radios from their antennae AND power supplies. Now, I KNOW lots of people have suffered from antenna pickup, but I'm betting power/phone lines have produced far more incidents. Trouble is, if you get a real hit on an antenna, all bets are off and my experience doesn't matter at all! If you set up to run from a battery, you can achieve considerable isolation, especially if you unplug the charger before storms come. It would be interesting to hear stories of damaging events caused by phone line transients coming into houses. 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S Meter RX numbers? (M1KTA) > 12. KX3/KXPA connection (john daws) > 13. K3 boards (NE9U - Scott Jasper) > 14. There is a new release of Win4K3Suite (Tom) > 15. Re: S Meter RX numbers? (Wayne Burdick) > 16. For sale K3 with some K3S upgrades (w4sc) > 17. Re: K3 boards (Eric Swartz) > 18. Re: Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. (Eric Swartz) > 19. Re: K3 boards (N4ZR) > 20. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr) > 21. Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement (Bill Frantz) > 22. Re: K3 boards (NE9U - Scott Jasper) > 23. KX3, PX3, 30A switching supply + accessories for sale. > (Aubrey Mason) > 24. Bracket KPA3A E100719 (w4sc) > 25. NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next? (Larry Makoski) > 26. Elecraft 20 Meter SSB Net - Sunday August 16, 2020 > (Jim White NC0JW) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:03:31 +0000 > From: Ken Simmons <[hidden email]> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] General Purpose Outputs on KX2 > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Is anyone using the General Purpose Outputs on the KX2 that comes with the KXIO2 board? It says they are user programmable, but to what extent? > > Thanks. > Ken > WR7D > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:22:32 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Yes, IQ data will be available. > > Wayne > N6KR > > ---- > elecraft.com > > > On Aug 11, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > ?I just saw the presentation Eric gave on the K4. It is really impressive. However, I've never been able to get the answer to a few questions. First, is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or less on data modes. Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This requires a MME format. > > > > > > I'm sure I will have additional questions over time. But, these are my present burning questions. I now have a K3s and think it's a fantastic radio. > > > > > > 73, > > > > Barry > > > > K3NDM > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:42:48 -0400 > From: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > To: Nr4c <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions > Message-ID: > <CAGzZ2ZDS8S7yU86C15VC85DaiOqTb=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Bill, > I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > Barry > > > > Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it posed > > as a question or suggestion? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ...nr4c. bill > > > > > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > > > ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > > wrote: > > > > > >> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency > > >> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or > > >> less on data modes. > > > > > > > > > Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is > > > available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off screen) > > > has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, etc. > > > > > > > > >> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? > > > > > > > > > Probably it will work the same as a K3. > > > > > > > > >> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This > > >> requires a MME format. > > >> > > > > > > I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT > > > would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR > > > frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. > > > > > > 73, > > > Bob, N6TV > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:47:41 -0400 > From: w4sc <[hidden email]> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KRX3A Sync AM Mode K3S not working? > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Sync AM mode appears to not be working. Been though B-Set selecting mode(s),, Not ?tracking?, envelope detection OK. Latest firmware installed (5.67MCU and 2.88DSP). DSP f/w fix? > > Ben W4SC > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:51:07 -0700 > From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > On 8/15/2020 5:48 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > Grounding and Bonding, ARRL book by Ward Silver > > Yes. I collaborated with Ward on it. Also, this talk, first at > Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral ham clubs, all of which > preceded Ward's book. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:53:40 -0400 > From: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> > To: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft Refl <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I recall that Eric answered a question about that during one of the two 90 minute Q&As at the Expo. > > I think he said it may be available at some point, but indicated it was possibly over ethernet (?) rather than USB. But I could be mistaken, since I?m lucky to remember my name unless I look at my driver?s license ? if I can remember where that is :-) > > Whichever it is, it didn?t sound like it was going to be a first release feature. > > Grant NQ5T > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > Bill, > > I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. > > > > 73, > > Barry > > K3NDM > > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > >> Barry > >> > >> Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it posed > >> as a question or suggestion? > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> ...nr4c. bill > >> > >> > >>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: > >>> > >>> ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > >> wrote: > >>> > >>>> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency > >>>> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or > >>>> less on data modes. > >>> > >>> > >>> Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is > >>> available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off screen) > >>> has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, etc. > >>> > >>> > >>>> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? > >>> > >>> > >>> Probably it will work the same as a K3. > >>> > >>> > >>>> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This > >>>> requires a MME format. > >>>> > >>> > >>> I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT > >>> would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR > >>> frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. > >>> > >>> 73, > >>> Bob, N6TV > >>> ______________________________________________________________ > >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] > >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:54:51 -0400 > From: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > To: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft Refl <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Grant, > I know how you feel. It seems I'm missing a bunch of information. I > guess it must be my advancing age. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 11:53 AM Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > I recall that Eric answered a question about that during one of the two 90 > > minute Q&As at the Expo. > > > > I think he said it may be available at some point, but indicated it was > > possibly over ethernet (?) rather than USB. But I could be mistaken, since > > I?m lucky to remember my name unless I look at my driver?s license ? if I > > can remember where that is :-) > > > > Whichever it is, it didn?t sound like it was going to be a first release > > feature. > > > > Grant NQ5T > > > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > > > Bill, > > > I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. > > > > > > 73, > > > Barry > > > K3NDM > > > > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > > >> Barry > > >> > > >> Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it > > posed > > >> as a question or suggestion? > > >> > > >> Sent from my iPhone > > >> ...nr4c. bill > > >> > > >> > > >>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: > > >>> > > >>> ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> > > >> wrote: > > >>> > > >>>> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the > > frequency > > >>>> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or > > >>>> less on data modes. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is > > >>> available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off > > screen) > > >>> has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, > > etc. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Probably it will work the same as a K3. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; > > This > > >>>> requires a MME format. > > >>>> > > >>> > > >>> I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT > > >>> would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR > > >>> frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. > > >>> > > >>> 73, > > >>> Bob, N6TV > > >>> ______________________________________________________________ > > >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > >> > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:00:45 -0500 > From: David Christ <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Ward Silver also gave a presentation on this at the QSOtoday virtual hamfest. Still available for watching. > > David K0LUM > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 10:51 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > On 8/15/2020 5:48 AM, John Simmons wrote: > >> Grounding and Bonding, ARRL book by Ward Silver > > > > Yes. I collaborated with Ward on it. Also, this talk, first at Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral ham clubs, all of which preceded Ward's book. > > > > 73, Jim K9YC > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:08:05 -0700 > From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > On 8/15/2020 8:51 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Also, this talk, first at Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral > > ham clubs, all of which preceded Ward's book. > > forgot the link. > http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf > > 73, Jim K9YC > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:24:54 -0700 (MST) > From: Mike K8CN <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Problem > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Per-Tore, > > Can you identify which transistor (or other device) on the LPA module is > getting hot in transmit mode? > > The drain terminals of MOSFET PA transistors Q4 and Q5 receive +12V > regardless of TX or RX mode, but the gate bias voltages are applied only in > TX mode. Unless there's a problem with the bias regulator circuit (U1), the > RF amplifier chain on the LPA module should not be getting that warm. It is > also possible that one of the RF power transistors may be getting hot > because it is no longer making good thermal contact with the bottom cover > panel - it would be good to check the tightness of the three screws holding > those transistors against the bottom panel. > > Is it possible for you to carefully extract the LPA module from the main RF > board? That requires removal of the rear panel of the bottom cover, and you > may need new thermal pads for the RF transistors if those pads are damaged > by removal of the cover panel. If you can remove the LPA module, you might > try RX mode ONLY with the Power control set to 0 (to ensure that the KPA3 PA > is bypassed by its relay K1) and see if your receive sensitivity is > restored. > > The output side of the LPA module is nominally connected only in TX mode to > the antenna path via diode D1 on the LPA module, and if the D1 switch is > operating properly one would not expect the high attenuation of signals in > RX mode. The output of the LPA module is also connected to the input of the > 100 W PA module at the same point on the T/R switch circuit, but that module > is bypassed by relay K1 on the KPAIO3 board. > > I'm not yet sure how the overheating of a device on the LPA board is > connected to the loss of RX sensitivity. If the diode switch D1 on the LPA > module has failed shorted (unlikely), then it would leave the output > circuitry of the LPA module bridged across the antenna signal path in RX > mode. > > Keep us posted on what you learn! > > 73, > Mike, K8CN > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:11:19 -0700 (MST) > From: M1KTA <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] S Meter RX numbers? > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Where in the physical chain of an KX3 are the RX s-meter signals > obtained/derived? > > 72 > Dom > M1KTA > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:12:27 -0700 (MST) > From: john daws <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA connection > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Have had this working fine for a year until 2 months ago KX3 connected > briefly to the KXPA100 and then cut out. > > The SYS LED light showed on the KXPA100 > > Have replaced PSU believing it to be a fault here. > > Have sent KXPA100 to Waters and Stanton (UK) for inspection and returned > with clean bill of health. > > Reconnected using the 'KX3 to KXPA100 adapter cable' and replaced both 25 > amp fuses. > > Same 'fault': KX3 cuts out straight away and no response at all now from the > KXPA100 > > Could a new set of adapter cables now be the answer?? > > (The KX3 works fine on the KX33 low power RFI supply) > > Not a very technical person so please be gentle!! > > Thanks for any thoughts > > John > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:56:48 -0500 > From: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 boards > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > What does this mean?? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired?? Obsolete??? > > "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." > > Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen > lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; > DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. > '73 > Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech > > > ?Scott - NE9U > > Sent from my Cray-1 > > [hidden email] > [hidden email] > [hidden email]? > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:58:59 -0400 > From: "Tom" <[hidden email]> > To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] There is a new release of Win4K3Suite > Message-ID: <014c01d6733e$84cad420$8e607c60$@videotron.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Hello, > There is a new version of Win4K3Suite available. This release includes > direct logging into Log4OM version 2 and some improvements to the ClubLog > spotting module. > > Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for the K3/S, KX3 and KX2. > It has a built in Panadapter that works with LPPAN and a sound card, as well > as the SDRPlay RSP's. It supports the KAT500, KPA500/1500 and the KXPA100 on > most of the above radios. > A unique feature is that is has 6 built in Virtual Radios, each of which > works just like an Elecraft radio. This allows sharing of a single COM port > with up to 6 applications. It also has a built in HRDLogbook server and the > EiBi Shortwave database. > You see more information here: > https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite > and download a fully functional 30 day trial at va2fsq.com > > 73 Tom > va2fsq.com > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:20:21 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> > To: M1KTA <[hidden email]> > Cc: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] S Meter RX numbers? > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > In the DSP. This is the case for most SDRs. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > ---- > elecraft.com > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 10:13 AM, M1KTA <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > ?Where in the physical chain of an KX3 are the RX s-meter signals > > obtained/derived? > > > > 72 > > Dom > > M1KTA > > > > > > > > -- > > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 > > Message delivered to [hidden email] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:22:48 -0400 > From: w4sc <[hidden email]> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] For sale K3 with some K3S upgrades > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > Purchased this radio for a backup rig. Saving for a K4. > Elecraft K3 (s/n 6995) with KAT3, KPA3, KRX3 sub RX, 8 pole filters > (KFL3A-2.8, KFL3A-1.8, KFL3A-400) in main and sub receivers . > K3S module updates include KSYN3As and KXV3B with 2nd pre-amp. > Elecraft manuals, USB-RS232 adapter cable, > KE7X "The Elecraft K3" book, MH2 microphone, DC cable, MFJ-4125 25A PS included. > All you need is a "shack" and antenna. Checked out, excellent > $2300 includes double boxed insured US ground shipping. > Email off list for payment options. > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:31:48 -0700 > From: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> > To: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards > Message-ID: > <CAGe0YDbvCsHEEiQ2ZxbdQtx09mkQP1NDH0=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Hi Scott, > > Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and repairs > for the K3 and K3S. > > What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component > level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building > boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs > on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list > for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) > > 73, > Eric > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > wrote: > > > What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? > > Obsolete??? > > > > "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." > > > > Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen > > lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; > > DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. > > '73 > > Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech > > > > > > ?Scott - NE9U > > > > Sent from my Cray-1 > > > > [hidden email] > > [hidden email] > > [hidden email] > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:35:39 -0700 > From: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> > To: Keith Trinity WE6R <[hidden email]> > Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > One note: Keith mis-spoke when he stated "Spare K3 board supplies are low > or gone". We certainly are not stopping support and repairs for the K3 and > K3S. (Of course there are some lightning damaged radios that are not > economical to repair.) Though some repairs may take longer as replacement > parts are ordered. > > What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component > level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building > boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs > on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list > for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) > > Eric > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > > On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:47 AM Keith Trinity WE6R <[hidden email]> > wrote: > > > Hi all; > > I am starting to see our yearly peak of Lightning damaged radios come in > > for repair, August through October. > > > > It is MOST likely to come in through the COMM PORT connected to your > > COMPUTER (via DSL or Cable Modem). > > Those lines are LONG and run for miles, so a direct hit is not necessary > > to do damage. > > > > Customer quotes; "I disconnected everything, EXCEPT..." then they list > > ONE item. > > Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone. > > Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen > > lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; > > DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. > > '73 > > Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:05:55 -0400 > From: N4ZR <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Lightning aside, when will those of us who have signed up for upgrades > be told whether or not they will be accepted? > > 73, Pete N4ZR > Check out the Reverse Beacon Network > at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now > spotting RTTY activity worldwide. > For spots, please use your favorite > "retail" DX cluster. > > On 8/15/2020 4:31 PM, Eric Swartz wrote: > > Hi Scott, > > > > Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and repairs > > for the K3 and K3S. > > > > What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component > > level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building > > boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs > > on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list > > for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) > > > > 73, > > Eric > > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > > > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > > wrote: > > > >> What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? > >> Obsolete??? > >> > >> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." > >> > >> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen > >> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; > >> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. > >> '73 > >> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech > >> > >> > >> ?Scott - NE9U > >> > >> Sent from my Cray-1 > >> > >> [hidden email] > >> [hidden email] > >> [hidden email] > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:27:33 -0700 > From: kevinr <[hidden email]> > To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Good Evening, > > ?? Fire danger got very high today.? It will be hot again tomorrow.? > The highway to Seaside and Astoria was pretty full yesterday.? Hopefully > none of those campers will start a fire. Luckily most of the heat will > be gone by Wednesday.? There were some foggy mornings last week so the > berries are doing a little better. > > ? Remember the time change for forty meters.? I'll be monitoring by > 0030z but won't start calling until 0045z.? The band may be a little > better with the day just a little shorter.? I expect the QSB will be > present on both bands.? It is time to pull down my extra long doublet > and check for wear.? It has been up for a few years without a problem.? > It can receive on 160 meters but I can't match it close enough to > transmit.? When I get it down I can check the measurements.? Or cut a > new antenna for 20 and 40 meters. > > Please join us on (or near): > > 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) > ?7047 kHz at 0045z Monday (5:45 PM PDT Sunday) > > ?? 73, > ????? Kevin. KD5ONS > > > _ > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:17:06 -0400 > From: Bill Frantz <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Yesterday during NAQP, 40M was approaching decent at 0045z. All > the bands were between bad and awful though. Good luck. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > On 8/15/20 at 11:27 PM, [hidden email] (kevinr) wrote: > > >? Remember the time change for forty meters.? I'll be > >monitoring by 0030z but won't start calling until 0045z.? The > >band may be a little better with the day just a little > >shorter.? I expect the QSB will be present on both bands.? ... > > > >Please join us on (or near): > > > >14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) > >?7047 kHz at 0045z Monday (5:45 PM PDT Sunday) > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Bill Frantz | There are now so many exceptions to the > 408-348-7900 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by > www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:17:46 -0500 > From: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > To: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Ok great....good to know. > > I am thinking of replacing my OBSOLETE FT1000D second radio so2r for another k3. > > If anyone knows of a well filtered one at a reasonable price, I'm in the market.? Have one hot lead locally I'm waiting on..... > > ?Scott - NE9U > > Sent from my Cray-1 > > [hidden email] > [hidden email] > [hidden email]? > > On Aug 15, 2020, 3:32 PM, at 3:32 PM, Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> wrote: > >Hi Scott, > > > >Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and > >repairs > >for the K3 and K3S. > > > >What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component > >level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be > >building > >boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap > >outs > >on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list > >for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade > >boards.) > > > >73, > >Eric > >*elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > > > > >On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> > >wrote: > > > >> What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? > >> Obsolete??? > >> > >> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." > >> > >> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen > >> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; > >> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. > >> '73 > >> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech > >> > >> > >> ?Scott - NE9U > >> > >> Sent from my Cray-1 > >> > >> [hidden email] > >> [hidden email] > >> [hidden email] > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> 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 delivered to [hidden email] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:06:14 +0000 > From: Aubrey Mason <[hidden email]> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3, PX3, 30A switching supply + accessories for > sale. > Message-ID: > <[hidden email]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > $2,100.00 > KX3 was recently at the factory for upgrades (15W output, install upgrades, 2M module, factory alignment) > Has all available options installed; KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M, KX3HSMDKT > Includes: MH3, KXPD3, XG50, AX1+AXE1+AXB1, KX3-PCKT, side handles, plastic cover, plastic angled stand, power cable, soft carrying case, factory manual and KX3 book by Cady > > $450 > PX3 has two sets of PX3-KX3 cables to connect it to the KX3, side handles, plastic cover, plastic angled stand, power cable, factory manual > > $100 > New Powerwerx 30A switching power supply (lists on Elecraft website for $120 before tax and shipping) > > Located in San Antonio Texas > > 73's ! > > Aubrey Mason > WA6DMI > 210-602-4291 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:09:26 -0400 > From: w4sc <[hidden email]> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Bracket KPA3A E100719 > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I discovered Bracket KPA3A E100719 in the K3S spare parts list. It is not shown in any installation instructions. > > Anyone have an idea as to purpose and installation? > > Ben W4SC > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:11:46 -0400 > From: Larry Makoski <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next? > Message-ID: > <CALaVG9c+0MXdO-OsWDkL+6ctWCc56BbN=dCmkxcpUrZa4GKb=[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Skeeter Hunters, > > Wow! That was a blast! Even though band conditions were far from stellar > (I'm trying to be kind!), there seemed to be a lot of activity - and that's > because of all of YOU! Without you, the Skeeter Hunt would be a big > nothing. All of you out there make it what it is - and I'm so grateful to > all of you for that. > > The next step is to submit your log summaries. This is not a complicated or > arduous undertaking - NJQRP means to keep it "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy". > No ADIFs or Cabrillos are needed - no jumping through hoops. Just send an > e-mail to [hidden email] with the following (example shown) > > Larry - W2LJ - NJ > Skeeter #13 - All CW > Single Op > Skeeter QSOs - 23 > Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5 > Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any) > S/P/Cs - 18 > Station Class Multiplier X4 > Bonus - Yes or No as to whether or not you used a homebrew antenna. > > Please feel free to include your soapbox comments and any photos you wish > to share. > > All this is due two weeks from today - August 30th, 2020. The Scoreboard > will be posted over Labor Day weeebnd and certificates and the publishing > of the Soapbox will follow soon afterward. > > On behalf of NJQRP - once again ...... thanks do much for being there! > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 26 > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:10:51 -0600 > From: Jim White NC0JW <[hidden email]> > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft 20 Meter SSB Net - Sunday August 16, 2020 > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Our illustrious net control Eric, WB9JNZ is still having some computer issues this week so I am submitting the Elecraft 20 Meter SSB net report. > > QSB was with us again this week as it has been for quite some time. This week's signals were weak a crossed the board with few exceptions. We are all anxiously awaiting who will be the first to check in into the net with their new K4. > > Twenty-three check ins were recorded with the always appreciated help from the relay stations. Thanks to Roger N4NRW, John N6JW, and Brian K1NW for the digging out today?s weak signals. > > WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017 Net control > N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318 Relay station > K8NU/7 Carl OH Remote from WA > WM6P Steve GA K3S 11453 > N6JW John CA K3 936 Relay station > NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356 Relay station > AE6JV Bill NH K3 6299 > N2TNQ Len NJ K3 5270 > W1NGA Al CO K3 5765 > N7CVZ Mike OR K3S 10457 > K3SV Bill FL K3 1355 > K1NW Brian RI K3 4974 Relay station > KF7ZN Ron UT K3S 10832 > KB9AVO Paul IN K3S 11103 > K5KBM/7 Kyle GA Remote from WA > W4DML Doug TN K3 6433 > K0JFJ Nick MN KX2 3056 > K7BRR Bill OR K3S 10939 > AE1E Ken TX Remote station NM > K6VWE Stan MI K3 650 > WM6T Tracy CA K3S 10299 > WW4JF John TN K3S 11177 > K7JG John WA KX3 3519 > > We were unable to complete contacts with KI4FJK and KI7BZB. Hopefully they will try again next week. > > The 20 Meter Elecraft SSB Net meets each Sunday at 1800 UTC on 14.3035 MHz. Eric WB9JNZ in Chicago is Net control for the 20 Meter SSB Net. At 1900 UTC Steve WM6P from Northern Georgia is Net Control for the 40 Meter SSB Net on 7.280 MHz. Later on Sunday evening at 0100 UTC the 80 Meter Elecraft SSB Net meets on 3.942 MHz with Paul KB9AVO as Net control from Indiana. > > Join us on one the nets and see what the propagations Gods are throwing at us. > > Jim White - NC0JW > [hidden email] > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 196, Issue 17 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ 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 delivered to [hidden email] |
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I’ve had a similar experience: lightning came in via the cable line, took out the cable modem, the router, the PC, and the serial interface on the K3.
At this point the replacement PC communicates with the internet using WiFi. My plan is to connect the K4 to the internet using a WiFi adapter. Eric alluded to the K4 supporting some WiFi USB adapters in his Q&A sessions last week. Wish I knew what models will be supported, so I could order ahead! Tom W4KX > On Aug 16, 2020, at 9:40 PM, Wilson Lamb <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I have 2X K3, but am not even qualified to to talk about them. > I CAN say, without reservation, that our antennae are NOT our primary danger points, at least for those of us with modest (50' and under) installations. > In 65 years of operating all sorts of stuff, I have NEVER seen lightning damage due to antenna pickup. > I have seen LOTS of damage level stuff come in on phone lines, however! > Most thunderstorms in our area create firecracker discharges in my phone demarc box, which is just across the basement from my operating area. > They scare me, especially when they occur when I'm disconnecting my phones/modem, which are connected to the outside world with alligator clips. > I have lost multiple phones and modems to this stuff, when it exceeds the impressive levels the demarc can handle, but never anything to do with radio. > This is a great fringe benefit of WIFI. The stuff we used to lose through ethernet connections is now airgapped from the modem. > Pulling the plug is almost foolproof protection. > I don't connect computers to radios, so there's an airgap already in place. > When I see the storm coming, I disconnect all radios from their antennae AND power supplies. > Now, I KNOW lots of people have suffered from antenna pickup, but I'm betting power/phone lines have produced far more incidents. > Trouble is, if you get a real hit on an antenna, all bets are off and my experience doesn't matter at all! > If you set up to run from a battery, you can achieve considerable isolation, especially if you unplug the charger before storms come. > It would be interesting to hear stories of damaging events caused by phone line transients coming into houses. > WL > ----- [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. General Purpose Outputs on KX2 (Ken Simmons) >> 2. Re: K4 Questions (Wayne Burdick) >> 3. Re: K4 Questions (Barry LaZar) >> 4. KRX3A Sync AM Mode K3S not working? (w4sc) >> 5. Re: Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. (Jim Brown) >> 6. Re: K4 Questions (Grant Youngman) >> 7. Re: K4 Questions (Barry LaZar) >> 8. Re: Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. (David Christ) >> 9. Re: Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. (Jim Brown) >> 10. Re: Elecraft K3 Problem (Mike K8CN) >> 11. S Meter RX numbers? (M1KTA) >> 12. KX3/KXPA connection (john daws) >> 13. K3 boards (NE9U - Scott Jasper) >> 14. There is a new release of Win4K3Suite (Tom) >> 15. Re: S Meter RX numbers? (Wayne Burdick) >> 16. For sale K3 with some K3S upgrades (w4sc) >> 17. Re: K3 boards (Eric Swartz) >> 18. Re: Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. (Eric Swartz) >> 19. Re: K3 boards (N4ZR) >> 20. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr) >> 21. Re: Elecraft CW Net Announcement (Bill Frantz) >> 22. Re: K3 boards (NE9U - Scott Jasper) >> 23. KX3, PX3, 30A switching supply + accessories for sale. >> (Aubrey Mason) >> 24. Bracket KPA3A E100719 (w4sc) >> 25. NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next? (Larry Makoski) >> 26. Elecraft 20 Meter SSB Net - Sunday August 16, 2020 >> (Jim White NC0JW) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:03:31 +0000 >> From: Ken Simmons <[hidden email]> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] General Purpose Outputs on KX2 >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Is anyone using the General Purpose Outputs on the KX2 that comes with the KXIO2 board? It says they are user programmable, but to what extent? >> >> Thanks. >> Ken >> WR7D >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:22:32 -0700 >> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> Yes, IQ data will be available. >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> ---- >> elecraft.com >> >>> On Aug 11, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> ?I just saw the presentation Eric gave on the K4. It is really impressive. However, I've never been able to get the answer to a few questions. First, is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or less on data modes. Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This requires a MME format. >>> >>> >>> I'm sure I will have additional questions over time. But, these are my present burning questions. I now have a K3s and think it's a fantastic radio. >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Barry >>> >>> K3NDM >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:42:48 -0400 >> From: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >> To: Nr4c <[hidden email]> >> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions >> Message-ID: >> <CAGzZ2ZDS8S7yU86C15VC85DaiOqTb=[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> Bill, >> I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. >> >> 73, >> Barry >> K3NDM >> >> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >>> Barry >>> >>> Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it posed >>> as a question or suggestion? >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> ...nr4c. bill >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>> >>>> ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency >>>>> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or >>>>> less on data modes. >>>> >>>> >>>> Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is >>>> available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off screen) >>>> has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, etc. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? >>>> >>>> >>>> Probably it will work the same as a K3. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This >>>>> requires a MME format. >>>>> >>>> >>>> I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT >>>> would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR >>>> frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Bob, N6TV >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:47:41 -0400 >> From: w4sc <[hidden email]> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] KRX3A Sync AM Mode K3S not working? >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Sync AM mode appears to not be working. Been though B-Set selecting mode(s),, Not ?tracking?, envelope detection OK. Latest firmware installed (5.67MCU and 2.88DSP). DSP f/w fix? >> >> Ben W4SC >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:51:07 -0700 >> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >> >> On 8/15/2020 5:48 AM, John Simmons wrote: >>> Grounding and Bonding, ARRL book by Ward Silver >> >> Yes. I collaborated with Ward on it. Also, this talk, first at >> Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral ham clubs, all of which >> preceded Ward's book. >> >> 73, Jim K9YC >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 6 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:53:40 -0400 >> From: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> >> To: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >> Cc: Elecraft Refl <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> I recall that Eric answered a question about that during one of the two 90 minute Q&As at the Expo. >> >> I think he said it may be available at some point, but indicated it was possibly over ethernet (?) rather than USB. But I could be mistaken, since I?m lucky to remember my name unless I look at my driver?s license ? if I can remember where that is :-) >> >> Whichever it is, it didn?t sound like it was going to be a first release feature. >> >> Grant NQ5T >> >>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> Bill, >>> I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. >>> >>> 73, >>> Barry >>> K3NDM >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>>> Barry >>>> >>>> Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it posed >>>> as a question or suggestion? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> ...nr4c. bill >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency >>>>>> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or >>>>>> less on data modes. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is >>>>> available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off screen) >>>>> has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, etc. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Probably it will work the same as a K3. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; This >>>>>> requires a MME format. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT >>>>> would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR >>>>> frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. >>>>> >>>>> 73, >>>>> Bob, N6TV >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 7 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:54:51 -0400 >> From: Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >> To: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> >> Cc: Elecraft Refl <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> Grant, >> I know how you feel. It seems I'm missing a bunch of information. I >> guess it must be my advancing age. >> >> 73, >> Barry >> K3NDM >> >> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 11:53 AM Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >>> I recall that Eric answered a question about that during one of the two 90 >>> minute Q&As at the Expo. >>> >>> I think he said it may be available at some point, but indicated it was >>> possibly over ethernet (?) rather than USB. But I could be mistaken, since >>> I?m lucky to remember my name unless I look at my driver?s license ? if I >>> can remember where that is :-) >>> >>> Whichever it is, it didn?t sound like it was going to be a first release >>> feature. >>> >>> Grant NQ5T >>> >>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Bill, >>>> I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Barry >>>> K3NDM >>>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020, 2:27 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Barry >>>>> >>>>> Did I read months ago that I/Q might be available on USB? Or was it >>> posed >>>>> as a question or suggestion? >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> ...nr4c. bill >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <[hidden email]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> ?On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <[hidden email]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the >>> frequency >>>>>>> span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or >>>>>>> less on data modes. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Span and center frequency are adjustable. Fixed or tracking mode is >>>>>> available. Scrolling mode (to prevent VFO cursor from going off >>> screen) >>>>>> has different options, similar to P3: full page, half page, slide, >>> etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Next can the xvter IF out be used as the IF out on the K4D? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Probably it will work the same as a K3. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Or, is the I&Q available for use o0n applications like CW Skimmer; >>> This >>>>>>> requires a MME format. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I don't think that will work. Connecting a separate SDR to RX ANT OUT >>>>>> would be a simpler way to do it. A program like HDSDR can keep the SDR >>>>>> frequency in sync with the K4 frequency. >>>>>> >>>>>> 73, >>>>>> Bob, N6TV >>>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>> >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 8 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:00:45 -0500 >> From: David Christ <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Ward Silver also gave a presentation on this at the QSOtoday virtual hamfest. Still available for watching. >> >> David K0LUM >> >>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 10:51 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> On 8/15/2020 5:48 AM, John Simmons wrote: >>>> Grounding and Bonding, ARRL book by Ward Silver >>> >>> Yes. I collaborated with Ward on it. Also, this talk, first at Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral ham clubs, all of which preceded Ward's book. >>> >>> 73, Jim K9YC >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 9 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:08:05 -0700 >> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >> >> On 8/15/2020 8:51 AM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> Also, this talk, first at Pacificon, next at Visalia DX, and to saveral >>> ham clubs, all of which preceded Ward's book. >> >> forgot the link. >> http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf >> >> 73, Jim K9YC >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 10 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:24:54 -0700 (MST) >> From: Mike K8CN <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Problem >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Hi Per-Tore, >> >> Can you identify which transistor (or other device) on the LPA module is >> getting hot in transmit mode? >> >> The drain terminals of MOSFET PA transistors Q4 and Q5 receive +12V >> regardless of TX or RX mode, but the gate bias voltages are applied only in >> TX mode. Unless there's a problem with the bias regulator circuit (U1), the >> RF amplifier chain on the LPA module should not be getting that warm. It is >> also possible that one of the RF power transistors may be getting hot >> because it is no longer making good thermal contact with the bottom cover >> panel - it would be good to check the tightness of the three screws holding >> those transistors against the bottom panel. >> >> Is it possible for you to carefully extract the LPA module from the main RF >> board? That requires removal of the rear panel of the bottom cover, and you >> may need new thermal pads for the RF transistors if those pads are damaged >> by removal of the cover panel. If you can remove the LPA module, you might >> try RX mode ONLY with the Power control set to 0 (to ensure that the KPA3 PA >> is bypassed by its relay K1) and see if your receive sensitivity is >> restored. >> >> The output side of the LPA module is nominally connected only in TX mode to >> the antenna path via diode D1 on the LPA module, and if the D1 switch is >> operating properly one would not expect the high attenuation of signals in >> RX mode. The output of the LPA module is also connected to the input of the >> 100 W PA module at the same point on the T/R switch circuit, but that module >> is bypassed by relay K1 on the KPAIO3 board. >> >> I'm not yet sure how the overheating of a device on the LPA board is >> connected to the loss of RX sensitivity. If the diode switch D1 on the LPA >> module has failed shorted (unlikely), then it would leave the output >> circuitry of the LPA module bridged across the antenna signal path in RX >> mode. >> >> Keep us posted on what you learn! >> >> 73, >> Mike, K8CN >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 11 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:11:19 -0700 (MST) >> From: M1KTA <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: [Elecraft] S Meter RX numbers? >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Where in the physical chain of an KX3 are the RX s-meter signals >> obtained/derived? >> >> 72 >> Dom >> M1KTA >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 12 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:12:27 -0700 (MST) >> From: john daws <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA connection >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Have had this working fine for a year until 2 months ago KX3 connected >> briefly to the KXPA100 and then cut out. >> >> The SYS LED light showed on the KXPA100 >> >> Have replaced PSU believing it to be a fault here. >> >> Have sent KXPA100 to Waters and Stanton (UK) for inspection and returned >> with clean bill of health. >> >> Reconnected using the 'KX3 to KXPA100 adapter cable' and replaced both 25 >> amp fuses. >> >> Same 'fault': KX3 cuts out straight away and no response at all now from the >> KXPA100 >> >> Could a new set of adapter cables now be the answer?? >> >> (The KX3 works fine on the KX33 low power RFI supply) >> >> Not a very technical person so please be gentle!! >> >> Thanks for any thoughts >> >> John >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 13 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:56:48 -0500 >> From: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 boards >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >> >> What does this mean?? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired?? Obsolete??? >> >> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." >> >> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen >> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; >> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. >> '73 >> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech >> >> >> ?Scott - NE9U >> >> Sent from my Cray-1 >> >> [hidden email] >> [hidden email] >> [hidden email]? >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 14 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:58:59 -0400 >> From: "Tom" <[hidden email]> >> To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] There is a new release of Win4K3Suite >> Message-ID: <014c01d6733e$84cad420$8e607c60$@videotron.ca> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" >> >> Hello, >> There is a new version of Win4K3Suite available. This release includes >> direct logging into Log4OM version 2 and some improvements to the ClubLog >> spotting module. >> >> Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for the K3/S, KX3 and KX2. >> It has a built in Panadapter that works with LPPAN and a sound card, as well >> as the SDRPlay RSP's. It supports the KAT500, KPA500/1500 and the KXPA100 on >> most of the above radios. >> A unique feature is that is has 6 built in Virtual Radios, each of which >> works just like an Elecraft radio. This allows sharing of a single COM port >> with up to 6 applications. It also has a built in HRDLogbook server and the >> EiBi Shortwave database. >> You see more information here: >> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite >> and download a fully functional 30 day trial at va2fsq.com >> >> 73 Tom >> va2fsq.com >> >> >> -- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 15 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:20:21 -0700 >> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> >> To: M1KTA <[hidden email]> >> Cc: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] S Meter RX numbers? >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> In the DSP. This is the case for most SDRs. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> ---- >> elecraft.com >> >>> On Aug 15, 2020, at 10:13 AM, M1KTA <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> ?Where in the physical chain of an KX3 are the RX s-meter signals >>> obtained/derived? >>> >>> 72 >>> Dom >>> M1KTA >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 >>> Message delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 16 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:22:48 -0400 >> From: w4sc <[hidden email]> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] For sale K3 with some K3S upgrades >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> >> Purchased this radio for a backup rig. Saving for a K4. >> Elecraft K3 (s/n 6995) with KAT3, KPA3, KRX3 sub RX, 8 pole filters >> (KFL3A-2.8, KFL3A-1.8, KFL3A-400) in main and sub receivers . >> K3S module updates include KSYN3As and KXV3B with 2nd pre-amp. >> Elecraft manuals, USB-RS232 adapter cable, >> KE7X "The Elecraft K3" book, MH2 microphone, DC cable, MFJ-4125 25A PS included. >> All you need is a "shack" and antenna. Checked out, excellent >> $2300 includes double boxed insured US ground shipping. >> Email off list for payment options. >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 17 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:31:48 -0700 >> From: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> >> To: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards >> Message-ID: >> <CAGe0YDbvCsHEEiQ2ZxbdQtx09mkQP1NDH0=[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> Hi Scott, >> >> Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and repairs >> for the K3 and K3S. >> >> What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component >> level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building >> boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs >> on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list >> for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) >> >> 73, >> Eric >> *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >> wrote: >> >>> What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? >>> Obsolete??? >>> >>> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." >>> >>> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen >>> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; >>> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. >>> '73 >>> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech >>> >>> >>> ?Scott - NE9U >>> >>> Sent from my Cray-1 >>> >>> [hidden email] >>> [hidden email] >>> [hidden email] >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 18 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:35:39 -0700 >> From: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> >> To: Keith Trinity WE6R <[hidden email]> >> Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc. >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> One note: Keith mis-spoke when he stated "Spare K3 board supplies are low >> or gone". We certainly are not stopping support and repairs for the K3 and >> K3S. (Of course there are some lightning damaged radios that are not >> economical to repair.) Though some repairs may take longer as replacement >> parts are ordered. >> >> What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component >> level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building >> boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs >> on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list >> for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) >> >> Eric >> *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:47 AM Keith Trinity WE6R <[hidden email]> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all; >>> I am starting to see our yearly peak of Lightning damaged radios come in >>> for repair, August through October. >>> >>> It is MOST likely to come in through the COMM PORT connected to your >>> COMPUTER (via DSL or Cable Modem). >>> Those lines are LONG and run for miles, so a direct hit is not necessary >>> to do damage. >>> >>> Customer quotes; "I disconnected everything, EXCEPT..." then they list >>> ONE item. >>> Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone. >>> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen >>> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; >>> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. >>> '73 >>> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 19 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:05:55 -0400 >> From: N4ZR <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >> >> Lightning aside, when will those of us who have signed up for upgrades >> be told whether or not they will be accepted? >> >> 73, Pete N4ZR >> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network >> at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now >> spotting RTTY activity worldwide. >> For spots, please use your favorite >> "retail" DX cluster. >> >> On 8/15/2020 4:31 PM, Eric Swartz wrote: >>> Hi Scott, >>> >>> Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and repairs >>> for the K3 and K3S. >>> >>> What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component >>> level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building >>> boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap outs >>> on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list >>> for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade boards.) >>> >>> 73, >>> Eric >>> *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? >>>> Obsolete??? >>>> >>>> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." >>>> >>>> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen >>>> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; >>>> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. >>>> '73 >>>> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech >>>> >>>> >>>> ?Scott - NE9U >>>> >>>> Sent from my Cray-1 >>>> >>>> [hidden email] >>>> [hidden email] >>>> [hidden email] >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 20 >> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:27:33 -0700 >> From: kevinr <[hidden email]> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >> >> Good Evening, >> >> ?? Fire danger got very high today.? It will be hot again tomorrow.? >> The highway to Seaside and Astoria was pretty full yesterday.? Hopefully >> none of those campers will start a fire. Luckily most of the heat will >> be gone by Wednesday.? There were some foggy mornings last week so the >> berries are doing a little better. >> >> ? Remember the time change for forty meters.? I'll be monitoring by >> 0030z but won't start calling until 0045z.? The band may be a little >> better with the day just a little shorter.? I expect the QSB will be >> present on both bands.? It is time to pull down my extra long doublet >> and check for wear.? It has been up for a few years without a problem.? >> It can receive on 160 meters but I can't match it close enough to >> transmit.? When I get it down I can check the measurements.? Or cut a >> new antenna for 20 and 40 meters. >> >> Please join us on (or near): >> >> 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) >> ?7047 kHz at 0045z Monday (5:45 PM PDT Sunday) >> >> ?? 73, >> ????? Kevin. KD5ONS >> >> >> _ >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 21 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:17:06 -0400 >> From: Bill Frantz <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed >> >> Yesterday during NAQP, 40M was approaching decent at 0045z. All >> the bands were between bad and awful though. Good luck. >> >> 73 Bill AE6JV >> >> On 8/15/20 at 11:27 PM, [hidden email] (kevinr) wrote: >> >>> ? Remember the time change for forty meters.? I'll be >>> monitoring by 0030z but won't start calling until 0045z.? The >>> band may be a little better with the day just a little >>> shorter.? I expect the QSB will be present on both bands.? ... >>> >>> Please join us on (or near): >>> >>> 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) >>> ?7047 kHz at 0045z Monday (5:45 PM PDT Sunday) >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> Bill Frantz | There are now so many exceptions to the >> 408-348-7900 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by >> www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 22 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:17:46 -0500 >> From: NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >> To: Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> >> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >> >> Ok great....good to know. >> >> I am thinking of replacing my OBSOLETE FT1000D second radio so2r for another k3. >> >> If anyone knows of a well filtered one at a reasonable price, I'm in the market.? Have one hot lead locally I'm waiting on..... >> >> ?Scott - NE9U >> >> Sent from my Cray-1 >> >> [hidden email] >> [hidden email] >> [hidden email]? >> >> On Aug 15, 2020, 3:32 PM, at 3:32 PM, Eric Swartz <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> Hi Scott, >>> >>> Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and >>> repairs >>> for the K3 and K3S. >>> >>> What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component >>> level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be >>> building >>> boards for these radios that can be sold for upgrades and repair swap >>> outs >>> on a case by case, lot basis, based on demand. (There is a sign up list >>> for upgrade / spare board requests on our web page for the upgrade >>> boards.) >>> >>> 73, >>> Eric >>> *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM NE9U - Scott Jasper <[hidden email]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> What does this mean? K3's will no longer be able to be repaired? >>>> Obsolete??? >>>> >>>> "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone." >>>> >>>> Besides the most likely Comm Port, then obvious Antenna, I have seen >>>> lightning come in other things connected to the K3, like; >>>> DC power cord, ground, Paddle/Key, Key-Out to Amp etc. >>>> '73 >>>> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech >>>> >>>> >>>> ?Scott - NE9U >>>> >>>> Sent from my Cray-1 >>>> >>>> [hidden email] >>>> [hidden email] >>>> [hidden email] >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 delivered to [hidden email] >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 23 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:06:14 +0000 >> From: Aubrey Mason <[hidden email]> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3, PX3, 30A switching supply + accessories for >> sale. >> Message-ID: >> <[hidden email]> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> $2,100.00 >> KX3 was recently at the factory for upgrades (15W output, install upgrades, 2M module, factory alignment) >> Has all available options installed; KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M, KX3HSMDKT >> Includes: MH3, KXPD3, XG50, AX1+AXE1+AXB1, KX3-PCKT, side handles, plastic cover, plastic angled stand, power cable, soft carrying case, factory manual and KX3 book by Cady >> >> $450 >> PX3 has two sets of PX3-KX3 cables to connect it to the KX3, side handles, plastic cover, plastic angled stand, power cable, factory manual >> >> $100 >> New Powerwerx 30A switching power supply (lists on Elecraft website for $120 before tax and shipping) >> >> Located in San Antonio Texas >> >> 73's ! >> >> Aubrey Mason >> WA6DMI >> 210-602-4291 >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 24 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:09:26 -0400 >> From: w4sc <[hidden email]> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> >> Subject: [Elecraft] Bracket KPA3A E100719 >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> I discovered Bracket KPA3A E100719 in the K3S spare parts list. It is not shown in any installation instructions. >> >> Anyone have an idea as to purpose and installation? >> >> Ben W4SC >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 25 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:11:46 -0400 >> From: Larry Makoski <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next? >> Message-ID: >> <CALaVG9c+0MXdO-OsWDkL+6ctWCc56BbN=dCmkxcpUrZa4GKb=[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> Skeeter Hunters, >> >> Wow! That was a blast! Even though band conditions were far from stellar >> (I'm trying to be kind!), there seemed to be a lot of activity - and that's >> because of all of YOU! Without you, the Skeeter Hunt would be a big >> nothing. All of you out there make it what it is - and I'm so grateful to >> all of you for that. >> >> The next step is to submit your log summaries. This is not a complicated or >> arduous undertaking - NJQRP means to keep it "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy". >> No ADIFs or Cabrillos are needed - no jumping through hoops. Just send an >> e-mail to [hidden email] with the following (example shown) >> >> Larry - W2LJ - NJ >> Skeeter #13 - All CW >> Single Op >> Skeeter QSOs - 23 >> Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5 >> Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any) >> S/P/Cs - 18 >> Station Class Multiplier X4 >> Bonus - Yes or No as to whether or not you used a homebrew antenna. >> >> Please feel free to include your soapbox comments and any photos you wish >> to share. >> >> All this is due two weeks from today - August 30th, 2020. The Scoreboard >> will be posted over Labor Day weeebnd and certificates and the publishing >> of the Soapbox will follow soon afterward. >> >> On behalf of NJQRP - once again ...... thanks do much for being there! >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 26 >> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:10:51 -0600 >> From: Jim White NC0JW <[hidden email]> >> To: [hidden email] >> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft 20 Meter SSB Net - Sunday August 16, 2020 >> Message-ID: <[hidden email]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> Our illustrious net control Eric, WB9JNZ is still having some computer issues this week so I am submitting the Elecraft 20 Meter SSB net report. >> >> QSB was with us again this week as it has been for quite some time. This week's signals were weak a crossed the board with few exceptions. We are all anxiously awaiting who will be the first to check in into the net with their new K4. >> >> Twenty-three check ins were recorded with the always appreciated help from the relay stations. Thanks to Roger N4NRW, John N6JW, and Brian K1NW for the digging out today?s weak signals. >> >> WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017 Net control >> N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318 Relay station >> K8NU/7 Carl OH Remote from WA >> WM6P Steve GA K3S 11453 >> N6JW John CA K3 936 Relay station >> NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356 Relay station >> AE6JV Bill NH K3 6299 >> N2TNQ Len NJ K3 5270 >> W1NGA Al CO K3 5765 >> N7CVZ Mike OR K3S 10457 >> K3SV Bill FL K3 1355 >> K1NW Brian RI K3 4974 Relay station >> KF7ZN Ron UT K3S 10832 >> KB9AVO Paul IN K3S 11103 >> K5KBM/7 Kyle GA Remote from WA >> W4DML Doug TN K3 6433 >> K0JFJ Nick MN KX2 3056 >> K7BRR Bill OR K3S 10939 >> AE1E Ken TX Remote station NM >> K6VWE Stan MI K3 650 >> WM6T Tracy CA K3S 10299 >> WW4JF John TN K3S 11177 >> K7JG John WA KX3 3519 >> >> We were unable to complete contacts with KI4FJK and KI7BZB. Hopefully they will try again next week. >> >> The 20 Meter Elecraft SSB Net meets each Sunday at 1800 UTC on 14.3035 MHz. Eric WB9JNZ in Chicago is Net control for the 20 Meter SSB Net. At 1900 UTC Steve WM6P from Northern Georgia is Net Control for the 40 Meter SSB Net on 7.280 MHz. Later on Sunday evening at 0100 UTC the 80 Meter Elecraft SSB Net meets on 3.942 MHz with Paul KB9AVO as Net control from Indiana. >> >> Join us on one the nets and see what the propagations Gods are throwing at us. >> >> Jim White - NC0JW >> [hidden email] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 196, Issue 17 >> ***************************************** > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ 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 delivered to [hidden email] |
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On 8/17/2020 4:04 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote:
> I’ve had a similar experience: lightning came in via the cable line, Lightning also induces current on wiring inside our homes. took out the cable modem, the router, the PC, and the serial interface on the K3. This is a VERY common problem. It is caused by failure to do proper bonding, and by the use of SHUNT-mode surge protectors like MOVs. SERIES-mode protectors, like those made by Brick Wall and Surge-X do NOT cause these failures. They're not cheap, but neither is the equipment they're protecting. Pin One Problems are another cause, and every ham rig I've ever inspected has them, including the K3. Study Ward Silver's excellent ARRL book on the topic, and/or http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf and get VERY serious about bonding both in your shack and throughout your home. > At this point the replacement PC communicates with the internet using WiFi. That's a very good replacement for wired Ethernet, and eliminates one part of the problem. I've used it for about 16 years, starting in a Chicago residential neighborhood and continuing when I moved to the Santa Cruz Mtns in 2006. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ 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 delivered to [hidden email] |
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