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Dave New, N8SBE

Re: [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get
the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some
folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on
no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports.

I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I
ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box.
I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept
1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it
into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to
manually select the antenna, if needed.

I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really
negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've
gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The
KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to
chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any
more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend
the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
> From: Roger D Johnson <[hidden email]>
> Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm
> To: Larry K1UO <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
>
>
> I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and
> won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it
> running soon.
>
> 73, Roger
>
>
> On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote:
> > I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now
> > in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or
> > more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do
> > lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc
> > or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and
> > documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and
> > various remote relay switch boxes.
> >
> > Just thinking out loud.
> > 73
> > Larry k1UO
> >
> > --
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w0mu

Re: [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual
and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to
work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues.
The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to
hook up the unit to other devices etc.

I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and
Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due
to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to
devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up
resistors in their devices others do not.

If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple
antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data
from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did
more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one!

Mike W0MU

J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net

On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:

> Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get
> the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some
> folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on
> no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports.
>
> I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I
> ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box.
> I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept
> 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it
> into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to
> manually select the antenna, if needed.
>
> I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really
> negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've
> gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The
> KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to
> chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any
> more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend
> the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it.
>
> 73,
>
> -- Dave, N8SBE
>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
>> From: Roger D Johnson<[hidden email]>
>> Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm
>> To: Larry K1UO<[hidden email]>
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>>
>>
>> I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and
>> won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it
>> running soon.
>>
>> 73, Roger
>>
>>
>> On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote:
>>> I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now
>>> in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or
>>> more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do
>>> lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc
>>> or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and
>>> documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and
>>> various remote relay switch boxes.
>>>
>>> Just thinking out loud.
>>> 73
>>> Larry k1UO
>>>
>>> --
>>> View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Is-there-a-KRC3-in-the-works-tp6863979p6863979.html
>>> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

> If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and
> multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It
> gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I
> needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I
> would own one!

Correction ... it gathers operating frequency from the CAT data.
The user can configure as many "bands" and antennas as needed.
Among other things this allows switching frequency on antennas
like the Force 12 or Optibeam 80/40 meter yagis or auto-select
band segments in loaded antennas.

In addition, Station Master provides 20 relay isolated outputs
that can be used in any combination for selecting antennas,
Bandpass filters or auxiliary frequency/band/sequencer based
functions.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America, LLC.
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM

On 10/14/2011 1:25 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:

> I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual
> and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to
> work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues.
> The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to
> hook up the unit to other devices etc.
>
> I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and
> Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due
> to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to
> devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up
> resistors in their devices others do not.
>
> If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple
> antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data
> from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did
> more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one!
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>> Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get
>> the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some
>> folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on
>> no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports.
>>
>> I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I
>> ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box.
>> I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept
>> 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it
>> into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to
>> manually select the antenna, if needed.
>>
>> I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really
>> negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've
>> gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The
>> KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to
>> chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any
>> more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend
>> the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> -- Dave, N8SBE
>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
>>> From: Roger D Johnson<[hidden email]>
>>> Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm
>>> To: Larry K1UO<[hidden email]>
>>> Cc: [hidden email]
>>>
>>>
>>> I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and
>>> won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it
>>> running soon.
>>>
>>> 73, Roger
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote:
>>>> I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now
>>>> in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or
>>>> more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do
>>>> lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc
>>>> or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and
>>>> documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and
>>>> various remote relay switch boxes.
>>>>
>>>> Just thinking out loud.
>>>> 73
>>>> Larry k1UO
>>>>