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Larry Boekeloo

Sub-Receiver

Hello Group.... I am getting ready to add some items to my K3; ATU, couple of filters and the general coverage receive option. I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?

Thanks.

Larry, KN8N

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Jim Brown-10

Re: Sub-Receiver

On 5/11/2012 9:42 AM, Larry Boekeloo wrote:
> I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?

It's a bit of a shoe-horn job to cram the sub-RX into the chassis once
you've got it built, but otherwise no big deal. It's not bad enough to
avoid doing, but enough of a PITA that you'd like to avoid taking it out
and putting it back in. :) For that reason, I STRONGLY suggest that you
buy and install whatever options (including filters) that you think
you're going to want at the same time you're adding the sub-RX.

73, Jim K9YC
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Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2

Re: Sub-Receiver

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Larry,

Cannot do without the sub Rx. Definitely worth it!

It is quite easy to build it into the K3. See this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EJL8SlJ_L8

73,
Arie PA3A

Op 11-5-2012 18:42, Larry Boekeloo schreef:

> Hello Group.... I am getting ready to add some items to my K3; ATU, couple of filters and the general coverage receive option. I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Larry, KN8N
>
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w0mu

Re: Sub-Receiver

Adding the sub receiver is not that bad. Just take your time.

Mike W0MU

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On 5/11/2012 12:13 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:

> Larry,
>
> Cannot do without the sub Rx. Definitely worth it!
>
> It is quite easy to build it into the K3. See this:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EJL8SlJ_L8
>
> 73,
> Arie PA3A
>
> Op 11-5-2012 18:42, Larry Boekeloo schreef:
>> Hello Group.... I am getting ready to add some items to my K3; ATU, couple of filters and the general coverage receive option. I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Larry, KN8N
>>
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Dave wo2x

Re: Sub-Receiver

One word of caution with sub receiver.
Take your time and be careful with back of sub receiver near the IO board. There are a couple of surface mounted caps on the IO board and you can damage them if you are not careful.

73
Dave
wo2x

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On May 11, 2012, at 2:47 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Adding the sub receiver is not that bad. Just take your time.
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 5/11/2012 12:13 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
>> Larry,
>>
>> Cannot do without the sub Rx. Definitely worth it!
>>
>> It is quite easy to build it into the K3. See this:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EJL8SlJ_L8
>>
>> 73,
>> Arie PA3A
>>
>> Op 11-5-2012 18:42, Larry Boekeloo schreef:
>>> Hello Group.... I am getting ready to add some items to my K3; ATU, couple of filters and the general coverage receive option. I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Larry, KN8N
>>>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Sub-Receiver

Installing the sub receiver is much easier if you remove the left
side panel (as long as you do not also have the 2M transverter).
With the left side off it is much easier to maneuver and line up
the sub RX. It certainly allows you to see all the connections,
etc.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 5/11/2012 3:06 PM, Dave wrote:

> One word of caution with sub receiver.
> Take your time and be careful with back of sub receiver near the IO board. There are a couple of surface mounted caps on the IO board and you can damage them if you are not careful.
>
> 73
> Dave
> wo2x
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 11, 2012, at 2:47 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett<[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Adding the sub receiver is not that bad. Just take your time.
>>
>> Mike W0MU
>>
>> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>>
>>
>> On 5/11/2012 12:13 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
>>> Larry,
>>>
>>> Cannot do without the sub Rx. Definitely worth it!
>>>
>>> It is quite easy to build it into the K3. See this:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EJL8SlJ_L8
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Arie PA3A
>>>
>>> Op 11-5-2012 18:42, Larry Boekeloo schreef:
>>>> Hello Group.... I am getting ready to add some items to my K3; ATU, couple of filters and the general coverage receive option. I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Larry, KN8N
>>>>
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Phil LaMarche-2

Re: Sub-Receiver

Got everything working again. I took the K3 serial cable off the P3 and
went to the computer direct. Held in the Power switch for 10 seconds while
applying 12 V and then I was able to down load the new S/W. ??? why because
I updated prior to this and all worked through the P3. I'm not technical and
have to learn everything the hard way. Always grateful for any help given.
Thanks Lu.

Phil

Philip LaMarche

727-944-3226
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K3 # 1605
KPA500 # 029
P3 #1480

CCA 98-00827
CRA 1701
W9DVM

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 3:57 PM
To: Phil LaMarche
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub-Receiver

Dick and others have pointed you to the "help file" in the K3 Utility. See
particularly the section "Forcing the K3 into "Firmware Load Required" mode.

If you do not receive the "K3 boot loader is ready" message after pressing
"Test Communications" in the K3 Utility, follow the USB to Serial Adapter
Troubleshooting section to find out why you can not communicate with the K3.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 5/11/2012 3:34 PM, Phil LaMarche wrote:

> Joe, Can you help me get the radio to turn on again?
>
> Attempted to download new S/W version and the utility wouldn't connect
> to K3. Kept rotating through the baud rates. No way to stop it.
> Tried to turn off but only MCU LD showed in the window. Removed the 13
> volts and then turned back on and the MCU LD is greyed in the window
> and the TX Red Light is flashing. Frozen. Any help on what to do next?
>
>
>
> Phil
>
> Philip LaMarche
>
>
> 727-944-3226
> 727-510-5038 Cell
> www.w9dvm.com
> WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM
>
> K3 # 1605
> KPA500 # 029
> P3 #1480
>
> CCA 98-00827
> CRA 1701
> W9DVM
>
>
>
>
>

ke9uw

Re: Sub-Receiver

In reply to this post by Jim Brown-10

I thought it would be a pain to take out and in, but it's just time. No real issue. You also have to take it out for the main receiver filters, so you might want to fill that up to what you will want.

Chuck, KE9UW
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224

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From: [hidden email] [[hidden email]] on behalf of Jim Brown [[hidden email]]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 12:20 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub-Receiver

On 5/11/2012 9:42 AM, Larry Boekeloo wrote:
> I am looking at adding the sub-receiver too. Is that as daunting as it looks?

It's a bit of a shoe-horn job to cram the sub-RX into the chassis once
you've got it built, but otherwise no big deal. It's not bad enough to
avoid doing, but enough of a PITA that you'd like to avoid taking it out
and putting it back in. :) For that reason, I STRONGLY suggest that you
buy and install whatever options (including filters) that you think
you're going to want at the same time you're adding the sub-RX.

73, Jim K9YC
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