You can view the searchable daily elecraft list messages for. This device has not been authorized as required by fcc rules. The elecraft kx1, k1, k2 and k2100 amateur radio kits capture the excitement of building and operating your own fullfeatured hf radio. I was setting up for using the k3 for fd this year and am having a problem getting n3fjp fd software to do rig control. Add to that is elecraft continuing to add features to the rig through firmware updates at. The importance of this is something that should not be underestimated. Buffalo springfield somethings happening here lyrics metrolyrics on wed. I traded an 87a for an spe 2kfa, and traded it last february for an elecraft kpa1500. Reflector 3 combines the capabilities of apple tv, chromecast and windows devices to create a powerful, allinone. This unit works beautifully with both my old and new iphone headsets. My k3 is more than a decade out of warranty and i have never felt abandoned by the manufacturer like i have been with several aging ja rigs in the past. Add more punch to your signal with elecraft s power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500.
Discussion in ham radio discussions started by n0nuf, may 3. Problems that the support staff cannot handle are still passed. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. I did this once thinking maybe it was a fluke, the second time i stopped using the linear for a couple days time while i ordered. As usual feel free to post about any issues with any of the elecraft kx series rigs, or. Not normally a problem accessing the latest beta so i guess it isnt currently on the site. I also sometimes browse the qrpl reflector digest and find entries there that relate to topics i had created from the elecraft. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. I can honestly say this amp delivers 1500 watts with no effort and it is a pleasure to use. Several kx2kx3 users have asked what i use as an adapter to go from an iphone headset to the rigs headphone and mic jacks. Please contact customer support for an rsa using our support form below or.
All k3s radios ordered today will have product firmware loaded as they come out of the box. Win4k3suite archives win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. In the software, i choose elecraft as rig type and 4800 8n1 and the correct com port. After rumors surfaced about the demise of the elecraft k1 line, wayne burdick n6kr made the following announcement on the elecraft email reflector, specifically mentioning the original k1. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. For firmware that is not downloadable, please see the nondownloadable firmware section on the quick order page. About elecraft k2 reflector the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. February 2020 april 2020 december 2019 october 2019 september 2019 august 2019 june 2019 newsletter archive. This was shamelessly ripped from the kx3 reflector, originally posted by n6kr and saved here for future reference. I found when i hooked up a linear al811h and keyed the mic, my radio software ts590 and the elecraft program would disconnect. Another benefit that is seldom mentioned is that elecraft technical support is incredible and the email users group is very helpful as well.
I do have a plasma tv and it sure does affect things here at ve3wdm so this thread interested me very much. Use reflector to wirelessly display and record iphones, ipads, chromebooks, android devices and windows tablets on a bigger screen. Although the elecraft faithful for years have opined profusely on the companysponsored email reflector about hypothetical future products, even sug. Worth building an elecraft k2 now any experiences with. This message was originally posted on the elecraft email reflector. K3s can be upgraded with allmode 2m coverage, a full range antenna tuner, etc. Email list server information the elecraft email list server reflector is provided to further the discussion of elecraft products and related items. Providing 80, 40 and 20m s9 and 1uv outputs for test purposes. Repairs during shelter in place 051120 with santa cruz county sip order still in place, we are limiting the number of techs onsite. I have been in touch with wayne and he is on board with the move and will be serving up his wit and knowledge here as he did in the yahoo group. Elecraft amplifier to be announced at visalia ca hamfest. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain.
Ive just discovered via the kdvr3 errata rev a that the full set of kdvr3 features is bundled with beta code v2. The same software hooked to a mark v yaesu, wasnt nearly as functional. Elecraft k2 links category is a curation of 21 web resources on, k2 modifications, setting the k2 dial calibration, a new knob for my k2. As a result, you should consider the release notes as an extension of the owners manual. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new. The most important thing to remember is that this is only a hobby. Supports all elecraft hardware including the kpa500 and kat500 on the k3, k3s, kx3 and kx2 december 6, 2016. Elecraft psk31, rtty, and cw all conversational modes, all alive and kickin joan via elecraft. Before i built the k2, i first built the elecraft xg2 signal generator. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters.
The program can be used by k3, k3s, kx3 and kx2 owners, and that the pc files can be shared without regard to the radio type but the kx3 has a broader range. This may belong and likely will go on their reflector as well, but i wanted to see if anyone else has noticed any problems here. Elecraft searchable daily web archive view by date or discussion thread qth. Elecraft was founded in 1998 by wayne burdick n6kr and eric swartz wa6hhq. If you see this issue with other software, make sure the other software is. The other day i received an email from the elecraft reflector site mentioning plasma tvs and the problems they can cause ham ops. Folks on the elecraft reflector are going nuts not realizing that there is only one kx3 on the planet at this time, and it wont be available to order till later in the year. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. A nice gentleman and i are going to meet when i do a feed run to bryan, tx. The main category is ham radio mailing lists that is about amateur radio and ham radio mailing lists.
Win4k3suite for elecraft radios win4k3suite for the. It serves as a forum for the discussion of both technical and operating topics including kx1k1k2k3kx3p3kpa500 features, construction and debugs problems, sharing your enthusiasm and impressions from using our products and more general ham radio related topics of interest to our customers. Hell, the announcement wasnt 15 minutes old on the reflector before some arm chair engineers wanted the thing redesigned. The older k3 can be upgraded completely, or any part you like, to the k3s.
I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. Looks like a teaser photo has been released on the elecraft facebook page, and also in an email on the elecraft reflector email list. To have fun, work old and new friends, and optionally collect some elecraft rig serial numbers. Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. Messages posted directly from the email list will show up in the main topics forum initially, but will eventually move to one of the subforums. Doug netherton, ve3mcf, elecraft, reflections of reflector. K3s high performance transceiver firmware and utility elecraft. Unfortunately as the elecraft product line grew, the number of support persons has grown too it now numbers 4 david, craig, howard and gary, and the monday morning support email load is large. At this time, we are accepting repair service requests for k3k3s, kpa1500 and kpa500. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday jul 23 2011, and till today elecraft k2 reflector has been followed for a total of 587 times. At these levels, the kx3 automatically switches the power amplifier to a more efficient. It is very close in performance to elecraft s flagship rig, the k3s yet so small. Icom specific control software, that you must pay extra for both elecraft and kenwood give theirs away, including the specs to write your own no 10mhz reference input no upgrade path. Feel free to email me if you do not wish to post here.
Older elecraft archives 1998 jan 1, 2002 elecraft email list guidelines. Elecraft handson ham radio, highperformance transceivers and amplifiers. Announcements for when the kpa1500 will be available for ordering will be made on the elecraft email reflector. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. Elecraft reflector paranoia strikes deep into your life it will creep bob k3djc read more. The elecraft email list server reflector is provided to further the discussion of elecraft products and related items.
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