As a result, you should consider the release notes as an extension of the owners manual. You can view the searchable daily elecraft list messages for. As usual feel free to post about any issues with any of the elecraft kx series rigs, or. Hell, the announcement wasnt 15 minutes old on the reflector before some arm chair engineers wanted the thing redesigned. Email discussion list guidelinesfor those of you who are new to the elecraft email list, and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories. It is very close in performance to elecraft s flagship rig, the k3s yet so small. K3s high performance transceiver firmware and utility elecraft. 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. Looks like a teaser photo has been released on the elecraft facebook page, and also in an email on the elecraft reflector email list. This device has not been authorized as required by fcc rules. Supports all elecraft hardware including the kpa500 and kat500 on the k3, k3s, kx3 and kx2 december 6, 2016.
Worth building an elecraft k2 now any experiences with. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by n0nuf, may 3. The importance of this is something that should not be underestimated. 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. Welcome to the new home of the elecraft kx series group. Elecraft reflector paranoia strikes deep into your life it will creep bob k3djc read more.
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. All k3s radios ordered today will have product firmware loaded as they come out of the box. I traded an 87a for an spe 2kfa, and traded it last february for an elecraft kpa1500. 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. Elecraft handson ham radio, highperformance transceivers and amplifiers. 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. Several kx2kx3 users have asked what i use as an adapter to go from an iphone headset to the rigs headphone and mic jacks. The team will be operating seven k3s transceivers and kpa500 amplifiers. Add more punch to your signal with elecraft s power combo kpa500, 500w linear amplifier and the kat500. Before i built the k2, i first built the elecraft xg2 signal generator. Ive just discovered via the kdvr3 errata rev a that the full set of kdvr3 features is bundled with beta code v2. Add to that is elecraft continuing to add features to the rig through firmware updates at.
Win4k3suite is a comprehensive control package for the elecraft k3, kx3, and k3s. 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. The elecraft email list server reflector is provided to further the discussion of elecraft products and related items. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new.
Elecraft was founded in 1998 by wayne burdick n6kr and eric swartz wa6hhq. Win4k3suite for elecraft radios win4k3suite for the. Doug netherton, ve3mcf, elecraft, reflections of reflector. Although the elecraft faithful for years have opined profusely on the companysponsored email reflector about hypothetical future products, even sug. Elecraft searchable daily web archive view by date or discussion thread qth. The same software hooked to a mark v yaesu, wasnt nearly as functional. At this time, we are accepting repair service requests for k3k3s, kpa1500 and kpa500. Another benefit that is seldom mentioned is that elecraft technical support is incredible and the email users group is very helpful as well. The elecraft kx1, k1, k2 and k2100 amateur radio kits capture the excitement of building and operating your own fullfeatured hf radio. For firmware that is not downloadable, please see the nondownloadable firmware section on the quick order page.
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. I do have a plasma tv and it sure does affect things here at ve3wdm so this thread interested me very much. 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. In the software, i choose elecraft as rig type and 4800 8n1 and the correct com port. 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. 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. Elecraft delivers new feat current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. Elecraft is a proud sponsor of the south orkney 2020 vp8vp8dxu. Monitor the elecraft email reflector where announcements are made when new releases become available. February 2020 april 2020 december 2019 october 2019 september 2019 august 2019 june 2019 newsletter archive. A nice gentleman and i are going to meet when i do a feed run to bryan, tx. I think putting the usb port in the k3 would open a pandoras box re. Providing 80, 40 and 20m s9 and 1uv outputs for test purposes. As it became more extensive, it became a reference library of general knowledge on the elecraft products and some general amateur radio areas antennas, cw, kit building, psk31, qrp.
Announcements for when the kpa1500 will be available for ordering will be made on the elecraft email reflector. Older elecraft archives 1998 jan 1, 2002 elecraft email list guidelines. I found when i hooked up a linear al811h and keyed the mic, my radio software ts590 and the elecraft program would disconnect. Win4k3suite archives win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Use reflector to wirelessly display and record iphones, ipads, chromebooks, android devices and windows tablets on a bigger screen. If youre asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to usb only. At these levels, the kx3 automatically switches the power amplifier to a more efficient. Buffalo springfield somethings happening here lyrics metrolyrics on wed. Please contact customer support for an rsa using our support form below or. It includes support for the p3, kpa500, kat500, kxpa100, sdrplay and lppan panadapters. Email list server information the elecraft email list server reflector is provided to further the discussion of elecraft products and related items.
Im not sure how you envision moving the audio to usb. All kpa500 amplifiers ordered today will have product firmware loaded as they come out of the box. The main category is ham radio mailing lists that is about amateur radio and ham radio mailing lists. 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. This message was originally posted on the elecraft email reflector. If youre asking to just move the serial to usb adapter into the rig, there is no gain. If you dont have your k2 computerized with one of the software control programs such as ham radio deluxe, your really missing out. Jim and all, yes, i remember those good old days when the only elecraft support person was gary i was one of the k2 field testers. K3s can be upgraded with allmode 2m coverage, a full range antenna tuner, etc. I can honestly say this amp delivers 1500 watts with no effort and it is a pleasure to use. Repairs during shelter in place 051120 with santa cruz county sip order still in place, we are limiting the number of techs onsite. Current k3, k30 mini and k3s production firmware k3 mcu 5. Elecraft psk31, rtty, and cw all conversational modes, all alive and kickin joan via elecraft. To have fun, work old and new friends, and optionally collect some elecraft rig serial numbers.
If you see this issue with other software, make sure the other software is. The older k3 can be upgraded completely, or any part you like, to the k3s. 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. The most important thing to remember is that this is only a hobby. The other day i received an email from the elecraft reflector site mentioning plasma tvs and the problems they can cause ham ops.
Problems that the support staff cannot handle are still passed. Also the extremely vibrant and helpful user community on the elecraft email reflector and elsewhere online. Not normally a problem accessing the latest beta so i guess it isnt currently on the site. 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. This unit works beautifully with both my old and new iphone headsets. Elecraft amplifier to be announced at visalia ca hamfest. 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. About elecraft k2 reflector the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Reflector 3 combines the capabilities of apple tv, chromecast and windows devices to create a powerful, allinone. This was shamelessly ripped from the kx3 reflector, originally posted by n6kr and saved here for future reference.
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