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Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Alan Baker - G4GNX
 

David.

I've done a quick and dirty change on my website, just to display the 2m linear, so you can see what is also possible with Front Panel Design.
The fixings to hold the panels together were 'stolen' from Elecraft (back on topic) but they do know about it and I'm not in competition! :-)
The blocks are available from Funkamateur via their sshop: https://www.box73.de/product_info.php?products_id=3517 also in Germany. They call them 'Gewindeblock M3' and they only accept M3 screws.

My entire website is under development, so it's a bit 'messy'. :-D

Here's the link to the 'linear' pics: http://www.g4gnx.com/scripts/rigs.htm

Another place to look is on Jim Klitzing's site (W6PQL) who also uses FPD.

73,

Alan. G4GNX

------ Original Message ------
From: "Alan - G4GNX" <g4gnx@...>
To: Elecraft-K3@groups.io
Sent: 22/04/2020 16:28:52
Subject: Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

David.

Cable trays like those are available in the UK from most electrical wholesalers.

Front panel design is administered for Europe (inc. UK) by Schaeffer in Germany: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de and their service is excellent, if perhaps a bit expensive for one-offs.

Front Panel Design does take some getting used to, but once you learn how to use it, it's very powerful and accurate. and you can submit your design direct to Schaeffer.

I designed a new case for my 2 metre linear and submitted it to them. It was made and shipped in about 2 weeks.

I'm just about to put photos of the linear on my website. I'll let you know when they're available to view. I presume we still can't submit images to this forum?

73,

Alan. G4GNX


------ Original Message ------
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF@...>
To: Elecraft-K3@groups.io; "ElecraftList" <elecraft@...>
Sent: 22/04/2020 14:39:46
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

Yes, I’d like to know to and the source of the cable trays.
It’s very neat and professional.

Mind you, it seems to me, that lots of cool stuff is not available from UK suppliers :-(

73 de David, M0XDF
Re: AUDIO Control of MAIN AND SUB

kamelden
 

Hi Arie
I tried your settings and seem to have
got it to work under a BALANCE setup.
thanks
73 Kurt   K1SEA
Re: AUDIO Control of MAIN AND SUB

Arie Kleingeld PA3A
 

Oh I forgot: L-Mix-R set to A b

Arie



Op 22-4-2020 om 19:50 schreef Arie Kleingeld PA3A:

At my K3 #12xx

SPKRS 2
SPKR+PH YES
SUB AF BALANCE

If balance works backwards then turn around the headset. There can also be a problem in the headset connection or lead. Maybe there's a short somewhere.

RF GAIN  not working, no idea, never encountered that one. One thing to check, do you see the s-meter going up when turning de RF gain?

73

Arie PA3A
Re: AUDIO Control of MAIN AND SUB

Arie Kleingeld PA3A
 

At my K3 #12xx

SPKRS 2
SPKR+PH YES
SUB AF BALANCE

If balance works backwards then turn around the headset. There can also be a problem in the headset connection or lead. Maybe there's a short somewhere.

RF GAIN  not working, no idea, never encountered that one. One thing to check, do you see the s-meter going up when turning de RF gain?

73

Arie PA3A

Op 22-4-2020 om 19:36 schreef kamelden:

HI
Sorry for half message

I have setup MAIN and SUB for separate control for 8 years plus. I want
to turn up SUB RF and AUDIO as needed on SPLIT (pileups, mainly).

Suddenly this morning, I cannot control the RF Gain and the Audio output
from MAIN and SUB separately.  They are joined. Latest FW on all subsections.

CONFIG settings:
SPKRS   1
SPKR+PH 1
SUB AF   nor

It is now only allowing what looks like CONFIG SUB AF  BALANCE settings.
It is like BALANCE except the SUB mixing is BACKWARDS and RF GAIN on
MAIN and SUB no longer work.

Have saved config and factory reset (I know this will seed bad settings BACK into K3).

Confusing.
thanks for any help   73
Kurt   K1SEA_,_
AUDIO Control of MAIN AND SUB

kamelden
 

HI
Sorry for half message

I have setup MAIN and SUB for separate control for 8 years plus. I want
to turn up SUB RF and AUDIO as needed on SPLIT (pileups, mainly).

Suddenly this morning, I cannot control the RF Gain and the Audio output
from MAIN and SUB separately.  They are joined. Latest FW on all subsections.

CONFIG settings:
SPKRS   1
SPKR+PH 1
SUB AF   nor

It is now only allowing what looks like CONFIG SUB AF  BALANCE settings.
It is like BALANCE except the SUB mixing is BACKWARDS and RF GAIN on
MAIN and SUB no longer work.

Have saved config and factory reset (I know this will seed bad settings BACK into K3).

Confusing.
thanks for any help   73
Kurt   K1SEA
K3 and audio control of MAIN and SUB

kamelden
 

Hi

I have a K3 with a SUBRECEIVER.  I suddenly have lost
separate control over the Audio from MAIN and SUB.

I have setup CONFIG > SPKRS
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

David Ferrington, M0XDF
 

Thank you Alan

73 de David, M0XDF

On 22 Apr 2020, at 16:28, Alan Baker <g4gnx@...> wrote:

Dave.

Cable trays like those are available in the UK from most electrical wholesalers.

Front panel design is administered for Europe (inc. UK) by Schaeffer in Germany: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de and their service is excellent, if perhaps a bit expensive for one-offs.

Front Panel Design does take some getting used to, but once you learn how to use it, it's very powerful and accurate. and you can submit your design direct to Schaeffer.

I designed a new case for my 2 metre linear and submitted it to them. It was made and shipped in about 2 weeks.

I'm just about to put photos of the linear on my website. I'll let you know when they're available to view. I presume we still can't submit images to this forum?

73,

Alan. G4GNX


------ Original Message ------
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF@...>
To: Elecraft-K3@groups.io; "ElecraftList" <elecraft@...>
Sent: 22/04/2020 14:39:46
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

Yes, I’d like to know to and the source of the cable trays.
It’s very neat and professional.

Mind you, it seems to me, that lots of cool stuff is not available from UK suppliers :-(

73 de David, M0XDF
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

Alan Baker - G4GNX
 

Dave.

Cable trays like those are available in the UK from most electrical wholesalers.

Front panel design is administered for Europe (inc. UK) by Schaeffer in Germany: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de and their service is excellent, if perhaps a bit expensive for one-offs.

Front Panel Design does take some getting used to, but once you learn how to use it, it's very powerful and accurate. and you can submit your design direct to Schaeffer.

I designed a new case for my 2 metre linear and submitted it to them. It was made and shipped in about 2 weeks.

I'm just about to put photos of the linear on my website. I'll let you know when they're available to view. I presume we still can't submit images to this forum?

73,

Alan. G4GNX

------ Original Message ------
From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF@...>
To: Elecraft-K3@groups.io; "ElecraftList" <elecraft@...>
Sent: 22/04/2020 14:39:46
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

Yes, I’d like to know to and the source of the cable trays.
It’s very neat and professional.

Mind you, it seems to me, that lots of cool stuff is not available from UK suppliers :-(

73 de David, M0XDF
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

David Ferrington, M0XDF
 

Yes, I’d like to know to and the source of the cable trays.
It’s very neat and professional.

Mind you, it seems to me, that lots of cool stuff is not available from UK suppliers :-(

73 de David, M0XDF

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Anybody could have done it but in the end Nobody did it.
Everybody got very angry over this because it really was Somebody’s job.
Everybody thought Somebody would do it, but Nobody realised that Anybody wouldn’t do it
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when actually Nobody had asked Anybody.

On 22 Apr 2020, at 04:03, Clay Autery <KY5G@...> wrote:

I ABSOLUTELY understand, and identify! <big smile>

Could you clue us in on how you sourced/built that panel?  I'd love to have access to something like that!

73

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 04/21/20 21:49, Dave Cole wrote:
Thanks Clay...  I decided to add the patch panel because I am sick of haveing to rewire everything I want to change an antenna!  That and it feeds my OCD issues. :)

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 4/21/20 7:07 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
That is some really first rate work.... <big smile>  I dig it when folks are fastidious about their cable routing and otherwise organize things logically.... and NEATLY!!

73,

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 04/21/20 18:53, Dave Cole wrote:
https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it...  That means I can replace things with a K4 later...  :)






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Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Dave (NK7Z)
 

Thank you! I can't wait to get it activated! Maybe two weeks... I ran another 8 cables yesterday, and have only 4 more, then it is on to power cabling.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 4/22/20 5:54 AM, John Canfield wrote:
That panel is a piece of artwork!
Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

John Canfield <bucket@...>
 

That panel is a piece of artwork!
Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Clay Autery
 

I ABSOLUTELY understand, and identify!  <big smile>

Could you clue us in on how you sourced/built that panel?  I'd love to have access to something like that!

73

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389
On 04/21/20 21:49, Dave Cole wrote:

Thanks Clay...  I decided to add the patch panel because I am sick of haveing to rewire everything I want to change an antenna!  That and it feeds my OCD issues. :)

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 4/21/20 7:07 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
That is some really first rate work.... <big smile>  I dig it when folks are fastidious about their cable routing and otherwise organize things logically.... and NEATLY!!

73,

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 04/21/20 18:53, Dave Cole wrote:
https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it...  That means I can replace things with a K4 later...  :)






Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Dave (NK7Z)
 

Thanks Clay... I decided to add the patch panel because I am sick of haveing to rewire everything I want to change an antenna! That and it feeds my OCD issues. :)

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 4/21/20 7:07 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
That is some really first rate work.... <big smile>  I dig it when folks are fastidious about their cable routing and otherwise organize things logically.... and NEATLY!!
73,
______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389
On 04/21/20 18:53, Dave Cole wrote:
https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it...  That means I can replace things with a K4 later...  :)
Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Clay Autery
 

That is some really first rate work....  <big smile>  I dig it when folks are fastidious about their cable routing and otherwise organize things logically.... and NEATLY!!

73,

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389
On 04/21/20 18:53, Dave Cole wrote:

https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it...  That means I can replace things with a K4 later...  :)


Re: Latest on the new home for my K3...

Dwight Bosselman <NS9I@...>
 

Nice job Dave!

On 4/21/2020 6:53 PM, Dave Cole wrote:

https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it...  That means I can replace things with a K4 later...  :)


Latest on the new home for my K3...

Dave (NK7Z)
 

https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/

I am undertaking a full rebuild of my operating position, note the Patch Panel does not say K3 on it... That means I can replace things with a K4 later... :)


--
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
Re: WTB carry case

VE9AA - Mike
 

Ditto.  Good for carry-on.  I have one for my K3 as well.  Actually, Gary, VE1RGB (sk) had it made and I bought the K3 and bag from his estate.
Top Quality.  I've been using it the past few years as a travel-only rig and bag looks new.

Mike VE9AA

On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 01:42 PM, Carl Denbow wrote:
John: I highly recommend the personalized bags made by Rose N7HKW.  You can find out more about them here:  https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-mX9LCZ/
 
73,
 
Carl
N8VZ
Re: WTB carry case

David Ferrington, M0XDF
 

True, would not use for checked luggage, just carry-on. John, didn’t explicitly say ‘check-in’,.
Pelican case for check-in.

73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
-- 
The lame man who keeps the right road outstrips the runner who takes a wrong one. The more active and swift the latter is, the further he will go astray.
-Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and statesman (1561-1626) 

On 20 Apr 2020, at 22:56, Dan Abell <dkabell@...> wrote:

While nice looking,  these are soft cases and I would not think they are appropriate for checked baggage!    
Dan W3dka

On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:48, David Ferrington, M0XDF <M0XDF@...> wrote:

Couldn’t recommend Rose’s work highly enough. She’s made me a cover for my K3 and Hexkey (in fact that’s mine, 2nd row down in middle) and a Carry-case for the K3. very well made, very sturdy, very nice.
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
-- 
Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability. -Cicero, statesman, orator, writer (106-43 BC)

On 20 Apr 2020, at 17:42, Carl Denbow via groups.io <denbow44@...> wrote:

John: I highly recommend the personalized bags made by Rose N7HKW.  You can find out more about them here:  https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-mX9LCZ/

73,

Carl
N8VZ


On Apr 20, 2020, at 12:25 PM, john ni0k <jasimmons@...> wrote:

Hey group,

I'm thinking of doing a vacation-style DXpedition and I'm looking for a good case big enough to carry a K3, mic, small switching power supply and etc. It needs to be tough enough for airline baggage travel.

Anything kicking around? Pics would be great...

-de John NI0K
Re: WTB carry case

Joe Pugliano - AJ3O
 

John,

If you can't find used, DX Engineering sells the Nanuk brand. Very similar to Pelican at a fraction of the price. I use one for my surveying data collector and it has protected it from some VERY embarrassing episodes out in the field. For the quality they are extremely reasonably priced compared to others. Many sizes and good padding.

Just a suggestion.

73,

Joe /AJ3O
On Monday, April 20, 2020, 08:14:52 PM EDT, B Anderson <bryce2001@...> wrote:


I found a military case on eBay I am happy with
It was about $30 plus shipping

It is not quite as sturdy as a Pelikan case but close enough.
It should survive most things the airlines would throw at it (pun intended)

It fits the K3, P3, and a Scarlet Solo plus mic, cables, etc.
I modified the foam liner of the case to fit the K3 and P3.
The interior is still a work in progress.  

It has 4 clasps (one on each side and two on the front)
It does not have tabs on each half for locking but a little creativity might fix that

23" x 21.5" x 6.5"  (W x L x H) 
approximate exterior dimensions
I will try to figure out the part # for the case

Bryce
K6TI


On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 3:38 PM RON - WA2EIO <wa2eio@...> wrote:

For shipping protection, a hard case would mean a Pelican or similar case.



On 4/20/2020 5:58 PM, john ni0k wrote:
I am looking to purchase a used hard case. I appreciate all the suggestions, though.

-NI0K

Dan Abell wrote on 4/20/2020 4:56 PM:
While nice looking,  these are soft cases and I would not think they are appropriate for checked baggage!    
Dan W3dka

On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:48, David Ferrington, M0XDF <M0XDF@...> wrote:

Couldn’t recommend Rose’s work highly enough. She’s made me a cover for my K3 and Hexkey (in fact that’s mine, 2nd row down in middle) and a Carry-case for the K3. very well made, very sturdy, very nice.
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
-- 
Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability. -Cicero, statesman, orator, writer (106-43 BC)

On 20 Apr 2020, at 17:42, Carl Denbow via groups.io <denbow44@...> wrote:

John: I highly recommend the personalized bags made by Rose N7HKW.  You can find out more about them here:  https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-mX9LCZ/

73,

Carl
N8VZ


On Apr 20, 2020, at 12:25 PM, john ni0k <jasimmons@...> wrote:

Hey group,

I'm thinking of doing a vacation-style DXpedition and I'm looking for a good case big enough to carry a K3, mic, small switching power supply and etc. It needs to be tough enough for airline baggage travel.

Anything kicking around? Pics would be great...

-de John NI0K







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B Anderson
K 6 TI
Re: Telex Aviation Headset Use w/K3

Mel Marcus
 

the mike might need bias and that can be provided by the k3. are the earphone stereo. also, there is an 8 pin adapter that splits off to the stereo plug for the mike with bias and another plug that connects to the remote PTT.

Hope this helps

Mel
NE9A
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