Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-03-17 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 6:05 PM NJMike wrote: > One thing is the connection from my laptop to the K3S. The laptop has 2 > USB > ports. One USB port is used with a wireless keyboard. The other USB port > is connected to a 4-port hub. From the hub, one port goes to a Winkeyer. > Another port

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S

2021-03-17 Thread K8TE
Whether the WinKeyer is necessary depends on the logging program for sending CW. N3FJP's ACLog CANNOT use the same virtual serial port to control the rig and send CW like N1MM+ can. ACLog MUST have a separate (like the WinKeyer) port for CW. OTOH, DXLab Suite (and others) is able to accomplish

Re: [Elecraft] New version of K3 and KX3 Freq. Memory Editor available

2021-03-17 Thread K8TE
It's listed on the "main" firmware/software page, one link down from the Elecraft home page. Maybe I've been to the Elecraft web site too many times? I would rather see time devoted to shipping my (soon to become favorite radio) K4. Please don't start a K4 shipping war of words everyone! 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread Charles Hardt
Dummy Load, right? Sorry if redundant. Good Luck! 73 Charlie, N2PKW Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gordon LaPoint Date: 03/17/2021 2:15 PM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [EXT]: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread Gordon LaPoint
Frank,     Yes, I get 13.9 on the radio readout no key, and 13.8 full power FSK (only 60-70 watts now). 10gauge wire only 1.5ft long. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 9:22 AM, donov...@erols.com wrote: Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread K4HYJ via Elecraft
I've had the same issue with power supply leads - a little polishing raised the output under load by almost 0.8VDC. A little dab of NO-OX ID A on the studs and rings should keep 'em clean going forward. Hank K4HYJ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread Andrew Faber via Elecraft
I had a similar problem with our K3/Astron PS atP40L-P49Y. Removing the power cable from the back of the Astron and sanding the wires ends lightly (though no corrosion could be seen) solved the problem. 73, andy ae6y Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: donov...@erols.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread chetsubaccount
Yes, also a good idea. My Astron PS output voltage had been running a bit low and needed to be adjusted. As an added item I bought some low ESR electrolytics and put one across the output terminals inside that supply in case the old original ones were suffering to do their switcher duties. (Had

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread donovanf
Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread Gordon LaPoint
Chet,     Thanks!  Please send me the notes, I will look at the problem closer.  I don't know if the problem is the low power amp or the 100 watt amp yet. I should be able to fix it, I built a K2 from scratch and have repaired other radios. Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 8:55 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

2021-03-17 Thread chetsubaccount
Hi Gordon, I had some power problems with my K3 a few months ago, and could not get any useful help by e-mailing support, but with the kindness of others on the Elecraft owners lists I was able to troubleshoot and repair it on my own. One of the power MOSFETs in the low power amp section had

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 Amp Keying Limits?

2021-03-17 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
My OLD  Rev A 2002 K2/100 manual shows it on page 56.  It'll switch 1A, +200VDC via an IRF830 (or IRL620)  MOSFET to ground.  It's on the left middle of the second page of the schematic. Lou W7HV On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 9:23:15 PM MDT, Mike Cizek W0VTT wrote: Hello Eric,