Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available

[David Pratt]

Does the book include the KX3 features yet to be implemented, including 
ESSB, CW on SSB mode and synchronous AM reception ?


73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, kk5na  writes

I received Fred's KX3 book today from Lulu.

First impression:  EXCELLENT!!!

Joe KK5NA


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Andy Wood]

Hi Brian,

Try running VCO MD CAL again. I have had problems with this in the past.

Andy  VK4KY



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 5/19/13

[Jeff Scaparra]

Wooowhooo! i made the list. i could barely make out the net but was happy
to stumble across it. QTH is Springfield VA and i was only using 5 watts.
Thanks for picking me up. Serial 3958.

Jeff N6SDR


On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM, Phil Shepard  wrote:

> Last Sunday's net was small, with only 22 participants.
>
>
> Participants  from the 5/19/13 net follow:
>
> Station NameQTH Rig S/N
>
> KJ6CBS  DaveCA  K3  4052
> K2SDScott   NC  K3  6286
> KD8DZ   MikeOH  K3  5905
> N8OQJim VA  K3
>  6534
> K4GCJ   Gerry   NC  K3  1597
> NZ0TBillKS  K3
>  1502
> WW4JF   JohnTN  K3  6185
> W0FMTerry   MO  K3  474
> W4RKS   Jim AL  K3
>  3618
> WV5IDwayne  TX  K3  5287
> K2UTBob NJ  KX3
> 1418
> KF7JZH  Ron ID  K3
>  2262
> W7NMD   Palmer  AR  K3  3779
> W0CZKen ND  K3  457
> KB6GRob CA  K3
>  1997
> VE3XM   Bob ON  K3  409
> WB9JNZ  EricIL  K3  4017
> N6SDR   KX3
> KD4PS   DaveIL  KX3 3389
> KE5VDT  Roger   TX  K3  6054
> WN4SLG  DougTN  K3  6433
> NS7PPhilOR  K3
>  1826
>
> 73,
>
> Phil, NS7P
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I don't know about that ... the incremental cost for the KXV3A
vs. KXV3 was minimal.  The firmware changes to support two more
control lines should be minimal.

As far as an internal preamp - it should not be significantly more
complex than the PR6.  With switching on a "KVX3B", an internal
preamp would not need the bypass relays so they could be used for
band switching if needed.  However, if the user did not want a
10/12 preamp, it would not be a stretch to use the existing PR6
internally for six meters only.

One would think it relatively straightforward to switch two input
tuning/matching networks in a PR6 style preamp or an alternate,
broadband design could be used to completely avoid the need for
band switching.   With a little care in the design and programming,
a higher gain/lower nf preamp could be substituted (electronically)
for the standard preamp or the controls could be arranged to cycle
through "none"/"norm"/"opt".

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 10:48 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

Ah Joe,

Thankyou for resurrecting my thought that it IS possible. The issue will
most likely be a lack of quantity that would be sold versus the cost to
manufacture,

I will live in hope...:-)

thanks for the info Joe, much appreciated.

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 12:45, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:




let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)


I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay
and two connectors.  There are even couple unused control lines
on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and
switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:


Hi Joe,

Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)

Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate.

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:



   So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need


to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and
does not  hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.



I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal.  However,
in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another*
design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections
to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have
that capability.

73,

 ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

  I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is

something
it seems everyone on this list is after.

So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This
is a
choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a
choice. I
fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I
am
not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
taking away other folks right to choose.

Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room
but
his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
customer choice right?

So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to
be
for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not
hold
sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.

You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable
and
still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on
the
rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are
up
against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
comfortable manner.

I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable
but I
am probably not a member of the right choir.

Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have
to
plead my case:-)

It's all about choice folks!

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:

   The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable".
Running


cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.

wunder
K6WRU

On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:

   This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90



  degree


  BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You

can
put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your
fancy.
Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available
by

  a


  variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I

need
a
preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.


Dr. Wil

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,
   After a week of 70 degree, sunny weather it was hard to go back to 
40, with rain and gloom.  But there was an hour of sun today so it got 
dried out enough for a hike.  The paths I thought would be more 
overgrown were as used as when I had been hiking them regularly.  Lots 
of elks sign along the way.  One day I am going to come face to snout 
with one of them.


   The very active sunspot is going around the limb of the sun. But not 
before charging up the ionosphere for a while.  Each day this week 
thirty meters got a little bit stronger.  If the trend keeps up the 
contesters on this weekend should be doing well.  As I listened on 
twenty meters I heard folks from all over.  I've had the radio on much 
of the day and heard areas come and go.


   But, because of that contest, twenty meters will be too busy to run 
the net there tomorrow.  So I'll cancel the first net but keep the forty 
meter net active.  Maybe with the recharged ionosphere I'll be able to 
work east of the Rockies again.


   Please join us tomorrow evening.

1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help  (as well as QSP/QNP  help)

Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT)  7045 kHz

   Stay warm,
  Kevin.  KD5ONS

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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for May 19th & 20th, 2013

[kevinr]

  On 14050 kHz at 2200z:
NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820
AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398
K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113
K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3 - 21
W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457

  On 7045 kHz 0100z:
K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113
K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183
WI6O - John - CA - K1 - 922
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[Elecraft] K3 6 mtr Pre Amp mounting for back clearance

[K7WIA]

This is how I mounted my Pre Amp for 6 mtrs so I would have clearance in the
back,
The Pre Amp does not extend any further than the back of the RS232
connectors when the cable is attached... used 2 standoff's a piece of
aluminum and 2 longer screws
Ed K7WIA

top view

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/edmoss/DSCN0874_zpsfba39983.jpg


back view

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/edmoss/DSCN0873_zps6aa58880.jpg



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

[K5HM]

I rechecked the Signalinlk cable and connected the PTT to PTT IN on the K3.
Works correctly.  It worked before, so I must have been dreaming about where
I had it connected.  

Probably senior moment.  Thanks to all.

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm


From: Gerald Manthey [mailto:kc6...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:55 PM
To: K5HM
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

I have all those and can confirm the Signalink does not use key out. 
Gerald 
On May 25, 2013 5:28 PM, "K5HM"  wrote:
The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key
Out port on the K3.  Is there a solution that would not require unplugging
the Signalink sound card?

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



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Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available

[Philip Townsend Lontz]

I got my KX3 book from Fred yesterday... I learned something on every page! 
Outstanding work Fred. Thank you!
If you have a KX3... Buy this book! You will really like it!

Non judgement day is near




On May 25, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Alan Watson  wrote:

> Received Fred's book, The Elecraft KX3, yesterday form Lulu.  Very nice.  My 
> first impression, agree with KK5NA:  EXCELLENT!  Already cleared up a number 
> of questions I had about data modes.
> 
> Alan AA5XQ
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Gary Gregory]

Ah Joe,

Thankyou for resurrecting my thought that it IS possible. The issue will
most likely be a lack of quantity that would be sold versus the cost to
manufacture,

I will live in hope...:-)

thanks for the info Joe, much appreciated.

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 12:45, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:

>
> > let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
> > way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)
>
> I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay
> and two connectors.  There are even couple unused control lines
> on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and
> switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary.
>
> 73,
>
>... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
>
>> Hi Joe,
>>
>> Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
>> way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)
>>
>> Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Gary
>>
>> On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:
>>
>>
>>>   So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need
>>>
 to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and
 does not  hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.


>>> I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal.  However,
>>> in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another*
>>> design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections
>>> to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have
>>> that capability.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> ... Joe, W4TV
>>>
>>>
>>> On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>>  I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is
 something
 it seems everyone on this list is after.

 So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
 pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This
 is a
 choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a
 choice. I
 fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I
 am
 not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
 taking away other folks right to choose.

 Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room
 but
 his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
 customer choice right?

 So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to
 be
 for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not
 hold
 sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.

 You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable
 and
 still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
 size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on
 the
 rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are
 up
 against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
 reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
 comfortable manner.

 I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable
 but I
 am probably not a member of the right choir.

 Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
 for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have
 to
 plead my case:-)

 It's all about choice folks!

 73

 Gary

 On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:

   The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable".
 Running

> cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
>
> On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
>
>   This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90
>
>>
>>  degree
>
>  BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You
>> can
>> put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your
>> fancy.
>> Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available
>> by
>>
>>  a
>
>  variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I
>> need
>> a
>> preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.
>>
>>
>> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
>>
>> Owner - Operator
>> Big Signal Ranch
>> Staunton, Illinois
>>
>> email:  b...@wjschmidt.com
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> *qth.net >
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mai**lman.qth.net 
>> 
>> >]
>> On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
>> Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
>> To: elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
> way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)

I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay
and two connectors.  There are even couple unused control lines
on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and
switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

Hi Joe,

Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)

Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate.

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:



  So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need

to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and
does not  hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.



I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal.  However,
in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another*
design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections
to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have
that capability.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:


I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is
something
it seems everyone on this list is after.

So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a
choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I
fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am
not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
taking away other folks right to choose.

Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but
his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
customer choice right?

So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be
for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not
hold
sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.

You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and
still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on
the
rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up
against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
comfortable manner.

I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I
am probably not a member of the right choir.

Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to
plead my case:-)

It's all about choice folks!

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:

  The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable". Running

cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.

wunder
K6WRU

On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:

  This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90



degree


BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You
can
put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by


a


variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need
a
preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.


Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ

Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois

email:  b...@wjschmidt.com

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.**net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

Agreed Gary,
I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal


combo


6-10M pre-amp).
I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so


far


out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp


would


sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.

Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA



Gary Gregory-2 wrote


Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will
install
within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy


more



boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.


Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
many
boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very


quickly



of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.


I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another


external



box such

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

Red light, yes.
Arrow points to VFO A
TX is steady




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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Ed  wrote:

> Brian
>
> There are two other things you can check.  On the K3, when pressing the
> “Xmit” button,
> the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light?  It is
> located above the
> “Phones” jack.  If not look over on the extreme right of the display.
>  There is an arrow
> that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on.  Just below, or above,
> the arrow will be
> “TX”.  If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and
> the Xmit LED should
> light.  If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test
> Mode”.  Test mode will
> inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light.  This function is toggled
> pressing and holding
> the grey “Mode” button.
>
> If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help.  They will
> treat you very well.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

That control acts normally.  I can set the power from 0 to 100+ watts, and
the green light is on.  After the calibration run, power = 0.0.briefly
flashes up, and then it goes to where I had the power set before the run
--- 5.0 watts in my case.



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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Ed  wrote:

> Brian
>
> What does the display show when you manipulate the power control knob.
> It must have the green LED lit indicating “PWR” above the knob.  If I
> remember correctly the calibration process will set the output to “0” after
> calibration.
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[Elecraft] Fwd: K1 #3206

[Scotty Long]

72/73/Scotty/NUØS


 Original Message 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 #3206
From: Scotty Long 
To: d...@w3fpr.com
CC: 

Very cool Don K1-4 #3206 is on line/alive and well first short QSO to TX with 
W5GXV on 30m... the noise blanker and internal tuner are ready for install down 
the road after I have some fun and get use to it... Thanks for all your help...


72/73/Scotty/NUØS




Don Wilhelm  wrote:

Scotty,

Just a bit of history - the 2SC2166 was originally used in both the K1, K2 and 
KX1, but then the supply of those dried up, and the 2SC5739 was used as a 
replacement.
Later as things would have it, the 2SC5739 became "unobtainium" but a supply of 
the 2SC2166 was found,
The 2SC5739 actually worked better in the KX1 and at the higher bands on the 
K2, but made no difference in the K1.
I do wish the 2SC5739 were still available - I found some in China and bought 
10 of them - tried one and threw the rest in the trash, they certainly did not 
live up to the normal specs, but might have been OK for audio frequencies.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 4:49 PM, Scotty Long wrote:

 

Thank you Don I must have updated an already updated manual??? mine indeed does 
say what you stated below.  Thank you Sir have a great weekend...
 
73/Scotty/NU0S
 

Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 16:46:55 -0400
From: w3...@embarqmail.com
To: n...@hotmail.com
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 #3206

Scotty,

Install the 2SC2166 at Q6.

I am not certain which manual revision you are using, but at the top left of 
the K1 manual Rev I, you should see the following:


"TO-220 package transistors Q6 and Q7 look identical, but are 

different types. Locate the 2SC1969 (labeled "C1969"), Q7, and set it 

aside. The remaining transistor, Q6, will be either a 2SC2166 (C2166) 

or a 2SC5739 (C5739). This transistor will be installed first"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 3:19 PM, Scotty Long wrote:

On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this 
ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton... 


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[Elecraft] Fwd: K1 #3206

[Scotty Long]

72/73/Scotty/NUØS
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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Gary Gregory]

Hi Joe,

Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any
way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-)

Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate.

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:

>
>  So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need
>> to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and
>> does not  hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.
>>
>
> I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal.  However,
> in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another*
> design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections
> to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have
> that capability.
>
> 73,
>
>... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
>
>> I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is
>> something
>> it seems everyone on this list is after.
>>
>> So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
>> pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a
>> choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I
>> fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am
>> not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
>> taking away other folks right to choose.
>>
>> Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but
>> his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
>> customer choice right?
>>
>> So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be
>> for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not
>> hold
>> sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.
>>
>> You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and
>> still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
>> size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on
>> the
>> rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up
>> against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
>> reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
>> comfortable manner.
>>
>> I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I
>> am probably not a member of the right choir.
>>
>> Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
>> for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to
>> plead my case:-)
>>
>> It's all about choice folks!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Gary
>>
>> On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:
>>
>>  The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable". Running
>>> cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.
>>>
>>> wunder
>>> K6WRU
>>>
>>> On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
>>>
>>>  This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90

>>> degree
>>>
 BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You
 can
 put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
 Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by

>>> a
>>>
 variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need
 a
 preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.


 Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ

 Owner - Operator
 Big Signal Ranch
 Staunton, Illinois

 email:  b...@wjschmidt.com

 -Original Message-
 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.**net
 [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.net]
 On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
 Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

 Agreed Gary,
 I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal

>>> combo
>>>
 6-10M pre-amp).
 I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so

>>> far
>>>
 out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
 Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp

>>> would
>>>
 sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.

 Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA



 Gary Gregory-2 wrote

> Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will
> install
> within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy
>
 more
>>>
 boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.
>
> Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
> many
> boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very
>
 quickly
>>>
 of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.
>
> I guess I will have to wait and s

[Elecraft] N4PY Rig Control Software with K2/K3

[David Inger]

 

 

I noticed on Carl N4PY's  website that his rig control software allows a K2
to act as a sub-receiver for the K3.  The K2 functions through VFO B on the
K3.  I have a K3 without the sub-receiver and a K2.  I would be interested
if anyone has implemented this combination and what their opinions are.

 

73 de K6SBA

David in Santa Barbara

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need
to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and
does not  hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.


I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal.  However,
in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another*
design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections
to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have
that capability.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something
it seems everyone on this list is after.

So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a
choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I
fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am
not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
taking away other folks right to choose.

Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but
his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
customer choice right?

So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be
for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold
sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.

You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and
still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the
rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up
against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
comfortable manner.

I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I
am probably not a member of the right choir.

Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to
plead my case:-)

It's all about choice folks!

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:


The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable". Running
cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.

wunder
K6WRU

On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:


This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90

degree

BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You can
put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by

a

variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need a
preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.


Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ

Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois

email:  b...@wjschmidt.com

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

Agreed Gary,
I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal

combo

6-10M pre-amp).
I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so

far

out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp

would

sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.

Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA



Gary Gregory-2 wrote

Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install
within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy

more

boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.

Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
many
boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very

quickly

of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.

I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another

external

box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be
knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it
is
what it is, a box too far.

Gary

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Ed]

Brian

What does the display show when you manipulate the power control knob.  
It must have the green LED lit indicating “PWR” above the knob.  If I 
remember correctly the calibration process will set the output to “0” after 
calibration.
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Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available

[Alan Watson]

Received Fred's book, The Elecraft KX3, yesterday form Lulu.  Very nice.  My 
first impression, agree with KK5NA:  EXCELLENT!  Already cleared up a number of 
questions I had about data modes.

Alan AA5XQ


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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Gary Gregory]

I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something
it seems everyone on this list is after.

So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo
pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a
choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I
fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am
not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of
taking away other folks right to choose.

Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but
his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a
customer choice right?

So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be
for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold
sway with the masses but it is my choice after all.

You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and
still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic
size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the
rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up
against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and
reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a
comfortable manner.

I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I
am probably not a member of the right choir.

Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed
for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to
plead my case:-)

It's all about choice folks!

73

Gary

On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood  wrote:

> The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable". Running
> cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
>
> On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
>
> > This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90
> degree
> > BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You can
> > put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
> > Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by
> a
> > variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need a
> > preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.
> >
> >
> > Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
> >
> > Owner - Operator
> > Big Signal Ranch
> > Staunton, Illinois
> >
> > email:  b...@wjschmidt.com
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
> > Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp
> >
> > Agreed Gary,
> > I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal
> combo
> > 6-10M pre-amp).
> > I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so
> far
> > out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
> > Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp
> would
> > sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.
> >
> > Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
> >
> >
> >
> > Gary Gregory-2 wrote
> >> Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install
> >> within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy
> more
> >> boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.
> >>
> >> Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
> >> many
> >> boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very
> quickly
> >> of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.
> >>
> >> I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another
> external
> >> box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be
> >> knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it
> >> is
> >> what it is, a box too far.
> >>
> >> Gary
> >>
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> >> Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[bwru...@gmail.com]

Thanks.  That is not the answer, but please keep thinking! 

It worked once, and I have obviously set something wrong.  

Brian


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On May 25, 2013, at 9:04 PM, "Ed"  wrote:

> Brian
> 
> There are two other things you can check.  On the K3, when pressing the 
> “Xmit” button, 
> the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light?  It is 
> located above the 
> “Phones” jack.  If not look over on the extreme right of the display.  There 
> is an arrow 
> that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on.  Just below, or above, the 
> arrow will be 
> “TX”.  If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and the 
> Xmit LED should 
> light.  If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test 
> Mode”.  Test mode will 
> inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light.  This function is toggled 
> pressing and holding 
> the grey “Mode” button.  
> 
> If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help.  They will treat 
> you very well.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Ed]

Brian

There are two other things you can check.  On the K3, when pressing the “Xmit” 
button, 
the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light?  It is located 
above the 
“Phones” jack.  If not look over on the extreme right of the display.  There is 
an arrow 
that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on.  Just below, or above, the 
arrow will be 
“TX”.  If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and the 
Xmit LED should 
light.  If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test Mode”.  
Test mode will 
inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light.  This function is toggled pressing 
and holding 
the grey “Mode” button.  

If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help.  They will treat you 
very well.
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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

[Phil Shepard]

The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (5/26/13) at 1800Z on 14.3035 
MHz +/- QRM.  I will be the net control from western Oregon.  See you there.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Walter Underwood]

The original poster mentioned "those of us who operate portable". Running 
cables to the next room does not make that any simpler.

wunder
K6WRU

On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:

> This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90 degree
> BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You can
> put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
> Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a
> variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need a
> preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.
> 
> 
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
> 
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> Big Signal Ranch
> Staunton, Illinois
> 
> email:  b...@wjschmidt.com
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> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
> Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp
> 
> Agreed Gary,
> I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo
> 6-10M pre-amp).
> I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far
> out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
> Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would
> sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.
> 
> Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
> 
> 
> 
> Gary Gregory-2 wrote
>> Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install
>> within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more
>> boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.
>> 
>> Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
>> many
>> boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly
>> of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.
>> 
>> I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external
>> box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be
>> knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it
>> is
>> what it is, a box too far.
>> 
>> Gary
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Dick Dievendorff]

The K3 Utility finds the K3's RS-232 speed by trying them all. Config save is 
check summed and the RS-232 speed doesn't matter except that it takes longer at 
slower speeds. 

Dick, K6KR

Dick

On May 25, 2013, at 16:00, "Ed"  wrote:

> What Don is saying is true.  My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 
> 4800 b.  Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu.  
> You will have to also do the same with your computer.  Then try reloading the 
> software.  Anything you have saved with your present setup 
> could be corrupted so you may have to start over.  38400 is what the K3 and 
> it’s companions want to communicate with.  Also not
> all RS232 to USB cables will work.  A lot of them have something missing in 
> the chip they use.
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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

This sounds like a lack of creative thinking.  How about using two 90 degree
BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers.  You can
put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy.
Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a
variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures.  I'm not sure I need a
preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module.


Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
 
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
 
email:  b...@wjschmidt.com

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

Agreed Gary,
I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo
6-10M pre-amp).
I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far
out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would
sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.

Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA



Gary Gregory-2 wrote
> Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install
> within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more
> boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.
> 
> Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
> many
> boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly
> of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.
> 
> I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external
> box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be
> knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it
> is
> what it is, a box too far.
> 
> Gary
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

[Jeff Cochrane]

Agreed Gary,
I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo
6-10M pre-amp).
I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far
out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work.
Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would
sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes.

Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA



Gary Gregory-2 wrote
> Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install
> within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more
> boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever.
> 
> Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as
> many
> boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly
> of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads.
> 
> I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external
> box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be
> knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it
> is
> what it is, a box too far.
> 
> Gary
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

[Gerald Manthey]

I have all those and can confirm the Signalink does not use key out.
Gerald
On May 25, 2013 5:28 PM, "K5HM"  wrote:

> The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key
> Out port on the K3.  Is there a solution that would not require unplugging
> the Signalink sound card?
>
> 73,
> Ron, K5HM
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

OK, I am at 38,400, I reinstalled the utility software.  I reloaded the
latest firmware.  There is no change --- same result when I try to
calibrate XMTR gain.

"OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s.
Starting 5 watt calibration
Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
Calibration power settled at "  0.0 W ;"
Elapsed time: 5 seconds
Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the
expected value"



Is there another idea out there?  I have solved the sub-receiver problem.
 I am really close to home here!

Tnx de Brian W3BW



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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Ed  wrote:

> What Don is saying is true.  My manual, page 58 shows the factory default
> as 4800 b.  Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu.
> You will have to also do the same with your computer.  Then try reloading
> the software.  Anything you have saved with your present setup
> could be corrupted so you may have to start over.  38400 is what the K3
> and it’s companions want to communicate with.  Also not
> all RS232 to USB cables will work.  A lot of them have something missing
> in the chip they use.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

OK, I will head in this direction.  I am using the USB to 232 cable from
Elecraft, and it was working fine at 4800.

I will report results.  Thanks for your help.

Brian



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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Ed  wrote:

> What Don is saying is true.  My manual, page 58 shows the factory default
> as 4800 b.  Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu.
> You will have to also do the same with your computer.  Then try reloading
> the software.  Anything you have saved with your present setup
> could be corrupted so you may have to start over.  38400 is what the K3
> and it’s companions want to communicate with.  Also not
> all RS232 to USB cables will work.  A lot of them have something missing
> in the chip they use.
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Re: [Elecraft] Big Oops on KRX3

[Brian F. Wruble]

That did it!  I completely skipped that step.  Thank you!

Now I have to solve an XMIT problem, and all will be well with the world.

73, Brian W3BW



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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM, d...@lightstream.net 
wrote:

> Hello Brian,
>
> Be sure that you run the auxiliary KSYN3 procedure, as specified in the
> "Preparing for Operation" section of the manual (pg. 43 of my manual). If
> you don't, you'll experience just what you describe. You can probably
> guess how I happen to know that ;-)
>
> 73, Dale
> WA8SRA
>
>
> > Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the
> > board while I was inserting the coax connector.
> >
> > What is my next move?
> >
> > I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC
> > connector for "receive only" on the sub-receiver.  However, I seem to
> have
> > no signal in the KRX-3  --- S meter zero, just noise.  There is somthting
> > about this I don't understand.
> >
> > I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option.  How do I get the
> > sub-receiver working?  Is there something I have setup wrong?
> >
> > de Brian W3BNW
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

[Don Wilhelm]

Ron,

I have looked at the SignaLink USB information and see *no* connection 
for the KEYOUT line.  Yes, the SignaLink needs to be connected to the 
Line Out on the K3, but that is different than KEYOUT (PTT to the 
amplifier).


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 6:27 PM, K5HM wrote:

The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key
Out port on the K3.  Is there a solution that would not require unplugging
the Signalink sound card?




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Ed]

What Don is saying is true.  My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 
4800 b.  Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu.  
You will have to also do the same with your computer.  Then try reloading the 
software.  Anything you have saved with your present setup 
could be corrupted so you may have to start over.  38400 is what the K3 and 
it’s companions want to communicate with.  Also not
all RS232 to USB cables will work.  A lot of them have something missing in the 
chip they use.
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Re: [Elecraft] Big Oops on KRX3

[d...@lightstream.net]

Hello Brian,

Be sure that you run the auxiliary KSYN3 procedure, as specified in the
"Preparing for Operation" section of the manual (pg. 43 of my manual). If
you don't, you'll experience just what you describe. You can probably
guess how I happen to know that ;-)

73, Dale
WA8SRA


> Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the
> board while I was inserting the coax connector.
>
> What is my next move?
>
> I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC
> connector for "receive only" on the sub-receiver.  However, I seem to have
> no signal in the KRX-3  --- S meter zero, just noise.  There is somthting
> about this I don't understand.
>
> I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option.  How do I get the
> sub-receiver working?  Is there something I have setup wrong?
>
> de Brian W3BNW
>
>
>
>
> *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
>
> *70 is the new 40.*
> *
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 instead of K2/100?

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

The KX3 will give you about the same output as a K2/10, and with the 
KXPA3 amp and tuner soon to be available, you can have a 100 watt 
station if you want, but it will also drive your HFpacker amp.


The KX3 offers several advantages over the K2 (IMHO).
All modes - CW, SSB, Data Modes (4 submodes), AM and FM.
Full General Coverage receive if you are into SWLing.
The KX3 natively covers 160 through 6 meters (including 60 meters) and 
the 2 meter option will be available sometime this year.

The KX3 has noise blanking and noise reduction built in.
The KX3 bandwidth is continuously adjustable with the Width, Shift or 
for voice modes, the HiCut, LoCut.

Digital Voice Recording is included in the KX3 (not available in the K2).
The KX3 can do PSK31 or RTTY without a computer.
The KX3 has RX I/Q outputs that can provide a panadapter display on a 
computer (or iPad).
The KX3 is smaller and lighter than the K2 and has internal battery 
holders - the KXBT3 option will charge NiMH batteries.

The KX3 has both TX and RX equalization built in - no equivalent on the K2.
The firmware on the KX3 can be updated at no cost as new functions are 
added.

I am sure there is more, but that is what I can think of at the moment.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 9:57 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote:

Call me crazy, but after many QRP contacts, both DX and US, I'm thinking I 
could be happy with just a KX3 instead of my K2/100. Is that just nutty 
thinking? Maybe just get a HFpacker amp for the occasional QRO boost. The SDR 
aspects of the KX3 are really appealing to me.




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[Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

[K5HM]

The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key
Out port on the K3.  Is there a solution that would not require unplugging
the Signalink sound card?

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available

[kk5na]

I received Fred's KX3 book today from Lulu.

First impression:  EXCELLENT!!!

Joe KK5NA

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

Check your com port settings - the K3 normally connects at 38400 bps.  
You indicate 4800 bps, so perhaps the computer port speed is 
'throttling' the data.  If you are using a USB to serial adapter, a low 
speed like that can create errors in the data stream because the 
responses are not fast enough.  Real serial ports do not usually have 
that problem, but USB to serial adapters often do.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 5:58 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote:

Hi guys,

I am in a fight with my just assembled K3.  I have gone through all the
steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to
receive anything --- just noise.

So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a
dummy load.  I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and
50 watts, both with no problem.

I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT
Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter
or an external meter.

So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result:

OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s.
Starting 5 watt calibration
Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
Calibration power settled at "  0.0 W ;"
Elapsed time: 5 seconds
Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the
expected value


I saved my configuration, then did a reset.  The result was the same.  I
reloaded my configuration file, result the same.  The 50 watt test gives a
similar error.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

No, unfortunately.



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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM, James kvochick wrote:

> Is your transmitter in "tx test" mode?
>
> Jim WB8AZP
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On May 25, 2013, at 5:58 PM, "Brian F. Wruble"  wrote:
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I am in a fight with my just assembled K3.  I have gone through all the
> > steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver
> to
> > receive anything --- just noise.
> >
> > So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into
> a
> > dummy load.  I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts
> and
> > 50 watts, both with no problem.
> >
> > I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT
> > Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's
> meter
> > or an external meter.
> >
> > So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result:
> >
> > OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
> > K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s.
> > Starting 5 watt calibration
> > Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
> > Calibration power settled at "  0.0 W ;"
> > Elapsed time: 5 seconds
> > Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the
> > expected value
> >
> >
> > I saved my configuration, then did a reset.  The result was the same.  I
> > reloaded my configuration file, result the same.  The 50 watt test gives
> a
> > similar error.
> >
> > No smoke by the way.
> >
> > What have I done?
> >
> > Tnx de Brian W3BW
> >
> >
> > *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
> >
> > *70 is the new 40.*
> > *
> > Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
> > Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[James kvochick]

Is your transmitter in "tx test" mode?

Jim WB8AZP

Sent from my iPad

On May 25, 2013, at 5:58 PM, "Brian F. Wruble"  wrote:

> Hi guys,
> 
> I am in a fight with my just assembled K3.  I have gone through all the
> steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to
> receive anything --- just noise.
> 
> So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a
> dummy load.  I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and
> 50 watts, both with no problem.
> 
> I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT
> Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter
> or an external meter.
> 
> So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result:
> 
> OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
> K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s.
> Starting 5 watt calibration
> Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
> Calibration power settled at "  0.0 W ;"
> Elapsed time: 5 seconds
> Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the
> expected value
> 
> 
> I saved my configuration, then did a reset.  The result was the same.  I
> reloaded my configuration file, result the same.  The 50 watt test gives a
> similar error.
> 
> No smoke by the way.
> 
> What have I done?
> 
> Tnx de Brian W3BW
> 
> 
> *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
> 
> *70 is the new 40.*
> *
> Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
> Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
> eFax  305.768.0278
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[Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing

[Brian F. Wruble]

Hi guys,

I am in a fight with my just assembled K3.  I have gone through all the
steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to
receive anything --- just noise.

So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a
dummy load.  I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and
50 watts, both with no problem.

I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT
Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter
or an external meter.

So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result:

OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s.
Starting 5 watt calibration
Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
Calibration power settled at "  0.0 W ;"
Elapsed time: 5 seconds
Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the
expected value


I saved my configuration, then did a reset.  The result was the same.  I
reloaded my configuration file, result the same.  The 50 watt test gives a
similar error.

No smoke by the way.

What have I done?

Tnx de Brian W3BW


*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

*70 is the new 40.*
*
Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
eFax  305.768.0278
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 #3206

[Don Wilhelm]

Scotty,

Install the 2SC2166 at Q6.

I am not certain which manual revision you are using, but at the top 
left of the K1 manual Rev I, you should see the following:


"TO-220 package transistors Q6 and Q7 look identical, but are
different types. Locate the 2SC1969 (labeled "C1969"), Q7, and set it
aside. The remaining transistor, Q6, will be either a 2SC2166 (C2166)
or a 2SC5739 (C5739). This transistor will be installed first"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2013 3:19 PM, Scotty Long wrote:

On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this 
ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton...




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[Elecraft] K1 #3206

[Scotty Long]

On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this 
ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton...

72/73/Scotty/NUØS
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Re: [Elecraft] Big Oops on KRX3

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Brian F. Wruble  wrote:
> Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the
> board while I was inserting the coax connector.
>
> What is my next move?
>
> I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC
> connector for "receive only" on the sub-receiver.  However, I seem to have
> no signal in the KRX-3  --- S meter zero, just noise.  There is somthting
> about this I don't understand.
>
> I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option.  How do I get the
> sub-receiver working?  Is there something I have setup wrong?

Did you follow the manual section on "Sub Receiver Antenna Selection" ?

Broken J92 shouldn't matter if you don't want to use the AUX BNC input.

73,

~iain / N6ML
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[Elecraft] Big Oops on KRX3

[Brian F. Wruble]

Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the
board while I was inserting the coax connector.

What is my next move?

I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC
connector for "receive only" on the sub-receiver.  However, I seem to have
no signal in the KRX-3  --- S meter zero, just noise.  There is somthting
about this I don't understand.

I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option.  How do I get the
sub-receiver working?  Is there something I have setup wrong?

de Brian W3BNW




*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

*70 is the new 40.*
*
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Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
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[Elecraft] KPA500 used on two rigs

[AB3EN]

I have the KPA500 linked with the K3 and the KAT500 and would like to use the
KPA500 with my backup rig a TEN TEC Jupiter. Is there any issue with
switching the RF and TX relay line (or leaving it connected to the Jupiter) 
and leaving the AUX cable connected to the K3? Assume that only one rig is
powered.



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Re: [Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC

[David Fleming]

Hi Steve,

It may be that USB/Serial adapter you are using for the K3 and KPA500 are the 
older KUSB that uses the Prolific driver. The adapter that ships with the 
KAT500 (KXUSB) requires the FTDI driver. Try installing the FTDI driver on your 
Mac.

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP/MacOSX/FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_2_18.dmg

David, W4SMT 



 From: stephen arnold 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:11 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC
 

A little help, please.  

I am using a MacBook Pro for shack computer.  I am getting the K3 and KPA 500 
firmware updates with no problem using this computer. 

However,  the KAT 500 tuner will not recognize the MAC for the initial utility 
download.  I am using the SerialPort 2 for K3 firmware which does not appear 
when I have attempted to upload the utility program into the tuner.  When I 
attempt to refresh Port List, the Serial port choices do not appear, and the 
computer and KAT 500 turner (a kit) do not recognize each other.

What have I missed, or, have I committed an error in the kit construction. 

Thanks,   Steve KB9AVS
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[Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC

[stephen arnold]

A little help, please.  

I am using a MacBook Pro for shack computer.  I am getting the K3 and KPA 500 
firmware updates with no problem using this computer. 

However,  the KAT 500 tuner will not recognize the MAC for the initial utility 
download.  I am using the SerialPort 2 for K3 firmware which does not appear 
when I have attempted to upload the utility program into the tuner.  When I 
attempt to refresh Port List, the Serial port choices do not appear, and the 
computer and KAT 500 turner (a kit) do not recognize each other.

What have I missed, or, have I committed an error in the kit construction. 

Thanks,   Steve KB9AVS
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Charles Johnson]

Macs all the way here - RUMlog, RUMped, RUMlog2Go work perfectly for me and 
I've never found a bug that Tom didn't fix right away. And finding bugs is a 
rare occurrence! He's a good developer. Using RUMped as I speak on the CQ WW 
WPX CW contest….

Elecraft utilities for Macs also work well.

73, Charles, K4ZRJ


On May 25, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:

> The Mac versions of the K3 and P3 utilities work well for me on my now 
> somewhat old MacBook Pro. I don't think there is a Mac version of the utility 
> for the 2 meter option yet.
> 
> Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
> 
> On 5/25/13 at 8:34 AM, rhemi...@sbcglobal.net (Richard W Hemingway) wrote:
> 
>> I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is necessary for 
>> several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Bill Frantz]

The Mac versions of the K3 and P3 utilities work well for me on 
my now somewhat old MacBook Pro. I don't think there is a Mac 
version of the utility for the 2 meter option yet.


Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 5/25/13 at 8:34 AM, rhemi...@sbcglobal.net (Richard W 
Hemingway) wrote:


I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is 
necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?


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CA 95032


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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Jeff Ellis]

I agree I also use RUMLog and Fldigi from the Mac with my KX3. The main thing 
that seems to be lacking on the Mac is good working SDR software. Otherwise I 
think I am good not running Windows...

Jeff, K7GDE

On May 25, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Scott Manthe  wrote:

> Also, Mac users should be sure to take a look at RUMLog and RUMPed free Mac 
> logging and contest logging software. I use both and am well satisfied.
> 
> 73,
> Scott, N9AA
> 
> 
> On 5/25/13 12:01 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
>> Dick,
>> 
>> The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for 
>> several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft 
>> Utility programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for 
>> logging purposes.
>> 
>> Jim / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA

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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Scott Manthe]

Also, Mac users should be sure to take a look at RUMLog and RUMPed free 
Mac logging and contest logging software. I use both and am well satisfied.


73,
Scott, N9AA


On 5/25/13 12:01 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:

Dick,

The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for 
several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft Utility 
programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for logging 
purposes.

Jim / W6JHB
Folsom, CA





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[Elecraft] Mac computer

[Richard W Hemingway]

I have just read some of the answers f romthose of you that have used the 
Mac without the Parallels.  I will ry that before I loas the others.  Thanks.

Dick, N5XRD
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[Elecraft] Mac computer - now also Icom 7600 switch to K3

[Richard W Hemingway]

Thanks to everyone for answering so quickly. Boy that ws fast.  Yes I do have 
Parallels and Window 7 but don't have them on my computer now.  I guess that I 
better put them back on.

Also, I currently have an ICOM 7600.  I have read on  their list that they are 
having some problems I don't need.   I don't anticipate sending it back to 
Bellview, Wa for repair. The weight is at least twice that of a K3.

Also I have begun getting back into CW and I live in a retirement community and 
don't have an outside antenna and don't have an attic.
If you are interested you can see it on my QRZ page.I have been  reading about 
the K3 for some time and have been mighty impressed with it. I have my 7600 up 
for sale, but haven't had any inquiries to date. I would like to get a K3 kit.

I'm wondering how many have moved from the 7600 to the k3?

Thanks again and have a great memorial weekend.

Dick, N5XRD 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Scott Manthe]

Actually, a computer is no more necessary with a K3 than with any other 
rig. Except for firmware updates and if you want to use a soundcard for 
the various digi/rtty modes or run a logging program with rig control, 
there is no need for a computer at all, unless you want to.


I run a Mac Mini in my shack and get along just fine. As Dick mentioned, 
Elecraft provides Mac versions of the utilities. I highly recommend the K3!


73,
Scott, N9AA


On 5/25/13 11:34 AM, Richard W Hemingway wrote:

I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is necessary for 
several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?
Thanks,

Dick, N5XRD



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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Jim Bennett]

Dick,

The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for 
several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft Utility 
programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for logging 
purposes. 

Jim / W6JHB
Folsom, CA


On   Saturday, May 25, 2013, at  Saturday, 8:34 AM, Richard W Hemingway wrote:

> I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is necessary for 
> several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?
> Thanks,
> 
> Dick, N5XRD
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac computer

[Dick Dievendorff]

We provide Mac versions of our firmware load utilities, for recent versions
of Mac OS/X.  

73 de Dick, K6KR


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard W Hemingway
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:34 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Mac computer

I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is necessary for
several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?
Thanks,

Dick, N5XRD
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[Elecraft] Mac computer

[Richard W Hemingway]

I am thinking of getting a K3.  I notice that a computer is necessary for 
several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer?
Thanks,

Dick, N5XRD
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[Elecraft] KX3 Spontanious Shutdown

[Jim - W6VAR]

While tuning around the WPX contest at my cabin, my KX3 spontaneously shut
down two times this morning. I'm running on battery and show 12.4 volts. BAT
MIN is set for 10.0.

Jim



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[Elecraft] KX3 Receive Noise

[Jim - W6VAR]

I haven't used my KX3 in a while and updated the firmware. In CW mode, I
notice there is substantial receiver noise at low volume with headphones.
The noise appears to be more active when a received CW signal is present.
Also, activating the attenuator also increases the noise and distortion.

The received CW tone also seems to get tinny and distorted at minimum
volume. ie - at zero volume, it is quiet, turn up just enough to start DSP
hiss (AF-1). Turning up the volume tends to drown out the noise, but it is
WAY to loud in my earbuds...I only need the lowest AF setting to hear just
fine.

Thoughts? 

Jim - W6VAR



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[Elecraft] KX3 instead of K2/100?

[Stephen Roberts]

Call me crazy, but after many QRP contacts, both DX and US, I'm thinking I 
could be happy with just a KX3 instead of my K2/100. Is that just nutty 
thinking? Maybe just get a HFpacker amp for the occasional QRO boost. The SDR 
aspects of the KX3 are really appealing to me.

Signed,

Can't have it all...

73
Steve
W1SFR


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[Elecraft] K2 remote KPA100 / KAT100?

[Andrew Moore]

There used to be some sites that described how to put a KPA100 and KAT100
in a remote EC2 enclosure for the K2, but I can't find these anymore. Can
anyone point me to the info?

Thanks & 73,
--Andrew, NV1B
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[Elecraft] FS: K2/100 plus options

[Brian Machesney]

I am the builder and non-smoking sole owner of K2 s/n 3070 (rev B) with
these options: KPA100 (also provides RS-232 computer interface), KSB2,
KNB2, K160RX, KAT100 external autotuner with crossover cable and Yaesu
MD-100A8X desk mic.

This rig has provided years of faithful service without a hiccough in pileups,
contests and daily contacts. You add antenna and mic / key / PC to be on
the air with a competition-grade radio.

Sale includes: all manuals; 12-Vpower cables; coax jumper from rig to
autotuner; N7HKW padded carrying bag, probes, alignment tool, allen
wrenches.

$1250 shipped CONUS.

Let me know if you'd like to make a sked and hear this rig in action.

73 -- Brian K1LI
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Re: [Elecraft] 6m QRN on my K3

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

I wish it were than easy ;-)  I can hear it fine and get a good bearing here at home 
with 4x9 element yagis, but I can't hear the noise at all with the dipole or vertical 
in the car.   I just have to hope that the intermittent noise is on when I drive out 
to the spots along the line where the noise is coming from  VY 73, Lance


On 5/25/2013 12:18 AM, Bill Frantz wrote:
Consider trying to triangulate it. Find the bearing from two locations and see 
where they cross on a map. Go to that area when it acts up again. Lather, rinse, 
repeat. :-)


The bearing from most any Yagi should help.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 5/24/13 at 11:16 AM, w...@q.com (Lance Collister, W7GJ) wrote:

Good luck to both of us!   I spent several hours out in the car this morning 
trying to track it down, but when I got home again, it was gone :-(   I could have 
driven right by the problem and never noticed it, if it was off at that particular 
time.  This is going to be a really tough one to locate!


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning?

[Fred Smith]

I agree with George about the new Palstar HF-Auto. but it has stepper
motors and costs $1500 also not the same class of tuner plus it's a legal
limit tuner.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 8:41 PM
To: george fritkin
Cc: El
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning?

Regardless of the 'rattle' of the kat500, once done on all bands needed, the
result is you only get a 'click' on band change and qsy if a new bin memory
is asserted.

Other than those instances the kat500 is quiet.

Not sure what all the fuss is about...it is what it is.:-)

73

On 25 May 2013 07:01, george fritkin  wrote:

> It is not nearly quiet as my Palstar auto
>
> George,W6GF
>
>
> 
>  From: Fred Jensen 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning?
>
>
> You can hear it, and it's louder than the KAT3 100W tuner in the K3, 
> but it's quieter than any other high-powered auto-tuner I've used.  I 
> have 3 antennas, all multi-band [but not all the same bands].  I went 
> through all the segments on all bands, and tuned the appropriate 
> antennas
> [KAT500 "remembers" settings on a frequency/antenna basis].
>
> For each band, one antenna is designated "preferred," and if another 
> will also work on that band, it is secondary.  Antennas that don't 
> work on a particular band are disabled in the tuner.  It's really 
> slick and I don't think I've run an auto-tune cycle in months.  Just 
> QSY and hit the key.  Where I have two antennas, I can switch 
> instantly between them just by tapping the ANT switch.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013
> - www.cqp.org
>
> On 5/24/2013 3:04 AM, Jon  Hellan wrote:
> > I've got the LDG AT-600Pro. It does what I need it to do, but it's 
> > awfully loud when it cannot recall a setting from memory. How much 
> > noise does the KAT500 make?
>
>
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