Re: [Elecraft] reading k3 swr remotely

[Dick Dievendorff]

In the K3 Utility I use the DS; and DB; commands to read the VFO A and B
display areas and interpret the results.

73 de Dick, K6KR


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Has anyone worked out how to read the swr presented to the k3 as a numeric
value using the "terminal" commands?

I can see it on the LCD but getting the value remotely has defeated me after
much trying

Dave

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[Elecraft] KX3 kit shipping estimate

[Bill Tubbs]

I decided my kit will be shipped to me on July 5th. I figure the ramp-up on 
kits will take off in about a month or so and then the numbers shipped will 
rapidly escalate. I'm #151 on the kit "spreadsheet" so we'll see ;-)

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[Elecraft] reading k3 swr remotely

[Dave]

Has anyone worked out how to read the swr presented to the k3 as a numeric
value using the "terminal" commands?

I can see it on the LCD but getting the value remotely has defeated me after
much trying

Dave

ww2r

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[Elecraft] KX3 Kit Assembly Manual Available

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We've just posted the KX3 kit assembly manual at:
http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#KX3

73, Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 order backlog

[W7GJ, Lance]

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 order backlog

[wf8o]

Just curious,  when did you order yours?  I wonder if they have worked
through much of the initial rush.
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Re: [Elecraft] Building 3080 first...then KX1

[Don Wilhelm]

Replace the 4th paragraph below with this corrected copy:

At that point, you can do the tests on 40 and 20 meters indicated in the 
KX1 manual beginning on page 43.  When you have finished those alignment 
and test steps, go back to the *KXB3080* manual and continue on page 8 
through to the end.  The only components you will have to remove are L1 
and L2.  You can clean up the 4 solder pads with solder wick and if the 
holes do not come clean, heat the pads and use a toothpick or a 
stainless steel needle to push the solder out of the holes.

-
Chuck,

It will not be easy to build the KXB3080 first because it cannot be 
tested, and part of it is making changes to the KX1.

If you want to do it properly without removing many components, you will 
build the KX1 up through page 30 in the manual.  Then on page 31, mount 
L6 on the bottom of the board, and Do *not* install L7.  Then on page 
32, do not install C27, and on page 33, do not install C26, nor C1.

When you get to page 40 in the KX1 manual, I strongly recommend that you 
wind and install L1 and L2 as instructed - the downfall of most builders 
for the KXB3080 is a problem with the tiny Low Pass Filter Board.

When you finish with page 42, go to the KXB3080 manual and do all steps 
through page 7.

At that point, you can do the tests on 40 and 20 meters indicated in the 
KX1 manual beginning on page 43.  When you have finished those alignment 
and test steps, go back to the KX1 manual and continue on page 8 through 
to the end.  The only components you will have to remove are L1 and L2. 
  You can clean up the 4 solder pads with solder wick and if the holes 
do not come clean, heat the pads and use a toothpick or a stainless 
steel needle to push the solder out of the holes.

Task accomplished.  After you have done 3 of these KX1 with KXB3080 
options successfully, you can skip the stock L1 and L2 toroids and the 
subsequent testing, but until then, I recommend you follow my 
instructions.  Should you have problems, I can send you my repair fee 
schedule.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/15/2012 8:32 PM, ke9uw wrote:
> Rather than unsolder a number of components by buildingd the KX1 first, I'm
> going to build the 3080 and then the KX1 without the removed/subbed
> components. I figure if I make no errors, no problems...or is there some by
> me unforseen caveat?
> I took about 10 years to build the K2...collected all the mods during that
> time and incorporated them into the 2000 year vintage K1 which worked when
> finished. I had bought two firmwear chips before i ever turned it on the
> first time. The KX1 is not as big a job.
> Comments?
> Chuck, KE9UW
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Building 3080 first...then KX1

[Don Wilhelm]

Chuck,

It will not be easy to build the KXB3080 first because it cannot be 
tested, and part of it is making changes to the KX1.

If you want to do it properly without removing many components, you will 
build the KX1 up through page 30 in the manual.  Then on page 31, mount 
L6 on the bottom of the board, and Do *not* install L7.  Then on page 
32, do not install C27, and on page 33, do not install C26, nor C1.

When you get to page 40 in the KX1 manual, I strongly recommend that you 
wind and install L1 and L2 as instructed - the downfall of most builders 
for the KXB3080 is a problem with the tiny Low Pass Filter Board.

When you finish with page 42, go to the KXB3080 manual and do all steps 
through page 7.

At that point, you can do the tests on 40 and 20 meters indicated in the 
KX1 manual beginning on page 43.  When you have finished those alignment 
and test steps, go back to the KX1 manual and continue on page 8 through 
to the end.  The only components you will have to remove are L1 and L2.  
You can clean up the 4 solder pads with solder wick and if the holes do 
not come clean, heat the pads and use a toothpick or a stainless steel 
needle to push the solder out of the holes.

Task accomplished.  After you have done 3 of these KX1 with KXB3080 
options successfully, you can skip the stock L1 and L2 toroids and the 
subsequent testing, but until then, I recommend you follow my 
instructions.  Should you have problems, I can send you my repair fee 
schedule.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/15/2012 8:32 PM, ke9uw wrote:
> Rather than unsolder a number of components by buildingd the KX1 first, I'm
> going to build the 3080 and then the KX1 without the removed/subbed
> components. I figure if I make no errors, no problems...or is there some by
> me unforseen caveat?
> I took about 10 years to build the K2...collected all the mods during that
> time and incorporated them into the 2000 year vintage K1 which worked when
> finished. I had bought two firmwear chips before i ever turned it on the
> first time. The KX1 is not as big a job.
> Comments?
> Chuck, KE9UW
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC

[Gary Gregory]

*Move it to VK...:-)

Gary
*
On 16 May 2012 10:06, Bruce Beford  wrote:

> Ah yes, Dayton. Always getting in the way of progress. Perhaps we should
> see
> if we can do something about that... ;-)
> Have fun.
> 73,
> Bruce, N1RX
>
> > We can have both. After Dayton.
>
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and noise with external speakers

[Thomas Horsten]

Hi Dwayne,

I already use the macros, I have PF2 set to toggle SPKR+PH on/off so I can
turn the speakers off when I'm wearing the headset (PF1 is set to
enable/disable ESSB, and could be considered a spare since I hardly ever
use ESSB).

But the problem is that in CW I like to operate with both speakers+headset,
so I can put the headset on if I hear something interesting and want to
copy it better (over the noise of the linear and other ambient noise). For
stronger signals, I just have the QSO with the speakers and not the
headset. Of course for SSB I need to wear the headset if I don't have the
desk mic out, but then SSB is only about 10-20% of my QSO's.

When I get my desk mike out again, I think I will reprogram PF1 to switch
between the front mic/headset as you suggest.

Actually if I can find a solution to the speaker noise problem, I think
everything will be ok. The only other thing is what Arthur mentioned and I
elaborated on, the MON level. It is hard to send CW if the MON tone is too
low, and I adjust the volume up/down to accommodate the situation (ambient
noise) when I'm on the speakers, but MON doesn't follow. So if MON could be
made to track AF, I think I would have close to the perfect setup for my
operating style!

73, Thomas M0TRN

On 16 May 2012 00:21, Dwayne Rohmer  wrote:

> Thomas,
>
> You might want to consider using a macro to adjust the monitor level? At
> the
> same time, you can change the EQ and other settings to suit your needs.
>
> I use two macros to control microphones, speakers and TX EQ. They are
> assigned to PF1 for the hand mike and PF2 for the headset/boom mike. The
> last line in these macros changes the monitor level, OFF for speakers, and
> ON for headphones. Adding code to change RX EQ might also help you reach
> your goal of getting the volume where you want it.
>
> To use these macros, press and hold PF1 to use the hand mike; press and
> hold
> PF2 to use the headset/boom mike. Pressing either PF button a again toggles
> the speakers ON and OFF.
>
> select Front mike -  Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for MH-2
> MN053;DN;DN;MN097;UP;MN255;MG002;CP025;TE+00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00;ML000;
>
>Select Front Mike
>Toggle Speakers On/Off
>Exit Menu
>Mike Gain 3
>Mike Compression 18
>Transmit EQ +00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00
>Monitor Level 0
>
> Select Rear Mike With Headset - Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for
> Acousticom Boom Mike
> MN053;DN;DN;UP;MN097;UP;MN255;MG013;CP024;TE+00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00;ML020;
>
>Select Rear Mike
>Toggle Speakers On/Off
>Exit Menu
>Mike Gain 11
>Mike Compression 20
>Transmit EQ +00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00
>Monitor Level 25
>
> 73,
> Dwayne WV5I
>
> > On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Thomas Horsten  >wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and
> >> find the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I
> >> purchased a pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the
> >> corresponding desk stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and
> >> they look GREAT next to the K3 - judge for yourself:
> >> http://goo.gl/KErTo)
> >>
> >> Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it
> >> gives me a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a
> >> volume control on the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a
> >> volume that was similar in the headset. The problem is that with a
> >> low enough AF volume setting on the K3 that the headset isn't
> >> blasting my ears out, and the speakers volume set to give a similar
> >> level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their max), the
> >> speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click"
> >> once a second anytime the K3 is turned on.
> >>
> >> It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud
> >> enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at
> >> about the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain
> >> down and turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without
> >> hearing this problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for
> >> it to be comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the
> >> "thump" gets noticable to get rid of it again.
> >>
> >> I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a
> >> smart charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but
> >> it would seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger
> >> somehow, as soon as I disconnect it the problem goes away and I can
> >> have the speaker volume all the way up to max without hearing it.
> >>
> >> As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from
> >> having that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to
> >> try next would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> 73, Thomas M0TRN
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[Elecraft] Building 3080 first...then KX1

[ke9uw]

Rather than unsolder a number of components by buildingd the KX1 first, I'm
going to build the 3080 and then the KX1 without the removed/subbed
components. I figure if I make no errors, no problems...or is there some by
me unforseen caveat?
I took about 10 years to build the K2...collected all the mods during that
time and incorporated them into the 2000 year vintage K1 which worked when
finished. I had bought two firmwear chips before i ever turned it on the
first time. The KX1 is not as big a job.
Comments?
Chuck, KE9UW

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Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC

[Bruce Beford]

Ah yes, Dayton. Always getting in the way of progress. Perhaps we should see
if we can do something about that... ;-)
Have fun.
73,
Bruce, N1RX

> We can have both. After Dayton.

> Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC

[Wayne Burdick]

We can have both. After Dayton.

Wayne
N6KR

On May 15, 2012, at 4:01 PM, Ralph Parker wrote:

>> I also noticed that APF action it's somehow softer than it was...
>> ...CWT it seems it's not so sensitive...
>
> I realize that I'm only one of a crowd, but for my type of operation
> (CW pileups), APF and CWT are secondary to a much improved AGC.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
> Ralph, VE7XF
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and noise with external speakers

[Dwayne Rohmer]

Thomas,

You might want to consider using a macro to adjust the monitor level? At the
same time, you can change the EQ and other settings to suit your needs. 

I use two macros to control microphones, speakers and TX EQ. They are
assigned to PF1 for the hand mike and PF2 for the headset/boom mike. The
last line in these macros changes the monitor level, OFF for speakers, and
ON for headphones. Adding code to change RX EQ might also help you reach
your goal of getting the volume where you want it.

To use these macros, press and hold PF1 to use the hand mike; press and hold
PF2 to use the headset/boom mike. Pressing either PF button a again toggles
the speakers ON and OFF.

select Front mike -  Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for MH-2
MN053;DN;DN;MN097;UP;MN255;MG002;CP025;TE+00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00;ML000;

Select Front Mike
Toggle Speakers On/Off
Exit Menu
Mike Gain 3
Mike Compression 18
Transmit EQ +00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00
Monitor Level 0

Select Rear Mike With Headset - Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for
Acousticom Boom Mike
MN053;DN;DN;UP;MN097;UP;MN255;MG013;CP024;TE+00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00;ML020;

Select Rear Mike
Toggle Speakers On/Off
Exit Menu
Mike Gain 11
Mike Compression 20
Transmit EQ +00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00
Monitor Level 25

73,
Dwayne WV5I

> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and 
>> find the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I 
>> purchased a pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the 
>> corresponding desk stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and 
>> they look GREAT next to the K3 - judge for yourself: 
>> http://goo.gl/KErTo)
>>
>> Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it 
>> gives me a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a 
>> volume control on the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a 
>> volume that was similar in the headset. The problem is that with a 
>> low enough AF volume setting on the K3 that the headset isn't 
>> blasting my ears out, and the speakers volume set to give a similar 
>> level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their max), the 
>> speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click"
>> once a second anytime the K3 is turned on.
>>
>> It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud 
>> enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at 
>> about the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain 
>> down and turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without 
>> hearing this problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for 
>> it to be comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the 
>> "thump" gets noticable to get rid of it again.
>>
>> I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a 
>> smart charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but 
>> it would seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger 
>> somehow, as soon as I disconnect it the problem goes away and I can 
>> have the speaker volume all the way up to max without hearing it.
>>
>> As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from 
>> having that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to 
>> try next would be appreciated.
>>
>> 73, Thomas M0TRN
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Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC

[Ralph Parker]

>I also noticed that APF action it's somehow softer than it was...
>...CWT it seems it's not so sensitive...

I realize that I'm only one of a crowd, but for my type of operation
(CW pileups), APF and CWT are secondary to a much improved AGC.

Respectfully submitted,
Ralph, VE7XF

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Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC (great for pile-ups as well as general operation)

[Adi Toplician]

Hello

couple of my observations:

I also noticed that APF action it's somehow softer than it was. Due to my
modest antenna conditions APF was a tremendous help in working some really
weak signals dxpeditions. Now it's action it is not the same, it helps but
not that much like on the older firmware when actually without the APF it
was impossible to copy something.

Now I use AGC:
THR is on 14
SLP is on 10

SLP bellow 10 act somehow like AGC OFF, for every quite strong signal I
have to turn down the AF gain so it was quite uncomfortable until I found
SLP=10 was a good value, at least for the moment, hi.

CWT it seems it's not so sensitive using the same settings like in the old
version.

Autonotch is working fine, Noise reduction, even on F1-1 (on CW) introduce
a small "delay" like muting the signal for 1-2seconds but I guess it was
the same with the older firmware.

The new K3 Utility software has a small minus from my point of view:

working CW with the K3 Utility 1.4.4.25 it was easy to use memories on the
terminal tab because I set the button on transmit and just clicking the
callsign box(memory) until it was copied by Dx station; now on version
1.12.3.28 the button doesn't stay on transmit it goes on stop very fast
requiring an additional click on transmit every time after
callsign/control, etc. Not very practical when working DX in this manner.

Overall the AGC improvement is obvious.

73! Adi
Yo2liw
K3#791

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:31 PM, Thomas Horsten  wrote:

> Wayne,
>
> It's hard for me to do a before/after side by side comparison since I only
> have one K3 and the band conditions change all the time, but after using
> the 4.51 firmware for a couple of days, it seems to me that APF is maybe
> slightly less effective than it was before. Maybe it's because the overall
> clarity of the weak signals is generally improved, or else the AGC changes
> somehow interact with the APF in a detrimental way?
>
> I'm generally using the 400Hz filter for CW and adjust the passband down to
> about 250Hz for best readability on weak signals, engaging APF at that
> setting previously made most weak signals much louder, now it seems to make
> that much difference only on a smaller subset of signals and only when the
> band is relatively quiet.
>
> It could well be down to random band condition changes before and after the
> upgrade, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
>
> 73, Thomas M0TRN
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and noise with external speakers

[Thomas Horsten]

Hi Art,

I totally have that problem as well, but I was more bothered by the other
one for now so that's why I wrote about it. It would be amazingly nice if
you could have the MON level track the AF level. In fact, it would be a
killer feature.

73, Thomas M0TRN

On 15 May 2012 22:41, Arthur Burke  wrote:

> My speaker approach was a pair of formerly "rear" speakers in a surround
> sound system - SONY in this case. Having stereo speakers provides (most of
> the time) the same effect as stereo headphones - when the sub-rx is on, DX
> from the left side and pileup from the right side - although it's easier to
> "work" through the pileup with phones.
>
> My problem is  not with the speaker/phone volume, but with the monitor
> (sidetone) volume. When it's set more-or-less normally for speaker use,
> it's much too loud for use with the "cans" on.
>
> My daily (and therefore also for DX) logging program is DXLabs. Commander
> provides a host of User Defined Controls - one of which I use to alter the
> monitor level - significantly lowering it before slapping on the
> headphones. Then, the second push, when I'm finished, restores MON to the
> old level.
>
> Art - N4PJ
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and find
>> the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I purchased
>> a
>> pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the corresponding desk
>> stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and they look GREAT next to
>> the K3 - judge for yourself: http://goo.gl/KErTo)
>>
>> Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it gives me
>> a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a volume control on
>> the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a volume that was
>> similar
>> in the headset. The problem is that with a low enough AF volume setting on
>> the K3 that the headset isn't blasting my ears out, and the speakers
>> volume
>> set to give a similar level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their
>> max), the speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click"
>> once a second anytime the K3 is turned on.
>>
>> It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud
>> enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at about
>> the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain down and
>> turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without hearing this
>> problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for it to be
>> comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the "thump" gets
>> noticable to get rid of it again.
>>
>> I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a smart
>> charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but it would
>> seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger somehow, as soon as I
>> disconnect it the problem goes away and I can have the speaker volume all
>> the way up to max without hearing it.
>>
>> As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from having
>> that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to try next would
>> be appreciated.
>>
>> 73, Thomas M0TRN
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 distortion

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I am not blaming anything.  I was offering up an observation so that 
those in the know would be aware.

Mike W0MU

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Http://www.w0mu.com


On 5/15/2012 12:36 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
> Have you tried listening with a different set of headphones altogether
> before blaming the distortion on the software?
>
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
> On 5/15/2012 10:18 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> One of the issues is that my powered headphones were turned off.  When
>> on the disagreeable sounds are less but still there much lower.  Curious!
>>
>> Mike W0MU
>>
>> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com
>> Http://www.w0mu.com
>>
>>
>> On 5/15/2012 11:14 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>>> Copying station on 20m CW with the preamp on and the thr above 8 there
>>> is a very noticable distortion to the signals.  SLP does not seem to
>>> change this.  I don't know if the Thr is adding to the noise thus making
>>> the cw sound distorted or something else.
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and noise with external speakers

[Arthur Burke]

My speaker approach was a pair of formerly "rear" speakers in a surround
sound system - SONY in this case. Having stereo speakers provides (most of
the time) the same effect as stereo headphones - when the sub-rx is on, DX
from the left side and pileup from the right side - although it's easier to
"work" through the pileup with phones.

My problem is  not with the speaker/phone volume, but with the monitor
(sidetone) volume. When it's set more-or-less normally for speaker use,
it's much too loud for use with the "cans" on.

My daily (and therefore also for DX) logging program is DXLabs. Commander
provides a host of User Defined Controls - one of which I use to alter the
monitor level - significantly lowering it before slapping on the
headphones. Then, the second push, when I'm finished, restores MON to the
old level.

Art - N4PJ



On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Thomas Horsten  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and find
> the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I purchased a
> pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the corresponding desk
> stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and they look GREAT next to
> the K3 - judge for yourself: http://goo.gl/KErTo)
>
> Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it gives me
> a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a volume control on
> the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a volume that was similar
> in the headset. The problem is that with a low enough AF volume setting on
> the K3 that the headset isn't blasting my ears out, and the speakers volume
> set to give a similar level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their
> max), the speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click"
> once a second anytime the K3 is turned on.
>
> It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud
> enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at about
> the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain down and
> turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without hearing this
> problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for it to be
> comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the "thump" gets
> noticable to get rid of it again.
>
> I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a smart
> charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but it would
> seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger somehow, as soon as I
> disconnect it the problem goes away and I can have the speaker volume all
> the way up to max without hearing it.
>
> As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from having
> that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to try next would
> be appreciated.
>
> 73, Thomas M0TRN
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[Elecraft] [K3] K3 and noise with external speakers

[Thomas Horsten]

Hi,

I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and find
the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I purchased a
pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the corresponding desk
stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and they look GREAT next to
the K3 - judge for yourself: http://goo.gl/KErTo)

Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it gives me
a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a volume control on
the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a volume that was similar
in the headset. The problem is that with a low enough AF volume setting on
the K3 that the headset isn't blasting my ears out, and the speakers volume
set to give a similar level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their
max), the speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click"
once a second anytime the K3 is turned on.

It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud
enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at about
the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain down and
turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without hearing this
problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for it to be
comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the "thump" gets
noticable to get rid of it again.

I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a smart
charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but it would
seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger somehow, as soon as I
disconnect it the problem goes away and I can have the speaker volume all
the way up to max without hearing it.

As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from having
that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to try next would
be appreciated.

73, Thomas M0TRN
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Accessories For Sale

[L. T. Stem]

Elecrafters, 

The KBT2 and the KNB2 have been spoken for.

73,  Skip  WB4DAD



Elecrafters,

I have three K2 accessories that are in excess to my needs.

KAT2  20W Internal ATU - $135.00
KBT2  Internal Battery Kit -  $65.00
KNB2  Noise Blanker - $45.00

Each module is still in its original package, untouched and the price includes 
shipping.

Contact me at WB4DAD at arrl.net.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 order backlog

[~BG~]

Indeed.  I took delivery of mine on Monday.

./ben
W6MCM
KX3 #109


On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Matt Zilmer  wrote:

> You might be surprised.  The pace is accelerating.
>
> matt W6NIA
> KX3 #6
>
>
> On Mon, 14 May 2012 18:39:49 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
>
> >Well, I caved this evening and ordered a KX3 + ATU+Paddle + Mic (even
> though
> >I rarely do SSB).
> >Now the wit begins.  Would anticipate late July, August or beyond. I
> suspect
> >this rig is worth the wait.
> >Thanks for the advice.
> >
> >Sincerely,  Mike Narges WF8O
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Rick Bates]

That's confirmed here too.  I thought I'd (yet again) done something wrong
so it's nice to see someone else make the same observation.  

On a weak yet copyable signal (some arctic flutter), there was no CWT
response (and therefore no decoding either).  Altering THR or SLP did not
make any significant change.  Setting "auto" didn't help; my normal 1-3
still had trouble.  Dual passband mode didn't affect it either. 

CWT worked GREAT in 4.48.

Ah-yup, that's the cost of beta-ware; two steps up, one sideways.  :-)  I
know you'll get a handle on it guys.

Rick wa6nhc

-Original Message-
From: Adrian

There is definitely an issue with cwt function in the latest beta firmware.
A clearly audible but weak cw signal failed to pulse the indicator properly
at manual 1.
Usually the noise is pulsing it around 1-3, but that is no longer the case.
It needs fixing. I noticed it quite a while ago, but kept quiet to see if
anyone
 else picked it up. It is no longer sensitive to other than strong signals.

Adrian ... vk4tux


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Re: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Wayne Burdick]

We're working on this.

Wayne
N6KR

On May 15, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Adrian wrote:

> There is definitely an issue with cwt function in the latest beta  
> firmware.
> A clearly audible but weak cw signal failed to pulse the indicator  
> properly
> at manual 1.
> Usually the noise is pulsing it around 1-3, but that is no longer  
> the case.
> It needs fixing. I noticed it quite a while ago, but kept quiet to  
> see if
> anyone
> else picked it up. It is no longer sensitive to other than strong  
> signals.
>
> Adrian ... vk4tux
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2012 11:25 PM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)
>
> All  you have to do to get good CWT copy is to turn the CWT  
> Threshold to
> about 7.
>
> I get good copy with CWT with the NB on of off at this setting.
>
> I have the AGC threshold set to 14 and the SLP set to 000.
>
> I have run the SLP up to a setting of 10 and still get good CWT print.
>
> I am not sure we have a problem with CWT at all.  Just the right  
> setting of
> CWT threshold.
>
> As far as the Auto Notch is concerned,  I like the present  
> reiteration of
> the Auto Notch..  It might be a second slower in notching,  but it  
> does
> notch.  The reason I like it that it does work at my settings,  and  
> is not
> as aggressive which means less distortion of the receive audio when  
> engaged.
> Less of the hollow sound or watery sound when engaged.
>
>> From my perspective,  I don't see the need for changes.
>
> But understand others points of view.
>
> Toby  W4CAK
>
> So,  I actually liek the less agressive auto notch.
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Re: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Scott Manthe]

Odd, because CWT is working just fine on my K3 with the 4.51 FW. In 
fact, I just checked it and found that it was functioning properly. One 
of the dangers of beta software, I guess- things may not work quite 
right for everyone.

73,
Scott, N9AA


On 5/15/12 3:33 PM, Adrian wrote:
> There is definitely an issue with cwt function in the latest beta firmware.
> A clearly audible but weak cw signal failed to pulse the indicator properly
> at manual 1.
> Usually the noise is pulsing it around 1-3, but that is no longer the case.
> It needs fixing. I noticed it quite a while ago, but kept quiet to see if
> anyone
>   else picked it up. It is no longer sensitive to other than strong signals.
>
> Adrian ... vk4tux
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Adrian]

There is definitely an issue with cwt function in the latest beta firmware.
A clearly audible but weak cw signal failed to pulse the indicator properly
at manual 1.
Usually the noise is pulsing it around 1-3, but that is no longer the case.
It needs fixing. I noticed it quite a while ago, but kept quiet to see if
anyone
 else picked it up. It is no longer sensitive to other than strong signals.

Adrian ... vk4tux

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington
Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2012 11:25 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

All  you have to do to get good CWT copy is to turn the CWT Threshold to
about 7.

I get good copy with CWT with the NB on of off at this setting.

I have the AGC threshold set to 14 and the SLP set to 000.  

I have run the SLP up to a setting of 10 and still get good CWT print.  

I am not sure we have a problem with CWT at all.  Just the right setting of
CWT threshold. 

As far as the Auto Notch is concerned,  I like the present reiteration of
the Auto Notch..  It might be a second slower in notching,  but it does
notch.  The reason I like it that it does work at my settings,  and is not
as aggressive which means less distortion of the receive audio when engaged.
Less of the hollow sound or watery sound when engaged.  

>From my perspective,  I don't see the need for changes. 

But understand others points of view. 

Toby  W4CAK

So,  I actually liek the less agressive auto notch.  
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[Elecraft] Mcu 4.51 Distortion

[Toby Pennington]

I don't hear any distortion on 20 meter cw at all. 

I had a friend also listen and neither one of us could hear any distortion. 

Toby  W4CAk
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 distortion

[David Gilbert]

Have you tried listening with a different set of headphones altogether 
before blaming the distortion on the software?

Dave   AB7E


On 5/15/2012 10:18 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> One of the issues is that my powered headphones were turned off.  When
> on the disagreeable sounds are less but still there much lower.  Curious!
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com
> Http://www.w0mu.com
>
>
> On 5/15/2012 11:14 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> Copying station on 20m CW with the preamp on and the thr above 8 there
>> is a very noticable distortion to the signals.  SLP does not seem to
>> change this.  I don't know if the Thr is adding to the noise thus making
>> the cw sound distorted or something else.
>>
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[Elecraft] K2 Accessories For Sale

[L. T. Stem]

Elecrafters,

I have three K2 accessories that are in excess to my needs.

KAT2  20W Internal ATU - $135.00
KBT2  Internal Battery Kit -  $65.00
KNB2  Noise Blanker - $45.00

Each module is still in its original package, untouched and the price includes 
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Contact me at WB4DAD at arrl.net.

Thanks and 73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Weird Ticking QRM

[Fred Jensen]

On 5/15/2012 7:07 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> Shortly after loading the latest version (4.51) I was occasionally
> getting a continuous tick-tick-tick signal on the higher bands that
> was very annoying.  It also showed on the P3 as a very low amplitude,
> approximately 2 per second swept line (on the waterfall).


"Weird ticking noises" for me have always been electric fences.  I track 
them down with my KX1.  Most of the time, they start up in the late 
spring when weeds grow up to the wire.  By now, the neighbors don't mind 
if I follow their fence lines and just fix them.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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[Elecraft] Important KXPD3 keyer paddle installation note

[Wayne Burdick]

A few KXPD3 users have found that the paddles operated intermittently.  
This can be easily corrected.

First, completely remove one of the paddle thumbscrews. Next, using a  
drill bit that's somewhat larger than the #4 hole, add a *very* slight  
bevel (countersink) to the hole. This will remove a small amount of  
the black anodizing, allowing the thumbscrew to make consistent  
electrical contact with the keyer paddle housing. (The thumbscrew's  
post flares slightly where it joins the face; the flared area will  
contact the bevel in the aluminum.)

We've already added this step for KXPD3s shipped starting today.

73,
Wayne
N6KR





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Re: [Elecraft] Help Please KIO2 L4 Burnt Out

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

All you'd have to have is one ground not making contact until you pushed or
checked it.  Power ground is an important issue to have exactly right all
the time. You can sometimes eliminate some possible paths with separate
power supplies for some station gear.  W4TV has a list of recommendations
for that based on the Microham boxes.  He's focusing on ground hum and
such, but the principle applies to your situation as well.  If you
understand the why for W4TV's stuff, you will see  how to prevent
recurrence of  your case.

73, Guy.

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 8:40 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Mike,
>
> As Guy suggests, check the ground return between your K2 and the power
> supply.  Also check the ground path between the computer and the K2.
> Make sure all ground paths are intact,
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/15/2012 8:03 AM, VK1OO wrote:
> > Hi Guy,
> >
> > Thought I would let you (and the reflector lurkers)  know the problem is
> > solved, but I'm not sure how.
> > Not a connector issue - I did one of the mods a while back to prevent
> that.
> > I did check each of the power leads to the K2, KPA100 etc, but found no
> > faults.  Subsequently measured the current through the L4 vias as as
> > 0.4mA. So perhaps checking each cable scared the fault away.  I inserted
> > a new L4 and monitored the current for a few days with no observed
> > issues.  Put the trusty K2 back together and no problems since. So,
> > what's the best way to prevent a recurrence of this problem?
> >
> > Mike
> > VK1OO
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New Firmware Improved AGC ... my 700 Hz CW roofing filter

[Gary W. Hvizdak]

Chuck Guenther (NI0C) wrote ...
"I finally got around to installing my 700 Hz CW roofing filter"

Just to clarify, Chuck is referring to a 700 Hz filter from the 2010 batch,
rather than 
the current batch which is due to arrive in a couple of weeks.  There are
still 2 filters 
available for immediate purchase from this batch, plus a few extras that we
will be 
retaining temporarily for "shrinkage".

After that, a next batch wouldn't arrive until mid- to late-September, and
that's 
provided there's sufficient demand for another production run.

Visit http://www.unpcbs.com/ for more details.

73,
Gary  KI4GGX
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 distortion

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

One of the issues is that my powered headphones were turned off.  When 
on the disagreeable sounds are less but still there much lower.  Curious!

Mike W0MU

W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com
Http://www.w0mu.com


On 5/15/2012 11:14 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> Copying station on 20m CW with the preamp on and the thr above 8 there
> is a very noticable distortion to the signals.  SLP does not seem to
> change this.  I don't know if the Thr is adding to the noise thus making
> the cw sound distorted or something else.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM receive question

[Edward R. Cole]

I do not have the AM filter but use the wider FM filter for broadcast 
AM and works very nice.  I do not transmit AM mode.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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[Elecraft] K3 4.51 distortion

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Copying station on 20m CW with the preamp on and the thr above 8 there 
is a very noticable distortion to the signals.  SLP does not seem to 
change this.  I don't know if the Thr is adding to the noise thus making 
the cw sound distorted or something else.

-- 
Mike W0MU

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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Send them firrits after 'em - that'll fix 'er!

73, Pete N4ZR
The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at 
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spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000


On 5/15/2012 10:37 AM, Barry wrote:
> OK. Just found the problem.  It's monitor-related.
>
> Same monitor (HP 2311x) as used with last 'puter with no problems.  Only
> difference is this computer uses an HDMI cable.  Last computer used an SVGA
> cable.
>
> When I unplug the HDMI cable, noise stops.  I'll wrap the HDMI cable with
> some firrits.  If that doesn't work, Think I'll pick up an HDMI to VGA
> adaptor and see if that fixes it.  Any other thoughts?
>
> Tnx,
> Barry W2UP
>
> P.S. Apologies replying to my own post, but all the replies so far have come
> directly to me.
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[Elecraft] LPB2 mutes K3?

[Martin]

Anyone ran into this? The new version of LPBridge seems to mute the Mic 
after a few seconds of TX.
I'm not 100percent sure, but it looks like LPB2 is the culprit.

No problems so far with the older version.

-- 

Ohne CW ist es nur CB..

73, Martin DM4iM

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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Kevin Cozens]

On 12-05-15 10:46 AM, VE3GNO Daniel wrote:
> I am wondering how they get FCC certification? I would advise to return
> it back due compliance issue..my 2 cents

Some years back I was working for a company that had an RF based hand-held 
real-time data collection system used in focus groups. The hand-held devices 
and the base station both had type approval for use in Canada and the US. 
After using the devices for a few years the company wanted to use the 
devices in the UK so the units were submitted for UK type approval.

Both base station and hand-held failed the approval process.

The hand-held transmitted in the 49MHz band using a 16.6xx MHz crystal 
running in third overtone (ie. 16.6xx times 3 = ~49MHz). It failed because 
of emissions exceeding allowed limits for the 900MHz(!) band.

As soon as I connected the spectrum analyzer I saw spurs every 16.6xx MHz in 
to the GHz range. The person that designed it must never have used an SA or 
they shouldn't have let it get past the prototype stage. Fortunately I found 
a simple solution. I changed the 7404 used in the crystal oscillator with a 
74U04 (unbuffered) and all the spurs dropped in strength from being equal to 
the fundamental to barely measurable. The hand-held passed on the second 
submission for UK approval.

This made me realize that FCC type approval doesn't mean a lot as a unit can 
still put out a lot of of unwanted RF emissions and simple circuit changes 
can often clean up a design if someone cares at all. The FCC type approval 
process is nowhere near as strict as it should be but it is still better 
than not having an approval process at all.

The one noise source I have at home is the high efficiency furnace that 
creates a tremendous amount of broadband RF noise when it goes in to a 
heating cycle during the winter months. I'm sure it was type approved too. :-P

-- 
Cheers!

Kevin.

http://www.ve3syb.ca/   |"Nerds make the shiny things that distract
Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172  | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXBC3 Status

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Mike,

The KXBC3 isn't ready for production yet. We're still working on  
firmware. We'll post as soon as the status changes. Fortunately it's  
an easy module to install.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On May 15, 2012, at 1:58 AM, Mike Lozano wrote:

>> Eric & Wayne,
>>
>> What is the status of the KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger with Real- 
>> Time Clock?
>>
>> The website doesn't list this option as being installed in Factory  
>> assembled units (KX3-Fs), if ordered, nor if it is available for  
>> the KX3-Ks! The shipping page doesn't indicate any non-availability  
>> either. Any update on this option?



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Re: [Elecraft] KE7X book Lulu discount

[Andrew Faber]

An unsolicited endorsement:  This is a terrific book -- highly recommended 
for all K3 users/wannabe users.
73, Andy AE6Y

-Original Message- 
From: Cady, Fred
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:10 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KE7X book Lulu discount

Lulu has a 20% discount for the KE7X K3 book. The code is TENYEAR and
good through May 18.
Cheers and 73,
Fred


Fred
fcady at ieee dot org
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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Sandy]

One of my favorite "bitches" about some of the "digital types".  A lot of 
them DO NOT UNDERSTAND "analog radio"!  Therefore they are unaware of the 
trash and hash digital gear is capable of emitting in copious quantities! 
Running the source down can be a big problem.
  Trying to do something about it can be heart rending!

73,
Sandy W5TVW
-Original Message- 
From: VE3GNO Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:46 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

Than looks like is an internal notebook problem, I am wondering how they get 
FCC certification? I would advise to return it back due compliance issue..my 
2 cents


VE3GNO Daniel



From: Barry 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:13:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

Received several emails suggesting the power supply.  Spurs are still there
when running on battery.
Barry W2UP

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Re: [Elecraft] FW4.51 CWT

[Wayne Burdick]

We're looking into this.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR

On May 15, 2012, at 5:07 AM, Mike Harris wrote:

> G'day,
>
> Further to my first post:
>
> Re installed 4.48.  500Hz filter, XG1 on antenna port 1 (OFF), ATT ON,
> THR 8, SLP 6,  AGC-F, RF gain Fully CW.
>
> The CWT indicator bar was visible and flickering on noise(?) always to
> the right of centre mark by 2 scale marks.
>
> Switched on the XG1 1uV, S-meter to S3, CWT locked and tracks -141Hz  
> to
> +133Hz.  The CWT bar reaches both ends of the CWT tuning scale and
> starts to flicker when the signal as measured by K3 dBV shows a drop  
> of
> -2 to -2.6  On tune AFV measures 55.  With XG1 OFF AFV measures 7.
>
> Re installed 4.51.  No other changes.
>
> The CWT indicator bar not showing.
>
> Switched on XG1 1uV,  S-meter to S3, CWT locked and tracks -72Hz to
> +100Hz.  At the LF end the CWT marker only reaches -3 CWT scale marks
> before flickering.  At the HF end the CWT marker reaches +5 scale  
> marks
> which is end of scale before flickering.  Signal level 0.0dBV and
> -1.3dBV respectively.  On tune AFV measures 55.  With XG1 OFF AFV
> measures 7.  Same as with 4.48.
>
> So without a doubt on my K3 #345 there is a significant change in CWT
> behaviour between firmware 4.48 and 4.51.  Whilst I don't doubt Lyle's
> measurement of CWT tracking at -132dBm it nevertheless failed to  
> solidly
> hold a signal I was monitoring on 40m which was 1 S-unit above an S2
> noise level.
>
> Is this significant, does it matter if the CWT bar doesn't display  
> until
> it has a signal to lock onto?  Personally I find it useful that the  
> CWT
> bar shows as in 4.48 (as I believe it always has) because it gives an
> indication that the CWT function is working.
>
> Oddly the latest CWT mode is pretty much the same as the add on spot
> display on my K2 where I adjusted the audio input level to reduce the
> amount of flickering on noise.  Why do I like one and not the  
> other?  No
> idea, funny old world.
>
> Don't shoot the messenger.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 15/05/2012 01:37, Keith Heimbold wrote:
>> I have run into the same issue with CWT.  I had to turn the noise  
>> blanker off for CWT to pick up the signal.  I am still playing  
>> around with settings and hope to find the proper configuration to  
>> get max sensitivity without turning off the NB. I need NB at my  
>> QTH. It On SSB, I am enjoying 4.51 though I am still trying to  
>> figure out where to put AGC SLP. I like threshold at somewhere  
>> between 16-18.
>>
>> Thanks Elecraft for being so awesome!
>>
>> Keith
>> AG6AZ
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[Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: Improved AGC (great for pile-upsaswell as general operation)

[Chuck Guenther]

I'd like to add my applause and thanks to Elecraft for this latest 
firmware upgrade.

In addition to the new firmware, I finally got around to installing my 
700 Hz CW roofing filter.
The combination of extra wide filtering and higher AGC thresholds is 
great for combing
through the pileups with VFO "B," while using the narrower filters on 
the DX frequency.

I take pride in doing my own "CW skimming!"

73,
Chuck  NI0C

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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[VE3GNO Daniel]

Than looks like is an internal notebook problem, I am wondering how they get 
FCC certification? I would advise to return it back due compliance issue..my 2 
cents


VE3GNO Daniel



From: Barry 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:13:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

Received several emails suggesting the power supply.  Spurs are still there
when running on battery.
Barry W2UP

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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Thomas Horsten]

Hi Barry,

You might want to try a different HDMI cable with better shielding, like
this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Quad-Shielded-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B002C1BHIO


I haven't tried it myself but they claim it's "quad shielded".. But it
could also be the monitor's HDMI decoding circuit creating the spurs in
which case it probably won't help. Try moving the cable around?

73, Thomas M0TRN


On 15 May 2012 15:37, Barry  wrote:

> OK. Just found the problem.  It's monitor-related.
>
> Same monitor (HP 2311x) as used with last 'puter with no problems.  Only
> difference is this computer uses an HDMI cable.  Last computer used an SVGA
> cable.
>
> When I unplug the HDMI cable, noise stops.  I'll wrap the HDMI cable with
> some firrits.  If that doesn't work, Think I'll pick up an HDMI to VGA
> adaptor and see if that fixes it.  Any other thoughts?
>
> Tnx,
> Barry W2UP
>
> P.S. Apologies replying to my own post, but all the replies so far have
> come
> directly to me.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Weird Ticking QRM

[Steve Reed]

Question:  what item in my household emits so much broadband QRM that my K3
is completely useless on 80 meters?

Answer:  the Toyota Prius in my garage.  Turned "off" and not moving!
Seriously!

:-)

73,

Steve, AI7AZ


On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 7:27 AM, Bob K6UJ  wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I discovered the same thing from my Makita battery drill charger in the
> garage.   As you, I was very happy to discover this
> annoying noise maker.
>
> Bob
> K6UJ
>
>
>
> On May 15, 2012, at 7:07 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
>
> > Shortly after loading the latest version (4.51) I was occasionally
> getting a continuous tick-tick-tick signal on the higher bands that was
> very annoying.  It also showed on the P3 as a very low amplitude,
> approximately 2 per second swept line (on the waterfall).   It disappeared
> with the antenna disconnected.  Thinking it was my new laptop, I shut that
> off to no avail.  This had been going on for several days now, and I was
> almost ready to tear what's left of my hair out.  The power company had
> installed one of those new "smart" radio controlled meters on a neighbor's
> house (I refuse to let them change mine out) and I suspected that too, but
> this morning I FINALLY found it!  Turns out that 4.51 firmware was not the
> problem at all!
> >
> > I have a Black & Decker 18 volt battery drill that I use almost every
> day for some sort of project and I have been working on installing a new
> Yaesu 7900 2/440 rig in the wife's car.  I had the spare battery sitting on
> the rapid charger and it appears the charger is one of those "pulse" types.
>  Just a few minutes ago, it all of a sudden dawned on me to remove the
> battery from the charge slot and instantly the ticking noise disappeared!
> >
> > Just goes to show you that sometimes it's the simplest things that
> create the most complex problems - ;)  Boy, I won't ever forget THAT noise
> source!
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Barry]

OK. Just found the problem.  It's monitor-related.

Same monitor (HP 2311x) as used with last 'puter with no problems.  Only
difference is this computer uses an HDMI cable.  Last computer used an SVGA
cable.

When I unplug the HDMI cable, noise stops.  I'll wrap the HDMI cable with
some firrits.  If that doesn't work, Think I'll pick up an HDMI to VGA
adaptor and see if that fixes it.  Any other thoughts?

Tnx,
Barry W2UP

P.S. Apologies replying to my own post, but all the replies so far have come
directly to me.

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[Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Toby Pennington]

A setting of 4 to 5 on the CWT Threshold might be better for weaker signals. 

Toby  W4CAK
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Re: [Elecraft] Weird Ticking QRM

[Bob K6UJ]

Jim,

I discovered the same thing from my Makita battery drill charger in the garage. 
  As you, I was very happy to discover this 
annoying noise maker.

Bob
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On May 15, 2012, at 7:07 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:

> Shortly after loading the latest version (4.51) I was occasionally getting a 
> continuous tick-tick-tick signal on the higher bands that was very annoying.  
> It also showed on the P3 as a very low amplitude, approximately 2 per second 
> swept line (on the waterfall).   It disappeared with the antenna 
> disconnected.  Thinking it was my new laptop, I shut that off to no avail.  
> This had been going on for several days now, and I was almost ready to tear 
> what's left of my hair out.  The power company had installed one of those new 
> "smart" radio controlled meters on a neighbor's house (I refuse to let them 
> change mine out) and I suspected that too, but this morning I FINALLY found 
> it!  Turns out that 4.51 firmware was not the problem at all!
> 
> I have a Black & Decker 18 volt battery drill that I use almost every day for 
> some sort of project and I have been working on installing a new Yaesu 7900 
> 2/440 rig in the wife's car.  I had the spare battery sitting on the rapid 
> charger and it appears the charger is one of those "pulse" types.  Just a few 
> minutes ago, it all of a sudden dawned on me to remove the battery from the 
> charge slot and instantly the ticking noise disappeared!  
> 
> Just goes to show you that sometimes it's the simplest things that create the 
> most complex problems - ;)  Boy, I won't ever forget THAT noise source!
> 
> Jim - W0EB
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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Barry]

Received several emails suggesting the power supply.  Spurs are still there
when running on battery.
Barry W2UP

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[Elecraft] Weird Ticking QRM

[Jim Sheldon]

Shortly after loading the latest version (4.51) I was occasionally getting a 
continuous tick-tick-tick signal on the higher bands that was very annoying.  
It also showed on the P3 as a very low amplitude, approximately 2 per second 
swept line (on the waterfall).   It disappeared with the antenna disconnected.  
Thinking it was my new laptop, I shut that off to no avail.  This had been 
going on for several days now, and I was almost ready to tear what's left of my 
hair out.  The power company had installed one of those new "smart" radio 
controlled meters on a neighbor's house (I refuse to let them change mine out) 
and I suspected that too, but this morning I FINALLY found it!  Turns out that 
4.51 firmware was not the problem at all!

I have a Black & Decker 18 volt battery drill that I use almost every day for 
some sort of project and I have been working on installing a new Yaesu 7900 
2/440 rig in the wife's car.  I had the spare battery sitting on the rapid 
charger and it appears the charger is one of those "pulse" types.  Just a few 
minutes ago, it all of a sudden dawned on me to remove the battery from the 
charge slot and instantly the ticking noise disappeared!  

Just goes to show you that sometimes it's the simplest things that create the 
most complex problems - ;)  Boy, I won't ever forget THAT noise source!

Jim - W0EB
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[Elecraft] Spurs on 15m from new laptop

[Barry]

Replaced my laptop/shack computer recently with a Dell XPS 15 laptop.  Now I
have spurs every ~3 KHz across 15m.  Any suggestions on getting rid of or
minimizing them?

Tnx,
Barry W2UP

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[Elecraft] FW 4.51 CWT ( Another Perspective)

[Toby Pennington]

All  you have to do to get good CWT copy is to turn the CWT Threshold to about 
7.

I get good copy with CWT with the NB on of off at this setting.

I have the AGC threshold set to 14 and the SLP set to 000.  

I have run the SLP up to a setting of 10 and still get good CWT print.  

I am not sure we have a problem with CWT at all.  Just the right setting of CWT 
threshold. 

As far as the Auto Notch is concerned,  I like the present reiteration of the 
Auto Notch..  It might be a second slower in notching,  but it does notch.  The 
reason I like it that it does work at my settings,  and is not as aggressive 
which means less distortion of the receive audio when engaged.  Less of the 
hollow sound or watery sound when engaged.  

>From my perspective,  I don't see the need for changes. 

But understand others points of view. 

Toby  W4CAK

So,  I actually liek the less agressive auto notch.  
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Re: [Elecraft] Help Please KIO2 L4 Burnt Out

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

As Guy suggests, check the ground return between your K2 and the power 
supply.  Also check the ground path between the computer and the K2.  
Make sure all ground paths are intact,

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/15/2012 8:03 AM, VK1OO wrote:
> Hi Guy,
>
> Thought I would let you (and the reflector lurkers)  know the problem is
> solved, but I'm not sure how.
> Not a connector issue - I did one of the mods a while back to prevent that.
> I did check each of the power leads to the K2, KPA100 etc, but found no
> faults.  Subsequently measured the current through the L4 vias as as
> 0.4mA. So perhaps checking each cable scared the fault away.  I inserted
> a new L4 and monitored the current for a few days with no observed
> issues.  Put the trusty K2 back together and no problems since. So,
> what's the best way to prevent a recurrence of this problem?
>
> Mike
> VK1OO
>
>
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[Elecraft] KE7X book Lulu discount

[Cady, Fred]

Lulu has a 20% discount for the KE7X K3 book. The code is TENYEAR and
good through May 18.
Cheers and 73,
Fred


Fred
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Re: [Elecraft] FW4.51 CWT

[Mike Harris]

G'day,

Further to my first post:

Re installed 4.48.  500Hz filter, XG1 on antenna port 1 (OFF), ATT ON, 
THR 8, SLP 6,  AGC-F, RF gain Fully CW.

The CWT indicator bar was visible and flickering on noise(?) always to 
the right of centre mark by 2 scale marks.

Switched on the XG1 1uV, S-meter to S3, CWT locked and tracks -141Hz to 
+133Hz.  The CWT bar reaches both ends of the CWT tuning scale and 
starts to flicker when the signal as measured by K3 dBV shows a drop of 
-2 to -2.6  On tune AFV measures 55.  With XG1 OFF AFV measures 7.

Re installed 4.51.  No other changes.

The CWT indicator bar not showing.

Switched on XG1 1uV,  S-meter to S3, CWT locked and tracks -72Hz to 
+100Hz.  At the LF end the CWT marker only reaches -3 CWT scale marks 
before flickering.  At the HF end the CWT marker reaches +5 scale marks 
which is end of scale before flickering.  Signal level 0.0dBV and 
-1.3dBV respectively.  On tune AFV measures 55.  With XG1 OFF AFV 
measures 7.  Same as with 4.48.

So without a doubt on my K3 #345 there is a significant change in CWT 
behaviour between firmware 4.48 and 4.51.  Whilst I don't doubt Lyle's 
measurement of CWT tracking at -132dBm it nevertheless failed to solidly 
hold a signal I was monitoring on 40m which was 1 S-unit above an S2 
noise level.

Is this significant, does it matter if the CWT bar doesn't display until 
it has a signal to lock onto?  Personally I find it useful that the CWT 
bar shows as in 4.48 (as I believe it always has) because it gives an 
indication that the CWT function is working.

Oddly the latest CWT mode is pretty much the same as the add on spot 
display on my K2 where I adjusted the audio input level to reduce the 
amount of flickering on noise.  Why do I like one and not the other?  No 
idea, funny old world.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO






On 15/05/2012 01:37, Keith Heimbold wrote:
> I have run into the same issue with CWT.  I had to turn the noise blanker off 
> for CWT to pick up the signal.  I am still playing around with settings and 
> hope to find the proper configuration to get max sensitivity without turning 
> off the NB. I need NB at my QTH. It On SSB, I am enjoying 4.51 though I am 
> still trying to figure out where to put AGC SLP. I like threshold at 
> somewhere between 16-18.
>
> Thanks Elecraft for being so awesome!
>
> Keith
> AG6AZ
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Re: [Elecraft] Help Please KIO2 L4 Burnt Out

[VK1OO]

Hi Guy,

Thought I would let you (and the reflector lurkers)  know the problem is 
solved, but I'm not sure how.
Not a connector issue - I did one of the mods a while back to prevent that.
I did check each of the power leads to the K2, KPA100 etc, but found no 
faults.  Subsequently measured the current through the L4 vias as as 
0.4mA. So perhaps checking each cable scared the fault away.  I inserted 
a new L4 and monitored the current for a few days with no observed 
issues.  Put the trusty K2 back together and no problems since. So, 
what's the best way to prevent a recurrence of this problem?

Mike
VK1OO


On 26-Apr-12 6:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
> Yikes...   That certainly would do it.  Also if memory serves me 
> right, 260 ma is a typical K2 standing current in RX mode, almost as 
> if the negative power supply path to/in the K2 is just plain open 
> somewhere.  You will have to determine all the possible ground paths. 
>   Let all us curious folks know what you actually find.
>
> Then you will need to rearrange your station wiring so that simply is 
> not possible.  K2 should have its own dedicated power supply with 
> NOTHING else on it, the same as you hear preached around here for the K3.
>
> Good luck & 73,  Guy
>
> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 2:45 AM, VK1OO  > wrote:
>
> Hi Guy,
>
> Thanks
>
> 260mA!   Guess that would do it.
> Exploring the power supply  etc now.
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 26-Apr-12 4:41 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
>> Do you have the DB9 plug that connects to the back of the KIO2
>> restricted to pins 2,3, 5 ONLY?  See page 21 in the KIO2 manual.
>> If you have hooked up a full RS232 to the KIO2 DB9 there is no
>> telling what has gone wrong, you can cause all kinds of problems.
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2_man_rev_B.pdf
>>
>> Also L4 connects pin 5 of the common signal ground to the ground
>> bus in the KIO2.  If that goes through to a computer where a
>> ground (black 12V lead) has connected and your power supply to
>> the K2 has a problem in the ground (black) 12V supply wire to the
>> K2 somewhere, and you have other devices attached to the same
>> power supply via common grounding, including what is connected to
>> the computer side of the USB cable, the ground current attempting
>> to flow via poor ground wire connection will attempt to find any
>> alternate route to the K2 any way it can.  That ground fault will
>> blow L4 in the KIO2 board.
>>
>> Take a DVM and see if you can draw current between pin 5 on the
>> cable and the ground of the K2.  If you can, you need to solve
>> your power supply problem.
>>
>> 73, Guy.
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 1:47 AM, VK1OO > > wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> My K2 rig control via a KIO2 stopped.  I discovered that RF sub
>> miniature choke L4, 100 micro Henry,  on the main KIO2 board
>> was open
>> circuit - no evidence of excessive heat etc.  L4 is in the
>> RS232 ground
>> path.  Shorting out L4 restored rig control.  I replaced L4
>> with a
>> larger version (all that I could find locally) but rig
>> control didn't
>> work.  I tested the new L4 and it was open circuit, again no
>> evidence of
>> excessive heat.  So the question is, what would cause
>> excessive current
>> through L4?
>>
>> I feed the KIO2 via a USB to RS232 converter which plugs into
>> a four
>> port USB hub which plugs into a lap top.  This combination
>> has worked OK
>> for several years.
>>
>> Mike VK1OO
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[Elecraft] Audio quality degradation using the ANF

[Bill]

I generally only use the ANF when it is needed. I do not run it all the 
time. The reason I do not run the ANF all the time is a slight 
degradation of the quality of the SSB received audio when it is engaged. 
Although it does not interfere with the intelligibility of the audio - 
it does introduce a fuzzy aspect to otherwise armchair copy.

Of note: On my Kenwood TS-480, I leave the ANF (Beat Cancel in Kenwood 
speak) on at all times. It does its job as well as the K3 - and is 
without the degradation factor.

Any suggestions regarding the use of the ANF that I would benefit from?

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM receive question

[Adrian]

Gary I like having both, 2.1k @ 1.4 shift is my favourite setup. When
neighbours get too close the 1.8k goes to work with 1.8k (or less) @ 1.3(or
less) shift..

 

Cheers

 

Adrian

 

From: Gary Gregory [mailto:garyvk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2012 7:09 PM
To: Adrian
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM receive question

 

Adrian,

I am puzzled. I sold my 2.1Khz and got the 1.8Khz and listen at 1.75 pretty
much all the time.

Where do you find the 2.1Khz filter works over the 1.8Khz?

Gary

On 15 May 2012 16:34, Adrian  wrote:

Thanks Don, I guess I misread an old post that had given me the impression
that the 13k filter could be "tricked"
I am glad I did not get rid of my 6k filter now, sitting in its box in the
draw.

One thing I would wish for in the K3 is six filter slots instead of the 5, I
could setup all; 250hz8p,  1.8k8p, 2.1k8p, 2.8k8p,  6k8p and 13k filters.
If there was a kit to add an extra filter slot, I would get it tomorrow.

Adrian ... vk4tux

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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2012 1:45 PM
To: vk4tux
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM receive question

Adrian.

The 13 kHz filter can be used for AM receive and the effect is quite nice,
but if you want t transmit AM you must have the 6 MHz filter installed.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2012 11:34 PM, vk4tux wrote:
> Joe, Doesnt the KFL3B-FM filer allow AM transmit, wnen you set it up
> as 6k bandwidth in K3 Utility Xtal config?
> I was under the impression from past posts that that was the case and
> KFL3B-FM could be set back to 13k for FM use again?
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM receive question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Yes, you can "trick" the K3 into using the FM filter for AM and ESSB
by calling it a 6 KHz filter.  However, you must set it back to FM
to transmit FM.  In addition, it is difficult to use the K3 Utility
to do so since the K3 utility objects to setting AM transmit without
a 6 KHz filter (won't take either 13 or 2.8) or FM without the FM
filter (won't take 6).

I'm away from the rig and can't double check the latest K3 Utility.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 5/14/2012 11:34 PM, vk4tux wrote:
> Joe, Doesnt the KFL3B-FM filer allow AM transmit, wnen you set it up as 6k
> bandwidth in K3 Utility Xtal config?
> I was under the impression from past posts that that was the case and
> KFL3B-FM could be set back to 13k for FM use again?
>
> Adrian ... vk4tux
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXBC3 Status

[Mike Lozano]

> Eric & Wayne,
> 
> What is the status of the KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger with Real-Time Clock?
> 
> The website doesn't list this option as being installed in Factory assembled 
> units (KX3-Fs), if ordered, nor if it is available for the KX3-Ks! The 
> shipping page doesn't indicate any non-availability either. Any update on 
> this option?
> 
> Also, is there any way the KX3 Shipping Status Page can be updated at the end 
> of each week, as in Friday evening, so everyone who has any interest in the 
> radio can see what is going on?  It will also provides your customer base 
> with current and realistic status of shipping of the KX3 radio. I know that 
> everyone liked Eric's email last week when he spoke of some of the issues 
> with initiating the production line of the KX3. His expanation of the 
> production line issues explained how problematic the initiation of a 
> production line is for any new product, whether it is from internal or 
> external (supplier) issues. All these items were very enlightening to most 
> who are not familiar with these isuues, which reduces any anxiety the KX3 
> Community may be experiencing - BELIEVE IT OR NOT! These end of the week 
> updates would be appreciated by the KX3 and KX3-Trying-Be community.
> 
> VR,
> 
> Mike
> KF4UPO
> KX3-IN-THE-QUE
> 
> Personally sent from my iPad!
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