[Elecraft] [KX3] 60m operation - no TX

[Johnny Siu]

  
Hello Group,
 
I got a 'BND END' message when TX at 5Mhz.  I turned 'in' under BND MAP manual 
for 5MHZ.  Did I do anything wrong?  I cannot TX in 5Mhz but other bands are ok.

TNX & 73,


Johnny VR2XMC
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Re: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue

[Roger Banks]

Hi Simon
I use  K3 with K144XV and K144RFLK with an external 10MHZ GPS locked signal
adn have done so for 9 months or so now.
I have never seen this characteristic you describe.  I can leave it on
GB3VHF beacon using JT65 / WSJT and it stays rock steady at 3Hz discrepancy
all day long. I have never noticed any jumping you describe.
73
Roger - GW4WND

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 voice recorder

[Oliver Dröse]

Any estimation when that will be finished, Wayne?

Thanks, Olli - DH8BQA



Am 06.07.2012 um 06:00 schrieb Wayne Burdick :

> This is not implemented yet (see errata sheet that came with the  
> owner's manual).
> 
> tnx
> Wayne
> 
> 
> On Jul 5, 2012, at 7:56 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
> 
>> I'm having a great time figuring out all the ins and outs of my KX3.  
>> One
>> thing I haven't figured out is how to work the voice recorder. The  
>> manual
>> sez that it works the same as the CW recorder: hold REC, then select  
>> MSG 1
>> or MSG 2 and record. The CW recorder works as expected, but when I  
>> put the
>> KX3 in a voice mode (USB, LSB or AM) and hold REC, I get N/A. I  
>> haven't
>> figured out what I'm doing wrong. Anybody know?
>> 
>> Thanks, Tony KT0NY
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue

[Simon Lewis]

Hi Roger

Hmmm thats interesting .. I wonder if its something hardware related then?

I know I am not alone and some others have the same issues -so not just 
something locally in my station.

Its not ext 10 MHz source - I have tried 3 different sources and all do the 
same as does my Rb standard too.

Every 3 secs it jumps a good way ... at last 10-20 Hz if not more ... I have 
not measured it exactly but its very audible.

Im keen to fix it for sure ... if I knew how! 

Cheers

Simon ZL4PLM



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> Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 00:52:15 -0700
> From: ro...@dio.co
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue
> 
> Hi Simon
> I use  K3 with K144XV and K144RFLK with an external 10MHZ GPS locked signal
> adn have done so for 9 months or so now.
> I have never seen this characteristic you describe.  I can leave it on
> GB3VHF beacon using JT65 / WSJT and it stays rock steady at 3Hz discrepancy
> all day long. I have never noticed any jumping you describe.
> 73
> Roger - GW4WND
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 for CW

[Robby.VY2SS]

Hmmm.  To me a 1000 filter is a waste of a slot. Make it 1.8 and it is a big
help in the occasional SSB contest.
 
I wonder if I need the 400 hz in my sub. I only use the sub in a split
operation and like to set my DSP up to 600-800 so I can hear more of the
pile in my right ear.
 
-Robby
#3804
 
From: dj3cq [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7558706...@n2.nabble.com]

Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 3:06 AM
To: Robby.VY2SS
Subject: Re: K3 for CW
 
1st K3 (#2812) 

2800 
1000 
400 
250 
No Sub 

2nd (#6119) 

2700 
1000 
400 
250 

Sub: 
2700 
400 

99% contest or DXpedition use, rarely any ragchewing. 

I normally hear as wide as possible, just in case the going gets tough I
crank the bandwith to the lower limit. 


73, Jo 
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Re: [Elecraft] T1 Diode D3

[GeorgeP1111]

I bought a 1N5817 and replaced D3..Works Fine.

I picked up a few spares in case I need one for my other T1 I have remoted
outside feeding my 44' doublet, been out there for almost a year now and
still doing the job.

de George
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[Elecraft] K3, nap3 program

[Clifford Coleman]

I think that I have done things correctly, however,  using crative labs
sound crd 0204.  I can see that when

 I open the nap3 program, I can see the IF out is putting the signals on
the screen.   cannot chnge the freqency with the K3 tuning knob.   Cannot
change anything on the nap3 program screen with the radio.   I sem to have
only the OUTPUT OF the radio on the Lp Pan screen.   The configure  button
on the program will not allow me to enter a com port in the comport box
and give me an error message that the "cat control is not connected to the
K3. I have enabled the KXV3 in the config on the radio   any suggestions?
cliff k9jts
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[Elecraft] FS W2 144-450 MHz Coupler

[KM4VX]

I acquired a 144-450 MHz directional coupler for the W2 in a trade. It is the
DCV/U-200a 144-450 MHz 200w coupler selling for $99.95 new. It is excess to
my needs. I tested it and it works perfectly. I will sell it for $55.00
shipped to lower 48; basically you save 50 percent if you can use it. 
Please reply off-line. I have both HF couplers, so not interested in trading
couplers. Thank you. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Power Settings for no AGC in Elecraft Radios

[WILLIS COOKE]

Any time your amplifier cuts back your driver power it introduces a certain 
amount of distortion which is undesirable, but not as undesirable as 
over-driving your amplifier.  The best practice is to turn your driver power 
down until the AGC is used only to eliminate spikes in power when something 
overdrives your transceiver.  This is good practice with any transceiver but 
the K2 and K3 have better controls than some other transceivers.  I have never 
owned a K2 but my K3 can be set at any output power very reliably.  I can't say 
as much for my Kenwood TS-440 which has a control, but it is too sensitive at 
high power settings.
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
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- Original Message -
From: Guy Olinger K2AV 
To: John 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, July 6, 2012 12:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Settings for no AGC in Elecraft Radios

Why would you want to "avoid" level control in the transmitter?  What issue
do you avoid by doing that?  73, Guy.

On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM, John  wrote:

> All (especially Don),
>
> I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
> loop is such that the usual advice to...
>
>    "max out the power setting and adjust the audio level input to avoid
> AGC action"
>
> ...is not appropriate for the K2 and, I suppose, the K3.
>
> I accept this, but don't quite understand the reasoning.  Don can you
> please explain the key differences between a rig, such as my Icom 746,
> and the K2 that mandate this?
>
> Are there other radio brands with power control loops like Elecraft
> products?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John, kx4o
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[Elecraft] Unbuilt XV50 Transverter Kit for Sale

[Jim KO5V]

Asking $325.00 including U.S. shipping, PayPal preferred. Please contact me 
off-list, and ignore the message from my SPAM filter. 

Thanks & 73, Jim KO5V
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Re: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue

[Wayne Burdick]

We're working on it. 

Wayne


http://www.elecraft.com

On Jul 6, 2012, at 1:16 AM, Simon Lewis  wrote:

> 
> Hi Roger
> 
> Hmmm thats interesting .. I wonder if its something hardware related then?
> 
> I know I am not alone and some others have the same issues -so not just 
> something locally in my station.
> 
> Its not ext 10 MHz source - I have tried 3 different sources and all do the 
> same as does my Rb standard too.
> 
> Every 3 secs it jumps a good way ... at last 10-20 Hz if not more ... I have 
> not measured it exactly but its very audible.
> 
> Im keen to fix it for sure ... if I knew how! 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Simon ZL4PLM
> 
> 
> 
> Check out more information on the world 50 MHz and Up : www.zl4plm.com
> 
> 
>> Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 00:52:15 -0700
>> From: ro...@dio.co
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K144XV + K144RFLK issue
>> 
>> Hi Simon
>> I use  K3 with K144XV and K144RFLK with an external 10MHZ GPS locked signal
>> adn have done so for 9 months or so now.
>> I have never seen this characteristic you describe.  I can leave it on
>> GB3VHF beacon using JT65 / WSJT and it stays rock steady at 3Hz discrepancy
>> all day long. I have never noticed any jumping you describe.
>> 73
>> Roger - GW4WND
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Settings for no AGC in Elecraft Radios

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Other transceivers normally control the drive with a potentiometer that 
adjusts the gain of one of the transmit stages.
The K2 and K3 do it differently - they actually measure the power output 
and compare that to the power level that you have requested. The 
microprocessor then adjusts the drive to make the actual power equal to 
the requested power.

If you attempt to follow the advice for data modes normally given for 
other transceivers "set the power to maximum and adjust the audio to 
produce the power level you want"  That will result in "power creep" if 
that technique is used with Elecraft gear.  The K2 or K3 will sense that 
there is not as much output as was requested and will increase the drive 
level.

So when operating Data modes with the K2 or K3, adjust the audio to 
produce no ALC - with the K2 increase the audio level until you see one 
bar in the ALC meter and then back it down until that one bar goes off - 
for the K3 adjust until you have 4 ALC bars lighted with the 5th bar 
flickering.

Then set the power level desired with the power knob.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/5/2012 8:46 PM, John wrote:
> All (especially Don),
>
> I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
> loop is such that the usual advice to...
>
> "max out the power setting and adjust the audio level input to avoid
> AGC action"
>
> ...is not appropriate for the K2 and, I suppose, the K3.
>
> I accept this, but don't quite understand the reasoning.  Don can you
> please explain the key differences between a rig, such as my Icom 746,
> and the K2 that mandate this?
>
> Are there other radio brands with power control loops like Elecraft
> products?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John, kx4o
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Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ATU low power

[AC8JW]

Oh well, so much for help

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Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ATU low power

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

You will get a response if you contact supp...@elecraft.com as shown in your
manual. 

Apparently no one had any clear idea of what might be causing your problem,
or those who did missed it. 

73, Ron AC7AC

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - RTTY, PSK31 & CW on P3 display

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Giuliano, 

We're currently wrapping this up and should have some beta firmware for the
P3/SVGA shortly. 

73, 

Paul



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Re: [Elecraft] Power Settings for no AGC in Elecraft Radios

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Are there other radio brands with power control loops like Elecraft
 > products?

I know of no amateur transceiver that uses the same approach to power
setting as Elecraft but it is common in commercial transmitters.

 > I accept this, but don't quite understand the reasoning.  Don can you
 > please explain the key differences between a rig, such as my Icom 746,
 > and the K2 that mandate this?

Elecraft *measure* the gain of the driver and final amplifier when
calibrating and set the IF output to the level necessary to drive the
amplifiers to the desired power output.  Other amateur transceivers
simply measure the level of grid/base/gate current of the final
amplifier and reduce gain in an IF amplifier to prevent the current
from reaching an "overload" point.  The problem with the typical "ALC"
circuit is that the excess current level must be exceeded before the
IF gain can be reduced *and* that point is dynamic which means the
ALC action introduces distortion by its very nature.

The Elecraft ALC is not a "feedback" design - instead it acts on the
audio input to slowly increase/decrease the IF output to the proper
level for the desired output.  The K3 "ALC" indicator serves two
purposes - below the nominal "five bars" it shows expansion (additional
audio gain) needed to bring up the output level and above that it shows
the gain reduction used to prevent the driver/final from being driven
beyond the desired power level.

By knowing the gain characteristics of the driver/final *on each band*
Elecraft are able to prevent problems like the "power spike" and
"flat-topping" inherent in the feedback design.  The modulator output
is set on each band for the exact level needed for the desired output
power.  Unless the user changes the input level (too much audio) the
K2/K3 will not flat-top or spike and the gain does not "hunt" and thus
cause additional transmit IMD..


73,

... Joe, W4TV



On 7/5/2012 8:46 PM, John wrote:
> All (especially Don),
>
> I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
> loop is such that the usual advice to...
>
> "max out the power setting and adjust the audio level input to avoid
> AGC action"
>
> ...is not appropriate for the K2 and, I suppose, the K3.
>
> I accept this, but don't quite understand the reasoning.  Don can you
> please explain the key differences between a rig, such as my Icom 746,
> and the K2 that mandate this?
>
> Are there other radio brands with power control loops like Elecraft
> products?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John, kx4o
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Re: [Elecraft] K3, nap3 program

[Tony Estep]

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 7:42 AM, Clifford Coleman wrote:

>  cannot chnge the freqency with the K3 tuning knob

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one port, you'll also need LP-Bridge. The software and instructions are on
the LP-Pan site.

Tony KT0NY



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[Elecraft] KX-1 Sidetone Level

[Jim - W6VAR]

Is there a modification that can be made to add a little more attenuation to
the sidetone of the KX-1? I have it set to the lowest level, but I still
find it a bit loud compared to the receive signals.

Jim - W6VAR
K3, KX-1, KX-3 (Pending)

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 voice recorder

[Lyle Johnson]

It is on my DSP priority list.  I think it will probably be ready within 
the next couple of months.

73,

Lyle KK7P

> Any estimation when that will be finished...
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[Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[va3bxg]

 I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something

On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special 
event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by .2 
units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency it 
would drift again.

While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not apparent 
on the 20m band.

I have had this issue previously, but not to this level.

Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a 
series of * appear. This has not been observered before
Robert

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - far right S meter led lights erratically

[Tom McCulloch]

I have the CW Zero Beat mod attached to that far right LED.  I'm almost 
certain I got the board from Tom, N0SS (although he may used the K6XX 
circuit).  It's a great add to my K2, particularly for these tone-deaf ears!

It would be safe to say that not too many zero beated signals go by 
without me remembering N0SS' contributions to this list.

Tom
WB2QDG
K2 1103


On 7/6/2012 12:58 AM, K7MDL wrote:
> I forget which one it is but it either the N0SS mod here
> http://n0ss.net/k2_rit-split_led_mod_10.pdf
>
> or
>
> K6XX mod here
> http://www.wb3aal.com/Pages/K6XX/K6XXCWIndicatorKit.htm
>
> I think it is the K6XX one, just guessing.  You should have the paperwork
> there though.
>
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[Elecraft] K3/KPA 500 & PR6 question

[r miles]

Anyone using this set up? Since the K3/KPA cable is in the K3 ACC socket 
did you  just solder the white wire to pin 11 of that cable? Going to 
try to connect the PR6 today.

K9IL
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[Bill Conkling]

What mic are you using?  If you are using something with a stereo plug, you  
might be triggering the UP button input. 

...bc nr4c

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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift



 I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something

On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special  
event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by  
.2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency  
it would drift again.

While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not  
apparent on the 20m band.

I have had this issue previously, but not to this level.

Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a  
series of * appear. This has not been observered before
Robert

a 'kosher' ham 
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[Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3

[Tony Estep]

I'm an NaP3 fan, having used it with my K3 for some months. Today, I got
the appropriate cable made up and tried the KX3's I-Q outputs to NaP3.
Setup took basically zero minutes. I just installed the software, using all
the defaults, and started it up. It works great! So far I'm using the
built-in sound card in my desktop (Realtek, 192K sampling) with the basic
MME driver. I'll experiment with other stuff later, but so far so good. If
anyone has thought about trying it but hasn't, I'd say go for it. Big
panadapter display, point-n-click tuning, etc. Up to this point, no hassle,
and zero cost.

Tony KT0NY


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 voice recorder

[Tony Estep]

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 11:31 AM, Lyle Johnson  wrote:

> ...it will probably be ready...

===
Thanx, Lyle. I shoulda realized it wasn't implemented, but it was late at
night and my natural instinct was/is to blame operator error for everything.

73, Tony KT0NY



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[Elecraft] K2/100 - low power 15m only

[aj4tf]

Using a 50 ohm dummy load. 
In tune mode, with KPA100 bypassed (power control to 10W out),  power out is
OK on all bands (~10W).  

When the KPA100 is engaged, all bands have full power output except 15m (21
MHz)... it tracks up to about 50W and peaks there.  The other bands on the
LPF in the KPA100 (10m and 12m) are OK, getting around 95W out at 100W
setting.   

Confirmed with external wattmeter,  it agrees with K2's power reading in
tune mode.

I haven't opened the case up yet,  this one has me scratching my head... any
ideas out there?

AJ4TF


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[JP O'Connor]

The asterisks are new. I don't remember which version (after 0.99 up
through 1.06) had that change.

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM,  wrote:

>
>
>  I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something
>
> On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special
> event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings
> by .2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the
> frequency it would drift again.
>
> While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not
> apparent on the 20m band.
>
> I have had this issue previously, but not to this level.
>
> Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a
> series of * appear. This has not been observered before
> Robert
>
> a 'kosher' ham
> Sent from my BlackBerry device
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 Sidetone Level

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

There is no mod that I am aware of, but if you want to reduce the 
sidetone level, I would suggest you add a high value resistor between 
the junction of C2 and R15 to ground.  Try 1 meg first - if that reduces 
it too much try higher values until you are satisfied.

73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/6/2012 12:29 PM, Jim - W6VAR wrote:
> Is there a modification that can be made to add a little more attenuation to
> the sidetone of the KX-1? I have it set to the lowest level, but I still
> find it a bit loud compared to the receive signals.
>
> Jim - W6VAR
> K3, KX-1, KX-3 (Pending)
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[Wayne Burdick]

Sharp eyes, guys. I added this in rev 1.06 for my use in verifying  
that the power-down sequence worked correctly. No functional impact.

Wayne


JP O'Connor wrote:

> The asterisks are new. I don't remember which version (after 0.99 up
> through 1.06) had that change.
>

>  wrote:
>
>> Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the  
>> VFO B, a
>> series of * appear. This has not been observered before

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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 - low power 15m only

[Don Wilhelm]

If you had the KPA100 simply bypassed, but still in place, try the base 
K2 again but turn the power up to 15 watts (to properly bypass the 
KPA100 power the base K2 only through the coaxial power jack or turn the 
PA menu setting to OFF (secondary menu).
If you get a HiCur message on 15 meters with that setup, check the base 
K2 17/15 meter LPF - check for an additional turn on L21 or L22.

If you have full 13 or more watts output (and no HiCur) powering only 
the base K2, then look at the KPA100.  Look at all capacitor values in 
the input side of the PA transistors as well as the T-R switch area.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/6/2012 2:24 PM, aj4tf wrote:
> Using a 50 ohm dummy load.
> In tune mode, with KPA100 bypassed (power control to 10W out),  power out is
> OK on all bands (~10W).
>
> When the KPA100 is engaged, all bands have full power output except 15m (21
> MHz)... it tracks up to about 50W and peaks there.  The other bands on the
> LPF in the KPA100 (10m and 12m) are OK, getting around 95W out at 100W
> setting.
>
> Confirmed with external wattmeter,  it agrees with K2's power reading in
> tune mode.
>
> I haven't opened the case up yet,  this one has me scratching my head... any
> ideas out there?
>
> AJ4TF
>

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3

[ab2tc]

Hi,

That's exciting! How wide span can you get with that setup?

AB2TC - Knut


Tony Estep wrote
> 
> I'm an NaP3 fan, having used it with my K3 for some months. Today, I got
> the appropriate cable made up and tried the KX3's I-Q outputs to NaP3.
> Setup took basically zero minutes. I just installed the software, using
> all
> the defaults, and started it up. It works great! So far I'm using the
> built-in sound card in my desktop (Realtek, 192K sampling) with the basic
> MME driver. I'll experiment with other stuff later, but so far so good. If
> anyone has thought about trying it but hasn't, I'd say go for it. Big
> panadapter display, point-n-click tuning, etc. Up to this point, no
> hassle,
> and zero cost.
> 
> Tony KT0NY
> 
> 
> 


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[Elecraft] K3: HI TEMP

[Ed K1EP]

During Field Day this year, my K3 developed a problem.  The PA sensed 
a high temperature and shut down the PA, displaying HI TEMP whenever 
I tried to increase the power out above 12W.  When I displayed the 
temp from the front panel, it read over 100C and was not stable.  It 
drifted up and down, at times even reading -100C.  (Seems like a 7 
bit counter with sign.)  When the temp reading was below 84C, the PA 
was restored and everything (except the temp reading) was 
fine.  Checking the calibration, the temp reading can be varied over 
a 40 degree range, just not the correct range.  I took the PA and 
KPAIO board out and examined the connectors, there didn't appear to 
be a problem.  The temp sensor appears to be inboard on the PA, that 
is, on the interior side of the board, not the one near the fans.  If 
there was any moisture ingress, I don't think that it would have 
affected the temp sensor.  The front panel temp sensor appears to 
read a normal temp and the fans work properly.  Does anyone have any 
suggestions as to where to troubleshoot the problem?  What is the 
voltage on the temp sensor (transistor)?

Ed K1EP
K3 #66

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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 - low power 15m only

[aj4tf]

Don, 

With PA turned off, 15W out on all bands (except 10m, it was about 13W).  No
warnings.

I'll take it apart tonight and look at it.

I forgot to mention,  it had been working in the past, so I don't suspect
any inductors have changed the number of turns on them.. :-)  but I'll look
it over and report what I find (if anything).   Thanks, 

73, de AJ4TF






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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[va3bxg]

The elecraft supplied mic ordered at the same time as KX3

And it is the mic that I have been using since the beginning
Robert

a 'kosher' ham 
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What mic are you using?  If you are using something with a stereo plug, you  
might be triggering the UP button input. 

...bc nr4c

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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift



 I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something

On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special  
event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by  
.2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency  
it would drift again.

While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not  
apparent on the 20m band.

I have had this issue previously, but not to this level.

Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a  
series of * appear. This has not been observered before
Robert

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift

[va3bxg]

The elecraft supplied mic ordered at the same time as KX3

And it is the mic that I have been using since the beginning

Robert

a 'kosher' ham 
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What mic are you using?  If you are using something with a stereo plug, you  
might be triggering the UP button input. 

...bc nr4c

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 I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something

On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special  
event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by  
.2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency  
it would drift again.

While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not  
apparent on the 20m band.

I have had this issue previously, but not to this level.

Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a  
series of * appear. This has not been observered before
Robert

a 'kosher' ham 
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[Elecraft] KTA100 probs

[Stephen Roberts]

Just got a KTA100 from someone on the list and have some problems. Tuning seems 
to progress along nicely, but always indicates SWR off the charts. Any ideas 
what I'm doing wrong?

Steve



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[Elecraft] KX3 owner's manual supplement for blind operators now available

[Wayne Burdick]

We have a new document available that explains where all of the KX3's  
controls are based on touch only, and also fully documents the audio- 
Morse user interface. If you're interested in getting a copy of this,  
please email me directly.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 WTB a K3

[Fred Smith]

Just started looking for a K3/100 open to options offered, must be clean and
in excellent working condition. Price is a factor please state
options/condition of radio in first email reply off list good on QRZ.COM.

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ

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[Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[K2GN]

I was doing a firmware update and something happened to interrupt it.
I have tried all the documented reset methods.
And nothing works.
changed USB cable and ports.
Using the newest Util release.
Nothing.  Just can’t communicate to the radio

Any hints?

Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com


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[Elecraft] Holy Guacamole Batman

[dr.diesel]

Kits shipping through Jan 2nd..

Wooohooo, the shipping department is cooking with gas now  My Jan 9th
order will probably land on my door step on July 30th, when I'm away on
business!  Dang the luck.

Bet my 10 year old has it put together before I get home, lucky him!

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Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:46 PM, K2GN  wrote:
> I was doing a firmware update and something happened to interrupt it.
> I have tried all the documented reset methods.
> And nothing works.
> changed USB cable and ports.
> Using the newest Util release.
> Nothing.  Just can’t communicate to the radio
>
> Any hints?

In the K3 Utility, Press F1 for Help, then expand "K3 Utility Help" ->
"Troubleshooting" -> "MCU Load Failure", and follow the instructions
there.

GL!

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] KTA100 probs

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

Is the selected antenna port (ANT1/2) connected to a dummy load?
Set the ATU menu to CAL and try again.
Check your coax - continuity check from end to end on center conductor 
and the shield.  Infinite resistance between center and shield.

If you still have problems with good coax, a dunny load and the correct 
ant port selected, the most likely problem is that diodes D1 and D2 may 
have taken a static hit - they are a bit "tender"

73,
Don W3FPR


On 7/6/2012 3:45 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
> Just got a KTA100 from someone on the list and have some problems. Tuning 
> seems to progress along nicely, but always indicates SWR off the charts. Any 
> ideas what I'm doing wrong?
>
> Steve
>

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Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[K2GN]

Been there done that.  Nothing.

Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com


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From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of iain
macdonnell - N6ML
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 4:51 PM
To: K2GN
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:46 PM, K2GN  wrote:
> I was doing a firmware update and something happened to interrupt it.
> I have tried all the documented reset methods.
> And nothing works.
> changed USB cable and ports.
> Using the newest Util release.
> Nothing.  Just can't communicate to the radio
>
> Any hints?

In the K3 Utility, Press F1 for Help, then expand "K3 Utility Help" ->
"Troubleshooting" -> "MCU Load Failure", and follow the instructions there.

GL!

~iain / N6ML

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Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Larry,

If you've really followed *all* of the steps described there, and are
still stuck, you probably need to contact k3support

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM, K2GN  wrote:
> Been there done that.  Nothing.
>
> Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of iain
> macdonnell - N6ML
> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 4:51 PM
> To: K2GN
> Cc: Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD
>
> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:46 PM, K2GN  wrote:
>> I was doing a firmware update and something happened to interrupt it.
>> I have tried all the documented reset methods.
>> And nothing works.
>> changed USB cable and ports.
>> Using the newest Util release.
>> Nothing.  Just can't communicate to the radio
>>
>> Any hints?
>
> In the K3 Utility, Press F1 for Help, then expand "K3 Utility Help" ->
> "Troubleshooting" -> "MCU Load Failure", and follow the instructions there.
>
> GL!
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[Don Wilhelm]

Larry,

Do you have a saved configuration file?  If so, try an EE INIT 
(Parameter Initialization) - then load the new firmware and reload your 
configuration.
If you do not have a saved configuration file, you will want to contact 
K3support before trying an EE Init, and you will have about an hour's 
work to load all the necessary options and do the calibration steps.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/6/2012 5:02 PM, K2GN wrote:
> Been there done that.  Nothing.
>
> Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com
>

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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

[Phillip Shepard]

The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet this Sunday (7/8/12) at 1800Z on
14.3035
MHz +/- QRM. I will be the net control station from Oregon.  See you there.

73,

Phil, NS7P

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Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

[Cady, Fred]

Make sure you don't have any "stuff" between the K3 Utility and the K3,
like microkeyer(?) or other usb management. Just a native RS232 port or
a usb-serial adapter.

Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
> boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 3:34 PM
> To: K2GN
> Cc: 'Elecraft'
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD
> 
> Larry,
> 
> Do you have a saved configuration file?  If so, try an EE INIT
> (Parameter Initialization) - then load the new firmware and reload
your
> configuration.
> If you do not have a saved configuration file, you will want to
contact
> K3support before trying an EE Init, and you will have about an hour's
> work to load all the necessary options and do the calibration steps.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 7/6/2012 5:02 PM, K2GN wrote:
> > Been there done that.  Nothing.
> >
> > Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com
> >
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Holy Guacamole Batman

[Jim Lowman]

Oh, man - my kit order is from early on the 6th, so maybe I'll get a 
shipping notice next week!

72/73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 7/6/2012 1:48 PM, dr.diesel wrote:
> Kits shipping through Jan 2nd..
>
> Wooohooo, the shipping department is cooking with gas now  My Jan 9th
> order will probably land on my door step on July 30th, when I'm away on
> business!  Dang the luck.
>
> Bet my 10 year old has it put together before I get home, lucky him!
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ATU low power

[AC8JW]

SN 2626 is toast.

73

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Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ATU low power

[Don Wilhelm]

It is rare for any KX1 to be "toast".  Unless you have done significant 
damage to the board, it is repairable.  Even board damage can be handled 
by removing the parts from the old board and using them on a new board.  
A little work, certainly, but it can be done.

If you can wait for a time, I could look at it and give you an 
assessment of what it would cost for me to repair it, but right now, my 
backlog is getting uncomfortably long.  Send me a private email if you 
want to consider that.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/6/2012 8:34 PM, AC8JW wrote:
> SN 2626 is toast.
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] FS W2 144-450 MHz Coupler

[KM4VX]

The coupler is no longer available. Thanks for your interest. 73. Ron

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 for CW

[Don KB1YBG]

It's on the UPS Truck!
K3/10 Kit, KAT3, KXV3A and KFL3A-400.
Thanks again for all the great insight, comments and suggestions.
I'm going with the 400 filter which may be all I need.  I'll start there and
can always add one.
Who knows what I may add next, so I'll probably be back with more questions.

73,
Don

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 for CW

[Don Wilhelm]

Congratulations.  My guess for your next addition is the KPA3.  Even if 
you are a dedicated QRP operator, there are times when you will want 
something in the 100 watt class.
That being said, I operated my K3 for a time at 5 and 10 watts, even 
talking with some on 80 meter SSB who operate at 1500 watts to talk 
across the street.  They were amazed to hear that I was only running 10 
or 12 watts (yes, I boosted to power for 80 meter SSB :-) )

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/6/2012 9:56 PM, Don KB1YBG wrote:
> It's on the UPS Truck!
> K3/10 Kit, KAT3, KXV3A and KFL3A-400.
> Thanks again for all the great insight, comments and suggestions.
> I'm going with the 400 filter which may be all I need.  I'll start there and
> can always add one.
> Who knows what I may add next, so I'll probably be back with more questions.
>
> 73,
> Don
>

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[Elecraft] LiFePO4 battery packs

[Steve Jackson]

Greetings to all from the Old North State ... which doesn't feel all that
'north' lately.  100F + every day.



There's a good contingent of portable-power aficionados here, and likely to
be even more ... with the new radio shipping in volume.

So, what is the opinion of the learned and experienced regarding these
battery packs?

http://www.batteryspace.com/customizelifepo414505battery128v600mah4sflat77wh06aratewith55x21mmmalebarrelconnectorandpcb.aspx

and/or

http://www.batteryspace.com/lifepo418650battery128v2700mah55mmmalebarrelplug3456wh4aratewpcb.aspx

What's the better deal?  Two of the former?  Anything awful about these
packs?  Caveats in their use, other than the obvious?
They seem small, light, protected, and relatively inexpensive.  Am I
missing something?

I am not associated with this supplier.  Is there another one that's better?


Steve KZ1X/4
Chapel Hill

K2 # 0771  (the World's Most-Experienced Elecraft)
K3 # 6108
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 is now production released

[Michael Downs]

I just loaded firmware 4.51 on my K3. Everything went smoothly. The load of MCU 
and DSP 1 and 2 were verified by the K3 Utility. However, now my front panel 
buttons no longer work properly. For example, PRE turns on/off NTCH. All the 
buttons seem to be affected. However, if I use the K3 Utility to send commands 
to the K3 they seem to work properly.

I tried loading all the software again, including the front panel firmware. 
Again the K3 Utility verifies the install, but the front panel buttons are 
messed up. Help!!!

Mike, ks7d

On Jul 5, 2012, at 7:22 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> We've moved K3 f/w 4.51 and its matching DSP code from beta to final 
> release mode. K3 utility should now automatically see it when you check 
> for new f/w.
> 
> 73,
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 battery packs

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

Temperature today was only 96 here in Wake Forest today, and the nasty 
Thunderstorm mid-afternoon cooled it off some.  Sounds like you might 
want to move a bit East to the other edge of the Triangle area.

My answer depends on how you are going to use them - If you are going to 
put them inside either the K2 or K3, then I would discourage that, but 
then there are many reports that the LiFePo batteries are plenty safe.

Any of the Lithium battery technology batteries provide great 
power/weight ratios.

Use the proper charger(s) for any battery.  Most proper chargers want 
direct access to the battery terminals, and that is one reason I do not 
recommend putting them inside the transceivers.  That can be done, but 
do it safely and install a fuse.

If you are considering these batteries for the KX3, then think the 
process through carefully.  Are you going to be portable for extended 
times?  If so, stick with the internal NiMH batteries and the charger.  
If those batteries are exhausted, go to the store and buy a pack of AA 
size Alkalines and continue to operate.  If instead you have converted 
the battery pack to use LiFePo batteries, and they are discharged, you 
are off the air until you can get the KX3 to a proper source of power to 
recharge the batteries (you cannot use AAs from the store).

So, that is why my KX3 will retain the NiMH batteres, but I may use am 
external LiFePo battery pack because the voltage is higher.

I do not have experience with either of the batteries you mentioned, so 
I will have to let others answer that part.

Too many choices, too little time!!!

73,
Don W3FPR



On 7/6/2012 10:06 PM, Steve Jackson wrote:
> Greetings to all from the Old North State ... which doesn't feel all that
> 'north' lately.  100F + every day.
>
>
>
> There's a good contingent of portable-power aficionados here, and likely to
> be even more ... with the new radio shipping in volume.
>
> So, what is the opinion of the learned and experienced regarding these
> battery packs?
>
> http://www.batteryspace.com/customizelifepo414505battery128v600mah4sflat77wh06aratewith55x21mmmalebarrelconnectorandpcb.aspx
>
> and/or
>
> http://www.batteryspace.com/lifepo418650battery128v2700mah55mmmalebarrelplug3456wh4aratewpcb.aspx
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 is now production released

[Dick Dievendorff]

This sounds like you may have failed to load the appropriate front panel
flash (FPF) firmware.  I'd try reloading all firmware.

Dick, K6KR


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Downs
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 7:14 PM
To: e...@elecraft.com
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 is now production released

I just loaded firmware 4.51 on my K3. Everything went smoothly. The load of
MCU and DSP 1 and 2 were verified by the K3 Utility. However, now my front
panel buttons no longer work properly. For example, PRE turns on/off NTCH.
All the buttons seem to be affected. However, if I use the K3 Utility to
send commands to the K3 they seem to work properly.

I tried loading all the software again, including the front panel firmware.
Again the K3 Utility verifies the install, but the front panel buttons are
messed up. Help!!!

Mike, ks7d

On Jul 5, 2012, at 7:22 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> We've moved K3 f/w 4.51 and its matching DSP code from beta to final 
> release mode. K3 utility should now automatically see it when you 
> check for new f/w.
> 
> 73,
> 
> --
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> ---
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 4.51 is now production released

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

This is not a 4.51 problem as far as I know - many have loaded it 
without incident.

Hopefully you have a saved K3 configuration file.  I would think you 
will have to do an EE INIT (Parameter Initialization) to recover, then 
re-load the firmware and finally restore the configuration data.

If you do not have the saved configuration file, wait until Monday and 
contact K3support so they can lead you through the process of 
initializing all your options and doing the calibration steps - figure a 
1 to 2 hour task for that.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/6/2012 10:13 PM, Michael Downs wrote:
> I just loaded firmware 4.51 on my K3. Everything went smoothly. The load of 
> MCU and DSP 1 and 2 were verified by the K3 Utility. However, now my front 
> panel buttons no longer work properly. For example, PRE turns on/off NTCH. 
> All the buttons seem to be affected. However, if I use the K3 Utility to send 
> commands to the K3 they seem to work properly.
>
> I tried loading all the software again, including the front panel firmware. 
> Again the K3 Utility verifies the install, but the front panel buttons are 
> messed up. Help!!!
>
> Mike, ks7d
>
>

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[Elecraft] KAT3 problem

[Barry Garratt]

When I hit the ATU TUNE button this evening the tuner sounded like it was
doing something but instead of the usual display of VSWR as it tuned there
were only two dash lines.

The problem is not band dependent.

Anyone ever seen this before and if so what was the cure?

Thanks.

Barry KS7DX



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