Re: [Elecraft] Another Elecraft Tale
Dear Elecraft Marketing. you should use tales in your advertizing These kind of wonderful stories only make me want to get a KX3 to add to my Elecraft collection that much more! Great story. The thrill at such a great spot of such a QSO is awsome I have a cottage in the middle of a provincial park but have to lug the K3 I so wish I had something I could toss into the backpack or canoe. -- David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 For Sale or Trade
Trade pending, thanks. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 Failure
When I powered the K3 up this morning I was greeted with the following behavior: When it powered up, the LCD display was on (yellow) but nothing was displayed No Audio No band data sent to the computer Nothing on the P3. The K3 could not be powered off with its power switch. Since my K3/P3/KAT/KPA configuration operated more or less flawlessly, I asked “What changed?” My Acom 2000A was configured to be the amp The power to the KAT500 was removed and repurposed Appropriate coaxial cables were rerouted to put the 2000A in line (of course) With the help of a good friend it was determined that the issue was that I had removed power from the KAT500 without unplugging the unit from the K3’s ACC jack. When I unplugged that line, the K3 powered up normally. Why does this happen? Is a powered-off KAT500 an invalid state to the K3? Thanks, Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Audio: NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport
For those who didn't hear it via their local FM station, here is the audio: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/2014/08/10/audio-npr-podcast-of-radiosport/ John Harper AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Digipan freezes K3 configuration
If I open Digipan while my K3 is on, and then activate "configuration" on the K3, the config menu selection and change action freeze. The only thing I need to change is the line out level, but I can't do it while digipan is running. Any hints? Dave, K2YG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Digipan freezes K3 configuration
Dave, There is nothing in the soundcard connection that should cause DigiPan to cause a problem to the K3 when you attempt to change the Line Out level. That means that you have some other connection between the computer and the K3 that is causing problems. To completely respond to your situation, we need to know your complete setup between the K3 and the computer as well as what the computer is doing during the process. For instance, what are the settings for PTT -- KEY in the K3? Does the same thing happen when you disconnect the RS-232 cable from the K3? Is Digipan doing something other than just displaying the waterfall? Is the K3 going into transmit? In other words, does the red transmit LED illuminate? Do you have VOX set on for digital modes? I could think that any of the above could be the reason for your stated behavior. What happens if you remove the Line Out cable from the K3 and attempt to set the LINE OUT level? Do you have the computer bonded to the K3 ground with short copper braid? You may have some sort of interaction between the computer and the K3 due to "ground loops". 73, Don W3FPR On 8/10/2014 12:35 PM, Dave Barr wrote: If I open Digipan while my K3 is on, and then activate "configuration" on the K3, the config menu selection and change action freeze. The only thing I need to change is the line out level, but I can't do it while digipan is running. Any hints? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure
Hi Gary, If the K3 is turned on when the KAT500 is off, the tuner may pull down (almost ground) control signals in the K3-KPA Cable, specifically AUXBUS. If this happens you will be presented with a totally blank K3 display or hung up K3 and you must turn off the K3's power supply to recover. To avoid this problem you can either switch on the KAT500 before the K3 or switch them both on at the same time, which seems to work too (that's what I do). Here is a procedure to restore the K3 to normal operation: * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. * If you have a KPA500, turn it off using the back panel AC power switch. * Turn on the KAT500. * If you have a KPA500, turn it back on also using the back panel AC power switch - you don't need to turn on the front panel power switch. (Some users have reported problems trying to restart their K3 when the KPA500 is off.) * Restore power to the K3. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. If this procedure doesn't work, try this: * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. * Disconnect the K3-KPA Cable from the K3 ACC connector. * Restore power to the K3. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. If this procedure doesn't work, you may have other problems and it may be time to call Elecraft Customer Service or to try the K3's EE INIT procedure . If the above does work, continue with the following: * Turn the K3 power off with the POWER switch. * Reconnect the K3-KPA Cable to the K3 ACC connector. * Turn on the KAT500. * If you have a KPA500, turn it on also. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit" "The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station" Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com, pdf's available from www.ke7x.com KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Gary Ferdinand > Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 9:11 AM > To: elecraft > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Failure > > > When I powered the K3 up this morning I was greeted with the following > behavior: > > When it powered up, the LCD display was on (yellow) but nothing was > displayed No Audio No band data sent to the computer Nothing on the P3. > The K3 could not be powered off with its power switch. > > Since my K3/P3/KAT/KPA configuration operated more or less flawlessly, > I asked "What changed?" > > My Acom 2000A was configured to be the amp The power to the KAT500 > was removed and repurposed Appropriate coaxial cables were rerouted to > put the 2000A in line (of course) > > With the help of a good friend it was determined that the issue was > that I had removed power from the KAT500 without unplugging the unit > from the K3's ACC jack. When I unplugged that line, the K3 powered up > normally. > > Why does this happen? Is a powered-off KAT500 an invalid state to the > K3? > > Thanks, > > Gary W2CS > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to fc...@ece.montana.edu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Lost serial communication with K3
A while ago I discovered that I had lost serial communication with my K3. This was followed by other problems, which I am now resolving. However, I know that the serial problem appears to be in the K2, since I cannot communicate with it using the K3 utility. I tried the K3 utility on two different computers, and it does not speak to the K3. The light on the serial-USB converter blinks, and Logger32 shows that the computer and program are trying to speak to the K3, but there is no response. I would like a suggestion about the next step in the troubleshooting process. I know that a factory reboot requires a lot of fussing afterward, but if this is a logical step, then I will take it. 73, Jan, KX2A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Lost serial communication with K3
Jan, Contact k3supp...@elecraft.com and they can give you a few checks to make on the RS-232 interface. If it is a hardware problem, an EEINIT will not help. Give them a while to respond, email piles up over the weekend, so they spend much of Monday trying to wade through the backlog. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/10/2014 2:16 PM, Jan wrote: A while ago I discovered that I had lost serial communication with my K3. This was followed by other problems, which I am now resolving. However, I know that the serial problem appears to be in the K2, since I cannot communicate with it using the K3 utility. I tried the K3 utility on two different computers, and it does not speak to the K3. The light on the serial-USB converter blinks, and Logger32 shows that the computer and program are trying to speak to the K3, but there is no response. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Lost serial communication with K3
Jan, There is a possibility that your USB to serial converter is the problem. Try another one if you can borrow it. Those adapters which use the FTDI chip are preferred. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/10/2014 2:16 PM, Jan wrote: A while ago I discovered that I had lost serial communication with my K3. This was followed by other problems, which I am now resolving. However, I know that the serial problem appears to be in the K2, since I cannot communicate with it using the K3 utility. I tried the K3 utility on two different computers, and it does not speak to the K3. The light on the serial-USB converter blinks, and Logger32 shows that the computer and program are trying to speak to the K3, but there is no response. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio: NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport
Hi John, Thanks for posting the audio link. As you said on your blog, it is far more interesting then reading the written text. I think I'll listen to it again. 73, Mike K2MK John Harper AE5X wrote > For those who didn't hear it via their local FM station, here is the > audio: > http://www.ae5x.com/blog/2014/08/10/audio-npr-podcast-of-radiosport/ > > John Harper AE5X > http://www.ae5x.com/blog -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Audio-NPR-program-on-Contesting-and-Radiosport-tp7592023p7592030.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m
On 20 meters, I hear a s1 signal at 14.057. (it is not heard on my K3)I have also noticed that if I answer a strong CQ after I stop sending, his signal has dropped 3 or 4 s units. It will build back up after I stop sending. I thought it was QSB, but it seems to happen too much. I checked the sensitivity with the xg3 and it seems to be fine Any ideas 73 Thanks Don K4YND -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7261-receive-20m-tp7592031.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure
Thanks Fred and Steve. Removing the KAT from the K3 ACC connection did the trick. There are shack configurations where I have no power available to the KAT500, so looks like I yank the ACC plug every time I need that configuration. Strange design, that. Tnx/73 Gary W2CS On Aug 10, 2014, at 1:40 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: > Hi Gary, > If the K3 is turned on when the KAT500 is off, the tuner may pull down > (almost ground) control signals in the K3-KPA Cable, specifically AUXBUS. If > this happens you will be presented with a totally blank K3 display or hung up > K3 and you must turn off the K3's power supply to recover. To avoid this > problem you can either switch on the KAT500 before the K3 or switch them both > on at the same time, which seems to work too (that's what I do). > Here is a procedure to restore the K3 to normal operation: > * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. > * If you have a KPA500, turn it off using the back panel AC power switch. > * Turn on the KAT500. > * If you have a KPA500, turn it back on also using the back panel AC > power switch - you don't need to turn on the front panel power switch. (Some > users have reported problems trying to restart their K3 when the KPA500 is > off.) > * Restore power to the K3. > * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. > If this procedure doesn't work, try this: > * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. > * Disconnect the K3-KPA Cable from the K3 ACC connector. > * Restore power to the K3. > * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. > If this procedure doesn't work, you may have other problems and it may be > time to call Elecraft Customer Service or to try the K3's EE INIT procedure . > If the above does work, continue with the following: > * Turn the K3 power off with the POWER switch. > * Reconnect the K3-KPA Cable to the K3 ACC connector. > * Turn on the KAT500. > * If you have a KPA500, turn it on also. > * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. > > Cheers and 73, > Fred KE7X > > "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" > "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit" > "The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station" > Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com, > pdf's available from www.ke7x.com > KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide > http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide > > >> -Original Message- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of >> Gary Ferdinand >> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 9:11 AM >> To: elecraft >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Failure >> >> >> When I powered the K3 up this morning I was greeted with the following >> behavior: >> >> When it powered up, the LCD display was on (yellow) but nothing was >> displayed No Audio No band data sent to the computer Nothing on the P3. >> The K3 could not be powered off with its power switch. >> >> Since my K3/P3/KAT/KPA configuration operated more or less flawlessly, >> I asked "What changed?" >> >> My Acom 2000A was configured to be the amp The power to the KAT500 >> was removed and repurposed Appropriate coaxial cables were rerouted to >> put the 2000A in line (of course) >> >> With the help of a good friend it was determined that the issue was >> that I had removed power from the KAT500 without unplugging the unit >> from the K3's ACC jack. When I unplugged that line, the K3 powered up >> normally. >> >> Why does this happen? Is a powered-off KAT500 an invalid state to the >> K3? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Gary W2CS >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to fc...@ece.montana.edu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m
Hi Don, Does the slow recovery problem occur only on 20 meters, or is it present on every band? Does the problem still exist if you turn the AGC totally off? 73, Mike, K8CN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7261-receive-20m-tp7592031p7592033.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m
Mike, Now it seems to be fine. I answered a couple of stations booming in for the WAE on 20 and all is good. Not sure where I had the AGC set, now it is on fast. I still hear a internal signal at 14.057. Maybe that is ok? Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-7261-receive-20m-tp7592031p7592034.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure
I wonder if you could simply power the KAT500 from its own wall wart? Phil W7OX On 8/10/14, 2:42 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: Thanks Fred and Steve. Removing the KAT from the K3 ACC connection did the trick. There are shack configurations where I have no power available to the KAT500, so looks like I yank the ACC plug every time I need that configuration. Strange design, that. Tnx/73 Gary W2CS On Aug 10, 2014, at 1:40 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: Hi Gary, If the K3 is turned on when the KAT500 is off, the tuner may pull down (almost ground) control signals in the K3-KPA Cable, specifically AUXBUS. If this happens you will be presented with a totally blank K3 display or hung up K3 and you must turn off the K3's power supply to recover. To avoid this problem you can either switch on the KAT500 before the K3 or switch them both on at the same time, which seems to work too (that's what I do). Here is a procedure to restore the K3 to normal operation: * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. * If you have a KPA500, turn it off using the back panel AC power switch. * Turn on the KAT500. * If you have a KPA500, turn it back on also using the back panel AC power switch - you don't need to turn on the front panel power switch. (Some users have reported problems trying to restart their K3 when the KPA500 is off.) * Restore power to the K3. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. If this procedure doesn't work, try this: * Disconnect or turn off all power to the K3. * Disconnect the K3-KPA Cable from the K3 ACC connector. * Restore power to the K3. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. If this procedure doesn't work, you may have other problems and it may be time to call Elecraft Customer Service or to try the K3's EE INIT procedure . If the above does work, continue with the following: * Turn the K3 power off with the POWER switch. * Reconnect the K3-KPA Cable to the K3 ACC connector. * Turn on the KAT500. * If you have a KPA500, turn it on also. * Turn the K3 power on with the POWER switch. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit" "The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station" Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com, pdf's available from www.ke7x.com KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Ferdinand Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 9:11 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Failure When I powered the K3 up this morning I was greeted with the following behavior: When it powered up, the LCD display was on (yellow) but nothing was displayed No Audio No band data sent to the computer Nothing on the P3. The K3 could not be powered off with its power switch. Since my K3/P3/KAT/KPA configuration operated more or less flawlessly, I asked "What changed?" My Acom 2000A was configured to be the amp The power to the KAT500 was removed and repurposed Appropriate coaxial cables were rerouted to put the 2000A in line (of course) With the help of a good friend it was determined that the issue was that I had removed power from the KAT500 without unplugging the unit from the K3's ACC jack. When I unplugged that line, the K3 powered up normally. Why does this happen? Is a powered-off KAT500 an invalid state to the K3? Thanks, Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7261 receive 20m
Don, Yes, on the K2, there is an internal weak signal at 14057.4 heard in CW mode. It is 10 to 15 dB above the noise floor and is normally covered by atmospheric noise with an antenna connected. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/10/2014 6:28 PM, Don Baucom wrote: Mike, Now it seems to be fine. I answered a couple of stations booming in for the WAE on 20 and all is good. Not sure where I had the AGC set, now it is on fast. I still hear a internal signal at 14.057. Maybe that is ok? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Lost serial communication with K3
Thanks to all for the suggestions. I will get started on checking them out. 73, Jan, KX2A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure
I was astounded when I read the caution in the KAT500 manual saying to always power it before the K3. Strange indeed. Wes N7WS On 8/10/2014 2:42 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: Thanks Fred and Steve. Removing the KAT from the K3 ACC connection did the trick. There are shack configurations where I have no power available to the KAT500, so looks like I yank the ACC plug every time I need that configuration. Strange design, that. Tnx/73 Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 Praises.
I played in a local contest this weekend and am just amazed at how many people spent their entire Ham allowance on watts and had none left for ears. Big gun stations calling CQ and pile ups replying only to call CQ again as no one was heard. KX3 on 5w rocked, but no surprise. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Praises-tp7592039.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure
I didn't realize that either, so I should buy Fred's KPA500/KAT500 book. I just made the configuration change in the KAT500 program to always turn it on when 12V is applied. It now comes on when my master power switch turns on the small Astron P/S for accessories and my RS-35M for the K3. I turn on the K3 with the front panel switch after that. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I was astounded when I read the caution in the KAT500 manual saying to always power it before the K3. Strange indeed. Wes N7WS On 8/10/2014 2:42 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: > Thanks Fred and Steve. > > Removing the KAT from the K3 ACC connection did the trick. There are shack configurations where I have no power available to the KAT500, so looks like I yank the ACC plug every time I need that configuration. Strange design, that. > > Tnx/73 > > Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 Paddle Intermittent - At the hinge-posts ?
Thanks for the assist. I installed a #30 gage wire-wrap wire to ground each arm: perfect operation now. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPD3-Paddle-Intermittent-At-the-hinge-posts-tp7591582p7592041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KX3] Need Advice - Xmt & Rcv frequencies differ but RIT turned off
I am guessing I have mis-set some menu-settable parameter and I am looking for advice as to which one I might have mis-set so I can solve the following problem: I am finding that I must set my KX3 receive a few hundred hertz higher than the actual frequency on which a station says he is transmitting so that I achieve natural sounding voice on receive. When I do that, the other station says my voice pitch is too low. ( So he corrects, then I correct, and we chase one another up the band. ) The same behavior occurs on CW operation. The error seems to increase with operating frequency as shown in the following table: In LSB receive WWV 05.0 megahertz carrier zero beats at approximately 05.000 133 In LSB receive CHU 7.335 megahertz carrier zero beats at approximately 07.335 190 In LSB receive WWV 10.0 megahertz carrier zero beats at approximately 10.000 250 In LSB receive WWV 15.0 megahertz carrier zero beats at approximately 15.000 384 Thanks for any suggestions; for now I am back to studying the operator's manual :) Jerry AB3SX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Need-Advice-Xmt-Rcv-frequencies-differ-but-RIT-turned-off-tp7592042.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Need Advice - Xmt & Rcv frequencies differ but RIT
While you are studying the manual, pay close attention to the reference frequency calibration. That is what you need to perform. GL, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
