[Elecraft] FS: Superb Test Equipment

[Howard Ashcraft]

Before I post these items on eBay, I wanted to make them available to the
Elecraft community.  I know that there are still a significant number of
Elecrafters who are interested in the experimental side of radio.



Tektronix 2465b 400 MHz 4 channel oscilloscope.  Late serial number.  The
2465b is a legendary scope, one of the best analog scopes ever made.  This
unit is in very nice condition and comes with 2 P6137 probes (correct probe
for this scope)..$700.



HP 8594E 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer with built in tracking generator.  This is
an almost perfect spectrum analyzer for amateur radio use.  It covers the
key bands very well, is easy to use and includes a tracking generator.  This
unit has the high stability oscillator.  $1,000



Rohde & Schwarz CMTA84 Communications Analyzer  100 KHz – 1 GHz.  This is
the star of the show, but hard to truly explain.  Think of it as a Swiss
army knife built by Porsche…  Unlike many communication analyzers, the
individual instruments within the box rival or exceed stand-alone units.  And
unlike later communication analyzers that focus on cellular features, this
analyzer was built for telecommunications.  For example, the power meter
accepts up to 50 watts (with overload protection to 75) and the automated
measurements are useful information, like S/N ratio.  There are many
features to this unit, but some of the most important are.  RF signal
generator to 1GHz.  High precision OXCO (aging <2 x 10 -7/year, temp 2 x
10-9/degree C).  2 AF signal generators.  RF power meter, RF milivoltmeter,
RF and AF Frequency Counter, AF spectrum analyzer, RF spectrum monitor, SSB
analyzer, Demodulators, 15Mhz digital storage oscilloscope, modulation,
Distortion/SINAD meter, s/n ratio.  It is also possible to program the
analyzer to automatically test a transceiver.  I also have the very hard to
find URV-Z7 RF probe for this analyzer.  This unit has front and back
protective covers and is in mint condition.  It is a complete lab in a box.
It also has tone and signaling capabilities.  $1,500



All prices are before packing, shipping and insurance.  Prices are cash or
cashiers check.  Paypal is accepted, but is 3% more to cover PayPal fees.



73,



Howard Ashcraft
W1WF

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[Elecraft] FS: K3/100 and lots of Ham Gear

[Howard Ashcraft]

I have realized that I am spending less time on amateur radio and I should
put these items to another use.  I also have some superb test gear, which I
will post separately  (to be honest, I realty enjoyed the electronics side
of amateur radio).


K3/100 $2,250



Very good condition.  The radio has had light use and has been kept under
cover in a non-smoking environment.  It includes the following
options/upgrades and fliters.  The antenna connections were upgraded to
"N", but could be easily rewired to UHF.



Options and Upgrades

KAT3   ATU Modular Kit

KUSB  USB Adapter

KTCX02-1   K3 TCXO 1 ppm with correction to 0.5 ppm

KBPF3 General Coverage RX Module

KXV3ARX Antenna, IFOut and Xverter Intervace

K3DSPUPGD  DSP Upgrade Swap

K3IOBUFFKIT K3 I/O Buffer Mod. Kit

K3STFNRK3 Synth. Stiffener

K3VFOFILTERK3VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit

AFOMDKT  K3 AF Output Mod. Kit

CWRTMDKT   K3 CW Rise Time Mod Kit

E560002  KPA3 12 V Sense Modification

K3AFMDKT K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit

REMIOUPGD  K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade

RXAMDKT  K3 RX Antenna Isolation Mod Kit





Included Filters

KFL3A-2.8K2.8 Khz8 pole filter

KFL3B-FM   FM Bandwidth, 7 pole roofing filter

KFL3A-400  400 Hz, 8 pole filter

KFL3A-1.0k 1KHz, 8 pole filter

KFL3A-6k6KHz, 8 pole filter

KFL3A-500  500 Hz, 5 pole filter



Other Ham equipment



Yaesu FT-8800   VHF/UHF transceiver  In very good shape.  DTMF
microphone is usable, but should be replaced.  (they are readily available
on eBay for $20-$50).   $250

LP-100Digital Vector Wattmeter with upgraded
display
$150

LP-PanPanadapter $125

Heil PR-20   Dynamic Microphone, mint, original case and
accessories  $85

Vibroplex 2 paddle key$25  some rust on painted parts.  fully
operational

Schurr Moresetasten Profi 2   One of the best 2 paddle keys ever made.  In
mint condition.$300

Buddipole DeluxeUsed only 3 times   $250

AA-908 Antenna Analyzer (very useful in setting up Buddipole)$100



6 port PCI serial port card.  $25.  This card solves many of the
problems of connecting multiple accessories that require serial connections.
Rather than using problematic USB/Serial interfaces or software, this
provides simultaneous serial connections on 6 individual cables leading
from the PCI card.



M-Audio 192, 24bit 192k Professional Level PCI Sound Card   Excellent
for Use with LP-Pan or similar.



Shipping, packing and insurance from Alameda, CA are in addition to
purchase prices.  It will vary depending on what is purchased and where it
is shipped to.  All prices are based on cash or cashier's check.  Paypal is
accepted, but 3% more to cover Paypal charges.

73
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Howard Ashcraft
W1WF
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Re: [Elecraft] K1-4, KAT1: low output on 30, 40, no match on 40 (Part I)

[Don Wilhelm]

Randy,

Did the KAT1 wattmeter balance (null) and power and SWR calibrations 
proceed without incident?
The voltage obtained during the nulling procedure should have been in 
the low millivolt range.  If it was not, the problem may be in the 
wattmeter portion of the KAT1.  Check T1 very closely.  It must be wound 
in the direction indicated in the manual diagram, and the leads must be 
well stripped and tinned.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/25/2014 8:23 PM, Randy Tompson wrote:

I'm hoping someone here might have had a similar issue, and save me some
time.

  


I recently installed a KAT1 into my K1-4.  I have 40, 30, 20, and 15 meters
installed in the K1.

  


Symptoms:  low output (0.1w) on 40 meters and 30 meters.  KAT1 will not
match to 50 ohm dummy load on 40 meters.

  


I have cycled through the ATU menu, checking the SWR reading on each band,
for L0-4 and C0-5.I'll post the results in a separate email.   The
relays are clicking on each band change, and for each L and C change.  The
pattern wasn't clear to me;  does this point me to C5?

  


The unit was working properly after KAT1 installation.  I.e., the problem is
new.

  


I've reheated the KAT1 toroid leads, thinking I might have a cold joint.  no
joy.

  





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[Elecraft] K1-4, KAT1: low output on 30, 40, no match on 40 (Part I)

[Randy Tompson]

I'm hoping someone here might have had a similar issue, and save me some
time.

 

I recently installed a KAT1 into my K1-4.  I have 40, 30, 20, and 15 meters
installed in the K1.

 

Symptoms:  low output (0.1w) on 40 meters and 30 meters.  KAT1 will not
match to 50 ohm dummy load on 40 meters.

 

I have cycled through the ATU menu, checking the SWR reading on each band,
for L0-4 and C0-5.I'll post the results in a separate email.   The
relays are clicking on each band change, and for each L and C change.  The
pattern wasn't clear to me;  does this point me to C5?

 

The unit was working properly after KAT1 installation.  I.e., the problem is
new.

 

I've reheated the KAT1 toroid leads, thinking I might have a cold joint.  no
joy.

 

Does this ring any bells for anyone?  

 

Many thanks, and 72.

 

Randy NC4RT

 

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[Elecraft] New KX3 beta firmware (rev. 2.23): Allows DUAL RX (dual watch) with RX SHFT=8.0

[Wayne Burdick]

KX3 firmware rev. 2.23 (with DSP rev. 1.30) enables the use of DUAL RX (dual 
watch) even with RX SHFT set to 8.0 kHz in the menu. RX SHFT=8.0 can help 
optimize the KX3's performance in the presense of large signals or power supply 
noise. Shifting the RX may also help in CW mode with dual watch enabled, 
reducing audible keying artifacts.

NOTE: On any band where dual watch is turned on with RX SHFT set to 8.0, the 
normal +/- 15 kHz dual-watch VFO A-to-B separation becomes -7/+23 kHz. But the 
KX3 will, in all cases, automatically turn off dual watch if the VFO separation 
exceeds the limits.

Firmware files and instructions can be found here:

http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

[Don Wilhelm]

I should have specified, that information is for US customers only.  For 
non-US addresses the customer pays for shipping both ways, even if a 
warranty repair.


73,
Don W3FPR

--
For warranty repairs, Elecraft will pay the return shipping only unless 
special agreements are made.
For non-warranty repairs, the customer pays for the shipping both 
directions.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/25/2014 4:07 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

You said "Elecraft only pays the shipping both ways for US customers"
indicating that if I have a problem and have to ship my KPA500 to
Elecraft they pay the shipping both ways. If true, that's great news :-)



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[Elecraft] OT: SMS2CW

[Fred Jensen]

SMS2CW [tells me at 25 WPM who just sent me a text msg] has stopped 
working.  Anyone know of a URL for North Georgia Information Technologies?


73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org

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Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

[Don Wilhelm]

For warranty repairs, Elecraft will pay the return shipping only unless 
special agreements are made.
For non-warranty repairs, the customer pays for the shipping both 
directions.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/25/2014 4:07 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
You said "Elecraft only pays the shipping both ways for US customers" 
indicating that if I have a problem and have to ship my KPA500 to 
Elecraft they pay the shipping both ways. If true, that's great news :-)




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

[Barry Simpson]

Good suggestion Jim.

However, I tried turning the mains power switch (on the back of the KPA500)
off and on and that appears to have cured whatever the problem was. Now
back at full power.

Thanks for your input.

73

Barry  VK2BJ

On 26 September 2014 06:20, Jim Brown  wrote:

> On Thu,9/25/2014 1:16 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:
>
>> Before I delve into the manual, has anyone any ideas ?
>>
>
> Put in a Skype call to Elecraft support?
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

[Jim Brown]

On Thu,9/25/2014 1:16 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:

Before I delve into the manual, has anyone any ideas ?


Put in a Skype call to Elecraft support?

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

[Jim Brown]

On Thu,9/25/2014 10:45 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) wrote:

For warranty repair, shipping costs are higher for non US customers than for US customers 
first of all because Elecraft only pays the shipping both ways for US customers - even 
when the repair is done "locally" from Elecraft in EU (=Italy for EU)


Perhaps you would be happier with a Danish rig, where the shipping costs 
would be lower?


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

[Barry Simpson]

Good morning all

My hitherto bomb proof KPA500 has just failed.

I went to 40m SSB to chase some DX. I pre-tuned the KAT500 via the K3 tune
facility and then called the DX.

During the call, the KAT500 started its continuous retuning issue (I
thought that problem had been resolved but apparently not) and the KPA500
tripped out.

The DX station still heard me and I worked him with what proved to be about
25w.

I then tried to reset the KPA500 but it will not go into transmit in the
Operate position and simply passes through the 25w driving power from the
K3.

There was no bang, smoke or burning smell and the PA voltage is still there.

Before I delve into the manual, has anyone any ideas ?

Thanks

Barry  VK2BJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

[Phil Wheeler]

You said "Elecraft only pays the shipping both 
ways for US customers" indicating that if I have a 
problem and have to ship my KPA500 to Elecraft 
they pay the shipping both ways. If true, that's 
great news :-)


Phil w7ox

p.s. -- Good to hear there is authorized service 
in Europe. Someone did mention sending their rig 
to Carlo, but I didn't know he was acting as an 
agent of Elecraft.  Not all that useful to Johnny 
in Hong Kong, I guess :-(


On 9/25/14, 10:45 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) wrote:

I didn't see anybody question the quality of repair. You confuse the issue!
However you like to argue, there is a fact. For warranty repair, shipping costs are 
higher for non US customers than for US customers first of all because Elecraft only pays 
the shipping both ways for US customers - even when the repair is done 
"locally" from Elecraft in EU (=Italy for EU)

Regards
OZ4UN


Den 24/09/2014 kl. 21.31 skrev "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" 
:

Elecraft has an official repair/warranty station inside the EU. Carlo Bianconi 
in Bologna, Italy is a very experienced repair technician who also speaks 
excellent English, among other languages. He has a very extensive lab with 
current test instruments and Elecraft test software, and his work is at the 
same level as work performed at the factory.

Shipping to Carlo is much cheaper, and faster, in most circumstances than 
shipping to the U.S.

73,
Eric
elecraft.com


On 9/24/2014 10:24 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) wrote:
Hi Johnny
Yes I know. I built the K2/100, K3/100, KPA500 and KAT500 all from kits.
All bought in USA (and hand carried to Denmark)
I am a big fan of the Elecraft K-family. Don’t misunderstand.

But sending a KPA for repair is expensive even if you take out the transformer 
as Elecraft will request you to do. I had to do it and one of my friends 
(OZ8SW) also had to send both his KAT and later his  KPA for repair.
If you live in USA, Elecraft will pay for the shipping from Elecraft to the 
customer. But for customers outside US the customer must pay for shipping both 
ways (also if using an Elecraft associated repair service in Italy).

And that is not providing equal service to all customers. That’s my only point.

73 and thanks for your mail.
/OZ4UN Poul-Erik

Fra: Johnny Siu [mailto:vr2...@yahoo.com.hk]
Sendt: 24. september 2014 16:58
Til: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA); Gary McKelvie
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Emne: Import Costs from America

Most of the elecraft products are modular in design.  In other words, it is 
quite easy to identify a problematic PCB / Module.  You can simply send the 
problematic module back to Elecraft for repair.  Shipping costs for a module or 
PCB are very afffordable

If you buy the kit version, you will be familiar with the way to dismantle the 
radio / linear amplifier.  For overseas users like me, it is attractive to buy 
elecraft gears from the view point of future maintenance easiness.

There is not any elecraft dealer in Hong Kong.  We all bought direct from USA.  
I am very satisfied with elecraft's quality and after sales service support.

Similarly, there is no repairing facilities in Hong Kong for all major ham gear 
manufacturers.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
寄件人︰ Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) mailto:p...@telepost.gl>>
收件人︰ Gary McKelvie 
mailto:gary.mckel...@btinternet.com>>
副本(CC)︰ Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
傳送日期︰ 2014年09月24日 (週三) 10:49 PM
主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

Hi Gary
I have done that with my K2, K3 and KPA/KAT500.

However you should take into account (I did not) that for any repair (including 
warranty repair) you will have to pay for the shipping both ways when not being 
in the US. Shipping the KPA is not exactly cheap. I happen to know for a fact 
:-(
I have suggested that Elecraft provide the same service for all, America's and 
others alike. But dont think it is going to happen.
However, I dont know the probability for any of these to need repair for a 
given period. Maybe it is not an issue after all. Can someone give a figure? 
How many K3s and KPA500 and KAT500 are sent for repair in a year (and how many 
units are out there)?

73 de OZ4UN


Den 22/09/2014 kl. 08.05 skrev "Gary McKelvie" 
mailto:gary.mckel...@btinternet.com>>:

Hi to the list,
Once again this list has answered my question.
Thank you to all who have replied on list and direct to me.
Much appreciated.
Once I'm in a situation to I will be ordering direct rather than pay a dealer.
73 Gary G7USC

Sent from my iPhone


On 22 Sep 2014, at 04:26, Don Palmer 
mailto:d.pal...@btinternet.com>> wrote:

Hi all you pay is VAT I have bought a KPA 500,2xP3 and 2xKAT500 and all have 
only had VAT.
Good luck on what ever you do.
Don G6CMV

Sent from my iPad


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Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

[PKA]

I didn't see anybody question the quality of repair. You confuse the issue!
However you like to argue, there is a fact. For warranty repair, shipping costs 
are higher for non US customers than for US customers first of all because 
Elecraft only pays the shipping both ways for US customers - even when the 
repair is done "locally" from Elecraft in EU (=Italy for EU)

Regards
OZ4UN

> Den 24/09/2014 kl. 21.31 skrev "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" 
> :
> 
> Elecraft has an official repair/warranty station inside the EU. Carlo 
> Bianconi in Bologna, Italy is a very experienced repair technician who also 
> speaks excellent English, among other languages. He has a very extensive lab 
> with current test instruments and Elecraft test software, and his work is at 
> the same level as work performed at the factory.
> 
> Shipping to Carlo is much cheaper, and faster, in most circumstances than 
> shipping to the U.S.
> 
> 73,
> Eric
> elecraft.com
> 
>> On 9/24/2014 10:24 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) wrote:
>> Hi Johnny
>> Yes I know. I built the K2/100, K3/100, KPA500 and KAT500 all from kits.
>> All bought in USA (and hand carried to Denmark)
>> I am a big fan of the Elecraft K-family. Don’t misunderstand.
>> 
>> But sending a KPA for repair is expensive even if you take out the 
>> transformer as Elecraft will request you to do. I had to do it and one of my 
>> friends (OZ8SW) also had to send both his KAT and later his  KPA for repair.
>> If you live in USA, Elecraft will pay for the shipping from Elecraft to the 
>> customer. But for customers outside US the customer must pay for shipping 
>> both ways (also if using an Elecraft associated repair service in Italy).
>> 
>> And that is not providing equal service to all customers. That’s my only 
>> point.
>> 
>> 73 and thanks for your mail.
>> /OZ4UN Poul-Erik
>> 
>> Fra: Johnny Siu [mailto:vr2...@yahoo.com.hk]
>> Sendt: 24. september 2014 16:58
>> Til: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA); Gary McKelvie
>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
>> Emne: Import Costs from America
>> 
>> Most of the elecraft products are modular in design.  In other words, it is 
>> quite easy to identify a problematic PCB / Module.  You can simply send the 
>> problematic module back to Elecraft for repair.  Shipping costs for a module 
>> or PCB are very afffordable
>> 
>> If you buy the kit version, you will be familiar with the way to dismantle 
>> the radio / linear amplifier.  For overseas users like me, it is attractive 
>> to buy elecraft gears from the view point of future maintenance easiness.
>> 
>> There is not any elecraft dealer in Hong Kong.  We all bought direct from 
>> USA.  I am very satisfied with elecraft's quality and after sales service 
>> support.
>> 
>> Similarly, there is no repairing facilities in Hong Kong for all major ham 
>> gear manufacturers.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Johnny VR2XMC
>> 寄件人︰ Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) mailto:p...@telepost.gl>>
>> 收件人︰ Gary McKelvie 
>> mailto:gary.mckel...@btinternet.com>>
>> 副本(CC)︰ Elecraft Reflector 
>> mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
>> 傳送日期︰ 2014年09月24日 (週三) 10:49 PM
>> 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America
>> 
>> Hi Gary
>> I have done that with my K2, K3 and KPA/KAT500.
>> 
>> However you should take into account (I did not) that for any repair 
>> (including warranty repair) you will have to pay for the shipping both ways 
>> when not being in the US. Shipping the KPA is not exactly cheap. I happen to 
>> know for a fact :-(
>> I have suggested that Elecraft provide the same service for all, America's 
>> and others alike. But dont think it is going to happen.
>> However, I dont know the probability for any of these to need repair for a 
>> given period. Maybe it is not an issue after all. Can someone give a figure? 
>> How many K3s and KPA500 and KAT500 are sent for repair in a year (and how 
>> many units are out there)?
>> 
>> 73 de OZ4UN
>> 
>>> Den 22/09/2014 kl. 08.05 skrev "Gary McKelvie" 
>>> mailto:gary.mckel...@btinternet.com>>:
>>> 
>>> Hi to the list,
>>> Once again this list has answered my question.
>>> Thank you to all who have replied on list and direct to me.
>>> Much appreciated.
>>> Once I'm in a situation to I will be ordering direct rather than pay a 
>>> dealer.
>>> 73 Gary G7USC
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On 22 Sep 2014, at 04:26, Don Palmer 
 mailto:d.pal...@btinternet.com>> wrote:
 
 Hi all you pay is VAT I have bought a KPA 500,2xP3 and 2xKAT500 and all 
 have only had VAT.
 Good luck on what ever you do.
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[Elecraft] FS: KPA100/KAT100 in EC2 (price reduced)

[Chris Kantarjiev]

Hi all ... it's been a few years since I've made any noise here (and a 
little while since I've been on the air). Life has taken some 
interesting turns and my radio focus has shifted. I bought a K3 a while 
ago and love it. I'm not ready to let go of my K2 (that will probably 
*never* happen), but the KPA100/KAT100 combination in EC2 case would be 
happier in someone else's shack.


It's in excellent shape, works great, comes with the cables and manuals 
and boxes and everything. I'm asking $400 plus shipping. Photos 
available on request.


VY 73 de chris K6DBG
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3: RX audio "Line" out? Feature Request.

[Jim Brown]

On Thu,9/25/2014 1:25 AM, Dave B wrote:

If it could.  Howabout that as a feature request?   We woudnt need to faff about
with 3.5mm jack splitters and an external powered speaker just to still "hear"
what's going on, while plugged into an external decoder.


Consumer line level is 1V peak, which is the same level used to drive 
headphones. The headphone output is a low impedance source, so it can 
easily drive both headphones and a line level input. The only thing 
missing is an independent level control, which is easy enough to work 
around.


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Fwd: F/S K2/100 & KAT100

[Mike Murray]

My K2 is now on eBay for any who might be interested - search on my call.
Also have an MFJ-989C listed.

Selling my K2/100, #2652, and KAT100 to finance a KX3 purchase and downsize
the shack a bit.  Excellent condition mechanically and electrically with
the following:

-Most A to B mods done (list available)
-KSB2  SSB option
-K160RX  160 option
-KNB2  Noise blanker
-KDSP2  Advanced DSP filter
-Clifton Labs Z1B-K2 Buffer Amplifier, IF output
-K6XX CW tuning indicator
-KI6WX keying mod
-W3FPR's fixed AF level output
-TF3MA sidetone mod
-Split/RIT/XIT LED indicator mod
-KR5L CW zero beat indicator mod
-SoftRock Lite II K2 IF to I/Q output (external box)
-All docmentation

Current Elecraft pricing: $1,964.70 + Softrock
Shipped to US addresses only - $1350.00.  PayPal prefered.  Photos
available and email me for any questions.

73,
Mike - W0AG
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Re: [Elecraft] RTTY FSK

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Would like to know what is needed to make the switch to FSK such that
the K3 can be used in DATA mode instead of USB, while still using
N1MM/FLDigi integration and an RS232 interface.


fldigi *does not support an RS-232 interface for FSK*.  Look in the
fldigi help files for pFSK (pseudo FSK) and build that circuit to
convert on/off keyed audio tones to FSK.

However, *any program* capable of AFSK/PSK can be used with the K3 in
DATA mode simply by selecting DATA A (for wideband PSK and AFSK in
USB) or AFSK A (for narrow filter AFSK in LSB).  See the K3 Owner's
Manual information on DATA Sub-modes.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-09-25 11:15 AM, Robert Fanfant wrote:

I currently have N1MM integrated with FLDigi, a SignalLink unit, and
an RS232 interface to the K3. All works well using AFSK with the K3
in USB mode.

Can someone direct me on how to setup my K3 for FSK RTTY? Would like
to know what is needed to make the switch to FSK such that the K3 can
be used in DATA mode instead of USB, while still using N1MM/FLDigi
integration and an RS232 interface.

Thanks in advance.

> -rob N7QT
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[Elecraft] RTTY FSK

[Robert Fanfant]

I currently have N1MM integrated with FLDigi, a SignalLink unit, and an RS232 
interface to the K3. All works well using AFSK with the K3 in USB mode.

Can someone direct me on how to setup my K3 for FSK RTTY? Would like to know 
what is needed to make the switch to FSK such that the K3 can be used in DATA 
mode instead of USB, while still using N1MM/FLDigi integration and an RS232 
interface. 

Thanks in advance.
-rob N7QT 
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Re: [Elecraft] 4 second tail-end delay on RTTY

[Wayne Burdick]

This prosign is in daily use by many K3 and KX3 ops (including me)…it really 
does work. But it may take some practice because it's not a character you grew 
up with. 

If the text decoder shows "IM" when you send the "..--" prosign, then you're 
leaving space that's just a bit too long between the ".." and the "--". Try 
thinking of it as sending Morse for the number "2", but leaving off the last 
dash.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> I find it impossible for me to send IM with the paddle….


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Re: [Elecraft] 4 second tail-end delay on RTTY

[Brian Hunt]

I find it impossible for me to send IM with the paddle and have it recognized 
by the K3. Instead I edited my CW memories to have a pipe character (vertical 
bar) at the end. Eg. DE K0DTJ |. It's not sent on CW and does a fine job on 
RTTY. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ


> On Sep 25, 2014, at 06:11, Steve  wrote:
> 
> 
> GM, folks 
> I've been using cw-to-rtty on my K3. I have read that sending "IM" at the end 
> of the transmission to end transmission but it just extends the tail for 
> another 4 seconds. I send IM bumped together as a pro sign but no joy. Any 
> sage advice?
> 
> 73, Steve AA4V
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[Elecraft] 4 second tail-end delay on RTTY

[Steve]

GM, folks 
I've been using cw-to-rtty on my K3. I have read that sending "IM" at the end 
of the transmission to end transmission but it just extends the tail for 
another 4 seconds. I send IM bumped together as a pro sign but no joy. Any sage 
advice?

73, Steve AA4V

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[Elecraft] [KX3] Key Clicks / Ringing - September Experiment **Updated**

[Joel Black]

A few days ago, I wrote that my biggest annoyance with the KX3 were the 
key clicks / ringing when working split. After installing the latest 
Beta F/W (2.23), and turning the KX3's RX IF shift to 8.0, the ringing 
is gone!


Last night, I worked W1AW/5 on 30 m split (1 up) and there was no ringing.

Thank you, Elecraft. Thank you, Wayne.

For the next week or so, my September setup is back on track.

Another thing from the list I previously posted:

You *can*, in a way, have more than one macro loaded at a time - you can 
create each macro so that it will call up the next macro effectively 
cycling through your list of macros. I think I posted here before where 
one press of PF1 will put me in CW mode, copy VFO A to VFO B, turn on 
split, turn on dual watch, and change VFO B so it is 1 kHz higher. That 
macro then calls a second macro that undoes all that. The first long 
hold of PF1 turns all that on; the second long hold turns it all off.


You could have PF1 (or PF2) setup so that if you were working W1AW/p 
(for example) on CW split on one band and then RTTY split on another so 
that your macro button steps through the macros. Now, how useful this is 
to each individual operator is completely subjective.


73/72,
Joel - W4JBB

On 9/22/14, 6:00 PM, Joel Black wrote:


I can only have two macros loaded in the KX3 at any given time. The K3 
can have up to eight (I think I have four and could truly reduce that 
to two or three - I wouldn't need the ATU macro).


My absolute biggest annoyances are the key clicks and digital ringing 
when working split / dual watch in either mode. The *only* way I found 
to get rid of the key clicks was to turn off dual watch and just 
operate split. However, if I read the manual correctly, this 
eliminates the ability to listen to both VFO A and VFO B. The KX3 
Operating Manual, Rev B4, June 01, 2012 it states, "Dual Watch 
Limitations... A wider roofing filter than normal will be selected 
automatically, if required, based on the frequency span between VFO A 
and VFO B."



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3: RX audio "Line" out? Feature Request.

[Gerald Wilson]

This would be amazing and a huge help with digital modes. 

On September 25, 2014 4:25:32 AM EDT, Dave B  wrote:
>One for the KX3 Firmware guru's I think.
>
>Looking at the schematic, there might be a way to "uncouple" the
>Headphone 
>Right and Left levels, and set them indipendantly, while also leaving
>the speaker 
>amp enabled.
>
>That would allow, when a cable is plugged into the "Phones" jack, the
>Audio DAC 
>"Left" to still run the speaker (level set by the front panel AF gain)
>while "Right" 
>is used as a fixed level "Line" output at some other (menu set?) level,
>for 
>external digimode decoders.
>
>(However, I've not looked at the data sheet for the TLV320AIC3105 audio
>codec 
>chip used, yet to see if it could support that, I just suspect it
>might.)
>
>If it could.  Howabout that as a feature request?   We woudnt need to
>faff about 
>with 3.5mm jack splitters and an external powered speaker just to still
>"hear" 
>what's going on, while plugged into an external decoder.
>
>Or is there an existing menu feature I've missed that would do that
>already?
>
>And yes, I am aware that many PC's allow you to "listen" to an input,
>but not all 
>OS's support that on all platforms.   Nor do many hardware based
>digimode 
>devices (TNC's and the like.)
>
>If (a big IF) that was to be possible.  Storing such settings in a
>memory along 
>with frequency/mode etc would be fantastic!
>
>(A "Line IN" would be nice, but I don't se any other "already
>connected" ways to 
>do that, though there are plenty of spare inputs to the audio codec
>chip.)
>
>73.
>
>Dave G0WBX.
>
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[Elecraft] KX3: RX audio "Line" out? Feature Request.

[Dave B]

One for the KX3 Firmware guru's I think.

Looking at the schematic, there might be a way to "uncouple" the Headphone 
Right and Left levels, and set them indipendantly, while also leaving the 
speaker 
amp enabled.

That would allow, when a cable is plugged into the "Phones" jack, the Audio DAC 
"Left" to still run the speaker (level set by the front panel AF gain) while 
"Right" 
is used as a fixed level "Line" output at some other (menu set?) level, for 
external digimode decoders.

(However, I've not looked at the data sheet for the TLV320AIC3105 audio codec 
chip used, yet to see if it could support that, I just suspect it might.)

If it could.  Howabout that as a feature request?   We woudnt need to faff 
about 
with 3.5mm jack splitters and an external powered speaker just to still "hear" 
what's going on, while plugged into an external decoder.

Or is there an existing menu feature I've missed that would do that already?

And yes, I am aware that many PC's allow you to "listen" to an input, but not 
all 
OS's support that on all platforms.   Nor do many hardware based digimode 
devices (TNC's and the like.)

If (a big IF) that was to be possible.  Storing such settings in a memory along 
with frequency/mode etc would be fantastic!

(A "Line IN" would be nice, but I don't se any other "already connected" ways 
to 
do that, though there are plenty of spare inputs to the audio codec chip.)

73.

Dave G0WBX.

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