Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[Jim Brown]

On 10/31/2014 9:19 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:

But, if you are wanting to do weak signal work with CW, SSB, etc. then the 2M 
option is a very good cost item and worth the small increment of $.


Yes, IF you can find a good amp that drives with the 3W or so that the 
2M transverter produces. There was an '80s vintage Mirage 2W In, 150W 
out brick that did that, and I have one (but there's no way I'd sell 
it). :)


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and external receiver

[Jim Brown]

On 10/31/2014 4:27 PM, LA7NO wrote:

Thanks for the info.
Unfortunately, I do not have the KXV3 option.


So you need to add it. :) Easy to do -- just order it.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Line hook up

[Gerald Manthey]

Yes i know. Everyone told me. I had mine in moving box somewhere. My
computer for Internet was also boxed somewhere. All I had was my phone and
was looking for help. I know they are in the manuals. To the ones that sent
just the diagrams thank you all is up and running now. To the others I hope
you get help when you ask for it and not just people telling you its in the
manuals.
Tnx
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[Elecraft] rather good service fer sure

[riese-k3djc]

I had a bit of a problem installing the 144 board in the KX3 I built
actually the nut on the FET dropped off ,, I installed and removed the
unit
several times making sure the routing of the cables
I checked with Elecraft on the OK to use a drop of epoxy on the nut
and they suggested I send the KX3 back and allow them to do a full
install 
and set up

wild

that was an offer I couldnt refuse
the install of the trransverter was 
going well with no problems and I sure can
recommend the upgrade,,, it fits nice and the small coax connectors
popped
right into place
does anyone think any other manufacturer of ham gear would act in this
manor

anyone interested in a DEM 144 verter and a kenwood 850

Oh  it will be interesting to see how well the thing works as I am 200 Ft
from some very dirty 150 Mhz pagers,,, does effect the FM portion of 2
meters
but pretty clean at 144.2

Bob K3DJC

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[David Orman]

Responses in-line. I did a direct reply accidentally, I didn't know this
list didn't set a reply-to.

On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 11:19 AM, Phil Hystad  wrote:

> Added comment on one part of post below...
>
> > Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you
> could probably find a very nice 2M rig.
>
> I agree with the comment quoted above if the 2M mode is FM and repeater
> action or whatever only.  But, if you are
> wanting to do weak signal work with CW, SSB, etc. then the 2M option is a
> very good cost item and worth the
> small increment of $.
>
> I bought the 2M option primarily for weak signal ops but haven't finished
> making my 2-meter antenna yet, in fact,
> still collecting the materials for its construction (a 7 element Yagi is
> the plan right now, maybe I will add elements).
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>
> > On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:51 AM, David Ahrendts 
> wrote:
> >
> > Larry, I assembled a KX3 and it’s companion KXPA100 amp 3 weeks ago, and
> it is an outstanding combo. I’m replacing a Kenwood TS-480HX (an
> outstanding device also) which I ran with an Ameritron ALS-600S 600-watt
> linear. With some balancing and shielding I will be able to run the KX3 +
> KXPA100 into the 600 watt linear. So, I have my super compact QRP radio
> that I can put in my back pack and sit on a lawn chair with a Buddy Pole on
> top of a mountain, or the high power base station on my desk at home with
> the mini-beam. Cake and eat it too. The KXP3 pan adapter for the KX3
> arrives today — my weekend project.
>

I have the same combo, KX3 + KXPA100 for home, and I love it. I also own
the PX3, built the kit about a week ago - well worth the money. I can spot
conversations and jump to them far faster than I'd have every imagined. I
also used the built in signal generator in the PX3 with capacitive coupling
(to lower input power) to a wire on a BNC to binding post connector I have
to tune my filters (pretty sure I touched them when doing some work in my
KX3). Not sure how stable the generator is, but so far, no ill-effects.


> > I’ll suggest the roofing filter especially for CW. Did not get an
> antenna tuner for either the KX3 or KXPA100, but might reconsider that
> later, since I have an auto-tuner for the big linear. Had no interest in
> using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you could probably find a
> very nice 2M rig.
>

I love the ATU in my KX3/KXPA100. If you have relatively short feedlines so
impedance mismatch won't rob you of much power, they make some really easy
homebuilt antennas very usable. I have a EFHW antenna for 10/20/40m I built
that I string up on a 40' Spiderbeam for portable use, and I easy 'get out
there'. I also enjoy the ATU for my home operation, I have a low (5' above
ground and very good at NVIS but not so great for DX) 187' loop around my
backyard fence, soldered to a 450ohm window line I run into a 4:1 balun.
I've yet to encounter a band or frequency I can't get 1.5 SWR or better on,
and I've had MANY conversations all over the US and even into Canada, even
with SSB. It's nowhere near optimal, but it's better to be on the radio
than off it. I can hit most of the US, Canada, Mexico, and such on a
regular basis with 20W on 20m. It's nice not needing an external ATU. If I
had to make long feedline runes, I'd probably build an ATU near the antenna
to minimize losses.


> > Assembly suggestion: they provide you with a lot of little teeny tiny
> screws. Get a cupcake pan or ice cube tray and separate all the parts and
> label them. Very difficult to tell a 5/32 screw from a 1/4. Tweezers help.
> And the customer support is extraordinary.
>

100% agree with this advice. The only difficult part about building
Elecraft kits I have run into is keeping the various screws in order so I
was using the right screw for the right job. The manuals are excellent and
detail what you should use, but having something to split them all up when
you receive them (helps with inventory too!) makes assembly a cakewalk. I
may have spent 30 minutes putting my PX3 together, most of that spent doing
an inventory pre-build,  finding my tiny-screwdriver box of phillips head
attachments and clearing an area on the workbench to do so.

Regarding the 2M option, with that option and a small yagi I borrowed from
a friend he uses for satellite operations, I found 2 power line poles that
were generating a lot of noise. You could do the same with a Baofeng, but I
like having a radio that can fill in for a small hand-held if the
need/desire arises. There's one hell of a difference in usability between
my cheap Baofeng and my KX3, and I'm happy to have the functionality
available in a device that makes sense to me/that I know well.

Hope that helps,
David


> >
> > David Ahrendts, KC0XT, Los Angeles
> >
> >> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions
> about roofing filter choices and other configuration suggest

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and external receiver

[LA7NO]

Thanks for the info.
Unfortunately, I do not have the KXV3 option.

P-T


On 1 November 2014 00:18, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] <
ml-node+s365791n7594336...@n2.nabble.com> wrote:

> Per-Tore,
>
> I have not tried it, but from a look at the K3 Block Diagram, it would
> appear that you could connect the external receiver to the RX ANT OUT
> jack (requires the KXV3 option) and tell the K3 to use the RX ANT (that
> is a per band setting).
>
> The K3 Low Pass Filters would be in the path between the antenna and
> that output, but it is behind the TR switch which should protect the
> external receiver during transmit.  Muting the external receiver is not
> part of that connection - you are on your own to devise the means for
> muting that receiver during transmit.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 10/31/2014 4:48 PM, LA7NO wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > My K3 has KPA3 and KAT3 installed, but not the KRX3
> >
> > The K3 has a nice way of switching antennas when using both main and
> sub-rx.
> >
> > I want to use an external rx (R&S EK 896). Is there a nice way to do
> this?
> > My main concern is of course to protect the external rx when
> transmitting
> > with the K3.
> >
> > 73es,
> >
> > Per-Tore
> > LA7NO
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and external receiver

[Don Wilhelm]

Per-Tore,

I have not tried it, but from a look at the K3 Block Diagram, it would 
appear that you could connect the external receiver to the RX ANT OUT 
jack (requires the KXV3 option) and tell the K3 to use the RX ANT (that 
is a per band setting).


The K3 Low Pass Filters would be in the path between the antenna and 
that output, but it is behind the TR switch which should protect the 
external receiver during transmit.  Muting the external receiver is not 
part of that connection - you are on your own to devise the means for 
muting that receiver during transmit.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/31/2014 4:48 PM, LA7NO wrote:

Hello,

My K3 has KPA3 and KAT3 installed, but not the KRX3

The K3 has a nice way of switching antennas when using both main and sub-rx.

I want to use an external rx (R&S EK 896). Is there a nice way to do this?
My main concern is of course to protect the external rx when transmitting
with the K3.

73es,

Per-Tore
LA7NO



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Re: [Elecraft] Looking for P3 SVGA Factory built

[Bruce Beford]

Steve,

You might want to clarify. Are you looking for a factory built P3, with the
optional SVGA adapter?

Bruce N1RX

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[Elecraft] Looking for P3 SVGA Factory built

[Steve, K4FJ via Elecraft]

I am looking for a P3 SVGA factory built Panadaptor.  Please advise condition 
and price.  Reply direct to k...@aol.com

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[Elecraft] K3 and external receiver

[LA7NO]

Hello,

My K3 has KPA3 and KAT3 installed, but not the KRX3

The K3 has a nice way of switching antennas when using both main and sub-rx.

I want to use an external rx (R&S EK 896). Is there a nice way to do this?
My main concern is of course to protect the external rx when transmitting
with the K3.

73es,

Per-Tore
LA7NO 



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[Elecraft] K3 and external receiver

[Per-Tore Aasestrand]

Hello,

My K3 has KPA3 and KAT3 installed, nut not the KRX3

The K3 has a nice way of switching antennas when using both main and sub-rx.

I want to use an external rx (R&S EK 896). Is there a nice way to do this?
My main concern is of course to protect the external rx when transmitting
with the K3.

73es,

Per-Tore
LA7NO
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Re: [Elecraft] FT4TA all K3 Tromelin Isl DXpedition on the air

[Wes]

Being in KH6 probably doesn't hurt either. 

Wes. N7WS

On Oct 31, 2014, at 11:03 AM, Merv Schweigert  wrote:

> K3 to K3 and hes in the log for me on 12 meters,   makes #328 using
> only a 130 ft wire fed with open line 40 ft high.
> Of course an Alpha 99 helps at 1.5KW output also
> Good luck guys
> 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 WH2XCR 600Meters
> 
>> *FT4TA*, the *Tromelin*  all K3 DXpedition, is 
>> now on the air!
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>> See: http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/ 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] FT4TA all K3 Tromelin Isl DXpedition on the air

[Merv Schweigert]

K3 to K3 and hes in the log for me on 12 meters,   makes #328 using
only a 130 ft wire fed with open line 40 ft high.
Of course an Alpha 99 helps at 1.5KW output also
Good luck guys
73 Merv K9FD/KH6 WH2XCR 600Meters

*FT4TA*, the *Tromelin*  all K3 
DXpedition, is now on the air!


See: http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/ 

73,
Eric
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[Elecraft] FT4TA all K3 Tromelin Isl DXpedition on the air

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

*FT4TA*, the *Tromelin*  all K3 DXpedition, is now 
on the air!


See: http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/ 

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY 4 Second Delay

[Wayne Burdick]

The IM prosign can also be inserted at the end of CW/DATA messages using the 
message editor in K3 and KX3 Utility. I believe it's the "|" (pipe) character. 
This character is not sent on the air when it appears in a message memory, and 
in DATA mode it is not sent at all, even when inserted "live" by the keyer 
paddle.

Wayne
N6KR


On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:50 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> Send "..--" ("IM" prosign, with the I and M concatenated). You can think of 
> it as "IMmediately terminate transmission".
> 
> If you have trouble sending this character, trying thinking of it as sending 
> the number 2, but leaving off the last dash.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:46 AM, "Brian F. Wruble"  wrote:
> 
>> I am sure this has been asked and answered, so sorry...
>> 
>> Is there any way to truncate the 4 second delay when operating the K3 in
>> RTTY in FSK-D mode.  The carrier stays on 4 seconds after the last
>> character has been sent.  Is there a setting to reduce that?  Is there a
>> keystroke or character to send that will signify "end of transmission" and
>> cause TX >>> RX?
>> 
>> I believe there is a CW character that will do it, but I don't always have
>> a paddle with me when operating the K3 remotely using the K3/0 mini.
>> 
>> Thanks.  73 de Brian W3BW
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY 4 Second Delay

[Wayne Burdick]

Send "..--" ("IM" pro sign, with the I and M concatenated). You can think of it 
as "IMmediately terminate transmission".

If you have trouble sending this character, trying thinking of it as sending 
the number 2, but leaving off the last dash.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:46 AM, "Brian F. Wruble"  wrote:

> I am sure this has been asked and answered, so sorry...
> 
> Is there any way to truncate the 4 second delay when operating the K3 in
> RTTY in FSK-D mode.  The carrier stays on 4 seconds after the last
> character has been sent.  Is there a setting to reduce that?  Is there a
> keystroke or character to send that will signify "end of transmission" and
> cause TX >>> RX?
> 
> I believe there is a CW character that will do it, but I don't always have
> a paddle with me when operating the K3 remotely using the K3/0 mini.
> 
> Thanks.  73 de Brian W3BW
> 
> *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
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Re: [Elecraft] Power knob became ALC off/on

[Wayne Burdick]

That's because the CONFIG:TX ALC OFF setting is temporary, not saved on 
power-down.

73,
Wayne
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> Thanks.
> Seems much to learn.
> The problem went away after turning the radio off and on.
> Ignacy
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[Elecraft] K3 RTTY 4 Second Delay

[Brian F. Wruble]

I am sure this has been asked and answered, so sorry...

Is there any way to truncate the 4 second delay when operating the K3 in
 RTTY in FSK-D mode.  The carrier stays on 4 seconds after the last
character has been sent.  Is there a setting to reduce that?  Is there a
keystroke or character to send that will signify "end of transmission" and
cause TX >>> RX?

I believe there is a CW character that will do it, but I don't always have
a paddle with me when operating the K3 remotely using the K3/0 mini.

Thanks.  73 de Brian W3BW

*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
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Re: [Elecraft] Power knob became ALC off/on

[Ignacy]

Thanks.
Seems much to learn.
The problem went away after turning the radio off and on.
Ignacy



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Re: [Elecraft] Power knob became ALC off/on

[Wayne Burdick]

You must have turned off TX ALC (CONFIG:TX ALC menu entry). When you do that, 
the power knob adjusts open-loop drive in very small increments. It flashes 
"ALC OFF" as a reminder.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:13 AM, Ignacy  wrote:

> I made some menu changes while calling  FT4TA, and PWR knob became ALC off/on
> switch. How to get the original PWR function back?
> Ignacy, NO9E 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[Phil Hystad]

Added comment on one part of post below...

> Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you could 
> probably find a very nice 2M rig.

I agree with the comment quoted above if the 2M mode is FM and repeater action 
or whatever only.  But, if you are
wanting to do weak signal work with CW, SSB, etc. then the 2M option is a very 
good cost item and worth the
small increment of $.

I bought the 2M option primarily for weak signal ops but haven't finished 
making my 2-meter antenna yet, in fact,
still collecting the materials for its construction (a 7 element Yagi is the 
plan right now, maybe I will add elements).

73, phil, K7PEH



> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:51 AM, David Ahrendts  wrote:
> 
> Larry, I assembled a KX3 and it’s companion KXPA100 amp 3 weeks ago, and it 
> is an outstanding combo. I’m replacing a Kenwood TS-480HX (an outstanding 
> device also) which I ran with an Ameritron ALS-600S 600-watt linear. With 
> some balancing and shielding I will be able to run the KX3 + KXPA100 into the 
> 600 watt linear. So, I have my super compact QRP radio that I can put in my 
> back pack and sit on a lawn chair with a Buddy Pole on top of a mountain, or 
> the high power base station on my desk at home with the mini-beam. Cake and 
> eat it too. The KXP3 pan adapter for the KX3 arrives today — my weekend 
> project.
> I’ll suggest the roofing filter especially for CW. Did not get an antenna 
> tuner for either the KX3 or KXPA100, but might reconsider that later, since I 
> have an auto-tuner for the big linear. Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M 
> and actually for the cost, you could probably find a very nice 2M rig.
> Assembly suggestion: they provide you with a lot of little teeny tiny screws. 
> Get a cupcake pan or ice cube tray and separate all the parts and label them. 
> Very difficult to tell a 5/32 screw from a 1/4. Tweezers help. And the 
> customer support is extraordinary.
> 
> David Ahrendts, KC0XT, Los Angeles  
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about 
>> roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome.
>> I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. 
>> I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we 
>> have an allocation there (70 something MHz?) The information still seems a 
>> bit sketchy about that. Any ideas? Thanks.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Larry Wolfgang, WR1B
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[Elecraft] Power knob became ALC off/on

[Ignacy]

I made some menu changes while calling  FT4TA, and PWR knob became ALC off/on
switch. How to get the original PWR function back?
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[David Ahrendts]

Larry, I assembled a KX3 and it’s companion KXPA100 amp 3 weeks ago, and it is 
an outstanding combo. I’m replacing a Kenwood TS-480HX (an outstanding device 
also) which I ran with an Ameritron ALS-600S 600-watt linear. With some 
balancing and shielding I will be able to run the KX3 + KXPA100 into the 600 
watt linear. So, I have my super compact QRP radio that I can put in my back 
pack and sit on a lawn chair with a Buddy Pole on top of a mountain, or the 
high power base station on my desk at home with the mini-beam. Cake and eat it 
too. The KXP3 pan adapter for the KX3 arrives today — my weekend project.
I’ll suggest the roofing filter especially for CW. Did not get an antenna tuner 
for either the KX3 or KXPA100, but might reconsider that later, since I have an 
auto-tuner for the big linear. Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and 
actually for the cost, you could probably find a very nice 2M rig.
Assembly suggestion: they provide you with a lot of little teeny tiny screws. 
Get a cupcake pan or ice cube tray and separate all the parts and label them. 
Very difficult to tell a 5/32 screw from a 1/4. Tweezers help. And the customer 
support is extraordinary.

David Ahrendts, KC0XT, Los Angeles  

> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B  wrote:
> 
> I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about 
> roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome.
> I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. 
> I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we 
> have an allocation there (70 something MHz?) The information still seems a 
> bit sketchy about that. Any ideas? Thanks.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Larry Wolfgang, WR1B
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi Larry,

4m is used in many countries outside of the US, but there is no
allocation for Amateur use here [and no real hope of this happening
soon].  I'd suggest you buy the 2m transverter for use in the US.

73,
matt
W6NIA

On Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:07:18 +, you wrote:

>I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about 
>roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome.
>I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. 
>I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we 
>have an allocation there (70 something MHz?) The information still seems a bit 
>sketchy about that. Any ideas? Thanks.
>
>73,
>
>Larry Wolfgang, WR1B
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[Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B]

I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about 
roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome.
I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. 
I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we 
have an allocation there (70 something MHz?) The information still seems a bit 
sketchy about that. Any ideas? Thanks.

73,

Larry Wolfgang, WR1B

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on SSB Mobile

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

My personal opinion is that you're setting yourself up for a very 
frustrating experience.  Yes, you will eventually make some contacts, but 
unless you'll be spending a lot of time in the vehicle, your contacts per 
trip will probably be rather low.


Technically, I agree with Rick that you need the outboard amp.  However, for 
what you'll pay for the amp, you can buy a radio that was designed for 
mobile.  I have two Kenwood TS-480S/AT's in mobile service and I find it is 
the best mobile rig I've ever used in over 40 years of mobiling.With 
tunable antennas such as the Tarheel that Rick recommended, I'd go for the 
HX version with 200 watts output.  It WILL make a difference, especially 
when you're operating on 20 M and below where even the best 8 foot antenna 
is a severe compromise.


Even though I've had a radio in the car for many years, I am not a "serious" 
mobile op.  I use an old solid SS bugcatcher mast and several Hustler 
resonators.  From experience, I operate 95% of the time on several bands (20 
& 40 M) , so I never felt the need for an expensive "all-band" antenna and 
a couple resonators are adequate for me.   One trick I've found to increase 
their efficiency is to use the next higher band coil and add length to the 
top whip.  A 4 foot whip will work fine on 20 M  using a 15 M coil.  I also 
removed enough turns from a 40 M coil to also use a 4 foot whip for 
resonance.


Mobile operation can be fun, but QRP mobile, at least to me would not be. 
Now, if you're mainly interested in listening, then it's a different story.


73, Charlie k3ICH







- Original Message - 
From: "Rick Bates, WA6NHC" 

To: "" 
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on SSB Mobile


Like any great station, most of the budget should go into the antenna. 
The Hustler will load and it might even radiate, but the resonators have 
low Q and are not very efficient.  I just gave mine away last week, I now 
use a Tarheel (screwdriver) on my truck.


If your budget insists on that choice, at least make double sure that is 
it as high as you can safely afford with everything bonded well to (and 
ON) the vehicle for the best efficiency.  If you get a screwdriver 
antenna, same rules but get the coil as high as you can and use a capacity 
hat instead of a tall whip.


Next you'll want to pay attention to how you power the radio.  Cigar 
lighters are notorious for noise because they are not well grounded and 
often have other devices (noise makers) on the same circuit.  Find a 
better power source, preferably connection directly to the battery 
(automotive self-resetting circuit breakers at the battery, fuses near the 
radio; BOTH leads to the battery AND both fused).  The battery will act as 
a HUGE capacitor, keeping a lot of noise out of the rig.


Once that is taken care of, you can set up your transmitter audio as 
you've been instructed and there are plenty of 'scopes out there to get 
accurate reports.  I might also cut the lows in the TX EQ which helps add 
more 'punch' but don't overdo that or it sounds like crap (pinched noise 
while breathing helium).


Don't forget that since it is a wider signal, SSB won't have near the 
energy you're used to (you'll need more power than you do on CW).


So it can be done.  The question (for you): is the time and frustration 
worth the fewer contacts you'll make (compared to a 100 watt mobile).  For 
me, life is too short for QRP but some folks thrive on it.  I'd seriously 
consider adding the KXPA with tuner into the mix.  Then you can consider 
one of the other larger amps...  ;o)


73 es GL,
Rick, WA6NHC




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 cw settings

[david Moes]

Its all very personal  and yes narrow bandwidth will have a some what 
hollow or squezed sound,  this is just the nature of using a narrow 
bandwidth.   I find that the K3 sounds better at very narrow settings 
than some of the other rigs I have had.  saying that  try playing with 
the Pitch of your CW signal  this will move the passband of the reciever 
up and down while keeping the desired signal within the bandpass.you 
might just find that sweetspot where the CW tone is good to your ear. I 
have mine around 640hz   this works for me  and by narrowing the 
bandwidths sounds good to me and will eliminate not just nearby signals 
but seems to reduce the noise as it cuts out the noise that is not on 
the desired signals frequency  especially with very weak signals.If 
you are not used to using narrow filters it may just take some time to 
get used to it.  once you do however you will find the oposite and that 
narrower  sounds better than wide even in quiet band conditions. I 
don't generally go below bandwidth of 240 - 400  in busy conditions like 
a contest and 1kc in not so busy.  when  I am calling a station in  a 
big pileup and trying separate him from all the others calling I will go 
right down to  as low as 100 hz even 50hz   the K3  will go that narrow 
without too much ringing  something I have not been able to do with 
other radios.


David Moes
President: Peterborough Amateur Radio Club.
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VE3DVY,  VE3SD

On 10/31/2014 02:02, K6ST Barry Bettman wrote:

Question about k3 cw settings. When I narrow the bandwidth down and
narrower filters kick in, I find the audio to be squeezed and difficult to
hear cw signals, where as wider bandwidth makes it easier to hear but too
many signals in the band pass, especially duringn contests like the
upcoming sweepstakes. Are there specific settings that you might suggest
for better clarity on the k3 either on the k3 itself or via the utility?
Thanks, Barry k6st





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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on SSB Mobile

[Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft]

Ted, the best reference material on going SSB Mobile can be found below.

KØBG.COM
  
 
KØBG.COM
A Web Site For Mobile Amateur Radio Operators  
View on www.k0bg.com Preview by Yahoo  
  
73  Milverton / W9MMS




On Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:26 PM, "Dauer, Edward"  
wrote:
 


After a half-century of CW only I am about, at last, to try SSB.  The rig is a 
KX3 operating from my car, into a Hustler mast with 15 and 20 meter resonators. 
 For the moment the power supply is the car's cigar lighter; and the headset is 
Elecraft's standard-issue Heil, which I own but have never used.  So, I am 
looking for suggestions and advice.

One specific question:  I do not have a 'scope or any other equipment with 
which to look at the transmitted waveform.  I expect to do some practical 
experimentation; but are there good starting points for the mic and audio 
settings, and whatever else, in order to get the most effective and cleanest 
signal?

Another:  Is SSB mobile on HF with 5 or 10 watts going to be practical, or will 
it just be frustrating? The plan - now that my life affords the time for it - 
is to put some rare counties in CO, NM, AZ and WY on the air.

Suggestions, ideas, comments, imperatives, opinions - all are most welcome.

Tnx,

Ted, KN1CBR
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