Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Centurion Amp
Thanks to all for the responses to my question. Now I can order a K3S and know that I won't have to spend the cash for an amp right away. 73, Stew ke4yh __ 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] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement
The weekly Elecraft single sideband net meets tomorrow, Sunday, August 2, at 18:00 UTC on 14.3035 +/-. I will be net control from the home QTH just north of Atlanta. All are welcome and invited to attend. See you on the air! 73 de, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com mailto:km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit First purchase: K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit P3-K Panadapter. KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter Second purchase KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ? I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll operate. Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than the sub receiver.. J This is still a work in process as I'm planning my purchase at Shelby and have some antenna work to do. Thanks in advance Jer __ 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] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth not as wide.
Have you tried switching to the high/low cut mode instead of center and width? wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Aug 1, 2015, at 10:49 AM, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: No reply from Elecraft on this matter received so far. So you don't have to read through the details, it is a simple question: Why can the RX bandwidth not be made as wide on DATA A mode as it can on SSB mode? If it can be made to widen out as far let me know what I am missing please. The LCD on the KX3 shows 4 kHz width but it isn't giving 4 kHz width when viewing the audio (band noise) on WSJT. (It goes from 400Hz at the LF end to 3600 Hz at the HF end). On SSB by manipulation of centre frequency and width controls it is possible to widen up to 4 kHz (200-4200Hz), but not on DATA A which is what I prefer to use for data modes. So is this a feature or a bug? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 14:00, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I have been doing that, still don't get 4KHz bandwidth. I would just accept it as a limitation of the receiver if it weren't for the fact that on SSB I can widen the pass out to 4KHz. So in summary, why can't DATA A be as wide as SSB mode? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 10:34, Matt Maguire matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: What happens if you change the centre frequency before widening out the bandwidth? 73, Matt VK2RQ __ 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 gm4...@yahoo.co.uk __ 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 wun...@wunderwood.org __ 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 Power Setting Problems
Had the K3 parked on 6 for casual Es operating. Now moving back to HF. Tripped my Alpha amp, seems to be overpower. Checked tune power and get 5.2W. I have tune set for 10W all bands. Goes back to 5.2 after adjusting. Also set tune for per band with same result. With tune and normal key down power seems more stable on power setting when the 100 W amp kicks in. It is failing the 5W transmitter gain run from the utility with a not getting to power or not settling message. Manual goes to filters, but it does seem like a power setting problem, especially with a possible spike. A few times the 5W test failed on 160 and a few times it got to 40 with setting up to 5W (but not beyond). The amp tripping is scary. Looked like I had a stable tune power and output setting up the amp bit going to pulsing the amp with the keyer, tripped out after a few dits. The spike is fast enough that I don't see it on the K3 power meter or on a peak hold wattmeter. Wanted to put out to the list before getting with Elecraft and possible shipping back. Have had my share of cockpit errors and obvious misses over the years. Bright side is catching it now and not a few days before a contest in the fall. 73 de W3OU, Steve __ 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] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3. It'll help with tuning audio with the rig. TXMON is a good thing to have, but it won’t really help you with audio. It does not provide a TX spectral display function. Grant NQ5T __ 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] XV144 initial oscillator test
I am assembling an XV144. I have got to the point, just after installing the local oscillator components where it says apply power and test the oscillator. I can see no sign of life, and am wondering if I need to add the front panel or to install any of the jumpers? Can anyone remember getting the kit to this stage and if so can you remember if the oscillator will just run if you apply power and press the front panel switch (SW2) or whether you need to configure the board in some way? Thanks Stewart/G3YSX __ 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 Battery Holder Melted
Tighe, Check the plastic covering on the batteries carefully, you will likely find one where the battery case metal is exposed. Also check the screws mounting the battery holders - the screwheads should not be able to contact the batteries, but I think you will find that your screws project too far into the battery compartment. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/1/2015 8:41 AM, Tighe Kuykendall wrote: When I started to reinsert the cells this morning I noticed the spring end of one cell slot had melted plastic in the spring and the spring is pushed through the end of the holder almost touching the large cap on the filter board. I almost certainly have a bad cell, now to figure out which one. __ 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/KX3 with KPA500, cable?
Dieter - if you go by what Fred has documented in his book, it will work superbly. I use my K3 AND KX3 with a KPA500 and KAT500 - I’ve got a two position coax switch that allows me to use whichever radio I want to drive the amp and tuner. I followed the info (and diagrams) in Fred’s book and my KX3 can drive the KPA500 to about 220+- watts output. I highly recommend his book(s). 73, Jim / W6JHB On Saturday, Aug 1, 2015, at Saturday, 6:30 AM, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: Should be easy as pi. Use the basic connection scheme and hook up a keying line and the RF. The KPA and KAT will automatically switch bands when they detect a dah's worth of RF. I put a little intro guide on my website: http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and 3rd edition K3 book (Works in progress) -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ddillenbur...@web.de Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 3:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/KX3 with KPA500, cable? Hi all, interested in sharing your experience with connecting a K2/100 or a KX3 respectively to KPA 500. Is there probably something similar as the KPAK3AUX cable for the K3 to be usedr with K2/ KX3? Has anybody experimented yet with 'homemade' ideas / modified cables? Thanks for any input, 73 - Dieter __ 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 w6...@me.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] K3_low freq mod
Hello all, Today I finally had time to finish the K3 low frequency mod, adding the caps and removing the inductors from the band pass board.All went well, this is an easy mod even for an old ham.With my calibrated ear and S meter it is noticeable that the noise is lowerat the low end of the band (100 khz ).The NDB were also stronger, From central Oklahoma in the daytime I amable to hear stations in TX,OK,KS,AR,NE some as far as 500 miles.Antenna is a 60 ft 630M top and base loaded vertical.The K3 is working very nice on the 630M experimental band.I have been TX/RX on this band for almost two years with experimental license WG2XXM. Most of the time running around 5 watts ERP.The 475 khz 1mw signal coming from the K3 is going into a HB Class D PWR AMP.Running WSPR and JT9 most of the time.I have been off the air for a while doing another hobby with my Son ( Astrophotography ).Weather permitting I will be txing WSPR tonight.Set your radio to 474.2 upper side band WSPR software.You will see my trace at + 1520 -- that will be 710 on the waterfall.Thanks agn Elecraft.73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM __ 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] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3. It'll help with tuning audio with the rig. Frank KG6EYC On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM Jerry Moore je...@carolinaheli.com wrote: Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit First purchase: K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit P3-K Panadapter. KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter Second purchase KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ? I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll operate. Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than the sub receiver.. J This is still a work in process as I'm planning my purchase at Shelby and have some antenna work to do. Thanks in advance Jer __ 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 vad...@gmail.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 Battery Holder Melted
I use the internal charger in my KX3 to keep some NiMH batteries charged. I take them out occasionally, but not very often as they see very little use since I almost always use an external battery. I'm careful not to overcharge by running the charger for short periods and keeping an eye on battery voltage. I pulled them last night to run the batteries on a more sophisticated charger to check each cell as I'm heading out tomorrow for a week long camping trip. No indication of problems with any cell. When I started to reinsert the cells this morning I noticed the spring end of one cell slot had melted plastic in the spring and the spring is pushed through the end of the holder almost touching the large cap on the filter board. I almost certainly have a bad cell, now to figure out which one. Learn from my mistake, pull the batteries regularly and check them along with the holder if you're using the internal charger. Now off to the rat shack (I still have one of the independent stores here) to search for a suitable replacement. Tighe NK4I __ 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/KX3 with KPA500, cable?
Should be easy as pi. Use the basic connection scheme and hook up a keying line and the RF. The KPA and KAT will automatically switch bands when they detect a dah's worth of RF. I put a little intro guide on my website: http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and 3rd edition K3 book (Works in progress) -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ddillenbur...@web.de Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 3:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/KX3 with KPA500, cable? Hi all, interested in sharing your experience with connecting a K2/100 or a KX3 respectively to KPA 500. Is there probably something similar as the KPAK3AUX cable for the K3 to be usedr with K2/ KX3? Has anybody experimented yet with 'homemade' ideas / modified cables? Thanks for any input, 73 - Dieter __ 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] K3_low freq mod
Hi Ken, Thanks for the report. We'll be listening for you. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 1, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Hello all, Today I finally had time to finish the K3 low frequency mod, adding the caps and removing the inductors from the band pass board.All went well, this is an easy mod even for an old ham.With my calibrated ear and S meter it is noticeable that the noise is lowerat the low end of the band (100 khz ).The NDB were also stronger, From central Oklahoma in the daytime I amable to hear stations in TX,OK,KS,AR,NE some as far as 500 miles.Antenna is a 60 ft 630M top and base loaded vertical.The K3 is working very nice on the 630M experimental band.I have been TX/RX on this band for almost two years with experimental license WG2XXM. Most of the time running around 5 watts ERP.The 475 khz 1mw signal coming from the K3 is going into a HB Class D PWR AMP.Running WSPR and JT9 most of the time.I have been off the air for a while doing another hobby with my Son ( Astrophotography ).Weather permitting I will be txing WSPR tonight.Set your radio to 474.2 upper side band WSPR software.You will see my trace at + 1520 -- that will be 710 on the waterfall.Thanks agn Elecraft.73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM __ 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] remote viewing of NaP3
I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is split the serial cable from my local PC to the K3 and the RRC-1258. This would allow me to run my NaP3 panadapter s/w along with the RRC-1258, allowing me to view the panadapter at the remote control station with teamviewer. I tried a simple Y cable and it didn't work, anyone have this working? I have a copy of LP_Bridge running, maybe activate yet another virtual comport? I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible as I leave the frozen north for Florida for 7 months after the summer is over here and require a bullet proof setup 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 Battery Holder Melted
Here is a tidbit that Elecraft Support shared with me: We have seen some no-name batteries where the terminals have not been made to the IEC specification for the distance between the 2 poles of an AA battery. The problem we have seen is that the springs used in the KX3 battery tray will not register well and will short out the positive/negative terminals. Extended discharge of these batteries then cause the spring wire to heat up, which results in melted plastic on the tray and the spring's loss of tension. Guidance here: Use only batteries from known vendors who will back up their product. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tighe Kuykendall Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 6:41 AM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted I use the internal charger in my KX3 to keep some NiMH batteries charged. I take them out occasionally, but not very often as they see very little use since I almost always use an external battery. I'm careful not to overcharge by running the charger for short periods and keeping an eye on battery voltage. I pulled them last night to run the batteries on a more sophisticated charger to check each cell as I'm heading out tomorrow for a week long camping trip. No indication of problems with any cell. When I started to reinsert the cells this morning I noticed the spring end of one cell slot had melted plastic in the spring and the spring is pushed through the end of the holder almost touching the large cap on the filter board. I almost certainly have a bad cell, now to figure out which one. Learn from my mistake, pull the batteries regularly and check them along with the holder if you're using the internal charger. Now off to the rat shack (I still have one of the independent stores here) to search for a suitable replacement. Tighe NK4I __ 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] [KX3] DATA A v SSB maximum receiver bandwidth not as wide.
No reply from Elecraft on this matter received so far. So you don't have to read through the details, it is a simple question: Why can the RX bandwidth not be made as wide on DATA A mode as it can on SSB mode? If it can be made to widen out as far let me know what I am missing please. The LCD on the KX3 shows 4 kHz width but it isn't giving 4 kHz width when viewing the audio (band noise) on WSJT. (It goes from 400Hz at the LF end to 3600 Hz at the HF end). On SSB by manipulation of centre frequency and width controls it is possible to widen up to 4 kHz (200-4200Hz), but not on DATA A which is what I prefer to use for data modes. So is this a feature or a bug? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 14:00, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I have been doing that, still don't get 4KHz bandwidth. I would just accept it as a limitation of the receiver if it weren't for the fact that on SSB I can widen the pass out to 4KHz. So in summary, why can't DATA A be as wide as SSB mode? 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 31 Jul 2015, at 10:34, Matt Maguire matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote: What happens if you change the centre frequency before widening out the bandwidth? 73, Matt VK2RQ __ 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 gm4...@yahoo.co.uk __ 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] FS: K3 Options
Since I have recently upgraded some of the options on my K3, I have for sale the following: KBPF3, Rev. A, General Coverage RX Bandpass Module, $75 Includes all mounting hardware. KXV3-2, Rev. A, RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface $75 Includes Tmp cable, all mounting hardware and rear panel plate. PR-6, 6m Preamp, Board marked 2008$75 Includes 2-BNC M/M adapters, and original power/control cable. (Does not include Y cables) (Requires KXV3 interface) Any 2 for $125 All 3 for $175 All prices include shipping via USPS. Manuals and installation instructions are available on Elecraft's web site. Please reply off-list to dwines at suddenlink dot net. Thanks for the BW. Don, K5DW __ 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] How accurate is the CW setting on a KX3
There is a little program called Precision CW Fistcheck which you could use to measure the speed. It measures character speed and shows a graphical representation of each character (dots and dashes) as they are sent, supposedly within 0.1 wpm. Of course, the overall speed depends on word spacing. You could just send a bunch of PARIS (= 1 word) and time it with a stopwatch Can't imagine the KX3 would be off by more than 1-2 wpm... 73, Drew AF2Z On 08/01/15 03:44, Gerard Elijzen wrote: Hi all, Just wondering about the accuracy of the CW Words/Minute setting. How accurate is it? People tell me that it seems faster then it is set to. Using the KX3 Utility on a MacBook Pro with all the latest firmware and OS X. Anyone knows or comments appreciated, 73 Gerard vk2jng at iCloud dot 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] remote viewing of NaP3
Jeff, RS-232 is a point to point protocol only. That means there can be only one driver on an RS-232 signal line. You have 2 drivers on the signalling lines - if one is trying to send data while the other one is in an idle state, the one in the idle state will override the data being sent. That is your problem with the Y cable. You will have to find another way. LP-Bridge can assign an output port on the computer. I have never done it, but I know it is in the instructions. See www.telepostinc.com. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/1/2015 9:21 AM, k...@arrl.net wrote: I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is split the serial cable from my local PC to the K3 and the RRC-1258. This would allow me to run my NaP3 panadapter s/w along with the RRC-1258, allowing me to view the panadapter at the remote control station with teamviewer. I tried a simple Y cable and it didn't work, anyone have this working? I have a copy of LP_Bridge running, maybe activate yet another virtual comport? __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net Control Op
All, I have about three more weeks before my family's school year schedule makes my Sundays too unpredictable to reliably call the Elecraft SSB Net. We want this fun net to continue. If there is anyone who can take over calling the net, starting on August 23, please email me off-list so arrangements can be made. Email is good in the signature block, below, or on QRZ.com. Thanks and 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com mailto:km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] Hi Res K3S+P3 Studio Picture (1920x1080) available for download
Eric, Was there ever a similar photo available of the K3/P3 combo? The new one you linked to here is a great looking photo. However, I'm still using the vintage ( :-) ) K3, s/n 281, with a P3, s/n 688, and don't plan to upgrade. I'd love to have a similar photo to replace the stock wallpaper on my shack PC, representing the Elecraft gear I actually run. If there isn't one available, I completely understand. Thanks and 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 12:05 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Hi Res K3S+P3 Studio Picture (1920x1080) available for download A cool new 1920x1080 high-res studio picture of the K3S with P3 available for download. Its perfect for use on hi-res desktop monitors for wallpaper backgrounds etc. and can be easily resized for others. Its the same picture (but in higher res) as the new K3S picture we have just added to our main web page at http://elecraft.com A link to it this high-res version will be up on our K3S product web page shortly, but I've also included a temporary direct link here that will be it available for the next week or two. (When you go this link, click on Download to get the larger full resolution version. https://elecraft.egnyte.com/dl/0EtirEAPf9/k3s_wallpaper.jpg_ 73, Eric /elecraft.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 km4ik@gmail.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] Hi Cur and Hi SWR using KX3 2 meter Module
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Re: [Elecraft] FS K3 P3
SOLD. Tnx. Jack W4GRJ -Original Message- From: w4grj [mailto:w4...@satterfield.org] Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 7:41 AM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: FS K3 P3 Last Time for this For Sale K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory Assembled K3/100 KAT3 ATU KRX3 2nd Rcvr KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3 2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 400 8pole filter KFL3A 6k 8pole filter KFL3B 13k FM filter Included associated interconnect cables Original cost over $4700 Sell for $3200 includes mailing / insurance All perfect condition, non smoking environment. Please reply offline. Tnx, Jack W4GRJ __ 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] Dis you have fun in SYBO and FOBB?
Did you have fun in the Flight of the Bumblebess last Sunday? I sure did! What's that you say? The bad weather kept you inside? You had one of those dreaded other commitments and were unable to get on the air? Fortunately for you, the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is NEXT Sunday, August 9th. If you missed SYBO or FOBB you still have a chance to get into the Great Outdoors, in the fresh air and sunshine to play radio if you want to. Be sure not to miss it! And while you're at it, sign up for a Skeeter number if you haven't already done so - all the details are at www.qsl.net/w2lj. If you didn't miss SYBO or FOBB, here's your chance to beat your best score from the other two. See you on the airwaves soon! The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - fast becoming the premier outdoor QRP event in the month of August! 72 de Larry W2LJ - Skeeter #13 __ 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] KPA500 power supply
Since we are in monsoon season here in AZ - if any storm is in area or predicted - I disconnect everything - both at tower and at shack wall. I noticed this morning that when I plug the KPA500 back in -(its on a 240 circuit all by itself) I hear what appears to be an initial transformer magnetizing input hum even though the ON switch is OFF . All seems to be working fine - going from ON to OFF the fan runs to bleed down the PS and amp works OK - I just never noticed this hum before .And the hum is just at the initial plug in - it does out to inaudible. It appears even when the KPA500 is OFF the transformers are still being fed from AC line - TRUE Sheet 1 of 2 of the PS shows a switch right at input but that appears to be part of the input 120/240 module , KPA500 Front Panel Switches shows the ON-OFF sw just as a closure to ground feeding control logic at which point I get crosseyed. Hank K7HP __ 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] [PR6] 6 Meter Preamp For Sale [Price Reduced]
Looks like I may have had too high expectations regarding the asking price. Price now reduced to $75 delivered via USPS . 73, Ken K3IU Portsmouth RI Kenk3iu at cox.net ~~~ On 7/30/2015 5:26 AM, Ken K3IU wrote: I have purchased the KXV3B and now have a PR6 external preamp excess to my needs. $100 USPS Priority Mail delivered in US. Please respond direct. 73, Ken Wagner K3IU Portsmouth, RI kenk3iu @ cox.net __ 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 kenk...@cox.net __ 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] Linked VFO's -- usage?
Operating split on 10M on the FM repeaters. Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage? From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu Date: Sat, August 01, 2015 4:05 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi All, In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers independently of VFO B. In linked mode the two receivers remain independently controlled by their own VFOs but when you tune VFO A, VFO B tracks along. Tuning VFO B doesn't change VFO A. So, I'm wondering what others are using linked VFOs for? Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. __ 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 n8...@arrl.net __ 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] Multiple sensors with P3 transmit monitor
On 07/25/2015 07:11 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: On 07/25/2015 01:01 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I suppose the next thing we'll need is an outboard box to switch 3 P3TX sensors automatically keyed off the ACC connector (amp off HF, amp on HF, 2 meter). H. I wonder if anyone else has thought about this? You can buy manual RJ-45 switches on Amazon. I just ordered one to try out. 10 bucks plus shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Network-Output-Manual-Sharing-Switch/dp/B00AUB3SSA/ This is a little box that has 4 pushbutton switches on the front that select one of four one RJ-45 connectors. I received the unit a few days ago and finally got around to trying it. It is quite small - about 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.1 inches (11.9 x 8.4 x 2.8 cm). I have it connected with short Ethernet LAN cables to three sensors: 200W HF, 2000W HF and VHF. The fourth position is off. It makes it quick and easy to select and de-select sensors for my testing. The P3 TX monitor automatically senses which type of sensor is connected and changes scale factors and calibration values as required. I took it apart to examine the innards. Each of the four pushbuttons is ganged to two 4PST switches, so all 8 lines of the RJ-45 connectors are switched. It appears well-constructed with a good-quality PC board. The chassis is thin sheet metal, but perfectly adequate for the purpose. One odd feature is that the pushbuttons are labeled D through A, left to right. They did that so the connectors on the rear panel come out in the more-logical A-D order. By the way, it should also work fine with a W2 if you want to be able to use more than two sensors. Alan N1AL __ 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 no xmit, no receive?
Hi Dave, Yes I did solve by opening up the K3 and 'jiggling' circuit boards and putting covers back onso, not sure which board had gotten loose. I see where you cc support, as it's the weekend, you may want to post on the reflector so the battery of experts, like W3FPR can read your well written diagnosis below. Wish you luck. 73 Tom On Sat, Aug 1, 2015, at 17:38, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Did you ever solve this? My K3 just died, after being left on overnight. It was working fine last evening, and this afternoon, I came down to the shack to start the NA QSO party CW contest, and no receive, no transmit. I've tried a number of things, including re-loading all the firmware, with the requisite reboots, and restoring the configuration file I had saved just before I took the rig out to W8UM field day. During Field Day, we started getting ERR 12V errors, and the rig started spontaneously shutting down, coming up in low power (less than 10W). We had to finish operating the weekend at the 10 W level. Later, I discovered that the rig was suffering from the dreaded tin-plated connector issue, so I ordered the connector upgrade kit, and installed it a couple of weeks ago. All seemed fine at that point, and we did use the rig to make about 50 contacts (at full power) at the Detroit Maker Faire N8M station last weekend. So, here's what I know, so far: 1) When I change the filter/DSP controls, I can hear the receiver noise change accordingly, so it seems that the receive chain is intact at least from the crystal filters to the audio out. 2) I have the subreceiver installed, and I hear (don't hear?) the identical things on it, so it seems likely that it is something that is upstream to both the main and subreceiver, or something they both share (like a mixer/oscillator). 3) I've tried all bands, and none of them are working, BUT 4) I can see signals on the P3 on all bands, so the signals are getting at least to the IF takeout for the P3. I can see signals on ANT 1, ANT2 (I have the ATU), Rx ANT and on the XVTR IN with the KXV3 set to test mode. 5) In all of these cases transmit shows 0 W out. The transmit audio works on USB/LSB, showing ALC and compression readings on the meter. With VOX on, the CW paddle switches the K3 into transmit mode, the TX LED lights, and the CW decode shows the transmitted characters. 6) I tried to do an RF calibration with the K3 utility, and it seems to complete, but the K3 displays E 0400E2 ERR DSE, and I have to power down/up the radio to get rid of the error message. This might just be a red herring, as I've read messages that indicate this could be an overrun error or some other communications error when using the KUSB adapter (which I'm using on a Windows 7 PC). In summary, the K3 serial 3105 seems to behave completely normally, including all controls and displays, except that I cannot hear signals from the antenna, although they are displayed clearly on the P3, and transmit power is nil. Any suggestions would be most welcome. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] K3 no xmit, no receive? From: cx...@4email.net Date: Sat, May 30, 2015 11:08 am To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Hola, I was scheduled to operate my K3 as a remote for the WPX contest. Problems with VPN at remote site delayed that setup. As contest time approached, I decided to deploy my Buddipole out the apartment window and was gonna play around with 100w and dipole config.on 15m. However, I could not hear any signals, at all. Nothing but white noise on all bands. The Buddipole ends in a BNC which I had connected to adaptor for PL259. Tried Ant 1 and Ant 2 with no luck. Thinking adaptor may be bad, I hook BNC to RX in but no sigs there. This morning, more troubleshooting, I discovered that there is no power out (although I was tricked as ATU was finding perfect SWR , HI). K3 has not been used for over a year and when I brought it to HP, it was inside my rollaboard so I had a watchful eye on it during the trip. The only thing I can think of, is perhaps one or more of the circuit boards was dislodged due to vibrations of rolling around the airport or within the airplane(s) themselves. 9 hours on B767 then 3 on a B737. Before I open up the K3 and start messing around inside. any suggestions or tips on where I should start? I am thinking of pulling circuit boards then resetting them, just in case one or more was 'jiggled' loose during transport. 73 Tom HP1/K6CT aka CX7TT -- __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that the TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to have the center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an intermittent problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times possible (been there, done that). If all you did was to wiggle to fix it, then at least one of those TMPs is NOT fully seated. You need to check them all again. Note that most of the barrel beneath the fins is in the socket when they are fully seated. Rotating the TMP just a little as you push in is sometimes useful. Good luck and may you not flounder around nearly so bad as I did :) 73, Guy K2AV On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 6:14 PM, Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net wrote: OK, I took the top cover off on the bench, and wiggled some of the TMP connectors on the new synth boards, and viola! Rx and Tx are back. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find which, if any, connector was flakey, as additional wiggling now doesn't make the issue re-appear. So, off to the NA QSO party I go, better late than never... 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? From: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Date: Sat, August 01, 2015 4:38 pm To: cx...@4email.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Did you ever solve this? My K3 just died, after being left on overnight. It was working fine last evening, and this afternoon, I came down to the shack to start the NA QSO party CW contest, and no receive, no transmit. I've tried a number of things, including re-loading all the firmware, with the requisite reboots, and restoring the configuration file I had saved just before I took the rig out to W8UM field day. During Field Day, we started getting ERR 12V errors, and the rig started spontaneously shutting down, coming up in low power (less than 10W). We had to finish operating the weekend at the 10 W level. Later, I discovered that the rig was suffering from the dreaded tin-plated connector issue, so I ordered the connector upgrade kit, and installed it a couple of weeks ago. All seemed fine at that point, and we did use the rig to make about 50 contacts (at full power) at the Detroit Maker Faire N8M station last weekend. So, here's what I know, so far: 1) When I change the filter/DSP controls, I can hear the receiver noise change accordingly, so it seems that the receive chain is intact at least from the crystal filters to the audio out. 2) I have the subreceiver installed, and I hear (don't hear?) the identical things on it, so it seems likely that it is something that is upstream to both the main and subreceiver, or something they both share (like a mixer/oscillator). 3) I've tried all bands, and none of them are working, BUT 4) I can see signals on the P3 on all bands, so the signals are getting at least to the IF takeout for the P3. I can see signals on ANT 1, ANT2 (I have the ATU), Rx ANT and on the XVTR IN with the KXV3 set to test mode. 5) In all of these cases transmit shows 0 W out. The transmit audio works on USB/LSB, showing ALC and compression readings on the meter. With VOX on, the CW paddle switches the K3 into transmit mode, the TX LED lights, and the CW decode shows the transmitted characters. 6) I tried to do an RF calibration with the K3 utility, and it seems to complete, but the K3 displays E 0400E2 ERR DSE, and I have to power down/up the radio to get rid of the error message. This might just be a red herring, as I've read messages that indicate this could be an overrun error or some other communications error when using the KUSB adapter (which I'm using on a Windows 7 PC). In summary, the K3 serial 3105 seems to behave completely normally, including all controls and displays, except that I cannot hear signals from the antenna, although they are displayed clearly on the P3, and transmit power is nil. Any suggestions would be most welcome. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] K3 no xmit, no receive? From: cx...@4email.net Date: Sat, May 30, 2015 11:08 am To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Hola, I was scheduled to operate my K3 as a remote for the WPX contest. Problems with VPN at remote site delayed that setup. As contest time approached, I decided to deploy my Buddipole out the apartment window and was gonna play around with 100w and dipole config.on 15m. However, I could not hear any signals, at all. Nothing but white noise on all bands. The Buddipole ends in a BNC which I had connected to adaptor for PL259. Tried Ant 1 and Ant 2 with no luck. Thinking adaptor may be bad, I hook BNC to RX in but no sigs there. This morning, more troubleshooting, I discovered that there is no power out (although I was tricked as ATU was finding perfect SWR , HI). K3 has not been used for over a year and when I brought it to HP, it was
Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
What do they make those things out of ?? Is that your new K3S ?? 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes (N7WS) Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 10:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now) If you want to see intermittent connections... https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/ 692485818#zax/2040317344 Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the corrosion inside the socket. And no, I don't live on a tropical island. The average RH here the desert of Tucson is less than 20%. On 8/1/2015 8:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that the TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to have the center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an intermittent problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times possible (been there, done that). If all you did was to wiggle to fix it, then at least one of those TMPs is NOT fully seated. You need to check them all again. Note that most of the barrel beneath the fins is in the socket when they are fully seated. Rotating the TMP just a little as you push in is sometimes useful. Good luck and may you not flounder around nearly so bad as I did :) 73, Guy K2AV __ 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 w1...@earthlink.net __ 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_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
If you want to see intermittent connections... https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2040317344 Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the corrosion inside the socket. And no, I don't live on a tropical island. The average RH here the desert of Tucson is less than 20%. On 8/1/2015 8:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that the TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to have the center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an intermittent problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times possible (been there, done that). If all you did was to wiggle to fix it, then at least one of those TMPs is NOT fully seated. You need to check them all again. Note that most of the barrel beneath the fins is in the socket when they are fully seated. Rotating the TMP just a little as you push in is sometimes useful. Good luck and may you not flounder around nearly so bad as I did :) 73, Guy K2AV __ 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] NEW K3S WALLPARER
Reminds me of Tom Hanks playing the piano in the movie Big. If you blow your K3S/P3 image up to room size and put it on the floor, could you can dance and DX at the same time? Wayne N6KR On Jul 31, 2015, at 3:42 PM, RUSSELL J. GUIDRY SR rjguidr...@verizon.net wrote: So Kool, now I have a 27 inch K3S and P3. __ 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] Linked VFO's -- usage?
Hi All, In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers independently of VFO B. In linked mode the two receivers remain independently controlled by their own VFOs but when you tune VFO A, VFO B tracks along. Tuning VFO B doesn't change VFO A. So, I'm wondering what others are using linked VFOs for? Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. __ 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] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
I would check with W4TV. I suspect microHAM's Station Master might be able do this. The band outputs from the K3 ACC connector are just enough to select the band. To split the band on your chosen frequency you will need something that reads the serial port output of the K3, and put the radio into AUTOINF which causes the K3 to send its frequency when you move the VFO. The SteppIR controller reads this. Good luck! 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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 d...@elecraft.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] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
Thanks. I need it to be auto, because I operate remotely much of the time. Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. Sent from my iPad Air 2 On Aug 1, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Rick Tavan rta...@gmail.com wrote: BandAide is pretty versatile itself. You can use position B to select an alternative 80M antenna. It's manual and requires some external steering but you probably don't switch between cw and Ssb all that often. Rick -- Rick Tavan iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12 AM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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 rta...@gmail.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] FS K3 P3
Last Time for this For Sale K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory Assembled K3/100 KAT3 ATU KRX3 2nd Rcvr KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3 2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 400 8pole filter KFL3A 6k 8pole filter KFL3B 13k FM filter Included associated interconnect cables Original cost over $4700 Sell for $3200 includes mailing / insurance All perfect condition, non smoking environment. Please reply offline. Tnx, Jack W4GRJ __ 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 firmware catastrophe
I test this scenario all the time. See K3 Utility Help, troubleshooting, MCU Load failure. 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 12:58, Dick Hanson d...@dkhanson.com wrote: Hello.. Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this. I was installing 5.29 last nite...and then we had the power go off. That computer was not on a UPS, so both computer and K3 took the hit. K3 is now totally unresponsive and computer can no longer 'find' it. Suggestions greatly appreciated. Please do not put use a UPS backed up computer at the top of your list J. Thanks, 73 Dick, K5AND __ 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 d...@elecraft.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] K3 firmware issue
To all who responded. Thanks so much. A number of good suggestions, but the one that 'fixed me' was from Dick, K6KR. Everything proceeding like it should. What a great group of first responders! 73 Dick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 firmware catastrophe
You test it on purpose, Dick, or ... :-) Phil W7OX On 8/1/15 1:07 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: I test this scenario all the time. See K3 Utility Help, troubleshooting, MCU Load failure. 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 12:58, Dick Hanson d...@dkhanson.com wrote: Hello.. Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this. I was installing 5.29 last nite...and then we had the power go off. That computer was not on a UPS, so both computer and K3 took the hit. K3 is now totally unresponsive and computer can no longer 'find' it. Suggestions greatly appreciated. Please do not put use a UPS backed up computer at the top of your list J. Thanks, 73 Dick, K5AND __ 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_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
OK, I took the top cover off on the bench, and wiggled some of the TMP connectors on the new synth boards, and viola! Rx and Tx are back. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find which, if any, connector was flakey, as additional wiggling now doesn't make the issue re-appear. So, off to the NA QSO party I go, better late than never... 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? From: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Date: Sat, August 01, 2015 4:38 pm To: cx...@4email.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Did you ever solve this? My K3 just died, after being left on overnight. It was working fine last evening, and this afternoon, I came down to the shack to start the NA QSO party CW contest, and no receive, no transmit. I've tried a number of things, including re-loading all the firmware, with the requisite reboots, and restoring the configuration file I had saved just before I took the rig out to W8UM field day. During Field Day, we started getting ERR 12V errors, and the rig started spontaneously shutting down, coming up in low power (less than 10W). We had to finish operating the weekend at the 10 W level. Later, I discovered that the rig was suffering from the dreaded tin-plated connector issue, so I ordered the connector upgrade kit, and installed it a couple of weeks ago. All seemed fine at that point, and we did use the rig to make about 50 contacts (at full power) at the Detroit Maker Faire N8M station last weekend. So, here's what I know, so far: 1) When I change the filter/DSP controls, I can hear the receiver noise change accordingly, so it seems that the receive chain is intact at least from the crystal filters to the audio out. 2) I have the subreceiver installed, and I hear (don't hear?) the identical things on it, so it seems likely that it is something that is upstream to both the main and subreceiver, or something they both share (like a mixer/oscillator). 3) I've tried all bands, and none of them are working, BUT 4) I can see signals on the P3 on all bands, so the signals are getting at least to the IF takeout for the P3. I can see signals on ANT 1, ANT2 (I have the ATU), Rx ANT and on the XVTR IN with the KXV3 set to test mode. 5) In all of these cases transmit shows 0 W out. The transmit audio works on USB/LSB, showing ALC and compression readings on the meter. With VOX on, the CW paddle switches the K3 into transmit mode, the TX LED lights, and the CW decode shows the transmitted characters. 6) I tried to do an RF calibration with the K3 utility, and it seems to complete, but the K3 displays E 0400E2 ERR DSE, and I have to power down/up the radio to get rid of the error message. This might just be a red herring, as I've read messages that indicate this could be an overrun error or some other communications error when using the KUSB adapter (which I'm using on a Windows 7 PC). In summary, the K3 serial 3105 seems to behave completely normally, including all controls and displays, except that I cannot hear signals from the antenna, although they are displayed clearly on the P3, and transmit power is nil. Any suggestions would be most welcome. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] K3 no xmit, no receive? From: cx...@4email.net Date: Sat, May 30, 2015 11:08 am To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Hola, I was scheduled to operate my K3 as a remote for the WPX contest. Problems with VPN at remote site delayed that setup. As contest time approached, I decided to deploy my Buddipole out the apartment window and was gonna play around with 100w and dipole config.on 15m. However, I could not hear any signals, at all. Nothing but white noise on all bands. The Buddipole ends in a BNC which I had connected to adaptor for PL259. Tried Ant 1 and Ant 2 with no luck. Thinking adaptor may be bad, I hook BNC to RX in but no sigs there. This morning, more troubleshooting, I discovered that there is no power out (although I was tricked as ATU was finding perfect SWR , HI). K3 has not been used for over a year and when I brought it to HP, it was inside my rollaboard so I had a watchful eye on it during the trip. The only thing I can think of, is perhaps one or more of the circuit boards was dislodged due to vibrations of rolling around the airport or within the airplane(s) themselves. 9 hours on B767 then 3 on a B737. Before I open up the K3 and start messing around inside. any suggestions or tips on where I should start? I am thinking of pulling circuit boards then resetting them, just in case one or more was 'jiggled' loose during transport. 73 Tom HP1/K6CT aka CX7TT -- __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
Station Master will do what you want. It is extremely versatile for selecting antennas etc, dependant on frequency... 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:01:37 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote: I would check with W4TV. I suspect microHAM's Station Master might be able do this. The band outputs from the K3 ACC connector are just enough to select the band. To split the band on your chosen frequency you will need something that reads the serial port output of the K3, and put the radio into AUTOINF which causes the K3 to send its frequency when you move the VFO. The SteppIR controller reads this. Good luck! 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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 d...@elecraft.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 stew...@twinwood.me __ 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] KPA500 power supply
Face is red - Issue resolved - senior moment - yep the transformers are energized anytime its plugged in and the ON-OFF switch on the input voltage /fusing module is ON. Been so long since I looked at back of amp after I finished it and hooked it up , I forgot that was a real switch. Nice to have gear so trouble free you forget what the back looks like Some part of the PS HAS to be on for voltage for the logic. Thanks to all who responded Hank K7HP -Original Message- From: Hank P Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 12:49 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power supply Since we are in monsoon season here in AZ - if any storm is in area or predicted - I disconnect everything - both at tower and at shack wall. I noticed this morning that when I plug the KPA500 back in -(its on a 240 circuit all by itself) I hear what appears to be an initial transformer magnetizing input hum even though the ON switch is OFF . All seems to be working fine - going from ON to OFF the fan runs to bleed down the PS and amp works OK - I just never noticed this hum before .And the hum is just at the initial plug in - it does out to inaudible. It appears even when the KPA500 is OFF the transformers are still being fed from AC line - TRUE Sheet 1 of 2 of the PS shows a switch right at input but that appears to be part of the input 120/240 module , KPA500 Front Panel Switches shows the ON-OFF sw just as a closure to ground feeding control logic at which point I get crosseyed. Hank K7HP __ 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 pfizenma...@q.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] Hi Cur and Hi SWR using KX3 2 meter Module
No text except title? I have the same issue on my KX3-2m: Hi-Current blinking even on dummy load but 3 W output still available . Having a loose SMA connector , I had to open KX3 and extract 2m card in order to tighten SMA nut (very annoying!) . I found it was convenient to use a short piece of coax cable with SMA male connector and N female (or what you want) at the other end in order to avoid stress on SMA female on KX3 . KX3-2M is very sensitive but a lot of birdies presents so this is not very compatible with weak signals reception, even using transverters in front adding noise masking the weakest ones compared to my IC-7400 and other transceivers . My DB6NT microwave transverters are well driven into TX using + TX available on SMA inner conductor; very good point! Another issue I have is a sort of microphone effect in RX ; not sure this is the right words ? Any help? 73's. Jacques F6AJW/IN93EK Le 01/08/2015 15:18, John Sager via Elecraft a écrit : __ 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 jack.f6...@gmail.com --- L'absence de virus dans ce courrier électronique a été vérifiée par le logiciel antivirus Avast. https://www.avast.com/antivirus --- L'absence de virus dans ce courrier électronique a été vérifiée par le logiciel antivirus Avast. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 firmware catastrophe
Hello.. Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this. I was installing 5.29 last nite...and then we had the power go off. That computer was not on a UPS, so both computer and K3 took the hit. K3 is now totally unresponsive and computer can no longer 'find' it. Suggestions greatly appreciated. Please do not put use a UPS backed up computer at the top of your list J. Thanks, 73 Dick, K5AND __ 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 firmware catastrophe
Hi Dick, You may have tried this, maybe not - Try powering on the K3 by holding down the POWER switch on the front panel for about 10 seconds. You should see MCU LD on the display, and the display may not be backlighted (look closely). If you see the MCU LD annunciator, it means the K3 is ready to accept new firmware. Start up the K3 Utility and make sure it's connected to the K3's COM port. The utility should indicate the K3 is ready to accept new firmware. If the MCU LD text didn't appear, it'd be best to email k3supp...@elecraft.com, so that they can assist you. Luck shouldn't be a factor, but good luck to you anyway. I've had this happen a number of times in the last eight years with my K3, and the method above always worked. If a firmware load doesn't complete, the K3 reverts to its bootloader every time. What I suggested is in the K3 owner's manual. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:58:06 -0500, you wrote: Hello.. Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this. I was installing 5.29 last nite...and then we had the power go off. That computer was not on a UPS, so both computer and K3 took the hit. K3 is now totally unresponsive and computer can no longer 'find' it. Suggestions greatly appreciated. Please do not put use a UPS backed up computer at the top of your list J. Thanks, 73 Dick, K5AND __ 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 mzil...@roadrunner.com Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Always store beer in a dark place. -R. Heinlein __ 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] Linked VFO's -- usage?
Fred, I was mortified when first suggestions appeared saying the linked feature should disappear and I became a vocal critic of removal and hear is why. I don't have or intend to add the second receiver and I think I am not alone. I chase dx most of my operating time and Dxpeditions are high on my list. As we all know these ops often run up 2 on cw or up 5 on SSB with variations of their split. Setting the vfo's to 'linked' I run up and down the band I am on and when I find the station I am chasing I have the k3 set to split and I can quickly jump in and get the contact. This style has kept me away from the 'up up up' cops and keeps my blood pressure in normal range. Always a good thing right? Are there other uses? Maybe, maybe not, but this works nice for me and I have operated this way for thousands of QSO's since '08 with #679 Hope I explained this correctly as my k3 is at Elecraft for upgrade and repair and waiting for the billing department to issue an invoice do it can be shipped back. Don't ask me why it takes days to get an invoice, I am not impressed. Gary -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu Sent: 2/08/2015 6:06 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage? Hi All, In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers independently of VFO B. In linked mode the two receivers remain independently controlled by their own VFOs but when you tune VFO A, VFO B tracks along. Tuning VFO B doesn't change VFO A. So, I'm wondering what others are using linked VFOs for? Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. __ 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 vk1zzg...@gmail.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] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
To me, the P3 is infinitely more useful than a second RX. Once you use a P3, you will never want to be without it. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
BandAide is pretty versatile itself. You can use position B to select an alternative 80M antenna. It's manual and requires some external steering but you probably don't switch between cw and Ssb all that often. Rick -- Rick Tavan iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12 AM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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 rta...@gmail.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] How to interface SteppIR controller to K3S when using USB for PC connection.
I have this working on my K3S. Here's the step by step, a short narrative follows: Parts required: (1) Elecraft RJ-45 to DE-9S adapter (Part# E980297 - included with K3S) (1) SteppIR Transceiver Control cable #S-13 (I believe this is now shown on the SteppIR website as Transceiver Interface Cable - OTHER MODELS) Procedure: As a precaution turn off both the K3S and SteppIR controller before beginning 1. Attach the Elecraft RJ-45 adapter to the RS232 jack on the back of the K3S 2. Attach one end of the SteppIR S-13 cable to the DE-9S end of the Elecraft cable 3. Attach the other end to the S-13 cable to the Data In jack on the back of your SteppIR controller 4. If you're not using logging software set CONFIG:AUTOINF= Auto 1. If you're are using logging software this setting can remain the default CONFIG:AUTOINF = nor 4. Turn on the SteppIR controller 5. Use the mode button to select the Setup Mode, then choose Transceiver Setup 6. In the Transceiver Setup screen set Baud = 38400 and Mode - KENW. 7. Exit the settings, then Save your changes. 8. Use the Mode button to choose General Mode. 9. Cycle the power on the SteppIR controller. 10; That's it, your done! Notes:. Thanks to Wayne/N6KR for posting information that the RS232 port 'broadcasts' (or mirrors) data from the USB connection. and to Mike/K2MK for the correct setting of CONFIG:AUTOINF. Wayne/N6KR has confirmed the broadcast data is sent at 38400. It isn't possible to set the RS232 baud rate when USB is selected. If it doesn't work at first be sure your logging/control software is still talking to the K3S. Don't forget to power cycle the SteppIR controller after making any changes in its configuration. The SteppIR controller must be in General Mode, not Ham Mode. My configuration: K3S USB connection to PC (K3S CONFIG:RS232=USB) Working fine with DXlabs and N1MM+ software Older SteppIR with Original Controller model (not the SDA100 but it shouldn't matter. However menu selections may have different wording). Hope this helps and as always YMMV Jim/KK1W __ 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] How to interface SteppIR controller to K3S when using USB for PC connection.
The difference, of course is, that the Steppir controller just listens. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch – K9ZC Staunton, Illinois Owner – Operator Villa Grand Piton - J68HZ Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. Rent it: www.VillaGrandPiton.com email: b...@wjschmidt.com On Aug 1, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Jim Mullen kk1w@gmail.com wrote: I have this working on my K3S. Here's the step by step, a short narrative follows: Parts required: (1) Elecraft RJ-45 to DE-9S adapter (Part# E980297 - included with K3S) (1) SteppIR Transceiver Control cable #S-13 (I believe this is now shown on the SteppIR website as Transceiver Interface Cable - OTHER MODELS) Procedure: As a precaution turn off both the K3S and SteppIR controller before beginning 1. Attach the Elecraft RJ-45 adapter to the RS232 jack on the back of the K3S 2. Attach one end of the SteppIR S-13 cable to the DE-9S end of the Elecraft cable 3. Attach the other end to the S-13 cable to the Data In jack on the back of your SteppIR controller 4. If you're not using logging software set CONFIG:AUTOINF= Auto 1. If you're are using logging software this setting can remain the default CONFIG:AUTOINF = nor 4. Turn on the SteppIR controller 5. Use the mode button to select the Setup Mode, then choose Transceiver Setup 6. In the Transceiver Setup screen set Baud = 38400 and Mode - KENW. 7. Exit the settings, then Save your changes. 8. Use the Mode button to choose General Mode. 9. Cycle the power on the SteppIR controller. 10; That's it, your done! Notes:. Thanks to Wayne/N6KR for posting information that the RS232 port 'broadcasts' (or mirrors) data from the USB connection. and to Mike/K2MK for the correct setting of CONFIG:AUTOINF. Wayne/N6KR has confirmed the broadcast data is sent at 38400. It isn't possible to set the RS232 baud rate when USB is selected. If it doesn't work at first be sure your logging/control software is still talking to the K3S. Don't forget to power cycle the SteppIR controller after making any changes in its configuration. The SteppIR controller must be in General Mode, not Ham Mode. My configuration: K3S USB connection to PC (K3S CONFIG:RS232=USB) Working fine with DXlabs and N1MM+ software Older SteppIR with Original Controller model (not the SDA100 but it shouldn't matter. However menu selections may have different wording). Hope this helps and as always YMMV Jim/KK1W __ 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 b...@wjschmidt.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] remote viewing of NaP3
Don is correct - the free Windows program LP Bridge (or LPB2) is what you want to try. I ran ONE serial-to-USB cable out of my KX3 into LPB2. I then assigned one virtual serial port to NaP3 and another to LOG4OM, a Windows based free logging program. Each application thought it had its own serial connection to the KX3. Worked very well. Jim Bennett / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:28 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff, RS-232 is a point to point protocol only. That means there can be only one driver on an RS-232 signal line. You have 2 drivers on the signalling lines - if one is trying to send data while the other one is in an idle state, the one in the idle state will override the data being sent. That is your problem with the Y cable. You will have to find another way. LP-Bridge can assign an output port on the computer. I have never done it, but I know it is in the instructions. See www.telepostinc.com. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/1/2015 9:21 AM, k...@arrl.net wrote: I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is split the serial cable from my local PC to the K3 and the RRC-1258. This would allow me to run my NaP3 panadapter s/w along with the RRC-1258, allowing me to view the panadapter at the remote control station with teamviewer. I tried a simple Y cable and it didn't work, anyone have this working? I have a copy of LP_Bridge running, maybe activate yet another virtual comport? __ 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 w6...@me.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] remote viewing of NaP3
Jeff, simplest way is to mirror CAT signals to RRC's COM1 and connect that port to the PC. 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 01.08.2015 um 15:21 schrieb k...@arrl.net: I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is split the serial cable from my local PC to the K3 and the RRC-1258. This would allow me to run my NaP3 panadapter s/w along with the RRC-1258, allowing me to view the panadapter at the remote control station with teamviewer. I tried a simple Y cable and it didn't work, anyone have this working? I have a copy of LP_Bridge running, maybe activate yet another virtual comport? I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible as I leave the frozen north for Florida for 7 months after the summer is over here and require a bullet proof setup 73 Jeff kb2m __ 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 dro...@necg.de __ 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 no xmit, no receive?
Did you ever solve this? My K3 just died, after being left on overnight. It was working fine last evening, and this afternoon, I came down to the shack to start the NA QSO party CW contest, and no receive, no transmit. I've tried a number of things, including re-loading all the firmware, with the requisite reboots, and restoring the configuration file I had saved just before I took the rig out to W8UM field day. During Field Day, we started getting ERR 12V errors, and the rig started spontaneously shutting down, coming up in low power (less than 10W). We had to finish operating the weekend at the 10 W level. Later, I discovered that the rig was suffering from the dreaded tin-plated connector issue, so I ordered the connector upgrade kit, and installed it a couple of weeks ago. All seemed fine at that point, and we did use the rig to make about 50 contacts (at full power) at the Detroit Maker Faire N8M station last weekend. So, here's what I know, so far: 1) When I change the filter/DSP controls, I can hear the receiver noise change accordingly, so it seems that the receive chain is intact at least from the crystal filters to the audio out. 2) I have the subreceiver installed, and I hear (don't hear?) the identical things on it, so it seems likely that it is something that is upstream to both the main and subreceiver, or something they both share (like a mixer/oscillator). 3) I've tried all bands, and none of them are working, BUT 4) I can see signals on the P3 on all bands, so the signals are getting at least to the IF takeout for the P3. I can see signals on ANT 1, ANT2 (I have the ATU), Rx ANT and on the XVTR IN with the KXV3 set to test mode. 5) In all of these cases transmit shows 0 W out. The transmit audio works on USB/LSB, showing ALC and compression readings on the meter. With VOX on, the CW paddle switches the K3 into transmit mode, the TX LED lights, and the CW decode shows the transmitted characters. 6) I tried to do an RF calibration with the K3 utility, and it seems to complete, but the K3 displays E 0400E2 ERR DSE, and I have to power down/up the radio to get rid of the error message. This might just be a red herring, as I've read messages that indicate this could be an overrun error or some other communications error when using the KUSB adapter (which I'm using on a Windows 7 PC). In summary, the K3 serial 3105 seems to behave completely normally, including all controls and displays, except that I cannot hear signals from the antenna, although they are displayed clearly on the P3, and transmit power is nil. Any suggestions would be most welcome. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] K3 no xmit, no receive? From: cx...@4email.net Date: Sat, May 30, 2015 11:08 am To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k3supp...@elecraft.com Hola, I was scheduled to operate my K3 as a remote for the WPX contest. Problems with VPN at remote site delayed that setup. As contest time approached, I decided to deploy my Buddipole out the apartment window and was gonna play around with 100w and dipole config.on 15m. However, I could not hear any signals, at all. Nothing but white noise on all bands. The Buddipole ends in a BNC which I had connected to adaptor for PL259. Tried Ant 1 and Ant 2 with no luck. Thinking adaptor may be bad, I hook BNC to RX in but no sigs there. This morning, more troubleshooting, I discovered that there is no power out (although I was tricked as ATU was finding perfect SWR , HI). K3 has not been used for over a year and when I brought it to HP, it was inside my rollaboard so I had a watchful eye on it during the trip. The only thing I can think of, is perhaps one or more of the circuit boards was dislodged due to vibrations of rolling around the airport or within the airplane(s) themselves. 9 hours on B767 then 3 on a B737. Before I open up the K3 and start messing around inside. any suggestions or tips on where I should start? I am thinking of pulling circuit boards then resetting them, just in case one or more was 'jiggled' loose during transport. 73 Tom HP1/K6CT aka CX7TT -- __ 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] Linked VFO's -- usage?
Hi Dave, You don't need to use linked VFOs for this purpose. If you've set up a repeater offset on the current band, and have selected +/- rather than simplex (using the ALT switch in FM mode), then transmit will automatically be offset that amount from VFO A no matter where you tune in the band. For this reason, you don't need to use VFO B at all when using FM and repeaters with the K3, K3S, or KX3. Hence no need to use VFO linking, SPLIT mode, etc. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 1, 2015, at 1:58 PM, Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net wrote: Operating split on 10M on the FM repeaters. Original Message Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage? From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu Date: Sat, August 01, 2015 4:05 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi All, In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers independently of VFO B. In linked mode the two receivers remain independently controlled by their own VFOs but when you tune VFO A, VFO B tracks along. Tuning VFO B doesn't change VFO A. So, I'm wondering what others are using linked VFOs for? Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: 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 KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the KX3-Line Station available at www.lulu.com. The Elecraft K3S and P3 and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S upgrade parts are works in progress. __ 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 n8...@arrl.net __ 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 n...@elecraft.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] For Sale - K3/100 #5645
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA512 Hi - For sale, K3/100 watt transceiver serial #5645. I am the original owner, non-smoker, and have all the original manuals. The radio is in excellent condition and working order, no marks or scratches, and is equipped with the following: K3/100 - 100 Watt KAT3 - K3 ATU KXV3A - K3 RX Ant, IF Out Xvrtr Int KFL3A-2.7 KHz SSB filter KFL3A-1.8 - K3 1.8 kHz, 8 pole filter KFL3a-400 - K3 400 Hz, 8 pole filter KFL3B-FM - FM b/w filter K144XV-K - K3 Int. 2 M Module Kit KXV3A - K3 RX Ant, IF Out Xvrtr Int K144RFLK - REFCLOCK Selling to upgrade. Will send pictures upon request. Asking $2600 via PayPal or money order. Please reply off-line. Thanks and 73, Gary/KE5AMW -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG/MacGPG2 v2 Comment: GPGTools - https://gpgtools.org iQIcBAEBCgAGBQJVvW/jAAoJEK6NtxWRPpv3elwP/R+NxkH/NclPrTExq7Cb3Y8H X8Lvf4HBpE2QnT8S54KTplPoCTDAvZrOdPBqwCrP9hRr+mQFVHiqouk164FVwdUI ROjysxyKhrAckUzn1dvQTybMO45fbOcU1EHwdWgHXs4b5DOlJJBTukUPer0lLeGU krp1t3qLLErnvXEplUVKXm1oWOuwNnBnZGhu+op3KHPXAvgD7mekkzwSLWeTznuu qtl6v9M/yIHKHKZgGBI9UBsD4IqcjjmcT2VI0KjsUyIQ88PvZGhe7wsCQVdqKUIx rx8E1UMwwdDxGt8DoDYDfnz8FR8szGxLMuZYzYdOOhwiTmyB0BzdZpUja9+NuJPQ ajuWpW0jcQw/7YQ8pPhE7v/BGElOA1+wb6aUYHnBEF9f6NQWT8IIC08T2FZoLGsk xrGz5LV/TDHtaQXroy8mI65oGje22O0A8f2daUaA/zrz5f7utDuFROjnWA1bJryb Uh1z0MhwY7gZR7rP4SsKDfTwiazReK9JX0ibG0sceVRW2LhHypqWX2vPcY4raKqQ I4eA6uHKAGRywojPcVun2GVHOdtkVOls3MQgcKswcBaBASZjM7WToYwTTePikeC0 6JWkt2WL5GY5nVzkEsCiTAvJwUBIsVG8EhLsnZSF2Lw7gzVauHLWR+/Em1f8VYVt QcmOkzQNChlhVcpjRyK7 =nGJj -END PGP SIGNATURE- __ 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] FS: K3 Options (Update)
The PR-6 and KBPF3 have been spoken for pending funds. KXV3 is still available. Don K5DW On 08/01/2015 01:11 PM, Don Wines wrote: Since I have recently upgraded some of the options on my K3, I have for sale the following: KBPF3, Rev. A, General Coverage RX Bandpass Module, $75 Includes all mounting hardware. KXV3-2, Rev. A, RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface $75 Includes Tmp cable, all mounting hardware and rear panel plate. PR-6, 6m Preamp, Board marked 2008$75 Includes 2-BNC M/M adapters, and original power/control cable. (Does not include Y cables) (Requires KXV3 interface) Any 2 for $125 All 3 for $175 All prices include shipping via USPS. Manuals and installation instructions are available on Elecraft's web site. Please reply off-list to dwines at suddenlink dot net. Thanks for the BW. Don, K5DW __ 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 dwi...@suddenlink.net __ 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] Selecting Antennas via Band Decoder
Yes, Station Master allows the user to define custom bands based on frequency not the band definition (BPF selection) in the transceiver EPROM. There have been a few one off CAT Decoder projects (typically using an Aurdino, Raspberry PI, or custom PIC) that will do the same thing if you are so inclined to do a little research with Google. However, I know of no currently available off the shelf product that supports custom band definitions for in band antenna switching other than the microHAM Station Master. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-08-01 5:01 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: I would check with W4TV. I suspect microHAM's Station Master might be able do this. The band outputs from the K3 ACC connector are just enough to select the band. To split the band on your chosen frequency you will need something that reads the serial port output of the K3, and put the radio into AUTOINF which causes the K3 to send its frequency when you move the VFO. The SteppIR controller reads this. Good luck! 73 de Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great for selecting antennas based on the band. I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where* in the band I am operating. To be specific, If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole tuned to the bottom of the 80 meter band. It needs to tell the TopTen to select 80 meters, which is what it does now. If I am operating in the range 3601-4000, I want the TopTen to be told to select a different dipole, one tuned to 3800. The K3 needs to tell the TopTen to select some unused band which I can then rig to select the relay for the dipole tuned to 3800. Is there a way to set up the K3 to do this? I have been able to accomplish this by selecting different antenna outputs at the KAT500, but what I really need is a way to tell the TopTen to select different relays at the base of my tower. Changing antenna outputs at the KAT500 requires a separate cable run to the tower. I am sure this must have been covered at one time, but I can't find the right thread. TNX and 73 de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. __ 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 d...@elecraft.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 li...@subich.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] How accurate is the CW setting on a KX3
Hi all, Just wondering about the accuracy of the CW Words/Minute setting. How accurate is it? People tell me that it seems faster then it is set to. Using the KX3 Utility on a MacBook Pro with all the latest firmware and OS X. Anyone knows or comments appreciated, 73 Gerard vk2jng at iCloud dot 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] How accurate is the CW setting on a KX3
Gerard, My CW speed usually agrees with what the Reverse Beacon Network reports, and is never more than +/- 1 wpm different. That's based upon around 22 wpm. Stephen G4SJP On 1 August 2015 at 08:44, Gerard Elijzen vk2...@icloud.com wrote: Hi all, Just wondering about the accuracy of the CW Words/Minute setting. How accurate is it? People tell me that it seems faster then it is set to. Using the KX3 Utility on a MacBook Pro with all the latest firmware and OS X. Anyone knows or comments appreciated, 73 Gerard vk2jng at iCloud dot 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 eastbrantw...@gmail.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/KX3 with KPA500, cable?
Hi all, interested in sharing your experience with connecting a K2/100 or a KX3 respectively to KPA 500. Is there probably something similar as the KPAK3AUX cable for the K3 to be usedr with K2/ KX3? Has anybody experimented yet with 'homemade' ideas / modified cables? Thanks for any input, 73 - Dieter __ 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
