Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net

[Edward R Cole]

Just a comment on 20m prop from Alaska at 1800utc on Sunday.

Haven't been checking a lot lately as net time propagation on 20m is 
not too good during the dark months.  Sunrise currently is an hour 
after the start of the net which is 9:00am local.  I only get 5.5 
hours of daylight during the bottom of winter which appears to have 
propagation "sleeping at night".  In summer we can try QRP check-in 
but not likely to make it this time of year (have K3/10 and KX3).


Not sure if I could hear net control but did check in with a relay 
(probably from John-N6JW who is one of the strongest stations on the 
net for me).  W9/W8 probably comes in later in the day.  W6/W5/W7 are 
heard more often.  East Coast is  MIA.  WWVH on 15-MHz is strong.


I am running my K3 into CCI 120w linear to Hygain Th3mk4 triband yagi 
at 50-foot.
Anyway just a general comment; no suggestions to change 
anything.  Thank's for the relay.


Still thinking about selling my CCI AN762 and my Mirage A1015G to 
upgrade to a KXPA100.


73, Ed - KL7UW

Message: 9
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 08:13:35 -0800
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To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net
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Please join us for the weekly Elecraft SSB net, today (Sunday, 10 January 2016)
at 18:00z (UTC) on 14.303.5 Mhz in the 20m band.  Eric, WB9JNZ in IL 
will be the

net control station, with relay help from others.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] [OT - For Sale] E-MU 0204

[Joel Black]

I am selling my CreativeLabs E-MU 0204. I am satisfied with my upgrade and the 
0204 is surplus to my needs. It will come with the software and a USB cable and 
the audio interface. There are not cables provided between the 0204 and your 
transceiver. I was very satisfied with the decodes I got on JT65 and JT9 with 
this sound card with around -26 to -27 decodes.

Do not bother purchasing if you’re using OS X 10.11. It won’t work. I’m asking 
$75 plus shipping or best offer.

Please reply direct.

Thank you for the bandwidth.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Winmor

[Brian Hunt]

> On Jan 10, 2016, at 09:36, Timothy Gordish  wrote:
> 
> I am trying to use Winmor for Winlink2000 on my KX-3 and having difficulty.  
> I am unable to connect to stations although it transmits and receives but 
> gives the error "Timeout in T>R latency measure"
> 
> I set the interface to the 38400 bps and am using Windows 10.  Anyone know a 
> fix for this?
> 
> Sent from my iPod
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Winmor

[Brian Hunt]

Sorry, I fat fingered the first reply.  

I'm using Winmor on my K3 - I don't have a KX3, however I think I encountered 
your problem. Winmor must switch from TX to RX quickly so you cannot use VOX as 
you can for other digital modes. Instead use CONFIG:PTT/KEY set to rts/off and 
set up Winmor accordingly. That should avoid the error message you are seeing. 

HTH & 73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Jan 10, 2016, at 09:36, Timothy Gordish  wrote:
> 
> I am trying to use Winmor for Winlink2000 on my KX-3 and having difficulty.  
> I am unable to connect to stations although it transmits and receives but 
> gives the error "Timeout in T>R latency measure"
> 
> I set the interface to the 38400 bps and am using Windows 10.  Anyone know a 
> fix for this?
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net

[Gary]

Ed,
In VK, I have never heard the net

Gary 

-Original Message-
From: "Edward R Cole" 
Sent: ‎11/‎01/‎2016 3:53 PM
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net

Just a comment on 20m prop from Alaska at 1800utc on Sunday.

Haven't been checking a lot lately as net time propagation on 20m is 
not too good during the dark months.  Sunrise currently is an hour 
after the start of the net which is 9:00am local.  I only get 5.5 
hours of daylight during the bottom of winter which appears to have 
propagation "sleeping at night".  In summer we can try QRP check-in 
but not likely to make it this time of year (have K3/10 and KX3).

Not sure if I could hear net control but did check in with a relay 
(probably from John-N6JW who is one of the strongest stations on the 
net for me).  W9/W8 probably comes in later in the day.  W6/W5/W7 are 
heard more often.  East Coast is  MIA.  WWVH on 15-MHz is strong.

I am running my K3 into CCI 120w linear to Hygain Th3mk4 triband yagi 
at 50-foot.
Anyway just a general comment; no suggestions to change 
anything.  Thank's for the relay.

Still thinking about selling my CCI AN762 and my Mirage A1015G to 
upgrade to a KXPA100.

73, Ed - KL7UW

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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 08:13:35 -0800
From: John W Webster 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net
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Please join us for the weekly Elecraft SSB net, today (Sunday, 10 January 2016)
at 18:00z (UTC) on 14.303.5 Mhz in the 20m band.  Eric, WB9JNZ in IL 
will be the
net control station, with relay help from others.


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
 "Kits made by KL7UW"
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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[David Anderson]

Yes Gary, I saw that QEX article and the new one in QEX this month that 
discusses the possibility of external CESSB processing for existing SSB rigs, 
and how different types of SSB modulators preserve the CESSB signal or not. He 
explains there may be benefits to using ECSSB externally even with a rig that 
do not preserve the ECSSB completely. 

Although there are not commercial external ECSSB processors available, in the 
QEX article there is a link to ECSSB audio test files which can be used to 
evaluate with a scope looking at the RF envelope whether or not a rig is "ECSSB 
ready". It will be interesting to test this with my KX3 into a load. 

The new QEX article:

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QEX_Next_Issue/2016/January_February_2016/Hershberger_QEX_1_16.pdf

Perhaps we are going off topic, but no doubt we will hear more about ECSSB in 
the years to come, and hopefully with their DSP expertise Elecraft will be 
participating.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 10 Jan 2016, at 00:49, NC3Z Gary  wrote:
> 
> He had also published an article in QEX in 2014 about CESSB and said 
> that Flex is implementing it, and if improves the talk power by almost 
> 3dB. I would love to see it in the KX3.
> 
> 
> Gary Mitchelson
> NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
> 
> 
>> On 09-Jan-16 19:10, David Anderson wrote:
>> Having just read the article by Dave W9GR in Feb 2016 edition of QST 
>> magazine, where he details Controlled Envelope SSB, I am keen to know if the 
>> existing hardware in the KX3 and/or K3 could in the future support CESSB by 
>> a firmware update?
>> 
>> At first I was worried that this technology may be patented or licensed only 
>> to one manufacturer, but the author writes that it will be placed in the 
>> public domain and in particular the "ham domain" royalty free, which is 
>> marvellous news.
>> 
>> It certainly sounds most appealing.
>> 
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[Elecraft] [PX3] - symmetrical reflections about the center point

[kevino z]

Not sure if it was the loading of the new KX3 firmware, or if I changed some 
settings, but now on my PX3 panadapter, I see everything symmetrically mirrored 
around the center. So for example, If there is a signal at Center frequency 
-50kHz, it appears at +50kHz too. As I move the VFO, the signals eventually 
converge and pass through the middle on their way to the ends of the 
display.Anyone have any idea how to fix this, or what I did to get in this 
mess?thank you -Kevin (KK4YEL)   
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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] - symmetrical reflections about the center point

[Don Wilhelm]

Kevin,

That is what happens if only one of the I/Q channels is connected. Make 
certain your I/Q cable is fully inserted - check both ends.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/10/2016 7:42 AM, kevino z wrote:

Not sure if it was the loading of the new KX3 firmware, or if I changed some 
settings, but now on my PX3 panadapter, I see everything symmetrically mirrored 
around the center. So for example, If there is a signal at Center frequency 
-50kHz, it appears at +50kHz too.


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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[NC3Z Gary]

Thanks for the link, my ARRL magazines take more time to get to me now 
that I am out in the boon-docks. The new QEX article is a good read, and 
with flex incorporating CESSB we can hope that maybe Elecraft can 
incorporated it into at least the KX3.


Gary Mitchelson
NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15


On 10-Jan-16 07:20, David Anderson wrote:
> Yes Gary, I saw that QEX article and the new one in QEX this month that 
> discusses the possibility of external CESSB processing for existing SSB rigs, 
> and how different types of SSB modulators preserve the CESSB signal or not. 
> He explains there may be benefits to using ECSSB externally even with a rig 
> that do not preserve the ECSSB completely.
>
> Although there are not commercial external ECSSB processors available, in the 
> QEX article there is a link to ECSSB audio test files which can be used to 
> evaluate with a scope looking at the RF envelope whether or not a rig is 
> "ECSSB ready". It will be interesting to test this with my KX3 into a load.
>
> The new QEX article:
>
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QEX_Next_Issue/2016/January_February_2016/Hershberger_QEX_1_16.pdf
>
> Perhaps we are going off topic, but no doubt we will hear more about ECSSB in 
> the years to come, and hopefully with their DSP expertise Elecraft will be 
> participating.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Phil Wheeler]

Ten-Tec?  I wonder if you can order from them, 
just now?


Phil W7OX

On 1/10/16 7:25 AM, DGB wrote:
The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks 
great!


73 Dwight NS9I

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be 
available for purchase?...and price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it 
listed in the K3S's product dept.



73

Tom/K1TL...


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[Elecraft] FS: P3 SVGA Video Adapter/FFT Processor add in kit

[Jim Spears]

I have reorganized my shack and no longer have room for additional displays.


 

I will ship the adapter  by Priority Mail within USA for $215.  

 

Jim/N1NK

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Re: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

[Jorge Diez CX6VM]

I have two bandmaster with sixpack and two K3 and all work perfect with 
automatic bands switching

73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W

Enviado desde mi iPhone

> El 10 ene. 2016, a las 11:39, Lewis Phelps  escribió:
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit 
> offered by Array Solutions? I’m interested how it stacks up against the 
> Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Lew
> 
> 
> Lew Phelps N6LEW
> Pasadena, CA DM04wd
> Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432
> Yaesu FT-7800 
> l...@n6lew.us
> www.n6lew.us
> 
> Generalized Law of Entropy: Sooner or later, everything that has been put 
> together will fall apart.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

[Ed Muns]

I use KRC2s, SixPak and FL-1/W3NQN BP filters at home.  In Aruba, we have
the BandMaster III, SixPak and FilterMax BP filters.  Both systems work
great.  I like them equally well.  The cabling is simpler between the
BandMaster and FilterMax, which is convenient.

Ed W0YK



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lewis
Phelps
Sent: 10 January, 2016 08:40
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit
offered by Array Solutions? I'm interested how it stacks up against the
Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3.

thanks,

Lew


Lew Phelps N6LEW
Pasadena, CA DM04wd
Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432
Yaesu FT-7800 
l...@n6lew.us
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Generalized Law of Entropy: Sooner or later, everything that has been put
together will fall apart.





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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Seems to have Failed on TX

[Don Wilhelm]

Ian,

Simplify everything and do a test.
Eliminate the antenna system by connecting to a dummy load.  An in-line 
wattmeter between the K3 and the dummy load may prove to be 
informative.  Make sure the jumper cables used are good.


As an extra step, remove all cables from the K3 except for a hand key - 
don't have a hand key, then plug the paddles into the key jack and use 
the dot side of the paddles.  Do you get output in CW mode (make sure 
VOX is turned on).


If you have no transmit under those conditions, contact K3support.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 1/10/2016 10:17 AM, Ian Greenshields wrote:

My K3/100 seems to have died on TX.

It's worked fine for many years, but now on TX with any mode and band,
there is no output power.

The rig switches to TX, but the display shows 0W, and there of no RF from
the antenna socket. Changing the power control briefly shows the set power,
but then the display return to 0W and '--' where the SWR is normally shown.

This occurs both above and below the 12W power threshold (where the 100W PA
switches in).

The receiver and UI/firmware all seem to work fine.

I've checked the obvious sillies like TX test not on and TX inhibit not set.

I've also reinstalled the latest firmware and reverted to a known good
configuration file, but the problem still persists.

It feels like there may be failure some where in the driver stages, but
does anyone have any ideas for what the issue might be and hopefully some
pointers to track it down and fix?

It's an early unit, S/N 180, if that helps.

TIA and 73,
Ian G4FSU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Plus the rubber rings are available in various colors.

Unfortunately with the changes in the organization as Paul the Service 
Manager retired, things are running a bit slow in that department.  Also 
it seems a  previous owner sold almost everything including the paper 
rolls in the toilet.  Well that's another story.


The new owner has a different outlook on business and the future of the 
company. http://www.tentec.com/


73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163



On 1/10/2016 9:25 AM, DGB wrote:

The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks great!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and 
price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's 
product dept.



73

Tom/K1TL...

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

The new knob and ring is coming soon.  I would give it a week.
There was a 'glitch' in getting it listed.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:

When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's product dept.




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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[Michael Walker]

This was presented at Dayton this year.  If memory serves me correctly, it
was installed in SmartSDR 1.2 back in March of 2015.

http://www.flex-radio.nl/flex-6000-serie/the-flex-insider/

It is very interesting just how big the impact of overshooting has on
killing your RF output.

This is one of those ... less is more .. situations.

Mike va3mw


On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 7:53 AM, NC3Z Gary  wrote:

> Thanks for the link, my ARRL magazines take more time to get to me now
> that I am out in the boon-docks. The new QEX article is a good read, and
> with flex incorporating CESSB we can hope that maybe Elecraft can
> incorporated it into at least the KX3.
>
>
> Gary Mitchelson
> NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
>
>
> On 10-Jan-16 07:20, David Anderson wrote:
> > Yes Gary, I saw that QEX article and the new one in QEX this month that
> discusses the possibility of external CESSB processing for existing SSB
> rigs, and how different types of SSB modulators preserve the CESSB signal
> or not. He explains there may be benefits to using ECSSB externally even
> with a rig that do not preserve the ECSSB completely.
> >
> > Although there are not commercial external ECSSB processors available,
> in the QEX article there is a link to ECSSB audio test files which can be
> used to evaluate with a scope looking at the RF envelope whether or not a
> rig is "ECSSB ready". It will be interesting to test this with my KX3 into
> a load.
> >
> > The new QEX article:
> >
> >
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QEX_Next_Issue/2016/January_February_2016/Hershberger_QEX_1_16.pdf
> >
> > Perhaps we are going off topic, but no doubt we will hear more about
> ECSSB in the years to come, and hopefully with their DSP expertise Elecraft
> will be participating.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

There is a "sa...@tentec.com" address and a "serv...@tentec.com" 
address.  I presume those are there for those reasons.


I spent all my spare money on my new K3S  thus I have no need 
{translation: money} to order anything at present.



73
Bob K4TAX
K3S s/n 10169



On 1/10/2016 11:41 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

Ten-Tec? I wonder if you can order from them, just now?

Phil W7OX

On 1/10/16 7:25 AM, DGB wrote:

The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks great!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and 
price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's 
product dept.



73

Tom/K1TL...


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[DGB]

The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks great!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:

When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's product dept.

  


73

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[Elecraft] KX3 - calibration SWR 99.9-1 is too high for calibration

[VE3NFK]

Hello

Just finished updating firmware; using latest utility pgm; radio works fine
 - 'tune' into dummy load gives 1.1-1.

 Calibration from utility instantly fails at 1.900 99.9-1 SWR.  

Can't think of anything to try - commercial dummy load directly connected.

Thanks  72  John VE3NFK



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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net

[John W Webster]

Please join us for the weekly Elecraft SSB net, today (Sunday, 10 January 2016)
at 18:00z (UTC) on 14.303.5 Mhz in the 20m band.  Eric, WB9JNZ in IL will be the
net control station, with relay help from others.
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[Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

[Lewis Phelps]

Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit 
offered by Array Solutions? I’m interested how it stacks up against the 
Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3.

thanks,

Lew


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[Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Tom Lizak]

When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's product dept.

 

73

Tom/K1TL...

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[Elecraft] K3 Seems to have Failed on TX

[Ian Greenshields]

My K3/100 seems to have died on TX.

It's worked fine for many years, but now on TX with any mode and band,
there is no output power.

The rig switches to TX, but the display shows 0W, and there of no RF from
the antenna socket. Changing the power control briefly shows the set power,
but then the display return to 0W and '--' where the SWR is normally shown.

This occurs both above and below the 12W power threshold (where the 100W PA
switches in).

The receiver and UI/firmware all seem to work fine.

I've checked the obvious sillies like TX test not on and TX inhibit not set.

I've also reinstalled the latest firmware and reverted to a known good
configuration file, but the problem still persists.

It feels like there may be failure some where in the driver stages, but
does anyone have any ideas for what the issue might be and hopefully some
pointers to track it down and fix?

It's an early unit, S/N 180, if that helps.

TIA and 73,
Ian G4FSU
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[Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Ken G Kopp]

Also see article on QRZ.com about new owner and his policies.

73!

Ken - K0PP
On Jan 10, 2016 08:46, "Bob McGraw K4TAX"  wrote:

> Plus the rubber rings are available in various colors.
>
> Unfortunately with the changes in the organization as Paul the Service
> Manager retired, things are running a bit slow in that department.  Also it
> seems a  previous owner sold almost everything including the paper rolls in
> the toilet.  Well that's another story.
>
> The new owner has a different outlook on business and the future of the
> company. http://www.tentec.com/
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10163
>
>
>
> On 1/10/2016 9:25 AM, DGB wrote:
>
>> The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks great!
>>
>> 73 Dwight NS9I
>>
>> On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
>>
>>> When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and
>>> price
>>> for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's product
>>> dept.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Tom/K1TL...
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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[David Anderson]

Mike,

I don't know why but I kept using ECSSB when I meant CESSB obviously, sorry for 
any confusion!

Although the Elecraft power levelling is excellent, and I have not ever had bad 
reports of audio quality or splatter with my KX3 with the processor on or off, 
it certainly would be nice to be able to increase the talk power further as 
CESSB promises.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 10 Jan 2016, at 16:04, Michael Walker  wrote:
> 
> This was presented at Dayton this year.  If memory serves me correctly, it
> was installed in SmartSDR 1.2 back in March of 2015.
> 
> http://www.flex-radio.nl/flex-6000-serie/the-flex-insider/
> 
> It is very interesting just how big the impact of overshooting has on
> killing your RF output.
> 
> This is one of those ... less is more .. situations.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 7:53 AM, NC3Z Gary  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for the link, my ARRL magazines take more time to get to me now
>> that I am out in the boon-docks. The new QEX article is a good read, and
>> with flex incorporating CESSB we can hope that maybe Elecraft can
>> incorporated it into at least the KX3.
>> 
>> 
>> Gary Mitchelson
>> NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
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[Elecraft] KX3 and Winmor

[Timothy Gordish]

I am trying to use Winmor for Winlink2000 on my KX-3 and having difficulty.  I 
am unable to connect to stations although it transmits and receives but gives 
the error "Timeout in T>R latency measure"

I set the interface to the 38400 bps and am using Windows 10.  Anyone know a 
fix for this?

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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[Michael Walker]

Hi David

I doubt you ever will.  If I remember correctly, what the CESSB does is
correctly clamp the gain while ensuring you continue to get full power.

The micro second you go over 100%, the radio starts to clamp RF out and in
fact reduces it considerably.  You would only be able to tell by watching
your RF envelope in a scope.

This is all off the top of my head, but that is what I remember.  I'll have
to read the paper on it again.

There are likely others that know more about it than I do.

Mike


On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 11:44 AM, David Anderson  wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I don't know why but I kept using ECSSB when I meant CESSB obviously,
> sorry for any confusion!
>
> Although the Elecraft power levelling is excellent, and I have not ever
> had bad reports of audio quality or splatter with my KX3 with the processor
> on or off, it certainly would be nice to be able to increase the talk power
> further as CESSB promises.
>
> 73 from David GM4JJJ
>
> > On 10 Jan 2016, at 16:04, Michael Walker  wrote:
> >
> > This was presented at Dayton this year.  If memory serves me correctly,
> it
> > was installed in SmartSDR 1.2 back in March of 2015.
> >
> > http://www.flex-radio.nl/flex-6000-serie/the-flex-insider/
> >
> > It is very interesting just how big the impact of overshooting has on
> > killing your RF output.
> >
> > This is one of those ... less is more .. situations.
> >
> > Mike va3mw
> >
> >
> >> On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 7:53 AM, NC3Z Gary  wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the link, my ARRL magazines take more time to get to me now
> >> that I am out in the boon-docks. The new QEX article is a good read, and
> >> with flex incorporating CESSB we can hope that maybe Elecraft can
> >> incorporated it into at least the KX3.
> >>
> >>
> >> Gary Mitchelson
> >> NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
>
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[Elecraft] K3 owners near Geelong

[Ian Westerland]

Hello.  I am keen to make contact with a K3 owner near, or in reach of 
Geelong who might be able to provide some occasional technical help 
specifically with this wonderful transceiver.


An email to the email adress in this email will do for a start.

Thank you.

73



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Re: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Another alternative is Station Master from microHAM.  It uses
CAT/RS-232 interface and provides completely flexible configuration
for both bandpass filters *and* antenna switching plus support for
automatic amplifiers (Icom or Yaesu interface), support for SteppIR
controller and/or support for antenna rotator.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 1/10/2016 11:39 AM, Lewis Phelps wrote:

Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit 
offered by Array Solutions? I’m interested how it stacks up against the 
Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3.

thanks,

Lew


Lew Phelps N6LEW
Pasadena, CA DM04wd
Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432
Yaesu FT-7800
l...@n6lew.us
www.n6lew.us

Generalized Law of Entropy: Sooner or later, everything that has been put 
together will fall apart.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - calibration SWR 99.9-1 is too high for calibration

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Try to run the TX Gain Calibration manually.  See the KX3 manual page 33.
That will tell you whether it fails on only some bands, but not others.  
The Utility program quits after the 1st error.
If the manual calibration succeeds, then you might want to try the 
Utility process again, but it is not necessary.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/10/2016 11:08 AM, VE3NFK wrote:

Hello

Just finished updating firmware; using latest utility pgm; radio works fine
  - 'tune' into dummy load gives 1.1-1.

  Calibration from utility instantly fails at 1.900 99.9-1 SWR.

Can't think of anything to try - commercial dummy load directly connected.




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Re: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

[Rick Tavan]

Another nice solution, especially for more complex stations, is the new
Band Aide band decoder from Top Ten Devices. The optional K3 ACC cable
provides clean integration or you can build your own. You can do "wire
ORing" internally to let multiple bands select the same multi-band
antenna. The box provides front panel LEDs for 160-6 band selection
including 60 and WARC. It has a rotary switch that offers manual selection
of an antenna other than the one normally selected for a band and five
optional positions that leave the default selection active but also
activate a separate output line that can drive an external relay to select
among alternate antennas on a band. It's simple to use in basic stations
and flexible to use in more complex situations. I have two in my SO2R
station and like them very much.

On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 10:13 AM, Ed Muns  wrote:

> I use KRC2s, SixPak and FL-1/W3NQN BP filters at home.  In Aruba, we have
> the BandMaster III, SixPak and FilterMax BP filters.  Both systems work
> great.  I like them equally well.  The cabling is simpler between the
> BandMaster and FilterMax, which is convenient.
>
> Ed W0YK
>
> 
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Lewis
> Phelps
> Sent: 10 January, 2016 08:40
> To: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III
>
> Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit
> offered by Array Solutions? I'm interested how it stacks up against the
> Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3.
>
> thanks,
>
> Lew
>
>
> Lew Phelps N6LEW
> Pasadena, CA DM04wd
> Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432
> Yaesu FT-7800
> l...@n6lew.us
> www.n6lew.us
>
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> together will fall apart.
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>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Phil Wheeler]

Well, Bob, maybe someone will give it a try and 
let us know what happens :-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 1/10/16 9:47 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
There is a "sa...@tentec.com" address and a 
"serv...@tentec.com" address.  I presume those 
are there for those reasons.


I spent all my spare money on my new K3S  thus I 
have no need {translation: money} to order 
anything at present.



73
Bob K4TAX
K3S s/n 10169



On 1/10/2016 11:41 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Ten-Tec? I wonder if you can order from them, 
just now?


Phil W7OX

On 1/10/16 7:25 AM, DGB wrote:
The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks 
great!


73 Dwight NS9I

On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be 
available for purchase?...and price
for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it 
listed in the K3S's product dept.



73

Tom/K1TL...


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 141, Issue 13

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>   1. KX3 beta firmware rev. 2.38: 15 Watts max output on80-20 m,
>  and PSK63 mode (Wayne Burdick)
>   2. Re: Elecraft Website back up today for Verizon FiOS & DSL
>  customers (Neil Zampella)
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>   4. Re: KY Command (Richard Ferch)
>   5. Command for RX Ant (DGB)
>   6. Re: Command for RX Ant (Rich)
>   7. Re: KY Command (Wayne Burdick)
>   8. (K3) Low output power on 15 meters (new KYSN related ?)
>  (Bruce Meier)
>   9. Re: (K3) Low output power on 15 meters (new KYSN related ?)
>  (Ken K3IU)
>  10. Re: (K3) Low output power on 15 meters (new KYSN related?)
>  (Wayne Burdick)
>  11. Re: (K3) Low output power on 15 meters (new KYSN related?)
>  (Vic Rosenthal)
>  12. Re: KRC2 for the K3 (Laurent F6DEX)
>  13. K2 Memory (Tomy Ivan)
>  14. Re: (K3) Low output power on 15 meters (new KYSN related ?)
>  (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>  15. KXPACBL for sale (drpro)
>  16. Re: K2 Memory (Don Wilhelm)
>  17. Controlled Envelope SSB (David Anderson)
>  18. For sale KRX3, BPF3 and filters (Erik Basilier)
>  19. Re: Controlled Envelope SSB (NC3Z Gary)
>  20. Elecraft K3/100 for Sale (alvaro gaviria)
>  21. Re: For sale KRX3, BPF3 and filters (Erik Basilier)
>  22. KXV3A For Sale - $95 Shipped (Richard Thorne)
>  23. Re: Controlled Envelope SSB (Al Lorona)
>  24. For sale/look for CW filter (Jan Babinec)
>  25. Re: Controlled Envelope SSB (David Anderson)
>  26. [PX3] - symmetrical reflections about the center point (kevino z)
>  27. Re: Controlled Envelope SSB (NC3Z Gary)
>  28. Re: [PX3] - symmetrical reflections about the centerpoint
>  (Don Wilhelm)
>  29. K3S VFO-A Dial Knob (Tom Lizak)
>  30. FS:  P3 SVGA Video Adapter/FFT Processor add in kit (Jim Spears)
> 
> 
> --
> 
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 20:59:47 -0800
> From: Wayne Burdick 
> To: Elecraft Reflector 
> Cc: "k...@yahoogroups.com" 
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 beta firmware rev. 2.38: 15 Watts max output
>on80-20 m, and PSK63 mode
> Message-ID: <106fc469-9e46-4b88-af38-51d169b8b...@elecraft.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
> 
> KX3 beta firmware rev. 2.38 is now available on our KX3 software page:
> 
>http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm
> 
> See instructions on this page for loading beta releases.
> 
> This release includes two new features:
> 
> The new 15-watt level applies only to 80-20 meters, and is still considered 
> somewhat experimental. Several dozen field testers have been using it with 
> excellent results, but we can't guarantee that every KX3 will actually put 
> out a full 15 W. Supply voltage is one limiting factor. We strongly recommend 
> the use of 13.8-14 V whenever possible. This is especially important when 
> you're driving an external amplifier and using one of the linear modes (SSB, 
> AM, PSK-D, or audio data modes).
> 
> PSK63 is twice as fast as PSK31. Rather than copy it on the KX3's VFO B 
> display, you may want to use the Terminal function of KX3 Utility, or use a 
> PX3 with text decode turned on. This data mode is especially popular in 
> Europe.
> 
> Rev. 2.38 also corrects a problem with some KX3-4M (70 MHz) modules that had 
> lower than normal power output.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> * * *
> 
> MCU 2.38 / DSP 1.37, 01-03-2016
> 
> ? POWER OUT NOW 15 WATTS MAX, 80-20 M: On 80-20 meters, the PWR control can 
> now be set as high as 15 W (max is still 12 W on other bands). Supply voltage 
> must be over 12.8 V on key-down as indicated by the KX3?s voltage display 
> (tap DISP, rotate VFO B). Note: The KX3 will automatically reduce power as 
> required if current, SWR, or temperature is excessive, or if supply voltage 
> is too low. If a band other than 80-20 m is selected, power output will be 
> cut back to 12 W max. It must then be manually set above 12 W after switching 
> to 80-20 m.
> 
> ? PSK63 MODE ADDED: Tap DATA, rotate VFO B until PSK D is displayed, then use 
> VFO A to select 31 or 63 baud. The default is PSK31.  
> 
> ? 4-METER POWER OUTPUT IMPROVED: Changed IF band-pass filter configuration to 
> increase drive level on 4 meters. This should improve 4-meter power output in 
> cases where it was marginal due to filter rolloff.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

[Elecraft] K3S Receiver and ZL9A DXpedition

[Byron Peebles]

I've been slowly learning some of the ins-and-outs of the K3S 
transceiver, and my appreciation for the radio continues to grow.  I 
still haven't mustered up the nerve to try DATA modes, but I'm almost there.


Those who know me know I'm an avid DXers and casual Contesters (meaning 
I have pretty lousy scores).


The recent ZL9A Dxpedition was exciting for me, as it would be an 
all-time-new-one (ATNO) if I was able to contact them.  And this was a 
real test.  The one day that I heard a hint of their signal they were 
below the noise level.  They were operating split and I couldn't hear 
anyone calling them.  It was my one chance and I really spent some time 
experimenting with different receive settings, especially the Noise 
Blanker and the Notch filtering. Finally, on 20M phone (yes, phone!) I 
was able to use the NB and 4000Hz filter setting and I could understand 
them once I shifted FC "left" about 200.  I worked them in one call.


My brain asks me sometimes "did that just happen?" and I was hoping for 
a later chance at a backup contact on another band or mode, but I never 
heard them again.  How thrilled I was today when the Clublog update 
posted 8,650 QSOs and mine was one of them! It's still thrilling to work 
a new one!  This one was thanks to the radio, for sure.


73, Byron
NZ3O
K3S #100-72

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - calibration SWR 99.9-1 is too high for calibration

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Another thing - you could have a bad coax between the KX3 and the dummy 
load - overlook nothing, especially simple things like that which are 
often forgotten.  Make no assumptions about the 'goodness' of cables and 
any adapters.  Substitute a known good cable, or disconnect it from the 
KX3 and measure that end with an antenna analyzer.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/10/2016 11:08 AM, VE3NFK wrote:

Hello

Just finished updating firmware; using latest utility pgm; radio works fine
  - 'tune' into dummy load gives 1.1-1.

  Calibration from utility instantly fails at 1.900 99.9-1 SWR.




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Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

[Anthony Scandurra]

This is what you want.

http://www.73cnc.com/category_s/46.htm

73, Tony K4QE

On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 3:51 PM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:

> Well, Bob, maybe someone will give it a try and let us know what happens
> :-)
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 1/10/16 9:47 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>
>> There is a "sa...@tentec.com" address and a "serv...@tentec.com"
>> address.  I presume those are there for those reasons.
>>
>> I spent all my spare money on my new K3S  thus I have no need
>> {translation: money} to order anything at present.
>>
>>
>> 73
>> Bob K4TAX
>> K3S s/n 10169
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/10/2016 11:41 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>
>>> Ten-Tec? I wonder if you can order from them, just now?
>>>
>>> Phil W7OX
>>>
>>> On 1/10/16 7:25 AM, DGB wrote:
>>>
 The ones from TenTec work wonderful and looks great!

 73 Dwight NS9I

 On 1/10/2016 9:43 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:

> When will the "new" VFO-A dial knob be available for purchase?...and
> price
> for the knob/rubber ring?  I didn't see it listed in the K3S's product
> dept.
>
>
> 73
>
> Tom/K1TL...
>

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[Elecraft] No audio

[wingman67 via Elecraft]

I have recently built up a K1 to the point of the receiver alignment (page
36, 7 "Alignment and Test, Part 1").  Up until this point all of my test
points have been successful, voltages correct, etc.  When I power on the K1
I get the correct LED test pattern and then the E27/E42 error messages that
are expected.

However, when I begin going through the steps on page 36 all is well until I
get to the point on page 37 where I turn on the sidetone.  I access the stl
menu item, press-and-hold Menu and it comes up with 8 by default.  I can tap
up and down, exit the menu and go back in and the eeprom remembers my
settings.  I can turn the K1 off and back on, go back into the menus and
access the stl menu and it remembered my setting.  The only problem is I
hear nothing, either on the headphone jack or on the external speaker
connector.  Everything else on the transceiver seems to function properly
including turning on and off the attenuator, rit/xit, etc.  Just no sound of
any kind.

Just for grins I went ahead and installed the filter board to test that
portion of it and all of that worked perfectly.  The relays switch bands and
the display shows everything properly, no problems and of course with the
filter board installed the E27 goes away.  With the filter board installed,
I still hear nothing when I access the stl menu to tap up or down the
sidetone level.  I also hear absolutely no hiss.

Removing the filter board and powering back on I am back to the expected E27
and E42.  

It appears that everything else works completely as expected, considering
the point at which I am in construction.  The only issue is I have no audio
which also means I hear no sidetone when I access the stl menu.

I've spent many hours (roughly 7 as of this moment) going over both the top
and bottom of the RF board with a magnifying glass looking at each and every
connection and solder joint.  I did go ahead and re-flow several that I
thought maybe were suspect and re-soldered some others just to be safe.  I
paid special attention to the P1 connector and ensured each and every pin is
well soldered.

I then started working through the audio chain, starting from the
front-panel and working my way to the RF board.  

I verified:

1.  I hear sidetone on P1 pin 2
2.  I hear sidetone on Q11 drain (I had heard that could be a known issue,
but it wasn't)
3.  I hear sidetone on U3 pin 5
4.  I verified source and drain are not shorted on Q10
5.  I verified source and drain are not open on Q11

It seems like audio is getting to the amp stages but the K1 is completely
quiet (and I mean quiet, with absolutely none of the normal hiss you would
expect to hear).  I have absolutely nothing coming from the headphone jack
or the external speaker connector.

Any ideas on what/where else to check and see where my sound has gone?  Now
I am assuming, based on pages 36 and 37 of the manual, that I am at the
point where when I access the stl menu that turns on sidetone and that I
*should* be able to hear it.  If that is correct, the K1 is completely
silent.  Thought I'd pull back and see if anyone else has had a similar
issue or has some insight.

Thanks.

John



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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Results for 10 Jan 2016

[John W Webster]

Here is a list of the stations checking in to the weekly Elecraft

SSB Net today.  [Hope the formatting is not too badly off]


Elecraft SSB Net: Sunday January 10, 2016

WB9JNZ Eric  IL  K34017  
Net control

K4GCJ  Gary   NCK31597

NC0JWJim  COKX3 1356

K7QHDKurtAZ K21538

KK6DA David CAK3S  10128

N6JW   John   CAK3936

K6SAB  David CAK37497

K6GVW Jerry   CAK38115

NS7PPhil ORK31826

N7BDL Terry  AZ K3S  10373

N6LEWLou  CAK33805  QRP

K6WDE/KH6Dave  HI KX3 4599

VE3XMBob OntarioK3  409

W0CZ   Ken ND   K3S 10329

ZL1PWD Peter New Zealand K3 139

KC9USC  Robert  IL  KX3 4460

W1GO Joe  NYK3S  10389

K4FI  Dave  SC K36199

W8OV  Dave  TX K33139

W4LDD Larry  NCK37664

AF5DMDave  TX KX3 6004

KL7UW   Ed AKK36433

KA2THJ   Norm NJ K2   

N0NB   Nate   KS K34762

 

 
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[Elecraft] NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint Tuessday Night

[Larry W2LJ]

The January special 160 Meters Sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time 
(January 12th,
EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, January 13th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases.

For all the "official" information, please go to:

http://www.naqcc.info/sprint201601_160.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran
contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help
you make your contacts.

If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your
chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 7100+
members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the
NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate,
with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35

Come join us and have a real good time!

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[Elecraft] K1 no audio

[wingman67 via Elecraft]

I have recently built up a K1 to the point of the receiver alignment (page
36, 7 "Alignment and Test, Part 1").  Up until this point all of my test
points have been successful, voltages correct, etc.  When I power on the K1
I get the correct LED test pattern and then the E27/E42 error messages that
are expected.

However, when I begin going through the steps on page 36 all is well until I
get to the point on page 37 where I turn on the sidetone.  I access the stl
menu item, press-and-hold Menu and it comes up with 8 by default.  I can tap
up and down, exit the menu and go back in and the eeprom remembers my
settings.  I can turn the K1 off and back on, go back into the menus and
access the stl menu and it remembered my setting.  The only problem is I
hear nothing, either on the headphone jack or on the external speaker
connector.  Everything else on the transceiver seems to function properly
including turning on and off the attenuator, rit/xit, etc.  Just no sound of
any kind.

Just for grins I went ahead and installed the filter board to test that
portion of it and all of that worked perfectly.  The relays switch bands and
the display shows everything properly, no problems and of course with the
filter board installed the E27 goes away.  With the filter board installed,
I still hear nothing when I access the stl menu to tap up or down the
sidetone level.  I also hear absolutely no hiss.

Removing the filter board and powering back on I am back to the expected E27
and E42.  

It appears that everything else works completely as expected, considering
the point at which I am in construction.  The only issue is I have no audio
which also means I hear no sidetone when I access the stl menu.

I've spent many hours (roughly 7 as of this moment) going over both the top
and bottom of the RF board with a magnifying glass looking at each and every
connection and solder joint.  I did go ahead and re-flow several that I
thought maybe were suspect and re-soldered some others just to be safe.  I
paid special attention to the P1 connector and ensured each and every pin is
well soldered.

I then started working through the audio chain, starting from the
front-panel and working my way to the RF board.  

I verified:

1.  I hear sidetone on P1 pin 2
2.  I hear sidetone on Q11 drain (I had heard that could be a known issue,
but it wasn't)
3.  I hear sidetone on U3 pin 5
4.  I verified source and drain are not shorted on Q10
5.  I verified source and drain are not open on Q11

It seems like audio is getting to the amp stages but the K1 is completely
quiet (and I mean quiet, with absolutely none of the normal hiss you would
expect to hear).  I have absolutely nothing coming from the headphone jack
or the external speaker connector.

Any ideas on what/where else to check and see where my sound has gone?  Now
I am assuming, based on pages 36 and 37 of the manual, that I am at the
point where when I access the stl menu that turns on sidetone and that I
*should* be able to hear it.  If that is correct, the K1 is completely
silent.  Thought I'd pull back and see if anyone else has had a similar
issue or has some insight.

Thanks.

John 



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Re: [Elecraft] No audio

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

The E27 message is expected when the filter board is not installed, but 
the E42 message is not.  E42 indicates that there is a problem with the VFO.

That is not normal, and can be the cause of 'no audio' or weak reception.

Investigate the E42 error first (plug the filter board in to eliminate 
the E27 error).  With the E42 error present, you may may hear no sound 
from the K1 because the VFO input to the mixer is inadequate.  Solve the 
VFO problem first by making sure the VFO is oscillating properly.


You should hear something (noise) if you connect an antenna (even a long 
piece of wire) to U2 pin 1.  If so, the product detector is working.  
Next try U1 pin 5 (connect the 'antenna' through a capacitor of .001uF 
value). and see if you still an hear noise.  If so, the xtal filter is 
working.


Next go to U5 pin 1 and see if you can hear any noise response.

Let us know where the noise response 'dies out' - that is an indication 
of the problem area.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/10/2016 7:09 PM, wingman67 via Elecraft wrote:

I have recently built up a K1 to the point of the receiver alignment (page
36, 7 "Alignment and Test, Part 1").  Up until this point all of my test
points have been successful, voltages correct, etc.  When I power on the K1
I get the correct LED test pattern and then the E27/E42 error messages that
are expected.

However, when I begin going through the steps on page 36 all is well until I
get to the point on page 37 where I turn on the sidetone.  I access the stl
menu item, press-and-hold Menu and it comes up with 8 by default.  I can tap
up and down, exit the menu and go back in and the eeprom remembers my
settings.  I can turn the K1 off and back on, go back into the menus and
access the stl menu and it remembered my setting.  The only problem is I
hear nothing, either on the headphone jack or on the external speaker
connector.  Everything else on the transceiver seems to function properly
including turning on and off the attenuator, rit/xit, etc.  Just no sound of
any kind.




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