Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

If the KPOD is causing this due to static discharge, reverse ends on the 
direction of the cable connecting it to the K3S or K3. The wire to pin one of 
our supplied cable is supposed to be cut, but it is possible there is one end 
with a wire still making the connection. (If you are supplying your own cable, 
please make sure pin one is cut on both ends.)


Eric
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On 11/11/2016 5:50 AM, Bill wrote:

That said, I had no idea the K3 was susceptible to ESD - via the K-Pod.

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[Elecraft] [FS] Pelican Storm Case for K3 and P3

[rick jones via Elecraft]

I have Pelecan iM2700 case that I picked up and re-purposed as a travel case 
for a K3 + P3 with closed cell foam. I went portable and this case is excess to 
my needs. Could be used as-is or re-worked into anything. Interior dimensions 
22" x 17" x 8". It is tan in color. I expect the best way to ship would be to 
just wrap it in a lot of plastic wrap and tape. Contact me off list for 
pictures or to verify shipping costs. I am in MD and would be happy to arrange 
an agreeable meet up location. New these things are $150, I only want to 
re-coup my initial investment of $50+any shipping costs. Case is 20"x15" x 8" 
and 13.5 lbs. Thanks, Rick 
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[Elecraft] Macro sequencing

[Cady, Fred]

We have seen some great macro ideas where a single function key is used to 
toggle between two different K3 states, e.g. in and out of split, toggling 
between two AGC THR settings, etc.  Unfortunately, this idea cannot be used 
(directly) with a KPod button.  Each of the the 16 KPod buttons are dedicated 
to a single macro and cannot be changed like the function key assignments can.


However, I just twigged onto the thought that you can assign a third macro to 
be activated by a KPod key that then toggles the macro sequence.  For example, 
if you use a hold of PF2 to toggle in and out of split, that uses Macro 7 and 
Macro 8 (say) you can assign SWH47; to Macro 9 and then tap the KPod F1 key to 
run Macro 7 and then Macro 8 in sequence.


Don't why I didn't think of it before or if I missed it when somebody else 
mentioned it.


have a good weekend all.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Wes Stewart]

Sounds like a rain forest to me.

On 11/11/2016 7:16 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:

I try to get it nearer to 50% which seems to help both those conditions.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD and SO2V

[Rick Tavan]

Most certainly! K*Pod has a three-position rocker switch that assigns the
knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT. If the second rx is enabled and the K*Pod
rocker is in the VFO B position, the pod knob tunes the second rx, even if
you're not presently listening to it. That's exactly how I operated SS last
weekend and found it relaxing to be able to move my left hand only a few
inches to the left to tune the sub. Go for it!

BTW, I use N1MM Logger which, like some other loggers, uses the tilde key
to turn the sub on and off when in SO2V mode. That's even closer to hand
than the K*Pod. But if you use a logger that doesn't implement that
convention, it would be handy to program a pod button, probably F8 or maybe
F4, to toggle the sub off and on.

73,

/Rick N6XI

On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 8:50 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:

> Can the K-POD be used to tune the 2nd receiver in SO2V mode, say in a
> contest?
>
>
>
> I own an older K3 with the 2nd receiver, but have only used it a couple
> times and it remains packed away awaiting the next outing, thus the perhaps
> silly question.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for the answer.
>
>
>
> Mike VE9AA
>
>
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>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Transmit EQ Settings

[Al Lorona]

These two sentences contain all of the phonemes (sounds) of the English 
language and I have found them  useful in adjusting things:

"Joe took father's shoe bench out."

"She was waiting at my lawn."

Al  W6LX




>> The process is to speak random words for several seconds while monitoring 

>> with a P3 in "Peak" mode. After about 30 seconds the display will stabilize.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 FC issue with filters

[ab2tc]

Hi,

Now we are cooking. I am glad you found the real problem. There is virtually
0 probability that reloading the same firmware will fix anything. There is
no such thing as a "busted firmware load" except the kind that leaves the
"CPU load" or similar message indicating that the bootloader firmware has
detected that the main software is faulty. This is typically caused by
either a power failure, communications interruption or similar problem
during firmware reload. File corruptions on the PC are extremely rare and
should it happen, the bootloader will detect that, too.

AB2TC - Knut


w0mu wrote
> I called the Elecraft to get some help with this.  After removing the K3 
> out of line, removed computer control, amps, tuner etc. The problem was 
> gone.
> 
> I was running radio control with my logging software.  I found a tab 
> where that software was sending the odd FC offsets.
> 
> Just like computers, always go back to the most basic configuration 
> possible and see if the problem is there if not then start adding in 
> pieces until you find the cause.
> 
> Thanks for help everyone and as usual the folks at Elecraft were quick 
> to call me back and get me on track.
> 
> Thanks from an embarrassed K3 owner.
> 
> W0MU
> 
> 
> 
> On 11/10/2016 7:29 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
>> Busted firmware load will make anything sick, including me.
>>
>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>





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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Fred Jensen]

Hmmm ... not uncommon for our relative humidity to be in single digits, 
and it's very often less than 20%.  I never get shocked by static 
discharge.  However, when we lived in Auburn CA with numbers in the 30 
to 50% range, it happened all the time.  There must be more to it than 
water vapor.


73,

Fred K6DGW
- Sparks NV DM09dn

- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
- www.cqp.org

On 11/11/2016 6:16 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:


I'm not sure what is the ideal humidity level, but our house here in
Virginia it would get down under 30% which results in lots of sparks AND
split fingers.

I try to get it nearer to 50% which seems to help both those conditions.

73, Charlie k3ICH


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[Elecraft] FS - Elecraft KXPD3

[W0TQ]

Elecraft KXPD3 Iambic Paddle, like new with spring kits and tool as 
shipped. About a year old, but very low use.  $100 shipped


Pls contact off list if interested

Lou W0TQ
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[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite + SDRPlay: Panadapter for the KX2 and KX3!

[Tom]

Hello,
There is a new release of Win4K3Suite that allows integration of the SDRPlay 
RSP (Radio Spectrum Processor) with Win4K3 and the Elecraft KX2 and KX3.  This 
new solution provides a easy to use 1.8MHz bandwidth Panadapter with no need 
for a sound card. Please note that you WILL need a transmit receive switch such 
as the MFJ 1708 to prevent damage to the SDRPlay.  To see the KX2 in operation 
with the SDRPlay please check out the latest Win4K3Suite video on youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJq-aQivGk
Win4K3Suite turns your KX2 and KX3 into a powerful base station allowing the 
use of the KXPA100 and even the KPA500 and KAT500.  There is full support for 
band switching without the need for additional hardware.
In addition, Win4K3Suite is a trouble free alternative to port sharing 
applications with it's built in virtual serial port connections.  You can 
connect any software or hardware that supports CAT commands for the K3, K3S, 
KX3 and KX2.  It's like having 5 radios available at any time.
You can check out some reviews of the port sharing and other aspects here: 
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11214 and download the software from 
va2fsq.com
There is a free full featured 30 day trial.  Please contact me if you have 
tried this in the past and would like an extension on your trial.
Thanks very much for your continued support.
73 Tom
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Re: [Elecraft] FYI: 20 and 17 m wide open from US to EU this morning

[sancho]

We should get some openings on 10 m in a bit also... Activity on PropNET and 
WSPRnet already showing US transcon links. Might listen down into CW segment in 
a few...

Jack - KD4IZ
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> On Nov 11, 2016, at 11:26, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Working all kinds of DX on both bands.
> 
> Have fun!
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] FYI: 20 and 17 m wide open from US to EU this morning

[Jim Rhodes]

Thanks Wayne! Hope it continues through the weekend.

On Nov 11, 2016 11:32 AM, "Wayne Burdick"  wrote:

> Working all kinds of DX on both bands.
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> Have fun!
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Transmit EQ Settings

[John Oppenheimer]

A K3/P3 can be used to measure the KX3 SSB TX bandpass. The process is
to speak random words for several seconds while monitoring with a P3 in
"Peak" mode. After about 30 seconds the display will stabilize.

The K3 filter width is 2.1 KHz 350 - 2450

Here are some measurements:
http://kn5l.net/KX3-TxEq/

John KN5L
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[Elecraft] FYI: 20 and 17 m wide open from US to EU this morning

[Wayne Burdick]

Working all kinds of DX on both bands.

Have fun!

Wayne
N6KR

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[Elecraft] Latest SOTA activation video from Steve, WG0AT

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

Here's Steve's latest mountain-top expedition video:

https://youtu.be/HkeZhnJo1g4

73,
Wayne
N6KR






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Re: [Elecraft] K3 FC issue with filters

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I called the Elecraft to get some help with this.  After removing the K3 
out of line, removed computer control, amps, tuner etc. The problem was 
gone.


I was running radio control with my logging software.  I found a tab 
where that software was sending the odd FC offsets.


Just like computers, always go back to the most basic configuration 
possible and see if the problem is there if not then start adding in 
pieces until you find the cause.


Thanks for help everyone and as usual the folks at Elecraft were quick 
to call me back and get me on track.


Thanks from an embarrassed K3 owner.

W0MU



On 11/10/2016 7:29 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:

Busted firmware load will make anything sick, including me.

73, Guy K2AV

On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 9:03 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett > wrote:


I think I have solved this.  I sent all the firmware to the radio
again and the radio is behaving like my other K3.


On 11/9/2016 8:31 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:

I am having issues with my K3.  When I change bands and modes
the FC setting is not the default or * setting.  I keep
picking normal and then when I change bands it reverts back to
some setting that sounds terrible.

This rig was just at Elecraft for updates.  I have looked for
settings for this but have not found one.

Am I missing something here?  Is this maybe a firmware glitch?

W0MU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Richard Fjeld]

This is a huge problem in Minnesota due to the extreme cold causing 
humidity on the windows and turning to ice.
It is difficult to hit a happy medium between avoiding static and wet 
windows.

As for protecting my  equipment, I have mentioned keeping a grounded 
wrist strap around an Altoids can
by my stuffed chair. When I get up from the chair, I touch the can to 
discharge my static build up.
At the K3, I touch the end of a small resistor that is connected to a 
ground point on the nearby outlet
and protrudes above the face-plate from it's back.

Dick, n0ce


On 11/11/2016 8:16 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> Yes, but they typically DO use a three wire (case at ground) power cord.
> I make it a point to touch the metal side of the computer before anything
> else.
>
> A couple other recommendations would be to buy a cheap digital humidity
> indicator and put one or more humidifiers* around the house.
>
> I'm not sure what is the ideal humidity level, but our house here in
> Virginia it would get down under 30% which results in lots of sparks AND
> split fingers.
>
> I try to get it nearer to 50% which seems to help both those conditions.
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
> *I don't recommend  the old fashioned steam units which simply have two
> electrodes immersed in water such that the steam is created from the
> electric current between them.  Obviously, pure laboratory H2O won't work,
> but a pinch of salt in the water makes the house lights dim (HI), neither of
> which is a desirable situation.   I don't like the ultrasonic units either
> because for some reason, they caused a lot of dust to be deposited on our
> flat screen TV.  My opinion is that the best types are the ones that use a
> wick element and fan to put moisture in the air.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2016 8:50 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
>
> To prevent static discharge problems with my computers, I have a bare ground
> wire attached to the side of my desk. I touch it when I first sit down. In
> the winter, it does draw a spark. Most computers are not well designed or
> protected.
>
> That said, I had no idea the K3 was susceptible to ESD - via the K-Pod.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Transmit EQ Settings

[Jim Brown]

As you may know, the 664 and 666 were EV's first "variable-D" mics -- 
the 666 was the pro version, the 664 for "PA." The 666 was known as the 
Buchannon Hammer because Lou Burroughs, co-founder of EV with Al Kahn, 
demonstrated their ruggedness by using one to drive a nail. (EV was in 
Buchannon, MI; Lou taught workshops on microphones, and wrote a great 
text on their use.)


Directional mics have "proximity effect" (bass boost when close to the 
sound source) that results from their construction -- front and rear 
openings to the capsule that cancel sound from the back of the mic. 
Variable-D mics have almost none by virtue of one or more additional 
openings along the "handle" of the mic. The EV RE16, RE20, and RE27 are 
variable-D mics.


73, Jim K9YC

On Thu,11/10/2016 11:24 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:

Jim,

In the 1960's I had an EV664 which I used on 2m AM 150w plate 
modulation.  Made very nice AM with my Johnson 6N2.  Mic sat in 
storage shed too long and suffered moisture corrosion.

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[Elecraft] K-POD and SO2V

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

Can the K-POD be used to tune the 2nd receiver in SO2V mode, say in a
contest?

 

I own an older K3 with the 2nd receiver, but have only used it a couple
times and it remains packed away awaiting the next outing, thus the perhaps
silly question.

 

Thanks in advance for the answer.

 

Mike VE9AA

 

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB

 

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[Elecraft] KX3 audio muting during RS232 communications

[John Pitz]

Hello,

Last night I was trying to use my KX3 with 2M module to decode weather
satellite images.  I have been working at this for a while now with very
limited success.  I am using Gnome predict to find the satellites and
control the radio using rigctld.  I am using xwxtoimg to decode the
sounds coming off the radio.  The antenna is a Quadrifilar Helix
antenna.  Often I will get a very noisy picture, with what appear to be
clouds near the middle and increasing noise toward the top and bottom
edge.  I have the FM deviation as high as it will go in the menu.
Finally last night I was near(life is busy, usually I set it up and get
called away) the radio as a satellite was entering the horizon so I
unplugged the radio from the computer and listened.  I could very
clearly hear the signal, but as the satellite got closer and closer to
over head as shown on gnome predict the audio started muting.  It seemed
to mute as the frequency was being adjusted by gnome predict.  By
default the frequency is adjusted every 1 second.  When I changed it to
every 2 seconds it seemed to get better.  Any idea why this is happening
and is there any sort of workaround?  It doesn't seem to happen until
there is a strong signal.  The software seems to be continuously
adjusting the radio's frequency even well before the satellite comes
into view and the static doesn't mute.  Incidentally, initially I think
squelch was set to a 3, I ended up setting it to 0.

Any ideas?

What is the theoretical maximum deviation for FM this module can do?  Be
helpful for this kind of thing to widen it up more...

Incidentally, the satellites transmit in the vicinity of 137MHz.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

Yes, but they typically DO use a three wire (case at ground) power cord.
I make it a point to touch the metal side of the computer before anything
else.

A couple other recommendations would be to buy a cheap digital humidity
indicator and put one or more humidifiers* around the house.

I'm not sure what is the ideal humidity level, but our house here in
Virginia it would get down under 30% which results in lots of sparks AND
split fingers.

I try to get it nearer to 50% which seems to help both those conditions.

73, Charlie k3ICH

*I don't recommend  the old fashioned steam units which simply have two
electrodes immersed in water such that the steam is created from the
electric current between them.  Obviously, pure laboratory H2O won't work,
but a pinch of salt in the water makes the house lights dim (HI), neither of
which is a desirable situation.   I don't like the ultrasonic units either
because for some reason, they caused a lot of dust to be deposited on our
flat screen TV.  My opinion is that the best types are the ones that use a
wick element and fan to put moisture in the air.

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2016 8:50 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

To prevent static discharge problems with my computers, I have a bare ground
wire attached to the side of my desk. I touch it when I first sit down. In
the winter, it does draw a spark. Most computers are not well designed or
protected.

That said, I had no idea the K3 was susceptible to ESD - via the K-Pod.

Bill W2BLC K-Line
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[Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

[Bill]

To prevent static discharge problems with my computers, I have a bare 
ground wire attached to the side of my desk. I touch it when I first sit 
down. In the winter, it does draw a spark. Most computers are not well 
designed or protected.


That said, I had no idea the K3 was susceptible to ESD - via the K-Pod.

Bill W2BLC K-Line
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