Re: [Elecraft] Electret microphone for K3

[Ian White]

It isn't a problem, because the FET preamplifier normally operates in the 
saturated region where it approximates a constant-current load, in effect 
drawing only the current that it "needs". Typically Idss will be only a few 
hundred microamps. With typical resistor values and supply voltages, neither 
value is critical. 

73 from Ian GM3SEK


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>Alan. G4GNX
>Sent: 10 March 2017 22:49
>To: Elecraft Reflector
>Subject: [Elecraft] Electret microphone for K3
>
>Sometime back I bought a W2ENY electret conversion kit for my Astatic mic
>but I seem to have lost the bias resistor/jumper that came with it and
>there’s no value specified in the instructions.
>
>I see that the bias resistor used with the Elecraft MH2 microphone is
>specified as 5K6. As I want to use the (converted) Astatic with my K3, I
>wonder if this value seems sensible to maintain the correct bias and prevent
>max bias current going over 10mA?
>
>73,
>
>Alan. G4GNX
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[Elecraft] k3s with the bandmaster 3

[NOEL POULIN]

Hi,
I want to connect the BAND MASTER3  to my K3S.
Do we need a special cable to connect the k3 to the bandmaster3, the one 
I have is not working...this cable is working pefectly with the k3 RS232 
to my computer...but with the BANDMASTER3 , IT A USB PORT

Comments will be more than welcome.
Noel

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[Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Carter Craigie]

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on
my KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and
such rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA


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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Question about power lines

[Roy Koeppe]

Al,

When transmitting, the current node does the 'work,' so I'd say it also does 
the main receiving job. But the difference in your situation might be small.


Good luck & 73,

RoyK6XK


-Original Message- 
From: Al Lorona

Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 3:38 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] Question about power lines

One leg of a horizontal antenna has to, unfortunately, run parallel to the 
power lines at the back of a city lot. Will there be more pickup of 
electrical noise if that leg has a current maximum, or a current minimum on 
it, along the portion of the antenna closest to the power lines?


You can e-mail me privately to keep traffic down.

Thanks,


Al


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[Elecraft] K3BM CABLE

[NOEL POULIN]

Anybody having infos about the K3BM cable from array solutions, this 
cable is supposed to be used to connect the bandmaster3 to the k3 radio...

My standard cable used before is not working.
Noel
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[Elecraft] Internal speaker problem

[Chuck Chandler]

Well, this morning I got a chance to put the K3S on the bench.  Thanks to
some info from Lyle KK7P and Bob N6TV as to how things were wired up I was
prepared to trace this and that... O'scope was ready...

Turned out to be a loose wire where the internal speaker lead connects to
the speaker lugs.  I was all wrapped around the axle on CONFIG settings and
worried that a multi-pin connector might not have been seated properly...
turned out to be a simple problem.  The solder lug on the speaker itself
looks to be well soldered, but there is what looks like a crimp in that
conductor just a bit upstream.  My bet is there is a break in the wire
inside the insulator there.

For now, some electrical tape is holding the wire tight against the speaker
so it can't move around.  I'll email support and request a replacement.
Thanks for the info, fellows!

73 de Chuck, WS1L

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 phone ops during QRPTTF?

[Jack Spitznagel]

Ahhh... my kinda contest... look for activation of the upper Gunpowder 
Falls or Little Gunpowder.
My biggest problem will be that flyfishing, running the KX3, and logging 
at the same time might not be so compatible.

KD4IZ

On 3/10/2017 14:29, John AE5X wrote:

This year's QRP to the Field is 22 April:
http://www.zianet.com/qrp/qrpttf/2017/ttf.htm

Unlike past QRPTTF events, this one has the potential to include a lot of SSB 
activity. In the pre-KX2/3 days most rigs used in this annual event were 
CW-only. I hope non-CW owners of these rigs will consider participating this 
year and, like NPOTA ops who used these rigs, make QRPTTF a multi-mode event.

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] For Sale: Hakko 808 DeSoldering system

[Ralph McClintock]

I bought this when I had to make updates to my K2/100. The K2 is gone 
now so it is available. $165 shipped. It is on my website: 
http://www.christmascrostics.com/Equipment_Sale/For_Sale_2.html W1ZK


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[Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[K5MWR via Elecraft]

At one point in the macro command reference there was a statement that 
VOX/PTT selection would be available through a direct macro command.  
Currently all I am able to make work is the SWT or SWH type command 
which is basically of no use since there is no way to know what the 
current mode is.  Has anyone found a work-around for this?

Thanks
Dave K5MWR

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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Ron Manfredi]

Carter,

I am not sure if this is what you have in mind, but I use this cable:   
Hosa YMM-26.  It is a Y cable that  plugs into the KX3's Mic. jack, and 
provides an output line for both PTT and Mic.   The headset then plugs 
into the earphone jack on the KX3.




On 3/11/2017 7:46 AM, Carter Craigie wrote:

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on
my KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and
such rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA


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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

This is a nice stereo breakout cable that should split mic in and ptt so you 
can use a heil and a footswitch. I keep one of these along with a small hand 
actuated ptt switch.  I cant really think of anything else that would be 
necessary.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B68O5H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

all fits nicely in the Lowepro case offered by Elecraft.

Chris
N6WM

 

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Craigie
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 4:47 AM
To: Elecraft List Members 
Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on my 
KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a 
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and such 
rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA


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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Question about power lines

[Fred C. Jensen]

It probably doesn't matter Al, the lines are likely in your antennas near field 
and thus coupled. Maybe they will enhance the radiation of some of your RF. [:-)

Fred K6DGW


Al Lorona  wrote:
>One leg of a horizontal antenna has to, unfortunately, run parallel to the 
>power lines at the back of a city lot. Will there be more pickup of electrical 
>noise if that leg has a current maximum, or a current minimum on it, along the 
>portion of the antenna closest to the power lines?
>
>You can e-mail me privately to keep traffic down.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Al  W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Question about power lines

[ac5p]

If primary power line carrying noise, you are gonna pick it up well with 
parallel wire antenna.   Maybe less intense if grounded quarter wave vs. 
self-resonant ungrounded half wave? 
73, Mike AC5P   

On Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:44 AM, Fred C. Jensen  
wrote:
 

 It probably doesn't matter Al, the lines are likely in your antennas near 
field and thus coupled. Maybe they will enhance the radiation of some of your 
RF. [:-)

Fred K6DGW


Al Lorona  wrote:
>One leg of a horizontal antenna has to, unfortunately, run parallel to the 
>power lines at the back of a city lot. Will there be more pickup of electrical 
>noise if that leg has a current maximum, or a current minimum on it, along the 
>portion of the antenna closest to the power lines?
>
>You can e-mail me privately to keep traffic down.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Al  W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

The VX; command (GET only) will return the current state (VOX ON or OFF =
PTT).

*Note:*  there is an error in the documentation in the K3 Programmer's
Reference
,
which says:

"RSP format: VXn; where n is 0 (VOX on) or 1 (VOX off)."

(sic)


But the observed responses are quite the opposite, and far more intuitive:

VX0;  VOX is OFF
VX1;  VOX is ON


The current Programmer's Reference still says "A SET version of the command
is planned."  But I suppose those plans are not very high on the priority
list.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 8:29 AM, K5MWR via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> At one point in the macro command reference there was a statement that
> VOX/PTT selection would be available through a direct macro command.
> Currently all I am able to make work is the SWT or SWH type command which
> is basically of no use since there is no way to know what the current mode
> is.  Has anyone found a work-around for this?
> Thanks
> Dave K5MWR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Bob]

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[Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[john]

Heil makes headset adaptors for both the KX3 and K3S.

John KK9A

Carter Craigie said: 
Sat Mar 11 07:46:34 EST 2017

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on
my KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and
such rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA

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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Ron Wilcox]

Heil makes adapters and K6VHF also makes adapters, I have used both with my
elecraft products.

Today is a good day to have a Great Day!
73   Ron Wilcox KF7ZN

On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 11:11 AM,  wrote:

> Heil makes headset adaptors for both the KX3 and K3S.
>
> John KK9A
>
> Carter Craigie said:
> Sat Mar 11 07:46:34 EST 2017
>
> Hello fellow Elecrafters,
> I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on
> my KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
> But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using
> a
> Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
> I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and
> such rigs from those remote islands!
> Any advice, please?
> 73,
> Carter Craigie, N3AO
> Blacksburg, VA
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

True enough..

https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/hls-ad-1-kx3



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Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

Heil makes headset adaptors for both the KX3 and K3S.

John KK9A

Carter Craigie said: 
Sat Mar 11 07:46:34 EST 2017

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on my 
KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a 
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and such 
rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA

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Re: [Elecraft] k3s with the bandmaster 3

[Jorge Diez - CX6VM]

Noel

i think you must connect the bandmaster to your antenna switch

I have a sixpack/bandmaster/K3 but bandmaster is connected to the sixpack

73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W

2017-03-11 9:30 GMT-03:00 NOEL POULIN :

> Hi,
> I want to connect the BAND MASTER3  to my K3S.
> Do we need a special cable to connect the k3 to the bandmaster3, the one I
> have is not working...this cable is working pefectly with the k3 RS232 to
> my computer...but with the BANDMASTER3 , IT A USB PORT
> Comments will be more than welcome.
> Noel
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[Elecraft] KX[2/3] adapter for iPhone-type earbuds & mic? (was: Heil Head Set Question...)

[Steve Sergeant]

The subject line says it all.

I want an ultralight rig for SOTA, backpacking and such. Does anyone
sell an adapter cable or box (or squid/octopus) that allows a
smart-phone type set of earbuds with microphones to plug into a KX2? My
ideal item would sport a small PTT switch on a separate cable, but using
the Xmit button on the front panel would even be more ultralight.

--Steve, KC6ZKT

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Re: [Elecraft] International Crystal is closing

[Jamie WW3S]

my office is right beside the Bliley building in Erie PA

-Original Message- 
From: Ron D'Eau Claire

Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 6:10 PM
To: 'GRANT YOUNGMAN' ; 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] International Crystal is closing

Well, there is still AF4K who has a web presence making custom crystals in 
the FT-243, FT-241 and CR4U cases.


Bliley is still around and on the web, making crystals, crystal oscillators 
and the like.


Also JAN Crystals in Florida is still in business.

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT 
YOUNGMAN

Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 2:15 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] International Crystal is closing

That’s too bad.  I’ve bought a lot of crystals (for Drakes, Collins, and 
others) from these folks over the years.  I wonder what other sources there 
are left out there?




On Mar 10, 2017, at 4:24 PM, Bob Novas  wrote:

Another ham oriented, US based company bites the dust.
https://www.icmfg.com/


Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342

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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) - portable radial idea?

[Michael Babineau]

Stan : 

Unless the “radials” are to be elevated a few feet above the ground there is 
really nothing to be gained by trying to cut them for resonance on each band.
If they are laid on the ground they will be detuned and the legnth will be all 
off anyway. 

The rule of thumb that I used is to make the radials at least an 1/8 wave for 
the lowest band, so in this case it would 16 feet long.  

I take a 20 foot length of computer ribbon cable (5 or 6 wire) and unzip it for 
all but the
last 4 feet. Then on the unzipped end I strip and tin each of the wires and 
then attach them all to a banana plug. Having the last few feet of 
cable still zipped makes routing the “radials” away from the rig and off of a 
picnic table much more convenient.  To make  storage and re-deployment
simpler I pull the loose ends of the wires parallel and then I attach an IKEA 
bag clip on the end then I can roll the whole thing up, tie it with a 
velcro tie and put it into a zip-top sandwich bag. . It keeps the wires from 
getting tangled. 

Why 5 radials ??? I have found from experience that 5 or 6 is about the limit 
of my patience for deployment.  I have a few sets so if I am not in a rush
I can use more.  This is easy to do with a Pomona banana jack to BNC adaptor as 
both the red and black terminals will each accept two banana plugs.

Cheers

Michael VE3WMB 

>From: stan levandowski mailto:sjl...@optonline.net>>
>Subject: [Elecraft] (OT) - portable radial idea?
>Date: March 10, 2017 at 7:14:50 PM GMT-5
>To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 


>I found the plans (June 2010 Elecraft Reflector) to build a 40/30/20 meter 
>"linear loaded" portable antenna for my KX1 (using a crappie rod, 300 ohm 
>twinlead for the radiator, a BL2 balun, and ribbon cable radials cut to 1/4 
>wavelength for >each of the bands (16, 25 and 33 feet).

>My question is how terrible would it be to use a piece of that thin computer 
>ribbon cable cut to the three lengths but NOT separated?  This would make it 
>easier to deploy and roll back up.


>Has anyone ever tried using unseparated ribbon cable counterpoises?  The 
>materials are on order and I'm sort of anxious to know.


>Obviously, this is a compromise antenna and I'm shooting to design a package 
>for maximum installation speed vs. maximum efficiency.


>Thanks, Stan WB2LQF
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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Bob]

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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Bill Johnson]

That's nice but I would like an 8 pin mic to the KX3 or 2 and have yet to find. 
 My eyes aren't what they used to be so would love an assembly or the pin-ours 
for each and and then build it myself.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
j...@kk9a.com
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

Heil makes headset adaptors for both the KX3 and K3S.

John KK9A

Carter Craigie said: 
Sat Mar 11 07:46:34 EST 2017

Hello fellow Elecrafters,
I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on my 
KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a 
Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and such 
rigs from those remote islands!
Any advice, please?
73,
Carter Craigie, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA

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[Elecraft] Hakko 808 Desolder system is SOLD

[Ralph McClintock]

Sold to Ron K5MM

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Re: [Elecraft] KX[2/3] adapter for iPhone-type earbuds & mic? (was: Heil Head Set Question...)

[Walter Underwood]

I bought a splitter made for that purpose, but I have not had the time to check 
it out.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUOSUB6/ 


Some lightweight computer headsets might be a good choice. I use earbuds and 
the MH3 hand mic.

With either the headsets or the earbud splitter, you could use yet another 
splitter to bring out PTT. At that point, building a box might be worth it. 
Here is info on bringing splitting out the PTT.

https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/
 


wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Mar 11, 2017, at 10:37 AM, Steve Sergeant  wrote:
> 
> The subject line says it all.
> 
> I want an ultralight rig for SOTA, backpacking and such. Does anyone
> sell an adapter cable or box (or squid/octopus) that allows a
> smart-phone type set of earbuds with microphones to plug into a KX2? My
> ideal item would sport a small PTT switch on a separate cable, but using
> the Xmit button on the front panel would even be more ultralight.
> 
> --Steve, KC6ZKT
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[Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[Jeff Hughes]

New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).

Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what I 
get.

I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct USB-to-serial 
driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) under the Port tab.  
Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” button I usually get “KX3 
is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going to the Firmware tab the MCU 
and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” usually show as “—“ because the 
program is not able to determine what versions are currently in the radio.  But 
occasionally that “Test Communications” button will return “KX3 MCU revision 
02.38.  RS-232 speed 38400 bps.”  And then going to the Firmware tab will show 
“02.38” as the MCU version.  In those instances, at least briefly, the radio 
has communicated with the program.

Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
responding” message under the Activity Log.  

I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.

I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t work.

I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.

I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the appropriate 
Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.

Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated one 
of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.

I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no place 
I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.

I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same KXUSB 
cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).

I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on “Advanced 
Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  And I’ll give 
the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have an answer by then.  
But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is me!) thought I’d first 
throw this out to you good folks.

Any thoughts?

73, Jeff K4YWZ






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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

[Nr4c]

Carter. 

The Heil should directly plug into the Phones and Mic jacks on the rear of the 
K3. 


Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Mar 11, 2017, at 7:46 AM, Carter Craigie  wrote:
> 
> Hello fellow Elecrafters,
> I am fortunate to have a nice friend who handmade a jumper for me to use on
> my KX3 with my Heil headset. Thank you, Bruce!
> But, is there a manufacturer who makes an adaptor expressly made for using a
> Heil headset with KX2 and KX3 (and K3) rigs?
> I'm thinking that there MUST be, as so many fine DXpeditioners use K3 and
> such rigs from those remote islands!
> Any advice, please?
> 73,
> Carter Craigie, N3AO
> Blacksburg, VA
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Internal speaker problem

[Nr4c]

You do have the passing under the span wide brace, don't you? And not clamped 
to it by the top cover. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Mar 11, 2017, at 9:35 AM, Chuck Chandler  wrote:
> 
> Well, this morning I got a chance to put the K3S on the bench.  Thanks to
> some info from Lyle KK7P and Bob N6TV as to how things were wired up I was
> prepared to trace this and that... O'scope was ready...
> 
> Turned out to be a loose wire where the internal speaker lead connects to
> the speaker lugs.  I was all wrapped around the axle on CONFIG settings and
> worried that a multi-pin connector might not have been seated properly...
> turned out to be a simple problem.  The solder lug on the speaker itself
> looks to be well soldered, but there is what looks like a crimp in that
> conductor just a bit upstream.  My bet is there is a break in the wire
> inside the insulator there.
> 
> For now, some electrical tape is holding the wire tight against the speaker
> so it can't move around.  I'll email support and request a replacement.
> Thanks for the info, fellows!
> 
> 73 de Chuck, WS1L
> 
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> 
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[Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[gt-i]

Hello list,

I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the 
K3S upgrade options.

Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me?
I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external 
transverter and some DX chasing.

tu es 73
Gernot, DF5RF

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[rich hurd WC3T]

You're a new KX3 owner. Are you the owner of a new KX3?Try dropping the
baud rate.

On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes 
wrote:

> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
>
> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It
> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what
> I get.
>
> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct
> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”)
> under the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications”
> button I usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going
> to the Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3”
> usually show as “—“ because the program is not able to determine what
> versions are currently in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test
> Communications” button will return “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed
> 38400 bps.”  And then going to the Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the
> MCU version.  In those instances, at least briefly, the radio has
> communicated with the program.
>
> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not
> responding” message under the Activity Log.
>
> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
>
> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t
> work.
>
> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
>
> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the
> appropriate Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
>
> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated
> one of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
>
> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no
> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
>
> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my
> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same
> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
>
> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on
> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.
> And I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have
> an answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is
> me!) thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 2:25 PM, David Box  wrote:

> Issue is that there is no conditional statement in the macro language so
> being able to read the vox state does not help with macros.
>
Yes, some things like unconditionally turning VOX ON or OFF are impossible
to do in simple K3 macros.  It seems like getting VX0; and VX1; implemented
as SET commands would be the right way to go, though it may be more
difficult to implement than one would assume.

> My problem is setting up macros to switch to data mode or SSB I would like
> to use Vox for data and PTT for SSB so does not appear possible with
> existing macro structure.
>
You may not need it.  The K3 automatically remembers the last state of VOX
or PTT for each mode.  So, once you turn VOX ON for CW, VOX OFF for SSB and
DATA, simply switching to these modes with the MDn; command will
automatically turn VOX on or OFF (exception:  VOX ON is ignored for some
digital modes like FSK D).

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[John Strandberg]

Jeff,

Make sure you have quit MacLoggerDX when using the KX3 Utility.  If it is 
active, it will cause a communications conflict with the KX3 Utility.  Hope 
this helps.

73 John W4DX

Sent from my iPad

> On Mar 11, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes  wrote:
> 
> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
> 
> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what I 
> get.
> 
> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct 
> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) under 
> the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” button I 
> usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going to the 
> Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” usually show as 
> “—“ because the program is not able to determine what versions are currently 
> in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test Communications” button will return 
> “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed 38400 bps.”  And then going to the 
> Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the MCU version.  In those instances, at 
> least briefly, the radio has communicated with the program.
> 
> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
> responding” message under the Activity Log.  
> 
> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
> 
> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t work.
> 
> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
> 
> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the appropriate 
> Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
> 
> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated one 
> of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
> 
> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no 
> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
> 
> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same 
> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
> 
> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on 
> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  And 
> I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have an 
> answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is me!) 
> thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Bill Frantz]

There are two upgrade issues to consider:

(1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the 
latest engineering level. Check 
 for what you may 
need and how to install it.


(2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big 
win here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and 
fast CW break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 
10, and 6 meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal 
"sound card" in the K3 for computer interface of digital modes. 
It also replaces the RS-232 connection with a USB connection.


It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing 
them one at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a 
good idea of how things in the K3 are connected together it is 
possible to install them all at once. I, and my K3 survived the experience.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote:


I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the K3S 
upgrade options.
Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me?
I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external transverter and 
some DX chasing.
tu es 73
Gernot, DF5RF


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Re: [Elecraft] Electret microphone for K3

[Don Wilhelm]

Alan,

With the K3, you do not need a bias resistor at all.  Just go to the
MENU MIC SEL and set it to aply bias - that is what the 'b' means.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/10/2017 5:49 PM, Alan. G4GNX wrote:

Sometime back I bought a W2ENY electret conversion kit for my Astatic mic but I 
seem to have lost the bias resistor/jumper that came with it and there’s no 
value specified in the instructions.

I see that the bias resistor used with the Elecraft MH2 microphone is specified 
as 5K6. As I want to use the (converted) Astatic with my K3, I wonder if this 
value seems sensible to maintain the correct bias and prevent max bias current 
going over 10mA?

73,

Alan. G4GNX

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Re: [Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[Bill Frantz]

I find I'm always in the same VOX setting for SSB and Data. I 
keep sending coughs out on SSB, or not transmitting in the data 
modes. It is the one remaining annoyance in switching between 
SSB and Data on my K3.


On 3/11/17 at 3:07 PM, n...@arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote:


You may not need it.  The K3 automatically remembers the last state of VOX
or PTT for each mode.  So, once you turn VOX ON for CW, VOX OFF for SSB and
DATA, simply switching to these modes with the MDn; command will
automatically turn VOX on or OFF (exception:  VOX ON is ignored for some
digital modes like FSK D).


I just upgraded my firmware from 5.5 to 5.7 and the VOX setting 
remains the same when I switch between SSB and Data.


73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Don Wilhelm]

Gernot,

When changing the synthesizers, the major concern is dropping the 
lockwashers behind the existing mounting screws.

To avoid that, loosen the screws almost all the way
but not quite out of their threads.  Then tilt the board toward the rear 
and push the lockwashers as far onto the screws as possible.

Then completely unscrew the remaining threads.
Grasp the board (with the screws still through it) and pull straight upward.

For all the other steps of installing the options, follow the instructions.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/11/2017 5:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote:

Hello list,

I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the
K3S upgrade options.
Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me?
I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external
transverter and some DX chasing.
tu es 73
Gernot, DF5RF

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Doug Person]

It is easy to do and well worth the small amount of time and the cost.

Doug -- K0DXV


On 3/11/2017 3:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote:

Hello list,

I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the 
K3S upgrade options.

Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me?
I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external 
transverter and some DX chasing.

tu es 73
Gernot, DF5RF

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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kev...@coho.net]

Good Evening,

The sun has been spotless for the last few days.  A CME just missed 
the earth earlier this week.  Plus the SFU is getting rather anaemic at 
71.  But the right time of day on the right band can work wonders.  Late 
at night on the low bands has been fun; the higher bands not so much.  
Tomorrow we can test 20 & 40 meters again.


Laziness is a virtue.  If I can split wood with only one swing I can 
split more wood before I'm beat.  If there is a knot I rotate the wood.  
If there is any crack I exploit it; natural cleavage lines are best.  
The optimal spot to set my wedge is about 1/3 of the way in on a radial 
line from the center (orthogonality is important).  1/2 way for smaller 
logs, as little as 1/8 of the way in for larger logs (4 footers).  If I 
set the wedge too close to the center I work too hard; that triggers my 
inherent laziness. Splitting wood gives me time to think :)



Please join us tomorrow on:

   14050 kHz at 2300z Sunday (3 PM PST Sunday)
7045 kHz at 0100z Monday (5 PM PST Sunday)

73,
Kevin. KD5ONS

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[Elecraft] ECN addenda

[kev...@coho.net]

Forgot, this is the week to change times.

I'll dig up the times and post them in a minute.

 Kevin.

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[Elecraft] Elecraft Net revised times

[kev...@coho.net]

A little figuring gave me these times for tomorrow's nets


Please join us tomorrow on:

   14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
7045 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday)

73,
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