Re: [Elecraft] K3S macro

[Jack Brindle]

Judging from the context, I would bet the question was asking about the _other_ 
USB - Universal Serial Bus,
which is present in the K3S.

No, I don’t know the answer…

- Jack, W6FB


> On Jan 31, 2018, at 10:56 PM, Michael Eberle  wrote:
> 
> MD2; will set the mode to USB
> 
> From the Programmer's Reference
> 
> "SET/RSP format: MDn; or MD$n; where n is 1 (LSB), 2 (USB), 3 (CW), 4 (FM), 5 
> (AM), 6 (DATA), 7 (CWREV), or 9 (DATA-REV)..."
> 
> Mike - KI0HA
> 
> 
> On 1/31/2018 23:57, Ed Gray W0SD wrote:
>> Is there a K3S macro to set the radio to USB?  I know about BR0; BR1; BR2; 
>> and BR3;
>> 
>> Ed W0SD
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 No. 8527, CMP/PWR-Control not responding

[Jorge Mejia P]

Hello Arne
I had the exact sam situation with one of my two K3s serial 377 something .The 
power control sometimes did not work or if I wanted to increase power it went 
backwards, same with the CW pot. Elecraft suggested to replace them , It's not 
fun at all and requires patience, pay attention when you disassemble the front 
panel, so you can fix it back when the pots are replaced. 
Good luck if you decide to replace them, its worth it  since it will fully 
recover tour radio.

Jorge hk4cze 

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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[BJ ROLLISON]

I bought a K2/100 during the Black Friday sale last year, and it is SN 77xx. 
That is in addition to a second-hand fully loaded K2/10 I picked up in last 
February to start figuring out all the QRP excitement.

So, with continued sales I would say they are close to, or surpassed the 8000 
number. 

More than likely easily one of the most successful transceiver kits ever 
produced, and likely one of the most prolific transceivers in common use around 
the world.

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Subject: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Robert G Strickland]

I wonder how 8000-ish compares to various Japanese transceivers. While 
building it is an adventure all to itself, I don't think it would have 
sold so well if the resulting radio was not such a good performer. I sub 
my K2 in for the K3 periodically just to stay fresh with its operation. 
Always a treat.

...robert

On 2/6/2018 23:47, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Robert,

I certainly have not seen the latest serial number, but I recall that
the latest that has been sent to me for repair, alignment and
calibration was in the 7700 serial number range.  Coming close to 8000
K2s out there.

On 1/30/2018 2:46 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote:

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

...robert




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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Speculation

[Brian Denley]

Sounds like the current Flex and Maestro.

Brian Denley
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> On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:17 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr  wrote:
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> Howdy Gang.
> 
> My prediction for a new Elecraft product is the K4.
> 
> A full sized/featured 160M-6M SDR transceiver with at least an 8” front panel 
> Hi-Res touchscreen with the ability to display multiple slices of several 
> different bands at once with separate RX and TX capability.
> 
> Or perhaps a Black Box with the same capabilities with the above Front Panel 
> display with controls as a separate unit.
> 
> WI-FI/Bluetooth connectivity between the two so you can use the Front Panel 
> unit remotely in your bedroom or car operating mobile.
> 
> I’m ready to lay out the deposit (grin).
> 
> Guess I can dream, can’t I? (grin)
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[kevinr]

Enjoy it Neil; like your first beignet at Cafe Du Monde :)

   73,

  Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 02/06/2018 04:45 PM, Neil Zampella wrote:
I'm working on K2 s/n 7788 right now.  Just started putting capacitors 
on the Control Board, taking my time :)


Neil Z, KN3ILZ


On 1/30/2018 2:46 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote:

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

...robert


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[K5MWR via Elecraft]

I was pretty certain that shipments would start this week.  I just left 
on a 4 week ski trip so naturally Murphy prevails and shipments start 
while away :).


Has anyone received a shipping verification email, as I undertood 
Elecraft was going to contact each person to verify the order and make 
sure of shipping prior to orders going out.


73,

Dave K5MWR


On 2/5/2018 9:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Ed,

I heard from a reliable source that the first one(s) will ship tomorrow.
I have no idea how quickly the shipments can ramp up to full potential.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/5/2018 9:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Carl Yaffey]

Not me . . 

> On Feb 6, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Ed Gilliland  wrote:
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> Not here.
> 
> Ed
> 
> 
> On 2/6/18 17:08, Bob wrote:
>> Well it was stated that they would call to confirm orders before shipping. 
>> So the question is has anyone got the call yet?
>> 
>> Awaiting mine...
>> 
>> 73,
>> Bob
>> K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR
>> 
>> 
>> On 2/5/2018 10:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> Ed,
>>> 
>>> I heard from a reliable source that the first one(s) will ship tomorrow.
>>> I have no idea how quickly the shipments can ramp up to full potential.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>> 
>>> On 2/5/2018 9:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:
 Any news on KPA1500 shipments?
 
 Ed
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Re: [Elecraft] Kx1 support

[Keith Onishi]

I got KX1 support from Elecraft support engineer several months ago.

Kiichiro (Keith) Onishi
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> Is there still support for kx1. Looking at getting a used one which might 
> have a issue with the 80 band. Thanks in advance todd kb3sqw
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power cable

[Jonathan Poland]

Dave,

I sell a product at http://stores.ebay.com/N0WL-Radio that goes a long 
way to solving your concern.  It is a Anderson PowerPole adapter for the 
KX3. (I have designs for the KX2 and FT-817 also.)


This adapter uses a 3D printed shell to securely attach the adapter to 
the KX3, keeping the length of the low gauge wire to an absolute 
minimum.  There are other advantages to using an adapter like this - you 
can see them on the website.


Please note that this current design cannot be used with an after-market 
heat sink.  I will have another product for that shortly. Elecraft uses 
available space on the left side of the radio so efficiently that it is 
very hard creating a design that I would be happy to take into the field.


jon poland, n0wl


On 1/31/2018 08:49, Dave Sublette wrote:

Good morning,

I am using the standard power cable that is supplied with the KX3.  Using a
digital multi meter and the built in voltage monitoring capability of the
KX3, it looks like the supply voltage is dropped by 0.5 volts in the power
cord when transmitting with 5 watts  According to the built in monitor, the
KX3 is pulling 1.6 amps from my gel cell.

The gel cell voltage drops also, but I compensated for that when I
calculated the .5 volt drop in the power cord.

It seems to me that a larger gauge wire is called for in the power cord.

Also, I can't get the KX3 to transmit more than 5 watts.  If I turn the
power up to 10 watts, it transmits at that level briefly, then turns the
power down to 5 watts.  It must be some voltage sensing circuit that does
it.  The supply voltage is showing 11.4 VDC when keyed..

So what about the gauge of wire for the power cord?  Do you think we need a
larger sized wire?

73,

Dave, K4TO
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Ed,

Yes, we've been shipping KPA1500s for several days.  (Yay! :-)  We will be 
updating the shipping status page with this info tonight/tomorrow. Its been a 
lot of hard work getting it released and rolling, but we are all excited to see 
KPA1500s burning in on the test racks and heading out the door!


For the next several weeks the initial shipping rate will be slow as we optimize 
our production and test flow, and then we will ramp up deliveries each week.   
We will be contacting customers by phone or email typically 2-7 business days 
prior to shipment to confirm their shipping info and get their CC for final 
charges etc.


Please be patient with us as we get this going. Until we get the production rate 
increased and stable it will be hard to give exact delivery estimates due to the 
large number of orders.


Please note that KPA1500 orders were received simultaneously via the website, 
emails, mail, trade shows and phone calls, so order numbers will not indicate 
exactly where you are in the delivery queue. We also received a very large 
number of KPA1500 orders each day during the first several weeks, so orders with 
the same order date will ship spread over a large number of days. (Especially 
the first week's orders.)


73,

Eric
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On 2/5/2018 6:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[David Shoaf]

Looks like the  Shipping Status page at Elecraft.com
  has been updated to
confirm Don's report.

Cheers,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Ed Gilliland]

Thanks Wayne,

Has mine shipped?

Ed


On 2/6/18 18:46, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Production shipments have already begun. We’re ramping it up as quickly as 
possible. We have to dial in the burn-in sequence, automated alignment/test, 
etc. Takes awhile to do this right.

73,
Wayne
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On Feb 5, 2018, at 6:33 PM, Ed Gilliland  wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed




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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[rich hurd WC3T]

Look for the SMA antenna connector?

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 15:58 Michael Goins  wrote:

> Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
> opening it up?
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Wayne Burdick]

Production shipments have already begun. We’re ramping it up as quickly as 
possible. We have to dial in the burn-in sequence, automated alignment/test, 
etc. Takes awhile to do this right.

73,
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> On Feb 5, 2018, at 6:33 PM, Ed Gilliland  wrote:
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> Any news on KPA1500 shipments?
> 
> Ed


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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Neil Zampella]

I'm working on K2 s/n 7788 right now.  Just started putting capacitors 
on the Control Board, taking my time :)


Neil Z, KN3ILZ


On 1/30/2018 2:46 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote:

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

...robert


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[Elecraft] KAT500 Sold

[wb5xx]

Thanks for the interest but it was sold several days ago and shipped out 
yesterday.The listing got lost somewhere and never got posted till today.No 
problem all ok.

Thanks 73 George wb5xx
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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Lyle Johnson]

Yes, it will have an SMA connector for the 2 meter antenna out the same 
side as the BNC antenna connector.


73,

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On 2/6/18 1:58 PM, Michael Goins wrote:

Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
opening it up?


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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Wayne Burdick]

~8,000.

Wayne
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> On Jan 30, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Robert G Strickland  wrote:
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> As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?
> 
> ...robert



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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Ross Primrose]

I'd imagine you can't select the 2M band if the module isn't installed...

73, Ross N4RP

On 02/06/2018 03:58 PM, Michael Goins wrote:

Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
opening it up?

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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

Yes, look for the 2 meter antenna jack - an SMA connector near the BNC jack.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/6/2018 3:58 PM, Michael Goins wrote:

Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
opening it up?

Mike, k6wmg
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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Walter Underwood]

If it has the 2 m module, there is an SMA jack on the right end. Otherwise, 
there is a plastic plug in the hole.

wunder
K6WRU
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> On Feb 6, 2018, at 12:58 PM, Michael Goins  wrote:
> 
> Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
> opening it up?
> 
> Mike, k6wmg
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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Don Wilhelm]

Robert,

I certainly have not seen the latest serial number, but I recall that 
the latest that has been sent to me for repair, alignment and 
calibration was in the 7700 serial number range.  Coming close to 8000 
K2s out there.


On 1/30/2018 2:46 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote:

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

...robert

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Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Dave AD6A]

If it's fitted (correctly) the should be a gold plated SMA female connector 
near the HF BNC.

73, Dave AD6A

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On Feb 6, 2018, at 12:58 PM, Michael Goins  wrote:

Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
opening it up?

Mike, k6wmg
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Bob]

Well it was stated that they would call to confirm orders before shipping. So 
the question is has anyone got the call yet?


Awaiting mine...

73,
Bob
K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR


On 2/5/2018 10:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Ed,

I heard from a reliable source that the first one(s) will ship tomorrow.
I have no idea how quickly the shipments can ramp up to full potential.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/5/2018 9:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Ed Gilliland]

Not here.

Ed


On 2/6/18 17:08, Bob wrote:
Well it was stated that they would call to confirm orders before 
shipping. So the question is has anyone got the call yet?


Awaiting mine...

73,
Bob
K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR


On 2/5/2018 10:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Ed,

I heard from a reliable source that the first one(s) will ship tomorrow.
I have no idea how quickly the shipments can ramp up to full potential.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/5/2018 9:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed


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Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

[John Woodard]

Thanks so much to everyone! Very helpful. The dummy load was connected to
the main antenna jack, which might then be part of the problem. However, I
do use the K144XV internal transverter, so it sounds like I might still
need to do the milliwatt calibration.

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Jack Brindle  wrote:

> John;
>
> Where did you have the dummy load connected for the milliwatt calibration?
> As shown on
> page 52 of the K3S manual, it should be connected to the XVTR OUT jack,
> NOT the
> main antenna jack.
>
> Note that the milliwatt calibration is optional. If you aren’t planning on
> using a transverter,
> there is no need to do it.
>
> Jack, W6FB
>
>
> > On Feb 5, 2018, at 8:59 PM, John Woodard 
> wrote:
> >
> > On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 17:45 John Woodard 
> wrote:
> >
> >> I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went
> to
> >> do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the
> SWR
> >> was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy
> >> loads and cables and found the same result.
> >>
> >>
> >> I then connected an external SWR meter to the dummy load and found that
> >> the external SWR meter showed a flat 1:1 SWR with the dummy load (as
> >> expected) but the K3 SWR value was always higher, typically 1.4 or
> 1.5:1 up
> >> to 2.9:1 on 52 MHz into the dummy load. The tuner works perfectly on all
> >> bands, however.
> >>
> >>
> >> Has anyone had a similar issue? I can’t quite tell if the problem is in
> >> the KAT3 or on the K3 main board, and more importantly what the fix
> might
> >> be.  Also, since the 1mW calibration failed, are there any other
> >> workarounds? Many thanks in advance!
> >>
> >>
> >> 73 de John, WK8A
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] am i missing something?

[Thomas Schaefer]

Unobtanium?That’s what my pending KPA-1500 is made of too :)

Tom NY4I

> On Jan 30, 2018, at 6:20 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
>  wrote:
> 
> Optimistic.  He knows they're made out of unobtanium.
> 
> On 1/30/2018 2:54 PM, bill wrote:
>> Even though I have one, I didn't build it, so I would love to find an 
>> unbuilt KX1.
>> Today, one came up on one of the ham swap lists. The asking price? "$1500 or 
>> a new KX3"  ... am I missing something or is this a very very optimistic 
>> seller?
>> very puzzled 73 de bill K7WXW
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Re: [Elecraft] The Bouvet Island expedition

[Fred Jensen]

Technically, they are on their way to Cape Town which isn't "home" for 
any of them.  Getting home will be yet another additional cost, and I 
suppose they still have support gear stashed in Punta Arenas.  They're 
also averaging around 3-4 kts as recorded on the Garmin site which is a 
bit less than half what they did eastbound to Bouvet.  It's a looong 
paddle to ZS. Sure hope all goes safely.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 2/3/2018 7:20 PM, ab2tc wrote:

Hi,

For those who don't know it yet, the Bouvet Island DXpedition is now
officially aborted, after 3 days of silence on their part. The reason is
part weather, part engine failure. They are now on their way home. I wish
them well.

AB2TC - Knut



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

If the roofing filter was added to your original order, it will be 
calibrated at the factory (even if it is a kit).


If you add the roofing filter later, you will have to do the calibration 
for optimum results.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/29/2018 5:31 PM, Mark Petiford via Elecraft wrote:

  Re:  "If you do choose the roofing filter, be certain you do the calibration
if it is a kit."


Don,

My kit build KX3 instruction manual says that I don't have to do the 
calibration if I ordered the filters WITH my KX3 kit:

"If you received the optional KXFL3 filter with your kit, you do not need to perform 
theReceiver Sideband alignment procedure referenced in the Owner’s manual and describedin 
detail in the KXFL3 option manual. That procedure was done for you at the factory."


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B upgrade kit

[Don Wilhelm]

Randy,

Refresh your browser and you will see that the latest is MCU 5.60.
Easier, use K3 Utility and click the Get Firmware for ELecraft in the 
upper part of the window.  That will load it into your computer.

Then go to the lower part of the Window and click Download all firmware.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/28/2018 5:57 AM, Randy Tudor wrote:

  The KIO3BUPKT requires firmware level 5.36 or above. I am having trouble 
finding that version of the firmware. I have tried to follow the directions on 
the web site, but I can only get to level 5.10. I tried the ftp site but I 
guess I just don't understand how to use it. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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Re: [Elecraft] am i missing something?

[Fred Jensen]

Very optimistic Lister ... he's not a Seller until someone send him the 
money, which is very highly unlikely. [:-)  Possibly KX1 should have 
been KX2?  The keys are right next to each other on the keyboard.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 1/30/2018 2:54 PM, bill wrote:

Even though I have one, I didn't build it, so I would love to find an unbuilt 
KX1.

Today, one came up on one of the ham swap lists. The asking price? "$1500 or a new 
KX3"  ... am I missing something or is this a very very optimistic seller?

very puzzled 73 de bill K7WXW



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Re: [Elecraft] wsjtx-x drops receive signal and stops txing randomly

[Tom]

Hi,
You need to look in WSJT-X in the Settings, Audio and make sure that the 
Input and Output devices are set correctly.
If they are, then look at the Radio settings to make sure that it is using 
line in and line out appropriately.

73

-Original Message- 
From: Peter Lambert

Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 10:00 PM
To: '2M0TGN' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] wsjtx-x drops receive signal and stops txing 
randomly


First thing I'd check is that the PC hasn't decided that you really meant to
be using some other audio port and "done you a favour".  Evil things, PC's.

73's Peter VK4JD

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] wsjtx-x drops receive signal and stops txing randomly

I am using the latest ver of wsjtx-x in various modes can get it working
well with JT Bridge and MacLogger Dx.

After following a setup guide I worked and logged about 50 QSOs quite well.

Then the receive signal disappears  on the waterfall or meter reading in the
software.

The tx also disappears the radio goes into tx mode but no ALC or RF power.

I am probably missing something simple but have spent days trying to figure
it out without success.


Any help would be gratefully accepted.

Tony MM0WXE/KK6WXE



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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Dennis Moore]

I sometimes listen to a ball game on the K3 with two SP3s, sounds great 
even when I forget to switch from LSB to AM. I set a wide rcv filter and 
haven't set RX equalization to take advantage of them. I just plugged 
them in and started listening. I'm not an audiophile.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/4/2018 12:36, Bill wrote:
This is another repeat - the first two attempts did not appear. Makes 
me wonder if I am blocked for some reason???



In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency 
response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"? 
How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the 
famous K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one 
without an EQ)?


I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. 
Currently, I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite 
large and do have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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[Elecraft] New Product Speculation

[Joseph Trombino, Jr]

Howdy Gang.

My prediction for a new Elecraft product is the K4.

A full sized/featured 160M-6M SDR transceiver with at least an 8” front panel 
Hi-Res touchscreen with the ability to display multiple slices of several 
different bands at once with separate RX and TX capability.

Or perhaps a Black Box with the same capabilities with the above Front Panel 
display with controls as a separate unit.

WI-FI/Bluetooth connectivity between the two so you can use the Front Panel 
unit remotely in your bedroom or car operating mobile.

I’m ready to lay out the deposit (grin).

Guess I can dream, can’t I? (grin)

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
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[Elecraft] KAT500 when used with KX3 and KXPA100

[kevino z]

My nominal setup is KX3 -> KXPA100 -> KPA500 -> KAT500.
Normally, my KX3 ATU is in bypass, and the KXPA100's tuner is too. The KAT500 
does all of the matching. But when I want to operate in QRP, do I throw the 
KAT500 in bypass, turn off  the KXPA100 (by the menu in the KX3? by the switch 
on the KXPA100?) and use the internal tuner in the KX3?

I have seen that the QRP levels are not enough to engage the relays in the 
KAT500, and I want to use band hopping on WSJT-X WSPR mode.

thank you for your advice.

Kevin (KK4YEL)
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[Elecraft] Old Software version

[Roger D Johnson]

How do I load an older version back into the K3?

73, Roger
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S macro

[Michael Eberle]

MD2; will set the mode to USB

From the Programmer's Reference

"SET/RSP format: MDn; or MD$n; where n is 1 (LSB), 2 (USB), 3 (CW), 4 
(FM), 5 (AM), 6 (DATA), 7 (CWREV), or 9 (DATA-REV)..."


Mike - KI0HA


On 1/31/2018 23:57, Ed Gray W0SD wrote:
Is there a K3S macro to set the radio to USB?  I know about BR0; BR1; 
BR2; and BR3;


Ed W0SD

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Re: [Elecraft] Kpod data cable

[ke9uw]

Read page 19 of the pod owners manual which says have no connection to pin #1
and be sure that if you only remove the pin #1 connection at one end, be
sure that end is plugged into the K3(s).



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[Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question

[Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk]

Hi Stan,
 
I ordered mine with the roofing filter and no regrets. When its on its like the 
radio is a horse with blinders on. Any nearby flailing distractions are removed 
from view so the horses brain doesn’t have to process it. 

Its not that often I need it but when some other strong signal is close enough 
to your frequency and shows up on your pan adaptor the front end of the KX3 is 
negatively influenced and it will compromise the receivers s/n ratio and 
ability to receive the content to want even though you can hear it. The roofing 
filter will save the day and you can hold your ground and not have vacate the 
frequency. I use it on SSB and digimodes as well. 

I was recently doing QRP on the beach in the bahamas and after I got all 
settled in on a frequency and started a few pile ups some commercial shortwave 
station came on the air. It must have been very close because i

Message: 22
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:20:06 -0500 (EST)
From: stan levandowski 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question
Message-ID: <765520bb.1faf0.16143ca985b.webtop...@optonline.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I am going to order another KX3 this week. Probably tomorrow.? The last 
one I ordered in 2012 did not have the roofing filter option and I do 
not THINK I missed it.

I use ONLY CW and I do NOT contest.? I like to CASUALLY chase DX and I 
play in low stress sprints like NAQCC but mostly I just like to RAG 
CHEW.

My antenna is an EFHW installed as a "half square" in trees at 30 feet 
(MyAntennas 4010).

I have reviewed the Elecraft site notes, and done a fair amount of 
Googling and I now am more confused than ever.? It seems that the real 
value lies in dealing with strong signals, crowded bands and ferocious 
contesting conditions.

My bottom line question is this:? If I DO NOT get the roofing filter 
option will my KX3 receiver be LESS SENSITIVE?? The Sherwood report 
shows a pre-amp off sensitivity of .9 uv which improves to a very 
impressive .09 with the preamp on.? Is this somehow related to the 
roofing filter?

I am especially concerned because I remember doing an A/B comparison on 
a weak signal between my previous KX3 and my 55 year old Drake 2B and 
the 2B beat the crap out of the factory built KX3.? I can't help 
wondering if the roofing filter I didn't buy in 2012 had something to do 
with this.

I sure could use a real simple answer:? buy it or don't buy it?? CW 
sensitivity is my ultimate goal because if I can't hear 'em I can't work 
'em.

Thanks and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
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[Elecraft] Test

[Richard Thorne]

I haven't received any emails from this list in a few days...

Rich - N5ZC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Switches Number of Speakers

[Chester Latawiec]

Sorry.  I know better, so here's more info on my K3.


Serial number = 0461.  I'm the original owner.

It's had some mods and upgrades, but not all.  Still has the original 
connection pin headers, never did change them out.


When it switches number of speakers, it is not connected to anything except my 
Yaesu Quadra amp thru the ACC port and an antenna.  I also have the Elecraft 
K-POD connected.  Non of the Macros in the K-POD deal with the spkrs.


It started switching spkrs about 6 months ago.  Today, when I was resetting the 
number of spkrs from 1 to 2 while in the menu system, it would automatically go 
back to 1 when I dialed in 2 and do that a couple of times before it stopped 
and I could enter the selection by pressing the MENU button again.


73

Chet VE3CFK



From: Chester Latawiec 
Sent: January 30, 2018 11:21 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: K3 Switches Number of Speakers



My old K3 occasionally switches from 2 speakers to 1 speaker (makes it really 
tough to listen split chasing DX)!


Any ideas what may be causing this?


73

Chet VE3CFK


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Re: [Elecraft] Test

[Fred Jensen]

Apparently.  599 in NW NV

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 2/4/2018 12:20 AM, kevinr wrote:

Is there an echo in here?

    Kevin.  KD5ONS



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[Elecraft] Wrong PIM nuts in KPA500 kit

[j...@kk9a.com]

A 4-40 Pem nut typically requires a Ø.166 hole and a 6-32 requires a Ø.188
hole. So if a 4-40 nut was installed in a Ø.188 hole it will easily fall
out. You should not re-tap the threads or use a smaller screw. You can
install PEM fasteners with a hammer and anvil but it is best to use a
machine designed for this.

John KK9A

Michael Blake  wrote:

I received a call back from Elecraft Technical Support yesterday.  It was
quite difficult to come together on exactly which screws and embedded PEM
nuts I was talking about in the bottom cover.  Once we were in agreement
on the screw positions I was talking about the technician looked at a
bottom cover but was unable to determine the exact thread sizes as he was
unwilling to remove the green protective tape which covered the holes.  He
was not really equipped to handle this mechanical sheet metal problem but
was going to refer it to another group which could more easily address the
problem.  I initially got the impression that he thought that I was
incorrect about the threaded nut (PEM nuts)  error but I think we got past
that.

For clarification, if you have a new kit and would check, these are the
steps where the problems arise:

These are the steps in the Kit Assembly Instructions

Page 15, figure 14 show six (6) 1/4" 6-32 BLACK FLAT HEAD SCREWS. The
right hand two (2) 6-32 screw locations were equipped with 4-40 threaded
nut inserts (PEM nuts) rather than the correct 6-32 threaded inserts (PEM
nuts).  The two (2) 4-40 BLACK FLAT HEAD SCREW shown in this figure were
correctly equipped with 4-40 threaded inserts (PEM nuts).

The same problem exists on the right hand side cover.

Page 24, figure 32 instructs you to install four (4) 6-32 BLACK FLAT HEAD
SCREWS.  In this case the two rear 6-32 screw locations were equipped with
the correct 6-32 threaded inserts (PEM  nuts) but the front two locations
were equipped with 4-40 threaded inserts (PEM nuts).

At this point I am waiting to see what they find when they check their
current supply of bottom covers and what their recommendation will be to
correct the problem.

I do have a photo but I do not believe I can attach it to the reflector.

Michael Blake
k9jri at mac.com

On Jan 27, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Michael Blake  wrote:

I am waiting on a response from Elecraft TS on this one but I thought I
would ask if anyone else has encountered this problem on the KPA500 kit.

On the bottom edge of both the right and left side panels there are places
for three 6-32 flat head screws. The countersunk holes are obviously
larger than those for the other 4-40 flat head screws.

In my kit one of the three PIM nuts, for each side, was the correct 6-32
thread PIM nut and the remaining two had 4-40 PIM nuts installed in the
bottom cover. When I had temporarily installed the left hand side panel in
the middle of construction I failed to notice this and just installed
screws that fit (one 6-32 and two 4-40) but during final assembly it
became obvious that the 6-32 screws would not fit in 4 of the 6 positions.

Thinking that they just had paint in them I tried tp run a 6-32 tap
through one and it naturally seized up and twisted the PIM nut out. Not
being the brightest bulb in the shop I tried that a second time and
twisted out the second PIM nut.

Fortunately these were both on the right hand side where there was room to
slip two 6-32 hex nuts in place and I just used two 4-40 flat head screws
on the left side.

Hopefully Elecraft will be able to send me the correct PIM nuts to replace
the four incorrect ones. That was my request in the email to Doug at tech
support.

I certainly would not want to replace the bottom coverl as that would
require a complete disassembly of the amplifier.

Has anyone else encountered this?

Michael Blake
k9jri at mac.com

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[Elecraft] KX3 Power cable

[Dave Sublette]

Good morning,

I am using the standard power cable that is supplied with the KX3.  Using a
digital multi meter and the built in voltage monitoring capability of the
KX3, it looks like the supply voltage is dropped by 0.5 volts in the power
cord when transmitting with 5 watts  According to the built in monitor, the
KX3 is pulling 1.6 amps from my gel cell.

The gel cell voltage drops also, but I compensated for that when I
calculated the .5 volt drop in the power cord.

It seems to me that a larger gauge wire is called for in the power cord.

Also, I can't get the KX3 to transmit more than 5 watts.  If I turn the
power up to 10 watts, it transmits at that level briefly, then turns the
power down to 5 watts.  It must be some voltage sensing circuit that does
it.  The supply voltage is showing 11.4 VDC when keyed..

So what about the gauge of wire for the power cord?  Do you think we need a
larger sized wire?

73,

Dave, K4TO
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Re: [Elecraft] Security cable attachment for radios

[Chuck Milam, N9KY]

Shall I make the obvious joke about such a security slot not being required
for those rigs made by [some other manufacturers]?

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On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Jim Shepherd  wrote:

> The vast majority of laptop computers come with a little 2mmx7mm slot in
> the case to allow the attachment of a security cable to discourage them
> from growing legs when left unattended for a few minutes... Is there a spot
> on the case of a K3s where such a milled slot could be added? It would be a
> help when using one in a public place like Field Day, etc.
>
> Jim
> W6US
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement for the third time

[Fred Jensen]

Participation may be a little thin ... SB starts at 1530 PST. I haven't 
heard you on 20, even remote from W7RN with a very large coefficient of 
aerial aluminum, in months. Usually rounding up dinner by 1700.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 2/4/2018 11:58 AM, kevinr wrote:

Good _Evening, _ Morning,

    It's early February and the Pennsylvania rodent says winter will 
last a little longer.  But here I actually saw sun, for twenty minutes 
at least.  Then the mountain ran into a cloud.  It pays to have a plan 
when it comes to the PNW's rainy season.  A stack of text books, a 
stack of movies, a little fiction, and enough AA batteries to get on 
the air.  I also have a stack of blank paper which calls out to me.  
With a little planning the gloomy season passes quickly.  In fact it 
is almost time to clean out the hummingbird feeders and get ready for 
their arrival.


   Propagation remains spotty while the sun mostly isn't.  Some aurora 
so solar wind is keeping us fed.  Hopefully well enough to work out 
East on twenty meters and more locally on 40.  Remember I usually show 
up on frequency (or nearby) about ten minutes before the hour.  If 
there is danger of fading just send your call to get my attention.  
There is nothing keeping me from logging stations early.


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] Kx1 support

[Todd Burnham via Elecraft]

Is there still support for kx1. Looking at getting a used one which might have 
a issue with the 80 band. Thanks in advance todd kb3sqw

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[Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

[Michael Goins]

Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without
opening it up?

Mike, k6wmg
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Re: [Elecraft] A shameless plug for the SP3

[stan levandowski]

I've noticed a similar situation recently.  I sent a message about KX3 
roofing filters and got responses but never received MY original post 
until a few days later!   Just thought I'd mention it.  Stan WB2LQF



On Mon, Feb 05, 2018 at 08:47 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY wrote:

Interesting E-Mail hiccup here:  I never saw N6KR's initial post on 
the
SP3, only the reply below.  I wonder if the original message will show 
up

eventually?  I don't see it in my spam folder, either.

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On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 8:35 PM, Bill Johnson  wrote:

I use mini Bose. Two HAM guests were amazed at the quality of 
diversity

sound.

Have a great day,
Bill J


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Wayne Burdick 
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 11:02:51 PM

To: Elecraft Reflector
Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] A shameless plug for the SP3

I use a pair of SP3 speakers with my home K3S. If you use Elecraft's 
AFX

feature (main receiver alone) or if you’re using both main and sub
receivers at the same time, you’ll be amazed, like me, at how 
expansive the
stereo audio space “feels" with speakers this good. It can reduce 
operating

fatigue, help with diversity reception, and take full advantage of
broadcast-quality signals.

To make sure we got the SP3’s acoustics right, we collaborated with 
an
expert in the field--literally a professor of audio physics. He 
helped us
select the speaker, specify the cabinet materials, and ensure there 
were no
oddities anywhere in the frequency range. The cabinet is rock-solid, 
using
overlapping segments to eliminate all edge-to-edge joinery. You could 
just

about park a truck on one (well, OK, a small import).

Several SP3 owners have posted comments here:

   http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13281

...so you don’t have to take my word for it.

In addition to its great sound, the SP3 includes a front-panel switch 
for
selecting between two mono or stereo audio sources, e.g. two 
transceivers.


73,
Wayne
N6KR


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[Elecraft] Selectivity

[Roger D Johnson]

I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz selectivity, 
the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried reloading

an earlier version of the software but couldn't figure out how to do it.

Hope this comes through, finally!


73, Roger
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[Elecraft] FS: KAT500-F

[wb5xx]

Selling my KAT500 Factory built high power tuner.Seldom used and working fine 
with no scratches or dents.Looks new.Price is $400 shipped.Contact me off list 
via Email and I will give you my cell phone number.Address good on QRZ. Thanks 
George wb5xx
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question

[Barry]

Stan,
If you use the 8 KHz receive offset, you can not use the roofing filter; 
it is disables when you invoke the SHFT. So, having it will do you no 
good. And, that's the simple answer.


I have my KX3 set to the offset as it cleans up the spectrum display 
that I use; I've never looked into the performance difference of using 
the offset or not. I did use my KX3 for causal DX, contesting, and 
everything in between. It's a wonderful radio. I have since purchased a 
K3s, so the KX3 has been relegated to Field Day use only.


Be careful of system sensitivity specs. Most receivers are more 
sensitive than ambient conditions will allow. The .9 uV number you show 
is absolutely fine for the lower end of HF, but you could use a little 
more at the upper end. I live in an urban environment with power lines 
and neighbors with noisy TVs, heat pumps, and solar arrays. I'd be more 
than happy if I could use a sensitivity of a 1 uV on 80.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "stan levandowski" 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 1/29/2018 4:20:06 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question

I am going to order another KX3 this week. Probably tomorrow. The last 
one I ordered in 2012 did not have the roofing filter option and I do 
not THINK I missed it.


I use ONLY CW and I do NOT contest. I like to CASUALLY chase DX and I 
play in low stress sprints like NAQCC but mostly I just like to RAG 
CHEW.



My antenna is an EFHW installed as a "half square" in trees at 30 feet 
(MyAntennas 4010).



I have reviewed the Elecraft site notes, and done a fair amount of 
Googling and I now am more confused than ever. It seems that the real 
value lies in dealing with strong signals, crowded bands and ferocious 
contesting conditions.



My bottom line question is this: If I DO NOT get the roofing filter 
option will my KX3 receiver be LESS SENSITIVE? The Sherwood report 
shows a pre-amp off sensitivity of .9 uv which improves to a very 
impressive .09 with the preamp on. Is this somehow related to the 
roofing filter?



I am especially concerned because I remember doing an A/B comparison on 
a weak signal between my previous KX3 and my 55 year old Drake 2B and 
the 2B beat the crap out of the factory built KX3. I can't help 
wondering if the roofing filter I didn't buy in 2012 had something to 
do with this.



I sure could use a real simple answer: buy it or don't buy it? CW 
sensitivity is my ultimate goal because if I can't hear 'em I can't 
work 'em.



Thanks and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
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[Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

[John Woodard]

I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went to
do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the SWR
was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy
loads and cables and found the same result.


I then connected an external SWR meter to the dummy load and found that the
external SWR meter showed a flat 1:1 SWR with the dummy load (as expected)
but the K3 SWR value was always higher, typically 1.4 or 1.5:1 up to 2.9:1
on 52 MHz into the dummy load. The tuner works perfectly on all bands,
however.


Has anyone had a similar issue? I can’t quite tell if the problem is in the
KAT3 or on the K3 main board, and more importantly what the fix might be.
Also, since the 1mW calibration failed, are there any other workarounds?
Many thanks in advance!


73 de John, WK8A
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[Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Robert G Strickland]

As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date?

...robert
--
Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
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Syracuse, New York, USA
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[Elecraft] WTB Elecraft K3S / K3

[ok1rk]

Hi, folks!

looking for Elecraft K3S / K3 
I accept radio from smoker shack but must be clean and 100% electrically 
Shipping to Erie CO 80516 
Payment thru PayPal 
PSE contact me with feature list and asking price 


TNX 73! 
David OK1RK
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Roofing Filter Question

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

In general, filters have little to do with sensitivity.   On the other 
hand, filters do provide selectivity.   In crowded band conditions where 
one is attempting to dig out a weak signal among stronger signals, the 
roofing reduces the likelihood that the stronger signal will impact the 
overall AGC, thus diminishing the apparent strength of the weaker signal.


Otherwise, the added roofing filter certainly can't diminish the 
receiver performance but may, under certain conditions, enhance receiver 
performance.


Conclusion:   buy it!

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 1/29/2018 3:20 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
I am going to order another KX3 this week. Probably tomorrow.  The 
last one I ordered in 2012 did not have the roofing filter option and 
I do not THINK I missed it.


I use ONLY CW and I do NOT contest.  I like to CASUALLY chase DX and I 
play in low stress sprints like NAQCC but mostly I just like to RAG CHEW.



My antenna is an EFHW installed as a "half square" in trees at 30 feet 
(MyAntennas 4010).



I have reviewed the Elecraft site notes, and done a fair amount of 
Googling and I now am more confused than ever.  It seems that the real 
value lies in dealing with strong signals, crowded bands and ferocious 
contesting conditions.



My bottom line question is this:  If I DO NOT get the roofing filter 
option will my KX3 receiver be LESS SENSITIVE?  The Sherwood report 
shows a pre-amp off sensitivity of .9 uv which improves to a very 
impressive .09 with the preamp on.  Is this somehow related to the 
roofing filter?



I am especially concerned because I remember doing an A/B comparison 
on a weak signal between my previous KX3 and my 55 year old Drake 2B 
and the 2B beat the crap out of the factory built KX3.  I can't help 
wondering if the roofing filter I didn't buy in 2012 had something to 
do with this.



I sure could use a real simple answer:  buy it or don't buy it? CW 
sensitivity is my ultimate goal because if I can't hear 'em I can't 
work 'em.



Thanks and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
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[Elecraft] Wrong PIM nuts in KPA500 kit

[john]

A 4-40 PEM nut typically requires a .166 diameter hole and a 6-32 requires a
.188 hole. So if a 4-40 nut was installed in a.188 hole it will not grip the
material properly and it will eventually fall out. You should not re-tap the
threads to correct the problem or use a smaller screw. You can install PEM
fasteners with a hammer and anvil however there are insertion machines
designed for this task.

John KK9A

Michael Blake  wrote:

I received a call back from Elecraft Technical Support yesterday.  It was
quite difficult to come together on exactly which screws and embedded PEM
nuts I was talking about in the bottom cover.  Once we were in agreement
on the screw positions I was talking about the technician looked at a
bottom cover but was unable to determine the exact thread sizes as he was
unwilling to remove the green protective tape which covered the holes.  He
was not really equipped to handle this mechanical sheet metal problem but
was going to refer it to another group which could more easily address the
problem.  I initially got the impression that he thought that I was
incorrect about the threaded nut (PEM nuts)  error but I think we got past
that.

For clarification, if you have a new kit and would check, these are the
steps where the problems arise:

These are the steps in the Kit Assembly Instructions

Page 15, figure 14 show six (6) 1/4" 6-32 BLACK FLAT HEAD SCREWS. The
right hand two (2) 6-32 screw locations were equipped with 4-40 threaded
nut inserts (PEM nuts) rather than the correct 6-32 threaded inserts (PEM
nuts).  The two (2) 4-40 BLACK FLAT HEAD SCREW shown in this figure were
correctly equipped with 4-40 threaded inserts (PEM nuts).

The same problem exists on the right hand side cover.

Page 24, figure 32 instructs you to install four (4) 6-32 BLACK FLAT HEAD
SCREWS.  In this case the two rear 6-32 screw locations were equipped with
the correct 6-32 threaded inserts (PEM  nuts) but the front two locations
were equipped with 4-40 threaded inserts (PEM nuts).

At this point I am waiting to see what they find when they check their
current supply of bottom covers and what their recommendation will be to
correct the problem.

I do have a photo but I do not believe I can attach it to the reflector.

Michael Blake
k9jri at mac.com

On Jan 27, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Michael Blake  wrote:

I am waiting on a response from Elecraft TS on this one but I thought I
would ask if anyone else has encountered this problem on the KPA500 kit.

On the bottom edge of both the right and left side panels there are places
for three 6-32 flat head screws. The countersunk holes are obviously
larger than those for the other 4-40 flat head screws.

In my kit one of the three PIM nuts, for each side, was the correct 6-32
thread PIM nut and the remaining two had 4-40 PIM nuts installed in the
bottom cover. When I had temporarily installed the left hand side panel in
the middle of construction I failed to notice this and just installed
screws that fit (one 6-32 and two 4-40) but during final assembly it
became obvious that the 6-32 screws would not fit in 4 of the 6 positions.

Thinking that they just had paint in them I tried tp run a 6-32 tap
through one and it naturally seized up and twisted the PIM nut out. Not
being the brightest bulb in the shop I tried that a second time and
twisted out the second PIM nut.

Fortunately these were both on the right hand side where there was room to
slip two 6-32 hex nuts in place and I just used two 4-40 flat head screws
on the left side.

Hopefully Elecraft will be able to send me the correct PIM nuts to replace
the four incorrect ones. That was my request in the email to Doug at tech
support.

I certainly would not want to replace the bottom coverl as that would
require a complete disassembly of the amplifier.

Has anyone else encountered this?

Michael Blake
k9jri at mac.com

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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

    It's early February and the Pennsylvania rodent says winter will 
last a little longer.  But here I actually saw sun, for twenty minutes 
at least.  Then the mountain ran into a cloud.  It pays to have a plan 
when it comes to the PNW's rainy season.  A stack of text books, a stack 
of movies, a little fiction, and enough AA batteries to get on the air.  
I also have a stack of blank paper which calls out to me.  With a little 
planning the gloomy season passes quickly.  In fact it is almost time to 
clean out the hummingbird feeders and get ready for their arrival.


   Propagation remains spotty while the sun mostly isn't.  Some aurora 
so solar wind is keeping us fed.  Hopefully well enough to work out East 
on twenty meters and more locally on 40.  Remember I usually show up on 
frequency (or nearby) about ten minutes before the hour.  If there is 
danger of fading just send your call to get my attention.  There is 
nothing keeping me from logging stations early.


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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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

I heard from a reliable source that the first one(s) will ship tomorrow.
I have no idea how quickly the shipments can ramp up to full potential.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/5/2018 9:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed

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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Bill]

Wayne - the receive EQ on my K3 is pure gold! It allows me to work 
around age-diminished hearing and enjoy - what is to me - full range 
hearing. Similar to how high quality hearing aids work.


I just want to hear how well they do (or don't do) in the real world - 
on various desks, etc. And, maybe with other rigs lacking EQ 
capabilities. It is all about performance - and not specification.


SP-3s will be a part of my station desk redesign project - if I choose 
them. Price is not a factor - after all, how much are they costing after 
ten or more years daily use.


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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[Elecraft] The SP3 is *not* just for SSB speech reproduction

[Wayne Burdick]

The SP3 is reasonably flat from 100-20,000 Hz. It can reproduce somewhat lower 
pitches, too. It’s not a brick-wall function. A bit of EQ can be applied if the 
source provides it.

The SP3 is thus suitable for a wide range of material, including high-quality 
broadcast voice, ESSB, and even music, but not counting subsonic Earthquake 
mode, etc.

We did not design it to be used exclusively for narrowband voice.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] am i missing something?

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Optimistic.  He knows they're made out of unobtanium.

On 1/30/2018 2:54 PM, bill wrote:

Even though I have one, I didn't build it, so I would love to find an unbuilt 
KX1.

Today, one came up on one of the ham swap lists. The asking price? "$1500 or a new 
KX3"  ... am I missing something or is this a very very optimistic seller?

very puzzled 73 de bill K7WXW

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Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

[Michael Eberle]

I had an issue getting the TX gain calibration to pass at 52 MHz once, 
but it was because SPLIT was enabled on 6 meters.  For some reason my K3 
will not transmit a carrier on 6 meters by holding the TUNE button if 
SPLIT is enabled.  It will on every band but 6.


Mike - KI0HA


On 2/5/2018 22:59, John Woodard wrote:

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 17:45 John Woodard  wrote:


I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went to
do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the SWR
was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy
loads and cables and found the same result.


I then connected an external SWR meter to the dummy load and found that
the external SWR meter showed a flat 1:1 SWR with the dummy load (as
expected) but the K3 SWR value was always higher, typically 1.4 or 1.5:1 up
to 2.9:1 on 52 MHz into the dummy load. The tuner works perfectly on all
bands, however.


Has anyone had a similar issue? I can’t quite tell if the problem is in
the KAT3 or on the K3 main board, and more importantly what the fix might
be.  Also, since the 1mW calibration failed, are there any other
workarounds? Many thanks in advance!


73 de John, WK8A


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Re: [Elecraft] FS:KX1 Price reduced

[Doug Person]

New Price:
I'm selling my KX1. 40 and 20 with with the tuner. Works and looks perfect.

Also have the 80/30 option unbuilt, still in the bag.

KX1 $450 shipped CONUS
80/30 Option $60 shipped CONUS
$500 for both

Doug -- KJ0F
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Re: [Elecraft] Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? (plus: special pricing)

[ke9uw]

I took 10 years to build my serial #1xxx K2 kit. I started the kit in about
'99 and put it aside when we had an addition being built. Over the years, I
recorded and kept tract of all the mods and updated parts. I ordered and set
aside crystals, firmware (didn't even use one of the chip sets) and other
mod kits. I edited the assembly instructions as time went along and in about
2010, I got the kit and parts out, refreshed my understand of the assembly
and inserting mods, etc, and finished it in about a week or so. And it
worked perfectly. I have had opportunities to sell it, but somehow it seems
like an old friend. 



-
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[Elecraft] Macro for K3/K3s and FT8?

[Brian Moran via Elecraft]

When plucking a particular station out on FT8, something that would be useful 
in the increasingly crowded segment conditions would be to have the radio's 
filters narrow the passband to just a particular width at a particular 
frequency (and then go back to a much wider bandwidth at particular times).

I see that the IS and FW (or BW, recommended by the K3 programmer's manual) can 
do this -- has anyone developed a macro like this for this application?

Example: FT8 on 20m uses the dial frequency of 14074.00, USB. If I'm trying to 
hear a station at 1800Hz, I'd like to narrow my RX passband to be between 
14075.77 and 14076.10 (ft8 bw is 50Hz). But also want to go back to a 2.4 kHz 
bandwidth.  I might also want to transmit outside the parameters of my RX 
passband, e.g. in this example, I might transmit tones from 800-850 Hz. 


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[Elecraft] Test only

[Bill]

RYRYRYRYRY


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Re: [Elecraft] wsjtx-x drops receive signal and stops txing randomly

[Peter Lambert]

First thing I'd check is that the PC hasn't decided that you really meant to
be using some other audio port and "done you a favour".  Evil things, PC's.

73's Peter VK4JD

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 2M0TGN
Sent: Friday, 2 February 2018 4:49 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] wsjtx-x drops receive signal and stops txing randomly

I am using the latest ver of wsjtx-x in various modes can get it working
well with JT Bridge and MacLogger Dx.

After following a setup guide I worked and logged about 50 QSOs quite well.

Then the receive signal disappears  on the waterfall or meter reading in the
software.

The tx also disappears the radio goes into tx mode but no ALC or RF power.

I am probably missing something simple but have spent days trying to figure
it out without success.


Any help would be gratefully accepted.

Tony MM0WXE/KK6WXE



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[Elecraft] The Bouvet expedition

[ab2tc]

Hi,

In case you haven't seen it, The 3Y0Z expedition is now officially aborted,
after about 3 days of silence on their part. The reason is in part weather,
in part engine trouble. They are now headed back home. They are talking
about rescheduling it. Hopefully they can wait 3 or 4 years so we have some
decent conditions so we non super stations can have a chance of working it.
For me it's an ATNO. I wish them well on their return trip.

AB2TC - Knut



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[Elecraft] WTB Elecraft K3S / K3

[ok1rk]

Hi, folks!looking for Elecraft K3S / K3 
I accept radio from smoker shack but must be clean and 100% electrically 
Shipping to Erie CO 80516 
Payment thru PayPal 
PSE contact me with feature list and asking price 
TNX 73! 
David OK1RK 
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[Elecraft] Fwd: Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Seems this epistle did not get out.

   Kevin.



 Forwarded Message 
Subject:Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Date:   Sat, 3 Feb 2018 21:57:54 -0800
From:   kevinr 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net



Good Evening,

    It's early February and the Pennsylvania rodent says winter will
last a little longer.  But here I actually saw sun, for twenty minutes
at least.  Then the mountain ran into a cloud.  It pays to have a plan
when it comes to the PNW's rainy season.  A stack of text books, a stack
of movies, a little fiction, and enough AA batteries to get on the air.
I also have a stack of blank paper which calls out to me.  With a little
planning the gloomy season passes quickly.  In fact it is almost time to
clean out the hummingbird feeders and get ready for their arrival.

   Propagation remains spotty while the sun mostly isn't.  Some aurora
so solar wind is keeping us fed.  Hopefully well enough to work out East
on twenty meters and more locally on 40.  Remember I usually show up on
frequency (or nearby) about ten minutes before the hour.  If there is
danger of fading just send your call to get my attention.  There is
nothing keeping me from logging stations early.

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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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B upgrade kit

[Mark E. Musick]

Randy,
Just upload the current firmware 5.60. It contains all the prior updates.
Use the K3 utility to access the current firmware version.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Tudor
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:57 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B upgrade kit

 The KIO3BUPKT requires firmware level 5.36 or above. I am having trouble 
finding that version of the firmware. I have tried to follow the directions on 
the web site, but I can only get to level 5.10. I tried the ftp site but I 
guess I just don't understand how to use it. I would appreciate any suggestions.
RandyK4ODL
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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Bill]

Well, between list failures and a lack of the "real world" experience 
replies I was seeking, I have decided to continue using the Behringer 
MS40 pair. Just wasn't meant to be.


I did receive a couple of direct replies indicating I might well be 
disappointed in the low end department - which I need for AM and SWL. I 
also dabble in ESSB.


Actually, when it comes to receiving - I personally think it is more 
about the Receive EQ in the K3 than about the quality/specs of the 
speaker. Similar to how a cheap mic can be made to sound like an RCA 
ribbon mic. Of course, this is not true for a lesser rig - in which 
case, speaker choice can be very important.


I was considering the SP3 due to its size and K3 style match. However, 
as the new desk is still in the paper/pencil stage, I can accommodate 
the Behringers.


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[James Wilson]

Bill,

Personally, I like the SP-3 speaker. I have two of them and,
compared with my Koss headphones, they both sound like
the headphones. Great for the K3 on SSB or CW. Not Hi-Fi
for music but entirely adequate. PLUS, they look good
in the K-Line.

Jim - W4RKS


>In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency
>response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"?
>How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the famous
>K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one without an EQ)?

>I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. Currently,
>I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite large and do
>have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).

>Bill W2BLC K-Line
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement for the third time

[kevinr]

Good _Evening, _ Morning,

    It's early February and the Pennsylvania rodent says winter will 
last a little longer.  But here I actually saw sun, for twenty minutes 
at least.  Then the mountain ran into a cloud.  It pays to have a plan 
when it comes to the PNW's rainy season.  A stack of text books, a stack 
of movies, a little fiction, and enough AA batteries to get on the air.  
I also have a stack of blank paper which calls out to me.  With a little 
planning the gloomy season passes quickly.  In fact it is almost time to 
clean out the hummingbird feeders and get ready for their arrival.


   Propagation remains spotty while the sun mostly isn't.  Some aurora 
so solar wind is keeping us fed.  Hopefully well enough to work out East 
on twenty meters and more locally on 40.  Remember I usually show up on 
frequency (or nearby) about ten minutes before the hour.  If there is 
danger of fading just send your call to get my attention.  There is 
nothing keeping me from logging stations early.


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] Kpod data cable

[Mike via Elecraft]

I seem to have misplaced the data cable that connects the Kpod to my K3. Is 
this any kind of standard cable or do I need to get a new one from Elecraft?  
Thanks.

Mike KD8RQE
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Re: [Elecraft] The Bouvet Island expedition

[Fernando Sindeaux via Elecraft]

Yeah, I heard about that! The weather was extremely rough, winds reaching 65 
knots and the ship rolling about 30°!
I really hope the can get home safe and sound!
Best regards to all
Fernando Sindeaux, PY1BL

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 4, 2018, at 9:35 AM, David Ramos via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Oh dear, I feel for them all.  May they return home safely.
> 
> KD2LMR - Dave
>> On Feb 3, 2018, at 10:20 PM, ab2tc  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> For those who don't know it yet, the Bouvet Island DXpedition is now
>> officially aborted, after 3 days of silence on their part. The reason is
>> part weather, part engine failure. They are now on their way home. I wish
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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2/5/2018 1:43 PM, James Wilson wrote:

Great for the K3 on SSB or CW. Not Hi-Fi for music but entirely
adequate. 


I've been using the Pyle PCB3 series "cube" speakers since well
before the SP3 was introduced.  The Pyle speakers are spec'd at
90 - 20 KHz (about the same as the SP3) and are easy to drive
as well.

I notice no difference in response between the speakers and my
headphones (typically Yamaha CM500 but occasionally smaller,
ear bud or "professional" Sony headphones) *HOWEVER* I have the
K3 RX EQ set to roll off (-16 dB) the 50 and 100 Hz bands with
a -6 dB roll off in the 200 Hz band for SSB/AM and with -16 dB
at 50 Hz and -3 dB at 200 Hz for CW.

There is no issue for me with the roll off if/when I listen to
AM or shortwave broadcast but I can certainly "flatten out" the
response by changing the RX EQ to flat or even add a bit of low
end boost if band conditions are quiet/no QRM.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2/5/2018 1:43 PM, James Wilson wrote:

Bill,

Personally, I like the SP-3 speaker. I have two of them and,
compared with my Koss headphones, they both sound like
the headphones. Great for the K3 on SSB or CW. Not Hi-Fi
for music but entirely adequate. PLUS, they look good
in the K-Line.

Jim - W4RKS



In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency
response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"?
How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the famous
K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one without an EQ)?



I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. Currently,
I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite large and do
have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).



Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] Selectivity

[Kenneth Christiansen]

Hi Roger

You can not send information to the list in any format other than plain ASC 
TEXT.
Please make that change so we can read your question and try to get you an 
answer.
73 and good luck.

Ken. W0CZ

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[Elecraft] ALC and Solid State Amps...

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

I have asked on and off about ALC over the past few months, and I think 
I want to use ALC as a safeguard to amp overdriving as an error, not as 
a way of obtaining compression.  That said-- is the K3 ALC input 
directly compatible with the ALC from the ALS-1306?


i.e. Is anyone using ALC on an ALS-1306, and a K3?  If so, did you just 
plug the two together, or did you need to interface them in some way?


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73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Bill, 

The SP3 is relatively flat from 100-20,000 Hz, and is very sensitive (90 dB 
SPL), meaning no need for amplification. A K3 or K3S will drive one or two of 
them easily. The K3/K3S also have RX EQ to tailor the response to your 
operating position.

I'll let others comment subjectively on the sound.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Feb 4, 2018, at 12:36 PM, Bill  wrote:
> 

> I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. Currently, I am 
> using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite large and do have an 
> internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).
> 
> Bill W2BLC K-Line



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[Elecraft] Hamlib error: IO error while opening connection to rig

[Tony Barclay]

Hi Im using an iMac and K3s with WSJT-x, Maclogger and JT bridge.

I have set the ALC high and Low and with the recommended 3 with 4th flashing.

Mic gain is line 19 and  Line out in config  7 volume on Mac about 50% I have 
also tried high volume low mic gain and low volume and high mic gain.

Levels set with tune button on WSJT-x

Cat testing  from within WSJT-X appears ok and test works fine.

8 data bits, one stop bit, no handshake, ppt on cat, mode Data/Pkt

Split opp none 

Test cat green when pushed and test put put pushes the rig to transmit 

Decodes no problem.


When I transmit the radio will transmit for the first pass or two / or tune  
then on the next will go into transmit then emits a bipp noise  and shows a 
spike of power then stops sending out a signal and the when it goes back to 
receive no signal is seen in the programme I can still hear signal coming in.

I swapped to my Mac Book Air and that seems to work ok even if I put the power 
up. 

I have disconnected  every thing but the radio from the computer and am using a 
blue tooth mouse I have 4 wound chokes on the usb and this is the cable which 
worked perfectly well on the Mac Book air 

This is starting to drive me nuts

HELP
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[Elecraft] Weak Signals on RX

[Mike Furrey]

I finally figured it out ... I was making a few Qs but the received signals 
were so so weak ... I made sure ATT was off, had preamp on, checked antennas, 
plugs, switches, etc and I had written it off that the bands were just really 
bad. Then I saw it ... some how I had pushed in the RX ANT button. Even though 
the "RX" icon was displayed on the LCD, I didn't really pay close attention for 
some reason. I did not have (yet) a separate receive antenna and the signals 
(what few I could hear) were due to bleeding over. (still logged the Z6 on a 
couple of bands).

Once before I had a serious receiving problem on the rig I had before my K3 ... 
on my old trusty FT1000 ... I could hear fine on the sub RX but nothing on the 
main RX. This went on for almost a month. I retrieved the box to send it off 
for repair. Taking one last look, I saw the problem, The width control was 
turned all the way to the to the left on the main RX setting the band width so 
tight that nothing was getting through. Setting it correctly fixed that WHEW!
And a story I would tell my students ... On the weekends I loved to fix myself 
a big batch of pancakes from my favorite mix. One morning I was out of mix. I 
looked in a cook book (this was before the Internet) and saw that I had all the 
items to make them from scratch and so I did. They tasted awful! ... went out 
to breakfast. I do a good job of following instructions and couldn't let rest 
the bad pancakes so the following weekend I decided to make them again. I lined 
up the ingredients, made them again and once again, BAD. OK, this time instead 
of estimating the quantities, I measured carefully and scrutinized each 
ingredient. Again terrible!
So, I wrote a letter to the publisher explaining that there could be a mistake 
in their wonderful cook book. A couple of weeks later I received a very nice 
reply:    Dear Mr. Furrey ... Thank you for your letter ... ... ... but you 
should not use baking soda in the place of baking powder ... 

Shoot, I didn't know there was a difference. I tried it again and the pancakes 
were just fine. The moral of this is ... buy the mix.
Seriously, check your knobs and buttons.

73, Mike WA5POK
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Re: [Elecraft] Menu item

[Jack Brindle]

This is in the MAIN menu. Take a look at page 55 of the K3S manual. You will 
find that the K3 and K3S commands and menu items are pretty much the same now. 
For recent firmware, looking at the K3S menu will generally give you what you 
are looking for.

73,

Jack, W6FB

> On Feb 1, 2018, at 8:36 PM, Andy Faber via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> My K3 came back from being upgraded and seems to have a new menu item, called 
> ATTEN, with "10db" displayed. When I turn the big knob, it stays at that 
> value and the secondary display says "N/A".  It's not in my instruction book, 
> nor is it in the online manual I found on the Elecraft website.  Am I missing 
> something obvious, or can someone explain?
> 73, andy ae6y 
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Re: [Elecraft] Security cable attachment for radios

[Thomas Schaefer]

I use Tryten T3 cables. The T3 has a very strong glue to connect a hardened 
cable pass-through to a device without its own security slot. 

These cables and holders are made for server racks that need to he held more 
securely than a cable lock. Note the kit also contains some wedges to fit into 
a cable slot too to connect to the monitor. Of course, this is not to keep it 
safe from someone that has their tools and a good amount of time from getting 
the item. It does discourage quick grabs and other crimes of opportunity.

Here is a link: 
https://www.tryten.com/cable-locks/universal-computer-lock-kit-standard-t3.html

The small black block can be glued to a radio with the supplied glue. As I 
said, some one could take their tools and disassemble the radio but not in the 
few minutes you left it unattended I suspect.

Tom NY4I

> On Jan 31, 2018, at 2:59 PM, Jim Shepherd  wrote:
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Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

[Ken K6MR]

The dummy load needs to be connected to the XVTR OUT jack, not the main 
antenna connector.  The tuner path has nothing to do with it.


See K3 manual around page 53 or so.

Ken K6MR



On 05-Feb-18 20:59:03, "John Woodard"  wrote:

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 17:45 John Woodard  
wrote:


I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went 
to
do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the 
SWR

was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy
loads and cables and found the same result.


I then connected an external SWR meter to the dummy load and found that
the external SWR meter showed a flat 1:1 SWR with the dummy load (as
expected) but the K3 SWR value was always higher, typically 1.4 or 
1.5:1 up
to 2.9:1 on 52 MHz into the dummy load. The tuner works perfectly on 
all

bands, however.


Has anyone had a similar issue? I can’t quite tell if the problem is in
the KAT3 or on the K3 main board, and more importantly what the fix 
might

be.  Also, since the 1mW calibration failed, are there any other
workarounds? Many thanks in advance!


73 de John, WK8A


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Re: [Elecraft] KXSER CABLE INFO

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Noel,

No, you don't have to tie those together unless the software you are using 
needs them for some sort of flow control handshaking, but that too, would be 
unusual because back in the days of modem RTS (Request to Send) and CTS (clear 
to send) were used by the modem to let the terminal (your computer) know it was 
ok for it to send data.  DTR (Data Terminal Ready) was a handshaking signal 
from the data terminal (computer) to let the modem know it was OK to send data 
to the terminal. Handshaking flow control is not used these days and so that is 
why RTS and DTR are often used by logger programs for CW and PTT.  The K3 
allows this because its serial port implements them.  The KX3 can't because its 
serial port is only for data (TxD and RxD).

(An exception that I seem to remember is that some Kenwood radios needed RTS 
and CTS jumpered on the radio side.)


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


For all KE7X books see www.ke7x.com





From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of NOEL POULIN 
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 4:18 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KXSER CABLE INFO

Hello
I am wiring my own KXSER Rs232 cable ...DB9F TO 3.5 MM JACK
Here is what I have for connections.
DB9F   3.5MM JACK
pin 3Tip
pin 2Ring
pin 5Sleeve.
I saw somewhere that pins 4 (DTR) AND PIN 8 CTS) on the DB9F must be
connected  together
I AM NOT SURE...
Anyone can tell me if those pins 4 and 8 must  be together(CONNECTED)

Thanks
Noel

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[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Transceiver SL NO 02569 Instead of Frequency shows Power output

[Sara, VU3RSB - India]

Dear Alll

Can any one guide me... last few days i am back on Air after a long
gap. When i turn on my radio the display shows Frequency and suddenly
change to Power out put.

Its not consistently shows the Frequency display Can you advice
what functions do i need to use.

2nd Issue There is 10 Hz difference in Frequency read out with other
transceivers

Look forward to receive help in this regard

73s
Sara, vu3rsb
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Mobile: +91 9949977388
Member in VU4 Dxpedition in 2004, 2006
Member in VU7 Dxpedition in 2006
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International Humanitarian Award - ARRL USA
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[Elecraft] Off topic: speaker boxes

[Bill]

I shop at Amazon on a very regular basis. That said, I would never have 
expected to find a huge assortment of speaker boxes listed. You can 
populate them with the speaker(s) of your choice. To me this is 
interesting, as I am getting ready to redesign my radio desk and am 
thinking of a couple of SP-3s.


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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Re: [Elecraft] Fw: KPA500 Power out query.

[AJ8MH-Radio.Joe.Hutchens]

Call tech support. A new Z bracket may or may not fix the issue. I 
decided to live with it.



Joe
( www.aj8mh.com )

On 1/29/2018 7:47 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

Is there a fix for the KPA500 pinging? I do not use my amp often but I
have seen this occur on occasion. I am hoping that the KPA1500 does not do
this.

John KK9A

AJ8MH wrote:
Sun Jan 28 12:30:32 EST 2018

Also, heat causes some stress on the chassis and you'll here pings as it
flexes with temp.  The first time I heard that, it scared the heck out
of me.  I believe there is a fix for that, too.

Joe
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Re: [Elecraft] Wrong PIM nuts in KPA500 kit

[Michael Blake]

I just received a response from Elecraft. They are sending me a new bottom 
cover and a noise kit for some transformer noise that I had not previously 
mentioned here. While this will involve me tearing down the amplifier and then 
rebuilding it the outcome will be a properly constructed amplifier. 

In all fairness they did offer to repair it at Elecraft but I declined because 
of shipping and insurance cost and not having appropriate packing since it was 
a kit. 

It was a good response I think.  Thank you Elecraft. 

Michael Blake
k9...@mac.com


> On Jan 27, 2018, at 11:04, Michael Blake  wrote:
> 
> I am waiting on a response from Elecraft TS on this one but I thought I would 
> ask if anyone else has encountered this problem on the KPA500 kit.
> 
> On the bottom edge of both the right and left side panels there are places 
> for three 6-32 flat head screws.  The countersunk holes are obviously larger 
> than those for the other 4-40 flat head screws.
> 
> In my kit one of the three PIM nuts, for each side, was the correct 6-32 
> thread PIM nut and the remaining two had 4-40 PIM nuts installed in the 
> bottom cover.  When I had temporarily installed the left hand side panel in 
> the middle of construction I failed to notice this and just installed screws 
> that fit (one 6-32 and two 4-40) but during final assembly it became obvious 
> that the 6-32 screws would not fit in 4 of the 6 positions.
> 
> Thinking that they just had paint in them I tried tp run a 6-32 tap through 
> one and it naturally seized up and twisted the PIM nut out.  Not being the 
> brightest bulb in the shop I tried that a second time and twisted out the 
> second PIM nut.
> 
> Fortunately these were both on the right hand side where there was room to 
> slip two 6-32 hex nuts in place and I just used two 4-40 flat head screws on 
> the left side.
> 
> Hopefully Elecraft will be able to send me the correct PIM nuts to replace 
> the four incorrect ones.  That was my request in the email to Doug at tech 
> support.
> 
> I certainly would not want to replace the bottom coverl as that would require 
> a complete disassembly of the amplifier.
> 
> Has anyone else encountered this?
> 
> Michael Blake
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Re: [Elecraft] Different SWR on K3 and External Meter

[John W2XS]

My issue was similar, but with the 50 watt calibration. A recent firmware
upgrade required a 5W and 50W re-calibration. I hadn't done a calibration
since the early days of the radio back in 2008. The radio has worked fine
all this time. It is on almost every day.

With the tuner in bypass, I failed the 50 watt calibration on 52 MHz with an
SWR >2 to 1.  I finally got the calibration to pass by connecting the dummy
load directly to the K3 antenna connector, without the cable. The SWR was
still not 1 to 1 on 6 meters, but it was low enough to pass the calibration.

I chalked it up to a tuner-bypass issue on that band. But I never went back
to take a closer look. I seem to have a lot of RF in the shack on 6 meters
now with my center-fed zepp.  Perhaps better station grounding would help in
that area.

73,  John W2XS



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[Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Bill]

This is a report - first try did not appear.


In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency 
response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"? 
How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the famous 
K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one without an EQ)?


I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. Currently, 
I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite large and do 
have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Bill]

In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency 
response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"? 
How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the famous 
K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one without an EQ)?


I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. Currently, 
I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite large and do 
have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] K1 and K2 RIP?

[Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS]

Hi,

as Eric said the K2 is still in production. It is the best multiband KIT on
the market with better K-parameters than several much more expensive
commercials on the market, hi.

BTW - did you realized how the price of used K1 rise-up on the market :)

73 - Petr, OK1RP



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Re: [Elecraft] Security cable attachment for radios

[Jim Shepherd]

Ha,Ha...

Basically this is for when the special events station is located next to
the beer wagon and you really need a relief operator and can't find
one...Lol

Cheers,

Jim

On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 10:54 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY  wrote:

> Shall I make the obvious joke about such a security slot not being
> required for those rigs made by [some other manufacturers]?
>
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> Chuck Milam, N9KY
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> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Jim Shepherd  wrote:
>
>> The vast majority of laptop computers come with a little 2mmx7mm slot in
>> the case to allow the attachment of a security cable to discourage them
>> from growing legs when left unattended for a few minutes... Is there a
>> spot
>> on the case of a K3s where such a milled slot could be added? It would be
>> a
>> help when using one in a public place like Field Day, etc.
>>
>> Jim
>> W6US
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[Elecraft] K3 selectivity positions

[Roger D Johnson]

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[Elecraft] FS:KX2

[Doug Person]

I'm selling my KX2. Looks and works perfectly.
Includes tuner, lithium battery, charger, and smaller padded case. (Mic 
has been lost. I use a small computer headset)

total new is $1081.  Will sell for $900 shipped CONUS

Thanks -- Doug -- KJ0F
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[Elecraft] Test

[kevinr]

Is there an echo in here?

    Kevin.  KD5ONS

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