Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

[Bill Frantz]

On 5/11/18 at 3:53 PM, r...@tavan.com (Rick Tavan) wrote:


On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:


Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running
remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions:

1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection
between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge of
the Front Panel under the RIT/XIT?



Correct, if your K3 is appropriately configured. IIRC, there is a necessary
mod to provide adequate power that isn't in all earlier K3's. I run my
K*Pod with a single cable. N.B. It's a "special" cable with no connection
between the Pins 1, not a standard 6-conductor RJ45 cable.


The KPod can also be run with its own power supply. I found the 
modification to my K3 easy, but I also decided to practice SMD 
rework and remove the high value resistor and replace it with 
the low value resistor instead of just paralleling them. (Yeah, 
I know, I was just showing off.)


The bottom line is that you have a bunch of choices how you 
connect it and power it. I went for minimum cables.


73 Bill AE6JV

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[Elecraft] Wow, that was fast

[Michael K Bottles]

Looks like I have found a local KAT-500 right here in Seattle.
Thank you Elecraft list.
Thank you Ed.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[Michael Gillen via Elecraft]

Thanks for all the replies and good advice!
I’m going to get the K3S with the antenna tuner (I’m just using a wire strung 
between two trees) and the 2.7kHz filter. I’ll add filters as I see the need 
and the other stuff too like a DVR, second Rx, etc. I’ll just wait until my 
experience progresses and I really feel like I would benefit from the various 
options. I was reminded that the parts are calibrated at the factory ready for 
me to install them at a later date if I wish and that its not that hard until 
you get the second Rx so I can add filers and other options myself as needed. 
Probably order the “Casual User” package as its slightly cheaper to go that 
route than a la cart. I still have my old antenna, mic, headphones, power 
supply, etc so just need the radio.

Thanks again for all the emails!

Michael
KK6RWK


> On May 11, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi guys,
> 
> I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls 
> input on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial 
> issues I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want 
> to get a K3S.
> 
> I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx 
> on 20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I 
> teach myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
> consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be 
> installed and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later 
> I would have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I 
> don’t really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).
> 
> I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.
> 
> Other possible options are:
> 
> Other filters
> General Rx
> Second Rx
> ???
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK
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[Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

[James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft]

If you put down a deposit when you ordered  (Full price/$3000/$1000), your card 
was charged with that deposit when you placed the order.  Prior to shipment, 
Elecraft will charge the Balance to your card to total the amplifier's cost, 
$5995.  Those that put down full price as a deposit had free shipping (cost 
approximately $95 for me).

I don't think the new orders have the same process, but as far as I know, the 
introductory price still applies.  I would assume they will charge for new 
orders just prior to shipment.   I hope someone from Elecraft will post and 
give the actual process for new orders, as I do not know that for a fact.

’73 de JIM N2ZZ

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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or 
when you place your order?

Ronnie

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2

[Mike Morrow]

Make sure you are running the KX2 Utility with the PC connected via the KXUSB 
cable to the turned-on KX2.  All that must happen before trying to communicate 
between PC and KX2...you won't be able to select the COM port until then.

Mike / KK5F

-Original Message-
>From: n4mjg 
>Sent: May 11, 2018 10:45 PM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] KX2
>
>I have ser num 2554
>
>I'm trying get to banner the radio show 38400 and com port 4 on my computer 
>with window 7 I can't seem see nothing at least not yet I'm still learning
>wanting to put my name and call sign !
>
>73
>Jackie
>N4MJG
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[Elecraft] KX2

[n4mjg]

I have ser num 2554


I'm trying get to banner the radio show 38400 and com port 4 on my computer 
with window 7 I can't seem see nothing at least not yet I'm still learning
wanting to put my name and call sign !

73
Jackie
N4MJG



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

[Nr4c]

Normally they don’t charge till they ship.  Some early KPA1500’s were ordered 
with Free Shipping if paid in full at order.  May be other perks but it gave 
them “working cash” up front. Don’t know if this is currently available. Phone 
call to Elecraft rather than reflector should clarify. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On May 11, 2018, at 6:29 PM, Ronnie Hull  wrote:
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> If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or 
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> 
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[Elecraft] KX3 - Duty Cycle of 2M Transverter?

[Jeff Hughes]

Curious if the duty cycle of a stock (no aftermarket heat sink) KX3 differs 
when transmitting over the 2m transverter, versus keying up on the HF side of 
the rig?

HF can go as high as 15 watts, of course, whereas the 2m transverter maxes out 
at 3 watts.  One might imagine that the very modest 2m output would translate 
into an extended duty cycle, but that has not been my experience.  When 
transmitting, the 2m module rises in temp quite rapidly, to the point that I 
now monitor PA temp on the display when running our local VHF net.  Backing 
down to 1 watt helps, but at an obvious price.

I’d be interested in any thoughts anyone has on the thermal relationships at 
play here.

73, Jeff K4YWZ



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[Elecraft] Looking to help a friend with remote set up

[Jim Blanca]

Hi All,
I have a friend who is setting up his station to operate remotely.  He is
in need of a couple 1216H switches to accomplish his needs.

If you should have an available switch(es), he would be happy to purchase
them, before ordering new ones.

He is also looking for an Elecraft part # RRMINICBL Cable for the K3/0 Mini
he has.


Please let me know off line at ke8g.jim (at) gmail (dot) com  and I will
pass the information along to him.

73 de Jim - KE8G
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

[Dennis Moore]

Adding on to what Rick said about the K3 being able to supply power, my 
K3 does not have the mod so I use an additional USB cable to a powered 
USB hub to power the K-pod.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 5/11/2018 15:53, Rick Tavan wrote:

It's a cool product, Fred. Answers below:

/Rick N6XI


Rick Tavan
Truckee, CA

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:


Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running
remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions:

1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection
between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge of
the Front Panel under the RIT/XIT?


Correct, if your K3 is appropriately configured. IIRC, there is a necessary
mod to provide adequate power that isn't in all earlier K3's. I run my
K*Pod with a single cable. N.B. It's a "special" cable with no connection
between the Pins 1, not a standard 6-conductor RJ45 cable.




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

[James Wilson]

If you order a KPA1500, they will charge your card when it is ready to ship.
However, if you choose to prepay for it, they will charge your card now.
Pay
in full and Elecraft will pay the shipping.

Jim - W4RKS
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[Don Sayler]

One thing to consider on the sub-receiver...
If you don't have a dedicated receive antenna, you may find the sub-receiver's 
performance lacking. It depends on how you want to use it.

Don 
W7OXR

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Gillen via 
Elecraft
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 12:50 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Hi guys,

I�m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y�alls input 
on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues 
I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a 
K3S.

I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx on 
20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I teach 
myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be installed 
and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later I would 
have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I don�t 
really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).

I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.

Other possible options are:

Other filters
General Rx
Second Rx
???


Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - To Tune or Not to Tune - That is the question

[kstover]

I believe the K3(s) starts folding back PO at an SWR of 2:1 or higher with
100W out.
At 25 - 50W out you may never get to fold back unless your trying to use a
light bulb for an antenna (tribute to N6BT).

R. Kevin StoverAC0H

ARRL, FISTS, SKCC, NAQCC.
One of the guys that made sneakernet irrelevant, in my little corner of the
world.
"If it doesn't work the first time you push the button it won't work the
20th.Just stop."

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Behalf Of Jim - N4ST
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 5:24 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - To Tune or Not to Tune - That is the question

I have a K3S with the built-in antenna matching unit.
I have a variety of wire antennas strung through the trees.
For SWR below 1.5 or so, I bypass the antenna matching unit.
But at higher SWRs, I use it to reduce the strain on the finals.
Question is, at what SWR do folks start using the matching unit?
Bypassing the matching unit avoids inherent losses, but is it putting a
strain on the finals?
Can I just monitor the PA Temp as a guideline as long as I'm getting the
desired output power?
I primarily operate 25-50 watts digital modes these days.


73,
Jim - N4ST

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[Elecraft] K3S

[Frederick Dwight]

I am mostly a CW op so will leave it to others to offer suggestions on SSB 
filters.  I have owned or operated rigs with various narrow CW filters and none 
sound anywhere near as good as my K3S with my 400 Hz filter.  If you are 
interested in even a moderate amount of CW, I think this filter is a good 
purchase.  The K3S sounds just perfect with this filter, and you can narrow 
down the passband even further with the DSP filtering.  On other rigs I often 
needed to switch in something like a 200 Hz roofing filter when the going got 
really rough in a contest or DX pile up.  My plan was to add the 200 Hz filter 
to my K3S, but now doubt that I will even bother.  If CW contesting is a big 
interest of yours and if you have plenty of money in your budget, possibly the 
200 Hz filter will help occasionally.  I have a 700 Hz filter, which INRAD 
offers from time to time, and thought it would be my favorite filter for casual 
CW operation, however since the DSP with an SSB filter, or the 400
  Hz filter sound so good on CW, I do not consider it necessary.  
  I believe you can upgrade to the 2.8 kHz from the stock 2.7kHz filter for 
a modest cost which some SSB ops consider worthwhile.  I use resonant antennas, 
however I have the internal tuner since I want to occasionally venture into 
parts of bands where my antennas have higher SWR.  
  Rick  KL7CWmostly CW since 1954   A Happy K3S owner for about 
2 years
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Jim Brown]

On 5/11/2018 2:01 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
 Both have switch mode power supplies and I have never been able to 
identify either as a source of noise on my Flex 5000, Flex 3000, FLEX 
6300, SunSDR2 Pro, Sun SDR2 NANO, QX1R, KX3 or K3s.


That doesn't mean that they're not noisy -- most of us are surrounded by 
dozens of noise sources that blend together and make any single source 
hard to hear. Your monitors could be noisy,  but the rest of the noise 
covers it up. Have you probed around them with a portable AM radio tuned 
to a clear spot near the high end of the AM broadcast band? I use a 
Kenwood TH-F6A talkie, which covers from below the AM band to nearly 1 GHz.


All of us can do ourselves a favor by implementing a "search and 
destroy" mission for RF noise sources. These two links provide a lot of 
practical advice on how to do it.

http://k9yc.com/KillingReceiveNoise.pdf
http://k9yc.com/KillingRXNoiseVisalia.pdf

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

[Rick Tavan]

It's a cool product, Fred. Answers below:

/Rick N6XI


Rick Tavan
Truckee, CA

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:

> Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running
> remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions:
>
> 1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection
> between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge of
> the Front Panel under the RIT/XIT?
>

Correct, if your K3 is appropriately configured. IIRC, there is a necessary
mod to provide adequate power that isn't in all earlier K3's. I run my
K*Pod with a single cable. N.B. It's a "special" cable with no connection
between the Pins 1, not a standard 6-conductor RJ45 cable.


>
> 2.  Is that cable supplied with the KPod?
>

IIRC, Yes.


>
> 3.  Will the KPod control the remote radio via RemoteRig RRC-1258?
>

Yes, I do it all the time. I'm using a full K3 as the remote control head.
Can't answer for K3/0 or K3/0 Mini.


>
> 4.  Assuming #3 is a Yes and I'm operating a remote K3, where are the
> macros stored?
>

They're stored on the remote K3. The eight buttons on K*Pod launch 16
macros (Tap vs. Hold) stored on the radio. In your case of operating a
shared station, you might want to coordinate macro definition with the
station owner.

Check out the manual, downloadable from Elecraft.

/Rick


>
> OK, that's more than a couple, sorry.  TIA
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
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[Elecraft] P3 to video

[Richard Schmiedt]

I have two P3s feeding one Monitor through VGA KVM switch bought from Amazon.  
The switch is just a push button that I placed in a convenient spot.  On a tap, 
it switches the input to the monitor from one P3 to the other. 

Note: this set up also has a usb keyboard and mouse switch built in as well. So 
I can use one keyboard for FSK, PSK or CW between two K3/P3s.  

Rick
W4GE
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[Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

[Ronnie Hull]

If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or 
when you place your order?

Ronnie

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[Elecraft] K3S - To Tune or Not to Tune - That is the question

[Jim - N4ST]

I have a K3S with the built-in antenna matching unit.
I have a variety of wire antennas strung through the trees.
For SWR below 1.5 or so, I bypass the antenna matching unit.
But at higher SWRs, I use it to reduce the strain on the finals.
Question is, at what SWR do folks start using the matching unit?
Bypassing the matching unit avoids inherent losses, but is it putting a
strain on the finals?
Can I just monitor the PA Temp as a guideline as long as I'm getting the
desired output power?
I primarily operate 25-50 watts digital modes these days.

 
73,
Jim - N4ST

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[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Order

[Ed Gray W0SD]

I got a call today checking my address and that my KPA-1500 would be shipped.  
Later today I get an e-mail confirming that my order will be shipped UPS.
Following is the original order information.  I paid for it up front so I get 
free shipping.  I will post when it arrives and the S/N #  Five day shipping 
estimate.

order # : 110521
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Ed W0SD

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[George Thornton]

I would add to that my comments:

I think if you are chasing DX on sideband it might be helpful to also get 
either the 1.8 or 2.1 filter.  These filters are effective at blanking out 
adjacent stations so you can hear the weaker DX signal.

I would not be afraid to go under the hood and add things as long as you don't 
have the second receiver.  In my opinion the second receiver installation is 
very tricky.  Clearances are very tight with the second receiver and 
installation is tricky.   



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 2:53 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Since you've had a K3 before, you should have some insight as to how if 
fulfilled your needs.

The radios are very similar, I have both and for the most part don't see a 
world of difference, other than the old one is more reliable.  The K3S preamp 
is better if you care about the higher bands.

I am mainly interested in chasing DX.  Because I have a KPA500 and KAT500, I 
don't have a tuner in either radio, although obviously, the old K3 predates the 
external amp/tuner.  Also, I don't have a second receiver.  You can work DX, 
even with wide splits without one.  I do it all the time.

I would recommend the 2.8 kHz filter just because the symmetry is better and 
this affects TX opposite sideband rejection.  I have a 400 Hz and a 250 Hz 
filter, only because I was given the latter. The 400 is fine for CW and optimum 
if you venture into RTTY.

If you're only interested in a couple of bands you should be able to have 
matched antennas and won't need a tuner.

If you want general coverage RX or are interested in the VLF stuff get the 
filter.  But really, installing one later is a matter of removing a few screws 
from the top cover and plugging it in.  The same is true of crystal filters 
except you have to remove two covers.  Don't be afraid of this stuff.  You have 
a ham license remember?

Wes  N7WS

On 5/11/2018 12:49 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls 
> input on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial 
> issues I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want 
> to get a K3S.
>
> I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx 
> on 20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I 
> teach myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
> consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be 
> installed and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later 
> I would have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I 
> don’t really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).
>
> I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.
>
> Other possible options are:
>
> Other filters
> General Rx
> Second Rx
> ???
>
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[Wes Stewart]

Since you've had a K3 before, you should have some insight as to how if 
fulfilled your needs.


The radios are very similar, I have both and for the most part don't see a world 
of difference, other than the old one is more reliable.  The K3S preamp is 
better if you care about the higher bands.


I am mainly interested in chasing DX.  Because I have a KPA500 and KAT500, I 
don't have a tuner in either radio, although obviously, the old K3 predates the 
external amp/tuner.  Also, I don't have a second receiver.  You can work DX, 
even with wide splits without one.  I do it all the time.


I would recommend the 2.8 kHz filter just because the symmetry is better and 
this affects TX opposite sideband rejection.  I have a 400 Hz and a 250 Hz 
filter, only because I was given the latter. The 400 is fine for CW and optimum 
if you venture into RTTY.


If you're only interested in a couple of bands you should be able to have 
matched antennas and won't need a tuner.


If you want general coverage RX or are interested in the VLF stuff get the 
filter.  But really, installing one later is a matter of removing a few screws 
from the top cover and plugging it in.  The same is true of crystal filters 
except you have to remove two covers.  Don't be afraid of this stuff.  You have 
a ham license remember?


Wes  N7WS

On 5/11/2018 12:49 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

Hi guys,

I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls input 
on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues 
I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a 
K3S.

I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx on 
20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I teach 
myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be installed 
and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later I would 
have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I don’t 
really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).

I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.

Other possible options are:

Other filters
General Rx
Second Rx
???


Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK


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[Elecraft] K-Pod questions

[Fred Jensen]

Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running 
remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions:


1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection 
between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge 
of the Front Panel under the RIT/XIT?


2.  Is that cable supplied with the KPod?

3.  Will the KPod control the remote radio via RemoteRig RRC-1258?

4.  Assuming #3 is a Yes and I'm operating a remote K3, where are the 
macros stored?


OK, that's more than a couple, sorry.  TIA

73,

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

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Re: [Elecraft] LIN IN level varies

[Alan Ibbetson]

I downloaded the latest K3 firmware and the fault has not reappeared in 
the past 24 hours.


Another thought struck me. The external USB sound card I use for FT8 
might be playing tricks on me. I've had it disappear from the Control 
Panel Sound menu for no apparent reason in the past. But who knows what 
Windows does under the covers.


73, Alan G3XAQ



On 5/10/2018 5:58 AM, Alan Ibbetson wrote:

I'm an infrequent user of data modes. I'm trying to use FT8 with the
latest version of the WSJT-X software. Sound card input is via LINE IN.
I'm using DATA A mode.

Everything works OK on transmit except that intermittently the K3 output
falls to zero even though the sound card audio output level isn't
changing. The VOX stays on, so the K3 is "hearing" the audio. ALC
usually but not always falls to zero from the 4 bars level. Even
weirder, if I turn the MIC gain (LINE) down to zero and back up again
the output and ALC come back up to normal.




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[Elecraft] Want KAT-500

[Michael K Bottles]

Looking for an operational KAT-500 to go with my newly acquired KPA-500.
Thanks,
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Clay Autery]

Worse even is that MOST newer monitors now have INTERNAL power supplies.  They 
are switched, multi-voltage output, and almost impossible to hack
I was going to hack my monitors and put a linear dc supply before the 
transformer/regulators  no joy.  Only way to make the monitors DC  only in 
my case is to find the various voltage output rails and cut in individual DC 
supplies in and completely hack the existing PS circuitry out of the design 
 not at all a trivial exercise.
I will pick monitors better and have the DC supply plan in place for the next 
monitor go around  
Same frustration in trying to hack most laptop power supplies  18.5 vdc 
nominal, but with special circutry that cause the battery/laptop/charger to 
talk  no talk, and the PS won't charge the battery yadda yadda...
Best case scenario is to just power the laptop directly from battery pins...  
BUT you STILL have to then trick the laptop into recognizing the DC PS as a 
battery.
Dell won't even think about talking to me about the battery pinout and the 
power good logic.


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: Jim Brown  
Date: 5/11/18  15:44  (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: 
[Elecraft] P3 to video 
Great idea, Michael.  But with one important possible gotcha -- 
virtually all of the power supplies for monitors like this are 
switch-mode types, and almost all generate RF noise. Several years ago, 
we were lucky to identify several Samsung models that run on a nominal 
14VDC, and that work fine on the 12-14VDC that most of us have in our 
shacks (or on older linear 12V wall warts). Most newer models run at 
higher DC voltage, so to kill the noise they generate, we much find a 
suitable linear power supply for that voltage.

BTW -- someone gave me a Samsung with touch controls because it was an 
RFI nightmare -- the monitor itself generated lots of noise AND the 
display went nuts in the presence of RF.

73, Jim K9YC

On 5/11/2018 1:05 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
> Dennis, I use a Samsung display that has 2 HDMI inputs and allows the monitor 
> to display 2 inputs side by side.  You may even be able to find a monitor 
> with 2 VGA inputs that supports PIP.  VGA to HDMI convertor cables are 
> plentiful as well.
>
> The secret is a 2-input display that support PIP.  Mine is a current Samsung 
> 28” 4K display and I run the Mac on one side and the Windows 10 NUC on the 
> other,  Works well.


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Michael Blake]

Jim, I have two Samsung monitors.  One is a 23” 1920x1080 with one VGA and one 
HDMI input and the other is the 28” 4K display with one Displayport and two 
HDMI inputs.  Both have switch mode power supplies and I have never been able 
to identify either as a source of noise on my Flex 5000, Flex 3000, FLEX 6300, 
SunSDR2 Pro, Sun SDR2 NANO, QX1R, KX3 or K3s.

I have been quite fortunate in this regard as they have both served me well.

Michael Blake
k9...@mac.com 






> On May 11, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> Great idea, Michael.  But with one important possible gotcha -- virtually all 
> of the power supplies for monitors like this are switch-mode types, and 
> almost all generate RF noise. Several years ago, we were lucky to identify 
> several Samsung models that run on a nominal 14VDC, and that work fine on the 
> 12-14VDC that most of us have in our shacks (or on older linear 12V wall 
> warts). Most newer models run at higher DC voltage, so to kill the noise they 
> generate, we much find a suitable linear power supply for that voltage.
> 
> BTW -- someone gave me a Samsung with touch controls because it was an RFI 
> nightmare -- the monitor itself generated lots of noise AND the display went 
> nuts in the presence of RF.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> On 5/11/2018 1:05 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
>> Dennis, I use a Samsung display that has 2 HDMI inputs and allows the 
>> monitor to display 2 inputs side by side.  You may even be able to find a 
>> monitor with 2 VGA inputs that supports PIP.  VGA to HDMI convertor cables 
>> are plentiful as well.
>> 
>> The secret is a 2-input display that support PIP.  Mine is a current Samsung 
>> 28” 4K display and I run the Mac on one side and the Windows 10 NUC on the 
>> other,  Works well.
> 
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[Elecraft] KX3 and Timewave Navigator

[Joseph Trombino, Jr]

Howdy Gang.

Wonder if anyone is using a Timewave Navigator with their KX3 for PSK31 ops?

I need some help getting the PTT function to work.

The Timewave guy isn’t answering the phone so any help would be greatly 
appreciated.

Many thanks for any assistance.

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Les Peters]

I appreciate your quick reply here as well as the detailed info from your 
support staff.  Its heartening to know that there is this attention to support.

Les, N1SV


> On May 11, 2018 at 10:53 AM Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> 
> Les,
> 
> We’re virtually certain this is a firmware issue affecting only the bar 
> graph. Once it has been corrected, we’ll issue a new release. The indication 
> has no other implications, so you can keep on using the amp normally. 
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[Don Wilhelm]

Michael,

For the options, you will have to look at your station and your 
operating desires.  You gave no specifics, so the answer could be "All 
the options".


Do you have all resonant antennas?  If not, add the KAT3A.
Do you operate in contests or other situations where there may be strong 
stations near your fequency?  If so, you will want the 400Hz CW filter 
and possibly the 2.1kHz SSB filter.
Do you want to do DXing where the DX is working split?  If so, you will 
want the KRX3, for best results - listening to both the DX and the pileup.
Do you want to do continual calling in a voice contest and save your 
voice?  If so, add the DVR.

Do you want to operate FM?  If so, the 13kHz filter is needed.
Do you want to operate AM or ESSB?  If so, either the 6kHz or 13kHz 
filter will be needed.

Do you want to do SWLing?  Then add the KBPF3.

The 2.7kHz filter comes as standard, but you can upgrade to the steeper 
skirted 2.8kHz width.  You may want a P3 to go along with the K3S for 
all but casual operating.


In other words, order for the operating needs that your desires require 
for the best ease of operation for you.


You may also find one of the Packages listed on the website to your 
liking, look them over.


73,
Don W3FPR


On 5/11/2018 3:49 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

Hi guys,

I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls input 
on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues 
I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a 
K3S.

I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx on 
20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I teach 
myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be installed 
and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later I would 
have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I don’t 
really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).

I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.

Other possible options are:

Other filters
General Rx
Second Rx
???


Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Jim Brown]

Great idea, Michael.  But with one important possible gotcha -- 
virtually all of the power supplies for monitors like this are 
switch-mode types, and almost all generate RF noise. Several years ago, 
we were lucky to identify several Samsung models that run on a nominal 
14VDC, and that work fine on the 12-14VDC that most of us have in our 
shacks (or on older linear 12V wall warts). Most newer models run at 
higher DC voltage, so to kill the noise they generate, we much find a 
suitable linear power supply for that voltage.


BTW -- someone gave me a Samsung with touch controls because it was an 
RFI nightmare -- the monitor itself generated lots of noise AND the 
display went nuts in the presence of RF.


73, Jim K9YC

On 5/11/2018 1:05 PM, Michael Blake wrote:

Dennis, I use a Samsung display that has 2 HDMI inputs and allows the monitor 
to display 2 inputs side by side.  You may even be able to find a monitor with 
2 VGA inputs that supports PIP.  VGA to HDMI convertor cables are plentiful as 
well.

The secret is a 2-input display that support PIP.  Mine is a current Samsung 
28” 4K display and I run the Mac on one side and the Windows 10 NUC on the 
other,  Works well.



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Rob Neal]

Monitor consolidation gizmos:

http://www.networktechinc.com/multiviewer.html

A company I used to work for was happy with this vendor. I have no idea what 
their RFI footprint might be like, it wasn't a concern there.  

Rob Neal
ad...@clayburro.com


> On May 11, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Dennis L. Haarsager  wrote:
> 
> I've been using a P3 with my K3 with a video display for several years.
> I'm planning to purchase a K3S and would be willing to buy a second P3 if I
> could figure out a way to combine the output of the two P3s on one screen,
> either horizontally or vertically, for simultaneous viewing. Has anyone
> been successful in doing this? Not keen on having two VGA monitors plus my
> computer monitor due to limited desk space.
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

[Michael Blake]

Dennis, I use a Samsung display that has 2 HDMI inputs and allows the monitor 
to display 2 inputs side by side.  You may even be able to find a monitor with 
2 VGA inputs that supports PIP.  VGA to HDMI convertor cables are plentiful as 
well.

The secret is a 2-input display that support PIP.  Mine is a current Samsung 
28” 4K display and I run the Mac on one side and the Windows 10 NUC on the 
other,  Works well.

Michael Blake
k9...@mac.com 






> On May 11, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Dennis L. Haarsager  wrote:
> 
> I've been using a P3 with my K3 with a video display for several years.
> I'm planning to purchase a K3S and would be willing to buy a second P3 if I
> could figure out a way to combine the output of the two P3s on one screen,
> either horizontally or vertically, for simultaneous viewing.  Has anyone
> been successful in doing this?  Not keen on having two VGA monitors plus my
> computer monitor due to limited desk space.
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> Dennis
> N7DH/1, Kittery Point, Maine
> MM/N7DH, Dollar, Scotland
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[Elecraft] P3 to video

[Dennis L. Haarsager]

I've been using a P3 with my K3 with a video display for several years.
I'm planning to purchase a K3S and would be willing to buy a second P3 if I
could figure out a way to combine the output of the two P3s on one screen,
either horizontally or vertically, for simultaneous viewing.  Has anyone
been successful in doing this?  Not keen on having two VGA monitors plus my
computer monitor due to limited desk space.

Thanks and 73,
Dennis
N7DH/1, Kittery Point, Maine
MM/N7DH, Dollar, Scotland
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[Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

[Michael Gillen via Elecraft]

Hi guys,

I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls input 
on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues 
I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a 
K3S.

I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx on 
20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I teach 
myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One 
consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be installed 
and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later I would 
have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I don’t 
really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3).

I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter.

Other possible options are:

Other filters
General Rx
Second Rx
???


Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK
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Re: [Elecraft] For sale :HW-8 w/PS

[Dean L]

My bad didn't intend to send to elecraft list.
Oops
73 all Dean

On Fri, May 11, 2018, 14:42 dean laclair  wrote:

> I have a Heath HW-8 with matching power supply.
> Might need alignment but looks to be in decent shape. $150 obo plus usps
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[Elecraft] For sale :HW-8 w/PS

[Dean L]

I have a Heath HW-8 with matching power supply.
Might need alignment but looks to be in decent shape. $150 obo plus usps
Can deliver to Dayton.
73
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[Elecraft] For sale- K2/10- Avail at dayton

[Dean L]

I have a K2/10 surplus to my needs. It has the autotuner / NB/  audio
filter. SSB board with it but not installed.
A  few scratchs but still a work horse.
$500 obo avail at Dayton or by USPS.
73
Thanks
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: For sale HFS-1.5 HF Sampler/Coupler -30dB

[ab2tc]

Hi again,

The sampler has been sold.

AB2TC - Knut


ab2tc wrote
> Hi all,
> 
> I have this for sale, shipped USPS anywhere in the US for $50. It sells
> new
> for $125. This is *not* a directional coupler, just a sampler, useful for
> getting a scope or spectrum analyzer view of your transmitted signal.
> 
> Here is the technical specification: http://preciserf.com/shop/hfs-1-5/.
> 
> I prefer payment via Paypal.
> 
> AB2TC - Knut
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Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Amplifier

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

There definitely will be orders taken for the KXPA100.  And there will 
be show specials and typically free shipping.

Whether any particular products will be for sale there is questionable.
If buying (not ordering) at Dayton, you will have to pay Ohio Sales tax 
if there is the KXPA100 available for sale.


In other words, I do not know which products will be sold so you can 
carry them home. But there will be savings, at least free shipping if 
nothing else.


Elecraft does not typically say what will be sold on-site until they 
actually pack things up for the show.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/11/2018 11:37 AM, Mark Gebhardt wrote:

Is anyone other than Wayne and Eric taking a KXPA100 w/tuner  to the
Hamvention to sell? I will be interested.


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[Elecraft] Pro Audio Engineering Kx33 output

[hhoyt]

Roger wrote: "I'm on a Pro Audio Engineering supply output is 13.5 key down at 
full output"
At full load the Kx33 will output 14 volts at the plug.  The 13.5 volts Roger 
sees on the KX3's display is after the KX3's internal polarity protection diode 
and wiring drop.
Cheers & 73,Howiewww.proaudioeng.com 


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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite is available

[Tom]

Hello, 
There is a new release of Win4K3Suite which now provides display of ALC and 
power output during transmit on the Elecraft K3.  To use this feature, please 
make sure you have the latest K3 firmware.  Very useful when operating remotely.
Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3 
and KX2 supporting the KPA500, and KPA1500 as well as various Panadapters.  It 
includes built in Virtual radios allowing the sharing of the radio with up to 6 
additional programs or hardware devices.

You can see it in action here:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Win4K3Suite
and download a 30 day free trial at va2fsq.com

Robust and contest proven, Win4K3Suite has been chosen as the software 
integration platform for the upcoming DXpediation to Baker Island in 2018.

73 Tom va2fsq.com

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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Clay Autery]

Reason #1001 I am an Elecraft owner.  Ongoing support and development.


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: Wayne Burdick  Date: 
5/11/18  09:53  (GMT-06:00) To: Les Peters  Cc: 
Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 
#113 
Les,

We’re virtually certain this is a firmware issue affecting only the bar graph. 
Once it has been corrected, we’ll issue a new release. The indication has no 
other implications, so you can keep on using the amp normally. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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[Elecraft] KXPA100 Amplifier

[Mark Gebhardt]

Is anyone other than Wayne and Eric taking a KXPA100 w/tuner  to the
Hamvention to sell? I will be interested.

Mark
K9ZQ
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[Elecraft] No Luck with CW Messages.

[Paul Kirley]

The M1 - M4 switches can be used for two purposes:
(1)  CW memories; and
(2)  programmable functions or macros.
Might you have previously assigned some of them for such a purpose?

>From a version of the K3 manual:
Any M1 – M4 switch that is used as a
programmable function switch will not be available
for message play. To cancel a programmable switch
assignment and restore a previously-saved message,
tap REC, then tap the buffer you’d like to restore
(M1 – M4 ), then tap REC again.


73, Paul W8TM

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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Wayne Burdick]

Les,

We’re virtually certain this is a firmware issue affecting only the bar graph. 
Once it has been corrected, we’ll issue a new release. The indication has no 
other implications, so you can keep on using the amp normally. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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> On May 10, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Les Peters  wrote:
> 
> Arrived May 5th and setup was easy. I’m noticing periodically a momentary 
> higher than normal SWR indication on the SWR bar graph. And I’m still trying 
> to get used to the ATU.  I’m experiencing the ATU having to make adjustments 
> sometimes at the start of a transmission after the ATU has already been 
> properly setup for the antenna and band. Is anyone else experiencing anything 
> this or am I doing something wrong?
> 
> 
> Les, N1SV
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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Buck]

If the tuner is like the KAT500, you should switch to Manual operation 
after you have trained it.  Then, it won't be allowed to try re-tuning 
with every little blip in power.


k4ia, Buck
K3# 101
Honor Roll  8B DXCC
EasyWayHamBooks.com

On 5/10/2018 9:39 PM, Les Peters wrote:

Arrived May 5th and setup was easy. I’m noticing periodically a momentary 
higher than normal SWR indication on the SWR bar graph. And I’m still trying to 
get used to the ATU.  I’m experiencing the ATU having to make adjustments 
sometimes at the start of a transmission after the ATU has already been 
properly setup for the antenna and band. Is anyone else experiencing anything 
this or am I doing something wrong?


Les, N1SV
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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Roy Koeppe]

Les,

Possibly "power drift" in your antenna? Sometimes trap antennas have ceramic 
capacitors which drift under high power. Try a dummy load, etc.  I think the 
SWR threshold point at which the auto tuner makes correction is adjustable 
in the amp. Try setting it up a little higher? Please let us know...


73,  Roy   K6XK


-Original Message- 
From: Les Peters

Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 8:39 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Arrived May 5th and setup was easy. I’m noticing periodically a momentary 
higher than normal SWR indication on the SWR bar graph. And I’m still trying 
to get used to the ATU.  I’m experiencing the ATU having to make adjustments 
sometimes at the start of a transmission after the ATU has already been 
properly setup for the antenna and band. Is anyone else experiencing 
anything this or am I doing something wrong?



Les, N1SV


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Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

[Larry (K8UT)]

Hi Les

I also noticed the phantom SWR indication (jump to 3.4:1 on my amp, 
displayed after transmitting - in Rx mode) that has only occurred twice, 
and those times when the temp approached 60c. The output does not seem 
to be affected - power level stays the same, and no fault condition gets 
triggered. My external SWR/Power monitors also remained unchanged, so I 
am thinking it is a display-only problem that is internal to the amp.


To try and avoid unexpected ATU retuning, studied the specs for the ATU 
memories (page 17 of the preliminary doc) and methodically spun the VFO 
across every band, pre-recording in ATU memory the settings for every 
band/segment based on its intervals (10KHz, 20KHz, 100KHz, 200KHz). 
Thereafter I just let the amp decide what it needs to do when changing 
bands/frequencies. Have not witnessed any re-turning.


-larry (K8UT)

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From: "Les Peters" 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 2018-05-10 21:39:14
Subject: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Arrived May 5th and setup was easy. I’m noticing periodically a 
momentary higher than normal SWR indication on the SWR bar graph. And 
I’m still trying to get used to the ATU.  I’m experiencing the ATU 
having to make adjustments sometimes at the start of a transmission 
after the ATU has already been properly setup for the antenna and band. 
Is anyone else experiencing anything this or am I doing something 
wrong?



Les, N1SV
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Re: [Elecraft] AX1

[Dave AD6A]

I sold my AX1 years ago. It looked great and worked well, but I never used it 
on stage ever. Ended up selling it for more than I paid for it new!

Cheers es 73,
Dave AD6A

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On May 10, 2018, at 5:33 AM, MaverickNH  wrote:

WOndering myself...

Bret/N4SRN



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