[Elecraft] A great headset for the K3 or KX3

[Michael Blake via Elecraft]

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826738015 


Santa brought me this new headset for my K Lins and it is SUPEr comfortable and 
I am told that it sounds great on the air.

It is more comfortable that the Bose QC25 that I have and much more comfortable 
than my Yamaha CM500.  Unlike the CM500 the boom microphone is plug-in 
detachable.

It is also excellent physical quality.

Michael Blake
k9...@mac.com 






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[Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: Did you ever?-- these days!

[Don Sanders]

Dr. Don W4BWS

God Bless All

Remember the reason for the season

*Subject:* *Did you ever?--  these days!*


*Please accept, with no obligation implied or implicit, my best wishes for
an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress,
non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the Winter Solstice Holiday.*









*Please practice it within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious
persuasion or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the
religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice
not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.I also wish you a
fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated
recognition of the onset of the generally accepted Calendar Year 2019, but
not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose
contributions to society have helped make America great.  Not to imply that
America is necessarily greater than any other country, nor the only America
in the Western Hemisphere. Also, this wish is made without regard to the
race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual
preference of the wish.Best wishes from your right-wing, extremist,
deplorable independent American patriot.*
*What ever- MerryChristmas *
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Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

[Don Wilhelm]

That ERR KEY problem is usually mechanical - think of something like a 
pencil propped up on the paddles or something similar.


Sometimes though it is found to be a bad paddle or key cable.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/24/2018 4:12 PM, marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote:

Thanks everyone problem solved. It was mechanical rather than electrical.


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Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

[marvwheeler]

Thanks everyone problem solved. It was mechanical rather than electrical.

 

Don - I didn't have to worry about a microphone because one is never hooked
up to my rig. Hi Hi

\

73

Marv Wheeler

KG7V

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

 

Yesterday is history, Tomorrow a mystery, Today a gift.

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

[Don Wilhelm]

Marv,

Are you using computer control of the K3S and power on the computer at 
nearly the same time as the K3S?  If you have the PTT-KEY menu set to 
anything other than Off - Off, that can occur as the computer tests the 
com ports.


Other than that, the K3S is detecting a key, paddle, or PTT closure when 
it is powered up.  You just have to find out which one.  Unplug all of 
them and plug them in one at a time (powering on after each one is 
plugged) to reveal which one is causing the error.

Don't forget the microphone jack.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/24/2018 3:08 PM, marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote:

This ERR KEY message as show up on my k3S displayed in the Sub Receiver
display area. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

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Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

[Nr4c]

Unplug all cables from rear except power and antenna. Now turn radio on. Plug 
cables one by one and cycle power each time till you find the one causing the 
issue. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Dec 24, 2018, at 3:14 PM, David Bunte  wrote:
> 
> Marv -
> 
> Page 69 of the K3 manual says that means the key circuit is closed when the
> rig is turned on. It may be a different page for the K3S, but my guess is
> it is the same issue.
> 
> Dave - K9FN
> 
>> On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 3:09 PM  wrote:
>> 
>> This ERR KEY message as show up on my k3S displayed in the Sub Receiver
>> display area. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Marv
>> 
>> KG7V
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Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

[David Bunte]

Marv -

Page 69 of the K3 manual says that means the key circuit is closed when the
rig is turned on. It may be a different page for the K3S, but my guess is
it is the same issue.

Dave - K9FN

On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 3:09 PM  wrote:

> This ERR KEY message as show up on my k3S displayed in the Sub Receiver
> display area. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?
>
>
>
> Marv
>
> KG7V
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[Elecraft] Err Key

[marvwheeler]

This ERR KEY message as show up on my k3S displayed in the Sub Receiver
display area. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

 

Marv

KG7V

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[Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics

[ANDY DURBIN]

"You will need to connect the RF keying line from the amp to the radio."

That is not what I did when using a TS-590 with KPA500 and KAT500.  I connected 
the TS-590 keying output to the KAT500 and then the KAT500 keying line to the 
KPA500.  This routing of the keying line is required since the KAT500 must be 
able to interrupt amp keying when changing its configuration or when high 
reflected power is detected. 

My key line routing is actually a bit more complicated than that.  My path is 
TS-590 > SteppIR interface > LP-100A > KAT500 > KPA500.  They all have to agree 
it's ok to QRO before my KPA500 is keyed.  


Andy, k3wyc


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics

[wa2...@gmail.com]

Tom,
I use the KAT500/KPA500 combination with an IC-7610.  The PTT line output from 
the '7610 goes to the KAT500 then to the KPA500.  That is so the KAT500 can 
prevent the KPA500 from keying during a tuning operation or if the KAT500 
detects the SWR is too high.

Ken WA2LBI LG G6 

-- Original message--From: Tom KG3VDate: Mon, Dec 24, 2018 08:27To: 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Cc: Subject:[Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics
Are schematics available for current Elecraft products? I do not see 
them in the Manuals or after a quick search online. I am looking at 
using a KAT/KPA-500 with a non-Elecraft rig. I want to make sure I 
understand how the PTT/Key-line switching works. I know there are some 
wiring diagrams in the manuals, but I am getting some conflicting 
information from them.

If anyone has a setup using these with an IC-7600 or IC-7300, perhaps 
you would be willing to share your connections (may want to do that 
off-reflector).

73,

Tom, KG3V


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics

[Michael Walker]

Hi Tom

The files are around, as someone shared them with me just recently.

There should be no issues with the IC-7600 or the 7300.  You will need to
connect the RF keying line from the amp to the radio.  Check the manual on
each for the correct TX output.It is pretty straightforward as all the
radio does is to pull a line to ground to put the amp into TX.   The Amp
will then bandsert in milliseconds.

I have not used the tuner, but others will comment.  I suspect it either
has a amp keying line or auto sense keying.

Mike va3mw


On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 8:27 AM Tom KG3V  wrote:

> Are schematics available for current Elecraft products? I do not see
> them in the Manuals or after a quick search online. I am looking at
> using a KAT/KPA-500 with a non-Elecraft rig. I want to make sure I
> understand how the PTT/Key-line switching works. I know there are some
> wiring diagrams in the manuals, but I am getting some conflicting
> information from them.
>
> If anyone has a setup using these with an IC-7600 or IC-7300, perhaps
> you would be willing to share your connections (may want to do that
> off-reflector).
>
> 73,
>
> Tom, KG3V
>
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[Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics

[Tom KG3V]

Are schematics available for current Elecraft products? I do not see 
them in the Manuals or after a quick search online. I am looking at 
using a KAT/KPA-500 with a non-Elecraft rig. I want to make sure I 
understand how the PTT/Key-line switching works. I know there are some 
wiring diagrams in the manuals, but I am getting some conflicting 
information from them.


If anyone has a setup using these with an IC-7600 or IC-7300, perhaps 
you would be willing to share your connections (may want to do that 
off-reflector).


73,

Tom, KG3V


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Re: [Elecraft] Season's best

[Dave G3WGN M6O]

Rose and Ken, have a wonderful Christmas and a great 2019!
Rose, your K3 and KX3 bags continued their travels on another 6Gs DXpedition
in 2018 - to Christmas Island!  We set up as VK9XG for 2 weeks.  The bags
kept my rigs in perfect shape both ways on a 32 hour journey and still look
as good as new!
73 David G3WGN M6O WJ6O
www.6gs.org.uk


Rose wrote
> Ken and I want to send each of you our best
> Holiday wishes.
> 
> Merry Christmas!
> 
> 88 / 73
> 
> Rose (N7HKW) / Ken (K0PP)
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Re: [Elecraft] Season's best

[Peter B]

Hi Rose and Ken,
Happy Holidays from Amsterdam!!

88/73
Peter PD1RP

Op za 22 dec. 2018 om 22:25 schreef Rose 

> Ken and I want to send each of you our best
> Holiday wishes.
>
> Merry Christmas!
>
> 88 / 73
>
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