Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main/Sub LIN OUT audio levels unbalanced

[Oliver Großmann]

Dear Nate,
I had the same some month ago and it costs me EEINIT and new Firmware without 
success. Than I had the idea to check RF Gain. The RF knob of Main and sub were 
on different positions.

BR
Olli

> Am 23.02.2019 um 05:54 schrieb Scott :
> 
> Nate,
> 
> Nate wrote:
> ..."I have noticed that since installing the Sub receiver last August that 
> through the speakers (two Realistic Minimus 3.5 models) that the Sub audio is 
> always louder than the Main audio."
> 
> Ok I'm betting it's the same through your headset (if you use one) and you 
> have the volume controls for both the main and sub "matched".  So here is my 
> best guess:
> 
> Check the NR and ATT are set the same for both the Main and Sub receivers.  
> Sounds like you have NR or ATT set ON for the Main and NOT the sub receiver.  
> If these settings are not the same the audio will be noticeably different on 
> the main and sub receivers.  BSET is your friend.  Not sure if NR and ATT 
> settings translate to Line Out audio levels... but maybe.
> 
> Scott
> AD5HS
> 
>> On 2/22/2019 12:28 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
>> No ideas at all regarding this or did I fail to explain the issue I am
>> seeing well enough?
>> 73, Nate, N0NB
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main/Sub LIN OUT audio levels unbalanced

[Scott]

Nate,

Nate wrote:
..."I have noticed that since installing the Sub receiver last August 
that through the speakers (two Realistic Minimus 3.5 models) that the 
Sub audio is always louder than the Main audio."


Ok I'm betting it's the same through your headset (if you use one) and 
you have the volume controls for both the main and sub "matched".  So 
here is my best guess:


Check the NR and ATT are set the same for both the Main and Sub 
receivers.  Sounds like you have NR or ATT set ON for the Main and NOT 
the sub receiver.  If these settings are not the same the audio will be 
noticeably different on the main and sub receivers.  BSET is your 
friend.  Not sure if NR and ATT settings translate to Line Out audio 
levels... but maybe.


Scott
AD5HS

On 2/22/2019 12:28 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:

No ideas at all regarding this or did I fail to explain the issue I am
seeing well enough?

73, Nate, N0NB


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Totally

[Bob Nielsen - N7XY]

I thought you lived out in the boondocks where traffic wouldn't be an issue.

Bob, N7XY

On 2/22/19 6:18 AM, Wes wrote:
This week it's rodeo days in Tucson.  A favorite of the snowbirds. 
This morning however, it seems the snowbirds brought the snow with 
them.  Yep, it's snowing in Tucson.  Not looking forward to "rush" hour.


Wes N7WS

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[Elecraft] P3 forgets settings

[Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP]

In the past few months, my P3 has begun to intermittently forget its 
SPAN and CENTER values (it is always in fixed mode).


It doesn't seem to be related to any changes in firmware in either my K3 
or P3, which I haven't done in some time.


I use the DXLAB software, in case that could have something to do with it.

Before I bother Elecraft, has anyone had a similar isssue?

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[Elecraft] setting up DX-Lab for my kx3

[JEROME SODUS]

Hello,

I want to set-up DX-Lab for two radios, namely my Yaesu FT-950 and the KX3.

No problem with DX-Lab controlling the FT-950.  

(I do know that the KX3 has communicated with the KX3-Utility program today, so 
that tells me the USB connection works.)

But DX-Lab and the KX3 are not talking to each other, so here are my settings 
for the KX3 in DX-Lab:

Port7

Baud38400

Word8

ParityN

Stop1

DTRN

RTSY 

Also, in Device-Manager, flow-control is 'None'.

Am I ok here or should I be looking elsewhere?

TIA for any reply.

73 jerry km3k

 
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Re: [Elecraft] Second RX problems

[Hostgate]

Bjorn,

Did you check ant1/2 and RX ANT for SSB?

> On Feb 22, 2019, at 5:19 PM, Bjorn SM0MDG  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am setting up for the CQ160 SSB contest and notice a strange behaviour with 
> my K3. Opening the second RX there are no received signals. Second 
> RX/Diversity works well in CW, but not in SSB. If I go into settings and 
> filter settings, then press SUB the receiver starts. It continues working 
> until I touch the filter adjustments or any of the other rotary encoders 
> SHIFT, WIDTH, SPEED/MIC or CMP/PWR. 
> 
> I can remember I changed any settings relating to filters and second RX in a 
> long time.
> 
> Any ideas out there?
> 
> 73 de Björn,
> SM0MDG
> SE0X
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[Elecraft] Second RX problems

[Bjorn SM0MDG]

Hi,

I am setting up for the CQ160 SSB contest and notice a strange behaviour with 
my K3. Opening the second RX there are no received signals. Second RX/Diversity 
works well in CW, but not in SSB. If I go into settings and filter settings, 
then press SUB the receiver starts. It continues working until I touch the 
filter adjustments or any of the other rotary encoders SHIFT, WIDTH, SPEED/MIC 
or CMP/PWR. 

I can remember I changed any settings relating to filters and second RX in a 
long time.

Any ideas out there?

73 de Björn,
SM0MDG
SE0X


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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 etc remote control system

[Richard Ferch]

Dave,

I know this works with the DVK voice memories, because I have done exactly
that. However, you will not be able to program CW/digital message memories
as easily, because they have to be recorded using the K3's internal CW
keyer (from the paddle jack). You can't record them from the straight key
jack, which is the CW keying connection that the RRC uses.

There is an alternative way to program these messages using the K3 Utility,
but I don't know whether you can safely use the K3 Utility over a remote
connection for this purpose.

If you use radio control/logging software that has the capability to use
the Winkeyer in the RRC, that software probably has its own CW message
memories that you can use instead of the K3's message memories (for
example, the function key messages in N1MM+).

For similar reasons, the CW-to-Data feature (sending RTTY or PSK using a CW
paddle) is not likely to be possible using a remote connection.

73,
Rich VE3KI


N3HE wrote:

Hi, all concerned:

With much help from many sources, for which I am thankful, I now have an
operational remote control system: K3/0 to remoterig 1258 in Cincinnati OH
to 'net to remoterig 1258 to K3S to antenna in Dayton OH.

The remote system has worked fine so far. I've had a number of CW and SSB
Q's, mostly on 40M.

I tried to program the front-panel MESSAGE memories per the K3S user manual
instructions, and was unsuccessful, which got me to wondering if others have
found inoperative functions.

I look forward to any and all responses, tks.

Brgds,
Dave, N3HE
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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

[Tom]

Hi,

There is a new release of Win4K3Suite.  Version 1.948 includes a number of
enhancements to the Spectrum scopes pertaining to peak detection resulting
in continuous display down sampling instead of the discrete steps in the
past.  This new release will also display the SWR after the first transmit.
(Note this is not currently available for SSB modes).
You can see the complete list of changes here:
https://va2fsq.com/documentation/
Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive control program for the K3/S, KX3, and KX2
supporting the KPA500, KPA1500 and KAT500.  It has 6 built in virtual radios
allowing trouble free port sharing as well as a built in HRD Logbook server.
You can see more here: va2fsq.com and here:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite

73 Tom
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 etc remote control system

[Fred Jensen]

You can send from the message memories pre-programmed into the remote 
K3, however you cannot program them remotely as you found.  I'm not sure 
about AD REC and AF PLAY, haven't tried them.  I don't believe you can 
program macros into switches remotely either, but again, haven't tried 
although I believe if the remote K3 is programmed [e.g. PF1=SPKR+PH], 
then I think you can activate it from your control K3/0.  After thinking 
thru how the K3/0-K3 interface works, these few functions make sense.


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 2/22/2019 3:37 PM, David Windisch wrote:

Hi, all concerned:

With much help from many sources, for which I am thankful, I now have an
operational remote control system: K3/0 to remoterig 1258 in Cincinnati OH
to 'net to remoterig 1258 to K3S to antenna in Dayton OH.

The remote system has worked fine so far. I've had a number of CW and SSB
Q's, mostly on 40M.

I tried to program the front-panel MESSAGE memories per the K3S user manual
instructions, and was unsuccessful, which got me to wondering if others have
found inoperative functions.

I look forward to any and all responses, tks.

Brgds,
Dave, N3HE



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[Elecraft] K3/0 etc remote control system

[David Windisch]

Hi, all concerned:

With much help from many sources, for which I am thankful, I now have an
operational remote control system: K3/0 to remoterig 1258 in Cincinnati OH
to 'net to remoterig 1258 to K3S to antenna in Dayton OH.

The remote system has worked fine so far. I've had a number of CW and SSB
Q's, mostly on 40M.

I tried to program the front-panel MESSAGE memories per the K3S user manual
instructions, and was unsuccessful, which got me to wondering if others have
found inoperative functions.

I look forward to any and all responses, tks.

Brgds,
Dave, N3HE






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[Elecraft] FS: K3S with sub Rx and contest filters

[jlangdon1]

Factory built K3S full of filters,  K3S/100-F Transceiver S/N 10475 (Nov
2015), KA3A-F ATU, KXV3B IF/XVTR INTF, KFL3A 1.0 1 kHz 8 pole filter,
KFL3A-1.8 1.8 kHz 8 pole filter, KFLA3-2.7 2.7 kHz filter and KFL3A-250 250
Hz 8 pole filter; KRX3A-F 2nd RX with KFL3A 1.0 1 kHz 8 pole filter,
KFL3A-1.8 1.8 kHz 8 pole filter, KFLA3-2.7 2.7 kHz filter and KFL3A-250 250
Hz 8 pole filter. Upgrade KPA2 rev C12, Upgrade LPA to B3, KPA3 bracket, sub
Rx bracket. 

Factory calibrated and aligned January 2019, meets or exceeds all factory
specifications and still in sealed box from Elecraft, Fred Cady K3S book
included.

$5344 original price - one owner, all AC shack, non-smoker, low time.  $2500
cash.  See https://jlangdon18.wixsite.com/n5cq-swap/k3s for more

If you are in Texas, I will meet you halfway from Austin, or will be at the
WCARC Swap Fest in Georgetown, TX on Saturday, March 16, 2019 8 am - 12 pm 

 

 

 

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[Elecraft] FS: K3 "U" with sub Rx and contest filter set plus 2M

[jlangdon1]

I am 'downsizing' from 2 QTH with 3 stations to 1 QTH and 1 station. So, I
am selling some radios:

Factory built K3 "U" with 2M module and great set of filters and all
possible upgrades; K3/100-F Transceiver S/N 7987 (Feb 2014) with KAT3-F
Antenna Tuner, KTCX03-1-F TXCO 1ppm, K3EXREF-1-F 10MHz reference input,
144OPT100 K144KV panel kit, K144XVRFLK-F REFLOCK, K144XV-100-F 2M Module,
KDVR3-F DVR, KFLA3A-1.8K-F 1.8 kHz 8 pole filter, KFL3A-250-F 250 Hz 8 pole
filter, KFL3A-400-F 400 Hz 8 pole filter, KFL3A-500-F 500 Hz 5 pole filter ;
KRX3-F  2nd Rx (new bracket) plus KFLA3A-1.8K-F 1.8 kHz 8 pole filter,
KFL3A-250-F 250 Hz 8 pole filter, KFL3A-400-F  400 Hz 8 pole filter, and
KFL3A-500-F 500 Hz 5 pole filter (matched to main Rx filter). Upgrade
KIO3BUKT-F IO board (12/2015), Upgrade KXV3B-F interface board (12/2015),
Upgrade KSYN3AUPGD-F synthesizer board (12/2015), KPOD ready, KPA3 bracket
added, sub Rx bracket. 

Factory calibrated and aligned January 2019, meets or exceeds all factory
specifications and still in sealed box from Elecraft, Fred Cady K3 book
included. 

See https://jlangdon18.wixsite.com/n5cq-swap/k3u for more  $5952 original
price - one owner, all AC shack, non-smoker, low time.  $2500 cash.  

If you are in Texas, I will meet you halfway from Austin, or will be at the
WCARC Swap Fest in Georgetown, TX on Saturday, March 16, 2019 8 am - 12 pm 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

[N4ZR]

Thanks everyone who responded to this.  I checked my calibration as 
suggested and believe it was, indeed, about 50 Hz above actual.  I'll 
test with some live spots.


73, Pete N4ZR
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For spots, please use your favorite
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On 2/21/2019 4:44 PM, N4ZR wrote:
Ever since I have owned my K3, I have noticed that most spots put the 
K3's receiver above the actual frequency of the spotted station. 
Initially, I thought this might have to do with DX spots being rounded 
to the nearest 100 Hz, but then I realized that, if that were the 
case, X percent of spots should be high, X low, and Y (whatever 
percent) effectively right on.


I've checked the K3's calibration, and it appears to be right on at 10 
and 15 MHz, tuning in CW mode to WWV's carrier at my preset beat 
note.  One possibility that occurred to me is that perhaps the DX 
cluster convention is always to round up, rather than up or down.


Seems a little unlikely to me, but does anyone know the answer? I'm 
perfectly happy to keep jogging the main tuning knob a bit on most 
spots, but thought I'd ask.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

This is a good method.   See my article in ARRL QST, September 2015, 
TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE ON FREQUENCY.   I suggest using software for PSK-31 
as the AFC will always lock onto the audio frequency and then show the 
actual frequency.  It is usually good for 1 Hz resolution.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 2/22/2019 11:28 AM, Randy Farmer wrote:
A better method is to tune the receiver to the carrier frequency of 
the highest WWV frequency you can hear. Then put the receiver in SSB 
mode and look at the line out audio with a soundcard-based spectrum 
analyzer such as Spectrum Lab 
(https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html). Check to see if the 500 Hz 
and 600 Hz tones are correct. If not, adjust the REF CAL to make them 
right. Be sure to check on both USB and LSB; you may have to split the 
(usually very small) difference between the two sideband responses.


73...
Randy, W8FN 


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main/Sub LIN OUT audio levels unbalanced

[Nate Bargmann]

No ideas at all regarding this or did I fail to explain the issue I am
seeing well enough?

73, Nate, N0NB

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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Wes]

I wrote about this almost 10 years ago: 
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ref-Osc-Cal-Method-4-td2595451.html


Wes  N7WS


On 2/22/2019 10:28 AM, Randy Farmer wrote:
A better method is to tune the receiver to the carrier frequency of the 
highest WWV frequency you can hear. Then put the receiver in SSB mode and look 
at the line out audio with a soundcard-based spectrum analyzer such as 
Spectrum Lab (https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html). Check to see if the 
500 Hz and 600 Hz tones are correct. If not, adjust the REF CAL to make them 
right. Be sure to check on both USB and LSB; you may have to split the 
(usually very small) difference between the two sideband responses.


73...
Randy, W8FN

On 2/22/2019 9:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
The method I've used to check my K3S, put the radio in CW mode, tune to each 
WWV frequency and then press SPOT.   The automatic SPOT function will bring 
the radio to the WWV frequency +/- 1 Hz. The SPOT function matches the 
receiver sidetone offset of the WWV carrier and the audio of WWV is not 
applicable.    If the display is other than the WWV frequency, then adjust 
the REF CAL number to correct the error.   You do need to check all of the 
WWV frequencies you can receive to assure the accuracy holds on all bands.


Unfortunately we have come to believe that the digital readouts are absolute, 
which indeed, they are not.  They depend on the internal reference.  If the 
internal reference  is incorrect, then everything else is likewise incorrect.


73

Bob, K4TAX


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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Dennis Mennerich]

I do the same but use CW mode and reverse-CW. Easier to see difference and more 
precise adjustments. Dennis K4THE

-Original Message-
A better method is to tune the receiver to the carrier frequency of the highest 
WWV frequency you can hear. Then put the receiver in SSB mode and look at the 
line out audio with a soundcard-based spectrum analyzer such as Spectrum Lab 
(https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html). Check to see if the 500 Hz and 600 
Hz tones are correct. If not, adjust the REF CAL to make them right. Be sure to 
check on both USB and LSB; you 
may have to split the (usually very small) difference between the two 
sideband responses. Randy, W8FN

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Randy Farmer]

A better method is to tune the receiver to the carrier frequency of the 
highest WWV frequency you can hear. Then put the receiver in SSB mode 
and look at the line out audio with a soundcard-based spectrum analyzer 
such as Spectrum Lab (https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html). Check 
to see if the 500 Hz and 600 Hz tones are correct. If not, adjust the 
REF CAL to make them right. Be sure to check on both USB and LSB; you 
may have to split the (usually very small) difference between the two 
sideband responses.


73...
Randy, W8FN

On 2/22/2019 9:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
The method I've used to check my K3S, put the radio in CW mode, tune 
to each WWV frequency and then press SPOT.   The automatic SPOT 
function will bring the radio to the WWV frequency +/- 1 Hz. The SPOT 
function matches the receiver sidetone offset of the WWV carrier and 
the audio of WWV is not applicable.    If the display is other than 
the WWV frequency, then adjust the REF CAL number to correct the 
error.   You do need to check all of the WWV frequencies you can 
receive to assure the accuracy holds on all bands.


Unfortunately we have come to believe that the digital readouts are 
absolute, which indeed, they are not.  They depend on the internal 
reference.  If the internal reference  is incorrect, then everything 
else is likewise incorrect.


73

Bob, K4TAX


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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS]

Hi, 

if you are using the SPOT function on K3 then be careful... 
It does not work properly when you have the NTCH in use. 
I do not know why but I noticed it several times that SPOT is failing with 
NTCH ON. 
Also it does not work for 100% when the receiving signal is weak... 



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Re: [Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS]

Hi,

if you are using the SPOT function on K3 then be careful...
It does not work properly when you have the NTCH in use.
I do not know why but I noticed it several times that SPOT is failing with
NTCH ON.
Also it does not work for 100% when the receiving signal is weak...




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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[K9MA]

Another possibility is all those SDR's sitting in unheated sheds sending 
RBN spots. That, of course, would lead to more or less random frequency 
errors.


73,
Scott K9MA

On 2/21/2019 23:12, Mike Flowers wrote:

Perhaps what we are seeing here is the cumulative error of the transceivers in 
the chain.

The DX tunes the rig to 14023 and calls CQ, but their transceiver is just a bit 
off frequency for one reason or another, so they are really on 14022.95.

The spotting station’s transceiver is also a bit off frequency, so when the DX 
is tuned in, the spotter’s rig shows 14023.1 - and that’s what gets spotted if 
the frequency is acquired as data from the rig.  If the spot is generated by 
keyboard, then more errors are possible.

So when you click the spot, you go to 14023.1 and are .15 off the DX frequency 
+\- whatever variable your rig might introduce.

I don’t have the expectation that when in click on a spot that I will be 
exactly on the DX frequency.  I just like to land in the general neighborhood!

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"



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Re: [Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

[K9MA]

On 2/21/2019 23:45, F5vjc wrote:

I wondered if someone (Mike W5JR) would mention the N1MM feature to
randomise spots frequencies on the Bandmap so that you DONT call on Zero
beat.


I tried it, but I found it spread out the spots way too much, and could 
find a way to control the spread. Now I just offset the XIT 30 Hz or so.


73,

Scott K9MA

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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[KENT TRIMBLE]

I'm not sure what is gained by checking REF CAL against /all /WWV 
frequencies.  The manual suggests using the highest frequency on which 
WWV can be copied ... 10 or 15 MHz (10,000 watts), or (better) 20 MHz 
(2500 watts) if propagation is right.


Performing the REF CAL calibration against WWV's main carrier is quick 
and easy but requires a quiet room and good ears.  Drake alumni are used 
to the procedure having had to flat-line the "chirps" when zero-beating 
receiver against transmitter, especially on SSB signals.  As a reminder 
for newer ops, the transceiver should be on for at least 15 minutes 
(according to the manual) before doing the calibration.  I personally 
wait 30 minutes or more, depending on room temperature.


One night, a few days after FD, another K3 owner told me I was a couple 
hundred cycles off our net frequency (CW).  Having just gotten the rig 
back from Elecraft for updates (s.n. 21), I replied, "on your end, pal, 
can't be on mine".  I then checked for myself and discovered I was 
indeed several hundred cycles off WWV.  Since then, I check it every few 
months.  Components do age, you know.  Especially 12 year-old ones.


73,

Kent  K9ZTV



On 2/22/2019 9:01 AM, someone wrote:
The method I've used to check my K3S, put the radio in CW mode, tune 
to each WWV frequency and then press SPOT.   The automatic SPOT 
function will bring the radio to the WWV frequency +/- 1 Hz. The SPOT 
function matches the receiver sidetone offset of the WWV carrier and 
the audio of WWV is not applicable.    If the display is other than 
the WWV frequency, then adjust the REF CAL number to correct the 
error.   You do need to check all of the WWV frequencies you can 
receive to assure the accuracy holds on all bands.


Unfortunately we have come to believe that the digital readouts are 
absolute, which indeed, they are not.  They depend on the internal 
reference.  If the internal reference  is incorrect, then everything 
else is likewise incorrect.




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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Totally

[RALPH TURK]

Wes
It has been snowing since about 7am just across the Mtns in Cortaro.
Ralph, W7HSG


> On February 22, 2019 at 7:18 AM Wes  wrote:
> 
> 
> This week it's rodeo days in Tucson.  A favorite of the snowbirds.  This 
> morning 
> however, it seems the snowbirds brought the snow with them.  Yep, it's 
> snowing 
> in Tucson.  Not looking forward to "rush" hour.
> 
> Wes N7WS
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Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

The method I've used to check my K3S, put the radio in CW mode, tune to 
each WWV frequency and then press SPOT.   The automatic SPOT function 
will bring the radio to the WWV frequency +/- 1 Hz. The SPOT function 
matches the receiver sidetone offset of the WWV carrier and the audio of 
WWV is not applicable.    If the display is other than the WWV 
frequency, then adjust the REF CAL number to correct the error.   You do 
need to check all of the WWV frequencies you can receive to assure the 
accuracy holds on all bands.


Unfortunately we have come to believe that the digital readouts are 
absolute, which indeed, they are not.  They depend on the internal 
reference.  If the internal reference  is incorrect, then everything 
else is likewise incorrect.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 2/21/2019 10:42 PM, RVZ via Elecraft wrote:

I have noticed the same problem on both my K3 and K3S.  I would think the spots 
and the K3/K3S frequencies would be the same a lot more often than they are.
73,Dick- K9OM


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Re: [Elecraft] RIT switch number?

[Mark Pride via Elecraft]

Thanks, working great now.

Regards,

 Mark, K1RX




On Friday, February 22, 2019, 9:25:28 AM EST, hawley, charles j jr 
 wrote:  
 
 45
Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu
  
 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles  
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Mark Pride via Elecraft 
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 7:32 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] RIT switch number? When I setup a command (via N1MM) to 
turn on/off the RX antenna selection, it was identified as SWT 25, what is the 
SWT # for the RIT?  Want to toggle the RIT on/off in the same way, via a 
function key.

Regards,

 Mark, K1RX

               

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Re: [Elecraft] RIT switch number?

[hawley, charles j jr]

45

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


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Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 7:32 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] RIT switch number?

When I setup a command (via N1MM) to turn on/off the RX antenna selection, it 
was identified as SWT 25, what is the SWT # for the RIT?  Want to toggle the 
RIT on/off in the same way, via a function key.

Regards,

 Mark, K1RX



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[Elecraft] OT: Totally

[Wes]

This week it's rodeo days in Tucson.  A favorite of the snowbirds.  This morning 
however, it seems the snowbirds brought the snow with them.  Yep, it's snowing 
in Tucson.  Not looking forward to "rush" hour.


Wes N7WS

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[Elecraft] RIT switch number?

[Carl]

CORRECTION

The RIT switch is

SWT45;

47 is XIT

Sorry.

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[Elecraft] RIT switch number?

[Carl]

Mark,

The RIT SW# is SWT47;

There is also a RIT command, RT

RT (RIT Control; GET/SET)
SET/RSP format: RTn; where n is 0 (RIT OFF) or 1 (RIT ON). RIT is 
disabled in QRQ CW mode.


There are a few others, see page 23 of the programmer's manual Vers. G3.

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[Elecraft] RIT switch number?

[Mark Pride via Elecraft]

When I setup a command (via N1MM) to turn on/off the RX antenna selection, it 
was identified as SWT 25, what is the SWT # for the RIT?  Want to toggle the 
RIT on/off in the same way, via a function key.

Regards,

 Mark, K1RX

               

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