Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I learned my lesson running 12 to 15 watts or so having to replace the KPA3A 
twice.  I now run 20 to 25 watts driving my KPA500 to rated output.  Be it CW, 
SSB or digital modes.  Otherwise it is 100 watts when not running the KPA500.  
Running conservative power doesn't get it. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Nov 21, 2019, at 9:15 PM, Dennis Ashworth  
> wrote:
> 
> Makes you wonder how K3/10 users fair running high duty cycle modes at full 
> output. I’ve replaced two sets of LPF drivers running 10W WSJT on my K3/100. 
> No more! Now I advance the power until the amplifier engages (~12W). 
> Hopefully this reduces driver dissipation.
> 
> Dennis, K7FL 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 21, 2019, at 5:15 PM, dgb  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for the good info Keith - I quit using 12w yrs ago as one E'craft 
>> tech told me after the 1st one blew.
>> 
>> Also heard from another that I could turn the fans on all the time which 
>> should help as normally they are only on when you go to 13w and up.
>> 
>> Will play with them - t u 73 Dwight NS9I
>> 
 On 11/21/2019 4:04 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:
>>> You can play with the Config Menu watt meter calibration high and low 
>>> numbers to get the switch-over point different.
>>> IE where the Low power amp (LPA) switches to 100 amp (KPA3). This happens 
>>> at 12W "indicated".
>>> The two Calibration numbers are for all bands!
>>> So; Go into config menu WMTR LP (below 12W) or HP (above 12W). (note 6 
>>> meters switches at 8W)!
>>> Make a note of both numbers so you can put them back!
>>> Extreme numbers to get the KPA3 to click in at lower actual power levels 
>>> would be to set both for 180 (max).
>>> You will have to use an external watt-meter to see what is going on as the 
>>> K3 internal watt-meter readout is all out of calibration now!!
>>> I just played with a radio and it switches over at about 7 watts with both 
>>> numbers at 180
>>> Have fun!
>>> Keith WE6R
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Dennis Ashworth]

Makes you wonder how K3/10 users fair running high duty cycle modes at full 
output. I’ve replaced two sets of LPF drivers running 10W WSJT on my K3/100. No 
more! Now I advance the power until the amplifier engages (~12W). Hopefully 
this reduces driver dissipation.

Dennis, K7FL 


> On Nov 21, 2019, at 5:15 PM, dgb  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the good info Keith - I quit using 12w yrs ago as one E'craft 
> tech told me after the 1st one blew.
> 
> Also heard from another that I could turn the fans on all the time which 
> should help as normally they are only on when you go to 13w and up.
> 
> Will play with them - t u 73 Dwight NS9I
> 
>>> On 11/21/2019 4:04 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:
>> You can play with the Config Menu watt meter calibration high and low 
>> numbers to get the switch-over point different.
>> IE where the Low power amp (LPA) switches to 100 amp (KPA3). This happens at 
>> 12W "indicated".
>> The two Calibration numbers are for all bands!
>> So; Go into config menu WMTR LP (below 12W) or HP (above 12W). (note 6 
>> meters switches at 8W)!
>> Make a note of both numbers so you can put them back!
>> Extreme numbers to get the KPA3 to click in at lower actual power levels 
>> would be to set both for 180 (max).
>> You will have to use an external watt-meter to see what is going on as the 
>> K3 internal watt-meter readout is all out of calibration now!!
>> I just played with a radio and it switches over at about 7 watts with both 
>> numbers at 180
>> Have fun!
>> Keith WE6R
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[dgb]

Thanks for the good info Keith - I quit using 12w yrs ago as one E'craft 
tech told me after the 1st one blew.


Also heard from another that I could turn the fans on all the time which 
should help as normally they are only on when you go to 13w and up.


Will play with them - t u 73 Dwight NS9I

On 11/21/2019 4:04 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote:
You can play with the Config Menu watt meter calibration high and low 
numbers to get the switch-over point different.
IE where the Low power amp (LPA) switches to 100 amp (KPA3). This 
happens at 12W "indicated".

The two Calibration numbers are for all bands!

So; Go into config menu WMTR LP (below 12W) or HP (above 12W). (note 6 
meters switches at 8W)!

Make a note of both numbers so you can put them back!
Extreme numbers to get the KPA3 to click in at lower actual power 
levels would be to set both for 180 (max).
You will have to use an external watt-meter to see what is going on as 
the K3 internal watt-meter readout is all out of calibration now!!
I just played with a radio and it switches over at about 7 watts with 
both numbers at 180

Have fun!
Keith WE6R

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Re: [Elecraft] KX4???

[Joan via Elecraft]

The KX4 (in my imagination) could be a QRP version of the K4 (minus the 100 
watt final and perhaps a few other power consumption tweaks) ^_^

72 de KX2CW  ..
~joan

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet.
Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh.

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 12:02, eric norris  wrote:
> 
> I see Eric is scheduled to talk at the NCDXC tomorrow about the KX4.  Is this 
> a typo, or have the elves been even busier than I thought?
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash.

[Keith Trinity WE6R]

What serial number is your K3? Older ones might need C84 on the front 
panel changes if you are seeing lots of retries during FPF load.

You might try a different computer, or the slow 4800 baud rate.
Or if it is not the "many retires" issue, you might try doing a "Forced 
MCU load" procedure, see manual.

Or, from my K3 notes;

*_** The following three items are related.
Many retries trying to load FPF (MCU loads OK). Applies to older K3’s only.
_*_Fix;_Replace C84 on the Front Panel with E530227. You “can” do this 
by just taking off the front panel, and use a very fine-long soldering 
tip and steady hand. Otherwise, you must take the sheet metal off for 
access.


Also could be low 5V, U12 on RF board-Associated with other misc ERR 
messages (lots of error errors).
*_Config Menu items and VFO B area are gibberish, mix-matched items 
description.

_*Corrupt FPF, (Front Panel Flash). OR FPF does not match MCU code versions.
_Fix:_ Re-load correct FPF version.
SEE associated. Also “Many retries” above if trouble loading FPF.
*_Associated; OR; Radio makes wild frequency hops or jumps or invalid 
frequencies displayed. Also options may turn themselves on or off or set 
to bypass or install themselves.
_*Corrupt FPF, confirmed by looking at the Config menu items “XV1 ON” 
then tapping 1 thru 9 and looking for strange frequency entries and/or 
some set to YES that shouldn’t be. Then look for XVx, RF or IF and look 
for weird values, usually on XV9. (144 and 28 are the default)
_Fix:_ EE-INIT (parameter initialization) then Re-load FPF and re-load 
known good config file (check XV9 after) . Or setup and calibrate. DO 
NOT JUST SET THE XVTR ENTRIES TO DEFAULT! They are an indicator the FPF 
is corrupt, not the cause of it. And just setting them to default will 
NOT fix the corruption.

Keith WE6R

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Keith Trinity WE6R]

You can play with the Config Menu watt meter calibration high and low 
numbers to get the switch-over point different.
IE where the Low power amp (LPA) switches to 100 amp (KPA3). This 
happens at 12W "indicated".

The two Calibration numbers are for all bands!

So; Go into config menu WMTR LP (below 12W) or HP (above 12W). (note 6 
meters switches at 8W)!

Make a note of both numbers so you can put them back!
Extreme numbers to get the KPA3 to click in at lower actual power levels 
would be to set both for 180 (max).
You will have to use an external watt-meter to see what is going on as 
the K3 internal watt-meter readout is all out of calibration now!!
I just played with a radio and it switches over at about 7 watts with 
both numbers at 180

Have fun!
Keith WE6R

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Re: [Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

[Dave Sublette]

Ok, thanks.  I can fix it!  I have another amplifier/splitter I can put on
it.   I didn't remember that there was an addition manual for the K3REF

  :-(

73,

Dave

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 3:40 PM Grant Youngman  wrote:

> It’s in the K3XREF manual.  +4 to +16 dBm.  Your reference doesn’t have
> enough output.
>
> Grant NQ5T
>
> > On Nov 21, 2019, at 3:33 PM, Dave Sublette  wrote:
> >
> > I have a K3s, delivered in January this year.  I am using an external GPS
> > disciplined 10 Mhz reference to the External Ref input on the back.  I
> > cannot find anywhere in the manual what the required level for this input
> > is.  I have -1.1 dBm and it seems to work.  However, once in a while, the
> > K3s frequency shifts down 10 hz, then back to the original frequency,
> then
> > up 10 hz, then back to original frequency, all in a matter of two t four
> > seconds.   This happens maybe once a week and lasts for a minute or
> two.  I
> > have never heard it do more than one sequence of  down-back-up-back at
> > time.
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

[Grant Youngman]

It’s in the K3XREF manual.  +4 to +16 dBm.  Your reference doesn’t have enough 
output.

Grant NQ5T

> On Nov 21, 2019, at 3:33 PM, Dave Sublette  wrote:
> 
> I have a K3s, delivered in January this year.  I am using an external GPS
> disciplined 10 Mhz reference to the External Ref input on the back.  I
> cannot find anywhere in the manual what the required level for this input
> is.  I have -1.1 dBm and it seems to work.  However, once in a while, the
> K3s frequency shifts down 10 hz, then back to the original frequency, then
> up 10 hz, then back to original frequency, all in a matter of two t four
> seconds.   This happens maybe once a week and lasts for a minute or two.  I
> have never heard it do more than one sequence of  down-back-up-back at
> time.
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[Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

[Dave Sublette]

I have a K3s, delivered in January this year.  I am using an external GPS
disciplined 10 Mhz reference to the External Ref input on the back.  I
cannot find anywhere in the manual what the required level for this input
is.  I have -1.1 dBm and it seems to work.  However, once in a while, the
K3s frequency shifts down 10 hz, then back to the original frequency, then
up 10 hz, then back to original frequency, all in a matter of two t four
seconds.   This happens maybe once a week and lasts for a minute or two.  I
have never heard it do more than one sequence of  down-back-up-back at
 time.

It is very noticeable on receive and a local ham told me he noticed it on
my transmitted signal also.

Could it be that my input level is too low?

It is possible that the GPS reference is jumping, but  I haven't been able
to observe that yet.  I am watching.

73,

Dave, K4TO
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Re: [Elecraft] KX4???

[Ken B via Elecraft]

Dear Santa   a Christmas package would be oh so nice. Even if it required 
several firmware updates after 

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  On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 3:16 PM, Tox wrote:   Eric 
also presented on it at Pacificon a month ago. While I would love
some good news tonight, I'm kinda expecting a rerun :)

Scott
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> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] KX4???

[Tox]

Ha - and I misparsed. I read "kx4" as "k4" and thought Mr. Norris was
being hopeful for something like a ship announcement tonight :)

I'll just see myself out

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:14 PM Wayne Burdick  wrote:
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> K4.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX4???

[Wayne Burdick]

K4.

Wayne


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Re: [Elecraft] KX4???

[Tox]

Eric also presented on it at Pacificon a month ago. While I would love
some good news tonight, I'm kinda expecting a rerun :)

Scott
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[Elecraft] K2 Soid

[wes Bolin]

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[Elecraft] KX4???

[eric norris via Elecraft]

I see Eric is scheduled to talk at the NCDXC tomorrow about the KX4.  Is this a 
typo, or have the elves been even busier than I thought?
73 Eric WD6DBM

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote software?

[Tox]

Oh, that's awesome to hear - congrats!

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> We have in fact found at least one mac/iOS developer who has expressed an 
> interest. He's done excellent work in other areas of remote control, 
> including on mobile devices.
>
> No time frame yet.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
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>
>
> > On Nov 21, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Tox  wrote:
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> > Eric's tablet demos have been with a MS Surface; as of Pacificon, they
> > still hadn't found a developer to engage for iOS support, and didn't
> > have time/skills to do it inhouse.
> >
> > Whatever tools you use to manage your existing K* are likely to work.
> > If I understood Eric correctly, Linux and Windows would get the option
> > of the remote UI he's demo'd in videos.
> >
> > Hoping to hear something new and promising tonight at the NCDXC
> > meeting - either that the K4's we've put deposits on would ship closer
> > to original schedule, or that macOS/iOS will get love.
> >
> > Whee...
> >
> > Scott
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> >
> > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 6:33 AM Nr4c  wrote:
> >>
> >> Any ideas on software to use for remote operations with the K4D?  And 
> >> platforms?
> >>
> >> I am thinking about getting a new computer or tablet (lPad).
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote software?

[Wayne Burdick]

We have in fact found at least one mac/iOS developer who has expressed an 
interest. He's done excellent work in other areas of remote control, including 
on mobile devices.

No time frame yet.

73,
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> On Nov 21, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Tox  wrote:
> 
> Eric's tablet demos have been with a MS Surface; as of Pacificon, they
> still hadn't found a developer to engage for iOS support, and didn't
> have time/skills to do it inhouse.
> 
> Whatever tools you use to manage your existing K* are likely to work.
> If I understood Eric correctly, Linux and Windows would get the option
> of the remote UI he's demo'd in videos.
> 
> Hoping to hear something new and promising tonight at the NCDXC
> meeting - either that the K4's we've put deposits on would ship closer
> to original schedule, or that macOS/iOS will get love.
> 
> Whee...
> 
> Scott
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> 
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 6:33 AM Nr4c  wrote:
>> 
>> Any ideas on software to use for remote operations with the K4D?  And 
>> platforms?
>> 
>> I am thinking about getting a new computer or tablet (lPad).
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote software?

[Tox]

Eric's tablet demos have been with a MS Surface; as of Pacificon, they
still hadn't found a developer to engage for iOS support, and didn't
have time/skills to do it inhouse.

Whatever tools you use to manage your existing K* are likely to work.
If I understood Eric correctly, Linux and Windows would get the option
of the remote UI he's demo'd in videos.

Hoping to hear something new and promising tonight at the NCDXC
meeting - either that the K4's we've put deposits on would ship closer
to original schedule, or that macOS/iOS will get love.

Whee...

Scott
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> platforms?
>
> I am thinking about getting a new computer or tablet (lPad).
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Dennis Moore]

It's still S5-S7 here in NCAL, peaking at around 320 degrees. Rapid QSB.

Dennis NJ6G

On 11/21/2019 06:51, Glenn Haffly wrote:

Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
 From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 RX routing?

[Wayne Burdick]

Three:  ANT1 (RX/TX), RX ANT IN 1 (RX), RX ANT IN 2 (RX).

The optional transverter module has its own antenna jack, so technically the 
maximum number of RF inputs is four.

Wayne
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> On Nov 21, 2019, at 10:29 AM, W8JH  wrote:
> 
> And if you do NOT want the antenna tuner how many inputs would you have on a
> K4 and a K4D?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Joe, W8JH
> 
> 
> 
> -
> 73,
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 RX routing?

[W8JH]

And if you do NOT want the antenna tuner how many inputs would you have on a
K4 and a K4D?

73,

Joe, W8JH



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[LDE]

I only work RTTY with 5 ... 8 W input from the K3S. That's enough.
73
Lutz, DL7UGO

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash.

[donovanf]

Hi Tony, 


I had the same problem a few years ago. It turned out to be the the "gold pins" 
problem on the front panel PC board. Removing and reinserting the 
connectors temporarily fixed the problem, but it soon returned until 
gold pins were installed. 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash. 

Having some issues making the utility prog fill the FP flash, both MCU and DSP 
are OK.Tried two FTDI serial leads with same result.K3 Display = "FP 
Pending"Also PC utility displays error #00048Any sugestions welcome. 
Thanks 
Tony G2NF 
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[Elecraft] K3 Front Panel Flash.

[Tony Canning]

Having some issues making the utility prog fill the FP flash, both MCU and DSP 
are OK.Tried two FTDI serial leads with same result.K3 Display = "FP 
Pending"Also PC utility displays error #00048Any sugestions welcome.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

That is correct.   The current FCC regulation requires that an amp be 
limited to 15 dB of gain.


Therefore, 900 watts out with 11 watts of drive is 19.12 dB gain. 
Even with 800 watts out and 11 watts of drive the gain would be 18.61 
dB.  Not exactly legal in the USA.   dB = 10log(p1/p2)   Thus 30 watts 
input and 900 watts output is 14.77 dB gain.  A ~3 db pad on the input 
would correct the issue and make the amp "legal" to use and import into 
the USA.   I bet someone at SPE fudged the numbers on the paperwork.


73

Bob, K4TAX



On 11/21/2019 10:32 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:



It would be more appropriate if SPE shipped their amplifiers to
the US with the proper (legal) attenuator in place.  That way one
would be running the K3/K3s at 30 Watts in the first place.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 2019-11-21 10:42 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I have operated RTTY with my K3S in the 11 watt range not knowing 
that this was bad for the LPAs. It would be nice if the Elecraft 
K3/K3S would allow the option to turn on the 100 watt power amp and a 
lower power setting.


John KK9A

dgb ns9i wrote:

I run a lot of rtty and digital with my K3. I always set the amp to the
mid range getting 8-900w out. It takes only 8-11 w drive from the K3 to
accomplish that.

Note: SPE recommends to run the amp in Mid Range for digital operation.
When I first got the amp I made the mistake of running it in the high
range and melted the copper heat sink, which was not considered a
warranty repair, and was an expensive lesson learned.

Over the  course of the 3 yrs. that I've owned the amp,  I have blown 4
LPA's in the K3 running it at 8-11w. With latest repair the tech
informed me that the "LPA is not rated for continuous duty at upper
power levels (like the digital Modes)" They suggested running 13w vs 11w
so the LPA wouldn't be used. If I do that it over-drives the SPE in the
mid-range.

What is my suggested recourse?

thanks 73 Dwight NS9I



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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Case

[Paul Van Dyke]

Marty
You posted what I was going to as mine will be going on a dxpedition
basically right after it comes in.
LOL, my KX3 #24 was on Montserrat, within 4 days after coming in.
And scoped out that case for it.. But the masters of the K4 may have better
ideas

Paul Van Dyke KB9AVO

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> Beta testers and Elecraft are using.  I need to get the message to Santa.
>
> I’ve been looking at the Pelican Protector 1600 with an interior capacity
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>
> Does anyone else have another suggestion?
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[dgb]

Yes, but, that also attenuates receive. I know, not much but I need 
every fraction of a db on 80 and 160 for those weak ATNO's. Yes I know I 
could switch one in/out but, remoting adds another can of worms, 
especially when remoting.


I received some excellent advice from Fabio IK6ZER on the SPE reflector 
and think that will alleviate any further LPA problems. We'll see, I get 
the K3 back today.


Email me off-list and I will share that.

73 Dwight NS9I

On 11/21/2019 9:47 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
Why not add a 1 dB or 2 dB attenuator in line at the input of the 
amp?   That would allow for a bit higher drive power from the K3S.   
Three carbon resistors will make a nice Pi attenuator.


73

Bob, K4TAX

On 11/21/2019 9:42 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I have operated RTTY with my K3S in the 11 watt range not knowing 
that this was bad for the LPAs. It would be nice if the Elecraft 
K3/K3S would allow the option to turn on the 100 watt power amp and a 
lower power setting.


John KK9A

dgb ns9i wrote:

I run a lot of rtty and digital with my K3. I always set the amp to the
mid range getting 8-900w out. It takes only 8-11 w drive from the K3 to
accomplish that.

Note: SPE recommends to run the amp in Mid Range for digital operation.
When I first got the amp I made the mistake of running it in the high
range and melted the copper heat sink, which was not considered a
warranty repair, and was an expensive lesson learned.

Over the  course of the 3 yrs. that I've owned the amp,  I have blown 4
LPA's in the K3 running it at 8-11w. With latest repair the tech
informed me that the "LPA is not rated for continuous duty at upper
power levels (like the digital Modes)" They suggested running 13w vs 11w
so the LPA wouldn't be used. If I do that it over-drives the SPE in the
mid-range.

What is my suggested recourse?

thanks 73 Dwight NS9I

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

It would be more appropriate if SPE shipped their amplifiers to
the US with the proper (legal) attenuator in place.  That way one
would be running the K3/K3s at 30 Watts in the first place.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 2019-11-21 10:42 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I have operated RTTY with my K3S in the 11 watt range not knowing that 
this was bad for the LPAs. It would be nice if the Elecraft K3/K3S would 
allow the option to turn on the 100 watt power amp and a lower power 
setting.


John KK9A

dgb ns9i wrote:

I run a lot of rtty and digital with my K3. I always set the amp to the
mid range getting 8-900w out. It takes only 8-11 w drive from the K3 to
accomplish that.

Note: SPE recommends to run the amp in Mid Range for digital operation.
When I first got the amp I made the mistake of running it in the high
range and melted the copper heat sink, which was not considered a
warranty repair, and was an expensive lesson learned.

Over the  course of the 3 yrs. that I've owned the amp,  I have blown 4
LPA's in the K3 running it at 8-11w. With latest repair the tech
informed me that the "LPA is not rated for continuous duty at upper
power levels (like the digital Modes)" They suggested running 13w vs 11w
so the LPA wouldn't be used. If I do that it over-drives the SPE in the
mid-range.

What is my suggested recourse?

thanks 73 Dwight NS9I



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[Elecraft] K4 Case

[Marty via Elecraft]

I want to get a case for my soon to be K4D and I was wondering what the Beta 
testers and Elecraft are using.  I need to get the message to Santa. 

I’ve been looking at the Pelican Protector 1600 with an interior capacity of 
21.43”W x 16.50”D x 7.87”H. 

Does anyone else have another suggestion?

73 Marty / W4MY
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Glenn Haffly]

I tuned across the carrier at 0330 local. Just checked and I do not hear it
now. I could hear it over 5 hours constantly.

Glenn K5ZE

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM Ted Edwards W3TB  wrote:

> Hearing it in Franklin, Tennessee -- 20 miles south of Nashville.
> I can't say anything about it directionally.
> How long has it been there?  Was not there last night during CW Ops 0300.
>
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM Dave Sublette  wrote:
>
> > Appears to Peak at 335 degrees and 155 degrees.  335 slightly stronger on
> > my 2 element yagis.  Nulls at 65 and 245.
> >
> > I am 25 miles East of Lexington , KY
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM Dave Sublette 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > S9 here in KY
> > >
> > > K4TO
> > >
> > > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski  >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Here it in AZ
> > >>
> > >> Richard
> > >> *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF,
> W0MQU,
> > >> J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Glenn Haffly 
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
> > >> > From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
> > >> > on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Jim Sheldon]

Either the person(s) causing it turned it off or propagation is gone 
from it's origin to the Wichita, KS area as I just checked and it has 
gone away.  It had been on for at least several hours before I became 
aware of it and as of 15:50Z it's not there anymore.


Jim, W0EB

We probably better end this thread now though before Eric shuts it down 
due to too many posts.

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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Kidder, George]

Nothing in coastal Maine on wire dipole.
73 - George

On 11/21/2019 10:42 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote:
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> Hearing it in Franklin, Tennessee -- 20 miles south of Nashville.
> I can't say anything about it directionally.
> How long has it been there?  Was not there last night during CW Ops 0300.
> 
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM Dave Sublette  wrote:
> 
>> Appears to Peak at 335 degrees and 155 degrees.  335 slightly stronger on
>> my 2 element yagis.  Nulls at 65 and 245.
>>
>> I am 25 miles East of Lexington , KY
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM Dave Sublette 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> S9 here in KY
>>>
>>> K4TO
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Here it in AZ

 Richard
 *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
 J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV


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> Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
>  From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
> on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Ris: Elecraft web site off?

[ab2tc]

Hi,

It works fine here in upstate NY.

AB2TC - Knut



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Why not add a 1 dB or 2 dB attenuator in line at the input of the amp?   
That would allow for a bit higher drive power from the K3S.   Three 
carbon resistors will make a nice Pi attenuator.


73

Bob, K4TAX

On 11/21/2019 9:42 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I have operated RTTY with my K3S in the 11 watt range not knowing that 
this was bad for the LPAs. It would be nice if the Elecraft K3/K3S 
would allow the option to turn on the 100 watt power amp and a lower 
power setting.


John KK9A

dgb ns9i wrote:

I run a lot of rtty and digital with my K3. I always set the amp to the
mid range getting 8-900w out. It takes only 8-11 w drive from the K3 to
accomplish that.

Note: SPE recommends to run the amp in Mid Range for digital operation.
When I first got the amp I made the mistake of running it in the high
range and melted the copper heat sink, which was not considered a
warranty repair, and was an expensive lesson learned.

Over the  course of the 3 yrs. that I've owned the amp,  I have blown 4
LPA's in the K3 running it at 8-11w. With latest repair the tech
informed me that the "LPA is not rated for continuous duty at upper
power levels (like the digital Modes)" They suggested running 13w vs 11w
so the LPA wouldn't be used. If I do that it over-drives the SPE in the
mid-range.

What is my suggested recourse?

thanks 73 Dwight NS9I

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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

Hearing it in Franklin, Tennessee -- 20 miles south of Nashville.
I can't say anything about it directionally.
How long has it been there?  Was not there last night during CW Ops 0300.

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM Dave Sublette  wrote:

> Appears to Peak at 335 degrees and 155 degrees.  335 slightly stronger on
> my 2 element yagis.  Nulls at 65 and 245.
>
> I am 25 miles East of Lexington , KY
>
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM Dave Sublette 
> wrote:
>
> > S9 here in KY
> >
> > K4TO
> >
> > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Here it in AZ
> >>
> >> Richard
> >> *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
> >> J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV
> >>
> >>
> >> *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Glenn Haffly 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
> >> > From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
> >> > on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
> >> >
> >> > Glenn K5ZE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA

[john]

I have operated RTTY with my K3S in the 11 watt range not knowing that  
this was bad for the LPAs. It would be nice if the Elecraft K3/K3S  
would allow the option to turn on the 100 watt power amp and a lower  
power setting.


John KK9A

dgb ns9i wrote:

I run a lot of rtty and digital with my K3. I always set the amp to the
mid range getting 8-900w out. It takes only 8-11 w drive from the K3 to
accomplish that.

Note: SPE recommends to run the amp in Mid Range for digital operation.
When I first got the amp I made the mistake of running it in the high
range and melted the copper heat sink, which was not considered a
warranty repair, and was an expensive lesson learned.

Over the  course of the 3 yrs. that I've owned the amp,  I have blown 4
LPA's in the K3 running it at 8-11w. With latest repair the tech
informed me that the "LPA is not rated for continuous duty at upper
power levels (like the digital Modes)" They suggested running 13w vs 11w
so the LPA wouldn't be used. If I do that it over-drives the SPE in the
mid-range.

What is my suggested recourse?

thanks 73 Dwight NS9I

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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Dave Sublette]

Appears to Peak at 335 degrees and 155 degrees.  335 slightly stronger on
my 2 element yagis.  Nulls at 65 and 245.

I am 25 miles East of Lexington , KY

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM Dave Sublette  wrote:

> S9 here in KY
>
> K4TO
>
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski 
> wrote:
>
>> Here it in AZ
>>
>> Richard
>> *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
>> J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV
>>
>>
>> *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Glenn Haffly  wrote:
>>
>> > Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
>> > From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
>> > on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
>> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Dave Cole]

Nothing in Eugene, OR, and I have had a SDR recording for the past 15 
hours...


73, and thanks,
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On 11/21/19 7:24 AM, Dave Sublette wrote:

S9 here in KY

K4TO

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski 
wrote:


Here it in AZ

Richard
*W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV


*Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*


On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Glenn Haffly  wrote:


Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
 From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.

Glenn K5ZE
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Dave Sublette]

S9 here in KY

K4TO

On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski 
wrote:

> Here it in AZ
>
> Richard
> *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
> J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV
>
>
> *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Glenn Haffly  wrote:
>
> > Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
> > From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
> > on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Richard Zalewski]

Here it in AZ

Richard
*W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU,
J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV


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> From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
> on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.
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[Elecraft] Carrier

[Glenn Haffly]

Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
>From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.

Glenn K5ZE
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[Elecraft] K4 remote software?

[Nr4c]

Any ideas on software to use for remote operations with the K4D?  And platforms?

I am thinking about getting a new computer or tablet (lPad). 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


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[Elecraft] Elecraft Vs Flex

[Richard Thorne]

I've had a couple K3's then a Flex 6600, now I'm back to a K3S.

I like both radio's but there's a few features I like better on the K3S.

- The noise blanker works
- The QSK is fantastic. I really like QSK while chasing DX.
	- There's others but the above, especially QSK, pushes the K3Sover 
the top.


The K3S and KPA1500 or KPA500 is an excellent combo.  Dead quite on CW, 
IE, no relay noise.


I've started to save my pennies for K4.

Rich - N5ZC

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[Elecraft] Ris: Elecraft web site off?

[glcazz...@alice.it]

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[Elecraft] SO2R and the K4D

[Paul Kiciak]

Hi All,

I'm not particularly interested in SO2R but a friend is.

Please comment on whether and how the K4D might be made SO2R capable.

Tnx and 73,
Paul N2PK

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