[Elecraft] Adventures with a KPA500, K3s in the desert

[Paul GACEK via Elecraft]

If interested in my desert expedition style participation in the recent 
California QSO party using my favorite Elecraft gear then click on.

https://nomadic.blog/2020/12/05/4-days-in-purgatory/

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

[Len Worcester]

Look at page 50 in the manual. It is explained under SW TONE as to how to
configure the audible feedback tones.
73 - Len, AD5YW
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

Yes that is right when I hold it with power set to 8 watts I get nothing out 
the display gives two dashes for SWR and says 0 watts

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From: Ed K1EP 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 1:16:23 PM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: Bill Frantz ; Elecraft Mailing List 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

When you press XMIT it doesn't switch to CW. It switches to transmit. It is the 
same as pushing a PTT line.

If you press and hold XMIT, you go in to TUNE, which will transmit a carrier 
based upon what you have set for TUNE PWR. If that is set to NOR then your 
power out is set to whatever the power knob setting is. If TUNE PWR is set to 8 
watts, then you will have 8 watts in tune mode.


On Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 11:57 Joseph McIntire 
mailto:ki4...@msn.com>> wrote:
I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode. When not in test 
tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had been using it for months on 
1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using it and everything was fine. Until 
about 10:00 yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I 
realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely 0 watts. I was 
driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I decided to make sure nothing 
external was affecting the radio so I disconnected everything except  power and 
antenna  cable to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT 
button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and transmits a carrier 
normally.  It switches to cw but still no RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 
0 watts. Hooked a mike up changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still 
nothing  out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I believe 
as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.

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From: Bill Frantz mailto:fra...@pwpconsult.com>>
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
To: Joseph McIntire mailto:ki4...@msn.com>>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) 
wrote:

>Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
>I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
>at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
>place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
>except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
>get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
>XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
>the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
>display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
>But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
>is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
>had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
>but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
>radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
>
>Thanks for all advice in advance
>Joe   AB3JN
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[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

[john]

Can you share the details of this program?

John KK9A


John Reilly N0TA wrote:

I got a call from Elecraft Customer Support. He introduced me to the
Amplifier swap program, which I'll probably take advantage of.

73,m John, N0TA

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 reports

[K5WA]

Dick, 

 

Does the K-Pod have any ability to be a remote device to a K4 or do we need
to wait for a K4/0 device for a remote?

 

Thanks,

 

Bob K5WA

 

 

Message: 7

Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2020 08:38:29 -0800

From: Dick Dievendorff mailto:d...@elecraft.com> >

To: ke9uw mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu> >

Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net  

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Reports

Message-ID: <93771eb4-7931-41b8-8e38-9409efd95...@elecraft.com
 >

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

 

The K4 has three USB A connectors, two on the rear and one on the front
panel.  The K-Pod can be connected to any of these using a standard USB-A to
USB-B cable.  The K-Pod is powered through this cable. Eric has tested three
K-Pods concurrently, and they can be connected through an external hub if
desired.

 

The RJ connector is unused.

 

73 de Dick, K6KR

 

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[Elecraft] Elecraft Service

[Robert Hand]

   I’ve had nothing but great service from Elecraft.  Make sure you 
give them a fair opportunity to get back to you. It will be worth it. 
 Bob.   K0RKH 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

[John W2XS]

It was a feature added in by firmware upgrade 2.61. The older manuals may not
show this but the newer ones do. I keep a copy of the firmware upgrade list
handy. 73, John W2XS

KX2 MCU 2.61 / DSP 1.46, 5-31-2016

* AUDIO-CW USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS:  The KX2 can emit CW characters when
switches are pressed and knobs are turned, etc. For details, see the
document, “Elecraft KX2 Physical Description and Audio-CW User Interface.”
Audio-CW tones can be enabled in the menu (see MENU:SW TONE), or on
power-up, by holding APF along with RATE and A/B. Release RATE and A/B
first, then release APF. This sets the speed to 20 WPM. The menu entry
provides more speed selections. 




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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

[Grant Youngman]

See SW TONE function on page 50 of the manual.

Grant NQ5T

> On Dec 4, 2020, at 4:58 PM, David Little  wrote:
> 
> When I depress any selection on my KX2 - I get CW telling me what selection I 
> pressed. How do I stop or restart this? 
> I can’t kind it in the manual. 
> Dave Little, AF5U

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[Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

[David Little]

When I depress any selection on my KX2 - I get CW telling me what selection I 
pressed. How do I stop or restart this? 
I can’t kind it in the manual. 
Dave Little, AF5U
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

[Dave Cole]

What is the "Amplifier Swap Program"?

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 12/4/20 11:09 AM, John Reilly wrote:

Update:
The day after I posted on this reflector, I got a call from Doug, 
Elecraft Customer Support. He introduced me to the Amplifier swap 
program, which I'll probably take advantage of. He also referred me to a 
technician who provided an updated schematic and parts information.


This is the super support I expected from Elecraft -- I just got 
impatient. I'm happy!

   - 73,m John, N0TA

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Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 11:53:57 -0700
From: John Reilly
To:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?
Message-ID:
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I have a problem with my K3s 100w PA: No power above 12w, and receive
signals are down 20 dB. I sent an email to "K3support" a week ago and
haven't received a reply. Is that email address still valid? So, I
resent the email to "support" yesterday -- no response. Has Elecraft
stopped supporting the K3?

To make matters worst, I downloaded the K3s Schematics, and the KPA3A
schematics (Rev C4?) do not match my Rev E PCB. This sure make
troubleshooting a challenge.

I have a fairly large investment in Elecraft equipment, in large part
due to their past excellent support. Do I need to rethink this?
  ? - John, N0TA




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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Ed K1EP]

When you press XMIT it doesn't switch to CW. It switches to transmit. It is
the same as pushing a PTT line.

If you press and hold XMIT, you go in to TUNE, which will transmit a
carrier based upon what you have set for TUNE PWR. If that is set to NOR
then your power out is set to whatever the power knob setting is. If TUNE
PWR is set to 8 watts, then you will have 8 watts in tune mode.


On Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 11:57 Joseph McIntire  wrote:

> I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode. When not in
> test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had been using it for
> months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using it and everything was
> fine. Until about 10:00 yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and
> amp. Then I realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
> 0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I decided to make
> sure nothing external was affecting the radio so I disconnected everything
> except  power and antenna  cable to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When
> you depress the XMIT button on the radio it switches automatically to CW
> and transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to cw but still no RF out .
> Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked a mike up changed settings.  I
> can see the ALC change but still nothing  out. Tried high power a day low
> so it is in the  drive I believe as the 100 watt amp is the same
> results as the 10 watt.
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> Get Outlook for Android
>
> 
> From: Bill Frantz 
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
> To: Joseph McIntire 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
> Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
> On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>
> >Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
> >I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
> >at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
> >place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
> >except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
> >get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
> >XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
> >the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
> >display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
> >But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
> >is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
> >had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
> >but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
> >radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
> >
> >Thanks for all advice in advance
> >Joe   AB3JN
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> Rivermead Rd #235
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[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

[John Reilly]

Update:
The day after I posted on this reflector, I got a call from Doug, 
Elecraft Customer Support. He introduced me to the Amplifier swap 
program, which I'll probably take advantage of. He also referred me to a 
technician who provided an updated schematic and parts information.


This is the super support I expected from Elecraft -- I just got 
impatient. I'm happy!

  - 73,m John, N0TA

Message: 2
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 11:53:57 -0700
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To:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

I have a problem with my K3s 100w PA: No power above 12w, and receive
signals are down 20 dB. I sent an email to "K3support" a week ago and
haven't received a reply. Is that email address still valid? So, I
resent the email to "support" yesterday -- no response. Has Elecraft
stopped supporting the K3?

To make matters worst, I downloaded the K3s Schematics, and the KPA3A
schematics (Rev C4?) do not match my Rev E PCB. This sure make
troubleshooting a challenge.

I have a fairly large investment in Elecraft equipment, in large part
due to their past excellent support. Do I need to rethink this?
 ? - John, N0TA




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[Elecraft] [K2][K1] Legacy Tuneups, Rescue, Build Services

[Alan D. Wilcox]

  "W3DVX Rescues Legacy Elecrafts"

Hello,

Does your K1 or K2 need repair? Tuneup?
Want to sell, but it needs some attention before offering it for sale?
In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you 
might have started some time ago.


See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at 
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Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure 
-- are at

https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/
Cheers,
Alan

Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-916-9590 (cell, text)
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

[Dick Dievendorff]

The KAT500 utility sends EEINIT;

SET format: EEINIT; erases EEPROM containing frequency memories, per-band
settings and all
configuration selections, including the current RS-232 speed. Configuration
and per-band settings are
formatted to default values during restart after a microcontroller reset.
EEINIT; does not change the
KAT500 serial number or its fault table.

RST0 and RST1 have to do with resetting (restarting) the microcontroller.

73 de Dick, K6KR



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Andy Durbin
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 09:29
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

"2. What antennas are enabled after a factory reset?"

On all bands ANT 1, 2, and 3 are enabled and "preferred" is set to "last
used"

I don't know what the Utility sends for "Reset Configuration".  The
documented reset command is:

RSTx (Reset, SET only)
SET format: RST0; or RST1;
RST0; resets the microcontroller without saving state in EEPROM. This is
equivalent to removing the power plug and plugging it back in again. RST1;
simulates pressing the power off button which saves current state in EEPROM
before reset.
RST may be ignored while transmitting.

Neither RST0; nor RST1; appear to clear the memorized settings so I suspect
the Utility uses another command.  Now I may have to find out what that is


73,
Andy, k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

Well I am holding it for a half sec so call it tune or transmit but it does 
send a carrier  that power can be adjusted I use it all the time  to tune my 
antenna  to the amp for the  freq. I am on.

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of George Thornton 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:26:36 PM
To: Rick NK7I ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I concur with this statement.

For instance, SGC makes "smartuners" that can be remotely mounted from your 
transceiver.  These tuners work automatically to tune the antenna when a 
transmission occurs.  The long press on the XMIT button function transmits a 
low power continuous tune sufficient to activate the SGC tuner's tuning 
function.

The ATU tune works with the internal tuner.

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Rick NK7I
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:15 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

You've made a mistake, a long XMIT (TUN) press is for applying a small amount 
of output, to match with the antenna (or check the SWR).

ATU TUN (ATU) applies power to the internal tuner, if any, if enabled. Two 
different functions.

73,
Rick NK7I


On 12/4/2020 10:06 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
> Tune only works with  an atu
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for
> Android
>
> 
> From: Joseph McIntire 
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM
> To: Bill Frantz 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
> I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you 
> can adjust the power.
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for
> Android
>
> 
> From: Bill Frantz 
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM
> To: Joseph McIntire 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
> If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key to
> create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A key
> plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play back a CW
> memory (that has something in it), to produce output.
>
> I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by putting it
> in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.
>
> Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.
>
> When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal from
> the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the audio after
> turning the monitor level up a bit.
>
> If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another worthwhile
> test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the low power
> amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.
>
> Good luck - Bill, AE6JV
>
> On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>
>> I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode.
>> When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had
>> been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using
>> it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00 yesterday.  Checked so
>> cables between te radio and amp. Then I realized I did not have even
>> the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
>> 0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I decided to
>> make sure nothing external was affecting the radio so I disconnected
>> everything except  power and antenna  cable to wattmeter and dummy.
>> Still zero. When you depress the XMIT button on the radio it switches
>> automatically to CW and transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to
>> cw but still no RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked
>> a mike up changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still
>> nothing
>> out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I
>> believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for
>> Android
>>
>> 
>> From: Bill Frantz 
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
>> To: Joseph McIntire 
>> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>>
>> Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.
>>
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>>
>> On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>>
>>> Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I
>>> noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the
>>> radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of
>>> SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing except power
>>> and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and get the same thing
>>> on any band.  Of course when you depress

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[George Thornton]

I concur with this statement.  

For instance, SGC makes "smartuners" that can be remotely mounted from your 
transceiver.  These tuners work automatically to tune the antenna when a 
transmission occurs.  The long press on the XMIT button function transmits a 
low power continuous tune sufficient to activate the SGC tuner's tuning 
function.

The ATU tune works with the internal tuner.

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Rick NK7I
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:15 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

You've made a mistake, a long XMIT (TUN) press is for applying a small amount 
of output, to match with the antenna (or check the SWR).

ATU TUN (ATU) applies power to the internal tuner, if any, if enabled. Two 
different functions.

73,
Rick NK7I


On 12/4/2020 10:06 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
> Tune only works with  an atu
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for 
> Android
>
> 
> From: Joseph McIntire 
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM
> To: Bill Frantz 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
> I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you 
> can adjust the power.
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for 
> Android
>
> 
> From: Bill Frantz 
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM
> To: Joseph McIntire 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
> If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key to 
> create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A key 
> plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play back a CW 
> memory (that has something in it), to produce output.
>
> I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by putting it 
> in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.
>
> Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.
>
> When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal from 
> the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the audio after 
> turning the monitor level up a bit.
>
> If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another worthwhile 
> test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the low power 
> amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.
>
> Good luck - Bill, AE6JV
>
> On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>
>> I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode.
>> When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had 
>> been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using 
>> it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00 yesterday.  Checked so 
>> cables between te radio and amp. Then I realized I did not have even 
>> the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
>> 0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I decided to 
>> make sure nothing external was affecting the radio so I disconnected 
>> everything except  power and antenna  cable to wattmeter and dummy. 
>> Still zero. When you depress the XMIT button on the radio it switches 
>> automatically to CW and transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to 
>> cw but still no RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked 
>> a mike up changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still 
>> nothing
>> out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I
>> believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for 
>> Android
>>
>> 
>> From: Bill Frantz 
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
>> To: Joseph McIntire 
>> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>>
>> Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.
>>
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>>
>> On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>>
>>> Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I 
>>> noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the 
>>> radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of 
>>> SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing except power 
>>> and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and get the same thing 
>>> on any band.  Of course when you depress The XMIT button it switches 
>>> to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With the mic hooked up I got the red 
>>> XMIT led with ALC on the display I would see the ALC change as I was 
>>> talking in the MIC.
>>> But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there is no 
>>> indication of RF. Is this something other people have had. I realize 
>>> it could most likely be multiple different thing but would these 
>>> indications narrow it down to a section of the radio like maybe the 
>>> 100 wat

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Mike Harris via Elecraft]

Not so. TUNE produces a tuning signal, power set by the user. Used for 
many things eg. tuning linear, external ATU.


ATU TUNE works with internal ATU.

XMIT puts the K3 into TX without any output until you either key or 
apply audio, be it speech or audio output from the PC.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 04/12/2020 15:06, Joseph McIntire wrote:

Tune only works with  an atu

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From: Joseph McIntire 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM
To: Bill Frantz 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you can 
adjust the power.

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Rick NK7I]

You've made a mistake, a long XMIT (TUN) press is for applying a small 
amount of output, to match with the antenna (or check the SWR).


ATU TUN (ATU) applies power to the internal tuner, if any, if enabled.  
Two different functions.


73,
Rick NK7I


On 12/4/2020 10:06 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote:

Tune only works with  an atu

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From: Joseph McIntire 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM
To: Bill Frantz 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you can 
adjust the power.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Get Outlook for Android


From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key
to create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A
key plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play
back a CW memory (that has something in it), to produce output.

I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by
putting it in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.

Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.

When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal
from the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the
audio after turning the monitor level up a bit.

If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another
worthwhile test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the
low power amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.

Good luck - Bill, AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:


I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode.
When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I
had been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I
was using it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00
yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I
realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I
decided to make sure nothing external was affecting the radio
so I disconnected everything except  power and antenna  cable
to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT
button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and
transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to cw but still no
RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked a mike up
changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still nothing
out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I
believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:


Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.

Thanks for all advice in advance
Joe   AB3JN

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Don Wilhelm]

Joe,

The XMIT button does not produce any RF nor switch the mode.
It is like a front panel PTT switch, but tap on and tap off.
If you do a TUNE (hold the button for 2 seconds), it will go to CW mode 
and produce output (no key needed).


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/4/2020 8:32 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote:

Hello all,
   Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I noticed 
there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the radio it had the 
red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So 
disconnected every thing except power and antenna switched antenna switch to 
dummy and get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The XMIT 
button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With the mic hooked up I got 
the red XMIT led with ALC on the display I would see the ALC change as I was 
talking in the MIC. But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out 
there is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have had. I 
realize it could most likely be multiple different thing but would these 
indications narrow it down to a section of the radio like maybe the 100 watt 
amp. Or something like that.


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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

Tune only works with  an atu

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From: Joseph McIntire 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM
To: Bill Frantz 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you can 
adjust the power.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key
to create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A
key plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play
back a CW memory (that has something in it), to produce output.

I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by
putting it in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.

Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.

When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal
from the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the
audio after turning the monitor level up a bit.

If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another
worthwhile test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the
low power amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.

Good luck - Bill, AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:

>I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode.
>When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I
>had been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I
>was using it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00
>yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I
>realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
>0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I
>decided to make sure nothing external was affecting the radio
>so I disconnected everything except  power and antenna  cable
>to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT
>button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and
>transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to cw but still no
>RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked a mike up
>changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still nothing
>out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I
>believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.
>
>Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>Get Outlook for Android
>
>
>From: Bill Frantz 
>Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
>To: Joseph McIntire 
>Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
>Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.
>
>73 Bill AE6JV
>
>On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>
>>Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
>>I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
>>at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
>>place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
>>except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
>>get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
>>XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
>>the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
>>display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
>>But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
>>is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
>>had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
>>but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
>>radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
>>
>>Thanks for all advice in advance
>>Joe   AB3JN

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

I am using  the XMIT which  produces  a cw output  just like tune but  you can 
adjust the power.

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From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key
to create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A
key plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play
back a CW memory (that has something in it), to produce output.

I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by
putting it in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.

Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.

When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal
from the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the
audio after turning the monitor level up a bit.

If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another
worthwhile test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the
low power amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.

Good luck - Bill, AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:

>I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode.
>When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I
>had been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I
>was using it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00
>yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I
>realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely
>0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I
>decided to make sure nothing external was affecting the radio
>so I disconnected everything except  power and antenna  cable
>to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT
>button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and
>transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to cw but still no
>RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked a mike up
>changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still nothing
>out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I
>believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.
>
>Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>Get Outlook for Android
>
>
>From: Bill Frantz 
>Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
>To: Joseph McIntire 
>Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit
>
>Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.
>
>73 Bill AE6JV
>
>On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:
>
>>Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
>>I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
>>at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
>>place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
>>except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
>>get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
>>XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
>>the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
>>display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
>>But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
>>is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
>>had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
>>but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
>>radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
>>
>>Thanks for all advice in advance
>>Joe   AB3JN

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

[Andy Durbin]

"Neither RST0; nor RST1; appear to clear the memorized settings so I suspect 
the Utility uses another command.  Now I may have to find out what that is  
 "


The  utility commanded reset sequence appears to be:

;
l;
eeinit;

KAT500 replies with its identity.

"EEINIT (Clear configuration and frequency memories, SET only)
SET format: EEINIT; erases EEPROM containing frequency memories, per-band 
settings and all configuration selections, including the current RS-232 speed. 
Configuration and per-band settings are formatted to default values during 
restart after a microcontroller reset. EEINIT; does not change the KAT500 
serial number or its fault table.
EEINIT; is ignored while the ATU is tuning or transmitting.
EEINIT is used by the KAT500 Utility Configuration page Reset to Factory 
Defaults button."

I expect the KAT500 could be reset with a terminal emulator but that would 
require KAT500 to be capable of receiving serial data input.  It seems very 
unlikely to me that a serial port issue would be fixed by the reset, unless 
caused by an incorrect baud setting.

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Bill Frantz]

If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key 
to create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A 
key plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play 
back a CW memory (that has something in it), to produce output.


I'm away from my K3, but I think you can produce output by 
putting it in Data->FSK-D or Data->PSK-D might also work.


Using TUNE on the radio is another way for force output.

When using wsjt-x, you should be able to hear the audio signal 
from the computer via the Monitor function. You should hear the 
audio after turning the monitor level up a bit.


If you can hear audio getting to the radio, then another 
worthwhile test is to try 5-10 watts output. This will use the 
low power amplifier in the radio, skipping the 100W amp.


Good luck - Bill, AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 11:55 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:

I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode. 
When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I 
had been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I 
was using it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00 
yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I 
realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely 
0 watts. I was driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I 
decided to make sure nothing external was affecting the radio 
so I disconnected everything except  power and antenna  cable 
to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT 
button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and 
transmits a carrier normally.  It switches to cw but still no 
RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 0 watts. Hooked a mike up 
changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still nothing  
out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I 
believe as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:


Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.

Thanks for all advice in advance
Joe   AB3JN


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[Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

[Andy Durbin]

"2. What antennas are enabled after a factory reset?"

On all bands ANT 1, 2, and 3 are enabled and "preferred" is set to "last used"

I don't know what the Utility sends for "Reset Configuration".  The documented 
reset command is:

RSTx (Reset, SET only)
SET format: RST0; or RST1;
RST0; resets the microcontroller without saving state in EEPROM. This is 
equivalent to removing the power plug and plugging it back in again. RST1; 
simulates pressing the power off button which saves current state in EEPROM 
before reset.
RST may be ignored while transmitting.

Neither RST0; nor RST1; appear to clear the memorized settings so I suspect the 
Utility uses another command.  Now I may have to find out what that is 

73,
Andy, k3wyc
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[Elecraft] K3 No Power out 2M

[Ronnie Hull]

I recently got my K3 back from Elecraft after having an alignment and total 
checkout and some hardware upgrades
I have the 2M module installed. When attempting to use it yesterday on 2M FM 
and it’s only putting out 100mw’s!!!
Anyone know of a setting that needs to be checked? 
I hate to call Elecraft cuz they are so busy but I will if need be
Hoping for a simple fix here

Thanks in advance

Ronnie W5SUM 

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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

I have tried test mode everything looks  normal  in test mode. When not in test 
tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had been using it for months on 
1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using it and everything was fine. Until 
about 10:00 yesterday.  Checked so cables between te radio and amp. Then I 
realized I did not have even the  drive to the amp. Absolutely 0 watts. I was 
driving the amp with about  8 watts. Then I decided to make sure nothing 
external was affecting the radio so I disconnected everything except  power and 
antenna  cable to wattmeter and dummy. Still zero. When you depress the XMIT 
button on the radio it switches automatically to CW and transmits a carrier 
normally.  It switches to cw but still no RF out . Displays dashes for SWR and 
0 watts. Hooked a mike up changed settings.  I can see the ALC change but still 
nothing  out. Tried high power a day low so it is in the  drive I believe 
as the 100 watt amp is the same results as the 10 watt.

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From: Bill Frantz 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:46 AM
To: Joseph McIntire 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:

>Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden
>I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked
>at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in
>place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing
>except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and
>get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The
>XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
>the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the
>display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC.
>But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there
>is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have
>had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing
>but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the
>radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
>
>Thanks for all advice in advance
>Joe   AB3JN
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[Elecraft] QRPworks December Discount

[Shel KF0UR]

Hi all,

 

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And by the way, in case you have a QRP Labs QCX rig in addition to your fine 
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Plus...did you know that the SideKar Extreme includes a K1EL WinKeyer, so you 
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straight key input mode?

 

73,

 

Shel KF0UR & Steve KB3SII

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

[Rick Bates, NK7I]

Frank,

I would start with a complete power removal (not just off) to the KAT500 
and the computer (unplugged from power).  Then go have a cuppa.  When 
you get back, plug the power in and restart it and test.


I have found that some devices (more in the USB realm) occasionally 
'stick' when exposed to RF and that a long power removal is the only 
cure.  If it's a frequent event, you have an RFI issue to deal with 
(better grounding and bonding is the first place to start for that).


GL,
Rick NK7I



On 12/4/2020 8:22 AM, Frank R. Oppedijk wrote:

Hi all,

I’ve used my KAT500 with pleasure for many years, but recently a problem has 
arisen: I’ve lost the serial communication feature. I’ve already swapped the 
KXUSB cable with another one (home-brew) so I’m pretty sure it’s not the KXUSB 
that’s gone kaput. And the PC is doing USB comms fine (e.g. the USB interfaces 
to my K3), so I guess it’s not the PC or the USB port either.

I’m contemplating trying a KAT500 factory reset. But two questions arise:
1. Can I do a factory reset without having the serial comms working (so: can I 
do a factory reset other than from within the KAT500 Utility)?
2. What antennas are enabled after a factory reset?

(Question 2 is because I have multiple antennas connected to the KAT500, and if 
the factory defaults would be that only ANT1 would be enabled, I would lose 
functionality until I’ve got the KAT500 repaired…)

Hope the collective wisdom of the group can help me out.

73 de Frank PA4N
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Bill Frantz]

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote:

Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden 
I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked 
at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in 
place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing 
except power and antenna switched antenna switch to dummy and 
get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The 
XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With 
the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the 
display I would see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC. 
But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out there 
is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have 
had. I realize it could most likely be multiple different thing 
but would these indications narrow it down to a section of the 
radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.


Thanks for all advice in advance
Joe   AB3JN

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[Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

[Frank R. Oppedijk]

Hi all,

I’ve used my KAT500 with pleasure for many years, but recently a problem has 
arisen: I’ve lost the serial communication feature. I’ve already swapped the 
KXUSB cable with another one (home-brew) so I’m pretty sure it’s not the KXUSB 
that’s gone kaput. And the PC is doing USB comms fine (e.g. the USB interfaces 
to my K3), so I guess it’s not the PC or the USB port either.

I’m contemplating trying a KAT500 factory reset. But two questions arise:
1. Can I do a factory reset without having the serial comms working (so: can I 
do a factory reset other than from within the KAT500 Utility)?
2. What antennas are enabled after a factory reset?

(Question 2 is because I have multiple antennas connected to the KAT500, and if 
the factory defaults would be that only ANT1 would be enabled, I would lose 
functionality until I’ve got the KAT500 repaired…)

Hope the collective wisdom of the group can help me out.

73 de Frank PA4N
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Jim Rhodes]

I have been having the same problem lately. Quitting and restarting  WSJT-X
sometimes helps and once in a while I have found that Win10 has changed the
audio settings from the KIO3B to the internal sound card. This seemed to
start after a Win10 upgrade.

On Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 07:32 Joseph McIntire  wrote:

> Hello all,
>   Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I noticed
> there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the radio it had
> the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of SWR and said 0 Watts
> out. So disconnected every thing except power and antenna switched antenna
> switch to dummy and get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you
> depress The XMIT button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With
> the mic hooked up I got the red XMIT led with ALC on the display I would
> see the ALC change as I was talking in the MIC. But when I switch over to
> the display that shows RF out there is no indication of RF. Is this
> something other people have had. I realize it could most likely be multiple
> different thing but would these indications narrow it down to a section of
> the radio like maybe the 100 watt amp. Or something like that.
>
> Thanks for all advice in advance
> Joe   AB3JN
>
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[Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

[Joseph McIntire]

Hello all,
  Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I noticed 
there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the radio it had the 
red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So 
disconnected every thing except power and antenna switched antenna switch to 
dummy and get the same thing on any band.  Of course when you depress The XMIT 
button it switches to CW. But I did hook a Mic up. With the mic hooked up I got 
the red XMIT led with ALC on the display I would see the ALC change as I was 
talking in the MIC. But when I switch over to the display that shows RF out 
there is no indication of RF. Is this something other people have had. I 
realize it could most likely be multiple different thing but would these 
indications narrow it down to a section of the radio like maybe the 100 watt 
amp. Or something like that.

Thanks for all advice in advance
Joe   AB3JN

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s For Sale

[Irwin Darack]

This radio has sold.
Thanks for all the interest.

Irwin KD3TB

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 1:41 PM Irwin Darack  wrote:

> i am selling my Elecraft K3s and will post here before placing on Ebay.
>
> Elecraft K3s - this radio was built by kit and is in excellent condition.
>
>- Serial # 10354
>- 100W Upgrade
>- Filters are: 2.7kHz, 2.1 kHz & 400 Hz.
>- Digital Voice Recorder
>- ATU - Antenna Tuner
>- Kit Manual & Owners Manual
>- Power Cord
>
> I am also including the following books.
> Fred Cady's ' The Elecraft K3s and P3 Manual'
> Fred Cady's 'Elecraft Macro Programming Manual'
>
> I am asking $2,500 (or best reasonable offer) with Free Shipping to
> Continental US. Pick up or  local delivery from Doylestown, PA (-$100).
>
> If interested, please contact me off reflector.
> --
> Irwin KD3TB
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 CE for the EU

[turnbull]

Bob asks this question for all EU hams, either having placed a deposit or 
planning on a K4 purchase.    It would be appreciated if you might be able to 
answer this question.   We are like kids waiting for Santa so please understand 
our behaviour.73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
 Original message From: Bob DeHaney  Date: 
04/12/2020  10:57  (GMT+00:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 
K4 CE for the EU What is the status of the CE Certification for the EU?  
Without this, we can only purchase kits. Vy 73 de Bob 
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[Elecraft] K4 CE for the EU

[Bob DeHaney]

What is the status of the CE Certification for the EU?  Without this, we can 
only purchase kits.

 

Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T

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