Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[John Strandberg]

Exactly 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 12, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> That would only be true of MacLoggerDX were connected to the KX3.
> 
> 
>> On Mar 11, 2017, at 3:29 PM, John Strandberg <john.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Jeff,
>> 
>> Make sure you have quit MacLoggerDX when using the KX3 Utility.  If it is 
>> active, it will cause a communications conflict with the KX3 Utility.  Hope 
>> this helps.
>> 
>> 73 John W4DX
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Mar 11, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes <jeffreyhug...@earthlink.net> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
>>> 
>>> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
>>> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what 
>>> I get.
>>> 
>>> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct 
>>> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) 
>>> under the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” 
>>> button I usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going 
>>> to the Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” 
>>> usually show as “—“ because the program is not able to determine what 
>>> versions are currently in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test 
>>> Communications” button will return “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed 
>>> 38400 bps.”  And then going to the Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the 
>>> MCU version.  In those instances, at least briefly, the radio has 
>>> communicated with the program.
>>> 
>>> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
>>> responding” message under the Activity Log.  
>>> 
>>> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
>>> 
>>> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t 
>>> work.
>>> 
>>> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
>>> 
>>> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the 
>>> appropriate Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
>>> 
>>> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated 
>>> one of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
>>> 
>>> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no 
>>> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
>>> 
>>> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
>>> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same 
>>> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
>>> 
>>> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on 
>>> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  
>>> And I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have 
>>> an answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is 
>>> me!) thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
>>> 
>>> Any thoughts?
>>> 
>>> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[John Strandberg]

Jeff,

Make sure you have quit MacLoggerDX when using the KX3 Utility.  If it is 
active, it will cause a communications conflict with the KX3 Utility.  Hope 
this helps.

73 John W4DX

Sent from my iPad

> On Mar 11, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes  wrote:
> 
> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
> 
> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what I 
> get.
> 
> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct 
> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) under 
> the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” button I 
> usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going to the 
> Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” usually show as 
> “—“ because the program is not able to determine what versions are currently 
> in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test Communications” button will return 
> “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed 38400 bps.”  And then going to the 
> Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the MCU version.  In those instances, at 
> least briefly, the radio has communicated with the program.
> 
> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
> responding” message under the Activity Log.  
> 
> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
> 
> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t work.
> 
> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
> 
> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the appropriate 
> Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
> 
> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated one 
> of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
> 
> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no 
> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
> 
> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same 
> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
> 
> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on 
> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  And 
> I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have an 
> answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is me!) 
> thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

[John Strandberg]

I wore my hat at every one of my son-in-law's singles and doubles matches
in the NC Men's Am Tennis tournament for 5 straight days/nights this week.
 I was really proud when people asked me what my hat meant.  If you have
one of these, you have a special hat no matter how you got it.
John W4DX


On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 11:07 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka ht...@twofifty.com
wrote:

 On Sun, 8 Jun 2014, Wayne Burdick wrote:


 On Jun 8, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote:

  P.S.  You're reopening a can of worms from Dayton last year, bringing up
 the issue of Elecraft charging for the hats.

 Manufacturers like Yaesu and Icom can afford to give away hats.  They
 probably cost them $2 in quantity, and they have large advertising budgets.
  Also, they are cheaply-made in comparison to the ones that Elecraft sells.


 And if your hat ever needs new firmware, it'll be free.


 My hat cost me over $1300! Well, if you add my K2/100 and my K3/100,
 P3+SVGA I suppose it was way over the $1300 I spent at Seapac!

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 BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte

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[Elecraft] KXBC3 Minimum Charging Voltage

[John Strandberg]

My KXBC3 shipped today (SN 1607 fyi). My power supply measures 13.3V
output. The KX3 displays 13.0V. KXBC3 minimum charging voltage is stated at
13.8V. Is it possible for the KXBC3 to charge the batteries with the KX3
seeing 13.0V?
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

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Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your KX3 by
your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any options
such as the filter.

On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu
 wrote:

 Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the KX3,
 the filter doesn't need to be calibrated?

 Sent from my iPad

 On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

  Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option,
 ATU, and battery charger.  I am just about to do the calibration for the
 filter but I noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe
 once per 2 seconds?, inside the KX3.  I can see it through the key/paddle
 plug opening.
 
  Does anyone know what this is?  Is there meaning to the flash?  Is it
 important?
 
  Thanks,
 
  73, phil, K7PEH
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

[John Strandberg]

The information on calibration of filter is in the owner's manual. The
version I have, it is on page 32 under the heading CALIBRATION.  It
clearly states that if the filter and KX3 were ordered and shipped at the
same time, the filter calibration is not needed.

Elecraft retains configuration files for each KX3 it ships which includes
calibration data for the filter.  I know this because I made a very dumb
error in building my kit and Elecraft support worked me through the
troubleshooting process and the last try before sending back fixed it.  One
of the troubleshooting steps was to do a REINIT which sets all
configuration and calibration data back to factory default.  Once I
notified Vic in support that my problem was solved and I was going to do
the filter calibration, he came back immediately and said Stop Don't! and
my S/N configuration file was attached to the email.  He told me just to
upload the config file.  I uploaded it and my KX3 absolutely lit up.  It
was an amazing moment and this radio has been amazing ever since.

If you can't find the statement on no need to do filter calibration in the
manual, just repost and I'll find it in the current version manual.

73 John W4DX
On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

 OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did
 not see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the
 filter.  Where is this located?  I mean, the instruction saying that
 configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the
 KX3.  By the way, even though it was shipped, I did install it and the
 configuration instructions say that the procedure must be performed
 whenever the filter is removed or replaced.

 What is this configuration file you mention that is associated with my
 serial number.  Is this something I need to request?

 Also, if this too is documented somewhere I must have missed that.  I do
 admit to not reading the user guide cover to cover yet.

 phil


 On Oct 13, 2012, at 5:31 PM, John Strandberg w...@arrl.net wrote:

 Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your KX3 by
 your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any options
 such as the filter.

 On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr 
 c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote:

 Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the KX3,
 the filter doesn't need to be calibrated?

 Sent from my iPad

 On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

  Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option,
 ATU, and battery charger.  I am just about to do the calibration for the
 filter but I noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe
 once per 2 seconds?, inside the KX3.  I can see it through the key/paddle
 plug opening.
 
  Does anyone know what this is?  Is there meaning to the flash?  Is it
 important?
 
  Thanks,
 
  73, phil, K7PEH
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

[John Strandberg]

I think there is a comma in the below excerpt from the manual that may be
misleading.  If you're not comfortable, send and email to
supp...@elecraft.com and you will the correct information.  I would
strongly advise against performing the filter calibration until you hear it
from Elecraft.

*Most calibration steps are performed at the*
*factory for both kit and assembled KX3s.*
There is one exception: If you install a KXFL3
roofing filter during KX3 kit assembly*, *or install
one in a factory assembled KX3 *after initial*
*purchase, *you’ll need to perform the Receive
Sideband calibration step (pg 32).

On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

 OK, maybe I am misunderstanding something or mis-stating this question of
 calibration/configuration.

 First, my page 32 in my owner's manual DOES NOT have a section called
 CALIBRATION.  That is the top of page 31.  And, right under that there is
 this statement:

 Most calibration steps are performed at the factory for both kit and
 assembled KX3s.
 There is one exception:  If you install a KXFL3 roofing filter during the
 KX3 kit assembly, or install one in a factory assembled KX3 after initial
 purchase, you'll need to perform the Receive Sideband calibration step (pg.
 32).

 So, is this what you are referring to because it seems to suggest that
 there still is a calibration procedure associated with the KXFL3.

 Thanks for any additional help and clarity you can provide.  By the way,
 my owner's manual is Revision B4, June 1, 2012 which is the same as
 currently available as the latest on the Elecraft web site.


 73, phil, K7PEH


 On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:14 PM, John Strandberg w...@arrl.net wrote:

 The information on calibration of filter is in the owner's manual. The
 version I have, it is on page 32 under the heading CALIBRATION.  It
 clearly states that if the filter and KX3 were ordered and shipped at the
 same time, the filter calibration is not needed.

 Elecraft retains configuration files for each KX3 it ships which includes
 calibration data for the filter.  I know this because I made a very dumb
 error in building my kit and Elecraft support worked me through the
 troubleshooting process and the last try before sending back fixed it.  One
 of the troubleshooting steps was to do a REINIT which sets all
 configuration and calibration data back to factory default.  Once I
 notified Vic in support that my problem was solved and I was going to do
 the filter calibration, he came back immediately and said Stop Don't! and
 my S/N configuration file was attached to the email.  He told me just to
 upload the config file.  I uploaded it and my KX3 absolutely lit up.  It
 was an amazing moment and this radio has been amazing ever since.

 If you can't find the statement on no need to do filter calibration in the
 manual, just repost and I'll find it in the current version manual.

 73 John W4DX
 On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

 OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did
 not see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the
 filter.  Where is this located?  I mean, the instruction saying that
 configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the
 KX3.  By the way, even though it was shipped, I did install it and the
 configuration instructions say that the procedure must be performed
 whenever the filter is removed or replaced.

 What is this configuration file you mention that is associated with my
 serial number.  Is this something I need to request?

 Also, if this too is documented somewhere I must have missed that.  I do
 admit to not reading the user guide cover to cover yet.

 phil


 On Oct 13, 2012, at 5:31 PM, John Strandberg w...@arrl.net wrote:

 Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your KX3
 by your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any
 options such as the filter.

 On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr 
 c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote:

 Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the
 KX3, the filter doesn't need to be calibrated?

 Sent from my iPad

 On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

  Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option,
 ATU, and battery charger.  I am just about to do the calibration for the
 filter but I noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe
 once per 2 seconds?, inside the KX3.  I can see it through the key/paddle
 plug opening.
 
  Does anyone know what this is?  Is there meaning to the flash?  Is it
 important?
 
  Thanks,
 
  73, phil, K7PEH
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

[John Strandberg]

I want to qualify my previous posts on this topic.  I translated
information sent to me from Elecraft support to try to help.  What I wrote
was not explicit from Vic or Elecraft.  It was only my interpretation of
the communications I received in an attempt to help.
73 John W4DX


On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Mike and all,

 Whatever options you ordered with your KX3 were pre-aligned.  BUT, can
 you do a better job of it in your own shack after you assemble your
 particular KX3 - the answer is a definite YES.  The alignment that comes
 with your KX3 is good, but with care, you can always do better.  Just
 how much care and effort you are willing to expend will depend on
 whether you are willing to leave well enough alone or whether you want
 to tweak it for more optimum performance.

 I do work on the legacy Elecraft gear, and in the case of the K2 filter
 alignment in particular, the manual gives you workable settings, but I
 use Spectrogram to optimize the filter settings. Yes, my settings are
 different from the manual settings, but I have never had a customer
 complain about the settings I have used - Quite the contrary, I have
 received many accolades about the K2 filter settings that I have used.

 There is not a Spectrogram equal for the KX3, I only inject that as one
 example that says The manual settings are workable,  but there can be
 optimization above and beyond the manual settings for those who want to
 do refinement.  I recommend that all users do the refinement.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 10/13/2012 9:43 PM, Mike wrote:
  Page 31 of the owner's manual states that if you install a KXFL3 during
 kit
  assembly, you need to run the receive sideband calibration on page 32.
  I don't
  think this was done at the factory, as my cal values were quite a bit
 different
  from the default values in the rig.
 
  Mike
 
  On 10/13/2012 08:50 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
  OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I
 did not see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the
 filter.  Where is this located?  I mean, the instruction saying that
 configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the
 KX3.  By the way, even though it was shipped, I did install it and the
 configuration instructions say that the procedure must be performed
 whenever the filter is removed or replaced.
 
  What is this configuration file you mention that is associated with my
 serial number.  Is this something I need to request?
 
  Also, if this too is documented somewhere I must have missed that.  I
 do admit to not reading the user guide cover to cover yet.
 
  phil
 
 
  On Oct 13, 2012, at 5:31 PM, John Strandberg w...@arrl.net wrote:
 
  Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your
 KX3 by your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any
 options such as the filter.
 
  On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr 
 c-haw...@illinois.edu wrote:
  Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the
 KX3, the filter doesn't need to be calibrated?
 
  Sent from my iPad
 
  On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:
 
  Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option,
 ATU, and battery charger.  I am just about to do the calibration for the
 filter but I noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe
 once per 2 seconds?, inside the KX3.  I can see it through the key/paddle
 plug opening.
 
  Does anyone know what this is?  Is there meaning to the flash?  Is it
 important?
 
  Thanks,
 
  73, phil, K7PEH
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rec'd today

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Don  Andrew,

Thanks for taking the time to respond and for the much appreciated
information.  I have been following Elecraft and its product line since
2009 and developed a strong desire to own an Elecraft radio.  I had pretty
much settled on idea of building the K2 at the first of 2012.  The K2 would
provide me with a lot of new HF experiences including finally getting to
own an Elecaft.  The eventual goal is to have the K3 in the shack and the
K2 for portable, other operating locations and backup.  The release of the
KX3 through a  curve ball.  I went back and forth K2 vs KX3 for the first 6
months of the year.  Finally in June, the KX3 became the overwhelming
choice and the order was placed.  I am really looking forward to this radio
and all the new capabilities I'll get to explore.

In watching the reflector, I've gained more insight into the level of
knowledge, experience and realtime Elecraft support.  I certainly
recognized many issues were quickly acknowledged/addressed and that build
issues are quite often builder-related (I'm going try to make mental effort
to slow myself down during the build).  Instead of listing any questions I
might have had (all in the past have been addressed and anything current I
sure will be taken care of), I'm going the let my ambiguous 'low level
static' comment drift away.

I am really impressed with the support and information made readily
available in the Elecraft community.  A friend of mine had a recent problem
with his K2 PA.  With help from the reflector and Eleccraft tech support,
he repaired it himself and a very short time. Don, I think you helped with
that one.  So, good luck with your K2 endeavor and have fun.

Thanks and 73
John W4DX

On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 2:18 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 John,

 Please be assured that all valid issues will be addressed by Elecraft.
 There have been some posts that speak to operator errors, but for those
 that address real failures, they will be addressed.

 If you have specific concerns, please feel free to post them here to the
 Elecraft reflector, you should receive a response - if that response is
 from someone like me who had been *associated* with Elecraft since
 1999, it may reflect Elecraft operating policies that I have been
 accustomed to, but not necessarily an official response.  Other items
 are fair game - including why does the K2 that I am currently working
 on fail the PLL Reference test that I will be attacking tomorrow.

 The lack of specifics in your post just causes the low level static to
 be increased.  We can respond to specific questions, but the low level
 static must remain just that because it does not address any specific
 condition.

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 59 PM, ohn Strandberg wrote:
  Robert -  I've been a little bit wondering same as you.  It would appear
 my
  KX3 will ship some weeks from now.  There have been over 1000 shipped
 now.
I wonder if this is just low level reflector static or if the 'issues'
 are
  significant.  Unlike you, I also want but don't own a K3.
 
  73 John W4DX
 
  On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 9:36 PM, kp4y k...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
  I was notified today that my KX3 is on the way, yeah! I know that I will
  like it the same way I like my K3, but when I hear issues like this and
 the
  case vibration, I wonder if I made a good decision. Are these issues not
  getting worked out at factory as we speak? At near $1,400 for a QRP rig,
  this is an expensive toy as to be needing this type of home made fixes
 
  73's
  Robert - KP4Y
 
 
 
 
  Sent from Samsung tabletAndrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote:Tex
 -
  if you're referring to the scratchy mechanical noise that occurs when
  you rotate the encoder even when the KX3 is powered off, it seems that
 can
  be solved by carefully removing the main tuning knob (remove rubber
 sleeve
  to access the hex screw opening), carefully removing the circlip and
 washer
  from the shaft, and polishing/greasing them. There is no need to remove
 the
  nut that secures the encoder.
 
  Here's a post on the subject by Mike / W5EEA. I went through this
 process
  myself and it cured the scratchy. I did not polish the circlip or
 attempt
  to flatten the washer - I only applied some fine polishing creme for
 all
  metals to each side of the washer and polished that with a Dremel tool,
  then applied some white lithium grease to both sides and put it all back
  together. Scratchy is about 95 percent gone.
 
  Please be careful.. and obviously this is not an Elecraft-endorsed mod.
 
  Mike's post follows.
 
  73,
  --Andrew, NV1B
  ..
 
  ---
 
  From: mikew5...@hotmail.com
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Subject: KX3 encoder noise fixfor some
  Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:39:52 -0600
 
  PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS FIX..unless you read this and think 'I have no
  problem doing this'. There is every chance you will loose parts or make
  things worse than they were (or may end up buying a new encoder).
  I found the 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rec'd today

[John Strandberg]

Robert -  I've been a little bit wondering same as you.  It would appear my
KX3 will ship some weeks from now.  There have been over 1000 shipped now.
 I wonder if this is just low level reflector static or if the 'issues' are
significant.  Unlike you, I also want but don't own a K3.

73 John W4DX

On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 9:36 PM, kp4y k...@yahoo.com wrote:

 I was notified today that my KX3 is on the way, yeah! I know that I will
 like it the same way I like my K3, but when I hear issues like this and the
 case vibration, I wonder if I made a good decision. Are these issues not
 getting worked out at factory as we speak? At near $1,400 for a QRP rig,
 this is an expensive toy as to be needing this type of home made fixes

 73's
 Robert - KP4Y




 Sent from Samsung tabletAndrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote:Tex -
 if you're referring to the scratchy mechanical noise that occurs when
 you rotate the encoder even when the KX3 is powered off, it seems that can
 be solved by carefully removing the main tuning knob (remove rubber sleeve
 to access the hex screw opening), carefully removing the circlip and washer
 from the shaft, and polishing/greasing them. There is no need to remove the
 nut that secures the encoder.

 Here's a post on the subject by Mike / W5EEA. I went through this process
 myself and it cured the scratchy. I did not polish the circlip or attempt
 to flatten the washer - I only applied some fine polishing creme for all
 metals to each side of the washer and polished that with a Dremel tool,
 then applied some white lithium grease to both sides and put it all back
 together. Scratchy is about 95 percent gone.

 Please be careful.. and obviously this is not an Elecraft-endorsed mod.

 Mike's post follows.

 73,
 --Andrew, NV1B
 ..

 ---

 From: mikew5...@hotmail.com
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: KX3 encoder noise fixfor some
 Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:39:52 -0600

 PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS FIX..unless you read this and think 'I have no
 problem doing this'. There is every chance you will loose parts or make
 things worse than they were (or may end up buying a new encoder).
 I found the scrapping/scratching stopped if you invert the radio and
 turned the knob.
 If you remove the knob you can see a C clip on the shaft over a washer
 resting on the body of the encoder. On mine the noise was coming from the
 surface finish between the washer and the clip. The washer rotates a little
 each turn and that is why the noise does not happen at the same spot in the
 rotation of the knob. Remove the washer and clip, make them flat and polish
 them, put them back on with a good silicone grease and it feels like a K3
 VFO. If you think SM parts are small you will never see what needs to be
 done to the washer and clip.
 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not stick a screwdriver in your had or ding up
 your very nice new KX3 that works *just fine* without this fix if this is
 not something that sounds easy for you to do. (I work at Lockheed where we
 make some REALLY NICE little gizmos - that's where I got the 'practice' for
 this kind work)

 ---


 On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM, pkhjr k...@yahoo.com wrote:

  Received my KX3 ordered 2/17 serial # 1040.  Love the radio  The only
  problem so far is the noise generated I guess generated by the encoder.
 I
  tried removing the felt pad between the knob and the chassis and the
 noise
  is still there...?
 
  73 Tex
  ka5y
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day 2012 with K2-7006

[John Strandberg]

Your K2 sounded great on two of our stations when I was listening.

73 John W4DX

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 4:32 PM, aj4tf aj...@arrl.net wrote:

 If you have W4UA in your field day log on either 15m or 75/80m, then you
 heard K2/100 #7006 on the air.  It stayed powered for about 23 hours
 straight.  Unfortunately *I* could not stay powered up for 23 hours
 straight,  so I had to relinquish command to another operator last night.

 15m was really open to California and Texas from our location (NC), we made
 many contacts there.

 73,

 de AJ4TF


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Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

[John Strandberg]

I am on the same path, just ordered a KX3 and likewise will add the paddle
to the order before I receive the 'Christmas present'. I've been moving
slowly towards CW over the last 2 years and have had a Vibroplex Iambic on
my 'list' the whole time.  About 6 weeks ago, I picked up at Nye-Viking
straight key.  It took a while to feel comfortable with it but through the
same time period, my copy speed got better. I recommend the Nye-Viking for
a straight key.  Having read the Begali reviews for 2 years (similar to
Elecraft for product function and quality, engineering  customer service
reviews), I sprung for the Begali Simplex.  Received it this past Thursday.
It was a little more $, but after having hooked it up and used it - it's a
purchase I'll never regret.

73 John W4DX

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM, Ronald Nutter ron.nut...@networkref.comwrote:

 Thanks to all that have responded to my previous questions.

 The next thing I am looking at is getting a CW key.  I am thinking about
 getting the plug-in key that is an option for KX3.  Since the KX3 that
 I have ordered probably wont be in my hands until sometime around
 Christmas based on the other emails I see of order date to ship date, I
 am looking at getting a CW key for the FT817 I will be using in the
 interim.

 I am thinking about possibly getting two different keys - a straight
 key, possibly a Nye-Viking type and maybe something similar to the
 Iambic keyer paddle as my cw skills improve.  While I probably wont do
 CW all of the time, it doesnt hurt to be more fluent in that mode than I
 currently am.

 Would appreciate any suggestions in this area that anyone here has.

 Thanks,
 Ron
 KA4KYI
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