Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 ATU question
Thank you Wayne. I understand about the KAT3 now,keep that wish list going.Now to decide if go with the KAT3 or KAT500.I use a manual tuner now.While remote, kind of tuff to get my dog to adjust the manual tuner. 73 John N3WT -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:30 PM To: John Sweeney Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 ATU question The KAT3 doesn't recall LC settings just due to VFO rotation, although this is on the wish-list. The K3 will, however, send frequency commands to an attached KAT500 tuner as the VFO is moved. The KAT3 does recall LC settings when you use certain controls, including BAND UP/DN, FREQ ENT., M>V (memory recall), VFO A/B SWAP, VFO REVerse, etc. Since the KAT3's relays are all driven at the same time (in parallel), transmitting in a different part of the band loads new LC settings so quickly that it doesn't interfere with CW element length. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 27, 2014, at 3:22 PM, "John Sweeney" wrote: > > Question regarding the KAT3, internal ATU in K3. This is not clear to > me in the product description. > > Does the KAT3 retune along with the VFO frequency, once memories are stored, > without RF sent through it? Or, is Tune with transmit RF required for the > ATU to sense the frequency and tune for best match? I believe the > KAT500 adjusts based on rx frequency, but not sure about the KAT3. > > Thanks > > John , N3WT > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > n...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT3 ATU question
Question regarding the KAT3, internal ATU in K3. This is not clear to me in the product description. Does the KAT3 retune along with the VFO frequency, once memories are stored, without RF sent through it? Or, is Tune with transmit RF required for the ATU to sense the frequency and tune for best match? I believe the KAT500 adjusts based on rx frequency, but not sure about the KAT3. Thanks John , N3WT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "XMIT" produces Display "0 W" suddenly
Bob, You say in CW, did you mean to say Data A mode on the K3, which is what you need for JT65. Zero output would be what you get if in CW mode and ptt on, with an audio input type data mode. Just a thought 73. John. N3WT > On Jan 17, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Bob KD7YZ wrote: > > Earlier this morning I was operating JT65 with no problems. > Left the rig alone; worked on other computer; left the house for a while > and when I returned, I tried to transmit using JT65; using CW and > pressing the front=panel "XMIT". > > In all cases the main Display of the K3 shows "0 W". > > Checking CONFIG: Tune PWR shows 30. > Adjusting the K3 front-panel knob "PWR" is what I'd expect, variable to > whatever I turn it to. > > What the heck happened while I was away? > > > -- > > Bob KD7YZ > http://www.qrz.com/db/KD7YZ > www.denstarfarm.us/LGD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?
Great! Just what I wanted. Thank you John N3WT. -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:d...@elecraft.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 4:33 PM To: 'John Sweeney'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones? I have PF1 set up to do this, toggle SPKR+PH on and off. It doesn't need a macro command. Use the K3 CONFG menu, navigate to SPKR+PH, and then hold PF1 (the RIT button). It says "PF1 Set". Then tap "Menu" to exit the menu. PF1 now toggles SPKR+PH. It takes a second or so after you HOLD PF1 for the speaker to turn off. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Sweeney Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones? Trying to set up a macro command to assign to front panel switch, to go from speaker or phones plugged in rear, but not able to figure the full command. I got command which brings up the menu option, but not the rest with just the button press. Please someone give me the command sequence or lead me to the right page of the programming manual. Thank you. 73. John. N3WT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?
Trying to set up a macro command to assign to front panel switch, to go from speaker or phones plugged in rear, but not able to figure the full command. I got command which brings up the menu option, but not the rest with just the button press. Please someone give me the command sequence or lead me to the right page of the programming manual. Thank you. 73. John. N3WT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)
> Since the subject is the Digital Voice with a K3. > > I have operated the DV voice with my K3 with the ALC showing the 5 to 7 bars > as recommended. However, even if I set the power out to 50 watts or more, > the maximum I can see on an external watt meter is at most 30 watts > indicated. I only see this limited power out indicated on the DV program, > other digital modes programs I show as high or low as I set the power out > for. > > Is this normal with the DV program, latest version? > > 73, John, N3WT > Lyle answered me offlist and told me to RTFM, page 18. It's right there in > black and white. > > 73 -- Lynn > > On 4/3/2013 3:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Lynn, >> >> I have no verification, but the KX3 is "similar" (but not necessarily >> the same). Note that the KX3 voice calls for 5 bars on the ALC meter >> for voice, while the K3 calls for 5 to 7 bars. That says that there may >> be some difference. >> >> We will have to wait for Lyle or Wayne to chime in with the real info on >> the KX3 ALC onset point. >> >> In the meantime, I would suggest that the answer is "yes" set the KX3 >> audio for 4 bars and assume that is the "no ALC" point. The 5th bar >> would then indicate ALC is being activated. >> >> The power control in the KX3 is similar to the K3, so if the audio level >> is too low, power creep will be the result. >> >> BTW, for those using the K2, the situation is similar, but the K2 ALC >> meter does not have the "VU meter" scale at the low end. If the K2 ALC >> indicator flickers, it means ALC has occurred. For the K2, increase the >> audio until you see an ALC indication, and then back off until it is >> gone. The power control on the K2, K3 and KX3 are essentially the same >> - a closed loop system that attempts to produce the power output >> requested on the power knob. Most transceivers do not do this closed >> loop power control, but instead use an open loop system that depends on >> the drive level alone. That is why the traditional advice to use the >> audio drive level to control the power output works well with most >> transceivers, but it does not work well with Elecraft transceivers >> because they use a closed loop power control system. Only Elecraft and >> some commercial transceivers use this closed loop power control system. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 4/3/2013 5:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: >>> Is it safe to assume this is true of the KX3 as well? >>> >>> -- Lynn >>> >>> On 4/3/2013 11:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Well, I 'thought' was in the manual, and it *should* be. Lyle has explained several times here on the reflector (and he should know, he designed it) that the onset of ALC action is at the 5th bar. The bars below that do not indicate ALC action at all. Due to the way the K3 controls power, if you do not have sufficient audio, the K3 will increase power (thinking there is not enough drive) and you will find your power drifting upward as you transmit. So adjust for 4 bars on the ALC meter (that is *no* ALC) so your power will be uniform throughout the transmission. With the K3 you must have sufficient audio drive to allow the power controls to work as they should. Contrary to the advice given for most transceivers (which do not control power in a closed loop), the K3 power will behave strangely if you use that advice - which is to set the power for maximum and use the audio drive to control the power output. That just will not work with the K3. >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3, audio (speakers) dead
Steve, Finished K3 SS #7233 yesterday and speaker audio all okay with this unit. 73. John. N3WT On Feb 23, 2013, at 9:59 PM, VE3RX wrote: > I see this had happened before, and Elecraft was supposed to have fixed any > "blown" audio chip issues. However, just putting together my new K3 (S/N > 72xx), and going to calibrate sections, I noticed no audio in speaker. Tried > headphones, front and back -ok. > Speaker jack on back is dead as well. Looks a lot like the old audio chip > problem still. I never even had a chance to hookup an antenna yet! > > Any other "new" K3s out there having the same problem still? Would like to > know if there is still some generic problem, or was I just an unlucky > "circumstance". Everything else seems to be working fine. Need to fix this > before installing KRX3 and KPA3. Under warranty, yes, but mail from > California to Canada takes a while - sigh... (other than that, I am happy > with their technical support - quick responses usually) > > Steve VE3RX > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-audio-speakers-dead-tp7570277.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
