Re: [Elecraft] K3 No Transmit When WAV File Is Played
Hi Bud, I'll assume that you have a cable from PC audio out to the K3 Line In. Are you using VOX or are you sending a serial signal from your PC to K3 to transmit. If VOX be sure VOX is on. Make sure MENU:MIC+LIN is ON Go into the MENU:MIC SEL and chose LINE IN. Put the K3 into test mode or run it into a dummy load. Put the K3 into transmit manually with the XMIT button. Adjust the MIC knob for proper ALC levels on the K3. (You may also have to adjust the line out level on your PC). After you have completed the level adjustment remember to turn the MENU:MIC SEL back to your normal microphone input (front or rear). 73, Mike K2MK Bud Governale, W3LL wrote When I hit a function key in N1MM the correct wav file plays as heard thru the computer speakers. However the K3 (in SSB mode) does not transmit. Any suggestions? 73, Bud W3LL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-No-Transmit-When-WAV-File-Is-Played-tp7595839p7595840.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] P3 time required to stabilize after transmit
With the recent talk about adding transmit monitoring to the P3 maybe there will also be some firmware improvement on the transition time from transmit back to receive. The P3 sometimes defies logic as it randomly can take seconds to return to normal receiver monitoring after transmit. It does it in both fixed-tune mode and tracking mode. It is infrequent and totally random. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-time-required-to-stabilize-after-transmit-tp7595748.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] DX Spotting Systems
Hi Ted, I believe they are all free. Try them all. My personal favorite is VE7CC. It's filtered data can be fed to contest logging software. And of course it can send alerts by text or e-mail. With version 3 (still free) you can have multiple profiles for different kinds of contests or operating styles. It is so good that you will want to add a 2nd monitor to your PC for it's sole use. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward wrote I have resisted using spotting systems until now, preferring to hunt on my own. Somehow, being primordial seemed more authentic. But as the totals rise and the easy ones are in the bag, the listening time per new entity has gone up sharply. It seems , on a casual Internet search, that there are numerous systems out there. Does anyone have experience with more than one and so able to offer advice? If it matters, I operate exclusively CW and would need spotting notices by (ideally) e-mail or (workable) Web check-in - no texting and no VHF links. Thanks in advance . . . Ted, KN1CBR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/DX-Spotting-Systems-tp7595616p7595631.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK
Hi Wayne, That would be great. I'm new to QSK and the various noises are distracting. This past weekend in the CQ WW what I sometimes heard on 10 and 15 meters was my own signal delayed. I assume that was a globe circling echo. I don't suppose there would be a firmware solution for that situation. 73, Mike K2MK wayne burdick wrote Vic Rosenthal lt; k2vco.vic@ gt; wrote: Turning down either the audio or RF gain helps with both artifacts, but makes the output lower than desirable. I talked to Wayne and Lyle a long time ago about possible ways to ameliorate these noises and they had some ideas, but I haven't heard anything recently. We have some new ideas :) I'm sure this can be significantly improved in firmware. Wayne N6KR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-QSK-tp7595439p7595446.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Power problems K3
Hi Hugh, If he's using AFSK from a PC there's a few things he'll want to verify. The K3 should be set to digital mode AFSK A? The audio output from his PC should be attached to the K3 line input. The output level of the PC and MIC setting of the K3 should be adjusted so that 4 bars of the K3 ALC meter are solidly lit with the 5th bar flickering. 73, Mike K2MK SouthCarolinaDolphin wrote A friend is using my K3 while his is in the shop When he transmit's on the K-3 running a specific power out he notices that the power especially on RTTY will start at a lower output that what was dialed in and gradually raise its output to the maximum dialed in. This seems to be worse on 15 m. It only appears to happen once then will not repeat on same freq. So if a specific power like 100W is dialed in watching his W-2 watt meter the power may start at 60 watts then ramp up to 100 watts usually on RTTY. Any ideas. Thanks Hugh W4DRH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-problems-K3-tp7595334p7595340.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3+KPA500+Steppir or K3+Expert KFA+ Steppir ?
Hi Anton, I have a K3, KPA500 and two SteppIRs (two controllers). The SteppIRs follow the K3 precisely. It's totally transparent. Just remember to use protection so that you don't accidentally transmit high power when the antenna is tuning. Damage to the SteppIR EHU can result. Use the KPA500 aux cable keying interrupt from Elecraft and either get the tuning relay option for the SteppIR SDA 100 controller or purchase the N8LP tuning relay. Before the other posts start to fly, yes you can go without protection but the operative word here is accidentally. Sh1t happens especially when you add a computer into the mix. Do you want to risk damaging the expensive SteppIR EHU or do you want to spend some money for protection. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote GM/GA/GE, The K3 question in connection with Steppir yagi(s). Will Steppir yagi follow K3 in the same manner as it follows Icom rigs, that is, one tunes the Icom rig and the Stepper exactly follows it or does one need to transmit on K3 so the Steppir knows where to tune ? Or even manually tune the Steppir controller ? I am thinking of swapping my Icom for K3, but I had bitter experience with a FT-2000D and Steppir and Expert amp combination when Steppir would not automatically follow the tuning dial on the FT2000D - but only when RF power was applied I understand that K3 can change, depending on the bands, drive power to equally drive the KPA500 so the same output power will be on all bands ? Thanks, Anton Koval MW0EDX MW5R m0edx@ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KPA500-Steppir-or-K3-Expert-KFA-Steppir-tp7594979p7594985.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] No Audio, Main RX, Right Ear
Hi Jeff, If you have the SUB RX turned off then the volume in the left and right ear should be the same. I know this because I wanted to increase the volume in one ear and there is no balance control. One thing that could cause this is if CONFIG:SPKR+PH is turned to YES. There are variables that might affect this suggestion. Such as whether you are using the front or rear headphone jack and whether you have external speakers plugged in to the rear jack. 73, Mike K2MK Jeff Maass wrote We have a new-to-us K3 at the PJ2T station (#00157). It has had some upgrades done on it in the When I went to use it this afternoon, I noticed that there was no audio (or, extremely low audio) in the right ear of my headphones. I thought it was perhaps the phone jack, but when I enaabled the subreceiver, its audio was presented to my right ear as expected, and the Main receiver audio remained in my left ear. Is there a configuration item that might explain this condition? Something else I should check? 73, Jeff PJ2/K8ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/No-Audio-Main-RX-Right-Ear-tp7594940p7594942.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ Steppir
Hi Fred, Yes the Elecraft Key line interrupter and either the SteppIR built-in tuning relay or the N8LP external tuning relay are critically needed with any SteppIR antenna. 73, Mike K2MK Cady, Fred wrote I don't have a stepper but you might need to have a key line interrupter so you don't key the KPA500 while the stepper is tuning. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto: elecraft-bounces@.qth ] On Behalf Of pkhjr via Elecraft Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:44 PM To: elecraft@.qth Subject: [Elecraft] K3 w/ Steppir Want my steppir to track my K3, is the Y cable from steppir all I need? I have the KPA500, P3 and KAT500 if that makes any difference. Just got my steppir up last week..WOW. Thanks 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-w-Steppir-tp7594726p7594740.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ Steppir
Hi Tex, Almost. One leg of the Y cable is very short so you'll need a serial extension cable. There's a good drawing from SteppIR that shows how the Y cable connects to the multiple devices. Not specifically the K3 but any transceiver. E-mail me directly if you need a copy. k2mk at comcast dot net Change the K3 config setting: CONFIG:AUTOINF to Auto 1 Of course you'll need the transceiver tracking option on the SteppIR controller and on the SteppIR transceiver setup screen set: MODE = KENW Din should match your current K3 and PC baud rate. The Y cable leg that normally goes to the transceiver will go to the P3 serial input and then the P3 serial output will go to the K3. 73, Mike K2MK pkhjr wrote Want my steppir to track my K3, is the Y cable from steppir all I need? I have the KPA500, P3 and KAT500 if that makes any difference. My log program is HRD. Just got my steppir up last week..WOW. Thanks 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-w-Steppir-tp7594726p7594732.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver stopped working - where to start
Hi Mike, The most common (and easiest to correct) reason for this is incorrect antenna selection for the SUB RX. If you hold the BSET button it will momentarily flash which antenna is being used by the SUB RX on the lower display. You probably want to be using the same antenna as your MAIN RX so you want to see MAIN on the lower display and not AUX. 73, Mike K2MK mike wrote Sub receiver all of sudden does not produce signal. Audio is not dead, but cannot hear the VFO B signal in split operation. Where should I start to find what has gone wrong? ..mike -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-sub-receiver-stopped-working-where-to-start-tp7594689p7594693.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse blown
Hi Ken, The fuse used is extremely popular in the US so I'd be surprised if it is not also readily available in the UK. The common reference is type 3AG fast blow cylindrical fuse and it is 6 amp at 250 volt. Here's a Littlefuse part number 0312006.HXP. If you follow this link you'll be able to see a data sheet. The diameter is 6.35mm and the length is 31.75mm. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Littelfuse/0312006HXP/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsIz3CjQ1xegWrlMY7vL59hjcmRNw8S59U%3d 73, Mike K2MK Ken Chandler wrote I was in the WAE rtty contest today when I heard a pop fizz, Red fault lamp on the kpa500 was lit up and 60v err in the window. I reset this fault, (switch off, and on) 2 hrs later I had another err fault, this time 270v err, I again reset the amp, 2hrs passed and had another 60v err, but this time the amp would not reset, it was powerless! Checked the Amp 6A fuses and they were dead. Is this a known problem! And can I get those 6A fuses here in the UK, or only available via Elecraft! Cheers Ken.. G0ORH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Fuse-blown-tp7594513p7594517.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Programmable/assignable Split Key?
Hi Jim, The SPLIT command can be sent using the macro FTx; or SWH13; FT1 turns SPLIT on FT0 turns SPLIT off SWH13 toggles SPLIT from off to on or from on to off If you do not have the DVR module in your K3 you can assign the M1 through M4 buttons (both tap and hold) as macro senders. In this way you are not limited to the PF1 and PF2 buttons. I use M2 through M4 to send SPLIT and SUB RX commands to the K3. And of course if you have a PC logging program running you should be able to set up macros from your PC keyboard. I have two macros that I use on my PC keyboard while running WriteLog that cause actions to occur on both my K3 and P3. One macro uses the F12 button and the other macro uses the * button on the numeric keypad. 73, Mike K2MK *** [Elecraft] [K3] Programmable/assignable Split Key? Jim Miller Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:40:21 -0800 At one time there was mention of making the Split (Hold AB) key assignable to a macro. The use of this and the various Toggle macros would free up the PF1 and PF2 keys I currently have assigned to Copy Filters/Split/Up1 etc. Did this ever come to pass? 73 jim ab3cv __ 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] Sub Band Speakers on 15M Band
Hi Irwin, The answer to your question is no but I think you're on the right track. There are several items that are band selectable that could affect the audio output of your SUB RX on 15 meters. The most likely of these is your antenna selection. If you accidentally selected ANT 2 or AUX RX for your SUB RX on 15 meters and if you don't have anything connected to those inputs then you would indeed hear no audio on your right channel speaker when on 15 meters. 73, Mike K2MK KD3TB wrote With the K3 in Split mode and Sub turned on, on 20 Meters I can hear the Main and sub band in separate headset speakers, but cannot on 15 Meters Is there a Config/Menu function that has to be set by band? Thanks, Irwin - KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-Band-Speakers-on-15M-Band-tp7594437p7594442.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA external monitor freezes - RFI?
Hi Mike, I think multiple ferrites will help but you might be surprised to find that it works best when applied to a cable you haven't yet tried. Take off all of the clamp-ons and get things set up to reliably cause RFI. Then put 4 or 5 clamp-ons on one cable at a time. Try this on every cable in and out of your equipment. Such as the DC cable from your power supply to the K3. Then move onto the various PC cables. One of those cables is bound to show a reduction in RFI. When that happens just keep loading on the ferrites. For serious RFI one or two ferrites on a cable is never enough. 73, Mike K2MK mike wrote When using KPA500 my external monitor (and the P3 display) often freezes, sometimes up to 5 seconds, after I transmit. With the external display disabled, the P3 does not freeze (and incidentally it refreshes much faster without the ext monitor enabled.) I also notice a slight flickering of the monitor screen while transmitting. I take this to be a RFI problem. I have added four snap on ferrite beads on each end of the VGA cable. The monitor is as far away from the amp and feedlines as I can get it and all equipment K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 are bonded to a ground bus. This is not unique to this monitor as it happened with a different smaller monitor I used before. This has always been a problem, and I would like to eliminate it as it is very disruptive to is usefulness in finding a clear spot to break through a pileup. Not sure what else to do. Has anyone else had this issue? ..mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-external-monitor-freezes-RFI-tp7594411p7594420.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Low Serial Numbered K3
Hi Darryl, There were an awful lot of mods that might have been needed depending on the serial number. Even if the unit had no mods it still might be a good purchase as long as the price reflects the money you'll have to invest to upgrade it. The DSP board upgrade is considered very important by many K3 owners and it is not listed with the other K3 mods on the mods and notes page. You can find it only on the spare parts page. It is called K3DSPUPGD. The DSP mod is not listed here (??): http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm K3DSPUPGD can be found here: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts 73, Mike K2MK Darryl J Kelly wrote Any problems with buying a K3 with a low serial number, say that has had hardware updates and alignments? Darryl, KK5IB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Low-Serial-Numbered-K3-tp7593319p7593329.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Questions...
Hi Phil, I'll give you my opinion and I'll also assume that you are talking about your home shack and not a KPA500 that is operated remotely. I don't even use STBY. I have the menu set for the KPA500 to go into OPER on power up. When I don't want to use the KPA500 I just hit the power button to turn it off. The KPA500 is instant on so I don't see a lot of difference between STBY and OFF. I don't own a KAT500 so I don't know if my opinion would differ if I did. I wouldn't think leaving the KPA500 turned on for long periods of time is any different than leaving the K3 on for long periods of time. I suppose some aging occurs and of course power is consumed. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Hystad-3 wrote I have two questions (slightly related) about the KPA500. Question 1: Assuming that there is no transmitted signal at all, is there any difference in whether a KPA500 is switched into OPER mode or STBY? Does OPER mode, even though the KPA500 is not actually being used, draw more power are there any other reasons to make sure that the KPA500 is in STBY mode unless it is being used. Question 2: Is any harm caused when a KPA500 is left in OPER mode for long periods of time though idle? 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Questions-tp7593288p7593294.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Upgrades on older K3's
Hi Trevor, If the seller has no documentation you would have to pop it open and spend some quality time doing research. Or just assume that none have been performed and then the price you pay should reflect you're having to purchase and add all of the upgrades found on the Elecraft website. Remember also that the DSP upgrade is considered an enhancement and therefore might not be listed along with all of the other hardware modifications. 73, Mike K2MK Mike Reublin wrote Trevor - The Elecraft website lists the mods at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm 73, Mike NF4L On Aug 28, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Trevor Dunne via Elecraft lt; elecraft@.qth gt; wrote: Hi All br/ br/ I'm looking at buying an older K3 #1000 br/ br/ What upgrades has been completed since that vintage, and how would I know if they are done, Seller is not original owner, br/ br/ Thanks br/ Trevor br/ EI2GLB br/ br/ br/ br/ Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to nf4l@ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Tuning-your-radio-and-amplifier-to-your-amtenna-tp7592596p7592614.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune button, does not key a linear
Hi Andrew, Are you able to key your amplifier when operating normally? There's really no difference with the Tune button. It should key the amplifier the same way. Remember that tune is achieved by holding the XMIT button. 73, Mike K2MK Andrew UK wrote Hi, I have noticed that when I hit tune the K3 goes to TX, however, it does not key the linear, key line, so the linear stays in standby how do I get around this 73 G8UUG Andrew Lenton -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Tune-button-does-not-key-a-linear-tp7592584p7592588.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Side tone gone.
Hi Tim, If you have a SUB RX and it is activated the sidetone comes through on the left channel. Sidetone is independent of volume settings, however, if you have somehow totally disabled your left channel you won't hear the sidetone. 73, Mike K2MK KQ8M wrote I hope someone can help. I am supposed to be operating W1AW right now on CW but when I went to send CQ with Wintest there was no side tone. I go to the paddle and keyer and no sidetone. Go to the internal keyer and no sidetone. Yes, I have the Mon set to 36. What could have happened to the sidetone? I have used my K3 for 2 years now and never had this happen. Anyhow I am in a hurry to get on. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Side-tone-gone-tp7592396p7592407.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] VFO B knob cracked
Elecraft is a one of a kind company. The owner was on the reflector Sunday evening reassuring everyone that the cracked knobs will be replaced. I sent an e-mail off to Parts Sunday evening and received an automatic reply but more importantly I received a personalized e-mail sent at 6:52 AM west coast time on Monday. What an excellent organization. 73, Mike K2MK Dave Jones wrote And mine too. :-( Dave Jones VK4FD zendoc@.net wrote on 08/18/2014 07:21 AM: My VFO B knob cracked within 6 months of assembly. It was replaced immediately under warranty and no problems since. Cheers, John VK7JB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VFO-B-knob-cracked-tp7592246p7592300.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] VFO B knob cracked
Hi Knut, The sudden response to your post prompted me to take out the flashlight. Mine has a hairline crack from the setscrew back towards the front panel. The crack is not present from the setscrew to the face of the knob. My unit is S/N 22xx from 2008. 73, Mike K2MK ab2tc wrote Hi all, Suddenly I discovered that there is a big crack in the VFO B knob extending from the set screw. Anybody heard about that one before? Rig has been indoors with controlled temperature for years and never gets moved. I have a more modest radio for that purpose (IC7200). http://ab2tc.com/knob_crack.jpg AB2TC - Knut. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VFO-B-knob-cracked-tp7592246p7592273.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 heavy RTTY observation
I had the opportunity last week to run some pretty heavy RTTY operation on my KPA500 during the W1AW/2 operation. Generally I used my tube amp but I wanted to see how the KPA500 would perform. Normally I run 600 watts out of the KPA500 but for this operation I cranked it down to 500 watts. We're talking continuous CQs and contacts over 2 hours of straight through operation. The KPA500 worked flawlessly. Having said that it is important to mention something about temperature and fan speed. It didn't take long for the temperature to get up to 65C. I eventually set the idle fan speed at speed 4 which tended to keep it at 65C or below. For me, speed 4 sounds about the same as the fan on my legal limit amp. The surprise occurs when the temperature creeps up to 70C. The fan jumps to speed 5 (or maybe 6) and it is loud. Luckily it only takes 5 to 10 seconds to bring it down from 70C to 65C. It looks like Elecraft did a fine job controlling temperature for heavy RTTY operation. I would not hesitate to recommend the KPA500 for RTTY contesting but I would certainly want to mention that the occassional higher fan speeds might annoy some operators. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-heavy-RTTY-observation-tp7592076.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
Hi Keith, I might be interested but I didn't bother downloading the firmware because I never look at the P3 screen, only the SVGA screen. How well does it work and weren't there some caveats mentioned in the release notes? 73, Mike K2MK XE3/K5ENS wrote I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-tp7592060p7592095.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio: NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport
Hi John, Thanks for posting the audio link. As you said on your blog, it is far more interesting then reading the written text. I think I'll listen to it again. 73, Mike K2MK John Harper AE5X wrote For those who didn't hear it via their local FM station, here is the audio: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/2014/08/10/audio-npr-podcast-of-radiosport/ John Harper AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Audio-NPR-program-on-Contesting-and-Radiosport-tp7592023p7592030.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Assign Center to Fn key?
Hi Jim, I don't think any of the buttons that require you to then turn the knob are directly assignable to an Fn key. However, if you are in Fixed Tune mode and you desire to move your current VFO A frequency to the center of the screen it can be accomplished by assigning the FixTrack button to an Fn key and then pushing the button twice. 73, Mike K2MK Jim AB3CV wrote I'd like to assign the Center function (Span hold) to a function key but haven't figured out how to do this. The only menu entry for Center is for disabling it under tracking mode (no idea why that would be useful...) Any way to make this assignment? Thanks jim ab3cv -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Assign-Center-to-Fn-key-tp7591998p7592001.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 won't power up
Hi George, A working K3 didn't power up at field day. That probably means that the power leads were reversed and embarrassment causes that information to be withheld. People here on the reflector probably know what gets damaged when power is reversed. Chances are that is very easy to check if you know what you're looking for. 73, Mike K2MK George Thornton wrote I have a k3 that was working fine but now will not power up. I had lent the unit to someone to use at Field Day. They reported it would not power up. Going through the unit it appears that a nut and washer has come off of one of the PL259 antenna plates. A thorough internal inspection found a loose washer but no nut. There is nothing evidently wrong inside, no flashing, no sparking, no burning odor. It just won't come on. Fuse did not activate. I am going to call the factory tomorrow but anyone have any ideas? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-won-t-power-up-tp7591902p7591908.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 won't power up
Hi Bill, Not mysterious. If I knew I would have said. But luckily Don knows what to look for and responded. 73, Mike K2MK Bill W2BLC wrote if you know what you are looking for. H, given any thought to explaining that mysterious statement? Not everyone knows what you are talking about. However, they would, most likely, like to learn. Bill W2BLC K-Line -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-won-t-power-up-tp7591902p7591927.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with 2 Transceivers
Hi Reggie, This device could start you off in the right direction. I have no personal experience with it. http://www.qth.com/topten/abss.htm 73, Mike K2MK Reggie wrote I have the K3 and and Flex 6500, and I would like to hook both transceivers to the KPA500 and the KAT500.Is there a device by Elecraft or another manufacturer that would allow me to accomplish it? 73, Reggie N3OP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-and-KAT500-with-2-Transceivers-tp7591924p7591928.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW using P3, help
Hi Don, It's a slow summer day so I thought I would throw a keyboard onto my P3/SVGA and give it a try. It works fine here as long as VOX is showing on the K3 display. QSK can be on or off but VOX must be visible on the K3 display. And yes, if VOX is off you'll still hear the CW in the K3 monitor. I call this the code practice mode. 73, Mike K2MK ac2ev wrote I tried using a keyboard and the P3 in data mode to send CW but it wouldn't put the K3 in transmit. I could receive and decode CW. When I tried to transmit a memory location or via typing I could hear the CW it was trying to send. The P3 displayed TX indicating it was in TX mode. But the K3 was not in transmit. Looking through the manual it wasn't immediately apparent what I was doing wrong. 73 AC2EV - Don -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-using-P3-help-tp7591664p7591665.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Lost text decode on P3/SVGA
Hi Paul. First you have to make sure you have the lower area visible on the external monitor. If not, turn it on in the SVGA section of the P3 menu. Next, be sure that you can see decoded text on the K3 lower display. If not, turn it on by holding the CWT button and rotating the VFO B dial until it says ON. Then adjust the threshold accordingly with the VFO A dial. My threshold is on 3. And finally, if you are decoding RTTY make sure your DATA MD is AFSK A at 45 bps (not 75 bps). 73, Mike K2MK Paul VanOveren-3 wrote Some how I lost the text decode on the P3, can someone please tell me how to turn it back on? NF8JPaul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Lost-text-decode-on-P3-SVGA-tp7591609p7591611.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Two more SVGA questions
Hi Fred, Question 1 is easy because you already guessed the answer. Question 2, not so easy. The available display resolutions for the P3 SVGA adapter can be seen in the SVGA manual. On a general note, a modern LCD monitor will be able to serve double (or triple) duty because they all seem to come with multiple inputs these days. If your PC has 2 or more video outputs you can set up the secondary monitor to run on its DVI or HDMI input from your PC. Then you can push a button (or toggle a menu function) on the secondary monitor to either display the P3 SVGA input or the DVI or HDMI input from the PC. That's what many of us do. But you would not use it for N1MM or some other critical application as you would need that full time on your primary monitor. You might put your VE7CC cluster program on the monitor shared with the P3. 73, Mike K2MK k6dgw wrote 1. Is the monitor dedicated only to the SVGA adapter, or can I partition it and put one or more N1MM windows on it too? I suspect it is dedicated with no connection to the radio laptop, but just to be sure... 2. I have a spare monitor with a 3-row DB-15 connector [standard monitor video cable]. Its aspect ratio is 1:1. Will it work with the P3 SVGA adapter? All the photos I've seen seem to have 16:9 monitors. 73, Fred K6DGW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Two-more-SVGA-questions-tp7591622p7591633.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N8LP Tuning Relay w/ K3/KPA500 - help, please
Hi Cary, Be careful. Until you get this figured out you can damage your antenna by pumping high power into it during tuning. I suggest that you switch to a dummy load while you are experimenting. You said you have the phono cable running from the relay to the PTT In connector on the K3. *This is NOT correct.* You want to run the cable from the KEY OUT connector on the K3 to the N8LP relay. Next you will have to use the key interruptor on the 15 pin cable as others have advised. Finally the KPA500 will not go into Standby. It will stay in Operate but it will just sit there. It won't operate because there is no permissive signal. And one last thought. Make sure you have adjusted the pot on the N8LP relay such that the red LED lights when the SteppIR is tuning. 73, Mike K2MK Hunsdon Cary III wrote Elecraft Reflector participants: If any of y’all use the N8LP tuning relay w/ your K3 and KPA500, I appreciate your help. My kit went together smoothly and all ohm meter checks A-OK. When I plug the relay into the SteppIR control box the green light comes on. I have RCA phono plug cable running from the PTT connection on the relay to the PTT In connector on K3 and another from the PA Key on Amp to the LOOP plug on Relay box. When I key PTT while SteppIR is tuning, KPA500 does not switch to standby as I believe it should. Obviously I’m doing something wrong. I even tried the Key Out connection on the K3 but that didn’t work either. Any thoughts would be appreciated! 73, Cary, K4TM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/N8LP-Tuning-Relay-w-K3-KPA500-help-please-tp7591510p7591520.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Front Panel Changes...
Hi David, Page 21 of the K3 manual. Right column under Programmable Functions. You must have accidentally set the M1 button. Been there, done that. 73, Mike K2MK David Cole wrote Hi, I have recently been programming Macros... I noticed that now when in CW mode, if I press the M1 front panel key, I get the EQ for RX. I assume there is some way to reassign the FP keys on a K3... Where can I find out abut this. I would like the M1 key to revert back to CW memories... Thanks and 73's, -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Front-Panel-Changes-tp7591385p7591389.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] 20M sub receive
Hi Jay, The most common explanation for this problem is incorrect antenna assignment on that band. The K3 remembers your selection per band so it is possible that one band might have the wrong assignment. In a like manner other parameters are remembered per band such as filters, NR, NB, ATT or PRE, etc.. 73, Mike K2MK JAY-3 wrote On 20M the Sub receive dose not work.On all other bands when I turn on the Sub I can hear signals on VFO B. When I try on 20M it is dead.I have turned the VFO A down so I hear nothing there and the B full volume and there is nothing. Where would I look to correct this problem. -- 73 KI4TXP JAY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/20M-sub-receive-tp7590975p7590979.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again - CORRECTION!
Hi Dave, I'm glad you found a solution and it's good to know that the mods work. You might want to take this opportunity to reevaluate your AGC settings. I use headphones and anything above 010 is painful. I used to set it to 012 to help my brain work weak signals but the occasional strong signal felt like Q-tips piecing my ear drums. Ramping the AGC THR up to 020 is unthinkable for me. 73, Mike K2MK Dave Hachadorian-2 wrote My posting this morning about blowing the speaker amp chip was in error. Further investigation reveals that I actually blew out the K3's internal speaker. Ohmmeter measurement at the speaker terminals shows that the coil is wide open. This is really good news, because the speaker is easily replaceable in the field. It's also good news because it points out the efficacy of the E85056 protection mod. My apologies for making a wrong assumption. The symptoms were exactly the same as the two previous failures of the speaker amp. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-speaker-amp-chip-bites-the-dust-again-tp7590795p7590815.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Radials for vertical
Hi Doug, The single best source of information on radials that I have found is that published by Rudy, N6LF. Here is a link: http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/design_of_radial_ground_systems Scroll down the page and check out the seven part article that he published in QEX magazine and the six radial experiments that he conducted. It’s wonderful stuff. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote Most people would think we're well into Summer. Not here in the High Rockies. Summer here has just begun. Time to mend some fences. Now the point: I just pulled about a mile of #11 soft drawn aluminum wire - mostly in 50' to 100' lengths. Normally its electrified and the cattle won't touch it. But last year the charger died and the cattle just shredded the wire to get into my grassy meadow. So now I have all this aluminum wire that I would hate to throw away. So I'm thinking of making a really good ground plane and putting up a vertical of some kind. I have enough scrap tubing to make about 38' or so. I was thinking of putting a remote tuner at the base of the vertical as the length of coax to reach it will probably be at least 150'. So I'd be interested in comments on how to configure the radials in terms of length and number. I know there's some guys on this reflector that real know a lot about this sort of thing. Thanks 73, Doug -- K0DXV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Radials-for-vertical-tp7590705p7590725.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Noise from P3
Hi Bill, I have the P3 with SVGA and have no additional noise on 6 meters. 73, Mike K2MK Elecraft mailing list wrote Hello all: I operate a lot of 6 meters an want to use the P3 band scope for weak signal operating. However when I turn the P3/SVGA on my noise floor jump up 3 or 4 db above what it is with the P3 turned off. Turning on and off the Monitor makes no differance. I know of a couple other guys in South West Missouri that has the same problem on 6 meters. Oh just for informaton the P3 works well on all of the other band 160 to 10 and 2 meters. I am running a K3 with all the options except the second receiver. It is a great working radio too. 73, Bill, W0WFH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Noise-from-P3-tp7590623p7590649.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Configuring a K3 for the PR6-10
Hi Ted, If you are using a KPA500 and a PR6 you will have to remove pin 11 from the cable that goes to the KPA500. It has popped up on this reflector once or twice but it is not mentioned in either the PR6 or the KPA500 instructions. If you wonder if this will work just pull the 15 pin cable off of the KPA500 and you'll see that the PR6 works as you would expect it to work. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward wrote I need to ask for help configuring a PR6-10 on the K3. Installed OK, removed the internal jumper per instructions and am using the control line on a Y splitter to allow the KPA and KAT to connect to the K3 as well. Physically, all seems fine, and the K3, P3, KPA and KAT work just as they always did. Then to operate the pre-amp I configured digout1 to ³on² for 28 Mhz on the K3, per instructions. OK so far. The PR6-10 manual says ³Tap RX ANT to enable preamplifier.² When I do so the noise level goes way down and the signals disappear, as if there were no antenna connected to the receiver. Removing the power plug from the preamp made no difference in either mode RX ANT on or off. I recall when building the K3 that there were elections to be made about antenna configurations when installing the sub receiver and/or the KXV3. I also remember that there are a myriad of ways the antennas can be routed via the configuration menus. I have a feeling that the elections and internal configurations I originally made in the K3 are not compatible with getting the PR6-10 to work simply by pressing RX ANT, but I can¹t reason my way through it all. Ted, KN1CBR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Configuring-a-K3-for-the-PR6-10-tp7590243p7590246.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly
Hi Sal, The KPA500 is a pretty easy kit but you have to take time to carefully inventory the screws. Here's a tip. Look at figure 40 on page 28 of the assembly manual. I suspect it would be easier to bend the gray wire prior to mounting the connector in the chassis. Access is tight in its final position. I'm surprised they haven't put a notch in the sheet metal to eliminate the need for this alteration. 73, Mike K2MK W2RMS wrote Hi everyone! Finally assembled the KAT500 last night. I never thought i would have this much difficulty with the tuner as opposed to K3/P3. Those SO-239 lugs are tricky! Especially the XMTR one. I actually ended up using a black screw instead of the zinc one 'cause it just wouldn't fit. Hoping that KPA500 goes together easier. And the W2 meter, that i ordered as a kit, came in assembled :-( I had to take it apart (not fully) and examine what's inside. For me assembling these products is about 3/4 of the fun! I like using them too, but putting them together is something i wait for and savor it :-) I'm a geek, i guess... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-assembly-photo-log-tp7589986p7589993.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WFallMkrs option for P3 SVGA
Hi Tighe, No. 73, Mike K2MK Tighe Kuykendall wrote Looked in the manuals and on my P3 but can't find this. Is there an equivalent feature on the P3 SVGA option to get a marker line extending down into the waterfall? Tighe NK4I -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WFallMkrs-option-for-P3-SVGA-tp7589739p7589747.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 Aux Cable Pin 11 Problem with Preamp
I had a problem that I remembered reading about on the reflector when I hooked up my new KPA500 to my K3 with PR6/10 preamp using the Elecraft Aux cable and the companion Y cable. I searched the archive and discovered that users found it necessary to remove pin 11 from the cable to the KPA500. The problem I experienced was that the preamp was powered up on all bands not just 6/10/12 meters. I only noticed it when I tried to use my separate receive antenna on 80 and 40 meters. Since the preamp was powered up the RX ANT bypass in the preamp did not function so the K3 never saw my receive only antenna. Removing pin 11 from the Aux cable to the KPA500 solved the problem. I'm surprised there is no mention of this problem and its solution in the KPA500 manual. I think an alert should be added. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Aux-Cable-Pin-11-Problem-with-Preamp-tp7588821.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Gain
Hi Fred, If it is an older K3 then it's probably the knob. Contact Elecraft support and ask them to send you two new knobs. If the RF knob isn't already cracked it will someday. This is a known problem with older units. 73, Mike K2MK k6dgw wrote Can't remember ever seeing this on the list: My AF Gain control has lost its stop. :-) It will go all the way around in either direction. There is a barely perceptible hesitation where the stop was, and the control still controls the AF gain, however the loudness I like it at moves around if I adjust it. Anybody seen this? How hard will it be to remove and replace? Should I try or let Elecraft do it? 73, Fred K6DGW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-AF-Gain-tp7588451p7588458.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta software Bug?
Hi Alan, I think you should go a bit deeper and read the data sub mode and the DSP bandwidth and have the transmit cursor agree more closely to how the operator is listening to signals. When I'm operating split in RTTY the last thing I want to see is a 2.7KHz wide red cursor cluttering up the screen. If you can't do this then there could be a menu option to adjust the red cursor width. 73, Mike K2MK Alan Bloom wrote One change in the beta firmware is to make the width of the transmit cursor in Data A mode equal to 2.7 kHz. The reason is that in Data A mode there is no way for the firmware to know what the actual bandwidth is - it can be whatever is coming out the PC's sound card. So rather than assume narrow-FSK as in the old firmware, the new firmware makes the cursor width equal to the SSB bandwidth. Alan N1AL On 04/25/2014 05:37 PM, Harry_Yingst via Elecraft wrote: I am new to having a P3 (with SVGA). I loaded the new beta and now there is a red background while in data mode Is that the Transmit cursor (I do not recall seeing it before)? I noticed on the VGA monitor the Red will go from Low intensity Red to High intensity Red when you change the Waterfall Colors form Default to Grey scale. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-software-Bug-tp7587926p7587946.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta software Bug?
Hi Alan, My apologies. I misread your prior posting. You said Data A and I misread it as just Data. Please disregard my comments. You've got all of the bases well covered. 73, Mike K2MK Alan Bloom wrote On 04/26/2014 06:42 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: I agree here ... FSK D, AFSK A, and PSK D should show 400, 400 and 100 Hz, while only DATA A should show the full 2.7 or 2.8 KHz. Yes, that's how it works. Alan N1AL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Beta-software-Bug-tp7587926p7587962.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?
Hi Jim, We see a lot of similar questions on the reflector. Self experimentation is probably the best method for you to fully understand the use of the P3 with respect to VFO B and split operation. Just remember the three cursor colors. VFO-A is green. VFO-B is magenta. When you are transmitting on a frequency other than VFO-A a red cursor appears. It will show up when you are in split (SPLT) or if XIT is turned on. There are additional identifiers on the K3 screen. the TX arrow points to B. The delta f LED under the power button is illuminated. Sometimes the red and magenta cursors overlap and you only see red. If you change the bandwidth of the SUB RX the cursors will vary in width and you'll see both. If the span of the P3 is quite wide the cursors are very narrow and you might not see these finer distinctions. If your span is narrow the red and magenta cursors might be off the P3 screen as denoted by a small arrow on the right or left side of the screen. Experiment and have fun. 73, Mike K2MK hf4me wrote I had just noticed those lines but didn't think they were necessarily the transmit freq as I was in CW and the line wasn't at 600 as I would have expected. Figured it was new for something but did not further research them at the time. I had my width wide to see the pileup and with it in the middle, no help. I am new at split. Can I run split using my second receiver for the transmit freq?? Then narrow the receive width on the transmit frequency vfo so the line would be where it belongs??? Thanks, 73, Jim KG0KP -Original Message- From: Jim Rogers [mailto: jim.w4atk@ ] Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 6:33 AM To: Jim Miller Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Transmit signal monitor display on my P3 - show location when split It does. VFO A is the green line and VFO B is the cyan line, If you are on SSB it also shows the pass band as either upper or lower sideband by which side of the marker it is on. CW will be centered in the pass band. 73s JIm, W4ATK On 4/18/2014 6:15 AM, Jim Miller wrote: I want my signal to show me on my P3 where I am transmitting split. 73, Jim KG0KP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-second-receiver-for-split-tp7587448p7587452.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only
Hi Bob, Turning the power knob and reading the power in the lower display is not really an indication that the K3 is putting out that same amount of power. You would need to set the K3 meter to display power output. (Hold the DISP button until the RF bar appears below the S units). I suspect the meter will agree with the W2 and that you are not putting out any power. Is it possible that your digital software is not activating the VOX or PTT. If VOX is the issue it might be a simple matter of increasing the VOX GN menu setting. 73, Mike K2MK Bob KD7YZ wrote If I use CW then I get whatever the rig will put out, on 10m. The VSWR shows about 1.3:1 When I switch to Digital then I get about 6w out from 0 to 11w, as indicated when I turn the PWR knob. When I turn the PWR knob higher then though it indicates from 11 to 100, the output, as seen on the Elecraft W2, is circa 0 to 1 watt. Until I go to CW, as I said, then the output is correct, the K3 dial shows the correct number of bars and so forth. All other bands work fine on Tx-Data mode. The antenna is not the problem. I figure there is a setting somewhere I have messed up. However, this must be an elusive setting. Bob KD7YZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-reduced-PWR-in-Data-Mode-on-10m-only-tp7587402p7587406.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Option - Split Screen?
Hi Ted, I don't have split screen but I do have my external monitor running dual purposes. Most LCD monitors have double or triple inputs these days. And many PCs have 2 or more video outputs. You hook up the P3 SVGA card to the VGA input of the monitor and you hook up the DVI monitor input to the DVI output from your PC. (Your primary PC monitor would run off of the VGA output of your PC). My monitor has a button on the front that allows it to be quickly switched between the VGA (P3) and the DVI (PC) inputs. You would want to avoid a monitor that does not have a dedicated button. And while I am an electrical engineer I think I explained this in layman terms. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward wrote I am thinking of adding the SVGA option to my K3-P3. It would be neat to have a single wide screen monitor running split screen, with the P3 display on one side and a logging/spotting program on the other - or if necessary, alternate screen keyed from the computer keyboard. Anyone know if this can be done (by someone who is neither an electrical engineer nor a computer whiz)? Ted, KN1CBR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-Option-Split-Screen-tp7586830p7586859.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sub RX and P3
Hi Andy, First it's easier to see what's going on if you turn off the A and B markers. You just want to see the cursors to get a better handle on how they operate. And you want to activate the VFO-B cursor in the P3 menu. VFO-A has a green cursor. VFO-B has a Magenta cursor. There is no separate cursor for the SUB RX. It is just the VFO-B cursor. If you choose SPLIT there is an additional cursor in Red. The Red cursor denotes your transmit frequency when it differs from VFO-A. You'll also see the Red cursor if you choose XIT. The Red cursor may be the same width as the magenta cursor so it might be invisible when operating SPLIT. If you fiddle with the bandwidth knob after pushing BSET you'll be able see the difference between the Red and Magenta Cursors. 73, Mike K2MK G4HUE wrote Just got the Sub RX and I must say it looks tasty. However, I am puzzled by the display on the P3 (another tasty toy I would not be without). I have read the KE7X tour de force on the Elecraft kit and the P3 manual and the other Elecraft manuals and unless I am going soggy in the brain department (golly I do hope not - I still have so much to do) my P3 display puzzles me. The sub RX shows up in magenta (I seem to recall KE7X calls it cyan but trust me its magenta) on the P3 but when, and only when, I put the K3 into SPLIT mode the magenta bar on the P3 (which shows what the Sub RX is doing) has a central highlighted portion which is really bright. When I move out of SPLIT its a standard magenta. I accept that this is a really usefull way of telling me I am in SPLIT mode but I cant find a reference to it anywhere - so please put me out of my misery, where is this reflected in the documentation? Andy G4HUE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-RX-and-P3-tp7586555p7586568.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 with SteppIR
Hi Larry, One leg of the Y cable attaches to the SDA100. The other leg of the Y cable attaches to the PC connection on the back of the P3. Then the separate RS232 cable supplied with the P3 goes between the XCVR connection on the P3 and the RS232 connection on the K3. 73, Mike K2MK Larry Gerhardstein wrote I have a K3 / P3 / SteppIR SDA100. Everything is set to 38400 baud. I have connected a Y-cable to the RS232 connection on the K3. One side of the Y is connected to the SteppIR controller with a null modem inserted (as directed by SteppIR instructions). The other side is connected to the XCVR connection on the P3. Both work, but not at the same time. Unplugging one of the Y connections makes the other work, and visa versa. Any ideas? Perhaps there is a special splitter that will provide the necessary isolation?? Or perhaps I need to orient the Y a different way?? Larry W7IN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-with-SteppIR-tp7586402p7586407.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] T/R switching problem
Hi Jan, What is your antenna. There has been an ongoing thread on the SteppIR site regarding this identical problem with many types of transceivers, not just the K3. If you have a SteppIR antenna (any model) you should take a look at their Yahoo site. 73, Mike K2MK Jan Ditzian wrote I am having a problem with T/R switching in my K3. The symptom is that, after I transmit, the receive signals are sometimes very attenuated. This problem has gotten worse. At first, simply a quick tap on the PTT switch fixed everything, but now, at least on phone, I must make a brief additional transmission to get the receive to return. Today, the problem got worse, and sometimes I have to really fuss with things to get receive back. Here are some questions: 1. Is there a T/R relay in the K3, and does this sound like it is sticking, at least to the extent that it does not make good contact on receive? 2. Has anyone had the similar problem, and what was the solution? 3. If it is a relay, can it be replaced easily, or is this a return to Elecraft situation? 4. If it is simply a relay replacement, where is the relay located? Thank you, Jan, KX2A -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/T-R-switching-problem-tp7585979p7585987.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] stereo channel output balance
Hi Todd, There is not. I always use headphones and one of my ears needs a slight additional boost. I elected to purchase an external headphone amplifier with individual gain and balance controls. I suppose something similar can be done for speakers. 73, Mike K2MK todd ruby-2 wrote Is there any way to control the balance on the output coming from the spkr output jack on the back panel? I have a pair of KLM mini monitors but one side sounds louder that the other. When I swap speaker wires the other channel gets louder so I am hoping there is a way to even the stereo balance if there is one. thanks in advance 73 Todd WB2ZAB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/stereo-channel-output-balance-tp7585800p7585807.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 marker B transmit freq.
Hi Gary, I understand your need and as others have indicated it's not really how most folks use markers. My findings have been that the markers are not optimum for split DX chasing. When DX is operating split I immediately hold the SPLIT button and turn on the SUB RX and then spin the VFO B knob on the K3 while observing the magenta and red (split) cursors on the P3. With the SUB RX turned on I can hear all of the callers as I'm turning the VFO B dial and I am able to more finely drop my signal in then by just visualizing its placement with the P3 alone. This also does away with the necessity of pushing the P3 knob. I have found this to be quicker, more accurate, and more intuitive then using markers. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob to QSY me to a desired signal. I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it. Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its not intuitive. If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I tap on MKR B? Thanks, Gary KA1J -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-marker-B-transmit-freq-tp7585638p7585653.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] QSK
Hi Tom, Set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-dtr. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/QSK-tp7585610p7585622.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return
Hi Stewart, There may be a firmware solution to prevent this problem but I don't think it advisable to ever ignore the power button. The Power Button is like an Emergency Stop button. It needs to be 100% reliable. 73, Mike K2MK Stewart@twinwood wrote If this is the case, then surely it is something that can be easily addressed in the F/W. i.e. if the TUNE function (or any other critical function) is taking place, ignore presses of the Power button. Of course, this may not help if the PowerPole connector falls out ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Button-of-no-return-tp7585411p7585419.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
Re: [Elecraft] Low audio K3?
Hi John, I purchased the Heil Proset (sold by Elecraft) when I bought my K3 several years ago. The audio level was inadequate for my deteriorating ears. I then purchased the Yamaha CM500 headset and quickly sold the Proset on eBay. I've never looked back. There is a substantial increase in audio level with the CM500. Plus you can buy two CM500s (with change to spare) for the price of one Proset. 73, Mike K2MK JBaumgarte wrote I have 2 K3's which I use in a contest station I have, use for remoting that station (35 miles from home), or the occasional mobile state qso party. I typically use Heil headsets, but picked up a Yamaha after hearing K9YC speak so glowingly about the unit. I have always noticed the low level audio, but the remote sight is so naturally quiet, that it hasn't been a big problem. Typically, in cw mode, both gains are almost wide open. But not so bad in SSB, which led me to believe it was something in the set up. I have played with this some, but not a lot of improvement. The Yamaha is much less of a problem. Last weekend I did a mobile in the Wisconsin QSO party using one of the rigs, and it was somewhat of a nightmare! I ran both gains wide open 100% of the time, and still had lots of problems hearing weaker stations. I made over 700 q's (all CW) in the 7 hour contest but it was a struggle. I was in a new Subaru Outback which is very quiet, but there is still considerable wind and road noise to deal with. I was kicking myself for not bringing the Yamaha along. Interestingly, another competitive station in the contest was using a K3 and reports the same problem. He was also using a Heil. I fully realize my best and least expensive, option might be to sell both Heils and buy another Yamaha or two, but I know that most of the stations in my contest club (Minnesota Wireless Assn) are using Heils and can't believe that there isn't something I'm missing here. Comments or suggestions would be very welcome and appreciated. 73 John, N0IJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Low-audio-K3-tp7585349p7585358.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
Re: [Elecraft] Can P3 Be On Top of K3?
Hi Phil, I had my P3 on top of my K3 for about a year until I got the SVGA card and added an additional monitor which is now suspended over the K3. There's no heat build up problem but if the K3 bale is up then I guess the P3 could slide a bit when pushing P3 buttons. I used some of that rubbery shelf liner and cut it out for the K3 speaker and vent holes. It kept the P3 from moving around unless I got very rough with the buttons. I suppose the internal speaker audio might be lessened slightly. I infrequently use the speaker and I didn't notice any problem when I did use it. 73, Mike K2MK Phil Wheeler-2 wrote Thursday I ordered my K3 and P3. All the images I see show the P3 on either the right or left side of the K3. But it seems having the P3 screen just above the display of the K3 would be an easier way to operate. Is there any reason not to locate the P3 that way (like vents in the K3, speaker, etc.)? 73, Phil w7ox (K2 #380, K1 #18) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Can-P3-Be-On-Top-of-K3-tp7584281p7584297.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 tracking K3 VFO A?
Hi Gary, It sounds like you're happy with just tuning with the VFO-A dial. Why bother with the marker at all. Use of markers is really not all that convenient. You can also use VFO-B as a pseudo marker. Pushing the K3 A/B button will jump you to the VFO-B frequency. And VFO-B can be made to track VFO-A. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote Is there a way to have the marker track VFO A? Along the same path, is there a way to have the marker stay on VFO A and scroll as I adjust the K3? It would be helpful to have see what is going on in the spectrum with the P3 panadapter and move the VFO rather than only be able to use the knob to move the marker to go to a particular signal on the waterfall, and then push the knob on the P3 to move the K3s VFO to that frequency. Thanks Gary KA1J Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-tracking-K3-VFO-A-tp7584215p7584243.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
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question
Hi George, I'm not 100% sure but I don't think your SUB RX has to be ON to be damaged. I believe that just connecting an antenna to the AUX RF input will allow RF into the SUB RX. There is an internal protective device on the input to the SUB RX called a carrier operated relay (COR). You can see it in the manual in some of the block diagrams. When you get your vertical you can try transmitting with the yagi at low power and gradually increase your power. If you hear a clicking sound you are tripping the COR. That's your positive indication that you should either decrease power or add external protection. There are devices available to put in your SUB RX antenna line for overload protection but you can also use the KEY OUT signal to energize a relay to disconnect your SUB RX antenna. There is also a lower current KEY OUT signal on pin 10 of the accessory connector. You can use that to trip a low current device that in turn activates a relay. 73, Mike K2MK George A. Thornton-2 wrote This might be a stupid question, but here goes. I have a small lot. I currently am using a 3 element Yagi that barely fits on the property. I was thinking about getting a vertical as a second HF antenna. If I put it up it is going to have to be pretty close to the Yagi. I have a dual receive K3. If I have both receivers going, one on each channel, and I broadcast on one of these antennas, am I in any danger of overloading and frying the other receiver? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Antenna-question-tp7584071p7584085.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] K3 Text Decode Firmware Request
I have a P3 with SVGA board and there's sufficient room to display decoded text all of the time on the external monitor. I normally have decoding turned on when operating RTTY and CW even though I can view them with my PC software as well. What I don't need is the lower display of the K3 cluttered up with scrolling text decodes. With decodes flowing continuously it's cumbersome to make minor adjustments in power output, keyer speed, filter width, etc.. I would like to see a menu setting to permit blanking decodes on the K3 lower display but allowing them to flow to the P3/SVGA. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Text-Decode-Firmware-Request-tp7583908.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] Crystal Filter Offset in 4.81, What does it mean?
I installed the 4.81 beta firmware and I am able to change the crystal filter offset as described in the firmware notes. I can hear slight differences in a CW signal between 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 KHz. What I don't understand is what does it mean. Previous to this release I would have assumed that the crystal filter is centered on my chosen CW pitch suggesting a 0 KHz offset. If I choose one of the 3 offsets am I now listening (and transmitting) slightly off zero beat. Why would I want this? Wouldn't I also want a 4th choice of 0 KHz? Explanations in layman's terms would be appreciated. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Crystal-Filter-Offset-in-4-81-What-does-it-mean-tp7583674.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
Re: [Elecraft] CW memory problem
Hi Carl, This has come up before on the reflector. It was caused accidentally as follows. Somebody held the MENU button such that the K3 displayed uC 04.67 and FW REV5. Next they pressed the M1 button. That's all it takes to assign a M key to a configuration function. 73, Mike K2MK Carl Yaffey wrote I used the K3 utility to set all 4 CW memories. M1 has my call. I’ve been using that one extensively lately. Today, after an hour of calling W1AW/KH6, suddenly pressing M1 gives me this: Main display: uC 04.67 VFO B display: FW REV5 The other 3 memories still work fine. I went into the utility and found my call still in M1. I re entered it and saved. Problem is still there. I need a clue, please. 73, Carl Yaffey K8NU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-memory-problem-tp7583739p7583746.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rx antenna
Hi Gary, You didn't indicate if you are running split or diversity. Here's a solution if you are in diversity. There are times that you would like the RX ANT to be steered to both your MAIN RX and SUB RX. I do that with a splitter on my RX antenna cable. One leg goes to the AUX RF BNC socket for the SUB RX and the other leg goes to the RX ANT IN BNC socket on the KXV3A board. When I want to use my RX antenna for both receivers I press the RX ANT button. I'm still in diversity but I'm using the same antenna for both ears. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset. There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the vertical and to this point to do that, I turn off the audio from the main receiver listen with the one ear to the sub Rx. Listening to the transmit antenna with both ears I just don't use the sub rx. The question I'd like to know is: How can I listen to the sub Rx only with both ears? I could do it by inserting a stereo to mono adapter in line but that's going to be bothersome quickly. Any easy quick way to do this? 73, Gary KA1J -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Rx-antenna-tp7583554p7583564.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
Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3
Hi Gary, Shipping anything large has gotten to be expensive. Since you used the term first class mail I can tell you haven't shipped a large package for quite a few decades. Simply put, if you have the dimensions of your box, the weight, and the insured value the easiest way to determine shipping cost is to go to the UPS and USPS web sites and enter the data. You'll want to choose Ground for UPS and Priority Mail for USPS. The Post Office will pick it up at your house for no extra charge. UPS will charge for pickup but you can drop it at any of the many UPS shipping stores for free. Or you can hand it to a UPS driver when he is making a delivery also free. You can do the package labeling yourself directly off of your printer. You just have to register a few details and use your credit card. Or you can take the package to the Post Office or UPS store. The price is a little higher if you take it to the Post Office but it is the same if you take it to the UPS store. If you live in my town it will take 45 minutes at the Post Office or 1 minute at the UPS store. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote I'm going to be shipping my K3. Any suggestions on the most affordable way considering insurance? I'll be packing it myself, double boxed with good padding and am thinking USPS 1st class. Haven't sent out anything pricey in years. Thanks Happy New Year Gary KA1Jl -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Shipping-a-K3-tp7582325p7582342.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
Re: [Elecraft] How to get a K3/100 to emulate a K3/0?
Hi Barry, Hold the MENU button for several seconds and TERM will appear in the lower display. I think this is what you want. Reverse the procedure and NORM will appear. 73, Mike K2MK Barry wrote I recall reading that a K3/100 can remotely control another K3, but can't find the info now. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-get-a-K3-100-to-emulate-a-K3-0-tp7581984p7581985.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
Re: [Elecraft] PR6-10 Receiver Pre Amplifier
Ray Stephen, And of course you will need the KXV3 or KXV3A board in your K3. Further, when you press the RX ANT button for 6, 10, and 12 meters it will be remembered so that you don't have to push it each time you use those bands. And lastly, the preamp is activated by a single wire connection to the accessory socket so that it activated for only those bands where it is used. When de-activated the preamp has a pass through connection for a separate receive antenna to be used for the lower frequency bands. The mechanical and electrical design of the preamp is very well thought out. If you are already using your accessory socket you'll need a DB15 Y cable which is available from Elecraft for a reasonable price. I have the PR6-10 and I am very happy with its performance on all 3 bands. 73, Mike K2MK Stephen G4SJP wrote Ray, It fits neatly between the RX in and out BNCs on the back panel. You then select the separate receiver input via the RXant button of the front panel. I am away from the K3 at the moment but that is what I did successfully with an ANC noise reducer once. I too am thinking seriously about buying the PR6-10 as I'm about to take deliver of a KPA500! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 10 December 2013 09:20, Ray G3XLG lt; ray2.s@ gt; wrote: Hi All I am thinking of buying this accessory but I am a bit confused.! I use a 4-El SteppIR beam for the HF bands as both my receive transmit antenna with my K3. Would I need to set up a separate receive antenna to use the PR6-10 Preamp or can I use it with my existing TX/RX antenna? Ray G3XLG -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PR6-10-Receiver-Pre-Amplifier-tp7581571p7581573.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
Re: [Elecraft] APF
I agree with Bill. There's no need to fiddle with the RIT control. I think Dusty's original suggestion implies that he found the APF to be more effective at a slightly lower frequency (20Hz lower) than his nominal CW pitch setting. This may be true but it can be more easily accomplished by tuning the signal a bit lower in frequency with the main VFO. Then just tweak the APF center frequency with the SHIFT knob. Dusty's suggestion may appeal to some because it doesn't shift your transmit frequency 20Hz off of zero beat. In the grand scheme, however, 20Hz off of zero beat is hardly noticeable. The important thing here is to play with the APF and learn how to use it. You don't have to wait for weak signals. You can experiment with medium strength signals. Then once you get the hang of it you'll be good to go when trying to pull out a weak one. But don't expect the APF to pull them all in. The APF has its limitations. 73, Mike K2MK Bill W4ZV wrote IMHO K3WC's APF suggestion is WAY TOO COMPLICATED. I use APF virtually all the time and never use RIT, SHIFT, etc. Just HOLD DUAL PB to actuate APF and use the VFO to zero beat. COARSE (10 Hz) VFO steps is usually close enough but you can switch to FINE (1 Hz) if necessary for ultra weak signals. I also strongly endorse N6KR's suggestion below: I suggest setting the passband width to about 250-300 Hz when using APF. This is extremely important since bandwidths too narrow will introduce additional ringing to the APF which already borders on ringing. I actually use a 200 Hz XFIL but set to actuate at DSP 400 Hz. With WIDTH set to 400 Hz, the signal first goes through the relatively broad (4.0 shape factor) 200 Hz XFIL, then a 400 Hz DSP and finally the narrow APF. This makes the cascaded XFIL/DSP look more like 250 Hz, reduces ringing, still allows you to hear off-frequency callers (although attenuated) and helps your ears discriminate weak signals from noise by providing a wider background sample of noise. 73, Bill W4ZV Scott Monks wrote Sam; Your explanation is really good Sam, but it seems that something doesn't follow for me. cut... Turn on the RIT control (tap the RIT button). Next, lower the RIT frequency -20 Hz. (You must have CONFIG:PB CTRL in the config menu set to .01 to move in 10 Hz steps). If your pitch is set to 500 Hz, then the tone of the CW should now be 480 Hz. Next, turn on the APF by HOLDING the DUAL PB button. Adjust the APF using the SHIFT Fc Knob (now APF control). Move the APF down -20 Hz to match the CW signal. Once you have the signal in the center of the new 480 Hz tone you should hear that the CW signal pops up about 5 or 6 dB Ok, I did this, first setting my pitch at 500 Hz, which actually even cut out some ringing! I got the station centered, etc., turned RIT down -20, activated APF, but then the problem began. I am not sure what the SHIFT Fc Knob is--if it is just the regular Shift-Lo knob then this doesn't do anything for me when I turn it. Is this the right knob? Do I need something turned on in CONFIG for it to work? I have had my K3 a little more than 1yr., and I sort of remember that MAYBE I could move the passband once at first, but I my be remembering bad! Thanks for the help. 73 Scott AA0AA; XE1/AA0AA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/APF-tp7581300p7581515.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3
Hi Mike, Not normal. You may need to perform the K3 VFO noise mod. I had P3 grass on 6 meters and the mod corrected the problem. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/K3_vfo_noise_mod_Rev_C.pdf 73, Mike K2MK Mike Reublin wrote When I spin the VFO on my K3, the grass on the P3 increases in amplitude and also moves up the screen both. Normal? 73, Mike NF4L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-tp7581476p7581482.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Not Showing Sub Receiver Cursor When Not In Split Mode
Hi Bud, Split or XIT causes the RED transmit cursor to appear. The MAGENTA VFO B cursor is turned on or off in the menu as posted by K5OAI. 73, Mike K2MK Bud Governale, W3LL wrote P3:If I turn on Split I see the sub receiver cursor along with VFO A. However if I just turn on the sub receiver without Split I only see VFO A. I need to see VFO B when tuning VFO B when not in Split Mode. How do I do this? 73, Bud W3LL w3ll@ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Not-Showing-Sub-Receiver-Cursor-When-Not-In-Split-Mode-tp7581479p7581483.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA send-receive
Hi Gary, No keyboard is required if you want to view CW/RTTY/PSK decode on the external monitor connected to the SVGA board in the P3. The P3 doesn't do any of the decoding. It just displays the same thing that the K3 displays if you have decode turned on. What it does do is display a continuous stream of decode. The area on the monitor can be enlarged to more or fewer lines of decode as desired. The feature is turned on in the SVGA card in the SVGA menu group. I use this and it works just fine. The only caveat is that occasionally the K3 starts in 75 baud RTTY which won't properly decode 45 baud RTTY. It's necessary to change this using the K3 Data Mode Button. Now if you feel the need to also send CW/RTTY/PSK from an external keyboard that can be accomplished by plugging in a USB keyboard into the SVGA board. Additional capabilities include numerous memories for canned messages and the ability to send macros from the keyboard. Detailed explanations can be found in the P3 SVGA manual. You can also just use the keyboard for it's ability to store and recall numerous macros.This can be a lot of fun if you are into K3 and P3 macros. 73, Mike K2MK Gary NL7Y wrote After some time adrift in radio ownership land I just received another K3/P3, now with a P3SVGA. Elecraft sales indicated that CW/RTTY/PSK encode send and decode receive was now enabled and viewable on the P3 by adding a PC compatible PC USB BIOS keyboard, and splitting the display. I don’t intend to initially use the Utility via my Mac, just the K3/P3. Have others used this digital feature? Any brief operating suggestions? I’ll finish the shack install tomorrow and am reading the Manuals as I explore the changes since my previous 2009 K3. I’ve not gone back through all the Elecraft Archives yet to search the comments on the process. 73, Gary NL7Y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-send-receive-tp7581258p7581264.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 question
Hi Fred, While I don't have an answer to your question I would like to offer an unrelated Fixed Tune Mode tip. Frequently I want to get the station of interest into the center of the screen but remain in Fixed Tune Mode. I think there are other ways to accomplish this but the one I use is to quickly toggle from Fixed Tune to Tracking and back to Fixed Tune. I do this by setting the menu option of FixTrack as a top row function key. A quick double tap of the function key moves the station to the center of the screen. 73, Mike K2MK k6dgw wrote I run my P3 in fixed-tune mode [span edges stay fixed, cursor moves as I tune]. Every now and then, the span edges will jump in frequency. For example, with span=20KHz and edges=21.020/21.040, at some point the edges will be 21.025/21.045 I've never caught it in the act and I can't make it happen, it just does it when I'm not watching. Anyone know what's going on? For the record, Elecraft cables: KUSB [laptop]--P3--K3. 73, Fred K6DGW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-question-tp7581126p7581132.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
Re: [Elecraft] Updating an older K3
Hi Gary, Some of the hardware mods correct problems or prevent problems and they aren't noticeable after installation. But they provide peace of mind and increase resale value. One mod that I found useful was the one that corrected noise while tuning the VFO. It improved operation on 6 and 10 meters on my K3. An upgrade (not really a mod) was the exchange of the DSP board. This made my K3 sound quieter to me. I think you have to hunt around the Elecraft website to find this one. I did the mods myself so I can't comment on the factory cost. 73, Mike K2MK Gary Smith-2 wrote I assembled this K3 in Nov 08 and it has most of the accessories of the day; sub RX, KAT3, KP3A, KXV3, KTCXO3-1 TCXO KBPF3 Gen coverage module. I'm thinking it might do well with an update with the factory mods to bring it current. Has anyone had this done at the factory recently and if so, did you notice any obvious operational difference from before to after the upgrade? If yes, in your opinion was it significant enough to be worth the money spent after all was said done? And, how much did it cost in the end? Off list replies please. Thanks 73, Gary KA1J -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Updating-an-older-K3-tp7580909p7580918.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Receive Ant Question
Hi Steve, It is separated by a relay but that doesn't mean that you can't damage internal circuitry. If you hear relay clicking sounds while you are transmitting then you have tripped the protective COR (carrier-operated relay). If this occurs then you need to reducer power or separate your antennas more, and/or provide external protection. The diagram on page 42 of the K3 manual illustrates the presence of the COR(s). 73, Mike K2MK K4FJ wrote Am I correct in assuming that the Rec Ant input is disconnected from the main receiver input upon transmit by way of a relay? If so, can I further assume that connecting a beverage, or other receive antenna, to the Receive Ant input will cause no harm to the main receiver upon transmit? In other words, is a relay enough protection? I ask because I would like to rule out needing an external protection device when using a beverage antenna. I run full legal power. Thanks in advance. 73, Steve, K4FJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Receive-Ant-Question-tp7580834p7580842.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 no reception CW
Hi Paul, Check your RX EQ settings. 73, Mike K2MK Paul Milward wrote Hi gang I have a very strange condition with my K3. Absolutely no reception in CW mode on any band. There is dead quiet, no noise no static. It looks as though I can xmit CW, as the red LED lights. All other modes are working normally Thoughts? Suggestions? 73 NU4C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-no-reception-CW-tp7580645p7580662.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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RTTY baud rate reverts to 75
Hi Randy, Same problem here. I thought I had figured out how to keep it at 45 baud but I was mistaken. It always reverts back to 75. I'm using AFSK so it isn't really a problem but I have the P3 with SVGA option and I normally have the data display turned on. I'd rather see a correct decode instead of gibberish on the external monitor used with the P3. 73, Mike K2MK Randy Moore wrote Last night I returned to 20m RTTY for the first time in several days and the baud rate had reverted to 75 bps. I am certain it was 45 the last time I was there. ??? 73, Randy, KS4L On Oct 23, 2013, at 6:42 PM, Rick Prather lt; rprather@ gt; wrote: Randy, I think you will find it is a per band setting. So, once you set it to 45 it should be the same when you come back to that band. Rick K6LE On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Randy Moore lt; wrmoore47@ gt; wrote: I have been playing with RTTY a bit lately (novice) using the K3's decode/readout and sending with my paddle. It works great for casual QSOs and quick DXing. But I've noticed that the baud rate reverts to 75 (from 45) frequently. I am using DXLab and frequently click on spots there, but that doesn't seem to be the culprit. It seems to happen when I've changed bands and/or have power-cycled the K3. I'm using FSK D mode, and I'm not using any other digital modes right now. What's up with that? 73, Randy, KS4L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RTTY-baud-rate-reverts-to-75-tp7580088p7580256.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SteppIR Connection
Hi Bud, The P3 and K3 are connected on one leg of the Y cable per the diagram in the P3 manual. The SteppIR controller connects to the other leg per the drawing supplied by SteppIR. If you need a copy of the SteppIR connection send me a direct e-mail and I'll send it to you. 73, Mike K2MK Bud Governale, W3LL wrote On what RS232 leg should I connect the SteppIR controller? P3 to K3 Leg or P3 to Computer. I think one leg may carry less traffic. 73, Bud W3LL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SteppIR-Connection-tp7579842p7579859.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and JT65-HF
Hi Fred, You probably mean you use AFSK A for RTTY. For JT65-HF you want DATA A. LINE IN is correct and MIC+LIN off is correct although I suspect the K3 automatically turns MIC+LIN off in any of the data modes. I use VOX for all data modes. Never had a problem. 73, Mike K2MK k6dgw wrote While putting Alpine County on the air for the Cal QSO Party, a couple of the crew were running JT65-HF prior to the contest start. I thought I might try it out and need a couple of answers: 1. What mode do I use? I run AFSK in DATA A on RTTY, audio goes to LINE IN, MIC+LINE is off. 2. What's the best way to key the K3? On RTTY, N1MM/MMTTY key the rig via the CAT port. 73, Fred K6DGW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-JT65-HF-tp7579810p7579812.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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 L-mix-R problem
Hi Brian, Check CONFIG:SPKR+PH. I forget the reason why but the right ear is muted if SPKR+PH is YES and CONFIG:SPKRS is 1. 73, Mike K2MK K1LI wrote Suddenly, I can't hear the sub-receiver in the right headphone unless I use the Ab-b option on the L-MIX-R menu item. (FYI, the b-Ab option also does not work.) I used the A-b option for years. Any clues as to what I may have inadvertently changed to cause this? Brian K1LI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KRX3-L-mix-R-problem-tp7579776p7579782.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 No signals in Data Mode
Hi Ed, It's entirely possible that your filter width is not set correctly. The K3 will remember the setting from the last time you used Data Mode. Also there are several sub levels for Data Mode. For PSK you will want to hold the DATA MD button and rotate VFO-B until DATA A is displayed. Then adjust your width knob until the filter width is correct for PSK. I suppose something around 2KHz or greater. Whatever you prefer. 73, Mike K2MK Ed-3 wrote When I switch my K3 to the data mode I do not hear any signals. I hear plenty of PSK in USB on 20 meters and DM780 will decode them when in USB. When I switch to Data Mode I just get background noise with what sounds like a very narrow filter setting. Ed -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-No-signals-in-Data-Mode-tp7579647p7579673.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 question
Hi Gary, The quickest way to determine if the P3 is talking to the K3 is to look at the top of the P3 display. If the current K3 frequency is not displayed in the center of the screen then you have not established communications. 73, Mike K2MK Garry Shapiro wrote I have had a P3 for some time but only very recently did I build it and install it, and only now am I trying to learn it. The first problem encountered is as follows. I tried QSYing the K3 to a marker frequency, but no QSY occurs when either marker is selected and the Select knob is tapped. Yes, there is an RS232 connection between the K3 and P3. The RS232 line also connects in parallel to a MicroHam router, and a SteppIR SDA100 controller through Y splitter cables. So I asked myself Are these additional breakouts preventing QSY to the marker frequency? To answer, I disconnected the MicroHam and SteppIR controller, with no difference. Am I missing something here? Is there an enabling configuration selection in the K3? Garry, NI6T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-question-tp7579558p7579563.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 problems
Hi Alan, Of course it could be as simple as the P3 and the computer not being set to the same baud rate. If not that I would next try removing the serial connection to the K3 and just have the computer go directly to the P3. 73, Mike K2MK Alan Grant wrote I recently attempted to down load the latest firmware for my P3, and now have a problem, the P3 says Boot loader checksum failure, ready to download. However the computer cannot find the P3. So now I do not have, what I come to rely upon my ability to see what is going on around the frequency I am on. I have tried what the manual says but I cannot get the computer or K3 to talk to P3, what do I do now Help please Alan Grant VK4KO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-problems-tp7579430p7579435.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA display problem 1920x1080
Hi Don, I had read that note but it is in the current Rev D manual dated 9/30/12 which corresponded to SVGA firmware 1.10. There were two firmware revisions (1.14 and 1.16) in 2013 each of which added additional notes on 1920x1080 monitor compatibility. Plus the last thread on 1920x1080 monitors was in 2012. That suggested to me that the issue had been corrected in firmware. I just wanted to see if my experience was unique. In the meantime, 1440x900 does work correctly and it does completely fill the screen. So it is satisfactory. The only negative is that the font size (even at font size 0) ends up being too large. If Elecraft wants us to use 1440x900 on a 1920x1080 monitor they should probably include an additional font that is extra small. 73, Mike K2MK Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Mike, If you read the P3SVGA manual, it states that For faster screen updates when using fixed tune mode, we recommend setting the P3SVGA resolution to 1440 x 900 or less. Note that 1440 x 900 will display correctly on 1920 x 1080 monitors. That means that it will display a 1440 x 900 resolution OK on 1920 X 1080 monitors, but it does not mean that it will fill the display. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/24/2013 8:16 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: I searched the archive and reviewed a 2012 thread on the subject of displaying the P3/SVGA on a 1920x1080 monitor. I thought this issue was resolved but I just puchased a 22 Asus monitor with a native resolution of 1920x1080 at 60Hz and the P3/SVGA does not fill the screen horizontally. It fills the screen completely vertically but leaves almost 1.5 of black screen on both sides. If I select 1440x900 it fills the screen fully. The 1920x1080-alt resolution produces an ill fitting display with unreadable text. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-display-problem-1920x1080-tp7579216p7579223.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
Hi Bill, Help us by stating your firmware rev levels. Latest Updates might not include Beta releases for some folks. 73, Mike K2MK Bill W2BLC wrote Latest updates have been made and factory cables are being used. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-operation-with-the-KPA500-and-KAT500-tp7579171p7579195.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] P3 SVGA display problem 1920x1080
I searched the archive and reviewed a 2012 thread on the subject of displaying the P3/SVGA on a 1920x1080 monitor. I thought this issue was resolved but I just puchased a 22 Asus monitor with a native resolution of 1920x1080 at 60Hz and the P3/SVGA does not fill the screen horizontally. It fills the screen completely vertically but leaves almost 1.5 of black screen on both sides. If I select 1440x900 it fills the screen fully. The 1920x1080-alt resolution produces an ill fitting display with unreadable text. Hooking the monitor up to a PC produces a full display at 1920x1080. P3 firmware is 1.26 and SVGA firmware is 1.16. Are there any solutions out there or is everybody using 1440x900. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-display-problem-1920x1080-tp7579216.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: AFSK problem
To Dick and John, I have experienced the 75 baud problem that John described. I fixed it but I'm not 100% sure how I did it. This tip might also work for the AFSK-A to FSK-D problem. Here's my guess at what I did. After changing from 75 baud to 45 baud on one band I would then change bands using the band button on the K3 and make the baud rate change on the next band. If I made the 45 baud correction and changed bands from my computer by either hitting a spot or typing in a new frequency the K3 would not remember 45 baud when I returned to the previous band. As I said above, this is my guess at what I did. I don't remember things like I used to. 73, Mike K2MK JBaumgarte wrote Along the same line, when I go back to RTTY, it comes up at 75 baud, where it was last at FSK-D and 45 baud. I'm using the remote system if that makes any difference. John, N0IJ Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2013, at 11:58 PM, RLVZ@ wrote: On my K3, I used to set each band to AFSK A once, and when returning to that band it would automatically revert back to AFSK A. However, something changed, as now each time I change bands the Mode is in the FSK D mode. Can someone tell me how I can get my K3 to remember to stay in the AFSK A mode after switching bands? Thanks 73, Dick- K9OM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-AFSK-problem-tp7579124p7579143.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Splitter for Loop RX Antenna ?
Hi Duane, I'll jump in with my 2 cents. I use the DXE-RSC-2 splitter from DX Engineering for my Pixel RX loop. One leg goes to the KXV3A RX IN port for the Main RX and the other leg goes to the AUX port for the SUB RX. I think this is what the original poster was trying to accomplish. This would be in non-diversity use. The DX ENGR unit has a 3db per port loss which I'm sure is true. But we pretty much expect RX antennas to have somewhat lower gain than our transmitting antenna. Their advantage is in improved signal to noise ratio. We make adjustments for this by possibly not using the K3 attenuator or by using the K3 pre-amp. Or we use an external amplifier with the RX antenna. By taking these steps an additional loss of 3db signal + noise should not be a show stopper. 73, Mike K2MK dw-4 wrote Thanks for posting this Pete! Are you noticing any observable decrease in signal strength with vs without the hybrid splitter? If I understand correctly a power splitter with 2 outputs will give 3db insertion loss. An RF amp may be added to make up the loss. I'm wondering how you would describe the signal loss, if you notice any? Thanks :-] Duane Message: 21 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Splitter for Loop RX Antenna ? I am currently using one of these in my K3's RX IN/OUT loop - works fine. 73, Pete N4ZR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Splitter-for-Loop-RX-Antenna-tp7578837p7578895.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
Re: [Elecraft] VFO B receive not heard in headphones with SUB on
Hi Jeff, After pushing the SUB button you have no volume in the right ear. Lets begin. Are the headphones fully inserted into the jack. Is the SUB RX RF gain control fully clockwise. Is the SUB RX tuned to the same band or perhaps a different (dead) band. Press A-B twice to transfer VFO settings to VFO-B. CONFIG:SPKR+PH should be off. Press BSET and observe your antenna selection, PRE/ATT conditions, NR, etc. Make changes as required. Is the outer ring of your volume knob set to NOR (for volume) or set to BALANCE (for left right balance). Either will work but you need to know which it is. Check CONFIG:L--MIX--R. For the simplest type of operation you want A-b. 73, Mike K2MK Jeff Hall, W6UX-2 wrote I haven't used my K3 much since Field Day. Today I turned it on and engaged the sub receiver by tapping SUB. Instead of hearing VFO B in my right ear, I only hear VFO A in my left ear. Adjusting the SUB RF control affects VFO A volume. It's like the radio's sub receiver configuration got messed up, or maybe one of the internal coax cables maybe came loose? Or I guess I just forgot how to use the sub receiver! Can someone please provide me with the troubleshooting procedures? Thanks! Jeff, W6UX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VFO-B-receive-not-heard-in-headphones-with-SUB-on-tp7578747p7578753.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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA RTTY decode question
Hi Hisashi, The P3/SVGA board is acting as a terminal. It does not do any decoding. It just displays the decoding done by the K3. If you're missing characters you may want to adjust the threshold on the K3. See the decode tips in the K3 manual on page 33. 73, Mike K2MK Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote I was copying RTTY on my P3 SVGA and I found that it was dropping a lot of characters. I finally figured out how to decode directly on the K3 and it wasn't dropping characters at all. Is there something I have set up incorrectly? Thanks. Hisashi T Fujinaka -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-RTTY-decode-question-tp7578289p7578292.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
Re: [Elecraft] Use MMTTY with K3/0 to K3
Hi Steve, The K3/0 accepts a standard stereo 1/8 (3.5mm) plug for both the line in and the line out. The computer is probably the same for it's line out but could be a mono plug for it's line in (or mic in). He'll have to investigate his computer. He can likely purchase what he needs at Radio Shack but these cables would be much cheaper with greater variety on-line from places like: http://www.cablewholesale.com/index.php http://www.monoprice.com/ http://www.amazon.com 73, Mike K2MK Steven Bertsch wrote My friend wants to use MMTTY with his K3/0 remoting to my K3. He wants to use AFSK. He is elderly and can't solder anymore so can he just buy the cables that will go from his computer sound card to the K3/0 line in and out? Steve K6SAB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-0-to-K3-tp7578243p7578287.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
Re: [Elecraft] [P3 SVGA] Has anyone seen garbage in the waterfall display?
Hi Hisashi, From the photo is looks like you have your REF LVL set too high. The base signal (noise level) should be slightly below the dividing line between the upper display and the waterfall. Press the REF LVL button and turn the SELECT knob counterclockwise until the noise level just disappears. The REF LVL will need to be changed from band to band but the P3 remembers the setting on each band. Of course the level also changes with atmospheric conditions, time of day, antenna direction, etc.. 73, Mike K2MK Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote I just got my P3 SVGA card and it's just showing video noise in the waterfall. I reloaded the firmware just to see if that would fix things, and it did not. I'm not sure if you can attach things to the posts on here, so a picture of the display is at: http://www.i8u.org/~htodd/badwaterfall.jpg Any help would be appreciated. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - htodd@ BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Has-anyone-seen-garbage-in-the-waterfall-display-tp7578217p7578228.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
Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module
Hi Tim, Drinking the Kool Aid is a derogatory expression. See the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid 73, Mike K2MK Gary W. Hvizdak wrote Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get it? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Kool-Aid-was-2m-Module-tp7578139p7578148.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft
Hi Trevor, I'm waiting for a KPA1000. But I'd also take a KPA1200 or KPA1500. 73, Mike K2MK Trevor Dunne wrote Hi All I have been reading the mail here for some time while I debate the purchase of a K3 in my head. I can't help to notice the lack of subjects covering the K3 and the lack of new firmware in over 4 months. Would if be fair to think that development has finished on the K3 and that now all the accessories(amp,P3,ATU,ect) are in place, also the KX3 and matching amp are out there, Have the good people in Elecraft moved on to develop a new radio a K4 maybe Nothing worse than getting something new only for it to be replaced by a newer model a few weeks after getting it. Thanks Trevor EI2GLB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-whats-next-from-Elecraft-tp7577832p7577869.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
Re: [Elecraft] Dummy load
Hi Rick, Connect your transmitter output to the BNC input of the DL-1. A dummy load allows you to test your transmitter without sending your transmitted RF signal into an antenna where it can cause unintentional interference to others. The DL-1 has a 20 watt limit. You can also attach a voltmeter to the test points for a voltage measurement that translates to watts of output per the chart in the manual. 73, Mike K2MK Rick Bleda wrote I feel like the dummy, but I just bought and put together the DL-1 from Elecraft, and I have no clue how to use it. Can someone help? I need step by step instructions: ( lol -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Dummy-load-tp7577898p7577904.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Subreceiver AF Gain and PR6-10 connection
Hi Edward, Here's a few things to check. Before you compare Main RX and Sub RX be sure to double tap A-B (#3 button). This insures that all the Main RX settings are transferred to the Sub RX. Things like NR, NB, and filter settings should be the same before making comparisons. Also with the SUB turned on check ATT and PRE using the BSET button to be sure they are the same as the Main RX. (I'm not sure if ATT and PRE are transferred to the SUB RX using the A-B double tap). Do you have the same filter in both RXs. Have you entered all the filter parameters correctly into the config files using the K3 Utility. The outer volume knob (Sub) can be configured to be a true volume control or a balance control using CONFIG:SUB AF. Check which you have chosen. 73, Mike K2MK Dauer, Edward wrote Just finished the K3 and have it on the air. Neat! Much to learn yet. Two questions at this point, and a request for advice from the group . . . First question: The AF gain for the subreceiver is markedly lower than that for the RF board receiver. Anyone know what I might not have configured correctly? The config AF gain setting doesn't change it - sub still much lower than main. (The sub is on the shared antenna and the RF sensitivity seems the same.) Second question: the K3-to-KPA cable takes up the same 15-pin port as the PR6-10 is supposed to use (and a second cable from KPA to KAT uses up everything else.) Any options for connecting the preamp other than doing surgery on the cable? Many tnx for any advice anyone can offer . . . Edward Dauer, KN1CBR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Subreceiver-AF-Gain-and-PR6-10-connection-tp7577827p7577831.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - diversity mode running split
Hi Robert, Think of diversity as removing the Sub RX from the VFO-B knob. When in diversity, the VFO-B knob is only useful in the control of split transmit frequency (if you are in Split mode). It has no affect on the Sub RX frequency. So you should be good. Turn on Split, Lock VFO-B to maintain a constant transmit frequency and rotate VFO-A (and simultaneously your diversity Sub RX) to listen to the callers. Similarly when in diversity making changes using BSET should be irrelevant. The Sub RX will follow all of the settings of the Main RX. There should be no need to double tap A-B. I say should be because I never actually tried making changes using BSET while in diversity. I also have the Pixel and am happy with it. 73, Mike K2MK Robert Fanfant-2 wrote All, Apologize if this question has been asked before. When handling pileups, I've always used the following setup and it truly works FB - run split, lock the TX frequency, and use the main VFO to listen up/down for stations. Over the weekend I installed a RX only loop antenna(Pixel Technologies RF-Pro1B), and connected it the Aux RX input. I then enabled diversity mode, linking both main and sub receiver VFO(s). The sub-receiver was setup to use the Aux RX input, and the main's RX TX used Ant#1 ( the vertical). Needless to say, I was extremely impressed with the outcome, and my ability to pull out the weak signals on the low bands. Diversity mode even helped strong signals compensate for QSB. I was so impressed, that it got me thinking if I could run a pileup utilizing diversity mode in an effort to maximize the capabilities of both antenna's. My question is, will the K3 allow me to do the following, at the same time? 1) run split 2) run in diversity mode 3) lock the TX frequency 4) use the main tuning knob to change my RX frequency 5) Automatically have the sub-receiver follow adjustments made to the main RX settings (i.e. VFO, filter, filter BW, PB, NR, NB)? In a pileup I can't see going into BSET to change individual sub receiver settings to match the changes being made to the main receiver settings. Tapping A-B twice, each time I change/adjust settings of the main receiver, might get a bit tedious. Thanks in advance, -rob N7QT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-diversity-mode-running-split-tp7577680p7577688.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
Re: [Elecraft] new computer advice suggestions for using with a K3
Hi Don, It's been 5 years since I purchased a computer but the approach I followed then should still be relevant. If you buy a desktop style PC there will be a means for adding additional cards in slots. Then just buy a serial card on Amazon.com with the same bus nomenclature and you'll be rewarded with 2 or 4 real serial DB9 connectors with real numbers such as com 1, com 2, etc.. 73, Mike K2MK Goldtr8 (KD8NNU) wrote Gents, I wish to get a new computer for the shack and want to have one that is RF quiet and has real serial ports. I am guessing that others have purchased some PC’s recently and would have some suggestions on some that are HAM friendly with a K3. I use a K3, KAT500, W2 and HRD for rig control. Any thoughts suggestions before I purchase something would be greatly appreciated. ~73 Don KD8NNU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/new-computer-advice-suggestions-for-using-with-a-K3-tp7577587p7577597.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
Re: [Elecraft] comport and the KAT500
Hi Don, Is it possible that you have another PC program in communication with the K3. Perhaps a logging program. That could make the com port busy. 73, Mike K2MK haircut...@verizon.net wrote Hello Group, Checking my K-line setup, noticed the my utility for the Kat500 wasn't reading the comport. Checked to see if comport cable from the kat500 was plugged into the computer. Yes Shows comport 25 in the Device manager. But when I check the comport in the utility I get the message connected device does not appear to be a elecraft Kat500. Checked the comport setup for the K3,P3,Kpa500, all are working fb. Rechecked the connections last night and again this morning. Must be looking right at the problem, but not seeing it...(big senior moment) Any suggestions would help. Don.w2xb -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/comport-and-the-KAT500-tp7577324p7577325.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
Re: [Elecraft] Optimum Monitor for the P3 SVGA?
Hi Hank, I believe the comment you are recalling has to do with the data display at the very bottom of the external monitor. The data display (CW, RTTY, and PSK) can be turned on or off. What Dave meant is that you can obtain a taller waterfall display. If the waterfall is tall you can see signals that are several minutes old. I never measured the time duration and of course it would vary depending on how tall you make the waterfall. Needless to say it is well in excess of 10 seconds. In my opinion the SVGA option for the P3 is worth the price of admission. 73, Mike K2MK Hank Garretson wrote On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Dave Hachadorian lt; k6ll.dave@ gt;wrote: The higher they are, the more time history you can see. Is that the case? I thought I asked question about more history with SVGA awhile back, and I though the answer was that history duration was established by P3. Did I misinterpret? In particular, right now the way my P3 is setup I get about ten seconds of waterfall history. If I keep those P3 settings, can I see more than ten seconds of waterfall on the SVGA? If yes, how much more? 73, Hank, W6SX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Optimum-Monitor-for-the-P3-SVGA-tp7577047p7577085.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
Re: [Elecraft] Optimum Monitor for the P3 SVGA?
Hi Alden, It's a good question. I would suppose that it's advisable to get a monitor with a native resolution that matches the selections indicated in the SVGA manual. I'm not sure what happens when the two disagree. I would like to hear from folks that have gone through this exercise. Per the current manual the only resolutions available are: 1024x768, 1280x1040, 1440x900, and 1920x1080. Elecraft also states in the manual that 1440x900 or less is best for Fixed Tune Mode. I prefer fixed tune mode and I have to say that the screen goes through a lot of gyrations when coming out of transmit or when I hit spots from within WriteLog. If I'm doing a lot of spot jumping I'll switch to Tracking Mode. A common feature of monitors is multiple inputs. If your PC has multiple monitor outputs then you would be able to use the new monitor as a secondary PC monitor as well as a P3 monitor. If you go this way you'll want a monitor that has front panel button for input selection as opposed to input selection through a menu. Enjoy your SVGA board. It really enhances the K3/P3 experience. 73, Mike K2MK atoyer wrote I have recently received the P3SVGA and need to procure a suitable monitor. Are there any preferences of one size and/or resolution over another? Alden Oyer, AG5S -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Optimum-Monitor-for-the-P3-SVGA-tp7577047p7577059.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - audio balance and hiss
Hi Bill, I have a weak ear and use a Behringer AMP800 between my K3 and my CM500 headphones. Works great. Around $70 on Amazon. 73, Mike K2MK quote author=Bill Clarke I have a problem with a weak ear. To circumvent this, I use a Behringer mixer panel, allowing me to control the gain for each ear. The panel also allows additional audio control to tinker with. The output can go to a jack for phones, or to my Behringer speakers - the latter for room filling armchair copy. Having the flexibility of the RX Equalizer and AGC settings, the K3 can be the perfect receiver for nearly everyone. It is all in the settings. All the user has to do is invest some time in experimenting. Just for grins: On 75 meters at 9 AM today, my background noise level is below S1, no ATTenuator or PREamp in use. There is a very minimal hiss when tuned to an unused frequency. Signals really leap out at you. It doesn't get better than this. Bill W2BLC -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-audio-balance-and-hiss-tp7577002p7577003.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] K3, FS: PR6 Preamp for 6 meters
I am selling my one year old PR6 Preamplifier for 6 meters. It includes the original packaging, manual, cables, connector, and BNC adapters. It functions perfectly. Asking $110 plus shipping. Please contact me directly, not through the reflector. k2mk at comcast dot net 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FS-PR6-Preamp-for-6-meters-tp7576855.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
