Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CONFIG question
I have found that one program (MixW - a general logging and digital program) requires me to set PTT-KEY to an RTS-DTR setting. I have not been able to find a work around. Irwin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:20 AM To: 'Gary Ferdinand' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CONFIG question Do you need to key the radio with the RS-232 flow control lines? The K3 CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu item can be set to OFF OFF unless you're using a program that requires it... Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Ferdinand Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - CONFIG question I am trying to manage an issue I have with my computer:K3 connection. Whenever the computer changes power state (on to sleep, sleep to on, etc.), it appears the serial (true serial) port burps and the rig gets keyed. And of course when I power up the K3 in the morning I always am forgetting to put it into tx-test mode. Thus my question. Is there a means by which I can force the K3 to come up in tx-test mode? This could be a setting which I've overlooked, or perhaps some sort of "start programs" list that is only executed at K3 reboot. All ideas much appreciated. 73/Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Help with Feedback or Radio Noise ?? with my K3
I am trying to find and resolve the source of speaker/headset noise I am getting with my K3. The noise sounds like a continuous fan noise in the background. I think the noise is showing up in the Monitor circuitry ? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I discovered a high noise level coming from the K3 when I key the transmitter in SSB. I am not sure if it was there before, as I rarely use the Monitor function. It occurs with/without any headset connected (appears in the radio speakers too) and with/without any microphone connected. I have also tried a number of different microphones and headsets. I get the noise in both Test Mode or Normal transmit mode. I also get the noise when I transmit into a dummy load. I am using a Monitor Level of around 8 to hear the noise. Obviously it gets loader with a higher Monitor settings. Here are my settings and what I have tried so far: MIC SEL - High or Low makes no difference; Bias on or off (should be off for my microphones) makes no difference. TX GATE - On or Off and tried different settings - No difference, I even hear the noise at a setting of 25. I have set it to On with a setting at 09 No difference with Pre-Amp or Noise Blank on or off. I have played around with the MIC and COMP setting with no Mic connected. As I raise the MIC and COMP settings, the noise gets louder. Finally I set the radio to: MIC - set to 20 COMP - set to 20 I have the latest Firmware with both my K3 and P3. The K3IO Buffer Kit Mod for the P3 was done. Any suggestions on setting(s) that I may be missing would be appreciated. Thank you, Irwin KD3TB __ 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] Help with Feedback or Radio Noise ?? with my K3
I thank everyone for their suggestions regarding the Line in settings. I have tried the following and still find the back ground noise Monitor on SSB (Microphone disconnected). MIC SEL - rFL, fPL and Line In settings - still hear fan noise on keying MIC+LIN - On or Off makes no difference. I even pulled the Lin in and Lin out plugs to the K3 - still hear fan noise on keying. I do not think it is coming from the Lin In plug? A future firmware option maybe to turn off the Lin in when keying the mic even though this would not solve my problem. Please keep the suggestions coming. Thanks, Irwin - KD3TB On Sep 28, 2010, at 12:20 PM, "KD3TB" wrote: > I am trying to find and resolve the source of speaker/headset noise I am > getting with my K3. The noise sounds like a continuous fan noise in the > background. I think the noise is showing up in the Monitor circuitry ? Any > suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > I discovered a high noise level coming from the K3 when I key the > transmitter in SSB. I am not sure if it was there before, as I rarely use > the Monitor function. It occurs with/without any headset connected (appears > in the radio speakers too) and with/without any microphone connected. I > have also tried a number of different microphones and headsets. I get the > noise in both Test Mode or Normal transmit mode. I also get the noise when I > transmit into a dummy load. I am using a Monitor Level of around 8 to hear > the noise. Obviously it gets loader with a higher Monitor settings. > > > > Here are my settings and what I have tried so far: > > > > MIC SEL - High or Low makes no difference; Bias on or off (should be off > for my microphones) makes no difference. > > TX GATE - On or Off and tried different settings - No difference, I even > hear the noise at a setting of 25. I have set it to On with a setting at > 09 > > No difference with Pre-Amp or Noise Blank on or off. > > > > I have played around with the MIC and COMP setting with no Mic connected. As > I raise the MIC and COMP settings, the noise gets louder. > > > > Finally I set the radio to: > > MIC - set to 20 > > COMP - set to 20 > > > > I have the latest Firmware with both my K3 and P3. The K3IO Buffer Kit Mod > for the P3 was done. > > > > Any suggestions on setting(s) that I may be missing would be appreciated. > > > > > > Thank you, Irwin KD3TB > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 MON feedback question
I found a similar problem and would like to add my "2 cents" for a future firmware update. Currently the Mic+Lin (Menu) setting is either on or off. I would like to see an additional option that mutes the Lin In audio, when audio is picked up on the Mic Input. This would prevent audio feedback from getting into the TX signal (and Monitor audio)from the Lin-In when using the Mic to transmit. To date, no one has said that this "noise audio" is being transmitted on my signal. I do find that when recording a message in the K3 DVK, the audio from Lin In will bleed over into the recorded message. Thanks, Irwin KD3TB __ 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] Mic Gain and Compression settings for Line In
Is there is a way to set a different compression setting for Mic input versus Line input as you can with Mic Gain. As I use the Line Input for PSK31 and RTTY, I would like to set the Line Input compression to zero. This way, when I switch between Voice and PSK31, I do not have to keep adjusting the compression. Thanks and regards for a warm and joyous holidays. Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] Mic Gain and Compression settings for Line In
I think I have figured this out. I switch from SSB to using DATA Mode for PSK31 and RTTY. This turns the compression off when transmitting but does not change the Mic Compression. Thanks, Irwin KD3TB From: KD3TB [mailto:idar...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 2:14 PM To: 'Elecraft reflector' Subject: Mic Gain and Compression settings for Line In Is there is a way to set a different compression setting for Mic input versus Line input as you can with Mic Gain. As I use the Line Input for PSK31 and RTTY, I would like to set the Line Input compression to zero. This way, when I switch between Voice and PSK31, I do not have to keep adjusting the compression. Thanks and regards for a warm and joyous holidays. Irwin - KD3TB __ 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 in SSB
Our VE2DXY team (zone 2) exclusively used K3 Radio's for the CQWW SSB contest last year. Previously we had used Icom 756pro's and other Icom radio's. Although not, scientific, and there are many factors which affect propagation, we felt there was a significant difference in our ability to hear and work weak stations. We also felt that the filtration in the K3 gave us an edge in the crowded bands even over the 756pro with the IRC roofing filter installed. If you can't hear them, you can't work them. One of our operators who joined us this year had previously used an Icom 7800 in the contest. He was so impressed with the performance of the K3 that he stated he wanted to purchase one going forward. This weekend, I used the K3 in AFSK for the RTTY contest. I used the 500 Hz roofing filter and was able to work numerous stations, picking out stations in a very crowded band. Previously I had used my Icom 756pro. Once again, this is not scientific and just my opinion. Irwin KD3TB -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Emilse Peraza Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 in SSB Well tahnks to everybody that has answer me, so seems like a lot of you guys use the K3 in CW what about SSB, I ma mostly interested in SSB PSK31 and some MARS, so any ideas about that aspecte compare to the jap radios EMILSE KE7EOZ _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Friday the 13th and Gremlins having fun
Being Friday 13th, I have to share this experience with everyone! I installed the newest firmware on May 12th, not Friday the 13th and everything worked fine. When I turned the radio on today (Friday 13th) my K3 had no RF output and showed an SWR of >25/1 on 15M. All of the other bands were fine. I tested the antenna (a beam) with another radio and 15M on the antenna was fine. Being Friday the 13th, I even check that the radio was set to the proper antenna output on 15M...still no output. Okay, not being superstitious, I went to the K3 utility and restored my previous configuration. 15M now worked! I then went back and restored the new configuration I saved after the latest firmware update yesterday. Wonderful things happen, the output on 15M was now working again. I checked the firmware installed on once again had the latest firmware installed. What can I say! I think the Ham Radio the gremlins that reside in everyone's shack had their fun and stopped playing with me I'm glad I'm not a Triskaidekaphobic! Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] N1MM Macro's for the KX3 Digital Voice Recorder.
With the Announcement of the new KX3 Firmware that activates the DVK. I have
listed below an example of N1MM Macro's that I am using. In this example, F1
will key Memory 1 and F2 will key Memory 2. F3 will Tune the KX3 and F4 turn
VOX on and off.
F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC SWT11;} {CATA1ASC SWT19;}
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC SWT11;} {CATA1ASC SWT27;}
F3 ATU, {CATA1ASC SWT44;}
F4 VOX, {CATA1ASC SWT29;}
Additional code can be found in the K3/KX3 Programmers reference manual
(http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3&KX3%20Pgmrs%20Ref,%20E2.pdf) , Table # 8
- Page 23.
These macros can be entered in N1MM under Config/Change CW/SSB/Digital
Function Key Definitions - Change SSB Function Key Definitions.
This is a great addition to the KX3 for both Dx'ing and Contesting. Our
thanks to the Elecraft Team.
Regards, Irwin KD3TB
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 8:14 PM
To: k...@yahoogroups.com; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 BETA firmware release (rev 1.34) -- Digital Voice
Recorder (DVR)
KX3 beta firmware rev 1.34 (with DSP rev 1.04) is now available. This
release includes the new DVR feature, with two transmit messages of up to 15
seconds each. See full instructions in the release notes below.
(By the way, I'd like to thank Lyle, KK7P, for his efforts in getting the
KX3's DSP to access flash memory efficiently for DVR purposes. He had to
rewrite a lot of the DSP manufacturer's own access routines. I think he
achieved some of this while on vacation...don't tell his XYL.)
You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware.
For full instructions, refer to our KX3 software page:
http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm
Wayne
N6KR
* * *
MCU 1.34 / DSP 1.04, 12-31-2012
* DVR (DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER) ADDED: There are two transmit messages of up
to 15 seconds each. Message chaining and other message-length options will
be added in a future release.
Setup: Make sure you're in a voice mode, and that the voice MONitor level is
not zero. Typical MON level is 5-10. Message record and play will work with
either VOX or PTT selected.
To record, hold REC, then tap #1 or #2. "ERASING" will appear for 4 seconds,
followed by "TAP XMT". Tap XMIT, then start speaking. To end recording, tap
XMIT again.
To play, tap MSG followed by a tap of #1 or #2.
To play with auto-repeat (e.g., a repeating CQ message), *hold* rather than
tap the #1 or #2 switch. Use MENU:MSG RPT to set the repeat interval.
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[Elecraft] KXPA100 with KXAT100 for Sale
PX3 Sold - I Still have the KXPA100 (KX3 Amp) with KXAT100 (KX3 Tuner) & KXPACBL (Cable Set) for sale Serial Number: 0067 - Factory Built: - $975 (or best offer) + Shipping/Insurance Includes the Manual Non-smoking environment. CONUSA only, Payment by PayPal (Transfer of Funds) or Check. Will ship after check clears my bank. If interested, please contact me off list. Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] KX3 for Sale
I Santa didn't bring you any toys this holiday season, I have a KX3 for sale: KX3 KX3 Transceiver KXAT3 Auto Tuner KXBC3 Internal Charger with Clock (Never Installed) KXFL3 Roofing Filter MH3 Microphone KXUSB USB Interface Cable KX3-2M-AT 2M Module with Auto Tuner KX3-PCKT Cable Set Asking Price is $1,300.00 + Shipping and Insurance -or Best Offer. Cont USA Only. PayPal (if you use PayPal Purchase there is a 3% charge) Non-Smoking Environment used as a second radio, lightly used. Mint condition. Irwin Darack - KD3TB __ 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] K3S and RTTY Contesting with N1MM+/MMTTY
I am just posting to see what is the experience with others. I have a new K3S radio that uses the new USB for Sound and Radio Control. For RTTY contesting I use N1MM+ with the MMTTY interface. Since the USB Codec control appears to act differently than a standard serial port, I need to put the Radio in VOX to key RTTY in N1MM+. In the past with my older K3 which used a standard Serial port connection, I did not have to do this. My K3 Settings are: Tx Data Mode (AFSK A), with PTT-KEY in rts-dtr . No difference in Safe versus unsafe modes. It also requires the VOX on in FSK mode too. When I use must MMTTY by itself, I can key with the correct Com port. I am sure this has something to do with how N1MM+ interfaces with the new K3S USB Codec . I have not tried this with other RTTY programs such as FLdigi, etc. Everything works fine in CW, DVR Memory keying with the correct codes, etc. With Ham Radio Deluxe, since it uses a TC/IP connection between the software and radio, I do not need to have TX Data in VOX on mode. I am not sure to eliminate the requirement for VOX on, if it requires an update in either K3S firmware or how N1MM+ interfaces with the K3S USB Codec commands. - Or we just stay with VOX on when contesting. Food for thought and what are others experience with the K3S and N1MM+/MMTTY in RTTY contesting? Thanks, Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] Spot Function Question
With a new K3S, when I use the SPOT Function (in CWT) to tune in on a strong CW signal, it makes a variety of Frequency changes depending upon how many Hz digits are the VFO (settings) For example: When the VFO is set to 21.025.979 it goes to 21.026.018 a change in .039 Hz a perfectly tuned in Signal When the VFO is set to a few number of Hz digits in the display - 21.025.9 it goes to 21.026.8 (21.026.879) which is actually a change of 0.979 Hz and a lost signal. I am using a strong signal and a 400 Hz filter. Since the display (number of Hz shown) should not have any effect on the function of the spot, what other settings to I need to look at? Thanks, Irwin - KD3TB __ 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 in the RTTY Contest
For General Information - I ran the KPA500 in the CQWW RTTY contest this weekend. With a drive power of 15 to 20W from the K3, I kept the KPA500 output between 350 and 400W output. Even during runs (calling CQ), the temperature never went above 65 degrees on the KAT500 meter. The cooling fan changed speeds as needed and kept the amp with its tolerances. This was enough power to break pile ups and get into Asia with no trouble. The interface between the KAT500 and KPA500 was seem less allowing me to quickly move between bands. Although not listed as a RTTY contesting amp, I was really impressed with the KPA500 performance. Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] KXPA100 Shipping Status
Has Elecraft started to ship the new KXPA100's. We normally hear comments on the reflector from those who have received the first ones. It's been very silent? I placed my order within a few hours of the announcement for orders and have not heard anything. Thanks, Irwin - KD3TB __ 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] KAT500 Firmware Problem
From: KD3TB [mailto:idar...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:07 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: KAT500 Firmware Problem I had a problem when I installed the latest version of KAT500 Software (1.67) and not sure what happened? I had been operating for a few hours on RTTY and CW with my K3, KPA500 and KAT500 with the previous version of the KAT500 Firmware (1.63). After a while, I checked for new versions of firmware on the Elecraft site and downloaded the latest version of KAT500 Firmware (1.67) and installed. I also installed the latest version of K3 and P3 Firmware. At this point I could no longer find a tune point and even on Bypass was getting a high SWR? This was happening on antenna's that have a low (1:1.2) SWR. I then reinstalled the previous version 1.63. Disconnected all power to the KAT500 , after a few minutes, reconnected power to the KAT500 and turned the power back on. At this point everything was working fine..no problems. I am not sure what happened? Firmware did not install properly? Any suggestions? Irwin Darack - KD3TB __ 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 Firmware Problem
Dick, That's exactly what happenedafter a lot of detective work, I determined that my Ameriton remote switch is being flakey. It started to act up in the RTTY contest. After the CQWW RTTY contest, I am going to take it apart and check out what is happening.. So at least I know my KAT500 is working fine. Thanks, Irwin -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:d...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:34 AM To: 'KD3TB' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT500 Firmware Problem High SWR in ATU bypass and unable to find a match to a close-to-resonant antenna suggests that perhaps the ATU is trying to tune with the wrong antenna connector? 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KD3TB Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:38 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Firmware Problem From: KD3TB [mailto:idar...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:07 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: KAT500 Firmware Problem I had a problem when I installed the latest version of KAT500 Software (1.67) and not sure what happened? I had been operating for a few hours on RTTY and CW with my K3, KPA500 and KAT500 with the previous version of the KAT500 Firmware (1.63). After a while, I checked for new versions of firmware on the Elecraft site and downloaded the latest version of KAT500 Firmware (1.67) and installed. I also installed the latest version of K3 and P3 Firmware. At this point I could no longer find a tune point and even on Bypass was getting a high SWR? This was happening on antenna's that have a low (1:1.2) SWR. I then reinstalled the previous version 1.63. Disconnected all power to the KAT500 , after a few minutes, reconnected power to the KAT500 and turned the power back on. At this point everything was working fine..no problems. I am not sure what happened? Firmware did not install properly? Any suggestions? Irwin Darack - KD3TB __ 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 d...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Sub Band Speakers on 15M Band
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@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] E850463 15-pin KAT500 / KPA500 Cables
Hello to all on the list. I have two genuine Elecraft 15 pin cables that are used to interconnect the K3 to the KPA 500 and the KAT 500. KAT500 to KPA500 cable. Provides band data to KAT500 for band change prior to TX,, and feeds through KPAK3AUX cable data from the K3 to the KPA500. Typically used in addition to the KPAK3AUX cable from the K3 to route band data, keying and AUXBUS data through the KAT500 to the KPA500. (The KAT500 has AUX Cable IN and OUT connections.) This is the same 15 pin cable as is contained in the KPAP3AUX cable set. They are surplus to my needs and are functionally & cosmetically 100%. They sell on the Elecraft website for $24.95 each. I am offering them for half price -- $15 each or both for $25 + actual postage to your destination. PayPal or personal check OK. Please contact me off list if interested. My call sign at arrl.net. Irwin, KD3TB __ 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] FS - For Sale - Two 15-pin KAT500 / KPA500 Cables
Hello to all on the list. I have two genuine Elecraft 15 pin cables that are used to interconnect the K3 to the KPA 500 and the KAT 500. KAT500 to KPA500 cable. Provides band data to KAT500 for band change prior to TX,, and feeds through KPAK3AUX cable data from the K3 to the KPA500. Typically used in addition to the KPAK3AUX cable from the K3 to route band data, keying and AUXBUS data through the KAT500 to the KPA500. (The KAT500 has AUX Cable IN and OUT connections.) This is the same 15 pin cable as is contained in the KPAP3AUX cable set. They are surplus to my needs and are functionally & cosmetically 100%. They sell on the Elecraft website for $24.95 each. I am offering them for half price -- $15 each or both for $25 + actual postage to your destination. PayPal or personal check OK. Please contact me off list if interested. My call sign at arrl.net. Irwin, KD3TB __ 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] KSYN3A synthesizer question
I have an older K3 with a sub receiver that I am thinking of upgrading. This is a second radio that I use at my beach house. If I rarely use the sub receiver, can I just upgrade the main receiver board with one KSYN3A synthesizer or do I need to purchase two KSYN3A synthesizers? Irwin Darack - KD3TB __ 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] K3S and P3 Signal S-Meter scales do not matching
I recently installed the SVGA option in my P3 and noticed that the S-Meter scales on the P3 and SVGA do not match the S-Meter scales on the K3S radio. I probably paid no attention to this before. With the SVGA and a large monitor it is much more noticeable. Hence when I have a signal that is a S-20 (Receive) on the K3S meter, the P3 and SVGA only show the signal as a S3. I am sure there is a way to get them to match in the menu settings? Thanks, Irwin KD3TB __ 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
Joe, On the back of the KPA 500 you will find a fuse plug. You will switch this between voltages using different fusses. Be careful to use the correct fusses for the specific voltage. You can find the directions in the manual. Irwin KD3TB On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 7:03 AM Josep via Elecraft wrote: > Hi guys, > just a question.I have recently bought a KPA500 (#0762) in the US.I > have another one at home that a friend of mine built for me in the US.I > know the amplifier works 100-120VAC and 200-240VAC so the question is if I > need to switch some kinda interruptor inside the amplifier.I need to know > that so when it comes here I can check wether its set, to 110VAC or 240VAC, > and correct it if needed. > Thanks for help. > > > 73, > JosepEA6BFMyWebsiteBUG #256 - CWOps #3072 - FOC #2182 (ex 1724) > __ > 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 idar...@gmail.com -- Irwin KD3TB __ 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] KAT500 Question - Manual Mode Light is Flashing
Set up: Flex 6500 with KAT500 & KPA500 using Elecrafts recommended settings When I have the Tuner in By-Pass Mode for an antenna with a low SWR, even when making small changes in the frequency, the Tune switches to MAN (Manual Mode) and the MAN light is flashing. How do I get it to stay in By-Pass Mode. This recently started and not sure what changed? A setting in the KAT500 Config Mode? Thanks, -- -- Irwin KD3TB __ 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 Question - Manual Mode Light is Flashing
Andy, I kept the KAT500 in auto tune mode & I think I solved the problem...1) a loose plug in the back of the KAT500 & 2) probably snow or frozen participation on the antenna connection. Not sure what finally solved it, but all seems to be well During the contest so far. Tnx , Irwin KD3TB On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 7:24 PM Andy Durbin wrote: > "When I have the Tuner in By-Pass Mode for an antenna with a low SWR, even > when making small changes in the frequency, the Tune switches to MAN > (Manual Mode) and the MAN light is flashing. How do I get it to stay in > By-Pass Mode." > > One reason for flashing MAN is that KAT500 has entered auto tune mode and > is waiting for sufficient power to start the solution search. I don't know > if this is the reason in your case. Do you have the ability to log the > commands your Flex is sending to KAT500? Is it possible your Flex > commanded autotune (FT;)? > > I never run my KAT500 in BYP mode after I found defects in the antenna > selection logic when BYP mode is active. I always run in MAN mode and MAN > mode with bypass active is electrically identical to BYP mode as far as the > tuning solution is concerned. > > Andy, k3wyc > > > > > > > __ > 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 idar...@gmail.com > -- Irwin KD3TB __ 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] Remote Programs for KPA500 & KAT500
In addition to the KPA500 & KAT500 Utilities, are there any remote programs that can control the amp and tuner remotely either through the USB port or an Internet connection? Thanks, Irwin KD3TB __ 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] Remote Programs for KPA500 & KAT500
Found the programs and user manuals On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 2:06 PM Irwin KD3TB wrote: > In addition to the KPA500 & KAT500 Utilities, are there any remote > programs that can control the amp and tuner remotely either through the USB > port or an Internet connection? > > Thanks, Irwin KD3TB > -- Irwin KD3TB __ 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 Remote Power on Question
I am controlling my KPA500 using the Remote software running through my computer using the Local Host Option. I am doing the same with my KAT500 with that remote software too. The objective was to move both off my main station table. I can turn the KAT500 on/off using the software. Is there a way to turn the KPA500 off/on using the remote software too? Thanks, Irwin KD3TB -- Irwin KD3TB __ 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
