Re: [Elecraft] The Phone Call

[Mike Goldstein]

Ken, I have had a similar experience, but it was almost ten years ago!

I was trying to figure out how to do something with my (then) new K3, 
around the Xmas period, and put in an email query to Elecraft 
support. I didn't expect to hear back from them for a few days, 
because it was very close to the Xmas/New Year period, and the world 
shuts down (well, most of the important part!).


Amazing! Not only did I have a reply within a day from Support, but I 
seem to recall a followup email from Wayne, that made my Xmas Day 
...twixt the two of them, they solved my problem, and very much 
impressed me with the kind of support they offer.


I'm still waiting on a query I put into Kenwood about five years ago, 
regarding my (then new) TS590, and from Icom after writing an 
extensive letter last year, about my IC7610.  Wayne, you were just a 
tad late in announcing the K4, and I now love my IC7610.


Quite recently, I queried Elecraft about mods to the same K3, while 
resources are still available, and had a comprehensive reply within a day.


73, Mike VE3GFN
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[Elecraft] K3 for sale

[Mike Goldstein]

Elecraft K3 HF transceiver 100W, serial #2284, factory built in 2008.
Transceiver still in basic original configuration
Includes ATU, General Coverage Module, and sub-receiver
Includes Ant/IF out/Xverter interface
Includes Elecraft P3 Panadaptor, purchased 2013
Includes Heil Pro combo headset and boom microphone
Includes PR-6 low noise 6M preamplifier
Includes all cables, and manuals (3) and diskette full of info files 
I have collected

and/or written during my ownership.

Main receiver filters all 8 pole, 2.8K, 1.8K, 400 Hz, 200 Hz
Sub receiver has original 2.7K filter, one 8 pole 400 Hz filter

Radio is still in daily use at VE3GFN, in a non-smoking environment. 
See photos on my QRZ page. Rig has only been used for CW, and a small 
amount of SSB.


I want to buy a second IC7610 transceiver.

Come and see it in use

I will deliver (prepaid!) within 100 Miles of my QTH.



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[Elecraft] forgot price

[Mike Goldstein]

Sorry, for the K3 system for sale that I just emailed you, the price 
would be $2300 US.  73 Mike VE3GFN



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[Elecraft] VE3GFN K3 for sale

[Mike Goldstein]

Gone already, OM's ... boy, that was fast! 73 Mike VE3GFN


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[Elecraft] Flummoxed about my antenna

[Mike Goldstein]

How do you reply directly to a post?  Beats me ...

A month or so before the 160M test, I finally had my yew tree, which 
was gradually enveloping my Butternut vertical, "put down". I then 
had to open up the coax feed splice to the antenna, so I could use my 
antenna analyzer to help me return the vertical to its original 
tuning characteristics ... all done successfully. I closed up the 
connection with new waterproofing, and checked the antenna 
periodically to ensure it would be ready.


3 weeks before the contest, I found my antenna would not tune 
anywhere! Very strange. I had just renewed the waterproofing on the 
splice, so I didn't think that could be the problem. The antenna has 
been up 8 years, so I spent some hours removing every mechanical 
connection one at a time, cleaning them (and they were grungy!), and 
rebuilding the antenna. Surely that would cure the problem?


Nope, same results. In desperation I ordered a new Buryflex feedline, 
as the line sits on the ground in my backyard (never heard of 
Buryflex before, and the original line is RG213).  Was it new when I 
installed it?  I can't remember!


By the time the new line arrived, our weather window for working on 
antennas had pretty well closed, and the contest was getting closer! 
The antenna was unusable.


Lo and behold, we got a day of sunshine, and 40F temps! Out I go, and 
open the waterproofed connection once again. I'm going to check the 
antenna tuning at the antenna, and the original line looking back 
toward the shack, using a 50 ohm termination.


Well, the antenna still looks good, so the current choke must also be 
good. Measuring back through the coax line, I see an SWR of 1:1, 
which at least indicates to me that the line is usable. Very strange. 
It looks the same when I move the termination to the antenna end, and 
measure the line at the shack end. Stranger and stranger ... in 
desperation, I connect the line back to the splice, and make the same 
measurement again from the shack, and the antenna seems to be 
operating first rate.


So, I tighten up the connection with a wrench, re-waterproof the 
splice, pray to the gods, and check it again, and all is as it was 8 years ago.
No signs of water in the coax, either. I can only assume that the 
splice connection to the coax line somehow became loose or 
disconnected, but it took weeks to do so, after I'd done my 
adjustments.  Didn't feel loose, when I disconnected it.


4 days to the contest, it's all working well - my garden is muddy in 
the extreme at this time of year, so to Hell with replacing the coax 
line.   The original line seems to be working for the moment, and it 
will be a lot more fun to do it next spring!


Later - 200 QSOs in the contest on the weekend, over 7 hours. I heard 
EU, very unusual, and worked down into the Caribbean, and out to SD 
and MT ... and the band was definitely lively.  Sure didn't do any 
harm to clean up that antenna after 8 years, even if it didn't fix 
the original problem!


73 Mike VE3GFN


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[Elecraft] VE3QF SK

[Mike Goldstein]

Please advise the "list" that I'm told of the passing of Tony Fegan, 
VE3QF, in the past couple of days.  Tony was active on the Elecraft 
reflector, and a great Elecraft fan.

It was Tony who demonstrated his K3 to me for several hours, on 
several occasions, before I ordered mine, two years ago.  73 Mike VE3GFN

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[Elecraft] dangles

[Mike Goldstein]

For Bill, W5WVO ... (not the general public!).

Bill, as a "pro technical writer", perhaps you've heard of the 
"dangling preposition"?

I enjoyed your comments re manuals and books - right on, brother!

However -  If I may quote the end ... "in the same choir you're 
preaching to" ...

Should this not read as, "in the same choir to which you're preaching?"

I know you Yanks tend to mangle the English language, but I don't 
think that, as yet, you've taken to altering the fixed rules of grammar!

73 Mike VE3GFN

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[Elecraft] dangles

[Mike Goldstein]

O my ... did I open up a can of worms, or what?

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[Elecraft] K3 speaker audio gone!

[Mike Goldstein]

 I've lost audio from both the internal speaker in the K3, 
and from the SPKRS output jack on the rear panel.

 At the end of the the first week of using a new NESCAF audio 
filter (which drives my speaker) with the K3,  I changed bands, 
listened briefly on CW, with the NESCAF filter in the circuit.  I 
then changed to SSB, and because the NESCAF filter was adjusted for a 
very narrow audio bandwidth, I decided to switch it out of the 
circuit, while the K3 was delivering audio, at a comfortable listening level..

 The audio filter was driven from the SPKRS jack on the back 
of the K3, using a stereo plug, with one channel floating.  The SPKRS 
jack was CONFIGured as SPKRS = 1.

A front panel toggle switch on the filter panel turns off the power 
to the NESCAF filter, and re-routes the speaker audio connection from 
the filter output, to the K3 output directly. I had done this often, 
for the first week of operations.

This time, however, I briefly saw a "HI CURR" indication on the front 
panel of the K3, and then my speaker audio vanished.

Unplugging all connections from the rear panel SPKRS jack, and the 
front panel PHONES jack, no longer allows the K3's internal speaker 
to produce audio.  Nothing I tried would result in any audio from the 
external speaker, after connecting that speaker to either of the 
phono jacks that were tied to the rear SPKRS jack, through the stereo plug.

The INPUT jack on the SCAF filter (to which the K3's SPKRS jack was 
connected) passes through an isolating capacitor, then a 27K 
resistor, before being connected to the chip in the audio filter.

Resetting SPRKS = 2, in the  CONFIG menu, had no effect on producing 
audio in the external, or internal speaker.

I still have audio  at the PHONES jack on the front panel, so I can 
still use the K3.  It subsequently accounted for 380 QSOs in the NAQP 
CW contest, providing it usual flawless performance.

I still have audio at the PHONES jack on the rear panel, as well.

My theory (and Gary at Elecraft Service agrees it might be the cause) 
is that the audio chip in the K3 didn't like the abrupt change of 
load impedance, from 27K (approx.) to infinity, to 8 ohms, while it 
was delivering audio..

I've since soldered a 15K resistor across the input jack of the audio 
filter, and will do likewise for any other audio filters I encounter, and use.

Puzzling, huh? 
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[Elecraft] K3 speaker audio gone!

[Mike Goldstein]

 I've lost audio from both the internal speaker in the K3, 
and from the SPKRS output jack on the rear panel.

 At the end of the the first week of using a new NESCAF audio 
filter (which drives my speaker) with the K3,  I changed bands, 
listened briefly on CW, with the NESCAF filter in the circuit.  I 
then changed to SSB, and because the NESCAF filter was adjusted for a 
very narrow audio bandwidth, I decided to switch it out of the 
circuit, while the K3 was delivering audio, at a comfortable listening level..

 The audio filter was driven from the SPKRS jack on the back 
of the K3, using a stereo plug, with one channel floating.  The SPKRS 
jack was CONFIGured as SPKRS = 1.

A front panel toggle switch on the filter panel turns off the power 
to the NESCAF filter, and re-routes the speaker audio connection from 
the filter output, to the K3 output directly. I had done this often, 
for the first week of operations.

This time, however, I briefly saw a "HI CURR" indication on the front 
panel of the K3, and then my speaker audio vanished.

Unplugging all connections from the rear panel SPKRS jack, and the 
front panel PHONES jack, no longer allows the K3's internal speaker 
to produce audio.  Nothing I tried would result in any audio from the 
external speaker, after connecting that speaker to either of the 
phono jacks that were tied to the rear SPKRS jack, through the stereo plug.

The INPUT jack on the SCAF filter (to which the K3's SPKRS jack was 
connected) passes through an isolating capacitor, then a 27K 
resistor, before being connected to the chip in the audio filter.

Resetting SPRKS = 2, in the  CONFIG menu, had no effect on producing 
audio in the external, or internal speaker.

I still have audio  at the PHONES jack on the front panel, so I can 
still use the K3.  It subsequently accounted for 380 QSOs in the NAQP 
CW contest, providing it usual flawless performance.

I still have audio at the PHONES jack on the rear panel, as well.

My theory (and Gary at Elecraft Service agrees it might be the cause) 
is that the audio chip in the K3 didn't like the abrupt change of 
load impedance, from 27K (approx.) to infinity, to 8 ohms, while it 
was delivering audio..

I've since soldered a 15K resistor across the input jack of the audio 
filter, and will do likewise for any other audio filters I encounter, and use.

Puzzling, huh?  73 de  VE3GFN 
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[Elecraft] K3 QSO

[Mike Goldstein]

Last night, VE3GFN encountered and joine a QSO by N4LQ and N4ZZ, and 
we all sat 'round and discussed the K3s we were using.  Is this a trend?

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[Elecraft] Windows - based TRlog

[Mike Goldstein]

Hello, All:

To go together with your new and shiny K3 contest rig, perhaps you're 
looking for a sweet and simple Windows-based software package?

I've used TRLog for many years, but it's a DOS-based program and 
doesn't work nicely with my XP operating system. Whenever I looked at 
a Windows-based software package like N1MM, they talked about 
problems with sending CW, without peripheral keying systems.

Check out TR4W  (TR 4 Windows).  It's very similar to TRLog, based on 
Trees's code, and works very well with the K3, controlling it through 
the  serial port.  I've found no problems with the computer sending 
CW through the K3.  The author, Dmitriy, will respond to your queries 
and ideas.

Best of all, the software is free!

http://www.tr4w.com/

  73 Mike VE3GFN 

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[Elecraft] Thoughts on internal/external ATU for K3

[Mike Goldstein]

I had to respond to this query, as the K3's internal ATU puts me in 
the Star Wars category!

For the past 33 years, one primary antenna I have used is an inverted 
vee with fifty foot legs, fed with 40 feet of open-wire line, and up 
to "K3 time", two switched external tuners with baluns.  I could 
operate any two bands I chose without retuning, or apply a "touchup" 
across 80/160M.

Since owning my K3, I've added a Balun Designs external balun to this 
system, switched, so I can drive the open-wire line directly from the 
ATU in the K3 through the balun, or use my traditional system.  Of 
course, to use any rig other than the K3 in my shack, I'd still need 
my traditional tuner system.

The K3 ATU will beautifully match my balun/vee system on all bands 
except 160M, where the antenna is too small.  I use this arrangement 
on all bands, 80-10 Meters, except for the bands 20/15/10M, covered 
by my triband Yagi - but the ATU will match those bands, as well!

Retune the ATU each time I change bands?  Forget it!  I did a "tuning 
run" on each band when I first set up the system, and then the K3 
remembered all the settings, per band.

What's more, I drive my traditional tuner system/Yagi  from ANT1, and 
my external balun from ANT2, and I sometimes also use the ATU when 
driving the Yagi ... and the K3 remembers all those combinations.

The upshot is that, during the recent DX contest, I worked all bands 
80 through 10M, simply changing bands on the K3 as needed, and the 
right settings for the ATU, the correct use of ANT1/ANT2, and the 
necessary use of the ATU for the Yagi as desired, were all switched 
in automatically.

What's more, a mouse click on the bandmap of my logging software 
would have me quickly moved from 10M to 80M, antenna changed, RF 
output changed, antenna tuned for the right frequency, and ready to 
call a station.  When Elecraft devise a way to call DX in their own 
language, my life will be complete.

Is this Star Wars, or what?  Guys, when Elecraft says the ATU 
remembers intraband, crossband,and inter-band settings (are they all 
different?), as well as ANT1/ANT2 settings, they aren't kidding!  I 
have capability here I never had before, in all my 53 years of hamming!

Not buy the internal ATU?  Bite your tongue! 

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[Elecraft] blinking SPLIT icon

[Mike Goldstein]

Hello, K3 operators all:

Have you encountered this problem?  You find a DX pileup, find the DX 
station, then determine a frequency where you wish to call the DX. 
However, when you push SPLIT, you find the SPLIT icon, a  mode 
indicator, and the little "down arrow" that points to VFO B are all 
blinking.  Is this a firmware bug you've just found?

Here's the word from Wayne:

"It is not a bug: the K3 is just reminding you that you are about to 
enter cross-mode SPLIT. If you do A>B twice you'll set VFO B's mode 
to the same mode as VFO A, thereby eliminating the flashing icon 
warning. Another way is to use BSET to check what mode VFO B is in, 
and change it if necessary." He adds that this can be stored on a 
per-band, per-mode basis.

Did I ever know that VFO B could be in USB mode, when I assumed I was 
in CW?  I do now!  73 de VE3GFN 
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[Elecraft] K3 and FD multiband antenna

[Mike Goldstein]

Gary, my regular HF antenna for 80,40, 18, and 12M is an inverted 
vee, fifty foot legs, apex at 40 feet, and fed with open wire line. I 
use a tribander for 20/15/10, although I could also use the vee.

The K3's ATU matches the vee beautifully on all those bands, using an 
external balun.  I've worked DXCC on 8oM and 40M using the vee.  As a 
FD antenna, you'll be very happy with it ... 73 Mike VE3GFN

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[Elecraft] posting directions

[Mike Goldstein]

Hello, Mailman:

Last time I wanted to post a message on the reflector (and I do it 
very seldom), I couldn't figure out how to do it!


I guess  you have to go to this "options" link, but the descriptor 
for the link doesn't mention "posting", it just says 
"...To subscribe to 
the list, or to change your subscription options (like set mail 
delivery to 'off'), click here for the Options page. "


No mention of going here to post a message!

Is there another way to do it?  Is the "posting" option a secret, 
like the "specials" on my favorite restaurant's repertoire, never 
shown on the menu, but always available for the asking?


It really should be quite obvious how to do it ... we are in the 
communications biz, aren't we?


73 and have a great holiday - Mike VE3GFN 
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[Elecraft] directions

[Mike Goldstein]

Thanks to all for the response(s) to my earlier post, regarding 
posting directions.


I'd intended that message only for the "Mailman" himself, and not to 
have it posted.


Having seen your ideas, I agree that posting, (like everything else, 
once you know how) is easily possible, but it's not obvious!


For example, I don't recall any time that I've read these posts, then 
scrolled down to the very bottom of the message ... that's generally 
where I would expect to see advertising.


I'm only advocating the idea of making it obvious.  Obvious would be 
a large red notice, on the main reflector page, that says, "To post a 
message, click here."


Non of these other methods are at all obvious (and sure eluded me 
this time, after four years of looking at this 
reflector).  Everything should be tested on your grandmother.  If 
Grandma can't figure it out, head back to the drawing board.


73 all, and enjoy the holidays.  Mike VE3GFN 
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[Elecraft] K3 sound recording

[Mike Goldstein]

I've been asked to do a workshop on contesting techniques next 
autumn, so I'm working on an audio/visual presentation.


Here's the question: For my K3, if I connect a line between the K3 
LINE OUT and the PC's LINE IN, will I be able to record 
(using  software such as Audacity) all audio present in my K3 speaker 
or headphones?  I want to record CW and

SSB contest QSOs, to illustrate my contesting techniques.

Thanks, Mike Goldstein VE3GFN
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[Elecraft] VE3GFN K3 Sound recording

[Mike Goldstein]

Thanks to all who offered ideas, encouragement, and an alternative 
point of view, on my query re K3 sound recording.


I've not tried to implement all this so far, but hopefully, this 
weekend, and I'll report back on my results. QRX ... 73 Mike VE3GFN

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[Elecraft] Heil Proset

[Mike Goldstein]

Using the K3, has anyone else had problems with the Heil Proset 
supplied by Elecraft (model iC) as to audio feedback on VOX, very 
sensitive controls of VOX gain and Mic gain, etc. etc?


These problems can be masked as RFI, but adding toroids on the cable 
has little effect. No other microphones seem to have these problems.


I've wrestled with this for 6 years, and finally decided to beat it. 
I had the same problems on my Kenwood TS590, with this headset.


I have the solution.  Email directly to mg...@pathcom.com, if you 
wish, as I don't receive email from the Elecraft reflector.


73 Mike VE3GFN

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[Elecraft] K3 and Heil Proset

[Mike Goldstein]

I've had a few responses to my earlier query re using the Heil Proset 
iC with the K3, others who have had similar problems - you are not alone!


Here is my original post:

"Using the K3, has anyone else had problems with the Heil Proset 
supplied by Elecraft (model iC) as to audio feedback on VOX, very 
sensitive controls of VOX gain and Mic gain, etc. etc?



These problems can be masked as RFI, but adding toroids on the cable 
has little effect. No other microphones seem to have these problems"


Note that the Elecraft mobile mic. also has an electret cartridge, 
but I usually use PTT with it, and would not notice VOX problems.



I've wrestled with this for 6 years, and finally decided to beat it. 
I had the same problems on my Kenwood TS590, with this headset.


My solution was to buy a Heil Proset 6, with the HC6 cartridge, a 
cartridge with much, much lower output. In the past couple of days, 
I've tested it on the K3 and my Kenwood TS590 ... works a treat, and 
no problems!



73 Mike VE3GFN



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[Elecraft] CW Setup

[Mike Goldstein]

Well, as a ham who once tried a paddle back in the early 'sixties, 
then went back to the bug, I can claim the electronic keyer in my K3 
gets very little action!  I send on a bug with my left hand, but at 
age 16, who knew there were left handed bugs? I learned on a 
right-handed bug, and have used my bugs backwards for almost 60 years 
... I only realized I was doing it wrong after reading a QST article 
where the hero said "... so I thumbed a fast five ...".  H ... he 
uses his thumb to send dits? But I use my thumb to send dahs ...


In my defense, however, I will confess that I taught myself to paddle 
a canoe on the right side, after having mastered the left ... just 
for those very windy days, when I'm in the canoe by myself.  73 Mike VE3GFN



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