Re: [Elecraft] K2 on the air!
I get the same reports and mine is s/n #028 with the latest upgrades! Mike AC6JA In a message dated 1/8/2017 8:35:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, n7dxta...@gmail.com writes: Congratulations Ken, I got my K2 up and running in October!! Love the thing. I got the KAT100 working last month, and I am working on the KPA100 now. It hears just about as good as my K3 with the upgraded synthesizers in my humble opinion. I purchased an older kit that went up for sale last summer. It has every option including the KDSP2. CW sounds so sweet. I would really like to try the KAF2 just to hear the difference on CW. I find myself bypassing the KDSP2 on strong signals, just to hear the crystal filters by themselves. The KDSP2 really shines on weak signal work though. It's very satisfying to finish the K2 and have it work so well. I also get great audio reports on SSB. Long live the K2!! S/N 6000 Gary N7DXT On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 8:09 PM, ken mcmahon wrote: > I made my first SSB contact on my K2 (kit) this afternoon. > > 10 watts on 7.240 (40 meter swap net). > > How satisfying to get a 'clean' audio report from Chris AI6U in Sacto! > > Thanks for all the help from this list! > > Best 73s, > > Ken WZ6P > __ > 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 n7dxta...@gmail.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 ac...@aol.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] Fwd: KX Paddles
From: ac...@aol.com To: w...@bellsouth.net Sent: 8/1/2016 8:18:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: Re: [Elecraft] KX Paddles Yes. The digikey part that I purchased is: http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=S-ND I just straightened out the pins, wrapped the wires around the pins and soldered and shrink-wrapped the wires for protection. I used a twisted pair with a ground shield. I ohmed out the pinouts from my KXPD3 key and hooked up my Begali Adventure the same way. You need to be careful though that the Begali Adventure mounting bracket doesn't put any undue strain on the Digikey connector where it attaches to the KX3. You may need to shave off a little of the plastic as the Begali mounting bracket is slightly larger then the KXPD3. I am S much happier now with the way the Begali connects to the KX3 and it is such a better key with a much better operating angle than the KXPD3. Let me know if you need any additional information or have any other questions. Thanks. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 8/1/2016 7:29:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, w...@bellsouth.net writes: Howdy Mike: That mod for the Adventure paddle is certainly one I would love to know about plus it would make a great article for the QRP Quarterly. Do you have any info on how to do the mod? Many thanks. 73, Joe W2KJ On Aug 1, 2016, at 9:21 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft wrote: > The Begali Adventure paddle is the way to go! > I modified my key with a 4-pin plug purchased from Digikey that mounts and > plugs in to the KX3 just like the KXPD3 does so there is no dangling cable > that has to plug into the KEY jack on the left side of the radio. > > Mike AC6JA > > > In a message dated 8/1/2016 6:17:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > sidfriss...@gmail.com writes: > > Hi guys > I’m planning on buying a KX3 in the near future. Some time ago someone on > the reflector said they thought the new KXPD2 paddles were better than > the KXpd3 (less noisy I think he said.) Any pf you who have KX3’s and now > also KX2 can now make that comparison. So what’s the verdict? Should I get > the KXPD2 paddles with my KX3? I’d like to hear some opiinions pro or > con. I am mostly a cw op. > > Thanks > > Sid Frissell, NZ7M __ 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] KX Paddles
The Begali Adventure paddle is the way to go! I modified my key with a 4-pin plug purchased from Digikey that mounts and plugs in to the KX3 just like the KXPD3 does so there is no dangling cable that has to plug into the KEY jack on the left side of the radio. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 8/1/2016 6:17:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, sidfriss...@gmail.com writes: Hi guys I’m planning on buying a KX3 in the near future. Some time ago someone on the reflector said they thought the new KXPD2 paddles were better than the KXpd3 (less noisy I think he said.) Any pf you who have KX3’s and now also KX2 can now make that comparison. So what’s the verdict? Should I get the KXPD2 paddles with my KX3? I’d like to hear some opiinions pro or con. I am mostly a cw op. Thanks Sid Frissell, NZ7M __ 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 ac...@aol.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] KXPD3 pin socket
Beautiful! Just what I was looking for! Thank you! Mike AC6JA In a message dated 4/29/2016 4:22:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, nwgar...@gmail.com writes: Hi Mike, I use DigiKey part number S-ND in the adapter kit produced by Pignology. http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=S-ND http://pignology.net/kx3pda/ 73, Nick N3WG On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft <_elecr...@mailman.qth.net_ (mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net) > wrote: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic plug this is included on the KXPD3 paddle that plugs into the KX3 front panel? I have a Begali Adventure paddle and would like to make up a wiring plug that would go directly into the front panel instead of having to run the shielded wire coiled up and into the left side key socket. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:_elecr...@mailman.qth.net_ (mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net) This list hosted by: _http://www.qsl.net_ (http://www.qsl.net/) Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to _nwgarner@gmail.com_ (mailto:nwgar...@gmail.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] KXPD3 pin socket
Beautiful! Just what I was looking for! Thank you! Mike AC6JA In a message dated 4/29/2016 4:22:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, nwgar...@gmail.com writes: Hi Mike, I use DigiKey part number S-ND in the adapter kit produced by Pignology. http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=S-ND http://pignology.net/kx3pda/ 73, Nick N3WG On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft <_elecr...@mailman.qth.net_ (mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net) > wrote: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic plug this is included on the KXPD3 paddle that plugs into the KX3 front panel? I have a Begali Adventure paddle and would like to make up a wiring plug that would go directly into the front panel instead of having to run the shielded wire coiled up and into the left side key socket. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:_elecr...@mailman.qth.net_ (mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net) This list hosted by: _http://www.qsl.net_ (http://www.qsl.net/) Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to _nwgarner@gmail.com_ (mailto:nwgar...@gmail.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] KXPD3 pin socket
Does anyone know where I can get the plastic plug this is included on the KXPD3 paddle that plugs into the KX3 front panel? I have a Begali Adventure paddle and would like to make up a wiring plug that would go directly into the front panel instead of having to run the shielded wire coiled up and into the left side key socket. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA __ 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] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Trans...
Has there been any thought of coming up with a wireless control console for the K3(s) similar to the Flex Radio Maestro? I've dreamt many times of being able to sit in my backyard and being able to fully control my K3 base station wirelessly over my home Wifi network. I know there is the remote radio combo available, but too many boxes and wires. It just would be nice to have everything in one box with a rechargeable battery. Any interest? Mike AC6JA In a message dated 4/14/2016 1:27:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, n...@elecraft.com writes: Hi Dave, Probably a small matter of programming, but we haven't tried it yet. Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Dave W8FGU wrote: > Hey Wayne, > > As usual, an impressive product. > > Any chance we might be able to use the knob to emulate the QSY function on the P3 in the future? I would love to use that bigger knob to move the cursor on the P3. Maybe even set the markers as well. > > 73, > Dave W8FGU > __ 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 ac...@aol.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] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker!
And expensiver! $ 179.95 each. In a message dated 9/11/2015 4:33:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: Hi All, I see there is now an SP3 External Speaker option available for the K3S (see the order page at www.elecraft.com). Are there any photos/specifications available? Is it also compatible with the K3? The K-Line just got wider (or taller :))! 73, Tyler, KC2LST __ 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 ac...@aol.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] Changing KX3 VFO
I too have been debating on whether or not to upgrade the VFO on my KX3 s/n #3237. Right now I have the SideKX panels and plastic cover with the stock knob which I primarily use when operating "from the field" in my backyard. This combination works well for the field use as the VFO has more friction and the stock knob fits under the plastic cover. I also have the 73cnc.com black knob w/ball bearing finger dimple THAT I LOVE, but the plastic cover won't fit over it, but for desk operation I would prefer that knob with the upgraded VFO to spin up and down the bands! So now I'm trying to justify a second KX3 with the upgraded VFO and the larger ball bearing finger dimple knob for use in the shack. Decisions, decisions Mike AC6JA In a message dated 2/17/2015 3:46:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, w3...@embarqmail.com writes: Mike, That decision is up to you. A good part of me says "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but the other side says you should install the upgrades. As for my KX3 (first one off the production line), I have no trouble with the VFO, so until I experience problems with it, it will stay just as I received it. That is not to say that the upgraded VFO is not an improvement, but I don't find any problem with mine as it is. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/17/2015 6:27 PM, Mike Weir wrote: > I have the KX3 with the non ball bearing VFO and I am going to be placing an order with Elecraft for the new synthesizer board for my K3 and if the KX3 ball bearing VFO is a good mod to do then I will include that in my order as well ? > Mike Weir > VE3WDM > __ 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 ac...@aol.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] SPEAKER FOR K3
I use a pair of Insignia 4" 3-way speakers from BestBuy that I seem to remember Eric suggested a long time ago. You'll have to search the archives. Been happy with them so far and no problems with RFI even when using the KPA500. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 1/28/2015 4:47:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, kengk...@gmail.com writes: I use two sets of West Mountain Radio units ... one on my K3 and the other on my KX3. 73! Ken - K0PP On Jan 28, 2015 5:19 PM, "Bob Gibson via Elecraft" wrote: > What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am > just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the > sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what > everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG > __ > 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 kengk...@gmail.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 ac...@aol.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 operation?
Thank you Phil, K7PEH! I must not have gotten the memo on that menu selection in the K3! Now all is working as it should. Thanks everyone for all the helpful replies. 73's Mike AC6JA In a message dated 6/14/2014 4:56:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, phys...@mac.com writes: Have you verified that this automatic feature is enabled in your K3? Here is what you need to do on the K3: To enable automatic KAT500 VFO tracking: - Locate the K3's CONFIG:KAT3 menu entry, - Tap '1' until you see "KAT500Y". (The other selection is "KAT500N", the default, which turns VFO tracking off.) 73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 14, 2014, at 4:44 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft wrote: > I have to transmit for a brief second after I switch bands for the tuner to > switch to the new setting. I'll usually just hear a click and it's done. > But I thought I read somewhere that the tuner would update to the new > settings when switching bands/frequencies automatically without having to > transmit a carrier. > I have the Elecraft auxilliary cables and the K3 and KPA500 bands track > properly. > > Mike AC6JA > > > In a message dated 6/14/2014 4:29:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > k6...@foothill.net writes: > > On 6/14/2014 12:11 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft wrote: >> I am using a K3 and KPA500 with the KAT500. I also have the KAT500 >> mode set to MAN. I thought that the firmware was supposed to switch >> the tuner automatically when you switch bands? After I go to a new >> band, I need to tap my key momentarily to get the tuner to tune to >> the new frequency. Is this normal? Let me know as I thought the >> tuner would remember the presets when QSY'ing to a new frequency? >> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. > > Hmmm ... I have the control cables ... K3-->KAT500/KAT500-->KPA500, > I've trained my KAT500 for all 3 antennas on all the bands that each of > them work on, and I run the KAT500 in MAN. All indications are that the > KAT500 recalls the correct solution for the frequency when I QSY to a > new frequency or band. > > I'm hardly an expert on the insides of Elecraft firmware, and I suppose > it could be recalling on very first sign of RF and doing so very quickly > so that I don't notice it, but I really don't think so. > > I do notice when changing bands that the K3 power control sometimes > takes a dit or two to settle to the correct drive power ... often that > first dit will blink the 600 [occasionally 700] watt LED. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 > - www.cqp.org > > __ > 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 ac...@aol.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 phys...@mac.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 operation?
I have to transmit for a brief second after I switch bands for the tuner to switch to the new setting. I'll usually just hear a click and it's done. But I thought I read somewhere that the tuner would update to the new settings when switching bands/frequencies automatically without having to transmit a carrier. I have the Elecraft auxilliary cables and the K3 and KPA500 bands track properly. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 6/14/2014 4:29:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, k6...@foothill.net writes: On 6/14/2014 12:11 PM, Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft wrote: > I am using a K3 and KPA500 with the KAT500. I also have the KAT500 > mode set to MAN. I thought that the firmware was supposed to switch > the tuner automatically when you switch bands? After I go to a new > band, I need to tap my key momentarily to get the tuner to tune to > the new frequency. Is this normal? Let me know as I thought the > tuner would remember the presets when QSY'ing to a new frequency? > Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Hmmm ... I have the control cables ... K3-->KAT500/KAT500-->KPA500, I've trained my KAT500 for all 3 antennas on all the bands that each of them work on, and I run the KAT500 in MAN. All indications are that the KAT500 recalls the correct solution for the frequency when I QSY to a new frequency or band. I'm hardly an expert on the insides of Elecraft firmware, and I suppose it could be recalling on very first sign of RF and doing so very quickly so that I don't notice it, but I really don't think so. I do notice when changing bands that the K3 power control sometimes takes a dit or two to settle to the correct drive power ... often that first dit will blink the 600 [occasionally 700] watt LED. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org __ 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 ac...@aol.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 operation?
I am using the most current firmware versions in the K3, KAT500, and KPA500. I am also using the Elecraft auxilliary cables. Not sure what else to check as to why the KAT500 won't update the tuner preselects when QSY'ing? Mike AC6JA In a message dated 6/14/2014 12:37:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, gdan...@windstream.net writes: Mike, Not normal! The KAT should QSY if the KAT500 is interfaced with the K3 & KPA500 as per the manual. It is trule a K=Line system! First - make sure you have the most current version of firmware. There have been a few updates that fixed issues that you describe. I have Beta 1.63 in my KAT500. You need the K3, KAT, & KPA all tied together as per the KAT manual. I may not have the same manual as you do but it is the section interfacing K3 & KPA with DB15 cables. Make sure that the antenna selection for each band is correct using the KAT500 Utility. Set the tune power in the K3 - I use 20 watts; because I had an early KAT and that was what it needed. Not sure if it affects the KAT but I have my K3 power set to per band for the KPA. Then you need to train (tune) the KAT on the band segments that you will be QSYing to. The bands have different segment sizes so check the manual. I tune with the KAT in Auto mode. Press the KAT Tune button then hold the K3 Tune button. This should initiate the tune function in the KAT500. I "Trained" my KAT on all bands that I use. I incremented the frequency from the bottom of the voice frequencies to the top frequencies. This did take a while but now I can QSY and a second or so after I stop turning the VFO dial I hear the relays in the KAT set. This means that the tuner is optimized when I transmit. BTW - I do run my tuner in MAN (manual) mode so it does not try to retune on voice modulation. Above is how I operate my KAT. I have an early Kit that has had several firmware updates. A couple were for the issue you seem to have. Mine works well for me with several antennas. Hope this might help you. If not others may have an idea of Elecraft will surly help on Monday. 73 George AI4VZ -----Original Message----- From: Mike Hagele AC6JA via Elecraft Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 3:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 operation? I am using a K3 and KPA500 with the KAT500. I also have the KAT500 mode set to MAN. I thought that the firmware was supposed to switch the tuner automatically when you switch bands? After I go to a new band, I need to tap my key momentarily to get the tuner to tune to the new frequency. Is this normal? Let me know as I thought the tuner would remember the presets when QSY'ing to a new frequency? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA __ 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 gdan...@windstream.net __ 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 operation?
I am using a K3 and KPA500 with the KAT500. I also have the KAT500 mode set to MAN. I thought that the firmware was supposed to switch the tuner automatically when you switch bands? After I go to a new band, I need to tap my key momentarily to get the tuner to tune to the new frequency. Is this normal? Let me know as I thought the tuner would remember the presets when QSY'ing to a new frequency? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike AC6JA __ 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] K3/KAT500 ATU Tune Operation
Is there any firmware in the works to get the K3/KAT500 ATU tune operation to work like the K2 and KX3? I use the ATU quite often and always find it frustrating to have to hit TUNE and wait for the match, and then have to hit TUNE again to bring the rig back into receive. It's nice that all you have to do on the K2 and KX3 with the internal ATU's is hit the TUNE button and it finds a match and automatically switches back to receive when it's done. Any info would be appreciated. Mike AC6JA __ 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] KE7X KX3 Book and Configuring: KX3, K3, KPA500, and KAT500
I remember a while back I was asking the same question about using my K2 and KX3 with my KPA500/KAT500 combo, and Eric responded that the KPAK3AUX Optional KPA500 to K3 AUX Cable Set cable should be left disconnected when using another rig besides the K3. I was debating on using a DB-15 data switch so I wouldn't have to keep plugging/unplugging the cable. Mike AC6JA In a message dated 4/22/2014 4:44:58 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, phys...@mac.com writes: So, is this normal behavior? I wasn't expecting any kind of comms between the K3 and the KPA500 that affects the STBY/OPER switching. It does seem that a power on/off cycle for the KPA500 is required to enable that switch. Is this designed to work this way or is this a flaw in the design or maybe a missing mini-feature of configuring two different transceivers with the KPA500. I admit to not scouring all of the documentation yet on the expected functionality of the STBY/OPER switch. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 22, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Phil, > > Let me get this straight - the KPA500 is communicating with the K3, then you switch to the KX3 and the KPA500 does not talk with the KX3. > > If that is what is happening, I would expect that to be the case. The communications with the K3 is not synchronized with the attempted communications with the KX3, so a reset (power cycle) of the KPA500 may be required. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 4/22/2014 7:02 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> Some follow-up questions: >> >> OK, I have the KX3 and K3 configured with the KPA500 and KAT500. Everything seems to work with one little exception. >> >> The exception: >> >> --- initial conditions, K3 is on and switched to use the KPA500 and KAT500. KX3 is off. >> >> --- using K3 and so on works fine with amp on or with amp in standby. >> >> --- I turn off K3. Leave KPA500 on but in STBY mode. >> >> --- Switch coax from K3 to KX3 (1x2 switch). >> >> --- Turn on KX3. KPA500 still in STBY mode. >> >> --- Attempt to switch KPA500 to OPER from STBY but switch does not work. If I power off the >> KPA500 (front panel switch) and power back on then switch works fine. >> >> I have experimented with all kinds of starting initial conditions and order of events but whenever >> the KPA500 is left on after using the K3 and then switching to the KX3, the switch on the KPA500 >> to go from STBY to OPER does not work. I always have to cycle the power from the front panel on/off >> switch. >> >> > __ 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 ac...@aol.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
