Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8
Start with the Elecraft K3S manual section on DATA modes with soundcardx. Don’t worry about the time on the radio, the important clock is the one on the computer. TX and RX must start on time with everyone else. Rest the correct time just before each session from Windows clock settings or install a net clock service. Once you have the computer and radio setup and talking to one another and you audio drive to radio set correctly, and DATA mode should drop right in. If in doubt, see Don’s website (wa3fpr.com) for more info. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 7, 2018, at 6:40 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0. > > The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But > there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode, > Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has > been upgraded also with USB. > > Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup? > > > > Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the > recommended software to do that? > > > > Tnx for any feedback > > 73, > > N2TK, Tony > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Stuck KX3 LED segment
You have the RF Gain set to a level other than zero. It is a reminder the the RG Gain is not at Zero. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 4, 2018, at 8:21 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > RF Gain not turned down? > > Michael Blake > k9...@mac.com > > >> On May 4, 2018, at 20:08, kw9e wrote: >> >> My KX3 has a stuck segment (always on) in about the middle of the S-Meter >> display. Power cycle/disconnect isn’t clearing it. Any ideas other than a >> firmware reload? >> Thanks, >> >> Pete - KW9E >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 k9...@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 n...@widomaker.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] KX2 Serial Adapter Driver?
Go to Elecraft website, DOWNLOADS ( firmware) and look for the Utility. Near there should be link for FTDI drivers for said USB cable. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 27, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: > > In the past I've been able to connect my KX2 to a VMware Win 7 computer > using an Elecraft-supplied USB-Serial adapter, the kind with a 3/4" x 2" > USB plug and a 1/8" TRS plug that goes to the ACC socket on the KX2. But I > hadn't used it for a while and now the Device Manager reports no driver > installed, probably due to an intervening OS update but I don't really know > that. Searching the machine and the galaxy for a suitable driver returns > (after about 10 minutes) a pop-up that says "Windows encountered a problem > ... attempted to install ... timeout period expired." Any advice? > > Thanks & 73, > > /Rick N6XI > > -- > > Rick Tavan > Truckee, CA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] PTT KEY
Don’t forget if you are operating radio from battery, computer must also run on battery if using computer to control the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Rich wrote: > > Thanks. I got it working today. Really great simple setup for FD this year. > One USB CABLE and you are good to go > > Fantastic! > > Typos sent by my iphone > >> On Apr 27, 2018, at 17:57, Nr4c wrote: >> >> The PTT part of the “PTT KEY” setting can be used to turn ON the transmitter >> for RTTY (AFSK) and other digital modes. Use either RTS or DTR for this. The >> KEY portion is used to send CW (Morse code) either with the key input or >> paddle input. You will need VOX set to ON for this to work. Use which-ever >> of DTR/RTS you don’t use for PTT. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >>> On Apr 27, 2018, at 11:27 AM, Rich wrote: >>> >>> Can this feature be used for AFSK RTTY or just CW? >>> >>> I am having trouble getting Writelog and the K3 to work with PTT KEY >>> >>> Rich >>> K3RWN >>> >>> Typos sent by my iphone >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] PX3 computer interface to KX3
But it doesn’t the P3 talks to the K3 at 38,400. Weird things can happen when mixing nauseates. Why ask for trouble. BTW: My K3S came defaulted to 38,400. I think the 4800 on the K3 was a carryover from K2 days. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 27, 2018, at 4:16 PM, John Merrill wrote: > > Good news. I run all my Elecraft stuff at 38400. But if 9600 works why change > :-). > > 73, John N1JM > >> On Apr 27, 2018, at 1:14 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: >> >> Bingo! It had been reset from 38400 to 9600. I have no idea how or when. >> Thanks for the clue. >> >> 73 Bill AE6JV >> >> (BTW, did I say that I hate RS232. With all the parameters that can go >> wrong, and many strange voltage conventions, it seems to be an interface >> designed to cause problems.) >> >>> On 4/26/18 at 9:19 PM, johnn...@gmail.com (John_N1JM) wrote: >>> >>> Is the *host serial port baud rate* set correctly in the PX3? >>> >>> John N1JM >>> >>> >>> Bill Frantz wrote >>>> I'm sitting in New Hampshire and I find I can't get my computer to talk to >>>> the KX3 when it goes through the PX3 using the ACC1-PC jack. The computer >>>> can talk to the KX3 when plugged in directly to ACC1 jack on the KX3, and >>>> the PX3 can get the frequency data when plugged into the same jack. >>>> >>>> I have the same problem with both wsjt-x and RUMlogNG, so I don't think >>>> the problem is in the computer software. The USB <--> RS232 seems to be >>>> working, so I suspect the PX3. >>>> >>>> Does anyone have any suggestions for something to fix to get both the >>>> computer and the PX3 to talk to the KX3? (I'm low on test equipment here, >>>> but I do have a DVM.) >> - >> Bill Frantz| Airline peanut bag: "Produced | Periwinkle >> (408)356-8506 | in a facility that processes | 16345 Englewood Ave >> www.pwpconsult.com | peanuts and other nuts." - Duh | Los Gatos, CA 95032 >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] PTT KEY
The PTT part of the “PTT KEY” setting can be used to turn ON the transmitter for RTTY (AFSK) and other digital modes. Use either RTS or DTR for this. The KEY portion is used to send CW (Morse code) either with the key input or paddle input. You will need VOX set to ON for this to work. Use which-ever of DTR/RTS you don’t use for PTT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 27, 2018, at 11:27 AM, Rich wrote: > > Can this feature be used for AFSK RTTY or just CW? > > I am having trouble getting Writelog and the K3 to work with PTT KEY > > Rich > K3RWN > > Typos sent by my iphone > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] PX3 computer interface to KX3
Set all bauds to 38,400. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 26, 2018, at 10:19 PM, John_N1JM wrote: > > Is the *host serial port baud rate* set correctly in the PX3? > > John N1JM > > > Bill Frantz wrote >> I'm sitting in New Hampshire and I find I can't get my computer >> to talk to the KX3 when it goes through the PX3 using the >> ACC1-PC jack. The computer can talk to the KX3 when plugged in >> directly to ACC1 jack on the KX3, and the PX3 can get the >> frequency data when plugged into the same jack. >> >> I have the same problem with both wsjt-x and RUMlogNG, so I >> don't think the problem is in the computer software. The USB >> <--> RS232 seems to be working, so I suspect the PX3. >> >> Does anyone have any suggestions for something to fix to get >> both the computer and the PX3 to talk to the KX3? (I'm low on >> test equipment here, but I do have a DVM.) >> >> Thanks - Bill AE6JV >> >> --- >> Bill Frantz| Concurrency is hard. 12 out | Periwinkle >> (408)356-8506 | 10 programmers get it wrong. | 16345 >> Englewood Ave >> www.pwpconsult.com |- Jeff Frantz | Los Gatos, >> CA 95032 >> >> __ >> 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 > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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] Maximum power 12 Watts
Don’t forget to cycle the K3(s) Power after making changes to Config menu. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 17, 2018, at 1:56 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Germán, > > You may have the KPA3 menu entry set to “not installed.” You may have other > options set to “not installed” as well. Take a look at the CONFIG menu > listings. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > >> On Apr 16, 2018, at 10:12 PM, German Duran wrote: >> >> Hello my friends: I need help. I have an Elecraft K3s transceiver and I >> reset it and the maximum power it gets is 12 Watts. I would like to know >> what I should do to get more than 12 Watts. I have read the owner's manual >> and I can not find this topic anywhere. Thank you very much, >> Germán, HK3J >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Waterfall
Tap the upper right button. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 10, 2018, at 10:14 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > My P3 waterfall disappeared when I turned the rig on tonight. WF Height > shows the line, and it moves with the knob, but no WF, just a very tall > spectrum display. No SVGA. I'll maybe reload the FW tomorrow. > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Apparent PA failure ?
In TX TEST mode the “TX” symbol on the right end of the display will flash about once per second. No need to try turning it On to see if it’s on or not. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:56 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Press and hold the right side of the band-switch over "Test" and make sure > you are not in test mode. > > You should see the words: > > "TX TEST" > > or > > "TX NORMAL" > > It should say "TX NORMAL". > > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > https://www.nk7z.net > >> On 04/09/2018 08:31 AM, Martin Sole wrote: >> Hi, >> My K3 died today, somehow. The radio works fine on receive and appears to >> transmit just there is no power indication on my external meter or on the >> front panel when pressing TUNE. There is ALC indication but no power out >> indication.The only thing I did different was to switch off the supply >> before the radio, something I normally never do. Having noted others having >> issues with that I reloaded the firmware. Still no output. Starting to think >> that somehow the PA is fried or possibly the driver as there is nothing from >> the 10 watt PA either. Tried turning the power down and putting the KPA3 >> into bypass. Still no power output. Not sure what else to try before I tear >> into it. Was going great, worked 3B7A on 3 bands today no problem. >> Suggestions appreciated. >> Thanks >> Martin, HS0ZED >> __ >> 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...@nk7z.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 n...@widomaker.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 apparent PA failure
For what? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:07 PM, Roy Koeppe wrote: > > VOX needs be ‘ON.’ > > Roy K6XK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K-3 4629
Don Are there really two preamps or just a two step gain setting? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 6, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ralph, > > Look at the K3S manual for the Preamp1 and preamp2 operation. It only > applies to the K3S and a K3 with the KXV3B upgrade. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 4/6/2018 5:04 PM, Ralph S. Turk wrote: >> Just got my K3 back from the factory. Everything that I have tested works >> correctly. >> This week I say a email referring to Pre Amp 1 and 2. I can't find anything >> in the manual >> so far. Are there such items or am I not interpreting that email correctly. >> I should have saved >> it but I didn't. >> I also should state that I am very new to the K3. Have only had for two >> weeks. Was from a estate >> sale. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 audio line in/out cables
No need for LINE cables if you have the updated USB KIO3 system. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 3, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Tony, > > You might want to use LINE IN for computer generated voice or something like > that. > Be aware that if you plug anything into the LINE IN jack, the K3 will turn > off the audio output (but not input) of the USB AUDIO CODEC. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 4/3/2018 12:20 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: >> I have upgraded both of my K3's to make them as close to a K3S as best I >> can. Presently cleaning up the rats nest of cables. I am using USB. >> I no longer use the Line IN and OUT jacks. Presently only using FSK. I plan >> on adding FT8 shortly. With the on board CODECs is there any reason I still >> need the LINE cables? Want to check to makes sure I am not missing >> something. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 RX and Zedro Watts output after KIO3 board substitution
And, I suspect your no speaker out problem isn’t with the KIO3 board at all. It’s likely the audio speaker amp and it on a board in the front panel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2018, at 2:25 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Marcel, > > Double check the plugging of the connectors between the RF board and the KIO3 > board. Unfortunately, you will have to disassemble things to be able to see > the mating of the connectors. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 4/2/2018 12:57 PM, Marcel Jorba via Elecraft wrote: >> Hi >> My K3 (s/n 3871) experiments low RX and 0W output (when pressing the TUNE >> button) with -- as SWR measureNo SSB or CW output power >> It hapenned after I substituted the original KIO3 board by a spare one I >> bought to a ham (the aim was to solve an ols no speaker audio aout problem) >> I have the KXV3 installed at the factory > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K2/100 -- FT8
Do you have SSB capability? If yes, it’s just like any other radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2018, at 2:46 AM, Hans Bonnesen wrote: > > My K2/100 ( double enclosure ) is equipped w/ KUSB cable. > How are the chances of going on FT8 with this equipment connected to a Mac > Book Pro > > Any advice will be appreciated > Txs > > OZ5RB, Hans > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] "Bat Err" on KX3 - follow-up
Drop in 8 “Copper Tops” and enjoy the radio today! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 1, 2018, at 1:16 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Several replies suggested I check the voltage of the NiMH batteries as a > first step. Did so this morning, with an interesting result. Of the eight > (all are 2700 mAh Powerex NiMH 1.2 v nominal), the mean voltage was less than > a half volt (0.45 VDC); the median and mode were each less than one tenth of > a volt (0.06 VDC.) The best of them was only 1.23 and 5 of them were at 0.06 > VDC or a bit less. So much for advertised shelf life. Seems that the KX3 > draws some trickle current even when turned off. > > It might be they could be resuscitated with another charger, but Don Wilhelm > wisely cautions against it. With this deep a discharge, the charging current > could be excessive without having a constant-current lab-type charger, which > I don’t have. Best to just replace the whole bunch. > > Of course I would learn this on Easter morning, when there are none for sale > anywhere nearby. > > If replacing all eight doesn’t fix the error message I’ll post again with > another plea for ideas. Thanks, all, for the advice; have a great holiday > weekend. > > Ted, KN1CBR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to > n...@widomaker.comÙ]™\˜[ ™\Y\È ÝYÙÙ\ÝYHÚXÚÈ H ›Û YÙHÙˆ HšSR˜] \šY\È\ÈHš\œÝ Ý\ ˆY ÛÈ \È[Ü›š[™Ë Ú][ˆ[\™\Ý[™È ™\Ý[ ˆÙˆ HZYÚ > [\™H Ì PZÝÙ\™^šSR KŒˆ ˆ›ÛZ[˜[ > K HYX[ˆ ›Û YÙH Ø\È\ÜÈ [ˆH[ˆ ›Û > > H‘ÊNÈ HYYX[ˆ[™[ÙH Ù\™HXXÚ\ÜÈ [ˆÛ™H [ÙˆH ›Û > Œ > ˆ‘ËŠHH™\ÝÙˆ [H Ø\ÈÛ› H KŒŒÈ[™ > HÙˆ [H Ù\™H] Œ > ˆ‘È܈Hš]\ÜˈÛÈ]Xڛ܈Y ™\\ÙY Ú[ˆY™KˆÙY[\È ] HÖ > È ˜]ÜÈ ÛÛYH šXÚÛHÝ\œ™[]™[ˆ Ú[ˆ \›™YÙ™‹ƒBƒB’]ZYÚ ™H ^HÛÝ[™H ™\Ý\ØÚ]]Y Ú][›Ý\ˆÚ\™Ù\‹]ÛˆÚ[[H Ú\Ù[ HØ]][ÛœÈYØZ[œÝ] ˆÚ] \ÈY\H\ØÚ\™ÙK HÚ\™Ú[™ÈÝ\œ™[ÛÝ[™H^Ù\ÜÚ]™H Ú]Ý]]š[™ÈHÛÛœÝ[ XÝ\œ™[X‹] \HÚ\™Ù\‹ ÚXÚHÛ¸ > > &]]™Kˆ™\Ý È\Ý ™\XÙH H ÚÛH[˜Ú ƒBƒB“ÙˆÛÝ\œÙHH ÛÝ[X\›ˆ \ÈÛˆX\Ý\ˆ[Ü›š[™Ë Ú[ˆ \™H\™H›Û™H›Üˆ Ø[H[ž]Ú\™H™X\˜žKƒBƒB’Yˆ ™\XÚ[™È[ZYÚ Ù\Û¸ > &]š^ H\œ›ÜˆY\ÜØYÙHx > &[ ÜÝYØZ[ˆ Ú][›Ý\ˆ XH›ÜˆYX\ˈ[šÜË[ ›Üˆ HY šXÙNÈ]™HHÜ™X]ÛY^H ÙYZÙ[™ ƒBƒB•Y ÓŒPДƒBƒB—ב[XܘYXZ[[™È\Ý’ÛYNˆ ‹ËÛXZ[X[‹œ] ›™] ÛXZ[X[‹Û\Ý[™›ËÙ[XܘY’[ ˆ ‹ËÛXZ[X[‹œ] ›™] Û[Y˜\Kš B”Ü݈XZ[ Α[XܘYXZ[X[‹œ] ›™]‚•\È\ÝÜÝYžNˆ ‹ËÝÝÝËœ\Û ›™]”X\ÙH[ Ý\ Ü \È[XZ[\݈ ‹ËÝÝÝËœ\Û ›™] ÙÛ˜]Kš [“Y\ÜØYÙH[]™\™Y ȜРÚYÛXZÙ\‹˜ÛÛ __ 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] Re K3 Audio
Don’t forget that rear Mic is not same as Lin In! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 31, 2018, at 8:14 AM, Richard Ferch wrote: > > I suspect that what you most likely need is for Line In to be used during > digital mode operation (with the microphone muted), and the microphone to > be used during voice mode operation. > > The audio input settings for voice modes and digital modes are stored > independently, so this is easy. With the radio in SSB, you set MIC SEL to > wherever your microphone is plugged in, with the appropriate bias and level > settings. With the radio in DATA A or AFSK A mode, set MIC SEL to LINE IN > and adjust the Mic gain control to get the required 4-5 bars of ALC meter > reading in digital modes. > > The only reason you might need MIC+LIN to be set to ON is if you were using > the computer sound card as a digital voice keyer in voice modes, in which > case you might want both microphone and line in to be active while > operating in voice modes. In this case, set MIC+LIN to ON with the radio in > SSB, and OFF with the radio in DATA A or AFSK A. > > In both cases, you will only need to set this up once; the settings are > remembered independently in the two modes from then on. > > 73, > Rich VE3KI > > W7HSG wrote: > > Does any one know the command for both Mike in Front Panel and Line in rear > panel? > > I need both at the same time, Mike for voice and Line in for digital. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Re K3 Audio
LIN IN and LIN OUT are both on the rear panel. No use mic for this. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:09 PM, Ralph S. Turk wrote: > > Does any one know the command for both Mike in Front Panel and Line in rear > panel? > > I need both at the same time, Mike for voice and Line in for digital. > > > Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Migrating a KPA3 POWER module to a K3S
The “A” has at least 2 advantages over the old one. First it has a true “Bypass” relay to actually bypass the amp when its not being used. But most important, it has more pins in the connector supplying power to the amp which seem to be more reliable and I don’t see the dreaded voltage related errors of my older K3. Buy the new one. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 30, 2018, at 12:53 AM, Jeff wrote: > > I know Elecraft does not recommend bringing in a KPA3 from a K3 to a new K3S, > but has anyone done this and how does the rig perform? > > Sent from my iPad > > Sent from my iPad > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Who's On First?
Computer first. (This initializes the com ports) Then radio. (Radio needs the com ports) Now the software. (Now that radio has its necessary connections, start the software which can now find the radio and other necessary connections. ) Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 28, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: > > That wasn't me, but...the optimum order is computer, then K3, then WSJT-X. > > The reasons: Well, obviously the computer has to come before the software. > The process of starting up the computer causes various signal lines on the > serial port used for radio control to be toggled briefly, which can cause > annoying behaviour at the radio, so it is easier (although not essential) > to have the computer already running when you start the radio. The WSJT-X > software expects rig control to be working when it starts, otherwise it > annoyingly prompts you to reconfigure, and the software won't actually > start operating properly until the radio is turned on, so it is best to > have the radio turned on before you start the software. > > 73, > Rich VE3KI > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Pie rack K-Line
Looks nice but can you get to the controls? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Mike Markowski wrote: > > I found an economical way to go vertical with my Elecraft gear and save some > desk space. It's slightly off-beat - which suits me :-) - and I'm very happy > with both cost and quality. For any also interested in stacking their gear > without the expense of rack mounting: > > http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/rack/ > > 73, > Mike ab3ap > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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
What do you mean by “voice isn’t working”? That sounds like a problem for your doctor. If you mean no TX monitor you may need to turn u the monitor volume. Did you select the proper mic input jack? What mic, does it need Bias? Have you consulted the manual? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2018, at 11:52 AM, Mark Bayern wrote: > > 'voice not working' > > Ok ... some more questions to help those of us on this list figure out > what you're trying to convey. > > First I'll assume we are talking about a K3 or K3s. My next assumption > is that we are talking about a receiver problem and not a transmitter > issue. If either of those are incorrect, let me know. > > Does either receiver work? Can you hear any band noise? CW? anything? > (Is the speaker plugged in properly? Does a headset or pair of > earphones work?) > > > Mark AD5SS > > > >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 10:27 AM, Robert wrote: >> Sorry, I think I am not specific enough. >> >> It's the voice what is not working, since I installed the subreceiver. >> >> As said, I have not changed the settings and tested it with the headset, >> but also the hand microphone. >> >> After saving a configuration backup, I did a factory reset, that didn't >> solve, even not, when I restored the backup file. >> >> So I wonder now, why isn't the voice working or did I miss something, >> that I have forgotten. >> >> PD7RB Robert > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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
Mic bias??? Did you plug in the SPEAKER? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Robert wrote: > > Hi, > > Since a few days I have a problem with the audio of my K3. > > All normal settings are oke, but still no audio, even not with a > hand microphone. > > TX is working normal. > > = Mic sel : FP.H - high > = Mic level : 20 > = CMP level : 20 > > I have been searching the reflector to find if someone had this > problem before also, but so far not found. > > The problem seem to be started, after I installed the subreceiver. > > CW and RTTY tone are oke. > > PD7RB Robert > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Resistor and capacitor installation techniques: trim before or after soldering?
And trimming before soldering allows the exposed copper “end” of the lead to be coated with solder thus eliminating corrosion to the bare copper. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 2:05 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > That's probably good advice from NASA. However in 50 years, I've never > cracked a solder joint by trimming off the excess lead after soldering. I can > see how it could be imagined to happen and safer for sure if you are not > going to be able to fix it should it ever happen. > > Chuck Hawley > c-haw...@illinois.edu > > Amateur Radio, KE9UW > aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on > behalf of JEROME SODUS [jso...@comcast.net] > Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:40 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation techniques: trim > before or after soldering? > > About Message#15 copied below > > Sorry but cutting wires after soldering is "bad practice"; NASA wanted the > soldered connection left undisturbed. > > If I ever saw an assembler or tech doing that "bad practice", they'd get a > verbal warning that first time and a written warning if it ever happened > again; but I had good, conscientious people and never had to do that. > > So, tin the wires if needed; position the part and then trim wires before > doing the final soldering. > > 73 Jerry KM3K > > > > Message: 15 > Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:39:47 + > From: Bill Johnson > To: "ksto...@ac0h.net" , 'Mark Petrovic' > , "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation > techniques: trim before or after soldering? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Follow the instructions and solder as directed. There are components on both > sides as I recall with the majority on the top. The leads need be spread to > hold the components in place on the board. Once done soldering use a flush > cut wirecutter to remove the excess. Not a good idea to trim them before > soldering. > __ 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] KX2 "HI CUR" Warning
Check every connection in any system. VSWR of 25.1 is normal for an “no antenna” condition at any connector. Something is disconnected. WIt’s this HI SWR you will get HI CUR warming as radio tries to develop power into the non-existing antenna. And you will not get much power developed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Chris wrote: > > My KX2 started now only reports 25.4-1 when attempting to tune my antenna. > The value does not fluctuate during the tuning process. > > During some transmit attempts (SSB, Power set to 3.0W), I received the "HI > CUR"message. In general, my reported power output never gets above 0.5W, no > matter what power settings are used. > > Any help would be appreicated. > > --Chris (KD2FLH) > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Order handling
They are built to order and must pass an intensive “burn in” process before they are shipped. Also note that Elecraft is a small company and they don’t have 100 robots building radios. More like a couple or three guys doing it by hand. Your radio will be assembled by careful loving hands, tested and carefully packaged and shipped to you so that you can enjoy using it for a very long time. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 22, 2018, at 10:26 AM, richard kappler wrote: > > This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but > that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. > > I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The > website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days > iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens during > those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go > through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must > be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it > is? > > -- > W2KAP > > In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself > to protect the fuse. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 ALC
You’re sure to get Dons response to this. But, it’s really the same as before. Using the USB cable for audio be sure to select USB AUDIO CODEC as sound device for both recording and playback. Now bring up the Windows mixer and set the level for playback (transmit) to about 30%. Now adjust the Line In (Mic Gain) to get 4 solid bars and fifth flickering. If the granularity is too coarse, set windows mixer level lower, maybe 20%. Try the radio again. I have set my Windows level quite low but get fine control with K3S Lime In Control. It is very stable and repeatable. As before, set Power with PWR knob on radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 21, 2018, at 11:40 PM, Ed Hoeck wrote: > > Can someone tell me if there is an instruction on how to set the ALC on a > K3 with the latest Elecraft sound card installed? The original manual was > written B4 the internal sound card was an option. I am operating FT8 mode > and it worked fine with my signal Link, but now I suspect that I am > splattering. I am using the K3 in the data mode running about 35 watts. > > Ed KN3E > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Need suggestion for line out issue
Latest firmware? Check release notes. I think there has been changes in this in recent releases. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 17, 2018, at 7:19 PM, Don Minkoff wrote: > > I am having a new issue with my K3 on line out. I always had the right > channel/ sub receiver audio out of my line out jack. Fixed level set at 10. > I no longer have any audio out from the sub receiver from my line out jack > unless I press 1 to have phones out. This works but it is no longer fixed > audio. This did verify my cable and sound card. I use this for RTTY when > operating split. Any ideas that I have not tried yet? > > -- > Don Minkoff > NK6A > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Mic Bias
No Bias is independent as to front/rear connections. I use my headset w/bias (CM500) on rear and my Heil HM12 dynamic mic on from without bias in front jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2018, at 9:33 PM, Bob Harvey - K2PI wrote: > > When using a rear panel headset requiring Bias, what is the state of Bias on > the Front Panel mic connector? > > I have a PR-781 Microphone that doesn't require bias, and have it > disconnected from the front panel when using the rear bias'd mic and the RP > bias setting in the menu. Do I need to do this? > > 73 > Harv > K2PI > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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] Static Discharge Through K-Pod
Try a humidifier to reduce the static. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2018, at 11:08 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY wrote: > > Greetings, All! > > I'm getting static electricity shocks through my K-Pod case, and I need > some suggestions for mitigation. > > Background: I keep my K-Pod on my operating desk just to the right of the > shack computer mouse. I've noticed when I walk over to the desk and grab > the mouse, the K-Pod will beep. Further investigation shows I'm getting > static electricity discharge from my finger through the K-Pod, this morning > I even noticed an arc from my pinky finger to the K-Pod case. When the > K-Pod beeps, the D1 and D2 lights will cycle. > > The shack is carpeted, and I have a rolling chair on one of those plastic > chair mats (which can probably go away if necessary,) I suspect that mat is > probably contributing to the static problem. > > Obviously, I don't want static electricity discharging through my K-Pod and > then through my K3. I'd welcome any ideas for static mitigation > strategies. I was thinking some sort of grounded mouse/keyboard mat, which > used to be more common, but seem hard to find these days. > > 73, > > Chuck Milam, N9KY > n...@arrl.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 n...@widomaker.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] KPA-1500 Deliver Update
All! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2018, at 1:15 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > Your message or his? > >> On 3/15/2018 8:14 AM, w4grj wrote: >> What a waste of bandwidthJackW4GRJ >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Deactivate the sub receiver
In config set to not installed. But I don’t think you have to remove it. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Tim Gennett wrote: > > There's a possibility my K3 may be used in a multi op setting where many of > the users would not be familiar with the K3. I'm trying to think of ways > to simplify the operation so that those not familiar with the controls > don't accidentally put it into some dysfunctional configuration. > > Specifically, is there a way to disable the sub receiver? I looked for > something in the Config menu but did not find anything relevant. > > I suppose I could remove it but that seems drastic. > > Any other simplification suggestions? > > Tim K9WX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch
Why a switch. Unless you’re gonna have both rigs on at same time. A simple “Y” adapter would seem easier. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 11, 2018, at 12:50 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > A question. Do you really need a switch? Are both rigs going to be on at > the same time? If not a simple headphone splitter should do the trick. > > Jim Rhodes > K0XU > >> On Mar 11, 2018 9:52 AM, "Doug Hensley" wrote: >> >> I have two radios and one cw paddle. I'm looking for a small inline A/B >> switch as would be used on stereo headphone sets to switch between >> sources. The whole thing would be a "Y" cable with two 1/8" male stereo >> plugs on one end and a single female jack on the other. Switching would >> choose which male plug is active. Yes I can build one but before I >> reinvent the wheel, I thought someone might have a source. >> >> I'm tired of plugging and unplugging and I don't want or have the extra >> space for another paddle. >> >> Has anyone found such a switch? >> >> Reply by private email please as this is off topic. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Doug W5JV >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> 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 jimk...@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] KX2/3 Going to DATA mode
Why do you need USB? It is a data mode so DATA A seems appropriate. Should be a string in software config. Look for Radio Mode selection. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 9, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeffrey M. Swiger wrote: > > Hey All, >Been just starting with PACTOR and Winlink/Airmail. > When letting the PTC-IIIUSB control the KX2 that part is Fine, > But I need the Radio to use USB and it keep going to DATA mode. > IS there a way to stop it, or HOW do I stop it from going to DATA mode? >Software for other pieces of this seem fine, But for Some > Reason 2 want to send DATA MODE, but just like to LOCK that part so > this can be done Remotely. > THANKS > Jeff-N8NOE > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KPA1500 and FT8
Weak signal is not the same as low power ! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 3, 2018, at 5:10 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote: > > That's certainly not in the spirit of weak-signal digital modes. Most of us > run anywhere from 1 watt to 35 watts. Those are the type of signals that > completely wipe out a large segment of the waterfall and make it difficult > for others to complete QSOs. There's nothing illegal about what you are > doing, but weak signal modes were developed to provide the opportunity to get > around the world with just a few watts and a dipole slung in the backyard > between two trees. If you want to run that kind of wattage on FT8, I'd > recommend trying RTTY instead. High wattage is the norm on that mode. > > 73, > > Carl > > Glenn Anderson wrote: >> I normally run 500 to 600 watts on ft8. I would go higher if my amp could do >> it. >> Life too short for QRP >> >> Glenn WB5TUF >> >> Original message >> From: Carl Jón Denbow >> Date: 3/3/18 14:01 (GMT-06:00) >> To: Dennis Moore >> Cc: Elecraft Reflector >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8 >> >> I feel all kinds of guilty if I pump it up to 110 watts on FT8 (or a JT >> mode) to bag a difficult station. A gallon and a half is down right sinful. >> ;-) >> >> 73, >> >> Carl >> N8VZ >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> > On Mar 3, 2018, at 2:50 PM, Dennis Moore wrote: >> > >> > No, 1500 watts on FT8 is not normal. >> > >> > 73, Dennis NJ6G >> > >> > >> >> On 3/3/2018 06:40, Carl Yaffey wrote: >> >> Tried full power on 20M FT8 this morning in order to work weak Russian. >> >> Temp gets as high as 75C. Loud fan kicks in. Hope this is normal. >> >> >> >> Carl Yaffey K8NU >> > >> > __ >> > Elecraft mailing list >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > Message delivered to n...@qth.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 h __ 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 Configuration Listing?
There is a list with default values in the manual for both menus. Copy it and mark you changes. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 25, 2018, at 12:17 AM, > wrote: > > Is it possible to poll the K3 for its configuration file. I'd like to know > how each configurable item is set. > > > > In lieu of that, does anyone have a spreadsheet listing all of them that > they're willing to share? > > > > Thanks & 73, > > > > Eric W3DQ > > Washington, DC > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX3 RF Gain
Seems to be I used different settings for different bands. Usually just set it as needed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 24, 2018, at 10:31 AM, DX Radioman wrote: > > Can you change the RF Gain control from per band to per mode? > In other words, once I set the AF gain control to RF gain, it will stay > that way for any band I choose as long as I am in the CW mode. > 73 > Bill, K0MP > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 WSJT-X FT8 Timing
Check the clocks on the computers. Sync them to a time server. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 22, 2018, at 6:30 PM, James Bennett wrote: > > Hi Dennis - how you doing? > > Sorry I neglected to provide enough info - was in a hurry to post that before > I had to run out to pickup kids at school (close to your dads QTH!) > > I am using VOX on both rigs. Each rig has it’s own computer and separate, but > identical external USB sound cards. The K3 is connected to an iMac and the > KX3 is connected to a Raspberry Pi 3. > > Jim / W6JHB > > > >> On Feb 22, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Dennis Moore wrote: >> >> How are you keying the K3, VOX or PTT? >> >> It's not clear from the email, are the K3 and KX3 on separate computers on >> just different sound cards in the same computer? >> >> 73, Dennis NJ6G >> >> >>> On 2/22/2018 14:22, James Bennett wrote: >>> Got a question about using my K3 with WSJT-X 1.8.0 with FT8 >>> >>> I started looking at the “time bar” in WSJT-X and when the K3’s red TX >>> light comes on with the meter showing RF going out. It is between 1.5 and 2 >>> seconds after the beginning of the new 15 second sequence! In that short >>> duration, I am hearing other stations’ signals coming through on my >>> headphones, so I know that other folks are getting their rig to transmit >>> right at the start of the 15 second sequence. If mine is coming on 1.5 - 2 >>> seconds late, I’m thinking I may not always get decoded on the other end. >>> >>> So, I switched over to my KX3 running the same version of WSJT-X and >>> observed what happened there. No delay - when the new 15 second sequence >>> starts, the KX3 goes into transmit almost immediately. >>> >>> Both the KX3 and the K3 are connected to two identical Tascam USB125M >>> external sound cards. >>> >>> Is there some setting on the K3 that is causing my transmissions to fire >>> off a tad late? >>> >>> Jim / W6JHB >> >> __ >> 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 w6...@me.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mai __ 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] KX3 ACC2 question
Check out Fred Cady book on KX3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 19, 2018, at 11:13 AM, Eddy Avila wrote: > > Greetings all, where can I find the wiring diagram for the KX3 ACC2? I've > looked in my KX3 manual and didn't find much info. > > > tnx and 73 > > > Ed ~ k6sdw > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] MICROHAM USB III INTERFACE WITH K3 UTILITY DOES NOT WORK
I think old instructions said to connect Elecraft Utility direct to radio. Not thru Microham. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 16, 2018, at 5:35 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > What is your callsign? I do not have the USB interface however I do have a > lot of other MicroHAM devices. Since I do not see the word Router in your > post I have to ask this again: Are you following the MicroHAM setup > instructions? > > John KK9A > > gbconsultin...@gmail.com Wrote" > > I am still trying to get a K3 talking. I have a connection through a > Microham USB III Interface box that connects the K3 RS232 port to my PC > running Win 7 64 Pro. The path is from the K3 to the Microham III USB > interface, then there is a straight USB connection from the Microham to the > PC. I have downloaded the K3 Utility and tried to see if it will establish > connection with the PC but it will not. COM port 1 is used. The K3 setting > is currently at 38400 baud but I also tried setting the K3 baud rate at > 4800 and doing a power on/off but with the same results. I see the K3 > utility screen on the PC step through the various baud rates but it will not > sync up to the K3. The PC recognizes the Microham USB interface when looking > at the Win 7 Device Manager but it indicates there is no device driver. I > don¹t always trust what the PC says though. Can someone point me to a > device driver I can download and install. My K3 FW is Rev 5.38. > > 73¹s > Greg > > > Greg Best P.E. > 16100 Outlook Avenue > Stilwell, KS 66085 > 816-792-2913 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KPA1500 duty cycle
And you can affect duty cycle by adjusting the cw repetition rate. If it gets too hot increase the delay. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 15, 2018, at 7:39 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > RTTY contesting has a much higher duty cycle, especially when using a > single radio and no one is answering your CQs. > > John KK9A > > > On Feb 15 03:51:39 G4DYA wrote: > > The FT8 parameters were tweaked slightly during the beta phase prior to > the release of WSJT-X 1.8.0, and the TX time was reduced to 12.64 sec, > so the duty cycle is now about 42%. > > 73, > Richard G4DYA > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Y-Adapter for K3S ACC - KPAK3AUX - KPA-1500
You can buy one from Elecraft. A VGA “Y” may not work. Check diagrams. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 12, 2018, at 2:37 PM, Don Butler wrote: > > Tnx John …. I guess a better option might be to just buy a VGA Y-Adapter > rather than make one up and have to do all that soldering … > > Don, N5LZ > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: j...@kk9a.com > Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 12:16 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Y-Adapter for K3S ACC - KPAK3AUX - KPA-1500 > > Yes a Y will work. I have had a MicroHAM keyer, a Top Ten Band Decoder > and a KPA500 all connected to the same ACC jack. > > John KK9A > > > Don Butler n5lz at comcast.net > Mon Feb 12 12:31:13 EST 2018 > > I've been studying the manual while waiting for my new KPA-1500 to ship ... > I see that the KPAK3AUX cable must run from AUX on the amp to ACC on the > K3S. In my case I already have a microHAM MK2R+ cable connected to the K3S > ACC (providing band data for switching bandpass filters). > I'm thinking that I can build a Y-Adapter cable assembly with DB-15s to run > from the K3S ACC and split (1) to KPAK3AUX and on to the KPA-1500 AUX . and > (2) to the MK2R+ ACC cable. > > Will that work? > > Will conflicts with KPA-1500 or MK2R+ be created? > > Thanks, > > Don, N5LZ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@comcast.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 n...@widomaker.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] Data modes changing in K3
Check n1mm digital mode settings. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 11, 2018, at 8:33 PM, Tony Osman wrote: > > Not sure if this is an elecraft issue or a N1MM+ issue, so I will pose the > question in both groups. I noticed this weekend in the CQWPX RTTY contest, > that everytime I changed frequency by some action on the pc (N1MM+) the > frequency would change correctly, but each time the data mode would switch > from the AFSK A mode that I had selected to FSK mode. I would then have to > change it manually each time. > > Any ideas? > > -- > Tony > VE3RZ > > www.tonysturnings.com <http://www.tonysturnings.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 n...@widomaker.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] ALC and Solid State Amps...
Just don’t do it. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 4, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > I have asked on and off about ALC over the past few months, and I think I > want to use ALC as a safeguard to amp overdriving as an error, not as a way > of obtaining compression. That said-- is the K3 ALC input directly > compatible with the ALC from the ALS-1306? > > i.e. Is anyone using ALC on an ALS-1306, and a K3? If so, did you just plug > the two together, or did you need to interface them in some way? > > -- > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > http://www.nk7z.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 n...@widomaker.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] Selectivity
“Selectivity”??? Do you mean DSP filter width? Narrow width does decrease the background noise. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 30, 2018, at 4:05 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > > I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz > selectivity, the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I > tried reloading > an earlier version of the software but couldn't figure out how to do it. > > Hope this comes through, finally! > > > 73, Roger > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX3 Feature Ask
Come on. This is a great little radio. But it’s designed to be s great “little” portable radio. How many will carry a 10 MHz ref oscillator to a mountain top. If you’re looking for a full fledged base station with all the options, get a K3S. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 21, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Dave AD6A wrote: > > If at all possible I'd like the KX3 to have a 10MHz frequency reference > input. What are the chances? Maybe this is something I could add as a mod? > > Cheers es 72, > Dave AD6A > > Sent from my iPhone 7 Plus > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K3s - KPA500
I think you have to set the power to required setting in Operate mode the first time. The radio will reset to full or low when amp Mode is selected after that. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:11 PM, Buck wrote: > > Someone please help me out because I can't find the answer. > > K3s and KPA500 - I know there is a setting so the K3 will know the amp is in > OPER state and automatically reduce the drive to 25 or so watts. Then when > you put the amp in STBY of OFF, the K3 will go to 100 watts. > > My Amp and K3 are talking to each other for band changes etc but I can't get > the power to automatically reduce as described. > > What am I missing? Point me to the page in the manual > -- > k4ia, Buck > K3# 101 > Honor Roll 8B DXCC > EasyWayHamBooks.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 n...@widomaker.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] K3S Microphone Cable
Call HRI in Woodbridge. My source! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:08 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > I saw the Heil connectors and Heil wire when I first started my search. I > was not interest in the wire. I did have an interest in the Foster > connectors but could not find them in stock anywhere. > > 73, > John KK9A > > > Bill Wrote: > > Heil has the best Foster connector. Sold in pairs. Not sure if price but > very reasonable. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K3S Microphone Cable
Heil has the best Foster connector. Sold in pairs. Not sure if price but very reasonable. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 16, 2018, at 8:10 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > For a reason Clay stated and that is not using the shield as a current > carrying conductor in audio, I use a 3 wire shielded cable for all my mike > applications, ham radio and professional. There are several good brands, > Alpha, Belden, and others. Also Heil has some cable which is suitable where > audio and PTT circuits are required. > > A single conductor shielded cable is not suggested. As to where to find and > buy a good Foster connector, I haven't found a good source. As to other > connectors such as the XLR series, I find Neutrik to be the preferred brand > or Amphenol as a 2nd choice. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > >> On 1/15/2018 10:16 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> In my experience, the best microphone cable stock currently existing is >> Canare Star Quad cable. >> I'm on my phone, so don't want tp peck out a complete answer here and now. >> Star Quad cable has 2 twisted pairs and a shield and is nice and flexible >> broadcast quality cable stock. Has great endurance. >> I use it for my microphone, key, and any other cables I can. There are at >> least 2 sizes now Get the largest wire gauge available. Consider >> putting some on your shelf for future use too. >> I use a condenser mic so my wiring may be different, but I would never use >> the shield as a signal wire if I wasn't forced to Use the twisted pairs >> to your advantage. >> Can't help on the multi-pin connectors, as I don't use it at all. But find >> and use the best ones tou can find. >> 73, ClayKY5G >> >> >> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >> Original message From: j...@kk9a.com Date: 1/15/18 19:46 >> (GMT-06:00) To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: >> [Elecraft] K3S Microphone Cable >> I am remaking my SO2R control box cables and I need to purchase quality >> microphone cable however I am not sure what to get. I am using an electret >> microphone. I assumed that I would need a cable with a single conductor and >> a shield but most mic cables that I see have two conductors. Belden has a >> single conductor >> http://www.awcwire.com/mfg/belden/product/belden-high-impedance-microphone-c >> able but it's a high impendence cable and the Belden multi conductor cables >> are all low impendence. Does that matter? What gauge wire should I use for a >> 5ft __ 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 NO ATU ?!?!?1
Look in manual about installing. Your Configuration may be confused or you may have accidentally in-installed it in Configuration. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 13, 2018, at 11:43 AM, Jamie WW3S wrote: > > All of a sudden, my K3, that SHOULD have an ATU, is displaying NO ATU when I > try to tune an antenna, no sure what got discombulated > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Hex Key worth?
I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle. I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 8, 2018, at 2:55 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > $1? > > John KK9A > > > > Scott Manthe wrote: > > Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one > in great shape that I'm considering selling. > > Thanks, > > Scott N9AA > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 RX Equalizer
So I’m correct. The EQ is disabled in digital modes. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > > Hi, Lyle. > > Thanks for helping me understand the K3 even better ;) > > I'm working on building a remote solution using remotehams.com software. I > hope I can use my SignaLink USB as the TX/RX audio interface to the > server. I can hear very nicely on the remote (same room still!), but the > transmit audio seems very low. Basically I've set MIC SEL to LineIn, and > selected my SignaLink USB as the audio source for the server. I'm still > experimenting with levels, etc, and that's what led to the question. > > Best regards, > > Chris > K1AY > > >> On Fri, Dec 29, 2017 at 12:04 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: >> >> Yes. >> >> 73, >> >> Lyle KK7P >> >> >>> On 12/29/17 9:53 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: >>> >>> I understand that the K3 has two separate equalizer settings for CW and >>> SSB. I also understand it is not active in the Data modes. >>> >>> However, there are four sources of audio output: >>> >>> 1) Internal Speaker >>> 2) SPKRS (rear panel) >>> 3) Phones (front panel) >>> 4) Line Out (rear panel) >>> >>> Does the equalizer operate for all four outputs? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Chris >>> K1AY >>> >>> >> __ >> 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 challi...@gmail.com >> > > > > -- > Life is like Linux - it never stands still. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX2 CW tx decode for practicing
That book is too tiny for me to read anymore. Glad I don’t need one anymore! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > Back when I and my buddies were learning CW we had to pass 5, then 13 wpm > sending tests at the FCC to get our license. That provided reassurance that > our fists were readable. The same was true for my commercial radiotelegraph > license using a straight key at 20 wpm. > > > > But, IMX, the best decoders still require CW sent to far more exacting > standards for clean decoding than are necessary for easy, readable copy by a > human operator. > > > > What I sometimes do to check my fist is to record myself sending practice > using a smartphone, tablet, or whatever is handy placed near the speaker, > then play it back later and see if it’s a fist I’d enjoy copying. Yes, I > still practice from time to time. My goal is to send decent CW using a page > from a telephone book (remember those? Hi!). My goal is to get through one > full page of names, addresses and phone numbers without a flub. (It’s harder > than it sounds.) > > > > Also, after 65 years of pounding brass, I’ve never aspired to competitive, > high-speed CW. It’s rare that I’m QSOing above 25 wpm and I keep my straight > key hooked up for the occasional QSO at 10 wpm or less – whatever the other > station is comfortable with. > > > > If you want to work at very high speeds, it is probably necessary to have > special training in the techniques involved such as hearing whole words > instead of letters. In the military we had to copy 5-letter code groups at > 100% accuracy. Since no real “words” were involved, the emphasis was entirely > on learning to automatically write down the exact letters being sent without > trying to make sense of the message. That was also valuable in commercial > traffic handling to avoid stumbling over numbers and foreign or other > unfamiliar words. I still copy letters even when puttering around in the > shack copying CW “in my head”, recognizing each word after the letters are > sent. > > > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > > > > From: Jim Ewing [mailto:ewingina...@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 10:25 AM > To: r...@cobi.biz; raysil...@verizon.net; bpehr...@kth.se; > Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: KX2 CW tx decode for practicing > > > > FWIW, I started back into CW at start of 2015, and agree getting on the air > is essential. But, I have also found that if I use a code reader to read out > what I send wit __ 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 RX Equalizer
Prob the first 3. The 4th is mostly for digital and thus not needed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > > I understand that the K3 has two separate equalizer settings for CW and > SSB. I also understand it is not active in the Data modes. > > However, there are four sources of audio output: > > 1) Internal Speaker > 2) SPKRS (rear panel) > 3) Phones (front panel) > 4) Line Out (rear panel) > > Does the equalizer operate for all four outputs? > > Thanks, > > Chris > K1AY > > -- > Life is like Linux - it never stands still. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Hi RFI error after KXV3B install
What’s plugged into the Tec Ant Port? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 24, 2017, at 8:48 AM, Randy Lake wrote: > > Good morning all. Merry Christmas. > After installing a new KXV3B board on my K3 I now, on power up, get a HI > RFI msg. Any thoughts on where I might look without having to tear it all > apart.? > Thanks ! > Randy N1KWF > > -- > Randy Lake N1KWF > 73 Gunn Rd. > Keene,NH > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 / RF gain - S meter issue
Check Config:S-Meter Mode on both K3s. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 13, 2017, at 6:11 PM, K9MA wrote: > > Are both units running exactly the same configuration, at least as far as S > meter and AGC parameters? > > 73, > Scott K9MA > > >> On 12/13/2017 15:25, Bruce Meier wrote: >> Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have experienced this >> same issue - - >> >> >> I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when the RF >> gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise. >> >> Ø Unit one – s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers full scale (60db over S9) as >> expected. >> >> Ø Unit two – s/n 1193: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter >> clockwise position the S-Meter registers only S8. >> >> Facts: >> >> Ø With the exception of the S-Meter readings with RF gain settings, both >> units are working fine >> >> Ø Both units have ‘almost’ all mods installed. If not all, they are at >> least both the same. >> >> Ø Both units are running the same version of microcode (5.54) (2.88) (2.88) >> (1.26) >> >> Ø Both units seem to register very close actual RF gain of stations when >> connected when tested on the same antenna >> >> Ø Both units have the new synthesizers. >> >> Ø Both units have second RX >> >> Ø In both cases (both units) I can hear the audio level decreasing linearly >> as expected as the RF gain is turned counter clockwise >> >> I have tried to initialize the K3 and reload the firmware resulting in no >> change to the RF gain / S-Meter readings. >> >> >> Elecraft Tech Support suggested: >> >> Ø Calibrating the s-meter – did nothing >> >> Ø Next suggestion – send the rig to California. >> >> >> Anyone have this issue and fixed it?? >> >> >> 73, >> >> Bruce N1LN >> >> >> __ >> 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 k...@sdellington.us > > > -- > Scott K9MA > > k...@sdellington.us > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://ma __ 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] KX3 not operational after move to Florida
When I first turned my new KX3 a few years ago it immediately did as you describe. VOX was ON and the VOX Gain at MAX. Didn’t matter that no mic was plugged in. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 10, 2017, at 12:58 PM, k...@arkayengravers.com wrote: > > Hi Bill > There is no mic, just power, dummy load and blank 3.5 mm plug into the key > jack, as suggested by Don. > VOX was off, but just turned it on and off, no VOX on the display. > > Now, when I turn on the KX3, ,I get d=001 ERR KEY. Pressing disp a few times > clears the d=001. As soon as I long press MENU, I get a string of dots. > > 73 > Ken WB2ART > > >> On 2017-12-10 11:50, Nr4c wrote: >> VOX. VOX. >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >>> On Dec 10, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Nr4c wrote: >>> Check BOX setting. Turn it OFF. >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> ...nr4c. bill >>>> On Dec 9, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>>> Ken, >>>> That message says the key or PTT jack is active, and the KX3 'thinks' the >>>> dot contact is closed. >>>> Do you have a microphone plugged in? If the PTT button is stuck, it will >>>> cause that error. >>>> If that is not the problem, do you have a stereo 3.5mm plug with nothing >>>> connected to it? Plug it into the KEY jack and see if the problem stops. >>>> Check the front key jack (where the KXPD3 plugs in). Is there anything >>>> shorting the jack (header). >>>> If none of that helps, contact Elecraft support kx3supp...@elecraft.com >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>>> On 12/9/2017 12:55 PM, k...@arkayengravers.com wrote: >>>>> Hi guys. Well the move to FL went okay, but it looks like the KX3 does >>>>> not like the sunshine state. >>>>> I was setting up for the 10 meter contest, and the KX3 was acting >>>>> 'funny'. When I turned it on, the display showed ERR KEY, with no key >>>>> plugged in. Tried EE INIT and reloading the configuration and firmware, >>>>> no change. >>>> __ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 n...@widomaker.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] KX3 not operational after move to Florida
VOX. VOX. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 10, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Check BOX setting. Turn it OFF. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Dec 9, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> Ken, >> >> That message says the key or PTT jack is active, and the KX3 'thinks' the >> dot contact is closed. >> >> Do you have a microphone plugged in? If the PTT button is stuck, it will >> cause that error. >> If that is not the problem, do you have a stereo 3.5mm plug with nothing >> connected to it? Plug it into the KEY jack and see if the problem stops. >> Check the front key jack (where the KXPD3 plugs in). Is there anything >> shorting the jack (header). >> >> If none of that helps, contact Elecraft support kx3supp...@elecraft.com >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >>> On 12/9/2017 12:55 PM, k...@arkayengravers.com wrote: >>> Hi guys. Well the move to FL went okay, but it looks like the KX3 does >>> not like the sunshine state. >>> I was setting up for the 10 meter contest, and the KX3 was acting >>> 'funny'. When I turned it on, the display showed ERR KEY, with no key >>> plugged in. Tried EE INIT and reloading the configuration and firmware, >>> no change. >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 n...@widomaker.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] KX3 not operational after move to Florida
Check BOX setting. Turn it OFF. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 9, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ken, > > That message says the key or PTT jack is active, and the KX3 'thinks' the dot > contact is closed. > > Do you have a microphone plugged in? If the PTT button is stuck, it will > cause that error. > If that is not the problem, do you have a stereo 3.5mm plug with nothing > connected to it? Plug it into the KEY jack and see if the problem stops. > Check the front key jack (where the KXPD3 plugs in). Is there anything > shorting the jack (header). > > If none of that helps, contact Elecraft support kx3supp...@elecraft.com > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/9/2017 12:55 PM, k...@arkayengravers.com wrote: >> Hi guys. Well the move to FL went okay, but it looks like the KX3 does >> not like the sunshine state. >> I was setting up for the 10 meter contest, and the KX3 was acting >> 'funny'. When I turned it on, the display showed ERR KEY, with no key >> plugged in. Tried EE INIT and reloading the configuration and firmware, >> no change. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 drift
Mine is quite stable after the 15 min warmup. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 9, 2017, at 5:44 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: > > My K3 seems quite stable (at least for CW purposes) although I don’t have a > TCXO. But there is considerable drift in my P3 for the first 15 minutes or so > after turn-on. This is noticeable when the span is narrow (5 kHz). I wonder > if anyone has thought about the possibility of stabilizing it? > > Vic 4X6GP > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 / Decode
That’s what I want too. But, alas, it’s not possible until Elecraft makes it so. I’d settle for a menu choice. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 8, 2017, at 12:20 PM, zachary petersen wrote: > > Bill, > Thanks for responding. What I am mainly referring to is the fact that it > switches from decode back to the frequency. I would like it to stay on decode > 100%. Is that possible? > >> On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 9:13 AM, Nr4c wrote: >> You’re not the first person to request that we have a choice of Decode OR >> Frequency in VFO B window. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >> > On Dec 8, 2017, at 11:51 AM, zachary petersen >> > wrote: >> > >> > Fred, >> > I have a KX3 I thought this mailing list was specific to KX3. I did however >> > try the K3 Utility to see if the terminal would output the decoded text >> > however that didn't work. Additionally while in the field you can't / don't >> > always have a computer availble for you to decode the text you are sending, >> > or something that was said a few minutes before. >> > >> > >> >> On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 11:49 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi Zac, >> >> >> >> You can use the K3 Utility program and its Terminal window to show the >> >> decoded characters when you have decode turned on. You can operate CW, >> >> RTTY (FSK D) and PSK (PSK D). You can define 16 memories for each of the >> >> modes by clicking * Edit Memories*. >> >> >> >> Cheers and 73, >> >> >> >> Fred KE7X >> >> >> >> >> >> For info on all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> >> >> >> on behalf of zachary petersen >> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2017 11:57 PM >> >> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> *Subject:* [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode >> >> >> >> I have been looking through the options, and the manual however I can't >> >> seem to find an option to force VFO B to stay on decode instead of >> >> switching back to the frequency. I have been using 0 PWR and the decode to >> >> practice CW however since VFO B switches back it makes it difficult to see >> >> what I have typed unless I am actively looking at it. >> >> >> >> Additionally I thought it might be interesting to allow for VFO B knob >> >> while on "decode" mode to allow you to scroll back in a conversation ( to >> >> a >> > > > > -- > --Zac > 858-888-6090 __ 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 / Decode
You’re not the first person to request that we have a choice of Decode OR Frequency in VFO B window. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 8, 2017, at 11:51 AM, zachary petersen wrote: > > Fred, > I have a KX3 I thought this mailing list was specific to KX3. I did however > try the K3 Utility to see if the terminal would output the decoded text > however that didn't work. Additionally while in the field you can't / don't > always have a computer availble for you to decode the text you are sending, > or something that was said a few minutes before. > > >> On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 11:49 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: >> >> Hi Zac, >> >> You can use the K3 Utility program and its Terminal window to show the >> decoded characters when you have decode turned on. You can operate CW, >> RTTY (FSK D) and PSK (PSK D). You can define 16 memories for each of the >> modes by clicking * Edit Memories*. >> >> Cheers and 73, >> >> Fred KE7X >> >> >> For info on all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com. >> >> >> -- >> *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> on behalf of zachary petersen >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2017 11:57 PM >> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> *Subject:* [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode >> >> I have been looking through the options, and the manual however I can't >> seem to find an option to force VFO B to stay on decode instead of >> switching back to the frequency. I have been using 0 PWR and the decode to >> practice CW however since VFO B switches back it makes it difficult to see >> what I have typed unless I am actively looking at it. >> >> Additionally I thought it might be interesting to allow for VFO B knob >> while on "decode" mode to allow you to scroll back in a conversation ( to a __ 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] Yet another scam
I think QRZ gets an FCC feed every day after it gets to the ULS. It’s not “Official” but up to date for FCC issued calls. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 6, 2017, at 10:19 AM, James Wilson wrote: > > A more reliable check is the official FCC registry for > a license. Although it does not show an email address, > it does show the correct address. > > Find them at: > > http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp > > Or - just go to FCC.com and search it out. > > Jim - W4RKS > > . . . > >> Charles, >> I have one problem with a statement here. QRZ.com is NOT an official >> callbook. Only those that sign up or others who have signed up for someone >> else are listed. Also, emails change and may not be updated. Basing >> someone's credibility on QRZ.com is not a good thing. >> >> 73, >> Tim, KQ8M > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 tone generator for IMD testing
There is one built in to every K3, K3S, KX3 and prob KX2. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 4, 2017, at 11:35 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Hi All > > Before I order a new one, does anyone have one they wish to part with? > > Mike va3mw > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 audio input went away.
Check the manual and verify mic settings in Menu. For an electret Mic you should see “rpl bias”. For dynamic prob “rph “. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 27, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Ron Fial wrote: > > > My K3 rear panel Mike input signal input suddenly went away. It had worked > fine for several years.I key the PTT and speak but no indication of audio > input. The K3 receives normally on main and sub rcvrs. It can transmit SSB > fine using the stored audio buttons. Tune control works. Auto tuner works. > Everything else is normal. > > My K3 audio input is from a Plantronics mike to the Mic jack in the REAR > panel. In the menu or config, rear panel Mic input is selected including > the FET Bias. Front panel mike volume pot is set OK, usually at 12. The > Plantronics Microphone tests fine on other equipment that has bias voltage, > nice audio output at normal levels. > > Before this happened, I was adjusting some other menu settings. I don't > currently have a mike for the front panel, so can't test that input yet. > (Need to order a new MH2 from Elecraft, no other Kenwood mike available at > the moment.). I cannot figure out what I did to make the rear Mic audio > input stop working. Think its unlikely a transistor or op-amp just decided > to die. Suspect I accidentally changed something in the menu or config > system. Before I start taking things apart and hook up the o'scope and spend > gobs of time with the schematics, does anyone have any suggestions for what > menu disaster I may have caused? > > (I recall that Menu and Config has bitten me before) > > 73, Ron. KO7V > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility
There is a timer in the KX3 that starts at zero when turned ON. You can set this to current time and it will serve as a clock until radio is turned OFF. Adding the charger option with internal batteries provides constant power to the timer to provide Real Time Clock function. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 24, 2017, at 9:51 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > Page 251 in the Fred Cady book does say it in the menu description for the > TIME function. "A battery must be in the KXBC3 to maintain the time if the > external power supply is disconnected or turned off." > > > > --- > 72, > Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 > PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer > for Scouting > Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: > *FN20is* > > >> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Eugene Worth wrote: >> >> OK, folks, I’ll admit to this being a “dummy load” error. However, I have >> searched the archives and can’t find a satisfactory answer. >> >> I have a KX3, SN 70xx. I installed the internal battery option more than a >> year ago, however, I moved across country in July and haven’t connected the >> KX3 up to power until today. All NiMH internal batteries were removed in >> July and have not been reinstalled. >> >> I updated all of the firmware to the KX3 today. Went smashingly well. When >> I attempted to reset the internal clock on the KX3, I see 45.85.85 on the >> display with the last ‘5’ blinking slowly. Doesn’t matter whether UTC or >> Local time, same display. >> >> I’m assuming it is b/c that board has no battery backup, hence cannot be >> updated. >> >> I’m just asking to make sure that there isn’t another problem. I really >> don’t use the clock function that much when I operate. >> >> And, PS, Fred Cady’s encyclopedia on the KX3 doesn’t address this either. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> gene >> WG7GW >> __ >> 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 r...@wc3t.us > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility
No battery, no clocky. It has to have power. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:38 AM, Eugene Worth wrote: > > OK, folks, I’ll admit to this being a “dummy load” error. However, I have > searched the archives and can’t find a satisfactory answer. > > I have a KX3, SN 70xx. I installed the internal battery option more than a > year ago, however, I moved across country in July and haven’t connected the > KX3 up to power until today. All NiMH internal batteries were removed in July > and have not been reinstalled. > > I updated all of the firmware to the KX3 today. Went smashingly well. When I > attempted to reset the internal clock on the KX3, I see 45.85.85 on the > display with the last ‘5’ blinking slowly. Doesn’t matter whether UTC or > Local time, same display. > > I’m assuming it is b/c that board has no battery backup, hence cannot be > updated. > > I’m just asking to make sure that there isn’t another problem. I really don’t > use the clock function that much when I operate. > > And, PS, Fred Cady’s encyclopedia on the KX3 doesn’t address this either. > > Thanks in advance. > > gene > WG7GW > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Looking for Heil Proset cable adapter for K2
I believe a Kenwood style adapter will work with the K2. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 20, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > I have a Heil Proset that I bought for use with my KX3. Now that I have a K2 > with the SSB option I would like to use the same headset with that rig. The > Proset has a 3.5 mm TRS plug. The K2 requires the usual 8-pin microphone > attachment. Elecraft’s Order page says that an adapter comes with the > Proset, but I can’t find one here – even assuming it was supplied when I > bought the headset years ago. Anyone have an adapter for this purpose that > they would sell? I have written to Sales at Elecraft but haven’t heard back > yet. > > Thanks, > > Ted, KN1CBR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KX3
Are his filters centered? A filter offset might cause him to tune off freq. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 18, 2017, at 7:23 PM, Mike Harris wrote: > > Hi, > > We have a visitor at another QTH. He is using a KX3. At present he seems to > have a problem. > > If he transmits on 28511kHz I receive him on 28510kHz. When I transmit on > 28510kHz he receives me on 28511kHz. > > The same applies when he is received on other radios so it's not my K3. > > I have a copy of the manual, however, without being able to see or touch the > thing life is difficult. Similarly getting some sense out of the other op. > > As far as I can tell the KX3 isn't in split, doesn't have any RIT/XIT. > > Any other reason why this 1kHz offset should be happening. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Auto or Manual
First it will screw up your transmission and once started it will go on and on and on and on till it either tunes or gives up. In Man mode it only returns when you want it to. I run mine thru a training cycle now and then by setting free to band bottom plus 10KC and tune. Move up 20 and do again till I reach the top of band. I rarely need a retune while operating. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 18, 2017, at 2:41 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > > Hi: > > I'm the one that recently reported problems with the KPA500. I've replaced > all RF cables including the one out to the BALUN and the BALUN itself. I > know which bands are less than 10:1 in bypass and locked out bands that > exceed that SWR. Something in the amp just refuses to switch from straight > through (standby) to amplified (operate) and the radio sees infinite SWR > with the KPA500 in operate mode. Elecraft had me check one resistor that > might cause the problem and said further troubleshooting would have to be > at their facility. While I'm trying to dig up some schematics to help out > I'm getting the feeling it will be on its way back to E for service > shortly. > > > In the meantime, I got comment about how I run my KAT500: "KAT500 - We > normally leave the KAT in the MAN position, not AUTO. With varying SWR, the > KAT will tune while in transmit when in the AUTO position." > > I'm not quite sure what that to make of that. I have my KAT500 in the AUTO > position thinking it's a good thing that the KAT will tune if something > happens... which it never does. But in AUTO, at least the tuner will retune > if I jump to a frequency that is not in memory. > > In MAN mode, I have to initiate tuning myself. Why would I not want to let > the auto-tuner auto tune? > > 73, > Kev K4VD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Branded HEX KEY Iambic Paddles
Yes. Very nice copy of the Mercury by N2DAN but with Bencher style adjustments. Use one until I purchased an original N2DAN MERCURY from an estate of an old friend. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 18, 2017, at 12:20 PM, > wrote: > > I did not know that Bencher ever made a key for Elecraft. I don't have a dog > in the fight but I thought some Elecraft collector might be interested. It > is NOS on Ebay. > > > > https://tinyurl.com/yc5cu6br > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K3S MIC+LIN
You figured it out. Write the book your self Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 17, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Bill Rogers W3UL wrote: > > I just spent the better part of the day trying to get my .wav files to play > on my new K3S. (This is part of my annual siege getting ready for the SS > SSB version.) The .wav files worked nicely last year on a K3. The > solution was, of course, simple but I pored over the K3S manual, the KE7X > manual, and spent way too much time on the N1MM+ documentation to no avail. > > It turns out that Barry N1EU solved my problem as he described a similar > issue in 2015. > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3s-USB-audio-td7611460.html > > I may have missed it somewhere but the KIO3B USB CODEC deals with > digitized audio via LINE IN and LINE OUT. So, on the K3S if using the USB > to avoid all those messy cables, then one has to go to the K3S *Menu* /* > MIC+LIN* (default is OFF) and turn it *ON*. > > In addition, N1MM+ has to be configured (*Audio* tab) properly. > > These interfacing jobs can be very frustrating. Perhaps Elecraft or KE7X > might wish to address the issue in their printed materials. Or maybe its > all there and I missed it Good luck in SS! > > -- > 73, > William (Bill) Rogers / W3UL > Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] ATU TUNE does not work in DATA A Split mode
What mode and frequency on VFO B AND VFO A when this occurs? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 16, 2017, at 3:50 AM, Michael Eberle wrote: > > Was this issue ever resolved? I have noticed the same thing with mine > although the issue does not appear to be the tuner itself, but the K3 is not > transmitting any power so the tuner has nothing to work with. I am running > FW version 5.60 an have this issue but only on 6 Meters. > > I can power up the K3 and open WSJT-X on my computer and select 6 meters > which usually causes SPLIT to turn on. Hold TUNE and the TX keys and the > display shows 0 power. Turn off SPLIT and it puts out power as usual. Then > if I turn SPLIT back on, it will then output a carrier as usual. > > If SPLIT is enabled on 6 meters and you run a TX gain calibration, it will > fail the calibration because the TX puts out no power. > > It's not a major issue but an annoyance since I tend to forget about it > every time I switch from HF to 6 and try to check my antenna tuning. > > Thanks, > Mike, KI0HA > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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] Begali CW Machine & K3S Integration?
I think any external electronic keyer will plug into the Key jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 10, 2017, at 7:16 PM, MaverickNH wrote: > > Perhaps it’s just a question of using an external keyer with a K3S, but how > do I best connect a Begali CW Machine to a K3S for optimal function? I’m > using paddles (Begali Signature) now but just got a straight key (Vizkey > Camelback) to start with as well. > > Bret/N4SRN > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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 question
Yes. Buy nice, not twice. I was fortunate to locate an N2DAN MERCURY for a reasonable price. It is smith! It belonged to a very old friend of mine and he was moving into a "senior living" space. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 9, 2017, at 9:31 AM, Clay Autery wrote: > > JUST finished Level 1 of the CW Academy here. > > I chose the Begali HST Mark II. They've moved on to the Mark III now. > They are expensive, but I have absolutely zero regrets. I love, love, love, > my key. Worth every cent I paid for it. > > When I pass 25 wpm and hopefully gain entry to CW Ops, I will treat myself to > a Sculpture Mono... just because. Frankly, I'll never NEED another key. > > IF you are serious don't muck around. Get a serious key. "Buy the best > tools you can afford, and only have to buy them once." -My Dad > > I can't help you with the KX3 questions... My K3s works just fine with a > single paddle. > > 73, > Clay, KY5G > > >> On 11/09/17 08:14, JEROME SODUS wrote: >> Hello, >> >> >> I'm a "no-code-ham" determined to become a "know-code-ham" and so have >> signed up to a course by CWops. >> >> They require a paddle for sending practice since lessons will be done at >> 20-wpm. >> >> >> Having researched the topic of 'paddles' and from that effort, I think that >> a single paddle might work best for me. >> >> Here are the negative items which helped form that opinion: >> >> 1. a comment that regular practice is needed to maintain competence with a >> dual-paddle, >> >> 2. iambic-a or iambic-b just seem physically complicated. >> >> >> In reading my KX3-manual and Fred-KE7X's book, it seems to me that the KXPD3 >> is capable of only dual-paddle operating. Or have I missed something? >> >> >> I understand that my KX3 has a second port for an external key (I presume a >> single-paddle). >> >> In the past, I recall seeing photos of hams working KX3-portable with a >> straight-key but, at those times, I did not pay attention if any had a >> paddle. >> >> >> TIA for any reply. >> >> 73 Jerry KM3K >> __ >> 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 k...@montac.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 > > Thi __ 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] Lightening damage
Are you sure that they are not being hit, but are so well bonded that the strike goes directly to ground? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 7, 2017, at 11:58 AM, wrote: > > Why would lightning avoid striking a grounded tower? > > John KK9A > > Richard Fjeld rpfjeld at outlook.com > > I'm trying to avoid taking anyone's side on this discussion. I wanted to > say that I worked for a company that had towers throughout the state which > were several hundred feet tall. Over the years, I only saw one that took a > hit. The company was so certain their grounding specs had not been > followed, that they made the contractor dig up the entire grounding layout. > It revealed the specs had not been followed. > > Certain radio and TV services need to operate 24/7 and can't shut down when > lightening threatens. Their grounding methods apparently prevent the towers > from being hit . > > Rich, n0ce > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 actual radiated power during tuning
Don't set to auto tune. Use semi or manual whatever your ATU calls it so the it doesn't retune on its own. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 6, 2017, at 8:52 PM, Ken K6MR wrote: > > Must be some magic going on in the AH-4. It specifies “Tuning power > required: 5-15 watts”.Would be interesting to know where the other 14.7 > watts is going. I’m pretty sure the KAT-500 doesn’t have anything like that. > > The other thing you can do with the KAT-500 is specify when a tune sequence > is initiated. I set mine for 1.9:1. If the SWR is less than that nothing > happens. Allows for some variance in the antennas due to weather conditions. > You can still initiate a tune if you want to manually, but it won’t do it on > its own. The amps are happy below that so no reason to tune. > > Ken K6MR > > > From: E T > Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 5:28:16 PM > To: Ken K6MR > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 actual radiated power during tuning > > I know the training process, have done it many times on all my tuners, the > KX3 and KX2 built-in, KXPA100, also an MFJ-993B and KAT500. And no, I > currently do not have the K3 and the cables to transmit band switching. But > even after training I find that all of these will occasionally perform a full > tuning cycle even when close to a programmed frequency. > > So of course given that my antenna is stable I *shouldn’t* need to do a full > tune yet there it is. The tuner behavior is out of my control if it decides > to perform a full cycle when I press the tune button after a band or range > switch. > > My point is that the AH-4 specs say: > > - 0.3 W RADIATED POWER >- Radiated power during tuning is less than 0.3 W, minimizing interference > to other stations. > > I’m just asking if the KAT500 has similar capabilities. > > Erik W1QED __ 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 actual radiated power during tuning
I've trained my KPA500 to remember the solutions at 20 KC increments across each band, starting at 10 KC from bottom. Works well. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 6, 2017, at 7:52 PM, E T wrote: > > I can get and hook up a power meter, still looking for a definitive answer > maybe from Wayne and Eric. If it puts out the full tuning power that is > going into it (e.g. 10-20W) then I want to shift away from any signals I’m > trying to tune to (rude to step on conversations), but if it’s using a low > power like a RigExpert that would most likely not interfere then you get > better accuracy… > > Erik W1QED > > >> On Nov 6, 2017, at 7:26 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> >> My KAT500 [when I still had it] put out variable power levels while it was >> tuning. When it was tuned, it put out the TUNE power [25 W] into the >> antenna. More than once, someone called QRZ? after tuning in a clear spot. >> They probably saw my little signal on a fairly dead band on a panadapter. >> Is that what you were asking for? >> >> 73, >> >> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW >> Sparks NV DM09dn >> Washoe County >> >>> On 11/6/2017 3:37 PM, E T wrote: >>> I understand the requirements, and the ICOM IC-7300 puts out 12.5W by >>> default (can be adjusted via service menus). I'm looking for a definitive >>> answer as to the actual radiated power. Like I said, the ICOM AH-4 tuner >>> specifies its actual radiated antenna power but the KAT500 does not so >>> that's why I'm asking. >>> >>> Thanks and 73, >>> Erik Tkal - W1QED >>> >> >> __ >> 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 etks...@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 n...@widomaker.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] N3FJP logging program and K3S
Use n1mm+ Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 6, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Tom wrote: > > Hi, > Yes you need a keying interface. > This link gives a few options. IMHO, having a WinKey is best > http://www.n3fjp.com/cwschematic.html > 73 > > -Original Message- From: marvwhee...@nwlink.com Sent: Monday, > November 6, 2017 2:46 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] > N3FJP logging program and K3S > I tried to set up the N3FJP logging program to use with Sweep Stakes this > past weekend and was unable to make the software key the radio (i.e. > Win4K3Suite). Do I need a keying interface between the computer and the K3S > or do I have an incorrect software setting? > > > > Thanks from a not too computer literate 80 year old. > > > > Marv > > __ > 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 tom...@videotron.ca > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] N3FJP logging program and K3S
N3FJP will not use a com port for more than one function. Either keying or CAT control. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 6, 2017, at 2:46 PM, > wrote: > > I tried to set up the N3FJP logging program to use with Sweep Stakes this > past weekend and was unable to make the software key the radio (i.e. > Win4K3Suite). Do I need a keying interface between the computer and the K3S > or do I have an incorrect software setting? > > > > Thanks from a not too computer literate 80 year old. > > > > Marv > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor
The ATU is built-in. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 2, 2017, at 2:14 PM, RIchard Williams via Elecraft > wrote: > > James, > Am not sure why you need a tuner between the radio and the amp in the first > place?? As of now, I have my K3S or K3 driving a Alpha 9500. I never have > used the tuner in either when driving the amp? I assume the KPA9500 will > have a 52 ohm input, and you would not need a tuner. > Dick, K8ZTT > > From: James Wilson > To: Elecraft > Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2017 11:54 AM > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with P3 Transmit Monitor > > Looking at a draft of the KPA1500 amplifier, it appears > that the only place to install a TxMon or Wattmeter coupler > is at the - output - of the built-in tuner. > > At that point, it will always show the SWR of the > coax feedline, not the SWR that the amplifier "sees" as > adjusted by the built-in tuner. > > Or, is there a coupler built-in inside the KPA1500 ? > > What am I missing? > > Jim - W4RKS > __ > 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 richarddw1...@yahoo.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 n...@widomaker.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] (KPA-500) running on 110v
I will add that my receptacle is 5 ft from the panel. And the only other things on this circuit are the light in the Keurig, microwave clock and LCD on the HP laser. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 30, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Mine works very well on 110 volts. I use a 15A circuit and it powers the > Elecraft 30 Watt PS and the amp. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Oct 29, 2017, at 10:23 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: >> >> What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous >> QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no >> 220v -yet. The operating environment is 100% cw with occasional contests. >> Thanks for all opinions in advance. >> >> ...robert >> -- >> Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY >> rc...@verizon.net.usa >> Syracuse, New York, USA >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 n...@widomaker.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] (KPA-500) running on 110v
Mine works very well on 110 volts. I use a 15A circuit and it powers the Elecraft 30 Watt PS and the amp. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 29, 2017, at 10:23 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: > > What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous > QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no > 220v -yet. The operating environment is 100% cw with occasional contests. > Thanks for all opinions in advance. > > ...robert > -- > Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY > rc...@verizon.net.usa > Syracuse, New York, USA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna
See my website at NR4C.net and look for Projects tab. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 28, 2017, at 7:18 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > I don't have photos but my launcher is similar but the sprinkler valve is on > the end and the "shooting" tube is on the end... not so compact. The overall > length is 40" + and it is easy to aim. The issue is how much air to use. My > air cavity is much shorter and I can do 70Lbs. with a bicycle pump. I can do > 90+ lbs. and agree with the spider wire. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett > Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 10:53 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna > > I built my own and chose the spiderwire fishing line. Works great. The > fishing line is hard as heck to see but super strong. Goes over 100ft trees > with no effort. > > >> On 10/26/2017 10:55 PM, Benny Aumala wrote: >> GA, >> >> I have used CSV19 from: >> >> http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html >> >> Best way to use it is: one club-member has it and use it, >> >> but service is available for all members. >> >> This way the antenna will be launched OVER THE TREE. >> >> All styles have been tried: army launch, sling-shots, shotgus etc. >> >> This has been absolutely number one up to now. >> >> Hydrocopter is promising if used properly. >> >> Benny OH9NB >> >> >> --- >> Avast Antivirus on tarkistanut tämän sähköpostin virusten varalta. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> __ >> 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 >> w...@w0mu.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 k9...@live.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 Uh-oh... won't turn off
Read your last paragraph and double check your work. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 28, 2017, at 3:55 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote: > > My K3 turns on whenever power is connected, without pushing the power button. > When I push the power button to shut down the display clears but remains > lit-- just a blank amber display. Can only turn on again by recycling the > power supply; the K3 Power button has no effect. Otherwise the rig seems to > operate normally. > > I reloaded the firmware and config settings but that didn't help. > > This occurred after I replaced the FP plugs with the gold plated ones. I > replaced the PA plugs about a week ago. All plugs are mated/seated correctly; > good solder job. > > Any ideas? > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KLPA3A power transistor thermal stress concerns
Yes. But I believe that is Junction temperature, not case on heatsink temp. Remember the case bottom is heatsink for those. Make sure screws are tight. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 27, 2017, at 12:19 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > 50C is not hot for a transistor. Commercial transistors are usually speced to > 85C. JANS (space) transistors are speced to 125C and actually baked without > bias for 320 hours at 200C. The hFE is measured before and after to check for > change. > 73 > N2TK, Tony > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 24, 2017, at 8:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> Nick, >> >> Yes, I believe that should be no problem. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >>> On 10/24/2017 8:57 PM, Nick - VE3EY wrote: >>> Hi Don >>> >>> Good question. I happen to have a Infrared Thermometer. After bashing >>> at it for about 20 minutes, the temperature in the vicinity of two >>> transistors (as measured against the bottom cover) peaked at 50 degrees >>> Celsius (122 F) but it did not go beyond that. I ran the rig at 10 watts >>> on 10 meters which is where most of the drive power is needed. >>> >>> I suppose that should be OK than. >>> >>> 73 and thanks for your feedback, >>> >> >> __ >> 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 tony@verizon.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 n...@widomaker.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] Fixed audio output missing on the KX3? -> and in the K3
I doubt it at time. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 22, 2017, at 10:22 PM, WB0OEW wrote: > > Any movement on this idea for linein-out during data modes on kx3? > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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] FT8 and KX3
Only one program can control a serial port. I log to wsjt and then after the session import the ".adi" file into my logger. Use Cortana or other search to locate the ado file. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 22, 2017, at 4:33 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > I get this message whenever I have another program using the USB<-->Serial > port to the KX3. It is most often my logging program. I just quit the logging > program, click "Retry" in WSJT-X and everything is OK. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > >> On 10/20/17 at 2:29 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: >> >> Bob, >> >> Select the K3 in Hamlib if the KX3 is not present in the selections. >> Other than that I cannot help much with the computer end setup. >> >> FT8 is no different than other soundcard data modes. >> >> On the KX3 part, set the DATA mode to DATA A. Ignore the common internet >> advice for setting the audio and power levels (and the WSJT-X instructions), >> and set the KX3 audio level to indicate 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th >> bar flashing. Control the power with the power knob. >> >> There is an article on my website www.w3fpr.com to assist you with setting >> the audio level. Scroll down to the bottom of the left column and click on >> the link. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >>> On 10/20/2017 4:54 PM, Bob Cutter wrote: >>> New to FT8 and KX3 operation. >>> >>> I cannot seem to get them communicating. Error message hamlib failure. >>> > > --- > Bill Frantz|"After all, if the conventional wisdom was working, the > 408-356-8506 | rate of systems being compromised would be going down, > www.pwpconsult.com | wouldn't it?" -- Marcus Ranum > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] setting up digital on k3
Totally untrue! Where did you get this information. I have many FT-8 contacts in DATA mode. AFSK A and FSK D modes are LSB modes for RTTY. DATA A and PSK D are USB modes for PSK and DATA A works with other USB modes like JT65 and FT8. . Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 20, 2017, at 1:10 PM, Robert . wrote: > > For ft8 jt65 > Mode must be USB > > Data modes on k3 are setup for rtty > Best I recall > > 73 Robert W5AJ > > On Oct 20, 2017 09:39, "haircut...@verizon.net" > wrote: > >> Hello Group, >> Must be getting old. I am trying to get my k3 to transmit digital, but not >> having any luck. >> I am using wsjt-x. Receives great, but cant get my k3 to transmit. have the >> k3 set to data-a and the vox is on. Mic gain doesn't do anything. Am I >> missing a setting somewhere. >> Help would be appreciated. >> >> Don...w2xb >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 wood...@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 n...@widomaker.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] Recent Thread on Powering Down K-3
You power off with the Pwr button K3/0 and it shuts down the remote radio. It turns On the remote with a short connection to a pin on the Accy 2 connector. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:24 AM, Richard C Bean wrote: > > > If one has to turn the K-3 off only via the power switch, how does the K-3 > work when used with the K-3/0 remote head? I have just purchased that and > its accessories (RemoteRig boxes, etc.) but I have not yet set it up. > > Thanks and 73, > > > Dick, K1HC > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 after turning on doesn't receive or transmit
Yes! It's a "computer". Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 13, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Respectfully, is that really true? The K3 needs to be shutdown via the Power > switch due to some sort of shutdown procedure, (or internal timings issue), > within the radio? > > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > http://www.nk7z.net > >> On 10/13/2017 11:52 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >> I would also comment with Knut, AB2TC, that one must always turn the radio >> on and off with the power switch. This allows the internal workings to >> store the data. If you use a "master station switch" thus just dump the >> power supply then the radio may not store the data as required. I recall >> the term "power down imminent" or PDI. >> Years ago we had "the big switch" which was used to shut the station down. >> Today with all of the computerized gadgets, power down in sequence is more >> and more of a must do. >> In another brand of radio to which I am familiar, there is a CPU timing >> circuit that assures the CPU is up and running before loading the operating >> code. If this circuit is running too fast, it may cause a partial load and >> related error. This circuit is basically a simple RC network, and with age >> the C value decreases thus making the timing circuit run too fast. i.e. >> not enough delay. >> 73 >> Bob, K4TAX >> __ >> 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...@nk7z.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 n...@widomaker.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 in data A mode
You should be in AFSK A mode. RTTY is a leer sideband mode. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 10, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > > I'm trying to get my system set up for RTTY. I think I have the cabling > OK. Using MTTY I can decode signals fine but when I try to transmit, > I get no power out. The MTTY program keys the VOX and I have 5 > bars of ALC but nil on the wattmeter! > > Help! > > 73, Roger N1RJ > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.
The Shire SM58 mic is a Dynamic mic and does not require bias (required only for electret mics). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Richard Day > wrote: > > Why did you turn the mic bias off? Have you tried turning it on to see if > it gives you the sound you need? > > Rich > KK4DZE > >> On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 12:27 Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >> >> >>> On 10/6/2017 11:36 AM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> I'm with Bob on this. While the K3 and K3S DOES have a Pin One >>> Problem at the rear panel mic input (the cable shield goes to the >>> chassis through a capacitor), floating the cable shield is not a good >>> solution, and it should be tied to the connector sleeve. >> That may work with the K3/K3S which have a relatively low impedance >> between the mic return and chassis. Tying the shield to mic return >> is a complete disaster on older rigs (FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, most Kenwood, >> etc.) where the mic return is the emitter of the mic preamp which has >> an *unbypassed* resistor and/or RF choke to DC return/chassis. That >> [relatively] high RF impedance is like connecting an antenna directly >> to the mic. >> >> 73, >> >>... Joe, W4TV >> >> >>> On 10/6/2017 11:36 AM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> I'm with Bob on this. While the K3 and K3S DOES have a Pin One Problem >>> at the rear panel mic input (the cable shield goes to the chassis >>> through a capacitor), floating the cable shield is not a good solution, >>> and it should be tied to the connector sleeve. >>> >>> When a rig DOES provide chassis at the mic connector, the balanced mic >>> lines should be wired to MIC+ and MIC-, and the cable shield should be >>> tied to the chassis. In general, it's also OK to tie Pin 1 and Pin 3 >>> together AT THE RIG and connect them to the chassis. >>> >>> 73, Jim K9YC >>> __ 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] CBLP3y Cable P3 to K3 connection
GOOGLE D-Sub connector You'll find a bit of information that will surprise you! Check out the wikipedia link. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 6, 2017, at 12:30 PM, mjpilgrim wrote: > > I just acquired a P3, but was surprised to learn that I need a cable (CBLP3Y) > to enable the K3 VFO frequency to be displayed on the P3. I located in my > toy box a couple cables of same description as the CBLP3Y, that being they > are terminated on one end by a RJ45 connector and a DB9 Male on the other. > (I see in page 4 of the P3 owner's manual it calls this cable a Male-Female > DE-9, so that is confusing to me. What is a DE-9 connector?). My question > is to ask if my toy box cables will do the job, or is there something > specific to the CBLP3Y that designates that as the only cable to use? > > Someone please help me with this question. Thanks, Mike Pilgrim, K5MP > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@widomaker.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] KX3 with BL2 Question
You can also tie an underwriters knot at the split point. Actually 67 feet twice makes a 135 foot dipole for 80 meters, not 40. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 4, 2017, at 10:35 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > Would not a bnc-to-banana plug adapter hooked to a doublet made from 100' > of zip cord be equally useful? Is there even a reason to have a balun > in-circuit? I've read the characteristic impedance of the zip cord (or > speaker wire, etc.) is about 75 ohms. If you "unzipped" 67 feet or so and > put on a tie wrap (to avoid further unzipping), you'd have a quite > serviceable 40 meter dipole with an SWR of 1.5:1 or so. > > --- > 72, > Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 > PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer > for Scouting > Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: > *FN20is* > > >> On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 10:00 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> Stan, >> >> Either of those options will work - however --- >> I would suggest minimizing the coax. The balun will not transform to a 50 >> ohm load, so the coax can run at a high SWR which will give more loss than >> the window line. >> >> Whether that minimum is zero or 5 feet will not make a significant >> difference, so use whatever is convenient for your station. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >>> On 10/4/2017 9:26 AM, stan levandowski wrote: >>> >>> When operating a KX3 with the internal ATU into a window line fed doublet >>> through a BL2 balun, what is the preferred connection method: >>> >>> __ >> 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 r...@wc3t.us >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] Odd K3s Behavior for 30 meter DATA mode
What sub-mode on 30 meters? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Bob wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a K3s with FW 5.60. > > On all bands except 30 meters, when I place the rig into the DATA mode, I > see the green RX window on my P3 showing to the right of the center (dial) > frequency and matching my selected filter width. This is what I'd expect > as DATA should be sending the equal of USB. However, on the 30 meter band > only, the green RX windows is half above and half below the center (dial) > frequency. It's acting like the mode is AM. Also I can't shift the filter > below 1.1 KHz (at least for a 2.8 KHz filter). > > This must be some "Per Band" feature that I am not understanding. > > Any idea as to how I can get 30 meters to work like the rest of the bands? > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.
Try RpH or even the super high setting. See manual for more details. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Stewart wrote: > > Is anyone using a Shure SM58 mic with their K3s? If so are you using a > preamp? My O'scope shows that the mic and cable are good but level is pretty > low. > > I don't get anything with the mic connected to the rear mic jack. Config is > set to rp l , bias off. I tried mic gain from 0 - 100. > > K3s is new so I may be missing some menu item. > > Regards, > > Stew ke4yh > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.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 n...@widomaker.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] FT8 problems on 17 & 30 M
How much SSB do you do on 30 meters? I'd start by re-checking the Data/submode on the two bands. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 2, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Mike Baird wrote: > > Perhaps this is a software problem, but I thought I'd start here. Using K3 > (s/n 68xx), SignalLink USB and WSJT-X. Everything works fine on FT8 on all > bands but 17 & 30. I can decode on those bands, but there is no xmit. The > rig keys OK and goes into xmit but there is no output. Radio performs > normally on CW and SSB on these bands. I use the same TX Data mode on all > bands. Thought maybe there might be a hidden menu item that I might have > screwed up. > > Anyway thanks for any help. > > Mike, W0RSR > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] 60 meters and the K3S
Split on 60 meters takes two channels and is a waste of BW. Remember there is no "up 1k" on 60 meters. TX is only authorized on the channels. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 7:50 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > I used the K3 Memory Editor and set up the 5 "channels" for both CW and SSB. > Worked really slick and I could give them meaningful names that appear in VFO > B. It's on the Elecraft site, "K3/K3s, KX3, and K2 Control Software." The > memories contain both VFO A and B data, so you can set up one for SSB and one > for CW or maybe PSK31. You can even do split, CTCSS tones, etc. There are a > half-million [or so] memories so you're not likely to run out. > > Note: Part 97 uses the term "RTTY" for an authorized emission on 60 meters, > but the emission designator sure looks like PSK31, not 170 Hz FSK. > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > >> On 9/29/2017 1:20 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: >> Some time back there was some great information on setting up the K3(s) to >> operate on 60 meters. It involved saving the frequencies in memories and >> recalling them. I had my K3 set up that way but with the K3S changeover, >> that's gone and I can't seem to find that information on the web (perhaps >> I'm not searching on the right terms). >> >> >> Does anyone remember that and can point me in the right direction? >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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] KIO3B Installation Problem
Be sure to set radioRS232 to USB not a baud rate like the ref K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: > > Helping a guy install a KIO3B in his K3 S/N 4xxx, I'm unable to see it > listed as a COM port in K3 Utility. The connection is via the new USB A-B > cable. The K3 shows up in Device Manager under Win 7 (IBM laptop) as a > sound device, a USB hub, and a xx232... other device (I don't recall the > exact nomenclature.) but this version of Win 7/Dev Mgr doesn't display COM > port numbers and has no PORTS entry in its list of things. Even Properties > shows no such info. We downloaded the latest K3 Utility 1.16.7.25 but it > shows a blank COM port list. The K3 is running uC 5.50, d1 2.87, FL 1.25. > We confirmed that K3 Config Menu displays KIO3b and set RS232 to Usb. Any > idea what we missed? > > Thanks & 73, > > /Rick N6XI > > -- > > Rick Tavan > Truckee, CA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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
