Re: [Elecraft] NO AUTO FAN ON KPA-1500

[Oliver Dröse]

Sounds like a defective temp sensor.

73, Olli - DH8BQA




> Am 10.07.2020 um 20:28 schrieb KENT HUFFORD :
> 
> I have a KPA-1500 SN 329 that is working great.
> 
> 
> 
> However, when the temp goes above 40C the fans do not come on the amp unit
> like they used to. 
> 
> 
> 
> I  reloaded firmware 02.38 to see if that helped. It did not.
> 
> 
> 
> However, when I run the KPA1500 Remote software I can run the fans from
> there ok. Just not in the MIN FAN: AUTO mode. I can click and start each
> fan, so I can keep the temp under control.
> 
> 
> 
> BUT, in the AUTO mode they never start.
> 
> 
> 
> ??
> 
> 
> 
> Kent Hufford
> 
> KQ4KK
> 
> 803-392-7339
> 
> khuff...@atlanticbb.net  
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 for sale ...

[Oliver Dröse]

For sale in Germany (preferably) or Europe:

K3/100-F #8232    Factory Assembled, including:
KRX3    Sub RX module
KFL3A-2.7k    2.7 kHz Roofing Filter in Main RX
KFL3A-2.7k    2.7 kHz Roofing Filter in Sub RX (matched to main RX)
KFL3A-500    500 Hz Roofing Filter in Main RX
KFL3A-500    500 Hz Roofing Filter in Sub RX (matched to main RX)
KFL3B-FM    15 kHz AM/FM b/w Roofing Filter in Main RX
KXV3A    RX Ant / IF Out / Transverter Interface Board
K144XV    144-148 MHz 10 W Internal Transverter Modul Transverter
K144RFLK    Reflock-Board for Internal 2 m Transverter

Package & postage within Germany to be paid by me. To be negotiated for 
sale in Europe.


Highest bid wins. ;-)

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Re: [Elecraft] Follow up on "Digital modes on 144MHz only"

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Kjeld,

I'm using the internal K144XV in one my K3s. It's very sensitive and 
stable (using the REFLOCK board, too), so no problem on that. BUT: the 
cooling design is just terrible! :-( It's all passive relying on the 
side plate of the transceiver to dissipate the heat. While this works 
ok-ish on SSB it's a nightmare on CW and especially digimodes! Heat does 
not get dissipated fast enough so the whole transverter heats up quite 
fast which results in a serious power drop, in my case from 10 watts 
down to about 5-6 watts! :-( That means instead of 1 kW output it's just 
5-600 W after about 10 minutes of operation with my PA behind. :-(


I had a second K144XV and behaviour was the same. Same is true for a 
third one at a friend of mine so I assume this is a general design flaw. :-(


I can only second Conrad's, PA5Y, suggestion concerning the HA1YA 
transverter. Very good performance and reasonably priced compared to the 
Kuhne stuff (which is probably even a tad better). Using the PRO models 
myself on 4 & 2 m.


@Wayne:
If you're reading this please make sure the planned 144/430 MHz module 
in the K4 will work much better! Serious DX on VHF is almost all digital 
nowadays and the internal transverter needs to handle that ...


73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 05.07.2019 um 20:34 schrieb Kjeld Holm:

Thanks to all who replied to my mail (see below) but allow me to ask:

Anyone using Elecraft XV144 or K144XV or HG 144-K for digital modes?

Any comments on these being better or worse than other brands?

Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kjeld Holm
Sent: 4. juli 2019 20:31
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Digital modes on 144MHz only

Digital modes on 144MHz only

I plan for a second station to use for digital modes on 144MHz only. If you 
look at performance only (no price, no ergonomics, no use outside digital modes 
on 144MHz) what would you prefer

1)   K3/K3S with internal transverter
2)   IC-9700

In both cases I plan to use a 1kW amplifier.

Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld
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Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

[Oliver Dröse]

Wouldn‘t you expect Elecraft to offer that on their own after all that trouble?

73, Olli




Mittwoch, 19. Juni 2019, 23:05 +0200 von li...@subich.com  :
>
>Did you *ask* support for a warranty return/exchange?
>
>Did you *ask* to speak with Eric and/or Wayne (the bosses)?
>
>73,
>
>... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>On 2019-06-19 4:53 PM, KD7PY wrote:
>> elecraft knows i have a problem with it, just,spent 2 1/2 days trying with
>> support.
>> 
>> 
>> ED
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] The K4's new noise reduction

[Oliver Dröse]

Didn't Wayne answer your question with his original mail already? Hint: 
Read his last sentence. ;-)


73, Olli

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Am 31.05.2019 um 19:27 schrieb Barry:

Wayne,
    Will this be implimented for the K3/K3s also??

73
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Wayne Burdick" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Cc: elecraft...@groups.io
Sent: 5/31/2019 1:11:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] The K4's new noise reduction

We've recently started testing a new DSP NR (noise reduction) 
algorithm for the K4. Our early testers are saying it's as good or 
better than anything else they've used, removing stochastic noise 
without the characteristic "hollow" sound of earlier algorithms. In 
my own tests, I'm finding weak SSB signals I simply couldn't copy 
without it. It goes beyond just reducing listening fatigue. This type 
of NR operates in the frequency domain, like spectral subtraction, 
but without the usual artifacts (musical tones) or long sampling delays.


Once the full implementation is complete, we'll post audio samples 
and additional details.


(In answer to the inevitable question:  Unfortunately, we won't be 
able to port this to the K3/K3S. The new algorithm requires the new, 
much faster DSP chip we're using in the K4.)


73,
Wayne
N6KR

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[Elecraft] K3/0 mini + cables for sale

[Oliver Dröse]

I have a K3/0-MINI-F ($699,95 new) plus cable sets RRMINICBL ($59,95 
new) and RRMTCBL ($59,95 new) which are surplus to my needs (I had 
planned to install a second K3 remote station but will probably not do 
anytime soon due to other priorities). All in perfect condition.


Selling the package for 580 EUR - free shipping (insured) within central 
Europe included (elsewhere to be discussed first).


Contact me directly if interested.

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Re: [Elecraft] AX1B for 10/6 meters?

[Oliver Dröse]

+1




Sonntag, 21. Oktober 2018, 21:01 +0200 von Ken Ford W9LSL  :
>Wayne -
>
>Here, take my money!
>
>;)
>
>Seriously, I’d be very interested in a 6/10/12 version of the AX1.  I’m
>loving my original.
>
>73 -
>
>Ken Ford W9LSL 
>Illinois 
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Re: [Elecraft] Which Amp ?

[Oliver Dröse]

Bob is in Germany and Igor in Russia. They do not have the stupid FCC limits. 
;-)

73, Olli - DH8BQA



> Am 24.07.2018 um 17:09 schrieb Paul Baldock :
> 
> One point to note is that your SPE1.3K and the SPE1.5K amplifier I owned for 
> a very brief period are illegal 1300W/10W = 130 = 21dB gain.
> 
> FCC 97.317 reads:
> (2) Not be capable of amplifying the input 
> RF
>  power (driving signal) by more than 15 dB gain. Gain is defined as the ratio 
> of the input 
> RF
>  power to the output 
> RF
>  power of the amplifier where both power measurements are expressed in peak 
> envelope power or mean power.
> 
> OK, so you like the extra gain for the amp, but imporingt and/or selling an 
> illegal amp is illegal. That tells you a lot about the US rep.
> 
> - Paul  KW7Y
> 
> At 07:50 AM 7/24/2018, Bob DeHaney wrote:
>> I'm like Igor, the SPE 1.3K fulfills my needs and it's one package
>> including P/S and ATU that I as a 78-year-old can easily lift.  My K3 at 10
>> Watts out drives it to full output!!  That's gain!!  I have a K3, P3 with
>> SVGA and the integration with the K3 is a simple cable and coax.  SPE even
>> includes the connector for making your own cable or the cable can be bought
>> for about $35.00 here.
>> 
>> Unfortunately, the KPA1500 is handicapped here in Germany by horrendous
>> freight charges and 19%!! Value Added Tax on top if one is imported.  That
>> tax by the way, is on virtually everything sold in Germany, not just USA
>> products.
>> 
>> Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T
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Re: [Elecraft] Transverter calibration

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Alan,

that's true. What I did (was off a few hundred Hertz, too) was to 
calibrate the main reference oscillator with REFLOCK enabled from a 
stable 2 m source. Worked well.


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Am 22.06.2018 um 20:02 schrieb G4GNX:

Hi Don.

I am aware of the manual method of configuring the offsets and I 
originally used that before I installed the K144XV Ref lock option. 
The Ref lock option manual infers that all offset calculation is 
automatic when the menu is set to REFLOCK and user calibration can't 
be undertaken. Is this not the case?


73,

Alan. G4GNX

-Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2018 3:32 PM
To: G4GNX ; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Transverter calibration

Alan,

Did you check the Frequency Calibration section of the K144XV option 
manual?

Look on page 19.
You can adjust the offset with the K3 menu XV1 OFS.  The offsets for
each band segment should be indicated on the XV144 top cover.  If you
have accurate frequency beacons available, you can refine those offsets
as needed.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/21/2018 6:35 PM, G4GNX wrote:
I built a K3S a few months ago and I've installed the K144XV 2 metre 
transverter into it, along with the K144XV Ref lock option.


Although all of the main K3S calibration is OK, I find that the 
K144XV is about 200Hz off nominal frequency, certainly in the 144-146 
MHz segment.


The manuals mention calibration being automatic, so I can't find any 
reference to adjustment where the frequency is incorrect.


Anyone any ideas how I can get the transverter on frequency across 
the band? 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX broken :-( ... where to look at first?

[Oliver Dröse]

Thanks to Dave's, K6LL, tip on the 3C0L thread, I could identify D25 on 
the RF board to have gone south. Ordered spares already and thanks to 
Heiko, DG1BHA who is lending his K3 so I can do the contest at least ... 
73, Olli


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Am 27.10.2017 um 20:32 schrieb Oliver Dröse:

Hi,

just setting up for WWDX SSB and probably due to too much RF around 
(HIGH RFI indication shortly on the display) my K3 main RX died. Seems 
the 2nd RX is still operational, at least I can hear signals when 
switching to AUX antenna which is wired from ATU to sub-RX if I 
remember correctly.


Any hint?

Seem to remember there were similar cases in the past where a 
protection diode died which was not on the main board but somewhere else?


Thanks,
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[Elecraft] K3 RX broken :-( ... where to look at first?

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi,

just setting up for WWDX SSB and probably due to too much RF around 
(HIGH RFI indication shortly on the display) my K3 main RX died. Seems 
the 2nd RX is still operational, at least I can hear signals when 
switching to AUX antenna which is wired from ATU to sub-RX if I remember 
correctly.


Any hint?

Seem to remember there were similar cases in the past where a protection 
diode died which was not on the main board but somewhere else?


Thanks,
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Re: [Elecraft] No USB audio output from K3/0 Mini

[Oliver Dröse]

That interpretation was correct, Ian. Sorry for not being clear enough 
in the beginning. The mini's internal sound card is hardwired concerning 
the in- and outputs so to get it working in a sense that Palle want's 
some hardware modification would be needed.


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Am 12.05.2017 um 02:57 schrieb iain macdonnell - N6ML:

On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH
 wrote:

If TX and RX audio are reversed on the Mini's USB port the simple solution
seems to reverse TX and RX audio once more by software, either by selecting
the Input as USB speakers and Output as USB microphone in WSJT or wherever
software is used or if that is not possible then to use two virtual audio
cables and cross them.

Any reason that two virtual audio cables in the pc at the control site
can't reverse Input and Output of the USB audio devices of the K3/0-Mini?

I don't think that's what Olli meant by "reversed". I think he means
that audio received from the K3/0-Mini via the USB "codec" would be
audio that was intended to be conveyed (by the PC) to a remote peer
for transmission (e.g. from a mic connected to the K3/0-Mini), and
audio sent to the K3/0-Mini via USB "codec" would be output through
its speaker or headphones, as if it had been received from a remote
peer so you can't send audio to the K3/0-Mini through the USB
"codec" and expect it to get passed along via the RemoteRig on the
other side, no matter what fancy virtual plumbing you do in software.

I don't have a K3/0-Mini or RemoteRig setup, but that's the only
interpretation that makes sense to me.



The best solution would be if the K3/0-Mini's USB port Input and Output
audio could be configured (=reversed) by the Config menu of the K3/0-Mini.
In that case the K3/0-Mini's USB port could be configured by the user for
either Remoterig hardware or software RemoteHams.com and it would be easy
to switch.

But it'd have to be electrically switched inside, and I suspect that
such switching is not implemented (in hardware).

Just "guessing" ;)

73,

 ~iain / N6ML




On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Oliver Dröse  wrote:


Hi Palle,

this won't work. TX and RX audio are reversed on the mini's USB port as
it's intend is to interface to the PC and use that as a relay to the remote
(as an alternative to the RRC boxes). It's a real pity it is not jumper
configurable inside as this renders the USB port useless for digital remote
ops.

73, Olli - DH8BQA




Am 10.05.2017 um 14:44 schrieb Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH <

pa...@oz1rh.com>:

I have a running K3-Remote setup with Remoterig boxes, K3/0 Mini
and RRMINICBL & RRMTCBL cable sets. Everything but the USB audio to/from
the K3/0 Mini works. I have a USB cable from the K3/0 Mini to my pc at

the

control site. A USB audio device is created on my Win 10 pc, but using
this USB audio device from WSJT-X version 1.7.0 the program gets no
audio. The K3 and K3/0 Mini has firmware 5.57.

According to www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm this should work:

*The

K3/0-Mini comes with built-in USB support using the USB audio CODEC &

FTDI

technology.*

On the Remoterig Forum at www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php there are

some

posts on this problem, but no solution. I have also in vain searched
www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html I hope the
Elecraft experts here can help.

73, Palle, OZ1RH
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Re: [Elecraft] No USB audio output from K3/0 Mini

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Palle,

this won't work. TX and RX audio are reversed on the mini's USB port as it's 
intend is to interface to the PC and use that as a relay to the remote (as an 
alternative to the RRC boxes). It's a real pity it is not jumper configurable 
inside as this renders the USB port useless for digital remote ops.

73, Olli - DH8BQA



> Am 10.05.2017 um 14:44 schrieb Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH :
> 
> I have a running K3-Remote setup with Remoterig boxes, K3/0 Mini
> and RRMINICBL & RRMTCBL cable sets. Everything but the USB audio to/from
> the K3/0 Mini works. I have a USB cable from the K3/0 Mini to my pc at the
> control site. A USB audio device is created on my Win 10 pc, but using
> this USB audio device from WSJT-X version 1.7.0 the program gets no
> audio. The K3 and K3/0 Mini has firmware 5.57.
> 
> According to www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm this should work: *The
> K3/0-Mini comes with built-in USB support using the USB audio CODEC & FTDI
> technology.*
> 
> On the Remoterig Forum at www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php there are some
> posts on this problem, but no solution. I have also in vain searched
> www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html I hope the
> Elecraft experts here can help.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

[Oliver Dröse]

PLEASE do it!

Don't "punish" everybody outside the U.S. where this stupid limit never 
existed!


Thanks,
Olli - DH8BQA



Am 21.04.17 um 18:01 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

TBD.

Wayne
N6KR



On Apr 21, 2017, at 3:43 AM, Richard Thorne  wrote:

So if and when the FCC lifts the 15db gain rule, will there be a mod available 
to increase the gain capability so a KX3 or KX2 could drive this bad boy?

Rich - N5ZC
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Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts

[Oliver Dröse]

And please do away with the 15 dB amplification limit for all sales 
outside the USA. Nobody else has that rule in place so we should not 
suffer from it. ;-)


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Am 29.03.2017 um 01:00 schrieb Paul Van Dyke:

Ralph Parker said my list.

1500w output, 160 - 6m.
2 inputs.
4  outputs (Manual switching is OK).
Built-in antenna tuner (good for 3:1 SWR).
Reasonably quiet fans.
Separate p/s, or remote control head (space considerations.  :-)

Paul. KB9AVO​

On Mar 28, 2017 4:40 PM, "Ralph Parker"  wrote:


I better post this before I'm too late.

I'd like:
All the features of my KPA500, plus
1500w output, 160 - 6m.
2 inputs.
2 outputs (or more. Manual switching is OK).
Built-in antenna tuner (good for 3:1 SWR).
Reasonably quiet fans.
Separate p/s, or remote control head (space considerations).
(I understand the difficulty of getting high power from the p/s to the
PA.)
I don't expect to carry it around, so weight is not a problem for me.
Expeditions can use the KPA500 :-)

When this amp is available, I'll sell amplifiers Ac and Am and buy one.
I'm keeping my KPA-500!

Ralph, VE7XF

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Oliver Dröse]

Jim,

it's just an error report that there's no connection to the remote side. 
All fine as your remote is not connected yet. ;-)


SIP is the Session Initiation Protocol, basically the standard to 
initiate a digital phone contact (the RRC's are using exactly that, an 
VoIP connection).


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Am 29.10.2016 um 23:26 schrieb Jim Cary:

I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.

I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up the 
remote unit yet/

When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but it 
isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and doubled 
checked all the connections and they look good.

Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?

Jim
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Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

[Oliver Dröse]

Brendon,

it is per band and it makes a real difference!

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Am 07.10.2016 um 17:59 schrieb Brendon Whateley:

Given my understanding of the roofing filter design in the KX3, I don't
think there is any per-band adjustments to make. IIRC, the filter is an
analog low-pass filter that operates after the direct down-conversion.

If I'm wrong, then please set me straight. Especially because I'm
considering adding the filter to my KX3.

- Brendon

On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 11:35 PM, Matt Maguire  wrote:


Does the factory do a full per-band calibration, or do they just calibrate
on 20m and extrapolate? If the latter I'd suggest to do the full per-band
calibration yourself even for a factory-fitted roofing filter, as it does
make a difference (obviously back up your config first so you can restore
to factory settings/calibration if needed)

73, Matt VK2RQ




On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 5:38 AM +1100, "Ray Sills" 
wrote:










Also, IF you order the roofing filter for the KX3…. even with a kit
purchase…. the factory will calibrate it for you, so all you need do is
install the little board.  They have a test jig, so that the filter will be
tested with YOUR particular main board.  Best of both worlds… save some
money, and get free factory calibration.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211



On Oct 6, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Walter Underwood  wrote:

The roofing filters require some calibration. If they are

factory-installed, Elecraft does that for you. All the other options are
exactly the same whether factory-installed or user-installed.

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

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Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Mike,

manual, FAQs, etc. are now quite prominently on Elecraft's main page. ;-)

To answer some of your questions (per the manual):
2. No.
3. Backed up by 2 "super cap" holding data for about 2 hours which 
should be enough to recharge the battery pack.


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Am 19.05.2016 um 23:36 schrieb Mike Morrow:

Wayne wrote:


Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact
KX Line.
...
For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

But...some useful links are still hidden!  Phil Genera posted these **most** 
helpful URLs:


Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
FAQ:http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

However, without Phil's help, there appears to be no links at the Elecraft 
website to these two important pages.  Perhaps there are others pages there 
right now.

I have some questions:

1.  Does the KX2 and KXAT2 have a MARS transmit firmware mod available to 
authorized users?

2.  Can the KX2 receive in *real* AM mode?

3.  Is the real-time clock in the KXIO2 backed up by a coin cell, or must the 
RTC be reset following any power interruption if the KXBT2 is not installed?

4.  Will the instruction sheets for the KX2 accessories soon be available for 
download?

5.  Will the KX2 system schematic and other technical information not found in 
the Owner's Manual soon be available for download?

Very impressive!  This appears to be a "must have" system for outdoor hikers 
and campers who are hams.  I see a new QRP rig in my near future.

73,
Mike / KK5F

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Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

[Oliver Dröse]

To answer some of my own questions ... (just found the online manual):

a.) Seems not. :-(
b.) Yes.
c.) Still unanswered. Not meaning 0 but real measurements (important for 
transverter use).

d.) Listening to AM signals in SSB mode only. Hmm ...
e.) No FM. Still a pity as just a firmware option ...

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 23:29 schrieb Oliver Dröse:

Amazing news, Wayne. Allow me a couple of questions:

a.) Will it support the 8 kHz IF shift as in the KX3? Otherwise 
probably the same trouble as with the KX3 with AM breakthrough (which 
is a problem here in Europe and rendered my KXFL3 useless lot's of 
times as I had to switch on the IF shift to get rid of the ghost 
signals).


b.) Will the KX2 support transverter mode (display)? It would 
certainly make a great IF rig for VHF/UHF/microwave portable.


c.) How low can you set the output?

d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to 
me.


e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity and would be 
very useful for microwave IF rig applications, too. Or is that just to 
distinguish the KX2 feature set from the KX3?


From the videos seen it seems you did a great job with the internal 
speaker this time, congrats!


Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 21:47 schrieb Wayne Burdick:
Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our 
compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at 
about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It 
can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate 
HT-style operation.


Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), 
the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 
2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. 
This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field 
outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 
watt amplifier.


The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. 
This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields 
a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.


True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., 
provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo 
dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX 
EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and 
PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle 
to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required.


The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for 
field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight 
hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available 
(CS40 and CS60).


For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ



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Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

[Oliver Dröse]

Amazing news, Wayne. Allow me a couple of questions:

a.) Will it support the 8 kHz IF shift as in the KX3? Otherwise probably 
the same trouble as with the KX3 with AM breakthrough (which is a 
problem here in Europe and rendered my KXFL3 useless lot's of times as I 
had to switch on the IF shift to get rid of the ghost signals).


b.) Will the KX2 support transverter mode (display)? It would certainly 
make a great IF rig for VHF/UHF/microwave portable.


c.) How low can you set the output?

d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to me.

e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity and would be very 
useful for microwave IF rig applications, too. Or is that just to 
distinguish the KX2 feature set from the KX3?


From the videos seen it seems you did a great job with the internal 
speaker this time, congrats!


Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 21:47 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact KX 
Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the size and 
weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used hand-held, with 
a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation.

Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), the KX2 
can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, 
wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. This greatly reduces the amount of 
gear and cables needed for field outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works 
with our KXPA100 100 watt amplifier.

The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. This power 
level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields a truly effective 
SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.

True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., provides 
features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo dual watch, noise 
blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX EQ, a digital voice 
recorder with two transmit messages, and PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. 
You can even use a keyer paddle to transmit in these data modes -- no PC 
required.

The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for field ops, 
SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying 
case options are available (CS40 and CS60).

For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Mike,

yes, there are two KNB3s installed if you have the Sub-RX: one on the 
Main and one on the Sub. And yes, you can swap'em.


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Am 16.05.2016 um 22:07 schrieb Mike Smith VE9AA:

I wish I could find the email from this weekend from the fellow who asked me
if the NB works on the 2nd receiver.

I hadn't used the 2nd receiver really much at all (only had the rig a few
days) and was hesitant to play with it until I learned a little more about
the rig in general.

  


Anyways - an AHA! -moment.  The IF Noise Blanker actually works pretty well
on the 2nd receiver.  So, that leads me to believe that there's something
about the primary rx that is not quite right.

  


Are there two KNB3 blanker boards in an early K3 with two receivers?

  


Can I revert the firmware back to 4.83 (I saved it to a folder before
upgrading to the latest) and see if somehow the blanker was maybe shut off,
then turn it back on, then re: upgrade the firmware?

  


I just knew there was something up!

  


BTW, it was only the first day I had the radio that I heard relays clickity
clacking when I had the NB engaged.  Now I just transmit once or twice, and
the NB letters flash. (no relay noise)

2nd receiver NB seems fine.

  


Is it easy to find the KNB3 board(s) ?

  


Tnx to whoever it was who asked about that.(kudos and give yourself a pat on
the back) - you were the only one in 25+ ops to suggest that).

   At least now I know the NB does in fact WORK in these Elecraft beasts..but
only in my 2nd RX.

  


Mike VE9AA

  


Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB

  


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Re: [Elecraft] NB issue

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi David,


I don't own a K3, hence me not knowing about the significance of the flashing 
NB, I use the KX3 and find the noise blanker works very well on powerline 
noise, narrow pulses, ignition spark type noise. I would find it strange and 
disappointing if the K3's blanker was poorer than the KX3's.


I have both and the KX3's NB is definitely much better than the K3's 
(although still worse than the Icom NBs). Probably a question of the 
newer DSP chip in the KX3 and maybe updated DSP code, too (on which 
Lyle, KK7P, could chime in).


73, Olli - DH8BQA


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Re: [Elecraft] NB issue

[Oliver Dröse]

Hey Mike,

good to see you here, too. ;-)

> A rig sitting right next to it from an Asian country eliminates the 
pulses

> easily and I have been told the K3 is way better. I have to believe that.

Forget it! As much as I like my K3 (and I really do!) the NB + NR are 
the worst I ever experienced. The Icom NB is running circles around it 
... just to put your expectations where they belong. ;-)


Besides this you'll probably love the radio ... as do I. ;-)

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Re: [Elecraft] How does one get Elecraft's attention?

[Oliver Dröse]

Tried connecting the USB port for rig control?


> Am 30.04.2016 um 09:38 schrieb Ron Castro :
> 
> Simple thing I'm looking for, Olli...to have a local Perseus SDR track
> bi-directionally with the K3/0 Mini, and to connect simultaneously with
> N1MM.  If the Mini could "look like" a K3, N4PY software could coordinate
> everything.  I do this now with my Orion II.  The RCForb software claims to
> have K3 emulation, but it really doesn't look anything like a real K3.  It
> connects to N1MM, but that's about it.
> 
>  Ron Castro
>   N6IE
>www.N6IE.com
> 
> Member:
>  ARRL
> Redwood Empire DX Assn.
> Northern California Contest Club
> Northern California DX Foundation
>  Society of Broadcast Engineers
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Oliver Dröse [mailto:dro...@necg.de] 
> Sent: April 30, 2016 12:28 AM
> To: r...@sonic.net
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How does one get Elecraft's attention?
> 
> What exactly are you looking for, Ron? Which kind of "control software"?
> 
> 73, Olli - DH8BQA
> 
> 
> 
>> Am 30.04.2016 um 08:57 schrieb Ron Castro :
>> 
>> I've left phone messages, support email and queries here on the 
>> reflector, but no luck in reaching Elecraft.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have been very disappointed that the K3/0 Mini, while working well 
>> as a simple remote head for the K3, has no native ability to connect 
>> to other software that one might use at the control point, and no one 
>> at Elecraft has been able to come up with a solution other than RCForb 
>> which has very limited ability to connect with other software and 
>> hardware, virtually no support and even less in the way of documentation.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Maybe what I'm looking for is simply something that Elecraft can't 
>> supply, in which case, I'm prepared to dump the Elecraft equipment I 
>> have invested in and throw in with Flex and the new Maestro product.  
>> At least Flex returns my email.
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] How does one get Elecraft's attention?

[Oliver Dröse]

What exactly are you looking for, Ron? Which kind of "control software"?

73, Olli - DH8BQA



> Am 30.04.2016 um 08:57 schrieb Ron Castro :
> 
> I've left phone messages, support email and queries here on the reflector,
> but no luck in reaching Elecraft.
> 
> 
> 
> I have been very disappointed that the K3/0 Mini, while working well as a
> simple remote head for the K3, has no native ability to connect to other
> software that one might use at the control point, and no one at Elecraft has
> been able to come up with a solution other than RCForb which has very
> limited ability to connect with other software and hardware, virtually no
> support and even less in the way of documentation.
> 
> 
> 
> Maybe what I'm looking for is simply something that Elecraft can't supply,
> in which case, I'm prepared to dump the Elecraft equipment I have invested
> in and throw in with Flex and the new Maestro product.  At least Flex
> returns my email.
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Ignore my previous post on Satellite Internet

[Oliver Dröse]

Don,

bandwidth is not the problem, you can run a remote reliably on a 128 
kBit/s connection (been there, done that). The problem with satellite 
internet is latency! For remote you want to stay below 100 ms RTT (round 
trip time), better yet below 70 ms for a smooth experience. With 
satellite you're talking about > 1 sec RTT which is just unusable for 
remote.


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Am 10.04.2016 um 05:51 schrieb Don Strom:

DSL internet is available at my remote site.It is only 10MBPS  speed.

I believe that is the minimum speed for remote radio so might not work that 
well at that speed.

Don W0EAR

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Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz external reference - GPSDO

[Oliver Dröse]

Thanks Ed.

I don't have a problem understanding how the TCXO's work. Maybe I was 
not clear enough. ;-) Taking your example from below, having only the 
TCXO-1 it is surely *not* drifting 140 Hz at 28 MHz within the 4 or 5 
seconds of the EXREF update cycle (same as the TCXO-3 will not drift by 
28 Hz in that time), otherwise the K3 would be a *very* crappy radio. 
;-) Think you are missing the time domain here. ;-)


So my question still stands: What's the real value of the TCXO-3 over 
the TCXO-1 when using the K3EXREF? Unfortunately I do neither have the 
measuring equipment to measure below 1 Hz drift (and I'm not seeing that 
amount with my TCXO-1 only K3) nor a TCXO-3. So will the radio drift by 
0.0014 Hz with the TCXO-1 + K3EXREF within those 4 seconds and the 
TCXO-3 will bring it down to 0.00028 Hz? Then I'm probably fine with the 
TCXO-1 and even the most sophisticated digital modes available. ;-)


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Am 13.03.2016 um 04:23 schrieb Edward R Cole:

Olli,

Referring to page 8 in the K3 Owner's Manual (may be a different page 
for the K3s):


"Frequency Stability  +/- 5 ppm for the TCXO standard; +/- 1ppm for 
the optional TCXO."

TCXO-1 and TCXO-3 respectively mentioned above.

ppm means one part per million (1Hz per million Hz which is 1Hz per MHz).
So frequency drift is proportional to the operating frequency.

1ppm at 10-MHz is 10-Hz;1ppm at 28-MHz is 28-Hz
TCXO-1 provides 5ppm (+/- 50 Hz at 10-MHz and +/- 140 Hz at 28-MHz)
TCXO-3 provides 1ppm (+/- 10 Hz at 10-MHz and +/- 28 Hz at 28-MHz)

the basic frequency stability is determined by which TCXO is installed 
in your K3.


EXREF "essentially" checks frequency drift of whichever TCXO you have 
installed at a fixed time interval of about 4-seconds.  It uses a high 
stability 10-MHz external signal to compare with the 49.380-MHz TCXO 
and corrects the drift that occurs over the 4-second interval.


My measurements of the TCXO-3 show about half the published spec of 
1ppm (14 Hz at 28-MHz) and the EXREF limits the drift of the TCXO-3 to 
about 2 Hz.  If I had the TCXO-1 installed, I would expect five times 
as much drift.


So which TCXO you install directly impacts frequency stability. The 
EXREF reduces that by about an order of five.  The EXREF is not the 
source of stable LO but merely improves what you have installed.  Does 
that clear it up?


73, Ed - KL7UW

The question to ask is what amount of frequency stability and accuracy 
is important for your type of operations.


Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2016 08:17:32 +0100
From: Oliver Dr?se 
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Why would I need the TCXO-3 instead of the TCXO-1 when using the K3EXREF
if the accuracy and stability is provided by the EXREF? Am I overlooking
something here?

Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz external reference - GPSDO

[Oliver Dröse]

Why would I need the TCXO-3 instead of the TCXO-1 when using the K3EXREF 
if the accuracy and stability is provided by the EXREF? Am I overlooking 
something here?


Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 11.03.2016 um 22:30 schrieb Edward R Cole:
First one needs to realize that the TCXO establishes the basic 
stability, so choosing the TCXO-3 over the TCXO-1 will provide better 
stability and accuracy (these are two different things).  I bought the 
TCXO-3 with my initial K3/10 purchase so the rest of what I say is 
with the better TCXO-3 installed (if frequency is important then that 
is first thing I recommend updating).


Mostly, I use 28-MHz as a testing frequency since it is my VHF 
transverter IF.  On 28-MHz with only the TCXO-3, I see 14-Hz 
inaccuracy.  This 14/2800 = 0.5 ppm (I think this is better than 
Elecraft specs the TCXO-3).  Adding the EXREF I see 2-Hz which is 
"about" 0.1ppm.  Measurements on 50-MHz are proportional.  I see 3-4 
Hz accuracy using the EXREF.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 - How to enable left side mic?

[Oliver Dröse]

Jim,

the menu settings RF.L, RF.H, etc. only effect the remote K3, *not* the 
mini! So do not change them, they need to be configured as needed on the 
remote side.


For the mini there's no selection. The front panel mic socket is enabled 
as long as you do not plug-in anything into the left mic socket. As soon 
as you do it will disable the front panel socket and take audio from the 
3,5 mm plug.


Internal to the K3/0 mini is a jumper that sets mic bias for the 3,5 mm 
socket. Maybe you need to check if it is set accordingly. Mine was, I 
had to disable it to allow me using my non-electret mic there.


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Am 27.02.2016 um 20:16 schrieb jlbates4:

I'm beyond frustrated...

Situation:  I've got a K3/0 attached to Remote Rig boxes to my K3 in the
shack.  MH2 mike works perfectly.  Headset plugged into the left SPKR jack
works fine.

No matter what I do, I can NOT get any audio transmitted from the left MIC
connector!

I've tried using 2 types of heil headsets - iC & HC4/5; I've detached the
MH2 mike and tried it; I've removed the RRC cable and configured the mic
input to RF.L, RF.H, RP.L, RP.H, Line In all to no avail!

Can anybody please help me with a suggestion?

Jim - K8OI



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[Elecraft] Nice KX3 QSL subject ;-)

[Oliver Dröse]

As I just had the QSL card in my hand ...
https://www.qrz.com/lookup/dr60inn

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Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

[Oliver Dröse]

Olli,

this is more confusion to "the normal guy" than just pressing A/B once, 
do the QSO, and get back with another A/B button press. I do it all the 
time when SO2V'ing on different bands, works like a charme. We should 
take care not to over complicate things on an already very feature rich 
radio Joe Average already has trouble with at times.


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Am 16.01.2016 um 13:51 schrieb Oliver Großmann:

Hi elecraft team, hi list,

I'm thinking again on improvements for SO2V operation using a K3 with 
sub RX.
In my opinion operating will be much smoother if TX on 2nd VFO is 
possible.


I do know it is technical not possible to transmit on the frequency of 
the sub RX if it is on a different band. Due to the fact the sub RX is 
as powerful as the main RX I do have an idea.


If split is disabled and both VFOs are on different band (normal 
operation) VFOA frequency, mode, filter bw etc. are shown as usual.
If the operator enables split on different bands, swap RF paths like 
pushing the A/B button but dont swap the displayed information on the 
LCD, CAT information and left/right audio and enable the split icon on 
the LCD.
Of course this aren't all points which need to be considered and with 
PC control it is possible to operate like this, but it would be much 
more robust against operator errors if radio and software setting are 
consistent.


Please give a short feedback if you are with my wish or if it is 
against any operating strategy of elecraft.


Thanks Olli,
DH2WQ














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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft.com - NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID

[Oliver Dröse]

http://www.elecraft.com is not using any certificates (just checked), 
it's just plain http, not https (thus no need for certificates). It only 
switches to https when you are going to pay an order like in "Check Out 
Now". And even then it's not Elecraft anymore but cartserver.com which 
is providing the service and has a valid certificate.


Otherwise I'd appreciate if you'd discuss issues with your internet 
provider in the appropriate forums. Everybody worldwide can access the 
Elecraft website fine just not a handful of Verizon FIOS customers. Now 
go figure where the fault is ...


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Am 02.01.2016 um 00:46 schrieb Byron Peebles:
The Elecraft site has an invalid certificate, so others having issues 
are probably related to that.


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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B pricing

[Oliver Dröse]

Eric,

interestingly I didn't get your mail yet, neither the direct one nor 
that via the reflector although Chas already responded to it. Who knows 
... so will pick his one to answer. Thanks for the explaination. The 
insight is much appreciated although not what I wanted to hear. ;-) Will 
make up my mind again during Christmas ... maybe Santa will be generous. 
;-) Otherwise as said before I can live with the "old" one plus external 
USB card ... as I do with the old synth boards ...


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Am 19.12.2015 um 22:58 schrieb Charlie T, K3ICH:

You make a very good case for buying a new K3s.
I chose that route, and after all the finagling and swapping, it cost me under 
$500 to go from a 2007 K3 to a brandie new 2015 K3s.
Heckuva deal if you axe me.

I must add that the recovered audio is absolutely THE best I've heard from any 
transceiver.
Even with a pair of mediocre speakers, it sounds great.

Chas

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Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 3:50 PM
To: Oliver Dröse 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B pricing (was: Re: K3IOB)

Hi Olli,

Yes, 389.95 is the correct price.

This is not a single board. It is a three board set that costs much more than 
our old KIO3B to manufacture.  The board set also now contains a new USB Codec, 
USB Comm port, Internal USB hub and additional logic to handle routing of data 
between the USB and RS-232 paths (all fitting into the same space as the old 
boards). The upgrade kit also includes two external cables (one custom), new hw 
etc.  These boards are also manufactured at a much lower volume than those in 
the PC market, with the subsequent increased cost on our end. A $200 price 
would be selling at a significant loss.

Our goal is always to price our products as reasonably as possible after taking 
into account our production and support costs while making enough profit to 
continue to exist and serve the amateur radio market. We walk that line 
carefully every day. And its always a challenge! :-)

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B pricing

[Oliver Dröse]

That's true, Lynn. Nevertheless it's a question of perspective. I 
already own all the other features of/with the KIO3 so I can only make 
up my mind on the additional features and decide if it's worth it or not 
as that is what makes the difference for me. If they would offer a trade 
programm, i.e. send back KIO3(A) and get KIO3B for $200 I might think 
about it but not this way. But then what would they do with all the old 
KIO3's? They didn't offer that option for the KSYN3A, same story there. 
But we will see, maybe the price tag mentioned was including labour for 
exchanging the board ... hope dies last. ;-)


People always praise Elecraft for having an update path to keep their 
radios up-to-date while others come out with a Mk2 version where they 
would need to spend their money twice buying the Mk2 to get the latest 
features, a.s.o. Now Elecraft came out with the K3S as their "Mk2" ... 
hear hear! And if I would really keep my original K3 up to date with all 
the new boards, mods & features I could buy a second radio, too! Don't 
see much difference to other manufacturers (anymore) ... But that's a 
different discussion ... just sayin'. ;-)


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Am 19.12.2015 um 20:20 schrieb Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT:
Maybe, but how do they sell the "sound card part" without selling the 
KIO3A parts?


On 12/19/2015 11:07 AM, Oliver Dröse wrote:
Would have expected something in the 200 US$ price range but 400 
bucks for an "USB sound card" (as this is the only functional 
difference to the KIO3A) is too heavy for my liking, too ...




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[Elecraft] KIO3B pricing (was: Re: K3IOB)

[Oliver Dröse]

Would have expected something in the 200 US$ price range but 400 bucks 
for an "USB sound card" (as this is the only functional difference to 
the KIO3A) is too heavy for my liking, too ... will probably keep going 
with my microHAM USB III then ...


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Am 19.12.2015 um 19:51 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com:
I have been anxiously waiting for the K3IOB but also find the price 
much more than expected, so now suspect I will not order one.

Emory  WM3M

-Original Message- From: Robert Vargas-KP4Y via Elecraft
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:01 PM
To: Wes (N7WS)
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3IOB

I agree w/ Peter on this. I also find the price for upgrade 
outrageous. But, Mr. Schmidt's comment was out of line.


73,
Robert-KP4Y/W4

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On Dec 19, 2015, at 8:38 AM, Wes (N7WS)  wrote:

Eric is the moderator of this list.


On 12/19/2015 4:27 AM, Peter Pauly wrote:
Let's remain civil on this mailing list please.


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Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY not keying transmitter

[Oliver Dröse]

Earl,

make sure you have FSK-D selected as the DATA sub mode. Pay attention, 
it's a per band setting.


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Am 10.12.2015 um 21:56 schrieb efortner:

I am trying to run RTTY FSK with my elecraft K3s SN 10326  K4KAY Earl. I am
using MMTTY software and Timewave Navagator. It receives well and appears to
be working properly. Every thing looks right on the MMTTY screen and the
PTT, CAT, FSK leds light on the Navigator. The Tx led below the power button
on the K3s lights but I get no RF out of the K3s and the KPA 500 will not
key when switched to OPER. I have the K3s set to data and MMTTY set to Radio
Command and TX Port is com-TXD(FSK) USB.

  


I have checked on the comports and they are up and correct.  Anyone have any
suggestions.

  


73's Earl, K4KAY

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Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 & K144XV question

[Oliver Dröse]

Alan,

as your quoted instructions say: VFO A on 2 m, VFO B on HF-6. Does not 
work vice versa (as in your request) as the K144XV only connects to the 
main RX (plus the sub RX if you share both, that would mean VFO A + B 
both on 2 m). Also take a look at the RX switching PDF on the Elecraft 
website for deeper insight into possible RX path'.


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Am 07.12.2015 um 21:58 schrieb Alan Muldawer:

I have a K3 with the second receiver KRX3 and I also have the internal 2
meter card K144XV and what I would like to do is to be on 6 meter, VFO A
and to listen to 2 meters on VFO B . I have had no luck! It looks like in
the information for K144XV it seems that this is possible :  "If you have a
KRX3 sub receiver installed, you can tune HF-6 meters with the sub while
operating on 2 meters with the main receiver/transmitter. "
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
I have separate antennas for both bands. The 6 meter antenna is on #2 and
the 2 meter antenna is on #3.
Has anyone been able to do this and how. Thanks!
73 Alan N3ALN
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

[Oliver Dröse]

Ignacy,

no problems like this in my setup overhere, all works flawlessly so I'd 
assume it is something in your configuration. If A->B fixes it might it 
be you have a SubRX that is (accidentally) turned on?


Please leave the button functions alone, I often switch on RIT during 
transmit when running to be able to zero in on off-frequency callers. 
Never a problem or any lockups.


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Am 01.12.2015 um 22:39 schrieb Ignacy:

Generally K3 worked very well. But I would like to report some problems.
This is with N1MM+

I interrupt a transmission with ESC. Periodically, I seem to hear completely
different stations with CQ called on my run frequency. Before I was getting
mad but now I know that K3 receives a different frequency than shown on the
display. Pressing A=>B button fixes the situation.

When running, accidentally pressing RIT or XIT causes K3 to get stuck in
transmit. Switching off/on is the only solution. I am wondering whether most
of the buttons can be make inactive in TX.

Ignacy, NO9E




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power

[Oliver Dröse]

Tried TX gain calibration again, Peter?

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Am 22.11.2015 um 12:48 schrieb Pete Smith N4ZR:
I was routinely calling VK9WA on 40 when my amp suddenly started 
showing only 300 watts out.  A little exploration, with the amp out of 
the circuit, showed that my K3's output has fallen off to only about 
30 watts on 40and 45 on 20.  It shows 85 watts on 15 but full power on 
10M.  Indicated SWR is 1-1.5:1 on all bands.


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Re: [Elecraft] NB Question.....It says off but there is a difference..............

[Oliver Dröse]

Might it be you still have the DSP NB on, Jim? There are 2 different 
settings for the IF (hardware) and DSP NB ...


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Am 10.11.2015 um 22:31 schrieb jim:

When I set the NB level to "IF Off" and then turn the NB on and off, there
is a

Distinct difference in the audio between NB on or NB off (again with the
level set at IF Off)

  


Comments

  


Tnx

  


Jim

W6AIM

  

  


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: transverter question

[Oliver Dröse]

Yes.

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Am 03.11.2015 um 14:39 schrieb Jim Spears:

Is it possible to configure the XV menu entries so as to have two
transverters defined with 144 MHz (operating band) -> 28 MHz (IF band)
configurations?  One would be the internal K144XV and other an external
transverter using the low level XVTR IN and OUT jacks.

  


Jim/N1NK

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S odd KAT3A behavior and question

[Oliver Dröse]

Not sure about the new KAT3A but the KAT3 relays only have about 30 dB 
isolation so even with ANT2 selected and nothing connected to it you 
will still hear strong signals coupling in from ANT1.


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Am 04.10.2015 um 18:04 schrieb ae...@carolinaheli.com:

Operator error. I somehow had Ant 2 selected which begs the question as to how 
I was receiving signals at all (nothing is connected to ant 2). Selecting the 
actual antenna and such works 100%.

  

  


From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX [mailto:rmcg...@blomand.net]
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:57 PM
To: Jerry Moore; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S odd KAT3A behavior and question

  


I tried this a couple of times with my K3S.  Didn't notice any difference 
between the tuner active and tuner bypassed.

Tuner insertion loss is in the order of 1.0 dB or less when matched, depending 
on which side of 50 ohms it is required to match.  Very low Z matches tend to 
show a bit more loss than values above 50 ohms.



73
Bob, K4TAX

On 10/2/2015 9:44 PM, Jerry Moore wrote:

I only tuned enough to not be on top of the station.

On October 2, 2015 10:40:28 PM EDT, Bob McGraw - K4TAX   
 wrote:

If I understand this correctly.   It seems you set / tuned the ATU for a
higher frequency, being the 2nd frequency where you listened, then moved
back down band with out retuning.  It would seem then the ATU would be
set for some frequency other than the one you were receiving.  Yes,
going to bypass might indeed likely show a higher received signal.
  
73

Bob, K4TAX
  
On 10/2/2015 2:00 PM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:


  I was playing with my K3S listening to code on 40m. I could clearly hear the
  signal but it wasn't loud. I spun the dial up a good bit and listened,
  nothing heard after about a minute so I pressed ATU Tune. The ATU clicked a
  few times and stopped. I spun back down where I was (somewhere around
  7.033MHz) and dialed in the signal. Sounded about the same. Just for grins I
  did a long press ATU Tune (ATU) to BYPASS. The signal immediately jumped
  over S9 (was around S7 before). That didn't make sense so I repeated the
  process a few times with the same results.
  


  


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

[Oliver Dröse]

Please don't start another off-topic thread, guys! Wayne requested 
responses off-list ...


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Am 25.09.2015 um 19:01 schrieb Jim McDonald:

60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago area 
due to an instant rebate from ComEd, the area power company.  I really like 
them, so I need to find a home for my inventory of CFLs.

Jim N7US
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On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

Hi all,

Some of our friends are putting in large solar arrays that feed power back into 
the electrical grid. I'm looking for something smaller and simpler since our 
electricity use is very low overall.

The reason it's so low is that we've converted all of our lighting to LED. (LED 
bulbs that consume 10 W yet have 60 W equivalent light output relative to 
incandescents are getting remarkably cheap -- 3 for $10 at Home Depot.) 
Consumption goes up when we use the electric range, etc., but that's 
infrequent, and I don't mind paying the city at such times. As for the radios, 
I run 10 W more often than 100 W, and the computers don't use much, either.

So I figure we could run the house from a 500- to 600-W array most of the time. 
Other requirements:

- I'd like to forego feed-in to the power grid. We don't need to watch our 
meter turn backwards, and with a small array it would turn pretty slowly 
anyway. But I do want city power in parallel when we exceed solar array 
capability.

- I want a backup battery that's sufficient to hold us for a couple of days 
during a blackout. Every once in awhile on a really hot day, city power 
consumption exceeds what's available, and a transformer blows somewhere. Very 
entertaining until you have to go buy ice for the fridge.

Systems that meet the above requirements seem to cost a lot more than the sum 
of the parts. So what I'm looking for is a good source of roll-your-own-solar 
info. I'll hire an electrician to wire up the solar system in parallel with the 
city supply, but I could purchase the components and do most of the 
installation myself.

Any suggestions? Please contact me off-list.

tnx
Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

[Oliver Dröse]

Good explaination, Wayne. But it doesn't answer the question of "When?". 
;-) Any news on that?


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Am 09.09.2015 um 06:10 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

Hi Gary,

The advantage of the KIO3B is that it can replace three cables (RS232, LINE IN, 
LINE OUT) with a single USB cable. Some want it just to reduce clutter at their 
home station, while others take the rig camping, RV-ing, hotel-inc, etc., and 
want it for the reduction in stuff they need to bring and hook up each time.

The USB port works with Windows, Linux and Apple platforms. There's also still 
an RS232 port for support of existing installations (adapter cable from RJ45 to 
DE9 provided).

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Gary  wrote:


Not sure why reading the reports. Seems like added cost for little to no 
advantage unless I have missed something while hiding under my rock.
Gary

-Original Message-
From: "Matthew Cook" 
Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 10:37 AM
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

There are a lot of people waiting for this add-on to their K3.

73

Matthew
VK5ZM

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Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Oliver Dröse]

Major selling point of the IC-7300 overhere in Europe will be it's 
inclusion of the 70 MHz band! :-)


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Am 03.09.2015 um 08:58 schrieb Arie Kleingeld PA3A:

The versatility/flexibility of the K3 is unmatched.

The nice thing about the ic7300 is that it uses direct RF sampling, 
which is probably the way to go in the future. I'm not sure if the 
touchscreen will add real value for operating. I'll have to try.


As I wrote before, I expect that the K4 will be a direct RF sampling 
device, high performance, just as easy and flexible to use as a loaded 
K3/P3, and all the features.


73
Arie PA3A

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Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S

[Oliver Dröse]

Italian service center after checking with Elecraft (as shipping from 
Europe to Elecraft and back would cost half as much as a whole new 
KAT500 this is no option either, even if the replacement costs would 
have been considerably lower ... and Elecraft asks European customers to 
use the European service providers ... perfectly okay). But no worries, 
injurance paid it for the guy so no big loss after all for him. Just 
wanted to show that it always depends on what is defective. If you have 
several different PCBs in equipment it is certainly easier to just 
exchange single PCBs which will be cheaper as in Jim's example (or the 
K3 as another one). But it's not always that easy (as in my example) and 
might well have been the case with that Ten-Tec, too. One just has to 
put it into perspecitve ...


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Am 06.08.2015 um 20:06 schrieb Scott Manthe:
Who was going to charge you that, Oliver, Elecraft or one of the 
European service centers?


73,
Scott N9AA


On 8/6/15 2:02 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote:
Certainly depends on the board that needs to be replaced! We had a 
KAT500 fail recently (out of a sudden) with diagnosis CPU dead. Only 
cure would be to change the board, cost factor almost 600 EUR. A new 
KAT500 is about 680 EUR including shipping and import taxes ... no 
deal. :-(


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Am 06.08.2015 um 05:19 schrieb Jim Brown:

On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make 
Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the 
details of the billing used for comparison.  Elecraft stands on its 
own. 


I made the original comment, and I was not "bashing" anyone. TenTec 
replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had 
Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in 
the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the 
hard way that their service department is a profit center. I do not 
believe that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did 
replace a major board in my KPA500 because they deemed it 
unrepairable. The bill was under $400.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S

[Oliver Dröse]

Certainly depends on the board that needs to be replaced! We had a 
KAT500 fail recently (out of a sudden) with diagnosis CPU dead. Only 
cure would be to change the board, cost factor almost 600 EUR. A new 
KAT500 is about 680 EUR including shipping and import taxes ... no deal. :-(


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Am 06.08.2015 um 05:19 schrieb Jim Brown:

On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make 
Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the 
details of the billing used for comparison.  Elecraft stands on its own. 


I made the original comment, and I was not "bashing" anyone. TenTec 
replaced an entire board and some individual components. I've had 
Elecraft troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in 
the 80s, I owned and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard 
way that their service department is a profit center. I do not believe 
that to be true of Elecraft. Last month, Elecraft did replace a major 
board in my KPA500 because they deemed it unrepairable. The bill was 
under $400.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] remote viewing of NaP3

[Oliver Dröse]

Jeff,

simplest way is to mirror CAT signals to RRC's COM1 and connect that 
port to the PC.


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Am 01.08.2015 um 15:21 schrieb k...@arrl.net:

I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location
to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the
DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch
over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is split the
serial cable from my local PC to the K3 and the RRC-1258. This would allow
me to run my NaP3 panadapter s/w along with the RRC-1258, allowing me to
view the panadapter at the remote control station with teamviewer. I tried a
simple Y cable and it didn't work, anyone have this working? I have a copy
of LP_Bridge running, maybe activate yet another virtual comport? I'm trying
to keep this as simple as possible as I leave the frozen north for Florida
for 7 months after the summer is over here and require a bullet proof
setup

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 HI CUR on 20m Only

[Oliver Dröse]

Chris,

do the TX gain calibration per manual (easiest using the K3 Utility) and 
problem should hopefully be gone (just had a similar problem with a 
friend's K3). GL!


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Am 31.07.2015 um 22:15 schrieb Chris Soames:
Hi, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction to cure the 
problem that has manifested itself on my K3.
When I TX using more than 11 Watts on 20metres shows HI CUR on the 
display.
When I TX using more than 20 Watts on 20 Metres the display shows HI 
CUR for a second or two the the rig switches itself off.
I have tried 2 different antennas and a DUMMY load and the results are 
always the same.
I have tried both antenna connectors, I have also checked the power 
supply and it is feeding 13V into the rig.


I do have the internal antenna tuner fitted, When I tune on 20 metres 
I do not  get the SWR reading at the top of the display. All I get is 
-- at the top and 5.0 W at the bottom with reference to tuning.


With the internal ATU bypassed I get exactly the same problem on 20 
only HI CUR and switches off.


All other Bands at all power levels are fine, the problem is 20metres 
only.


Where to look?

Help!!!

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s Ethernet Interface

[Oliver Dröse]

As a long time remote user I'll second that idea completely!

73, Olli

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Am 20.07.2015 um 00:00 schrieb Paul Christensen:

Jack,

All valid points but take note of K9HZ's work as a start.  Nevertheless, let's 
say native Ethernet control isn't worth the engineering effort.  That should 
not preclude the integration of RemoteRig as an option into a K3/K3s.

If I didn't care about the resale value of my K3 or RemoteRig, I could easily 
turn this into a weekend construction project and be up and running on Monday 
morning with an Ethernet cable hanging from the back of the K3.

The RemoteRig board would come out of its enclosure then mount in the K3.  It's 
just a matter of adding an RJ45 port, tapping +12V, internal audio, RS-232, 
PTT, key line, and ACC.  The tapping of RS232 and audio is not trivial but it 
is completely manageable.

While this adds little additional operational utility than it does now, it 
significantly cleans up K3 cabling with RemoteRig.  No change is needed at the 
client end for use with the K3 mini.  For K3 clients, a similar integration 
could accomplished or kept as it is now with external cabling.

Of course, there must be enough demand from remote users to make it worthwhile 
as well as cooperation from Microbit.

Paul, W9AC


Sent from my iPhone6


On Jul 19, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Jack Brindle  wrote:

Paul;

What is your proposal for the host-side interface? Pretty much all host 
programs these days use a serial interface. We usually use this through a 
USB-Serial adapter or through built-in serial ports, which are rapidly 
disappearing. To make this viable we would need drivers for all major platforms 
that implement a serial port  driver interface to ethernet. Or, the host 
programs will need to be modified.

There is a lot of work needed to make this suggestion viable, both on the host 
and radio sides. This is the fact same reason we still use serial interfaces 
for our rigs instead of true USB interface.
Put forth a good proposal and let it be considered. Without that work (whoever 
does it), ethernet hardware isn’t very useful.

- Jack, W6FB

p.s., no, this isn’t a flame, but a challenge. Let’s get the whole thing 
viable, then we will take a good look at implementing it on all sides.



On Jul 19, 2015, at 12:24 PM, Paul Christensen  wrote:

This inquiry is directed to both the Elecraft leadership team as well as
K3/K3s owners who may have an interest in native Ethernet connectivity.   In
searching through the list archives, I noted that some K3 owners had
previously expressed an interest in an Ethernet option - and some owners
have been disappointed that the new K3s and KIO3B board does not include
Ethernet connectivity.



A bit of background: for the past few months, N4CC and I have been operating
a remote Internet station that's located near the FL/GA state line.  Our
setup includes a K3 and RemoteRig at the remote site and either a K3 or
K3-mini at the control locations.  Since the installation, we've experienced
almost no operating trouble and any issues that have developed are managed
remotely though direct and back-door network access points.



Last week, I made some internal changes to the K3  and also added an
external USB data interface device for RTTY.  What's apparent is that cable
management is getting way out of control.  To gain inside access to the K3
almost requires a meditation exercise before going in.  Consider that a PR6
is mounted to the back of the K3.  The rear of the K3 is an absolute rat's
nest of cabling.  With the RemoteRig and PR6, It was bad enough before the
inclusion of the external USB sound car/interface, but now it's bordering on
ridiculous.   Moreover, RemoteRig does not allow clean access to the K3's
ACC DB-15 connector for other purposes such as FSK keying.  Sure, the
connector can be opened to access pins, but it requires a wiring break-out,
leading to yet a further rat's nest of cabling.



To help deal with the cabling issues, I am replacing the external PR6 with
the new KXVB3 board.  Next, a KIO3B board will be added when it's available
to existing K3 owners.  That should eliminate the external sound card
interface and clear up much of the cabling mess, but not all of it.



The Holy Grail is an Ethernet interface that includes (optional) integrated
RemoteRig hardware - just one interface board [e.g., KIO3E(thernet) board]
that manages K3 Ethernet connectivity with or without RemoteRig attributes.
Don't need Ethernet? Then don't get the board.  Since the RemoteRig hardware
is mature and consumes little circuit board space and DC current, perhaps it
would be worth opening up a discussion with RemoteRig's designer since
Elecraft already has a close relationship with Microbit.I know rear
panel real estate is a concern, so it won't be easy to add yet another
connector without adversely affecting other connectivity.  Thoughts?



Paul, W9AC

Re: [Elecraft] Filters & KRX3 for sale

[Oliver Dröse]

All things have been spoken for except one of the 400 HZ filters. So if 
somebody still needs one please contact me off list ...


73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 01.07.2015 um 01:21 schrieb Oliver Dröse:

Hi guys,

currently stripping down one of my K3's for a friend thus have a few 
original Elecraft high performance 8 pole filters surplus to my needs 
now.


Available for sale:
KFL3A-250
KFL3A-400 (2 pieces)
KFL3A-1.0K
KFL3A-2.8K

Asking 99 EUR each, Europe/Germany preferred but will also ship 
worldwide if neccessary. ;-)


For sale, too, is a KRX3 for 399 EUR.

Please answer off list.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Upgrade or replace

[Oliver Dröse]

Bill,

for your kind of use leave it as it is and save the money, buy shoes for 
your wifey, etc. ;-) I doubt you will see any difference ragchewing with 
the K3 and any of the new options.


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Am 10.07.2015 um 15:07 schrieb Bill:
After reading all the posts about the improvements that can be made 
now (and in the near future) to the K3, I find it difficult to decide 
between a new K3S or to add the upgrades as they become available. I 
have not set a list of improvement vs. costs to pen and paper yet ().


I am not a DXer or contester - merely a rag chewer on 75 and 40. I am 
fortunate, as my ambient noise lever here is well under 1 S unit. I 
use external Behringer amplified speakers and have made many 
adjustments to the EQ and other settings.


The K3 is by far the best receiver I have used in over 55 years of 
being on the air. I have to wonder what I will gain with a new K3S, 
making the upgrades to the K3 as they become available, or just 
continue as I am. Money is not the object, but I don't spend if there 
is nothing to be gained.


I am thinking I am not alone in making this decision, although other 
ham's use and circumstances may differ.


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[Elecraft] Filters & KRX3 for sale

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi guys,

currently stripping down one of my K3's for a friend thus have a few 
original Elecraft high performance 8 pole filters surplus to my needs now.


Available for sale:
KFL3A-250
KFL3A-400 (2 pieces)
KFL3A-1.0K
KFL3A-2.8K

Asking 99 EUR each, Europe/Germany preferred but will also ship 
worldwide if neccessary. ;-)


For sale, too, is a KRX3 for 399 EUR.

Please answer off list.

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

[Oliver Dröse]

Just saw the answer already posted, sorry for the bandwidth ... 73, Olli



Am 24.06.2015 um 19:29 schrieb Oliver Dröse:

And what was the reason of your bad audio?

That might be even more interesting for some readers ... ;-)

73, Olli

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Am 24.06.2015 um 03:47 schrieb KC6CNN:

I am happy to report that my awesome audio is back.
Thank you Howard, Wayne, and Eric for your outstanding customer service.
All is great with my K3 now.
It still amazes me and it floored a couple of other hams that were 
here in
my shack when Wayne returned my e-mail. They were like " That is one 
of the
owners", I was like yeah. They could not believe that a simple guy 
like me
could get one of the owners to e-mail me back. I laughed and told 
them that
I had exchanged e-mails with both owners and had even spoken to them 
on the

phone.
One of the hams laughed and said yeah try that with any of the big 
three.
Then said he believed he was going to sell his radio and purchase a 
new K3.
I explained the new K3s to him and told him he would not miss the old 
radio.

Got off subject here sorry.
Thanks again Elecraft for the outstanding Customer Service.
Thank you
Gerald Manthey - KC6CNN




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

[Oliver Dröse]

And what was the reason of your bad audio?

That might be even more interesting for some readers ... ;-)

73, Olli

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Am 24.06.2015 um 03:47 schrieb KC6CNN:

I am happy to report that my awesome audio is back.
Thank you Howard, Wayne, and Eric for your outstanding customer service.
All is great with my K3 now.
It still amazes me and it floored a couple of other hams that were here in
my shack when Wayne returned my e-mail. They were like " That is one of the
owners", I was like yeah. They could not believe that a simple guy like me
could get one of the owners to e-mail me back. I laughed and told them that
I had exchanged e-mails with both owners and had even spoken to them on the
phone.
One of the hams laughed and said yeah try that with any of the big three.
Then said he believed he was going to sell his radio and purchase a new K3.
I explained the new K3s to him and told him he would not miss the old radio.
Got off subject here sorry.
Thanks again Elecraft for the outstanding Customer Service.
Thank you
Gerald Manthey - KC6CNN




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Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 Issues - endless frustration

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Udo,

the mW calibration never worked on my K3 if using the K3 Utility. Don't 
ask me why! Was the case right from the beginning. But it works 
trouble-free when doing it the manual way from the radio front panel. 
Try that as an alternative!


It seems to me settling power in the calibration routing just takes 
longer than the Utility will wait while the front panel procedure does 
not have that limit as you're in control of it.


Concerning the other issue (gain difference) just a few ideas: checks 
internal preamp settings, check filter setting (do both RX have 
comparable filter gains set), a.s.o.


73 & gl, Olli 'BQA

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Am 19.06.2015 um 22:50 schrieb Udo Langenohl - DK5YA:
Just got my KXV3-B as a replacement of the former KXV3-A. Installing 
complete after 1 hour. Removing the back panel makes things much 
easier btw. But there's an issue. The 1 mW calibration fails. Thats 
what the Elecraft Utility says:


Elecraft K3 Utility Revision 1.13.5.9
OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2
K3 MCU revision 05.26. RS-232 speed 38400 bit/s.
Starting 1 milliwatt calibration
Calibrating at 1.900 MHz
Calibration power settled at " 1.800.00;"
Elapsed time: 5 seconds
Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the 
expected value

1 milliwatt calibration failed

Wait, there's more to come. I made a replacement because my guess was: 
KXV3-A has a damage.
I use my K3 mostly on VHF with transverters, especially on 144 MHz 
EME. I'm running a Xpol configuration with 4 antennas on 144 EME with 
two identical transverters, both in phase and locked by a common 
external LO with 10 MHz GPS control for Hpol and Vpol.
HPol RX is fed to the KXV3 XVTR In/Out while Vpol is fed to the AUX RF 
input. I can listen to both planes simultaneously using diversity 
receive.
But something very strange happens when I compare signals on both 
planes. I have a 144 MHz beacon nearby (just 25 miles away). That 
beacon is running 8 W on a Hpol antenna. On my Hpol (main RX via KXV3) 
input this beacon comes up to S9+35 dB while on Vpol (second RX via 
AUX) it's endstop (S9 +60dB). The beacon is in the line of sight, 
there's a lot of RF on my location from this beacon.
It's definetely not from the transverters or from mismatched antennas 
because when I change inputs and connect the Hpol transverter output 
to the AUX RF it's suddenly S9 +60 dB too. Both main and sub RX are 
exactly in the same configuration, filters, bandwidth, NB Off, etc..
I checked S/N on KXVR3-A (old board) and AUX few days ago with my 
HP8664A signal generator.

On 28.200 (TVTR IF) I measured:
Top values:
KXV3-A TVTR IN:   -10dBm = S9+25dB
AUX IN: -10dBm = S9+60dB (!)
KXV3-A TVTR IN:  +3dBm = S9+60dB
Huge difference of at least 13dBm
Low values:
KXV3-A TVTR IN:  -134dBm = signal detectable
KXV3-A TVTR IN: -140dBm = none
AUX IN:-140dBm = clear signal detectable
Again a difference of at least 6dB or even more.

Now, with the new KXV3-B it's even worse, at least 22 dB difference 
between the AUX IN and TVTR IN.


What the heck is going wrong here? MAIN RX dead?

73 Udo, DK5YA



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

[Oliver Dröse]

Bill,

have you checked that all cables are seated firmly? Pay attention the 
connectors need some pressing to make good contact. Also check the small 
coax (TRV to SMA) for continuity. Is that okay? Elsewise it might also 
be the final transistor has gone south. Contact Elecraft support to 
check, they will certainly guide you through a few measurements to 
locate the error and take according measures. GL!


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Am 13.06.2015 um 07:51 schrieb BillP:

KX-3 Serial number 2517
Internal or external battery power, same condition.
HF SSB/CW/Digital operation is Fine

No 2 meter RF output on any mode.
I've carefully followed the 2 meter module installation instructions and 
firmware settings, loaded the latest software as of Friday AM (and again) and 
cannot measure 2 meter RF at the SMA connector using verified coax and VHF SWR 
bridge. The power control displays 3 watts but the 'tune' mode displays .1 watt 
(?).CW, FM, SSB RF does not register on the VHF SWR/Power meter (10 watt 
setting) however I can hear my CW/FM/SSB signal in a nearby receiver.  Receive 
works fine and all modes on HF work fine.  I'm anxious to get this going for 
the VHF contest.

Bill K6ACJ

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 / KX3 receiver observation - need explanation

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Gernot,

as I am hearing lots of similar signals from a few of the very very big 
guns here in Europe contest after contest and no matter if using my 
K3's, the KX3, or whatever other rig (i.e. FT-817, TS-590, ...), I'd 
suppose this is rather a TX quality problem of them than one with your 
receivers. If you would hear it on *every* strong signal than it would 
sound like an RX problem but I suppose you also heard all the strong but 
clean signals, did you?


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Am 05.06.2015 um 16:07 schrieb g...@gmx.net:

Hello everybody,
during the WPX contest I noticed some weird sounds in the K2 when 
tuning to strong (>S9+20db) stations.
The sound was distorted, kind of ripple, but it did not sound like 
typical ringing.
I also noticed LZ9W booming in on 80m with S9+40db, producing 3 images 
in the K2 and the KX3. However, in the K2 the 2 ghost signals were 
frequency modulated. How could this happen?
Another big one, LY2W, also produced 3 signals in the KX3 but all the 
3 were nice and clean.


I thought these ghost images would depend on the receiver 
architecture, or am I wrong here?


Regarding the first observation: Since the K2 is already > 10 years 
old, could component aging already play a role. If so, where to look for?


Thanks for any ideas!
73
Gernot
DF5RF


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Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

[Oliver Dröse]

Am 20.05.2015 um 02:29 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

* LINE IN/OUT AUDIO USE WITH USB PORT (K3S, KIO3B): If a plug is inserted into 
the LINE IN jack on the K3S, this audio signal will override the digitized 
audio line-in data that is present in the USB cable. LINE OUT on the K3S, 
however, is always available even if the USB cable is being used for line-out.


I can already see the "Help! I don't get any audio from my USB 
connection!" emails on the reflector. ;-)


Wayne: If you're ever going to redesign the I/O module again (KIO3C 
anyone? ;-)) please make that a menu selection and also store different 
settings, i.e. line/mic gain for USB audio and line/mic gain for the 3,5 
mm connection. That's one of the really neat things I like on a friend's 
TS-590. ;-)


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Re: [Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp

[Oliver Dröse]

> On a deeper level, to design an amplifier with that much gain is bad 
design


Huh? Why is that, Joe? We now have devices capable of 22 or even 30 dB 
of clean amplification. Why should we not use it? Just because FCC does 
not allow it in the U.S.? I'm not bound to FCC rules and I'd rather 
prefer to drive such an amp with 1 or 3 watts from the KX3 to get 1 kW 
out than to cascade the transceiver with a driver amp and then a final 
amp. Of course I'm just bound to German law which does not contain any 
"stupid" (pardon me, but it is!) amplification limits, just the maximum 
allowed power. How we generate it is up to us radio amateurs overhere. 
That also means responsibility, of course. :-)


Happy Easter!

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Re: [Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp

[Oliver Dröse]

Luckily not everybody lives in the U.S. and is bound to the FCC 
restrictions. :-)


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Am 03.04.2015 um 22:24 schrieb Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft:
FCC rules specifically prohibit an easily removed or bypassed input 
pad for exceeding the 15 dB gain limit.


Eric
elecraft.com

On 4/2/2015 10:30 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote:

Joe,
As I was told, they ship it with the pad at the input to meet FCC 
requirement of  max 15db gain. But the pad can be easily bypassed. 
Just wonder, what is the reason for such a requirement?


73, Igor UA9CDC
- Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp





This is because the software in the amp automatically reduces the
power in the rig to the best output level for the amp (on the amp
LOW=500W out= 3W drive, MID= 1000W out= 6W drive, HIGH = 1500W out =
9W drive). It works flawlessly. Actually, I could leave the power on
the Pro III untouched, and the amp reduces the power accordingly.


Is SPE shipping amplifiers that violate type acceptance or did you
modify that amplifier?  Any commercial amplifier sold in the US can
have a maximum gain of 15 dB.  Your Expert 1.3K-FA shows 22 dB -
nearly 6 dB above the limit.

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-04-02 10:34 PM, AB2E Darrell wrote:

Hello all,
I am the proud new owner of a new K3. I am also the proud 
new owner of an SPE Expert 1.3K-FA solid state amp, and I have a 
question for the group regarding interfacing the K3 to the amp.


My current setup is using my Icom 756 Pro III with the SPE Expert 
1.3K-FA. The recommended setup for Icom was to connect both the 
Relay and ALC cables between the rig and amp. This is because the 
software in the amp automatically reduces the power in the rig to 
the best output level for the amp (on the amp LOW=500W out= 3W 
drive, MID= 1000W out= 6W drive, HIGH = 1500W out = 9W drive). It 
works flawlessly. Actually, I could leave the power on the Pro III 
untouched, and the amp reduces the power accordingly.


My question for the group is, is there a way to allow the K3's 
output to be controlled by the amp? I see the note on p27 about not 
using an amp to control the K3's output, but wonder if there is a 
safe way to do it. For instance, could the K3 be set to say 15W out 
on all bands via the menu, then allow the amp to control the output 
via ALC for optimum drive?


Any info and comments appreciated.
73 Darrell AB2E

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Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

[Oliver Dröse]

Ahem, if you want to go that route it's already available! Take a K3 + 
K3/0 mini for the cockpit. ;-)


73, Olli

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Am 31.03.2015 um 04:18 schrieb Gary Gregory:

Well i dont see where a huge budget is needed for a mobile version of the
k3.

Remote the box, single rcvr, minimum hardware and a 100w pa.

Remote head should not be too hard to come up with?

The competition is pretty darn ordinary.

73

Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT
On 31/03/2015 11:09 AM, "Bob"  wrote:


Well here is hoping for the long awaited TX module for the P3.

Hopefully it will appear on the WEB site for ordering at the same time. I
really want to retire my old Heath SB610.  It is my last in use hollow
state device.

73,
Bob
K2TK   ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR


On 3/30/2015 8:09 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:


No guarantees, but I understand that Elecraft may be making a new product
announcement at IDXC in Visalia at the new product showcase on April 18th.



Then again, just when I thought I owned everything that I needed from
Elecraft,
Eric motioned me over at IDXC 2014 and showed me the new PX3.
Of course, I now own one of those, as well.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini KEY jack not working?

[Oliver Dröse]

Gerry,

CW must be put directly into the RRC. Why don't you use the CW input pin 
on the RRC's RJ45 (see RRC documentation)? Been using that since the 
first days of RRC making it to the market (when they did not even have 
the internal keyer) for a straight key or external keyer connection ...


73 & gl,
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Am 21.03.2015 um 03:08 schrieb Gerry Hull:

Hey All,

So, I have this situation...

I want to do RUDX tomorrow and trying to get things set up on the
remote.

For some reason, my key-over-dtr not working at the moment (may be a loose
cable at the remote, but won't get there until after contest.)

So, I can control the rig fine from N1MM at the remote end, and send with
the paddle.  I was just going to add another RS-232 with DTR keying and
drive the straight key jack.  Which I thought was the KEY mini plug just
below the PADDLE mini plug on the back of the K3/0 mini.   However, it does
not seem to do anything when I plug a straigth key in.

Is it not working, or do I have to do something special?  Alternatively,
I could find a spot inside the RRC to tack onto, if someone knows where.

Sending the exchange with a paddle is not going to be fun :-(

Let me know ASAP,

73, Gerry W1VE


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Re: [Elecraft] Using PR6-10 with KPAK3AUX

[Oliver Dröse]

Ted,

the K3 remembers the state of RX ANT per band! So there's no need to 
manually switch it on and off all the time you change bands! My 6 m 
pre-amp is on all the time but the RX ANT state of the K3 is only put in 
on 6 m, not the other bands. This has nothing to do with the cabling. 
The cabling only takes care that the PR6(-10) internal relays are 
switched thru to allow an external RX antenna being used on other bands. 
So once again: if you do not use RX antennas (i.e. on the low bands) 
there's no need for the cabling from AUX to the PR6(-10) at all. Just 
switch it in on 6 m and be done. ;-)


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Am 15.03.2015 um 20:44 schrieb Dauer, Edward:

I do it without the Y cable as well; but there is one drawback to having
the preamp ³always on² - when it¹s in the circuit on 40 and 80 it actually
degrades the K3¹s performance (or at least mine does).  So, when switching
down to those bands I have to remember to toggle RX ANT off, then back on
going back to 10 or 15 (where the PR6-10 works very well.)  I am not sure
of this, but I think the preamp can be set on a per-band basis using the
cabling and removing the jumper, but not on a per-band basis by using the
front panel RX ANT switch.

Ted, KN1CBR



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Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:26:30 +0100
From: Oliver Dr?se 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using PR6-10 with KPAK3AUX
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Save the money, Ian! Configure it as always on (jumper) and just
activate it thru the RX ANT button.

Of course this is only an option if you do not want to use any RX
antennas for other bands connected to the PR6-10 ...

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Am 15.03.2015 um 04:19 schrieb Ian - Ham:

Thanks, Joe. I'll contact Elecraft sales on Monday to get the price of
the
cable.

73 de,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
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Re: [Elecraft] Using PR6-10 with KPAK3AUX

[Oliver Dröse]

Save the money, Ian! Configure it as always on (jumper) and just 
activate it thru the RX ANT button.


Of course this is only an option if you do not want to use any RX 
antennas for other bands connected to the PR6-10 ...


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Am 15.03.2015 um 04:19 schrieb Ian - Ham:

Thanks, Joe. I'll contact Elecraft sales on Monday to get the price of the
cable.

73 de,

--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
km4ik@gmail.com
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http://www.georgiaqsoparty.org.
10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
PODXS 070 #1962
K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468

-Original Message-
From: Joe K2UF [mailto:j...@k2uf.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 11:13 PM
To: 'Ian - Ham'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Using PR6-10 with KPAK3AUX

Elecraft has a special "y" cable for that purpose.

73  Joe K2UF

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Subject: [Elecraft] Using PR6-10 with KPAK3AUX

All,

  


I decided to take the plunge this spring and see what 6m is all about.  To
that end, I purchased a PR6-10 NIB from an estate sale, and am eager to get
it installed with my K-Line. I already have the ACC port on my K3 occupied
by the KPAK3AUX cable for the KPA500/KAT500.  I'm looking for any
suggestions on how to get the DIGOUT1 line from the cabling for the PR6-10
to pin 11 on the ACC port without totally destroying the KPAK3AUX cable.  If
anyone has already done this, and could provide guidance, I'd be very
appreciative.

  


Thanks and 73,

  


--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
km4ik@gmail.com 

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K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468

  




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Re: [Elecraft] Remote control of KPA with the addition of a KAT

[Oliver Dröse]

Howard,

you must not loose connection when putting the KAT500 in line! I use the 
same setup, i.e. K3 cabled to KAT500 cabled to KPA500 and have the cable 
between K3 and KAT500 modified to allow remote switch on of the KPA500. 
Just make sure you use a straight cable between the KAT500 and KPA500 
and the modification will still work.


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Am 14.03.2015 um 21:19 schrieb Howard Sherer:

I recently added a KAT 500 to my K3 station. I modified the interface cable
to allow for remote power on off of the KPA via a macro key on the K3. Now
with the cable going from the K3 to the KAT and then to the KPA I have lost
the ability to remote the power on off of the KPA.

How have others retained the ability to remote power control of the KPA
while adding a KAT to their station?

Howard AE3T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 antenna bleed thru

[Oliver Dröse]

Mike,

relay isolation between ANT1 and ANT2 is not too good (in the order of 
30-40 dB max if I remember correctly, measured it a few years ago). That 
means even if you have selected ANT2 but do not have anything connected 
to ANT2 you might still hear signals from ANT1 if they are strong enough.


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Am 13.03.2015 um 14:17 schrieb Mike Reublin NF4L:

I was helping a friend with his remote setup. We were on 20M CW, and I copied 
him about an S5. He couldn't hear me at all (both 100W).

Later I realized I was on ANT 2. Why was I able to hear him so well? Do I have 
a problem?

73, Mike NF4L
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini remote

[Oliver Dröse]

He needs to configure mirroring of CAT data from COM2 to COM1 on the 
control side Remoterig box.


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Am 02.03.2015 um 00:17 schrieb Mike Reublin NF4L:

I have a friend (a new Elecrafter) who has a K3/0 Mini, and is connected to the 
RemoteHamRadio service.

How is the connection to his logging program done?  A USB to serial cable to 
the COM1 connector on the RemoteRig box doesn't do it.

73, Mike NF4L
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 as Remoterig controller - need success best known method - currently not working for me.

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Jim,

although I have a KX3, too, I never tried to use it as a control head 
for my remoted K3, the K3/0 mini is doing the job just fine. ;-) But if 
I remember correctly Wayne stated back then that the limited control 
features he put into the KX3 only use normal serial commands/protocol 
while the K3/0 + remote K3 + Remoterig all use a special high 
performance serial protocol. Thus you have to set mode "14 Elecraft 
Twin" on the RR controllers if using the K3/0. For using the KX3 as a 
control head I'd assume you would need "4" instead on *both* sides just 
like normal CAT control. Have you tried that? Just an idea ...


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Am 27.02.2015 um 22:51 schrieb Jim Cullum via Elecraft:

So I have seen (what I think) is every post about (possibly) using the KX3 as a 
Remoterig controller for the K3.  I am trying to set this up, but currently 
with limited success.  I need someone who has success with this and can pass 
along some suggestions for success.  I can only find a 2012 posting from SM0JZT 
where he got it to work:  
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KX3/conversations/topics/14433
Currently with the KX3 as the controller I can only power the remote K3 on/off, 
none of the other limited set of features (outlined by N6KR such as VFO, mode, 
filter, etc) are working.
Setup:
K3-0 Success:

- With a borrowed K3-0, I have full control of the remoted K3 using the Remoterigs.  The K3 is at NK7U and works beautifully with multiple control K3/0 minis at different locations including at my QTH.  I borrowed the K3/0 and have given it back :(


Software Control Success:
- Removing the K3/0 from the equation,  I can change the "Radio Settings - Program Mode" in the remoterig 
configuration (control and radio ends) from "14-Elecraft K3 Twin" to "4 - Yaesu, Kenwood, 
Elecraft".  This gives me the "connect" button so I can turn on/off the K3, and it allows me to control 
the remote K3 with software like N4PY or Win4K3Suite.  Work great and I have full control of the K3, but not having a 
true VFO knob is a bit troublesome.
KX3 Control Unsuccessful:
- Reverting the settings back to "14-Elecraft K3 Twin", putting the KX3 into "rig control" mode and 
hooking up a homebrew RS232 cable, through a null modem adapter, to COM2 of the remoterig box... the only control I seem to have 
is power on/off of  the K3.  VFO, Filters, mode, AF, etc don't seem to be working.  The homebrew serial cable I am using is:  
http://eksfiles.net/2013/12/roll-your-own-serial-cable-for-the-elecraft-kx3/ and I am using a null modem adapter dongle between 
the cable and the Remoterig box.  I think I have tried every other option of "program mode" on the remoterig, but I 
need to go back and verify the "4" setting on the control and the "14" setting on the radio at was mentioned 
in SM0JZT's yahoo group posting.
- I am running a late mode KX3 and Remoterig with the latest firmware on 
both (AFAIK).
So...  Any thoughts?   Has anyone tried this recently?  If you have this 
working, what are the COM settings for the radio/control side?  Is there 
something special needed for the null modem adapter?  For the K3-K3 twin setup 
the remoterig manual shows RX and TX swapped, but also shows RTS/CTS swapped 
(normal null modem hookup).  Of course with the 3 wires of the ACC1 of KX3 
there are no RTS/CTS available.  Should I short these or do something with them 
in the null modem adapter?  Lots of questions... hopefully someone has an 
answer!
Thanks for any suggestions!
Jim/K7MK
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Re: [Elecraft] Scratched off screen printing on a week old KX3?

[Oliver Dröse]

Isn't Wayne one of the Elecraft principals? *rotfl* ;-)

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Am 17.02.2015 um 22:32 schrieb Michael Walker:

Instead of complaining here, have you thought about discussing it with
Elecraft?

No one here can fix your concern, but I am sure they can.

Mike va3mw


On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 4:09 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:


That is correct.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Feb 17, 2015, at 11:49 AM, Alan Sewell  N5NA 
wrote:


Sounds like a bad paint job.  If it were mine I'd contact Elecraft and

request a new front panel.  None of the lettering should scratch off so
easily.

73, Alan N5NA

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

[Oliver Dröse]

> Note that the SUB switch doesn't even have a labeled hold function
> on the panel. You can chalk this up to our indecisiveness on what,
>  exactly, it would be. But in a future run of K3 front panels it is 
likely

> to become "DIV" (diversity), eliminating the ambiguity.

And I thought there's no hold function label beneath the SUB button 
because there is no space for it. ;-)


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Re: [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A FAQ (some measured dynamic range numbers)

[Oliver Dröse]

Problem is that (at least in SSB) I feel the K3 receiver (with the "old" 
synth board) is never the limiting factor, it's always all those dirty 
other signals (splatter, key-clicks, a.s.o. ... the new synth board will 
*not* help anything if they splatter into your passband). I will not 
upgrade for exactly that reason! In every contest I feel I already have 
too good an RX and TX while other people gain advantages from their 
dirty rigs ... :-(


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Am 14.02.2015 um 01:44 schrieb Don Wilhelm:

Johnny,

Hopefully I can simplify it a bit given your example.
That S9+60dB signal will have a weaker response in your receiver *if* 
your receiver was the limiting factor.  If the transmitter phase noise 
(splatter and other 'bad stuff' was the original problem, then you may 
or may not have any improvement for that example.


In other words, you will notice an improvement if other signals on the 
band are relatively clean.  The improvement when other signals on the 
band are not clean will not be as obvious.


Actually if an S9+60dB signal 10 kHz away is going to give you 
problems, then that signal is coming from a 'dirty transmitter'. I 
think a better example would be -- If you can operate within 2 kHz of 
a strong signal with the current KSYN3, then the KSYN3A may be able to 
allow you to operate within 1.5 to 1.8 kHz of that same signal.  In 
other words, you will be able to "saddle up closer" to any signal 
unless the transmitter is creating trash.


Note: All numbers are for relative comparison only.  I pulled those 
numbers out of my head for illustration purposes only and do not 
represent any test data.  I have not seen nor used the KSYN3A.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/13/2015 7:19 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
I must admit that understanding those figures are beyond my 
knowledge.  In practical terms, if I can now hear a below S1 cw weak 
signal 10KHz away from a S9+60db station before upgrade, what will be 
the improvement after the installation of KSYN3A assuming operating 
under the same condition?
Such a demonstation was given to me when I visited Icom HQ in Osaka 
last year in the announcement of the IC7850/IC7851. Again, IC7850 is 
known foir extremely low phase noise.
Can any elecrafters interpret the improvements in an understandable 
layman terms?

73
Johnny VR2XMCK-Line + KX3 + HR50
寄件人︰ Wayne Burdick 
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  傳送日期︰ 2015年02月14日 (週六) 7:34 AM
  主題︰ [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A FAQ (some measured dynamic range 
numbers)

Hi all,

I've updated the KSYN3A FAQ with the following information regarding 
testing of a K3 with the new synthesizer performed by Rob Sherwood, 
NC0B.


* * *

Q: What is the approximate 2-kHz dynamic range (IMDDR3) of the K3 
when using the new synthesizer?


A: Our tests show in excess of 105 dB with the narrowest filters, 
though there are many factors, and this should be considered 
approximate. (A very robust test setup is required to make these 
measurements.) Rob Sherwood tested a K3 with a KSYN3A and obtained 
the following results:


 2-kHz IMDDR3 with 200-Hz roofing and DSP filter = 106 dB
 2-kHz IMDDR3 with 400-Hz roofing and DSP filter = 103 dB

Rob will be posting this information in his receiver performance 
chart (http://www.sherweng.com/table.html) after he completes his 
full suite of tests.


* * *

The above numbers were used with Rob's permission.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remotely Program CW messages

[Oliver Dröse]

Ed,

you can do it with the K3 Utility software thru your remote RS-232 
connection.


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Am 21.01.2015 um 20:52 schrieb Ed Gray W0SD:
Can you program the CW messages in the K3 remotely? If so how?  I 
can't figure out a way to do it!


Thanks,

Ed W0SD
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Re: [Elecraft] Remoterig k3/0 mini questions

[Oliver Dröse]

Jeff,

powering the remote K3 on/off should work automatically presuming you 
have all the cables correct (the remote side RemoteRig box activates a 
pin at the ACC connector for that ... if you're also using a 
KPA500/KAT500 in the remote setup you might need to break up one line, 
not sure anymore, it's been a while since I did it) as well as the 
config on the RR boxes set correctly (there should be something like 
K3-Twins or Elecraft-Twins or the like).


73, Olli

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Am 30.12.2014 um 12:41 schrieb k...@arrl.net:

  First I must apologize for my multiple posts of the same message. I
recently moved and when I 'moved' my Comcast connection I've had nothing but
trouble with my email accounts. Long story...
  
Olli,


  Thanks for the answer to one of my problems. I started to go through the
RemoteRig manual last night and I see there is a lot of information in the
220 page manual I need to know. The control K3/0 mini  powering the remote
K3 off and not on is still a mystery I guess only Elecraft can answer...


73 and HNY Jeff kb2m


-Original Message-
From: Oliver Dröse [mailto:dro...@necg.de]
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 4:55 AM
To: k...@arrl.net; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remoterig k3/0 mini questions

Hi Jeff,

what you configure has no influence on the K3/0 mini! Every single menu item
you change will only influence the remote K3 but not the control side (as
soon as they are connected *all* actions on the mini will only have effect
on the remote K3 ... that's how it is designed). So if you change from rP.L
(where the RemoteRig box is connected) to FP.L you effectively take away the
remote audio input to the remote K3. ;-)

The K3/0 mini is all hardwired! It seems the foster front panel connector is
wired for dynamic mics only. At least my Kenwood fist mike which is a
dynamic one works without any trouble there. The 3,5 mm sockets in the
mini's side can be configured for w/bias or w/o bias.
This is done by a jumper inside the remote head. Of course you could also
solder a small adapter for the foster that puts the 8 V available on a
separate pin as bias to the mic pin.

BTW: The foster mic socket in the mini will also automatically be disabled
as soon as you plug in something to the 3,5 mm mic jack! So don't wonder ...
;-)

For PTT you can also use the PTT jack on the mini's backside (avoids clutter
on the front if you are using a headset anyway).

Hope that helps. Let me know if any other questions ... have been using the
mini for quite some time now ...

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 29.12.2014 um 23:34 schrieb k...@arrl.net:

While waiting for Elecraft to get back to me on this I thought I would
ask here also.

Along with the issue of the K3/0 mini not powering the remote K3 on
just off, I noticed today that I can't get any audio drive out of the
FP.L mic sel, I only get audio out of the rP.L mic sel. This is no big
deal as I'm using a headset and can simply plug into the mic jack on
the side of the
K3/0 mini, still using the PTT from the main 8 pin foster connector.
This of course would be a problem if I were to try using a desk mic.
When I select FP.L I get no drive audio in the side mic jack, so I
guess the hardware is ok. Anyone else seeing this behavior?
   I setup the control 1258 to try and control my K3 tomorrow from my
summer home, that is 60 NMI away. I guess I will leave everything here
at the remote site powered on for the test.


73 and a HNY Jeff kb2m


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
k...@arrl.net
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 16:31 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] Remoterig k3/0 mini won't power up remote K3

   I'm in the middle of setting up my K3 K3/0 mini Remoterig 1258 pair

setup.

It's going well, I have most everything done at the remote site. I
have DXLab running on a laptop controlling the remote K3 via the
control K3/0 mini. All I have left to do at the remote site is the
cable mod for the KPA500.
   I have one issue. The control station powers down the K3 and KAT500,
but not the KPA500. This should work when I do the KPA500 cable mod.
The issue is that when I turn on the K3/0 mini it doesn't turn on the
remote K3. I see a config item for a Yaesu radio in the Microbit s/w,
but not sure it's for an Elecraft setup. Anyone have an answer to this

problem? Any suggestions ?

Before I try remoting from another site I would like to be able to
power the remote equipment on and off...

73 Jeff kb2m




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Re: [Elecraft] Remoterig k3/0 mini questions

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Jeff,

what you configure has no influence on the K3/0 mini! Every single menu 
item you change will only influence the remote K3 but not the control 
side (as soon as they are connected *all* actions on the mini will only 
have effect on the remote K3 ... that's how it is designed). So if you 
change from rP.L (where the RemoteRig box is connected) to FP.L you 
effectively take away the remote audio input to the remote K3. ;-)


The K3/0 mini is all hardwired! It seems the foster front panel 
connector is wired for dynamic mics only. At least my Kenwood fist mike 
which is a dynamic one works without any trouble there. The 3,5 mm 
sockets in the mini's side can be configured for w/bias or w/o bias. 
This is done by a jumper inside the remote head. Of course you could 
also solder a small adapter for the foster that puts the 8 V available 
on a separate pin as bias to the mic pin.


BTW: The foster mic socket in the mini will also automatically be 
disabled as soon as you plug in something to the 3,5 mm mic jack! So 
don't wonder ... ;-)


For PTT you can also use the PTT jack on the mini's backside (avoids 
clutter on the front if you are using a headset anyway).


Hope that helps. Let me know if any other questions ... have been using 
the mini for quite some time now ...


73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 29.12.2014 um 23:34 schrieb k...@arrl.net:

While waiting for Elecraft to get back to me on this I thought I would ask
here also.

Along with the issue of the K3/0 mini not powering the remote K3 on just
off, I noticed today that I can't get any audio drive out of the FP.L mic
sel, I only get audio out of the rP.L mic sel. This is no big deal as I'm
using a headset and can simply plug into the mic jack on the side of the
K3/0 mini, still using the PTT from the main 8 pin foster connector. This of
course would be a problem if I were to try using a desk mic. When I select
FP.L I get no drive audio in the side mic jack, so I guess the hardware is
ok. Anyone else seeing this behavior?
  I setup the control 1258 to try and control my K3 tomorrow from my summer
home, that is 60 NMI away. I guess I will leave everything here at the
remote site powered on for the test.


73 and a HNY Jeff kb2m


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
k...@arrl.net
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 16:31 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] Remoterig k3/0 mini won't power up remote K3

  I'm in the middle of setting up my K3 K3/0 mini Remoterig 1258 pair setup.
It's going well, I have most everything done at the remote site. I have
DXLab running on a laptop controlling the remote K3 via the control K3/0
mini. All I have left to do at the remote site is the cable mod for the
KPA500.
  I have one issue. The control station powers down the K3 and KAT500, but
not the KPA500. This should work when I do the KPA500 cable mod. The issue
is that when I turn on the K3/0 mini it doesn't turn on the remote K3. I see
a config item for a Yaesu radio in the Microbit s/w, but not sure it's for
an Elecraft setup. Anyone have an answer to this problem? Any suggestions ?
Before I try remoting from another site I would like to be able to power the
remote equipment on and off...

73 Jeff kb2m
   



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Re: [Elecraft] switching VFO A knob to B VFO

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Todd,

simply switch SPLIT on and it will work exactly as you described. ;-) In 
SPLIT mode VFO A is the RX frequency while VFO B is the TX frequency.


Have fun with the pileups!

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Am 19.12.2014 um 18:17 schrieb todd ruby:

Is it possible when operating split to use the larger A VFO knob to control the 
B VFO and the smaller B knob to set the A VFO freq? I am asking this as I will 
be operating W1AW/3  and if I have to work split it would be easier to leave 
the xmit freq controlled by the smaller knob and tune the “spread” with the 
large VFO A knob.

I hope I made sense and would appreciate any suggestions.

tnx

73
todd
WB2ZAB
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Opposite Sideband and IF Image Nulling Procedure Problems

[Oliver Dröse]

Ed,

are you sure you are on CW when doing the procedure and not CW-R (or 
LSB/USB)? Don't ask how I know ... ;-)


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Am 16.12.2014 23:25, schrieb Ed G:

Hello,
  I have performed the Rev A8 Opposite Sideband and IF Image Nulling
procedure on my KX3 (thanks VK2RQ for the reference).  On page 5 of the
procedure, step 2 says the KX3's VFO must be set 16 kHz higher than the
signal source. However, I noted that to hear any signal at all, my VFO
setting was more like 14.8 kHz higher than the source (true on all bands). I
am assuming that the signal I hear that is about 14.8 kHz higher is the
image, and I proceeded with setting RIT on and completion of the automatic
gain and phase settings.  I probably will not ever use the IF shift, but I'm
wondering why my receiver setting was not the 16 kHz higher frequency as
stated in the procedure. Also, I noted that "RXSBNUL" in steps 6 and 7A
should be "RXSBNUL*"
  The main issue I am having is that despite running through the opposite
sideband nulling procedure, and hearing the test signal opposite sideband
being nulled out, the KX3 performance with actual signals on the bands has
not improved.  I am still hearing with equal strength both sides of the CW
signal. I have powered off the KX3 after running the nulling procedure to
make sure the new settings stuck, but no change. I'm not sure what to check
next...
--Ed, N3CW--

  



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Paddle RTTY

[Oliver Dröse]

VOX on?

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Am 11.12.2014 02:46, schrieb Bert via Elecraft:

It's been ages since I tried sending RTTY from my K3 using paddles; I've
been using a SignaLink USB for RTTY for the past couple years! Anyway, I  set
up the K3 for FSK D, plugged the paddle into the paddle socket on the back
of the K3, and no RTTY!
So I checked cabling, etc., and still no RTTY using paddles. I switched
over to CW mode and CW worked just fine! Back to FSK D and no RTTY. I have my
call in an M1 macro, so I pushed M1 and got RTTY (text decoded properly!).
Then  I tried the paddles again -- nothing! So I pressed M1 and after my
call was sent  and the FSK was "diddling", my paddles worked! When the diddling
stopped, the  paddles no longer produced RTTY.
What am I missing here?
Bert, N4CW
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Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Dave,


I looked in the 2012 k3dvr manual , the only mention of the 8 message
length is "1. Messages may be at least 10 seconds long." Whatever
that means when translated!


Exactly what is written there. ;-) 10 seconds guaranteed. If you see more, i.e. 
on older K3's, be happy, but no guarantee.
 

There is no mention in the K3 manual of a config setting for KDVR3
message length (like my old kenwood had).


That's because there is none. Message length is fixed at max. 10 seconds (or 15 
on older units). If you use less, i.e. 6 seconds then only those 6 seconds are 
played.


How does one get the full 14S length on the 9S K3? (No, EEINIT does
not do it; been there , done that)


Only by getting your hands onto an old KDVR3 module that still had the memory 
chips providing 15 seconds per memory.

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Re: [Elecraft] VOX SET Command?

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Randy,

doesn't the KX3 store VOX status per mode anyway? Never tried myself 
with DATA but know for sure it does for CW, i.e. CW has VOX on while SSB 
has not and keeps it like this when switching between modes. That would 
make a command obsolete. ;-)


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Am 29.11.2014 02:16, schrieb Randy Diddel:

Good evening, night, day, etc.


I have been working hard on getting my KX3 programmed to switch between
voice and digital modes using a string of commands assigned to PF1 and
PF2.  I have them working perfectly except for setting VOX to ON for data
modes.  In the programmer's manual from Elecraft, it states that "A SET
version of the command is planned."  Has this been implemented?  Does
anyone know the syntax?

For those interested here are the two strings:

For Data:  MD6;PA0;MG005;AG001;DT0;BW0400;PC12;PC015;ML000;
For Voice:  MD2;MG005;BW0240;SWH34;PA1;ML000;AG040;PC110;PA0;

These really help out as I can be working JT65 and see a new one on the
clusters, switch over, and jump in the side band pile up.  VOX works best
with WSJT-X and my specific configuration-that is why it would be good to
have a bit to set it ON in the string listed above and a bit to switch it
off when I switch to voice mode.


73

K5RHD

/randy
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 question

[Oliver Dröse]

Sounds like the frequency counter detects "new" frequencies and switches 
over to the settings stored for that new frequency (that's why you hear 
the relays clicking). Or it is going into self-protecting mode ...


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Am 29.11.2014 16:54, schrieb Tom Blahovici:

Hi
Yes erased the 80m and then did a bunch of tunes across the band,  all OK. 
However,, if I then provide a carrier for more than 3 seconds on a tuned 
frequency the kat500 starts flipping relays and then goes back to steady only 
to keep repeating itself.
In manual mode. That is not supposed to happen in manual mode as far as I am 
aware.

On Nov 29, 2014 10:11 AM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:

All full search tunes, whether started by manually pressing the TUNE button or 
an SWR-based autotune, store the tuning solution in memory.

I'd suggest you erase the tuner settings for 20 meters on the affected antenna connector 
KAT500 Utility configuration tab) and "train" the tuner by pressing TUNE and 
provide a 20 watt tune signal on a few frequencies across the band. You don't want 
remnants of the erroneous settings in those memories, or you'll keep finding them.

Then leave the ATU in mode MAN so that it selects from previously found tuning 
solutions as you QSY across the band.

As for how you got there - I can speculate, but I don't know anything about 
your path from ATU to antennas.  It probably matched a different impedance at 
some point in the past.  I might get that result here by having an external 
antenna switch in the wrong position and use the KAT500 to match my 15 meter 
beam on 20 meters, and then change my antenna switch.

You probably don't want the ATU in mode AUTO very often.  After antenna 
configuration changes, erase the tuner memories on the affected bands, and tune 
at a few spots on the band.  Then let the ATU choose from those settings by 
frequency, which it will do in mode MAN.

73 de Dick, K6KR




On Nov 29, 2014, at 06:17,   wrote:

Our KAT500 (used with K3 and KPA500) seems to have forgotten its correct 
memories for the 20 m band or maybe developed new erroneous memories. It gives 
me 14 to 1 on autotune.  If I set it on manual and do a tune it reads 1.2 to 1. 
 So here is the question:  if I do manual tunes every so many MHz across the 
band will those go into memory, or is  the memory based only on autotunes?

Also, any idea how this happened?

THANKS!
Julie KT4JR

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Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] K3: Help! No output on 80m CW

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Tom,

sounds like a problem with either your antenna (or coax or connectors) 
or maybe RF in the shack? A friend of mine had a similar problem (only 
on 160 m) and it turned out the KAT500 picked up RF through one of the 
cables connected that drove the KAT500 internal frequency counter nuts. 
A few ferrits solved the problem.


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Am 29.11.2014 04:13, schrieb tom...@videotron.ca:



Ok more detail. If I set Tune power to 30w and then press Tune, then with the 
KAT500 in manual it will tune down to 1.2:1. HOWEVER, if I leave it there with 
the tune power on,the KAT 500 starts showing 1.2, three seconds later, an bunch 
of relays click, the power SWR scale lights up, the fault line comes on. Then 
all of a sudden, it is steady again. Shows 1.2:1.. Three seconds later it all 
repeats. Now if I do it with CW, same thing is happening although it's more 
difficult to see what's going on due to the intermittent signal.. So it's 
something with the KAT500 and the antenna. But, voice is perfectly fine!

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - First 2 meter CW contact

[Oliver Dröse]

Congrats Jim!

Also thanks for our 10 m QSO last weekend! ;-) Did you use your KX3 or 
something bigger?


Wayne did a great job with the new firmware, SSB output is up to almost 
3 watts now but only with COMP off. As soon as you turn COMP on output 
power drops down to 1 watt again until you "turn all lights on", i.e. 
push COMP to a full 30. Even then output is only 2.2 watts then. Suppose 
Wayne will take a look at it again this week. Problem is it seems he 
cannot reproduce it while we have 2 units here showing the same 
behaviour. Doesn't make things easier but Wayne would not be Wayne if 
... ;-)


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Am 29.11.2014 22:59, schrieb Jim's Desktop:
Just finished a 15 mile CW QSO on 144 MHz using the KX3's internal 2 
meter transverter.  Antenna on my end was a Ringo Ranger (vertically 
polarized) only 12 feet off the ground and the antenna on his end was 
also a Ringo Ranger but his was on a real short (6 foot) ground 
mounted mast.  There is quite a bit of hilly terrain between us and 
signals were only 539 both ways but with the low noise on the band 
copy was real easy.  We tried SSB but I don't have the latest Field 
Test firmware in my KX3 and the transverter is putting out maybe a 
watt on SSB.  It does the full 3.0 watts on CW.  Also as previously 
reported, CW using the internal keyer is kind of messed up.  It misses 
character elements and gets choppy at times.  I didn't have time to 
try external keying with my bug but that will come in another test 
tomorrow.


Jim - W0EB
Park City, KS
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Tom,


Also one thing I noticed with the decode. 9 out of 10 times the station 
returned my call,  the first letter was decoded incorrectly,  and no, I did 
send a V.
73's Tom


certainly due to clipping the first letter on their side, i.e. not fast 
enough relays in PA stages, etc. It's a quite common problem ... :-(


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Oliver Dröse]

I'll second that. Propoer spacing is completely independent from the key 
used, it's a matter of OP skills! I had at least 2 guys calling me last 
weekend in CQ WW using a hand-key that I simply had to send elsewhere as 
their CW was not understandable at all, completely weired spacing!


A friend of mine is just learning CW and started right away with a 
paddle. He feels much more comfortable with it after trying both, 
hand-key and paddle. Sure just a matter of personal preference.


@Tom:
Try both, hand-key and paddle and then decide for *youself* which one 
you like most. Or simply use both. ;-)


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Am 01.12.2014 08:08, schrieb Vic Rosenthal:

I don't agree. How does a straight key help you achieve proper spacing? Some of 
the worst sending I've ever heard comes from straight keys. Just get a paddle 
and let the keyer do its job.  Your job will be to pay attention to the letter 
and word spacing.
Also, as others have said, don't get an expensive paddle until you have enough 
experience to know what you want. The old Bencher BY1 is cheap and good.

Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO


On Dec 1, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:


A straight key ... any quality straight key.  Don't move to
paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV



On 2014-11-30 10:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote:
Ok
So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to 
start with?
With the k3 of course.


On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills  wrote:

And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language.  Even
if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX
operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH,
name, WX, RST.  And when it's a DX station running... well, all you
get is your call and report (5nn).   Many DX operators know enough
English to do the same in voice, but not all.  CW fills in that gap.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211



On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote:

If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible:

1. Learn enough CW to do basic  exchanges.
Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing
it.
2. Get on 30 meters.  Other countries have not abandoned CW
like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station.

   You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide.
No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups.


Leroy AB7CE




On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote:
Hi
Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've
been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the
K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only
know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been
on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'.
Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs
from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me
to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes
around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast.
73's Tom
va2fsq.com

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU no go

[Oliver Dröse]

After having installed it and setting the menu to AUTO did you do a 
power-cycle? Still the same problem after power off/on?


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Am 27.11.2014 07:44, schrieb Chris Meagher:

Have installed internal ATU into KX3, RX is good, menu set to AUTO
ATU appears on the display,
but when I press ATU TUNE, I get message NO ATU.
L&C checks produce relay clicks
Ideas anyone?
All pins checked inserted properly, full ESD precautions on installation.

Chris
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[Elecraft] KX3-2M power out problem & birdies (was: Re: KX3-2m CW problem)

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Jack,

Elecraft is aware of the power out problem, we reported it already a few 
weeks ago. My personal KX3-2M is only putting out 2 watts on SSB, too 
(like yours), while the one of a friend of mine even only 1.5 watts (all 
measured on a calibrated PEP meter). Both units put out the full 3 watts 
on CW & FM. The low SSB power out is reflected on the KX3's internal 
meter, too. It seems there are units that have the problem and some that 
don't.


Wayne's supposed to work on the problem and it should be fixable by 
firmware, that's the last response I had from him 2 weeks ago (after we 
had done a few other checks the weeks before). Eagerly waiting for new 
beta software to try the fix overhere ...


Concerning the birdies: Yes, there are a few. With a real antenna 
connected there are only 3 or 4 left that are audible stronger than s1 
in the 144.0 to 144.5 MHz range, non of them stronger than s3. Yes, it 
would be great to have no birdies at all in the weak signal band but to 
be honest I do not know of any transceiver of the last 20 years (and 
I've tried a few) that has no birdies at all. We certainly have to 
accept a few compromises when putting so much technique into such a 
small package.


Haven't tried connecting just a whip directly to the KX3 yet, always had 
a yagi connected as with the small power out you need every bit of 
antenna gain you can get anyway to make QSOs. ;-) Have you tried using a 
smal HB9CV or 2L yagi a few meters away? Still too many birdies then?


73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 21.11.2014 22:38, schrieb Jack F6AJW:

Sorry Paul, no answer to your problem with CW (not yet tried).
On my side, I am a bit disappointed with my KX3-2m because of low TX 
output (2W instead of 3 announced) and lot of birdies on dummy load in 
RX mode. When using an external antenna, noise level increases and 
some birdies disappear but not all especially on 144.400 MHz. Do not 
try to connect an antenna (flexible quarter wave in my case) directly 
on SMA socket, you will receive a lot of birdies so, no way to use my 
KX3-2m like I used to do at the end of 70's with my IC-202 transceiver 
and telescopic antenna.


Any way to cure my problems?

73's.

Jacques F6AJW/Paris


 Le 21/11/2014 18:05, paul hippenmeyer a écrit :

Hi all,

CW on 2m is a problem. Especially with speeds higher than 25 wpm the 
timing of the sidetone becomes very unregular (eg. continues keying 
of dots only). With an external keyer the problem seems to be even 
worse. QRQ CW sounds very dirty.


CW on HF bands is perfect.

Any others who can confirm this problem?

73, paul
hb9axl

MCU 2.25
DSP  1.30


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 with Icom 7100

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Chad,

used an IC-7100 together with my KPA500 remotely for almost a year 
(before upgrading my remote station to 100% Elecraft, i.e. using a K3 + 
K3/0 nowadays). Worked like a charm. Did not do any special cabling 
except PTT and coax, the KPA500 takes care of the band changes 
automatically with it's RF sensor. The only "drawback" is you have to 
switch on the KPA500 using the KPA Utility software as there is no 
"switching signal" as the K3 can provide using a special macro. But I 
never had a problem with the KPA software doing the job except you need 
an own remoteable serial port for it.


Hope that helps.

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Am 10.11.2014 15:38, schrieb Chad Wasinger:

Hi Group,
  
Has anyone successfully used the KPA500 with the Icom 7100? I use the Icom 7100 remotely and would like to throw some power behind it. With the KPA500's remote management software and capabilities, it is obviously first on my list.
  
Just wondering if anyone has any tips or comments to the configuration. Specifically from a remote shack perspective.
  
Thanks,

Chad
N0YK
  
  
  		 	   		

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[Elecraft] Low SSB power out with KX3-2M :-(

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi guys,

installed a KX3-2M in a friend's KX3 yesterday. We observe low SSB 
output. :-( While CW & FM easily produce 3+ watts out SSB only gets up 
to 1,5 watts peak (whistling) and 0,5 to 1 watt with normal speaking 
(yes, PEP and low power capable/calibrated meter). Also the KX3 power 
display only lights up the first bar while CW & FM show all 3 expected bars.


SSB settings are fine (mic gain, compression), on HF power out is equal 
for CW, SSB & FM so we can rule that out.


My own KX3 is currently some 700 km away so can't compare. But even for 
my own I remember only seeing 2 bars on the KX3 meter on SSB.


Can anyone confirm that? What are others seeing?

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Re: [Elecraft] Strange "Ticking" sound with K3/0 Mini to RemoteRig for remotely controlling K3.

[Oliver Dröse]

I doubt there's a clock in the K3/0 mini ...

73, Olli

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Am 06.10.2014 00:26, schrieb Ken Roberson via Elecraft:

It's the K3 Clock - 73 Ken K5DNL
  


  On Sunday, October 5, 2014 5:19 PM, K4ia via Elecraft 
 wrote:



  USB or serial port polling?  Try a different adapter or one that uses an 
optoisolater

Craig Buck


On Oct 5, 2014, at 5:36 PM, "Brian F. Wruble"  wrote:

Hi All:

The symptom I am describing persists despite changing routers, internet
systems, and cities.  In a QSO this morning, the other parties reported a
ticking sound on my transmitted signal --- faint but noticeable --- and I
could also hear it in XMIT Monitor.  I was operating my remote gear as a
test --- in the same room as the K3, and on the same LAN.

I have now set myself up 110 miles away, and the sound persists.  I am able
to work others, get good signal reports, but I can hear the tick tick tick,
about 2 per second.

In testing, I find the sound is there even if I power down the gear --- the
radio and the control end.  It persists if I remove 12VDC from the K3/0
mini.  Also if I remove the wifi module from the RemoteRig control box.

If I remove power from the RemoteRig, it goes away.  With power to the RR,
the ticking goes away if I unplug the "TTL" line from the K3/0 mini.
Unplugging the other lines makes no difference, though it becomes fainter
if I unplug "Aux/Mic." It persists if I remove the ethernet cable
connecting the RemoteRig to my router.  It persists if I unplug the USB
line from the RemoteRig to my PC.

This symptom appeared after a good period of time when everything worked.
And all functionality is still there --- just this maddening tick tick tick
--- like something from Edgar Allan Poe.

All ideas gratefully accepted.

73 de Brian W3BW

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Re: [Elecraft] Strange "Ticking" sound with K3/0 Mini to RemoteRig for remotely controlling K3.

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Brian,

I have never heard anybody complaining about my signal having a ticking 
noise. But, when I power down the K3/0 mini I hear it, too, and quite 
loud. It goes away as soon as I disconnect my mic from the mini! No 
matter if using the front socket or the 3,5 mm socket. As soon as a mic 
is plugged in and the mini is turned off there's ticking. Must be 
something in the mini itself (or the mini in conjunction the the RR 
controller) as I did not have it when I still had the old PCBs inside 
(before the swap against the new ones with a display readable when tilted).


Can you confirm the ticking goes away in your setup when you un-plug the 
mic? That might give Elecraft a hint for trouble shooting.


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Am 05.10.2014 23:36, schrieb Brian F. Wruble:

Hi All:

The symptom I am describing persists despite changing routers, internet
systems, and cities.  In a QSO this morning, the other parties reported a
ticking sound on my transmitted signal --- faint but noticeable --- and I
could also hear it in XMIT Monitor.  I was operating my remote gear as a
test --- in the same room as the K3, and on the same LAN.

I have now set myself up 110 miles away, and the sound persists.  I am able
to work others, get good signal reports, but I can hear the tick tick tick,
about 2 per second.

In testing, I find the sound is there even if I power down the gear --- the
radio and the control end.  It persists if I remove 12VDC from the K3/0
mini.  Also if I remove the wifi module from the RemoteRig control box.

If I remove power from the RemoteRig, it goes away.  With power to the RR,
the ticking goes away if I unplug the "TTL" line from the K3/0 mini.
Unplugging the other lines makes no difference, though it becomes fainter
if I unplug "Aux/Mic." It persists if I remove the ethernet cable
connecting the RemoteRig to my router.  It persists if I unplug the USB
line from the RemoteRig to my PC.

This symptom appeared after a good period of time when everything worked.
And all functionality is still there --- just this maddening tick tick tick
--- like something from Edgar Allan Poe.

All ideas gratefully accepted.

73 de Brian W3BW

*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Tuning noise with 2M module

[Oliver Dröse]

Gernot,

did you activate the RXSHFT on 2 m? That should take care of it. Think 
there's a remark on that in the KX3-2M manual, too.


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Am 20.09.2014 23:23, schrieb g...@gmx.net:

Hi folks,
received my 2M module this week. Assembly went fine, everything as 
described in the instructions.

TX works great, I can drive my PA with 1.5W.
RX is also quite sensitive. Worked 2 stations via TR > 400km, both 
were running less power than I did.
But: The tuning noise problem which I thought was solved (see my post 
over 1 year ago) is back alive.
It is extremely uncomfortable on VHF since 75% of all stations will be 
really weak in the first place - until you turn the antenna.

I'm not a big gun hence S&P is daily business.
I noticed that tuning with the VFO knob creates more noise than using 
the little "B" knob in OFFS mode.


Any ideas?
Thanks!
Gernot, DF5RF
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2 meter module transmit problems?

[Oliver Dröse]

Emory,

as it worked before and suddenly stopped working it seems something got 
broken. Contact Elecraft support, they are the guys knowledgable to 
diagnose it with you!


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Am 16.09.2014 21:09, schrieb ejk...@gmail.com:

Only got one response on this, still having same problem, rechecked everything 
including the shield placement.
Thanks  73
Emory  WM3M

From: ejk...@gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:46 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: KX3 2 meter module transmit problems?

KX3 2 meter module transmit problems, not sure what to try next?
When I key mic in 2 meters, display dims and KX3 beeps twice, no output, red 
led lights.  When I push xmit button KX3 locks up, only way to recover is turn 
off power supply?
Receive works great, no problems at all.
HF works fine, full output on transmit.
I switched out everything from SMA antenna connector, different cables, 3 
different 2 meter antennas.  Only cables connected to KX3, mic, power supply, 
and antenna.
Tried different power supply.  I have had trouble with the internal 2 meter 
antenna, mini coax cables, but checked them, they look ok and connected.  This 
just happened when I tried to use it for VHF contest yesterday, 2 meter 
transmit was ok before this.
Any help would be appreciated.  73  Thanks
Emory  WM3M
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Re: [Elecraft] 4m-Transverter for K3?

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Martin,

EA7HG offers a K3 internal transverter: http://www.transverters.net/84298715

For external ones there are several choices. Besides Kuhne the HA1YA 
transverters are top-notch (performance like Kuhne but just 1/3 of the 
price). EA7HG has an external one, too. If you want to build your own 
(or buy a kit) google for OZ2M, SP2DMB, DF2FQ, G4DDK, etc.


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Am 02.09.2014 14:48, schrieb Martin:

Maybe this was discussed before, sorry when i missed it:

Will there be a 4m-Transverter -external or internal -for the K3 ?

In EU there are only a very small number of manufacturers. The Kuhne 
transverters, although top notch, are out of range for many.


There is one from Hungary, but still more expensive than the XV-line.




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Re: [Elecraft] EME Radio - 144mhz Transverter or 2m Module

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Rich,

don't know the external one (XV144) myself so cannot comment. The 
internal one (K144XV) has one drawback: no adequate cooling! Cooling is 
done only passively using the left side of the enclosure. As JT65 on EME 
is a key-down mode you will see that power drops soon and dramatically, 
i.e. starting with 10 watts it will drop down to 5-6 watts after 2-3 
overs already due to missing heat dissipation. So you will want to do 
some external cooling to lessen that effect (but you will not completely 
get rid of it from my experience).


Besides this the K144XV is very sensitive, whenever I use mine I switch 
off the external pre-amp which is needed for all other transceivers 
overhere. :-) And don't forget to order the K144RFLK to keep the 
frequency stable.


What you should also consider is which amplifier you want to use. So the 
XV144 might be the better solution if you need more drive power. If you 
want to think outside the box you can also check other manufacturers. 
For serious contesting and EME I'm using the HA1YA transverter ME2HT-PRO 
with +30 dBm mixer 
(http://www.ha1ya.hu/htmkepek/me2t_protransverterspec.htm) and 60 watts 
(including adequate cooling) to drive a GS35 amp.


HTH - hope that helps!

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Am 30.08.2014 14:26, schrieb Richard Thorne:
I'm starting to get the bug to try something different and EME has 
grabbed my attention.


I already have a couple K3's and would like to put one to use for 
EME.  Which is the better option the external 144mhz transverter or 
the internal 2m option?


Thanks

Rich - N5ZC



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Re: [Elecraft] distorted FM audio

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Chris,

not changable, it's by design. :-( The "clipping" sound is due to the NF 
stage which limits at about 4 kHz. The KX3 is much much better in that 
respect.


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Am 24.08.2014 03:25, schrieb Chris Meagher:

I have just started using 2 metres FM on my K3 #685.
The receive audio is rough and distorted, it sounds as if its being clipped.

The FM Inrad filter is .in slot 1 and FL1 is showing.

By comparison, my Yaesu FT3000 and FT817 are qute undistorted on the same
signals
K3 SSB audio is fine.
Can anyone assist as it is not pleasant to listen to.

Chris
VK2ACD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 setting per band

[Oliver Dröse]

I would not have expected that to be realized at all but if you are 
considering it, Wayne, then please for both, K3 & KX3. ;-)


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Am 20.08.2014 17:03, schrieb Wayne Burdick:

Hi Gerald,

This feature is not per-band at present, but that's a good idea.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] Using kio3 won't deactivate k3 speaker.

[Oliver Dröse]

That indicates you either have a faulty 3,5 mm socket on the KIO3 or 
maybe not the right plug (US vs. mm diameter, there was a discussion 
about that a while back). The latter might well be the case as you 
certainly had to use an adapter as the front panel socket is 6,3 mm. I 
would try a different 3,5 mm plug first to rule that out. Good luck!


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Am 15.07.2014 13:37, schrieb Morgan Bailey:

Yes. When I plug the phones into the front socket (with an adapter) everything 
works correctly.  The headset I'm using is a heil pro-set elite.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jul 15, 2014, at 1:23 AM, Oliver Dröse  wrote:

No problem overhere. Migh be your plug is not "activating" the "disable" 
contact in the socket. What happens if you plug in your headphones into the front socket? Does that 
disable the internal speaker correctly?

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Am 15.07.2014 um 07:39 schrieb Morgan Bailey :

" 
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Mime-Version: 1.0 (1.0)

Hi all, quick question. According to the k3 docs, I should be able to plug h=
eadphones into the rear jack of the kio3 module, and set the spkr+ph option t=
o no, and that should allow me to attach my headphones and mic to the rear p=
anel without activating the k3 internal speaker.   The problem I'm having is=
that no mater what configuration setting I use, I'm always getting audio ou=
t of the phones and k3 speaker when I use the rear panel. What am I missing h=
ere?  The goal is to use the rear panel jacks and NOT have the k3 speaker ac=
tivated.=20

Ideas? =20

Sent from my iPhone=
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Re: [Elecraft] Using kio3 won't deactivate k3 speaker.

[Oliver Dröse]

No problem overhere. Migh be your plug is not "activating" the "disable" 
contact in the socket. What happens if you plug in your headphones into the 
front socket? Does that disable the internal speaker correctly?

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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> Am 15.07.2014 um 07:39 schrieb Morgan Bailey :
> 
> " 
> Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
> Mime-Version: 1.0 (1.0)
> 
> Hi all, quick question. According to the k3 docs, I should be able to plug h=
> eadphones into the rear jack of the kio3 module, and set the spkr+ph option t=
> o no, and that should allow me to attach my headphones and mic to the rear p=
> anel without activating the k3 internal speaker.   The problem I'm having is=
> that no mater what configuration setting I use, I'm always getting audio ou=
> t of the phones and k3 speaker when I use the rear panel. What am I missing h=
> ere?  The goal is to use the rear panel jacks and NOT have the k3 speaker ac=
> tivated.=20
> 
> Ideas? =20
> 
> Sent from my iPhone=
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Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

[Oliver Dröse]

Quite difficult when using a remote station 700 km away ... ;-)

73, Olli - DH8BQA


> Am 15.07.2014 um 02:19 schrieb Keith Trinity WE6R :
> 
> Hi all, I work on K3's all day and would like to advise/remind folks that 
> lightning comes in through ANY path it pleases, not just the antenna.
> Time and time again folks say they unhooked their antenna but the lightning 
> took out the DSL modem, computer and K3 via the RS232 port!
> Anything connected is a potential path...
> Be safe! '73
> Keith WE6R
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