[Elecraft] Cannot download driver for KUSB
I received a KUSB from Elecraft today. I am trying to download the driver from the FTDI website. The Windows x86 32 bit version will not download. I am getting a network error. It is only a 1,322 KB file. Can I get the driver anywhere else? Thank you. Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Cannot download driver for KUSB
Dick, That worked. Thanks. Dave, N4QS -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:28 PM To: n...@comcast.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cannot download driver for KUSB I got mine from Windows update by plugging in the adapter. Dick, K6KR On Dec 26, 2012, at 17:27, Dave Perry, N4QS n...@comcast.net wrote: I received a KUSB from Elecraft today. I am trying to download the driver from the FTDI website. The Windows x86 32 bit version will not download. I am getting a network error. It is only a 1,322 KB file. Can I get the driver anywhere else? Thank you. Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware upload elapsed time
No, that's not normal. It should only take a few minutes. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Nand Kishore vu2...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:51:44 To: elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware upload elapsed time What should be the time taken to do an upload for a K3 with subrx. In my case its about 70 minutes.Is this normal ? Nandu Vu2nks K3 # 282 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Rotator
I also use pstRotator with the MDS RC-1Y controller with a Yaesu GS800SA rotor -- with great results. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: MontyS mon...@mindspring.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:45:03 To: Keith Heimboldag...@hotmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Rotator If you go looking for this, Google PSTRotator , no spaces. It is neat. Monty K2DLJ I use a G450A with my steppir three element and it works great. I purchased the aftermarket MDS RC1 controller and Condrut's PST rotator program and it gives me computer control either direct or remote. Condrut's program is excellent and you can integrate it with DX Cluster in HRD for bearing control. Keith AK6ZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion)
I for one would like to see Elecraft produce a power supply optimized for the K3 and matching Elecraft accessories. For years I owned a Kenwood PS-50 power supply and regretted selling it a few years ago. It was rock solid and absolutely quite and yet matched my TS850S. I currently own two Astron RS-35 power supplies, but they do not have the fit and finish of the Kenwood. Any yes, both of mine have a small but noticeable amount of hum. The Kenwood PS-50 fit in an enclosure that is just slightly larger than the P3. I am sure that Elecraft would ensure top notch rf filtering, light weight and with plenty of auxilliary outputs for running various Elecraft devices including the KRC2, P3 and KAT500. See this link: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamps/ps50.html Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion) I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a power supply design given that it would require UL compliance certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. *IF* Elecraft were to produce a power supply, the most economical solution would be to use a modular OEM switchers that already has UL, CE, CSA, etc. certifications and wrap it in an Elecraft case with IEC cord, additional filtering, external power switch, and maybe metering. OEM supplies - available in many quality levels, form factors and price points - are used by several other manufacturers as the core of their matching (or internal) power supply offerings. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/18/2012 4:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: In my opinion, power supplies should be relegated to something like the AC receptacle on the wall or the 12 volt battery under the hood of an automobile. It should do its thing, but not be obvious. IMHO the place for a power supply is on the floor under the operating desk (or workbench). No need for meters on the supply itself, I have measurement stuff above the tabletop. I use an Astron 35 linear at the operating position and have an Astron SS-30 switcher at the workbench (along with several other lower current supplies). There are no 13.8 volt power supplies above the desktop - If I need other voltages, yes, I do have a +/- 15 volt supply along with +5V on the workbench along with a variable voltage positive supply for special needs - but I don't think those are relevant for powering the K2, K3, or KX3. Bottom line, power supplies are on the floor out of the way and treated just as an energy source. So, my answer to your question is NO. The RigRunner does sit on the desktop with fuses to match the wire sizes exiting from it. I do not think it is in the best interests of Elecraft to attempt a power supply design given that it would require UL compliance certification (as well as other countries certification) which can be an expensive process for a power supply that would likely have a volume of less than 10,000 units even at product life end. I would put this in the it would be nice -- but bucket. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/18/2012 10:27 AM, rich kennedy wrote: How do Elecraft users feel about the possible addition of a high-quality DC power supply that matches both the physical dimensions and veneer of the existing K-Line? The power supply could even be sized to set above/below the new KAT500 and should, IMHO, have multiple DC outlets such as Powerpoles® and screw lugs. I’d be willing to pay a premium for a quiet DC power supply with very low emission characteristics. Thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DX4WIN
David, DX4WIN works great with the K3. I use the K3 X4 file. I did have to make a couple of small changes to the rig file. You make those changes in DX4WIN. One small change keeps the K3 in CW Reverse mode (if desired). The other change corrects an incorrect command that reverses the filter settings between VFOs A and B. Finally, you have to make sure that you have VFO OFS set correctly within the K3 itself. These three small changes will make the K3 operate smoothly with DX4WIN. I can send you details on all three if you need them. Just email me direct. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: David Christ radio...@mchsi.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 7:00 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] DX4WIN I have no desire to start a debate about which logging program is best. I have not been able to find a definitive list of the radios that DX4WIN supports. Is anyone successfully using DX4Win with a K3. Any problems or issues you encountered? David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter question. Again?
Phil, Go to this link on the Elecraft website: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/Roofing_Filters.htm And this link: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_filter_plots.htm Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Phil Townsend phi...@mac.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 8:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Filter question. Again? Why an 8 pole filter OR Why a 5 pole filter? Yeah I know the 5 poles are cheaper... but other than that. Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR6 preamp
Mike, I just bought the PR6 and added it to my K3 last week. I just connected it to the back using the bnc barrel connectors that came with it. Seems very secure, but I would probably remove it when transporting the rig. Makes a huge difference on receive. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Mike Markowski mike.ab...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:06:01 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 PR6 preamp I'd like to buy a PR6 and see in its manual a photo of it apparently hanging off the back of the K3. Would the torque be unhealthy for the K3 connectors over time? I'm also concerned something could fall onto it and harm the rig. Is it ok to connect via cables or is it necessary to minimize path length as shown? Thanks and 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - panadapter or subreceiver
Robert, I have both the subRX and the panadapter, and I love and use both a lot. But if I had to choose between one or the other, I would definitely recommend the P3. I use the P3 all the time -- it is a revolutionary new way to interface with the radio. I just used it a moment ago to break a huge pile up trying to work 1A0C on 20M RTTY. I also use the panadaptor to view band openings and gage the general acitivity on the bands. When tunring the K3, I hardly ever look at the frequency readout anymore. I instead look at the P3 and move from one signal to another much faster. I do use the subRX, especially when I have to go split in a big pileup. But I don't use it nearly as much as the P3. I orginally bought my K3 without the subRX and was very comfortable going split with two VFOs. When I added the subRX, I quickly learned how to use it to listen and tune through a pile to find the station being worked or a gap in the pileup as a whole. But once I got the panadaptor, I don't have to listen on the sub RX nearly as much. The panadaptor allows me to see the pileup and move my VFO B frequency visually and much more quickly. So if I had to choose, I would vote for the P3. But the real answer is the two in combination are lights out! One final thought: if you are going to order your K3 factory built, it might make more sense to buy the subRX. It is a bit involved adding the subRX after the fact. It is super easy to add the P3 at any time. If you already have a K3, then it is a lot easier to add the P3. Eventually, you will want to have both. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Robert G. Strickland rc...@verizon.net To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - panadapter or subreceiver I have never used either a panadapter or a sub-receiver, so I'm a newbie in this area. I use CW almost exclusively, and I chase DX and enter contests [less so in the past, more in the future]. I have a small pistol station with no allusions of being a band master. Question: which of these two options might I find more useful for my station and operating preferences? Yes, I can have them both in my K3, but if I had to choose, which one would seem preferable? Thanks for all opinions. ...robert -- Robert G. Strickland, PhD, ABPH - KE2WY rc...@verizon.net Syracuse, New York, USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RCS-12 or Station Master for K3?
Ignacy, I ordered and attempted to install the RCS-12 last summer. It did not interface well with the K3/KPA500. I was going to have to build an interface box to get it work with the K3. I also had problems with the type of socket they were using for connecting the cable going to my remote switch. Only five of eight positions worked at all, and they were intermittent creating open circuits which weres causing my KPA500 solid state amp to suddenly see very high SWR while transmitting. After a month of trial and error and two replacement cable connectors from Ameritron, I asked for my money back and to their credit they let me ship the unit back for a full refund. So I would not recommend the RCS-12 based on my personal experience. I have not used or tried any Microham products. But I just recently purchased the Elecraft KRC2 automatic band decoder. This is a very high quality product and it was very easy to wire for my remote RC8S switch. It interfaces very nicely to the K3/KPA500 when I use a Y cable coming out of the Auxilliary Port on the K3. The Y cable splits in two -- one cable goes to the KPA500 amp and the other connects to the KRC2. The KRC2 follows the K3 automatically and switches between four antennas. It works really well and I would highly recommend it. It even works on 6 meters. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Ignacy n...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 3:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] RCS-12 or Station Master for K3? I have a few switches and would like to automate band changes. There are two choices: 1. Ameritron RCS-12. About $320 with the relay box. Very simple but one needs to use tricks to use two relay boxes. 2. Microham Station Master. Much more elaborate but more complicated, relying on computer, and needs additional relay boxes. I don't consider the ELecraft box because its software has neither the simplicity of RCS-12 nor the flexibility of Station Master. Only firmware problems. Looking for experiences, not opinions. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RCS-12-or-Station-Master-for-K3-tp7556171.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] RTTY Keying problem
To all, I had a computer crash yesterday and have spent the weekend reinstalling ham radio software and interfaces on a replacement pc. I almost have everything working except that I still can't get DX4WIN to key the K3 in RTTY AFSK A mode. I use MMTTY and DX4WIN. Maybe someone can help refresh my memory. I have the K3 Data Mode set at AFSK A. I have always used AFSK A with the K3. The K3 PTT-Key setup in Configurator is set as DTR - RTS. If I run MMTTY outside of DX4WIN, under MMTTY Setup, TX tab, I have PTT FSK port set at None. If I go into DX4WIN and bring up the RTTY window and then do an Alt-S, I show MMTTY Keying setup as Vox and key line set as DTR. I am using Com1 for radio control between the pc and K3. I can receive fine, but just cannot key the K3. I wonder how you are setup? It was working perfectly until the crash! Thanks, Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Keying problem
To all, Thanks to several replies, I resolved the RTTY keying problem. It was a simple cabling issue. 73, Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: N4QS To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 11:11 AM Subject: RTTY Keying problem To all, I had a computer crash yesterday and have spent the weekend reinstalling ham radio software and interfaces on a replacement pc. I almost have everything working except that I still can't get DX4WIN to key the K3 in RTTY AFSK A mode. I use MMTTY and DX4WIN. Maybe someone can help refresh my memory. I have the K3 Data Mode set at AFSK A. I have always used AFSK A with the K3. The K3 PTT-Key setup in Configurator is set as DTR - RTS. If I run MMTTY outside of DX4WIN, under MMTTY Setup, TX tab, I have PTT FSK port set at None. If I go into DX4WIN and bring up the RTTY window and then do an Alt-S, I show MMTTY Keying setup as Vox and key line set as DTR. I am using Com1 for radio control between the pc and K3. I can receive fine, but just cannot key the K3. I wonder how you are setup? It was working perfectly until the crash! Thanks, Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] De-sensed K3 after xmit
This just happened today to me during the NA QSO party on 20M. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Jack Berry jlbe...@yahoo.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:15:53 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.netElecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] De-sensed K3 after xmit Anyone have a similar experience? Only occasionally, I notice that when I end a transmission my K3 receive seems almost muted. It recovers to normal sensitivity very quickly. I so far see no pattern to the effect that might suggest a cause. Thanks, Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Data mode TX problem from VK7JB
Yes, I've always had those same pops on RTTY. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: VK7JB zen...@netspace.net.au Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:21:49 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] - Data mode TX problem from VK7JB Hi All, I've just started using my K3 for data modes and have discovered a problem: prominent, irregular and short duration clicking/popping heard the monitored TX audio of the K3, also audible in the transmitted signal when I listen to my signal on another receiver. There is no clicking artefact on received signals, only on my transmitted signal. Here's my set up: I'm using direct connection from K3 to my laptop. No interface, but I have a soundcard in a USB dongle, which I need to connect the audio in and out to my computer. I have Data mode A enabled and ALC set to 4 bars solid with the 5th flickering. Power output is set to 40W. Monitored IMD is good (-29 to-30) using KK7UQ device for off-air monitoring - the signal is otherwise clean. I have checked and can confirm that the clicking/popping is independent of: Line in Gain/soundcard audio drive settings; data mode used (PSK31/RTTY/Olivia - all are affected); digimode software application used (same with Fldigi, Airlink Express, digipan and HRD) and finally, I have USB soundcard dongles of 2 different manufacturers and the problem is present using both. Any ideas or advice gratefully received. I'd like to get rid of this TX clicking! 73 and thanks in advance, John VK7JB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Data-mode-TX-problem-from-VK7JB-tp6787469p6787469.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports
I have four antennas but use a remote antenna switch at the tower. This allows me to have one 300' run of heliax into the shack. So I only need one antenna output at present. If you already have three or more coax runs coming into the shack, check out the antenna switch from Top Ten Devices or similar products from other manufacturers. They even offer a band decoder that will automatically switch to the correct antenna -- as do others. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:49:28 To: e...@elecraft.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports Well I don't know too many hams with only two or less antennas. Reading Eric's response it appears as though the KAT-500 will NOT do the job for me and I have wasted 6 months waiting time. I was lead to believe the KAT-500 would have 3 antenna outputs minimum. I guess not everyone is in the loop. Gary On 13 July 2011 04:31, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.comwrote: The KAT500 as designed currently has two antenna outputs. The second one can be configured as balanced or unbalanced. More as we get closer to release. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 7/12/2011 9:24 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Eric and others, Business is business. While KPA500+KAT500 should first look after the elecrafters, they should be designed in a way to attract other non-elecraft radio users. In the circumstances, 2 exciters input + some 2-3 antenna outputs in KAT500 should be attractive enough to many radio users. Or, I would say this requirement is simply basic and has already been available for other reputable linear amplifiers. If so unfortunate that KAT500 only has one RF input + one antenna output, I am afraid that I have to consider other alternatives. I can add whatever after market switches to provide the extra antenna selection. However, it is just simply not convenient and another mess of cabling around the shack. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Eric Tichansky NO3Mn...@no3m.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年07月13日 (週三) 12:04 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports Another very reasonable switch for the kit builder: http://home.comcast.net/~kk1l/kk1l_2x6switch/ I trunk three of those from an old Sixpack for up to 18 antennas (still have 4 unused slots!) and they've worked flawlessly. Total cost of PCB, parts, and LMB Heeger aluminum box was perhaps around $145. - eric NO3M On 07/12/11 11:01, WILLIS COOKE wrote: You know that Ameritron, Array Solutions and some others have remote antenna switches available at reasonable prices. Since these things take space, it is nice that they can be remote mounted, even outside in some cases. It seems a better solution to me than to add a kilobuck to the KPA500 price and make it the size of a small refrigerator when the requirements vary from person to person and the chance of pleasing more than a small portion of the users is small. I prefer the small box that is possible to take on a DXpedition or to Field Day and just endure the horrible pain of changing the coax when you change bands. The main thing that discourages me from buying an eight pack from Array is that I don't have enough antennas to keep it from being lonesome. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Ericgliderboy1...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, July 12, 2011 4:57:10 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports Elecrafters, Hear My Plea: The K3 has two tx antenna ports available. It seems logical to me that the KPA500 would have two (output) as well. But it doesn't. I would like to see the KAT500 have two antenna ports (unbalanced) to make up for this. Running the 6m output to another coax makes sense--most (all?) band decoders and relay boxes don't handle 6m, and the lack of a second output port on the KPA500 makes it difficult to manage the 6m capability of the K3 cleanly. The KRC2 will handle the band data, but does not have a compatible relay box, manual operation, or lights to tell you what it is doing. Right now my K3 sends HF to ANT1, that goes to an HF amp and to a TopTen band decoder and relay box. Six meters goes to ANT2 and a separate 6m amp and 6m antenna. This gives me fully auto bandswitching on HF and 6m, save for 60m where the TopTen decoder does not recognize as a valid address. With my already ordered KPA500 (selling both tube amps), I will have to manually switch 6m. I don't like this not because I am lazy, but the older I get the more stoopid I get and its just a matter of time before I tx into a near-infinite SWR. Knowing me, I'll do
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps
I've had my new KPA500 amp now for one week. It's worth every penny! Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: george fritkin georgefrit...@yahoo.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:35:53 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps What a reflector. Sounds like a bunch of rationale to justify paying so much for the KPA500. In my not to humble shack I have 18 transceivers in active positions each with an amp. Some with El Cheapo and some with El Expensiveo [HI] amplifiers. Did someone say value? I just do not see it in the KPA500. I love my two K3s and they are the favorites of my visitors yes even over 10K radios. So I probably never will buy one, but for those who like the feel of a fully integrated station and ignore the fact that on the air and your watt meter can not tell the difference, buy one My opinion do not hate me! Love my two K3s George, W6GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker Buzz
Is ur noise blanker on? If so, try turning it off. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: William C. Johnson wcbilljohn...@yahoo.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:57:14 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.netElecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply-To: William C. Johnson wcbilljohn...@yahoo.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker Buzz Anyone had any experience with the speaker buzzing on voice peaks? I hear it slightly (old ears with ringing) grin. My wife and ham son say it is annoying to them with better ears. I plugged in external speakers and headphones all seems ok. Makes me think internal speaker or mechanical vibration. Bill Johnson K7BRR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction
I agree with Alexander . The manual is fine as is. A Wiki type online resource with company and user input would be fantastic. N1MM has recently revamped their online user guide into levels--Getting Started, Digging Deeper and References. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Alexander Sack pisym...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 12:12:19 To: Wayne Burdickn...@elecraft.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Ralph Parkerve...@dccnet.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise reduction On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Don Cunningham wrote: We were PROMISED an enhanced manual around Christmas, 2010... A new operating manual actually was written, by a third party (based on their enthusiastic pitch, we agreed to let them have a crack at it). But when we reviewed it last month, we had very significant differences over style and content. So we're back to the drawing board, looking for possible authors. Our own tech writer would do an excellent job, but he's scheduled out many months on project manuals. Wayne: I know this may not be the most popular opinion but the fact is in my opinion, you don't need an updated manual. Trying to develop the perfect manual is a complete loss leader with very little return. Trying to write a long compendium about an evolving product makes absolutely no sense to me! :-) What you do need is an Elecraft Wiki where you can leverage the strong/knowledgeable/enthusiastic customer base to generate helpful content in addition to this list. A content management system of some type (Joomla, Wiki, Knowledge-base, etc.) would not only provide a forum in which Elecraft could write more in-depth articles about various popular topics but also be self-updating to some extent. Users of Elecraft products would help in managing, updating, and contributing content on a regular basis. Obviously this has to be a managed site to some extent with Elecraft having the final say about certain types of content, but it seems to me a no brain-er that a lot of the information disseminated on the this mailing list should be aggregated to a central site. 73 -aps __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction
The old Wiki site was run by one guy as a volunteer. He was somewhat proprietary with how it was run as I recall. I think Alexander and I are suggesting that Elecraft would have to support and administer the site while also accepting input from users. It does not have to be on Wiki. It could be supported directly from the Elecraft website or some other online resource. Again, check out the fine online resources at the N1MM website as an example. You could supplement online text and photos with embedded instruction videos to help beginners and experts learn and master new features and functions. Dave, N4QS Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 18:45:29 To: Elecraft K3k...@hollywoodtitle.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ReflectorElecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction Lets not go that route again, there was one, it didn't get the support it deserved, it got dropped. I'll happy support it if someone puts the effort in, but I wouldn't want to see it dropped again. Beware - there are many pitfalls. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, For you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! On 17 May 2011, at 18:14, Elecraft K3 wrote: On May 17, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Alexander Sack wrote: What a terrific idea! I seldom post in here -- I find it all a little too intimidating for a guy that doesn't come from a technical background. I do make use of the search function, but a fully hyperlinked wiki would be awesome. Might distribute some of the burden of the task to people who have the time to contribute. It also might help guys like me separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak on the reflector posts. 73 de Eric, KG6MZS What you do need is an Elecraft Wiki where you can leverage the strong/knowledgeable/enthusiastic customer base to generate helpful content in addition to this list. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 / K3 firmware suggestion
I like Toby's suggestion. I want the K3 and KPA500 to be as tightly integrated as possible. Dave, N4QS --Original Message-- From: David Gilbert Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 / K3 firmware suggestion Sent: Apr 7, 2011 5:58 PM Aside from it possibly being nifty, in what real world context would you find that to be useful? 73, Dave AB7E On 4/7/2011 1:55 PM, Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hi Wayne the list, not sure if this has been suggested before, but it would be really nifty if when using a KPA-500 together with a K3/100 the power would be continuously be adjustable from milliwatts up to 500 W. The firmware would automagically switch the KPA-500 in at power levels 100 W, i.e. a little like the crossover at the 10 W level. KPA-500 kit on order. vy 73 de toby __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Sent via BlackBerry by ATT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 APF Effectiveness
I agree that the signal doesn't pop out anymore with 4.22, but I think it is due to the change to 5 Hz tuning. It is harder to hear the peak in the signal with the 5 Hz steps in the Shift tuning. I think we should go back to 10 Hz per click. Just my opinion. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: John Seney john.se...@gmail.com To: Igor Kosvin k.i...@comcast.net Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 APF Effectiveness Hi All: I have the same experience as Igor. There is an APF sweet spot that either moved or disappeared. Would it be helpful if there was a GUI that let us save, load, share, and see all of the various K3 parameter settings that we are adjusting? On Nov 17, 2010, at 11:53 PM, Igor Kosvin wrote: Sure, you are right, but you would not deny that using same set of parameters (NR/NB, WIDTH, PITCH, RF, etc) the APF circa 4.17 and 4.22 should give very similar results since the code of APF remains the same. After playing few days with 4.22 I find myself having to turn off APF to better receive weak CW stations. I don't have explanation for this. With APF on I find it difficult to distinguish dits and dahs of weak signals. With 4.17 it was much better for me. That should be apples-to apples comparison, I think. I don't claim to be expert though, listening is very subjective IMHO. Regards, Igor, N1YX 73, John Seney ARS WD1V (fn42gw) 603 785-2413 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?
I am seeing the same reduction in SSB output power. I installed 4.17 Beta last night. It appears that the reduced power only occurs when I have APF activated. I have twice restored SSB power by doing the following: 1). Changing mode back to CW, 2). Going to Dual PB in Config menu and turning APF off, 3). exiting Config menu, 4). changing mode back to SSB. Power is restored back to a full 100 watts. With APF set to on, SSB power is reduced to about 70 watts. I confirmed this on 17M by repeating the process twice, and I then tried 20 M SSB and the power was back to 70 watts (after I had turned APF back on.) Is this a problem with the beta release? I saw Wayne's suggestion to do a TX gain calibration, but it seems strange that I would only need to do this after installing Beta 4.17. APF works great, but I need to resolve this SSB power issue. I may try RTTY next to see what happens in that mode. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? * On 2010 04 Nov 18:23 -0500, Dave, W8OV wrote: I had no loss of SSB power output after the 4.17 Beta install. The APF works wonderfully, with only a hint of ringing to my ears. Really nice addition to the K3. At least some of you aren't seeing this. :-) James Rogers suggested turning the Mic gain to 0 and then back up and he was getting good output. After I did that, I could only get about 25 Watts peak on both meters. I switched to CW mode, transmitted a short carrier which showed 100 Watts on both meters (power control set to 100). Switching back to SSB both meters showed about 70 Watts. I have since bumped TXG VCE up to the max, 3.0 dB and am getting about 90 Watts peak on each meter (I say four in a normal voice to get the K3's meter to stabilize for a bit). I had previously had TXG VCE set to 1.0 dB. I'm not sure that rolling back to the last stable firmware would solve this or be fraught with other issues. Generally, roll-backs don't work all that well in other devices. 73, de Nate -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?
Now I seem to have a real problem. I did a TX Gain calibration using the K3 Utility for both 5 and 50 watts. I worked perfectly and tx gain appeared to be right on all bands. I then did some testing into a dummy load with RTTY. I noticed that power would start out at 25 watts and it would take several transmissions to get it up to 70 to 100 watts. So I decided to do a wattmeter calibration. I had selected WMTR LP and was attempting to do the 5.0 W calibration into a dummy load. But I could not get the output power to change much and after several tries I got a high current reading. Now I can get audio only out of the left side of headphones and when I attempt to reselect the WTMR parameter it is no longer there. The selection in Config skips from VFO OFS to XVn ON. I assume I have blown something out. However, I am considering reverting back to MCU version 4.14. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. I would hate to see the K3 go down right before the SS CW weekend. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net To: Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? I am seeing the same reduction in SSB output power. I installed 4.17 Beta last night. It appears that the reduced power only occurs when I have APF activated. I have twice restored SSB power by doing the following: 1). Changing mode back to CW, 2). Going to Dual PB in Config menu and turning APF off, 3). exiting Config menu, 4). changing mode back to SSB. Power is restored back to a full 100 watts. With APF set to on, SSB power is reduced to about 70 watts. I confirmed this on 17M by repeating the process twice, and I then tried 20 M SSB and the power was back to 70 watts (after I had turned APF back on.) Is this a problem with the beta release? I saw Wayne's suggestion to do a TX gain calibration, but it seems strange that I would only need to do this after installing Beta 4.17. APF works great, but I need to resolve this SSB power issue. I may try RTTY next to see what happens in that mode. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? * On 2010 04 Nov 18:23 -0500, Dave, W8OV wrote: I had no loss of SSB power output after the 4.17 Beta install. The APF works wonderfully, with only a hint of ringing to my ears. Really nice addition to the K3. At least some of you aren't seeing this. :-) James Rogers suggested turning the Mic gain to 0 and then back up and he was getting good output. After I did that, I could only get about 25 Watts peak on both meters. I switched to CW mode, transmitted a short carrier which showed 100 Watts on both meters (power control set to 100). Switching back to SSB both meters showed about 70 Watts. I have since bumped TXG VCE up to the max, 3.0 dB and am getting about 90 Watts peak on each meter (I say four in a normal voice to get the K3's meter to stabilize for a bit). I had previously had TXG VCE set to 1.0 dB. I'm not sure that rolling back to the last stable firmware would solve this or be fraught with other issues. Generally, roll-backs don't work all that well in other devices. 73, de Nate -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?
Guy, I solved the audio problem. Speakers had somehow been set to 1. Turned it back to 2. But WMTR parameter is totally missing. So I guess I will try reverting back to 4.14. Dave - Original Message - From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net To: Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? This is so completely wierd On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net wrote: Now I seem to have a real problem. I did a TX Gain calibration using the K3 Utility for both 5 and 50 watts. I worked perfectly and tx gain appeared to be right on all bands. I then did some testing into a dummy load with RTTY. I noticed that power would start out at 25 watts and it would take several transmissions to get it up to 70 to 100 watts. So I decided to do a wattmeter calibration. I had selected WMTR LP and was attempting to do the 5.0 W calibration into a dummy load. But I could not get the output power to change much and after several tries I got a high current reading. Now I can get audio only out of the left side of headphones and when I attempt to reselect the WTMR parameter it is no longer there. The selection in Config skips from VFO OFS to XVn ON. I assume I have blown something out. However, I am considering reverting back to MCU version 4.14. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. I would hate to see the K3 go down right before the SS CW weekend. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net To: Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? I am seeing the same reduction in SSB output power. I installed 4.17 Beta last night. It appears that the reduced power only occurs when I have APF activated. I have twice restored SSB power by doing the following: 1). Changing mode back to CW, 2). Going to Dual PB in Config menu and turning APF off, 3). exiting Config menu, 4). changing mode back to SSB. Power is restored back to a full 100 watts. With APF set to on, SSB power is reduced to about 70 watts. I confirmed this on 17M by repeating the process twice, and I then tried 20 M SSB and the power was back to 70 watts (after I had turned APF back on.) Is this a problem with the beta release? I saw Wayne's suggestion to do a TX gain calibration, but it seems strange that I would only need to do this after installing Beta 4.17. APF works great, but I need to resolve this SSB power issue. I may try RTTY next to see what happens in that mode. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output? * On 2010 04 Nov 18:23 -0500, Dave, W8OV wrote: I had no loss of SSB power output after the 4.17 Beta install. The APF works wonderfully, with only a hint of ringing to my ears. Really nice addition to the K3. At least some of you aren't seeing this. :-) James Rogers suggested turning the Mic gain to 0 and then back up and he was getting good output. After I did that, I could only get about 25 Watts peak on both meters. I switched to CW mode, transmitted a short carrier which showed 100 Watts on both meters (power control set to 100). Switching back to SSB both meters showed about 70 Watts. I have since bumped TXG VCE up to the max, 3.0 dB and am getting about 90 Watts peak on each meter (I say four in a normal voice to get the K3's meter to stabilize for a bit). I had previously had TXG VCE set to 1.0 dB. I'm not sure that rolling back to the last stable firmware would solve this or be fraught with other issues. Generally, roll-backs don't work all that well in other devices. 73, de Nate -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post
Re: [Elecraft] RIT?
Tommy, I tried my RIT and I agree that the VFO A frequency appears to move as you turn the RIT knob. But if you transmit, the VFO A frequency reverts back to the original frequency. I suppose it might be better to keep the VFO A frequency the same and only show the offset +/- setting for RIT in the VFO B display. That might be less confusing. I never noticed the issue until you pointed it out. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Tommy Alderman alderm...@windstream.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] RIT? I'm not sure how this is supposed to work and I can not find an answer in the K3 manual. When I first got my K3, I thought when I was tuning RIT that my receiver frequency changed but the VFO A display did not. Now when I change RIT, VFO A frequency reading also changes and to me, this is indicating my tx frequency is being shifted also. I have CONFIG:VFO OFS set to OFF and RIT CLR set to UNDO OFF. Can someone please tell me the 'normal' operation of RIT? Thanks. Tom - W4BQF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The Eagle has landed!
Friends attending the Ten Tec hamfest this weekend sent me photos of the new Ten Tec Eagle transceiver. Looks very much like a K3. They have already set up a group for the rig on Yahoo where you can see a photo: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TenTec_Eagle/ The new brochure makes it sound even more like a K3. Dave, N4QS K3 #3132 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 DX4Win
Ken, I use DX4WIN with my K3 and I notice the same issue. I do not use PSK31 very often and when I do I have the change the mode manually within DX4WIN. This is more than likely a DX4WIN issue with the rig control file for the K3. The software is probably not recognizing the Data A or Data D modes on the K3 and by default assigns RTTY. N1MM contest software provides a way to map the modes in the Configurator. I would think some modification of the rig control file for the K3 is needed in DX4WIN. I would refer this to the DX4WIN reflector. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: ken chandler g0...@sky.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 4:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DX4Win Hi Gang Anyone using DX4Win with the K3, The MODE in DX4win will not recognize PSK31 on k3 and is defaulting to RTTY mode. IN DATA MD I am using PSK D. I have tried changing settings in DATA MD ie data A, on the k3 but no change. In DX4Win I have the mode box ticked for PSK31 RTTY. I have also un-checked RTTY in dx4win but it still defaults to RTTY...weird ! Thanks Ken..G0ORH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3 clicking sound
To all, Received my P3 last week and love it. Just one small issue. There is a very soft but noticeable clicking sound when I am using the P3/K3 on the low bands -- 80 and 160M. The click repeats itself about every 7 or 8 seconds. Sounds like a relay within the P3. I only hear it on those two bands. Does anyone know what this is and/or how to stop it. Thanks, Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] CM500 Headset for Sale
FOR SALE: Yamaha CM500 headset with built-in microphone. Brand new. Purchased from BH last week. $45.00 -- includes shipping via Fed Ex Ground. I paid $44.39 plus shipping. I will accept a personal check. Dave, N4QS K3 #3122 P3 # 289 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Headset for Sale
To all, The CM500 headset has been sold to W6NIA the first responder. Thanks for all of the interest. BTW, several have asked why I was selling the headset. I bought it thinking that it would replace my old Heil BM-10 headset. In comparing both with the K3, I found that I still preferred the Heil with the HC5 element. The Heil seems to respond better to my voice and was easier to configure for Vox Gain, Anti-Vox. etc. Since there was no overwhelming improvement in the Yamaha versus the Heil, I thought I would stick with the tried and true. Plus the BM-10 is very comfortable to wear if you do not have to block out outside noise--which I don't in my shack. I think the Yamaha is still a very good value especially if you do not already have a headset. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 1:33 PM Subject: [Elecraft] CM500 Headset for Sale FOR SALE: Yamaha CM500 headset with built-in microphone. Brand new. Purchased from BH last week. $45.00 -- includes shipping via Fed Ex Ground. I paid $44.39 plus shipping. I will accept a personal check. Dave, N4QS K3 #3122 P3 # 289 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New problem switching frequencies and modes with K3 FW 4.05
My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for over a year now. Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot frequency and mode. Same goes with N1MM. Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the correct frequency. The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a change in both frequency and mode. For example, if VFO A is set on 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00. Then if I click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58. In both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it to change to the correct frequency. Note that the difference is +/- 0.58 kHz. The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY. It also seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R. Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware. I am now wondering is this is a problem with the firmware. Or have I somehow changed a setting? The K3 worked perfectly for over a year. Something has changed. Any help would be appreciated. Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New problem switching frequencies and modes with K3 FW 4.05
Brian, Your suggestion was right on the mark. I must have accidently tapped option 5 under CW Weight. I now remember briefly looking at that setting when it was mentioned by someone last week on the reflector. All I had to do was tap 5 to set it back to VFO NOR. Thanks to everyone for your great responses. I really appreciate it. BTW, I received my P3 two days ago. All I can say is that it is one nice piece of engineering. Just another addition to the growing Elecraft legend! When can I order the KPA500? Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New problem switching frequencies and modes with K3 FW 4.05 I believe this problem is caused by setting the CW WGHT option 5 to VFO OFS. Try setting it to VFO NOR and see if the problem goes away. I seem to recall having had problems like you are now experiencing when this option was introduced many versions ago. 73 de Brian/K3KO Dave Perry N4QS wrote: My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for over a year now. Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot frequency and mode. Same goes with N1MM. Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the correct frequency. The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a change in both frequency and mode. For example, if VFO A is set on 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00. Then if I click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58. In both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it to change to the correct frequency. Note that the difference is +/- 0.58 kHz. The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY. It also seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R. Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware. I am now wondering is this is a problem with the firmware. Or have I somehow changed a setting? The K3 worked perfectly for over a year. Something has changed. Any help would be appreciated. Dave, N4QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor
Thanks Dick! The XP version works great here! It provides an easy way to backup all memories to a file. I can see the potential for all sorts of applications. How about different memory files for different contests, operating modes or locations? Very nice addition. Now just waiting for my P3 to ship! Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: David Fleming df...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor Awesome app, Dick! Working solid here on my iMac on VMWare Fusion. Looks great! Congrats. David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: The K3 Frequency Memory Editor has now been formally released. See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm Thanks to Dick Dievendorff for all his hard work! 73, Eric WA6HHQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories
Iain, Thanks for the tip. ESC key now works. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org To: Dan Atchison n...@aol.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; btipp...@alum.mit.edu Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories I you enable the N1MM Logger COM port option Radio PTT via command, the Escape key will cancel KDVR3 playback. This is covered in my notes. ~Iain / N6ML On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Dan Atchison n...@aol.com wrote: Yep, I use this exclusive. Works great, lasts a long time. Only issue is that the ESC button does not stop the audio transmission, but I fix that problem by re-mapping an unused contesting key to emulate a REC button press (the button in the center of the memory keys which stops playback). The re-mapped key I use (on my keyboard) is the tilde (~) key immediately below the ESC key. Took no time to get used to. And, as already mentioned, the audio is outstanding. Dan -- N3ND -Original Message- From: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, Aug 4, 2010 6:49 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: The trouble is that you give up all the advantages of N1MM's integration of logging and message-sending functions, particularly in Enter Sends Messages mode. I don't think so Pete, although I haven't yet tried this myself: http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3 Whenever 10m comes back to life I'll probably use my KDVR3 in contests. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3DVR-vs-CW-Memories-tp5371027p5372003.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Paddles
That would be SO2K. Single op, two key mode! But the answer to your question is that you can easily use either a Y cable or Y adaptor. I purchased a Y adaptor from Radio Shack for just that purpose. Works great -- as long as you only use one at a time. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; PHIL n2...@stny.rr.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Paddles Y would they interfere with each other? Are you going to use one with each hand at the same time? --- On Fri, 6/4/10, PHIL n2...@stny.rr.com wrote: From: PHIL n2...@stny.rr.com Subject: [Elecraft] Paddles To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, June 4, 2010, 3:54 PM I may be way off base here but I am curious...Has anyone ever tried using a y cord to hook two sets of paddles up to the K3?? or would they interfere with each other?? I think it would be cheaper than making a switch box??? PHIL. www.n2bee.net Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KDVR
After reading this thread throughout the day, I was inspired to setup N1MM
to use the DVR in the K3. By following the simple steps outlined in the
page link below by N6ML, it took only a few minutes to add the macros within
N1MM and make the recordings in the K3. Works great! Can't wait to try it
in a phone contest.
Dave, N4QS
- Original Message -
From: Jim McDonald j...@n7us.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 2:59 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KDVR
Here's a posting from March on using the KDVR with N1MM.
I've used the macros in DXLab Commander successfully using the suggested
syntax.
Jim N7US
-Original Message-
From: n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
Sent: March 07, 2010 21:09
To: n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [N1MM] N1MM and K-3 Configuration for keying KDVR3 with F key
strings
I used CATA1ASC and CATA2ASC for a possible SO2R solution that I've never
really tested fully. CATA1ASC should have the same effect as CAT1ASC in a
SO1V-type scenario.
Some notes at http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3
~Iain / N6ML
On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Steve London n...@arrl.net wrote:
The correct command is CAT1ASC, not CATA1ASC .
73,
Steve, N2IC
Jim McCook wrote:
Last year N6ML came up with a great scheme for using 4 function keys on
the keyboard with N1MM to key the K-3's KDVR3 on SSB. I used it afterward
in
the CQWW SSB contest, and it worked flawlessly. Now, for some reason, it
won't work in this ARRL SSB DX contest. The entry in N1MM for those keys
had
been memorized in N1MM for SSB:
*F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}
*F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT31;}
*F3 Thanks!,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT35;}
*F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC K31;SWT39;}
I can't understand why they won't work now, when they did before. I can
punch the M1-M4 buttons on the K-3 and they work fine. I've tried all the
settings I can imagine in both N1MM and PTT-key in the K-3.
If you are using this scheme, please tell me your magic combination of
settings in N1MM and K-3 Config PTT-KEY
Jim
W6YA
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 fan noise, part XXLIV
Fan noise on my K3 is very slight. Not a problem here. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Joe Planisky jp...@jeffnet.org To: Elecraft List Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 11:19 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 fan noise, part XXLIV The topic of K3 fan noise seems to come up every now and then, and each time it does there's a chorus of people who say the fans in their K3 are absolutely silent, and an equal chorus of people who say the fans are clearly audible. I'm in the latter camp. I hate fan noise and I can clearly hear the fans on my K3 even at the lowest speed. I recognize that people's perception of noise depends on many things: other ambient noise in the environment, personal hearing acuity, how the equipment is placed on the desk, what kind of surface is immediately behind it, etc. etc. However, I'm also wondering if Elecraft has changed brands or models of fans from time to time. It's possible that some brands/models might be quieter than others. The fans in my K3 are made by UTEC and have model numbers of AT6015L-12L2B-ND2 and same prefix-ND5 I would be interested in hearing from others who care to check the brand and model # of their fans, and whether you perceive them to be quiet or not. It's probably best if we don't clutter the list with fan brands and models, so please reply to me directly and I'll post a summary of my findings in a few days. 73 -- Joe KB8AP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Question
Eric, Will the KPA-500 provide a capability for automatic band switching between multiple antennas? If not, will it provide output for 3rd party devices such as the microham StationMaster or some other band decoder/remote antenna switch combination? I would like to find a way to ensure that my K3, KPA-500 and a remote antenna switch are always in sync as to the proper band. I currently use DX4WIN and N1MM for most logging functions. I have already ordered my P3. Now waiting on the KPA-500! Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz e...@elecraft.com To: Tony Lyon tony.l...@austin.rr.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Question Hi Tony, The KPA-500 is designed to work with any radio. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- On 4/20/2010 5:51 AM, Tony Lyon wrote: Eric, Will the KPA-500 be designed to support both the K2 and the K3, or just the K3? 73, Tony Lyon ( KJ5XF) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Speaker/headphone problem
Tony, Same thing happened to me when I plugged my Kenwood mono speaker into the stereo speaker jack on the back of the K3. I did this without thinking from the front of the radio when I was rearranging equipment in the shack. The speaker worked for a couple of days until the audio output transistor failed. I could then only hear audio from the headphones. I had to send my K3 back to Elecraft in order to replace the audio output transistor. It was under warranty so they repaired it for free. While the rig was in the shop, I had them add the sub RX, digital voice recorder, and the IF Out interface. So they came out okay on the deal. But I learned my lesson -- do not plug a mono speaker into the stereo receptacle. It is clearly labeled as Stereo on the back, but you have to be looking at it from that direction! Even the manual shows it as stereo. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: N2TK, Tony tony@verizon.net To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Speaker/headphone problem Maybe someone has had this problem before and can save me time troubleshooting? Everything was fine yesterday. This morning (rig is always ON) headphones work fine. But nothing out of either internal or external speaker when I unplugged the headphones. I now have to turn Config: SPKR + PH to YES to listen out of either an external or internal speaker. But now I can't turn off the speakers when plugging in the headphones. Any ideas what could have happened? Tnx for any feedback. N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
