Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!!
Don't forget to power-cycle the radio after changing to "PA nor". (any option that is installed and recognized at power-on must have a power cycle when you change it's install status). Keith WE6R K3/K4 Tech Apparently the 100 Watt PA has been disabled. Go to "Config" (Press and hold MENU), rotate VFO B until you see "KPA3", then rotate VFO A to select "PA nor." Jim - WS6X I can see only 12W.! Josep EA6BF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!!
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!!
Josep, Apparently the 100 Watt PA has been disabled. Go to "Config" (Press and hold MENU), rotate VFO B until you see "KPA3", then rotate VFO A to select "PA nor." Remember, it is always a good idea to back up your K3 configuration. Use the K3 Utility to do a Config Backup. If you ever have a problem, you can always restore the K3 from that configuration file. Buena suerte! Jim - WS6X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Josep via Elecraft Sent: Monday, April 04, 2022 6:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; cw...@groups.io; foc_memb...@googlegroups.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!! Howdy guys, good new here.!!! just to let y´all know that I have finally solved the problem in my K3..!!! A Ham friend has given me a old cable Serial-USB and it has worked.!! The K3 is now running again.! Very happy here so I don´t need to send it to Italy.! Theres one thing I don´t understand and it is related with the PWR, I can see only 12W.! Why it´s not sending 100W like the first days I used it.? I does not go over 12W (?), Can that be due to high SWR.? The tuner has matched the antenna but...(?) Not 100W out by now, any tips.? Thank you so much for all your help.! 73, JosepEA6BFMyWebsiteBUG #256 - CWOps #3072 - FOC #2182 (ex 1724) __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!!
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[Elecraft] K3 problem solved.!!!
Howdy guys, good new here.!!! just to let y´all know that I have finally solved the problem in my K3..!!! A Ham friend has given me a old cable Serial-USB and it has worked.!! The K3 is now running again.! Very happy here so I don´t need to send it to Italy.! Theres one thing I don´t understand and it is related with the PWR, I can see only 12W.! Why it´s not sending 100W like the first days I used it.? I does not go over 12W (?), Can that be due to high SWR.? The tuner has matched the antenna but...(?) Not 100W out by now, any tips.? Thank you so much for all your help.! 73, JosepEA6BFMyWebsiteBUG #256 - CWOps #3072 - FOC #2182 (ex 1724) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem Solved!!!!
Glad it works, but this is strange. I always do firmware updates with the P3 in line. Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO On Aug 22, 2015, at 2:46 AM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote: Well, it seems that the prolific cables do work with windows 10 and the K3. Evidently you can't connect the cable to the P3 and then to the K3. It must be connected directly to the K3. Once I did that the firmware loaded and everything is back to normal. Hopefully Howard at Elecraft will read this. Thanks to all the people that told me to connect the cable directly to the K3. Mark Griffin, KB3Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k2vco@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem Solved!!!!
On 08/22/2015 02:49 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: Glad it works, but this is strange. I always do firmware updates with the P3 in line. The one time that doesn't work is if the K3 is in manual firmware-download mode, perhaps due to a failure of a previous download. For that, the P3 should be bypassed. The easiest way to ensure that is to unplug its power connector. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem Solved!!!!
You can also try turning the P3 OFF, then loading. This will confirm the wiring/cables/etc. 73, Lyle KK7P ...The connection with the serial adapter cable to the P3 *should* have worked. That means you may have to do some additional investigation. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 Problem Solved!!!!
Well, it seems that the prolific cables do work with windows 10 and the K3. Evidently you can't connect the cable to the P3 and then to the K3. It must be connected directly to the K3. Once I did that the firmware loaded and everything is back to normal. Hopefully Howard at Elecraft will read this. Thanks to all the people that told me to connect the cable directly to the K3. Mark Griffin, KB3Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem Solved!!!!
Mark, I am glad to hear that you now have resolved the problem. Sorry to hear of your frustration, but those computer COM port issues can indeed be frustrating at times. The connection with the serial adapter cable to the P3 *should* have worked. That means you may have to do some additional investigation. I would first suspect the K3 to P3 RS-232 cable, or the connectors - make sure the jackscrews are properly fastened. Now that the crisis has passed, connect the K3 to P3 serial cable and connect your P3 to the USB to serial cable - then see if K3 Utility can find and connect with the K3. If not, then troubleshoot that particular problem. I would also suggest that you obtain another USB to serial adapter - preferably one with an FTDI chipset. You should have a couple of USB to serial adapters on hand to use. It is always good to have a spare to use just as a check - they are not that expensive and serve as good insurance when you can try an alternate. I recall that you initially tried loading the firmware through a Microham device - that is a NO-NO, disconnect the Microham and connect directly through a proper working USB to serial adapter when loading firmware. I do not know anything about Windows 10 yet, but I recall reading somewhere that it is not always consistent in the COM port assignments when using USB to serial adapters - perhaps that was part of your problem - determining the correct COM port to be used in K3Utility. Yes, K3Utility can *usually* detect the correct COM port, but there are some occasions for 'false positive responses that can occur when it does a port search, so it is best to determine which COM port your operating system has assigned for your USB to serial adapter and tell K3 Utility to use that COM port. In prior versions of Windows, it was as simple as going into Device Manager and looking at the Ports - unplug the adapter to see which port goes away, and then plug it back in and see which COM port is assigned to that adapter. Windows 10 may be a bit different, but something similar should exist. Howard may or may not see your post to the reflector - I don't know if he monitors the reflector in his off hours. It would be best to send him a direct email. At this hour, he should be off enjoying his weekend, but I don't think he would not leave a customer hanging if you have had prior communications with him. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/21/2015 7:46 PM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote: Well, it seems that the prolific cables do work with windows 10 and the K3. Evidently you can't connect the cable to the P3 and then to the K3. It must be connected directly to the K3. Once I did that the firmware loaded and everything is back to normal. Hopefully Howard at Elecraft will read this. Thanks to all the people that told me to connect the cable directly to the K3. Mark Griffin, KB3Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: Problem Solved with K3 S/N 280
Group, Problem Solved! Many thanks for all the suggestions. It turns out that the issue was much more simple than I imagined. I had no power t going to the KAT500. We had Severe Thunderstorm Warnings on Tuesday and I unplugged everything. Did not notice that the KAT500 was still without power when I started downloading the firmware to the KPA500. The result: The K3 wouldn’t turn ON properly when I tried to get on the air. Plugging the power plug back into the KAT500 rectified the issue. All is well with K3 S/N 280! The KPA500 has its new firmware. Thanks again for the help. Roger Stimson K8RS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
