Re: [Elecraft] K3 WSPR 2, ver 1.6
Ai4PF wrote > everything works fine on WSP 2 except I never see any of my numerous TX's > in the database. Do you receive (decode) other WSPR stations? If yes, frequency and PC time are ok. During TX, does your ALC show 4-5 bars? 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-WSPR-2-ver-1-6-tp7619451p7619513.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 WSPR 2, ver 1.6
Hello All: With lots of help from the Reflector, everything works fine on WSP 2 except I never see any of my numerous TX's in the database. Any help with this vexing problem is much appreciated.Bill, Ai4pf -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-WSPR-2-ver-1-6-tp7619451.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 WSPR settings that work for me
There are various discussions both on and off this list about how to set up the K3 with the Signalink USB when using WSPR, but I ran into a problem with the K3 staying in XMIT after sending was complete. Solutions were available online, just none that solved my issue. These settings got my K3 working on WSPR. The setup listed for the K3 and Signalink are also working with RMS Express and DM-780. The Signalink USB Interface cable I am using is the SLCABK3. This is the cable that provides Line In, Line Out, and PTT. I did not want to use VOX, and the rear panel PTT jack was already used by a footswitch so I did not use the PTT plug on the Signalink interface cable. K3 setup: RS232 cable between K3 and PC (using USB-Serial adapter) Mode: TX Data Data Mode: Data A Config - PTT-Key - dtr-OFF Signalink USB setup: All controls to midrange Interface cable plugged into Line In and Line Out jacks on rear of K3 PTT plug not used Signalink USB jumpers set according to this page, follow directions for K3 using rear panel jacks: http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm#Elecraft WSPR settings: Menu Setup - Station Parameters PTT method: DTR PTT port: COM3 (set up according to your own PC port) Enable CAT - Selected CAT port: COM3 (set up according to your own PC port) Rig number: 229 Elecraft K3 Serial rate: 38400 Data Bits: 8 Stop bits: 2 Handshake: None Again, these are settings that are working for me that someone else may want to try if they are having issues. I'm not looking for feedback on how I could have done it better, but feel free to reply with your settings. 73, Dennis NJ6G __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 WSPR
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: No worries. That's a normal amount of heat. We also heatsink one of the DC voltage regulators to the right side of the case. That's most of the heat you are feeling. No way you will hurt anything at that low of a power (or higher). It would be nice to be able to have the PA in on the act if you want to run 10W. Admittedly 10W is a bit high for WSPR but some people do it. I don't feel happy having the low power PA running at 10W for two minutes at a time when I could have both of them running at a comfortable tenth of their power rating. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-WSPR-tp4041213p4042176.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 WSPR
Hi Julian, Its perfectly OK to run the LPA at 10W for long TX periods on WSPR and related modes. The K3 bottom case area is designed as its LPA heatsink and its normal for that to be quite warm after long TX periods. And we're -way- below the max temp specs for the PAs in the LPA. We've tested the 10W PA under 100% duty cycle for very long TX cycles. Our K3-F manufacturing testing includes overnight burn in with extended TX periods on each band. We haven't killed a LPA yet. :-) 73, Eric --- . Julian, G4ILO wrote: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: No worries. That's a normal amount of heat. We also heatsink one of the DC voltage regulators to the right side of the case. That's most of the heat you are feeling. No way you will hurt anything at that low of a power (or higher). It would be nice to be able to have the PA in on the act if you want to run 10W. Admittedly 10W is a bit high for WSPR but some people do it. I don't feel happy having the low power PA running at 10W for two minutes at a time when I could have both of them running at a comfortable tenth of their power rating. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.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] K3 WSPR
My K3 is now up and running with WSPR 2.0 under CAT control, but WSPR only changes the freq not the mode or power--if this is not right and someone knows what dumb error I might be making, please email me off list. Also, even running at 1watt out, 20% TX cycle, the right side of the rig gets warm. I'm worried about running more power and a higher duty cycle. I seem to remember some discussion on the reflector a while back about being able to force the PA on even at low power to keep things cool. What, if anything became of that? 73, Eric WD6DBM K3, K2, K1, KX1, all mini-modules and ON MONDAY two W2s! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 WSPR
Eric, force the PA on even at low power to keep things cool I don't know about that, but you can force the PA fans on by: - Press the POWER button to turn the K3 on - Hold CONFIG to select the Configuration menu, then turn VFO B to KPA3 - Turn the VFO A knob to PAIO ON... further to PAIO TST... past TST to FN1, then FN2, FN3 and FN4 - The fans should start turning at FN1 and increase speed as you continue to FN4 If you press CONFIG again, the fans will be left running at the FNx speed you chose. 73 -- Brian -- K1LI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 WSPR
No worries. That's a normal amount of heat. We also heatsink one of the DC voltage regulators to the right side of the case. That's most of the heat you are feeling. No way you will hurt anything at that low of a power (or higher). 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft === eric norris wrote: My K3 is now up and running with WSPR 2.0 under CAT control, but WSPR only changes the freq not the mode or power--if this is not right and someone knows what dumb error I might be making, please email me off list. Also, even running at 1watt out, 20% TX cycle, the right side of the rig gets warm. I'm worried about running more power and a higher duty cycle. I seem to remember some discussion on the reflector a while back about being able to force the PA on even at low power to keep things cool. What, if anything became of that? 73, Eric WD6DBM -- _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
