Thanks to all for the input. It turned out to be a faulty stereo
phone plug. All is working OK now
Dave, W5UN
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On 10/22/08 10:12 PM, Dave Blaschke wrote:
I got my K3 yesterday and am learning. But I have not figured out how to
hear sound from the SUB receiver. Yes, KRX3 is installed. How does one
activate audio out of the SUB rcvr?
Have you read page 37 of the owner's manual ??
~Iain
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Cheap RTVs such as used in bathroom sealant has a vinegar smell and will attack
copper. In a small confined space inside a radio that's not good. In an open
outdoor environment where the gas can escape it's not such a problem. Dow
Corning and others make RTVs with benign contents, but at a co
I got my K3 yesterday and am learning. But I have not figured out how
to hear sound from the SUB receiver. Yes, KRX3 is installed. How does
one activate audio out of the SUB rcvr?
Dave, W5UN
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Thanks to all who responded... SOLD
Hi All, Would trade for a troublesome K3 (if there is such a rig). I
would like to sell it all at once for $1500 or Best Offer.
I have the QRP lid with KAT2 installed for easy QRP/QRO swaps. Meets
or exceeds full specs.
K2 HF Transceiver Serial 4011
KSB
Have just completed the Assembly II stage. Had only one hickup where I had
skipped some components but after those were added it all burst into life.
About 6 months ago I got my hands on a TenTec Omni 546-C (new in the box,
unused; 28 years in storage) in which all bypass capacitors and
electroly
Gene:
Looking at your transmit audio equilizer settings. You would accomplish the
very same effect if you dropped all of your settings by 3 db. In other words
set as follows:
50 @ 0, 100 @ +4, 200 @ 0, 400 @+1, 800 @ -3, 1.2 @ +4, 2.4 @ +4, 3.2 @ +4.
I have been using a commercial dynamic
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
sorry, found it - thanks for the heads up - ordered mine to ship with
KDVR3 - hell, no 6M until next May anyway!
The 6m band often has great single and double hop E skip during late
November and most of December here in the USA. My European 6m DX
contacts were w
I see from the E'craft web page that the
KDVR3 is to start shipping 11/30/08.
Is it firm enough now that we can get some
description info on it? I'd really like to know
what it is supposed to be able to do. I had
cancelled my original order for it due to a
lack of detailed info.
Thanks and 73
Bo
sorry, found it - thanks for the heads up - ordered mine to ship with
KDVR3 - hell, no 6M until next May anyway!
:-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
(106-43 BC)
On
I tried 3 mics with my K3, Goldline G4 wide setting, RE20, and Audio-Technica
3035 which needs a phontom pwr supply. All worked great and received
glowing audio reports. All were previously used with a Kenwood ts870 and no
wiring changes were made to the mic plug. I use a hand held PTT switch.
The 6M preamp is now on the order page...just ordered
mine... :-) 73 de Greg-N4CC
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We've updated the K3 shipping status page.
Through Friday, Oct 31st, we will be shipping K3 orders received through
Aug 31st, 2008.
Newly received K3 orders are now targeted for delivery 2.2 months after
order date. (As of 10/21)
73, Eric WA6HHQ
At 05:55 PM 10/22/2008, Scott McDowell wrote...
My K2 af gain pot has started acting up. I have noticed that if I
press down on the knob the audio will increase in volume. I guess that
means it is time to change it out. Right?
You can get them from Elecraft, or Mouser (p/n 317-2080-5K, Alpha P
I put over 500,000 miles on a K2 in a rough mobile environment (18 wheeler)
I have a K3 now, since January of this year, and spend about 90% of my time on
the highways and 10% bouncing up and down mountains going in and out of
Windmill sites. I have yet to have the K2 or K3 have ANY problems
Heil Pro set Plus with HC4-DX and HC5 full range elements, but you can get
great audio reports with a $ 15,- headset/microphone.
What I like about the Pro Set Plus is that it covers your ears so QRM inside
the shack doesn't bother me that much.
That really helps during Multi/Multi SSB Contesting ;-
Hello
My K2 af gain pot has started acting up. I have noticed that if I press down
on the
knob the audio will increase in volume. I guess that means it is time to
change
it out. Right?
73
Scott N5SM
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John,
Remove the KAT100 AUX I/O cable and see if you can connect. If so, the
problem is in the KAT100 or its cable to the K2.
There is likely something that you inadvertently touched (and changed)
in the KAT100 during the firmware upgrade. The N4PY software (and HRD)
do not use any of the si
Hi all!
I just discovered K3 Sn/1577 has the problem with SSB power drop down until
turn off and on radio back to the normal . Fist time it happens on 40m
runinig CW the power is 100W switch to SSB power drop to 60w after that I
back on CW and get again full 100w.After that I turn Off and On r
If someone is keeping track I also am in favor of being able permanently
enabling the CWT feature.
Thx
Tim
N5IIT
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To:
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CWT and Volume wish list
I second Larry's request for the
K3 #1999 arrived in Germany. Shipped October 20, arrived October 22
Where is K3 #2000 ?
73 de DC0ZO
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I second Larry's request for the CWT feature to remain on when enabled.
This is a great feature but it really bugs me that I have to keep turning
the CWT function back on because I switched bands or modes.
Gotta love the K3. Where else can you moan and groan about the way the rig
functions an
This is a new in the box K3/10 kit (basic kit, no options). Never
unpacked. SN is 1905.
Asking my invoice cost plus actual shipping cost to your location. In
other words, I'm not looking to make a profit.
Contact me off-list at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
73 de Philip
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OK... May I ask why?
I have seen it done in commercial products and I recently did it when I
was assembling
my SoftRock receivers because of my concerns with the #30 wire breaking.
The two reasons I might think of would be any detuning effect or fear
of the material used
attacking the wire i
I have a couple of minor things that I would like to see included if at all
possible.
The first is the CWT feature. I wish it would stay on when I swap bands or
go to SSB then back to CW.
Being king of tone deaf this is a great feature for me but it always toggles
off.
The second item has to
Ordered August 2, Katiegram October 16, shipped October 20, arrived
October 22 in Huntsville, AL!
They Aptos folks have broken the 2000 mark with K3's!
Now to the fun part!!
73,
Randy, KS4L
K2 #337
K3 #2003
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Thanks for the very clear explanation Andrew. I had not been as
impressed with my K3 in SSB with the 1.8 filter, as I had in CW. But
your points are well made and explain the issue well. This has been
my experience in SSB also.
David Wilburn
NM4M
http://www.nm4m.com
http://www.k4rc.net
Have you confirmed that the port settings in Winders, the application,
and the radio all match?
David Wilburn
NM4M
http://www.nm4m.com
John Klokis wrote:
hi everyone, would like to ask the group about a problem. I had no
problem with my K2 connecting with my N4PY software before a KAT/100
Rich,
I've used the K3 in both SSB and CW contests from P49Y. SSB works great,
in part because it retains very good intelligibility when cranked down
pretty narrow (i.e., below 2.0 kHz). It seems to work better to use the Hi
and Lo mode instead of Shift and Width.
OTOH, for CW, the rx is re
Great! I just found a OA95, so I replaced the diode.
Thanks for all the advice, wish you nice QSOs,
73
Matthias HB9EGM
Tim Heasman wrote:
> Hi Matthias,
>
> My little books has the following:
> aa118 aa134 aa144, oa85 oa91 oa95, or in618.
> It is 75V 5mA and germanium I think.
>
> 73
>
> tim
hi everyone, would like to ask the group about a problem. I had no problem
with my K2 connecting with my N4PY software before a KAT/100 update from 1.09
to 1.10. ever since the update and service to the radio, I can not connnect
with my control software. Even with ham radio delux, it locate
We sped up production. :-)
Eric
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From: Kevin Rowett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 8:11 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KatieGram
I don't have as good of a tail, but...
I ordered 81/4, received Katie gram Oct 21st. I expected
middle of December. E
Rich,
I will be using my K3 rather than my usual 7800 this weekend, so I can
give you a better report then, but that I am willing to do it speaks
something to that; so far my experience has been good enough to warrant it.
What bands will you be working at Richard's?
73 de Dave, W5SV
[EMAIL
Ron, almost "anything" works well. I started off using a Kenwood MC-43S
"fist mic" as used on the TS570 and similar transceivers, they are very
low cost and reasonable quality. I now use a Sony home audio recording
mic on a floor stand with a cheap foot switch. The microphone is perhaps
not ide
I have seen the use of dope, sealers and so on strongly discouraged by Elecraft.matt, W6NIAOct 22, 2008 10:30:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:There are at least two ferrite core transformers in the K3 that are supported only by their thin wires. I'm concerned that they may not survive a mobile en
> I think the K3 with 1.8Khz filter throttled down as narrow as
> intelligibility allows will be the perfect ticket for 20M
> this weekend.
I agree. My K3s are "throttled down" to 1.5 kHz.
73,
Ed - W0YK
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Heil Gold Line. Narrow and Wide settings are both fbom. Narrow really cuts through the pileups.matt, W6NIAOct 22, 2008 10:11:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Looking to find what people are using for SSB mics.ThanksrOn___Elecraft mailing listPost to: Ele
Well, taking apart a perfectly working radio is bound to be barrier to doing
this.
Had my concerns too.
Put it in today. Seems to work AOK.
One step in the manual that saved my butt was "check for connectors that may
have pulled out during the subrx assembly install." Indeed one did.
Routi
Heil Pro 5
73 Doug N3QW
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> Looking to find what people are using for SSB mics.
>
> Thanks
>
> rOn
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Same here, the on sold for the K2/K3
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On 22 Oct 2008, at 16:23, Bruce McLaughlin wrote:
I use a Heil proset with very good results.
Bruce - W*FU
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There are at least two ferrite core transformers in the K3 that are
supported only by their thin wires. I'm concerned that they may not
survive a mobile environment. It would take only a dab of RTV
(silicone adhesive sealant) to secure them, but I don't know if this
has been discusses or ap
Ronald Pfeiffer wrote:
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> Looking to find what people are using for SSB mics.
>
> Thanks
>
>
If you scan the archives I think you'll find the answer is everything from
Heil products to computer gaming headsets.
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Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack ht
I use a Heil proset with very good results.
Bruce - W*FU
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Looking to fin
rmthorne wrote:
>
> I'm curious what others are finding with the K3 on SSB in contest
> conditions. I've had mine for a few months and the difference between my
> mkv and the K3 is like night and day on cw.
>
I think the K3 with 1.8Khz filter throttled down as narrow as
intelligibility allo
At first I had no transmit. I found the problem in T2 where the winding
wire had not made a good connection. Now, I have 17.4 watts power no matter
what I do. The V-Power signal from U8 Pin 2 on the Control Board is 0.00 in
Tune. Changing the Power setting has no effect on the Power readout. I
Looking to find what people are using for SSB mics.
Thanks
rOn
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I'm curious what others are finding with the K3 on SSB in contest conditions.
I've had mine for a few months and the difference between my mkv and the K3 is
like night and day on cw.
I havn't had a chance to really test it out on SSB. I'm getting ready to
travel to K5NA's for CQWW and I won
I'm curious what others are finding with the K3 on SSB in contest conditions.
I've had mine for a few months and the difference between my mkv and the K3 is
like night and day on cw.
I havn't had a chance to really test it out on SSB. I'm getting ready to
travel to K5NA's for CQWW and I won
On 21 okt 2008, at 15.58, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Aha! So it was you with that strange callsign Bjorn! I've never
heard an
"SE0" before and my brain/ears were trying to make sense of it as I
was
madly switching antennas to try to peak the signal.
Yes that was me. I was using 7S0X previously an
Oh, and you can use HOLD M1-M4 too, so there are actually 10 PF keys,
provided you don't want to use M1-M4 for anything else. That includes
Bank 2.
so if you want to use M1-M4 for a message, you can't use it as a PF key.
Not sure how DVR memories will co-exist with CW memories - I hope by
m
Bill W4ZV wrote:
>
> ??? What firmware were you using. Everything in the Sub's DSP should
> track the Main when in Diversity mode. Your comment about filters is also
> confusing. If you had DSP set to 400 or below, both roofing filters
> should have been 400 Hz. If just above 400 Hz DSP, y
Curt Knight wrote:
>
>
>>Considering recent posts, maybe you would be interested to hear about
> the setup we used at KH6LC during the Stew Warmup. I brought my K3 SN
> 469, which has 2.7, 1.8, and 0.4 filters in the main and matched 2.7
> and 0.4 in the sub. Now I know that I should have spru
I sent this over a month ago and had no response at all as far as I
know - I'm not expecting a response or direct reply from Wayne et'al -
they have plenty to do, but I'm surprised others didn't shoot me down
in flames or comment?
Hi David
That's just the way I decided to set it up. I have 025 programmed in to M2.
73
Barry VK2BJ
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Tavan N6XI'
Hi Curt,
Your signal was the strongest I heard during my 1.5 hours in the 'warm up' -
paddle-sent CW was fine, but computer CQ sounded like it needed more "weight".
I wonder which logging program you were using?
73,
Ken ZL1AIH
K3 #320 (plus #321 at ZM1A)
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I'd be interested to know why you don't aim your starting point in the first
memory bank onto one of the target frequencies that you put into the second
bank.
David
G3UNA
>
>
>
> I have quintuple band stacking memories. I use the first ten memories
> programmed in strict band order (yo
I have quintuple band stacking memories. I use the first ten memories
programmed in strict band order (you soon get used to which band is which
button) at 1kHz up from the band edge. I then have the four M1 to M4 buttons
programmed at four frequencies within each band, two CW and two SSB.
This giv
kratchkov wrote:
The 1N34 diode on my KAT has its glass broken. With what kind of diode can I
replace it? What kind of characteristics does it need?
The best replacement is probably one ordered from Elecraft. They should
only charge letter post shipping for something like that.
However,
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