Re: [Elecraft] K3 6M SWR

Steve, How much higher is "much higher"? And at what level? Do you have the LP-100 in the line at the same time as the K3? If that is the situation, then your results are not surprising, even a short length of coax can cause a vast difference in SWR readings - that effect becomes more signif

[Elecraft] K3 6M SWR

Antenna: M2inc 6M5X. I'm getting much higher SWR readings from an LP100 vs the K3. The LP100 shows a rather flat response across several hundred kc vs a typical curve over the same frequency range using the K3's internal SWR meter. The LP100 coupler is rated to 54 MHz. Anyone else experience th

Re: [Elecraft] k3 utility problem

Gary, it's likely a COM port issue. First, K3Voice "uses up" the COM port when it is running, so no other program can access the K3 using the same COM port. Close K3Voice before attempting to connect with the K3 Utility. The K3 Utility will need to use the same COM port that you're using with K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] VCO Test

Clark Ward Jr wrote: > I have the frequency probe plugged into P6, and TP-1, the VFO set to > 4000.10 kHz, and used the menu to have the freq counter active. FWIW: My K2 [#4398] had a similar problem a number of years ago. Initially in the alignment process it seemed to be working, but then I

Re: [Elecraft] k3 utility problem

Gary, All I can offer is to check for the "dumb stuff" first. Is K3 Utility using the same port that works with K3Voice? Any chance that one application did not release the port before closing? Do you get any error messages? If so, what error? 73, Don W3FPR Gary Lee wrote: > Just added the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] VCO Test

Clark, You either have a non-functioning VFO, or you have something wrong with your probe (or Q9/Q10 on the Control Board). Try the probe in TP2 to see if you get a frequency displayed - if you do, you likely have a VFO problem - first place to check is T5 - make certain the leads are well stri

[Elecraft] further to k3 util problem

Just remember when having a friend set up the speakers after installing filter, is it possible he accidentally changed something about the serial port? If so, if I do a reset, will it come back enough to reload firmware from last known good config? ___

[Elecraft] k3 utility problem

Just added the kfl3 to my k3. Can't get k3 utility to communicate with the k3. However, k3voice works fine. Still using the same old edgeport I've always used, no software changes to the pc that I can think of. How can I test further? ___

[Elecraft] [K2] VCO Test

I got discouraged after having more than a few issues with my K2 and have returned to finish the project now that I'm not eyeballs-deep in nursing school. I'm in 'Alignment and Test, Part II' in the VCO Test. Everything is good up through this point (Having started anew, I reperformed all calibra

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] test problem with VFO and no 7000 kHz signal heard

Warren, It appears that you have several problems. Tackle the CAL PLL/INFO 232 problem first. Put the internal counter probe into TP1 - then set the K2 frequency to 7000 kHz and measure the frequency using CAL FCTR. Do you have a valid frequency reading? It should be 11915 kHz. If not, that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SWR reading at low power

Geoffrey Downs escribió: > On TUNE my K3 only shows SWR above 1.9w. Looks like it's normal, Ramiro. Thanks very much Geoffrey, I will sleep well tonight. > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

[Elecraft] Error message after KXV3A Install ?

After much self congratulating on the completion of doing the AF stage upgrade and the install of the KXV3A successfully,or so I thought, I am now getting a couple of error messages. BP3 and IF2. The remedy is probably obvious to everyone but not to me ,do I just take out the KXV3A and re-insta

Re: [Elecraft] 144 module for K3

On Thu, 06 May 2010 12:49:36 -0400, "Phil LaMarche" wrote: The power reading is 1.8db or 1.5mw on my K3 front panel. Using the W2 software latest version, mine shows 9.5w on key down in CW. That's enough to drive my TE Systems 1542G to 300w out, which is plenty for tropo and local SSB use. Whe

[Elecraft] [K2] test problem with VFO and no 7000 kHz signal heard

Hi, Warren here. I couple years ago I started building a K2. I got it built but was having issues with the alignment and test, then moved. I just opened the box and started working on it again. The entire radio is built, but I am still on the Alignment and test part II. All the tests went w

[Elecraft] 144 module for K3

With the power turned fully clockwise, what should the power reading be? Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc 727-944-3226 727-937-8834 Fax 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com K3 #1605 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM

[Elecraft] K3 question -- Transmitting (SSB) with power set to 0.0 watts -- any risk?

Hello, I am chasing down a noise source that I hear when transmitting voice and data modes on my K3. I trying some experiments to nail down the source, but while doing so I need to leave the K3 on transmit for a (relatively) extended period so I can hear any changes in the characteristics

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

On Thu, 6 May 2010 08:58:18 -0400, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: >Afraid I can't go with you on this one, Jim. Simply saying don't use >NB in a K3 doesn't cut it. I didn't say that! You misunderstood my advice, which was diagnostic. I am simply trying to eliminate his K3 and RX setup as the source of

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ?? [END of Thread]

We're drifting way off topic. (Both beacons and clicks..) Time to officially END the thread. 73, Eric List moderator On 5/6/2010 7:38 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > This whole discussion begs the question: Aren't there already enough > beacons? __

[Elecraft] K3 swr readings on 10m

Interestingly while over in england for the weekend installing My wifes K3 I had a similar experience I was interfacing the new DEMI 70MHz transverter which needed 5W drive at 10m So i set up the transverter to use the antenna 1 connector. When producing 5W the K3 thought the SWR was 4.5 to

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

This whole discussion begs the question: Aren't there already enough beacons? From what I see these days (from cluster spots), guys appear to have put aside the mike or key to just listen for beacons, rather than actually getting on the air and working people. Wouldn't just operating be a be

[Elecraft] Thursday 'coon hunt announcement

Tonight's 'coon Hunt is Thursday evening from 0200z to 0300z (7 PM PDT) on 40 meters. 40 m -- 7105 - 7125 kHz at 0200z to 0300z 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

> I have a friend who is about 2 miles from me who when on > 2m SSB and CW > is running about 250kw ERP from his moon bounce system. I > don't hear > him on either of my K3's until he gets within 5kHz of me > when I'm on > SSB, and on CW he has to be within 1 KHz before I can tell > he is > th

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

Me too. But it doesn't appear that you can actually buy one. ;-) Wes N7WS --- On Thu, 5/6/10, Paul Christensen wrote: > I would like to see I3 > improvement to at least -40 dB, and -55 dB is now > attainable with > pre-distortion techniques like that used on the Swiss > ADT-200A.  Those

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

On Wed, 5 May 2010 16:27:16 -0700 (PDT), callen1155 wrote: A 100 watt beacon is a bit over the top. Even at 2m and 70cm 5 to 10 watts or less is the norm, but there are no rules to govern beacon power output. I have a friend who is about 2 miles from me who when on 2m SSB and CW is running abou

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SWR on Tx Gain Calibration

Interesting, Geoff. Could it be that, since my 6m antenna array is resonant and shows 1:1 SWR both on the K3 and on an external power meter, and both BEFORE and AFTER I recently installed the KAT3 tuner, maybe the KAT3 doesn't actually see any difference in matching requirements between AUTO and

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 9:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > First, make > sure your Noise Blanker isn't turned on. Noise Blankers can CAUSE key clicks. > Second, if you still hear clicks, Afraid I can't go with you on this one, Jim. Simply saying don't use NB in a K3 doesn't cut it. In analog RX, the onl

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

Absolutely. I trust that the 40db maximum level you are suggesting is 40db below test tone, not relative to pep. 73, Geoff GM4ESD From: "Paul Christensen" Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 11:06 AM > Agreed and that's the next opportunity for improvement. IM effects from > transmitters that are o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SWR on Tx Gain Calibration

Well now that I understand what bypass actually is, it makes more sense to me too. It sounds kind of like the manual method of "bypassing" the ATU in the K2, but just automatic. Neato! 73, LS W5QD -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SWR-on-Tx-Gain-Calibrati

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SWR on Tx Gain Calibration

Thanks for the links Bob. I thought I remembered something like that. Thanks also to others who have commented. Maybe the ATU needs to look at a 50 ohm load at some point in its youth in order to learn what residual values to leave in circuit when in bypass. I use 10m only very rarely so it's l

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SWR reading at low power

On TUNE my K3 only shows SWR above 1.9w. Looks like it's normal, Ramiro. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK - Original Message - From: "Ramiro Aceves" To: Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:53 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SWR reading at low power > Hi all, > > Is it normal that my K3 do not show SWR r

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

> "The longer we resist these standards the worst the problem is going to > become...Hams are just being stubborn for no good reason for arguing > against these common sense standards that all other HF users must comply > with." At least for CW, I think the worst is now behind us. Also, some

Re: [Elecraft] cw 'clicking' ??

Hi Jim This discussion brings back to the point that all ham radio transmitters need mandated occupied bandwidth rules. These rules would prevent the re-occurrence of the Yaesu click debacle. Hams are just being stubborn for no good reason for arguing against these common sense standards th

[Elecraft] K3 SWR reading at low power

Hi all, Is it normal that my K3 do not show SWR reading on TUNE below 2 W power? Thanks in advance. Ramiro, EA4NZ, ex EA1ABZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mm