[Elecraft] KPA500 Question re the K3s per band power control

Group: I'm checking out a recently completed KPA500 (#234) running FW V1.11 with a K3/10 running FW Ver 4.36. The K3/100 with which it will eventually be used is otherwise tied up and I wanted to confirm the the per-band power control feature when used with the K3. (I'm using the AUX interfa

Re: [Elecraft] retransmit recorded signals

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KDVR3%20Option%20Installation%20Rev%20B.pdf page 14 To transmit recorded audio, press the PTT or tap XMIT. If you tap the XMIT button, do so before starting playback since tapping any button stops playback. GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 8/12/2011 7:21 PM, Karl Ahame

[Elecraft] A Finger PTT switch for use with my Yamaha CM-500 headset?

I've found that using VOX outdoors is problematic due to background noise, so I'd like to wire up a finger PTT switch that works with my K3 and Yamaha CM-500 headset.  I have an existing finger PTT switch that was designed for use with a Yaesu FT-11R HT.   There are 3 stereo plugs wired to the f

Re: [Elecraft] VGA Cables (mate to K3-ACC Jack)

These make a lot more sense for connectors with multiple functions that go to different units. They are also the cat's meow for DB9 and DB25 connectors for Microham u2R and such. 73, Guy. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM, AB3EN wrote: > Have you looked at the products at > http://www.winford.co

[Elecraft] KPA500 pounded--fan question

Dear Gang:   I have been pounding my KPA500 on 6m WSJT meteor scatter and love it (this is 30 sec rx, 30 sec TX full power for hours).  Here is my question for you RF engineers.   I have been testing the fan settings.  Here is what I get for the peak PA temp at different settings.   NOR = 65, 3

[Elecraft] retransmit recorded signals

Hi all, I tried to figure out how to retransmit a received signal with my K3. Maybe it can't be done anyway. Anyone who knows how? 73' Karl VK2GKA K3 # 5450 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/l

Re: [Elecraft] Huntsville / KPA500s

We ship these from the Factory, and will be taking orders at Huntsville. They just are too heavy for us to ship out en masse to the show. Note that we have now caught up with our backlog and are shipping KPA500s 1-5 days after order. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/12/2011 4:18 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Probably, but even if I shift downwards in DATA A mode, there's still a cut-off at 200Hz. ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 11:47 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > Isn't SHIFT remembered separately?     73, Guy. > > On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML > wrote: >> On Fri

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Isn't SHIFT remembered separately? 73, Guy. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >> >>  > I just looked at my passband, with spectran, in DATA A and USB modes >>  > with the bandwidth cranked up to 4.0kHz (

[Elecraft] Huntsville

In order to determine which checkbook, the skinny one or the fat one, I would like to know if any KPA500 kits are going to the Huntsville Ham Fest? I'm looking forward to the presentation to be given about the KPA500 design. Thanks and 73, Tom - W4BQF __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

Well, you don't -need- to join the Yahoo group. Wayne and Eric both read several lists related to their products, including a few different ones on Yahoo. So, along with designing and bringing cool products to market they are both pretty busy. You -could- ask your questions here. I've been follow

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

No news at present. We're still hoping to meet our announced schedule for first shipments (December). If that changes we'll let you know. Wayne N6KR On Aug 12, 2011, at 3:36 PM, Kevin Rock wrote: > I have sent some emails to both Wayne and Eric about the KX3 and > received > no response. Do

[Elecraft] KX3

I have sent some emails to both Wayne and Eric about the KX3 and received no response. Do I need to join the yahoo groups KX3 list to get the news on this rig? 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailma

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >  > I just looked at my passband, with spectran, in DATA A and USB modes >  > with the bandwidth cranked up to 4.0kHz (in both cases) with a 2.7kHz >  > filter. Indeed, the passband seems to be cut off at about 200Hz on the >  > low end

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 timeline?

My crystal ball is somewhat foggy, and has a large crack... However, my guess has been that orders will be taken sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with shipments beginning after New Years. Just my guess. I have no "insider info". I expect that even if I did, there is still too much that

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

> I just looked at my passband, with spectran, in DATA A and USB modes > with the bandwidth cranked up to 4.0kHz (in both cases) with a 2.7kHz > filter. Indeed, the passband seems to be cut off at about 200Hz on the > low end in DATA A mode, but not in SSB mode. What's that about? That should

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 timeline?

Will the time line of the KX3 be this year? Philip LaMarche   LaMarche Enterprises, Inc p...@lamarcheenterprises.com www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com   727-944-3226 727-937-8834 Fax 727-510-5038 Cell   www.w9dvm.com K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480  CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM   -Original Mes

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 timeline?

John. Wayne reently stated (on the KX3 Yahoo Group) that the KXPA100 will be released -after- the KX3, no projected timeline has been published yet. No word yet on pricing/kit form, etc. As to the question of "integration" with the K2, that is doubtful based on other recent comments by Wayne in a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

There we are ... IF we wish to run flat and no compression ... DATA A it seems is a natural. I think Lance 7GJ said he ran WITH equalization yesterday, so he would use SSB. Seems like a users preference. Here, it is very quick to hit pre-programed PF1 allowing a switch to rear panel audio a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Bill, What you are "missing" is that many operators *do* use compression and TX EQ for SSB work. DATA A is the same as SSB, but TX EQ is automatically turned off and the compression setting is set to zero. Other than those two items, DATA A is just like SSB - Oh, it will also remember that the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

"DATA A" *is* USB with no equalisation, etc - that's the point. It allows you to easily switch between SSB and data modes without having to adjust audio processing for each. I just looked at my passband, with spectran, in DATA A and USB modes with the bandwidth cranked up to 4.0kHz (in both cases)

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

I continue to be puzzled by this thread. Given that WSJT (all modes) is WRITTEN for use on USB by Joe Taylor, WHY would we be interested in utilizing any K3 mode but USB? I have operated 441 and JT65 utilizing my K3 off the Moon, tropo and MS with no desire to fuss with any other K3 "mode".

Re: [Elecraft] [Moon-net] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Hi Iain, Well, as I recall, the DATA A passband was narrower than the SSB mode - at least in my K3. I have only 1.8, 6.0 and the standard 2.7 kHz filters installed in mine. When I am calling CQ on JT65 mode on EME, I like to have the widest possible flat passband so I can copy callers who s

Re: [Elecraft] VGA Cables (mate to K3-ACC Jack)

Have you looked at the products at http://www.winford.com/products/brksd15hd.php they have both cables and breakout boards. Slick site. 73 Dan - Dan AB3EN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VGA-Cables-mate-to-K3-ACC-Jack-tp6671097p6681676.html Sent from th

Re: [Elecraft] [Moon-net] Elecraft K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Hi Lance, Can you explain how the passband is better in USB mode vs "DATA A"? You can set the bandwidth as you please in either case... 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: > Hallo Udo, > > The K3 is a GREAT rig for JT65, because it needs no exter

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

Maybe an unintended consequence! I too use the "Remote" band switches! Even when barefoot. George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Sam Warning this is a JOKE! how do you know when you might be rich? maybe when you think it's nothing special to have purchased a $2k box of button

[Elecraft] K3 Modularity

I just installed a 100W PA and second receiver in a friend's K3. Everything went exactly according to plan. During this project, I was really impressed with the forethought in the K3 design, which allows incorporation of these major modular elements at any time. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bea

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

Warning this is a JOKE! how do you know when you might be rich? maybe when you think it's nothing special to have purchased a $2k box of buttons, so you can change bands more easily... sigh. . . . /joke off GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 8/12/2011 1:03 PM, Phil LaMarche wrote: > Even

[Elecraft] KPA500

Even if I don't intend to use the amplifier, I leave it turned on and band switch with it. Very convenient. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc p...@lamarcheenterprises.com www.LaMarcheEnterpri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

Or before, as I see David posted. :-) 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/12/2011 9:32 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > We will be working on the Mac version of the K3 memory editor after we > complete the Mac versions of KPA500 Utility and XG3 Utility. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

We will be working on the Mac version of the K3 memory editor after we complete the Mac versions of KPA500 Utility and XG3 Utility. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/11/2011 7:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Bruce, > >> Modes >> As I used my K3 on LSB, AM and CW only, wonder if there is a me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

A balun in line with the antenna can also attenuate signals on the AM BCB. I have found that feeding the antenna (in my case a CF 135-ft zepp) directly into the KXV3 (bypassing the Balun Designs "Tuner" balun) adds an additional 25 dB increase in signal strength at the low end of the AM BCB. This c

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 timeline?

John, Good questionthe photos of the KXPA100 appear to be just promos, not actual boxes and my fear would be they will follow 'later' which would be a bummerfurther, no pic of the remote tuner to piggyback the 100w PA. Both are required for my intended use for the rig strictly as a mobile

Re: [Elecraft] I don't think I'm getting out

85/17 or 43/9 is a good multiband antenna for use with a KAT2. I have found my KAT2 capable of matching loads that I couldn't match with my stand-alone QRO tuners. I have a K2/10 with battery and KAT2 for all kinds of portable uses including my RV. I have a separate KPA100/KAT100 in an EC2 that

[Elecraft] KXPA100 timeline?

I see that "KX3 Ordering and Shipping dates will be Fall-Winter 2011" according to Elecraft's web site (http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3.htm). Will the KXPA100 be available at that time as well? If so, have any more details been released about it (kit like the K2 or semi-kit like the K3; price range

Re: [Elecraft] I don't think I'm getting out

Don, Thanks for the information. I will follow your advice. I know the wire antenna is not the best but for the time being it's all I can come up with. I also think I will go ahead and install the KAT2 since it is complete and ready for installation and would solve some of my impedance issues.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Presets/Settings for JT65B / EME

Thanks to everyone replying to my several questions, works fine now and I'm quite satisfied. This reflector is a gold mine! :-) 73 Udo, DK5YA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://ma