For those of you who want to solder the crimped Faston terminals you will find
it difficult to push the covers back up the lead to allow you to do the
soldering. Using a hot air gun on the terminals, as if you were applying heat
shrink, will expand the insulation enough to let you push the
Hi Nick
I just saw your demo video and found it very interesting. I am wondering what
is in the pigtail box, and whether what you are asking for is what interest
there is in such a unit.
It is quite interesting since it would make remote control of your K3 not
depending on a PC or laptop in
On page 28 in the Manual there is instructions for (voice transmit gain ) is
this benefical to do and does it make a differnce in the voice power ?
Don
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I wonder if there are plans to properly implement programmable TX delay in
K3 in the near future.
Current implementation works only with 8 ms delay. Attempts to increase this
setting to max 20 ms ruin CW timing especially at high CW speed.
Unfortunately 8 ms is too short for many of power amps,
Igor,
Yes, longer T-R delay times can chop off the leading edge of CW elements.
The proper answer is to add QSK capability to the amplifier.
If that is not possible or desirable, you may have to use a PTT footswitch.
If the amplifier is not capable of QSK operation at the keying speeds
you use,
Alternatively buy any Kenwood, Yeasu et al which has this figured out.
This has been a long standing problem with the K3.
I'd like to hear from Elecraft that it can't be fixed.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 2/15/2012 9:07 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Igor,
Yes, longer T-R delay times can chop off the
I suspect that as far as Wayne and Eric are concerned, any amplifier that
doesn't handle qsk is broken, so the K3 doesn't need fixed.
Matthew Pitts
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I'd like to hear that it CAN be fixed. That would be better.
On Feb 15, 2012, at 8:23 AM, briana als...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Alternatively buy any Kenwood, Yeasu et al which has this figured out.
This has been a long standing problem with the K3.
I'd like to hear from Elecraft that it can't be
Alternatively buy any Kenwood, Yaesu et al which has this figured out.
This has been a long standing problem with the K3.
Brian,
Could you please explain what you think is deficient in the K3?
You close the key, the KEY OUT line activates, the K3 waits 8 ms (minimum,
adjustable up to 20
110% agreement. If you want a voice-only machine, just look for semi
break-in in the specs. (You could also look for AM only.) Don's
comment about the merit of trying to fix a broken amplifier by modifying
the K3 is right on target. How about a big knife switch on the wall?
John Ragle -- W1ZI
I suspect that as far as Wayne and Eric are concerned, any amplifier that
doesn't handle qsk is broken, so the K3 doesn't need fixed.
Matthew Pitts
Matt,
So the concern is with amps that switch in, let's say 30 ms, for example?
You mean the 20 ms setting is still too fast for those
Hello Poul-Erik, It is my understanding that Nick's PigTail device is simply
the interface control device between your iPad/iPhone (or tabletPC/Android) via
WiFi and your radio (K3/KX3) via serial cable. The PigTail just uses WiFi to
communicate with your iPad/iPhone instead of Bluetooth, USB
I think you are confusing two things.
The hold time after RF output before receive can be as long as you want.
The time between key down and RF output in the K3 can be from 8 ms to
about 14 ms before keying is affected. It goes up to 20 ms, but at this
point, the keyed elements are shortened.
Rick,
So the concern is with amps that switch in, let's say 30 ms, for
example? You mean the 20 ms setting is still too fast for those
amps?
No, the problem is with straight key or an external keyer. TX
Delay delays the onset of RF by the correct 8 - 20 ms but it does
not also delay the
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In the 1950's I was an operator of an AN/GRC-26 portable radio system in the
U.S. Army. It ran phone (A.M.), digital (RTTY) and CW. The transmitter was a
BC-610 which I believe was the successor of the HT-4 transmitter shown here.
The whole portable system was built into a hut that was mounted
I think there's a bit more to it than that, Joe. My recollection, based
on my experience in SS CW a couple of years back, is that if CONFIG:TX
DLY is set to 20 ms, the K3's CW (with an external keyer) is choppy
even when using semi-breakin or PTT. I can't be 100% sure whether I was
using VOX
Thanks Carlo. That's a monumental accomplishment. Unfortunately, it's missing
the appendix to teach me to read and write Italian. ;o)
Terry, W0FM
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Rich,
Since I don't use an amplifier, I can't say for sure. However, TX
Delay should only be applied to the first element in semi-break in
(VOX) or PTT (and with PTT, TX Delay should be triggered by PTT not
Key In).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2/15/2012 11:04 AM, Richard Ferch wrote:
I think
The proper solution is NOT WINKEY. The QSD occurs with an external
keyer as well as internal keyer.
The fix has to be within the K3.
73 DE Brian/K3KO
On 2/15/2012 10:30 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
Rick,
So the concern is with amps that switch in, let's say 30 ms, for
example? You
rick,
I can't tell you what's wrong but I cqn give you the symptoms. This was
several years ago.
The story goes as follows. One day I sat down at the K3 for a CW
session. Unlike past sessions, at 25wpm and above the was erratic
timing of the characters. I thought it was my keyer. Plugged
On 2/15/2012 8:24 AM, briana wrote:
The fix has to be within the K3.
It all depends on exactly what problem you're trying to fix, and how bad
the problem is. Think about it -- a T/R relay has delays associated
both with pulling in AND dropping out. Granted they may be different
delays. These
On 2/15/2012 8:39 AM, briana wrote:
On older amps that could be 15ms or more.
The issue is not OLDER amps, it is poorly designed amps (or el cheapo
amps). My Ten Tec Titan 425s, which were designed in the late 70s and
built in the early 80s, were designed for QSK, and key reliably at
8msec.
You are correct Rich.
I always use PTT foot switch. Even then longer then 8ms setting of TX delay
affects CW. I do not understand why. It is not brake in. It is just switched
to TX and stays put. Why CW should be affected by this setting?
My K3 is below 2000 serial number. I have just checked
Hi all,
I have a small understanding problem in using filters.
I installed a additional SSB filter 2.1KHz/8pol on row 3. (1. is FM and
2. is 2.7KHz).
I configured new 2.1KHz filter FL3_BW and set it with number 3 to 2.10,
FL3_Freq to 0.00, FL3_GN to 0db, FL3_ON to YES
_What I do not
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You must use the 2.7kHz (or 2.8) filter to transmit SSB (or CW or data)
- the narrow filters are only for receive.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/15/2012 12:13 PM, DK5EW wrote:
Hi all,
I have a small understanding problem in using filters.
I installed a additional SSB filter 2.1KHz/8pol on row
The Tx filter for SSB, Data, and CW must be 2.7 or 2.8 kHz, so FL2 is right
for your installation for TX SSB and TX CW.
The 2.1 kHz filter is not used for transmit, just receive.
You should be able to use all your filters for receive, just enable (for
receive) all installed filters for CW, LSB,
On 2/15/2012 12:06 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote:
I always use PTT foot switch. Even then longer then 8ms setting of TX
delay affects CW. I do not understand why.
Apparently the K3 applies the TX Delay value to the CW input (key in)
regardless of Key Out status (e.g., is the radio already in
I should like to suggest that a boundary-condition change be made to the P3
display behavior.The current behavior I view to be a firmware defect.
P3 mode settings are: Fixed Tune mode. Half Span.
Current behavior: When recalling a frequency from a K3 memory and that
frequency is off
TNX all for answering !
So I understand I have to use 2.7KHz for TX and all others for RX only.
Switching RX filters on XFIL between 2.1 and 2.7 KHz
best regards
Erwin/DK5EW
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confused by all this K3 TX DLY chatter
please answer the following question(s)
my cw operation is with Simi QSK @ 13-25wpm
sometimes with a straight key
but most times using the internal K3 keyer
so are you saying.
I shouldn't run the K3 with my older AL-811 (3 tube)
or I will be
Close - but it looks like a week or two later as we have just received
the boards from assembly and they need to be tested and packaged in
manufacturing here. Also, we are in final testing on the firmware for
the SVGA.
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On 2/14/2012 3:07 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham wrote:
I don't use QSK - I don't like the noise between characters.
In casual DXing, I (almost) always use a footswitch to ensure the amp has
settled before any RF hits it. I always use an external keyer.
While contesting, I use N1MM to microHAM (Winkey) to K3.
I'm never sure whether to use the TX Delay
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By any chance does anyone have one of these they've never used? I ordered
one from N0SS last May but it was never shipped due to Tom's untimely death.
Before reconstructing one from his webpage info, I thought I'd check to see
if anyone has one they don't need. Please reply direct with price,
Ralph,
If you are using PTT in all cases, then you do not have to worry about
the TX delay (set it to the default of 8 ms). Do NOT put the K3 into
VOX and all will be OK. If you do set the K3 to VOX, then you might be
in trouble because both hit the key to transmit and PTT will both be
Any new info on the KAT500? $$numbers, pix etc.
Any info from the Orlando show?
I and my K-line are anxiously awaiting any info on my pending tuner.
Joe K2UF
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We're half way through the month. Any word on getting close to shipment? Will
it be closer to the end of February or first couple weeks of March?
Steve, KC8QVO
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Will there be a preliminary .pdf manual released for the KX3 soon to hold us
over while we wait patiently for March?
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So the date is now March or was it always March. I am excited nevertheless. I
can't wait to bring it on the babymoon in April.
Keith
AG6AZ
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On Feb 15, 2012, at 4:25 PM, John Cooper w...@gt.rr.com wrote:
Will there be a preliminary .pdf manual released
I think when in semi-break-in, you'd only be concerned about chopping
the first element. I just checked my AL-811 manual and it says the
relay may take 15ms to operate. My K3 is set for 8ms (default) but I
turn QSK off when I use it.
I just tried it while monitoring on a separate receiver
Hi Gary,
I can't say that I have experienced your spotting situation but I would like
to describe a different way of getting a signal into the center of the P3
screen in Fixed-Tune mode. I have P3 function key FN4 set to toggle between
Fixed-Tune mode and Tracking mode. By pressing it I get the
Just wondering that since we are so near the initial release of the KX3 if any
receiver performance numbers are available?
73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
Hi Mike,
Toggling between fixed tune and tracking mode is certainly faster and more
predictable than anything I've found as a work around. Thanks for the
suggestion. I'll give it a try.
Since I'm not always contesting, I'd like to find a way to make the P3
cursor be well behaved without
Years ago, using QSK with a 1kmp (adjustable TX delay) with an
Ameritron AL1200 (not a QSK amp), in a contest I would often get
UE7XF?. Using 'break-in' + 'VOX' would get VE7XF.
That was typical with Yaesu FT-1000MP and MKV. If the PTT did not
close more than the TX Delay time before the key
Suggested behavior: Since the P3 has no idea in which direction
tuning will subsequently occur, the cursor/frequency should be
placed in the exact middle of the P3 display. In that manner the
P3 is useful to both sides of the memory-recalled frequency.
I'm not so sure that placing the signal
There will definitely be a February edition of the manual posted on
our website. It's already in use by our field testers.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Feb 15, 2012, at 4:25 PM, John Cooper wrote:
Will there be a preliminary .pdf manual released for the KX3 soon to
hold us over while we wait
Thanks for the reply, Eric. And, bummer! I'm eager to get my P3
display up on the big 19' monitor.
73,
--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA
km4ik@gmail.com
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On 2/15/2012 2:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Close - but it looks like a week or two later as we
Anything available for those of us waiting for the P3SVGA add on?
73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR
On 2/15/2012 9:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
There will definitely be a February edition of the manual posted on
our website. It's already in use by our field testers.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Well, finally got to open KPA-500 #698. I did a parts inventory and found the
Rear Panel Envelope (#850475) is missing.
It contains some essential things so my build is stalled with the bottom panel
and power supply and left panel done.
Hope it doesn't take days to get to Virginia from Aptos! I
Be sure to open ALL the bags when you check. ;-) Been there, thought that.
Rick WA6NHC
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Same here, Everything I thought was missing (screws or washers or whatever)
I found in another bag I hadn't opened yet.
73, de Jim KG0KP
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