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--- On Sat, 6/9/12, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 one at a time?
To: Burt k1...@yahoo.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 8:09 PM
Burt,
I
ACC2 IO setting LO=PTT (input; apply 0 V or ground to
activate PTT)
I can't figure out how to set the ACC2IO on the KX3 so that it will key
the KPA500 properly. I currently have the ACC2IO in the off position. When
I connect the cable between the ACC2IO and the PA Key on the back of the
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Date: Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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John, there were quite a number
I just picked up a used K2 and have been checking it out.I think I found
2 issues with the radio,Receive on 15m,12m,10m is fine sounds good seems
to be right on.On 17m and 20m the receive audio is very sharp not like
the other higher bands,My question is where do I start to get these two
bands
Mike,
I believe you need to do a good IF filter alignment. There is a change
in sidebands for 15 meters and above. due to the placement of the VFO
above or below the received signal.
You will need the internal counter probe - if you did not receive it
with your K2 (and it is not inside), you
Hi there,
My XV50 50 MHz transverter has to go. It has the optional XVOVN crystal
oven built in and has a spare ATF 34143 PHEMT (Q3 in preamp section)
secured to the inside of the top lid.
The unit is about 3 years old has seen little use. Asking 350 Euro's.
In case you might want to convert
Please share your solution as I plan on powering the KPA500 with a KX3 too
Thanks, KD3TB
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, Adrian wrote:
ACC2 IO setting LO=PTT (input; apply 0 V or ground to
activate PTT)
I can't figure out how to set the ACC2IO on the KX3 so that it will key
the KPA500
What does it do into a 50 Ohm load?
The KPA500 will play up if you have an SWR of 2:1, or higher, when
running near full power.
Also, your posting had no line feeds/carriage returns making reading
it hard work.
73 Dave, G4AON
I have a KPA500 amp and have some issues with it. I ran on my
I saw one of the monitors that was hooked up to a P3 at HamCom Yesterday
displaying scrolling CW on the bottom part of the screen along with the band
scan on the top of the screen.
Is this the P3 Keyboard input and data display that was mentioned earlier
as a feature coming down the pike? :)
I was told this was a test of new firmware for the P3SVGA. It seemed to
do a fine job of decoding both PSK31 and CW (they had two P3s running,
each decoding a different mode), although the signals consisted simply
of an endlessly repeated callsign. At one point Friday afternoon we had
a total
Thanks Adrian for you advice. I did change the ACC2 IO setting to LO=PTT. The
KX3 still will not key the KPA500 when I press the mic button. The KX3 goes
into transmit but not the KPA500. I have the center wire from the KPA500 PA
Key connected to the tip of the 2.5mm plug going into the KX3.
I haven't tried this (don't have an amp) but an errata sheet that came with my
kit indicates that the keyline output is on the ring of the acc2 plug, not tip
as indicated in the original manual. I don't think the ACC2 IO setting has
anything to do with the keyline output, it's used for other
I am cleaning my hamshack and collecting funds for other ham toys, HI.
Selling XV144, Softrock IF OUT for K3 ...:
http://scc.hamradio.si/s57aw_sale/
SRI for the bandwidth, if interested please reply off the list
73 Robert, S57AW
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The keying output at the KX3 is on the ring, not the tip, of ACC2.
This is mentioned in the latest manual errata.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 10, 2012, at 10:34 AM, Carlson David wrote:
Thanks Adrian for you advice. I did change the ACC2 IO setting to
LO=PTT. The KX3 still will not key the
The R-8 is a radial-less vertical. Unfortunately it has a tendency to put
all sorts of RF down the coax as the counterpoise system is too short
given the wavelengths involved.
You might want to buy a heavy-duty coaxial choke from DX-Engineering like
the
Yes, Bernie has it right - tip and ring are reversed in the manual, and
it is the KEYLINE OUT signal that is needed. PTT is an input. Connect
your KPA500 keying line between ring and the shell.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/10/2012 1:40 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote:
I haven't tried this (don't have an
Thanks Bob!
I actually did that and added those snap-on ferrite cores. I cleaned up
things a lot! I'm starting to think that there may be other things going
on. I took the advice of others that replied. Things such as using a dummy
load, no problems. I put the amp in STBY and when running
I came in late so may have missed a point or two.
The R8 is an end fed half wave vertical and the 'matching box' includes a
common mode choke. It has a very low angle of radiation. If it is on the
same vertical plane as your station, the antenna will 'hose' it with RF
(have that situation
Since Eric probably isn't back home yet, and I was there helping them
with the displays, I'll answer this as best I can.
It was some new code for the P3SVGA that iwios still in test and hasn't
been released to the public as a Beta version yet. The CW, PSK and RTTY
decode is not being done in
Hi all,
I was attempting to demo my KPA500 with my friend's new TS-590.
Everything is fine except I can't get automatic band change to work.
Serial port speed is set to 19.2 on the radio and amp. Amp is set to
serial and polling is on. But no band changing occurs. I tried
different serial
Does the KPA talk directly with other rigs via serial? I didn't pick
that up in the specs. The amp will auto sense the band on transmit
automatically so you really don't need any cabling other than the ptt line.
Mike W0MU
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com
this is cool http://www.finance15tanews.net/biz/?read=7944966
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Be EXTRA REAL careful as the '590 has a history of spiking on the start of
some transmissions. Firmware upgrades haven't completely solved the
problem.
While the receiver is in a similar class as the K line, that single issue
was enough for me to vote it down (I bought the K3, P3, KPA500
Just received my new K2 kit and I no longer have the dexterity in my
fingers to wind the toroids so I am planning to use Mychael's service.
The trouble is I cannot find him on Paypal.
anyone have a direct paypal address for him?
thanks
Thom WI8W
You don't need the rig and amp to communicate for auto band changing to
occur. The KPA500 will sense the frequency of the RF and change
automatically. No need for the cable.
But, if you desire to interface the TS-590 and the KPA500, make sure the
serial cable is plugged into the (XCVR) port on
Thanks for the update. Sounds like neat things are on the horizon!
Seeing what the the KAT500 will look like showed me how really small it is!
Almost didn't notice it above the Amp!
-
Roger W5RDW
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Thom,
I usually email him first - then he can send you a paypal invoice.
His email is toroid...@earthlink.net.
Mychael's toroid order form is available for download from the Elecraft
website - see
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/ToroidGuy/toroidguy_prewound_toroids.htm
73,
Don W3FPR
On
Thanks Jim and the rest of you for the offers and the advice.
After sending that request I did figure out how to get money to him for
my order via paypal.
Thom WI8W
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Don, I *thought* Wayne's fix had solved the problem but it's back
big time and still only affects the dits. I was so confident I'd
solved it that I took the KX3 to the top of an 1800' mountain today and
made two QSOs that were full of sending errors. I decided to QRT early
and preserve
toroid...@earthlink.net
Chuck, KE9UW
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Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 3:01 PM
To:
I've recently replaced a W1 watt meter used with my K2
with a W2. I'd like to sell the now-excess W1 that's in a
W8FGU custom smoked case with tilt stand and rear-
facing BNC connectors.
The all-red SWR bar graph has been changed to 3 green,
4 yellow and 3 red LED's. It's been carefully
Tom,
tnx for the info. Did you tried higher sampling rates already? Or is
48kHz the one you found to be best?
73
Gernot
DF5RF
Am 09.06.2012 23:53, schrieb Tom Azlin N4ZPT:
With the KX3 and I/Q audio very nice display of spectrum at 48ks/s.
but the resolution and niceness to me of the SDR on
Stan,
Sorry to hear this. You might try removing some of the black anodizing
around the other thumb screw hole, too. This seems to have worked in
all cases that I know of. If not, we'll get you a new KXPD3 ASAP.
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 10, 2012, at 1:38 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
Don, I
Dear Gang:
I'm a newbie to solar power, but I ran some tests today that I think might be
of interest to those thinking of solar operation in the field.
The story so far: I converted to Buddipole A123 packs for portable operation
more than a year ago and have been deliriously happy with them.
Hi guys!
Seems I found the solution to my problem. I put ferrite cores next to the
amp AND I forgot the PTT line so that was added. Added one to the AC line,
there's two now. Now I'm able to get acceptable VSWR and run 350 watts out.
I never really thought that it was the amp's fault but my
I was looking to make a contact with my hand key when I ran into an
unusual problem. As soon as a I closed the key it locked down in
transmit. Thinking that there was a problem with the key, I tried
another with a different set of long leads, and had the same result.
Then I tried the leads
Ron,
Like other similar problems, we have to determine whether you have a
hardware problem or an RF feedback problem. The answer to that question
is usually determined by asking you to transmit into a dummy load (with
no other changes). If you have normal transmit into the dummy load,
then
I realized that I hadn't mentioned this, and should have, when I posted
the message. During trouble isolation I had the power output set to
zero, right at the bottom. The band in use was 20M. Shorter shielded
cables, probably didn't matter if it was shielded, worked fine. It
happened with two
Ron,
There are failures within the K2 that can lead to a total loss of power
control and if that occurs, the K2 will transmit at its maximum power
even though the power know is set to its lowest position.
So, please do as I have requested, and with that bit of additional
information, please
The connectors on the Powerfilm solar products are Delphi Weatherpack
connectors. They are inexpensive and readily available.
One source:
http://www.hipoparts.com/weather-pack-2-pin-sealed-wiring-connector-kit/
The link above is for a complete male and female connector pair. The same
place
I got my KX3 working with my KPA500 thanks to help from Wayne N6KR and Adrian.
The keying output at the KX3 is on the ring, not the tip of the ACC2. The
manual is wrong but it is corrected in the manual errata which I didn't notice.
I am getting almost 200 watts out from the KPA500 with 12
This is a classic example of the results and frustration caused by
ignoring the Errata Sheet.
Do read that first and make the appropriate mark-ups in your manual - i
is essential to keeping your sanity and producing good results with your
new KX3.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/10/2012 9:21 PM, Carlson
Just worked Igor, UA9CDC on 20 meter phone @ 01:22z, from the Ural Mtns in
Russia and he was using his new KX3 and driving a Expert amp to about 350 watts
he stated. It sounded really nice. I have worked several on CW but this was
the first on SSB for me...
NF8J
Paul
The KX3's attached keyer paddle is very flexible. Normally it is
configured for right-handed use (MENU:CW KEY2 set to LEFT=DOT). You
can reverse it by setting the parameter to LEFT=DASH.
In addition, you can set the CW KEY2 parameter to HAND. In this case
both the left and right paddles
Eric,
Don't put a solar panel on a battery without a charge controller! I fried a few
batteries on a boat I had by going without a charge controller, and all I had
was a good 10 W panel.
I have been using 45-60 Watts of solar panels for the last few Field Days with
2 K2s, an FT-817, and a
turning the KXPD3 into a nice little sideswiper? Way to go, Wayne!
73, stan WB2LQF
On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
In addition, you can set the CW KEY2 parameter to HAND. In this case
both the left and right paddles will function like a hand key.
On 6/10/2012 6:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
This is a classic example of the results and frustration caused by
ignoring the Errata Sheet.
Yes, BUT -- with modern desktop publishing, it is trivially easy for a
decent technical writer to keep a pdf up to date. I have several dozen
tutorials online
My KX3 has cooties! ;-)
On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 10:30 PM, stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.netwrote:
turning the KXPD3 into a nice little sideswiper? Way to go, Wayne!
73, stan WB2LQF
On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
In addition, you can set the CW KEY2
The latest errata are always available on our manual download page for
each product.
W
On Jun 10, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 6/10/2012 6:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
This is a classic example of the results and frustration caused by
ignoring the Errata Sheet.
Yes, BUT -- with
We had a good net today with reasonably strong signals everywhere. Even the
other PNW stations were strong to me, includiing Lyle, KK7P, who was booming
into OR. We had 34 participants over a 28 minute period. No significant
discussions. Have a great week.
Here is the list of participants.
I do run the K-Line as my main station. I'm not sure how to observe the
spiking you mentioned. The firmware is at 1.06. I haven't seen
anything unusual. I have been running it at 25 to 30 watts into my
KPA500 with excellent results. I'll see if I can research the spiking
issue you
Hi,
I am having problems with the k3util program programming CW memories
on linux. I have programmed Bank 1/M1 by keying with a paddle as:
CQ CQ CQ DE AA6KJ AA6KJ AA6KJ CQ CQ CQ DE AA6KJ AA6KJ AA6KJ K
Then I enter k3util and use Edit CW memories and I see Bank1/M1 as:
CQ CQ CQ DE AA6KJ AA6KJ
Just type in the fields in K3Util what you want to send via cw.
Using a key or paddle to set is not necessary.
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On 06/10/2012 10:19 PM, Adrian wrote:
Just type in the fields in K3Util what you want to send via cw.
Using a key or paddle to set is not necessary.
It does not help. If I enter it once from the keyboard correctly and then
check back again, it will show the missing letter problem. Thus I can
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