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Hi all,
Maybe someone with computer nous than me can answer this.
Just hooked up the KAT500 and went to configure with the utility.
However, the utility is only showing ports 3 and 6 as available. Port 3 is where I have the K3
plugged in and the only spare port I have, which is on the end of a
running WSPR on my kx3 at 3 watts and it is doing a great job! really nice!
Reggie K6xr
Ham Radio Since 1955
DXCC, RCC, WAZ
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Al is the K1 still for sale?
On Nov 21, 2012 5:45 PM, "VE3GAM" wrote:
> KX1, 40, 30 and 20 m covered, no tuner, no paddle
>
> $250 + shipping (shoukd be about $15)
>
> Paypal preferred, email if interested
>
> al ve3gam
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Happy Thanksgiving to the Elecraft Team
Just completed my 100th QRP QSO and thanks to the KX3 and it's engineering -
completed 52 of the 100 since getting the KX3 in August. It took me two years
to get the first 48 - most of it with the K2
Ariel NY4G
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On Nov 21, 2012, at 11:
One of the items in the K3 'IF' command response is:
"v receive-mode VFO selection, 0 for VFO A, 1 for VFO B"
What does that mean? When would it be '1' ?
Is the "operating frequency" in the K3's IF response ever not the VFO
A frequency?
Tnx/73,
~iain / N6ML
Happy Thanksgiving to the entire staff at Elecraft.
73,
Jack - N2JT
On 11/21/2012 8:13 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Elecraft will be closed tomorrow and Friday, Nov 22-23, for the
Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back Monday, Nov. 26th.
73,
Eric
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Hi,
This was over on the KX3 Yahoo group
http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3HeatSinks.htm
Calvin
KA7MAY
On Nov 19, 2012, at 10:36 AM, Niel Skousen wrote:
> I recall someone posting a heatsink that they'd done for the KX3, and were
> intending to provide an aftermarket heatsink to the group.
Here is my limited input on digital and Digipan. and in my
experience the K3 caters very well to this type of digital operation
using AFSK. The best when compared to any other rig I have tried or
owned.
On 11/21/2012 1:50 PM, Larry Royster wrote:
Hi from Julie KT4JR, writing from the a
Check RF gain, not AF gain. AF gain maxes at 40. RF gain maxes at 0
dB ("-0").
matt W6NIA
On Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:36:54 -0800, you wrote:
>Gain is at max 40.
>
>John Hendricks
>Sent from my iPod
>
>On Nov 21, 2012, at 17:30, Bill Gerth wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Check your RF gain level. If th
Gain is at max 40.
John Hendricks
Sent from my iPod
On Nov 21, 2012, at 17:30, Bill Gerth wrote:
> John,
>
> Check your RF gain level. If the RF gain control is set to a low level, it
> could produce that result.
>
> 73,
>
> BILL GERTH, W4RK
> Jefferson City, MO
> First Licensed 1954
> CW
Note that you have to go into CW mode to set up your preferences, then switch
to SSB. I noted changing between CW and CW-REV made no difference - i.e.
the tone received on a monitor radio remained the same. When in SSB the
tone is correctly placed at your pitch frequency. (I am running latest
ve
John,
Check your RF gain level. If the RF gain control is set to a low level, it
could produce that result.
73,
BILL GERTH, W4RK
Jefferson City, MO
First Licensed 1954
CWOPS #459
4 States QRP Group
KX3 (S/N 112)
On Nov 21, 2012, at 7:06 PM, K7JLTextra wrote:
> KX3 doesn't pass signal audio.
Elecraft will be closed tomorrow and Friday, Nov 22-23, for the
Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back Monday, Nov. 26th.
73,
Eric
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On 11/21/2012 3:56 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
Life is a trade-off. The tri-bander offered better gain on three bands.
The log likely offered near seamless frequency agility from 3 to 30 MHz
without the need for tuners and such.
I guess we'll keep searching for that perfect antenna. :-)
Well,
KX3 doesn't pass signal audio.
Has button tones and CW monitor tones.
XG3 input shows correct AGC "S9" on all bands but no CW tone output.
Any ideas???
John Hendricks K7JLT
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* On 2012 21 Nov 14:51 -0600, Fred Jensen wrote:
> I was truly disappointed when I discovered it offered maybe 3-4 dB
> gain on any given frequency. The tribander on the same roof for the
> ham station [KL7FBK] out-performed it by a significant margin.
Life is a trade-off. The tri-bander offer
Hi Julie - I don't have a Windows machine, so other people will
have to weigh in on the Windows software issues. However some of
your issues are computer agnostic.
On 11/21/12 at 10:50 AM, effectiveh...@bellsouth.net (Larry
Royster) wrote:
I am confused about archive posts discussing VOX for
I had very good luck asking Elecraft to delay shipping my P3 kit
until I was going to be home. I ordered it at Pacificon, told
Madelyn that I had written the request on the order form. She
added some arrows pointing at the request, and everything worked.
Thanks Madelyn!
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
KX1, 40, 30 and 20 m covered, no tuner, no paddle
$250 + shipping (shoukd be about $15)
Paypal preferred, email if interested
al ve3gam
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I got Fred's manual as a self requested Valentine Day present. It sits
right next to my K3 and I find it without peer for answering questions
and giving explanations.
73
Jim ACØE
Garden City, Kansas
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Yes. The mod to the KSYN3 module will have no impact (good or bad)
unless a K3EXREF module is installed on it, and in use.
Wayne
On Nov 21, 2012, at 1:56 PM, Roy Morris wrote:
Hello Wayne,
Are you saying: "The mod will NOT have an impact one way or other in
this case" ?
This is in respon
KX3 DSP firmware version 00.96 made some improvements to the FM code.
73,
Lyle KK7P (busy working on DVR code...)
I downloaded 1.27 to my KX3 over the weekend and noted improved
receive performance on 2m FM (144-28 transverter used). S-meter
readings definitely higher on a popular repeater an
Roger,
In the K3 Utility, press F1 to bring up Help, then expand
(double-click on) "K3 Utility Help", then "Troubleshooting", then
click on "MCU Load Failure". You should find detailed steps to
complete the firmware load.
GL!
~iain / N6ML
On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Roger Huntley wr
Hello Wayne,
Are you saying: "The mod will NOT have an impact one way or other in this
case" ?
This is in response to the question: Is the mod to the KREF3 board (two
jumpers) recommended if the K3EXREF module and/or K144XV module are not
installed in the K3? Thanks. Roy W4WFB
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I recently had a problem loading firmware when I was going through the
P3 which has an SVGA. At a reset the P3 takes too long to gather itself
together and the Utility times out. N1AL said to turn the SVGA data
display off but I haven't tried that. Connecting the K3 directly to the
computer without
I have a microKEYER II but rather than disconnecting the K3 from it I use a
DB9 A/B switch for firmware updates. The K3/P3 is connected to the switch,
and the A position is connected to the MKII and the B position is connected
to a serial port on the computer (really a COM port on an Edgeport/4).
Folks - Nasty replies, on or off-list, are in violation of list
guidelines and in general are poor amateur practice. There is no need to
exert your ego here by insulting another ham. When you do this, you in
fact demean yoursef. Those of you that sent nasty replies and insults
to Richard owe
Is your K3 still hooked to the KAT500 via a 15-pin ACC cable and the KAT500
to KPA500 via another 15-pin ACC cable? I'm wondering if your KAT500 has
two masters...
The KAT500 doesn't have a way to know whether the amp is in STBY or OPER.
But when you switch the amp to OPER, if one of the two key
We did just what you described and it will not take the correct firmware
version. We are trying to load K3 Utility 1.12.10.10. and it stays in the
TX flashing and MCU LD on the screen without backlite.
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From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz]
Sent: Wednesday, Nov
K3 has been sold. Thanks for all the interest.
Mike, W4UM
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The mod will have impact one way or the other in this case.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Nov 21, 2012, at 12:15 PM, Roy Morris wrote:
Is the mod to the KREF3 board (two jumpers) recommended if the
K3EXREF module and/or K144XV module are not installed in the K3?
Thanks. Roy Morris W4WFB
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On 6m, select cw mode and then _hold _the alt button. It will change to
cw-rev which is then the "right" sideband. It's magic!
73
Graham
> 2. The CW during SSB is a good function particularly on 6 meters, but
> it will normally transmit on the wrong sideband. Could the CW during
> SSB select
On 11/21/2012 11:01 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
A cheap version of this antenna is a 100w incandescent light bulb with a
few feed of "lamp cord" with a PL-259 attached. If you can load it, it
makes a cheap dummy load that leaks RF. What I used as a Novice in the
1960's. I actually made some 40m c
I downloaded 1.27 to my KX3 over the weekend and noted improved
receive performance on 2m FM (144-28 transverter used). S-meter
readings definitely higher on a popular repeater and improved
sounding audio. Not propagation as I monitor this enough to note the change.
Not sure if this was inte
News from Corry at The Energizer Tech dept.
He said it is VERY rare to find a discharged battery. He said he has heard of 2
since the were introduced. He also said that the average voltage should be
around 1.6 volts no load.
The voltage of 1.39 was very rare indeed. He further stated that all ba
Is the mod to the KREF3 board (two jumpers) recommended if the K3EXREF
module and/or K144XV module are not installed in the K3? Thanks. Roy
Morris W4WFB
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No sure what you mean by "all hooked up". Was that with a DB15 cable between
the K3 and KAT500?
If so, then you don't have that with the other radio, so the KAT500 is not
getting band data and won't make the antenna selection or switch in the
previously memorized tuning data until you transmit.
Just received my KAT500 and got it all hooked up. Works perfect with my K3
and KPA500. However, when I try to use it with other radios on the desk, I
have a problem. All works OK when the amp isn't inline. But, when using
another radio (other than the K3), and you put the amp in the operate
po
> we ARE decoding but only IF I hit the “multi” button in Digipan.
Then you're probably not tuning the single decoder (when "multi" is
off) to the correct frequency. It's been forever since I looked at
DigiPan but read the help file - it should tell you how to read the
tuning indicator.
73,
Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving:
I am trying to create a macro to do the following:
1. Set radio to Fine tuning mode (1 hz increments)
2. Turn on APF
Then with another push of a button
1. Turn off APF
2. Return radio to "regular tuning speed" (in my case 10 hz increments)
I realize this would
I would think anyone with an XG3 could use to do the extended VFO
calibration. I tested mine and it has reasonable accuracy and
stability. Of course I have a mw counter with E-11 accuracy for
checking this so I can just set the KX3 exactly to that frequency.
I have not run the KX3 thru frequ
Right, I get it. Kits weren't finalized until a week ago as per Eric.
Instructions, beta testers, etc. all had to be in place. I'd rather have the
kit and wait...that way I get to know more about what I bought.
Sent from my iPad
Chuck, KE9UW
(Jack for BMW motorcycles)
On Nov 21, 2012, at 11:08
>From the K3 Owner's Manual:
Forcing a Firmware Download
If you accidentally load an old or incompatible
firmware version and find the K3 unresponsive, do
the following: (1) unplug the K3 from the power
supply and wait 5 seconds; (2) plug the power
supply back in; (3) hold the K3's POWER switch
in
It’s Julie again... seems we ARE decoding but only IF I hit the “multi” button
in Digipan.
Of course I discovered that as soon as I sent the previous message.
However, nothing decodes without the “multi” screen...
KT4JR
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A cheap version of this antenna is a 100w incandescent light bulb
with a few feed of "lamp cord" with a PL-259 attached. If you can
load it, it makes a cheap dummy load that leaks RF. What I used as a
Novice in the 1960's. I actually made some 40m contacts with the
"light bulb" antenna over
Please carefully go through the steps listed in K3 Utility Help,
Troubleshooting, MCU Load Failure.
If you are using a different COM port than you were using before, be careful
that you've selected the correct new COM port
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailma
I tried to download latest K3 utility version 1.12.10.10 and ended up with
dead radio. I tried the help advise and their recommendations ending with
still nothing working. I disconnected MicroHAM keyer and the power to
K3, connected radio direct to computer with RS 232 outlet direct to COM
po
Hi from Julie KT4JR, writing from the address of my husband K4MWE because this
computer is hooked to our K3.
We have never done PSK31 and I have studied the archive to get started.
We first tried DM780 but it was complex for starters, so now I am trying
digipan, figuring we can go more complex la
Go to:
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/
and search for something like "heavy encoder shaft", and you will find
some past discussion.
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Jerry Gardner wrote:
> Apologies if this has been discussed before (searched the archives and
> di
still learning my way around the KX3 but figure this will bite someone else.
I have the KX3 set up for keying from N1MM logger in preparation for CQWW.
In chasing PT0S on 15cw I notice my receive frequency went down every time
I called (which running 5w and a big pile up I did a lot). Went to ME
Yeah, same thing here. As a 100% QRP CW op it's really hard to justify
any other radio, especially with KX3 dual watch
On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
Howdy Gang:
For those in the group that own both a K3 and a KX3, I wonder if the
same thing is happening to y
Howdy Gang:
For those in the group that own both a K3 and a KX3, I wonder if the same
thing is happening to you.
I find my self using my KX3 almost exclusively on QRP and using my K3 only for
a weekly SSB (pardon the acronym--grin) sked with a retired buddy in Virginia.
I am 100% CW QRP here
Yes. And his (shipped) KAT500-F was ordered a few weeks ago and my kit order
is over six months ago. Quite a difference in time since ordering.
As I said, interesting. No matter as I'm sure mine will be shipped soon.
Rick wa6nhc
Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable
On Nov 21, 2012,
Hi,
The MFJ212 is a brilliant idea, but it has one fatal flaw: It doesn't work
with auto-tuners. I was using one for several years, but it's been
collecting dust since I graduated to a remotely located auto-tuner.
AB2TC - Knut
Richard Fjeld wrote
> Recently, I expressed some mis-understanding a
The 10.2 to 11.4V is about right. I'd suggest you contact support for the IO
errors.
Matt Zilmer
Consultant - Product Management Dept.
Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp.
Tel: (909) 394-6052
Cell: (909) 730-6552
In status quo voluntas non sufficit
-Original Message-
From: elecraf
I completed the assembly of my new KX3 yesterday. When turning on the
KX3 I get an immediate ERR IOA d=001. If I tap the Disp/Menu button it
changes to ERR IOB d=001. I have checked the cable between the Control
Panel board and the RF Board several times. A third tap of the Disp/menu
button tak
Recently, I expressed some mis-understanding about resonance. I got some nasty
replies and insults. That was discouraging.
Thanks to Tony, KT0NY, who patiently answered some of my curious questions, I
now see the error of my ways.
I have been using a MFJ-212 Matchmaker to help me tune my ma
Reminds me of Diamond BB-7V (vertical) and BB-6W (wire) antennas.
Takes 200W and analyzer gives nice SWR across HF.
We added the length of wire gradually from 6 to 30 meters,
and always better it worked.
What is inside? I had to open it. Plenty of big resistors !
About 5 % of power is possible t
Well it looks like:
pin 1 of the TT goes to pin 1 of the K3 8 pin MIC +
pin 3 of the TT goes to pin 2 of the K3 8 pin PTT
pin 4 of the TT goes to pin 6 of the K3 8 pin +8VDC for bias if needed
pin 2 of the TT goes to pin 7 of the K3 8 pin MIC - (also GND and I think is
connected to pin 7 inside th
Hi, Brian!
It's neither a true change nor a doc error.
The KAT500 BN uses the BN number convention from the K3 programmer's
reference.
See the K3 Programmer's Reference, BN command.
The BN command values (for both K3 and KAT500) differ from the numbers you'd
expect from the BAND0 to BAND3 lin
VA2FSQ has a beta solution that uses a video card to digitize the P3
video output and stream that over the internet. I haven't tried it, but
am skeptical about performance/latency.
See http://va2fsq.com/?page_id=130 for more details.
73,
Mitch DJ0QN
On 21.11.2012 15:44, Matt Zilmer wrote:
How
How would you get the IF from the main to the remote? I guess you
could digitize it and send it over a digital stream to the remote,
then turn it into IF / RF and feed that to the P3. This sounds like
quite a project though.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:37:52 -0800, you wrote:
>Can I
Alan (and others) -
I'm a very new K3 owner (S/N 06852) of only a few weeks, and I migrated from
an Icom IC-746Pro, and brought my D-104 and G-Stand over to the K3.
I am using a Heil HC-4 element in my D-104, instead of the original Astatic
element.
One side of the HC-4 goes to a .01 (? or is i
> 2. The CW during SSB is a good function particularly on 6 meters, but
> it will normally transmit on the wrong sideband. Could the CW during
> SSB selection be altered to add CW-REV as a selection so you would
> have OFF, CW, and CW-REV? Or, just make the selection OFF and CW-REV.
It does not
It is my Microkeyer II that is inhibiting the keying during SSB.
Not true! I do it all the time.
Check the "CW in Voice" box on Router's PTT tab. That disables
PTT1/PTT2 during CW generation in voice modes. If the K3 sees a
PTT input in SSB mode it will not do CW in SSB.
73,
... Joe,
Well said Howie. My K3 was driving a PW1 to a KW out and
the beams are all up 60 or 70 feet. I did work them a couple
times but to say it was difficult would be an understatement.
I make mistakes all the time especially with respect to splits.
It happens but what you speak of is deliberate of cour
K3/100 100 W Transceiver
· KAT3 Internal ATU with 2nd Ant. Jack for the K3
· KRX3 High Performance Subreceiver for the K3-
· KXV3 RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface
· KTCXO3-1 TCXO (0.5 ppm typ) High Stability Ref. Osc.
· KDVR3 Digital Voic
I notice in the table for band commands, that it is shifted one from
standard K3 bito, bit1, bit2, bit3 values.
For example 160 M is a zero in the KAT500 command while it is a 1 for
standard band data.
Is this a true change or a doc error? I don't have a KAT500 to test it out.
73
Brian/K3KO
Forget the third item - CW during SSB keying. It works on both inputs. It is my
Microkeyer II that is inhibiting the keying during SSB. Now to see if I can
change that.
Ed, K5EK
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Seeing your point #3 makes me wonder what version of firmware you are
running.
cause mine works with both straight key and paddle. I'm running 4.60 beta
but I believe it this has been working for quite a while??
3. Make the CW during SSB function work from both the KEY and PADDLE inputs.
Now it on
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
After using my K3 for about 5 months I have some requested minor changes to
facilitate operation.
1. The lock function is great as I often reach for the wrong dial when working
split; however, I often forget I have it on. It would be beneficial to
automatically set it
As a new ham, and very new to DX (just a couple of months) I was really turned
off by stations like PT0S at first, but it seems to me that if you really want
a particular station then you have to take whatever comes and be patient. I
spent over an hour just listening on 80m and ultimately there
You are correct it is really bad I agree some of the worst I have came
across, mainly because of the size of the operation/conditions/needed
entity. None of these make a good mix but when you put them all together
then add in poor ops/no operating skills and very wide splits makes for the
condition
Mine is an "F" model and earlier this month.
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GI4FZD
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:45 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Kit Shipping
You said yours was a "KIT" his was an "F" model.
Fred/N0AZZ
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bates
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:39 PM
To: 'Jim Miller'; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K
I'm a newer user but I recall that is was not to be done through any other
device if I recall rightly Elecraft or others.
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 201
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