I have a daughter in Norway and send things back and forth all the time. If
you are sending mp3 files copied onto a thumb drive there should be no problem
as long as the drive is formatted FAT32. All common systems can read those.
Mac can read but not write NTFS. Windows cannot read Mac OS.
Sorry should have put it in an attachment but it's there it's at newegg.com
48 hrs only
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
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Hi,
I’m currently assembling my K2 but am stuck on the PLL reference Oscillator
test.
In the frequency counter mode with the probe attached to TP3, I get a
reading of 12099.03 kHz, when pressing band + I get 1298.99, Pressing band –
I only get 00.467 to 00.475 changing rapidly. (Perhaps the probe
Dick,
If your internal probe works in TP2, then it is probably OK.
Good on the 3.9 volts at U6 pin 5, that part is encouraging, but it does
not entirely rule out a problem with the Thermistor board.
Skip that for now and first check to see if the problem is in the
digital side or the analog si
I have a 4 band board for a K1 that I want to sell, but not sure what bands are
on it. How can I identify which board this is? I'm pretty sure it's 40, 30, 20,
15
Steve
W1SFR
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Hi Steve, The quickest for me is to count the turns in the toroids, cross
check that info with the Xtal freq on the board.
Have a great day,
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> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:50:02 -0400
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I have an excess KFL4 K1 board so it's got to go.
$100
Steve
W1SFR
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And do not forget that the supplied voltage needs to be correct to
charge the cells.
I use 2400 mAh cells (Sanyo Eneloop XX) without any problem.
As stated in the KXBC3 manual:
only NiMH cells rated at 1900 mAH or greater may be charged with the KXBC3.
As far as I know the voltage applied shou
Steve,
You will have to check the crystal frequencies on the 4 band board.
Hopefully the builder mounted them so all the crystal markings can be seen.
Look at X1 - if it is 29.000 MHz, it has 15 meters, but if the crystal
is 26.050, it is built for 17 meters in place of 15.
Also the 30 mete
Yes, 13.8VDC is required to charge. The voltage drop has to be above
a certain value to properly regulate the charge voltage and current
level.
I had a set of 1750s that I put in the KX3 and charged. They charged
faster than the nominal C/10 rate, but still charged up just fine. I
think the 190
They're the Sennheiser HD201S:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106636&Tpk=Sennheiser%20HD201S&IsVirtualParent=1
I bought two when they were on sale for $12.99. They are incredible set
of headphones for the price. I find the reproduction pretty accurate and
not nearly a
Hi Dale,
Most USB thumb drives are supported. For example I am using both name
brands like Sandisk as well as cheapo no-name eBay specials, which work
fine.A few drives do not work, and unfortunately the only way to tell if
one works is to plug it in. The capacity should not matter.Just
I know there are those on this list who can help me.
I have a 5 kW generator at my house. It runs automatically once a week for a half hour to
charge the (sealed) battery. The first battery lasted for about 10 years! The present
battery is about 2 years old.
Some months ago, I noticed that it
Bummer! They only ship to continental US, Puerto Rico and APO.
Ah well, I guess I have enough sets of headphones, anyway.
UK guys, any recommendations for small, amplified, mains-driven speakers for
the KX3, please?
73 all. Dave, G3TJP
What about the drive formatting? I'm guessing NTFS is not supported. What
about FAT16 vs. FAT32?
73, Bob N7ZO
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Bob,
Correct, the file system running on the USB stack on the SVGA only supports
FAT16 and FAT32 disk formats. Inserting a drive using the NTFS format will
result in the message "Error initializing device".
73,
Paul
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Sounds like your setup is not providing enough run time to fully
recharge the battery. Rather than fiddling with the existing engine
settings, I would suggest getting a small 1-ampere or so "trickle
charger" from a place like Wal-Mart or Sears. You will not need
anything larger, and the low-r
Forgot to mention - be sure to get a charger that is intended for use
with sealed batteries! A charger intended for flooded batteries may be
set to too high a voltage, and could damage a sealed battery.
- Jim, KL7CC
On 4/8/2013 8:15 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
I know there are those on this list w
A small charger will work if the battery is still good.
Before I assumed that, I'd charge the battery with a good charger, then
do a load test to see if it actually stores power.
I've had "sealed" batteries that were damaged in shipping. Looked fine,
but outgassed and dried out. Took a coup
I see that my original post was not clear. I should have said that after the first
instance of a dead battery, after the battery was tested and pronounced good, I replaced
the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
I'm not sure about the type of electrolyte, whether it's gel or liquid, but I think it is
liquid. T
Dave,
I spotted these in the accessories section of my local T-Mobile store. Might
they work? I picked up a couple on impulse, and they have great sound for such
tiny enclosures. They about 2 inches tall and maybe 1.5 inches in diameter.
They are battery powered, with a computer serving as the
Well my bet would be a bad battery. Seems that either the self discharge rate
is high, because it is defective, or the controller for the automated cycling is
drawing excessive current and discharging the battery between cycles.The
fact that a battery "takes" a charge does not mean that it
I have been working PSK31 and CW using the message memories in the SVGA
adapter. I have only had my SVGA a short time and have just got around to
trying digital modes with it.
I have noticed that random characters are being omitted from Tx even though
they show in the transmit box. A replay w
well it certanily sounds unhappy
check to see if there is any drain
as your system sets idle,, something
may be draining the battery
Bob K3DJC
On Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:15:44 -0700 Vic K2VCO
writes:
> I know there are those on this list who can help me.
>
> I have a 5 kW generator at my house. It r
well it certanily sounds unhappy
check to see if there is any drain
as your system sets idle,, something
may be draining the battery
Bob K3DJC
On Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:15:44 -0700 Vic K2VCO
writes:
> I know there are those on this list who can help me.
>
> I have a 5 kW generator at my house. It r
On 4/8/2013 9:51 AM, Jim Wiley wrote:
> Running the engine once a week seems excessive if all you
> want to do is test it tomake sure it starts. Once a month is all I used
> when I had a 15-KW diesel set, and it never failed to start in 20+
> years.
Once a week is standard in our Public Safe
Hi Don,
Many thanks for your quick reply.
U5 pin 7 good 4.8v at + 0 at -
U6 pin 1 good 7.68v at + 0 at -
D16 and 17 checked, same voltage change as U6 pin1
Q19 I'm getting a reading of 257 ohms
C84 and 85 are checked and correct
While I had the time I removed the thermistor board , all looked OK
Vic let me clarify a few issues.
1. At 665 AH your sealed battery is almost certainly a wet battery
(i.e. not a gel).
2. A charging voltage between 13.5 and 14.2 is normal. 14.5 is a bit
high unless the charger is temperature compensated and the weather is very
cold (in the area of your g
Dick,
All that sounds good, and may not be the source of your problem.
You mentioned that you had a frequency counter.
Do the CAL FCTR test with BAND+/- using your external frequency counter
and see if you obtain the expected frequencies.
If so, take a very good look at your internal counter pr
The charging voltage was measured with the battery connected.
Although it says "ca 665" on it, judging by the size it must 65 AH!
I charged it for a period of 12 hours with an initial charging current of about 7A, which
dropped to 2A.
I replaced the old battery because it went dead, and then
Thank Paul,
It is good that the wrong format message is distinctly different than the
"DEVICE NOT SUPPORTED" message. I originally posted with the thought that this
might be Dale's problem, but it is not.
73, Bob N7ZO
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Hi Richard,
For sending CW from the keyboard on the SVGA the only cable that needs to be
connected is the serial cable between the K3 and the P3. How do you have
the transmit mode set up? Does it transmit immediately (vox) or is it CR?
73,
Paul
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Thanks for the prompt reply, Paul.
My comment/question about the cable was a passing thought about having the
cable plugged into the correct one of two jacks. I just verified that it is.
The transmit mode is set up for ^T. Perhaps this is normal, but no matter what
mode, it begins to transmit
Hi folks
K3 here has developed a slight problem with the PA temp sensing..
it is flicking between normal and +40 several times per minute.
noticed the fans starting in a very cold shack RX only running.
This may have been happening for a while, but never noticed until
the cooler mornings.
Havn't
Also these are a bit more in price but I've had 2 of theses for 3 years now
and still working fine. BIG SOUND for a tiny speaker just got a
"Cartman" and love it
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72
George , N2JNZ
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Can someone explain exactly what the " Reverse" functions is?
I understand how it is used for CW but for all the data modes?
DATA A, PSK D, AFSK A, and FSK D can all be set as reverse.
Thanks, Tom VA2FSQ
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for the info. Two of the drives were very inexpensive MicroCenter
devices, and those were both formatted as FAT32. When inserted, the P3SVGA
reports "DEVICE NOT SUPPORTED". I tried reformatting both, and no change.
The third was a Patriot 'Rage' 64GB device, formatted as FAT32, an
LSB (REV) instead of USB (NORMAL).
73,
matt W6NIA
On Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:52:40 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
>Can someone explain exactly what the " Reverse" functions is?
>I understand how it is used for CW but for all the data modes?
>DATA A, PSK D, AFSK A, and FSK D can all be set as reverse.
>
>Th
Tom,
For PSK the use of the upper sideband is normal and for RTTY (AFSK amd
FSK D) the lower sideband is normally used.
"Reverse
is to use the non-normal sideband. Hold the ALT button to change.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/8/2013 4:52 PM, tomb18 wrote:
Can someone explain exactly what the " Reverse
"Reverse" is exactly the same in data modes as in CW - the "reverse"
setting uses the opposite sideband to the "normal" setting. Some digital
modes, e.g. BPSK, will work regardless of which sideband you use (like
CW). Others, notably RTTY, are sensitive to which sideband you use (like
SSB).
D
Keep in mind what's "normal" depends upon where you are. My
recollection is that MTTY used to transmit on USB as non-inverted. I
think USB RTTY is standard elsewhere too.
I don't think the argument has ever been settled which sideband is the
"normal" one for CW either.
I wonder if there i
We had nice, but smallish net on Sunday. It is noteworthy that nearly 1/3 of
the check-ins were using KX3s, whose serial numbers are approaching 4000.
There were 27 participants over a 25 minute period.
Participants from the 4/7/13 net follow:
Station NameQTH Rig
The K3, like every other amateur transceiver I know of, uses LSB for its
RTTY-specific data modes (AFSK A and FSK D). This is the standard
amateur convention for RTTY. Note that RTTY outside the amateur bands
may be different; the choice of polarity for RTTY is an arbitrary
convention which is
Remember, LSMFT
Low-space means fine teletype.
See you on the green keys
-- Lynn
On 4/8/2013 3:40 PM, Richard Ferch wrote:
The K3, like every other amateur transceiver I know of, uses LSB for its
RTTY-specific data modes (AFSK A and FSK D). This is the standard
amateur convention for RTTY
I wonder if anybody has any ideas about this. Prior to my trip to TX5K, I used my K3
for receive on 2m EME by setting up the transverter port for a 28 to 144 MHz
transverter, and I just plugged my 28 MHz converter into that nicely isolated receive
port. The receiver worked great, but I was ev
Richard,
Messages stored and recalled are sent automatically, regardless of the type
of mode (i.e. vox, CR or ^T). It might make sense to have the message
respect the sending mode, let me add it to the bug list.
73,
Paul
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Lance,
My guess is that you will need to change to the external XV144
transverter which does have the capability of using separate TX and RX
antennas (selectable at build time). The internal transverter does not
have that capability.
Yes, it does sound like an expensive oversight.
73,
Don
I just noticed that one of my K3s seems to have a power out issue.
Specifically, when keying for the first time, the output power seems to be
overshooting what it is set at. If I continue to send CW at the same power
it is fine. If I decrease or increase the power the output overshoots what
it
Update
Not sure how I missed this, but I just determined that this ONLY happens
when NOT in SPLIT mode. And it happens on BOTH K3s. I had my other K3
in split and did not notice it. I can reproduce the same symptom on both
K3s when NOT in split but - when in split both are fine. Do
Lance ,
As you know I run the K3 for eme, as well. I chose the new L-series
DEMI transverter so it was built to my spec as perfect interface with
K3. It seems most of the ham world is unfamiliar with separated Rx
and Tx (though Elecraft did a super job on the KVX3 option...but then
forgot i
It was not a problem for me, but it would be nice to see the message before it
is transmitted in case a person recalls the wrong message, he would have time
to cancel it.
I mentioned how it was being sent in case it wasn't supposed to be that way.
BTW, could a space before, or after, the text i
665 "CA" would be cranking amps (normal temperature), vs. the lower
"CCA" rating which is cold cranking amps. Unlike marine or RV batteries,
a starting battery have low ampere hours for its size: it's optimized
for high current loading, not for run-time.
I agree with those who suggest a good q
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What a great mnemonic! I could never remember; now I will never forget. :)
It is probably lost on those few hams who are less than about 50 years
old, tho.
glen, KG0T
>
> Message: 33
> Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:03:50 -0700
> From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT"
> To:
Hi Group,
Just recently hooked a Advanced Receiver Research P50VDG 6 meter preamp to my
primary K3/10. Right off the bat I heard a internal relay start chattering with
the preamp on and RX ANT setting engage (of course this is all in receive
mode). Turned everything off to re-evaluate connectio
Hi Ed,
TNX for your thoughts. Yes, an external transverter would have been more flexible,
but I was hoping for something self contained. Oh well
I wired up a pair of BNC coaxial relays to my 2m relay switch box, and that seems to
safely terminate the output of my 2m preamp during XMIT,
I still hear "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco". So much for being
brainwashed.
73 Ron AC7AC
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What a great mnemonic! I could never remember; now I will never forget. :)
It is probably lost on those few hams who are less than about 50 yea
LSMFT.. Yep remember it well
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Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>I still hear "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco". So much for being
>brainwashed.
>
>73 Ron AC7AC
>
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>What a great mnemonic! I could
I use a change-out (every 3 years) automotive battery and the
Harbor Freight 42292 float charger on a venerable 3KW Onan
generator. Good service, as the generator never fails to start even after many
years.
The box claims the 42292 will deal with flooded cell or sealed
lead-acid batteries. My e
Ok, thanks for the explanations. Got it.
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I am much older than 50 and LSMFT
was Lucky Strike means Fine Tobacco
Many a TTY room was so full of smoke you
could not see the other side of the room in
those days.
Merv K9FD/KH6
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It is p
I am also much older than 50. But I still remember my youth:
Loose suspenders mean falling trousers
Lady's seats make fine targets
On 4/8/13 at 9:10 PM, k...@flex.com (Merv Schweigert) wrote:
> I am much older than 50 and LSMFT
> was Lucky Strike means Fine Tobacco
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Of the four USB drives tried here, the only one that failed to work was
the newest which was USB3 compatible. Has anyone had success with a USB3
drive?
Even among the drives that did work, there were dramatic differences in
the time needed to copy the screen image, ranging from 45-50 seconds
down
I have a 6500w electric-start Honda which had similar battery
problems. Mine were that I did not run it often enough and cold
winter wx in AK saps the battery over time. My solution was to use a
12v 500ma charger on the battery which is just enough to maintain
it. My generator is wired into
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