Re: [Elecraft] cobweb antenna

I built one for a disabled friend of mine and it worked 'right out of the box' as you might say. It required very little tweeking to get it centred on the phone bands that he required. I know several people who have them and they stay up and stay tuned even in what we call windy conditions. T

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

I have a K3, KX3, K2 (QRP version with internal ATU and battery), and a KX1. For a CW operator like myself the KX3 is preferred over a K2. Both the KX3 and K3 have a feature called CWT (CW Tuning). It allows precise tuning of a received CW signal. Either manually via a visual display or automati

Re: [Elecraft] cobweb antenna

On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Lee Stephens wrote: > never heard of the 'Cobweb' but === Well, it's really the same thing as a halo, which in turn is the same thing as a dipole that's been bent into a circle (or in this case a square) and trimmed so that it's resonant after taki

Re: [Elecraft] cobweb antenna

I had never heard of the 'Cobweb' but when I googled it...it looked interesting but a tad on the large side for what you call 'apartment life'. I myself live in an apartment and find my best luck simply using a piece of 14 gauge electric fence line I had on a spoolcut for 20 meters...usi

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

Arno : I am a K2/10 user (and builder) and it is a fantastic CW radio. I have also had the opportunity to use a KX3 to make a few QSOs and I can report that it is also a fantastic CW radio. In fact the nicest thing that I can say about the KX3 is that it sounds like an analog radio, except that

[Elecraft] cobweb antenna

I'm still in the "pre-purchase" stage.. but I'm sort of thinking that the K3 is where I'm going to end up.. Possibly with the preamp...and then there is the big problem: what to make it to the air with. The idea of starting off with the buddipole system is out there - and very possible..

[Elecraft] K2 Or KX3

Arno, There is no doubt that the KX3 is a more modern and more capable rig than the K2. But there are a few matters nobody has mentioned to you so far in your decision making considerations. One is that the KX3 also does six meters. Lots of folks enjoy this band for the reason that it is a rea

[Elecraft] K3 - SignaLink USB

Thanks to everyone who replied. It is solved!! You are a great group and I am loking forward to joining you after my K3 gets here. Dick, N5XRD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

I agree a modification allowing the KAT500 to eavesdrop on CAT line and still retain it's own frequency counter system to fall back on if CAT information is not available in a particular setup would be a very worthy modification. Already done in the SPE amps so it can be done. 73 John ZL1BYZ. --

[Elecraft] Quick sanity check on filter test

I've long suspected the 250hz8p filter in my sub was not working correctly. I finally took it out of the sub and placed in in the main next to another 250hz8p and set the suspect filter to kick in at 700hz and the good one to kick in at 600hz. I then input a test signal using a XG2 and dialed dow

[Elecraft] Side KX Notes, etc.

I received my Side KX plates and Lexan cover for my KX3 today.  Here are a few notes some of you might find helpful. 1.  The instructions say to use a 3/8" nut driver to loosen the MIC nut.  I found this did not work, but a 10mm open-end wrench worked perfectly and did not mar the case at all.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 amp & tune

yes. Eric elecraft.com On 5/30/2013 4:49 PM, w2b...@aol.com wrote: Will they both going to be available at the same time? 73 George/W2BPI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://ma

Re: [Elecraft] K2 meter alignment issue

Mike, That value for CAL S LO is way off. And that indicates that something is not connected properly. Look at the schematic for the Control Board in the lower left corner and check the values and soldering for all the components around U2 and Q12. You also could have a problem with the co

[Elecraft] KX3 amp & tune

Will they both going to be available at the same time? 73 George/W2BPI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This lis

[Elecraft] K3: Problem Solved with K3 S/N 280

Group, Problem Solved! Many thanks for all the suggestions. It turns out that the issue was much more simple than I imagined. I had no power t going to the KAT500. We had Severe Thunderstorm Warnings on Tuesday and I unplugged everything. Did not notice that the KAT500 was sti

Re: [Elecraft] K2 meter alignment issue

Good evening Don, I checked the solder connections on Q12 and U2 all were good and I even reheated each connection allowing it to flow. I also checked for proper orientation for U2 and that's ok as well. D1 is good with band facing toward Q12 and to me that is the proper direction. As for CAL S L

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

I have had my mike plugged in once...made one contact, it worked. I put it in the Rose KX3 bag and hooked up a key and have not looked back. It's a great cw rig. I also have a KX1 another great rig Mark Hogan N5OBC On Thursday, May 30, 2013, Arno Dienhart wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > I am a new

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

This is exactly what I did. I used the output of my Trimble Thunderbolt, through about 60 dB of attenuation, as the signal source for the temp stability calibration. Worked great. Bruce N1RX > You can use the Gpsdo directly as a signal source. It should have a 5th > harmonic that will work well w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Signalink USB

I seem to recall having a similar problem with FLDIGI. I think there is a checkbox to always use USB that I had to check to get the frequency to display correctly using DATA-A mode. Mike KI0HA On 5/30/2013 5:27 PM, Brendon Whateley wrote: When I use Data-A on the KX3, FLDIGI shows the incorr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 7394 RF Out = 0 Problem: SOLVED

Glad to see you got the issue worked out Brian. And hello from a fellow Submarine NR-1 crew member (82-85). - Mike K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-S-N-7394-RF-Out-0-Problem-SOLVED-tp7574400p7574515.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Signalink USB

When I use Data-A on the KX3, FLDIGI shows the incorrect operating frequency and I don't know how to fix that. The frequency is correct when I use the side band. - Brendon KK6AYI On May 30, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Greg wrote: > And always best to use Data-A for data modes via soundcard (or AFSK-A >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

If it's a square wave output it'll be quite usable. Some GPSDOs put out a fairly clean sine wave but there still may be some harmonics. Not sure of amplitude, but still above 0 dBm most likely. 73, matt W6NIA On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:37:36 -0500, you wrote: >Bob - > >You can use the Gpsdo direc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Signalink USB

And always best to use Data-A for data modes via soundcard (or AFSK-A for RTTY). This will help with a clean signal by keeping compression turned off to avoid over-driving the audio chain. 73 Greg On 5/30/13, David Sanders W4DES wrote: > I'm using the SignaLink USB. SignaLink sells various ca

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Signalink USB

I'm using the SignaLink USB. SignaLink sells various cables to hook up to different radios. You need to get the cable part no. SLCABK3. It plugs into the line input, line output and PTT input jacks on the back of the K3. In addition, you will reconfigure some jumper wires inside the SignaLin

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

Bob - You can use the Gpsdo directly as a signal source. It should have a 5th harmonic that will work well with the temp cal procedure. Chip AE5KA On Thursday, May 30, 2013, Bob wrote: > I originally posted this. I want to thank all that replied both on and > off the reflector > > Confession

[Elecraft] K3 and Signalink USB

Hi, I think that I may have messed up and it got away from me. What I was asking is whether any of you are using SignaLink USB. Where do the cables plug in on the back of the K3. Do you have to turn on Data or can you use SSB? I have written to SignaLink but have not received an answer. I kn

[Elecraft] K3 - Use of

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Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

I have the K2, K3 and the KX3... I do CW ... Almost never SSB... All three are great and I can play with any of them at anytime. I,almost always choose the KX3 over the others. I don't know why... I just do. It's not about reason... Cause reason would have a cause. If I have to sell one... I don

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem: Blank display & Won't turn OFF

To put your K3 back into a usable state: 0. Kill the KPA500 utility program. This should leave your COM3 free for the K3 utility. If it doesn't then reboot the computer. 1. Remove the K3 power and leave it disconnected for 15 seconds or so. 2. Re-connect K3 power and hold the K3's power swi

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

Rick, You do not need ACC data. All you need is to eavesdrop on CAT line so that KAT500 always knows the operating frequency and thus the segment of the band. 73, Igor UA9CDC - Original Message - From: "Rick Bates" To: "'Igor Sokolov'" ; "'Bob'" ; "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Fri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem: Blank display & Won't turn OFF

Roger, Do you have a KAT500? It must be ON before booting the K3. Does it say MCU LD on the display (may be unlit, use a flashlight)? Then reload the firmware. The COM3 busy may (probably does) require a reboot of the computer. Try disconnecting the serial port. Since the computer hung that

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

The workaround is easy. Every time you change bands or significantly change frequency (more so 15M and below for most antennas), either send a dit or a quick TUNe burst for a moment so the KAT500 can adjust (quickly if from memory). Since it cuts the amp out during the tuning process, everything

[Elecraft] K3 Problem: Blank display & Won't turn OFF

Need help with my K3 S/N 280. While loading new firmware into the KPA500, something happened to my K3. The firmware load to the KPA500 appears to have succeeded, but now the K3 is ON with a blank display, the K3 won’t turn OFF and the K3 Utility says that “COM3 is being used by another applica

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

This approach is IMHO the best and it works very well in SPE Expert amps in combination basically with all the makes of transceivers including Elecraft. I use Expert 1K-FA with K3 and KX3 and tuner of the Expert is always in a correct position by the time I switch to TX. It is a pity that Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

This can be avoided in the short term by sending a dit or by turning off memory tune on QSY. I'm going to try to address this in another way so the dit won't be needed. But we don't get freq info from the Radio other than band info and Tx freq count. Dick, K6KR On May 30, 2013, at 11:46, Bob

Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE?

Thanks guys - We can close this thread for now. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 5/30/2013 11:44 AM, ab2tc wrote: It wouldn't bother me either. I just took the plunge XP to Windows 7 with success so far. Knut - AB2TC __ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

Same thing here (shortened first element). I've gotten into the habit of hitting the paddle and sending a dot or two after I QSY just to get the KAT500 Tuner on board. Hopefully someday the K3 frequency could be shared with the KAT prior to transmit so that the relays can be propositioned. 73, B

Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE?

It wouldn't bother me either. I just took the plunge XP to Windows 7 with success so far. Knut - AB2TC N5GE wrote > It wouldn't bother me any. > > > > On Wed, 29 May 2013 20:39:34 -0500, Bill K9YEQ < > k9yeq@ > > > wrote: > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.n

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

Hallo Arno, Genosse Seemann. As several have tell you, a KX3 will fit better than a K2... and KX3 you dont need to soldering... 73 Gus / LU6AGV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://m

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

The KX3 is a fantastic CW radio, the DSP filtering combined with the roofing filter makes it very hard to beat, 50 Hz bandwidth with no ringing! Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 30 May 2013, at 18:54, Jeff Ellis wrote: > Arno, > One thing about the SDR part of

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

Arno, I'm looking at your email and reading between the lines: You want to make the most of the time you have left and you want to reconnect with a meaningful time in your life which is spelled "CW". I am also a former US Navy RM and I operate 100% QRP CW. I own (and use) all the Elecraft tr

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 serial cable

topic is now cable ID: I use colored electrical tape for cable ID. I know many use a label with written ID, but have seen them become undecipherable with age (especially sunlight exposure). So I have been using colored tape. white=600m brown = HF Blue=6m green=2m orange=222 red=432 yel-yello

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

Arno, One thing about the SDR part of a KX3 you may be overlooking is it can be updated and improved all the time with new firmware downloads. You may also find the DSP and filtering of the KX3 might add to the enjoyment of CW. Also having the I/Q output gives the ability to have a panadapter t

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

I am a relatively new ham - licensed in 2009 as a Tech and Extra in 2010. My two cents and being a 96% CW Op (3000 QSOs in 3+ years with only 20 or so SSB QSOs), if I had to do it all over again and having the opportunity to buy a KX3 or a K2 at the same time - I would buy the KX3 (hands down).

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

On Thu, 2013-05-30 at 11:23 -0600, Arno Dienhart wrote: > If all I did were CW, with DX ambitions nevertheless, which do you > think would be the better radio for me? > Hello Arno, You might want to look at the K1 (or KX1). I have built a K1 and a K2, and the K1 is easier and faster to build. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

I originally posted this. I want to thank all that replied both on and off the reflector Confession time, I completely missed the App note on this. It will not be on my "need" list but surely a "want" and will be done. My K3 has the external reference option with a GPSDO. It was not a "nee

[Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

Hello, I am a new ham, retired, and this is a kind of bucket list thing: I might have one or two years left and want to get back into CW that I know well from my time in the (German) Navy. I have been looking hard at a K2 and would be able to build it but that would not be the reason to get

Re: [Elecraft] XG3, new beta 1.16 firmware now available for download

Pierfrancesco, The current version of the Utility should work fine. I am speaking with our Mac/Linux developer on bringing it up to the latest revision. 73, Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com On 5/30/2013 3:16 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci [v

[Elecraft] KX3 in WPX CW

Like Gernot, DF5RF, I too decided to use my KX3 in the WPX CW contest, just for the fun of it! And fun it was. I was easily able to put up with the minor inconveniences of phantom/image signals and the ATU kicking in as I went out of one band segment into another, but that didn't slow me down

Re: [Elecraft] using the PR6

PS. See also http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-6M-operation-td4095258.html#a4114227 On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 8:40 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > You want to turn the internal pre-amp OFF when using the PR6, since > the PR6 should always have sufficient gain to overcome the K3 > receive

Re: [Elecraft] using the PR6

You want to turn the internal pre-amp OFF when using the PR6, since the PR6 should always have sufficient gain to overcome the K3 receiver's internal noise. The internal pre-amp won't add any value, and could reduce your dynamic range. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] using the PR6

Bill, I have the PR-6 on my K3. Generally I leave the PRE on all the time unless it is necessary to drop it out due to very strong signals on the lower frequency bands. The only control I use is the RX ANT to switch the PR-6 in and out with the configuration you have on your set up. It is effective

[Elecraft] Re.: [Elecraft_K3] Does the K3 need refreshing ......OR

I've been following this thread and realized how different my perspective is! Unlike many hams, I tend to seek out what I consider to be the best available rig that matches my resources and make the purchase for the long haul. I've been operating on and off since 1960 and have only owned very few

[Elecraft] using the PR6

I am slightly confused on the proper operation of the PR6. I installed the PR6 on my K3 according to the instructions: ** CTRL line used (supplied DB-15 connected to ACC port) ** PR6 jumper P2 removed ** CONFIG: DIGOUT1 ON set on 6m So, when I am operating on 6m do I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 aditional feature idea.

What a great idea, Would be very useful Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 30 May 2013, at 15:00, "Dave B" wrote: > Hi. > > While "playing" with the KX3 the other evening, and doing a firmware > update. As I do, I took a look at the contents of the firmware files

[Elecraft] KX3 aditional feature idea.

Hi. While "playing" with the KX3 the other evening, and doing a firmware update. As I do, I took a look at the contents of the firmware files, not expecting to see anything in particular, but just looking. I did notice that there seems to be some empty space at the end of the MCU firmware fil

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 serial cable

Hi Gang: One of the things that came to mind after Howard told us about his "lost" serial cable: We often get a lot of "stuff" that looks similar and it's easy to misplace or forget what goes with what. A while back, I took the trouble to always put a piece of white tape on each wall-war

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 serial cable

The original post: The serial cable that is shipped with the XG3 has managed to hide itself in my cable jungle. It is clearly not the garden variety serial cable. Can anyone describe it, diagram it or just tell me where I can replace it. I like my last idea best :-).Howard..K2HK Thank you all f

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 in WPX

On 27 May 2013, at 7:53 AM, Ken K3IU wrote: > Just thought I'd pass this along in case others may have experienced > something similar... > > Over the weekend in the WPX contest I noticed that I was occasionally being > replied to as EA3IU rather than K3IU. After the first couple of times, I >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 meter alignment issue

Mike, That means you have some problem with U2 or Q12. Something not soldered? D1 not installed correctly? Once you make those checks, if you find nothing incorrect, I can make some voltage measurements for you.to compare. What value did you get for the CAL S LO parameter? Something in the 1

Re: [Elecraft] XG3, new beta 1.16 firmware now available for download

> "Paul" == Paul Saffren N6HZ writes: Paul> Make sure you are using the latest version of the XG3 Utility, version Paul> 1.13.4.28 available from our website, Paul> HERE Should we expect an update for the Linux v

Re: [Elecraft] # 7446

And also, it might be 5 o'clock somewhere but as Fred said, don't forget to eat...:-) enjoy the ride 73 Gary On 30 May 2013 19:51, Fred Smith wrote: > Congrats on the new radio, don't forget to leave the shack to eat your > meals > or the wife will be on your case 8>) > > > 73, > Fred/N0A

[Elecraft] K2 meter alignment issue

On page 48 of the K2 manual the S-meter alignment is done. I was able to get the Cal S low done just fine. When I then moved on to the Cal S HI ( with the RF gain fully counter clockwise) I was not able go get any segments of the S meter to light up. I adjusted the VFO full circle and not one s

Re: [Elecraft] # 7446

Congrats on the new radio, don't forget to leave the shack to eat your meals or the wife will be on your case 8>) 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] TRX-Manager and the K3--Recent Experience?

Paul Call Dennis at the Logic9 number and ask him I bet he knows. I'm a long time Logic used myself and never plan on changing. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailt

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Microphone

Yes for a hand mic Elecraft's hand mic is great I use one on my K2 and one of my 2 K3's with excellent reports. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun.