IMHO K3WC's APF suggestion is WAY TOO COMPLICATED. I use APF virtually all
the time and never use RIT, SHIFT, etc. Just HOLD DUAL PB to actuate APF
and use the VFO to zero beat. COARSE (10 Hz) VFO steps is usually close
enough but you can switch to FINE (1 Hz) if necessary for ultra weak
signals
I changed computers, now trying to get the Navigator sound card interface to
work with the K3.
I don't remember settings for PTT DTR and RTS settings, are they checked?
Now I have to find the correct comm. port.
Thanks,
Jack
W4GRJ
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Friday night, at the last minute, I decided to try the ARRL 160 meter contest.
I only have a fairly low inverted L antenna (small city lot) so I usually don't
work much DX on 160 but when the band is quiet the K3 hears everything quite
well.
I usually operate low power or QRP in contests, bu
I too often use APF on both the K3 and KX3. I prefer tuning APF with 1
Hz steps.
The KX3 enables 1 HZ steps when APF is enabled. I miss that feature with
the K3.
A new feature request; when in SPLIT and VFO A at 1 Hz, leave VFO B at
10 Hz.
John KN5L
On 12/08/2013 04:48 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> I
I agree with Bill. There's no need to fiddle with the RIT control. I think
Dusty's original suggestion implies that he found the APF to be more
effective at a slightly lower frequency (20Hz lower) than his nominal CW
pitch setting. This may be true but it can be more easily accomplished by
tuning t
Running in FixTrack mode, while tuning, I noticed a spike moving in the
opposite direction and about twice as fast as the rest of the crowd. I
didn't hear anything when I tuned to its frequency. What is it?
Barry W2UP
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Thanks for all the replies regarding the K144XV option. For some reason,
I never got them in my email reader - they seem to be filtered. Have I
filtered myself? I do not know.
I may purchase at a later date, but for now, I'll have to keep what I
have. I have to sell the ID-880H and have it ful
I put up an inverted L for the 160 contest and as expected my beverages did
a nice job of improving the receive performance over it. The inverted L did
a good job of spraying my 500w watts around and I'm satisfied with it as
well. Best LOTW confirmed DX so far is Ukraine. Not bad for the first few
Sounds like a fairly good experience overall, Jim.
I'm on an even smaller (< 0.25 acre) HOA restricted lot and had an inverted L
on 160 that I used in conjunction with a K9AY receive antenna. I really liked
the K9AY, as it allowed for directional switching and very good S/N ratios with
a v
I recently installed the new Shared Apex Loop Array from Array Solutions.
While I installed the 20' model, the 12' model has a much smaller footprint.
The 20' model works amazingly well and the specs show the 12' model doesn't
give up much.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
I am waiting for the 2m option to be released from Elecraft for the KX3.
This 80w amp ( http://www.w6pql.com/2_meter_80w_all_mode_amplifier.htm )
looks like a good fit.
I need to choose appropriate input attenuation. What kind of output power
can I expect?
Jeff Herr, WW6L
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Good Morning,
I awoke to a very brisk morning. Last night was the coldest thus far.
However, much of the US is far colder. It has not dropped to single
digits in a few years. It appears this winter will be a hard one here.
But all the wood I cut last month is heating the house quite well.
Hi Jim.
I also am on a small (125' square) lot, in the city.
I have been using BOGs and 14'x29' Flags, with an 80 meter inverted L
base-loaded for 160.
This year I added a 20' Shared Apex Loop Array. Yes, my antennas are too close
to each other. The SALA routinely outperforms the Flags. Som
I noticed that the ATU in my KXPA100 is not tuning my antenna quite as good
as the ATU in the KX3. Example : with ny OCD on 80M (3653) Ant analyzer
shows SWR1.7:1 KX3 ATU alone tunes to 1.0:1 KXPA100 ATU tunes to 1.3:1.
Not a major problem. Is this to be expected or should I be checking ant/
co
Thanks to all for replies and tips. Turns out that the radio as I received it
(factory assembled) had the “xfil3” setting for the roofing filters at “not
install” rather than at “nor”
I changed the setting to “nor” and now the roofing filters do kick in as I
narrow the BW with the PBT control.
According to this FAQ it is in the range 3 to 5 watts, to be determined.
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm
73
David Anderson GM4JJJ
> On 8 Dec 2013, at 17:43, "Jeff Herr" wrote:
>
> I am waiting for the 2m option to be released from Elecraft for the KX3.
>
>
>
> This 80w amp
I am sure this isn't a surprise to anyone, but I wanted to get it on the
record. I hooked my little Flex 1500 up to the KXPA100 with just a keyline
and it works fantastic. This makes me regret selling my 3000 much less now.
I also tested this on my FT-817 and it works too. I am waiting f
Hi all, and Sam;
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>
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>Date:
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 19:38:20 -0600
>From: Sam Morgan
>To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF
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I followed the guide on HDSDR's website for the KX3 and it IS working, but it
is odd vs all my other SDR radios. The RF seems mirrored on both sides of the
center DC spike. Is this normal?
I'm using an iMic with the RXIQ setup using the HDSDR KX3 guide exactly.
Tuning works great. Input s
Mirror images generally mean you are not getting both I and Q audio into the
program. Most common cause is not having stereo input on sound card on
computer but iMic is stereo. I would check cable.
73 - Mike WA8BXN
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From: Chris Johnson
Date: 1
I had fun using N1MM in the CQWWCW contest last week. The N1MM online help
got me started with little problem. Trying to get it working with RTTY was
a different story. I never did succeed in getting a transmission out.By
the way I'm using a Rigblaster Advantage, which shares rig control and
Hi to the group
I earlier wished for a report of how the K3 and KX3 compared in a contest. Here
is my report. I have run my K3 for 6 years in many contests and usually run in
the 5 watt QRP class. I was always impressed by how much better the K3 handled
close in QRM and full break in than my ol
Hello
Will appreciate any feedback about the use of the second RX on the K3
what are the uses for which it is essential to have the second receiver?
I think is not necessary to work on SO2V, right?
Thanks,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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I don't know much about Rigblaster Advantage, or Microham, or Signalink
[OK, I don't know anything about them], but you might try the "back to
basics" approach and get 2 stereo cables and connect LINE IN to LINE OUT
and vice-versa, and go AFSK [DATA MD A]. I do this using the MMTTY RTTY
engine
Hi everyone,
Has anyone on the list replaced the Anderson powerpoles on their K3's with
something else?
(Something like the 4 pin plugs and sockets that are fitted to most
current YaeComWoods I guess)
Why do I want to replace them you ask?
Well, because my K3 gets around and more often than n
On 12/8/2013 5:45 PM, Jeff Cochrane wrote:
> The powerpoles has once again raised their ugly heads and keep
> disconnecting or not making proper contact and I'm fed up with them.
> I just want a connector that I can plug in and it will stay there, sadly
> that has not been the case with either gen
Jeff,
Take a look at your Power Pole connectors - peer at them from the
"business end".
If the blade of the silver-metal contact is not firmly latched over the
spring finger in the housing (you should not see the spring finger
exposed), then the connector is not properly assembled. Give the
Rather than all that effort, why not use a screw hole style zip tie to
anchor it to your grounding point on the back of the radio? That way, if it
gets moved, it pulls on the tie, not the connector.
73 es Happy Christmas,
Rick wa6nhc
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Cochrane
Hi everyone,
H
On 12/8/2013 5:45 PM, Jeff Cochrane wrote:
Hi everyone,
Has anyone on the list replaced the Anderson powerpoles on their K3's
with something else?
No, so far no reason to.
(Something like the 4 pin plugs and sockets that are fitted to most
current YaeComWoods I guess)
I've had them, they we
I grabbed a strain gauge and checked powerpole connectors on two different
locations. Both required more than 4 lbs of force to separate them! So you
cannot actually pick up a fully loaded K3 without the plug disengaging, but
darn close to it.
Something is wrong with your APP connectors. I don't k
If the PP is not correctly assembled, just immobilizing the connection will
not solve the underlying poor connection. As Don said, they should be
correctly assembled first. If you still have problems, then immobilizing
the connector may be appropriate.
...bill nr4c
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Jeff,
I am not sure what your circumstances are, but I have found that the APP
connectors are more durable than the Molex connectors typically used by
the YakIcKenwood gear.
Perhaps you do not have any slack in the cables, and any movement of
either the cable or the gear will create a force
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