I just started up my K3-K3 RemoteRig setup and got E 040AA8 in the VFO A area and a
perpetually scrolling, puzzling message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY" in the VFO B area.
I power-cycled the rigs and all was well. I've had a number of other, similarly puzzling
but different startup glitches recently inv
Igor,
Program M1-M4 to do linking?
Gary
-Original Message-
From: "Igor Sokolov"
Sent: 26/01/2016 2:57 PM
To: "Guy Olinger K2AV"
Cc: "elecraft reflector"
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
Guy,
I use 2 RX of K3 with 2 different antennas pointed in two directions. With
this schem
Oscar,
Set the menu CAL CUR to 3.50 for starters.
Do a quick test - connect an in-line wattmeter between your K2 and a
dummy load.
Set the power to 5 watts (or for a K2/100 to 50 watts).
Then do a TUNE. Observe the power indicated on the external wattmeter
as well as the power indicated on t
That will two of us on the other side. We can always ask during a sqso...😊
Gary
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Subject: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
I did exactly the same ‹ stated that I did not welcome the change, and
Ken,
You are correct, those K1's without the S2 switch make matters more
difficult for setting the Transmit Offset.
There is a procedure in the older K1 manual which has you short two
solder pads on the RF board to make that adjustment, but it does not
work as well as with the K1's with the sw
Guy,
I use 2 RX of K3 with 2 different antennas pointed in two directions. With
this scheme I often use audio A/B swapping witch is not working in
DIVERCITY. I sure can program LINK into PF button but PF1 in my case is
already programmed to switch speaker on/off and PF2 - to invoke audio A/B
s
hello to all,
i just get a nice K2 already build, tonight i doing inicial test and get
the Hi Cur message if i go above 5.5 watts on 40 meters and about 8 or so
in others bands, is this normal? no more that 5 watts? power supply 13.8 V,
20 amps...
where to star...
regards!!
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On 1/25/2016 10:33 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
> My issue, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is extremely sensitive,
That's why I leave it at 100%, turn down the "Device" level in Windows
Volume Mixer and adjust the K3/K3S Line In (Mic Gain) for the correct
four bar ALC level. The K3/K3S Line In lev
I did exactly the same ‹ stated that I did not welcome the change, and
then lived with it by programming PF1 to carry the ³link² function. Works
just fine. Just needed to write a note into the manual recording the
change for when the executor of my estate needs to sell the K3. (I
haven¹t figure
Bob,
Yes, I also use the PWR slider bar to adjust the number of bars on the ALC
indication, after I have adjusted the Line Gain on the K3. And, yes, the
actual transmit power output form the K3 is adjusted by the Power Level nob on
the front panel of the K3.
My issue, is that the PWR slider
Yep, just checked it out Ken, and the board Rev states that it is Rev. /Er/,
dated 2001. Hopefully this means that my K1 has the S2 on the bottom of the
main board! I'll soon know (by tomorrow).
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On Mon,1/25/2016 5:57 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
Curious, does anyone have an example of LED noise recorded?
LEDs do NOT make noise. What makes noise is the switch-mode power
supply, and/or the dimmers used to make them run.
73, Jim K9YC
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> The transmit light goes on but no power out and failure to
> connect.
Are you seeing four bars of ALC? It sounds like you do not
have the audio levels set correctly.
Use DATA A, set MENU:MIC+LIN = OFF and MENU:MIC SEL=LINE IN.
Set your software TX level at about 80%, set the Windows Volume
On 1/25/2016 9:37 PM, James Bennett wrote:
I may be out in left field here, although I've been using WSJT-X for
> quite some time, but I keep the WSJT-X power slider at the max and
> control my output power at the K3
I've always: 1) left the PWR slider in WSJT-X at 100%
2) set
I now have Mic Gain at LINE 7 per p. 88 of KE7X's book and the WSJT "Pwr
slider" at about -8.8dB to make the 5th ALC bar flicker.
73, Ian N8IK
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McGraw K4TAX
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 21:25
To
I'm having trouble getting RMS Express to transmit. I've tried various
combinations of RTS PTT settings and am using the digital setting in the
RMS software. The transmit light goes on but no power out and failure to
connect.
Do I need to use port share software with the KIO3B? Is there another
se
Thanks for the heads up, Ken. I guess an S2 is a newer version of the K1?
What I know of my rig is that the assembly manual that came with my K1
(Serial# 02652) was printed in January of 2002, and I assembled the K1
sometime in November of 2008. Ahh, I also see from an old email from
Elecraft tha
I may be out in left field here, although I've been using WSJT-X for quite some
time, but I keep the WSJT-X power slider at the max and control my output power
at the K3
Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA
> On Jan 25, 2016, at 6:17 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
>
> Bob,
>
> I have already tried th
I second that, Bill!! Had mine about a year and it is a powerful accessory
for my K3.
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, President - NCDXC
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Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 6:10 PM
To: elecraft@mai
Let me clarify a point. Use the PWR slider on WSJT-X to adjust the
number of bars on the ALC indication on the radio. Do this in
combination with the {MIC} Line Gain value on the radio. You should
have 4 on solid, 5th flickering. Actual transmit power is controlled by
the PWR value as set
Bob,
I have already tried that and several other setting levels. The issue, I
believe, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is very sensitive. A very small
movement results in a big swing in actual power.
73,
Bob Nobis - N7RJN
n7...@nobis.net
> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:51, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrot
You said you built your K1 'years ago'. Are you sure you have an S2? If
yours is an early K1 there is no S2, this process is a bit more involved!
Don, can you help with those instructions? They are not in the current rev
of the manual.
Ken - ke4rg
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The Pigknob goes direct to the K3 (serial port) and uses the programming
from the reference. Great gadget: 2-speed VFO and eight buttons you can
tell to do whatever you need. No need for K3 modifications. Been using
mine for a couple of years.
Bill W2BLC K-Line
Thanks to all who have posted on this thread. Very informative. I have an
entire house full of Lutron dimmers — all servicing halogens — circa 2001
design (pre-LED). And being a green guy with solar panels on the roof and
plug-in hybrid, I was considering LEDs for the whole house. Will step very
Thanks again Don; I just downloaded Spectrogram, which is much more
dedicated to audio spectrum analysis than my CW Get software (which I mainly
use to practice with my straight key and my bug -- the CW Get software
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Be careful. Not all LED's are the same.
Early on I purchased a cheap two-pack at HomeDepot.
Later I was using brand name. I started to have some noise problems -
the cheap no-names were causing problems. I am almost all LED's now.
I started because my YL could hear the CFL power supply buzzing
I also did not want the change, however I have tied it to PF1 now.
I keep my vfo's linked, B vfo is set up 5 for hunting DXpeditions, a simple
press on the pf1 key avoids the UP cops.
Just my take on Linking
Gary
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From: "Guy Olinger K2AV"
Sent: 26/01/2016 11:27 A
You might try running the K3S LINE Gain at a lower value, in my case 15
to 20, and running the PWR slider in WSJT-X a bit higher. This is also
affected by the SPEAKER level in the Windows Sound controller panel.
Also under "Enhancements" make sure "Disable All Enhancement" box is
checked.
Ian,
I have the same issue with my K3 and WSJT-X. Great care must be taken when
making the Tx power adjustment, and it is far too easy to significantly change
the ALC level with the slightest movement.
73,
Bob Nobis - N7RJN
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> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:37, Ian wrote:
>
> Thank
Thanks all for the helpful suggestions - turns out the audio drive levels
are pretty sensitive. The WSJT Power slider on the right is very touchy in
combination with the K3S Mic Gain knob. ALC can disappear in an instance!
73, Ian N8IK
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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...
Going back quite a while, a lot of us complained to Elecraft that diversity
RX, which is a top reason for having a second RX at all, was really clunky
as it was originally implemented on the SUB button. That scheme confused
people and got them into K3 states which they didn't understand because
the
The fact that you were using an audio spectrum analyzer of some sort
made my answer easy to state. The K1 manual does not make any
assumptions about tools like an audio spectrum analyzer, so must resort
to telling you to peak the BFO at your chosen sidetone pitch (or other
words meaning the sa
My simple (=cheaper) solution is to get rid of the dimmers all together.
How much is a good old fashioned light switch at the big three, $1.50,
two buck if you want a matching switch plate.
When we bought our house I replaced six dimmers. Didn't hear a peep from
"she who must be obeyed".
I have
Ideally, the guys at Elecraft will make it so we don't need a P3 to do this.
On 1/25/2016 3:51 PM, Dave Cole wrote:
I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as it is tested,
it will be available for download.
Th
Jerry
Thanks for posting this. Very informative.
Ed
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My simple (= cheep) solution is to simply turn off
all dimmer controlled lights when I'm on the
air.
For me, this is easy since there's only two in the
whole house!
Charlie k3ICH
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Behalf Of Josh Fiden
Sen
Unlike the K2, you will not center each of the K1 filters.
Set the K1 IF filter to the narrowest one - FL3 unless you have made
some filter width changes from the normal defaults.
Then adjust the BFO trimmer (C20) to position the center of that
narrowest filter at your chosen sidetone pitch as i
Just wondering what the programming method is and if it is possible from a Mac?
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
> On 25 Jan 2016, at 22:51, Dave Cole wrote:
>
> I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
> finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as
I have a number of Lutron Maestro dimmers including a couple ELV types.
IIRC the standard models are around $30 and ELV something like $100/ea.
I have not noticed RFI with any of them, including operating 6m EME.
73,
Josh W6XU
On 1/25/2016 3:03 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Lutron dimmers are not "se
RC,
Yes, that is exactly what it does.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/25/2016 7:10 PM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote:
Does the addition of a PR6/10 increase the RX sensitivity significantly on
12, 10 & 6 meters
KC5WA
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I built my K1 years ago, but I also just re-read the K1 manual, yet I still
do not quite understand how to adjust the Xtal filter's bandwidth to center
on my chosen sidetone frequency of 500Hz. (The way I check the K1's xtal
filter's center frequency is to display the K1's audio output noise into
Does the addition of a PR6/10 increase the RX sensitivity significantly on
12, 10 & 6 meters
KC5WA
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Any for sale out there?
Thanks,
Erik K7TV
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did the addition of a PR6/10
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Dave,
AFAIK, the addition of the KPA3 should not have any effect on the
operation of the KRC2.
Check the jumpers in the KRC2 against the AUXBUS configuration for the
K3 on page 23 of the KRC2 manual.
The two indications of K3 menu for the KRC2 show "-" and the "Turn On
PA" message are making
On Mon,1/25/2016 9:16 AM, Bob wrote:
Drop some serious bucks on a Lutron model and try it.
Lutron dimmers are not "serious bucks" unless you want special features.
73, Jim K9YC
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Ian,
Are you actually getting RF output? Check with an in-line wattmeter.
WSJT-X is no different than other soundcard data modes.
Do you have the DATA mode input set to LINE IN? If you have a K3S or K3
with the KIO3B *and* are using the internal soundcard, anything plugged
into the LINE IN j
I just heard from Genovation-- the 24 Key software for the CP24 pad is
finished, and I will be testing it shortly. As soon as it is tested,
it will be available for download.
That will put both the CP48, and the CP24 Genovation keypads as being
able to send macros to the K3, via the P3, and soo
Worked for me at 22:42 UTC today
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Thank you sir!!!
On Mon, 2016-01-25 at 10:29 -0700, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> Fred Cady is correct, the next version of P3 firmware will allow
> P3/SVGA USB
> keyboard macros to include P3 commands. It will also allow the
> first 8
> P3/SVGA keyboard macros to be mapped to front
TXMON installed correctly! Works fb on CW and SSB.
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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 17:12
To: Ian ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
Ian,
Do you have the coupler for the P3 Transmit Monitor
CAT definitely working - the freq changes in WSJT-X when I spin VFO A. K3S
set as default device playback and recording "USB Audio CODEC" on the
laptop. Plenty of PWR out when I hit TUNE on the K3S. When I hit the Tune
button in WSJT I get a steady tone.
73, Ian N8IK
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Ian,
Do you have the coupler for the P3 Transmit Monitor P3 TXMON installed
in your transmission line? Is it the 'right way around?
Is the SENSOR cable fully plugged in at both ends? You should hear a
click when the cable is fully seated.
Do you see the envelope display with other modes?
73
Oops, this message was intended for the LP-PAN Yahoo forum. Lots of people
follow both but this was clearly a mistake, for which I apologize.
Knut
ab2tc wrote
> Hi,
>
> When I came down in the shack Sunday morning, my shack PC was unexpectedly
> turned off. When I switched it back on, the U7 r
I may have missed it in previous posting(s), but is the TX light light on the
K3? If it is, then your PTT is working but you may not have enough audio drive.
Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA
> On Jan 25, 2016, at 1:53 PM, Ian wrote:
>
> WSJT-X 1.6.0, PTT method = CAT, VOX enabled on K3S, 50w pwr
I'll make screen shots if needed. Be sure you have CAT interface
working and then the correct AUDIO CODEC selected in the application.
The radio should be in Data mode. When you select TUNE you should hear
the tone in the MONITOR, radio should switch to transmit, the PWR
slider to the righ
Just a sidenote that I was amazed to the length of the net. I
usually wait till near end of check-ins to have less QRM when I
try. Almost an hour on Sunday! I could hear Eric, WB9JNC at times
but there was fading from the mid-West to Alaska. N6JW relayed my
check-in, thanks John - always st
WSJT-X 1.6.0, PTT method = CAT, VOX enabled on K3S, 50w pwr but no envelope
on the P3
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Crayner
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 16:19
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJ
The CAT should work, but you could always set up VOX on the K3S.
When you key the K3S via CAT, do you hear the tones in the K3S monitor?
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Jim - N4ST
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Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 1
I recently had the 100 Watt amp added to my K3.
I went to set it up with and use with my transverters and KRC2 menu item
shows -
Cabling looks good going from 15 pin on the K3 to the 9 on the KRC2.
If I power cycle the KRC2 while the K3 is on it shows Turn On PA and is
locked up.
Is th
Down for me..
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On 1/25/2016 2:45 PM, Brian F Wruble wrote:
> I cannot get the site to come up. Are others seeing the same?
>
> 73 de Brian W3BW
>
> Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
> Sent from my iPad Air 2
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Ian,
Which rev level of WSJT-X are you trying to use?
I seem to recall 1.5.x had some issues with Hamlib and as a result some of
the PTT code was broke.
If you are running 1.6.0 I think the Hamlib stuff is fixed and you can use
K3/KX3 as a rig and then set PTT to CAT.
If you plan on running DX
Tnx Geoff - looks like I'm keying the K3S via CAT but no power out. Power
set to 50w and drawing 2.5 amps (vs 1.25 on RX) but no envelope on the P3.
73, Ian N8IK
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allsup
Sent: Monday, January 2
GA Jim,
I am in search of replacing over 100 dimmers in our house due to an excavating
incident where the neutral was pulled out. I have had direct contact with
Lutron's tech service where I expressed my concern for both rfi caused by the
dimmers and interference to the dimmers caused by my
http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/lotw.arrl.org
On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Brian F Wruble wrote:
> I cannot get the site to come up. Are others seeing the same?
>
> 73 de Brian W3BW
>
> Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
> Sent from my iPad Air 2
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I have found this change pretty inconvenient because when getting out of
diversity mode I loose LINK state and has to go to the menu to change it
again. Besides in DIVERSITY mode I now cannot swap left and right audio
channels. Just wonder why such a limitation was implemented.
73, Igor UA9CDC
I cannot get the site to come up. Are others seeing the same?
73 de Brian W3BW
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When I came down in the shack Sunday morning, my shack PC was unexpectedly
turned off. When I switched it back on, the U7 refused to enumerate with the
following detailed message:
http://ab2tc.com/u7_failure1.png
Several more disconnection and reboot attempts produced the same failure.
Takin
One question!
Is there anyone who was on the net from the Orlando area in Florida?
73's
David
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Webster
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 1:44 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elec
We enjoyed one of the largest net turnouts in recent years
with more than 50 check-ins.
Eric, WB9JNZ was net control (and supplied the check-in
list below) with help from several relay stations. Elecraft
users (and some others) checked in from across the
continental US, Canada, Alaska, Hawai
On Mon,1/25/2016 8:52 AM, Ian wrote:
Any hints on setting the "PTT Method" parameters?
I use VOX for all digital modes, including RTTY, JT65, JT9, FSK441,
ISCAT. Works great, even with an amp, because most rigs, including K3
have an internal delay after keying an amp and before TX begins. Tha
I have managed to destroy all of the TMP jacks on the K144XV inside the K3.
The jacks’ center conductor is totally smashed. Questions:
1. Can I return the K3 settings back to a “no K144XV” state to disable totally
the XV? (That is, all jacks/TMP plugs not energized)?
2. Has anyone removed
Hi David,
Fred Cady is correct, the next version of P3 firmware will allow P3/SVGA USB
keyboard macros to include P3 commands. It will also allow the first 8
P3/SVGA keyboard macros to be mapped to front panel function keys.
Kind regards,
Paul
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In a past job, I designed low and medium power phase cut dimmers. Ferrite
clamps/beads will be almost useless. Well designed filters will have
rather large series inductors (1 to 10 mH) and high voltage caps designed
to filter the high harmonic content caused by the Triac switching. Cheap
ones b
set PTT METHOD for CAT should do it
geoff - W1OH
On 1/25/16 11:52, Ian wrote:
I have a single USB cable between the K3S and the laptop and no problem
decoding JT65 signals with DATA A. "CAT Control" is set for COM4 and
38400-N-8-1. Any hints on setting the "PTT Method" parameters?
73, I
I have a single USB cable between the K3S and the laptop and no problem
decoding JT65 signals with DATA A. "CAT Control" is set for COM4 and
38400-N-8-1. Any hints on setting the "PTT Method" parameters?
73, Ian N8IK
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Paul,
Did you recently update the firmware? It is now a CONFIG menu item.
That was changed a few firmware releases back. Check the release notes
for several releases back.
The problem was that many users were getting into VFO Link when they
wanted to go into Diversity and created additional
Hi Mike,
I know that the same thing can happen on older KX3's when they are connected
to a serial port running rig control softwarte. On the KX3, Elecraft can
supply a small bypass cap to rectify the problem. I'm, not sure if that's
the issue here but try the same and make sure the serial por
CONFIG: VFO LNK
73, Barry N1EU
On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote:
> I can not link the VFOS, an instantaneous push turns on the SUB receiver
> ok, but anything longer that an instantaneous push, indicates DIVERSITY on
> the B display. There is no inbetween, where it would s
I can not link the VFOS, an instantaneous push turns on the SUB receiver
ok, but anything longer that an instantaneous push, indicates DIVERSITY on
the B display. There is no inbetween, where it would show Link or Unlink.
Is there some menu setting I am missing?
Paul, NF8J
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Just today I notice a faint clicking noise when using my headphones and only
when the AF is turned up not when all the way down, here is my
setup.Elecraft k3, Begali key into a Winkeyer USB and the menu key weight
setting in the K3 is 1.10
Here is what I have tried to fix the issue with no
Hi,
I have a series of three articles on RFI, located at:
http://nk7z.net/category/info/mitigation-of-rf-interference/i-have-rfi-series/
the second article down, titled "I have RFI, now what: House Cleaning"
has the some of the correct part numbers for the Fair-Rite corporation
snap on ferrites.
Hi Rich,
regarding the ESD mat functionality my 2c info:
1. The top layer must be dissipative
2. The bottom layer must be conductive
3. Its nice when its oil, grease and solvent resistant, high temp resistant,
acid
proof and knife cut proof material.
4. Mat must be connected to ground thru
Hi Mark,
any kind of Weller is good with proper tip mounted.
Do not use extremelly tiny tip as it could make warming through issues.
Most important is grounding your Weller properly as same as using ESD mat
grounded.
Good luck in building your K1 and see you on the air soon Mark,
73 - Petr, OK1
Scott,
Try running TX Gain Calibration with K3 Utility. If that fails, try
running it on 30 meters manually (see the manual for the procedure).
If it still fails contact Elecraft K3support.
73,
Don W3FPR
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I fired up my K3 tonight
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