[Elecraft] K3 extra xmit frequency

A friend of mine (100 miles away) recently noticed a dual signal being transmitted from my K3 possibly coming to lightsince I went to high power.  The problem has surfaced when I xmit on 40 & 80 (don't know of other instances).  Thereis a duplicate signal 18khz lower on cw, reduced of course but

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock bug?

It would be even 'cooler' if the KX3/K3 clocks were locked to MSF or RWM for the benefit to folks in the rest of the world! No, no, the existing Elecraft transceiver clocks are plenty accurate enough for the purpose of our logs. If you want anything more accurate, buy a watch. 73 de David G4DM

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

I would hesitate to call these "full featured and mature" as compared to DXKeeper, which automates applications for awards like DXCC, and tabulates totals for dozens of awards by band and mode. Nor as compared to N1MM Logger Plus, which supports hundreds of contests and has many features that s

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock bug?

Great idea! --WA8JXM On 1/27/16 8:45 PM, Dave Cole wrote: It would be so cool if the Elecraft clock set itself when I tune to WWV, using the data WWV sends.:) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] K2 very low audio

Ed, That would be controlled by the SSBA menu parameter. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/27/2016 11:33 PM, Edward Finn wrote: Hello, After years of operation I decided to add a serial port to my low power k2. I use it with the kv60 as an if for vhf/uhf transvertors. So I have been doing a lot of menu stuf

[Elecraft] K2 very low audio

Hello, After years of operation I decided to add a serial port to my low power k2. I use it with the kv60 as an if for vhf/uhf transvertors. So I have been doing a lot of menu stuff and may have corrupted something. I have full output in tune out cw, but almost no output now in ssb. There is a sma

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

I second the vote for RUMLogNG for both general logging and many contests. It's a good way to get back in without spending the time required to learn the Windows contest programs. BTW, RUMLogNG supports the WINkeyer and I usually use it but I have never had problem with my Mac using the onboard K3

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

OOPS .. I forgot my Periodic table. Heat is not an element. But the same thing applies. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 1/27/2016 6:47 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: The most destructive element to all solid state devices is. HEAT! The KPA500 seems well protected and will drop off line if the te

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

I monitor mine with the remote program which shows temp on screen. When the fans go to high speed the temp drops very quickly. The thermal design appears to have plenty of reserve capability. I think the temp cut off is 90C. I’ve never seen mine go above 73C. Ken K6MR From: Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

For CW and RTTY FSK keying I use a MicroHAM DigiKeyerII. This has the WinKey chip and it is easy to install and operate however I do not know if it will work with a non-Windows computer. GL, John KK9A Wed Jan 27 13:51:20 EST 2016 Fellow Hams, I received my K3-S a few weeks ag

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock bug?

It would be so cool if the Elecraft clock set itself when I tune to WWV, using the data WWV sends.  :) -- 73's, and thanks, Dave For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV help see: http://groups.yahoo.com/

[Elecraft] [K3] Clock bug?

1. I have the clock on all of the time. 2. Today when I turned on my K3 I noticed that the clock was behind by several seconds. 3. All I did was hit the DISP button, then hit it again to look at the clock again and it was back on the correct time. As if it re-read itself and updated itself t

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

I have checked the K1EL site. Both MacLoggerDX and Rumped support the WKUSB. Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:07:24 -0600 From: Kevin Stover To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net For any windows users wa

[Elecraft] FS: KX3 (Ser No. 7480)

After careful deliberation, I have decided to sell my KX3. There is a small scratch on the bezel in the top right corner. It doesn’t cross over the display. Factory built KX3 (Serial 7480, Built February 2015) KX3-F $999.95 KXAT3-F $179.95 KXBC3 $69.95 MH3 $59.95 Also included: KX3-PCKT

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

For any windows users watching this thread who actually care what their morse sounds like in a contest I would suggest the WinKeyUSB3 from K1EL. Instead of relying on windows to correctly key the rig with a direct serial connection the contest software generates ASCII characters and sends the s

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

Yes, but if you apply that category to all programs, there are very few, including commercial apps, that survive. I am 100% certain that there are major software applications that are now completely detached from the developers (any developers), that perfectly fit your description. Some of these

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

The most destructive element to all solid state devices is. HEAT! The KPA500 seems well protected and will drop off line if the temperature exceeds a preset level. My only concern regarding pushing an amp like this or any other solid state amp to near rated values, same for near maxi

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

On 1/27/2016 6:39 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: I would not call CocoaModem orphaned. It is open-source, and when > things break, we (myself included) are trying to fix them. It is nice that someone is there to fix problems but that is a long way from having the original developer involved to move t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

I run both of mine full power on RTTY. Fans occasionally come on full speed (control on Auto) but my amps are in a closet (not on the desk) so the noise is not an issue.. I believe the spec is 10 min on, 5 min off at full power. The amp is well protected against temp and swr so I wouldn’t worry

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

I would not call CocoaModem orphaned. It is open-source, and when things break, we (myself included) are trying to fix them. It is not well supported, however. And, it works pretty well under OS X 10.11.3 (El Capitan) on my Mac mini. - Jack, W6FB > On Jan 27, 2016, at 2:53 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

On 1/27/16 at 2:53 PM, li...@subich.com (Joe Subich, W4TV) wrote: I am also a big fan of cocoaModem for digital modes. It supports decoding both the main and sub receivers, which is nice for working pileups. Unfortunately, Chen has abandoned cocoaModem ... it is orphan software. The source

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: K3 roofing filters

Update: Everything is sold except one 500 Hz filter -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 11:00 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] For Sale: K3 roofing filters After reconfigu

[Elecraft] Price Increase Alert for Feb 4th.

Early alert for our Elecraft list readers: We're finally implementing the planned price changes that we first mentioned late last year. We ended up delaying that change due to both the large holiday season order rush and several ham shows, both of which always generate a lot of sales sales act

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

> I am also a big fan of cocoaModem for digital modes. It supports > decoding both the main and sub receivers, which is nice for working > pileups. Unfortunately, Chen has abandoned cocoaModem ... it is orphan software. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/27/2016 5:17 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: Allow me t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 Meters

Hi, The new synth will not improve your sensitivity on any bands. The preamp solutions will (for 12,10,and 6m). AB2TC - Knut Scott Manthe-2 wrote > I'm not sure the new synth will improve that, but the PR6 or PR6-10 > will, as will the new KXV3B with the built-in preamp. > > 73, > Scott N9AA

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

Allow me to disagree with Jim and Rick on this issue and recommend some native Mac programs. I have used RUMlog (a general purpose log program) and RUMped (a contest logger) for several years. They are mature programs and Thomas, DL2RUM provides excellent support. He has a new logging program,

[Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

I am curious to others experience with the KPA500 in a RTTY Contest. What is the power level that others have used, fan levels and long term affect on the power transistors? I ask, as so far I have run the amp at no more than 300 watts with the fans at there highest level. I do not want to harm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 Meters

I'm not sure the new synth will improve that, but the PR6 or PR6-10 will, as will the new KXV3B with the built-in preamp. 73, Scott N9AA On 1/27/16 3:17 PM, Larry Boekeloo wrote: My K3 is rather "deaf" on 10 and I was wondering how significant the KSYN3A synthesizer board would be at improvi

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 141, Issue 38

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Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

On Wed,1/27/2016 10:51 AM, a45wg wrote: best way to connect a K3-S to a PC so I can automate some of the repetition of contest work Welcome back to contesting. Like you, I started contesting as a teenager, drifted in and out of ham radio several times in 60 years, and have been quite activ

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

Regarding this point, to me the easiest way to run Data modes is to simply use the USB connection between the radio K3S and the computer USB port. No box, no USB to Serial adapter or other cables required. I use FLDIGI and it handles CAT control of the radio and data/audio. Set the CONFIG me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 Meters

What you need is the updated KXV3B. I upgraded from the KXV3A. The B version includes 2 preamps for 12,10 and 6 meters. I've noticed a significant improvement on 10m. Rich - N5ZC On 1/27/2016 2:17 PM, Larry Boekeloo wrote: My K3 is rather "deaf" on 10 and I was wondering how significant th

[Elecraft] K3S and Flex 6500....

Hi everyone. I'm already an Elecraft customer and own a KPA500 which is driven by an Apache ANAN 100D. This rig works wonderfully. I'm at a quandary and trying to decide between a K3S or a Flex 6500 for a second operating position in my shack. If there's someone who owns bo

Re: [Elecraft] Using the internal K144xv to feed other

I have been doing this for years now for 1296 through 24048Mhz Quote from the K3 manual XV RF: "But if the K144XV is being used as an IF for a higher-band transverter, you can set it to the lower edge of the higher band. For example for 1296MHz I Set the XVn ADR to int trn1 and XV RF to 1296 Da

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 Meters

Hi, I noticed no change in RX sensitivity, but I did not test for that either.  I did however notice a very big difference in adjacent signal interference... See: http://nk7z.net/wiki/elecraft-k3-macros/elecraft-k3-xlr-to-radio/elecra ft-k3-new-synthesizer/ for some P3 graphs of the difference i

[Elecraft] K3 - 10 Meters

My K3 is rather "deaf" on 10 and I was wondering how significant the KSYN3A synthesizer board would be at improving that?  Is it worth the money? Anyone have experience with that? Thanks. Larry, KN8N __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

You need to consider several separate aspects of radio automation. Assuming you are operating with one radio, consider these: - Operating System: There are logging programs for Linux and MacOS but your choices are much more limited than with Windows. When I switched from Windows to MacOS,

[Elecraft] Digital Input Pin?

I was looking for a way to automatically reduce power when operating on batteries. It seems like another transceiver I once owned had a pin that, when grounded would reduce output power to conserve batteries. I don't see any handy way to do this with the K3, other than crank down the power... It

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

Hi Ken, I don't understand what you mean by 'toggle a USB device'. The P3/SVGA board will enumerate a USB keyboard or thumb drive even if the SVGA en is turned off (the display is turned off) OR data display mode is turned off. I just checked.You can verify that by opening up the P3 and loo

Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question

Jim, I would think you could create a macro to accomplish this.  The commands would be SWT25;BN00;  this would turn on the RX ANT, change the band to 160M.   You could add additional commands to the string to set more options (like Split up 2 or 5 or whatever floats your boat. The one thing to r

[Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

Fellow Hams, I received my K3-S a few weeks ago - and I have been marvelling at it’s features. I still am awaiting the arrival of a rotator - and them I will hoist some Yagi’s up… but in the meantime - I am enjoying the awesome RX/TX on this radio…. I used to be qui

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

Hi Ken, Yes, the USB keyboard is not active when not in data display mode. I realize that folks are using the Genovation keypad as means of executing macros to control the K3 (and soon the P3), however the USB keyboard port was designed for data. -Paul Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager E

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[Elecraft] Using the internal K144xv to feed other transverters.

I have the internal 2 meter transverter. I would like to use it to feed my other transverters for 2, 3, 5 and 10ghz. However, when setting it up in the K3 I don't see that I can drive a transverter from a transverter. Has anyone tried this before? The XV RF setting only goes up to 50mhz and I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

Hi Paul, My experience with the P3 SVGA is that the Genovation USB keypad will not work unless data mode is on. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: htt

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working

Hi Ken, I am not familiar with the USB switch but if it is electronic and not mechanical there could be an issue since the SVGA USB port is limited as to what it can support. For example it does not support a hub or really anything except a USB thumb drive and/or keyboard. -Paul -- View th

Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question

DIGOUT1 isn't affected by RX ANT, or at least it wasn't when I used it to control an external amp some time ago. But a voltmeter will tell you for sure. Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO > On 27 Jan 2016, at 5:00 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > I want an external signal that is only activated when 160 and RX Ant is