[Elecraft] K3 for sale, anoher price drop

Hi All, For sale, K SN 2680. Includes:- General Coverge RX 700, 2.8K, 6.0 and 15K 8 pole filters. 100 Watt ATU Upgraded DSP Board SS screws K144XV internal 2 meter module. HM2 Original owner, non smoker, little operating time. Built by professional electronics technical officer. AUD $2,500 negoti

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Check the PX3 NB setting, if the NB level is too high then the spike increases as you describe. 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 23 Jun 2016, at 15:58, Sanger, Joseph wrote: > > I have developed a new problem with my PX3, which has been quietly sitting in > a case for the past 6 months. > > Wheneve

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Begali sent a defective cable when they delivered my straight key. So, I went out an bought a two-wire (not stereo) cable & plug from Radio Shack. Seems to work fine. Am I doing any damage? John WA1EAZ > On Jun 26, 2016, at 10:38 PM, EricJ wrote: > > K6DGW's post answers most of your ques

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Bill, Single lever paddle connects the same as a dual lever paddle - left contact to the tip and right contact to the ring. The common connects to the sleeve. This is "standard" wiring. Set the K3 CONFIG menu CW PADL to tip=dot for right handed operation or tip=dah for left handed operatio

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

John, If you are plugging it into the K3 KEY jack, no harm at all. If you are plugging into a K2, KX2 or KX3, then you must use a stereo plug to keep the transceiver from going into transmit when you plug in the cable. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2016 6:41 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: Begali sent

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

Why didn't you just purchase the USB interconnect cable, Bill? Add two interconnect audio cables for mic and headphone and you're wired for quadrasonic multiplexwell as far as utilizing your computer for contest logging and operating CW as well as JT9/65, PSK-31, etc. What am I missing??

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

I also feel that K2 is easier to listen to under average conditions than K3. My K3 has the DSP board updated. The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2 has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was mitigated by a series of upgrades ( at leas

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Which single lever paddle. If it's similar to a Vibroflex VIBROKEYER, simple. It works just liable ant other paddle, one side is Dits and the other is Dahs. The common wire goes to the shield of the plug. One of the other two wires go to Tip and the other to Ring of the plug. On the menu just

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Excellent observation, David. That was my problem ... I didn't even remember I had the NB function on the P3 and it was set way high Many Thanks! -- Joe -- WB2SSB -Original Message- From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:09 AM To: Sanger, Jo

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

Those changes (or an alternate) were included with the updated K3 DSP board. They are present in all K3s sine the release of the DSP board update. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2016 10:19 AM, Ignacy wrote: If you read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD level (ver

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Wow that was a lucky guess! I only remembered about it when playing with the PX3 NB level myself yesterday. David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 27 Jun 2016, at 15:43, Sanger, Joseph wrote: > > Excellent observation, David. That was my problem ... I didn't even remember > I had the NB function on th

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Quick ... go buy a lottery ticket! -Original Message- From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 10:57 AM To: Sanger, Joseph Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away Wow that was a lucky guess! I only remembered about

[Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

Howdy Gang: Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a bunch of contacts. Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out (grin). I was pleasantly surprised at how well the KX2 handled all of the strong signals on the bands...no overload and

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

Jim, I know this may be sideways to your technical issue, but for those who do S&P in a contest or FD (which is an operating event), waiting for long CQs can be frustrating. Keeping it short can increase your QSO rate and the QSO rate of those doing S&B. Here are the scenarios: CONTESTING C

[Elecraft] KX3, K3, K3S CW / SSB and Audio EQ

I tend to use 500 hz cw tone because it is easy to setup other apps with that. Also, one of the tricks I use for less noise is setting the RX EQ with everything to lowest setting EXCEPT 400 hz. I set 400hz +1. Try it, you might like it. For SSB the RX EQ audio is flat. I then set TX EQ audio

[Elecraft] Field Day report

Hi all, This year my son and I once again joined the K6SRA effort at Almaden Quicksilver park in San Jose. This is a well-organized, large 3A operation, with lots of radios, big batteries, solar panels, and no shortage of unhealthy snacks. We had many drop-bys of hams and non-hams. Lots of exc

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day report

Nice report, Wayne:-) Re "I did discover a couple of minor firmware bugs, in keeping with long Field Day tradition.": I guess DDT won't get rid of those! Phil W7OX On 6/27/16 9:19 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, This year my son and I once again joined the K6SRA effort at Almaden Quicksi

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

My query was answered, Doug...that's good 'cuz now we know the contesting s/w limits. I understand and appreciate your sideways focus on "short and sweet" for most conteststhat doesn't work well, necessarily, during, for instance, a stew perry 160 event where us qrp ops are coveted"more se

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2 has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was mitigated by a series of upgrades ( at least choke and DSP board). If you read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD l

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

One other thing to add for the original poster... Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic Master to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have a winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit). You plug your paddles into the ke

Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

Ed Thanks for sharing. Jack helped me debug a problem in my Pixel loop. He designed the pre-amp for it. He was a pretty smart guy. Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 1:54 PM, Ed Muns wrote: > From today's Daily DX: > > On Wednesday K8ZOA, Jack R. Smith, passed away from liver, kidney and >

[Elecraft] Mac/Linux version of KX2 Utility ready for test

Hi all, If you'd like to try the Mac/Linux KX2 Utility, please email me directly. I'll take the first 10 or so. With any luck we'll get it to you today or tomorrow, and go to beta shortly thereafter, meaning that the software will be available on our website. 73, Wayne N6KR _

Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

Jack was indeed a fine gentleman and an excellent designer. Never had the pleasure of a face-to-face meeting, but was the recipient of his expertise and kindness more than once. I really appreciated his designs. Excellent performance, of course, but also incredible attention to detail in ter

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Field Day report

This Field Day I operated once again with W4EZ the Orange County Radio Amateurs in Hillsborough, NC in an 8A effort. It was a lot of work setting up 6 towers and many wire antennas in mid-90° heat and high humidity but the end result was a lot of fun and Qs. Despite our best efforts at elimin

Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

Jack was quite approachable. I talked to him a number of times on the phone with rather elementary questions regarding his studies and kits. He was always polite and sent me down the right path. His well designed, affordable kits and detailed webpages were really appreciated. Glad to see t

[Elecraft] K3 connect cable wspr 2

I regularly and successfully use all available digital modes. I recently downloaded the updated version 1.6 of jt65x that includes wspr2. The instructions say an interface cable using a serial port port to key the PTT line is required in order to TX. I already have this connection going from the r

Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

way back when the K2 was THE elecraft radio I bought from Jack a Panadapter, a kit, quite a kit. It plugged into a Jack supplied jack on the back of the K2 for an IF tap. While I enjoyed the scope, continuing my interest in such devices, I was blown away at the documentation for the unit. F

Re: [Elecraft] K3 connect cable wspr 2

Bill - I just use the Elecraft supplied serial-USB cable. There is no difference between JT65/JT9 and WSPR-2 as far as making the rig transmit. Most of us use the VOX (preferred) method of having the K3, K3s, or KX3 go into transmit. When you put WSJT-X into WSPR-2 mode, you do have to manually

[Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

I can only shake my head in awe of Howie's 8-transmitter FD, as well as other double-digit multi-transmitter operations . My hat's off to that kind of effort, believe me. We used to do that, too. But several years ago the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club (NØSS) of Jefferson City, Missouri, decided

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

Hi Kent, Funny you should mention this idea of minimizing effort, our crew had discussed this exact issue this year...of course we blamed it on the 90+° and humidity, but it is true, we should all be aware of our limitations as we agebring on the youngsters! Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and quite oftenand I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks. I bought a FYO

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Bill, To make it simple, a single lever paddle works essentially like a dual paddle one, push to one side for dots and the other for dashes. For most operators, that is all that is needed. You will need to set the menu item for keyer to tip=dot, or reverse if you are left handed. If y

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

Hi Joe. Antenna? Tnx es 73, John K4ARQ On Jun 27, 2016 11:03, "Joe W2KJ" wrote: > Howdy Gang: > > Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a > bunch of contacts. > > Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out > (grin). > > I was pleasan

Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

Tnx for posting Ed. Jack K8ZOA and I were friends for a long time. Back to the days in the mid-late 1960's when we were in EE studies at Wayne State University the same time. We were lab partners in most every undergraduate EE course that had a lab. That branched out to a personal friendsh

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

Those that use QLF or worse, LID are rude. If it isn't a friend poking fun then I ain't got time for that. Throw me your worse CW using a clothespin and some thumb tacks. I'll copy what I can and hopefully encourage you to improve. No paddles or keyer required. That said, there's nothing sweeter t

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

"Bring on the youngsters?" Sure - If you can tear them away from their smart phones and XBoxes! Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmf

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

as the young guy in my club (37) i feel like i put up more antennas and carried more stuff than i should have in the south texas heat and humidity! On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM Bill wrote: > "Bring on the youngsters?" Sure - If you can tear them away > from their smart phones and XBo

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

I am happy to report that my 11 year old son, who plays on a PS4, a Xbox, and his own computer, participated in FD at my local club's operation for his first time. He made 63 Qs with help from Dear Old Dad on the GOTA station. He is also studying for his Technician class license. He said over an

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Thanks to all that assisted. I did get the paddle to operate correctly. Sometimes the answer is staring one in the face and you just don't see the solution. Thanks/73's Bill, WB9CACTempe, AZ From: Bill Ellis To: Elecraft Reflector ; Elecraft Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 6:00 P

[Elecraft] QLF (was Re: CW Key Recommendation)

I've been sending right handed for decades, but the older I get, the more left-handed I seem to become, and I carry a lot less tension when I'm being a lefty, so a few weeks ago, I gave left handed paddle keying a try. At first, it was very strange. The keying was fine, but I could

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

Yeah? Check out this coverage on WGNO with a twelve year old General at Field Day (KG5HVO). The Jefferson Amateur Radio Club should get a thousand extra points for this coverage. http://wgno.com/2016/06/26/arrl-field-day-2016/ And the club: ht

[Elecraft] FD Propagation

At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that HF propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever having been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same time except for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and finally

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

OR.. you could check into the cw practice net on 14.0625 at 2200z on Tues and Thurs followed immediately on 7.0625 about 2215 or so... IF that is a bad time.. I'll meet you about any time.. to practice I can set up text tx.. or we can simply chat.. at a speed just a tiny bit faster than you

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day report

VA3OVQ had an all-Elecraft 2A-Battery operation with a K2/10 and a couple of KX3s (on 20m and the free-be VHF station on 6m). We also had one of our members bring along his Winlink/Winmor Setup to send some emails (bonus points), which also used a KX3. What impressed me was how well the Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

Hi Ed  I was up at a Red Feather Lakes, CO for FD and had strange propagation as well. Since I was the only op and there was a hot tub, I missed some prime operating hours... Sunday morning produced an opening on 15 with skip so short I worked WY and SD. On 15m! Had to have been something other

[Elecraft] K-Pod Aux out?

Since there are three outputs available I'm assuming the Aux out jack is a TRRS? Looks like there will be one of these in my future as I'm tired of cluttering my desk with switch boxes. This would collect them in a nice single box. jim

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

For everyone that complains about kids and their X Boxes, etc, I have a simple question for you. Have you ever asked them to participate with you in an event like FD? Guess what, some of the kids LOVE it. They like to be included and wanted. Not all kids are that way, but there are more th

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Aux out?

Yes. Each output is a programmable open drain connection a ring contact that can handle up to 50 Vdc at 100 mA. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:57 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subje

[Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod? 73, Ian N8IK __ 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 list hosted by: ht

Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

Edward A. Dauer wrote > At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that > HF propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever > having been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same > time except for some locals, 80 had been useless

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

Yes. 73, Ed W0YK On Jun 27, 2016 6:33 PM, Ian wrote: > > Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod? > 73, Ian N8IK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation

I may be interpreting the rules incorrectly, but I think unless you started your total set-up at 1800, you could only operate 24 consecutive hours, so most everyone called it quits at 1800 on Sunday. Propagation was still there but 95% of the stations timed out. Only those stations that start

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

How? Are you a beta tester? Sure wish it was available so the mod could be done for power via the interconnect cable. Be plug and play ready then. After all shipping starts tomorrow per Web shipping status. Anybody taking bets? Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR On 6/27/2016 10:03 PM, Ed

[Elecraft] K3s/mini Lower AF volume than K3?

I just acquired a K3s /mini to use with RHR. It works perfectly except I believe the AF output is noticeably lower than that of my K3. Is this an issue with the mini or am I missing something? 73 ..mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3s-mini-Lower

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

Answering the recent question, my first move was to refer to the Owner's manual and I noticed it was not on the Web site. I brought it to the attention of the P.M. I suspect it'll appear very shortly. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation

Operated at a site that used 100% K3 HF rigs (K5FD) FD Rules allow you to setup both Thursday and Friday night!!! No class A or B station may begin its set-up earlier than UTC on the Friday (Thursday afternoon or evening local time) preceding the Field Day period. Cumulative set-up time s

[Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

I've never worked any 6M contacts until Field Day. Never had a 6M radio till my old K3 but with my 360' of RG-8 and no 6M antenna, it never happened. A friend recently gave me 360' of 7/8 50 ohm hardline and I found my 160 sloper with my K3s could hear 6M signals and had a reasonably decent S

Re: [Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

Although licensed since 1958 I had never worked six meters either until the 2009 FD. (I skipped 6, went to 2M where I pioneered SSB on the band and worked Tropo, MS and EME) On that FD, I was casually doing some tune and pounce from home when I decided to listen to 6 with my fairly new K3 and