Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to computer connection.

Several thoughts. There's a detailed tutorial on setting audio levels for digital modes at http://k9yc.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf It also includes advice about making suitable attenuators. I've found adapters on amazon to split a TRRS jack into mic in and line out connectors. I seem to recall

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

On Wed,4/5/2017 11:19 AM, Randy Cook wrote: I have mounted a remote MFJ tuner on a post about 3 feet from the antenna base. Antenna wire goes down the pole, connects to 4:1 Unun input lug, then goes via coax to tuner. Out of the tuner to a long coax run to my shack. HOW long is important

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Display "flashing

Thanks Bill - W0BBI __ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

I has a Ten Tec amp that was like that  with RGB LEDs From: Bill Frantz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 7:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2? If you can replace the backlight LEDs with RGB LEDs, you might

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

If you can replace the backlight LEDs with RGB LEDs, you might be able to have any color you wanted depending on the current limiting resistors. :-) When I turn the backlight off on my K3, the color shifts from amber to something gray-green. 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] OT: anti-static mat advice

That is unusual. I am surprised it is made of rubber unless it is for the floor, in which case rubber may be better. I bought a mat about a year ago that seems to be made of a vinyl-like material. Dick, n0ce On 4/5/2017 11:56 AM, David Cutter wrote: > Just received a new black mat and it has

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

I sometimes use WSJTX on Mac. WSJTX is set to use USBcodec and Mac internal audio to mute. Having checked current my system setting, its default audio output has been set to USBcodec although I have not set so. The audio setting might have been changed by system itself. Therefore, I would

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

Actually the Stock Backlight LEDs are Green If you shine a light at the K3 or the KPA500 you will se they also gave a greenish cast to them when off From: Don Wilhelm To: Tom McCulloch ; Harry Yingst ;

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

Interesting I build a K2 Years ago SN in the 3500 range and just built a new one (just finished it). Both with Green Backlights. I was thinking that it would be nice to change this one over to an Amber backlight so it matches my K3 better. I may just need to find some closely matching LEDs

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

I believe Don is essentially correct regarding bonding all earth terminals directly to the service entrance ground connection. This, however, can be difficult and very costly in the case of an earth terminal far from the service entrance. I believe that the NEC has provisions for such cases

[Elecraft] PR6-10 - no gain on 10

Hello list, I bought a used PR6-10 and realized it does not provide any gain on 10m but does so on 6m. I already checked the DIGOUT1 configration per band, as well as the jumper setting (off) inside the PreAmp. Anything else I should look for? tnx es 73 Gernot DF5RF

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

Tom, The LCD display on the K2 has "been what it was" from the beginning (even for Field Test units). The backlighting is white (LEDs, not incandescent), but the color of the actual display is green when backlighted. Actually, it is green when frontlighted (without the backlight) as well,

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

K2 S/N 1057 here and my display is a pale yellow-green color when lit. Definitely not what I would consider to be amber. 73, WB4GLJ On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 4:51 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: > When it's off it's sort of grayish. When I power the K2 up there are > (what looks to be)

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

Randy, The RF does not need a ground other than the obvious connection to your radial connection point. I would dispense with the "unun" and connect the antenna wire and radial connection point directly to your tuner. A few feet of wire from your tuner to those points will not make a big

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

When it's off it's sort of grayish. When I power the K2 up there are (what looks to be) two small light bulbs on, or behind, the left and right sides of the display, When lit they give an amber-ish (if that's a word) color. It's actually the color from the two "clear" incandescent bulbs.

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier wishes

That could be handy. The bypass circuit could include a sensor for a lower range (0.1 to 200W). wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 5, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Doug Hensley wrote: > > It might not be possible but I'd like to see

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier wishes

It might not be possible but I'd like to see one with an on-board watt meter that can also monitor just the K3 by itself when the amp is turned off. I'm not opposed to the requirement that it be turned on to make that watt meter work but either way, an on-board watt meter & SWR bridge would

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

While I've pulled Fred's stunt at times in the past, be aware that having two grounds can be very dangerous. If something opened the circuit to the mains ground at the house, you could find mains voltage (120 or 240 Vac) between the coax connector from the shack and the tuner at the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

Assuming I understand your configuration and that when you say "isn’t the tuner already connected to the ‘system ground’ via the coax shield?" you mean the 3 ft of coax from the 4:1 transformer to the tuner: The 3 ft path from the transformer ["unun"] to the tuner is handled by the coax. The

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

Randy, I would definitely ground the remote tuner. I infer that you are feeding the inverted L at the base and working it against ground. In this circumstance, the antenna tuner is a part of the system and should be grounded to the remainder of your ground system. Think of it this way.

[Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

Weather damage repair time. I am rewiring my ~84 foot inverted L antenna system, Up a SpiderPole about 31 feet, out about 53 additional feet. Still tuning length. I have mounted a remote MFJ tuner on a post about 3 feet from the antenna base. Antenna wire goes down the pole, connects to 4:1

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

John, Ok, Windows was a bad assumption on my part. You established that the unwanted transmit was due to VOX. That could be due to one of two issues: A) the radio mic was picking up the sound coming from the computer speakers, OR B) the Mac is configured to send normal computer sounds to the K3s

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

If you're running Windows 10, it might be the source of your problem. It has a habit of changing the default audio device when it thinks it's trying to "help" you. My windows 10 PC has an internal sound adapter and I've always used an external USB device for radio play. As soon as I unplug the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to computer connection.

On 05/04/17 17:08, David Deitrick wrote: > I have a KX3, the KX3-PCKT Cable set and a computer that does not have > separate mic & headphone jacks, but a single combination jack for both mic & > phones. Any hints as to how to connect the mic & phone cables from the KX3 to >

[Elecraft] OT: anti-static mat advice

Just received a new black mat and it has an extremely strong rubber smell; I wouldn't mind some but this is obnoxious and I can't use it in the house, so I'm about to reject it. I get the feeling that it is not completely cured. I bought it from a good company but just thought I would ask the

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

​If your default audio device in Sound --> Playback is the sound card associated with your radio then Windows sounds will be sent to your radio. Your web browser should be respecting the default audio device. 73, Kev K4VD __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Using a Mac here Dave. The problem goes away if I switch from VOX to PTT on the K3S. John WA1EAZ > On Apr 5, 2017, at 12:02 PM, Dave Fugleberg wrote: > > Do you hear the video through your computer speakers as well? If so, maybe > the K3S has VOX enabled and I'd just

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Do you hear the video through your computer speakers as well? If so, maybe the K3S has VOX enabled and I'd just picking up the sound via the K3s microphone. If you DON'T hear the video from the computer, then it's likely that your default sound device in Windows has been changed to be the audio

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Thanks Devin. Yes, when I switch from VOX to PTT on the K3S, the problem disappears. But, what is puzzling is that this is a new phenomenon. I’ve had the VOX enabled all along. Perhaps there is some other K3S setting that I have inadvertently enabled? John WA1EAZ > On Apr 5, 2017, at 11:47

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Audio settings are Codec. But this not new. Codec is required to make WSJT-X work and have been set this way for months.. John WA1EAZ > On Apr 5, 2017, at 11:18 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: > > Check your audio settings, under systems preferences. > > > Bob Nobis >

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Maybe VOX is enabled?? — Regards, Devin > On Apr 5, 2017, at 8:18 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: > > Check your audio settings, under systems preferences. > > > Bob Nobis > n7...@nobis.net > > >> On Apr 5, 2017, at 07:51, stengrevics

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 port selection

Ha. I've not managed it yet Don, but I read of others occasionally in panic. I realise that there's a firmware force procedure, but as you say, I don't want the panic or a heart attack. :-) One thing I always do is to backup all settings after a permanent change. 73, Alan. G4GNX

Re: [Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

Check your audio settings, under systems preferences. Bob Nobis n7...@nobis.net > On Apr 5, 2017, at 07:51, stengrevics wrote: > > New phenomenon. When I go to a website that can play a video (such as > YouTube), and the video is played, something is transmitted

[Elecraft] Data Received on Mac Transmitted by K3S

New phenomenon. When I go to a website that can play a video (such as YouTube), and the video is played, something is transmitted by my K3S. Note: This is a new phenomenon. I have not knowingly changed any setting. I would appreciate any suggestions. 73, John WA1EAZ -- View this message

[Elecraft] KX2 SUGGESTION

As an Old Timer who still rides the RF Gain, I was disappointed that a concentric ring wasn't incorporated for that purpose in the AF/MON knob. If such an animal exists (two concentric rings plus push) , all other functions of the AF/MON knob could be retained with the outer ring adjusting

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2/kx3 accesories suggestions-

Make that KX-6/23 full duplex and I'll buy six! 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 9:27 AM, Dean L wrote: > Wayne , Eric es all, > > Suggested by an OM on qrp-l and I like it. > > > SNIP > Perhaps a new KX3+ (KX4?) might really kill the FT-817. Who knows?

[Elecraft] Kx2/kx3 accesories suggestions-

Wayne , Eric es all, Suggested by an OM on qrp-l and I like it. > SNIP Perhaps a new KX3+ (KX4?) might really kill the FT-817. Who knows? BOY -what I wouldn't pay for a KX3+ that would give me 160m through 70cm (andplease somebody add 1.25m and 23cm all-mode !!!). I would even settle

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 port selection

Alan, While it is "not nice" to 'brick' the K3, there is quick and easy recovery. Just follow the instructions in the manual or the K3 Utility Help file to 'Force a Firmware Download' - it takes only a minute or so. The worst part is the initial gut-feeling alarm signals that go off - it is

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 port selection

Thanks Don. Just trying to be ultra careful as I'll be using the same PC and port and don't want to brick the K3. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 12:13 PM To: Alan. G4GNX ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS232

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 port selection

Alan, Yes, turning LP-Bridge off and connecting K3 Utility the the COM port that is directly connected to the K3 is not only reasonable, but necessary. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/5/2017 4:59 AM, Alan. G4GNX wrote: I have been advised that updating K3 firmware via LP-Bridge is a no-no, so what I

[Elecraft] RS232 port selection

I have an Edgeport USB/RS232 converter which gives me 4 RS232 ports from one USB connection. I have the K3 connected to 1 port and the KPA500 connected to another port and I will be connecting other facilities to the remaining ports. I have FLDIGI controlling the K3 at present and I want to

[Elecraft] K3: scanning problem

After making some scanning operation, VFO A tuning response becomes something strange when I make the tuning operation with K-Pod main dial. Tuning is not smooth and sometimes frequency hops or do not change. With K3 main dial, the tuning is no problem and as smooth as before making scanning