Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

We're slipping past the max OT posting limit on this one. Let's let the topic rest in the interest of reducing email overload for our other readers. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Thanks to all for the sheer number and breadth of answers... Rather than answer each one, and create a huge number of posts, I will try and answer all here... I have done all the steps outlined i the posts here before, and have tried them again today. Output from the computer is sitting

Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

On 08/03/2017 12:03 PM, w7aqk wrote: Jim and All, Back in the late 50's, a few of us living in Albuquerque drove up to the 4 corners monument northwest of Farmington, NM. It's the only place in the U.S. where four states come to one common point. We set our antenna right on top of the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Hi, I’ve seen the same behavior when running digital modes on my KX3. It seems like maybe it does that (dropping to zero) when overdriven? Just a guess. — Regards, Devin / K6DRS > On Aug 3, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > > Hi, > > I have an issue in regards to obtaining

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Better yet, just turn on the MON function on the radio and listen to the tones. They must be perfectly clear and clean.And yes, I've found that over driving the sound card will do really funny things to the ALC and its display.Start low and work your way up. Remember there are 3

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

In RTTY are you using FSK or AFSK? I'm surprised that you find the SPEAKER level at 100% as necessary. Of course different sound card in computers behave differently. Also the Line In at 4 sounds awfully low. I'd think more toward mid way is better with better resolution in regard to

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Steve, Those settings are too extreme - they need to be more mid-range. Set the K3 LINE IN gain to something mid-range (about 30), then reduce the soundcard and WSJT-X settings to about 50% and give it a try. Adjust the computer soundcard and WSJT-X settings to produce 4 bars on the ALC meter,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Delta-f issue solved

Ha! That's pretty funny. Welcome Mike. You are going to love your KX3 in the fresh air. It is an amazing rig, and I won't qualify that statement by saying for it's size. Welcome back to the hobby. Catch you on the air. 73, Kev K4VD On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Mike Parkes

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

​Hi Dave, I was about to write about overdriving your Elecraft transceiver via the computer sound card output and what that can do to the ALC readout (for me on my kx3: cause the ALC meter to display nothing), but it sounds like you are already aware of this fact and have tried to adjust so that

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Dave, I have exactly the same problem. For me it does not occur with RTTY. That seems to be solid. JT65 and FT8 really show the problem. When the problem occurs I can often make a RTTY transmission and suddenly the ALC shows for FT8/JT65. I have multiple soundcards in my computer and in theory

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

There's actually 3 places in the system where the audio level for transmit must be adjusted correctly. (a) SPEAKER - Just left click on the speaker ICON and set the level for about 35%. Or right click on the speaker ICON, then select Playback devices. Click on the one being used,

[Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-X 1.80-rc1

For those having issues, me included for a short period, I discovered the following information. After doing so, my issues were all resolved. From the WSJT-X Local User Guide: Install/WSJT-X/into its own directory, for example|C:\WSJTX|or|C:\WSJT\WSJTX|, rather than the conventional

[Elecraft] KX3 Delta-f issue solved

Okay I really feel dumb, I am using this outside and the way the daylight was reflecting or something gave the appearance it was sort of lit up. Sorry for that! This rig is a lot of fun! Even though the bands sound sorta quiet today... Mike ab7ru

[Elecraft] KX3 delta-f led stays on? question

Hey my first question for the list if anyone can help a new KX3 owner (serial #9852)... Have been slowly learning from the manual, and this is the first issue I can't seem to figure out. Apparently I did something to cause the Delta-f led to remain on. I am not in Split mode and there is no

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Lower the drive level from windows. This will give you more control of the LinIn level on the K3(S). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 3, 2017, at 4:25 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > > Hi, > > I have an issue in regards to obtaining 4 bars, and getting the 5th bar of >

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Dave, Set the K3 LINE IN gain for a midrange value. It has more resolution there than at either a high or a low setting. Then adjust the soundcard to obtain about 4 bars on the ALC meter and "fine tune" that level with the LINE IN gain to get the 5th bar to flicker. Note that this is the NO

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Welcome to the club. I don't know what it is, but it is. See my post "Soundcard levels" from July 16. Maybe with your complaint there will be a response. BTW, TX Test doesn't guarantee zero output. I have another thread about that. Crickets. Wes N7WS On 8/3/2017 1:25 PM, Dave Cole wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

On 8/3/2017 12:08 PM, Bayard Coolidge, N1HO wrote: I have used an external sound interface (Asus Xonar U5) in the past, but opted to simplify things when the KIO3B became available. Probably a good move. A good test for the audio interface is that if you regularly see JT65 decodes with

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

I stopped using Ham Radio Deluxe as my WSJT-X Radio setting and just selected Elecraft K3 and all seems well now. Might be something about that... I use that when running remote using Splashtop. BRET - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV-4 [via Elecraft]"

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

others are telling me I'm transmitting LSB instead of USB on TX A DATA. Are you sure you are using DATA A and not AFSK A? Press/hold AFX (Data Mode) and confirm the VFO B display says DATA A. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/3/2017 4:22 PM, MaverickNH wrote: Hi Joe, I see that changes TX A

[Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Hi, I have an issue in regards to obtaining 4 bars, and getting the 5th bar of ALC to fluctuate while transmitting JT65. I have plenty of audio, and can drive the ALC to 6 or more bars if I turn things up. However, as I get to 4 bars with the 5th flashing a bit, the ALC starts to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

Hi Joe, I see that changes TX A DATA to TX A DATA REV. I just put up a Omniangle OA-50 6m horizontal loop antenna and started running WSJT-X 1.80rc1 FT8 & JT65 on their respective 50.313 and 50.276 and others are telling me I'm transmitting LSB instead of USB on TX A DATA. I decode other

Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

Sort of like NIST saying WWV is on exactly 10 MHz. It is, because they say so. I live a few hundred meters from a national park and receive mail sometimes addressed to "Park Neighbor." I have dealt with park rangers and administrators for a quarter century. Many of them get quite perturbed

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

I have one of each, a K3S with USB and a K3 without. When I was having FT8 problems (not sure they're over) I set up both radios and "worked myself". The K3 was setup exactly as Jim describes, down to the same sound card, and the K3s used the internal USB. It's much easier to set proper TX

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

To clarify my situation, I'm running a K3 with the new KIO3B with the integral sound and USB interface, and it was running properly using WJST-X V1.7. The Hamlib library problem that I encountered also affects certain Kenwood users as well, and the development team is well aware of the issues.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

Jim and All, Back in the late 50's, a few of us living in Albuquerque drove up to the 4 corners monument northwest of Farmington, NM. It's the only place in the U.S. where four states come to one common point. We set our antenna right on top of the monument, so we were in 4 states at the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

FWIW, I and many others have been using the posted compiled version of WSJT-X 1.8-rc1 from the official WSJT-X website with a K3, and without problems. I'm not using a lot of "bells and whistles" -- I'm using a vintage K3 with an outboard USB to serial converter from computer to rig, a Tascam

Re: [Elecraft] Replacement ear pads for headset

When I saw the email thread about replacement ear pads for the Yamaha CM-500 headset, I decided to see if they were available for my Koss SB45 Headset. Here is the reply from Koss: --- Thank you for contacting Koss Stereophone! Yes, replacement ear cushions are available for your SB45

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

Replacement part is: C37,10210 uF,10V,20%,CERM,0805,SMD E530223 Panasonic ECJ-2FF1A106ZDigikeyPCC2233TR-NDPCC2233CT-ND This is Y5V dielectric. It looks easy to get a 16V part in 0805 (and X5R at that). I've bodged in a 10u 10V Y5V 1206 for the time being. On

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 160, Issue 4

I tried this and it is not quite accurate in my situation. Try it with my info, and you can see the difference. Gene KH6XJ 96734 -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2017 14:46:23 -0400 From: "Joe Subich, W4TV"

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

One thing (among MANY) that impresses me about Elecraft's service is that they'll trust an owner to change a cap without requiring a lengthy and expensive return process. Not saying this is always the case, since some problems DO require a return. That said, it's a LOT cheaper to send a K3 in than

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

Great news! I'm glad Gary was able to nail it for you. I apologize for missing your note about already talking to Tech support. Sometimes email overload takes its toll on this end too! I personally receive and respond to daily emails many times the volume seen on this list and as a result

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Signal While Transmitting

Try the internal keyer, just as a test, I think I recall that then the PX3 may freeze totally during semi break in keying. (I never used full break in because I was using transverters with sequenced relays). I recall being confused as to what was different one day when I saw what you are

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

Gary AB7MY from Elecraft suggested that it was likely a shorted C102. Indeed it was. Thanks, Gary! 73 de AI6KG On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 10:22 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote: > Hi Eric, > > Thanks for the response. > > As I mentioned in my positing, I'm on "the line" with

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Signal While Transmitting

Noise blankers are off and it is an external key. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 12:46 PM David Anderson wrote: > I don't have my PX3 beside me now, but I recall that the PX3 acts > differently between using an external keyer and the internal keyer of the > KX3, one freezes the PX3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

You may want to consider posting a message in the WSJT Yahoo! Groupbecause there have been a number of issues with WSJT-X 1.8-rc1 andthe Hamlib library which the development group has been plowing through.I was able to get a special build to test, which avoids the crash that I encounteredwhen

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Signal While Transmitting

I don't have my PX3 beside me now, but I recall that the PX3 acts differently between using an external keyer and the internal keyer of the KX3, one freezes the PX3 all the time you are transmitting in semi break in, the other doesn't. The other thing that sometimes causes spurious signals to

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Signal While Transmitting

I've noticed it as well on a KX3/PX3 new to me (ie bought used) combo. If you get an answer let me know. Rich - N5ZC On 8/3/2017 10:53 AM, Roger Meadows wrote: When I'm sending code, I noticed that there is a signal showing up just to the right of the frequency I'm on. It goes away when I'm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

ALT (Hold Mode down) 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/3/2017 11:39 AM, MaverickNH wrote: I'm running WSJT-X on FT8/JT65 just as of yesterday. Oddly, it seems to set 6M on DATA A in LSB. How might I fix that back to USB? Bret/N4SRN -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] PX3 Signal While Transmitting

When I'm sending code, I noticed that there is a signal showing up just to the right of the frequency I'm on. It goes away when I'm done transmitting. Here is an example ... https://youtu.be/zQ_VWCmKvOw Thanks for your input. 73, Roger Meadows AE4RM

[Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-K 1.80rc 6m DATA A on LSB

I'm running WSJT-X on FT8/JT65 just as of yesterday. Oddly, it seems to set 6M on DATA A in LSB. How might I fix that back to USB? Bret/N4SRN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-WSJT-K-1-80rc-6m-DATA-A-on-LSB-tp7633032.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing