Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

The last time this was discussed, there were many satisfied users of the Linemaster Treadlite II foot switch. Here is one with an un-connectored cord. As you check out the reviews on the variations of the Treadlite II, you’ll find the “yeah, had one on a drill press for twenty years” reviews.

[Elecraft] Modularity

All this talk about onboard computers (or not) and operating systems in the K4 has me thinking. My K3 is serial no. 0007. I have had it since the beginning, and with a few simple upgrades, it is almost as capable as a new K3S. But the computers I had back then are long gone. What I would like

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

You know, I would be tempted to get a 1/4” female cord-mount jack and a cable with an RCA plug on it, shorten the end of the cable without the RCA plug (just to make a short adapter), slip on the connector housing, then solder the remaining cable to the 1/4” jack. That gives an adapter with

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Don, No Kidding... Exactly. I have the dual radio/amp switch and I managed. :-) However, buying and adapter is often a great option when money is good and time isn't. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don

Re: [Elecraft] K1 manual revisions

Bert, The troubleshooting section is about the same - no problem. Do not rely on the board Rev level to be the same as the manual level. There is no Rev J K1 board. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2019 9:03 PM, Bert wrote: Hi Don, Petr and all, I have a similar TX problem that I've been working on

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air. Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug? Much easier than searching for an adapter. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

In 2015 I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-Clipper-Switch-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B00 2P55Y36/ref=sr_1_18 This is an Industrial grade, very high quality footswitch. You can wire it NC or NO. Takes 5 minutes to set up. You'll never need another switch after this. There were

[Elecraft] ERR KEY Message

Been trying to configure SDR Uno with RSP2 as a spectrum scope. (Using IF output to RSP) But not much luck.Right now, when I turn on SDR Uno, with the K3 already in CW mode, the SDR keys the rig for a moment, then stops.The "ERR KEY" message shows up on the screen.Can't get the message to

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Michael, This adapter should work. 1/4" mono female to rca male adapter https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-6-35mm-Adapter-Female-Converterr/dp/B07HD3Z5R1?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=B07HD3Z5R1 Sure it's a pack of 5 but if you look around I'm betting you can

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Thanks to all that chimed in I have enough options now. I am already using the Radiosport headphones and very happy with them so I’m going to order one of their foot switches. 73s all, Michael KK6RWK > On Apr 16, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi guys! I

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Yes, exactly. My Boss FS-5U has performed flawlessly for 15+ years including a few Field Day trips to the mud. Very durable. The sides are keyed so you can lock multiple together. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FS5U--boss-fs-5u-non-latching-footswitch 73, Josh W6XU On 4/16/2019

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR105--hosa-cpr105-5-foot https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR110--hosa-cpr110-10-foot Sweetwater is a good vendor with free shipping. Hosa is a reputable brand. 73, Josh W6XU On 4/16/2019 6:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote: Hi guys! I

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi Ken Foot switches or hand switches are pretty simple devices. All they do is 'ground' the center conductor of the PTT line. When you ground it, the radio goes into TX. If the Heil unit you purchased has the wrong connector on it, you can just purchase an adapter from a company like Mono

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

What we call a “foot switch” is a “sustain pedal” in guitar speak (the real market). The standard is a 1/4” plug. Buy an adapter. Ken K6MR From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Michael Gillen via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

Hence why I used the word "forthcoming", to indicate relatively soon... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/16/19 5:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, The answer (as always) is Yes, Elecraft is always working

[Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask. I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup. I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back

[Elecraft] K1 manual revisions

Hi Don, Petr and all, I have a similar TX problem that I've been working on for a time. Reading your emails I realized that I'm using a K1 manual Rev. J. 2015. My K1 is from around 2000, Rev. D, and I'm now asking if the Rev. J of the manual is OK to use as reference and for

[Elecraft] FT8 distorted audio, won't decode

Hi all, Whenever I bring up WSJT-X and the radio goes into DATA mode (Data A), the audio through the speaker is extremely distorted and there is no decode at all. Soundcard RX Levels are about 30 dB. If I switch the radio into USB I can decode just fine, but not using the DATA mode. I haven't

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

Dave, The answer (as always) is Yes, Elecraft is always working on something new. The real question is "when", and that will be unknown until it is announced. Whether it will be called "K4" or something else remains to be seen at announcement time. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2019 7:20 PM, Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

That’s a great question Dave, and as you know, I will be among the first to order it! Alan K7FH > On Apr 16, 2019, at 4:20 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Hi Wayne, > > OK, I'll be the one to ask... Is this Elecraft's way of saying a K4 is > forthcoming? ;) > > 73s and thanks, > Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

Hi Wayne, OK, I'll be the one to ask... Is this Elecraft's way of saying a K4 is forthcoming? ;) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 4/16/19 8:56 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: It has often been stated, by

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500 CE Approval

Hi Doug, Yes, we completed CE official lab testing a while back and the shipping amps now have the CE label on them. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 4/15/2019 7:08 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and YLs, I looked up the KPA 1500 the other day on my phone and though I saw it was CE

[Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on

Bravo! Standing and applauding. Gary, KØCX A relatively new K3s/P3 owner and very satisfied customer. “It has often been stated, by both Elecraft and our customers, that we leverage user input as we flesh out new products. In this article I'll clarify our development model, hopefully

[Elecraft] OT: WIN10

There was a time when I would have agreed with you. In this day and age, Win 10 is complicated beyond this user's capability to follow a set of mutually exclusive text menus and settings with more on/off switches than a bunch of Altair 8800's stacked to the ceiling and cascaded additionally.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 - Fixed Tune Mode

On 4/15/19 6:37 PM, Ed gilliland wrote: I am unable to put the P3 in "Fixed Tune Mode", the display remains constant and the VFO A cursor moves across the display. I think that's the way it's supposed to work in fixed-tune mode. The display stays at the same frequency and the VFO moves across

[Elecraft] KPA1500 F/W ver 2.17 now available

K4WJ alerted me that you can access ver 2.17 on your Utility. Went right in! 73, Roy K6XK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

I commented earlier regarding Windows 10.   If you have ever had a program crash or the computer lock up, then you most likely will have command line fragments on your computer.  Some of these may not cause issues but some may.    To be safe, use a software application to clean and clear the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

Nor any other operating system of any type, past, present or future. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/16/2019 1:40 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We will never, ever put any incarnation of Windows in a radio. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com On Apr 16, 2019, at 10:15 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 - Fixed Tune Mode

My guess would be that you don't have it connected to the K3 serial port correctly. If it isn't getting frequency information, it has to stay in scrolling mode. 73, /Rick N6XI -- Rick Tavan Truckee, CA On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 6:37 PM Ed gilliland wrote: > I am unable to put the P3 in "Fixed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

Whew! Good news! As I set here waiting for a computer tech to arrive and fix my Windows 10 shack computer 73 K0PP On Tue, Apr 16, 2019, 13:28 Wayne Burdick wrote: > We will never, ever put any incarnation of Windows in a radio. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > elecraft.com > > > On Apr 16,

[Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on, product design

Yes, you HAVE succeeded using a difficult and unique business model that accommodates and fulfills the experimental and developmental aspects of ham radio.  Think about it ... to buy an Elecraft radio, especially in the very early days, is to buy an essentially unfinished work-in-progress

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

OK, I move to strike my own prior motion. Ted, KN1CBR Edward A. Dauer Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver From: Wayne Burdick Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10 We will never, ever put any incarnation of Windows in a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

We will never, ever put any incarnation of Windows in a radio. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Apr 16, 2019, at 10:15 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > PLEASE! No operating system embedded in the radio. Almost like ice cream, > there is more than one flavor. > > As to Windows 10

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

PLEASE! No operating system embedded in the radio. Almost like ice cream, there is more than one flavor. As to Windows 10 updates, configure for automatic, let it do its thing, and don't mess with the parameters. It is so easy and reliable. Don't make it complicated by trying to run it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

It's already possible to use a K3 without a computer. I've done that in the middle of a contest when I had to re-boot my computer. I logged on paper until I had access to the log when I added those contacts. Regarding computer-related problems, having provided on-line and telephone tech support

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

Well worded & Thank you for the perspective. 73, Gary KA1J > It has often been stated, by both Elecraft and our customers, that we > leverage user input as we flesh out new products. In this article I'll > clarify our development model, hopefully elevating it above hearsay. > It's intentional

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WIN10

I believe that putting WIN10 hardware in the radio will be a benefit to the OEM. It will make the radio become obsolete faster and allow more sales for upgrades. Maestro, SunSDR, and Anan MK II radios all have Win10 PCs embedded. Those radios’ embedded PCs are all obsolete already.

[Elecraft] Elecraft's philosophy of community input on product design

It has often been stated, by both Elecraft and our customers, that we leverage user input as we flesh out new products. In this article I'll clarify our development model, hopefully elevating it above hearsay. It's intentional and methodical. We like to think it's one of the things that makes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

This is close. As others have stated, two adapters are required. One is the Signalink (or other audio interface). The second is a serial adapter, preferably based on an FTDI chip. I believe it is the second you are really asking about. The serial adapter provides the actual control

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted K2

Been building/home brewing since I was 11. K2 sn40 was the most fun radio building experience of my life, with K1, KX1 ,KX2, KX3 and others being the frosting on the cake. K2 still monitors 6 meters with the transverter , as the K3S is in the main position now, where Wayne's Sierra was

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

Doug, To try and get you an answer, I offer the following. The SignaLink requires NO software for itself. It will show up as a USB CODEC. It is this that you need to tell WSJTX that you want to use. That solves the audio issue. Frequency will be controlled by WSJTX if you tell it what

Re: [Elecraft] Visalia?

Sorry for the delay answering, we're on holiday and the Iphoney thing is not easy with my fingers. Essentially, add a video capture box to the the vga output from the P3 and send that with the radio data. Don't ask me any more, I just don't know. The main thing is you don't need a camera to

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] TX part sick

Petr. Turn that manual to Appendix E near the back. And on page 6 of that Appendix, you will find Transmitter Signal Tracing. Set up the K1 as instructed there, and no damage will be done. Then make the measurements in the order listed. You will need an RF probe. If you are using an

Re: [Elecraft] Visalia?

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Re: [Elecraft] Wanted K2

Well, I do have one. However, since I'm so fond of my little radio, the price would be 15,750 US dollars and you pay for shipping :*) On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 8:08 PM Albert Little Hi > Does anyone have a K2/10 for sale with antenna tuner and ssb ? > Thanks, > AlbertW5APL >

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] TX part sick

Don, I checked other parts in TX section and it seems to be ok (refer to manual 2000 Rev. D). Just removed the 5th turn on secondary winding of T3. Is there something else strange or danger which I should check in order to avoid smoke during the test or even blowing the final please? Many

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

Petr, I have no idea how the threads are combined. I initiated this question without any reference to the K1 and used the title above which does not mention the K1.I am trying to resolve a problem not cause one. My interest it that when visiting a friend in USA that I can get him up and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

Hi folks, can you split the threads? It has nothing to do with originally launched Hamradio/K1 TX part repairing thread please. Thanks, - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt -- Sent from:

[Elecraft] K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question

Bob, May I ask you a further question, please?Do I need any additional software for the interface from the K3 serial port to the PC using either RS232 or USB and an adaptor?I understand that the SignaLink may not itself be required but am going to proceed with it anyway. I would like to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FreeDV

An inexpensive USB sound card (look for one with line in) say about $15(US) and a couple of audio cables is all you need. Set your levels (4 bars with 5th flashing on transmit, best decode on receive) and away you go. I am not familiar with FreeDV, if it has the ability to do PTT over com port you

[Elecraft] KX3 and FreeDV

Not knowing anything about digital modes, I've become intrigued by FreeDV and figured that maybe I should  give it a go.  I've read a bit, watched some relevant YouTube,  re-read Don's (W3FPR) article on his website and figured I'll need an external sound card.  I've also checked out the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility and Win 10

TypeDevice Manager in your search window. When it opens look for "Ports" write down your existing port numbers. Pull your USB. The number that leaves is your necessary port number. re-attach the USB and now in the utility, go to that port number with the proper baud (38K, 36K,