[Elecraft] Adventures with a KPA500, K3s in the desert

If interested in my desert expedition style participation in the recent California QSO party using my favorite Elecraft gear then click on. https://nomadic.blog/2020/12/05/4-days-in-purgatory/ Paul W6PNG/M0SNA __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

Look at page 50 in the manual. It is explained under SW TONE as to how to configure the audible feedback tones. 73 - Len, AD5YW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Yes that is right when I hold it with power set to 8 watts I get nothing out the display gives two dashes for SWR and says 0 watts Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: Ed K1EP Sent: Friday,

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

Can you share the details of this program? John KK9A John Reilly N0TA wrote: I got a call from Elecraft Customer Support. He introduced me to the Amplifier swap program, which I'll probably take advantage of. 73,m John, N0TA __

Re: [Elecraft] K4 reports

Dick, Does the K-Pod have any ability to be a remote device to a K4 or do we need to wait for a K4/0 device for a remote? Thanks, Bob K5WA Message: 7 Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2020 08:38:29 -0800 From: Dick Dievendorff mailto:d...@elecraft.com> > To: ke9uw

[Elecraft] Elecraft Service

I’ve had nothing but great service from Elecraft. Make sure you give them a fair opportunity to get back to you. It will be worth it. Bob. K0RKH Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

It was a feature added in by firmware upgrade 2.61. The older manuals may not show this but the newer ones do. I keep a copy of the firmware upgrade list handy. 73, John W2XS KX2 MCU 2.61 / DSP 1.46, 5-31-2016 * AUDIO-CW USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS: The KX2 can emit CW characters when switches

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

See SW TONE function on page 50 of the manual. Grant NQ5T > On Dec 4, 2020, at 4:58 PM, David Little wrote: > > When I depress any selection on my KX2 - I get CW telling me what selection I > pressed. How do I stop or restart this? > I can’t kind it in the manual. > Dave Little, AF5U

[Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW

When I depress any selection on my KX2 - I get CW telling me what selection I pressed. How do I stop or restart this? I can’t kind it in the manual. Dave Little, AF5U __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

What is the "Amplifier Swap Program"? 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/4/20 11:09 AM, John Reilly wrote: Update: The day after I posted on this reflector, I got a

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

When you press XMIT it doesn't switch to CW. It switches to transmit. It is the same as pushing a PTT line. If you press and hold XMIT, you go in to TUNE, which will transmit a carrier based upon what you have set for TUNE PWR. If that is set to NOR then your power out is set to whatever the

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

Update: The day after I posted on this reflector, I got a call from Doug, Elecraft Customer Support. He introduced me to the Amplifier swap program, which I'll probably take advantage of. He also referred me to a technician who provided an updated schematic and parts information. This is the

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

The KAT500 utility sends EEINIT; SET format: EEINIT; erases EEPROM containing frequency memories, per-band settings and all configuration selections, including the current RS-232 speed. Configuration and per-band settings are formatted to default values during restart after a microcontroller

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Well I am holding it for a half sec so call it tune or transmit but it does send a carrier that power can be adjusted I use it all the time to tune my antenna to the amp for the freq. I am on. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I concur with this statement. For instance, SGC makes "smartuners" that can be remotely mounted from your transceiver. These tuners work automatically to tune the antenna when a transmission occurs. The long press on the XMIT button function transmits a low power continuous tune sufficient

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Not so. TUNE produces a tuning signal, power set by the user. Used for many things eg. tuning linear, external ATU. ATU TUNE works with internal ATU. XMIT puts the K3 into TX without any output until you either key or apply audio, be it speech or audio output from the PC. Regards, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

You've made a mistake, a long XMIT (TUN) press is for applying a small amount of output, to match with the antenna (or check the SWR). ATU TUN (ATU) applies power to the internal tuner, if any, if enabled.  Two different functions. 73, Rick NK7I On 12/4/2020 10:06 AM, Joseph McIntire

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Joe, The XMIT button does not produce any RF nor switch the mode. It is like a front panel PTT switch, but tap on and tap off. If you do a TUNE (hold the button for 2 seconds), it will go to CW mode and produce output (no key needed). 73, Don W3FPR On 12/4/2020 8:32 AM, Joseph McIntire

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Tune only works with an atu Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: Joseph McIntire Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 12:04:39 PM To: Bill Frantz Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I am using the XMIT which produces a cw output just like tune but you can adjust the power. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: Bill Frantz Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 11:33:34 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

"Neither RST0; nor RST1; appear to clear the memorized settings so I suspect the Utility uses another command. Now I may have to find out what that is " The utility commanded reset sequence appears to be: ; l; eeinit; KAT500 replies with its identity. "EEINIT (Clear configuration

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

If you are in CW mode, you will need to use some form of CW key to create output. (Without a key down, zero output is normal.) A key plugged into the radio will work fine. You can also play back a CW memory (that has something in it), to produce output. I'm away from my K3, but I think you

[Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

"2. What antennas are enabled after a factory reset?" On all bands ANT 1, 2, and 3 are enabled and "preferred" is set to "last used" I don't know what the Utility sends for "Reset Configuration". The documented reset command is: RSTx (Reset, SET only) SET format: RST0; or RST1; RST0; resets

[Elecraft] K3 No Power out 2M

I recently got my K3 back from Elecraft after having an alignment and total checkout and some hardware upgrades I have the 2M module installed. When attempting to use it yesterday on 2M FM and it’s only putting out 100mw’s!!! Anyone know of a setting that needs to be checked? I hate to call

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I have tried test mode everything looks normal in test mode. When not in test tried with wsjt-x through a signal link as I had been using it for months on 1o,12,15,17,20,and 40 meters. I was using it and everything was fine. Until about 10:00 yesterday. Checked so cables between te radio and

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

Frank, I would start with a complete power removal (not just off) to the KAT500 and the computer (unplugged from power).  Then go have a cuppa.  When you get back, plug the power in and restart it and test. I have found that some devices (more in the USB realm) occasionally 'stick' when

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Just to cover the bases, make sure you're not in transmit test mode. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/4/20 at 8:32 AM, ki4...@msn.com (Joseph McIntire) wrote: Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the radio it had

[Elecraft] KAT500 lost serial comms - try factory defaults?

Hi all, I’ve used my KAT500 with pleasure for many years, but recently a problem has arisen: I’ve lost the serial communication feature. I’ve already swapped the KXUSB cable with another one (home-brew) so I’m pretty sure it’s not the KXUSB that’s gone kaput. And the PC is doing USB comms fine

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

I have been having the same problem lately. Quitting and restarting WSJT-X sometimes helps and once in a while I have found that Win10 has changed the audio settings from the KIO3B to the internal sound card. This seemed to start after a Win10 upgrade. On Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 07:32 Joseph McIntire

[Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

Hello all, Yesterday I was running some FT8 on 17 meters. All of a sudden I noticed there was no output out of the amplifier. Then looked at the radio it had the red XMIT light on and two dash marks in place of SWR and said 0 Watts out. So disconnected every thing except power and antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s For Sale

This radio has sold. Thanks for all the interest. Irwin KD3TB On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 1:41 PM Irwin Darack wrote: > i am selling my Elecraft K3s and will post here before placing on Ebay. > > Elecraft K3s - this radio was built by kit and is in excellent condition. > >- Serial # 10354 >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 CE for the EU

Bob asks this question for all EU hams, either having placed a deposit or planning on a K4 purchase.    It would be appreciated if you might be able to answer this question.   We are like kids waiting for Santa so please understand our behaviour.73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Samsung Galaxy

[Elecraft] K4 CE for the EU

What is the status of the CE Certification for the EU? Without this, we can only purchase kits. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: