[Elecraft] K3: FW 5.26 an TUN PWR problem K3/100 #727

Hi, just shortly testet FW 5.26 on my old K3/100 #727 and having problem with TUN PWR - when set to 10W there is no power (or 1 - 2W) after TUN activated (holding button) and then no SWR indication, COMP/ALC disp blinking. Tried 14W and also the same. (to avoid differencies in the 10W/100W PA

[Elecraft] K3 BND MAP In/Out and K144XV

I have faced to strange behavior of my K3 K144XV module. I have XVTR1 and XVTR2 defined as internal K144XV (I need two 144/146 bands for my transvertors) As I want to lock K3 for VHF/UHF contest as 144MHz radio only I set all HF bands as out (item BND MAP Out for all HF bands) and left only

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Owner Manual (previously Elecraft Digest Vol 79, Issue 16)

I have good experience with simple XLS file I made for FT-897 and some others only with menu items and descriptions/values/default values. Maybe there will be somebody able to play with it, it is easy later to add/modify etc. PDF output is very easy also. Maybe somebody already made such

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV receive gain

Keep in mind that on VHF and up S9 on S-meter is by definition as -93dBm on input (5uV) - it is 20dB difference from HF bands. I suppose it is respected for K3/P3 K144XV setup. Are there some exact valus (MDS, NF, S9 level) for old and new firmware versions? Maybe I missed them, let me know out

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV receive gain

: - Original Message - From: Alexandr Kobranov kobra...@amoscz.cz Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 3:58 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K144XV receive gain Keep in mind that on VHF and up S9 on S-meter is by definition as -93dBm on input (5uV) - it is 20dB difference

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV receive gain

%20Comm-Elec%20Course%20Student%20Study%20Guides/S-Meter%20Calibration%20%20IARU%20Standards.pdf Don, N0YE On 11/10/2010 1:58 AM, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Keep in mind that on VHF and up S9 on S-meter is by definition as -93dBm on input (5uV) - it is 20dB difference from HF bands. I suppose

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV receive gain

/2010 12:32 PM, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: ... My comment was mainly about what level correspond S9 on K3/K144XV now and then what level should be as S9. And if this gain problem is really lower gain or onky S-levels interpretation problem. That´s it, hope somebody will report some real measured

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) APF Access Suggestion

Just info how I am using APF on/off: I am not using XFIL/DUAL PB button for APF activation/deactivation during standard operation. I have pre-set NORM I as 400Hz roofing w/o APF and NORM II as 1khz roofing with APF. So only switching between NORM I/II activate/deactivate APF, then I can change

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) APF Access Suggestion

Wow! Will try - thanks for this idea, very useful! Thanks, 73! L. -dst- Dne 9.11.2010 12:46, DC1RS napsal(a): And this will also even work when config DUAL BP is switched to normal. You will have APF on/off on I/II and Dual BP on Long Press of XFIL. That's how I use APF. 73 de Roland,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter / 2m unit

As I am now to decide to buy K144XV or stay with some external - let me ask here: What is thermal stability of internal 116/118MHz Xtal osc? I mean some experience with JT data mode in EME or similar. Is there some drift on 144MHz signal (during longer TX period) and how much if any? Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter / 2m unit

the drift problem. To sum up, as things are at present, it's the XV144 for performance but the K144XV for convenience. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Alexandr Kobranov kobra...@amoscz.cz writes As I am now to decide to buy K144XV or stay with some external - let me ask here: What

Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR Tally output

Is there DVR f/w 1.04 somewhere published? In beta 4.10 is not included. In release notes related to 4.10 (respectively 4.06) mentioned - Also added support added for latest KDVR3 firmware revision (1.04). 73! Lexa, OK1DST 2010/9/11 David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk The latest 4.10 beta

[Elecraft] K3: Carrier settings

Having question about one idea: Is there some good reason to have wish for independent carrier settings per mode? I mean something like implemented in some other rigs as optional carrier settings for USB R/T, LSB R/T, CW, CW-R - usually in range +-100Hz (or +-200Hz ?). Opinion(-s)? 73!

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

Hi Markus, very good experience with this APPs suplier on EU market http://torberry.co.uk/shop/ No problems with order/shipment... GL 73! Lexa, ok1dst Dne 28.6.2010 12:44, hb9brj napsal(a): Martin, Your eyes are better than mine! I could not find any APP vendor in Friedrichshafen. My

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

Just an idea (used in my config) - 24V PP terminal is with larger pitch by using dummy spacer between + and - PP terminals. Such spacer is as a standard PP connector but shorter and without contact. This seems - to me - as the only way how to eliminate mistake when just two voltages used. 73!

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft at Ham-Radio Friedrichafen, Germany, this weekend

Just being back from Ham-Radio exhibition and can confirm that K3/P3/Eric are there and alive :-) It was pleasure for me to met him personally and see new P3 unit in a action. Thanks for coming overseas :-) 73! Lexa, ok1dst P.S.: By the way it is very tough job to be on the booth for a whole day

Re: [Elecraft] K3SYN3 with and without stiffener (was: shielding)

I am not sure - aren´t there 2 modifications of KSYN3 module - one for avoiding PLL problems in higher temperature (by changing R from 89k to 50k) and the second one for curinng chirp problem by increasing of the gain of some transistor by replacement of some other resistor? I suppose only the

Re: [Elecraft] K3SYN3 with and without stiffener (was: shielding)

. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Alexandr Kobranov kobra...@amoscz.cz To: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3SYN3 with and without stiffener (was: shielding) I am not sure - aren´t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

I can replicate this (with 3.99alpha) but only if I have VFO A in CW mode then SUB in SSB mode. If the same mode in A and B (main and sub) then problem is not active. It seems to be something around mode switching... so my few cents... 73! Lexa, OK1DST 2010/5/31 Barry N1EU barry.n...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 50 MHz power knob behaviour

There is maybe some IMD issue on 50MHz in 9 - 12Watts range so mentioned levels skipped intentionally. Try to go through archives... 73! Lexa, ok1dst Dne 26.5.2010 12:35, David Pratt napsal(a): In a recent message, Ramiro Acevesea1...@gmail.com said I experienced something that I do not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 50 MHz power knob behaviour

Hi. there is info from May 04, 2008 We only allow up to 8 W with the lower-power amplifier stage on 6 meters to ensure plenty of headroom (i.e., low IMD). In an future firmware release we'll allow the high-power amplifier to cover the presently-missing range of 8-13 W.

[Elecraft] K144XV and +TX signal on BNC?

Dne 19.8.2009 23:20, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft napsal(a): There is a jumper block that optionally allows the connection of a +5V signal onto the antenna connector during transmit. A maximum of 1 ma. is available. 73, eric WA6HHQ Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Let me ask - was +TX signal (9

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver noise questionable test results

Please keep in mind there is also one factor (not mentioned yet maybe) - setting of the additional gain related to particular filter (FLx). My experience is that less is more and this factor has - for me - influence to overall sound. When anybody is reporting AGC parameters, RX EQ settings etc.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming macros

Hi Mike, see page 17 of http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmr%27s_Ref_Rev_C6.pdf Hope this table 6 can answer SWT/H mapping scheme. 73! Lexa, ok1dst Mike napsal(a): Kewl! What's the button numbering scheme? I think I saw somewhere in the macro thread that it's row,column. Where does that

Re: [Elecraft] 1750Hz tone in MCU 3.41 / DSP 2.37, 10-02-2009

Hello Wayne and the list! Just idea about two future developments: 1) redisign this as for Roger-Beeb (at the end of transmit) for any voice mode (FM, SSB) - maybe with some tone to choose (sometimes CW K on higher wpm used also) and 2) allow it (1750Hz tone) as a possible option for FM only

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1750Hz roger beep

Gary, if something is switchable option it can be switched off (in VK-land and anywhere). We are talking about technical possibilities of K3 not about being or not being CBer. Somebody is CBer without Rbeep - you know... :-) (and I do not believe that CBer´s are buying K3´s - maybe as Rbeep

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Power Output

Hi Markus, you prabably know but maybe good for the others trying WSJT/WSPR: You can try very simply power levels per tone by using WSJT menu Setup - Generate messages for test tones. Then you have @A - @D and @1000 and @2000 in TX1 - TX6 windows You can test each tone separately and try to

[Elecraft] K3 NR and RX EQ

Can everybody reporting about NR excellent/non-excellent functionality add some info about his/her RX EQ settings and BW used? I suppose there are big confusions in reports based on different settings. Maybe - later, later, not now :-) - can be some RX EQ forced in NR mode to avoid problems

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV for K3 NF = 1dB

Let me ask - was +TX signal (9-12V) on centre pin of BNC included in future plan? This option (one internal jumper at least) is very practical for most of (in EU :-)) used transverter system control during FD etc. And thanks for all so big job with Kx, Px, ... development!! 73! Lexa, ok1dst

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV for K3 NF = 1dB

WA6HHQ Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Let me ask - was +TX signal (9-12V) on centre pin of BNC included in future plan? This option (one internal jumper at least) is very practical for most of (in EU :-)) used transverter system control during FD etc. And thanks for all so big job with Kx, Px

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 RIT readout

This is also little bit about possibility to LOCK knob VFO B to avoid switvhing display by unwanted touching of this one. (speking about locking of knob function switching not abot VFO frq). 73! Lexa, ok1dst K3/1% #727 Gregory Fischer napsal(a): The LCD cannot be changed. But if you are not

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV info

Hello friends, after some local discussions with Jan, OK2TT, and others intersted in using K144XV as a driver for higher bands transverters there are some questions: 1) what about supported frequency range? We are using mostly 146 to 148MHz as I/F frq from transverter(-s) so we hope it will

[Elecraft] K3 Main/Sub Audio settings

Just my observations using switching main/sub audio channels using !bed.. command: I am happy with !bed7; having MAIN in both channels and SUB in right channel only, it is as I love it :-) The only complication is that after switching sub OFF and then again ON this setting is not recalled (it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main/Sub Audio settings

that they would not persist over a power cycle. For now the functions only exist in the DSP code. Once Wayne completes MCU controls for these DSP functions it will be available with much less fuss and bother. 73, Don W3FPR Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Just my observations using switching main/sub

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Mixer

Very nice feature :-) !bed7; works fine for me thanks for this kind of information, 73! Lexa, ok1dst hb9brj napsal(a): Is there a command to put both main and sub in both ears? (I've wanted this from day one.) Try this: !bedb; Thanks Barry! This leads to the following

Re: [Elecraft] NR and Audio increase

Hi Wes, are you talking about situation when RX EQ is FLAT? Did you tra some EQ settings and what is as result? Thanks, 73! Lexa, OK1DST Wes Stewart napsal(a): I can almost guarantee this is going to be another one of those, My radio doesn't act like that threads. The reason being, this

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sub-rx wont work

What about roofing filters? Are they defined well and in correct slots? I remember when I put filter to slot #5 instead of #1 and no signal from KRX3. Just idea what to check... gl 73! Lexa, ok1dst DM4iM napsal(a): Guys, thank you for all the input. Here's the setup Config: KRX3 Ant=bnc (

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW - VOX

... and not only (HF) Contesters - a most users of complex transverter systems are not using any kind of VOX as need PTT control for sequencing etc... 73! Lexa, ok1dst K3/10 #727 Greg - AB7R napsal(a): Many contesters like to assert a manual PTT instead of having the radio do it when

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware request

Gulio, part of this behavior - KEY OUT is as copy of key nor PTT OUT is well known and was several times discussed. Key Out is activated by Key hitting even you are in PTT mode and no PTT signal (or VOX) is active. (see http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=215.0 with comments related to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} fatiguing auido, high noise environment

It seems to be nice future option to have roofing filters switched only by XFIL button and DSP control by WIDTH only - both independent for such experimental usage... :-) 73! Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 Erik N Basilier napsal(a): Doug, I find the DSP NR to be quite effective even with a 200 Hz

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 Firmware request

Guys, it is -IMHO- all the time the same like with activation of KEY OUT port by hitting the Key when on CW and pure PTT mode. This activation of PTT and RF Out my hitting M1 is much worse. Please, take in consideration that K3 can be part of very complex line where all PTT/RF OUT activity are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mojo never ends

I never feel this so strong but just now after QSO with JA7NI on 160m using only 12W out from my K3/10 and 16m vertical with poor radial system I have some idea what is going on :-) 73! Lexa, OK1DST K1DWZ napsal(a): I worked TO5RZ (St Bart.)with my K3 on 20 mtrs SSB with 10 watts to a

Re: [Elecraft] Re:RX EQ comments

I was discussed some time ago here on the list. The best will be to have some set of profiles to choose which one to apply. There can be different needs for data, cw, ssb etc. 73! Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 k4pi napsal(a): Mike, I agree on the need for a separate CW and SSB equalization

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up

Hello John, it is tested here in OK-land (not on mine unit but on friend´s one) that if you can cure there is need to send only DSP1 plus DSP data tables again. No full package again, only DSP and tables. So uncheck the rest of modules in K3 Utility and go You will see result, here it

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] It have to work better!

Hi Alex, are the both ends of coax shield soldered to GND ? thanks for info, Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 Alexander Ponomarenko napsal(a): Barry N1EU wrote: Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote: In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the RF-board), but if we will analyze the scheme, we can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter

Excellent job, Wayne! SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! Many thanks, Lexa, ok1dst with still growing K3/10 :-) wayne burdick napsal(a): K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] KEY OUT

Suppose there is not problem with PTT or computer controll. What is sometimes problem is what is happened after hitting the Key in pure PTT mode. This is acting as activating KEY OUT port. That´s it. Maybe there is way how to interpret Key closed when K3 is not in VOX or in TX mode by

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK

What about to have settings of RX and TX EQ not by mode but as profiles? let´s have RXEQ1, RXEQ2,,RXEQ5,... also TXEQ1,.TXEQ5,... all stored for possible recall someteimes is good to use more profiles in one mode - other headphones, microfone change, other data mode,... so it will

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK

to limit mode only to CW/AM/FM/SSB - there are possible some more precious like Rear or Front panel Mic used etc...why not. Any other idea? 73! L. -dst- Julian, G4ILO napsal(a): Alexandr Kobranov wrote: What about to have settings of RX and TX EQ not by mode but as profiles? let´s have RXEQ1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK

- Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): You are right, Julian. So what about to keep SSB FP MIc/SSB RP Mic/AM FP Mic/AM RP Mic/FM FP MIc/FM/RP Mic as independent modes keeping their own TX/RX EQ Settings? So yes, let´s have 10 EQ pre-sets and make table of possible modes to keep information about EQ pre-set

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK

CONFIG? 73, Erik K7TV - Original Message - From: Alexandr Kobranov [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK You are right, Julian. So what about to keep SSB FP MIc/SSB RP Mic/AM FP Mic

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX equalizer messes up PSK

Just short answer for maybe you could briefly explain why WSJT would benefit from other than flat eq? When using some soundcards (it was probably some SoundBlaster not so bad but not the best one) I used TX EQ for power conformity in all used tones. Do not remember exactly now but output power

Re: [Elecraft] K3: spurious CW T/R switching while VOX off

Hi Mario, this is very long time known behavior see http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=215.0 This is not error as output port is KEY OUT not PTT OUT :-) But you described common experience with this, I had the same with VHF/UHF stuff connected to K3 - more complex system (as I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3

I can just confirm that after 4 hours job on kitchen table without any complication I have new KRX3 module inside, calibrated and with all filters I ordered for it. Also DSP f/w loaded, simply finished. There was no horror scenario, board fitted inside correctly, no need to modify R91 etc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rit function

It is possible to choose RIT/XIT info to be displayed permanently in VFO B region by DISP switching and VFO-B knob settings. But... This is why I called (long time ago) for LOCK of VFO-B Knob as alternative to VFO B Frq Lock as there are situations it is better to keep whatever displayed on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and a transverter

Hi Lance, I suppose you have to define transverter to use LowPower driving (XVx PWR L x.x) to use XVTR IN for RX (as KXV3 will be active in this mode). (Or you can set KXV3 to test in CONFIG (KXV3 TEST not norm) when all is routed via KXV3 ports but this has nothing to do with XVTR settings -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and a transverter

Lance, you can disable TX-out by TX INHIBIT signal to be sure you are not emitting RF. It is possible by some short pins on connector only or you can force this together with PTT from the second RIG. Then you do not need to go to TX TEST mode manually and you will disable TX only when second

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 mechanical alignment problem

Mario, imho there is c) option - ask for replacement, this is out of spec if one is not able to put part for more then 500$ inside without tools/mods. But only 2 stations reported such problems here, maybe some bad-luck only? 73! Lexa, ok1dst K3/10 #727 Mario Lorenz napsal(a): Am 06. Oct

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

Hi David, in my case I am using external keyer (ETM-8) having - more memories - better programming possibilities (loops, nested loops, programable changes of speed in message, incremental numbering,...) - no need to touch FP for memory start/stop (keyer has own paddle so paddle and buttons

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Harmonic Distortion

Hi Lyle, only to be sure - if I have in CONFIG: LINE OUT - PHONES which D/A is used - this one for SP/PHONES ? Then LINE OUT level is controlled by AF knob so I suppose that PH/SP channel is used but not sure. Thanks Lexa, OK1DST Lyle Johnson napsal(a): There are three distinct stereo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1456 - data modes setup

Maybe only short reminder - ghosts are surely from K3 as the same signal with the same audio level to the same card was without ghosts when delivered from other RIG. (TS-850 in my case) Hope it was registered in Elecraft. (Why ghosts and not only harmonic distorsion? - There are reported

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

Hello, last test to test possible AGC influence on ghost signals is here http://www.ok1kei.org/K3_audio/line_out_agc_off_500Hz.JPG K3 has AGC OFF and signals are shortly invoked on/off by RF GAIN knob. Line out is on 4, BW 400Hz (as roofing filter) Spectrum is wider to see 500Hz original and

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alexandr Kobranov Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:53 PM Cc: 'elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio I just made two basic samples using K3 and TS-850 using Firebox external soundcard and Winrad SW. You can see

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

! Hope the rest of you are having as much fun finding and figuring out things as I... :) New K3 tagline. Elecraft K3 Its not an appliance! ~Brett (KC7OTG) On Wed, 2008-08-06 at 23:53 +0200, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: I just made two basic samples using K3 and TS-850 using Firebox

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

I can confirm cca 20dB lower level of 3rd harmonics on front panel phones output against rear panel line out. Main versus 3rd harmonics is 50dB resp. 7OdB on line-out resp. phones output here. Just tried with on-board sound card od my Dell workstation. (using Spectran SW and output level

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

, but no image of passband af signal visible. As I do not believe in overloding of the Firebox soundcard (the same conditions for both RIGs so if overloded so in both cases...), there is something to explain. Comments? Thanks for your attention, 73! Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 Alexandr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange problem on 10 Meter SSB with power

Friends, maybe we have to sort problems with SSB power level to permanent problems and temporary problems. Permanent lower level is possible to cure via VCE gain setting (I suppose hope). Temporary problems are more complicated. I remember my problems with miliwat output levels via KRX3 vith

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange problem on 10 Meter SSB with power

Temporary problems are more complicated. I remember my problems with miliwat output levels via KRX3 vith certain version of F/W, correction - should be KXV3 my waiting for KRX3 is so intensive :-) L. -dst- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange problem on 10 Meter SSB with power out

Hi John, can you - and the rest of suffering by this problem - put here some more details about your setting: - POWER per Band active? - TUN PWR -nor- or any value defined? Just to have complete picture. Did you try to chenge some settings with some change in behaviour? Thnaks, Lexa, OK1DST

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta site

Hi Bruce, as direct mail to you bounced (I tried to send rtf file to you directly), you have to go fo this to this link: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/hfwnotes.rtf (if you are looking for this file with F/W revision description) Hope this can help 73! Lexa, ok1dst Bruce Meier

[Elecraft] K3: band enable/disable option ?

Maybe we can talk about BAND ENABLE config option which can disable some band(-s) from band UP/DOWN selection for example WARC bands in time on some WW Contest or all HF bands during transverter mode or some personal preferencies as 160 - 80 - 30m fast switching only etc. Coming back to enable

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band enable/disable option ?

press and controls I touch. I do not mind touching a band button an extra time to skip a band when I'm changing bands. This is realy the least of my problems... 73, Arie PA3A -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Namens Alexandr Kobranov Verzonden

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band enable/disable option ?

, it appears to have some problems, at least mine does, at low power levels. Mike Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Ok Arie, most such ideas are based on personal experience and feeling. For example when I am running K3 at i/f for 10GHz during contest using ANT output for driving of transverter chain with 100mW

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band enable/disable option ?

Thanks, Greg! 73, L. -dst- Greg - AB7R napsal(a): This exact item is already on the list to be done. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Mon Jul 21 2:03 , Alexandr Kobranov sent: Maybe we can talk about BAND ENABLE config option which can

[Elecraft] K3: beta 2.16

No comments there about experience with beta 2.16? Seems to be related mostly to KRX3 implementation. 73! Lexa, OK1DST ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DSP IF Width Increment

I am afraid that any changes of any steps of anything (from 50Hz to 25 or 10Hz) have to do something with changes of DSP granularity to 10Hz declared by Wayne as part of some leter f/w updates. So we have to keep all ideas for that time after this change 73! Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter drive problem

Hi Mike, your problem is in SSB or also in CW mode or in both? There are no visible spikes on DB6NT 144MHz transverter/25W out. Firmware 2.10 now implemented. 73! Lexa, ok1dst AD6XY - Mike napsal(a): Thanks for the Email suggestions. Setting tune power back to normal did not fix it. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Key down, Operator trouble, etc.

Yes, one thing is not to make radis so smart and second one is how much cost all around which can be destroyed by some stupid mistake. Such option - locking band - is not critical one but can help also in transverter mode, when only selected transverter band will be permitted. In case when

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Key down, Operator trouble, etc.

W3FPR Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Yes, one thing is not to make radis so smart and second one is how much cost all around which can be destroyed by some stupid mistake. Such option - locking band - is not critical one but can help also in transverter mode, when only selected transverter band

Re: [Elecraft] SSBCW VFO offset

What we are talking about is as already published in wish-list on zerobeat forum: http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=228.0 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW - OFF/ON If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to watch and listen to CW signals.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Turning filters off/on

What about to map FLx yes/no menu to PFx button? You have then very fast access to mapped function. 73! Lexa, ok1dst W7TEA napsal(a): I have the 500 and 200 hz filters installed. Most of the time I prefer using the 500 hz filter even when narrowing the DSP filtering to 200 hz or below. Is

[Elecraft] K3 - transverter mode question (RX ant select)

Hello friends, I discovered one configuration need which I am not sure if it is implemented. Mostly I am using Low power (miliwat) transverter connection via KXV3 module. So RX and TX channel from transverter splitted and connected to RX/TX ports. This works fine. Now I have on the table

[Elecraft] K3 TxEQ - frequencies and setting

From K3 FAQ´s: -- What are the band ranges in terms of AF frequency? The bands are centered at 200, 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1600, 2400, and 3200 Hz. We can easily change these if something else turns out to make sense. Also note that TX EQ will be adjustable while in TX mode.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: AFX, NR, 5 khz tuning, 9 Khz Tuning, AGC SLP, et. al

I vote for giving the operator control rather than giving the software control. It is part of the adventure of the hobby to own a piece of gear that is complex enough that it is a challenge to us to squeeze out the last ounce of performance. I vote for having thousands of permutations and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction

Surely there is need for TxEQ - for example with WSJT mode to compensate different levels from souncard and possible filter influence for all tones to set equal power-out. I do not remember if TxEQ settings is stored via mode or not. If not it should be other item on K3 wish-list on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction

The best way is to try and check power levels on all tones used in WSJT mode. In my case the playing with TxEQ help to compensate lover signal level from SoundCard at low tones. As such signals are driving mostly some VHF transverter system with some QRO PA which is during 1min period in 100%

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Split Operations

Maybe I do not understand correctly but why to define PF and macros etc ? If (suggested) menu item AUTO SPLIT will be OFF all will be as today is. If (suggested) menu item AUTO SPLIT will be let say 5 (or -3) then ANY SPLIT activation will cause +5kHz (or -3kHz) offset between TX and RX. (TX

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW/PTT/VOX

Hello Jean, see in text: Jean-Claude Abauzit napsal(a): The way the K3 behave seems absolutely normal. You cannot have your cake and eat it. To be able to send CW while in SSB the rig has to be in VOX mode. When PTT is engaged you must first press the PTT to transmit and if the rig is in SSB

[Elecraft] K3: cw/vox/PTT ver 2.02 - bug

Mike, you are right... When you have SSB + CW active (menu:CW WGHT press 1) there is now no conncetion between PTT/VOX mode for CW and CW sending in SSB mode. (as it was in previous versions as I remember) My previous messages concerning this was based on previous experience and only very

Re: [Elecraft] K3: cw/vox/PTT ver 2.02 - bug?

of it :-( Sorry for used bandwidth caused by my stupidity :-) 73! Lexa ok1dst Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): Mike, you are right... When you have SSB + CW active (menu:CW WGHT press 1) there is now no conncetion between PTT/VOX mode for CW and CW sending in SSB mode. (as it was in previous versions as I

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW VOX stuck on, v2.0

Maybe there will be also chance to change KEY OUT behavior to be also OFF when in CW PTT mode the Key is touched. Or select KEY OUT behavior in menu somewhere. But maybe this is not so easy, I know... 73 Lexa, OK1DST K3/10 #727 Ken K3IU napsal(a): Problem exists here with 2.00 (I'm not gonna

[Elecraft] Re: K3 cw/vox/2.02

To have CW in SSB mode (if switched on in Menu) you need to have at first VOX/QSK active in CW mode then in SSB mode you are able to send CW just by hitting the Key. It is my experience not tested yet with 2.02 73! L. -dst- Dick Hanson napsal(a): Things work as advertised now. No cw output

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC

Stan, it is very useful to program AGC slope settings to PF1 or PF2 key to have instant access from panel by one key to this setting. (I have AGC slope assigned to PF1 and TECH mode ON to PF2) 73! Lexa, ok1dst K3/10 #727 Stan Rife napsal(a): Thanks, I appreciate the help. I guess I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Smart PTT for transverter??

Hi Paul, I was investigated little bit this (as not fully satified by KEY OUT functionality). Looking to schematics of KXV board there some levels like related to TX/RX... Seems to be possible to derive some PTT or +TX driver from such signals on this board and put some RCA port to the rear

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

Hi Paul, this is what I discovered and described on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=215.0 There are some possibilities that later after more important changes there will be some change in firmware to set KEY OUT as pure PTT out port. (I hope so). For many oparators running

[Elecraft] KPA3 internal shield and KRX3 module

Hello, just question - is internal additional shield linked only to KPA3 module or is delivered also with KRX3 second RX module? If not is possible to add to the order of KRX3 by some way? Suppose K3 is more robust with this shield installed. But not sure about this idea, please change my mind

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Zero beat hint and why 800 hz maximum?

In any case (of upper limit) 10Hz step will be better for personal settings and for special weak signal tracking. Hope this will be on thi list for some future release of firmware. 73! Lexa, ok1dst K3/10 #727 O. Johns napsal(a): David, The well-tempered scale is logarithmic, in a sense.

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Zero beat hint and why 800hz maximum?

O. Johns napsal(a): I'd suggest that, if the hardware registers permit it, the firmware on the K3 should allow a sidetone from 200 Hz to 1000 Hz by 10 Hz increments. Increment of 10Hz is also listed on wish-list on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,25.0.html will be very

Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.94

On many TCVRs - if you are not in QSK mode - you can just press key and hear pitch tone (sidetone) and tune signal to zero beat. This is one reason I was opening KEY OUT port settings wish - to have sidetone only without keying to TX by pressing key (in nonQSK), but it is another story ;-) On

[Elecraft] K3: new to wish-list - KEY OUT setting in menu (to be more like PTT OUT) for CW PTT mode

Hello Elcrafters, it was tested that KEY OUT port (rear panel of K3) is not in CW PTT mode acting as PTT OUT (how was wrongly supposed to be) and this was confirmed by Elecraft as intentional behavior but that if there will be some feedback/requests from customers, maybe will be possible to

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