[Elecraft] Any update on KIO3BUPKT_KIO3B Upgrade Kits for the K3

Just read July Newsletter and it is great to see that K4’s deliveries are increasing. I was wondering if there is any update on when those of us who place orders for items like the KIO3BUPKT_KIO3B Upgrade Kit for the K3, might expect delivery. Thanks, Bill - W0BBI ___

[Elecraft] Sharing

Hi Madelyn, I have a quick question,   I was waiting,  saving up, to upgrade my K3 with the KIO3BUpkt-KIO3Bkit. However, now I see the kit is unavailable. Are there any plans to make anymore of these kits onceyou are all back to full operation? Thank you, Bill-W0BBI 

[Elecraft] K4 - P3 Direct Coupled Sensor

I currently use my 'Direct Coupled Pan Adapter TX Sensor' to monitor operations as the final connection just before theantenna, just as I assume other do. Does anyone know of there will be a provision for K4 to monitor the same parametersie; power and swr.  73W0BBI __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Rise in WSJT-X Modes

Thank you Frank, W3LPL, as you placed me on the right path. It turns out the mic setting was fine, it was my settings on the Navigator interface that I must messed up. All is now well.Thanks again,Bill - W0BBI On Thursday, October 24, 2019, 11:00:32 AM CDT, Bill Wiehe wrote: I recen

[Elecraft] K3 Power Rise in WSJT-X Modes

I recently noticed when operating in any of WSJT-X modes, such as FT8, the power output on the K3starts out lower than what is initially set then rises to the set power level over the first five to eight seconds of transmitting.The power change is not indicated on radios meter, only my external

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Beta Utility

I have no problem with seeing output power withUtility V. 1.19.2.21 and Beta MCU 02.09 2/24/2019.Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: ma

[Elecraft] K3S Second Receiver Upgrade Question

Lee KV5M In response to your question, the K3 Assembly Manual has the KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder going in the chassis before the KRX3 Subreceiver. in fact there is whole separate manual for the subreceiver. Happy Thanksgiving.73 Bill W0BBI PS I know you said you have a K3S but I believe t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amplifier Recognition

Please disregard the request for feedback. Figured out it was a cabling issue. Sorry for taking up band with. Regards,Bill- W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/

[Elecraft] Question on K3/K3S Beta Access.

When trying to access the  K3/K3S beta firmware site  (ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta).  I keep receiving the reply that "The site can't be reached."  Anyone know if  it is up an running? I have no blocks on my computer, in fact I tried to reach it on two different machines.  Thanks,Bill

[Elecraft] K3/K3S Beta Firmware Site.

When trying to access the  K3/K3S beta firmware site  (ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta).  I keep receiving the reply that "The site can't be reached."  Anyone know if  it is up an running? I have no blocks on my computer, in fact I tried to reach it on two different machines.  Thanks,Bill

[Elecraft] Using P3TXMon with KPA1500

I have been looking over the on-line manual and I unable to find any reference that explains how one will connect the P3TXMon Option Coupler to KPA1500 in order to measure power and swr. Does anyone have any insight. Thanks,Bill - W0BBI

[Elecraft] Fw: VFO B / Decode

Dear Zac, I am not sure how it might work on your KX3, but the  K3 will hold the " VFO B decode" window open on both RX and TX. The setting I discovered to get there is press "TEXT DEC" button, then use VFO B to select "CW 5-40" (or whatever speed) then press "TEXT DEC" again. It locks VFO B

[Elecraft] P3 Display "flashing"

Over the course of the last several weeks my P3 Display has developed an annoying white "flashing or blinking" in the lower half of the display. To be more accurate, it is in the lower portion of the receive signal display. That is if I have "labels" enabled, it does not flash/blink in that port

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working (Resolved)

Thanks Barry - K3NDM, for the assistance. Turns out WINDOWS 10 updates and not only shut off my sound card but changed one of the com ports on my Navigator.  Goes to show that you can't assume anything will be the same after an update.73,Bill - W0BBI __

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working

I recently downloaded a JT65 program and after several days of flawless operation, my K3 stopped transmitting in DATA A mode. The K3 keys but nothing is transmitted and no power out. I changed over to BPSK31 via HRD  using DATA A with the same results. All the other modes (RTTY FSK, CW, SSB) wor

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Tuning Anomoly

Thanks Tom for your feedback. I did conduct the test and down to 2 watts the KAT500 still searched for a tune.As I indicated when connected direct the  K3 ATU finds a reasonable match at the any power level from 2 to 100 watts.Regardless, it still points to the antenna as the problem.  Will chec

[Elecraft] KAT500 - Tuning Anomoly

Up until last week, my KAT500 has run lawlessly. However, it now has a problem tuning my 160M dipole for no obvious reason. Symptoms are continuous searching for a match. If it finds a match in tune mode,  as soon as you hit the key,  it begins tuning again in "Auto" mode or faults in "MAN" mode

[Elecraft] RE; K3 Incorrect Frequency Change - FIXED

As follow up to my earlier post, my issue of the VFO A frequency not tracking properly was due to my CONFIG: CW WGHT setting being wrong. I somehow set the VFO offset from 'VFO NOR' to 'VFO OFS' which results in the frequency offset equal to the CW tone/pitch selected. A big thank you to Mike K6

[Elecraft] K3 Incorrect Frequency Change

My K3 recently developed a bit of a glitch. While using HRD Logbooks DX Cluster, when clicking on a station,  the K3 will change frequency to that station, however it will always be 0.75 off. For example if the posted frequency is 7.017.00 the VFO A will show 7.016.25.  A second double click on

[Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working - FINAL REPORT

Some may recall I had a issue with my KAT500 not connecting to the computer therefore not allowing me to use the KAT Utility. After checking com ports and ever purchasing a new KXUSB cable from Elecraft, I sent the unit off to the mother ship for a look-see.  Turns out we lost transistors Q1 and

[Elecraft] K3 VFO - Linking

I am having an issue with linking VFO A and B. Page 6 of the K3  owners manual (Revision D10) suggests that holding the 'SUB'  will link  the VFO's , and holding it more than 2 seconds "engages diversity mode."  I never seem to get the linked VFO's.  Holding the 'SUB' button any length of time e

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Not Working - Not Resolved

As an up date, I ordered a new KXUSB cable but the computer still does not recognize the KAT500. The original 'COM PORT' that was used prior to all this issue is gone and I am unable to find it. I have managed to work through all the steps from uninstalling and reinstalling the program and utili

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working - Resolved???

After some help hints from Dick (K6KR), Gary and the on-line trouble shoot guide; we were able to trace to issue down to a faulty DB9/KXUSB cable. We have ordered a new cable and will pass along any other learning that may occur concerning this issue.Thanks to all.73, Bill - W0BBI  _

[Elecraft] FW: KAT500 - Utility not working

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[Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working

I discover a problem with my KAT500 in that the Utility shows that no Software is loaded. It still received signals from the computer as I can control it from HRD but I cannot make changes via the Utility. The cable Interface Cable shows only "flashing red" light. To this point I have confirmed

[Elecraft] P3 TX Monitor

My order arrived today and after reviewing the materials, installation took less than 30 minutes.Installed the Beta firmware and as usual it worked flawlessly.Thanks again to all the folks at Elecraft.Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing lis

[Elecraft] P3 - P3TXMON

Just wondering if anyone received their P3TXMON  as yet.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 host

[Elecraft] K3- Background "crackling" using KDVR3

Wanted to check with the group to see if anyone else has had a similar situation where they hear a "crackling" nose in the the background when recording a voice message using the KDVR3. I only recently started to use the module for voice recording and noticed the noise immediately. Key points t

[Elecraft] Elecraft - Proposed New Years Resolution

I would like to propose a New Years resolution to all my fellow Elecraft reflector users, that being that we all to try limit posted topics to Elecraft product related issues. While I  know we all appreciate the diversity of perspectives we have here and even the need at times to vent on certain

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 Configuration problem - FIXED

Problem solved. Apparently  a "switch" in a subprogram external to the K3 caused the problem. Thanks to all  Bill - W0BBI I have run into a "Configuration" problem with my K3. I usually have settings under the 'CW WGHT' (Owner's manual pg. 55) set to run 'SSB+CW' (Tap 1), 'NEW QSK' (Tap 3)

[Elecraft] K3 Configuration problem

I have run into a "Configuration" problem with my K3. I usually have settings under the 'CW WGHT' (Owner's manual pg. 55) set to run 'SSB+CW' (Tap 1), 'NEW QSK' (Tap 3) and 'AUTO OFF' for VOX (Tap 4).  For some reason the K3 reverted back to the opposite settings and no matter how many times I t

[Elecraft] K3 picking up "noise" from monitor

This maybe a bit off topic but I recently discover, by accident, that my K3 been picking up noise from my computer monitor which can be seen on the P3-VGA as a 1-2 S unit uptick in background noise on 40 - 80 meters. Turn the monitor off and it drops. The monitor is a Samsung unit and is the onl

[Elecraft] Setting up reflector topics

How do you set up "topics" you want to receive messages on?  When I go to try and set up"Which topic categories would you like to subscribe to?"  I see nothing that lets me select the topics.  Please advise. Thanks, Bill - W0BBI  __ Elecr