During CQWW-160 one of my K3 XCVRs all of a sudden had a significant
increase in the noise level. The result was a MUCH decreased S/N level such
that I could not copy anyone calling me. After checking around the house to
see if anyone turned on something I started troubleshooting the K3 and
vario
I believe that my K3 #1193 has a bad CMP/PWR/MON encoder. I looked on the
Elecraft parts site and can't find it. I would appreciate someone sending
me the correct part number and price.
I already submitted a request (email) to Elecraft and currently awaiting a
response.
Thanks and 73,
B
Does anyone happen to have the K3 model KIO3 circuit card that is excess to
their needs? If you have upgraded to the new K3S KIO3B you may have one.
It seems that the RS232 control on one of my K3 XCVRs has bit the dust. I
checked with Elecraft and they no longer have any of the old style. Tha
a
time.
/Bruce
From: Dale Boresz [mailto:dmbor...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 10:12 AM
To: Bruce Meier
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue
Hello Bruce,
Just to rule out any electrical or mechanical discontinuities in the RF gain
Thanks for the responses here are the answers to the questions and
suggestions and a new piece of DATA associated with selecting the SUB-RX.
1. I checked the S-Meter configs for both of my K3s they are exactly
the same.
a. SMTR OF 016
b. SMTR SC 016
c. SMTR PK OF
Looking for suggestions here from someone that might have experienced this
same issue - -
I have (2) K3 units (not the S model) that are acting different when the RF
gain adjustments are turned fully counter clockwise.
Ø Unit one s/n 1062: When the RF gain is decreased to full counter
cloc
Today I noticed that the output power on 15 meters does not reach 100w. The
max, according to the front panel meter reading, is 93w. So, I ran the
transmitter gain calibration and it did not help. I decreased the power to
90w and it reached 90w, so I gradually increased the power and it is fine u
The NO SSB audio also happened to me on one of my K3s. All other modes were
fine but and after a few minutes of experimenting I found out that I could
get SSB RX but only by opening up the Width beyond the 2.7kHz first filter.
As soon as the width was at or below 2.7 the audio was gone. I also
c
. Doesnt matter
what band nor does it matter if VFO A and B are on the same or different
frequencies.
When NOT in SPLIT the output power overshoots for the first 3 dahs every
time the power level is changed either up or down.
Hum,
Bruce N1LN
From: Bruce Meier [mailto:beme
I just noticed that one of my K3s seems to have a power out issue.
Specifically, when keying for the first time, the output power seems to be
overshooting what it is set at. If I continue to send CW at the same power
it is fine. If I decrease or increase the power the output overshoots what
it
As I operate much more CW than SSB I need some advice and opinions from the
SSB contesters before adding additional filters for my K3s. Currently I
only have the stock 2.7Khz filters in both K3s (main and sub rx) for SSB. I
have 400hz and 250hz for CW. If I wanted to add an additional roofing
f
hat needs to be
changed.
73,
Bruce
-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:39
To: Bruce Meier
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: K3 - Firmware question / QRQ
Hi Bruce,
You can do SPLIT in QRQ mode, and I recommend this as
When the QRQ feature was added to the firmware, certain functions were lost.
(RIT, Shift, Split, etc.) At that time, I believe the intent was to add
them back on future firmware revisions.Since then I don't believe the
'add back' has been mentioned. If so, I missed it.
Just wondering if/whe
I thought an update was to be released this week that would, at a minimum,
fix the issue with RX drop out that occurs during T/R when Notch is engaged.
Did I miss something?
Bruce - N1LN
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contest or a DXpedition. Do not leave home without your K3
> Utility.
>
> Something for Wayne to ponder over the weekend.
>
> 73, Terry K4RX
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Meier
>
Now that this problem has occurred twice it is time to ask if I am alone.
One of my K3s lost all audio on SSB RX. It still worked fine on CW. TX was
fine on both modes. However, if I increased the Width beyond 3.0kc SSB RX
audio came back. When the Width was decreased below 3.0kc the audio was
After almost 2 years of use, I finally decided to install some of the mods.
All was well after installing the first few mods. RX/TX full power, etc.
However I did not do any of the calibrations. Tonight I installed the last
mod that I was going to do at this time. Should have stopped earlier. T
While monitor firmware changes are being discussed - -
Is it possible to change the firmware so that when MON is pushed the level
can be adjusted without blanking out the RX? Yes, that would probably
eliminate the constant tone, but in my opinion, that would be fine. The
Monitor level numbers w
I think this problem is one for Aptos, but as they are off for a well
deserved Thanksgiving break, I thought I would share my wows with the
reflector.
Tonight I decided to spend a few hours tonight operating in CQWW-CW. Much
to my dismay, part of the exchange received on my second QSO was info
Had a brief scare last night with one of my K3s.
Wednesday night I uploaded the latest firmware (3.57) to both of my K3s.
They both seemed to be OK, but as I was getting setup for the upcoming ARRL
SS SSB I noticed a bit of a problem. One of my K3s worked fine on CW, but
when SSB was selec
I have been chasing Midway Isl (K4M) and using my sub-RX to follow the pack.
When K4M was not real loud I would turn the Sub off to get the audio in both
ears then back on. After doing that several times (perhaps 10 - 15) the
Sub-RX turns on (according to the front panel icon) but there is no audi
Try this with your YaeComWood service dept.
Last night I noticed that my Sub RX would not work on 12 or 10 meters.
When the Sub was switched on I would get an ERR-PLL in the B VFO on one of
my K3s. I did a check on the other K3 and it worked fine on all bands.
A quick look at the manual said th
If anyone has a KFL3A - 250 hz roofing filter they would like to sell,
please contact me off reflector.
Bruce - N1LN ( n...@arrl.net )
73,
Bruce - N1LN
(aka: NC4KW)
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My first attempt also failed. Then I turned on "TECH MD" and all is now
well.
GREAT FEATURE!!
73,
Bruce
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A recent posting was asking for RXV3 shipping information -
K3 order date: January 21, 2008
K3 Ship date: June 9, 2008 (Serial # 1062)
KRX3 Katie Gram: November 4, 2008
One more to go for K3 #1193
73,
Bruce - N1LN
(aka: NC4KW)
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K3 # 1062
K3 # 1193
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From: Bruce Meier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 13:41 PM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: K3 - front panel issue
I just noticed that after a fun and uneventful (no failures)
I just noticed that after a fun and uneventful (no failures) weekend of ARRL
SS CW one of my K3s has developed a strange symptom. I have done nothing
other than turn the K3 off last night and then on this morning.
Perhaps I pushed something by mistake, but I have no idea what that could
have
This morning I decided to update the firmware to 2.46 on both K3 1062 and
1193. K3 #1062 worked fine. K3 # 1193 locked up and would not load.
Both K3s are connected to the same computer with 1062 on Com1 and 1193 on
Com3. (NOTE: This config has worked for every previous update) I tried
to r
I have not yet determined the exact series of events, but something strange
happens to both of my K3s. This weekend I have been participating in the
Texas QSO Party. As it is both a CW and SSB event and multi-band I am doing
jumps from band to band and mode to mode. Many times I get to the
desti
I have noticed something strange happening with both of my K3s that I think
is a firmware issue. I can reproduce it on both K3s. Currently I am
running v2.16 in both but I have tried v2.20 and the problem is still
reproducible. NOTE: It is reproducible, but not 100% of the time.
Problem:
Yes, just call me impatient. Now that my K3s have been built and on the air
for several weeks I am anxious to take them apart to install the KRX3s. I
have seen several "mine is shipping" emails, but what would be nice to see
is specific info like is listed for the K3s.
Example - We are shipp
I agree that the AF Gain and Monitor should be as they are, individually
controlled. In a recent issue of either QST or National Contest Journal
there was an article discussing the effect of contesting on your hearing.
One suggestion to minimize ear fatigue was to have your monitor level as low
as
Is anyone else having trouble downloading v2.16 from the Beta site? I can
load the release notes but not the firmware upgrade.
73,
Bruce - N1LN
K3 #1062
K3 #1193
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Having a great time with my new K3 #1062 so far !!I have never been on 6
mtrs and decided to give it a try.As I am working from home today I
wanted to leave the K3 on the SSB calling freq and simply monitor. I
tried to change the RF/SQL settings to allow me to squelch the noise -
and..I
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