Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Very Low SSB on 20 Meters

2019-07-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
in receive and then check transmit. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/26/2019 12:39 PM, James Doty wrote: Oh, okay. I honestly don't know what to look for though. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Very Low SSB on 20 Meters

2019-07-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
on the lower bands. In other words, you need to look for a problem different than a LSB/USB problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/26/2019 12:20 PM, James Doty wrote: It's a K2 with a 6 meter transverter. I'll try your suggestion after work. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Very Low SSB on 20 Meters

2019-07-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
. If A K2, then try 17 meters USB. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/26/2019 11:19 AM, James Doty wrote: It appears that USB is bad across the bands.  I tried USB on 6, 10, 15, and 20 meters. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Not Zeroed

2019-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
. Know what your software application is doing and you may have the answer to your question. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/25/2019 2:41 PM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: Hi Don: I'm still checking things out but I think I have it all working together. I calibrated the radio using WWV at 5, 10 and 15 MHz. I only

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Very Low SSB on 20 Meters

2019-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
one of your FD "friends" did not tune the VFO from one band to another without using the band buttons. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/25/2019 12:29 PM, James Doty wrote: Hi all: I didn't build my K2, I bought it second hand in excellent condition a few years ago and really love it. My K2 cam

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Not Zeroed

2019-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
for calibration and assessment purposes if used in SSB mode. In CW mode, where the carrier frequency is important, Alan's choice may be good. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/23/2019 2:31 PM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: Maybe that's the basic question... If I tune the radio to 7.035 to set a CW signal for a pitch

Re: [Elecraft] Sudden K3 failure

2019-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mark, While you may be correct about the TMP connectors, open the K3 and rotate the TMP connectors a bit to wipe away any oxidation. If it continues to fail after that, email supp...@elecraft.com for further ideas on how to proceed. Tell them what you have attempted so far. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy Load recommendation

2019-07-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
200 watts in a quart can, while up to the legal limit can be obtained in a gallon can of oil (Heathkit Cantenna style). Those can be easily homebrewed and the amount of precision depends on the resistors used and the care with construction. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/23/2019 6:43 AM, CUTTER DAVID via Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500 dummy load recommendations

2019-07-22 Thread Don Schroder
I also have a MFJ-264. I figured if I need a dummy load, go with one that will handle the most watts I will ever need. I don’t have much room, the MFJ-264 id s 1.5KW dry dummy load for 1-650MHz. A little smaller than a carton of cigs. Haven’t used it yet. Don, KE0PVQ Sent from Mail<ht

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - options to automatically send digital mode CQ's with pauses to listen

2019-07-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
G RPT for the repeat interval you want to use. See the CW/DATA Message Record/Play section of the KX3 manual. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/22/2019 12:39 PM, Mike Parkes wrote: I am searching for what software exists that will allow the KX3, while in data modes (rtty for example), to send a group of CQ's... and

Re: [Elecraft] K3S AGC action in CW

2019-07-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Petr, It does change to slow AGC, but any custom settings remain in place. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/22/2019 11:39 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: Roger, you would like to say that when I will enable CW decoder the AGC system ignore all custom's settings and going to use default Slow AGC template

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: Shifting VFO

2019-07-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
steps - it can work as long as you do not have RIT or XIT turned on. Switch the rocker back to VFO A (or B) to finish the fine tuning. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/21/2019 11:47 AM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: A scenario from yesterday's contest. I have the P3 set up to view about 3 or more KHz of spectrum. I

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: Shifting VFO

2019-07-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kev and all, No vote on that dynamic VFO tuning for me. It would only be suitable for me if I could turn it off. I have used a couple transceivers that had that type of tuning and it drove me nuts. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/20/2019 1:38 PM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: Consider one of the settings

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B usb com port not communicating

2019-07-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Raj, Don't overlook the possibility that the RJ-45 jack could be damaged. If you have ever accidently plugged the USB cable into that jack - it almost fits, but will damage the RJ-45 jack. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/19/2019 2:32 PM, Rajiv Dewan wrote: Hello all, especially Don,  The last tip

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B usb com port not communicating

2019-07-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
the USB cable back in - which COM port is assigned? Put that COM port number into K3 Utility and try to connect. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/18/2019 10:03 AM, Rajiv Dewan wrote: Hello,   I have KIO3B (USB interface) in my K3.  It was working well. Single USB for audio, and CAT. Suddenly, now

Re: [Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting

2019-07-17 Thread Don Sayler
Thanks Dick.I'll check that out.DonSent via my Mobile Original message From: d...@elecraft.com Date: 7/17/19 10:37 AM (GMT-08:00) To: 'Don Sayler' , elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting The K3 Utility adjusts date & time with S

[Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting

2019-07-17 Thread Don Sayler
I've looked through the Programmer's Reference guide for info on setting the K3S clock remotely.I have found information for the clocks in the KX2 & KX3. There doesn't appear to be a command for setting the clock in the K3S. Did I miss something? There must be a way, since the Elecraft Utility

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV with microwave transverters

2019-07-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
ansverters from the output of your band decoder. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/17/2019 8:55 AM, Rus Healy wrote: Good morning. I have a K3 with the internal K144XV 2-meter transverter. I want to use it not just for 2 meters, but also as an IF for 903, 1296, 2304, 3456, 5760, and 10 GHz. I have built a ba

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 TX levels = no power

2019-07-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Peter, See the article on my webpage www.w3fpr.com. Scroll down to the last entry on the left column and click to bring up the document. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/16/2019 6:46 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: I should have mentioned, this is on a K3s. What radio settings are involved? Is it mic gain

Re: [Elecraft] Help on wiring up a XV144 to a KX3 (or KX2)

2019-07-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, What I said refers to the KX3 only.   For the KX2, there is only a single TRRS jack instead of the KX3 ACC2 jack which is TRS.  So the wiring for the KX2 is different than what I specified. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] Help on wiring up a XV144 to a KX3 (or KX2)

2019-07-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
fine. Set all the DIP switches to OFF - those switches only respond to the Power On the XV from the transverter. That signal is only available from the K2 and K2, it is not available from the KX3. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/8/2019 9:08 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft wrote: I would like to connect

Re: [Elecraft] oh my. K1 woes

2019-07-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lloyd, Pull the key plug out, then see if it stops. If so, check the key and the plug. The plug must be stereo and have the key connected only to the tip and the shell (no connection to the ring). 73, Don W3FPR On 7/8/2019 11:27 AM, LL wrote: I just set my new-to-me K1 up in the field. I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-07-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
be diminishing soon. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/7/2019 2:27 PM, Ryan wrote: My K2 was having this same issue with the PLL test. I replaced the Q19 J310 with one on hand and it fixed it. Should I replace all the J310 in my kit, and option kits, or are the sub-par J310 only a problem in the PLL circuit

Re: [Elecraft] K2 REC has stopped functioning.

2019-07-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, DVR or CW and digital modes? If CW or digital, use K3 Utility to edit the messages with the keyboard. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/6/2019 1:14 PM, KI4EZL wrote: Hi, K2 REC button will not let me change messages. MSG button works fine. Radio seems fine. Just cannot get in and change any

Re: [Elecraft] K1 retrofit backlight mod

2019-07-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
them one at a time. Before doing anything, check with the Elecraft sales office to be certain both the p/n E600015 and the backlight kit for an unbuilt K1 are available. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/6/2019 4:34 PM, LL wrote: The backlight mod on the Elecraft site says that it's for unbuilt kits. Can

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Intermittent Frequency Instability

2019-07-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
. Reflow the soldering for all the components in the VFO area. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/5/2019 7:01 PM, Christopher Bowne wrote: My 40 and 20 meter K1 has developed intermittent frequency instability and sometimes complete loss of ability to tune (frequency display jumps and stays on 68.0 nominal on 40

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone set up problem

2019-07-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Note carefully that Wunder specified a "SPLITTER" and that is different than an 'adapter'. The more common mono to stereo adapter will NOT cure the condition. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/5/2019 3:28 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: The mic plug is shorting the “mic button” (PTT) contact. S

Re: [Elecraft] OT a bit: K3 Ant Tuner

2019-07-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
). If the power rating of the bandpass filter is marginal with respect to the rig power, then I would observe that caution. Refer to the bandpass filter specs. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/5/2019 10:57 AM, Rich wrote: To minimize emails direct replies would be nice.  I searched the web and could not find

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

2019-07-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
at a time to see which external device is causing the problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/4/2019 9:34 PM, John and Rita Freitag via Elecraft wrote: I am trying to run down a CW transmit problem on my K3s. Anytime I change the mode from LSB or USB on any band to CW it starts to send a “dit” without

Re: [Elecraft] bizarre 30m ---> 20m K1

2019-07-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lloyd, Take a look at the crystals on the 2 band board. The crystal for 40m will be 15MHz, the one for 30m will be either 18.0 or 18.1 depending on whether you have the 150kHz or 80kHz VFO tuning range. The crystal for 20m is 22MHz. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/3/2019 6:47 PM, LL wrote: My new 30

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, You might want to check the PLL Reference Oscillator Range on that K2 - sometimes called the "R30 voltage". Don W3FPR On 7/3/2019 5:24 PM, Jim KO5V wrote: Don, Setting each VFO to a frequency within the 15M band cured the "VFO B-A" pop. I checked the other

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
back into the 15 meter band limits. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/3/2019 3:57 PM, Jim KO5V wrote: Hi again, I did as Don suggested, and checked the values of all of the capacitors around U1, and all of the band-switching relays. I also re-flowed all of their solder joints. With the bottom panels, top

Re: [Elecraft] When Transmitting on FT8 - KPA500 has issues - KD8ZYD

2019-07-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Andy, That appears to be a TS-590/HDSDR problem and not a KPA500 problem. You can likely get more support from th TS-590 and HDSDR forums than from us on the Elecraft reflector. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2019 10:19 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "In my case HDSDR sound output had spontaneously ch

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Open Source Code

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lyle, Does that include the KDSP2 Firmware IC code? Or is it only the code in your DSP-x module? 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 7:21 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: FWIW the DSP source code for the KDSP2 was and has always has been open source.  Until the Elecraft web site update in the last several

Re: [Elecraft] When Transmitting on FT8 - KPA500 has issues - KD8ZYD

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
...@elecraft.com. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 9:05 PM, Fred wrote: Hi, I have a K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 and a SignaLink for sound. Sometimes when I transmit on FT8 running full power on the KPA500, the KPA500 will click on/off. The power doesn't turn on/off, it seems like a relay inside

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Open Source Code

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
itten code would be a very costly venture for Elecraft. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 5:13 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I must strongly disagree with Bob. Before I retired, most of my career was spent writing code. This code became the property of my employer, and when they went bankrupt, I could not a

Re: [Elecraft] K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
to switch, remove it and test from the K2 buttons. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 1:04 PM, Jim KO5V wrote: Hi Don, OK, the rig is S/N 7225. No KDSP2 is installed. I'm using an external CLRdsp box and speaker. The rig has been working very well; I've received many good signal reports. The DSP , AUX I/O

Re: [Elecraft] K3 data mode fail

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
display, the cable between K3 Line Out and soundcard line in (mic) is working. If you still have problems, contact supp...@elecraft.com for further analysis. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/30/2019 11:43 PM, Skip Cameron wrote: While using my K3 in data A mode with wsjt-x software on 6M, TX stopped, and other

Re: [Elecraft] K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
e as shown in the DC voltage tables. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/30/2019 4:55 PM, Jim KO5V wrote: Good Afternoon, Today I noticed a "pop" on the audio of my K2 when I changed in and out 15M, so I checked the switching on all bands: When changing from 15M to 12M or 17M it is fairly loud. Chan

Re: [Elecraft] K1 4-band board wanted

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
offsets for up to 6 bands. You only need to change the board and set the "b1" and "b2" menu parameters to match the bands of the boards in use. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 9:25 AM, LL wrote: I'm acquiring a K1 with ATU, 30 and 40. Really would love to have 20 and 80. If n

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
mobile - my eyes and attention need to be on the road and not some device in the vehicle. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 7:09 AM, Sergey Zimin wrote: I meant the 5-watt version of the k4 with a panadapter in a single package the size of which is like kx3... пн, 1 июл. 2019 г., 13:16 Nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] Help me! Kpa100 broked during lightning

2019-07-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
adapter, that was likely damaged too. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/1/2019 6:30 AM, Juha - oh6os wrote: Hello, Yes, all cables was connected during the first lightning bolt nearby. Now K2/10W is ok! All work fine, luckily. But with KPA100: 1) Metering (K2 LED paragraph) do not show anything. 2) I get 10W

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 wattage

2019-06-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
That gentleman is mistaken unless something happened while I was not watching, the KX3 does up to 15 watts. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/29/2019 4:04 PM, JP Douglas wrote: Hi all! While having a QSO yesterday from my mobile to a QRP station on 20 meters, the gentleman I was chatting with mentioned

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-06-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
d for data (4 bars solid, 5th flashing) or voice modes (5 to 7 bars) and all will be well. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/29/2019 1:35 PM, Greg Troxel wrote: I have always been a bit unclear on what the Elecraft ALC/power was really doing. You mention low power then then hunting, and the notion of a set p

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headphone output impedance and recommended speaker

2019-06-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
. For the computer connection, just use standard stereo audio cables - no need to match impedance - just set the audio level correctly. For amplified speakers, I recommend West Mountain Radio COMspkr mainly because they are shielded and do not howl with the transmit RF. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/29

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
audio with the KX3 MIC Gain set near its mid-point, then you will have to add an attenuator. One note on the KX3 - if you drive the audio with too large a signal, the mic amplifier will shut down and the MIC GAIN will not work anywhere in its range. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/28/2019 3:01 PM, Richard

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
. Then leave it that way and adjust the desired power with the power knob. Doing otherwise will result in low power at the start and power hunting as the transmission goes on. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/28/2019 2:38 PM, Brian Denley wrote: I have always thought that ALC is not appropriate for power

Re: [Elecraft] Sending KX3 to Elecraft for repair from Canada

2019-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Brian, Use the postal system. There are no "brokerage fees" charged by the postal system. UPS and FedEX do charge "brokerage fees" Customs is a different matter - usually properly marked customs forms will go through with no problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/28/2019 11:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Updates

2019-06-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
ave had my K3 when I did "fumble fingers" to interrupt the total download. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2019 7:51 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: I got my K3s (#10323) back in October, 2015, and got my KPA 500 (#2664) a few months later (I have the full K line including the KAT 500). When I built them,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter and non Elecraft transceivers

2019-06-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
one. The Icom forums would be your best resource for the base way to add one. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2019 5:59 PM, Jim Dodds wrote: Has anyone added a P3 Panadapter to an ICOM CI-9100 transceiver? If so, are there any reasonably detailed instruction available to mod up the IC-9100

Re: [Elecraft] Low Power Output on 160 and 6 meters

2019-06-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
cable for tightness. The K3 power cable should run direct from the power supply. Rigrunner and other DC power distribution boxes can be reason for excessive voltage drop. You can increase the power supply voltage up to above 14 volts to help - do not exceed 15 volts. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2019

Re: [Elecraft] Possible issue with K3 Line In port?

2019-06-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
If the red TX LED comes on, that is not the problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2019 11:02 AM, David Box wrote: Have you tried with VOX ON? K5MWR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Possible issue with K3 Line In port?

2019-06-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
focus on the Line In or the soundcard output for the problem source. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2019 9:29 AM, Paula Uscian wrote: I suspect I may have an issue with the Line In port of my K3, as my ability to TX in any digital mode has gone away. Setup: 1. Using a Tascam US-122 MKII outboard sound

Re: [Elecraft] Possible issue with K3 Line In port?

2019-06-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paula, Have you verified that you have audio out of the soundcard? Plug headphones or amplifier computer speakers into the soundcard line out jack and do a "transmit" from the software. Do you hear audio tones? If not, you have a soundcard problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/20

Re: [Elecraft] Measuring SSB RMS Power

2019-06-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
the formula yourself, you can do that, but represent the RMS voltage as V time sqrt 2 rather then the approximation of 1.414 (or 0.707) which is normally shown. The sqrt will cancel out when it is squared. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/20/2019 10:50 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: Don , That may

Re: [Elecraft] Measuring SSB RMS Power

2019-06-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
squared then divided by 400. Easy to do quickly with a handy calculator. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/20/2019 9:38 AM, John Oppenheimer wrote: Using DL1 with Oscilloscope to measure KX3 SSB RMS power: https://www.kn5l.net/ssbpower/ Question, is this technique correct

Re: [Elecraft] New (second-hand) K2 owner, what now?

2019-06-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
support calls saying "I have lost me K2 sidetone". Great that you got the microphone situation sorted out. Yes, K2FCTR_K2 is the internal frequency counter probe parts. It is good to hear that you knew about the need for the special K2 to computer serial port cable. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Original problem of High Current and Low Power

2019-06-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
under my belt). So when you indicated high base voltage on the PA transistors I knew where it was coming from. The Q13 voltages you measured are within reason. So yes, install the new Q7 and Q8 transistors and you should be good. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/18/2019 7:32 PM, Jimithy66 wrote: Other

Re: [Elecraft] New (second-hand) K2 owner, what now?

2019-06-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
shown in the KIO2 manual to have PC to K2 communications. Do NOT plug a standard serial port into the K2 AUX IO connector - it contains internal K2 signal lines as well as 3 RS-232 signals. Using a standard serial cable can cause damage to the K2 and possibly the serial port. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] No Power Out on Digital Modes

2019-06-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
jack to see if you can hear audio when the software application transmits. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/17/2019 2:39 PM, k...@juno.com wrote: I've been using my K3 almost exclusively on WSJT-X FT8 since the mode came into being. Things worked fine until a couple days ago when I no longer see any power

Re: [Elecraft] Next Question: DATA A with K3s and Fldigi

2019-06-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Conrad, Do check and adjust the Windows soundcard controls to mid-range. When set to extremes, it can cause clipping and distortion. With the K3S, the internal soundcard will identify as USB AUDIO CODEC. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/17/2019 11:21 AM, Conrad PA5Y wrote: Don of course

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Low sensitivity with variable-bandwidth filter

2019-06-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, Congratulations, it sounds like you have achieved success. Once set the K2 alignment usually remains stable for a long time. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Don W3FPR On 6/17/2019 10:36 AM, Bill Coleman wrote: Well, I think I finally got it sorted. I replaced D1 and D2 on my KAT100

Re: [Elecraft] Next Question: DATA A with K3s and Fldigi

2019-06-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
ranseivers. The lower 4 bars of the "ALC" meter are there as an aid for setting the audio levels. Set the desired power output with the POWER knob - do NOT vary the audio level. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/17/2019 9:38 AM, Conrad PA5Y wrote: Historically there were all kinds of low level artefacts

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal resistance

2019-06-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
o not have the proper crimping tool, soldering is OK, but support the wire for about 2 inches away from the soldered terminal so there is no chance that it can flex. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/16/2019 7:22 PM, Kidder, George wrote: Interesting data, Don. I wonder if there is any information about

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Sensitive adjustment for FT8

2019-06-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
adequate for the task. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/16/2019 6:04 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Also if you use your computer for other "sound" activities, any change made from that activity may or will change other things.    Just understand how things works and expect to quickly be ab

Re: [Elecraft] Help with IF Noise, DSP Noise, NR settings

2019-06-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
It may be better said that a Noise Blanker responds best to impulses with a fast rise time like ignition noise from a gasoline engine. It does not have to be repetitive (but often is). 73, Don W3FPR On 6/14/2019 2:05 PM, Wes wrote:  I have one little nit to pick with this.  In a properly

Re: [Elecraft] FIELD DAY PREP

2019-06-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Or any other multiband antennas in a multi-transmitter situation. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/14/2019 1:36 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Neither should G5RV antennas. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2019, at 10:44 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: oops... I meant to say: Inverted V

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] WSJT-X & Win10 Volume Mixer

2019-06-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
e NO ALC point). Set the power desired with the POWER knob. See the related article on my website www.w3fpr.com. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/14/2019 11:24 AM, Charles wrote: Hi Don - I *did* say that unclearly. What I meant was that I tried operating 5W with the Win10 volume mixer slider at 50% and 100%

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] WSJT-X & Win10 Volume Mixer

2019-06-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
much input, the KX2/KX3 will shut down the audio amplifier. It may be that you are driving it with too high an audio level. Back down on the computer generated audio and see if things are restored to normal. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/14/2019 9:23 AM, MaverickNH wrote: I'll add that, with Win10

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Early Ver. A Power out problem #2438

2019-06-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
the newer kits. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/13/2019 3:33 PM, Jimithy66 wrote: I finished building a basic kit with no options and the power output will not rise above 2 watts and current (2A) is too high for that power. Hi Cur flashes briefly before power output settles at 2 watts. Voltage checks found the PA

Re: [Elecraft] Left hand rotary encoder failure on KX3

2019-06-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
Richard, I suggest you contact supp...@elecraft.com for that information and possible resolution. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/13/2019 3:07 AM, Richard Corfield wrote: Serial number is 8383, if that helps place the manufacturing date and therefore whether it's part of a batch with a known issue

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Low sensitivity with variable-bandwidth filter

2019-06-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
may help. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/12/2019 8:23 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: Yeah, this is looking more like a calibration problem. I’m listening to W1AW code practice on 14.0475. As I cycle through the filters the S-units are roughly the same through OP1, 0.4 and 0.16. But on the 1.0 bandwidth

Re: [Elecraft] Silent power supply for a K3s

2019-06-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
tightness and your crimp connections. Run the transceiver direct from a power supply using ring terminals instead of routing through a power distribution accessory. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/12/2019 6:29 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Regarding "heavy gauge wire", I suggest one measure the voltage d

Re: [Elecraft] K3 port sharing and FT-8

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
my website www.w3fpr.com. Scroll to the last link in the left column and click to open the link. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 8:42 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: On 6/11/2019 4:19 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Fox and Hound certainly "requires" it. No,  it does NOT. The frequency shifting can all be done

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Low sensitivity with variable-bandwidth filter

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill for receive, you only need the jumpers at J9 and J10 - it is quick and easy to do with bent wires if you do not find the rework eliminators is short order. Those jumper wires will not complete the transmit path - only receive. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 5:03 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Low sensitivity with variable-bandwidth filter

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
generator (if not, use band noise, but make sure there are on signals on the band segement used). If the CW filters work OK with the KSB2 removed, the troubleshooting should start with the switching diodes on the KSB2 option. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 2:53 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: OK, I have a K2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 port sharing and FT-8

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
is with LP-Bridge, which buffers K2 information to take the load off the K3 serial communication. Yes, WSJT-X wants to have total control of the radio. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 2:47 PM, Wes wrote: Maybe the collective wisdom of this group has an answer not to be found elsewhere. Currently, I

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
.  If the microphone is out of warranty, then order a new one. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 2:45 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Don,      Interesting. My KX3 is s/n 324, an oldie. Do you know who is making the new mics? I, too, may need that info for future reference. 73, Barry K3NDM On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 2:40

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic

2019-06-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Barry, I do not believe that is true anymore (except for the ProSet-K2). The original MH2 microphone was Heil, but that was changed a very long time ago. Since you just bought the MH3, your best recourse is to contact Elecraft about a replacement. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/11/2019 2:15 PM, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] STRAIGHT KEY WIRING-KX3

2019-06-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim and all, That is not quite correct. KEY1 is for the 3.5mm jack on the side panel while KEY2 is for the paddle connection on the front (the KXPD3). Check the information in the menu listing description in the manual. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/10/2019 10:32 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: Actually you

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Receive Audio

2019-06-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
www.w3fpr.com and scroll down on the home page to near the bottom. You will find links to both version 5.17 and version 16. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/10/2019 7:52 PM, wes Bolin wrote: I have a very nice K2 that I bought as previously owned. It works fine on SSB on 20 Meters. The audio from

Re: [Elecraft] Erratic tuning on K2

2019-06-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
as P1, RF Board J7 and Control Board P2. Also reflow Control Board U6 pins 8 and 16. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/10/2019 9:09 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft wrote: One of my K2's has developed a problem where it is (somewhat intermittently) unresponsive to turning the tuning knob. Turning the knob

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] looking for method to get K2 to send serial output via KIO2 without prompt

2019-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2019 12:11 PM, inventor61 . wrote: My K2 #771 has a KIO2 that has no serial data output. This appears to be due to a problem ... in the other direction. I can see my inbound ASCII commands (e.g., FA;) at pin 6 of U1 on the KIO2 board. However, the MAX1406 shows only rail

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Win4K3Suite - SDRPlay

2019-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Rich, There is no need to bypass the P3, just connect the SDRPlay to the P3 IF output. The P3 IF output is a replication of the K3S IF output. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2019 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: I'd like to try Win4K3Suite with an SDRplay receiver.  I've been looking for a block

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

2019-06-07 Thread Don Minkoff
rwork from Elecraft  available. Thanks, -- Don Minkoff NK6A __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] band decode/antenna switch controller

2019-06-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Evert, No, it decodes by band and not by frequency segments. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/6/2019 11:32 AM, Evert Bakker wrote: A Q abt the KRC2: Is it possible two switch to two different antennes within one band but based on frequency span

Re: [Elecraft] band decode/antenna switch controller

2019-06-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, You are apparently looking for the Elecraft KRC2. It is on the website - enter KRC2 in the website search box to find it. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/6/2019 10:52 AM, David F. Reed wrote: In planning my next station, I have not found one item I would like to add... I wish to automatically

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Beta Testers

2019-06-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
to during Field (Beta) testing, and the comments during Field Test will no longer be relevant. It is that same way for the Beta Test period of any product. 73, Don W3FPR On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 at 04:54, Leroy Buller wrote: Are there any K4 Beta Testers out there yet? If so, can we get

Re: [Elecraft] K3 connectivity problem

2019-06-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
ports should go away - then plug it back in and see which COM port is assigned. Put that COM port into K3 Utility and TEST COMMUNICATIONS. Windows sometimes changes the COM port assigned to USB to serial adapters - thanks Microsoft! 73, Don W3FPR On 6/5/2019 5:37 PM, Mike March wrote: My

Re: [Elecraft] 60 meters

2019-06-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
to a PF button. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/4/2019 7:52 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: That doesn't work Wes, the problem is simpler than that.  However, Don has confirmed the behavior, and now it's time for me to be a "Real Ham" and do something here in NE Sparks NV [instead of on the list] to fix &q

Re: [Elecraft] 60 meters

2019-06-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
ou can see which is which without referring to the frequency. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/4/2019 3:02 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: This began as a simple question, I can't understand why it is so hard to explain:  K3 frequency memories hold frequency, mode, and DSP BW for both VFO A and VFO B.  I used the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 USB to 9 Pin Cable (info)

2019-06-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
will need that connection - most applications will work without it. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/4/2019 3:26 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: To Clarify this information - The color codes are from the wires on the FTDI USB Cable (USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT-0.0) - The only wires that will be connected

Re: [Elecraft] K2 USB to 9 Pin Cable (info)

2019-06-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
to the maximum which will cause additional damage if that condition exists for more than a very short time. Build the PC to K2 cable shown in the KIO2 and KPA100 manuals and plug it into that adapter or most any other FTDI USB to Serial adpater. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/4/2019 2:10 PM, Harry Yingst via

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-06-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
, Don W3FPR On 6/3/2019 4:38 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Shouldn't need to tie up a PF for this feature. The K3 should be able to remember the setting on a per jack basis. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO/ALC issues

2019-06-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
the S-meter indication increase. If it does not, you have a display problem - reflow the soldering on the LED bargraph and Front Panel RP2, then check again. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/31/2019 9:42 PM, Mike Short wrote: I recently bought a used K2/10 and the S-Meter does not work. I am looking

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Receive Audio & Control Knob Problems

2019-06-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
. You will also need to download the KX3 Utility from the Elecraft website and install it on your computer. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/1/2019 4:43 PM, Robie Elms wrote: All, I have acquired a used KX3 (serial number between 4000 and 5000, uC firmware 0.150, dsp firmware 01.21) and I am checking it out

Re: [Elecraft] K2 ...Does High DC Current cause RF power to fold back ?

2019-06-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
- and should never be used with the KSB2 option or the KPA100 option installed (or any external amplifier). When counting toriod turns, count the number of times the wire passes through the center of the core. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/1/2019 2:48 PM, Jimithy66 wrote: Am in final testing of a K2 Ver.A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PowerPole connector

2019-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
#10 or #8 wire will need the 45 amp contact blades. However, if the purpose is to minimize voltage drop, there is no need to use the larger connector - construct the power pole with #12 wire about 3 inches long. Then splice onto that with #10 or #8 wire for the rest of the run to your power

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Even being left handed, I have no problem using my right hand on the knobs. That leaves my left hand free to do other things requiring a greater degree of hand/finger coordination. I like it the way it is. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/31/2019 11:42 AM, George Thornton wrote: If Elecraft reflects

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PowerPole connector

2019-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
on the tip of the housing, they are not genuine. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/31/2019 11:11 AM, Lee Trout wrote: I am looking to replace the powerpole connector on my K3. Am I correct that these 30 amp ones on fleabay are the ones I need? Thanks for any

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