Re: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY"

2016-01-26 Thread John via Elecraft
I also use a K3-K3 RemoteRig system. Haven't had the problem Rick describes, but have had the system suddenly turn off the receiver on all bands. Power-cycled and no change (tx functions all work). Accidentally hit the shift knob and suddenly audio returned! Happened a second time a fe

[Elecraft] PTT/VOX

2015-12-21 Thread John via Elecraft
Does anyone know of a way to get the K3 to power up in vox mode, instead of ptt. I'm forever powering up and starting to send cw, with nothing happening. It does indicate "PTT" on the readout, but in that I'm using my two K3's in a remote system, I'm not always looking at the readout--usua

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Upgrade or replace

2015-07-10 Thread John via Elecraft
I am using two K3's in my remote system. If I want to upgrade the syn boards, do I need to do the control radio as well as the remote radio? Also the remote radio has the sub receiver, which I use very infrequently, remotely. Do I still need to do both boards in that rig? Thanks. John, N0IJ Sen

[Elecraft] Tin pins

2015-03-13 Thread John via Elecraft
I love my 2 K3's, but both are early units and I have had some problems with the "tin" connectors. I'm not sure at what number they upgraded to gold. I would suggest that if yours has the old "tin" connectors between the front panel and the RF board or between the base 10 watt rig and the 100 wa

Re: [Elecraft] Has anyone ever ordered from Idiom Press?

2014-04-23 Thread John via Elecraft
Slava, I ordered their board about a year and a half ago and it came fairly promptly. Needed it for my remote station control. Works pretty well with a glitch or two. Does allow me to rotate remotely which is why I have it. More info available if needed. John, N0IJ Sent from my iPhone > On A