Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RX Not Working

Dave, Mark sure you do not have the AUX antenna selected for your sub receiver. Push and Hold the RX ANT button and change it from Main to AUX or vice versa. This selection is band sensitive. Robie AJ4F On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:07 PM H D Barr wrote: > My K3 (non-S) is equipped with the

Re: [Elecraft] [POSSIBLE SPAM] Common K3 failure modes???

I have K3IO failures as well. Robie AJ4F On Wed, Jun 22, 2022, 6:57 AM Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: > > My K3 failures always come in the form of either K3IOx failures (extremely > common) or the 10W module. Everything else seems to hang together. > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] Collecting stamps vs. seashells -- and why this is not wildly O.T.

Wayne, Very interesting perspective. I'm finishing 7 days in Yosemite NP today! Many things to see and places to go! I did manage to make a little time to play radio. My KX3 makes portable operation easy. I'm always shocked on these outings away from sources of man made noise at what I can

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 15 meters last night

Wayne, Last night 15 m was fantastic from EL29. The ancient K3 bagged: VU2 EX 8Q7 AP BY and a host of EU, JA, VK, etc. I'm running 100 w with a 3 ele triband yagi at about 60 ft. Robie AJ4F On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 6:48 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Amazing is the only word for it. I haven't

Re: [Elecraft] 6m

Josep, Yes, the K3S covers the 6 meter and. Robie AJ4F On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 1:38 AM Josep via Elecraft wrote: > Hi guys, > maybe a silly question but, does all K3s have 6m band..? Looks like my > hexbeam resonates on that band according tomy Ant analyzer, but when I > connect the coax to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Preamp

Mike, The K3 2nd preamp is on the KXV3B transceiver interface. It can be activated for 12, 10 & 6 m. Robie AJ4F On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 4:40 PM Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > I thought there were two settings for the preamp Like a 1 and 2? I have > the new synth boards. > > W0MU > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

Bill, I have not had many issues, but I've scrounged parts to make repairs. I've considered picking up another K3 and figure I should be able to keep one running for sometime. I have not yet committed to the purchase of a 2nd K3. Robie AJ4F On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 10:16 AM Dr. William J.

Re: [Elecraft] My poor K3

Ronnie, Two thoughts: 1. What is your power supply output voltage with the K3 transmitting. This measurement should be made at the K3. It should be approximately 13 volts. 2. Try transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load vs. your antenna. Is there any difference? 3. Repeat 1 with the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options & Upgrades

n absolutely no information that the krx3a will be MIA due to parts > availability. > > I ended up transplanting one from a k3 into a K3s and getting the Ksyn3a > from K6ro. > > YMMV…. > > Paul > W6PNG > www.nomadic.blog > > On Jul 19, 2021, at 1:12 PM, Robie Elms wro

[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options & Upgrades

I see the Elecraft webpage is urging us to place orders for the last run of K3/K3S options & upgrades. As of today the webpage states they are still waiting on info from suppliers for the KRX3A sub receiver. When might we expect to be able to order the KRX3A? Robie - AJ4F

[Elecraft] K2 For Sale

Here's the info on the K2 I built it in 2007, Serial No 61XX. It is the 15 w version and includes the following: - KSB2 SSB Adapter - KNB2 High Performance Noise Blanker

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

Bill, They are taking deposits now. Robie - AJ4F On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 10:34 AM Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: > I must have missed that email...?? and I wondered when they would start > taking orders for the upgrades. Anyway take note if you still want K3/K3s > parts before they are gone!

[Elecraft] K3 Weighted Knobs

I have a pair of weighted knobs for a K3. One for VFO A & one for VFO B. I believe these are CQDX.RU knobs. They are steel, coated (black), with silver inserts. The VFO A knob has a finger dimple. Photos upon request. $140 + shipping. I take PayPal. Robie - AJ4F

Re: [Elecraft] Linux – K3 Applications

Clive, I’m experimenting with CQRlog on Ubuntu 18.04. I’m to the point of rig control, CW via WinKeyer & general logging. My rig is KX3. The system works well. I’m in certain as to how much further I’ll go as my DXLABS set up on W10 functions very well. Also, I’ve not found a good

[Elecraft] KX3 Receive Audio & Control Knob Problems

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. The problem I have encountered is no RX audio: 1. The AF/RF-SQL knob does not change either RF or AF gain. When I TAP the knob I momentarily see 1 in the OFS/B

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Bar Graph Erratic - New symptoms

This problem has been resolved. I was able to identify a poor solder joint on the bar graph IC. Reflowing the joint solved the problem. 73, Robie - AJ4F On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 8:57 PM Robie Elms wrote: > I posted several days ago about the bar graph (s meter & w meter) o

[Elecraft] K2 - Bar Graph Erratic - New symptoms

I posted several days ago about the bar graph (s meter & w meter) on my K2 was erratic. I received suggestions suggesting changing the RF gain control and re-doing the S meter calibration. Today i did the following: 1. carefully monitored the audio from K2 as the RF gain control was rotated and

[Elecraft] K2 - Bar Graph Erratic

All, My K2 has been out of service for an extended period. Today, I put it back on the air and it appears to function properly, except for the bar graph display which is erratic. When I rotate the rf gain control counter clockwise segments begin to illuminate until the 3rd is illuminated. As i

[Elecraft] K3 Twins - RemoteRig

All, I assisting a friend get setup using the K3 mini. RemoteRig RR-1258 and have a question. I want to make changes to the microphone setup on K3 mini and move the active mic input from Rear Panel to the Front Panel. On a regular K3 i'd tap MENU and use MIC SEL to choose FPL. My question is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display - Outdoors

e the backlight. But they're also visible in even the most intense > directly sunlight. You’ll have no trouble with visibility. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > > On Jun 11, 2018, at 3:15 PM, Robie Elms wrote: > > > > All, > > > > I am planning some

[Elecraft] K3 Display - Outdoors

All, I am planning some outdoor operation. How visible is the K3 display outside in the sun? Any suggestions for improving visibility? Robie - AJ4F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

Frank, I’m a bit dated as well, so likely a good fit! Robie > On Apr 8, 2018, at 12:42, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > > Hi Robie, > > The free Second Edition pdf is quite dated (1980), but work every penny of > the price! > > 73 > Frank > W3LPL > > F

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

; > 73 > Frank > W3LPL > > - Original Message ----- > > From: "Mike Markowski" <mike.ab...@gmail.com> > To: "Robie Elms" <rule...@gmail.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2018 3:42:39 PM > Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

Which edition is the most useful for hams? Robie AJ4F > On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:14, Mike Markowski wrote: > > Chuck and all, > > It really is a great book, the best I've found on the topic for my style of > learning. I really like math but also need concrete examples.

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

Ed, I am like you and don't think this year is unusual. I believe that the interest in FT8 & JT65 has a lot more hams on the air and we are seeing a better picture of propagation. I also think the modern rigs are better & that are easier to get on 6 meters is a factor! Robie - AJ4F > On

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

Additional info: 50.276 JT65 - lots of signals here (grid EL29) this afternoon! Robie - AJ4F K3 SN5508 On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 7:41 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Tom, > > USB, typically at 50.125-50.135, or CW around 50.090-50.100. > > This time of year there are frequent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on JT-65, ALC varies widely

g to transmit with audio tones below 300 Hz or > above 2500 Hz (outside the DSP bandwidth). > > 73, > >... Joe, W4TV > > > > On 4/16/2017 8:15 PM, Robie Elms wrote: > >> I also see the same behavior as Dave. I have verified my K3 is in DATA A >> and the TX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on JT-65, ALC varies widely

I also see the same behavior as Dave. I have verified my K3 is in DATA A and the TX Equalization is a flat line. However, I routinely make contacts with JT65. I use WSJT-x v 1.7.0 Robie - AJ4F On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 12:10 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > TX EQ could

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Dale, You have received some good suggestions. I will add look into a common mode choke on you feed line. You may have one already, if so it may be marginal and a second one may solve your problems. Robie - AJ4F > On Feb 3, 2017, at 09:35, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK

you put ferrites on the cables with a number of turns? Does it > happen with 5 watts, 50 watts 100 or 1000 watts? > > > > > > > > On 11/13/2016 8:47 PM, Robie Elms wrote: > >> All, > >> > >> I have very limited experience with a K3 and I am helpi

[Elecraft] K3 - AFSK

All, I have very limited experience with a K3 and I am helping a fellow club member get up and running on RTTY with his K3. Here is the setup: 1. We are using MMTTY in the AFSK mode 2. line in/out on the transceiver connected to the computer sound card mic and speaker input/output 3. PTT is

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

Logic9 is another logging program. It has user configurable layout and a number of other features. www.hosenose.com is the website. support is good, but the program is not free! Robie - AJ4F On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 11:02 AM, Jerry Moore wrote: > Any Of these run

Re: [Elecraft] 50 Ohm Load - source?

I found this link: http://www.ohr.com/index.htm Robie - AJ4F On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:34 PM, Jim Miller jimmil...@stl-online.net wrote: I tried to Google it and made it to the OHR Website but could not find it. Somebody please post a URL to a source. Thanks. 73, Jim KG0KP

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and TRlog

Perhaps SD will meet your needs. http://www.ei5di.com/ I have no affiliation with this program. However, it has worked for me with various rigs, not a K3 however, Robie - AJ4F On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 6:48 AM, David Moes dm...@nexicom.net wrote: Its unlikely that we will be changing  I have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 High Current Level

Jerry, The KSB2 Adapter operating instructions (page 22) indicate that CAL CUR should be set to a maximum of 3.5 amps. Mine is set to 3.5 amps and under some conditions I get an HI CUR using a Heil ICM microphone. I use the lower mic gain setting and the K2 seems to work very well. Robie - AJ4F

Re: [Elecraft] K2

Scott, Here are some things I would try: 1. Checking the ammeter - when I place the display of my K2 in the E i mode I see a 0.02 decrease in current when I turn the Preamp off. The way my K2 is configured the reading with the Preamp on is 0.28 and with it off 0.26. You might try this to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 going into oscillation...help!

Douglas, Perhaps the issue described in this elecraft thread describes your issue and provides an answer: http://www.nabble.com/K2-100-kaputt-to14081805.html#a14081805 Good Luck, Robie - AJ4F On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 7:01 AM, Douglas Maxwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, My K2 is

Re: [Elecraft] Split DX

Brett, Stations work split so that their signal will not be obscured by those stations calling them. The station calling cq is transmitting on one frequency and listeing on another. With some transcievers it is possible to listen on both frequencies simultaneously. However, many will only

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)

WARNING! 6 meters is addicitive! Once you work an E opening you will be hooked for life. You have received a lot of good info on 6 already. I will not repeat it. Chasing grid squares is a lot of fun. You have several interesting propagation modes on 6. Meteor scatter sproadic e

Re: [Elecraft] K2, KAT2 and displaced choke balun feed

Roelof, I have used the arrangment you are asking about several times and it has worked well for me. One key point is that baluns are not effective under some load conditions, usually when they are transforming high impedence/highly reactive loads.So if you encounter problems matching

Re: [Elecraft] 14.03 MHz Continuous Tone/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Gentlemen, I have had some success in reducing the level of unwanted signals heard in my receiver by isolating my antenna from its feedline using common mode chokes. One method of propagation of the signals is up the feedline from my house wiring to the antenna. You should be able to find

Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2

John, I suggest that you obtain a good lamp with a magnifying glass attached. Mine has a round florescent lamp that fits around the lens. This provides plenty of light and the magnification really improves you productivity. I am not saying that the K2 is too small - just that time has taken

Re: [Elecraft] 6M

Julius, 50.125 mHZ - national calling frequency. Stations monitor this frequency to facilitate making contacts. Usually I call CQ here and move off this frequency to complete the contact. This is the frequency to monitor to determine if the band is open. Most activity on this frequency

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Ultrahigh-Speed Switching Diode

I suggest contacting Kenwood. Robie - AJ4F - Original Message - From: Lou [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] I need a Ultrahigh-Speed Switching Diode Can someone please help me locate this Diode it is used as a