Re: [Elecraft] K3IOB

I have been anxiously waiting for the K3IOB but also find the price much more than expected, so now suspect I will not order one. Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Robert Vargas-KP4Y via Elecraft Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:01 PM To: Wes (N7WS) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net S

[Elecraft] First ever receive on 2200 meters with K3

Last night WH2XRR was on 2200 meters WSPR, I copied him all night with my K3 modified for LF receive. This was my first ever receive on the LF 2200 meter Ham band. K3 did a great job. I am using the K3, Signalink, and double size G5RV, with both sides tied together into the K3 receive antenna

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 KXV3A for sale

KXV3A for sale, perfect shape, light use. Includes cover panel, mounting screws, and cable if needed. $60 shipped conus Contact off line wm3m at live dot com Thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] K3 Mod for KBPF3 LF done by Elecraft?

Anyone have the LF receive mod for the K3 KBPF3 100-400 kHz done by Elecraft? If so, how is it done, how long for turn around, cost? Thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft H

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions capacitor size ?

I don’t know but they are very small, I have seen bigger fleas -Original Message- From: Hank P Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 5:32 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions capacitor size ? Are these 0805 or 0603/0604 or even smaller chips ? Hank K7HP

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions

Thanks Jim for help. I tried the wax but my hands are not steady enough and eyes not good enough, could not get the small caps in. Anyone know if this is an all or nothing mod, can I cut out the L1 and L2 and add the big cap without adding the small caps or must it all be done? I guess I will as

[Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions

Received my KBPF3 mod kit for LF today. Caps are very small. This might be my first SMD, at least this tiny, work. With as big a magnify glass that I can find I can see the caps and after some effort get them on top of the existing caps but I can not get them to stay there. I have tried every

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

I think I understand all this now. One other question, please. Will it be possible to just send in the KBPF3 from my K3 to be modified by Elecraft? not the whole K3? I think I can handle installing the one cap on the RF board but never done surface mounts. Thank you 73 Emory WM3M -Ori

[Elecraft] K3 KXV3A for sale

KXV3A for sale, perfect shape, light use. Includes cover panel, mounting screws, and cable if needed. $95 shipped conus Contact off line wm3m at live dot com Thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

One more quick follow-up. The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this weekends contest. Thanks again... 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut

[Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will n

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

David, I also do some 2 meter weak signal, been doing it for many years. I also have the KX3, PX3 but I use the KX3 internal 2 meter module. I have other 2 meter SSB rigs but find the KX3 to be very good on 2 meters. Your email made me curious and I did find the signal near 144.4 but I could

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 - qrm on VHF?

Graham, I use the PX3 with the KX3 2 meter internal transverter and I hear, see no QRM from the PX3. Very quiet and PX3 sure helps in knowing what is on the band. 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Graham g3tct Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:32 PM To: Elecraft reflector Subject:

[Elecraft] K3 receive on .474.2 kHz

After the install of the new KSYN3A synthesizer board, I tried WSPR on 474.2 KHz, using double size G5RV for receive. I am able to copy WG2XKA using WSPR, at 597 km. I did some web searching for antennas, only thing I found were 160 ft verticals, not an option for me. Anyone know of a wire anten

[Elecraft] K3 KSYN3A install

Installed the KSYN3A synthesizer today, it was pretty easy. Used earlier post idea of installing on op desk without disconnecting all the rear cables, used good static protection. Only slight problem was the long leads on the mini connector (page 11). I trimmed them but when installed they were

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer to use with Tascam interface

Chris, I understand your question, I have been wondering the same thing. And in spite of a couple replies you got, I think it is a good question. If you find an answer, please let me know, and I will do the same. I have tried using the K3 VOX for digital modes and I have had problems with it. On

[Elecraft] FS- Tascam USB US-122MKII sound device

External sound card for use with Elecraft rigs For sale - New, Tascam USB US-122MKII external sound card interface. Opened and checked but as new. Comes with box, manual, cable, CDs, as it is new. $65.00 shipped consus Please contact me off list at ejkkjh at gmail dot com Or at wm3m at

[Elecraft] K3 and KAT500 low power problems

I have been doing some testing using WSJT-X, and other digital modes, with my K3 an my Signalink USB. Receive works pretty good with decodes on WSJT-X at –19 to an occasional decode at –24. On transmit using various digital software and modes, when I transmit at 5 watts the KAT500 has problems.

Re: [Elecraft] USB keyboard

Does the USB keyboard port on the PX3 work? If so I missed it. thanks 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Douglas Jones N5GT Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 1:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] USB keyboard I am using a "Gear Head mini USB keyboard" with

Re: [Elecraft] MARS bands?

Tim, The KX3 works fine for MARS, I use it for AF MARS, no change to it is required or no change to firmware or hardware is needed. Only problem is it will not transmit from 25 MHz to 28 MHz, there are some digital and voice nets in that freq range that I can not use with the KX3. I do not use

Re: [Elecraft] setting up Fldigi

Jay, I am running same set up as you. It works fine. Fldigi version here is 3.22.00. In configure, rig control, Hamlib, select, use Hamlib, rig Elecraft K3/KX3 beta, and correct com port. Any other questions let me know. Good luck. 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: JAY Sent: Tu

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 & K3/0-mini

I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking. I have been on sound card modes since early 80s never heard or worked PSK63. Any tips or info on where to find activity would be appreciated. 73 Thanks Emory WM3M gor Sokolov Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:50:58 -0700 Thanks for addi

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2 meter module transmit problems?

Only got one response on this, still having same problem, rechecked everything including the shield placement. Thanks 73 Emory WM3M From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: KX3 2 meter module transmit problems? KX3 2 meter module t

[Elecraft] KX3 2 meter module transmit problems?

KX3 2 meter module transmit problems, not sure what to try next? When I key mic in 2 meters, display dims and KX3 beeps twice, no output, red led lights. When I push xmit button KX3 locks up, only way to recover is turn off power supply? Receive works great, no problems at all. HF works fine,

[Elecraft] KX3 2 mtr module, odd repeater splits?

Trying to store an odd repeater split in KX3 for use in the 2 mtr module. The input ends in .025 and the K3 freq memory editor will only allow a split ending in .020 and you can not store split. Entering it manually in the KX3 I use both VFOs but the KX3 will not store a split in memory. I am mis

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: KX3 2 mtr ATU problem

For follow-up - Problem ok now. I moved the internal antenna cable and KX3 is working fine now. This time I was very careful when putting the case back on. I think the case moved the antenna cable out of position as shown on page 27, figure 21 of 2 mtr module instructions. Once antenna cable w

[Elecraft] Fw: KX3 2 mtr ATU problem

This is my second post on this problem, got no replies on first one, still looking for help for transmitting below 5 Mhz and getting very high SWR. I also connected a dummy load directly to the KX3, same problem. Using the tune button and by-passing the ATU get SWR readings of 99.9 with dummy loa

[Elecraft] KX3 2 mtr ATU problem

I installed the KX3 2 meter module about a week ago, it all seemed to go ok. The module seems to work fine but now the ATU in the KX3 will not tune up on 80 or 160. Best SWR KX3 shows is about 10-1 on freqs I have used many times before where ATU used to get near 1.1. I used same cables, antenn

[Elecraft] KX3 2 meter module help with amp keying

I am using my KX3 2 meter module with a small amp. The amp has a keying input, when it goes to ground it keys the amp. I have the ACC2 module/cable plugged into the ACC2 connector of the KX3. The KX3 keys the amp to xmit but it does it on all bands, not just 2 meters. The XV2 ADR write up i

[Elecraft] KX3-2M settings

Question on the settings for the KX3-2M module. The instructions say to use XV1 , is that required or is it ok to use another XV position? I already have XV1 set for a 222 Mhz transverter. Thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ Elecraft mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with P4dragon DR-7800

Not sure this will help but I have used SCS PTC-II with my K3. The modem has both hardware and software adjustments for the mic gain, suspect this new modem would too? Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Johnny Siu Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 8:41 AM To: LA7NO ; elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 Battery Approach

Mouser has them, the 10 cell. Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Doug Person via Elecraft Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 9:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 Battery Approach You can find the 10-cell on ebay. It does come from China and takes a few weeks.

Re: [Elecraft] Do we need 2 groups?

I have asked Elecraft a couple times to create an email list for official announcements from them, like new firmware releases, new products, technical info releases, etc. Lots of companies have similar email lists for product announcements etc. , where only Elecraft would send emails. The only

Re: [Elecraft] "ant err pr flt" error message?? also antenna adjacencyproblem??

Julie, Question 1 is good question, and I am interested in the answers. I sometimes run the KX3 and the K3 with KPA500 at the same time, on different bands and antennas but the antennas are fairly close together. I don’t do this often, and so far no problems, but it had not occurred to me this w

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

Lance, Its been a long wait Last thing I remembered posted here was, it is still in development/testing and possibly 3 or 4 watts, less than most HTs. Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Lance Collister, W7GJ Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 9:57 AM To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Audio Power

Doug, I use a Dell computer powered speaker, it works great and can be powered from 13.8 power supply used for the rig. It has volume control, on/off, and earphone plug. No RF problems from K3 and KPA500 or other in shack rigs. Its Dell AX510 stereo sound bar, 34.99. Good luck 73 Emory WM3M

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Be Advised ... New Microsoft Outlook EmailSpam-Filter False-Positives Bug!

FYI, This new process by MS is rejecting nearly all my emails to/from this email list. I don’t even get my own posts back. I added my Gmail account to the Elecraft list and I am getting all the list emails there. This has been going on for over a week now. I am a member of several other lists