[Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

I use TX equalisation with my K3 to improve on my deep gravelly voice. It sounds far better than my TS-480 with a similar microphone on both transceivers (Kenwood MC-43S on the K3, stock mic on the '480), the TS-480 has limited equalisation on TX but even with that it's well below the quality o

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question--TCXO or another filter?

On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 1:44 AM, Dave G4AON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The difference between TCXOs is 4ppm not 4 Hz. The standard TCXO can be +/- > 250 Hz at 50 MHz, the optional one can be +/- 50 Hz at 50 MHz or perhaps +/- > 25 Hz once the firmware is changed to allow the supplied calibration t

[Elecraft] Re: K3 question--TCXO or another filter?

The difference between TCXOs is 4ppm not 4 Hz. The standard TCXO can be +/- 250 Hz at 50 MHz, the optional one can be +/- 50 Hz at 50 MHz or perhaps +/- 25 Hz once the firmware is changed to allow the supplied calibration table to be used. Using the optional 1ppm TCXO in my K3 results in a typi

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 - KRX3 shipping question

ordered 2-may-07 Katiegram a couple of weeks ago, parcel-force invoice for VAT last week (while I was away), paid over net on Sat, should arrive tomorrow. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in. -- Leonardo da Vinci On 4 Aug

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 - KRX3 shipping question

In a recent message, Dave Agsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ... I saw a post last week that someone who ordered on May 7, 2007 received their KRX3 notice. I guess that means it would be shipping in 1 to 2 weeks. I ordered my KRX3 with my original order on May 25, 2007 which equated to K3 #414. I

[Elecraft] RE: K3 - KRX3 shipping question

I saw a post last week that someone who ordered on May 7, 2007 received their KRX3 notice. I guess that means it would be shipping in 1 to 2 weeks. I ordered my KRX3 with my original order on May 25, 2007 which equated to K3 #414. I have not yet received my notice. I would imagine that those wi

[Elecraft] Re: K3 - KRX3 shipping question

Bruce, I phoned and spoke with Katie last week to as about the availability of the KXV3 and also asked about the 2nd receiver. Well the good news is the KXV3 is more or less available from stock... The bad news is the KRX3 takes around 4 months to deliver. My KXV3 shipped last week, but I'm goi

[Elecraft] Re: K3 QSY using mic jack

I've just checked my Kenwood MC-43S which I use with my K3 - the "UP" and "DWN" buttons ground pins 3 and 4 when pressed. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I'd like to build a little QSY switch box that will sit on the table next to my keyboard. My question is: exactly what do pins 3 a

[Elecraft] Re: K3 - COM port iterating ...

On my XP laptop I run two USB to serial adapters. I took the precaution of buying two of the same type as Windows tries to install a driver every time you plug one in a port that hasn't had one plugged in previously... Using just one type means less hassle setting it all up. I've labelled my al

[Elecraft] Re: K3: ESSB firmware released to field testers

Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: A 6 kHz filter (AM) on the RF board is required to use ESSB, either in RX or TX mode. What about the FM filter for transmit and receive? It's better than the typical 20 to 40 KHz wide 70 MHz filter in other rigs. Hi Joe, We do plan to allow the FM filter to be used

Re: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] VFO's A/B switching between bands

Just to clarify, I am asking about using one VFO on one band and the other VFO on another band. Same antenna. No need for a second RX. Historically this has been a basic capability of transceivers like the IC-706MKIIG. I do not expect to hear from both VFO's at the same time. Its an either

Re: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] VFO's A/B switching between bands

Based on this, I thought it might be on the Tudo list. But then I recall a firmware fix that addressed a cross-band problem. So I'm not sure if they are addressing that issue, or the using A/B between bands issue.

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] VFO's A/B switching between bands

Amazing what you remember right after hitting the send button. Like putting K3 in the subject. David Wilburn K4DGW David Wilburn wrote: Is it possible to set VFO A to one band, and VFO B to a second band? I recall some discussion about this in the past, but do not remember if it was on a t

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Yes, I have a number of 2N5109s. I use them in my HF preamps. Thanks, Jan Erik. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Jan Erik Holm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp > MGF1302 is a GaSFet tra

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Colson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jack Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp I personally would use a MGF-1302. 73 Jack, W3TMZ _

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Oh well a cavity design might not be the way to go on 6m, it might get a bit too big when I think about it. A very low NF isn´t needed in the first place. There are a ton of transistors that can be used, after all it´s only 50 MHz. /SM2EKM -- Jan Erik Holm wrote: Or BF981 would work

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

, W3TMZ - Original Message - From: "Jack Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp Don: The U310's are not too easy to find these days. Vishay seems to be t

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

nt: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp > I personally would use a MGF-1302. > > 73 > Jack, W3TMZ > > - Original Message - > From: "Jack Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

I'm using J310 parts in a VLF-LF-MF-HF active antenna design I'm working on, no need to go to the U310 version at those frequencies. I've found best intermodulaton performance in the active antenna requires 25 - 35 mA idle current with 8-10 volts source-drain, so there's some advantage in rate

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

I personally would use a MGF-1302. 73 Jack, W3TMZ - Original Message - From: "Jack Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp Don: The U310's are not too easy

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Jack, I understand the vanishing part syndrome. I have a few remaining in my parts bin, and I am not about to give them up (similar feelings about my dual gate MOSFETs). As an alternative to the U310, when laying out a PC board (or Manhatten construction board), one might consider the SMD v

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Don: The U310's are not too easy to find these days. Vishay seems to be the most common (only?) new production supplier and the one-off price is about $14 from Mouser or Arrow. Digikey, Allied and Newark only stock the SOT23 plastic surface mount version. TO-92 plastic case parts, the J310,

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Bob, While I cannot speak from my own measurements, but in EMRFD, Wes Hayward recommends the U310s for VHF/UHF rather than the J310. The case of the U310 is connected to the gate, and when used in a grounded gate configuration, the case can be mounted (upside down) into a hole in the PC boar

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

uly 30, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp > Note that I installed this preamplifier in the RX IN/OUT path on the K3 > rear panel > > > > > > To enhance the 6 meter performance of my K3 I built the U310 > > preamplifier as described on N6CA

[Elecraft] Re: K3 6m pre-amp

Note that I installed this preamplifier in the RX IN/OUT path on the K3 rear panel To enhance the 6 meter performance of my K3 I built the U310 preamplifier as described on N6CA's website: http://www.ham-radio.com/n6ca/50MHz/50appnotes/U310.html Tuned up on an HP8970A noise figure meter i

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Sidetone Level Beta 2.20

In a word, yes you are Don... Holding "Level" adjusts the noise blanker level. You need to press and hold "Mon" for side tone level. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I just discovered that I can no longer adjust my CW sidetone level. Holding LEVEL brings up a menu item dSP t1-6. This seems related to

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.19

Hi Jon, We suggest loading each new beta release as it comes out. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 23, 2008, at 2:00 AM, Jon K Hellan wrote: Mine came with what looks like the latest beta at the time of shipping (2.11, I think). Anyway, it's certainly newer than the latest regular release. Is it rec

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.19

On Tue, 2008-07-22 at 20:45 -0700, wayne burdick wrote: > For bandwidth settings of 100 Hz or lower, the K3’s DSP normally uses a > type of filter that minimizes ringing: the Finite Impulse Response or > FIR filter. > > If you don’t mind a small amount of ringing, you can select Infinite > Imp

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.19

Hi Buck, This information didn't make it to the rev C manual. It will be in the next revision: * * * Narrow DSP Filter Types For bandwidth settings of 100 Hz or lower, the K3’s DSP normally uses a type of filter that minimizes ringing: the Finite Impulse Response or FIR filter. If you do

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Output Isolation

On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:48:45 -0500, "Tom Childers, N5GE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I just installed a new direct feedline on my 6m Yagi and hooking it up to >Antenna 2. When I tested it I was horrified when I saw infinity SWR on my W1 >power meter. Then I realized the watt meter was not in th

[Elecraft] Re: K3 CW in SSB mode option to disable on 60m featurerequest

In the UK anyone authorised with a notice of variation (NOV) to their licence can legally transmit CW on 60m. Being able to turn off a whole band would be a useful idea though, that would speed up band selection for those without antennas for some bands, etc. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80, former

[Elecraft] Re: K3: Low power in RTTY

John there is an apparent bug in some firmware (I am using 2.15/1.84 which suffers from it) where you cannot increase the power level while transmitting in DATA A, could you have fallen foul of that? My K3 gives up to 100 Watts on 80/40 on DATA A with a RTTY tone input to the line socket - prov

[Elecraft] Re: K3 RTTY MMTTY, etc

Jim I have 8 x serial ports available (2 from the PC motherboard, 6 from an additional card). I am not using a contest logging program with MMTTY, I am only a ragchrew operator on data modes. In the example below I am using two serial ports: There is one serial connection to the RS232 connec

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 RTTY MMTTY, etc

On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:30:25 +0100, Dave G4AON wrote: >For the actual RTTY keying, I use the dc input via the 15 way "D" >connector on the K3 with the single transistor keying circuit from the >MMTTY help file. It is found under "Prepare for FSK". I have a PC with 8 >real serial ports which hel

[Elecraft] Re: K3 & RigExpert SD - MixW

Craig There are a couple of tips with regard to using the K3 on data modes: 1. The K3 understands Kenwood "TX/RX" commands via the normal RS232 serial lead, so in many cases you don't need a dedicated PTT lead for data (works in HRD/DM780 and MMTTY, not sure about others). 2. If you use Data A

[Elecraft] Re: K3 RTTY MMTTY, etc

Hello Nick I used to run MMTTY and now run a dedicated external modem and also HRD. However, I did re-install MMTTY to test it for you. The settings are: Normal serial cable to K3 (as used for firmware updates, etc.), no settings for PTT in the K3 menu (PTT-KEY OFF-OFF). I am using DTR/RTS P

Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 sub rx for BDCST.

REGARDING comment about broadcast band attenuation in the txrx pin diodes///thur the regular ant 1 & 2 i guess using the bnc on sub rx is the easy/best way for me to "do" broadcast ??? bill response from Wayne That's true, Bill. If you go straight to the sub receiver through its

[Elecraft] re: K3 BCB reception weak

N4LQ wrote: Is sensitivity very low below about 1000khz in the BC band or is it just me? It really drops off there and I can only pick up a couple of really strong stations below that. I did install the KBF3. Does that attenuate the BC band? I did make sure the ATU was in bypass. Steve Ellingt

[Elecraft] Re: K3 sub rx audio, etc.

Hi Brian, Is there a mono option? That is where the sub and main rx audio appears in both ears? Not at present, but it's on the list. If no antenna tuner, must one install the BNC connector? No. Use of the sub receiver's aux RF input is optional. We'll clarify this in the assembly manua

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Firmware Bug? Power Reduction After ATU TUNE

I've not specifically noticed that problem Chuck, but I do notice a strange behaviour when running AF data modes... If I start off relatively low in power, around 15 to 20 Watts, then try to increase the power level it refuses to increase until I reach around 100 Watts then it only increases a

[Elecraft] RE: K3: is it SDR?

Well, there is no "official ARRL position" on what is and isn't an SDR, but there is an FCC definition. This is part of an article on SDR I wrote for my every-other month beginner column in QST: <> The FCC has defined the SDR concept in terms of their commercial certification process as: ".a rad

[Elecraft] RE: K3: More on AF Gain delay

Well, while waiting for a s/w install in the radio computer, I thought I'd give this another try. The nut did not appear loose at all - nor did I observe any slop, but I tightened it with a nut driver anyway and the problem seems to have gone! Thanks again to Don, and hope others find it he

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.15

On Jul 9, 2008, at 6:41 PM, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: Is this to minimize a constant frequency shift between TX and RX It's to ensure *no* frequency shift between the two (just in -S mode), which minimizes T/R delays because we don't have to switch crystal filters. AMTOR and related

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3: AF Gain delay?

Joel, Remove both knobs from the concentric shafts and see if the nut holding the control to the front panel has loosened. Yes, the pots are fastened to the board so you might not notice it at end of rotation, but a loose mounting nut can impart a 'squishy' feel when the knob is rotated beca

[Elecraft] RE: K3: AF Gain delay?

Thanks to all for the suggestion of a cracked knob. I was hoping, but mine didn't seem cracked, and there was no play at the ends of travel. I swapped the AF and RF gain knobs to be sure, and it made no difference. Any other ideas? Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:48:37

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Mystery Part

Brad, OK, that is your admission ticket for a free tour of the Elecraft facility :-) . Your transport to Aptos is not included :-( . 73, Don W3FPR Brad Johnson wrote: Perhaps this is Elecraft's version of the Willy Wonka golden ticket and I have won a free trip to Aptos and a tour of the

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Mystery Part

Sounds like one of the feet for a XV series transverter. Phil - Original Message - From: "Brad Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:17 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Mystery Part I've received several responses regarding the

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Mystery Part

I've received several responses regarding the mystery part, most of which are associating it with the speaker shield. However, the pad in my speaker shield is already in place, has adhesive backing on both sides, and is larger both in diameter and thickness than the mystery part. Perhaps thi

RE: [Elecraft] RE: K3 KRX3 Install

I've had the K3 apart a LOT! (I help Wayne with the assembly manuals - the rig you see in all the photos in the various assembly manuals is ol' S/N 10 at AC7AC). Like the song says of falling in love, it's "easier the second time around..." Now the connectors have been aligned and they have been

[Elecraft] RE: K3 KRX3 Install

I'm wondering what those who have installed the 2nd RX in their K3 think of the procedure? I took a quick look at the manual and it seems like you have to take half the radio apart for this. I'm not crazy about pulling the front panel apart for one. Dave N8AG Drat! I just downloaded the manual

[Elecraft] re: [K3] Headset selection

>Bill wrote: My K3 will be shipped out any day now! (woo-hoo) >I've decided to pickup a Heil headset, but I'm not sure if I should >go with the Elecraft proset-k2, or just run out to HRO and grab >a proset-4, etc. --- I have the "On Air" headset from US

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 microphone

Gil, You did not say what kind of microphone you are trying to connect. If it is an Elecraft mic, then you will need to turn on the bias - it is turned off by default. If it is a Heil, are you using a Kenwood adapter (and no bias)? If it is some other brand, have you re-wired the microphone plu

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 microphone

PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gil Gibbs Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 microphone OM's; I'm at those last procedures of making all the settings for my K3, and just added the microphone to the package. So fa

[Elecraft] Re: K3 microphone

OM's; I'm at those last procedures of making all the settings for my K3, and just added the microphone to the package. So far, I've found that I can make the red LED light up for the PTT line indication, but there's no LCD bar graph showing that my voice is causing any modulation. I'm findi

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 6 Meter Performance

Ive had no problems with my K-3 on 6m. Have worked my share of dx. The problem has been not too much propagation this season. aj9c Dave Agsten wrote: I only have a 5 element 6 meter beam at 30 feet or sonothing stacked or high in the air. I hear an increase in background noise that is

[Elecraft] RE: K3 6 Meter Performance

I only have a 5 element 6 meter beam at 30 feet or sonothing stacked or high in the air. I hear an increase in background noise that is equal to or better than what I heard on my now ex PRO III. It is also more than on the Flex 5000A. The K3 performed very well during the June VHF contest.

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

When I was a kid and had my tech license I only operated on 2m packet and fm repeater operation. I really liked that I could go in on 2m or 440 and then come out on HF packet and get a little further. But the only time I got to operate on the real bands was during field day. As a kid I loved it

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

In a message dated 6/29/08 8:43:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Why anyone would let a "stupid user" > operate their > 2K radio at a field day site is beyond me. OTOH: One of the things FD is supposed to be is a training/education exercise. While it's certainly not

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

dick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" > Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?] > > > >I thought of another feature to help fix the stupid user issue. How > > about a lock t

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:24 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?] I thought of another feature to help fix the stupid user issue. How about a lock that doesn't allow a band change. Such as a special way to u

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

I thought of another feature to help fix the stupid user issue. How about a lock that doesn't allow a band change. Such as a special way to use the lock button that doesn't lock one out from QSYing but doesn't allow them to move off of say 40 meters. We had a death to a band pass filter cause so

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

I think that it is a great idea. The line has to go non-active first before it is allowed to key the radio. At 6/28/2008 01:16 AM, Brett Howard wrote: Sounds like a smart addition to me. Protects people from transmitting into something horrible on accident. Always puts a smile on your face w

RE: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] Transmit AM through FM Filter?

2008 7:51 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] Transmit AM through FM Filter? > > > Thanks for all the answers. To set the story straight, the reasoning > behind the question was not to determine if I could transmit "hi-fi" > AM, it

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick > Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:05 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?] > > > This is another way of describing what I&#x

[Elecraft] RE: K3 "operating scripts" to help first-time users

Operating scripts from the bottom up sounds like a good idea. Some of us are simply overwhelmed with the myriad choices available and we benefit from observing how others have applied the features to a specific requirement. I would like to see configuration files which could be downloaded

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] CW decode not working, solved

Sri, I forgot to tap the DISP, button. Now all is working correctly. Very foolish of me... :-( 73, Matti Sri, abt the wasted BW On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 04:18:48PM +, tf3ma wrote: > I just finished assembling my new K3 s/n 1113. Now playing with it and trying > out some features. > > The fi

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Don, The K3 could inhibit all methods of transmit that appear to be active during the first 2 seconds of power-on, even the "KY" and "TX" commands from a PC. Don't forget that I control both the horizontal and the vertical :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 28, 2008, at 7:07 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

This is another way of describing what I'm proposing, John. If /KEY is found asserted anytime during the 2-second power-on sequence, the K3 might show "ERR KEY" and prevent TX until the line as been released. If re-asserted anytime after that, the message would go away by itself, and TX would p

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

John, I don't think that would work. The key line is not the only means of keying the K3 - the 'KY' command for instance can be used, or the TUNE button, or DTR or RTS keying. 73, Don W3FPR John H Gibson wrote: Wayne, Instead of using an intial time delay, why not force the K3 to wait for

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

ject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?] >To: Elecraft Reflector > >Dave, > >I wanted to run a possible solution past you. > >I could prevent the rig from being keyed (by any method) during the >first couple of seconds that it's powered up. Instead

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Wayne - good idea. But, only if PTT-KEY is set to enable PTT and/or keying. Thanks, Barry (WK2S) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] Transmit AM through FM Filter?

Thanks for all the answers. To set the story straight, the reasoning behind the question was not to determine if I could transmit "hi-fi" AM, it's simply a matter of cost. At $125 a clip for an AM filter and the fact that I may only transmit AM once or twice in a lifetime, I couldn't see the ex

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

And this is why we love Elecraft - I can't see any other manufacture responding positively with a solution, that's alone so quickly. Most other manufactures would just say 'Caveat Emptor' - don't do it then! Boy am I glad I bought my K3 :) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Patience serves as a protecti

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Wayne/Don, Maybe another solution could be to optionally (menu/config?) power up in TX-inhibit (Test mode). Tx-inhibit could then be reset by hitting the key/paddle, mic PTT or the TEST button. 73 Tony Fegan VE3QF wayne burdick wrote: Don, By "a few seconds" I meant that it would

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Don, By "a few seconds" I meant that it would have to detect the condition in that window, on power-up. But if it did detect key-down in this window, it would remain in the TX-inhibit condition for as long as the key-down persisted. Wayne On Jun 27, 2008, at 9:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Wa

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Sounds like a smart addition to me. Protects people from transmitting into something horrible on accident. Always puts a smile on your face when software protects you from doing something stupid on accident. On Fri, 2008-06-27 at 19:51 -0700, wayne burdick wrote: > Dave, > > I wanted to run a

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Wayne, Given the situation, reasons, and consequences, I believe something like what you suggested would be the best solution. If you can extend the time beyond 'the first couple of seconds' (enough time to change the menu or power down), that would be helpful IMHO. 73, Don W3FPR wayne bur

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

Dave, I wanted to run a possible solution past you. I could prevent the rig from being keyed (by any method) during the first couple of seconds that it's powered up. Instead, it could detect this case, and display a repeating message (something like: "KEYLINE IS ACTIVE") until you either remo

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out

Thanks Don, Yeah, the bias was my problem, but you don't get it it by moving the VFO knob, which is what got me confused. You have to tap 2 :). 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joseph, > > Do you have the menu microphone selecti

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out

Joseph, Do you have the menu microphone selection correct? It is the main menu. Go to the MIC SEL entry and turn VFO A knob until it says FP.L bIAS. That is what I use for my MD2 and the MH2 should be similar. I run with the Mic gain set at about 37 and the CMP set to about 24. You could u

[Elecraft] Re: K3: Just hooked up my mic, no SSB out

Still having trouble. It does seem to transmit SSB - I enabled the 2 tone test and that worked when I pushed the PTT. But it doesn't seem that the mic is putting audio into the rig. I'll need to run SSB for field day, I'd also be happy with suggestions on what to do if this mic doesn't work. I

[Elecraft] RE: K3 full power strange behaviour

When running ARQ Pactor with my K3, I notice the power level seems to wander requiring the mic level to be adjusted, this is noticeable as a change in ALC indication. I suspect those running sound card data modes may also see a similar variation in ALC levels. Note, I am not running power level

[Elecraft] RE: K3 full power strange behaviour

Max, I also noted this with my K3 last week. My guess is that this is a burp in the latest firmware. I tune my amplifier with a string of dots (abt 30 wpm) and note the bar graph takes about a second and a half to indicate an accurate power level... Anyone else seeing this?? Joe

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Field CASE & PORTABLE QRp +Battery

On Jun 26, 2008, at 9:29 AM, Bill NY9H wrote: So I made a "field case" for th K3 ... and one for a pair of 7ah batteries all fits into pelican 1520 Aside from a minor concern of not adequately cooling the right side panel with the pair of regulators mounted...( wayne??), The rig

[Elecraft] RE: [K3] 2nd Receiver and 2nd IF out

I asked elecraft at hamcom what options were going to be available for was going to come out of the IF out when the 2nd rx was installed, the answer was "tbd" Dave ww2r -- Message: 15 Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:42:44 -0400 From: "Lee (WW2DX)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subje

[Elecraft] re: [K3] Poor performance on 6M

I made several QSO's in the VHF contest this past weekend on 6M using a 40M EDZ at a whopping 15 feet (thanks to a recent tornado) and sigs were excellent...I turned the pre-amp off and could still easily copy signals. The amateur who had receive problems on 6M must have a problem in his K3...

Re: [Elecraft] re: [K3] Poor performance on 6M

My experience agrees with Roger: poor 6m receive performance on hearing weak signals. I am going to measure the MDS to see if it is all OK. Raj, N2RD K3 #170 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience was just the opposite. I had the K3 and TS-2000 side by side and the K3, without any ext

[Elecraft] re: [K3] Poor performance on 6M

My experience was just the opposite. I had the K3 and TS-2000 side by side and the K3, without any external preamp, heard signals that the TS-2000 could not pull out. That was a strange opening. I have an ARR 6 meter preamp that I can plug into the back of the K3, but that is in the basement.

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Line IN ALC Data A mode

Thanks for the clarification Bob. I was aware of Lyle's comments about setting ALC to 4 bars but got confused by the contrary information in the operating tips and the Nifty manual. Anyway, it appears I had the rig set right in the first place so I shall leave well alone. 73 to all Trevor G0KT

[Elecraft] Re: K3: no output on "line out"?

So my conclusion is: nothing comes out of the LINE OUT. I looked through the manual but only found the LIN OUT level parameter which I cranked up to the max but that doesn't fix it. I was a bit too fast. I connected a set of PC speakers to the "line out" and they let me hear everything. So it's

[Elecraft] Re: K3 - v2.02

Thanks for catching this, Mike. I thought we were switching back to RF/SWR metering in CW modes automatically if CONFIG:EXT ALC was set to OFF. Wayne N6KR |> I upgraded my firmware to v2.02 Friday (13th!) night and now notice the | > following: | > | > Previously the CMP and ALC display op

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

Let me put as illustration partial cut&paste from TS-480 manual: -- Menu Item 40. - FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW - OFF/ON If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to watch and listen to CW signals. It is fine just to monitor those C

Re: [Elecraft] Re: (K3) Question re CW REV

Doug, Yes, CW REV is CW on the opposite sideband. The VFO indicates the carrier frequency - and will also be the transmit carrier frequency unless XIT is on. 73, Don W3FPR Doug Joyce wrote: GM: I ordered a K3 at Dayton and while I'm waiting for delivery I've been reading the manual and com

[Elecraft] Re: (K3) Question re CW REV

GM: I ordered a K3 at Dayton and while I'm waiting for delivery I've been reading the manual and come across a term that is new to me. Would someone please explain exactly what is meant by "CW REV" and clarify whether the actual carrier frequency is read on the front panel VFO A or B or is the

[Elecraft] RE: K3 Built-In Features and Side-Effects

I like my K3 just as it is and look forward to taking the time needed to really learn how to operate it. I'm betting that a majority of K3 owners agree. I'd rather be using/learning my K3 than sitting around finding a particular function of interest that I think needs to be changed to the way "I

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

It's an elegant solution -- When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. -John Muir, naturalist, explorer, and writer (1838-1914) On 9 Jun 2008, at 17:34, wayne burdick wrote: Joe, I'm OK with this if there are no serious objections to it. It's an

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

If you want to key the sidetone without sending, put the K3 in test mode. That works for me. Bruce-W8FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WILLIS COOKE Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:30 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

Wayne, I can see a potential problem - - Consider that auto-CW will be used mostly by VHF operators, many of whom have sequencers that require longer time than the 20 ms available using the CONFIG: TX DLY menu before the onset of RF to make all the switchover. If TX INH is being used, then the

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

Wayne Burdick wrote: Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > They only suggestion I would make for the firmware is to force > CW VOX ON while in SSB mode if "Auto CW" is enabled. I generally > prefer PTT mode for both CW and SSB but it would be handy to > override CW PTT if Auto CW was enabled. Joe, I'm O

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

delays. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- - Original Message From: wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Monday, June 9, 2008 12:34:23 PM Subject: [Ele

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