Hi,
I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters
helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its
performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do
seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by
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HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team
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Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs
I saved this gem of a post from Jack WA9FVP
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]Noise Filter (NF) ADJ
wa9fvp Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:19:36 -0800
There's no documentation but as far as I can tell--
F1-x through F4-x defines the amount of noise reduction or how aggressive
the filter attacks the I.F. noise.
Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes (in
the KX3 area!) which may help:
http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20for%20weak%20signal%20CW%20work%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf
http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20with%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf
Phil
On 3/10/14, 10:06 AM,
And in the Config Menu you need to set DUAL PB to
APF vs. nor
Phil
On 3/10/14, 11:38 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes
(in the KX3 area!) which may help:
Hi Andy,
1. The Dual PB/APF button has multiple functions. First of all, it is
different in CW than in RTTY, and it doesn't do anything in other modes
(SSB, DATA A, etc.).
In CW, the Dual PB button has two functions, depending on whether
CONFIG:DUAL PB is set to APF or NOR.
In the APF
Not using the dual pass-band mode, due to the degradation Rich notes, is
the consensus of some of the best RTTY contest operators of our
acquaintance.
Jack, W6NF/VE4SNA
Shelley, K7MKL
On 3/10/2014 1:21 PM, Richard Ferch wrote:
In RTTY (FSK D or AFSK A), the Dual PB button gives you a dual
Phil and Don,
Lighting is key to seeing detail, small objects. In high light the
pupil constricts and depth of vision improves. These concepts well
known to camera buffs. Want sharp image get higher light levels,
better f-stops, shorter exposure time. I used to have a macro-lens
for a
Spend the time to check off all parts against the parts
list. Ensures all is there and aquaints you with many similar
looking screws (so you don't use the wrong ones). I bought a large
Plano plastic parts box (like a fishing tackle box) with many
dividers to place the sorted parts. Some
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Carl,
Think anti-static. Use a wrist strap as a minimum
Chairman
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From: Carl Yaffey cyaf...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:11 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] new K3 owner
Hi. I’ve just ordered a K3 kit. Any suggestions for putting it together
More advice:
Be sure you're using the correct hardware (especially screws) by
measuring them as suggested in the assembly manual. We get a
significant number of kits returned with chassis or other short
circuits due to long wrong screws being used.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:06:23
Having relatively recently built a K3, P3, KPA500, KX3, and KXPA100 I've
found my little Petzl LED headlamp to be one of handiest things aside
from good tools and a big static mat. It puts light exactly where I'm
looking and makes it easy to check pin alignment and the like without
having to
From: Carl Yaffey cyaf...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:11 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] new K3 owner
Hi. I’ve just ordered a K3 kit. Any suggestions for putting it together
properly? Yes, I know to be very careful - hi hi.
73,
Carl
Also, while we are on the kit-building theme I have a problem with small parts
such as small capacitors. I know this is not a problem with the SMT kits like
the K3 or KX3 and so on but I remember when I did the 80/30 option for my KX1
there were several capacitors and none of my methods would
Phil,
Yes, those capacitors are getting more and more difficult to read. My
solution is a small lighted handheld magnifier. I think it was designed
for reading - look in your local drugstore. As I recall, I found it at
Walmart.
Just plain magnification is not enough - the lighting helps
wrco...@yahoo.com
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner
ditto on the high quality screwdrivers...
And, replace them every now and then because even high-quality will become
worn over the years. You want the flutes to have nice
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Spend the time to check off all parts against the parts
list. Ensures all is there and aquaints you with many similar
looking screws (so you
Everything Ed said; Check.
I used 18 egg, egg cartons to hold parts and cut card stock in
strips, labelled them according to small part then taped them in
the individual egg holders with those parts in the egg socket.
Didn't knock over like cups would have and kept everything separate
till
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner
ditto on the high quality screwdrivers...
And, replace them every now and then because even high-quality will
become
worn over the years. You want the flutes to have nice clean sharp
edges --
any rounding at all (which is common on poor quality new
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Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner
ditto on the high quality screwdrivers...
And, replace them every now and then because even high
Thanks Don -- I will go searching for one of those tomorrow.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jan 18, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Phil,
Yes, those capacitors are getting more and more difficult to read. My
solution is a small lighted handheld magnifier. I think it was
Hi. I’ve just ordered a K3 kit. Any suggestions for putting it together
properly? Yes, I know to be very careful - hi hi.
73,
Carl Yaffey K8NU
Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro.
recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
http://www.carl-yaffey.com
Carl,
Think anti-static. Use a wrist strap as a minimum, but an anti-static
mat in addition is highly desirable.
The idea is to keep everything within reach at your work area at the
same potential.
Do *NOT* use a fully conductive work area (like a cookie sheet) - that
can be a hazard to your
Patience and care will reward you with the best, most versatile, most
customizable XCVR currently on the market.
Day one: I set up a folding table by the stove, sorted (using a couple
of egg cartons for small parts), and read the complete directions.
Day two: I spent about six or seven hours
Jon, iirc, if you remove the larger bottom panel, you can read the offset
from the filter itself.
Brgds,
Dave, N3HE
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Thanks to everyone here for the suggestions! I already had the internal Mic
set to FPL.H with bias off, but did not see that you could push 7 there to
add pre-amp! This seems to have done the trick. So much so that I set the
MIC Sel to FP.L!
This group has been a huge help for my first
I am a CW 95% of my operating time. I have the CW side of this rig pretty
down pat. And it is really a great rig for that!
I am however having trouble with SSB. I have a PR40. I bought the correct
cable for the PR40 for the K3 from Heil. I have the ALC and COMP dialed in
just fine, but when
Don't know about the PR40 but if it is an electret mic you will need to turn
the bias on. You'll see mic bias in the menus somewhere.
Good luck,
Jack
On Jun 16, 2012, at 8:41 PM, ac8jd ac...@arrl.net wrote:
I am a CW 95% of my operating time. I have the CW side of this rig pretty
down
Settings are FP.H bias.
The meter does not even move on the RF.
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Quite sure the PR40 doesn't need bias. Looks like you have it on. You should
turn off any bias.
John N1JM
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The PR40 may benefit from the microphone preamplifier that is built into
the K3. To access it, tap the 'Menu' button and rotate the VFO-B knob
until you see MIC SEL.
Once there, you have a couple of options:
- GAIN RANGE:
Tapping the 1 button on the keypad will toggle the microphone gain
I built a K1 several years ago and like you would expect me to say I was
impressed with everything about the rig, building it, the documentation,
support, etc. For the past 13 years the 1000MP has been my main home station
rig.
Last year in Dayton I stopped by the Elecraft booth just to turn
Rick,
You have already contributed something positive to the reflector.
Enjoy you new K3 and let us know your experience with it.
73,
Don W3FPR
Rick Stealey wrote:
I built a K1 several years ago and like you would expect me to say I was
impressed with everything about the rig, building it,
Hello all Elecrafters,
microHam sells two different cables for the K3 to use with the
microKeyer/microKeyerII one that uses a front microphone jack and the
other that uses the rear microphone jack. Aside from the obvious, one
doesn't clutter the front panel with a cable all the time, is
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Subject: [Elecraft] new K3 owner sn 497,need help with
choosing microkeyer cable
Hello all Elecrafters,
microHam sells two different cables for the K3 to use with the
microKeyer/microKeyerII one that uses a front microphone jack
and the
other that uses the rear microphone jack
I ordered my new K3 at Dayton which is scheduled for delivery in Sept. My
question to the group is:
Will the radio come with some version of software or firmware installed or
be dumb as a box of rocks just out of the box and require some version of
downloading before it will work at all. Any
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Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:19 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] new K3 owner (soon I hope)
I ordered my new K3 at Dayton which is scheduled for delivery in
Sept. My
question to the group is:
Will the radio come
Gary,
It will arrive with firmware loaded, but it is a good idea to download
the latest firmware as soon as possible so your K3 can be 'up-to-date'.
You can download K3 Utility (this is the firmware loader) at any time
and go from there. K3 Utility has several features that may help you in
] new K3 owner (soon I hope)
I ordered my new K3 at Dayton which is scheduled for delivery in Sept. My
question to the group is:
Will the radio come with some version of software or firmware installed or
be dumb as a box of rocks just out of the box and require some version of
downloading before
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