Re: [Elecraft] K3 drive level for Q5 Signal 432 Transverter

Reference pp 49 of the K3 manul. Procedure to calibrate the “LP XVERTER WATTMETER” is presenter there. The “Power Meter” for the LP port is not a power meter in the general sense…. You will need a scope or meter capable of accurately measuring RF at the desired frequency.. de Ben W4SC. Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 drive level for Q5 Signal 432 Transverter

Tried what you suggested Gary. No joy. The upper limit with the PWR knob remains at 0.8MW. I can adjust downward but not upward. Need to get a good power meter on it and see what the actual output is. And, I’ll try the low-level power calibration process and see what happens. Thanks again.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 drive level for Q5 Signal 432 Transverter

Sounds like you should do the low-level power calibration using the K3 Utility. For now, you can increase the maximum, up to 1.5 mW, and presumably get the desired output. Gary NA6O > Using the Config Menu, I have set the drive level at the maximum for the > transverter at 1 MW. However, wh

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

Thanks Steve Tony Sent from my iPad > On Feb 22, 2022, at 8:19 PM, Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Tony, > For full output, my KPA1500 requires 27 to 30 Watts depending on the band. > I have not observed any overshoot on either my K3s or K4D. > Steve, WM6P > _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

e KPA1500?Also, I don't believe the SWR has had any involvement with this problem. All my antennas SWR are below <1.5. 73,N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, Feb 11, 2022 5:34 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot On 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

Tony, For full output, my KPA1500 requires 27 to 30 Watts depending on the band. I have not observed any overshoot on either my K3s or K4D. Steve, WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

below <1.5. 73,N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, Feb 11, 2022 5:34 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot On 2/11/2022 2:06 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: > I see a small initial overshoot when changing bands. Drive power for > each ban

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with PX3 Panadapter

I would not think the software / firmware would work. The PX3 connects to the KX3 serial port and they talk. For example, the PX3 knows what frequency the KX3 is on. It tracks the KX3 and shows colored bars where the VFO passbands are. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 7:58 AM Ed G wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

On 2/11/2022 2:06 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: I see a small initial overshoot when changing bands. Drive power for each band is different. Same here. I think it's the K3, and I think it's normal. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot

Ahoj Petr, I have a similar problem with my K3s. Drive power for the amp is 20 to 25w and the power spike is always around 70w. Elecraft had the radio for three months and claimed they could not reproduce the fault. I discovered later that it only occured when I was in CW QRQ mode and that I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - How to turn the Alert Tones Off?

Page 60:  CONFIG menu SW TONE 73, Kent  K9ZTV On 2/7/2022 1:26 PM, RVZ via Elecraft wrote: On my K3 I now have the MON level set all the way down to 1 and the MON level is fine on CW but the Alert tones are very loud and annoying.  Would anyone know how I can turn OFF the Alert tones altog

Re: [Elecraft] K3: How to turn down Beep level?

It's set by the MON (monitor) level according to page 14 of the manual. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of RVZ via Elecraft Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 11:42 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: How to turn down Beep l

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options

> On Jan 26, 2022, at 11:21 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Has anyone received last year's K3/K3S final run options order that is shown > below? > > > K3/K3S OPTIONS QUICK ORDER Yes. I ordered an Elecraft P3, a new unit. What I received was a refurbished unit at a slight discount. The P3 wor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale

Forgot to mention it has an ATU as well. --- Original Message --- On Sunday, January 30th, 2022 at 2:32 AM, Greg Mitchell wrote: > My K3 is for sale (I'm now the proud owner of a K4). Rig works great. It's a > 100W model, with the KSYN3A synthesizer upgrade (K3S) and the KIO3B USB > CA

Re: [Elecraft]   K3 drawing 30 Amps when warmed up

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options

Still patiently awaiting word that mine is on the way. As has been stated here repeatedly, Elecraft, like all other electronics manufacturers, still faces major COVID-induced supply chain issues. When they can build and ship the boards, they will. 73 de, Ian, NV4C

Re: [Elecraft] K3 line out only provides left channel audio

Hi Vic, I just checked my K3s and the line OT is indeed a stereo signal. My MENU settings are exactly like yours. Jim - WS6X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:02 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subje

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey?

Does the USB port show up when you go to 'About This Mac' and then to 'System Report' and then to 'Hardware:USB' ? Assuming you are using a quality USB cable (from either Elecraft or Sabrent) that uses the FTDI chip set, and not someother cable that uses a Prolific chip set. (I have several USB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 fails 5W and 50W TX calibration

Edd:  Using the Utility for this process can have problems.  I did it manually on each band.  K6XX also suggested to to it this way. Connect a dummy load to the K3 output. Set the PWR control on the K3 to exactly 5w Set CONFIG: TUN PWR to exactly 5w Hold TUNE for 2-3 seconds.  Tap it again Repea

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AND FT8 USING CAT CONTROL NO TX RF

Also check your sound setting on the computer. On the sound settings window there is an advanced tab that will allow you to select the input and output sound devices for wsjt-x (which must be running at the time) and if you are running win10 you may need to reset thiscafter win10 updates. On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AND FT8 USING CAT CONTROL NO TX RF

How is audio connected from your computer to the K3? Are you connected to the mic jack or the "Line In" jack? What mode are you using USB or DATA_A (preferred)? What are your MENU:MIC SEL and MENU:MIC+LINE settings? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-23 5:40 PM, greg best wrote: i have hit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and EasyPal program ?

Sounds like a slow-scan TV program, but it's not. You upload the picture to a server, then send the URL over the air for the other person to click on. It has been around for a while, and there were claims it violated the "pecuniary interest" clause in the regulations, but the hams don't get money f

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and EasyPal program ?

Hello Gwen Patton: Monday, December 20, 2021, 2:14:29 PM, you chiseled out: > Sounds like a slow-scan TV program, but it's not. You upload the picture to > a server, then send the URL over the air for the other person to click on. Well, it seems it does both , sends (Hybrid) to a server; an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and EasyPal program ?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

That Keuwlsoft Audio Frequency Counter is pretty cool!  Thanks for pointing it out. I found the easiest way to use it is to put the K3 in reverse CW, tune to 10.00 MHz, and set REF CAL to a setting that "eyeball averages" best to your PITCH setting.  Even with the eyeball averaging, it is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

Message: 4 Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:46:59 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm To: Pete Smith N4ZR, Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration Message-ID:<81d4d693-6cd1-f11b-30b7-d4523ce74...@w3fpr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Pete, When using WWV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

* On 2021 18 Dec 23:09 -0600, David Hachadorian wrote: > After exchanging emails with N4ZR, who started this thread, we think this is > the easiest procedure: > > Tune the rig to 10.000 MHz in CW mode.  Listen to the tone of the WWV > carrier, which should be close to your CW PITCH setting. > Swit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

at least 1/2 hour to allow things to stabilize. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 4 Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:46:59 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm To: Pete Smith N4ZR, Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration Message-ID:<81d4d693-6cd1-f11b-30b7-d4523ce74...@w3fpr.com> Content-Type

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

 Not sure why nobody has mentioned using WSJT in frequency calibration mode. It’s the bottom selection in the Mode menu. Shows your offset in Hz to about 5 decimal places. Just pick from the list of standard freqs and away it goes. Then adjust the K3 ref frequency to walk it in. There are even

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

I find that trying to match two beat notes when I can only hear one at a time to be hard, best I can do is maybe 10 - 15 Hz Hz depending on the frequency. FWIW:  The Burdick Calibration Method [BCM] for the K3 is actually much easier to perform than has been suggested in this thread,it is inc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 3:24 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration What are you using it for? Wes  N7WS On 12/16/2021 3:18 PM, John Stengrevics wrote: > Hi Pete, > > The WWV method worked for me until it didn’t. On the advice of one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

You had it fixed, but then you broke it again. After doing the alternative method on page 49, when you tune in to 10. MHz in CW mode, you should hear a CW note at the same frequency as your PITCH selection.  I presume that is 400 Hz. I got an extremely good score on last year's Frequency M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

Pete, When using WWV to set the K3 reference, make certain you are listening to the carrier.  WWV is an AM signal that is modulated by a 500 or 600 Hz tone on alternate minutes (440 Hz 2 minutes after the hour).  That produces tones that are both above and below the carrier. So be certain you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

What are you using it for? Wes  N7WS On 12/16/2021 3:18 PM, John Stengrevics wrote: Hi Pete, The WWV method worked for me until it didn’t. On the advice of one of the K3 gurus, I am now using a Leo Bodnar frequency source. Works great. 73, John WA1EAZ On Dec 16, 2021, at 4:34 PM, Pete S

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

Hi Pete, The WWV method worked for me until it didn’t. On the advice of one of the K3 gurus, I am now using a Leo Bodnar frequency source. Works great. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2021, at 4:34 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > I've been wondering for some time if my 10-year-old K3's frequen

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

For me, the best noise blanker was on my old Drake R4C.  That thing worked GREAT! Bob, WG9L On 12/15/2021 1:14 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I find both the NB and NR on my K3 to be moderately underwhelming, not sure why.  Ignition noise used to predominate in urban and suburban areas and blankers

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I agree. I once suggested to Wayne that Elecraft charge something for feature upgrades after a certain point in order to provide a revenue stream to justify them. I received a chewing out unmatched since I got caught driving a jeep without a helmet. This is not part of the Elecraft philosophy. As a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I have contested from several locations with noise issues and I have also not been able to find a NB/NR setting on my K3S that offers any improvement. John KK9A David Hachadorian k6ll wrote: For 12 years I've tried to get any enhancement of s/n from the K3 IF/RF NB and NR. I haven't seen one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

On the K3 I use AFX BIN mode (stereo speakers) which really cuts the background noise to my perception. Whatever other NR the K4 will have I hope there is an AFX binaural mode also. 73, Drew AF2Z On 12/15/21 15:11, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2021 15 Dec 10:03 -0600, Ray wrote: I am Not a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

* On 2021 15 Dec 10:03 -0600, Ray wrote: > I am Not a big fan of the K3 Noise reduction ! > NB work OK, but NR is Poor! Sadly, I must agree and this is probably the most glaring deficiency in an otherwise stellar radio. Fortunately, where I live now I am able to control the noise for the most par

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

On 12/15/2021 10:52 AM, David Gilbert wrote: I applaud the persistence it must have taken you to come up with that procedure, but it's actually kind of amusing to think about repeatedly doing all of that during a contest. If you know what you're doing, it can be done in a minute or two. I man

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I find both the NB and NR on my K3 to be moderately underwhelming, not sure why.  Ignition noise used to predominate in urban and suburban areas and blankers like the one in the 75A4 were very effective.  I don't know what Detroit did, but I haven't heard ignition noise in years.  A general rul

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at <http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. -- Message: 16 Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:55:25 -0800 From: Dave To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

Anybody know if they are less useless on the K4? 73, Dave   AB7E On 12/15/2021 8:05 AM, David Hachadorian wrote: For 12 years I've tried to get any enhancement of s/n from the K3 IF/RF NB and NR.  I haven't seen one case where there is any improvement under contest conditions.  When the s/n

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

Lots of good advice here. A major problem with the K3 NB is the way it is described on screen and in the manual. There are two blankers, one ahead of the crystal roofing filters, one after them. Each has multiple tweaks. In contest conditions, I've found good noise reduction from using the one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I have a similar issue with what is possibly the filthiest wall-wart in the country. Unfortunately, our equivalent of the FCC failed miserably to do anything to get it stopped, despite my offer to simply buy a new one and the dear lady who owns it wouldn’t let anyone in to check. I am now using

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I am Not a big fan of the K3 Noise reduction ! NB work OK, but NR is Poor! That’s My 2 Cents worth. Ray WA6VAB From: Alan Higbie Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:46 AM To: David Hachadorian Cc: Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction I too was skeptical about finding

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

The problem of all signals distorted can be cleared up by adjustment. I don't know which blanker you are using (RF or DSP), but try reducing the blanker level until signals sound normal. Then strong noise pulses will still be supressed. The RF blanker also has three choices of pulse width in add

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I too was skeptical about finding ANY improvement to s/n ratio under contest conditions. A couple of years ago, I was confronted with some S-7 broadband digital-like RFI while using my K3 in an extremely urban environment. But, using BOTH NB and NR and fiddling with settings eventually allowed me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I had the same issue with my K3s. Now that I have an FTdx101D, no more problems with noise. 73 Carl Yaffey K8NU 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.bluesswing.com http://www.timbrewolvesband.com http://www.folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com Http://www.clintonvillegrass.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

For 12 years I've tried to get any enhancement of s/n from the K3 IF/RF NB and NR.  I haven't seen one case where there is any improvement under contest conditions.  When the s/n just starts to improve, the desired signal is modulated and degraded by nearby signals to the point where reception

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

I have that same issue... I have some very dirty grow lights about two blocks from me. They are dirty as they come... Splattering across 80-20 meters. The K3 has never been able to adequately clean up the crud from them. In defense of the NB/NR on the K3, the signals are on the order of S7

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s protection diodes

On 12/13/2021 4:09 PM, Michael Carter wrote: Mike, I searched the Elecraft Support pages for mods on the K3 and K3s, but found nothing about "protection diodes" for the LPA (low power amplifier module). I did a search of the archives on the official reflector and again found only your mention o

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

Rich, I wrote to Elecraft in late October 2021 to inquire about the status of options and upgrades. I don't think Madelyn reviews the many emails on the official reflector, but she kindly answered my query via direct email. As of early November, the estimate is 4-6 months for most K3/K3S options

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s protection diodes

Mike, I searched the Elecraft Support pages for mods on the K3 and K3s, but found nothing about "protection diodes" for the LPA (low power amplifier module). I did a search of the archives on the official reflector and again found only your mention of "protection diodes" for the LPA. I have not

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

Madelyn, can you check on the Status ofMy K3 upgrades? Thank you.RichKQ9L Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 11:35 AM, Madelyn Gomez wrote: Good morning. This is a notification that the K3/K3S options and upgrades page will be CLOSED as of 5:00 pm PDT today, July 27th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU Problem

HI, After a bit of button pressing I have noticed the following: When doing a first tune using the internal ATU the tuning power is a set 5W. Immediately doing an extended tune the tuning power toggles to 10W. It does indeed flash up in the VFO B window whilst tuning is in progress. This is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU Problem

On my K3, (Tech Mode on, just for clarity): Config | TUN PWR  is set at 10.0 watts.  If I want it set at another level, I turn the main VFO knob to set that level. I just tested that into a dummy load after setting the output per above to 9 watts and got 9 watts out (since reset to my default

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Tom, I'm going to go out on a limb here, but hey, it's only a virtual limb! I am going to withdraw my previous statement that the K3 SWR bridge is operating correctly. Given what you've said, the ATU control algorithm is receiving bad information from the SWR bridge. Here's how to test this hypo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

The KAT3, KAT500, KPA1500 tuners, all have the same feature.  I have all three. If you want a finer (lower SWR) value, within a few seconds of the first tuning cycle stopping, start the sequence a second time and the tuner will cycle through ALL possible settings to attempt a lower match.  It

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Aye, Tom - you've given us a good puzzle to solve! Back to looking at the schematics, possibly opening up my K3 to do direct visual inspection. What, if any, options do you have installed in your K3 (including KPA3 100 watt PA)? 73, Mike, K8CN

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

The KAT500 will enter a fine-tune mode if you re-initiate a tune cycle right after the first one has finished.  I don't know if the KAT3 will do that, and I can't test it because mine always finds the primary match the first time, but Elecraft would have a lot of incentive to reuse KAT3 algorit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Sounds like you are in need of a choke somewhere or a grounding issue. David G3UNA > On 07 December 2021 at 13:26 Tom Boucher wrote: > > Tom > > I've found that pressing tune again, immediately after a tune sequence > sets it off to do "fine tuning" which might help. > > David G

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

*TomI've found that pressing tune again, immediately after a tune sequence sets it off to do "fine tuning" which might help.David G3UNA* Thanks David - yes I've tried that, but it still ends up with a poor indicated SWR. Also cleaned up and tightened the screwed pillar in the KAT3 corner, tightene

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

You can set TUN PWR in the K3 Config Menu to something other than 5 watts. 73, Drew AF2Z On 12/07/21 06:59, Tom Boucher wrote: Thanks NK7Z, NK7I and K8CN for responses. Dave and Rick indicated that running the K3 at a higher power level during the ATU Tune sequence might solve the problem how

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Tom I've found that pressing tune again, immediately after a tune sequence sets it off to do "fine tuning" which might help. David G3UNA > On 07 December 2021 at 11:59 Tom Boucher wrote: > > > Thanks NK7Z, NK7I and K8CN for responses. > > Dave and Rick indicated that running the K3 at a hi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Tom, Does the problem you describe occur on each of the ANT1 and ANT2 ports on the KAT3 output when the ports are terminated in a good 50 ohm power load? Have you checked the K3 ANT selection when the KAT3 is installed to be sure that the port to which your 50 ohm load is attached is the one sele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

The KAT3 performs well at 10 watts, lower output levels may not get consistent results. Ditto the KAT500 and KPA1500 tuners. 73, Rick NK7I On 12/4/2021 8:58 AM, Dave wrote: Hi Tom, In your initial post, you failed to state the power level of your failed autotune event. Hence why my quest

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

Hi Tom, In your initial post, you failed to state the power level of your failed autotune event. Hence why my question did not ask what the tuning level needed for the K3 to trigger was, but at what power level you were performing your failed autotuning event at. My thinking was that you m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

How much power are you using to trigger a tune operation? 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/2/21 09:08, Tom Boucher wrote: I'm wondering if someone can help with a K

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sidetone volume when using Line Out

Thanks for the replies.  I'll pass it along to the station owner. 73, Barry W2UP On 11/28/2021 11:27 AM, Geert Jan de Groot wrote: Was operating remote in CQWW using a K3 and RCforB.? I was unable to adjust the sidetone volume, which I found too loud.? The host is using Line Out to connect to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sidetone volume when using Line Out

Was operating remote in CQWW using a K3 and RCforB.? I was unable to adjust the sidetone volume, which I found too loud.? The host is using Line Out to connect to the sound card, which provides a fixed audio level.? is there a way to independently adjust the sidetone level via Line out? Respe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sidetone volume when using Line Out

On the Config menu of the K3 there is a Lin Out level setting. P. 57 of the manual explains in detail. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 11/27/2021 8:53 PM, Barry wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue

Dick, Sorry to hear you are having issues, and I know this does not fix your current issue, but as an aside, I always do a save of system config just before any critical operations like contests, etc. Makes the recovery a lot simpler, if needed. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue

Does it have gold pins on the front panel connectors?  If not, all kinds of strange problems can arise. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ On 11/19/2021 5:52 PM, Dick Frey wrote: My k3 keeps losing its mind. One day it won't transmit SSB - I can whistle up 100W but speech gives 5W of avg and ~15W

Re: [Elecraft] K3 3 second delay in receive after transmit keyed when amp on

Disconnected yellow rca cable and all is well. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021, 1:44 PM Robert Sands wrote: > > > > > Sent from Mail for > Windows > > Discovered my 12 volt plug to KTA500 was faulty after pulling out station > and re installing. Now, after r

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [K3s] Final round of module orders?

Sorry about the October 1st mention - I thought I had placed my order for the KPA3A 100 watt upgrade module at the end of June 2021, but it was the end of July. I estimated 12 weeks from end of June, and that is the source of the mistaken October 1st date (the "shipping no earlier than" date). I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HI RFI alarm

Never seen a HI RFI indication before ... could it have been HI RFL [hi reflected]?  If it's HI REFL, it sounds like something has failed in the AL-811 input circuit. Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County Nick Kennedy wrote on 11/3/2021 9:58 AM: I've had my K3 since around 2007 a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [K3s] Final round of module orders?

In late July Madelyn's estimate puts delivery in late November/early December. I don't know where October 1 came from. here's her July 28th message again: "We are still hopeful we'll be able to offer the sub rx but I have no ETA for that at this time. The rest of the options can not be ordered

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} [K3s] Final round of module orders?

Nothing heard. Chet, N8RA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Michael Carter Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:19 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: k...@arrl.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} [K3s] Final round of module orders? Just curious if anyone w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB Info

@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB Info Ed, I have tried for a few years to come up with a good setting for the NB that does not degrade FT8 performance. If you find one, please share it. It seems that any combination of settings I use, reduces the FT8 decode ability greatly for low level

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB Info

Ed, I have tried for a few years to come up with a good setting for the NB that does not degrade FT8 performance. If you find one, please share it. It seems that any combination of settings I use, reduces the FT8 decode ability greatly for low level signals. The net is a minus in decoding

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB Info

Noise Blanking section in the K3 Owners Manual says; Rotating VFO A clockwise will turn on the DSP NB, showing DSP t1-1 through DSP t3-7. The first number shows the relative pulse integration time, and the second shows the blanking level. The higher the numbers, the more aggressive the DSP blank

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with Leo Bodnar Precision GPS Reference Clock #REFCAL

From the firmware release notes: * K3EXREF USERS MUST NOW ENABLE THE MODULE IN THE MENU: To do this, locate the CONFIG:REF CAL menu entry and tap 2 to change the setting; flashes XREF IN or XREFOUT. If you DO NOT have a K3EXREF module installed, use the XREFOUT setting (the default). If you us

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

I can confirm that updating to the latest WSJT-X fixes the issue. I had the some problem, and it was particular to the K3. I had no delay with the KX2, for instance. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Quoting James Bennett via Elecraft : Hi Folks, Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

I upgraded to 2.5.0 last night at Jim’s suggestion and it worked! No more delay! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2021, at 7:13 AM, Bob Schwerdlin wrote: > > The current version of hamlib is, 4.3 > > I had similar delay of TX issues with my FT-1000D and WSJT-X on Linux. After > I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

The current version of hamlib is, 4.3 I had similar delay of TX issues with my FT-1000D and WSJT-X on Linux.  After I updated to hamlib 4.x from version 3.3, my issues went away.  Additionally, all the current rigs were updated in the library.  Note, they are all now four digit radio codes, wh

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

Jim, Two possible fixes: 1) Use PTT via CAT command - most digital applications provide for it. 2) Check that your audio levels are sufficient - for the Elecraft gear, you should have 4 bars of ALC solid with the 5th one blinking.  See the full explanation on my website www.w3fpr.com. 73, Don

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

On 10/11/2021 11:45 AM, David Olean wrote: Update the software to the latest. That was a known bug in earlier versions. I had the same problem with my K3. Yes. It's a problem between WSJT-X and hamlib. WSJT-X was sending more rig control commands than necessary. Also, don't tell WSJT-X to do

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

Problem solved - it was simply a matter of upgrading to version 2.5 of WSJT-X. Works fine now. Thanks to all who replied!! Jim Bennett / K7TXA Eagle, ID > On Oct 11, 2021, at 11:31 AM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Wondering if someone on the list might be able to s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

Update to the latest WSJTX and hamlib. The problem is due to a timing issue in the older versions of hamlib not allowing WSJTX to begin audio until it receives certain CAT responses from the K3/K3s. Older versions of hamlib were doing too many (unnecessary) CAT commands. 73, ... Joe, W4

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

David - I’ve played with the VOX Gain to no avail - at zero the rig never transmits, and at 100 (where it has been sitting) I get the delay. Various settings in between have no effect. The Delay controls how quickly the rig goes back into receive mode after speaking. But, thanks for the hints!

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

James, I had the same problem here running a Mac. Solved it by going to CAT, Mode = None, Split = None. I have no delay now. John WA1EAZ > On Oct 11, 2021, at 1:31 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve this one. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

My K3 does the exact same thing and I’m running Windows 10 Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2021, at 12:55 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve this one. I’m using a > K3 and while CW is my main passion,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

Update the software to the latest. That was a known bug in earlier versions. I had the same problem with my K3. Dave K1WHS On 10/11/2021 1:31 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: Hi Folks, Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve this one. I’m using a K3 and while CW is my ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert 1.3

sage: 1 > > Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 16:15:02 -0400 > > From: Bill Frantz > > To: Mike March > > Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert 1.3 > > Message-ID: > > > > > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; form

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert 1.3

I have used an Expert 1.3K amp for several years with my upgraded K3. The short form is it works well. I got it when my wife won a $1000 off certificate. I knew this amp was a popular choice of many DXpeditions, and so worked well with the K3s they used and was reasonably reliable. When I got m

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 as a code oscillator

Hi Folks, yes, the TX Test works great on the K3. NO issues.. I have the K3/0 mini which would work great. I know there are speakers, but I don't hear anything. At least a quick try the one headset didn't work Will WC2L On 9/23/2021 8:50 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: Just turn on TX TEST mode on the K3,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 as a code oscillator

Just turn on TX TEST mode on the K3, no need to fiddle with power. The K3/0 should also work, but I always key the RRC so I am not positive. reply to: k...@arrl.net On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 20:25 Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: > I use my K3 as the oscillator for teaching my CWadvisors Beginners Class. >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 as a code oscillator

I use my K3 as the oscillator for teaching my CWadvisors Beginners Class. I turn the power down to zero watts. With a set of ear buds I can put one over the laptop microphone with a paper clip rigged to hold it on and the other in one ear. Rube Goldberg would be so proud! On Thu, Sep 23, 2021

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