[Elecraft] K3 S/N 66

I guess many of you were wondering, where in the world did that box end up that Lisa was holding last Tuesday. I am really surprised that there hasn't been any chatter about it on the list. Well, to answer your questions, the K3 in that box was serial #66 and I put together a quick webpage to

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 Assembly Advice/Comments

Several people told me that they had one on order or were contemplating buying one. All were impressed with the appearance and operation of the radio. A hamfest especially with someone running a spark transmitter is not the most RF friendly environment, but we did make some QSOs using my small

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

At 10/15/2007 01:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I've been reading about the ability of the K3 to have CW sent on the serial cable used for rig control. From memory this was possible on the K2 but most 3rd party logging/contest programs didn't support this. Is this the same as the K3

[Elecraft] [K3} K3's on the air

I have been very busy with other aspects of life the last couple of days and haven't been able to spend time on air with my K3. However, there is a Stew Perry warmup event ) http://www.jzap.com/k7rat/stew.html ) this weekend that I intend on operating. Of course, the Red Sox are playing Satur

[Elecraft] The K3 in J3

Here is a short report from this weekend's contesting with a K3. I am just back this evening from J3, where I operated 20M phone in CQWW from J3A with my K3. If you worked J3A on 20M, you heard a K3 and probably me. The K3 performed great under high RF conditions, both local and on the crowd

Re: [Elecraft] Egg Crates

I would avoid the styrofoam ones too. Not only are they not sturdy and breakable, they pose an ESD problem. Not so much on the K3 assembly, as most of the parts are hardware, but there are some component and just having the foam around isn't that great an idea. As I wrote in my original writ

Re: Fw: OT [Elecraft] Sweepstakes

The big "secret" to increasing your score in contests is two-fold. Stay in the chair and call CQ. Your total and rates will improve dramatically. I, like many who have wrote before, compete with myself to see if I can improve. You are your best competition. BTW - It's not really a secret.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21

At 11/25/2007 07:51 AM, David Woolley wrote: Dick Dievendorff wrote: File time stamps are not used. Version numbers are implied from filenames. wget will still work in that environment, although rsync probably wouldn't be useful. Typically, though, what people do with ftp distribution site

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21

ement with K3 Util but it's not simple. Be patient on this one. /Rick N6XI On 11/25/07, Ed K1EP <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The problem I have with the download utility is that it doesn't allow you to revert to an older version of the firmware. Ma

Re: [Elecraft] Memory sticks (was: K3 Curious behavior)

The problem I see with that is that the configuration save and restore takes a (relatively) long time. In a contest situation, it would be nice to have that in a second or two. A limited subset of config parameters would speed it up. Also, it would be nice to have the ability to restore a se

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter?

It depends on the adapter and what you want to use it for. If you are just looking for data transfer, I would think just about any aftermarket adapter will work. Some do not implement the full st of control lines. So if you want to use PTT or CW, there *may* be a problem. I am not saying th

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Support on the Weekends?

You won't be able to do the low power tests without either the jumper or the PAIO board. The jumper was installed to make sure that you could do the tests without doing the PA install AND to make sure that you removed the jumper BEFORE doing any PA tests. At 12/1/2007 04:12 PM, Simon Lewis w

Re: [Elecraft] ALC

I do not own an amp or use one when I operate from home. I also do not have any involvement with Elecraft other than being a customer. I have used amps while guests at other stations (many times I forget to even turn them on!). When I purchased my K3, the ALC was not a issue for me, as I don

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 f/w: MCU 1.48, DSP 1.45 and new Downloader version available

At 12/11/2007 07:44 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We've just released new K3 firmware: MCU V1.48 and DSP V1.45 * Power output via -external- CW keying no longer jumps up slightly above requested level. * Noise reduction much improved, including insertion loss compensation. Can yo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pelican case?

At 12/12/2007 07:04 PM, Andrew Faber wrote: Tom, Without answering the question directly: I took my K3 to Aruba for CQWW wrapped in bubble wrap inside a small shipping box, inside a regular suitcase. Steve, K6AW, took his to the Galapagos, also wrapped in bubble wrap, in a backpack as carry-

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW PTT

yes At 12/17/2007 07:43 PM, Kirb Nesbitt wrote: Sorry if this has been covered, however I was just wondering if someone could confirm/deny whether the K3 supports PTT cw (essentially MOX in cw) to be used with external keying/sequencing devices? 73, Kirb - VE6IV --

Re: [Elecraft] CT-DOS and Elecraft K3

I have used the TS-50 setting in CTDOS. I think most Kenwood settings would work for the basics. Things like setting splits with QSX might vary. At 12/24/2007 09:01 AM, Bill Tippett wrote: Does anyone know if the K3 will work under the TS-950 setting for CT-DOS?

Re: [Elecraft] AFSK on K3

Bob- Make sure you have the latest firmware. Up until the recent release there were problems with the Line In. One problem was that although you had Line In selected, it really wasn't selected unless you went in to the menu and selected another input and the re-selected Line In. I would try

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware upgrade 1.55

If I recall, according the Aptos, there is capacitance/inductance left in when it says Bypass to match the impedance of the bypassing ATU circuitry. At 12/30/2007 10:53 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Yes, as far as I know On 30/12/07 15:43, "David Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Adv

Re: [Elecraft] K3: dot/dash memories

Don't think that there is that mode right now. To avoid that problem however, I use a single lever paddle. At 12/30/2007 09:45 AM, Karsten Koch wrote: The K3 comes like the K2 with dot/dash memories as there are only the modes Iambic A and B which both provide these memories. With the K2 there

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sidetone Volume

I would like to see the sidetone outputted on the the LINE OUT so that when I record a QSO, I can get both sides. Having it Menu selectable to avoid having problems with using LINE OUT with digital QSOs would also be a good idea. I haven't found the level to be a problem and I know many femal

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] firmware update notification

At 1/11/2008 03:53 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Just checking, I see there is a later release of firmware available (1.58), but didn't see any notification of that on the reflector. Just wondering if I missed it? At one time, or more accurately, for one release, there was an email to a s

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

different band from VFO A until the subreceiver comes out. It will also switch in the bandpass filters for VFO B's band any time you touch VFO B. Leigh/WA5ZNU On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 4:16 pm, Ed K1EP wrote: I noticed this behavior this evening and I was wondering if anyone else could duplicate it.

[Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

I noticed this behavior this evening and I was wondering if anyone else could duplicate it. I have VFO A on 6M USB and VFO B on 10M USB. When I turn the VFO B knob, the VFO frequency changes, but the mode changes to LSB. If I turn VFO A now, the VFO A frequency changes and the mode goes bac

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

ause if you > do, you will screw up the band sequence when you step through the bands. At > one point I had 3 80m bands and no 60m and 40m when I cycled through the > bands. Until Wayne gets it fixed, be careful to not have different bands in > VFO A and B. - Original Mess

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

quick memories for 50.125, 50.110, etc. For some reason, when I used them yesterday, VFO B ended up on 10M. On 18/1/08 00:16, "Ed K1EP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > I have VFO A on 6M USB and VFO B on 10M USB. When I turn the VFO B > knob, the VFO frequency changes, but the

[Elecraft] Date, bugs, and features

I don't want to add to all the noise about deliveries and delays, but I do want to make a suggestion. First, as some of you know, I was lucky to receive my K3 early on. While I was able to enjoy it sooner than most, my K3 had more problems and "features" to deal with than the K3s that are bei

[K3] Another Bug? WAS: Re: [Elecraft] Date, bugs, and features

At 1/20/2008 05:27 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I think SourceForge would be a little over the top, not to mention that the K3 code is not in the public domain. I agree a single place to see what requests have been made and what the status is. There is a page at

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Problem Found problem maybe

At 12/25/2006 11:27 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >Bob, > >The correct way to fix it is to obtain a new firmware chip and socket from >Elecraft. >You certainly can remove the socket and solder the firmware directly into >the PC board, and yes you can use a wire to repair the broken pin. That is >the leas

[Elecraft] EQP

I have seen very little talk about the EQP this weekend. Will there be some activity? Is it that everyone is just hunched over their soldering irons getting their radios ready? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] EQP

ITU >beacon and sometimes SSB. I would suggest 7020 kHz to 7032 kHz to be a better >bet. > >73, >Geoff >GM4ESD > >- Original Message - From: "Ed K1EP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 12:13 AM >Subject: [Elecraft] EQP

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - Initial Thoughts

At 4/30/2007 01:30 AM, wayne burdick wrote: >Craig D. Smith wrote: > >> >>When I first read the Elecraft K3 announcement, I was still thinking >>FT-2000. Then later Elecraft mentioned that a panadaptor would follow in a >>few months. I think that the panadaptor design will, for me, be the >>deci

Re: [Elecraft] WEller SOldering Station

I would also second that about Greg. He has a vast knowledge of Weller irons and is a great person to do business with. At 1/6/2006 07:50 PM, Paul Kelly wrote: >Just a word abt Greg, w9gb. I bought a Weller >soldering station from him some time ago. The light on >the on-off switch does not wor

[Elecraft] Kx1 3080

I guess I will wait until Dayton to view the new 80M module for the KX1. But I have to ask, if it hasn't been asked already...what about 160M? Operating 160M QRP is, well, not easy. But I think that the KX1 would be interesting on 160M. I guess I might wait for the 1608030 module..

RE: [Elecraft] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"

I received a receipt too, dated April 30. Not knowing your particular circumstances, as one possible explanation, I would suggest maybe the following scenario. My receipt was sent as a PDF attachment to an email. Perhaps your over zealous ISP filtered that mail out as possible spam and droppe

[Elecraft] K3 - Which filters to get?

Now that the time has come to chose filters, which ones will you get? What are people doing? The easiest is to outfit both receivers with five filters each. With that money, you can buy another radio. Will you put a wide and narrow filter in each radio? I primarily use CW, but do both CW a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX only in port - still confused?

At 8/25/2007 06:36 PM, Robert Dorchuck W6VY wrote: >Now I'm confused. From the FAQ's: Now I am confused. Lyle indicates that the standard K3 has only one Antenna port. You require either a KXV3 or KAT3 to get another. I would think that the KXV3 is the less expensive alternative to get a sec

[Elecraft] K3/K2 and N1MM logger

In anticipation of my K3 with N1MM logger, I would like to build any necessary interfaces (keying, amplifier, computer control, etc.). I have heard that the interfacing is similar if not the same as the K2, but I don't have a K2. So, I would like to know how you are interfacing your K2 to N1MM

[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

I read the new K3 Quickstart Guide and noticed that with QSK button, I believe that you can only select SEMI or FULL, but no OFF. Why would I want an OFF function? I got in the habit of switching the breakin on my radio to OFF when it is unattended for a couple of reasons. One, I usually have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK

Well, the response to this was rather positive for having the ability to turn off QSK. I, like Tree, should have included the point about having PTT input for CW. Since I rarely use an amp or full breakin, I previously didn't have a need for a footswitch in CW. But I now will consider it's us

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT -- done!

At 9/24/2007 11:27 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: >Joe, aa4nn wrote: >>Do you mean >>"...closing PTT has no effect because QSK already >>has you in transmit mode?" >>Or while in QSK mode must you closs PTT in order to transmit? >>de Joe, aa4nn > >There are three modes available. > >1) PTT > >2) Semi-QSK > >3

Re: [Elecraft] K rig's longevity?

At 9/29/2007 07:52 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >- How easy it is to keep working > >That last one is a biggie. A lot of vintage gear survives on the air because >it's easy to keep going. A lot of newer gear is relegated to the heap because >you can't get parts, or the skills/tools/test gear/doc

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

On Sun, Mar 24, 2019, 13:16 wrote: > Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning > stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was > announced. I was livid.. LOL > Please buy a K3S ASAP!!;-) __

[Elecraft] K3: very low power out with sub rx turned on

Here is a strange problem that seemed to be intermittent last night and now has disappeared. Last night in the 160 contest, when I turned on the subrx, I lost transmit power. (It had been fine up until then.) I was operating at 100W with (or without) the ATU into an okay ~1.5:1 load. When I

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod question

My D4 is always on too, as I have upgraded to the latest release. Although I have had my KPod for a while, I just started using mine regularly. I thought there were a couple of macros that didn't work right, but I attributed that to my lack of macro experience on the K3. I will take a closer look

Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA

Will it work with a wireless keyboard? On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack" wrote: > I am looking for a small keyboard recommendation for the P3/SVGA. I already > have it working with a large keyboard. Would like to find a mini keyboard > instead to save room on my Ham Shack Self. > > Does

Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA

into the USB >> Keyboard >> on the back of the P3/SVGA . >> >> Irwin KD3TB >> >> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Ed K1EP wrote: >> >> Will it work with a wireless keyboard? >>> >>> On Dec 16, 2016 1:47 PM, "Irwin Darack"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity Question: RIT

Yes, you have to lock the VFOs. That is a menu only (or macro). What I have done is to program a macro into PF1 that does A->B, lock VFO, Turn on Diversity. RIT works fine, both RX track. On Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 20:16 Tom Doligalski via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I’ve rediscovere

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Lore

No. Extra on all versions. reply to: k...@arrl.net On Thu, Jun 3, 2021, 09:58 Richard wrote: > Does the basic plain vanilla K4 have a built-in antenna tuner? I'm > guessing no. > > Richard Kunc ~ W4KBX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Ho

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] Parts availability

Thousands in stock for <$0.50 at Mouser. reply to: k...@arrl.net On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 18:10 barry halterman wrote: > Check out MPJA.com as they have LM358p, ten for 2.95. > > On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 5:55 PM Lou Mecseri wrote: > > > My friend's refrigerator fan died. No replacement or substitute

Re: [Elecraft] K4D Data Connector for KPOD

USB cable. reply to: k...@arrl.net On Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 11:59 Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Where is this Data Connector located on the K4 ? > The KPOD documentation only refers to the K3 & K3S and is not updated for > the K4 > 73 Ray G3XLG > > Sent from Mail

Re: [Elecraft] Multi-Device mouse and keyboard

I use a Logitech M590 mouse with my K4 and laptop. The laptop is via Bluetooth and the K4 uses the USB dongle. Works great. Ĺ reply to: k...@arrl.net On Tue, Feb 22, 2022, 15:28 Bill Ham wrote: > I am trying to get a Logitech K780 keyboard and M585 to work with a Win 10 > PC and my new 0594 K4.

Re: [Elecraft] Forums?

At 3/27/2011 04:22 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote: >Geoffrey, > >I am in the process of setting up my K3 with two LP-Pan feeding a >M-Audio Delta-44 dual-channel soundcard. The reason for the LP-Pan >is to provide I-Q signals to a computer so that custom SDR sw may be >used (or developed). The K3 has a

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 Preamplifier Power Plug 'P1'?

Go find an old junk computer, open it up and cut out one of the many three pin motherboard header cables. Now you have a cable and connector! On Jun 3, 2017 10:24 PM, "Jeffrey Maass" wrote: What is the manufacturer / type of the 'P1' plug required to provide power to the PR6 preamplifier? I c

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode [explained]

Wayne, I have used this feature in the past with success and like it on 6M. However, we recently switched to a setup where we need to sequence the amp and relays, making the use of PTT (foot switch) mandatory. I turned off VOX and breakin, but hitting the paddle in this mode still acts like VOX is

[Elecraft] K3: HI TEMP

affected the temp sensor. The front panel temp sensor appears to read a normal temp and the fans work properly. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to troubleshoot the problem? What is the voltage on the temp sensor (transistor)? Ed K

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Observations

On Sat, May 18, 2019, 23:45 Grant Youngman wrote: > I think your observations are spot on in most respects. > > While the basic K4 is certainly going to be a great radio, it will likely > NOT have the strong signal handling characteristics of the K3/K3S. There > will still be the likelihood of A

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD

You can apply for K3S anytime for a temporary call. On Mon, May 20, 2019, 12:22 Charlie T wrote: > That reminds me of a joke that went around in the 40's about a guy named > "Franklin Delano (bad word)". > When he wanted to legally have his name changed, he was asked what he > wanted, since the

Re: [Elecraft] New Bands

Maybe for RX. For TX, you have to consider spurs, harmonics, filters and other technicalities. So, it is not trivial. On Thu, Jun 27, 2019, 17:36 Dennis Moore wrote: > SDR, should just be a modification to the firmware. > > Dennis NJ6G > > On 6/27/2019 13:44, David Gilbert wrote: > > A friend ju

Re: [Elecraft] K3 going expeditionary

You could do that. I wouldn't advise it for other reasons. Why don't you measure the current at different power levels when on a power supply? There is a current display on the radio. The cigarette plug is not directly connected to the battery. There is likely to be poor connections resulting in IR

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

Bose makes a QC35 II gamer headset. It comes with a boom mic which plugs in in place of the cord. Bose usually sells these accessories separately. https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/gaming_headset/quietcomfort-35-gaming-headset.html?mc=25_PE_QG_GMA201014&ad_rid=114055774&ad_blid=130111

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

20. > > > > This is also an option (for only $27): > > > https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Boom-Microphone-Playstation-QuietComfort/dp/B07W3W9LHV > > I’m ordering one to test. > > > > Tks, > > 73 Ed w2rf > > > > > > > > *From:* Ed

Re: [Elecraft] k3 no RF in transmit

When you press XMIT it doesn't switch to CW. It switches to transmit. It is the same as pushing a PTT line. If you press and hold XMIT, you go in to TUNE, which will transmit a carrier based upon what you have set for TUNE PWR. If that is set to NOR then your power out is set to whatever the power

Re: [Elecraft] Big Knob Fail

Even though your s/n is 21, it was not the first K3 kit shipped. I have the first K3 kit shipped, as I assembled the very first one, outside of the beta testers. I also have the original knob and encoder. Ed K1EP s/n 66 On Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 20:46 K9ZTV wrote: > K3 serial number 21 (kit no

[Elecraft] P3 for sale

I have a P3 with SVGA monitor board and TXMON board with the 2KW HF sensor for sale. $1200. I will bring to Hamvention. Contact me at k...@arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Ham Qualifications, Customer Service

I used my K3/100 in the 2007 CQWW SSB contest from J3A. reply to: k...@arrl.net On Wed, Jun 29, 2022, 12:40 Ed Cole wrote: > I bought my K3/10 in 2010 (SN 4340). Didn't realize that was only two > years after launch of the radio "We started selling the K3 in early > 2008-per Wayne". > > radio

[Elecraft] Low Power Out

I was operating on 80M this evening and noticed that I wasn't getting full power out. Sometimes if I transmitted a carrier, I would get 120W and then it would jump down to 80W. I don't believe it is RF feedback, bad antenna, etc. What I did notice is that in the TX GN HP menu setting for eac

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage

I travelled internationally with my K3 back in 2007 as carryon. I had the K3, power supply and some cables in a case that fit under the seat. No questions asked, nothing removed or demonstrated. I have also travelled internationally with my KX1, no questions asked. Just remove the batteries

Re: [Elecraft] VFO CTS changing

I am not sure that VFO CTS is working properly in 2.78. One complete revolution of the VFO knob changes the frequency 2KHz in CW mode for me. This appears to be the VFO CTS value of 200. However, I see no difference if I have the value at 100, 200, or 400. Am I missing something here? At

Re: [Elecraft] VFO CTS changing

At 1/21/2009 07:49 AM, Bob Cunnings wrote: >I have found that a change to VFO CTS does not take effect until power >is cycled - try that. Hmm, okay, that works. Seems like a bug to me then. Thanks! >Bob NW8L > >On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 5:26 AM, Ed K1EP wrote: > > I am

[Elecraft] [K3] REPEAT

When in the CW repeat mode, I don't seem to be able to access many of the rx controls. I see the REPEAT message on the lower line all the time, whether it is transmitting or receiving. For example, I can tune VFO B or the sub rx (I think), but I can not see the frequency display, so therefore

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO party

The rules are on the website, just find a new date. At 1/24/2009 10:46 AM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: >hf4me wrote: > > > > EXCELLANT IDEA. Love it. > > > > 50 Bonus points each for contact with a select few, Wayne, Eric, few > > others? > > Need list and calls. 2 for CW, 1 for SSB. Double if BOTH

Re: [Elecraft] IO Issues with K3

At 1/24/2009 12:45 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: >Check the baud rate. I find if I run faster than 4800 either N1MM or >the K3 (probably N1MM) doesn't like it. 4800 seems to be OK. >KE7X I run at 38400 with N1MM with no problems at all. I have found once in a while (like two or three times at most in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO party.

Apparently they cleaned up the website and there isn't a link there anymore because there wasn't a QSO party in 2008. Here is the Google cache: http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2005.htm ELECRAFT QSO PARTY (EQP) RULES AND FAQ Revision date: March 9, 2005 Please DO NOT call or e-mail Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CONFIG: TECH MD

I leave it on just about all the time. I turn it off when I bring the radio into a multi-multi environment so that there are less choices on the menu for someone to fiddle with by mistake. At 2/12/2009 07:43 AM, John Huffman wrote: >On my K3 I often change the AGC -- S setting. I like 5 for ge

[Elecraft] K3: AFX Firmware request

I don't think this has been mentioned before, I did a quick search of the list. Here is my firmware request :) In order to adjust the AFX properties, you have to go into the menu. It isn't that easy in the heat of the battle. The AFX button is also the DATA MODE button if it is pressed and h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW

At 2/26/2009 08:05 AM, R. Kevin Stover wrote: >Everybody should be using a Winkey to key CW. Why? >Some people will deny that keying directly from an serial port >controlled by windows causes keying errors. When we ran DOS, the >applications could have unfettered access to the ports. You could al

[Elecraft] K3 - ERR 12V

All of a sudden this morning, I started getting an error message on my K3, ERR 12V. Then it scrolled Check Circuit Breaker, which I assume was the PA circuit breaker. The radio would not transmit until power cycled and the power level was reset to below 12W. I am not convinced that it is a t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Time for Users of XP Home?

I use Dimension4 for a time server. Works great for both client and server on XP, W2K, W98, etc. At 3/16/2009 02:15 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: >ALAN GARD wrote: > > > > The more frequent correction of computer time in XP seems to apply only to > > XP Professional. Is this right and, if so, is the

Re: [Elecraft] Bose noise canceling headphones

At 3/19/2009 04:58 PM, Erik N Basilier wrote: >Ken, thanks for including the battery information. >I have been attracted to the idea of noise-cancelling headphones for years, >but never had enough information about the power sources. >My interest has never been urgent enough to write or telephone t

Re: [Elecraft] K3

Are you even transmitting? That is, are you in TEST mode? I find times when no one answers me and then I take the radio out of TEST mode. Works all the time! At 3/21/2009 03:20 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: >Are you transmitting on the same frequency that you're listening on? > >Dick, K6KR > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ERR 12V - FIXED

I didn't have time to work on the radio until a couple of days ago. When I first looked at the problem last weekend in the middle of the Elecraft QSO Party, I removed the top cover and the fan assembly. I pulled on one of the wires that connect from the KPA3 to the circuit breaker and apparen

Re: [Elecraft] Handle replacement on K3

Yes, removing the cover will give you access to both screws on the handle. I just confirmed that, as the cover on mine is off :) I have used my handle a lot over the last three years without any incident. Probably just wasn't tightened properly the first time or the lock washer was left off

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Features and Pricing

At 9/8/2010 04:14 PM, tom_k1tl wrote: > >From what I heard that the price may be $2000+. That price may not be "set >in stone". >It suppose to put out 500-600w even into the 6m band...neat!! What is nice >about it >if you are on 20m and have the amp set on 10m, it automatically goes to the >20m ba

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM setup problem (Operator Error I suspect)

At 2/3/2010 10:52 AM, Tony McClenny wrote: >Please help me if you have time. > >I have the K3 connected to my computer via RS-232 cable for rig control >(works fine DX4Win logging and N1MM). I have two audio cables from the K3 >to the computer sound card, which work fine for rtty, PSK, etc. K3 PT

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV

Unfortunately, there is no way to operate diversity on 2M with the K3 and a K144XV. The is no way to operate both the Main and Sub RX on 2M at the same time. You could put an FM filter in both the Main and Sub RX so you can use the K144XV through either one, not both at the same time. And a

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV

At 2/7/2010 08:50 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > Why are we adding the price of the FM filter to the K144XV? There are > > SSB and CW modes on 2 meters. > >Perhaps not everyone is aware of this :-) > >Or perhaps there is just some general misunderstanding of when the >2M option on the k3 makes p

Re: [Elecraft] Windows - based TRlog

At 2/13/2010 08:34 AM, you wrote: >Hello, All: > >To go together with your new and shiny K3 contest rig, perhaps you're >looking for a sweet and simple Windows-based software package? > >I've used TRLog for many years, but it's a DOS-based program and >doesn't work nicely with my XP operating syste

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ERR 12V???

Have you examined pins 21 through 26 of J67/P67? At 2/14/2010 06:49 PM, Craig WØLV wrote: >Don > >Did all you said and the rig ran for a while and the same thing happened, >also saw and 80C det temp on the PA and it was not that hot. Cool air from >the fans. > >Craig >-- >View this message in c

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2010

At 2/17/2010 09:14 PM, David Y. wrote: >So, what's my problem? It's the volume of info that comes across this >reflector. I don't mind the volume so much as I do the way the host ISP >handles it. I have chosen to receive each message as posted because the >alternative, receiving the digest, is

Re: [Elecraft] I cannot TX with Heil connected in the back of the K3

Hi Jorge - The PTT should not have anything to do with where your mic is connected. If you get an ERR PTT that means that when the radio is turned on, the PTT has been applied. There are at least five ways to engage the PTT as far as I recall: TX button on front panel, PTT line on front mic

Re: [Elecraft] K3s in the Field & Beta 3.10

Although a good addition for safety and I certainly appreciate the addition, it still doesn't prevent the "computer reboot and key the radio" problem. This could happen quite often at a FD if the computers are not running on UPSs. Therefore, as you say, there is no substitute for common sense

Re: [Elecraft] K3s in the Field & Beta 3.10

At 4/16/2009 12:24 PM, Gary, VE1RGB wrote: >Good point, Ed. Usually, though, the station is all built up by that time >and some semblance of discipline has returned. No one is holding on to the >antenna or the feed line is not disconnected or no RF test equipment is >attached during those kinds o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 as a SO2R solution

SO2R implies that when you are transmitting on one radio, you are listening on the other. That isn't possible with the K3. At 5/15/2009 04:19 PM, Rudy Bakalov wrote: >Hello all, >I was wondering if the K3 can be used as the ONLY radio in a SO2R >configuration. Specifically, I was wondering if t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage under load

I don't think that this is normal. It depends upon the voltage drop on cable between the radio and power supply, as well as any voltage drop inside of the radio. I actually was measuring this yesterday. My supply reads between 13.7 and 13.8 on the K3 meter under receive. With 100W keydown,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage under load

At 6/2/2009 08:26 AM, Bill W5WVO wrote: >I own an Astron analog power supply, and there is NO fluctuation of voltage >under full load, without load, or anything in between. That's what a >regulated >power supply is supposed to do. I would say you have a defective power supply. No, not necessarily

Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage under load

genius has its >limits". -- Albert Einstein > >--- On Tue, 6/2/09, Ed K1EP wrote: >From: Ed K1EP >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage under load >To: "Bill W5WVO" , "Harris Leck" >, elecr...@mailman.qth..net >Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:39 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 double beep when not connected

At 7/1/2009 04:29 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >Thanks Harris, I thought it might be that - Battery obviously doesn't >last that long when the K3 is not connected to 12v. What battery? The only battery in the K3 is the 2032 lithium battery for the clock and memory backup. It doesn't beep

Re: [Elecraft] Variable bandwidth crystal filter

At 8/5/2009 07:51 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote: > With the upoming 10 Hz resolution DSP upgrade (Firmware 3.23 being >talked about), I certainly wouldn't see much need for a variable BW >roofing filter. Can you explain that relationship? >73, >Chuck NI0C >K2, K3 _

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