Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[Vic Rosenthal]

Doesn't the K3 automatically save settings every so often via a timer? So it 
would only revert to an earlier state if the power fails 'shortly' after making 
a change.

Vic 4X6GP

> On 1 Jun 2016, at 3:41 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On Tue,5/31/2016 4:22 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
>> How do you save the current settings?  I think most of us at some point in
>> our lives have had a power failure while operating.
> 
> Turn the K3 off with its power switch and turn it back on. You will, of 
> course, have to do that each time you change settings. :)
> 
> 73, Jim
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[riese-k3djc]

   
I used to just cut power,, but the K3 really didnt like that
but I got away with it always turn off before cutting power

Bob K3DJC


On Tue, 31 May 2016 22:37:02 -0400 Don Wilhelm 
writes:
> The K3 (K3S) can also be turned off safely (and store the current 
> settings) by using the PS0 command - see the Programmer's 
> Reference.
> That command cannot be used to turn it on (there is no power to the 
> K3), 
> so the POWER_ON pin in the ACC connector can be pulled low by an 
> external device.
> 
> If you simply pull power, the current settings will not be saved, 
> and 
> could result in having to reload the firmware to get it going 
> again.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[Don Wilhelm]

I forgot to add that if you permanently connect the ACC POWER_ON pin to 
ground, you will not be able to turn the K3 off with the PS0 command. 
It may glitch to a power off state, but will come back on almost 
immediately.


73,
Don W3FPR

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The K3 (K3S) can also be turned off safely (and store the current 
settings) by using the PS0 command - see the Programmer's Reference.
That command cannot be used to turn it on (there is no power to the K3), 
so the POWER_ON pin in the ACC connector can be pulled low by an 
external device.


If you simply pull power, the current settings will not be saved, and 
could result in having to reload the firmware to get it going again.


73,
Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,5/31/2016 7:09 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

I ask this because during my second contest ever with my new K3S and I had
two power failures. So it goes back to the state that it was in when last
properly shut off - That works for me!


I run all the 12V gear in my shack from batteries, so the only time my 
K3 loses power is when I do something dumb.


73, Jim

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[Don Wilhelm]

The K3 (K3S) can also be turned off safely (and store the current 
settings) by using the PS0 command - see the Programmer's Reference.
That command cannot be used to turn it on (there is no power to the K3), 
so the POWER_ON pin in the ACC connector can be pulled low by an 
external device.


If you simply pull power, the current settings will not be saved, and 
could result in having to reload the firmware to get it going again.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/31/2016 8:41 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Tue,5/31/2016 4:22 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
How do you save the current settings?  I think most of us at some 
point in

our lives have had a power failure while operating.


Turn the K3 off with its power switch and turn it back on. You will, 
of course, have to do that each time you change settings. :)




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[Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[john]

I ask this because during my second contest ever with my new K3S and I had
two power failures. So it goes back to the state that it was in when last
properly shut off - That works for me!

John KK9A



Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com 
Tue May 31 20:41:39 EDT 2016
]
On Tue,5/31/2016 4:22 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> How do you save the current settings?  I think most of us at some point in
> our lives have had a power failure while operating.

Turn the K3 off with its power switch and turn it back on. You will, of 
course, have to do that each time you change settings. :)

73, Jim

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[Elecraft] Seeking more field testers for the new KX2 firmware release

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

We could use a few more current KX2 owners to load the new code. Have to make 
sure I haven't fixed what wasn't broken.

To load firmware, you'll need to install KX2 Utility on a PC, Mac, etc.

Please contact me off-list. 

tnx
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,5/31/2016 4:22 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

How do you save the current settings?  I think most of us at some point in
our lives have had a power failure while operating.


Turn the K3 off with its power switch and turn it back on. You will, of 
course, have to do that each time you change settings. :)


73, Jim

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mount Bracket

[Matt Zilmer]

Same here.  It works quite well and has rear hole centers for the AMPS 
pattern (ball-mount).


73,

matt W6NIA


On 5/31/2016 5:29 PM, WD4SDC wrote:

Larry,

I used this to do a KX3 dash mount, but it may also work using a pole mount:

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-plastic-universal-finger-grip-clamping-cradle.html

It "finger grips" the radio.  I've had it in an out of the car on almost a
daily basis (because I can't be without my KX3 ;)  ) and it has worked
great!

73's

Steve
WD4SDC.





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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I use the aux out on my SignaLink USB to go to my powered speakers. I
can hear simultaneously what I'm decoding using the built in sound
card. I found this is the easiest to do and requires nothing other
than invoking the digital software I use, no cable changes.


Yes, you can use a "splitter" and amplified speakers to connect both
the sound card and headphones while maintaining separate audio levels
but that should not be necessary.

Similarly, one can connect the microphone to the computer (sound card)
and use the sound card's mute/select switches and analog monitor (if
available) to switch between mic and line sources but again it should
not be necessary.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 3:26 PM, Barry LaZar wrote:

Joe,
I use the aux out on my SignaLink USB to go to my powered speakers.
I can hear simultaneously what I'm decoding using the built in sound
card. I found this is the easiest to do and requires nothing other than
invoking the digital software I use, no cable changes. There is one
exception, the mic input is used for input from the SignaLink. This very
same path is used for non-digital modes.

If I go voice contesting I can switch over to my Heil Pro headset
with mic and use a foot switch. I would do the same whether I used a
KX2, KX3, or K3. In fact, I did the same when I used my Orion II.

I use my KX3  for contesting, both as a base with the matching
KXPA100 or QRP on Field Day. I find that the radio is as competitive and
as any radio used for SOAB; the limitations in my scoring is operator
and not radio.

My experience in contesting, seriously, is not the KX3, but some of
the really poor signals and poor operation of the other stations. For
instance, the key clicks from Yeasu rigs are a real pain if the station
is strong. And, our local power company is the other limitation.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-3




If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB
sound card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio
interface or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that
rig.


Unfortunately, since the KX3 (and KX2) lack dedicated Line In/Ln Out
jacks, interfacing headphones and a mic at the same time as a sound
card for DVK and/or RTTY/PSK is nearly impossible.  That significantly
limits the suitability of the KX3 (and KX2) as a serious contest rig
even if one discounts the 20 dB *higher* transmit phase noise of the
KX3 (comparison of composite noise test data of K3/100 [Feb 2009 >
1 KHz.] vs. KX3 [Dec 2012]) or nearly double the keying bandwidth at
60 WPM of the KX3 vs. K3 (same two product reviews).

The K3 is cleaner at 1 KW than the barefoot KX3.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 11:58 AM, Mike Dodd wrote:

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote:

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that
putting together a K-3?


I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were
straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both
rigs.


Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips?


Yes to both. Both play very well with N1MM+. I haven't noticed any
quirks. On SSB contests with non-variable exchanges (i.e., no serial
number), I recorded messages in the KX3's two DVR memories. This allowed
me to operate in one mode (e.g., S or run), but I needed more DVR
memories to record messages for the opposite mode. The K3s has more DVR
memories, so I expect to be able to use four of them.

I did NOT record .wav files and play them through the rig for total
voice automation. I don't like the typical pause between spoken letters
and numerals. W1AW   FIVE NINE
NUMBERTHREESEVENTWO

If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound
card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface
or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig.

My KX3 currently is in storage, and is not for sale.

Hope this helps.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mount Bracket

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On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 2:31 PM, Larry D. Warner [via Elecraft] 
 wrote:
 

  Does anyone have a good mounting bracket for the KX3?  I want to mount it to
a pole in my 2006 Expedition so need a bracket from the KX3 to the pole.  I
don't have the pole yet so if you have a pole you like, please tell me what
that is as well.

 

Regards,

 

Larry

KG7ZSB

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house plots. The
> keying BW looks pretty much the same on all three rigs. The 100 W K3
> may be a tiny bit better, but there's nowhere near "twice" the
> difference.

While the graphs in QST are not the best in the world, I'm comparing
the K3 and KX3 at -60 dB.  At that level the "outside" of the K3 is,
at most +/- 300 Hz while the KX3 is at least +/- 500 Hz.

In any case, the published composite noise level of the K3 - even with
the original synthesizer - is equal to the KX3 at 2 KHz while it is in
some cases as much as 25 dB better in the 10 - 100 KHz range.  While it
might not be an issue at 10 - 15 Watts, that's a whole lot of phase
noise when run into the KX3 into a KXPA100 to drive a "full gallon".

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 4:12 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Joe,

The KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S should have virtually the same keying
bandwidth. They all use the same raised-cosine keying envelope shape,
and this is by far the dominant factor unless the transmit final
amplifier is being overdriven.

We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house plots. The
keying BW looks pretty much the same on all three rigs. The 100 W K3
may be a tiny bit better, but there's nowhere near "twice" the
difference.

The K3S (or K3 with KSYN3A upgrade) does have the edge in composite,
wide-band transmit phase noise. RMDR for the K3S (or K3+KSYNA) is
roughly the same.

Wayne



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mount Bracket

[WD4SDC]

Larry,

I used this to do a KX3 dash mount, but it may also work using a pole mount:

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-plastic-universal-finger-grip-clamping-cradle.html

It "finger grips" the radio.  I've had it in an out of the car on almost a
daily basis (because I can't be without my KX3 ;)  ) and it has worked
great!

73's

Steve
WD4SDC.





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[Elecraft] K3 and Microham Digikeyer 2 and N1MM

[Ross]

I am setting up my K3 with N1MM, so far I have the K3 transmitting and 
receiving on RTTY, using the Microham.
But my problem is The router and N1mm are not seeing the K3 to report the 
frequency etc.
Can someone please let me know what settings in the router and N1MM will ensure 
that they talk to each other.  Or just the settings in N1MM that will allow it 
to talk to the K3.
Thanks
Ross
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Re: [Elecraft] Using MARS M110A with K3 + Microkeyer?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Have you configured the K3 for DATA A, MENU:MIC SEL=LINE IN and set
up audio levels in microKEYER and your sound card as documented in
"Setting Audio Levels" in the MK Users Manual?

I have no experience with M110A but MK and the K3 should operate the
same way for any audio based data mode.   I know the audio set-up
instructions work just fine for AFSK, PSK31/63/125, JT65/JT9, MFSK,
DominoEX, Contestia, Olivia, etc.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 3:50 PM, Nathern Priddy via Elecraft wrote:

Has anyone been able to get the MARS soundcard mode M110A working with their K3 
and an original microKeyer?  I tried to get the program working using DATA A, 
but I get almost no output power.  With the K3 set to 50 watts, I get maybe 5 
watts output as monitored with a Bird wattmeter.

M110A is a wideband mode that is not allowed on the ham bands, but is widely 
used within MARS for digital traffic.

M110A works great with my old TS-2000 and a homebrew, passive soundcard 
interface.

Barry Priddy - K5VIP
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod order status

[Bob Novas]

what he said. Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony
> G6GLP
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 5:07 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod order status
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> With all this talk about the KX2 and its order status the mention of the
K-POD
> seems to have lost focus in the list here. I hope the KX2 status will or
is not
> having an impact on the delivery status of the K-POD. The info I have is
it will
> start shipping around 13 June a short two weeks away.
> 
> Due to postal delays etc I am wondering if it will be possible to collect
it from
> the Elecraft stand in FHN. Also will other items be available on the
Stand, as last
> year there was nothing for sale as I remember.
> 
> 
> 73 de Tony G6GL:P
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Wayne Burdick]

This is near the top of the firmware list for both radios.

Wayne


On May 31, 2016, at 4:47 PM, thelastdb  wrote:

> I'll second this request.
> Myron WVØHPrinted on Recycled Data  Original message From: 
> John Oppenheimer  Date: 5/31/2016  2:15 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: 
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade" 
> My general operating style is to use a CW memory REPEAT for sending CQ,
> both at home and during field operations.
> 
> I sure would be nice to end the memory with a tap of the key and not
> send an element. Both my new KX2 and KX3.
> 
> John KN5L
> 
> On 05/30/2016 06:27 PM, Jim Rodenkirch wrote:
>> Could sumpin' be done, firmware wise, to let us hit the the key without
>> sending the dit or dah?
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[thelastdb]

I'll second this request.
Myron WVØHPrinted on Recycled Data  Original message From: John 
Oppenheimer  Date: 5/31/2016  2:15 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade" 
My general operating style is to use a CW memory REPEAT for sending CQ,
both at home and during field operations.

I sure would be nice to end the memory with a tap of the key and not
send an element. Both my new KX2 and KX3.

John KN5L

On 05/30/2016 06:27 PM, Jim Rodenkirch wrote:
> Could sumpin' be done, firmware wise, to let us hit the the key without
> sending the dit or dah?
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[Elecraft] KX2/CO to UK Wire-n-Tree, 10W-17m SSB! (SFI=86 Spots=58)

[Steve Galchutt]

Took a new ham & friend (who’s interested in learn code and using it in the 
filed) up Mt Herman this morning to experience his first SOTA activation! We 
were on 17/20m SSB. Stellar morning sunny 60s with a few white puffy clouds. 

I set up the KX2 on 17m, thru a wire up a tree and took the first shift ...then 
halted the pile and said "standby for a change of operators" Eric/W0RLY took 
over ...he was in the hot seat working over a dozen stations coast to coast in 
just minutes! Of course he couldn’t stop grinning the whole time! (Photo of log 
page is only half of his QSOs!) He did great!!

Suddenly we hear a big roar of (5)-F16s (Thunderbirds) buzzing the mountain 
actually flying below us as they practiced for AFA graduation ceremony coming 
soon. (Red circle in center of the enlarged pic!)

Then my MH3 mic developed a intermittent open-short so it was good to have my 
tiny back up mic! The little cell phone mic recently converted worked 
excellent! (also had KX2’s internal mic but prefer the "PTT" mic) ...Busy day!

Grand finale! ...I then work SOTA friend in UK -- Phil/G4OBK in PICKERING 
England Wow! ...he was using 150w to a 3-el yagi to my little KX2 using a 29' 
wire in tree @ 25' w/10w SSB!!! Woohoo! ...made my day! Who says the bands are 
dead!? 

Steve/wGOAT
Sound file of Phil (rough QRM!): https://soundcloud.com/goathiker/g4obk
Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskAMQb5N
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[Elecraft] KX3 Mount Bracket

[Larry D. Warner]

Does anyone have a good mounting bracket for the KX3?  I want to mount it to
a pole in my 2006 Expedition so need a bracket from the KX3 to the pole.  I
don't have the pole yet so if you have a pole you like, please tell me what
that is as well.

 

Regards,

 

Larry

KG7ZSB

 

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never be able to repay you.

-- John Wooden

 

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[Elecraft] K-Pod order status

[Tony G6GLP]

Hi All,

With all this talk about the KX2 and its order status the mention of the 
K-POD seems to have lost focus in the list here. I hope the KX2 status 
will or is not having an impact on the delivery status of the K-POD. The 
info I have is it will start shipping around 13 June a short two weeks away.


Due to postal delays etc I am wondering if it will be possible to 
collect it from the Elecraft stand in FHN. Also will other items be 
available on the Stand, as last year there was nothing for sale as I 
remember.



73 de Tony G6GL:P

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & Loop Antennas

[Doug Turnbull]

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Sent: 30 May 2016 23:39
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 & Loop Antennas

Has anyone had much success using either an Alex Loop or Chameleon P Loop
antenna with their KX3? I have few antenna options in an apartment situation
and throwing a 25 foot long wire into a nearby tree has not worked for me.
Even tried loading up a 33 foot long aluminum balcony railing with no luck.

Thanks,

Tom W1PDI



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 accessibility improvements ready for review/test

[Wayne Burdick]

This is on the wish-list.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR


On May 31, 2016, at 1:06 PM, Scott Dupuie  wrote:

> Wayne,
> 
> Have you ever considered implementing an audible SWR indicator (lower tones 
> better SSR, higher tones worse SWR, or something like that)? I would find 
> this very handy for adjusting my AlexLoop in the field. Often times I cannot 
> easily see the KX3’s display from the antenna location while I’m adjusting 
> for resonance.
> 
> Scott
> AK5SD
> 
>> On May 31, 2016, at 2:56 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> We just completed the first phase of accessibility improvements for the KX2. 
>> The CW audio-tone interface now covers all front panel switches and knobs 
>> (except frequency memory store/recall), bringing the KX2 up to the same 
>> level as the KX3. Menu and frequency memory accessibility is also planned, 
>> but this is a complex upgrade and we can't put a date on it yet.
>> 
>> If you have a KX2 and would like to try the new field-test firmware, or if 
>> you'd just like to review the KX2 Accessibility documentation, please 
>> contact me directly.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
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[Elecraft] Shipping Status requests on KX2 [corrected subj line]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi everyone,

Its been a busy last couple of weeks at Elecraft! We are still recovering from 
Dayton and are working on entering all of the latest KX2 web orders .


At the moment we are overloaded by all the email requests for KX2 order status 
(some just a couple of days after order.) This in turn is delaying our entry of 
the remaining KX2 orders.


If at all possible, please hold off another week asking for order status unless 
its absolute necessary. That will help us get your KX2 out as quickly as 
possible. We will keep updating the status page with more detailed info as we 
have it.


See:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Wayne Burdick]

Joe,

The KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S should have virtually the same keying bandwidth. They 
all use the same raised-cosine keying envelope shape, and this is by far the 
dominant factor unless the transmit final amplifier is being overdriven.

We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house plots. The keying BW 
looks pretty much the same on all three rigs. The 100 W K3 may be a tiny bit 
better, but there's nowhere near "twice" the difference.

The K3S (or K3 with KSYN3A upgrade) does have the edge in composite, wide-band 
transmit phase noise. RMDR for the K3S (or K3+KSYNA) is roughly the same.

Wayne

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Re: [Elecraft] Can't get KXPA100 to turn on when PX3 is attached after SOTA trip.

[Kenneth Christiansen]

Hi Terry

I never saw anyone answer your question and I just got home from work so I 
could not do it earlier. I just took my KX3, PX3 and PA3 camping this week end 
and had the exact same problem you describe. I had one cable in the wrong place 
so here is what you need to make sure you do. The cord From ACC1 on the KX3 
must be connected to the ACC1-XCVR on the PX3. The cord from the black box of 
the control cord of the PX3 must be connected to the ACC1-PC on the PX3. 

All the other cords can be plugged in or left out and of course the PX3 will 
not work properly if they are left out but the PA3 will work just fine as long 
as those two cords are connected. 

I hope this helps you. I lost about 4 hours of operating time until I figured 
out just what I needed to connect to get it to work.

73 and good luck

Ken. W0CZ

w0cz at i29 dot net

Sent from my iPad

> On May 30, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Terry Brown  wrote:
> 
> I disconnected my PX3 and KX3 from my KXPA100 to take on a SOTA activation.
> When I returned I connected everything as it was before, and when I try to
> turn on the KXPA100 from the KX3 "PA Mode" to on, the amp will not turn on,
> and after a few seconds the PA Mode goes to off.  I disconnect the PX3 from
> the circuit and connect the KX3 to the KXPA100 directly and everything works
> as normal.  I have checked the continuity of the connecting cables from the
> PX3 and KX3 and there are no short or open circuits. 
> 
> 
> 
> I have triple checked my cable connections to make sure they are connected
> properly and have pushed in on the plugs to make sure they are firmly
> seated.   The PX3 is showing properly one every band, and appears to be
> working normally.  The KX3 seems to be working fine as well, I just can't
> turn on the KPXA100.
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions would be really helpful.  Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> 73's,
> 
> 
> 
> Terry, N7TB
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] KX2 accessibility improvements ready for review/test

[Wayne Burdick]

We just completed the first phase of accessibility improvements for the KX2. 
The CW audio-tone interface now covers all front panel switches and knobs 
(except frequency memory store/recall), bringing the KX2 up to the same level 
as the KX3. Menu and frequency memory accessibility is also planned, but this 
is a complex upgrade and we can't put a date on it yet.

If you have a KX2 and would like to try the new field-test firmware, or if 
you'd just like to review the KX2 Accessibility documentation, please contact 
me directly.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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[Elecraft] Using MARS M110A with K3 + Microkeyer?

[Nathern Priddy via Elecraft]

Has anyone been able to get the MARS soundcard mode M110A working with their K3 
and an original microKeyer?  I tried to get the program working using DATA A, 
but I get almost no output power.  With the K3 set to 50 watts, I get maybe 5 
watts output as monitored with a Bird wattmeter.  

M110A is a wideband mode that is not allowed on the ham bands, but is widely 
used within MARS for digital traffic.

M110A works great with my old TS-2000 and a homebrew, passive soundcard 
interface.

Barry Priddy - K5VIP 
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[Elecraft] Shipping Status requests on KX3

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi everyone,

Its been a busy last couple of weeks at Elecraft! We are still recovering from 
Dayton and are working on entering all of the latest KX2 web orders .


At the moment we are overloaded by all the email requests for KX2 order status 
(some just a couple of days after order.) This in turn is delaying our entry of 
the remaining KX2 orders.


If at all possible, please hold off another week asking for order status unless 
its absolute necessary. That will help us get your KX2 out as quickly as 
possible. We will keep updating the status page with more detailed info as we 
have it.


See:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Barry LaZar]

Joe,
I use the aux out on my SignaLink USB to go to my powered speakers. 
I can hear simultaneously what I'm decoding using the built in sound 
card. I found this is the easiest to do and requires nothing other than 
invoking the digital software I use, no cable changes. There is one 
exception, the mic input is used for input from the SignaLink. This very 
same path is used for non-digital modes.


If I go voice contesting I can switch over to my Heil Pro headset 
with mic and use a foot switch. I would do the same whether I used a 
KX2, KX3, or K3. In fact, I did the same when I used my Orion II.


I use my KX3  for contesting, both as a base with the matching 
KXPA100 or QRP on Field Day. I find that the radio is as competitive and 
as any radio used for SOAB; the limitations in my scoring is operator 
and not radio.


My experience in contesting, seriously, is not the KX3, but some of 
the really poor signals and poor operation of the other stations. For 
instance, the key clicks from Yeasu rigs are a real pain if the station 
is strong. And, our local power company is the other limitation.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 5/31/2016 2:41:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-3




If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB
sound card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio
interface or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that
rig.


Unfortunately, since the KX3 (and KX2) lack dedicated Line In/Ln Out
jacks, interfacing headphones and a mic at the same time as a sound
card for DVK and/or RTTY/PSK is nearly impossible.  That significantly
limits the suitability of the KX3 (and KX2) as a serious contest rig
even if one discounts the 20 dB *higher* transmit phase noise of the
KX3 (comparison of composite noise test data of K3/100 [Feb 2009 >
1 KHz.] vs. KX3 [Dec 2012]) or nearly double the keying bandwidth at
60 WPM of the KX3 vs. K3 (same two product reviews).

The K3 is cleaner at 1 KW than the barefoot KX3.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 11:58 AM, Mike Dodd wrote:

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote:

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that
putting together a K-3?


I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were
straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for 
both

rigs.


Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips?


Yes to both. Both play very well with N1MM+. I haven't noticed any
quirks. On SSB contests with non-variable exchanges (i.e., no serial
number), I recorded messages in the KX3's two DVR memories. This 
allowed

me to operate in one mode (e.g., S or run), but I needed more DVR
memories to record messages for the opposite mode. The K3s has more 
DVR

memories, so I expect to be able to use four of them.

I did NOT record .wav files and play them through the rig for total
voice automation. I don't like the typical pause between spoken 
letters
and numerals. W1AW   FIVE NINE  
NUMBERTHREESEVENTWO


If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB 
sound
card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio 
interface

or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig.

My KX3 currently is in storage, and is not for sale.

Hope this helps.


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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[John Oppenheimer]

My general operating style is to use a CW memory REPEAT for sending CQ,
both at home and during field operations.

I sure would be nice to end the memory with a tap of the key and not
send an element. Both my new KX2 and KX3.

John KN5L

On 05/30/2016 06:27 PM, Jim Rodenkirch wrote:
> Could sumpin' be done, firmware wise, to let us hit the the key without
> sending the dit or dah?
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[Elecraft] The P3 has been sold

[Richard W Hemingway]

The P3 has been sold.  Thanks to everyone who inquired.
Dick, N5XRD
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[Elecraft] For P3 sale

[Richard W Hemingway]

I don't know if this is the proper place to offer things for sale, however, I 
have a P3, with the P3SVGA-F  video adapter       installed for sale.  I 
operate PSK f rom my apartment on a small antenna and  don't need or use the 
P3.  If interested eMail me at: rhemi...@sbcglobal.net  Thanks
Dick N5XRD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB
sound card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio
interface or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that
rig.


Unfortunately, since the KX3 (and KX2) lack dedicated Line In/Ln Out
jacks, interfacing headphones and a mic at the same time as a sound
card for DVK and/or RTTY/PSK is nearly impossible.  That significantly
limits the suitability of the KX3 (and KX2) as a serious contest rig
even if one discounts the 20 dB *higher* transmit phase noise of the
KX3 (comparison of composite noise test data of K3/100 [Feb 2009 >
1 KHz.] vs. KX3 [Dec 2012]) or nearly double the keying bandwidth at
60 WPM of the KX3 vs. K3 (same two product reviews).

The K3 is cleaner at 1 KW than the barefoot KX3.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/31/2016 11:58 AM, Mike Dodd wrote:

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote:

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that
putting together a K-3?


I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were
straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both
rigs.


Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips?


Yes to both. Both play very well with N1MM+. I haven't noticed any
quirks. On SSB contests with non-variable exchanges (i.e., no serial
number), I recorded messages in the KX3's two DVR memories. This allowed
me to operate in one mode (e.g., S or run), but I needed more DVR
memories to record messages for the opposite mode. The K3s has more DVR
memories, so I expect to be able to use four of them.

I did NOT record .wav files and play them through the rig for total
voice automation. I don't like the typical pause between spoken letters
and numerals. W1AW   FIVE NINE  NUMBERTHREESEVENTWO

If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound
card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface
or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig.

My KX3 currently is in storage, and is not for sale.

Hope this helps.


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[Elecraft] FS: K3 transceiver w/ options

[Brian Hemmis]

Selling my K3. Serial # 6625.
 
Includes the following options:

KPA3 100 watt amp module
KAT3 Antenna Tuner module
KXV3 RX Antenna, XVRTR interface, IF Tap board
PR6 6 meter preamp
400Hz 8 pole CW Filter
2.8 kHz 8 pole SSB filter
13 kHz AM/FM 8 pole filter
MH2 Hand Mic
Power cable
Computer interface cable
All manuals plus Fred Cady KE7X manual

Radio is in perfect cosmetic & operating condition. Always used indoors and I’m 
a non-smoker. Didn’t see a lot of use as I have several radios and am only at 
this QTH half the year. You’ll be pleased.
$ 2395 includes FedEx Ground shipping CONUS. Friends & family PayPal OK too. If 
you’d prefer to demo & pick up the radio at my suburban Cleveland, OH QTH 
that’s fine too. I’m also willing to remove some of the options (mic,filters & 
preamp) to reduce your cost.

Brian K3USC (since 1962)
home phone 216-848-0211
cell phone 814-866-2585



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Nr4c]

The KX3 (no "-") requires a lot less assembly than a k3. And it connects almost 
like K3 to computer. Major missing items are no DTR-RTS available on serial 
connector and no dedicated Lin In/Out. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On May 31, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich  wrote:
> 
> Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that putting 
> together a K-3? Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced with N1MM+? Any 
> quirks/tips? and finally I am looking for a KX-3 trying to decide between new 
> and used. Anyone have a KX-3 they are looking to part with?  Please reply 
> direct to aj9c at indy.rr.com so as not to clutter the list.
> 
> 73
> 
> Mike/aj9c
> 
> p.s. this would be mainly a back up/travel rig. Looking at the IC-7300 too
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Mike Dodd]

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote:

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that
putting together a K-3?


I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were 
straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both 
rigs.



Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips?


Yes to both. Both play very well with N1MM+. I haven't noticed any 
quirks. On SSB contests with non-variable exchanges (i.e., no serial 
number), I recorded messages in the KX3's two DVR memories. This allowed 
me to operate in one mode (e.g., S or run), but I needed more DVR 
memories to record messages for the opposite mode. The K3s has more DVR 
memories, so I expect to be able to use four of them.


I did NOT record .wav files and play them through the rig for total 
voice automation. I don't like the typical pause between spoken letters 
and numerals. W1AW   FIVE NINE  NUMBERTHREESEVENTWO


If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound 
card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface 
or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig.


My KX3 currently is in storage, and is not for sale.

Hope this helps.

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73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Jim Rodenkirch]

True, NR4C...BUTwhy should one have to push a button on the
radiothat places more stress on whichever button is employedI'd much
rather see, hopefully, some sort of fix via firmware mod, where one can use
the key to do that without adding a "wear and tear" element to expensive
radios!!! 

I see support from W0EB for this and hope others chime in if they share our
view72 de Jim R. K9JWV 



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

[Jim Finan]

KX3 is a bunch easier to build and takes much less time than the K3/K3s. 
Depending on your options there are some small connectors to deal with but not 
too bad. Compared to working on a cell phone it is a piece of cake. 

You can download the manual(s) from the Elecraft website and check it out.

73,

Jim

Jim Finan
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  Original Message  
From: Mike Kasrich
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 11:41 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that 
putting together a K-3? Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced 
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips? and finally I am looking for a KX-3 trying 
to decide between new and used. Anyone have a KX-3 they are looking to 
part with? Please reply direct to aj9c at indy.rr.com so as not to 
clutter the list.

73

Mike/aj9c

p.s. this would be mainly a back up/travel rig. Looking at the IC-7300 too
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[Elecraft] KX-3

[Mike Kasrich]

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that 
putting together a K-3? Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced 
with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips? and finally I am looking for a KX-3 trying 
to decide between new and used. Anyone have a KX-3 they are looking to 
part with?  Please reply direct to aj9c at indy.rr.com so as not to 
clutter the list.


73

Mike/aj9c

p.s. this would be mainly a back up/travel rig. Looking at the IC-7300 too
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[Elecraft] FS: KX1 with all of the options 80/40/30/20 - SOLD

[len]

KX1 has been sold.

Hi All,

After getting my KX3 I no longer use my KX1 and am selling it.  

I built my KX1 kit in 2011 and am a very experienced builder, the radio
works perfectly.  The KX1 has been always kept in my non-smoking home.
Selling the KX1 with the KXAT1 internal antenna tuner.  The KX1 has the
KXB3080 option giving the radio coverage on 80,40,30, and 20 meters.  It
also comes with the KXPD1 plug in paddle.  The radio is powered with 6
UltraFire Li-ion AA sized batteries giving it plenty of capacity.  I will
include two UltraFire rapid chargers with the KX1.  Also include is the
original documentation, a BNC to binding post adaptor, and a cigarette
lighter plug adaptor.   I’m asking $500 for the complete KX1 radio and
accessories.  I will ship within the continental US and cover shipping and
insurance.  I can accept payment by PayPal or a US Postal Service money
order.  If you are interested please contact me directly at:  len at ka7ftp
dot com

Pictures: http://ka7ftp.com/KX1/

73

KA7FTP

Len




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[Elecraft] [K2} Wanted KSB2 module

[Bob G3PJT]

Hi

Anyone got a spare KSB2, built or unbuilt kit , they want to get rid of?

E mail me off reflector please.

73 Bob G3PJT

PS repeat post as subject format error
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Jim Sheldon]

Any button will definitely stop it, but (and this includes the K3, K3S, 
KX3 and possibly the KX2 as well) oft times you will get a partial (dot 
or dash) sent even when pressing a button.  Even when calling CQ looking 
for a general QSO this can be annoying and confusing to both the sending 
station and any station listening/planning on answering the CQ.  It 
definitely is not exclusive to "running" in a contest. It bugs me as 
well and I am not a contester.


The original poster's request is certainly reasonable and I suspect this 
has bugged a lot of people (myself included) for a long time but most of 
us didn't want to endure the "use N1MM" and other similar replies having 
no real bearing on the original request.


Jim - W0EB

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Sent: 5/31/2016 9:40:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"


I think pressing any button the KX3 will terminate the msg repeat.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


 On May 31, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Jim Rodenkirch  
wrote:


 My apologies for NOT stipulating my range of operations when I 
submitted the
 original postI feel like others have posted a request for this 
sort of

 "improvement" earlierJim R. K9JWV





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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Nr4c]

I think pressing any button the KX3 will terminate the msg repeat. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On May 31, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Jim Rodenkirch  wrote:
> 
> My apologies for NOT stipulating my range of operations when I submitted the
> original postI feel like others have posted a request for this sort of
> "improvement" earlierJim R. K9JWV   
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Jim Rodenkirch]

My apologies for NOT stipulating my range of operations when I submitted the
original postI feel like others have posted a request for this sort of
"improvement" earlierJim R. K9JWV   



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[Elecraft] K2 - Wanted KSB2 module

[Bob G3PJT]

Hi

Anyone got a spare KSB2, built or unbuilt kit , they want to get rid of?

E mail me off reflector please.

73 Bob G3PJT
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Re: [Elecraft] Another cool KX2 video from the "Goat"

[Bruce Nourish]

Perfect, thanks!

On Tue, May 31, 2016, 02:46 Peter Pauly  wrote:

> I think it's this one:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EQ6E9E
>
> On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 1:06 AM, Bruce Nourish  wrote:
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>> Does anyone know what model microphone Frank is using for SSB around the
>> 0:30 mark?
>>
>> On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 3:49 PM Peter Pauly  wrote:
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>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ORBxLV72n4
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Jim Rodenkirch]

I KNEW someone wud introduce N1MM as the answer to my "problem"/request and,
without knowing my operating "style"/focus and making an assumption, the
suggestion of using a contesting program is sorta expected.

I didn't mention "full blown contests" as a supporting argument for my
"needy requirement" but, you are correct..N1MM s/w wud remove the need
for using the "beacon mode."

BUT - you are assuming - that's a bad thing - all of my operating time is
not spent in "full blown contests."

Approximately 10% of my time is in "full blown events" -- the other 90% is
focused on:
- NPOTA
- SOTA
- 2 hour sprints where taking the time to use N1MM isn't worth it - in fact,
there are other s/w programs
  that work mo betta than N1MM ("gasp," total heresy, I suspect we'll hear
from the contesting "bubbas")
- last, but not least.I enjoy a QSO, for the simple act/pleasure of
meeting new and previously met
  hams. Believe it, or not, that task involves, more often than  not,
calling CQa lot!!

OK?

My "request" remaing salient and germane...72 de Jim R. K9JWV 



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

[j...@kk9a.com]

How do you save the current settings?  I think most of us at some point in
our lives have had a power failure while operating.

John KK9A

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Mon May 30 21:56:46 EDT 2016


Yes. When you turn the K3 off with its power switch, it writes current
conditions to its RAM. When you turn it back on, it loads those
settings. When you drop power to the K3, that write doesn't happen, so
it comes up with whatever was last saved.

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Re: [Elecraft] Another cool KX2 video from the "Goat"

[Peter Pauly]

I think it's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EQ6E9E

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> 0:30 mark?
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>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ORBxLV72n4
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