The problem ends up being an open L4 on the KIO3 Audio I/O
board. Obviously it was simply coincidence that the Line
input failed shortly after installing the KRX3.
I've simply tacked a jumper around L4 at the present time
and will decide on a permanent fix later. The more important
questi
On Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:21:11 -0600, James Duffey wrote:
>"Why are choke baluns wound as a coil vastly superior to choke baluns
>made with a sting of ferrite beads? With the coil type, you're adding
>additional coax loss... What am I missing here?"
>I didn't see an explicit reply to this on th
Rick, N6CY, asked:
"...has anyone come up with a better solution for separating the front panel
from the main radio, being kind to the paint job? I haven't ding'ed it yet
after four attach/remove cycles, but the two "insert screwdriver here" slots
just aren't cutting it for me!"
-
I made a few contacts in the cqww rtty today with a K3.
Everything seemed to work fb, but I noticed the amplifier
plate current wiggling with FSK modulation. I never noticed
this with my old TS-850. I hooked up a hand key to the K3
FSK jack, and when the key went down, there was a short
power
On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:18:25 -0600, "cloud runner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Since updating to FW 2.38, Hamradio deluxe is no longer able to connect with
>the K3. It says can't read K3 frequency OR the K3 is in "Memory Mode,"
>whatever that means. The Elecraft Utility sees the K3 just fine.
If u want many many young people to learn
and use Morse PUT A MORSE KEY ON THE
CEL HAND TELEPHONE for creating msm
messages. A setting in the phone menu makes
the # key a Morse input key. Just do that and
watch the teenagers flock to it because it is
so much faster than keyboard input
Hi,
Just getting K3 going and KAT3 does not tune properly on 7 and 24 MHz.
I'm pretty sure it worked earlier today on a 40 m dipole I put up but
now it doesn't tune the dipole or a dummy load. When trying to tune the
dummy load and checking the L & C I get Ca = Ct=0.66 nF and L=0.75 uH
and 2.5:1 SW
After swapping the VFO A and B encoders on my K3 work-in-progress, the "no
encoder control" problem moved from VFO B to VFO A. So separately I've email
K3support asking for a replacement encoder.
Now, has anyone come up with a better solution for separating the front panel
from the main radio,
Barry,
I believe you are correct in your "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
stance. Keep on keeping on!
However there are two things to be aware of in case of trouble down the
road.
1).Usually, USB to serial adapters work better at high speeds than low -
that is counterintuitive, but true.
2
After a bit of frustration with poor documentation, I've got my laptop
connected to my new K3 using the Elecraft KUSB USB to Serial Adapter. I was
pleased to find a "K3" option in the N1MM Configurer but I have a few questions.
ESCape key - In the configurer, N1MM says that "ESC will not interr
The same way as in voice and CW modes? They are linked to
the DSP bandwidth or may be selected using a tap of the
XFIL button.
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Wylie
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 11:24 AM
> To: elecraf
I wrote:
> Its all gone now, except for a few who try to keep memories alive in the
> only place where Morse (of some nature) is still in service (the ham bands).
Phil wrote:
> Not so, Mike. There are several MF/HF Public Coast Stations still on
> the air in the US, using CW and RTTY/SITOR (co
I did manage to get FL1 set to 400, but that was purely
by accident. Have been trying to get FL2 set to 2.70
all day and just can't seem to get it done.
The widest filter goes in FL1, the narrowest in FL5. It's OK to have
empties. It is not OK to have a wider filter (2.7) in a higher numbered
On 9/28/2008 10:07 AM, Mike Morrow wrote:
Its all gone now, except for a few who try to keep memories alive in the only
place
where Morse (of some nature) is still in service (the ham bands).
Not so, Mike. There are several MF/HF Public Coast Stations still on
the air in the US, using CW an
Personally I prefer the alternating states as I always spin one way to
make the change.
On Sun, 2008-09-28 at 12:03 -0700, Joe Planisky wrote:
> After playing with my K3 for a few days (FW rev 2.38), I've come up
> with two small suggestions for a future firmware release, someday when
> you
Hello
Does anyone know of a simple way to calibrate a K3?
I have been messing with mine for two days and getting
absolutely now where.
I did manage to get FL1 set to 400, but that was purely
by accident. Have been trying to get FL2 set to 2.70
all day and just can't seem to get it done.
73
Scott N
Dave,
My guess is that your problem is in the key jack and not with the paddles.
Something is shorting both the dot and dash contacts together when your
KXPD1 is tightened.
Is the KX1 key jack positioned to exactly match the silk-screening on
the board? If not, it should be. If you need to re
Mike,
The Heil microphones labeled "IC" all have electret elements and *all*
electret elements *do* need a source of bias.
How your K2 microphone configuration header must be configured depends
on your adapter - in your case, the Heil Kenwood adapter puts mic AF on
pin 1 and PTT on pin 2 and
After playing with my K3 for a few days (FW rev 2.38), I've come up
with two small suggestions for a future firmware release, someday when
you have nothing better to do :-)
1.) Make the TX indicator flash any time TX is disabled. It already
flashes when in TX TEST mode, but I'd also like i
After installing the KRX3 in my original factory assembled
K3 (s/n 622), I find the "Line In" is unresponsive. If I
run the Line In and Monitor levels at maximum, I can just
barely hear the input in the background.
Line In was working normally prior to installing the KRX3.
Any idea where
If you have a spare jack...
Wire it to a seperate key, plug it in to the KX1 and see if you get the same
problem...
If so, then the problem probably *is* the jack is not going in far enough and
you'll need to back it out of the KXPD1 a bit...
Dave KK7SS
__
Thank you. Indeed, the radio and HRD WERE on 4,800 baud rate. With the FW
upgrade, the K3 switched to 38,400 without my notice, and HRD had to be told to
make that change. Now, copasetic.
73,
Fred
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I have tried to use my Heil head phones I had for my IC-746 on my K2 and they
don't seem to work
with the Heil Kenwood adapter Elecraft said I needed.
I normally use CW but thought I would play on SSB this morning.
I have a Kenwood dynamic hand mic (500 ohms) and it works but audio reports
a
Paul wrote:
>Around 1969 or 70 I was taught in both code classes offered by a local club
>and "getting started" kinds of books (probably ARRL publications) that QRRR
>was a standard distress signal. I remember having the impression that SOS
>was "old fashion" and that QRRR was preferred.
That'
I think it would be a good idea if Elecraft would start checking
every encoder before shipping. It is VERY difficult to
disassemble/reassemble that front panel.
How about it, elecraft - can you start checking them there?
Also - do we need to be concerned that other components of the K3 are
no
Sorry, but I jumped the gun a a bit with my last post. I have now turned
the alarm off and normal behaviour has returned! I find it odd however that
the K3 should behave in that way, in that with an alarm set it is necessary
to remove external power in order to get the radio to turn back on agai
A funny thing just happened. I went to turn on the K3 for the first time
today and when I turned the psu on, the radio sprang to life straight away
without having to press the power button.
Than when I press the power button to switch the K3 off I get a bright blank
screen and it will not turn on
Hi Fred,
same happend to me. Update HRD to the latest version. That solves the
problem for me.
73 de Sascha, DH2SE
>> Since updating to FW 2.38, Hamradio deluxe is no longer able to connect
>> with the K3. It says can't
>> read K3 frequency OR the K3 is in "Memory Mode," whatever that means
How do you select xtal filters whilst in data modes?
Tom
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Since updating to FW 2.38, Hamradio deluxe is no longer able to connect with
the K3. It says can't read K3 frequency OR the K3 is in "Memory Mode,"
whatever that means. The Elecraft Utility sees the K3 just fine.
Has anyone encountered this and resolved it?
tnx,
Fred
K3 # 144
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if you use the K3's internal keyer (paddle input).
It doesn't work when straight key or external keyer. The Manual could
be more definite on this point, it seems to come up often.
Bob NW8L
AND... as I forgot yesterday, your paddle hooked up to your keyer
will NOT program the K3 internal mem
> “What ever happened to "PAN" and "MAYDAY?"
They are still in use by commercial operators. See table below.
Message TypeTelephony Telegraphy
DistressMAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY SOS SOS SOS
Urgency PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PANXXX XXX XXX
Safety
See pg. 33 and pg. 34 of the K3 Owner's Manual. It states that text
decode in CW works if you use the K3's internal keyer (paddle input).
It doesn't work when straight key or external keyer. The Manual could
be more definite on this point, it seems to come up often.
Bob NW8L
On Sun, Sep 28, 2008
Yes, Dave
I am using an external keyer,
thanks for info.
But i don't understand why!
73
Giuliano I0CG
K3 #1814
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From: Dave G4AON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decode
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Hello,
Having a bizarre issue with the KX1 paddle... just got it put together
the other day.
When I plug the paddles in, they work as they should, no problem. As I
tighten the thumbscrew, it continues to work... but after that last turn
to get it really tight against the KX1, instead of a 'd
Never heard of such nonsense
Around 1969 or 70 I was taught in both code classes offered by a local club
and "getting started" kinds of books (probably ARRL publications) that QRRR
was a standard distress signal. I remember having the impression that SOS
was "old fashion" and that QRRR was p
What ever happened to "PAN" and "MAYDAY?"
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From: "Dave G4AON" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "QRRR"
From a Google search "QRRR Official ARRL land distress call"
Never heard of such nonsense, if indeed
If I had real trouble, on phone,
I would say "HELP, EMERGENCY, HELP ME"
which would be understood by all English
speakers anywhere.
Charles Harpole
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> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] "QRRR"
> Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:43
Hi Jerry:
The encoders have a printed circuit board that has 10 leads attached
to the top of each and soldered into place. The top of the leads, in
some cases, are TOO LONG and may interfere with the DSP board above
it. In most cases there is enough clearance, but to be on the safe side
I have not yet determined the exact series of events, but something strange
happens to both of my K3s. This weekend I have been participating in the
Texas QSO Party. As it is both a CW and SSB event and multi-band I am doing
jumps from band to band and mode to mode. Many times I get to the
desti
David,
You are correct, PAN PAN three times is the right phrase.
73
Arie PA3A
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Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] "QRRR"
D
Two of our usual stations were busy with their Jura operation,
unfortunately they didn't call in to the net. I worked Jura earlier in
the week with incredible signal strength.
Topics this week included:
K3 2nd receiver issues, particularly miss-match issues due to
filters/bandwidth settings.
Jerry
I have had 2 failed encoders and am waiting for the second replacement. In my
case, it was not due to any shorts occurring although I believe Elecraft are
now advising the fitting of an adhesive rubber insulating pad behind VFO B
encoder. Looks like they had a bad batch from the manufactu
Michael E. Issinger wrote:
>
> is there a way to stop idle in RTTY with the terminal?
>
> Like ..__ with the paddle.
>
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY%20operation%20without%20a%20computer
8. If you pause, the K3 will remain in a data idle state for about 4 seconds
befo
I think the Titanic use C Q D which was not at the time universally
recognised. I think it was taught only to Marconi operators at the time.
Some use DDD which is quite musical and I would prefer to SOS, were I around
to give my opinion. Someone will tell us when SOS was universally accepted,
Hello,
is there a way to stop idle in RTTY with the terminal?
Like ..__ with the paddle.
73 de
Michael
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Dave G4AON wrote:
Jon, the CW equivalent of PAN PAN PAN (it should be repeated three
times) is XXX XXX XXX (again repeated three times), which I doubt
I believe it is PAN-PAN that should be repeated three times, i.e.
PAN-PAN PAN-PAN PAN-PAN. Only one MAYDAY or PAN-PAN is used in each
subsequ
Giuliano are you using paddle input? There isn't a parameter to give
receive decode without TX decode, it works for me using paddles, not
tried it with a straight key or external keyer.
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
my new K3 decode well the recived CW but don't decode
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