Greetings,
Correct me if I am wrong, but I would think that once you place anything in
between the K3 and the antenna, the K3 will see this extra piece of
equipment. Whilst all these accessories claim to present 50 Ohms to the
transceiver, they place in the fine print that this is a nominal
I went to Bonaire NA and participated with the PJ4E Group in the 2008
CQWWSSB Contest. I took my K3 and accessories in a hard-shell Porter
brand carry-on case. This is a excellent case, has wheels and handle for
pulling along, and it will fold down to accommodate other cases to be on top
as
So, some thoughts please. If I take my K3 in carry-on, should I remove
it from the carry on and place in a tray and explain what it is?
Going from England (Gatwick) to France (Toulouse) just before xmas, it
took my family 1 hour to get through security - they were checking
everything -
Hi Bob,
I had the same thing on my KRX3 board. The KRX3 works fine so didn't think
too much about it. But it made me pause before installing it. One X is bad
but XX ??? :-)
HNY
N2TK, Tony
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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
This thread came at the right time. I have just finished
re-calibrating my LP-100A. I did this after having used the unit
for 6 months, however the calibration was very close to the
original settings.
Then I thought that I would check my K3 SWR indication.
The results are not as good as I would
Gary,
The main receiver KBPF3 mounts under the KRX3 assembly, so you would
want to install that first. The others can be installed in any order.
In any case, it is not difficult to remove the KRX3. In fact it can be
lifted out of the K3 by removing only the 2 screws and the TMP connector
I just about went crazy finding this one last night. I've got two K3's @ N3HBX running 2.67 and 2.73 and both have the same problem. Setup is Data/AFSK A and 2125/170.
With the K3's RTTY decoder function enabled so it displays running text on the front panel, intermittent distortion is
Thanks all for the responses- pretty much as I thought. I can see me
doing something to fit out my STD carry on bag so I can carry the K3,
it's (small) SMPSU and a few other bits and pieces and figure out how
to make that easy to unpack etc.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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Lyle,
With the current (276/198) I am not able to adjust the sound card input for a
clean signal no matter how low I set the drive. I get the clicking sound in the
monitor output and if I listen on a second rig I can hear clicking by tuning
just off freq. I also tried 273/198 and got the same
I'm a new owner of a K3 and am still learning its operation. At the moment,
it's not fully incorporated into my station, but is side-by-side with my
Kenwood TS-870 for some comparison/familiarization.
A few minutes ago I was on 80-meter CW listening to JD1BLY working a
mini-pileup. He was
I am sure this has been addressed, but I cannot find where I may have
received and saved comments on this in my files received from the list. I
apologize if it has.
My KRX3 sub receiver doesn't seem to have the sensitivity as the main
receiver. The volume level is lower, and must be cranked
Hello David, others
There have been several who have purchased one of Rose's
K2 or K3 bags that do place them inside other baggage.
There is a Pelican case that is almost a perfect fit for a K3
in it's bag.
Her first carry case was made specifically to fit inside another
piece of
However, the Gap SWR is around the
2.3:1 range when the K3 (or PW-1 tuner) reads about 1.5:1 or less. I then
realized it was showing me the real SWR, not the tuned SWR.
I think I am correct in this assumption.
John, your understanding is correct unless the K3 ATU is in bypass mode
which it was
An errata for the KRX3 manual is a bit slow getting published on the Web
site and included in the kits due to holiday schedules.
The new pad is indeed circular. Simply center it on the back of the speaker.
I don't know about the tags with the red X's . An e-mail to
k3supp...@elecraft.com
I don't think so.
The K3 tuner is in bypass. The LP-100A is next in line, followed by the
tuner (no amp yet) followed by the fan dipole. The tuner is showing the
tuned SWR. The LP-100A sees only the tuned SWR and the K3 tuner is off so
it should see the same thing that the LP-100A sees.
Hi All,
First of all, Happy New Year 2009 and wish you the Best on your radio
activities and projects.
I like to inform you that our friend Martein, PA3AKE, has updated his web page
on high performance analog front-end.
See the below sub-directories where you will find a lot of information and
check the references for SPLIT SAVE in Config...you'll be happier.
Doug KR2Q
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AD4C,
Some of us started the Elecraft SSB Net last March. We had as many
as 12 check-ins, but we put it to sleep after 2 months. But as
propagation tends to improve, and especially with more K3 owners out
there, I'd suggest reviving the SSB net.
For current net information, go to the K3
David,
I've taken my K3 to Aruba several times. I put it in my backpack cushioned
with bubble wrap and maybe a towel or some clothing. I just put the
backpack on the conveyor belt to start with. I sometimes have to remove it
for separate handling (only at SFO) and sometimes not. But no one
Michael E Fox (N6MEF) wrote:
My factory-assembled K3 is reading 1.0 SWR while my LP-100A and tuner
both agree on about 1.4-1.5.
The KAT3's stray impedance (in bypass mode) may impact the SWR as seen
by the K3's bridge, since this bridge is between the ATU and the LPFs.
This effect would be
Stewart Baker wrote:
The K3 output was from ANT1 using the internal ATU. The ATU was
automatically tuned to 1:1 on all bands.
The results I got for 2:1 VSWR are as follows:-
LP-100 K3
160 1.991.8
80 1.99
Lyle and I will team up on this as soon as possible.
tnx
Wayne
N6KR
On Jan 2, 2009, at 5:31 AM, k...@verizon.net wrote:
With the K3's RTTY decoder function enabled so it displays running
text on the front panel, intermittent distortion is introduced into
the TX AFSK audio...
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Hello all,
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Yeah, I was just getting my K3 when the net got shut down, never did get a
chance to check in. Would be very much in favor of starting it up again.
Still have it on my net list and still drop by once in a while to see if
anybody is there.
Don't know how it was run or anything as I never did
My sub-receiver + filters and Voice recorder have been posted and are due
any day. Grateful for any recommendations of the sequence for installation
of these two.
One other question; Is it/will it be possible to activate the DVR via RS
232? I'm thinking N1MM control and also a friend's logging
Yes, read the installation of the DVR and then while installing the KRX3 and
you have the front end apart, put it in. The filter can be installed anytime
(first) up until you do the final step of placing the KRX3 in position and
screwing it down. Just did exactly what you ask. Use a
Hi Mike,
Yes, I have contributed to that thread. The thread I started had two purposes.
One to let Lyle know I think the problem is worse in DSP version 198 and two,
to illustrate a possible work around for those who would like to work the
Roundup this weekend.
73 Doug N3QW
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Both option installations require that you remove and reinstall the front
panel.
If it were me, I'd install them at the same time and only remove and
reinstall the front panel once.
I'd go through the two Option Assembly manuals and see that the steps to
remove and reinstall the front
Wayne,
See my other posts on this. I don't believe you have to have text decode on to
experience this problem. I have had dialog with Lyle for sometime on this
problem.
73 Doug N3QW
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Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:28 AM
To: KM5Q; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: Question about K3 nets
Don't know how it was run or
Doug:
I can confirm that changing back to the earlier revision levels and reducing
the MIC level to 1 or 2 ALC bars eliminated the crackling noise on my unit.
First I reloaded just the two 1.96 DSP files and that did the trick. Then I
thought better of it and also reloaded the 2.67 MCU and
Recently, there was a post on the FOC reflector to the effect that the
FT2000 is a superior choice to the K3. Much of the criticism of the K3
centered around the size and heft of the rig, as well as the cost. Here
are my thoughts on the subject:
Amateur radio is a diverse hobby with a diverse
FWIW, the problem seems clearly linked to the text decoder for me. I
don't believe I've ever observed it with the decoder turned off.
K3MM, see:
http://n2.nabble.com/Obscure-RTTY-bug--td2097526.html#a2098849
~Iain / N6ML
dalspa...@comcast.net wrote:
Wayne,
See my other posts on this.
Dick's suggestion is excellent.
You can stop and confirm your KDVR3 is working after you remount the K3
front panel and before you install the rest of the KRX3 (which goes inside
the main K3 enclosure). Just don't enable the KRX3 in the MENU. The K3 will
ignore the Aux DSP board you mounted
Anybody recently get a K3 and for whatever reason want to unload it? I might be
interested in buying.
Thanks,
Terry W6RU
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Mike,
Great!! and thanks for sharing on the reflector. Should give Wayne and Lyle a
place to start looking too.
73 Doug N3QW
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Hi Dick,
Enjoyed reading your posting. I'm not a contester (yet) and my QTH prohibits
chasing DX - but I do agree with the points you make, in particular the one
about the compact nature of the rig. We annually run a trip up to the
Scottish islands and size really does matter. We have to get as
Installing the KDVR3 is a nothing once the front panel is out and apart, tiny
board, one plug, one screw. Unless something is so seriously wrong with your
KDVR3 that is killing a voltage or a signal (really unlikely), just put it in
and then only turn on one at a time in the menu system until
I just received my second K3 cover made by Rose Kopp
(elecraftcov...@rfwave.net) and also a second carrying case with extra
pockets. The craftsmanship is superb to say the least. I highly recommend
these cases and covers as they are top quality all the way. The care Rose
takes in making
Thanks all for the many replies. I have it planned out now. Will let you
know the outcome.
Cheers,
Terry
My sub-receiver + filters and Voice recorder have been posted and are due
any day. Grateful for any recommendations of the sequence for installation
of these two.
One other
Well, Dick
Long ago, I gave up trying to understand why some folks choose the
things they choose.
If you think back to the 60's or 70's, you could NEVER convince a
Mustang owner that Ferrari was the way to go... or vice-versa.
Some men like women who LOOK hot. Some men like women for
I couldn't agree more - very pleased with my year old dust cover for
K3 and HexKey - the later being cleverly done, meaning you can leave
the cover on, but still work the key.
Have just ordered a carry case for the K3.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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A very obvious next act for Elecraft would be to repackage
the K3 in a larger box, add a bit-mapped color screen, add a
few more buttons, make the knobs larger, and perhaps include
an internal power supply. Voila: the K4! I'm sure many (not
me) would pay $5K or more for such a radio,
I'm wondering if this is related to the increase in drive on DATA-A mode
as well. Seems both happened about the same time...
73,
Steve AD7OG
K3 #1544
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As I stated earlier, I have/had a similar problem reported back in
November, but didn't get anywhere with a solution. Some recently
mentioned turning off the internal RTTY decoder (TEXT DEC) or Dual PB
filters improved their problem. I'm finally back at my rig today and
was ready to try some
Hi Joe...
Yes, I'm sure a K4 (or how about a K88 so the SE Asia guys would buy
in big time) could be easily made. In fact, for that group, it
might make sense to price it even higher than theirs...say $15 or
$20k. You know, when you get into the upper tiers of any market, it's
the HIGH PRICE
Guess what, I have a cover for my K2, and a cover for the Vibroplex, and they
are both made by Rose, and true
to her word, my bride required I make my op desk look better before I messed
the covers up by exposing them to the desk prior to clean up.
So.. there they are... doing a bang up
Hello Group,
Need a little help with the cw to Psk on the K3. I can transmit with the
paddles but only get a steady tone. If I hit M2 I send cq and can hear the
psk tones. I must be looking at something I didn't set. Listen on another
rig and only a stead tone. have it in data mode selected Psk
Don,
I just tried it and it works fine for me - whether the Test Decode
(small T) is on or off, it works FB.
Any chance that you are first tapping the 'XMIT' button? If so, don't
do that - just hit the paddle and go.
You should see the message you entered with the paddles displayed in the
... however, I would strongly encourage a K4 to
include a dual voltage power supply and higher voltage PA
transistors to improve transmit IMD (and perhaps provide
250 watt output
AMEN Joe!!My thoughts exactly. Bigger box, same RX performance, more
buttons, less menus, better band
Hello and Happy New Year!!
Was doing some testing and discovered Ant 1 signal on Ant 2. Ant 1 is
my GAP Titan-DX and Ant 2 is a 100W dummy load.
I was just reading the mail on 75 meters and switched to Ant 2 to test
power. When key was off, I heard part of the QSO that was going on.
While
Hello Doug,
For the market of 10k and 15k rig, it has to be supported by a large
institutional market which is the most profitable.
The requirements from institutonal users could be different from hams.
Durability, physcial strength and easiness of operation could be another areas
to look
Hi and Happy New Year 2009!
I just wondered if anyone got a suitable way having both Headphones and
Monitor audio with a constant level on LINE OUT jack in order to record
a 48-hour contest, for example?
Setting LIN OUT to PHONES just does the trick but the RX audio level
is controlled by
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