Hi all... update for everyone.
Elecraft support were great. Many thanks to Lisa for sending out the
replacements PDQon mine it definitely was the case no glue on
underside of either KX3... #1082 and #2334. The sockets are surface
mount and there are 4 pads the note said work on three only
Sean,
Welcome to ham radio!
You'll absolutely be able to make QSOs with 10 watts and a Buddipole
on 10 meters (and sometimes 6 meters when the band is open). However,
I think you've been given good counsel to try something else if you're
at all handy or technically-inclined.
The absolute best
Sean
Paired with a good antenna, 10 watts is plenty of power. It all depends on
what modes you choose. You can work in the phone portion of 10m and CW in the
novice portion of the band. CW has an advantage over phone and PSK and RTTY
will reach even further for the same power - JT65 even
Thanks to all that helped. Final answer was the filter setting was wrong. Was
trying use the CW filter on SSB (that's why only a narrow audio frequency range
seemed to pass) - set filters properly and all is good.
Manual fix or the utility software handled this fix.
Regards,
Mark, K1RX
Hi Wayne
I also did this and found that rev. 1.63 comes to a solution much faster than
the previous versions - almost instantly - It is a very big improvement. It is
very fast on almost all bands and on both my two antennas (80m loop and a 17m
dipole, both with open feeder).
However on 17m
Hi folks,
I want to thank everyone who offered advice, it's invaluable to a new ham
like myself!
I've settled on the KX3 -- I like the fact that it's versatile enough to be
a decent base station and it can go on the road with me. Plus, it seems
that it has a lot of features that you generally
I have recently been examining how my K3 filters operate and was curious if I
could somehow expand the range I can use my lowest filter which is 250 kHz. It
generally cuts out at 300 kHz and then my 1.8 kHz filter takes over. I would
like to use the 250 kHz filter up to 400 kHz as I have read
Hi Keith,
In the K3 utility program, you can change the filter bandwidths to
whatever you need. Many ops use this function to set filter switch
points that are different than the listed bandwidth. Look under the
Configure tab, then push the Configure Crystal Filters radio button.
Note that
How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something
I can change in the utility program under filter calibration?
Yes, set the bandwidth of that slot to 380 or 400 Hz. See the Owner's
Manual or K3 Utility help file.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2/26/2014 9:28 AM, Keith
Matt,
Thanks, I was hoping that was the case. The 1.8 kHz filter is good for SSB but
not exactly what I want at 350 kHz in CW. I think I will set it for 600 kHz and
see what happens.
I really appreciate your quick response.
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Feb 26,
Thanks Joe for additional clarification will set to 400 kHz.
73,
Keith
AK6ZZ
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On Feb 26, 2014, at 6:45 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something
I can change in the utility
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general scientific interest. Therefore, I'm going to replace your board at no
charge just so we can see if it
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Wes, The level of corrosion shown in your photos is so bizarre that it is of
general scientific interest. Therefore, I'm going to replace your board at no
charge just so we can see if it
I know a very knowledgeable company for ham radio buyers that release new
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El 26/02/2014, a las 12:51, John Harper j...@ae5x.com escribió:
Excellent observations, which closely mirror my own personal experience. I
haven't had the nessesity to have many interactions with Elecraft directly, but
the ones that I have had - including an AUX DSP issue where Elecraft went
above and beyond (thanks Rene), have been exceptional.
And
Hi Keith,
I understand, and I'm running the 250 Hz filters in main and sub
receivers at 350 Hz, myself. If you make this type of adjustment, you
might want to check the amount of gain for the filter with the changed
switch point. It shouldn't be off by much, but worth checking anyway.
73,
matt
Depending on the money resources you can draw upon, I would suggest
getting the built in tuner option for the KX3. It really frees you up in
mobile and portable situations where you are merely stringing a wire up
into a nearby tree with another wire laying on the ground as counterpoise.
And, CW
Sean,
I see that you plan on starting with phone because you are learning
code. Let me suggest that you add PSK31 to your beginnings. It is a mode
that really works well at low powers and it's really easy to set up. You
will need a way to interface your computer to the radio, but that is
The problem with that suggestion is that the Tech licensee can only use
PSK31 on 10 meters. The 80, 40, and 15 meter allocations are for CW only.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/26/2014 11:10 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:
Sean,
I see that you plan on starting with phone because you are
learning code. Let
I'm using DX4WIN with my K3. If I spot a station entered in the QSO window,
operating split, by hitting ALT-A, the spot window isn't picking up the
split, only the rcve freq. I just noticed this recently, but I suppose it's
possible it has always acted this way. When clicking on a spot, the K3
Ethan is right, 6 and 10-meters are fun!
One thing to remember, Sean, 6-meters can, and does, open almost
anytime, especially when we have occurrences of solar flares. I operated
from Ecuador last year and worked many US stations running the K3, at
100 watts, and a one-wavelength loop
What am I missing?
I started to upgrade the firmware for my K3/P3/KAT500/KPA500 station, but I
cannot go forward because I cannot get the KAT500 Utility nor the KPA500
Utility to connect to my computer’s COM 3. The K3 and P3 Utilities recognize
COM 3 instantly.
I have recycled the turn on
Sean,
I think you'll love that KX3! I've had it's big brother K3 for almost four
years; this past Christmas my XYL got me a KX3. I've added only the internal
tuner (and battery pack/charger for camping trips) and have been having a blast
with it. In fact, I can count on one hand the number of
The KAT500, KPA500 and K3/P3 all use separate COM port connections. If
COM3 is connected to your K3/P3, then you cannot use COM3 with either
the KPA500 or the KAT500.
The USB connector between the computer and the KAT500 is a KXUSB. It is
not on COM3; it is on a different COM port. If you
I have seen some comments recently about six meters and I have never operated
six meters. I don't really have a descent antenna for six meters, just my
80-meter (ladder line fed) dipole or my hex beam that I can at least tune to
six meters.
The band is always dead quiet with the small
Phil,
You'll probably get a ton of replies from the 6-meter / VHF aficionados, but
unless you have some means of monitoring the band, either with your radio, or
some web site, I think you'll may be disappointed. I've been licensed for 50
years and have made only 20 QSO's on that band; 19 SSB
Phil, 6 meters is vacant most of the time except for locals. When it is good,
it is mostly E skip with occasional F skip. Some of us who have more than 200
countries on all bands except 160 and 6 like it for the challenge, but figure
on a lot of tuning for an occasional opening. There is
Hi Phil, tune up your hex beam and start listening on 50.125. Also there
are beacons between 50.060 and 50.080. Also watch for spots on your
favorite cluster. But most importantly call CQ once in a while on 50.125
ssb. Sometimes you'll find a dead band is really open. You can also try CW
around
Looking to buy a used K3, either 10 or 100 watt version. Don't need fully
loaded rig, only options of interest are ATU, IF out and perhaps a CW filter
or two. Prefer ones with all hardware updates, but will consider ones
without updates if priced appropriately. Payment via PayPal only. Please
Jim, you have several CA neighbors who worked me from Ecuador last year.
Yes, they all have very good antenna systems but when 6 is open you can
work many stations, including DX, with a wet noodle.
I have been on 6, intermittently, since 1961 and I *know* you have to be
listening to catch the
Ps. Regarding the availability of CW, I think that depends on the time you
spend on the band and the nature of the opening. When the dx is afoot from
outside the us there can be as much CW as ssb. In fact my main motivation
to upgrade from tech was to be able to work dx CW on six meters. But as
Sorry, Willis, but the beacons are operated in a narrow range of
frequencies well below the normal CW DX frequencies of 50.080-50.100MHz.
From Ecuador I heard many beacons from South and Central America, the
Caribbean and the US, and none of them were anywhere near my operating
frequency of
Bill, six is a very interesting band. Are you familiar with the phrase,
hurry up and wait? That describes six meters as it relates to CW and/or
SSB. Generally there is no activity on six, except in major cities where
there are some six meter FM repeaters. Other than I know that they exist,
Sean,
As a software guy myself, I understand that you may be leaning toward
buying an antenna instead of building.
I like the idea of the LNR because it leaves more money in your pocket
to experiment with other antennas.
Get a good antenna book. Read all the chapters on wire antennas.
Definitely. I'm not even sure why I bought a microphone for my KX3.
I've got a Brown Brothers straight key and a set of paddles, and I'm
seriously thinking of selling them.
Digital modes are the way to go (then again, I ran RTTY more than 30
years ago -- 28KSR on autostart -- so I'm
Hi...
Can memories 5-8 be keyed from N1MM Logger using the {CAT1ASC SWTxx;} macro
command string?
...where xx is 21 for memory 1, 31 for memory 2, 35 for memory 3 and 39 for
memory 4
I guess you have to hold the REC button to toggle between Bank 1 and Bank 2.
Anybody know how to send a hold to
With the current testing structure (for better or worse) he can make
Extra in less than a year.
Biggest problem I had with the Extra test was giving the test answers
and not the correct answers based on years of operating specialized modes.
73 -- Lynn
On 2/26/2014 8:15 AM, Don Wilhelm
I was really surprised at how well the KX3 did in the last RTTY contest at 5
watts. The KX3 was making contacts left and right barefoot and without a
computer running AFSK-D. What a rig. !! I was on a Hexbeam which probably
made more competitive. This underscores the need for efficient
Anybody know how to send a hold to the REC button to make the switch?
From the K3 KX3 Programmers Reference E11 ... SWH37;
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2/26/2014 2:17 PM, ray.fallen wrote:
Hi...
Can memories 5-8 be keyed from N1MM Logger using the {CAT1ASC SWTxx;} macro
command string?
Jack, your idea of lots of CW and mine differ quite a bit. If your CW is
concentrated in the top 3 Khz of the CW band and you willingly give up most of
the band to beacons and don't even miss the bandwidth you are not my kind of CW
affecionado. I do at least venture down to 50.090 for my CQs
Wow.
Lots of opinions on-line and those I received off-line on 6 meters and the span
from forget that wasted band to those who have DXCC and WAS on six meters.
Not sure yet if I learned anything specific or if I learned everything with no
peaks in the information signal.
But, thanks for the
Using TX DATA and FSK-D, I would like to work spilt. But pressing split does
not work. I’m using XIT to do it right now (trying to work W1AW/0). Is there
another way?
Carl Yaffey K8NU
Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro lessons.
recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com
614 268 6353,
Here's a site to watch for 6M activity. In addition, I have my K3's
second receiver on a dedicated 6M Omni antenna and listening to
50.125 anytime the radio's on. You'll -need- to know your grid
square when you're on the band. Most -will- ask for it.
I am a huge fan of 6m and 6m DXing but the fact is that a lot depends on
geography where you live like on top of a mountain or in a valley, antenna and
QTH.
On the west coast we have far fewer openings than elsewhere in the US
especially east and southeast coasts. PNW and north Midwest even
Heh, using myself as an example: I took the 13 WPM code test at the FCC
in SF to gain the General (an imposing building, 555 Battery Street is
forever imbedded in memory). I held an Advanced for years but know I'll
never make 20 WPM code, it simply isn't one of my talents. Once that
I finally realized I didn’t have VFO B set to the same mode!
Carl Yaffey K8NU
Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro lessons.
recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
http://www.carl-yaffey.com
http://www.grassahol.com
The Par end fed is a good antenna choice and will enable operation on 10/20/40
without a tuner. You may also consider a push-up fiberglass pole - 30 footer
runs around $100 and works great with a couple of bungee cords and some
electrical tape. I usually tape the end fed match box a couple of
Sean, I stopped by the PAR Electronics booth at Dayton last year.
There was a lot of interest in a new trail-friendly antenna for 10/20/40m.
I asked one of the guys at the booth what was trail-friendly about it?
At which time he put one in the palm of my hand.
It winds up on a spool, and can
You can miss 13 questions on the Extra test, of which maybe 4 or 5 are
complex math.
When I took my Extra, there were 4, and I missed 7 questions.
You can safely blow off the math as long as you do well on the other
subsections.
-- Lynn
On 2/26/2014 12:02 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
At one
I live in an HOA infested area, my mistake.
Six meters is a LOT of fun now that the concerns over channel two
interference are gone. When it is open, it's 'magic' to the point that
almost anything works well.
I intend to put up a 'TV' beam antenna (not allowed by the HOA but
others are
My 2 cents: I am on the West Coast, and I have a 3-element beam at about
18 feet for 6 meters. I run 100w from my K3, CW only. During the summer
when there are sporadic E openings, I have worked stations all over the
US, including the East Coast. VHF contests are also an excellent time to
get
Barry,
I just noticed this here when trying to post a spot for W1AW/7 working RTTY
and listening up. As you said the posted spot did not show split even
though I worked him split and it shows the QSX frequency in DX4WIN. This
has always worked in the past. The only change I made recently to
Rick,
Be careful who you call ignorant. HDTV is NOT UHF only. After the
digital transition most stations went to UHF. However, there are still a
lot digital stations in the high VHF range (channels 7-13). I can
receive 4 high VHF stations in my area (Fort Collins, north of Denver
CO).
Dave,
I've made no config changes to DX4WIN nor downloaded/updated any of its
files for several months. It baffles me how this changed on its own some
time in the not too distant past.
Barry W2UP
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I’ve enjoyed 6-meters since I was introduced to it in high school in the
mid-60s. All I used for many years was a Squalo antenna mounted on my Dad’s
chimney on our house in Maryland. With that and a 1-watt crystal controlled AM
transceiver (Lafayette HA-650), I had a ball working across the
Hello Phil,
I have been on 6 meters from 1988 untill 2012.
Worked 220 DXCC's from all continents. Even did some K7's and VE7's. Heard
KL7.
Six is a great but demanding band. You need to keep an eye on all monitors.
And when there is something happening, be prepared for some battle.
It is a great
Being an HF DXer I'm down to one. 6 yr.s ago I'd tried 6m. A friend said
load my TA 33 since I had no 6m antenna. Well I wrkd 25 countries with
100w an HF tribander.Then I put up a 3 ele 6m wrkd abt 60 countries.
I've since put up a 5 ele 6m yagi with a larger one gg up this Spring.
One of
Not to rain on the folks in Europe or eastern US or even Texas but 6m is a
totally different animal out west. It is still super fun but we get about 1/4
or less of the openings of these other regions. So yes put up a 3 element
antenna but don't expect to even come close to those DX numbers.
True, but when I lived in so cal I managed to work most of SA and the
pacific rim as well as 48 states (missed AR and NJ) with that three
element. Not that forlorn. 73 jeff wk6i
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote:
Not to rain on the folks in Europe or
Hello,
Just had the time to install the new firmware and test it this evening.
From what I observe, it works very well : tuning is really faster and much
more accurate!
A really good improvement, from my window...
73 Jean F4GXG
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View this message in context:
I have a friend that loads his G5RV for 6m but his signal is always
about 20-dB weaker than mine. I have a 3-element yagi that I
converted from a Decibel-Products 73-MHz yagi that I scrounged up
from pile of surplus stuff. The elements were 3/8-inch aluminum
tubing so I added some tubing
Just trying a new route.
Orville, K5VWW
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I have some magic incantations I use for split:
(1) Press A-B twice. This gets both VFOs on the same
mode/frequency so you can actually enter split.
(2) After setting the split, double check that the yellow
deltaf LED is on showing your transmit frequency is different
from your receive
To better put this in perspective out of the entire San Diego DX club we have
only one member who has 6m DXCC and it has taken him many solar cycles to do
it. And it was all from the west coast. The SDDXC is a pretty large club too.
Last I looked we have a second member who is closing in on
First, I never said I only operated the top 3kHz on CW...nice try.
Second, the lots of activity I mentioned was during specific band
openings. I have been on 50MHz, intermittently, since 1961, including
operation from North Dakota, which is the definition of desolation when
it come to working
6M is one of those bands, like Marmite you either love it or hate it...
Most of the time, like 10M, it seems as dead as a doornail but when certain
conditions are right, it opens up. However, you have to be there when it
does.
A good antenna is a must. You can work the world on a 6M dipole
Personally, I used 50.090MHz as my centre of activity.
I used to notice on the DXCluster that, during a major opening, DX stations
would drop down to frequencies around 090 to use CW for a bit of a rest from
the pile ups on SSB, the Policemen on 110 and the other chaos of a 6M
opening.
Yes,
In my divorce, my ex cited my Amateur Radio 'interest'. I still think that
6M was one of the contributors to her point of view.
Other than the fact that she just wanted to get rid of me, and did the same
to another guy after our divorce, who was not a Radio Amateur, of course.
6M and 4M
On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:08:46 -0800, Phil Hystad wrote:
I have seen some comments recently about six meters and I have never operated
six meters. I don't really have a descent antenna for six meters, just my
80-meter (ladder line fed) dipole or my hex beam that I can at least tune to
six
I updated to KAT500 1.63 and latest KPA500 and K3 firmware. I like the way
the KAT500 follows the VFO on the K3 but I noticed something odd when the
VFO is set near a boundary between two KAT500 stored band slice memories.
When RIT is enabled, the KAT500 follows the frequency set by the RIT
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