Has anyone tried using a PX3 with the K3 transceiver? Seems like running the
IF through an LP-PAN, and then connecting the I/Q output of the LP-PAN to the
PX3 would work.
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Remote Software Question
I don't remember the slider ever moving in response
Folks,
Using the KPA1500 remote program. There is a slider control for the fan
just below the temp bargraph. I can manually adjust the slider to give me
different fan speeds, so the control is communication with the KPA1500.
I seem to remember when I first installed the remote
Hello,
To follow up on a recent posting asking about the P3 video display as a
dedicated display within Windows, I have been testing one solution which gives
me a scalable, moveable P3 display. It is necessary to have the SVGA P3 option
installed. I use a small VGA to HDMI converter which then
Looking for an original main tuning knob for the K2.
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I am investigating ways to be able to see P3 video when linking to a local
computer via a remote desktop type of program. The local computer would be
controlling a K3 using Win4K3 and I would like to also be able to see the P3
video. So I am considering a VGA capture card to allow
Looking to buy a KPA100 amp and KAT100 tuner in the EC2 enclosure. Thanks for
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I am looking for one of the shorter-than-stock flip down K2 stands
(bails). It mounts on the two front feet of the K2, and is about an inch
shorter than the original stock bail. Appreciate any leads or info; thanks.
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Looking for the 1.5 inch tilt stand for a K2 (I think it was part number
ET-15). Also looking for a Yaesu FT-100 tuning knob. Thanks for any info.
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Will the K3/0 Mini remote control work with the K4? I suspect not but
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Hi Wayne,
Will the future new KPA500 and KAT500 Auxbus protocol involve new hardware
interface revisions, or would this just be a firmware update? I’m thinking if
hardware, it is perhaps best to wait just a bit for the amp and tuner to be
upgraded before buying?
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Hi Adrian,
Yes, I also substituted a new piece of coax of different length going
right from the K3 to the KPA1500 input…same SWR anomaly still observed.
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Hi Larry,
Yes, exact same problem is there with a
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Hi Larry,
Yes, exact same
Hi Larry,
Yes, exact same problem is there with a known good dummy load in place of
the Steppir yagi I normally use.
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Folks,
I am trying to understand some odd KPA1500 operation on 6 meters. When
setting the power output of my K3 to give varying amounts of drive to the
KPA1500, I am seeing SWR as displayed on the KPA1500 changing by a significant
amount depending on the drive level. This is with the
Folks,
When I go to the Elecraft site and search on KDVR3, I see the digital
recorder board come up for $169. If I search on E850246 (which is the DVR
board assy number), I am shown a K3DVR PCB for $365. If this is not a mistake,
what’s the difference between these two boards?
--Ed—
. Thanks!
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and 3080 Mod Kit Question
Ed,
With the KX1 having general coverage receive capability, is it possible
that you have at some point
Hello,
Just finished installing the 3080 mod kit for my KX1. All functions of
the KX1 appear to operate ok except that when I change bands I see “12” for 30
meters on the display. I was expecting to see “10.” Is this normal?
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Jim – you may have to put the RF deck and PSU a bit farther than out of arms
reach. I have my PSU on the other side of a nearby wall (in a utility/workshop
room) and so that unit is completely quiet. With headphones, the RF deck fans
can’t be heard, although I am considering relocating the
After switching on the AFSK TX filter in the CONFIG menu, I find that the
filter essentially blocks all the soundcard audio from being transmitted by the
K3, so that I have no output with the filter switched on. Line In gain settings
are correct per recent suggestions by Joe, W4TV, and all
My K3 seems to be all set up for RTTY – DATA Mode, AFSK A selected, I am using
Line in on the rear panel (selected in the MENU), I use MMTTY/N1MM, and I use a
microKeyer III. All appears well except that I need to switch the K3 into USB
mode to actually transmit RTTY. If I have the K3 set to
Thanks Don. I will have to experiement more using the DUAL PB. I have that
button set up for APF right now.
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From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 6:00 PM
To: Ed G; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 XFIL Button
Ed,
Keep
Seems like the K3 XFIL button essentially does the same thing as the DSP width
knob. That is, depending on how the user has set up the filter configuration,
both DSP and filter selected are pretty much automatic and linked together.
Adjusting the width knob will result in a particular crystal
I recently posted about a K3 40 meter SWR anomaly, where the K3 SWR reading on
the front panel meter tended to increase as I tuned up higher in the band. I
first observed the problem while using my Steppir yagi, which retunes itself so
that I should have seen a low SWR across the entire 40
Hi Mike,
Have not heard from Support yet. But this is an interesting discussion
and I am learning some things from the group. I had not kept up with the
differences between the KAT3 and the KAT3A, but it would seem that’s at the
center of the issue I have.
My K3 is S/N 02977, and I
in power as
the user transmits. That is perhaps why (again, for my situation) I see the
power overshoot only on 40 meters when using my KPA1500.
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Hello,
My K3 is exhibiting some SWR meter behavior I don’t quite understand. To
eliminate any possible effects of antennas or cabling, I hooked a Palstar DL2K
dummy load directly to the K3 antenna connector. All bands except 40 meters
seem fine, with SWR reading as you would expect with a
The KPA1500 remote utility is a very nice and useful control program to have.
I’m using the latest – ver 1.0.22. I wonder if Roger might consider (in his
next update to this program) enhancing the bargraph displays for power,
current, and SWR, so that there is a way to see relative readings
Of course, you are right! I have that on all my 115 v gear (including the K3)
but not on the KPA1500 PS, which is just plugged in to the 220 v outlet. A
lesson learned…
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Subject: Re
This morning I experienced an AC power line dropout of less than a second.
Lights in the house blinked very briefly. My UPS recorded the event, but
duration was not long enough to reset the digital clocks in my house. The
KPA1500 power supply was plugged in, and the amplifier was turned off.
I can’t think of a lower priority issue to have….so here is my question. I
have the KPA1500 and K3 cabled together. Why do status changes on the amp (for
example when I switch the amp to standby) show on the K3 screen as “KPA500” and
not “KPA1500?” It looks like there is room on the K3
I’m not sure of the exact month, but I believe 2018 is the 20th year since
Elecraft’s founding. I haven’t seen any other posts on this, so thought I’d
pass along my best wishes and sincere thanks to the Elecraft folks, especially
Wayne and Eric. When you look at what they have accomplished in
That sounds good to me. Thanks all for helping.
--Ed—
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KPA1500 Remote Program
6 out of 66
Hello,
Anyone else getting a virus hit when trying to install the KPA1500 Remote
program (ver 1.14)? I get a “filerepmalware” indication, and Avast moves the
exe file into the Avast file locker. I am running Win 10.
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Regarding the ongoing discussions about LDMOS cooling and fan noise, I ran
across this new concept for a bladeless (at least the exposed parts) method of
generating airflow:
https://www.dyson.com/fans-and-heaters/dyson-cool-overview.html
I have no idea whether Dyson is considering
get above
9.850 on RECEIVE, my power out returns to the expected 100 watts.
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Strange Power Output Problem
Hi Ed,
You don't have a transmit
Hello,
I noticed this power output anomaly today while trying to work the NSS
station. My K3 was in split mode, transmitting on 10.113.5. While I was
listening on 9.448 (the NSS transmit frequency), I noticed that even though my
K3 power level was set at 100 watts, the K3 was only
Hello,
I am exploring some different options for remote control of a home
station. After reviewing the Remoterig RRC-1258 manual, it appears that the
cabling to the home station K3 is minimal, basically just a null modem
connection from the K3 RS232 port to the Remoterig box. To have a
That was it Don. I backed way down on the FT8 power slider; I can now adjust
for 4 to 5 ALC bars.
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3, FT8
Hello,
I have my FT8 software set up, and am using an external E-MU 0202
soundcard. On the KX3, I am using DATA A, with soundcard output going to the
KX3 mic input. I have made a couple FT8 contacts. But the ALC setting
remains puzzling to me. I have read Don Wilhelm's setup notes for the
When I change the AGC settings to those recommended to minimize the mush:
* AGC THR: increase to at least 8
* AGC SLP: decrease to 8 or even less
* AGC DCY = SOFT (not default=NOR).
It seems to my ears that I am hearing louder clicks when the K3 switches
back to receive (CW of course). I
That's a great idea; thanks.
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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PHONES Jack for Digital Programs
I use the ring output to drive external
Hello,
Just checking on this...I am using an interface cable to my computer's
sound card with a stereo plug on one end. I am plugging this in to the
PHONES jack on my KX3. The cable is only using the tip for audio to the
sound card, so essentially the ring (half of the KX3's audio output) is
Hi Joe,
You posted;
> Since N1MM Classic and N1MM Logger+ can not be installed at the same
> time, I can no longer provide updates/specific support for N1MM
> Classic.
>
> 73,
>
>... Joe, W4TV
I have both N1MM old and new versions installed and running on my computer,
so I was curious
Hello,
As part of my work designing and maintaining a remote station, I can
think of several ways to use a tower-mounted RF-actuated programmable coax
switch. So I'm wondering how hard it would be to add an optional external
coax switch for use with the KAT500? This would offer a couple
Thanks to Dick K6KR for helping me with this problem yesterday. Updating the
KAT500 utility program, in combination with a KAT500 firmware reload, fixed
the issue.
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Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2016 08:08:11 -0500
From: "Ed G" <ed.n...@gmail.com>
To: <elecraft@mailm
Hello,
I am trying to understand the operation of the KAT500 utility. Not
sure if my problem is pilot error or maybe a problem within the tuner
itself. I have the latest firmware installed.
I am unable to manually select the antenna using the utility. I cannot
physically check the
Hello,
I have also experienced the turn on flash on my PX3. Now that some
others have posted about it on the P3, I will note that I find it just a tad
annoying, and I prefer to look away from the screen when I turn on the PX3.
I do not know if anything is being overstressed (I'm not familiar
In re-running the KX3 opposite sideband nulling procedure, I am seeing more
I don't understand.
I have very carefully set all parameters according to the procedure, so I'm
quite sure RIT, normal CW, dual receive is off, etc are set properly. The
automatic null operation works fine for FL1 (I
Hello,
I have performed the Rev A8 Opposite Sideband and IF Image Nulling
procedure on my KX3 (thanks VK2RQ for the reference). On page 5 of the
procedure, step 2 says the KX3's VFO must be set 16 kHz higher than the
signal source. However, I noted that to hear any signal at all, my VFO
Hello,
I am hearing CW signals on both sides of the KS3's passband. Each side
seems to be of equal strength. This is a factory built-KX3; MCU version 2.27
and DSP version 1.30. I have the VFO noise reduction turned off. I did
recently update the firmware, but I can't be sure the problem was
Hello,
Noise blanker is off.
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Hello,
I'm looking for someone with some background in EMI or RF interference
to look at some very odd noise I am experiencing on 15 meters (it is heard
on my K3 and KX3). I can send a spectrum analyzer screen shot and a small
audio file to help. After trying all the usual things and having
I like the idea of a speaker that reasonably matches the K3. This one looks
nice; however, I'd like to see two speakers in one enclosure so I can use
the sub-receiver without having to have two separate speaker units on the
desktop.
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While attempting to do a K3 wattmeter calibration, I go into the CONFIG
menu. However, I only see WMTR MW and I cannot select any other power
settings, such as LP or HP. I ten checked to make sure the TECH MODE is on.
Going to that entry, I see Funct ion which I assume is On.
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wattmeter Cal and Tech Mode
If memory serves me, you need to have the K3 in the range before the
CONFIG:WMTR will indicate that range, e.g., if you have it set for 5 watts,
it will show LP; if you have set 12 watts
Folks,
This is just a curiosity I have noticed, and it is not causing me any
trouble, but I'm wondering if there is any significance to the tones I hear
when changing bands. I know about the CONFIG settings to allow for hearing
tones when activating various switches, and of course that is
Hello,
I'm trying to understand what the KAT500 power limits mean in real
life. If I am tuning an antenna that initially shows a very high SWR (say
14:1), and I am using high power (say 1000 watts out), the KAT500 is going
to open up the PTT line, and the tuning operation will take place
Folks,
I am trying to understand the tuning approach taken by the KAT500,
specifically how it relates to the PTT line. The KAT500 manual (Rev. A) on
page 13 spells out precautions to take when using the KAT500 with a
non-Elecraft amplifier. This appears to be necessary to protect some
Any KAT500 buyers plan on using their tuner with an older amp such as the
SB-220? If so, please post your experience with that setup, where the
KAT500 is seeing 800-900 watts or so; thanks!
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Hello,
Our club is currently using an Icom 746PRO transceiver with the KPA500.
We have the Icom band data going to the AUX connector on the rear of the
KPA500, and the amp switches bands with no problem as the Icom is switched.
Anticipating the arrival of our KAT500, I wonder if we should (or
Looking for an E-MU 0202 audio interface; thanks...
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inside. $350, plus $12 for USPS Priority shipping.
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Beautiful machine work with highly efficient low-mass arms; a real bargain
for the price he charges. There is also a single-lever version available.
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Hi Folks,
I thought I might see a few more e-mails on the KX3 AGC pumping issue
briefly talked about earlier, especially with some Field Day conditions in
the mix. I used my KX3 at home, so was not real near any active stations,
but still noticed some thumping with stronger signals. I kept
Fully loaded K2/15W in mint condition, for sale. S/N 3938. $1075.
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version carefully built by a QA Engineer; always kept and used in
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battery with low cycles recently installed. Other installed options include:
Folks,
I experienced the K2 tuning anomaly during this weekend's CQWW CW
contest, while the bands were loaded with strong signals. I mention
clicks because that is what some others called this issue in the past, but
to me it sounded like tuning across a loud carrier of very narrow bandwidth.
by using a spare hard drive cable I had,
but it has an extra connector along the length of the cable; I'm assuming
this won't cause me any trouble farther along in the amp assembly.
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Hi Folks,
I think the answer to this is yes, but I want to verify...can I run CAL
PLL on my K2 without having to reset all the filters (CAL FIL)? Thanks for
info.
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Hi Folks,
Did a quick search for this, but didn't see anything. Does anyone keep
a compilation of the various uses K3 owners have decided on for the two main
programmable keys - PF1 and PF2? It might be interesting to see a list of
all the nice ideas users have come up with for programming
Hi Folks,
I've been trying out a couple external speaker ideas for some various
Elecraft products; both ideas save some desk space and so might be
considered where space is at a premium. One uses the Dell soundbar AX-510.
This unit mounts to the bottom of most recent Dell computer monitors;
Hi Folks,
Maybe I'm missing something very basic (or maybe still in a SS fog),
but when I try to use my internal K3 antenna tuner, the display says no
ATU. I can go into the config menu and set the tuner to AUTO, and I see
ATU on the display, but when I go to actually use the tuner, I
Hello,
Is there an owner's manual update available that shows the latest
CONFIG Menu settings? For example, recent firmware gives me a CW QRQ
setting in the CONFIG Menu, but I can't find a description of this in the
latest manual.
--Ed--
Hi Folks,
I remember the subject of headphone pops and clicks being discussed
before, but couldn't find any consensus as to cause. I'm using N1MM ver.
10.10.2 and K3 ver 3.79. In my case (over the weekend, CWSS) there were
many random loud pops when I clicked on spots on the N1MM bandmaps
Hi Folks,
Anyone else using this combination: K3, QSK Master, Microkeyer II?
Please contact me offline (I have a couple setup questions); thanks.
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Hello,
I don't have any trouble using the K2 SPOT switch when using the K2 as
a transceiver. However, when using the K2 as a CW transmitter only (with a
homebrew T/R switch and an older boatanchor receiver) the K2 SPOT function
doesn't seem to put out any kind of signal I can hear in the
I have my K3 hooked up to the computer via a couple serial ports. I also
ride bicycles and have a Garmin Edge 705 bike GPS unit hooked to a USB port
for route file transfer. This morning when starting to transfer a route file
to the Garmin GPS unit, the Garmin software attempted to poll various
Hello,
Is any anyone using one of the old DEO QSK-1500 full QSK switching
units (or the similar PIN diode QSK unit from Ameritron) with their K3 and
external amplifier? I haven't yet received my K3 but I would like to hook it
up with my Heath SB-220 to run full QSK. I suspect that I will
Hello,
I am getting ready to order a K3 with subreceiver soon, and have been
thinking about which filters to order. From most of what I read, folks seem
to order duplicates for the subreceiver of what they have ordered for the
main receiver, or perhaps just go with just a couple narrower
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Hi Folks,
Excuse the OT post, but I know there are some CW fanatics on this list.
I'm looking to buy one of the old (well, early 1990s vintage) Ditek CW
paddles. It is roughly similar in appearance to a Brown Bros paddle, but a
bit heavier. Was made by Ditek Industries.
If I find one I
Hello,
I have a few of these paddle bases for the KXPD1 left, so those
folks who already own a KXPD1 can use it as a regular desktop paddle. This
base allows you to mount the KXPD1 paddle in a conventional way, and connect
it to your favorite rig or keyer. The base is 3 inches square, and
Hello,
Looking to buy an old Envirotronics CW paddle; let me know if you have
one to sell or know of one; thanks for any info!
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