[Elecraft] KAT500 Problem

My KAT500 will no longer tune in AUTO mode on 20M and does not change to prior stored settings in MAN mode. All other bands work as expected in both modes. Any suggestions on where I should look first? Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] KPA500 metering

If a KPA500 is in standby, can it be used to determine power output from another amp by feeding the signal thru the KPA? I don't currently have an external power meter I can utilize to check output of an SB200, but I also don't want to risk damaging the KPA. 73, Mike - W0AG

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem

r me. > > 73, Bill-AK5X > > On Apr 23, 2023, at 7:07 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > > It seems that my KAT500 has become stubborn in its old age and doesn’t like > communicating with the PC anymore. I’ve tried the Elecraft KUSB cable as > well as a direct serial port conne

[Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem

It seems that my KAT500 has become stubborn in its old age and doesn’t like communicating with the PC anymore. I’ve tried the Elecraft KUSB cable as well as a direct serial port connection and neither works. Both ports indicate that they are functioning normally in Control Panel and I’ve tried

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft E850463 cable

Hi Sam Thanks for the response but the cable has already been spoken for. 73, Mike w0ag On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 9:58 PM Sam Sargent wrote: > Hi Mike, > > I read your post yesterday, 12/28, on the Elecraft BB. I wonder if you > still have the cable. I have ordered a K4 and will probably need

[Elecraft] Spare 15 pin Cable

I have an Elecraft E850463 (15 pin, M/F) cable that is surplus to my needs. $15.00 + postage if you need one. 73 & HNY! Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 FS - Reduced!

The K3 has been sold. Mike - w0ag - *Now reduced to move - $1,050 + shipping!* Working on downsizing and selling my K3. $1,650 plus shipping. Prefer pickup but could meet within 100 miles. K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU KXV3A

[Elecraft] K3 FS - Reduced!

*Now reduced to move - $1,050 + shipping!* Working on downsizing and selling my K3. $1,650 plus shipping. Prefer pickup but could meet within 100 miles. K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int

[Elecraft] FS - K3 with subRx

Working on downsizing and selling my K3. $1,650 plus shipping. Prefer pickup but could meet within 100 miles. K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int KRX3 1 K3 2nd RX KFL3A-400 1

[Elecraft] K3/P3 package reduced or buy individually

Buy the complete package or email me if you would like to purchase an individual item or items from the list. K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int KRX3 1 K3 2nd RX KFL3A-400 1

[Elecraft] K3/P3 FS - Price Reduced!

*Original* $2,149.95 K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 329.95 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU 109.95 KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int 649.95 KRX3 1 K3 2nd RX 125.95 KFL3A-400 1 K3 400 Hz, 8 pole filter (Main RX)

[Elecraft] FS: K3/P3 Second round

RemoteRigs and K3/0 mini are sold. Check out the following and make me an offer: *Original* $2,149.95 K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 329.95 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU 109.95 KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int 649.95 KRX3

[Elecraft] FS: K3/P3 combo and RemoteRigs

I've decided to downsize the shack and will be selling the following: *Original* *Prices* $2,149.95 K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746 329.95 KAT3-F 1 K3 ATU 109.95 KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int 649.95 KRX3 1

[Elecraft] K3/RemoteRig Serial Question

I've looked thru all of my manuals and still have a question regarding the serial port on the remote site connection. Does it use the same basic connections as the K3 (pins 2,3, &5) or does it also utilize RTS and DTR (pins 4 & 7)? I would like to set up a remotely operated switch for the serial

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA1500] Auto start KPA1500-Remote in host mode ?

Only if you have the pro version. Microsoft is trying to protect us amateurs ;-) Mike - W0AG On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 5:41 PM GWK wrote: > Can you shut off the Win 10 automatic update? You could on older > Windows versions. > > > __

[Elecraft] FOR Sale: Mini-modules

I have 3 modules available that could use a new home and some exercise: 1. N-gen Wide Band Noise Generator $50 2. BL-1 150 Watt Balun $25 (never used) 3. XG1 Signal Generator $40 All in excellent condition and will ship immediately. Add postage to above for Priority Mail. PayPal

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/K3 position

com> wrote: > Mike, > > That should work just fine. Most folks would put the KAT500 on top of the > KPA500, but on top of the K3 will work OK too. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 4/24/2018 6:15 PM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> I'm rearranging the station and conside

[Elecraft] KAT500/K3 position

I'm rearranging the station and considering putting the KAT500 on top of my K3. Will the clearance be adequate for proper cooling airflow thru the K3? 73, Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Intermittents serial disconnect problem

Thanks to Tom, Dick and all who offered suggestions, but nothing seemed to cure the problem. As a last resort I began troubleshooting the PC by disabling all startup programs and selectively disabling non-Microsoft services installed at boot time. Although time consuming to re-enable them

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Intermittents serial disconnect problem

limits of the serial data rate (or the CPU of > the K3). > > Rick nhc/7 > > > > On 6/28/2017 8:58 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> I've been experiencing a strange problem with my K3 and have been >> unsuccessful in isolating the cause. At times it just loses

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Intermittents serial disconnect problem

gt; possibility. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Murray > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 08:58 > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [E

[Elecraft] K3 - Intermittents serial disconnect problem

I've been experiencing a strange problem with my K3 and have been unsuccessful in isolating the cause. At times it just loses the serial connection to the PC and the K3 must be power cycled to restart the connection. It happens both during active contest logging as well as when sitting idle -

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Steve, How about using the phone jack on front panel for one, back panel for another and then set "SPKR+PH" to yes if you want the gallery to hear? Mike W0AG On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Hi all, > With Field Day behind us, and

[Elecraft] [K3] FS - KFL3A-1.8k filter

Since I rarely use SSB and almost never contest in that mode, I'm selling my 1.8K filter for that mode. Already removed and ready to ship prepaid for $90. Let me know off list if you're interested - w0ag at arrl.net Mike - W0AG __

Re: [Elecraft] Strange K3S/0 Mini Noise

box containing the circuits (pin 1 > problem), and any noise picked up by the cable shield is transmitted to the > circuit ground plane. The bonding routes much of that noise onto the > outside of the enclosure and keeps it away from the circuits inside the box. > > 73, > Don W

[Elecraft] Strange K3S/0 Mini Noise

Since starting to use my K3/0 I've been bugged by a "buzz" coming from the speakers that I haven't been able to identify. Turning the volume up overrides the noise, but it's still there. I've tried 3 different power supplies with no change, including the one supplied by Elecraft. Here's a

[Elecraft] Logging with K3/0 remotely

Got the RemoteRig setup working great except for one small wrinkle - logging. I have a serial to USB cable connected from COM1 on the 1258 and settings at both control and remote set to Mode 7 - CAT to COM2. The computer recognizes the connection as COM3, but when I try to direct a logging

[Elecraft] K3 remote question

I have my remote setup tested and working OK with the RemoteRigs. The one thing I'd like to add is visibility of the P3. I have a webcam set up and operational to view the screen using TeamViewer. However, the K3 freq info doesn't get to the P3 since there is now no connection between the two.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be bricked

K3. > Try the Force Firmware Download again. > If that still does not work, disconnect everything except the RS-232 cable > from the K3 and try the sequence again. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 9/11/2016 11:52 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> I was in the process o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be bricked

Thanks for the suggestions so far - tried each several times but the K3 is still toast. On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Rick Bates (WA6NHC) wrote: > Try a full power off shutdown of the computer. If a desktop, pull the > power cord for 30 seconds to completely discharge

[Elecraft] K3 appears to be bricked

I was in the process of updating my K3's firmware this morning when something apparently burped leaving the K3 bricked. The radio is wired directly to a power supply which also feeds a RigRunner for other stuff. At the time I was also using a small 12V air compressor on the RigRunner. I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Rig logging

Many thanks to all who responded to my plea for help - what a great list! After several failed attempts at resolving the problem, I noticed that my Windows COM ports weren't enumerated with "RRC1258...) like several had suggested. The Microbit install with drivers had proceeded without issues,

[Elecraft] Remote Rig logging

I'm in the process of setting up my K3/0 mini to access my remote K3 using Remote Rig 1258 MkII boxes. Everything is working correctly on my LAN and also when using a Verizon connection for the control and my LAN for the remote. My only problem is figuring out how to use a PC logging program on

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod & K3-Mini

I asked this question a while back and Eric responded that it probably won't be any time soon. Mike -W0AG On Aug 15, 2016 10:51 PM, "Paul Christensen" wrote: After studying the K-Pod manual this evening, it's not clear if the device will work with a K3-Mini? It may seem strange

[Elecraft] F/S - K3/K3s filter

One filter still available for shipment - KFL3A-1.8K. Packaged and shipped Priority Mail for $105. PayPal preferred. Mike W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod

Thanks Eric!!! On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 8:21 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft < e...@elecraft.com> wrote: > Not at this time. It takes a bit of work to get it there, so we can't > promise it near term. > > 73, > > Eric > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>

[Elecraft] K3 error message

After removing one filter from my subRx and moving the remaining filter (2.8) to position #1, I'm now getting and ERR BP3 on start up. Before I open everything up again and remove the KRX3, SUBIN and SUBOUT boards and reset everything as detailed in the manual, is there anything else I should be

[Elecraft] K-pod

Does the K-pod work with the K3/0 mini in remote operations? Mike W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] K3/K3s Filters F/S

Surplus to my needs I currently have the following filters available: KFL3A-2.1K KFL3A-1.8K KFL3A-6K Sell for $105 each shipped Priority Mail upon receipt of funds. PayPal only please. 73, Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Usability

I've been looking at the K-Pod, but since I already have a PigKnob I decided to wait a bit and see how things shake out. While it worked out OK in the NAQP this weekend, I can see where Ed has used the K-Pod in areas that the Pig won't mimic and would be very helpful. Also, I haven't been able

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

Thanks Don! I suspected as much, but a little disconcerting first time around. Mike - W0AG On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:19 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Lee (and others) > > It is normal for the power control circuits to be reset after a band > change. That prevents overshoot

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power oddity

I noticed the same thing with my K3. I tried reconfiguring the sound setup (I'm using AFSK) thinking that I had screwed something up, but still did the same thing. Mike W0AG On Jul 17, 2016 7:39 AM, "Leroy Buller" wrote: > Operated RTTY NAQP this weekend. When changing

Re: [Elecraft] KPad and P3

Count me in - great idea! Mike - W0AG On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 2:36 PM, Bob Novas wrote: > I'm really interested in the KPad, but specifically for use with the P3. > The > K3/K3S already has a nice knob! I like to use the P3's knob to tune to a > signal and then push the

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

Interesting observation, especially since I've been considering the KIO3B in an effort to reduce my current rat's nest of cabling. Has anyone else noted this problem and/or found a solution? Mike - W0AG My non-PC specialist conclusion is that either the driver supporting the > KIO3B or all the

[Elecraft] Fwd: SCAM ALERT

Heads up guys, another equipment scam. Here's the details https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads%2Fscammer-alert.510430%2F https://www.facebook.com/CW.Operators/posts/1044106605630911 Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anomaly? No replies, try again

and Space energy > and the state of one is the inverted state of the other. > > 73, > > Bill - NA5DX > > > Message: 23 > Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:56:06 -0700 > From: Mike Murray<w0agm...@gmail.com> > To: "Wes (N7WS)"<w...@triconet.org> > Cc:elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again > Message-ID: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again

he filters. > What is the relative S-meter reading for the true sideband and the > opposite sideband? > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 2/18/2016 11:56 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> After doing some more testing in last weekends RTTY contest, it appears >> that I made an erroneous s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again

d over the spectrum then > that "roofing filter" that overlays the DSP filter tunes right along with > it. The belief that somehow when you tune "below zero beat" the crystal > filter stays put while the DSP passband moves is silly. > > Wes N7WS > > > > > On 1/7/20

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again

u are using them interchangeably that may > also be causing you some confusion. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 1/6/2016 6:47 PM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> Bob, Joe, Bill & Mike, >> >> Since I'm new to RTTY, I probably didn't describe my question in correct &

[Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again

I played a bit in the RTTY RU this weekend with my new-to-me K3 to learn the operation and iron out any kinks in my setup. Everything worked well except for a problem (?) on receive. I was able to easily tune in signals and copy using MMTTY, but when I tuned to the other side of zero beat I could

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK anamoly? No replies, try again

't or haven't noticed it with my K3S. I would > think they perform about the same in this regard. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > > > On 1/6/2016 10:40 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > >> I played a bit in the RTTY RU this weekend with my new-to-me K3 to learn >> the >> o

[Elecraft] AFSK A anomaly?

I played a bit in the RTTY RU this weekend with my new-to-me K3 to learn the operation and iron out any kinks in my setup. Everything worked well except for a problem (?) on receive. I was able to easily tune in signals and copy using MMTTY, but when I tuned to the other side of zero beat I

[Elecraft] FS: KX3/KXPA100

Decided to move to a K3 remote setup so I am selling my KX3 and KXPA100: KX3 factory assembled #4352 -MH3 microphone -KXFL3 Roofing filter -KXAT3 Tuner -Accessory cable kit KXPA100 kit #1143 -KXPACBL cable kit List for the combo is $2139 + shipping. I'll sell both for $1,700.00 plus

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Remote

that I wold rather not deal with. 73, Mike W0AG On May 18, 2015 8:20 PM, Steve lawr...@woh.rr.com wrote: Mike, Fresh in my mind from Hamvention, I believe Pignology has the technology available today: http://pignology.net/pigremote/ Steve aa8af On May 18, 2015, at 9:08 PM, Mike Murray

[Elecraft] KX3 Remote

Was just browsing thru the KX3 manual and happened upon a section that says a KX3 can (maybe, someday?) be used to control a remote KX3 via the internet. That's exactly what I would be looking for but cannot find anything further. Anyone have any info on this or similar possibilities for

[Elecraft] F/S K2/100, KAT100, et. al.

Reduced and final price to the list before listing on eBay: $975 + shipping: Selling my K2/100, #2652, and KAT100 to finance a KX3 purchase and downsize the shack a bit. Excellent condition mechanically and electrically with the following: -Most A to B mods done (list available) -KSB2 SSB

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

...@wunderwood.org wrote: Open it up and reseat all the cables. This feels like the kind of flakiness that a poor cable connection causes. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ On Sep 12, 2014, at 6:55 PM, Mike Murray w0agm...@gmail.com wrote: Just received an almost unused KX3 from

[Elecraft] K2

Test, please ignore. Mike, W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please

[Elecraft] K2 Test

Sorry, having email trouble and not receiving my own posts. Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] KX3

Just received an almost unused KX3 from a friend and seem to be having a major problem. When first turned on, all is well and everything functions as expected. After a time, it acts as though the VFO is locked and won't change freq., even if I change bands. It is not locked because I have

[Elecraft] F/S K2/100 KAT100

Selling my K2/100, #2652, and KAT100 to finance a KX3 purchase and downsize the shack a bit. Excellent condition mechanically and electrically with the following: -Most A to B mods done (list available) -KSB2 SSB option -K160RX 160 option -KNB2 Noise blanker -KDSP2 Advanced DSP filter

[Elecraft] F/S K2/100 KAT100

Selling my K2/100, #2652, and KAT100 to finance a KX3 purchase and downsize the shack a bit. Excellent condition mechanically and electrically with the following: -Most A to B mods done (list available) -KSB2 SSB option -K160RX 160 option -KNB2 Noise blanker -KDSP2 Advanced DSP filter

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - 20M dead

load. You may have to do Transmit Signal Tracing as indicated in Appendix A of the K2 manual to find where the failure point really is. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/29/2013 9:46 PM, Mike Murray wrote: I thought I'd give a RTTY contest a try this weekend so I dove in. Found out after switching

[Elecraft] K2 - 20M dead

I thought I'd give a RTTY contest a try this weekend so I dove in. Found out after switching to 15M that I had my filters wrong so had to stop, open up the rig and reset. Everything seemed to be OK after that until I tried transmitting on 20M - dead as a doornail! Receives on 20 just fine,

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K2 and KX3 work with the P3?

Robin, I have the NB installed in my K2 and I elected to use that option to install the IF buffer. The other option may offer slight improvement in performance, but I didn't feel it was worthwhile in my case. I haven't been using it long enough to give you any real feedback. Like you, I plan

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K2 and KX3 work with the P3?

Robin, If you do decide to go the SoftRock/Clifton Labs route, be advised that both are kits containing SMD parts. Not a major obstacle, but you'll definitely need a good soldering iron with small tip and probably magnifying lenses to help locate and solder the little buggars! In addition, the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Problem - I let some smoke out

is ON for 80 meters. That is a per band setting. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/18/2013 7:31 PM, Mike Murray wrote: Recently, while reassembling my K2-100 (#2652) after installing a Clifton Labs IF out module, I managed to pinch the 12V aux wire that connects the 100 watt module to the main board against

[Elecraft] K2 Problem - I let some smoke out

Recently, while reassembling my K2-100 (#2652) after installing a Clifton Labs IF out module, I managed to pinch the 12V aux wire that connects the 100 watt module to the main board against the right side panel. After the smoke cleared, I found a lifted trace on the amp board that feeds the 12V

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF Port

Dave, Try here: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/k2_interface.htm 73, Mike-W0AG On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 6:19 AM, David Robertson dar...@comcast.net wrote: I just purchased and am using a SDR-IQ receiver with my K3 and running Spectra-Vue software with great success. I would also like to

[Elecraft] KAT100 question/problem

Mel, KJ9C, sent the following question regarding his KAT100: Tuner works OK on all bands and antennas EXCEPT: The quad on ONLY 15 meters CW band, which is already 1.0 - 1 without a tuner the tuner settles for 1.7 - 1 and won't retune any lower. If I go up to phone band, where ant SWR is

[Elecraft] Including URLs in email - FYI

If you want to include a URL in an email, check out the following: http://tinyurl.com/ It will convert a long URL into an extremely short version that normally won't get truncated by email programs. 73, Mike - W0AG ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] W3FPR's Fixed AF Output Kit Mounting

I just received Don's Fixed AF kit and would like to commend him for his work in getting it designed and put together in kit form. It performs as expected and will be very useful. In trying to mount the completed board in my K2-100, I encountered a problem that others might run into, depending