I'm looking for some code that I can write into an N1MM macro that will
trigger playing one of the 4 memories in a K3S. I've looked in the
programmer reference manual but I'm not finding any command to do that.
Any suggestions?
Pete Chamalian, W1RM
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Great, thanks Wayne. It will be exciting to see these new rigs start to
roll off the assembly line and into the hands of users.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Wayne Burdick
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 1:10 PM
To: Peter Chamalian
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
I've read the specs but I can't translate that into practical terms. I
suspect the K4HD is a better choice when you are in a multi transmitter
environment like FD or a multi-multi but are there other situations where
the HD is a better choice? I do have a few local hams and I have
encountered
On a few occasions I have had reports of a broad signal generating key
clicks. One report was backed up with a photo of a pan adapter screen shot.
Subsequent checks with a local showed no such problem. The station who
reported the problem told me he had received a similar report from a number
of
Thanks Bob. I set my AGC SLP to 5 and thr to 14 and it helps. I’ll have to
play with your values and see if it’s better.
My RF gain is at 3 o’clock.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2020 8:34 PM
To: Peter Chamalian
Cc: Elecraft
My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to
deal with. Any suggestions other than get a K4 which I have on order?
Pete, W1RM
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I'm running the K3S and Micro Keyer II. When I go on digital there are
times when the K3S appears to be putting out RF but there is none. When I
switch to CW all's well.
If I turn the K3S, Microkeyer II off and shut down the device router
software then turn it all back on, I get RF out on
Please tell us which stations will be using K4's on FD? I want to pay close
attention to them.
Thanks
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I would like to hear this same A/B comparison but in a pile-up with 4 or
more stations calling. I must confess the hard edge on the K4 "feels" more
like a click to me but that's just my initial reaction. I have pre-ordered
a K4HD.
Pete, W1RM
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The K3S works just fine on FT modes. I had my line level set for 11 but
today I had to crank my line level way up to get the same output level.
I've made no changes that I'm aware of. My Line out goes to the micro Keyer
II
Any suggestions as to why and how to fix?
I'm using a micro Keyer
When my K3S is in Data Mode with FSK selected, pressing the xmt button
returns N/A on the lower screen. PTT does not put the K3S into transmit
mode either.
Help
Pete, W1RM
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For some reason I can't find the answer to, my K3S won't go in to TX when in
RTTY. It does for FT8 and all other modes but when it comes to FSK the PTT
is inhibited for some reason. When in TX Data mode for RTTY I press the XMT
button and I get N/A on the display.
I'm sure it's some setting
, 2019 9:11 AM
To: Peter Chamalian
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX Delay
I haven’t tested it, but I recall that the delay is shortened if you use QRQ
mode. With the K3S synthesizer, you really don’t need QRQ mode for reasonable
hand sending speeds, so turn it off in the menu.
Victor 4X6GP
I received a report of what seemed to be hot switching artifacts when
running QSK with my SPE 2K amp. The K3S was set for the default TX Delay
but the friend who reported the issue later found an email from Wayne
indicating there was some issue with the default TX Delay of 8ms actually
being more
My tale is not about one QSO but rather an amazing 24 hours of QSOs. It all
started with the CQ WW CW DX Contest in November, 1979. I decided to do 15
meter single band entry with my basic 4 element monobander at 70 feet, a Drake
TR-7 and a kw.
The band started off as usual, open to JA, a
Has anyone created a macro to change the K3S from RTTY to FT-8?
Pete, W1RM
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The preamp works perfectly but is no longer needed with my new K3S. I'd
like $100. Please contact me off the reflector if interested.
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Jim, a few questions on your settings.
1. Do you have a high, mid or low pitch voice? Mine tends to be mid to
high.
2. What mic are you using? Have the Antlion condenser ModMike 4
Given these parameters, is there any changes you would suggest? I realize I
have to test this myself and get
Great thanks Don. I'll have to step through the K3 and see what my settings
are for each item (groan).
Pete, W1RM
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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 9:37 AM
To: Peter Chamalian <w...@comcast.net>; Elecraft <
When the configuration of the K3 is saved when using the K3 Utility, exactly
what is saved? What settings, etc.?
I'm asking because next week I send my K3 off to Elecraft for conversion
services to my new K3S and I would like to be able to simply set the K3S the
same as my K3. Or is that not
I have a KUSB that I purchased in April 2010. It works just fine with a
windows 7. On 7, the driver is provided by prolific version 3..3.2.102. On
windows 10 the system installed Prolific version 3.8.3.0
On Windows 10, the system manager is giving me the error not enough quota,
not enough
Well the K3 is just amazing me once again. Without the benefit of anything
special for antennas I have managed to hear and work VK0EK 160-10. As the
saying goes, you can't work 'em if you can't hear them. The toughest was
160 (a hold your breath and focus) but there it was in the log! Ditto
While not specific to Elecraft, I'm forwarding this to the reflector because
there has been a lot of discussion from time to time about the use of code
readers and the like. The best code reader is your brain and you can learn
CW as evidenced by the high success rate of the CWA. If you are a
When using the K3 on SSB with a condenser mike I am occasionally getting an
ERR KEY error and the vox does not trigger. The manual talks about
attempting to key the PTT but I do not use it on SSB. The K3 is connected
to a micro Keyer II and it does trigger PTT on CW. I do not use any voice
Practice is very important but so is having a good coach. To that end may I
suggest you check out the CW Academy -- http://www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html
There is also a CWops HF On the Air Advisors program open to all:
http://www.cwops.org/cwa-aota.html
CWops also has a weekly one-hour sprint
It's the first word that comes to mind when I think about my past week as
W1AW/1 and my trusty K3's performance. As you might imagine, being W1AW/1
on any band really attracts attention, far more that if I were just CQing as
W1RM (:-). This means some big pileups, and some incredibly weak
If you have the PR-6 6-meter preamp and control it via your AUX like to turn
it on (when on 6 meters and off when not), and you have a KPA500 on the AUX
line and a KAT500 on the AUX line and you use a separate RX antenna
connected to the RX in on the PR-6 (yeah, lots of IF's) you may experience
I have a brand new KAT500 connected with my K3 and KPA500. I've set the K3
CONFIG:KAT3 setting to KAT500Y but the KAT doesn't seem to always follow the
K3 when I change bands. I make sure that when I power up, I power the KAT
first then the K3 and finally the KPA.
Is there something I'm
Is anyone using this combination with automatic bandswitching/tuning? I
have the amp and K3 along with the special cable that connects the K3 to the
amp for auto bandswitching. I'm hoping that will also work with the KAT-500
added.
Thanks,
Pete, W1RM
Yes so long as you aren't trying to send the same data to two devices. If
you are trying to send band data to two devices, I'm not sure if that would
work or not.
Currently I have one which provides my amp with band data and the other side
to my 6m preamp. I wanted to add RTTY from my
I went through the same thing last year. I was using a Astron 50 amp supply
but the heat it threw was driving me out of the shack. After research, and
the strong recommendation of several K3 owners, I purchased two Powerwrex
SS-30DV. These are 25 amp continuous duty switching supplies with a 30
Thanks for all the feedback. I've ordered the powerwerx SS-30.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Peter Chamalian [mailto:w...@arrl.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:18 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3
I have a big Astron 50A power supply
I have a big Astron 50A power supply to run my K3, P3 and other small items.
Problem is this big brute generates a ton of heat. I'm considering a
replacement - perhaps a switching supply and would be interested in knowing
what others are using successfully. I'm not looking for cheap, I'm looking
test
Pete, W1RM
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Please help
For those with this combination and are looking for ways to automatically
change bands on the HL-1l5KFX, look no further than the THP EBC-1.5/K3
cable. One plugs into the AUX port on the K3 the other to the Yaesu input
on the amp. Set the amp for band select auto - Yaesu and you're off and
If I'm reading the manual correctly, when I have the config setting SPLT SV
set to YES, the K3 should save the split, XIT and RIT information on each
band. But, with this value set to YES, and I am split on say 30 meters then
change to 20 meters and go back to 30, the sub receiver is still at the
This is funny because I just posted the same thing. However, all I do is
change bands (using N1MM) and without doing anything else, go back to the
original band and the K3 is no longer in split mode.
I thought I understood the manual to say the K3 remembers the split mode and
frequency per band
I've confirmed the K3 operates as advertised when you change bands using the
Band up/down button. Changing bands from N1MM resets the split.
I've posted a query on the N1MM reflector and asked for a software
modification which I rather suspect could impact any radio unless the code
only
If you are using a CW decoder but would like to learn or improve your own CW
capabilities, I invite you to look at www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html
The Academy is offered by CWops and is free to all.
Pete, W1RM
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If you are using this combination and want the K3 to control the band the
amp is on, there is a cable, available from HRO, that will do the job. It's
a Tokyo High Power EBC 1.5/K3. The cable connects directly to the ACC
socket on the K3 and to the Yaesu control input on the back of the THP. Set
When one looks to invest in a product, two key things come to mind. The
quality and performance of the product itself and the company that makes it
standing behind it by providing excellent customer service.
Elecraft has proven to do just that. Let me share a story.
I bought my K3,
Has anyone successfully interfaced a K3 and THP HL-1.5KFX amp so the K3
tells the amp what band to be on? If so, I would appreciate specifics on
how you did it.
Thanks,
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If you have operated 6 meter CW and had a report of a chirp, I'd appreciate
hearing about it.
I had several of them and my K3 is back at Elecraft right now for service,
but they are not able to reproduce the problem. I know there is a mod for
the synthesizer board and that was made without
.
Thanks again!
Pete, W1RM
From: WILLIS COOKE [mailto:wrco...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 9:14 AM
To: Peter Chamalian; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters
Peter, I have operated 6 meter CW and I have not had a report of chirp. I
have heard
] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters
You didn't happen to be using CW in the SSB mode? That is the K3's
ability to allow you to be on SSB, hear a CW signal and call him without
changing mode. This practice is quite useful on 6M.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 8/12/2012 13:43, Peter Chamalian wrote:
Thanks Cookie
The voltage read by the internal K3 meter says the voltage drops to 12.6
volts which I reported to the tech's at Elecraft. They did not think it
significant. Also, the problem only has been reported on 6 meters. I'm a
98% Cw operator so if there was a hint of a chirp on the HF bands, it would
Interesting. I have them noted and will report to Elecraft when I speak
with them.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:k2vco@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; w...@arrl.net Peter Chamalian W1RM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
Has anyone tried this mic with a K3? If so, with what results?
http://uflymike.com/index.html
The mic is an add on for the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. In my case I
have the QC-15 which works beautifully with the K3.
Pete, W1RM
Thanks to all who responded. I ordered the K3PR6 preamp yesterday.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Peter Chamalian [mailto:w...@arrl.net]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:24 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3PR6 Preamp
Being new to 6 meters, I'm wondering
Being new to 6 meters, I'm wondering if the investment in the K3PR6 is worth
it.
I'm using an Innova 5 element LPA VR at 85 feet fed with hard line with the
last 20 or so feet with Buryflex so the loss is pretty minimal.
If you have experience with the K3PR6 Preamp, I'd appreciate your
I have not had a sufficiently large or loud pile up to test the AGC mods
under battle conditions. Perhaps this weekend...
I have my AGC values all set at the default levels except AGC THR which is
13.
I'll be interested to hear what others are doing.
Pete, W1RM
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Unfortunately, conditions have been so bad that it's nearly impossible to
generate a pileup that would emulate what one gets in a contest so testing
it has been inconclusive. Hopefully there will be something this weekend.
Pete, W1RM
Over the past 6 months my K3 has developed a curious problem. When I turn
it on and it goes through it's boot cycle, I go to key the radio the rig
does not key properly in that it drops a dit or dah. It makes no difference
what antenna I use or if the amp is on or off or what I use to key the
Is anyone using an Arlan Headset with boom mic with their K3? If so, which
mic element are you using? How does it perform for DX and contests?
If you aren't familiar with them, take a look here:
http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/Headsets
.asp
Thanks,
Sadly if the splatter is real (not an artifact generated in the receiver)
and the splatter is in the passband, no amount of filtering is going to help
get rid of it. If the other guy's signal is broad then there isn't much
that can be done to get rid of it given today's technology.
Pete, W1RM
Don't get me wrong. I love the KPA-500 for its nearly instant on and
instant band change. But in an event such as this past weekend ARRL CW
(ditto CQWW and other major contests), 500 watts may put you in the high
power category but it definitely does not put you in the same league as the
guys
I ordered one from BH yesterday. They are selling it for 44.99 free
shipping.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=cm500N=0InitialSearch=yes
Pete, W1RM
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From: Jim N4KH [mailto:n...@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:52 PM
To: k...@baymoon.com;
I have a full size 80 meter delta loop that is vertical, hung from a support
on my tower at the 75 foot point. The shape is not ideal (too much
horizontal but I can't do any better). I feed it with 450 ohm line at the
0.64 wave point down from the top. The antenna is then tuned with an
AT-Auto
I know the instructions for the KPA-500 say not to use a standard SVGA
cable. The special KPAK3AUX cable is the way to go. But that cable is too
short for the arrangement I had for my station so I thought I could use a
standard SVGA expansion cable (female connector on one end, male on the
Yes, it does that on mine too. I'm using a microHAM Station Master and if I
turn off the P3, the band data goes away. The fix here is to turn the P3 on
then power off and on the radio.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Roger Banks [mailto:ro...@dio.co]
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011
1.Instant (or as fast as possible) tuning when QSY to a new band or
new frequency the say way that the KPA500 does.
2. Tune while transmitting and not requiring key down to tune
3. While tuning, put the KPA500 into a reduced power mode if necessary
but not key down
4.
That's what I wanted to hear Ed, thanks! Turns out I don't need the BCD
data, only FSK and PTT both of which are on pins that are not connected in
the KPA500.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Ed Muns [mailto:w...@msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:14 PM
To: 'Peter Chamalian
Has anyone with a K3 and KPA500 interfaced the pair with a microHAM station
master or other device that uses the band data to control other equipment
such as antenna switches?
If the K3 and KPA are connected together with the AUX cable, how can one
connect the Station Master or other equipment
There are definitely benefits to having the transceiver and amp that are
designed to work together as would be the case here. Mix and match can
sometimes be a challenge as I have with my K3 and solid state amp. The two
do not talk to each other without the need for separate interfacing units.
One can't get to either the schematics or manual from that link - you have
to be logged in.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:plama...@verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FCC
Yep, that works!! Thanks
Pete, W1RM
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From: Bruce Beford [mailto:bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 5:13 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs
Copy and paste onto one line in your browser:
I've just upgraded to a new computer with no serial ports so I need to be
able to update the firmware in my K3. I know the KUSB is available and from
what I read, it's a usb to serial cable to enable direct communication
between computer and radio.
I'm running Windows 7, 64-bit computer.
Use a powered hub rather than non-powered.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Phil Kane [mailto:k2...@kanafi.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 7:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] multi port usb hub and k3 KUSB
On 4/20/2010 3:26 PM, Gary Slagel wrote:
Has
The good folks at Elecraft provided me with a solution to my earlier posted
problem.
Using the original macro for split: SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0;SB1;BW$0080
Works fine if you only intend to use it on cw. But if you go to ssb, it has
two problems:
a) it doesn't switch modes and
I just tried cycling through bands with the band control and did not
encounter that problem. I wonder if you are set on split which I found
would not let me cycle through modes but again no problem changing bands.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Brian Machesney
Here's an odd thing with the split macro. If I'm on cw and have gotten
there via N1MM logger, I press the button assigned to the macro and it works
and I'm on cw with both vfos.
Now I go to a ssb spot, click on the spot. VFO A is in ssb mode. I press
them same macro button but vfo B does
I didn't realize this was a wide spread problem. I received my new knob set
last Friday.
Pete, W1RM
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From: KM5Q [mailto:k...@mac.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:46 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 new GAIN knobs
Improved knobs are
Hey, that's cool! Thanks Eric.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:21 PM
To: p...@xs4all.nl
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation
Quickly double tap A-B.
73,
more audio output from
your headphones by plugging them into the rear speaker jack. Set
CONFIG:SPKRS to 2 (for stereo).
73,
Mike K2MK
Peter Chamalian
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:07:34 -0700
I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with the K3.
I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite
I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with the K3.
I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite Phone with the DX (HC-4) element. I
find a) the audio level in the headset to be rather low and b) just got some
mic audio comments from a local saying the audio didn't sound like me
To: Peter Chamalian; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset
The HC-4 element isn't supposed to sound like you; it's supposed to cut
through
QRM. Personally, I can't stand the harsh sound of it, but it does do what
it's
supposed to do. If you want a mic element that sounds like
Peter Chamalian
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:06 -0700
I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is
rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the
audio level?
Just for the record, I hae the latest production release firmware, speaker
. Unfortunately, it is not remembered
if you cycle power.
73,
Mike K2MK
Peter Chamalian
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:06 -0700
I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is
rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the
audio level?
Just for the record, I hae
I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is
rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the
audio level?
Just for the record, I hae the latest production release firmware, speaker +
phones is no.
Thanks,
Pete, W1RM
Yep, it is. Should have mentioned that in my first email.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:v...@rakefet.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 5:16 PM
To: Peter Chamalian
Cc: 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Audio Level and Heil Pro Set
Peter Chamalian wrote:
I've
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From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 1:47 PM
To: 'Peter Chamalian'
Cc: 'Elecraft'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] MCU LD and K3 Utility
If you can, would you describe blew up better for me (a private e-mail
would be fine). I'd like to determine what
Things are really balled up. I tried to upload the latest firmware but as I
was checking to see which serial port was connected to the computer, the K3
Utility blew up and in spite of my best efforts to uninstall and reinstall,
when I launch it, it tried to connect to the K3 on a port that
I'm hoping someone has a solution for my dilemma. I am trying to attain
full automation using all the equipment listed below so that when I change
bands, all the equipment follows. I am 90 percent there with the set up I
describe. The one piece that is not working properly is the amplifier is
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