Since the KUSB is just a USB to RS-232, why couldn't you get it to work?
In other words, what's wrong with it?
It works fine for me and hundreds of others. I wonder why you had trouble
with it?
Bob W5OV
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
AB7E said:
b. create a whole bunch of other bands to step through that includes
all the segments between the ham bands.
I think that this sounds like a great solution.
Would it be reasonable to have an alternative SWL selection of bands
available as a CONFIG option?
It could be as simple as
I'm using a RigExpert Plus USB interface on my K3 running 500w+ to my 43'
vertical and I have no RFI problems whatsoever.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Gaynard
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 7:59 PM
Just curious how you know that the LP100 is accurate?
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stewart
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:45 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SWR Accuracy - reprise
After reading your table and comments again, I'm also curious why you are
using the antenna tuner in these measurements?
Shouldn't the internal ATU be OFF in order to evaluate the SWR meter?
With the tuner on, the K3's SWR meter is showing the results of the tuner
doing it's job - no? I would
...@wa5znu.org]
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: Robert Naumann
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FCC ID DOC # for the K2...
Robert W5OV wrote:
Before anyone travelling to the Caribbean gets prepared and worries
about
showing of all of these documents, keep in mind
Before anyone travelling to the Caribbean gets prepared and worries about
showing of all of these documents, keep in mind that no one cares about
someone transporting their own amateur radio through customs. Their concern
is catching stuff that is going to be sold - and they want to collect the
I take a wait and see attitude and I update my firmware once every 6 months
or so. My original firmware worked quite well and I was actually pleased
with the radio's performance before upgrading anything. Of course, there are
new features and enhancements in new releases, but they are not
What if he's running about 5kw out? This would make sense. 10% increase in
input gives you a 10% increase in output power.
This is of course ignoring the dirty signal you are producing.
W5OV
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
That's not bad, but I prefer this one
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/452236495_pedTk-M.jpg
from Rose's Cases, especially since it is made for the K3, there is no
problem with it being too tight and pressing in on the main tuning knob etc.
73,
Bob W5OV
Email Rose at elecraftcov...@rfwave.net
With the exception of 6m, you have essentially that capability available in
the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-2.5KFX which, thanks to Elecraft's loan of a new K3
for the show (thanks again Eric!), was being demonstrated in the Array
Solutions booth this weekend in Dayton.
In addition, the Tokyo Hy-Power
Rudy,
Just to clarify an apparent misunderstanding with the SPE amp, it is not a
true SO2R device. What I mean is that the second radio can only listen to
whatever antenna is attached to the SO2R connector. It does not get access
to the transmit antennas which are connected to any of the 4
Joe,
Use the ACC for the band switching connection and use the KEY OUT to do the
PTT. In other words, separate cables.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe G
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 5:05 AM
While I fully support any activity that gets people on the air, I don't
think the intended audience for the K3 is to be hand carried by someone
hiking.
For someone to mis-apply a high-performance DXing and Contesting machine
like the K3 to such an activity should not be a concern of Elecraft,
It's too bad that RFEXPERT does not identify himself so that one could
measure RFEXPERT's ability to make such an analysis.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON
Sent: Sunday, April 05,
Maybe your SWR is really high?
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Sarte
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 9:35 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Mic setting and ALC question
Hello group,
.
In the end it is up to everyone themselves to decide wether the comment
is valid in their situation or not.
73 Mark, PA5MW
Robert Naumann wrote:
It's too bad that RFEXPERT does not identify himself so that one could
measure RFEXPERT's ability to make such an analysis.
73,
Bob W5OV
Walter,
Your instincts are correct: I'm guessing after getting used to the station,
you will have a sense of proper temp for a particular job, and could just
tweak the temp setting up or down as needed without really getting into the
calibration arena.
Unless you are in a critical manufacturing
If it's putting out 100w, you should be able to find where - no?
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:24 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3
I want
Why not just listen in CW mode? Is there a difference?
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Radio Amateur N5GE
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 10:20 AM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Suggestion (CW)
I
or the reverse made no change in what I heard in the receiver - presuming
the bandwidth remained the same of course.
-Original Message-
From: Radio Amateur N5GE [mailto:n...@n5ge.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 4:04 PM
To: Robert Naumann
Cc: 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Suggestion
OK - what service did Elecraft use to ship your package?
There are several options at different price levels, so let's get specific.
Did they use: Express Mail International? Priority Mail? First Class Mail?
Parcel Post?
Discussion of these issues requires that we not only say Post Office - but
Jim,
Your mention of an initial observation of an RS232 problem is a red flag
clue.
First I had trouble getting the PC to K3 serial port communication going.
This will be subject of another, less urgent, request.
Since the radio can be controlled by the RS232 port, if it is in a bad or
unknown
Do you really think that publicly airing this clerical error is the most
effective way of getting to a resolution?
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:22 PM
To:
I use a Zero Five 43' vertical with my K3. Not sure if the K2 tuner is
equivalent to the K3, but if it is, it should work well.
As an example, I worked K5D on 160 through 20m with my Zero Five 43'
vertical @ 100w.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
I do not operate SSB very much, but I wanted to get my Microham MicroKeyer
working with N1MM for voice keying. I have the Heil Proset Ic from
Elecraft and it works well plugged into the 1/8 mic jack of the MicroKeyer
and the MicroKeyer mic output is plugged into the rear panel mic jack of the
K3.
Ben,
I think you need to do some more analysis locally.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of SM6CKU
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 8:21 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] My K3
: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:18 PM
To: 'Robert Naumann'; knowk...@sbcglobal.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 + LP Pan + Microkeyer II
Your LP Pan system should
sufficient processing power and bandwidth to do the job
adequately.
The supported cards are mostly high-end audio cards.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From: Igor Sokolov [mailto:ua9...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:27 AM
To: Robert Naumann; knowk...@sbcglobal.net; elecraft
My K3 with N1MM does not do anything erratic like this. This is not a
software issue.
Something is wrong in the configuration of this system - perhaps the USB to
RS232 port is defective or the parameters are incorrect.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From:
It's people sending the same initial messages and subsequent responses to
multiple lists.
This is a netiquette no-no.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 6:55 AM
My guess is that you don't have the 2D fasteners oriented properly.
Mine was like this too, but then I flipped a couple of them around and they
lined up perfectly.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Sarte
Jim,
Your LP Pan system should not be connected to, or interact with your
MicroKeyer whatsoever. You will need a sound card (or external USB sound
unit like the EMU 0202) dedicated to LP-Pan duty.
Follow the instructions and you'll be up and running quickly.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original
Nick,
With all due respect and caution, please don't think that allowing for
lightning to come into your radio with your radio's input being routed to
your dummy load is better or provides any level of protection whatsoever
over being solidly connected.
The proper use of a lightning arrestor(s)
David,
If you were not transporting the K3 and merely keeping it safe on a shelf or
in a closet, you might want to place it with the handle towards the opening
so you could lift it out of the case somewhat more easily with the handle.
While transporting it on the shoulder strap, you would want
If the people you are communicating with are on SSB, why don't you transmit
SSB too?
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of G4LNA
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:15 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject:
While such a capability would be nice to have in an emergency, there are
much better tools to allow one to operate RTTY... like MMTTY which is free
to download.
I would suggest a review of AA5AU's excellent RTTY tutorial web site for
details: http://www.aa5au.com/rtty.html
73,
Bob W5OV
(NJ5DX
G4ILO said:
For the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly **when
transmitting**. (Asterisks added for emphasis).
He did not say to have it flash continuously while in test mode ... only if
you tried to transmit.
I don't think this would annoy anyone but I have to agree with my
Yes.
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill wade
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 4:32 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked
This filter mystery seems to be a common exercise for purchasers of a K3.
Having just gone through this myself, reading all of the data available, and
consulting with K3 owners for their experiences, I settled on the following
assortment of filters for my new K3:
KFL3A-6K 6.0 kHz 8 pole
On the K3 order page you will find:
KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz, 8-pole roofing filter
_
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kjeld Holm
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:44 AM
To: 'ElecraftList'
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3]
I've only had my K3 for a little over a week. RX performance is great, but
I'm finding that some operational things don't work as I expect they should.
Perhaps I just to be pointed in the right direction to understand what is
happening?
Frequency Memories:
I have been trying to store some
-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:50 AM
To: Robert Naumann
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie operational quirks?
Bob,
Independent bands is not yet available in the firmware. I know
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 8:38 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie operational quirks?
Robert Naumann wrote:
I now see that when
Jim,
My K3's receiver also works and sounds great on AM. I have probably spent
more time listening to AM broadcast with it than anything else thus far. I
use my old Yaesu SP-8 external speaker and it sounds very good to me - and I
have tried cranking it up pretty loud, and I hear no distortion at
I have a new K3 (s/n 2542).
How can I find out what mods and updates were included in the construction
of my radio?
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS
+1-510-655-8604
Sent: Tuesday,
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mods documentation requests, please
Robert Naumann wrote:
I have a new K3 (s/n 2542).
How can I find out what mods and updates were included in the construction
of my radio?
Bob W5OV
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm
73
Don
I am also working some CQ 160 stations with my new today K3 # 2452 with my
Zero Five 43' vertical. The short vertical works much better than a low full
size dipole I also put up today.
The K3 sounds really nice and all AOK thus far.
73,
Bob W5OV
-Original Message-
From:
Just curious - how is the K3 supposed to know that you have an external
tuner that needs to be tuned so that it could do this?
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009
Go back to Radio Shack and tell them you need a model #274-025 plug.
The Radio Shacks in Groton and New London both should have them in stock.
73,
Bob W5OV
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith
How about using a data mode and hitting PTT(the footswitch)?
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roger Marrotte
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:53 PM
To: 'JIM DAVIS'
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE:
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