I had no idea I could paste the Elecraft PDF files! THANK YOU!
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/3/21 1:44 PM, K8TE wrote:
It is a simple process to review firmware
It is a simple process to review firmware updates, and when appropriate, copy
and paste an update into the PDF version of the manual in Acrobat Reader,
and then save that file with the updates. Then, when one searches for a
question, the annotated manual has both the then (manual's publishing
] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2020 12:08 PM
To: John Lemay; 'Elecraft Reflector Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
John,
To keep up with all the changes, you should read the firmware release
notes too. Mark up the manual with that information.
73,
Don
omeone at Elecraft had
updated the manual .
John G4ZTR
From: Ken K6MR [mailto:k...@outlook.com]
Sent: 26 December 2020 17:29
To: John Lemay; Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
You are reading an old description of the SUB button. A firmware chang
From: John Lemay<mailto:j...@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk>
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2020 09:48
To: 'Ken K6MR'<mailto:k...@outlook.com>; 'Elecraft Reflector
Reflector'<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
Ken
Thanks for replying quickly.
I am r
, 2020 09:13
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
Hello all
I have a K3 with the sub-receiver installed, and working. But .
The handbook says < Holding SUB links the VFOs (whether the sub
receiver is on or off).
ecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
Hello all
I have a K3 with the sub-receiver installed, and working. But .
The handbook says < Holding SUB links the VFOs (whether the sub
receiver is on or off). The kHz decimal point o
Hello all
I have a K3 with the sub-receiver installed, and working. But .
The handbook says < Holding SUB links the VFOs (whether the sub
receiver is on or off). The kHz decimal point of
VFO B flashes as a reminder. VFO A is the master,
moving both VFOs in tandem. >
I cannot get this to
Ray
If you have KSYN3A synthesizers installed, check for the following mod.
Ref: KSYN3A Synthesized Installation Instructionspp 5
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/E740257%20KSYN3A%20Installation%20Rev%20A6.pdf
KREF3 Output Level Modification
Check the obvious. Are you sure you didn't accidentally turn down the
RF and/or AF gain on the SubRx? I know how easy it is to do. I have
seen me do it.
Buck, k4ia
Honor Roll
8BDXCC
EasyWayHamBooks.com
On 6/10/2020 2:26 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
Maybe you could remove the sub and
Maybe swap synthesizers
Jack BMW Motorcycles
Chuck KE9UW
c-haw...@illinois.edu
Sent from my iPad
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> That probably wouldn’t help. In this case the system includes the SubRx, the
> Synthesizer and all the interconnects and
Do NOT send in just the sub! (also an intermittent will invariably NOT
fail when here at Elecraft).
Like Jack said, check the sub KSYN3 by tapping DISP and look for PL2
voltages or SYN2 OK (tech mode must be on). When wiggling all the
cables, don't forget the one at the back of the sub. Look
That probably wouldn’t help. In this case the system includes the SubRx, the
Synthesizer and all the interconnects and cables that connect these to the rest
of the radio.
I would check the interconnects, especially the tmp coax cables that go from
the SubRx to the rear panel connector and to
Maybe you could remove the sub and send it for evaluation somewhat economically
Chuck Jack Hawley
KE9UW
Sent from my iPhone, cjack
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 12:59 PM, Ray Albers wrote:
>
> I bought my K3 used. It's now a bit over six years old (S/N 8240). The
> seller kindly included the
I bought my K3 used. It's now a bit over six years old (S/N 8240). The
seller kindly included the manual, original invoice, a repair invoice and
even the Fred Cady book. The K3 was factory assembled, with a
factory-installed KRX3 subreceiver and the BNC auxiliary antenna connection.
If I had
You have to integrate SO2V operation with the logging software. If you
just switch VFO's, you have to switch back to run mode when you go back
to the run frequency. Any small delay improves the chances you'll miss a
contact or lose the frequency, so it has to be very fast. With the
software I
Gernot,
If you have the subRX, why not tune to listen for those off-frequency
stations with the VFO B knob. Your transmit frequency is unchanged on
VFO A, so no need for RIT unless you are only listening to the mainRX.
An easy VFO A>B pushbutton will put VFO on the same frequency as VFO A
John,
the issue with SO2V is that you want to stay on your run frequency, but
be able to slightly tune up and down to hear callers which are not
exactly on your TX freq. RIT comes in handy here, as you just press RIT
or CLR after the QSO is finished. I don't have a K-POD, but if it would
let
"Of course if you get too far away from your run frequency, you'll have
to increase the P3 span so that you can still the VFO B cursor"
Therein lies the problem: With the span set to more than 10 kHz, it's
very hard to resolve CW signals on the P3. A VGA display would help, of
course, but I'd
On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 9:15 AM K9MA wrote:
> I've found that during some contest operation, it's handy to call CQ on
> VFO B, while using VFO A to search and pounce. (Known as Single Operator
> 2 VFO mode, SO2V.) That way, when unassisted, I can use the P3 to locate
> promising signals.
On 1/14/2019 19:55, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
Is the issue the way the P3 is used to move in on a signal?
Yes, that is exactly the issue. When unassisted, using the P3 is the
best method I've found for finding new contacts. However, the span has
to be 10 kHz, or it's too hard to resolve cw
If you have a K-Pod it is just as easy to tune with VFO B while running on
A. Is the issue the way the P3 is used to move in on a signal? I have K-Pod
buttons to turn RIT on and off and also to clear the offset.
John KK9A
K9MA wrote:
I've found that during some contest operation, it's handy
Thanks, Gernot. I came to the same conclusion. I also tried using
"BSET", but it doesn't enable the RIT on VFO B. Maybe a firmware update
could fix that?
73,
Scott K9MA
On 1/14/2019 19:01, g...@gmx.net wrote:
Scott,
I looked at the programmer ref manual and realized there is only one
Scott,
I looked at the programmer ref manual and realized there is only one
RIT/XIT, which is controlling VFO A. I guess there are two choices left:
- either you press A/B to switch to your CQ VFO.
- or you try to mimick RIT of VFO B via FBxxx; commands with the help of
an external control
I've found that during some contest operation, it's handy to call CQ on
VFO B, while using VFO A to search and pounce. (Known as Single Operator
2 VFO mode, SO2V.) That way, when unassisted, I can use the P3 to locate
promising signals. However, I sometimes wish the RIT would work with the
Jeff,
Is your sub-receiver still available?
Bill N0CU
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I have my K3 at Elecraft to remove the sub-receiver /O board. It is a very
lightly used K3 sub-receiver (KRX3) with the original synthesizer and boards
and the 2.7 K filter thatI will sell at $575. I also havethe following
additional filters. – 250 Hz – 8 -pole = $125.400 Hz – 8 pole =
It has a dual RTTY mode with two decode windows, one for the main
receiver and one for the sub, like using stereo headphones for CW of
SSB. It is the only program I know of, for any platform, that does
this.
MixW has a dual channel decode mode. N1MM Logger+, and WiteLog will
both open two
Being able to easily run both main and sub in RTTY is why I
still use cocoaModem on my Macintosh. (It suffered from serious
incompatibility with a new version of the OS a few versions ago.
I still have a backlevel machine with full functionality.)
It has a dual RTTY mode with two decode
far, only
on the main rx. Hence my question.
John G4ZTR
-Original Message-
From: Nr4c [mailto:n...@widomaker.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 18:48
To: John Lemay
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub receiver
Wrong question. It's already there. The USB audio
books, see www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com>
From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Nr4c
<n...@widomaker.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:48 AM
To: John Lemay
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraf
Wrong question. It's already there. The USB audio is stereo. The main RX is on
the left channel and the sub is on the right.
Question is what do you want to do with the sub RX audio?
I.e., for RTTY you'd need to run a separate instance if MMTTY and set input
from RTTY channel.
Sent from my
Sub receiver audio is available on the *RIGHT CHANNEL* of USB Audio
CODEC - just as it is available on the *RING* of the LINE OUT jack
and RING of the headphones jack.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2/9/2017 8:55 AM, John Lemay wrote:
Hello all
I hope this is not a dumb question .. I have
Hello all
I hope this is not a dumb question .. I have a K3 (not S) which has
the sub receiver and has been updated with the KIO3B.
I have main RX audio available on the USB port.
Can I have the sub RX audio on the USB port - and if so, how is it done ?
Many thanks
John G4ZTR
[mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 3:58 PM
To: Jeff <k8...@charter.net>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver problem with KSYN3A
I hope that you worked that problem through with E
He'll just use RIT for DX and he is good with that for now.
73,
Jeff
-Original Message-
From: Merv Schweigert [mailto:k...@flex.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 5:06 PM
To: Jeff <k8...@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver problem with KSYN3A
Jeff, not sure if
I hope that you worked that problem through with Elecraft Tech Support on
the phone, particularly since there's the cost of a KSYN3A involved. Some
troubles have so much stuff floating around to sort through that it's just
plain difficult to work it via email.
73, Guy K2AV
On Sat, Jan 16, 2016
Hello,
My Dad picked up a K3 that is a late number 9xxx it had a sub receiver and
both synthesizers are the KSYN3A. A little history on the rig first,
Original owner bought as 100 watt kit and installed the sub receiver. Second
owner installed a couple filters on the main board and the antenna
When B SET is pressed the S-meter is tied to the sub receiver. But how does one
go about calibrating the sub rx's S-meter? Is it even possible? The User Guide
seems to imply so.
Al W6LX
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Hi Mike,
Did you possibly click on a spot from your logging programing?
Have you conducted any tests without any PC programs talking to the K3?
Do you use the M1 through M4 buttons as quick band segment jump keys? Did
you use the K3 Frequency memory editor program? Did you set up the sub RX as
Hi:
For some reason every time I engage the Sub Receiver it defaults to
CW. For example I have set it up on 80m to be in LSB via BSET and
saved it, and yet it will stay
in LSB for awhile, and at some point in time it just changes mode to
CW still on the same freq etc. The setting will be held
My first post on this didn't make it to the list due to clerical error on my
part, so here is attempt two.
The sub-receiver in my K3 is equipped with a 2.7 5 pole filter in position 1,
and a 400Hz 8 pole in position 5. All works well until I narrow the bandwidth
to 400 Hz, then the
Hi Wayne,
No new synth. I first noticed the problem when using diversity, but it
persists when the receivers are separated. I'm thinking it is probably a
construction or installation problem and wanted to know if there are known
errors that would cause this.
NN7U
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This could be a bug. Are you using new synths? Diversity mode?
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 12, 2015, at 9:25 AM, Chuck Teague via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
My first post on this didn't make it to the list due to clerical error on my
part, so here is attempt two.
The sub-receiver in
I was looking through the Installation manual for the Sub Receiver and saw that
I need to decide which aux antenna Option to use either the deselected antenna
on the KAT3 or the dedicated BNC Input.
Note: I'm planning to put up a 25' vertical whip as a dedicated RX antenna
I'm leaning towards
Doug,
Not necessarily - the K3 RX antenna input can be exposed to RF from the
TX antenna whether that is the K3 transmitting or another transmitter.
In the case of another transmitter, one can add the exposure to the K3
normal ANT1 or ANT2 input if an antenna is connected.
73,
Don W3FPR
On
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyle
Johnson
Sent: 27 January 2015 23:45
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
In general, ensure the coupled energy into the receiver antenna
connector is less than 1 watt under absolute worst case conditions
If the 2nd rx pre-amp can add sufficient gain, then a resistive divider on
that input will add a good degree of protection. Receive-only aerials often
have their own pre-amps, so there might be plenty of gain in hand. Coax to
the 2nd rx should still be protected against common mode current.
Semi-related topic:
Recently, I was hosting a local 2m-SSB net and had my KX3-2M
connected to a 7-element yagi pointed 90-degrees from the
transmitting antenna array (K3+xvtr+150w amp). Spacing is about
40-feet horizontally and 30-feet vertically (Tx ant higher). Its
normal to run the
On Jan 28, 2015, at 7:45 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote:
Lyle and company,
To be clear are you talking about using another transmitter other than
the K3's transmitter and external amplifier? This is my reading and I am
just checking. Thank you.
Both. I believe the OP
...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: 28 January 2015 13:41
To: Doug Turnbull; 'Lyle Johnson'; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
Doug,
Not necessarily - the K3 RX antenna input can be exposed to RF from the
TX antenna whether that is the K3 transmitting or another
Folks,
Have we lost track of our senses? (I never vent so please allow me to do so..)
I like to “trade a lot and see many radios that have a blown out front end,
which usually I can fix.
Most times the victim radio was “on receive” with a shiny new transmitter that
was “just being set in
Now this has me wondering about having my 2 meter and 6 meter antennas in close
proximity.
From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
This would only be necessary if you're running high power and/or the antenna to
be used with the KRX3 is close to the transmit antenna. Could you describe your
antenna system?
Wayne
N6KR
http://www.elecraft.com
On Jan 27, 2015, at 7:12 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Perhaps you could clarify protection on RX inputs. I have the KRX3 and
run the internal 100 watt amp.
Sometimes I share the same antenna with TX, ANT 1 or ANT2. I assumed
there that the RX is protected.
Sometimes I use the AUX antenna for diversity receive. Is that input not
protected? When
In general, ensure the coupled energy into the receiver antenna
connector is less than 1 watt under absolute worst case conditions,
and preferably under 100 mW, and your receiver should be OK.
Put another way, the antennas should be separated by 40 dB if running
up to 1 kW, 30 dB if running
Thank you
From: Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
In general, ensure the coupled energy into the receiver antenna
connector
I've been using the Array Solutions device (AS-RXFEP) for over a year on
my K3. I have a homebrew magnetic loop connected to the K3 sub rx, with
the loop located about 15 feet from the transmitting ground plane (about
6' above ground). Prior to installing the AS-RXFEP, the sub rx COR would
be
I ordered the sub receiver and in the conversation with Elecraft I was informed
that it is good idea to build a device that would short the dedicated RX
antenna to ground to protect it during transmit.
The simple way would be a relay but I'd rather not hear a relay click with each
transmission.
Phil,
The K3 ANT1 and ANT2 connections are not of concern, they are protected
by the T/R circuits in the K3.
The AUX ant is protected by a COR (Carrier Operated Relay) that will
activate if there is too much RF being brought in by the AUX antenna.
While it should protect the K3 (and KRX3)
Wayne, can you please elaborate on what is sufficient antenna separation when
a transmitter is operating on another antenna? I ask this because my K3
returning from a trip to Elecraft after damaging the front end. I assume it
happened when I was testing an old boat anchor (Viking II, 100
/divdivSubject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver
and protecting the Sub RX input /divdiv
/divWayne, can you please elaborate on what is sufficient antenna
separation when a transmitter is operating on another antenna? I ask this
because my K3 returning from a trip to Elecraft after damaging the front
Ken,
I am not Wayne, but I can tell you that you question does not have a
single answer.
Do you run an amplifier? More power requires greater separation between
the TX and the RX antennas.
Another factor is the orientation of the antennas. An RX antenna in the
null pattern of the TX
In general, ensure the coupled energy into the receiver antenna
connector is less than 1 watt under absolute worst case conditions, and
preferably under 100 mW, and your receiver should be OK.
Put another way, the antennas should be separated by 40 dB if running up
to 1 kW, 30 dB if running
There are a couple of things to think about. How much power are you running?
How close is the receive antenna to your transmitting antenna? Does your
receive only antenna possibly have an interface that can connect to the key
out of the K3? (My Pixel Loop antenna has such a device)
You can also
An alternative to a relay (which should ground the sub-receiver ant)
is using a pin diode to short the input.
Typically one uses a coupling capacitor to isolate the antenna from
the circuit which will have a low value of dc bias to turn on the pin
diode which will conduct to ground and short
Thank you
Sounds like that may be my solution
From: d...@lightstream.net d...@lightstream.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input
I've been using the Array Solutions device
Sub receiver all of sudden does not produce signal. Audio is not dead, but
cannot hear the VFO B signal in split operation. Where should I start to
find what has gone wrong? ..mike
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View this message in context:
Hi Mike,
The most common (and easiest to correct) reason for this is incorrect
antenna selection for the SUB RX. If you hold the BSET button it will
momentarily flash which antenna is being used by the SUB RX on the lower
display. You probably want to be using the same antenna as your MAIN RX so
Dick, K8ZTT has the winning answer:
Turn on the sub receiver, then check to see what input you are using for
the sub. Turn on the sub receiver, then HOLD (not push) the RX/ANT
button (next to the power switch) and make sure you are not using the AUX
input (it needs to be MAIN). The one in use
Guys
I have a K3 that has developed what I think is a fault on the sub-receiver. It
is S/N 883. MCU Firmware is at 4.86
If I switch on the K3 and enable the sub receiver, I hear equally as well as
the main receiver but after a few seconds, an increasingly loud noise level
builds up and the
Hi Graham,
I had a problem early on with my K3 S/N 307.
The Sub RX mixer was intermittently noisy. I verified this by swapping the
mixer
with the one in the Main RX.
Elecraft replaced it FOC.
Hope this helps.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
P.S. Lot's of bad signals in SSB CQWW. Obviously they are not
Greetings to the list. I seem to have a problem with the sub receiver in my
K3. I think the problem is between my ears and I am at wits end.
The sub receiver works fine on several bands (80 40 20) but does NOT seem to
be working on 10 160 15. Haven't checked the WARC bands. I have checked
This thread is a bit old, may have been solved. In case it was not, I had a
similar problem getting sub Rx to work and it was cockpit error. Try holding
*A/B* button to get *BSET*, then look in display at what antenna is
selected. If different from MAIN ANT or what you want it to be, push *ANT*
I just finished building the K3 with the sub receiver. All went well until I
fired up the rig and found that I was not getting a signal in the sub
receiver.. I had white noise but no signal. I checked all the wiring that
went from the main board to the sub receiver and all was in place and tight.
I got the sub receiver fixed. The previous owner had the filter inserted the
wrong way. By this the signal pins are shorted to ground through by the
filter.
I discovered this by measuring on the pins of the filters. On the selected
filter the signal pins carry 5 volt DC. The DC is blocked by
You need to call Elecraft Tech Support on this problem before you go
further. They don't live on the reflector. Someone knowledgeable can walk
you through a series of steps to isolate what is going on. There are too
many possibilities to work this efficiently over email.
Do not go soldering
Or email k3supp...@elecraft.com
73,
Eric
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On 1/11/2013 10:09 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
You need to call Elecraft Tech Support on this problem before you go
further. They don't live on the reflector.
__
That's why I took the effort to measure the resistors. R43 is 51 Ohm, R37
and R45 are both 63 Ohm.
From what you measured above, I can tell you that your R43, R37, and R45
resistors are all good.
Please take a closer look at the schematic. When you measure R43, you are
actually measuring R43
From ON4YVO:
My sub receiver is not sensitive either. Signals are very weak on strong
signals on the main receiver. Difference is 9 S-points.
That's why I took the effort to measure the resistors. R43 is 51 Ohm, R37 and
R45 are both 63 Ohm. These are on the other side of K10. Of course these
Hi Dave,
To some extent, my sub-RX experience duplicated yours. After a lot of
experimentation, I determined that the sub's antenna has a number of
differences from the main antenna. This is the purpose (in the case
of diversity reception) anyway: To reduce fading effects. For SO2V
ops, having
I tried to work the recent 10 meter contest using SO2V but I found that weaker
signals were virtually uncopyable when using the sub receiver. The main
receiver appears to be working correctly.
The sub receiver appears to have problems:
I have noticed that the PRE does nothing when pressed
Hi Folks,
I've been scratching my head for a couple weeks and finally decided to ask for
a bit of help.
Is there a way to enter a frequency via the numerical keyboard to the
Sub-receiver? So far I have been setting a frequency into VFO-A then pressing
the A/B key. This is a bit cumbersome but
The internal 2M transverter IF connects into the the Main receiver input
chain downstream of the Main/RX antenna switch. So it can only be used on
the Main receiver. In fact the ATT and Preamp works as normal as the whole
input side is pretty much connected.
I have other 2M transverters here
I am using the internal K144XV 2-metre transverter at VFO B and an
external XV50 (modified for 4 metres) at VFO A.
Switching in the SUB I can hear VFO A (4 metres) okay but, although I
can hear the K144XV noise level when advancing the SUB RF AF gain
controls, I do not hear any signals. I do
...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 3:35 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Sub receiver question
I am using the internal K144XV 2-metre transverter at VFO B and an
external XV50 (modified for 4 metres) at VFO A.
Switching in the SUB I can hear VFO A (4 metres) okay
Thank you, Olli, that is useful to know.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de writes
Hi David,
in standard configuration you can only use one transverter at a time,
no matter if internal or external (the internal K144XV is switched from
the same XV3A board as the
Thanks for the several replies I got on this Diversity Mode newbie question.
Now I understand, and after reading those replies, took a closer listen - sure
enough, the two receivers ARE on the same (VFO A) frequency. I was reading too
much into the instructions! And yes, it is obvious now why
Hi -
I just finished installing the sub receiver in my K3 # 4359. Set up the
filters, sub synth, etc.The subrx book sez (page 44), that if you press
hold the SUB for 2 seconds or more it will go into Diversity mode. That it
does. It also sez that the kHz dot on VFO A will flash, to
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Hi -
I just finished installing the sub receiver in my K3 # 4359. Set up the
filters, sub synth, etc.The subrx book sez (page 44), that if you press
hold the SUB for 2 seconds or more it will go into Diversity mode. That it
What the book says means that the SubRX is now controlled by VFO A. VFO B
is used for split TX.It does not mean that the readout on VFO B changes
to whatever is on VFO A. 73, Guy.
On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Hi -
I just finished installing the sub
Hi Mike,
This question comes up quite often on the reflector and it is usually
incorrect antenna selection as others have commented. But there are also
several other things that could be amiss. You could have the RF gain for the
sub turned down. It's the outer ring on the RF gain knob. Assuming
,
Fred KE7X
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike
Fatchett
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:50 PM
To: Bill Conkling
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
The 2nd receiver
Conkling wrote:
Check antenna wiring, and make sure you have selected an antenna for
the
SUB.
...bill nr4c
-Original Message-
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett [mailto:w...@w0mu.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:32 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
cable was not correctly seated.
73, Mike WA5POK
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From: nr4c
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 6:52 AM
To: W0MU Mike Fatchett
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
I saw that someone else suggested checking all the cabling. Good
Hi Mike; I had the same problem a number of months ago and it was so
frustrating I finally removed the sub rcvr and sent it off to Aptos. The
guys there were very helpful as always but it came back with a perfectly
clean bill of health as they could find nothing wrong with it.
This was after I
I installed this 2nd receiver quite some time ago. I probably never
checked but i hear background noise in the sub receiver but no signals.
I suspect this is something stupid, can someone point me in a direction.
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Mike W0MU
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 7:32 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
I installed this 2nd receiver quite some time ago. I probably never checked
but i hear background noise in the sub receiver
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 7:32 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
I installed this 2nd receiver quite some time ago. I probably never checked
: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver no signals
I installed this 2nd receiver quite some time ago. I probably never checked
but i hear background noise in the sub receiver but no signals.
I suspect this is something stupid, can someone point me in a direction.
--
Mike W0MU
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
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