Tony Fegan VE3QF wrote:
Bill W5WVO wrote:
This is something I thought already behaved the way I want it to, but
it doesn't seem to. I've read through the manual, so if I'm missing
something, somebody please tell me.
If I'm copying a 6m CW signal in USB mode and switch the K3 to
CW(REV) mode
And this is why we love Elecraft - I can't see any other manufacture
responding positively with a solution, that's alone so quickly. Most
other manufactures would just say 'Caveat Emptor' - don't do it then!
Boy am I glad I bought my K3 :)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
--
Patience serves as a
What we are talking about is as already published in wish-list on
zerobeat forum:
http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=228.0
FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW - OFF/ON
If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would
sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to
watch and listen to CW signals.
Don Wilhelm wrote:
close to it when the computer is not powered. If you check the R-232
signal levels you will find that the region around zero volts (+3v to
-3v) is undefined - the system is designed that way to include noise
Actually, for some modem control lines, it is well defined,
I could fix the problem with the misssing power jumper block- I installed the
KPAIO 3 instead-thanks for your help by the way. Now I´m stuck again at the
Transmiter Gain calibration.Err TXg occured on the display on every band and
there is no power output.The rx seems to be deaf, I can only hear
Ed Muns, W0YK wrote:
I would vote not to make Test mode persistent. While I find
it very useful, it can be a trap for an inexperienced K3
user, to whom it might look like the radio simply isn't
working. There is no indication that the radio is in Test
mode, other than the failure to
Good morning,
I installed the KBX3080 module and all seems to run OK. Tx power juste fine
on all bands. Great sensivity on 40/80 (0.2 µV), but poor sensivity on 30
and 20 (0.8 and 1.0 µV).
Transmit low pass filter is OK.
KBX3080 module tensions (versus freq.) are OK too and adj. condenser are
W7TEA wrote:
I have the 500 and 200 hz filters installed. Most of the time I prefer
using the 500 hz filter even when narrowing the DSP filtering to 200 hz or
below. Is there an easy and fast way to engage the 200 hz roofing filter
during those rare occasions when it is needed without
Thanks for all the answers. To set the story straight, the reasoning
behind the question was not to determine if I could transmit hi-fi
AM, it's simply a matter of cost. At $125 a clip for an AM filter and
the fact that I may only transmit AM once or twice in a lifetime, I
couldn't see the
Thanks for pointing this out. Wayne has confirmed to me that it's on his
list. Hopefully we'll get it Real Soon Now. ;-)
Bill W5WVO
Alexandr Kobranov wrote:
What we are talking about is as already published in wish-list on
zerobeat forum:
http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=228.0
Wayne - good idea. But, only if PTT-KEY is set to enable PTT and/or keying.
Thanks, Barry (WK2S)
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Don Wilhelm wrote:
The 'without issue' part is important here. While it could possibly
work, to work with spurs and other 'bad things happening' is not likely.
Did you, instead, really mean without spurs... here?
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#1129 is alive. Synthesizer calibration done.
First time ERR 00022. Turn off/on and redo and no errors. All bands show
no PLL errors.
Is this now the time to download the latest firmware?
Rather do the xtal filter setup there since have four filters. Any tips on
using the config program.
Wayne,
Instead of using an intial time delay, why not force the K3 to wait for a
high-to-
low transistion on the key line before it first transmits?
73,
John, no8v
Original message
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:51:01 -0700
From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Elecraft] Re:
Luc,
Temporarily remove the wires that go to points 'A' and 'B' and try again
to peak 20 meters (80 and 30 meters will not work with those wires removed).
If 20 meters has good selectivity with the wires removed, then you can
conclude that the 8030 module has a problem.
OTOH, if 20 meters is
Hello Brian
Yes, I'd set up the filters and satisfy yourself the K3 is working
before updating the firmware. You can set the filters and save the
config from the updater program, saving the config will give you peace
of mind in case something goes wrong.
The latest beta firmware has
John,
I don't think that would work. The key line is not the only means of
keying the K3 - the 'KY' command for instance can be used, or the TUNE
button, or DTR or RTS keying.
73,
Don W3FPR
John H Gibson wrote:
Wayne,
Instead of using an intial time delay, why not force the K3 to wait
In my view, the so called bug swing is anything but
nice! Why anyone would try to send anything but correctly
formed code characters is beyond me!
Dave W7AQK
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From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [Elecraft] elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, June
I have been using ver 1.78 that shipped with rig and been quite pleased.
Figured I should update.When tuned to a steady tone (CW too!) I now get a
beat note effect on the width setting 100hz and 50hz only. I have a 250hz
filter. Turn on IIR fixes problem. Only hear on FIR DSP. Sounds like two
This is another way of describing what I'm proposing, John. If /KEY is
found asserted anytime during the 2-second power-on sequence, the K3
might show ERR KEY and prevent TX until the line as been released. If
re-asserted anytime after that, the message would go away by itself,
and TX would
Don,
The K3 could inhibit all methods of transmit that appear to be active
during the first 2 seconds of power-on, even the KY and TX commands
from a PC.
Don't forget that I control both the horizontal and the vertical :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Jun 28, 2008, at 7:07 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Well, lots of replies, both public and private. By overwhelming
preponderance, the opinion of the Elecraft community is...
AAAGGG! (retch, heave)
Just forget I brought it, please... ;-)
Bill W5WVO
David Yarnes wrote:
In my view, the so called bug swing is anything but
nice!
Friends,
Does anyone have any of these transverters for sale? If so please contact me
because I am interested.
73.
Dave / W6TE
559 323-6095
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Seems I've found the problem but I should wait till monday to try to fix it.
As suggested by Gary at Elecraft I've checked some components and I found Q9
on the KPA3 board broken.
I think Q9 is both responsible of the power instability I've found and the
drop in a S point when KPA3 was enabled.
Hi all,
While working on the next revision of the owner's manual, I've been
thinking that it gives a decidedly top-down (deductive) look at the
K3's controls and features. But for many people, a bottom-up
(inductive) approach leads to quicker results.
Imagine if, as a new user of the K3,
While working on the next revision of the owner's manual...
I wonder if it would be a good idea to include a table with popular
microphones and what the settings should be (Elecraft, Kenwood and Heil?).
Just because there seem to be a lot of quesitons about this here. Since I'm
a CW op this
I just finished assembling my new K3 s/n 1113. Now playing with it and trying
out some features.
The firmware is 2.02.
I tried CW text decode function, setting it up as shown om P. 31 in the
manual.
I get no decoded text on the display.
Also tried RTTY decode. AFSK A and also no decoded text.
You'll find lots of support too, Bill. Just not so vocal here, I guess.
A long time ago I suggested a bug mode in the Elecraft keyers. That would
provide automatic dits like a bug but manual dashes: as long as the dash
paddle was closed the rig would be keyed. I wanted it not so much to alter
the
Instead of placing this info in the owners manual, how about just adding it
to FAQ on the web site.
Bob Serwy - N9RS
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Debbie Salas
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:19 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Just in case there's confusion on this point:
- Operating tips are short-form, covering the use of a single feature.
- Operating scripts would be much longer, step-by-step tutorial
guides covering a class of K3 operation or setup in depth.
There's room for both. With Operating Scripts, our
Sri, I forgot to tap the DISP, button. Now all is working correctly.
Very foolish of me... :-(
73, Matti
Sri, abt the wasted BW
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 04:18:48PM +, tf3ma wrote:
I just finished assembling my new K3 s/n 1113. Now playing with it and trying
out some features.
The
Bob Serwy wrote:
Instead of placing this info in the owners manual, how about just adding
it
to FAQ on the web site.
Wouldn't the K3 Wiki
(http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Wiki_at_ZeroBeat.NET) be the
best place for stuff like this? The added benefit is users can add and
What about to map FLx yes/no menu to PFx button?
You have then very fast access to mapped function.
73!
Lexa, ok1dst
W7TEA napsal(a):
I have the 500 and 200 hz filters installed. Most of the time I prefer using
the 500 hz filter even when narrowing the DSP filtering to 200 hz or below.
Is
Almost FD time!
I think it is high time to think 21st century. Sure, scripts are a
good idea, but even better (in addition to), would be video files.
Not only could the narrator talk through the script, but the user
can SEE how it's done and HEAR the results. There are so many
advantages to
I'm a fan of GHD bugs (currently using a dual lever GN107WS), and
recently noticed that they offer an electronic keyer with what they
call E-Bug mode. I wasn't sure what to make of it but the ablility
to record even straight key messages seemed interesting.
I must confess that I don't mind
The key words here are users can add or edit ...
I seldom/never use the Wiki because of this. To put it
simply, I have no confidence in what's posted there because
of this. Far too many enjoy misleading the gullible just for
perverse amusement.
Wayne, the scripts idea has -lots- of appeal
Operating scripts from the bottom up sounds like a good idea. Some of us
are simply overwhelmed with the myriad choices available and we benefit
from observing how others have applied the features to a specific
requirement.
I would like to see configuration files which could be
Ron and All,
Ron, you must be from south Louisiana! Hard to get that
zydeco (spelling?) rhythm out of your soul! Hi.
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Dave W7AQK
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Sent: Saturday,
Since I am struggling with the current format that sounds great to me
73 Doug N3QW
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From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:47
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 operating scripts to help
Got some very good hints but the sensitivity on all bands is still far too
low and I still can´t calibrate the tx gain.(low power)
Maybe there is a problem with the ATU, because when I hit the Ant button the
K3 says NO ATU (ATU set to AUTO)and I can´t change the antenna terminal...
73
Someone was selling some nice 1/4 inch thick aluminum side panels for
the K2 several years ago, that when mounted provided handles for
carrying the K2 and protecting the front and rear panels. I got a set
for one of my K2's and am wondering if they are, or will be, available
for the K3.
I
Hello,
Special sale of K2-5310 with KPA100 plus the KAT100 and more.
Full list is at http://wilcoxengineering.com/sale/k2-5310.pdf
My client LU5OM in Argentina sent it to me for service and tuneup.
It's completely tuned ready to go, but Argentina won't let
used radios back into the country,
Wayne,
It is a good idea ... particularly if you get closures on any of the
inputs that would force transmit when first powering up. In particular,
you would want to look for PTT on mic, PTT/RCA, PTT/ACC, or RTS) and
CW inputs on DTR, key, left paddle or right paddle.
Yaesu does a
Since the AM transmit function is implemented in DSP, it should
be clean and band limited anyway. I don't see why it would not
be possible to enable the 13 KHz filter for AM transmit.
As far as image rejection goes ... even if the FM filter has a
shape factor of 2 (and it should be 1.5 or
The K1EL WinKey keyers (and I presume the K-series stand alone keyers)
offer Vibroplex mode that make automatic dits and manual dahs.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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Sent: Saturday, June 28,
Maybe I'm speaking a Ham heresy, but I'd love to see the ability to
disconnect all the interconnected functions on the K3.
I'd love to see the K3 controls do ONE thing. That is, when I select
MODE:CW, I'd like the radio to be in CW mode and not change if I switch VFOs
or bands. If I select ANT1,
Ken Kopp-3 wrote:
The key words here are users can add or edit ...
I seldom/never use the Wiki because of this. To put it
simply, I have no confidence in what's posted there because
of this. Far too many enjoy misleading the gullible just for
perverse amusement.
Wayne, the scripts
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Maybe I'm speaking a Ham heresy, but I'd love to see the ability to
disconnect all the interconnected functions on the K3.
I'd love to see the K3 controls do ONE thing. That is, when I select
MODE:CW, I'd like the radio to be in CW mode and not change if I switch
SOLD
Thanks for all your interest!
Alan
=
Alan D. Wilcox wrote:
Hello,
Special sale of K2-5310 with KPA100 plus the KAT100 and more.
Full list is at http://wilcoxengineering.com/sale/k2-5310.pdf
My client LU5OM in Argentina sent it to me
http://www.saylorsmachine.com/k1armor.htm
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I just upgraded from 2.02 to 2.10 beta. Before, NR gain equalzation
(between on and off) was such that when I turned on NR, I had to
increase the AF GAIN to compensate for audio drop.
Now, the gain equalization has been shifted the other way. When I turn
NR on, the gain goes UP. NR is
Now, the gain equalization has been shifted the other way. When I turn
NR on, the gain goes UP. NR is working nicely, but I have to turn the
gain DOWN unless the signal is weak.
The NR gain compensation required will vary with the S/N of the signal
as well as its strength, and with the second
You may be on to something. Using the 100 Hz FIR filter and injecting
a steady carrier, I looked at the receiver output using Spectrum Lab.
I observed multiple spurious tones, 2 of which are only 15 dB down
from the desired signal. The freq spread between the desired signal
and the 1st spur is 2x
I think that it is a great idea. The line has to go non-active first
before it is allowed to key the radio.
At 6/28/2008 01:16 AM, Brett Howard wrote:
Sounds like a smart addition to me. Protects people from transmitting
into something horrible on accident. Always puts a smile on your face
Anybody using these?
They seem to have lower volume relative to other earphones.
Takes considerably more than half volume settings to produce marginal
earphone output. Above this setting signals get distorted. Speaker output
is really good.
Makes no difference if they are plugged in front
Bob,
Thanks for the confirmation. I have spectrum lab - will take a look after
FD. I also think the level drops several db (to the ear) as the filter
switches from 150hz to 100hz, most noticable on weaker sigs.
73's
Gill
You may be on to something. Using the 100 Hz FIR filter and injecting
I now have a K3 so I no longer need my XV-50. I will trade it for an XV-144
or sell for $310 shipped anywhere in CONUS.
Pat Taylor W3HVG
K3 834
K2 503
KX1 443
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Ok so we're out at field day and all of the sudden I heard a somewhat
strong signal and then all the receive has gone to low S Meter numbers
yet the radio is not deaf at all.
Whats worse is that I am getting no RF out. Pressing tune the radio
draws about 2.3A and displays -- for the SWR. When
Just opened the radio and sniffed around and looked at components on ATU
board. All appears fine. Many field day goers have been quite
impressed with the innards of the K3 and its capabilities. Have
probably sold 2 or 3 K3's today, even with the failures.
On Sat, 2008-06-28 at 20:49 -0700,
Brilliant idea. Some K3 owners will have fairly obscure or complex
requirements and a short video in mpeg would make it look easy and that would
attract more to that feature.
David
G3UNA
From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/06/28 Sat PM 06:27:34 BST
To: Elecraft Reflector
I thought of another feature to help fix the stupid user issue. How
about a lock that doesn't allow a band change. Such as a special way to
use the lock button that doesn't lock one out from QSYing but doesn't
allow them to move off of say 40 meters. We had a death to a band pass
filter cause
I've been trying to determine what the FP and the PA temps are during FD and
the book says that you should be able to tap DISP and then use VFO B to see PA
xxC in the alternate display. This does not happen. Was this changed in a
update? I bet I am doing something wrong.
Lee
K0WA
In
Go into the config menu and set TECH MD to on then repeat the steps you
mentioned below.
On Sat, 2008-06-28 at 22:37 -0700, Lee Buller wrote:
I've been trying to determine what the FP and the PA temps are during FD and
the book says that you should be able to tap DISP and then use VFO B to
CONFIG:TECH MD must be ON to see temperatures - despite what pg. 34 of
the manual seems to imply under VFO B Alternate Displays.
Bob NW8L
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've been trying to determine what the FP and the PA temps are during FD and
the
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