Begali Magnetic Pro...it's a statement yes, but s smooth to use..:-)
gary
On 5 January 2013 14:30, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
Double paddles work non-Iambic with no changes whatsoever. Just do not
squeeze them! That's why 99.9% of the paddles sold are double paddles.
73 Ron
Thomas,
Your so right. The look on my face when I finished and powered it up would
have been priceless I reckon.
I am still grinning.
Gary
On 5 January 2013 14:55, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote:
But you lose the feeling of wow I built this and look how awesomely it
works in
You may want to take a look at the Chevron key, Its solid Bronze, hand built
here in the uk.
fotget the url but google search Chevron keys.
Ken..G0ORH - M3i
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CW4EVER
On 5 Jan 2013, at 03:04, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote:
One thing you can do to help
I use AA and AAA sizes for different purposes, simply great. NIMH can
not compete with them due to similar voltages like batteries. Needs
special charger like Volcraft CM410 from Conrad. Pack price went up
while MIMH pack price went down this year.
73, Istvan HA4ZD
Hi Chip
I looked at those very close at the Thomas site but they were running a
special on a package of charger/batteries/holders with either the C-9000 or
the better C-810D for only $13 more. I bought the 810D with it came 8 free
maha AA Imedion 2400 Ah batteries for $5x and another (16) package
I would think the real Build experience would be the K2 for the ultimate
I built that 8)
Fred/N0AZZ
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Fred,
Showoff...:-)
Gary
On 5 January 2013 21:55, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote:
I would think the real Build experience would be the K2 for the ultimate
I built that 8)
Fred/N0AZZ
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Compression is disabled in AFSK A and DATA A, as it should be for
digital modes. The CMP/PWR knob should be in PWR mode (PWR led lit), and
you should use it to select your desired power output.
73,
Rich VE3KI
John wrote:
I am setting my k3 up again for rtty contest. I have went through the
One in every crowd huh!
fred
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 5:52 AM
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Cc: Thomas Horsten; Elecraft email list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?
Fred,
Showoff...:-)
Gary
On 5 January
I've used many paddles over the years and my favorite is the ZN-9, found
here: http://www.n3znkeys.com/
Tony, N3ZN does fabulous work. While not cheap, it's not outrageous,
either. I've used some begali keys in the past. He also offers a 30 day
money back guarantee, if you don't like it. I'd
The KAT500 is really great for me. It tunes my 200 ft open wire fed dipole
from 160M up. You will like it.
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Chuck, KE9UW
(Jack for BMW motorcycles)
On Jan 4, 2013, at 10:31 PM, Ron Gould kd...@comcast.net wrote:
Ordered KAT500K Thursday, received shipping notification today
Please excuse me for my newbieness in asking this question but it has been on
my mind for awhile now. I am the proud owner of KX3 847 and am curious about
the need for Negative ALC capability and interface for the KX3 as I connect it
to my solid state amplifiers.
I have been looking at the
Question: What band is selected when the Radio=BCD and the inputs are
open?
It appears to revert to RF sensing.
The situation is this. Antenna switching stuff automatically echos the
band BCD data to the KPA-500. The exception is if one manually selects
an antenna. In that case power to
Keith,
With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to
connect anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not
available on the KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver
that I know about.
Amplifiers historically provided ALC to throttle the power
I like what you say Don. I was thinking the same about ALC and do not use it on
the K line...or anywhere in the last 20 years.
Chuck, KE9UW
Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224
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While probably not as easy to get on this side of the pond, I've been
very pleased with a set of Kent paddles I bought in the mid '90s:
http://www.kent-engineers.com/
* On 2013 05 Jan 07:09 -0600, Barry wrote:
In my opinion, the Bencher BY-1 is just awful - way too much play in
the levers.
I
Don,
Thanks I appreciate the confirmation greatly of what I assumed was the case.
With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect
anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the
KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver
The KXPD3 is sold. Still have the XG-2, anyone need one? 73, Steve W0SZ
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The last I knew, Kent keys were sold by AES ...
73!
K0PP
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote:
While probably not as easy to get on this side of the pond, I've been
very pleased with a set of Kent paddles I bought in the mid '90s:
http://www.kent-engineers.com/
Several wks ago I had a problem keying my K3. All of a sudden the
outboard keyers [ MFJ Logikit ] sounded normal in the monitor but what
was coming out of the K3 was like using two bare wires to send with. I
talked to the Tech @ Elecraft. He thought it was an acustic loop. AF.
Maybe one of
Please help. Last night my K3 worked perfectly. Power supply voltage 14volts
and
always shut off after rig. This morning, turned on power supply, k3 turns on
by itself.
Pushing the power button only blanks the screen, display backlighting stays on.
What can
cause this, tried unplugging
Coy,
That sounds like something is pulling the ACC connector pin 8 to ground
(see Remote Power On in the manual).
I would remove everything from the ACC connector as a quick test. If
that does not stop it you will have to contact Elecraft support, but if
it powers on normally with nothing
Clifford Hynds wrote
Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles?
If you've ever used a bug, the Single lever will be much easier to learn.
IMHO they are also easier to use at QRQ speeds (most HST Champions use
Single levers). They also are more forgiving of fine motor muscle control
in the
When i push config on my k3 im only able to see fw. Also in main menu i only
able to change led strenght...what am i missing now??
de la2rra
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Lars,
Rotating the VFO B knob changes between the various menu items - they
are arranged alphabetically. The initial CONFIG menu display is set to
see the firmware revision so you do not inadvertently change anything
when entering the menu.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/5/2013 10:18 AM, Lars Midtboe
Yahh but nothing happen when rotating vfo-bi have this k3 for sverals
years soo i dont know what happen here??
Any sggestions??
All buttons are working and i tru reset with shift/power on reloaded older
fw...nehhh no sesponse..
de
Lars M
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Brian,
The open BCD lines should signal 60 meters to the KPA500. See the band
data chart in the K3 manual.
The normal way the KPA500 works (with the K3) when you press a band
button on the KPA500, it communicates that information to the K3 over
the AUXBUS - the KPA500 does not receive
Lars,
Sorry, but you did not initially indicate that it was working previously.
My first guess is that your VFO B encoder has failed. You could make a
test by removing the Front Panel and swapping the encoders between A and
B. That step would verify that the problem is in fact the encoder.
Brian,
OK, Jack Brindle sent me a correction - open BCD lines are at a high
level, not low, so the band is undefined. Also, the AUXBUS is not in
use for this situation.
Sorry for the confusion.
73,
Don W3FPR
Brian,
The open BCD lines should signal 60
I am running my KPA 500 on 120v. My actual line voltage is about 122v. I am
using the yellow tap. HV with the amp in standby is about 73 volts. With power
set to deliver 400W rtty, the voltage drops to about 58v. My reading of the
manual indicates that the amp might start to be less than a good
Good explanation as usual, Don. I think there may also be an another factor
in play: Back in the day, rigs had manual controls (e.g. drive, power, tube
amp plate/load controls, etc.) and it was pretty easy for a busy or
distracted operator to position them incorrectly and overdrive an external
I installed an svga module in one of my P3's two days ago and all
went well. It was working fine late last evening.
This morning, the whole waterfall area is pink on the P3 screen,
and no signals are going to the monitor.
I was hoping to use this in the rtty roundup today. Any ideas?
“With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect
anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the KX3,
nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver that I know about.”
I agree that ALC is unnecessary. But FYI - both the FT-817 and the
I just did a master reset of the P3. It's working again.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, Arizona
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Subject: P3 svga mod problem
I installed an svga module in one of my P3's two
Is this done as part of the factory calibration of assembled units?
73 - Mike WA8BXN
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I have been using the KX3 with the THP HL450B and they seem to be getting along
fine. I am currently using the KX3 again in my truck as I sold my K3 that was
in my mobile. The K3 was a real nice mobile radio but I needed the money for
antenna repairs and upgrades.
Funny thing is that the KX3
Thanks guys. This is how it is behaving. I don't have a schematic for
the KPA-500 so it is impossible to determine if there are pullup
resistors or not.
Glad that Elecraft firmware recognizes that if the band is undefined, RF
sensing of the band become active.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On
Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:11:45 -0800
Nate Bargmann said:
Now, what I would like to see improved in the K3 is the auto-notch which
seems to use a lot of bandwidth compared to the manual notch and also
often introduces audible distortion to the received audio.
I would love to see a toggle on/off
Mine does the same thing except only when the PR6 (six meter preamp with the
ON control jumper in the correct position for the K3) control is plugged
into the ACC jack. I surmise that that possibly D4 (the diode that was
added for the reported MOD:
I am ready to pull the trigger on a CW filter for my K3. I am curious to
hear opinions of others who have used the 8 pole 400hz filter and the 5 pole
500hz filter. I am not a contester by any means so this is for casual CW
operating.
All thoughts and opinions are welcome!
Thanks!
AC8JD
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My wish is for an Ethernet connection. I'm actually working on a retrofit
to my radio right now using an embedded solution, but it could easily be
build into the I/O board. I'll share it when I'm done.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ J68HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal
Keith,
If you don't mind, could we discuss this? I have had a similar
problem but it's sporadic.
Please let me know how to reach you directly if you're intrerested to
discuss this person to person.
73,
matt W6NIA
Upland, CA.
On Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:12:30 -0800, you wrote:
I have been using
Remember that your K3 already has a variable bandwidth DSP filter that will
take you all the way down to 50 Hz!
In asking about a CW filter I'm assuming you are considering what
additional crystal filter you might want.
A narrower bandwidth crystal filter does one thing for receiving narrow
How do I control the volume of the beep that lets you know you have changed a
control setting? Like you hear when you tap the [FINE] button.
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We had a big net last Sunday with 42 participants over a 32 minute period.
Peter, ZL1PWD, has been checking in again lately. Hope your year is off to a
good start.
Here is the list of participants:
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WB6CLZ MikeCA KX3 118
WD5M
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (1/6/13) at 1800Z on 14.3035
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73,
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If anyone is interested the THP HL450B is putting out about 180-200W with 12W
input from my KX3. I am surprised and extremely pleased to see that output.
As soon as I solve the issue that I will discuss with Matt, I will share the
solution with the group.
Keith
AK6ZZ
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I am curious to hear opinions of others who have used the 8 pole
400hz filter and the 5 pole 500hz filter.
Having used both, I can't tell much, if any, difference in normal
CW operation. There are perhaps three advantages to the 400 Hz
filter:
1) it is nominally zero offset - if you plan
Hi all
Just a quick note to say a new K3 was born today, finally finished building
after a few weeks making progress every few days.
Thanks for all of the emails of help when requested, it's great to have a
community here for that.
Will be on air with it for ARRL DX SSB as GJ2A and CQ WPX SSB
Brian;
As I noted previously, RF sensing is _always_ active. If the transceiver
somehow indicates the wrong band, the KPA will go to the correct one due to its
RF sense. As for the band inputs, they are diode protected, with pull-ups on
the inside of the diodes - that is the side closest to
I skimmed the archives and then re-seated the TMP cables to no avail.
Assuming the issue lies w/ the TCXO (I've got the KTCXO3-1), I pulled an
extra two 'clicks' on the tie band to tighten it down (there was a bit
of a gap between the oscillator and the socket, but the error remains.
I then
John,
the comp level should be zero in DATA modes. This is normal and cannot be
changed.
You should also activate the -s option.
(Menu - sync dt - has to be layed on a PF switch)
This minimizes distortion and RX/TX switching time critical for ARQ modes
73! de Werner OE9FWV
On 4 Jan 2013 at
I am selling my excellent condition K2/QRP, S/N 02526(B) with the following
options:
KSB2 SSB option
K160RX 160m receive
KNB2 Noise blanker
KAF2 Audio Filter
FDIMP finger dimple
Keying jack on rear panel
Original radio manual and documentation for all options
This radio operates 100% and was
I had this high current warning problem awhile and it drove me crazy.
Turns out that I was using another 2.1x5.5mm cable I had (not the one
supplied by Elecraft). That cable had 24 gauge wires in it. It may have
also been due to a poor interface at the plug end. Anyway, I saw an
excessive
I assembled the radio and it has now worked the frequencies for a month,
no failures; guess that means it passed QC @ Elecraft as a kit also.
Of course it wasn't as much of a task as the K2, some thirteen plus
years ago
Having fun on SKCC K3Y event as QRP = A-OK
Cheers, Jan K1ND
Hi Phil,
Thanks. I previously used the Elecraft cable and had the same warnings. I will
check out the Mouser supply with the 18 gauge wires. Maybe one of those cables
will solve this illusive issue.
Best regards,
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Jan 5, 2013, at 1:54
Hi all,
Am hoping someone can help me with a problem. I have a K3 with a KD9SV rx antenna switch and use the
Key Out line to toggle this device.
For some reason, the K3 will not send the key Out low in CW mode via:
- external software (Logger32, N1MM)
- the macro buttons
- a paddle plugged
I'm wondering the same thing if this calibration is performed on the
factory-assembled KX3's?
Mike AC6JA
In a message dated 1/5/2013 9:55:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
hubb...@hotmail.com writes:
Is this done as part of the factory calibration of assembled units?
73 - Mike WA8BXN
No. It's a very time-consuming procedure, and until I come up with
some quicker way to do it, it will have to remain optional at the
user's preference. (The manufacturing team balked when I told them
they'd need an industrial-size refrigerator, 10 hair dryers, and an
additional hour of
Thanks Wayne.
In a message dated 1/5/2013 3:47:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
n...@elecraft.com writes:
No. It's a very time-consuming procedure, and until I come up with
some quicker way to do it, it will have to remain optional at the
user's preference. (The manufacturing team
You probably don't want to spend that much right away if you're deciding
whether CW is your thing or not, so probably a Bencher BY-1 or, I think,
MFJ makes a knockoff for less money.
Actually, Kent has a sale going on the dual-lever model for about 80
Euros, I think.
There have been a
Bill W4ZV wrote
If you've ever used a bug, the Single lever will be much easier to learn.
IMHO they are also easier to use at QRQ speeds (most HST Champions use
Single levers).
73, Bill W4ZV
Bill - I agree with your first statement about the transition from bug to
keyer. However, having
I'd like to see the tuning rate accelerate after a few turns of the knob.
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Very interesting Barry.
I'm not a high speed operator (my best is 35 wpm) and 99% of my operating is
15 to 25 wpm. I also use my whole arm, rolling it side to side to operate
the paddles and find it very comfortable at those speeds for very long
periods at the key. Indeed, many of the guys
YES, my Icom 756 ProIII has that feature and I love it!
Could always be a Menu feature you could turn ON or OFF.
Mike AC6JA
In a message dated 1/5/2013 4:41:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
w...@comcast.net writes:
I'd like to see the tuning rate accelerate after a few turns of the knob.
Im just wonderingwhat would the advantage be to using ethernet over
serial other than perhaps for remote operation. for me this would be
an nice feature.
I did here a comment today while scanning the bands a wish for an XYL
roofing filter. (-:
On 1/5/2013 1:38 PM, Dr. William J.
Ron, since I learnt CW in Sweden many years ago, I am very comfortable
transmitting without having the forearm on the table. In fact, I have used
that method during all my years in the US until recently. The key to the
method (pls forgive pun) is to mount the key on a platform under the table
so
I am thinking that the main reasons for wanting Ethernet over Serial has more
to do with some technical issues rather than actual usage difference issues.
Some of those technical issues that I can think of are:
1. Serial interfaces, especially those that depend on Serial to USB come in
all
Good Evening,
It has been a chilly but fairly dry week. Temperatures stay below
freezing and the clouds are staying in the valleys. I have sunny days
which can feel warm if you are out of any wind.
I have not been on the air this week due to one thing and another.
I have not read of
Good Evening,
I enjoy reading the weather forecast. In this case it says wintery
mix. I am glad I am not driving in it :) It doesn't look like the
freezing rain part of the mix will last too long so my antennas should
be up come tomorrow.
Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Hmmm.. I check for typos but just as I hit send I saw this one :)
Sorry.
73,
Kevin
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What? All the bugs I have, all three of 'em, have dits on the thumb and dahs on
the other not thumb side. Huh...
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On Jan 5, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Erik Basilier ebasil...@cox.net wrote:
Ron, since I learnt CW in Sweden many
Buddy, Since I have no personal experience with a bug, whatever I suggested
about bugs was an echo of what Ron had just said. I think he must have just
made a typo When he said dashes on the thumb.
Erik
What? All the bugs I have, all three of 'em, have dits on the thumb and dahs
on the
I would like to see a remote tuning device (VFO control only) that can
be moved around the desk etc. It needs to be simple - such as an extra
VFO encoder mounted in a box and on a wire in parallel to the existing
VFO-B encoder. Elegant by simplicity - it could plug into a jack
installed on the
Small QRP transceivers like the LNR FX-2 are popping up. If a quality
product could be bought,
built KX1 and K1s and even K2s would compete on performance and value.
Buy expensive and cry only once is a Chinese saying. Why mess with
inferior products and
encounter QC issues (the few reviews I
Bill...this has been suggested many times before. Don't hold your
breath..
On 1/5/2013 8:53 PM, Bill Clarke wrote:
I would like to see a remote tuning device (VFO control only) that can
be moved around the desk etc. It needs to be simple - such as an extra
VFO encoder mounted in a box
Not going to hold my breath - will order a spare encoder and do it
myself. If it works FB, and I see no reason it will not, I'll post more
info after I do the install.
Bill W2BLC
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I have the 2.9, 1.9, .500 and .200 KHz filters. All are 8-pole with the
exception of the 200cps filter from Elecraft which is 5-pole. I bought
the 500KHz 8-pole directly from Inrad since the 400cps filter seemed too
close to the .200KHz for my taste, and because there has been [in the
past]
To me, there is no finer bug than the VizBug -
http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbug
It is smaller than a Vibroplex, more stable due to its right angle
design, and much quieter in use. It just ticks along with out any clatter.
Bill W2BLC
Chris,
I don't think Elecraft will offer built KX1, K1 or K2 transceivers, but
there are a number of Builders for Hire that will assist you.
They will build the transceiver for you and do the test, alignment and
calibration and send it to you working the best it can be.
Check out the list of
I get about the same output with my THP HL-200B , 180-200 watts with 12 watts
drive.
Used the setup for CQP without any heating or high current issues with a tuner
and an S9v-43' vertical in San Francisco.
Javier NM6E/5
Please excuse any mis-spelling
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On Jan 5, 2013,
Yep, I did! Dashes on the thumb side made with the forefinger.
I'm a dyslexic southpaw but learned a bug right-handed, Hi!
73 Ron AC7AC
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There is little doubt that this key, particularly in Kit form is value for
money indeed.
BUT I have built one which works beutifully in my VK shack, where the
antennas are in the clear and Coax fed
In my small QTH at G3SCD where the antennas are also coax fed but very low
and close to the
My first experience seeing a key operated with the arm above the table was
when I visited a buddy in Holland, Leo PA5LS.
I must confess that I have never really tried it although it was quite
natural to Leo.
I agree that it would be interesting to see how the speed demons do it!
As you know,
Me too!!! My IC746 works that way and it is very handy for moving up the
band...seems like it would be very well suited to a firmware enhancement ;-) VY 73,
Lance
On 1/6/2013 12:41 AM, Barry wrote:
I'd like to see the tuning rate accelerate after a few turns of the knob.
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Thanks all for the replies. I was leaning toward the 8 pole 400hz filter
since it is described as having steeper skirts for cutting off adjacent
interference. I am a person who runs the K3 on cw with the DSP at 400hz as
it stands today with the dual PB option (narrow) on at all times. I find
What kind of run times have people experienced for the KX3 when using
Endloop batteries?
What run times are expected for using these batteries when 95% receive and
transmit on 3 W SSB?
Thanks.
John Lally
W7JJL
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Staunton, Illinois
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A number of us on this group pushed for 'Icom tuning' (ballistic tuning I
think it was called) some years back, around the time that the K3 was first
being talked about. Unfortunately there were plenty of folks who didn't
want it, including Wayne as far as I can remember! I thoroughly
Jeff based on my experience with this machined pin type socket I have never
seen a problem because they grip in multiple locations on the side of the
pin. Your trouble is likely elsewhere. If trouble is suspected I would
remove the tywrap and use a small screw driver to lever the module out from
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