The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up down
channel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack is
placed into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To use
digital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card.
Hugh - I would have thought the best solution would be to buy the
correct 4-pole 3.5mm jack plug. These are a standard item available
from all good component suppliers. In the UK we have them at
Maplin.co.uk under part number QT65V. Perhaps a search on eBay might
bring up a supplier nearer you.
Switch to SSB first, then go into the menu to change the MIC BTN parameter?
Bruce, N1RX
There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the
up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by
VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.
Here in the US we can order a Mouser 171-7435-EX 4-conductor 3.5mm plug.
Plenty in stock (over 2500). Cost is around $2.50 each plus shipping.
Phil – AD5X
“The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up downchannel
changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular
Elecraft K3 Build Continuing Reflection Point
Ironically Building the Elecraft K3 has let me to reflect. This K3 project
is special to me and has drawn some interesting questions. I have been asked
by several people including friends and coworkers and some outside my family
what I did on my
Hi Phil,
I have version 4.60 firmware and I used Auto Spot extensively in the ARRL DX
contest last month. Perhaps 500 times and it worked every time. It is my
favorite K3 feature. I didn't have the finest tuning engaged. I had two
digits after the decimal point showing. Perhaps Auto Spot's
Nick,
This reflects the sad state of the US psyche.
To generations past buy or buy assembled would not even be considered.
Their first reaction to a need was to make something from what materials
they had on hand. Clearly this is anti-consumerism and not politically
correct these days.
No need to speculate. There is no such project underway at Elecraft.
Direct RF-sampling receivers, for all their technology, still lag well
behind the K3 in blocking dynamic range, and probably will continue to
for years to come. We're quite happy with our superhet architecture.
Also, any
If I could offer my opinion, you _are_ wasting your time by asking
opinions of those with no desire to create / build / repair anything.
You will never get a positive response from those that have no idea
what they are missing. Consumerism (the raw, ugly kind) rules the
markets today, not
I'm sort of curious about what Flex is doing with their new radio. The
heart of it has to be a very good A/D converter, but the best thing I'm
aware of is an Analog Devices 16 bit, 100 Msp/s one that ain't exactly
cheap. To approach the dynamic range in the KX3 and the K3, 16 bits may
be a
Mike,
I have version 4.60 firmware and I also use Auto Spot all the time. But,
when I discovered this problem, after some experimenting around like with
THR and some other things, I finally tried the VFO fine tuning, before it was
on course tuning. By fine tuning I mean TWO digits to the right
K2 - KAT2-
Every reading and function seems to be ok UNTIL page 17 – square five in
Bridge Null Adjustment (C55):
After placing the K2 in CALn and exiting that setting by pressing MENU twice,
I’m ready to put the K2 in TUNE mode:
With the R1 and R2 set fully clockwise, and C55 positioned
As was mentioned previously, select ssb then go to the menu. I had the same
issue and this solved my problem.
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those last five will include a lightning storm over my house or
someone like W3LPL moving next door.
Been there, done that!
1) Antenna struck by lightning while radio was on. Can you say
bye-bye antenna, coax, radio, power supply, computer, monitor, rig
interface, etc.?
2) Lived next door to
The same thinking calls a waste of time:
Building wooden boats.
Making furniture.
Restoring antique cars.
Knitting a sweater.
Planting flowers in the garden.
Fishing or hunting.
That's just a few to give you the idea.
Never be staggered by the ignorance of others, nor allow it to influence
Hans,
If you are getting HiCur messages, you may not have a proper connection
through the KAT2 to the dummy load.
Be certain the crimp pins of J7 are inserted correctly. Looking at the
rectangular holes in J7, you should see the crimp pins flat against the
inside of the housing (no space),
Phil - I tried your suggestion of using VFO fine tuning and that does seem to
help. I do not see the signal being driven off as I had previously. Will keep
experimenting with. Thanks for the suggestion,
73 Paul kc2nyu
Phil Hystad Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:23:02 -0700
Mike, I have version 4.60
Ron D'Eau Claire stated: Never be staggered by the ignorance of others, nor allow
it to influence your thinking.
Well stated.
I would add to the discussion, young people in particular are not as fixed in their
mindset as some older folks are. It is for this reason I am working Maker Faire
There is a K3 listed at: http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/402184
Seems to be a good deal for someone looking for a used K3. Do your homework!
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This from Eham:W6ZR K3/Omni VII ads: scams/impersonat
The text of today's two W6ZR ads are copied from earlier ads on other sites
(Google some ad phrases to see them - an OMNI VII ad by W4CAK in 4/2011,
and a K3 ad by W0IQ in 12/2012). I've contacted the real W6ZR (an honest
ham) by phone and he
Can't really figure out how to contact him. His qrz does not have an email.
Seems like a too good to be true offer.
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote:
There is a K3 listed at:
scam scam scam.
On 3/13/13, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote:
Can't really figure out how to contact him. His qrz does not have an email.
Seems like a too good to be true offer.
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Bill Clarke
I was very skeptical also - too good a deal it seems. I did sent him an
email (address on QRZ if you sign in) and got a reply that sounds sane
and normal, however, he neglected to provide his telephone number as
requested. Maybe he has been hacked - including his email. He also
claims to have
Bet its a scam
On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote:
I was very skeptical also - too good a deal it seems. I did sent him an
email (address on QRZ if you sign in) and got a reply that sounds sane and
normal, however, he neglected to provide his telephone number
I sent an e-mail to the Classifieds manager at e-Ham, including the various
URLs,
so that he can extinguish it properly.
From: norman hegyi hegyinorman...@gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Good deal on eHam??
Bet
I've received over 6 scam requests in the past 2 weeks and none of them had
emails listed on QRZ. Watch the language content of their emails. Not like a
hams.
Phil
Philip LaMarche
727-944-3226
727-510-5038 Cell
www.w9dvm.com
WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM
K3 # 1605
KPA500 # 029
P3 #1480
KAT500 #50
SDR is NICE
I'm willing to wait and let the ELECRAFT engineers work out their next
product, K4 or
whatever mountain they name it after . . .
In the meantime I have been comparing the Elecraft KX3 with I/Q to the
Edirol FA-66
sound-card running NaP3 software with my Genesis G59 MK3 sdr-kit
Maybe not a K4 but why not a K2A? Not to do a Flex 6000 or whatever but is
there a way to replace the current mixer, direct conversion design with an
(older, cheaper) direct sampling config? And leave most of the remainder of
the design in place. Be a chance to explore some new tech and
Let's end this thread at this time. It has been determined earlier in
the thread it is a scam.
73
Eric
List modulator
elecraft.com
On 3/13/2013 11:10 AM, Phil LaMarche wrote:
I've received over 6 scam requests in the past 2 weeks and none of them had
emails listed on QRZ. Watch the language
I have experienced problems with corrosion (white deposits) in battery
compartments of electrical gear. This has been with AA alkaline cells.
My question is, would I have less problems using Lithium (Energizer Ultimate)
cells. I know that I should probably remove the cells in equipment that is
Interesting, too, that the seller's IP address points to a location
near St. Louis, MO... and the callsign address is in Norco, CA. Of
course, it could be a company server, etc... but it sure raises a red
flag.
CAVEAT EMPTOR.
73 de Ray
KX3 #211
On Mar 13, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Rick
On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Bruce McLaughlin bmcla...@bex.net wrote:
Not only is the noise blanker outstanding but the noise reduction also works
extremely well
=
I have to add my $0.02. The Spratly Island guys (9M4SLL) have been
very weak here, never more than S3, and to
Earlier this morn, his IP Address was in London UK.
Go figure.
73 Milverton.
From: Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net
To: elecraft list elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Good deal on eHam??
I have to say that the NB and DSP have been the turning point for me.
Until this experience, I have not really been very positive about the
K3. Now - well, pass the Kool-Aide! My backup rigs will eventually be
hitting the road and the proceeds used for a the purchase of a second K3.
Those
This thread has been closed.
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On 3/13/2013 12:37 PM, tnny...@yahoo.com wrote:
Earlier this morn, his IP Address was in London UK.
Go figure.
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All,
I was looking at the pictorial diagram of the connections for the K3/0 to a
RemoteRig control unit in the K3/0 on line Owner's manual.
In the pictorial diagram on page Ten I note there is no DC power IN
connector on the K3/0; only a DC out connector a la K3.
And nowhere in the set up
Milt,
The K3/0 power input is the normal K3 12v power output jack.
Because this is an RCA jack, you might want to consider making an
adapter cable that has a different jack (APP or other jack).
If you leave the RCA plug connected to the K3/0 at all times, there is
no problem, but I do not like
Rick:
I recommend the Energizer Ultimates. I have never seen corrosion with them
but that doesn't mean it can't happen. They give roughly twice the power at
half the weight. However they are pricy.
73,
Fred, AE6QL
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
Hello Don,
Thanks for the prompt reply. How strange; and no mention of it anywhere in
the manual.
I totally understand your explanation.
I am looking at the list of cables that are supplied with the cable kits for
mating up the RemoteRigs and the K3 and K3/0 and do not see a cable supplied
Milt,
I related my understanding from earlier discussions on the Field Test
group. I do recall commenting my concerns to that group about the
exposed 12 volts on the RCA plug.
I do not have a K3/0 so I cannot make any other statements with certainty.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/13/2013 6:47 PM,
Very good. Maybe some user will respond with updated information.
Thanks again.
Milt, N5IA
-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:53 PM
To: Milt -- N5IA
Cc: elecraft list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 DC power
Milt,
I related my understanding
Good evening. I have a K3 and really love it. I am looking at purchasing a
new microphone pretty soon. I am currently using a Kenwood MC-60 and I get
excellent reports on my modulation. But I have been reading alot about the Heil
microphones and was wondering what Heil microphone would work
The Dxer will always get the set with the HC4 element...cuts off the lows
Jay
W2IJ
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From: pastor...@verizon.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:28 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Choices
Good evening. I have a K3 and really
By using the TX Equalizer - you can make just about any mic do what you
want - from too much bass to Tweedy Pie!
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Can do that with TXEQ in the K3 and you don't waste money on another base
mic.
The MC60 can easily be made to sound the same. Bonus is it already has a
PTT lock too and no extra cable from Heil at inflated prices.
73
Gary
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On 14/03/2013 10:37 AM, Jay pc...@verizon.net
...but if he moves it to a non K3 rig he is back to having the lows...just
looking at transportability across multiple radios should it ever occur.
- Original Message -
From: Gary Gregory
To: Jay
Cc: Elecraft List
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:50 PM
Subject: Re:
Hi Mark,
I use the Heil HM-12, and find that it works extremely well w/ the K3.
It's insensitive to room noise, and the K3's TX EQ, TX Gate, and
compression adjustments will enable you to optimize it for DX or easy on
the ears rag chews -- or anything in between.
If you'd like, we can set up a
Hi Mark, Hi all
Good morning from Australia, re the request
for recommendations for microphone / headset combo's. Like you I had
been using a Kenwood MC60 microphone .
I purchased a Koss SB40 headset with dynamic microphone; the mic was
very sensitive to position,
And in the same vein...
It's not what people don't know that's the problem. It's what they're
sure about that ain't so.
Samuel Clemens [aka Mark Twain]
On 3/13/2013 16:37, Howard Hoyt wrote:
Ron D'Eau Claire stated: Never be staggered by the ignorance of others,
nor allow it to
I'm experiencing a problem with instability in power output from
my K3/100. No word back from Elecraft yet (it's only been a few
days), so I thought I'd try here.
The problem is that at relatively low power output levels
(approximately 10 to 40 watts), the power output does not remain
but if he moves it to a non K3 rig he is back to having the lows...
That's why one adds a 0.1 uF capacitor in series with the mic hot
lead in the base. Take your time and try 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5 uF
to find one that fits your voice and the rig. It will roll off
the excess bass and provide a
I am currently using a Kenwood MC-60 and I get excellent reports on
my modulation. But I have been reading alot about the Heil
microphones and was wondering what Heil microphone would work good
with my system.
I would not wast the money on replacing the MC-60 with a Heil. If
you *really*
On 3/13/2013 6:34 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
Use the TX EQ - don't waste your money on another mic.
I strongly agree. It's very easy to make almost any decent mike sound
good with a K3. Many K3 users, especially those who are competitive
contesters and DXers, like the Yamaha CM500 boom
Arliss,
I would suggest that you run the Transmit Gain Calibration and see if
that improves the situation.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/13/2013 9:10 PM, Arliss wrote:
I'm experiencing a problem with instability in power output from my
K3/100. No word back from Elecraft yet (it's only been a few
Running the low and high power TX gain calibration via the K3
Utility gave the following result:
TX Gain calibration failed because power reading did not
converge to a consistent value. 5W calibration failed.
TX Gain calibration failed because power reading did not
converge to a consistent
Arliss,
If you do not have the latest firmware loaded along with the latest K3
Utility, please load the latest and try again. If it continues to fail,
contact k3supp...@elecraft.com.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/13/2013 11:12 PM, Arliss wrote:
Running the low and high power TX gain calibration via
Hi Arliss,
I recently had a similar problem with my K3. I contact Elecraft and received
this response from Gary:
-
See if it will produce 12w on 160-10m, and at least 8w on 6m, in Tune, with
the KPA3 menu set to Bypass. The VFO should be near the
Something similar happened with my KX3. Support told me to reset and reload all
the firmware, and it worked fine after that.
I recommend that you get advice from Elecraft. Their advice worked for me.
wunder
K6WRU
On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Arliss wrote:
Running the low and high power TX
Dear Folks:
I thought I'd mention that I successfully installed my KSB2 in my K2 a week
ago Sunday, and it works great. I've been getting excellent audio reports
from people and have even managed to work some DX on QRP SSB. What fun to
have SSB installed in the K2, even though I'm primarily a
Never ascribe to malice that which is more easily explained by ignorance.
Justin Croonenberghs
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On 3/13/2013 6:04 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote:
And in the same vein...
It's not what
OK, here is another testament to the NB in the K3.
I have been plagued by an intermittent local noise source on 2m which
is so strong that it renders contacts 15 miles away nearly impossible
to copy (on SSB). I made a digital copy of the audio and sent it to
a receiver engineer in Sweden
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