Don Wilhelm wrote:
That will work ONLY if the SteppIR can listen in on 38400 bps traffic.
If it needs any other speed, then you must put the Y on the P3.
Check the data speeds that the SteppIR will handle.
The older SteppIR controller can only handle up to 19200 bps. That speed
must be
I wonder if that's dependent on the chip. I have one of the old style
with the upgrade chip and it ranges from 2400 to 57600.
73, Mike NF4L
On 8/2/12 3:07 AM, Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
That will work ONLY if the SteppIR can listen in on 38400 bps traffic.
If it needs any
OK, Mike. I did re-read it and I still am not sure what you mean. The
phrase that's throwing me is
leg of the Y cable that goes to the K3 as the Elecraft leg
Presently I have a Y (from SteppIR). One of the arms goes to the
SteppIR, one to the K3. The stem of the Y has a female DB9 that
Has anyone tried the MFJ-551 RFI suppressed keyboard? This is a PS2
type of keyboard but PS2/USB adapters are cheap. Better yet, any word on when
the Elecraft keyboard will be available?
Jim, W4ATK
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Mike,
Make it simple - put the Y cable at the P3 -- The short cable that
comes with the P3 connects between the P3 and the K3.
Set the baud rate at the P3, computer and SteppIR controller to the same
value.
Job done.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/2/2012 4:27 AM, Mike wrote:
OK, Mike. I did re-read it
What Elecraft Keyboard?
...bill nr4c
On Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:35:30 -0500, W4ATK wrote:
Has anyone tried the MFJ-551 RFI suppressed keyboard? This is a PS2
type of keyboard but PS2/USB adapters are cheap. Better yet, any word
on when the Elecraft keyboard will be available?
Jim, W4ATK
Maybe I am mistaken but I think I heard of a USB Keyboard option for the
SVGA/FFT board coming from Elecraft. I use all indoor antennas so RFi is
pretty much a constant struggle with interconnect cabling like keyboards.
Ferrites everywhere. I try to go wireless where I can. Heaven knows
Jim,
My understanding is that the USB option for the SVGA board is that it
will *accept* a PC USB keyboard. I have never heard that Elecraft would
be selling a keyboard.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/2/2012 9:07 AM, W4ATK wrote:
Maybe I am mistaken but I think I heard of a USB Keyboard option for the
Hi Ian,
My 5 year old SteppIR controller works fine at 38400 bps.
73,
Mike K2MK
Ian White GM3SEK wrote
The older SteppIR controller can only handle up to 19200 bps. That speed
must be manually configured in all three devices - the SteppIR
controller, the computer and the P3 - and the
Well, I guess I was just reading into it a version of my wish list Don. I am
currently using a Logitech K120 from Staples. $15.95 and two RS Ferrites. Seems
to work OK at 100W. I tested on all bands 80 thru 10 this AM and it checked out
clean. But there is a KPA500 in my future I am thinkin'.
Mike K2MK wrote:
Hi Ian,
My 5 year old SteppIR controller works fine at 38400 bps.
73,
Mike K2MK
The one I originally used must have been a very early model, then,
because that definitely was 19200 max. With my present SDA-100,
everything can be set to 38400.
Ian White GM3SEK wrote
The
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote:
...the signals are not there - just images
==
Buck, I have NaP3 running with my KX3, and it works fine. Set the global
offset to 0. NaP3 will automatically balance images if you give it a strong
signal to work on. I use
With indoor antennas, I would not want to be in the high RF level
present with 500 watts. You may be OK, but I would run the numbers
for the RF exposure limits present at 500 watts given the close
proximity to your antennas.
73,
Don, W3FPR
On 8/2/2012 9:32 AM, W4ATK wrote:
Well, I guess I
If I remember correctly from earlier threads, there will be no Elecraft
keyboard. Keyboards are basically commodity items. There is no margin on
them for Elecraft to try to get into that market.
73,
--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
km4ik@gmail.com
K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0
When you STORE a memory, its previous contents are overwritten.
There's no need to erase the memory beforehand.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:56:59 -0700, you wrote:
I have a question about saving frequencies to memories. I understand the
basic procedure. My question: If you want to
You should also have some sort of galvanic ground isolation on the
line from the KX3 IQ to the sound card.
Also, If I recall correctly, the 0202 has a way to lift the grounds on
the input lines. Experiment with those as well if you are having
image issues.
73
Greg
On 8/2/12, Tony Estep
Yep, already done that. All but the full wave 40M loop are fairly isolated,
out over the garage area. The 40M loop is about 9' over my head when at the
operating position and that was a bit of a concern. Duty cycle of course enters
into the equation and that sorta brought things down well into
Anyone have any experience with the Behringer U202 or U222 USB sound
device? I see a lot of regular spikes across the band.
...bill nr4c
On Thu, 2 Aug 2012 08:46:14 -0500, Tony Estep wrote:
On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote:
...the signals are not there - just
Buck,
I've had results similar to what Tony describes. I'm using a external Griffin
iMic as the soundcard. It works well, and I have been able to use a Virtual
Audio Cable (VAC) to route the NaP3 audio to a 3rd party digital mode
application (I use Fldigi). You still need an external cable
Where do I find NaP3?
Thanks,
OK, back in my hole,
Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Brenda, AZ (Winter)
Caldwell, ID (Summer)
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Go to the LP-Pan section and Larry has the links to NAP3 there.
73
Greg
On 8/2/12, KU7Y ku7y...@gmail.com wrote:
Where do I find NaP3?
Thanks,
OK, back in my hole,
Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Brenda, AZ (Winter)
Caldwell, ID (Summer)
Thanks Greg,
Got it all OK.
OK, back in my hole,
Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Brenda, AZ (Winter)
Caldwell, ID (Summer)
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I've never had an RFI issue with Logitech wireless keyboards and mice.
73, Jim N7US
-Original Message-
Well, I guess I was just reading into it a version of my wish list Don. I am
currently using a Logitech K120 from Staples. $15.95 and two RS Ferrites.
Seems to work OK at 100W. I
Ron,
Google it. I forget. It's a free download. I'm sure that you'll
have a lot of fun with it once you've gotten it running.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
On 8/2/2012 10:35 AM, KU7Y wrote:
Where do I find NaP3?
Thanks,
OK, back in my hole,
Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Matt Zilmer (W6NIA), one of our KX3 field testers and an expert in
mobile/portable electronic devices, has written a comprehensive
overview of mobile operation using the KX3. (I've seen his
installation, which puts my ad-hoc wiring to shame :)
Matt's guide is targeted at the KX3, but is
Hi all,
Last weekend I had the privilege of being invited as a guest to the
Northwest FOC gathering in Seattle. The invitation came from my friend
Shin, JA1NUT, who was in attendance. It was wonderful to meet this fine
fellow after so many years of having chatted with him on 40 and 20 CW. I
Hi Jim,
Those inexpensive adapters are passive signal converters, there is no
changing of the PS/2 keyboard protocol to USB going on in there. Currently
the P3/SVGA board does not support PS/2 keyboards.
73,
Paul
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View this message in context:
Heinz (OE5EEP) wrote:
The KXAT3 internal ATU works really great! I can match a dipole of
2x 6.8m with 7m of double-wire feedline erected as inverted V on all
bands from 40 to 6m I wonder if there is a way to retrieve the
L/C combinations and values used to achieve a match. Is this
Wayne,
With the magic decoder ring, that is easy to understand -- thanks!
But, I can't help but think that having the KX3 Utility Program decode that
and display the values might be pretty neat. Maybe someday in the far
distant future when there isn't anything better to do.
73, Bob, WB4SON
I wrote:
You can't get L-network information via the menu. But you can send an
AK; (ATU relay settings) command from the KX3 Utility Command
Testercompare these values to the KXAT3 schematic.
We're still working on getting the schematics formatted for
publication. Meanwhile, here are
Is there a utility somewhere that will convert a K3 saved
configuration from gobbledygook to plain language? I'd like to
share config data with another ham, but I know I can't just send
him my saved config file.
Thanks!
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Big Bear Lake, California
Woo Hoo!!
Got email from April advising that my KX3 kit ordered on
Mar 5 (2218-2672-7249) will ship 8/3-8/10. Salivating!
73, Van W1WCG
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Wayne == Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com writes:
Wayne You can't get L-network information via the menu. But you can send
an
Wayne AK; (ATU relay settings) command from the KX3 Utility Command
Wayne Tester. This command is intended for use during automated
Wayne factory
The K120 is a bit sensitive. Reduced the power to see where it cleared up and
added a couple of ferrites. Good to go.
73s Jim
On Aug 2, 2012, at 10:43 AM, Jim N7US wrote:
I've never had an RFI issue with Logitech wireless keyboards and mice.
73, Jim N7US
-Original Message-
I am interested in how people are doing their KX3 mobile Installs.
I plan to use use my KX3 in my older Silverado and was curious about how people
have theirs in the mobile configuration. I had my KX3 connected temporarily to
a 20m ham stick and it really did awesome! The noise blanker was
Ham Radio Deluxe used to be able to do that, but I haven't used that in
a couple of years.
73,
Fred
Fred Cady
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation
fcady at ieee dot org
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
Hello folks.
I'm planning on ordering the second receiver for my K3 soon and have a
question.
When using the second receiver in 'diversity mode' and trying to dig out a
weak and fading cw signal, what
roofing filter do you find most effective?
I'm assuming in those conditions the narrower
Diversity mode is used to reduce fading on received signals. Although using
narrow filters to listen to CW signals will improve your ability to hear the
signals, but it will not reduce fading of the signals, as diversity receiving
does very well if your antennas are placed properly.
Diversity
Dave,
I copied the menus into an Excel file to keep track of my settings. I'll
send it to you directly in case that's of interest. I previously uploaded
it to the Yahoo K3 Group files area too:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/files/
I'm happy to send it to anyone asking for it.
73,
FWIW, I posted a summary of the *different* L and C configurations
and their value ranges for various Elecraft ATUs. It may have shown
up with poor readability if viewed in rich text format. I also
neglected the KAT2. Below is information for all Elecraft tuners,
in an arrangement less
Noted for a future release.
Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR
On Aug 2, 2012, at 11:39 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:
Wayne == Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com writes:
Wayne You can't get L-network information via the menu. But you
can send an
Wayne AK; (ATU relay settings) command from the KX3
Alan,
I have the SmallIR and will confirm what a wonderful experience it is to
use. We get what we pay for. The quality is excellent. I will save these
directions for future use. Right now I don't have the interface in the
original Steppir controller.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
-Original
I have been getting these mails quite often. for a year or two now.
I regard them as Spam although no virus or malware has been found yet.
73 de David G3SCD/VK3DBD
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Is there a timeline yet for the shipping of the KXBC3??
Was just wondering some kind of an idea.
Michael E. Califf,Sr. AB7OC
KX3 #802
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Hello David,
This is one of my big gripes about LinkedIn. When you first sign up, in
order to get your business/social network going you need to enter e-mail
addresses of your contacts.
LinkedIn offers to do this for you by reading your address book. The
unfortunate thing about this is that
An OP posted on the KX3 Yahoo Group that he inquired about this today, and
was told likely in September.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Is there a timeline yet for the shipping of the KXBC3??
Was just wondering some kind of an idea.
Michael E. Califf,Sr. AB7OC
KX3 #802
Received my KX3 ordered 2/17 serial # 1040. Love the radio The only
problem so far is the noise generated I guess generated by the encoder. I
tried removing the felt pad between the knob and the chassis and the noise
is still there...?
73 Tex
ka5y
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Tex - if you're referring to the scratchy mechanical noise that occurs when
you rotate the encoder even when the KX3 is powered off, it seems that can
be solved by carefully removing the main tuning knob (remove rubber sleeve
to access the hex screw opening), carefully removing the circlip and
The other method is to just ignore it and use it for a week or two
until it wears in
I thought mine was stiff and quirky when I first got it, but it is not
smooth as silk - there is still just sufficient drag to prevent the
knob from turning accidentally in a mobile of portable situation - just
Originally Elecraft estimated an August 15 shipping date for the KAT-500 but,
realistically, did you really believe it?
Of course not, delays are bound to come along and if it ships during the Aug
31-Sept 7 window now posted, I'll be a happy hambut realistically,
it might be later but it'll
Maybe a pool should be run based on 1st shipping date. When I placed the order
(by phone on 18 May) I thought maybe Sept 18th for 1st shipment. I still want
that date in any pool.
Interesting comment on ordering a 2nd at Dayton. That implies there was an
earlier 1st. I thought the initial
Probably at least 30 days past that.
Eric
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On 8/2/2012 3:35 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
An OP posted on the KX3 Yahoo Group that he inquired about this today, and
was told likely in September.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Is there a timeline yet for the shipping of the KXBC3??
Was
FB, Eric.
See you in Boxboro MA later this month.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
-Original Message-
From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:01 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Timeline for Shipping the
Please, no more polls. I am filling up my Outlook with so many filters that
I might actually miss something important. I believe Elecraft is working to
make the dateline set on the site.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
I was notified today that my KX3 is on the way, yeah! I know that I will like
it the same way I like my K3, but when I hear issues like this and the case
vibration, I wonder if I made a good decision. Are these issues not getting
worked out at factory as we speak? At near $1,400 for a QRP rig,
My K3/10 intermittently goes into xmit without my pushing the PTT. Operating
on 80 meter band (3.952 MHz) LSB. Any ideas from anybody would be appreciated.
73 de Dave KJ6CBS
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Dave,
Any chance that you have VOX turned on? That may allow noise to send
the K3 into transmit. Yes, PTT works even if VOX is selected.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/2/2012 9:40 PM, David Guernsey wrote:
My K3/10 intermittently goes into xmit without my pushing the PTT. Operating
on 80 meter band
Thanks Don. I must have accidentally turned the VOX on. Turned it off and
problem went away. Prior to turning VOX off, I was getting ERR KEY in the VFO
B part of the LED display. Hopefully the VOX was the problem.
73 de Dave KJ6CBS
From: Don Wilhelm
Robert - I've been a little bit wondering same as you. It would appear my
KX3 will ship some weeks from now. There have been over 1000 shipped now.
I wonder if this is just low level reflector static or if the 'issues' are
significant. Unlike you, I also want but don't own a K3.
73 John W4DX
While working with a Marine BG and his staff on a battlefield
maintenance system, the General continued to press for schedule
compression. He asked for a ball park estimate, and my somewhat older
and more experienced colleague said, General ... Good -- Fast --
Cheap. Pick two. My KAT500
OK, my K2/100 has been operational since October 2002. Very recently, I started
to get some INFO 080 errors, and then the K2 completely failed to recognize the
KPA100.
Looking at it on the bench, the Vdd at Pin 1 and 20 of U1 of the KPA100 is
about 1 volt. OK, if the PIC doesn't get enough
I just recently added the sub receiver to my K3. I've been using the Sub
receiver (without diversity turned on) and all was fine. I have the Yamaha
CM500 headset - one cable plugged into the Phones jack and the other going to
the Mic jack. I also have an Icom SP-20 external speaker, and it's
I recently purchased a 4 cell LiFePO4 12.8v 4.5ah battery. I fully charged
the battery to 14.4v and then hooked it up to my KX3. Total hours of run
time = 21.4 hrs. Settings = backlight off, high power and all the other
settings in normal positions. I transmitted in ssb for what would be a
Tony,
Do you have to do this every time you want to operate?
Richard Fjeld, NØCE
Buck, I have NaP3 running with my KX3, and it works fine. Set the global
offset to 0. NaP3 will automatically balance images if you give it a strong
signal to work on. I use my XG3 to put in a signal of S9+20 and
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