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Today's Topics:
1. Re: KX3 headset recommendation (KF5TEU)
2. Re: ERR FW2 (aa...@aol.com)
3. Re: KX3 headset recommendation (Richard Neese)
4. Re: ERR FW2 (Don Wilhelm)
5. Re: ERR FW2 (Ron D'Eau Claire)
6. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr)
7. Elecraft SSB net announcement (Phil Shepard)
8. Local oscillator off on my xv144 (W0WFH Bill)
9. Re: Elecraft k3 or kx3 (michael hardy )
10. KAT500: Tuning on 6m (KD7YZ Bob)
11. Re: Local oscillator off on my xv144 (David G4DMP)
12. Re: Local oscillator off on my xv144 (Don Wilhelm)
13. Re: Local oscillator off on my xv144 (Don Wilhelm)
14. Re: KAT500: Tuning on 6m (Don Wilhelm)
15. Re: [K2] N1MM Logger with KPA100 (Don Wilhelm)
16. Re: KAT500: Tuning on 6m (Goldtr8 (KD8NNU))
17. KX3 4 knobs and sea spray/salt corrosion (Dominic Baines)
18. OT - anyone have experience with effects of, metal roofs on
antenna performace? (eric manning)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 19:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: KF5TEU <bha...@flexbrite.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation
Message-ID: <e9hdy5bop49lskv8tvuicyyv.1373767214...@email.android.com>
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O.K.
I have the KPA100 ordered and the 500 hust got here so I will need the cable
and I have it, came with my order as I addedvit in.
I have the Heil headset as well for base use.
So the PTT switch plugs into the ACC2 cable, that into ACC2 jack.
Where are you using the mono 2.5mm headphone mono jack ?
I have stereo headphones plugged into Phones.
What are using for a mic, the little condenser type plugged directly into the
Nic hack or a mic on the headsetvor what ?
When menu is set to PTT kow , VOX isvoff then whenvyou push PTT does the mic
become open for TX ?that iplugged in to Mic ?
This means it has to be a buttonless nic ( no PTT ) so can I use a headset
microphone like on standard cell phone or even Icom style ( different plug but
maybe gain is high enough ) and just plug it's line into Mic ?
73
kF5TEU
Bill"Richard Neese [via Elecraft]" <ml-node+s365791n7576670...@n2.nabble.com>
wrote:On 7/13/2013 10:28 AM, Christian AK4VV wrote:
You need the ACC2 breakout cable from Elecraft. The PTT switch from
Aircraft Spruce just plugs straight into that. You need to configure the
menu item to say you want the contact closure to enable PTT.
you dont need the breakout cable to put a foot/hand ptt switch. you need
a mono 2.5 mm headphone jack. and you need to fo into the menu and put
the acc2 port into ptt_low.
but if you plan to use a ptt and the amp then you need the breakout cable
*KX3-PCKT Accessory Cable Set*
? ? The KX3-PCKT cable set interfaces between the Elecraft KX3 and
? ? personal computers, and provides convenient connection to an
? ? external foot switch and RF power amplifier./KX3-PCKT Instructions/
? ?
<http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740169%20KX3-PCKT%20Cable%20Set%20Instructions%20Rev%200.pdf>
? ? 19.95
is well woth the money . yoou get all the needed cabl for the kx3.
73,
Christian
AK4VV
On Jul 12, 2013 3:48 AM, "KF5TEU" <[hidden email]> wrote:
I ordered the aircraftsp
What headset/mic/adapter were you using ?
Thanks for the info.ruce PTT but I want to be sure I understand...you
attached this PTT to the ACC2 port on the KX3 and youyou had a
microphone/headset pluged into where exactly, mic in mic, headset in Phones
or what ?
Like others I'm looking for a wireless solution which may just be this PTT
plus a musician style headset with mic and a pass-through wireless
receiver/tx on the back of the KX3 that has a built in VOX to allow it to
send and receive based on input either direction. No models yet but
looking.
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:19:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: aa...@aol.com
To: r...@cobi.biz, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Message-ID: <8d04e4fa9b8ee04-1028-8c...@webmail-m147.sysops.aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I followed that procedure (EE Initialization / restored configuration) with no
change. I am using the latest 1.13.5.9 K3 utility software.
On SSB, now the radio will transmit about 5-10 seconds, then the power drops to zero and
the monitored audio goes silent (although the transmit relay stays engaged). I am
occasionally getting ERR FW2, and once I got a "New K3 UTIL software required"
message on the front panel.
I tested the radio on CW, where it performs similarly. After transmitting about
5 seconds, it goes into a solid keydown (on the sidetone) / no power output /
transmit relay locked / ERR FW2.
Anyone have any other ideas or is it time to ship it back to Elecraft?
Tnx,
Will
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>
To: aa4nc <aa...@aol.com>; elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 4:36 pm
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Per the Owner's manual the next step after reinstalling firmware is to
reinitialize the parameters and reload your configuration file (pg 66 of the
manual).
73, Ron AC7AC
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of aa...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Operating the IARU contest and a previously solid K3 would cease putting out
power, although it remained in transmit. After an hour of doing this
intermittently, I started getting an ERR FW2. Power off/on would clear this.
After another hour, I received a prompt on the front panel that mentioned
something to the effect of "Use K3 utlity program". After it locked up with
the ERR FW2, I downloaded the latest utility and all new software - MCU
04.67, FPF 1.15, DSP1 2.81, DSP2 2.81.
It worked for an hour and I started receiving the ERR FW2 again.
Any ideas??
73/TNX,
Will AA4NC
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:24:29 -0400
From: Richard Neese <kb3...@gmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation
Message-ID: <51e20bdd.3080...@gmail.com>
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On 7/13/2013 10:17 PM, KF5TEU wrote:
O.K.
I have the KPA100 ordered and the 500 hust got here so I will need the cable
and I have it, came with my order as I addedvit in.
I have the Heil headset as well for base use.
So the PTT switch plugs into the ACC2 cable, that into ACC2 jack.
yes
Where are you using the mono 2.5mm headphone mono jack ?
the ptt switch/hand button is a acc2 is a 2.5 mm jack mono it you dont
have the breakout cable. if you have the breakout cable then its a 3.5mm
mono jack
I have stereo headphones plugged into Phones.
What are using for a mic, the little condenser type plugged directly into the
Nic hack or a mic on the headsetvor what ?
When menu is set to PTT kow , VOX isvoff then whenvyou push PTT does the mic
become open for TX that iplugged in to Mic ?
This means it has to be a buttonless nic ( no PTT ) so can I use a headset
microphone like on standard cell phone or even Icom style ( different plug but
maybe gain is high enough ) and just plug it's line into Mic ?
no you can use a standard desktop mic or a headset with a mic or a
laptop mini mic. with a standard 3.5mm jack on it.
you just have to change the mic bias setting in the menu to on, for this
type of mic to work.
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:34:42 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Message-ID: <51e20e42.1040...@embarqmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Err FW2 indicates a firmware problem. Try reloading the firmware and if
not successful, contact support/
From the K3 user manual
" Try re-loading MCU firmware first; then
try initializing parameters (pg. 66)".
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/13/2013 10:19 PM, aa...@aol.com wrote:
I followed that procedure (EE Initialization / restored configuration) with no
change. I am using the latest 1.13.5.9 K3 utility software.
On SSB, now the radio will transmit about 5-10 seconds, then the power drops to zero and
the monitored audio goes silent (although the transmit relay stays engaged). I am
occasionally getting ERR FW2, and once I got a "New K3 UTIL software required"
message on the front panel.
I tested the radio on CW, where it performs similarly. After transmitting about
5 seconds, it goes into a solid keydown (on the sidetone) / no power output /
transmit relay locked / ERR FW2.
Anyone have any other ideas or is it time to ship it back to Elecraft?
Tnx,
Will
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>
To: aa4nc <aa...@aol.com>; elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 4:36 pm
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Per the Owner's manual the next step after reinstalling firmware is to
reinitialize the parameters and reload your configuration file (pg 66 of the
manual).
73, Ron AC7AC
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of aa...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Operating the IARU contest and a previously solid K3 would cease putting out
power, although it remained in transmit. After an hour of doing this
intermittently, I started getting an ERR FW2. Power off/on would clear this.
After another hour, I received a prompt on the front panel that mentioned
something to the effect of "Use K3 utlity program". After it locked up with
the ERR FW2, I downloaded the latest utility and all new software - MCU
04.67, FPF 1.15, DSP1 2.81, DSP2 2.81.
It worked for an hour and I started receiving the ERR FW2 again.
Any ideas??
73/TNX,
Will AA4NC
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 19:36:36 -0700
From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <r...@cobi.biz>
To: <aa...@aol.com>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Message-ID: <002401ce803a$f703e850$e50bb8f0$@biz>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
One thing. Make sure there is *nothing* connected to the rig: no logging
program, no computer, etc. Just the power supply, antenna, mic and key. RF
getting into external devices can do weird things.
If that doesn't help, call Elecraft customer support. The number is in your
manual. They will lead you through any additional troubleshooting and then,
if the problem isn't fixed, give you the information for returning it for
factory service.
73, Ron AC7AC
From: aa...@aol.com [mailto:aa...@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 7:19 PM
To: r...@cobi.biz; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
I followed that procedure (EE Initialization / restored configuration) with
no change. I am using the latest 1.13.5.9 K3 utility software.
On SSB, now the radio will transmit about 5-10 seconds, then the power drops
to zero and the monitored audio goes silent (although the transmit relay
stays engaged). I am occasionally getting ERR FW2, and once I got a "New K3
UTIL software required" message on the front panel.
I tested the radio on CW, where it performs similarly. After transmitting
about 5 seconds, it goes into a solid keydown (on the sidetone) / no power
output / transmit relay locked / ERR FW2.
Anyone have any other ideas or is it time to ship it back to Elecraft?
Tnx,
Will
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>
To: aa4nc <aa...@aol.com>; elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Jul 13, 2013 4:36 pm
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Per the Owner's manual the next step after reinstalling firmware is to
reinitialize the parameters and reload your configuration file (pg 66 of the
manual).
73, Ron AC7AC
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of aa...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] ERR FW2
Operating the IARU contest and a previously solid K3 would cease putting out
power, although it remained in transmit. After an hour of doing this
intermittently, I started getting an ERR FW2. Power off/on would clear this.
After another hour, I received a prompt on the front panel that mentioned
something to the effect of "Use K3 utlity program". After it locked up with
the ERR FW2, I downloaded the latest utility and all new software - MCU
04.67, FPF 1.15, DSP1 2.81, DSP2 2.81.
It worked for an hour and I started receiving the ERR FW2 again.
Any ideas??
73/TNX,
Will AA4NC
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 19:37:11 -0700
From: kevinr <kev...@coho.net>
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Message-ID: <51e20ed7.2000...@coho.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Good Evening,
A fine week in the Pacific Northwest. The dry season is here with
no rain in sight. Just the morning fog dropping its normal amount of
moisture. The hummingbirds have been very active catching insects
between the fir branches. I am also seeing elk sign every time I go for
a hike. I never see the sneaky beasts but they are all around me.
Propagation has been fairly good the times I have tried it. The sun
has been adding its daily dose of ions with no really big blasts. I
have heard some static from it but not enough to limit communications.
The QSB it causes is more of an impediment.
Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening.
1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help)
Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz
Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz
Stay well,
Kevin. KD5ONS
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 19:50:00 -0700
From: Phil Shepard <ph...@riousa.com>
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement
Message-ID: <f7f85ea0-625c-4a44-9e55-48885c28a...@riousa.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (7/14/13) at 1800z on 14.3035
MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. See you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:08:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: W0WFH Bill <w0...@yahoo.com>
To: elecraft forum <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Local oscillator off on my xv144
Message-ID:
<1373774939.60165.yahoomail...@web122002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
I need to set the local oscillator frequency on my
XV144. When used with the K2, I just changed the frequency
display in the K2's menu.? But now I want to use the
transverter with another radio on 28Mhz an the 144Mhz
is 1.5 Khz high in frequency.? Now on the XV50 there is
a variable capacitor to set the frequency but on the XV144
I find nothing am I overlooking something?? Please contact
me direct. w0...@yahoo.com? 73, Bill
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:01:42 +0100
From: "michael hardy " <m1...@talktalk.net>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft k3 or kx3
Message-ID: <003601ce7fb8$5b724ad0$1256e070$@net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Hi all,
Just been cheeky really i have a icom 7410 with the roofing filters and its
mint with a yaesu ft736r 2/70/50mhz comes with mutec board for 2/70
Would like to exchange for early basic k3, or swap icom 7410 for kx3?
MIKE M0FCG M1KEY
07735578568
I093GM SE30 BARNSLEY
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:43:28 -0400
From: KD7YZ Bob <kd...@denstarfarm.us>
To: "'K3 List'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500: Tuning on 6m
Message-ID: <605628568.20130714074...@denstarfarm.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Howdy K3' people:
There is an 8-element yagi connected to the KAT500 for the K3 internal
6m selected 6m antenna.
I set KAT500 default antenna for 6m to Ant2.
On the KAT500 I can press 'TUNE' then tap K3 "XMIT" and the KAT500 will
usually settle on or about 1.1:1 .
Then when I .run a WSJT, Data, QSO, if the KAT500 is left in "AUTO",
re-tuning will often take occupy 10 or more seconds of the time before
the KAT500 finds a place it likes. Often the SWR is then in the RED or
worse, FAULT. Not very often on FAULT however.
Mostly what I see are SWR's around 2:1 . (KAT500 in AUTO .
If I put KAT500 in BYP, the K3 often shows SWR's of 2 to 3.
If left in AUTO, the mismatch is apparent in received audio.
Without the KAT500, the antenna itself exhibits a 1.3 SWR consistently .
The constant re-tuning or irregular attenuation due to mismatch form
KAT500 is annoying. On a weak-signal QSOit means the difference from
making the QSO or not decoding.
