Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

[Ian White]

Existing P3 users who wish to use the USB interface on the KIO3B will also need 
to order the CBLP3Y 'Y' adapter cable. This new cable plugs into the RJ45 
connector on the KIO3B and also into *both* DE9 connectors on the P3. 
 
Two related questions: 

1. Are there any backward-compatibility issues between the new KIO3B board and 
the older K3?

2. How will direct master-slave linking between two K3's be supported in 
future? 


73 from Ian GM3SEK


>-Original Message-
>From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>Wayne Burdick
>Sent: 09 September 2015 05:11
>To: Gary
>Cc: Elecraft Reflector
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B
>
>Hi Gary,
>
>The advantage of the KIO3B is that it can replace three cables (RS232, LINE
>IN, LINE OUT) with a single USB cable. Some want it just to reduce clutter
>at their home station, while others take the rig camping, RV-ing, hotel-inc,
>etc., and want it for the reduction in stuff they need to bring and hook up
>each time.
>
>The USB port works with Windows, Linux and Apple platforms. There's also
>still an RS232 port for support of existing installations (adapter cable from
>RJ45 to DE9 provided).
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Gary  wrote:
>
>> Not sure why reading the reports. Seems like added cost for little to no
>advantage unless I have missed something while hiding under my rock.
>> Gary
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: "Matthew Cook" 
>> Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 10:37 AM
>> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B
>>
>> There are a lot of people waiting for this add-on to their K3.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Matthew
>> VK5ZM
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

[Brian Waterworth]

Correct on the RPi2.  I did just that with FLDigi on Raspian.  Works great
 and gives me a low power, low cost Digital transcoder for more than just
PSK31, RTTY, and CW.  The only issue I wrote about in this chain previously
is the need for a screen and a keyboard.  I did that with a Bluetooth
keyboard attached to an iPad which used VNC to the RPi2.  Talk about using
a sledgehammer to hang a picture hook.  Of course, I had all these
components already and wanted to reuse them.  So, the cost was sunk for
other purposes, not for a portable digital station.  While this setup
worked, it was a lot of stuff to carry.

The epiphany that surfaced from the Elecraft reflector participants in this
conversation was that a low cost, small laptop would provide all the
logging, digital transcoding needs for a portable HF station predicated on
the KX3.  Often, you can find smaller laptops, refurbished, for less than
$200.

regards,
Brian
VE3IBW

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM,  wrote:

> AFAIK based on reading the SideKar site it's just reporting what the Kline
> radio is giving it already decoded. $250 is a bit much when you think about
> what the box does. Seems to me you could build up a RaspberryPi solution to
> do the same thing with a few tweaks for under $100 AND have something
> that's easily re-purposed..etc.
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Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

[Ray Sills]

Hi Gang:

I do not have a SideKar, but I do have a Ham Central Terminal, which has a lot 
of the same features as the SideKar.
I also have a NUE-PSK modem.  The big feature the HCT (and SideKar) bring to 
the plate is the logging capability, along with ADIF exporting.  The connection 
to your rig (FT-817, KX3, etc) permits the SideKar to poll the rig for data 
like mode, band, (frequency), time.. so you log will have useful data.  So, the 
SideKar is helpful in a contest situation, or for SOTA and similar activities.  
It’s also lightweight and can be self-powered.

The NUE-PSK modem is a generic device, in that it can be used with almost any 
rig, and it will decode CW, PSK, RTTY, and may offer additional modes.  It’s 
compact and can be updated to include a USB interface, which permits easy 
firmware updates and the ability to save all received the sent text.  That’s 
not logging, but you can view the generated text file to look back on your 
activity.  

So each has it’s value (which is why I have both).  And, both are quite QRP, 
unlike most laptop/computer based systems.


73 de Ray
K2ULR


> On Sep 9, 2015, at 12:19 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> I use an NUE-PSK, which has it's own decoding (for PSK31 and CW), a keyer, 
> etc.  It's a bit of an oddball I reckon, but perhaps that's why I like it.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 9/8/15 8:39 PM, Shel Radin wrote:
>> Steve,
>> 
>> One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the 
>> SideKar,  you don't need a PC,  laptop,  tablet,  etc.   It's self contained.
>> 
>> So for portable operation,  it's lighter (5 oz) and smaller than bringing 
>> something else along.  And it's sunlight readable.   It has a transflective 
>> display,  like the KX3.
>> 
>> Ho Ho Ho...
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Shel KF0UR
>> 
>> 
>> On September 8, 2015 7:46:31 PM MDT, Stephen Shearer 
>>  wrote:
>>> Thank you for the info.
>>> 
>>> I am still thinking about SideKar.
>>> 
>>> 1) cost - it may need to be a Christmas gift - it exceeds my max per
>>> item spending limit without approval.
>>> 
>>> 2) Elecraft - what are they "going" to do with the keyboard on the PX3
>>> and more important, SideKar is stuck with the DSP decode method from
>>> Elecraft, too.  Fldigi has its own processing AND includes AFC.  As
>>> pointed out by someone else, the Elecraft DSP does not have AFC to
>>> track
>>> psk31 (needed) or RTTY (not needed as much with wider signal).  SO,
>>> SideKar is stuck with a good display/logging system but stuck with ok
>>> decoding.  CW, why does the Elecraft DSP need a threshold level?  For
>>> example MRP40 has AGC and AFC, why not Elecraft?  This limits SideKar
>>> over fldigi and has made me think about my direction.  For now, fldigi
>>> has better decoding.  "you", SideKar, should push Elecraft to improve
>>> its DSP decode of CW/psk31/rtty...  I don't expect "you" to have the
>>> DSP
>>> answers, either...  Minus six for Elecraft (afc+agc*kx3+k3+ks3)=6...
>>> 
>>> 3) Elecraft has never said anything about a logging function with the
>>> pX3 keyboard option, either. Plus one for SideKar.
>>> 
>>> Christmas isn't that far off and SideKar is still an option even with
>>> the shaky decode issues.
>>> 
>>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 08-Sep-15 6:42 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote:
 Steve,
 
 With the SideKar, you only have to enter the call once.  Then it's
>>> used in
 all messages and the log as well.  And if it's there, the log will
 automatically position you in the Exchange field, as that's the only
>>> field
 you need to enter (by paddle or keyboard).
 
 73,
 
 Shel KF0UR
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[K8TE]

I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy and
Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific
command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable
computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP ACLog)
but it has occurred with both of my K3's.

I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio from
my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+.

Are we the only two who have experienced this?  I've Googled this previously
but not found any threads on the subject.  I'm glad to read (sort of) I'm
not alone.  I have operated many hours (all of Field Day) without this
symptom appearing.  Yet, it happened a couple of times in last weekend's
Colorado QSO Party.  It's a mystery to me.

73, Bill, K8TE



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Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

[ae4pb]

AFAIK based on reading the SideKar site it's just reporting what the Kline 
radio is giving it already decoded. $250 is a bit much when you think about 
what the box does. Seems to me you could build up a RaspberryPi solution to do 
the same thing with a few tweaks for under $100 AND have something that's 
easily re-purposed..etc. 


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray Sills
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 9:02 AM
To: Phil Wheeler
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

Hi Gang:

I do not have a SideKar, but I do have a Ham Central Terminal, which has a lot 
of the same features as the SideKar.
I also have a NUE-PSK modem.  The big feature the HCT (and SideKar) bring to 
the plate is the logging capability, along with ADIF exporting.  The connection 
to your rig (FT-817, KX3, etc) permits the SideKar to poll the rig for data 
like mode, band, (frequency), time.. so you log will have useful data.  So, the 
SideKar is helpful in a contest situation, or for SOTA and similar activities.  
It’s also lightweight and can be self-powered.

The NUE-PSK modem is a generic device, in that it can be used with almost any 
rig, and it will decode CW, PSK, RTTY, and may offer additional modes.  It’s 
compact and can be updated to include a USB interface, which permits easy 
firmware updates and the ability to save all received the sent text.  That’s 
not logging, but you can view the generated text file to look back on your 
activity.  

So each has it’s value (which is why I have both).  And, both are quite QRP, 
unlike most laptop/computer based systems.


73 de Ray
K2ULR


> On Sep 9, 2015, at 12:19 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> I use an NUE-PSK, which has it's own decoding (for PSK31 and CW), a keyer, 
> etc.  It's a bit of an oddball I reckon, but perhaps that's why I like it.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 9/8/15 8:39 PM, Shel Radin wrote:
>> Steve,
>> 
>> One important thing to me and the way I use the KX3 is that with the 
>> SideKar,  you don't need a PC,  laptop,  tablet,  etc.   It's self contained.
>> 
>> So for portable operation,  it's lighter (5 oz) and smaller than bringing 
>> something else along.  And it's sunlight readable.   It has a transflective 
>> display,  like the KX3.
>> 
>> Ho Ho Ho...
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Shel KF0UR
>> 
>> 
>> On September 8, 2015 7:46:31 PM MDT, Stephen Shearer 
>>  wrote:
>>> Thank you for the info.
>>> 
>>> I am still thinking about SideKar.
>>> 
>>> 1) cost - it may need to be a Christmas gift - it exceeds my max per 
>>> item spending limit without approval.
>>> 
>>> 2) Elecraft - what are they "going" to do with the keyboard on the 
>>> PX3 and more important, SideKar is stuck with the DSP decode method 
>>> from Elecraft, too.  Fldigi has its own processing AND includes AFC.  
>>> As pointed out by someone else, the Elecraft DSP does not have AFC 
>>> to track
>>> psk31 (needed) or RTTY (not needed as much with wider signal).  SO, 
>>> SideKar is stuck with a good display/logging system but stuck with 
>>> ok decoding.  CW, why does the Elecraft DSP need a threshold level?  
>>> For example MRP40 has AGC and AFC, why not Elecraft?  This limits 
>>> SideKar over fldigi and has made me think about my direction.  For 
>>> now, fldigi has better decoding.  "you", SideKar, should push 
>>> Elecraft to improve its DSP decode of CW/psk31/rtty...  I don't 
>>> expect "you" to have the DSP answers, either...  Minus six for 
>>> Elecraft (afc+agc*kx3+k3+ks3)=6...
>>> 
>>> 3) Elecraft has never said anything about a logging function with 
>>> the
>>> pX3 keyboard option, either. Plus one for SideKar.
>>> 
>>> Christmas isn't that far off and SideKar is still an option even 
>>> with the shaky decode issues.
>>> 
>>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 08-Sep-15 6:42 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote:
 Steve,
 
 With the SideKar, you only have to enter the call once.  Then it's
>>> used in
 all messages and the log as well.  And if it's there, the log will 
 automatically position you in the Exchange field, as that's the 
 only
>>> field
 you need to enter (by paddle or keyboard).
 
 73,
 
 Shel KF0UR
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[KE1B]

On Sep 9, 2015, at 6:07 AM, K8TE  wrote:

> I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy and
> Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific
> command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable
> computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP ACLog)
> but it has occurred with both of my K3's.
> 
> I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio from
> my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+.
> 
> Are we the only two who have experienced this?  I've Googled this previously
> but not found any threads on the subject.  I'm glad to read (sort of) I'm
> not alone.  I have operated many hours (all of Field Day) without this
> symptom appearing.  Yet, it happened a couple of times in last weekend's
> Colorado QSO Party.  It's a mystery to me.
> 

It’s a mystery to me, too. When I lose transmit power (and once it goes, it’s 
gone until I do a power off/on or switch to ANT2 and back) I checked the Mic 
Gain and it was normal (31 for me). The power level was also at its proper 
setting. It has happened both using N1MM+ and my daily logger (MacloggerDX). I 
use NO CAT commands with MLDX. 

That is at a time of failure, I have a Mic Gain of 31, a Power level of 50W or 
so, I key the rig (footswitch), the K3S goes into Transmit Mode (Red LED, 
receiver goes off) but there is no power output shown, and no SWR shown (as 
would be if the antenna was disconnected externally). I hear myself perfectly 
well in the headset monitor, indicating there is a good connection from the 
microphone through to the radio. Just no output power. And as I said, switching 
to ANT2 and back to ANT1 brings all to normal, as does a power reset. To me, 
something is intermittent in the radio internals, but I have no idea what.

Elecraft advised me to try to reproduce the problem with a “no frills” setup: 
no computer, no amp, just the K3S into a dummy load. I’ll try this today, but 
of course with intermittent problems it may or may not recur.

-Rich KE1B

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[Don Wilhelm]

Ron,

It will not automatically tune without user action.  Tap the ATU TUNE to 
initiate a tune.
Once you have "trained" the antenna on each band segment, it will 
automatically recall those last used tuning solutions when you return to 
that band segment.  The latter is the "automatic" action.


See the KX3 manual page 14, lower half of the right column.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/9/2015 11:38 AM, w...@msn.com wrote:

My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu.
Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action?
If so, how do you set the SWR at which it begins the tuning process.

I only have it in BYP when using the vertical antenna with the LDG 
RT100 remote tuner.




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[w...@msn.com]

Sorry, I misunderstood what AUTO meant.
A better label would be ATU ON or ATU INLINE.
AUTO implies that it will automatically do the tuning.

Semantics :-)

w...@msn.com wrote:

My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu.
Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action?
If so, how do you set the SWR at which it begins the tuning process.

I only have it in BYP when using the vertical antenna with the LDG 
RT100 remote tuner.


Ron W7HD
KX3 #6966


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[Wayne Burdick]

On Sep 9, 2015, at 8:38 AM, "w...@msn.com"  wrote:

> My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu.
> Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action?

No. AUTO in the KX3 (or K3/K3S) means that the automatic antenna tuner is 
in-line rather than bypassed.

To tune, tap ATU TUNE. The SWR is displayed, and it should decrease as the 
algorithm progresses.

If the final SWR is higher than 2:1, you can tap ATU TUNE again within 5 
seconds to initiate a broader search. This is useful with very narrow-banded 
antennas, or those that are electrically short or close to a multiple of a 
half-wave (very high-Z).

The ATU stores up to 32 LC network settings per band. These settings are not 
recalled as you move the VFO in RX mode, as that could be distracting. But they 
are recalled when you transmit, or when you do ATU TUNE, change antennas, do 
A/B VFO swap, etc.

You can clear all of the ATU LC memories on a given band by going in to the ATU 
menu entry and holding CLR (hold of the RIT/XIT offset control).

In CW mode, the rig tries to avoid interfering with your sending when the ATU 
requires retuning for a new transmit frequency. The first time you transmit in 
a segment that requires an LC network change, the firmware will wait for the 
first significant pause (letter space), then update the ATU. This is indicated 
by the ATU icon flashing a couple of times. It's possible that your first 
transmission will be at a somewhat higher SWR because of this behavior, but it 
has the advantage of not chopping off the first element due to ATU relay delays.

73,
Wayne
N6KR




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[Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[w...@msn.com]

My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu.
Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action?
If so, how do you set the SWR at which it begins the tuning process.

I only have it in BYP when using the vertical antenna with the LDG RT100 
remote tuner.


Ron W7HD
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Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT (Ron W3ZV

[Thomas Taylor]

On Tue, 8 Sep 2015 15:21:48 -0700
"Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft"  wrote:

> We're exceeding the OT posting limit on this one. Let's end the thread for
> now.
> 
> When an OT thread hits 5-6 posts, please try to limit additional postings as 
> much as possible to avoid the moderator's hook.. ;-)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Eric
> Modulator and
> /elecraft.com/
> 

#

Although this is OT in the sense that it is not just about Elecraft equipment,
it is about amateur radio equipment.  Perhaps it would be a good idea to have a
sub-list for such.

Newly licensed hams could then benefit from such topics as well as some of us
"experienced" rag chewers.

Thanks & 73
Tom  KG7CFC

##

> On 9/8/2015 1:42 PM, Steve Mollman via Elecraft wrote:
> > If you go the Brother P-touch route be sure you have a label maker that is
> > compatible with the Brother "TZ Flexible ID" tape.  It is supposed be a
> > special tape just for coax.  Their regular and lower end tapes such as  the
> > "M" line have trouble adhering to coax/wire insulation and will fall off in
> > a few days.  The "TZ" tape has worked fine for me.
> >
> > Steve KD9HL
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[K8TE]

In my case, the Mic gain is normally set to 8-9 (CM500 headset).  The anomaly 
decreases the Mic Gain to zero.  I manually reset it to 8-9 which restores SSB 
power output to normal.  I haven’t tried any other actions to restore the Mic 
gain.  All indications I have this is a Mic Gain problem.

73, Bill, K8TE

 

From: KE1B [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7607327...@n2.nabble.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:20 AM
To: K8TE 
Subject: Re: Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

 


On Sep 9, 2015, at 6:07 AM, K8TE <[hidden email]> wrote: 


> I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy and 
> Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific 
> command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable 
> computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP ACLog) 
> but it has occurred with both of my K3's. 
> 
> I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio from 
> my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+. 
> 
> Are we the only two who have experienced this?  I've Googled this previously 
> but not found any threads on the subject.  I'm glad to read (sort of) I'm 
> not alone.  I have operated many hours (all of Field Day) without this 
> symptom appearing.  Yet, it happened a couple of times in last weekend's 
> Colorado QSO Party.  It's a mystery to me. 
> 


It’s a mystery to me, too. When I lose transmit power (and once it goes, it’s 
gone until I do a power off/on or switch to ANT2 and back) I checked the Mic 
Gain and it was normal (31 for me). The power level was also at its proper 
setting. It has happened both using N1MM+ and my daily logger (MacloggerDX). I 
use NO CAT commands with MLDX. 

That is at a time of failure, I have a Mic Gain of 31, a Power level of 50W or 
so, I key the rig (footswitch), the K3S goes into Transmit Mode (Red LED, 
receiver goes off) but there is no power output shown, and no SWR shown (as 
would be if the antenna was disconnected externally). I hear myself perfectly 
well in the headset monitor, indicating there is a good connection from the 
microphone through to the radio. Just no output power. And as I said, switching 
to ANT2 and back to ANT1 brings all to normal, as does a power reset. To me, 
something is intermittent in the radio internals, but I have no idea what. 

Elecraft advised me to try to reproduce the problem with a “no frills” setup: 
no computer, no amp, just the K3S into a dummy load. I’ll try this today, but 
of course with intermittent problems it may or may not recur. 

-Rich KE1B 







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Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT

[Dick Green WC1M]

Brother has a special tape for use with cables. Comes in a variety of
widths. It's flexible so it can be wrapped around cable and doesn't
eventually peel off like the stock tape. For small gauge cables it can be
formed into a flag.

73, Dick WC1M

> -Original Message-
> From: Don Kiser [mailto:ac...@frontier.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 8:14 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT
> 
> We use a Brady labeler for wires. Labels Chemical / oil resistant and it
works
> well. Not sure what the unit costs. Buts it's made for this. Granger has a
good
> supply.
> 
> I use a brother labeler at home. It's ok for COAX but not great for
smaller gauge.
> It's a bit large for CAT5.
> 
> For large cables I've seen people use different patterns and colors of
electrical
> tape.
> 
> 73
> Don AC2EV
> 
> 
> > On Sep 8, 2015, at 20:01, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
> >
> > [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[Walter Underwood]

It does automatically switch to a remembered tuning as so you as you change 
bands or tune to a new frequency. That seems at least “semi-auto”.

wunder
K6WRU
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On Sep 9, 2015, at 8:58 AM, w...@msn.com wrote:

> Sorry, I misunderstood what AUTO meant.
> A better label would be ATU ON or ATU INLINE.
> AUTO implies that it will automatically do the tuning.
> 
> Semantics :-)
> 
> w...@msn.com wrote:
>> My KX3 ATU is normally set to AUTO in the menu.
>> Does this mean it will automatically tune without user action?
>> If so, how do you set the SWR at which it begins the tuning process.
>> 
>> I only have it in BYP when using the vertical antenna with the LDG RT100 
>> remote tuner.
>> 
>> Ron W7HD
>> KX3 #6966
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[Wes (N7WS)]

Note that I own a K3, a K3S, a KPA500 a KAT500 and the BC342N I got my start 
with 60 years ago.  I'm generally pleased with them all.


I did own an Icom IC-211 once.  After fixing it more times that I can remember I 
gave it to a friend who also had one.  I often said that it was a measure of his 
character that I gave him that radio and yet we remained friends.  So, I've 
never been a fan of Icom. That said, if Rob Sherwood's QRZ page is up to date, 
the guy whose words are gospel to the Elecraft (dare I say Koolaid 
drinkers...nah) crowd, has Kenwood, Icon and Flex radios in his shack.  Not an 
Elecraft in sight.


I don't know what that means...just an observation.

Wes  N7WS

On 9/9/2015 12:21 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:

In my opinion  the K3 is a Far better radio than the Icom.
I was an Icom fan right up until I bought my K2 years ago





   From: "w...@flashdog.us" 
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:10 PM
  Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

Hello Everyone,


I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
Spring.

However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
have another rig to use.

Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical add 
ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual Watch” 
feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” (AH-4). 
I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that you can 
program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).

I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S and 
get their advice (all others are welcome, too).

Tnx & 73,

Jeff
wb0m
Nebraska
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[Elecraft] K3S Patience

[Jerry Moore]

I'm not sure which is worse; Saving up and waiting to order my rig or waiting 
for it to be shipped (kit) and arrive :O
I was told it "should" ship Wed/Thurs this week and arrive Thurs~Sat Next week. 
I fear that UPS Ground or USPS Ground or whomever Ground is riding a bicycle 
LOL... Hours feel like days, days like weeks, weeks like years.. 

Anticipation makes me want to go buy ketchup... sigh.. (ketchup commercial 
reference LOL).

My static kit came in today from RS as I wasn't able to find my original 
setup...

Jer

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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

[Oliver Dröse]

Good explaination, Wayne. But it doesn't answer the question of "When?". 
;-) Any news on that?


Tnx, Olli

Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de


Am 09.09.2015 um 06:10 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

Hi Gary,

The advantage of the KIO3B is that it can replace three cables (RS232, LINE IN, 
LINE OUT) with a single USB cable. Some want it just to reduce clutter at their 
home station, while others take the rig camping, RV-ing, hotel-inc, etc., and 
want it for the reduction in stuff they need to bring and hook up each time.

The USB port works with Windows, Linux and Apple platforms. There's also still 
an RS232 port for support of existing installations (adapter cable from RJ45 to 
DE9 provided).

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Gary  wrote:


Not sure why reading the reports. Seems like added cost for little to no 
advantage unless I have missed something while hiding under my rock.
Gary

-Original Message-
From: "Matthew Cook" 
Sent: ‎9/‎09/‎2015 10:37 AM
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

There are a lot of people waiting for this add-on to their K3.

73

Matthew
VK5ZM

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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[ab7r]

It's simple.for Rob a radio is not all about the numbers.  You have to 
enjoy what you are operating and those are what he happens to enjoy.  

73
Greg

- Original Message -
From: Wes (N7WS) 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:06:10 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

Note that I own a K3, a K3S, a KPA500 a KAT500 and the BC342N I got my start 
with 60 years ago.  I'm generally pleased with them all.

I did own an Icom IC-211 once.  After fixing it more times that I can remember 
I 
gave it to a friend who also had one.  I often said that it was a measure of 
his 
character that I gave him that radio and yet we remained friends.  So, I've 
never been a fan of Icom. That said, if Rob Sherwood's QRZ page is up to date, 
the guy whose words are gospel to the Elecraft (dare I say Koolaid 
drinkers...nah) crowd, has Kenwood, Icon and Flex radios in his shack.  Not an 
Elecraft in sight.

I don't know what that means...just an observation.

Wes  N7WS

On 9/9/2015 12:21 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> In my opinion  the K3 is a Far better radio than the Icom.
> I was an Icom fan right up until I bought my K2 years ago
>
>
>
>
>
>From: "w...@flashdog.us" 
>   To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>   Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:10 PM
>   Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S
> 
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
> help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
> work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
> Spring.
>
> However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
> have another rig to use.
>
> Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical 
> add ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual 
> Watch” feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” 
> (AH-4). I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that 
> you can program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).
>
> I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S 
> and get their advice (all others are welcome, too).
>
> Tnx & 73,
>
> Jeff
> wb0m
> Nebraska
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Well said!

73, Mike NF4L


> On Sep 9, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV  wrote:
> 
> On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 11:29 AM, K8TE  wrote:
>> 
>> In my case, the Mic gain is normally set to 8-9 (CM500 headset).  The 
>> anomaly decreases the Mic Gain to zero.  I manually reset it to 8-9 which 
>> restores SSB power output to normal.  I haven’t tried any other actions to 
>> restore the Mic gain.  All indications I have this is a Mic Gain problem.
>> 
> 
> Since the mic gain, displayed in a digit format, is reported as
> literally going to the digit zero, we must remember that everything
> inside a dotted line within the K3 is entirely SDR. We must carefully
> avoid our decades-ground-in tendency to think of troubles in our
> familiar and comfortable analog fashion. I do include myself in this
> habit and sometimes catch myself going retrograde, having to do a
> brainwave CTL-ALT-DEL, and start over from the beginning.
> 
> This trouble is presenting inside the K3's SDR dotted line. Of the
> eight "pots" on six shaft centers on the left side K3 front panel, all
> those rotational functions *advise* the CPU of their state via
> multiplexed one and zero state data lines. There is no gain
> potentiometer inserted anywhere in the various audio paths, nor is
> there a steady state control voltage from a potentiometer controlling
> a linear pass transistor in the audio string anywhere, thank your
> lucky stars. Remember "scratchy" audio? Just another of the analog
> bugaboos happily banned forever by the K3's mostly SDR hybrid scheme.
> 
> The MIC control function uses a *shared* encoder assigned three
> separate unrelated settings. If the encoder or its physical data
> connection to the CPU was a problem, it would affect all three
> functions MIC, SPEED and DELAY on the front panel. I have heard of the
> encoder going bad and needing to be replaced. If the encoder is
> miscellaneously sending a string of "decrease" encoder signals, it
> should also happen in SPEED or DELAY mode. All the encoder can do is
> send increase or decrease signals. You would have your CW and VOX
> delays going to nothing, or your CW speed going to the 8 WPM minimum.
> 
> The CPU knows what function is currently "on the knob" and the static
> values in force for the three lower left encoder functions. Exactly
> one function at a time is currently assigned to the knob, and the CPU
> interprets a "decrease signal" accordingly. The decrease signal
> travels to the CPU over a multiplexed data line which is either there
> and properly working for many diverse functions or is not for all
> those functions.
> 
> Doesn't this really start to smell like a program issue? That gets you
> to the next thing -- if it is a firmware bug, then the trouble is
> present for ALL K3 users running the affected firmware version(s). And
> we should have lots of reports because every single user of the
> firmware could be experiencing the same problem intermittently.
> 
> The only program code that could isolate the trouble to a *few* users
> would have to be external to the K3. Is it possible for an external
> program to set the MIC gain? This of course is impossible in an analog
> radio priced for ham customers, so analog thinking would not suggest
> that. The trouble would have to be IN an analog radio. But since the
> K3 is digital, we note that page 1 of the K3 programmer's guide has
> "MG * Mic gain" cell in the command table cheet sheet. That just might
> be an "Aha" moment.
> 
> If an external program intermittently sent an MG 000 command to the
> K3, you would inconveniently find the MIC gain set to zero,
> intermittently. Not a K3 intermittent physical problem, but a K3
> *commanded* to set MIC gain at zero, a command which the K3 mindlessly
> obeys, as yet unable to read a contrary indication from the mind of
> the operator. Let me know when the mind-reading K7 shows up. I want
> one. Get rid of a lot of cables and input devices.
> 
> I, myself, with my terribly soft and mumbly radio voice, with
> extensive trials managed to get a good setting for K3 SSB MIC gain,
> compression and TX EQ settings. I was directed to those settings, and
> had those settings confirmed as clear, punchy and understandable over
> the air, by the PVRC contest guru crowd. Predictably I haven't myself
> touched those settings in maybe three or four YEARS now. They are
> still where I put them. They better stay there, too. People don't hear
> me nearly as well when I'm non-K3-processed. It's like turning off the
> amplifier.
> 
> Repeating myself, if it's a third party program on someone's
> particularly configured PC, or with a particular parallel combination
> of running third party programs, then the mic gain to zero problem
> would be scattered and rare. If it's in K3 firmware, it probably would
> have been caught in alpha or beta testing. If if got to the general
> field in a production release, Big E would have been buried in
> 

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Patience

[Gary]

Dear oh dearthank goodness you got your notification mate.
I was getting concerned the nice young man in the white coat who watches over 
me might desert me to watch over you. I keep him pretty busy or so I thought.

ROTFLMAO

Gary 

-Original Message-
From: "Jerry Moore" 
Sent: ‎10/‎09/‎2015 10:04 AM
To: "ae...@carolinaheli.com" ; 
"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Patience

It's on now!! I just received a UPS Notification!! Estimated delivery day is
NEXT WED!!! Christmas will be early this year :)
ROFL.. I thought of a good vanity serial number .. 1701, short for NCC 1701
aka the USS Enterprise .. ah well .. as someone else mentioned, "when you
have the best radio around who cares about serial number?" :)

Now to start planning that 160/80m 4 square .. 
jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
ae...@carolinaheli.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 6:10 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Patience

I'm not sure which is worse; Saving up and waiting to order my rig or
waiting for it to be shipped (kit) and arrive :O I was told it "should" ship
Wed/Thurs this week and arrive Thurs~Sat Next week. I fear that UPS Ground
or USPS Ground or whomever Ground is riding a bicycle LOL... Hours feel like
days, days like weeks, weeks like years.. 

Anticipation makes me want to go buy ketchup... sigh.. (ketchup
commercial reference LOL).

My static kit came in today from RS as I wasn't able to find my original
setup...

Jer

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Patience

[Jerry Moore]

It's on now!! I just received a UPS Notification!! Estimated delivery day is
NEXT WED!!! Christmas will be early this year :)
ROFL.. I thought of a good vanity serial number .. 1701, short for NCC 1701
aka the USS Enterprise .. ah well .. as someone else mentioned, "when you
have the best radio around who cares about serial number?" :)

Now to start planning that 160/80m 4 square .. 
jer

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
ae...@carolinaheli.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 6:10 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Patience

I'm not sure which is worse; Saving up and waiting to order my rig or
waiting for it to be shipped (kit) and arrive :O I was told it "should" ship
Wed/Thurs this week and arrive Thurs~Sat Next week. I fear that UPS Ground
or USPS Ground or whomever Ground is riding a bicycle LOL... Hours feel like
days, days like weeks, weeks like years.. 

Anticipation makes me want to go buy ketchup... sigh.. (ketchup
commercial reference LOL).

My static kit came in today from RS as I wasn't able to find my original
setup...

Jer

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[Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[Chris Johnson]

I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity drops 
by a huge amount.  I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.  If I flip it back to 
STBY, the band reception is back to normal.   The amp still puts out power 
according to the W2 that is after it.

Any ideas?


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[Elecraft] K3S Patience

[ae4pb]

I'm not sure which is worse; Saving up and waiting to order my rig or waiting 
for it to be shipped (kit) and arrive :O
I was told it "should" ship Wed/Thurs this week and arrive Thurs~Sat Next week. 
I fear that UPS Ground or USPS Ground or whomever Ground is riding a bicycle 
LOL... Hours feel like days, days like weeks, weeks like years.. 

Anticipation makes me want to go buy ketchup... sigh.. (ketchup commercial 
reference LOL).

My static kit came in today from RS as I wasn't able to find my original 
setup...

Jer

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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[n9tf]

Hi Jeff, 
  
I just recently went from the PROIII to the K3S. Although, my PROIII did NOT 
have the Inrad roofing filters. 
  
The gotta haves for me were 100 watts, antenna tuner, 250hz 500hz 2.1khz 2.7Khz 
and 6Khz roofing filters, and P3 Panadapter. I am a contester and DX chaser.  
I actually ordered with 200hz 5 pole filter, but that went unavailable during 
the time my unit went into production. The combination of the 500hz and 250hz 
filters serve my purpose well. I chose not to go with the second RX at this 
time as I never used the dual watch on the proIII, and got very used to using 
the spectrum scope and switching either back and forth between split or RIT. I 
just never felt comfortable listening to TX/RX freqs simultaineously. Just like 
I struggle trying to carry on a verbal conversation and coping CW, one or the 
other please! Just my preference, and I'm comfortable with it :) 
My main focus is contesting and was looking to improve RX capability on CW and 
RTTY/digital. Also wanted to get rid of all the sound card interconnects for 
AFSK operation. Secondary was improving SSB blocking even a little bit over the 
PROIII. The K3S has proven to be all and more of what I was looking for. CW and 
AFSK RTTY are 10 times better to work in contests. So, so much more pleasant on 
the brain and ears! SSB turned out even better of an improvement than I guessed 
there would have been. Lots more flexibility in RX tweaking with NR/AGC/RX EQ 
and roofing filters band width for all modes than was capable with PROIII. It 
used to be if I could hear them I could work them. Now I'm finding, I can hear 
more than I can work, quickly! I have found another layer or two that was 
always there but couldn't hear. 
It all comes down to what you "gotta have" for your operating style. For me the 
gotta haves were better RX filtering/flexibility, P3 to see the band, 100 watts 
and antenna tuner, and able to get all the sound card cables and interface 
stuff out of the way. 
  
BTW, PROIII's are still holding value pretty well. I don't think their value 
will change much between now and spring. Although, if you have another rig to 
keep you on the air till then, you could sell now just to make sure. 
I purchased my PROIII used in 2009 and could have sold it for a bit more than I 
paid, but ended up selling it to my son for a little less. They are holding 
value, "I think" due to the price tag of newer rigs hitting the market, keeping 
the price tag somewhat inflated for the older rigs with attractive 
functionality, IMHO. 
  
You will not regret a K3 or K3S. 
  
73 and good luck! 
  
Gene, N9TF 
  
K3S 10057 

- Original Message -

From: w...@flashdog.us 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 1:10:56 PM 
Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S 

Hello Everyone, 

I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
Spring. 

However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
have another rig to use. 

Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical add 
ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual Watch” 
feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” (AH-4). 
I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that you can 
program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna). 

I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S and 
get their advice (all others are welcome, too). 

Tnx & 73, 

Jeff 
wb0m 
Nebraska 
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[Gary Gregory]

I sold a pair of PROIII's when my K3 arrived and two things to note, first
I saved a huge amount of room, secondly I found one radio that outperforms
two being replaced. Economically wise decision?nah, just a damn good one

Gary

On 10 September 2015 at 08:12,  wrote:

> It's simple.for Rob a radio is not all about the numbers.  You have to
> enjoy what you are operating and those are what he happens to enjoy.
>
> 73
> Greg
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Wes (N7WS) 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:06:10 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S
>
> Note that I own a K3, a K3S, a KPA500 a KAT500 and the BC342N I got my
> start
> with 60 years ago.  I'm generally pleased with them all.
>
> I did own an Icom IC-211 once.  After fixing it more times that I can
> remember I
> gave it to a friend who also had one.  I often said that it was a measure
> of his
> character that I gave him that radio and yet we remained friends.  So, I've
> never been a fan of Icom. That said, if Rob Sherwood's QRZ page is up to
> date,
> the guy whose words are gospel to the Elecraft (dare I say Koolaid
> drinkers...nah) crowd, has Kenwood, Icon and Flex radios in his shack.
> Not an
> Elecraft in sight.
>
> I don't know what that means...just an observation.
>
> Wes  N7WS
>
> On 9/9/2015 12:21 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> > In my opinion  the K3 is a Far better radio than the Icom.
> > I was an Icom fan right up until I bought my K2 years ago
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >From: "w...@flashdog.us" 
> >   To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> >   Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:10 PM
> >   Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S
> >
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing
> filter, to help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat
> inactive, due to work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself
> getting a K3S until Spring.
> >
> > However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I
> still have another rig to use.
> >
> > Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most
> economical add ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has
> the “Dual Watch” feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote
> antenna “tuner” (AH-4). I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think
> I’ve read that you can program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the
> antenna).
> >
> > I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or
> K3S and get their advice (all others are welcome, too).
> >
> > Tnx & 73,
> >
> > Jeff
> > wb0m
> > Nebraska
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 6:07 AM, K8TE  wrote:
> I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy and
> Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific
> command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable
> computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP ACLog)
> but it has occurred with both of my K3's.
>
> I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio from
> my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+.

Is it possible that you have a macro associated with one of the memory
buttons('s programmable function), which sets the MIC gain, and one of
your lesser-used N1MM Logger messages is virtually pushing that button
(SWT/SWH)?

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[mcduffie]

On Wed, 9 Sep 2015 17:18:33 -0700, Chris Johnson wrote:

> I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity drops 
> by a huge amount.  I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.  If I flip it back 
> to STBY, the band reception is back to normal.   The amp still puts out power 
> according to the W2 that is after it.

Sounds like a probable bad PIN diode.  You should see minimal change.  I show
one db change in audio level on WSJT on six meters.  Check with E-craft on
troubleshooting the diodes and see what they say.

Gary
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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[Dwayne Rohmer]

Correction to the previous post

Chris,

You may want to check your coax connections between the rig, KPA500, and 
KAT500.


The KPA500 should be between the rig and *K**AT**500* with regard to the RF.

The KAT500 should be between the rig and the KPA500 with regard to the 
DB9 cables. This is so that the KAT500 can interrupt the KPA500 under 
high SWR conditions.


Sorry for the error.

73,

Dwayne WV5I

On 9/9/2015 7:50 PM, Dwayne Rohmer wrote:

Chris,

You may want to check your coax connections between the rig, KPA500, 
and KAT500.


The KPA500 should be between the rig and KPA500 with regard to the RF.

The KAT500 should be between the rig and the KPA500 with regard to the 
DB9 cables. This is so that the KAT500 can interrupt the KPA500 under 
high SWR conditions.


73,

Dwayne WV5I


On 9/9/2015 7:18 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:

I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.




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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[Chris Johnson]

Hmm.  I figured it sounded like something not-good.   The setup hasn’t changed 
in years, so there isn’t a configuration change in play here.

I’ll give them a call tomorrow unless they pipe in here.

Thx

Chris
K6OZY

> On Sep 9, 2015, at 5:45 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 9 Sep 2015 17:18:33 -0700, Chris Johnson wrote:
> 
>> I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity 
>> drops by a huge amount.  I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.  If I flip 
>> it back to STBY, the band reception is back to normal.   The amp still puts 
>> out power according to the W2 that is after it.
> 
> Sounds like a probable bad PIN diode.  You should see minimal change.  I show
> one db change in audio level on WSJT on six meters.  Check with E-craft on
> troubleshooting the diodes and see what they say.
> 
> Gary

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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[Dwayne Rohmer]

Chris,

You may want to check your coax connections between the rig, KPA500, and 
KAT500.


The KPA500 should be between the rig and KPA500 with regard to the RF.

The KAT500 should be between the rig and the KPA500 with regard to the 
DB9 cables. This is so that the KAT500 can interrupt the KPA500 under 
high SWR conditions.


73,

Dwayne WV5I


On 9/9/2015 7:18 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:

I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.


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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Reduced band sensitivity when in OPER

[Chris Johnson]

OK I just reread my initial email and realized I typoed that wrong.  Obviously 
I have the KAT500 after the amp.  :)  LOL

> On Sep 9, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Chris Johnson  wrote:
> 
> Hmm.  I figured it sounded like something not-good.   The setup hasn’t 
> changed in years, so there isn’t a configuration change in play here.
> 
> I’ll give them a call tomorrow unless they pipe in here.
> 
> Thx
> 
> Chris
> K6OZY
> 
>> On Sep 9, 2015, at 5:45 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote:
>> 
>> On Wed, 9 Sep 2015 17:18:33 -0700, Chris Johnson wrote:
>> 
>>> I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity 
>>> drops by a huge amount.  I have a KAT500 between it and my rig.  If I flip 
>>> it back to STBY, the band reception is back to normal.   The amp still puts 
>>> out power according to the W2 that is after it.
>> 
>> Sounds like a probable bad PIN diode.  You should see minimal change.  I show
>> one db change in audio level on WSJT on six meters.  Check with E-craft on
>> troubleshooting the diodes and see what they say.
>> 
>> Gary
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

I like mine.

On 9/9/2015 1:40 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

Here's another recommendation for the Pro Audio Engineering PSE-KX33.


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Re: [Elecraft] Like NIB KX1 with extras for sale

[David Davis]

The KX1 (Serial #2698) has been sold.

Thank you!


On 9/7/15 5:40 PM, David Davis wrote:

Hello All,

I have a like new in the box KX1 (Serial #2698) for sale.

I enjoyed building the radio and now it is time to move on to the next 
project.


The sale of the radio includes the following item:

1. The KX1 transceiver w/internal rechargeable batteries
2. The KXAT1 Internal ATU
3. The KXB3080 30/80 meter adapter
4. The KXPD1 Plug in Keyer Paddle
5. One BNC-BP BNC Male Stackable Binding Posts

I am asking $575.00 shipped to anywhere in the United States.

Pictures can be emailed upon request.

I am willing to ship the radio to anywhere although additional 
shipping costs might need to be added depending on the destination.


Thanks,
David Davis
KG6MTI


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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[K8TE]

Bill,

 

Memory macros-nope.

 

All the N1MM macros are the "standard" button pushes for the DVK messages.
A raspberry Pi may be in the future for my station control now that an
inexpensive touchscreen is available.  But I will stick with N1MM+-K3
interface for now.  In my shack I use LP-Bridge to provide virtual serial
ports, including one to the K3.  However, this anomaly has appeared when
using my old Vista laptop with both N1MM Legacy and Plus.

 

A passive logger could possibly indicate the anomaly's source.  Any suggests
for a software logger?

 

Consider that some other command could also be mangled into MG 0. The
mangling can occur anywhere in the command.

 

What would be useful here is a passive logger for the RS-232 connection. It
would simply monitor the connection and log everything sent over it. It
sounds like a Raspberry Pi application to me, but I like to play software
that is near the hardware level. You could also do it with an Arduino, which
gets rid of the OS, but also makes display output harder. YMMV.

 

73 Bill AE6JV

 

Guy,

 

I don't believe I've indicated this is an analog problem.  It's most
obviously a software/firmware problem.  There is no "MG" command in the N1MM
DVK macros:

 

CATA1ASC SWT21;

CATA1ASC SWT31;

CATA1ASC SWT35;

CATA1ASC SWT39;

 

The only commonality between occurrences is N1MM (various versions) and a
pair of K3's with various firmware versions.  There are no common cables,
USB hubs, serial cards, computers, etc.  That is not to say that some errant
event occurs on rare occasions.  It is interesting to not nothing else goes
astray on the K3 when using N1MM.

 

Since the anomaly occurred with a K3, and another K3 owner had a similar
issue this year, I posted here first.  Next I'll give it a try on the N1MM+
e-mail group.  I'm watching an episode of Sherlock Holmes on PBS as I type
this message-what an appropriate coincidence, or is it?

 

73, Bill, K8TE

 

Since the mic gain, displayed in a digit format, is reported as 
literally going to the digit zero, we must remember that everything 
inside a dotted line within the K3 is entirely SDR. We must carefully 
avoid our decades-ground-in tendency to think of troubles in our 
familiar and comfortable analog fashion.

 

From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 [via Elecraft]
[mailto:ml-node+s365791n760736...@n2.nabble.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 6:38 PM
To: K8TE 
Subject: Re: Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

 

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 6:07 AM, K8TE <[hidden email]> wrote: 
> I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy
and 
> Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific 
> command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable 
> computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP
ACLog) 
> but it has occurred with both of my K3's. 
> 
> I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio
from 
> my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+. 

Is it possible that you have a macro associated with one of the memory 
buttons('s programmable function), which sets the MIC gain, and one of 
your lesser-used N1MM Logger messages is virtually pushing that button 
(SWT/SWH)? 

73, 

~iain / N6ML 
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[Elecraft] Marking cables.

[k...@juno.com]

I've found the Brother "touch system to be inadequate.  The labels fade very 
quickly in sunlight and fade (albeit much more slowly) indoors.

For cables both inside and outside, I prefer coloured tape.  Scotch 33 is 
available
in standard colours for this purpose and can be purchased at a real hardware 
store
or "big box" retailer.

To differentiate between cables, I make the first colour 1.5 times the width of 
the
roll and subsequent colours standard width.

For example: cable 45 vs cable 54.

Cable 45 would have a wide yellow band and a regular width green band.

Cable 54 would have a wide green band and a regular width yellow band.

I do not use black or grey tape as they do not contrast well against black or 
grey
cables.

I do not use the same colour more than once so the colours can be distinguished.

My experience is that violet tape does not stand up to outdoor use as well as 
the other colours.

I use an arbitrary classification system so: Note that there are no same colours
on the same cable so there are no lines 22,33,44,55,66,77,88,99.

1x series  Lines to HF antennas   

2x series  Lines between equipment (rig to antenna tuner, for example)

3x series  Control lines rotor, remote antenna switch, remote antenna 
tuner

4x series  DC power

5x series  AC power

6x series  Grounds

7x series  Lines to VHF-UHF antennas including repeaters

8x series  not used yet

9x series  not used yet

Should you need additional lines for a specific classification, it is easy to 
add
a 3rd digit with another normal width piece of tape.  For example, another HF
antenna line could be line 125:   wide brown, normal red, normal green.

Signal direction of travel can be indicated so: 
At the source, place the wide band right up to the connector, at the load, 
place the narrow band(s) right up next to the connector.

I made up a table to indicate what goes where: (partial example below)
 CAPITALS indicate wide band.

LINECOLOURS  FROM  TONOTES
74  VIO - yelIC-7000  HF out   6m beam   8214 64' new 7-2013

75  VIO - grnIC-7000 VHF out   2m beam   8214 56' new 8-2012

I've found it important to date each iteration of the Line sheet to keep track 
of
changes like adding another antenna.

In each junction-remote tuner box, there is a waterproofed line sheet copy.
I used a laser printer and then spray the sheets with Krylon matte clear until 
the
paper is soaked and then let it hang-dry.  I've had good results with this. 
Inkjet
printing will run when it gets wet or even humid.

For labeling outdoor objects, metal Dymo tape is hard to beat.  The catch is
that it is wildly expensive and takes vast amounts of money to purchase the 
specially constructed die-cast metal lettering tool.  I spent half-vast sums of 
money for mine at a hamfest.  The metallic tape comes (came?) in aluminum and 
stainless steel.  UV proof and the adhesive is quite strong.

For permanent writing, use a paint-based marker as the common "magic marker" ink
is subject to quickly fading. 

Markal (company name) makes a line of high-quality paint markers as does 
Nissen.  
If you state permits it, the xylene-based paints work better than water-based.
Check with WW Grainger or Fastenal. 

These paint markers mark on metal quite well but will flake off anything that
flexes.

The "Sharpie" metallic markers are suitable only for inside work.  I've not had
much experience with their "Sharpie" paint markers. 

72,

Tim Colbert  K3HX 






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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Al Duncan]

I am currently using the MFJ-1317 which is rated for about 2.9A max, seems
to work well with no noticeable noise on HF. It even had a plug of the
proper size to fit the KX3.
I notice that ProAudio Engineering now sells a PAE-Kx33 power supply which
is rated for 4A max. They claim it is RF interference free.
Of course if you plan on getting the 100W amp in the future, then the
Powerwerx power supply is the way to go.

73, AL - VE3RRD


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jock
Irvine
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 3:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.

Thanks and 73,

Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Bill Frantz]

I use an Pro Audio Engineering PSE-Kx33 for portable operation. 
I don't notice any noise, even in my RF quite New Hampshire QTH.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 9/9/15 at 12:51 PM, jock.irv...@gmail.com (Jock Irvine) wrote:


Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.


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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Mark E. Musick]

This power supply was designed for use with the KX3. Can be used with the
K1, KX1 and K2/10 as well.

https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-ac-power-supply/

Mark, WB9CIF

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Irvine
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 7:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my KX3?
I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.

Thanks and 73,

Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[Dave Matthews]

I also have an Icom Pro3 with the Inrad roofing filter, and considered 
selling it when I bought my KX3 system.  Looking at the going rate for 
the pro3 I decided just to keep it.  Sentimental value as well since it 
was my first HF rig and I did the Inrad installation myself.  (What a 
challenge that was, but it works great!)


I hope you get a good price for the Pro3.  Please let me know how that 
goes...  I may still look to selling mine.


In my opinion the KX3 is better and I use it almost exclusively now, but 
the Pro3 is still a great rig.


Dave KI4PSR




On 9/9/2015 2:21 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:

In my opinion  the K3 is a Far better radio than the Icom.
I was an Icom fan right up until I bought my K2 years ago





   From: "w...@flashdog.us" 
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:10 PM
  Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

Hello Everyone,


I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
Spring.

However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
have another rig to use.

Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical add 
ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual Watch” 
feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” (AH-4). 
I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that you can 
program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).

I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S and 
get their advice (all others are welcome, too).

Tnx & 73,

Jeff
wb0m
Nebraska
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[Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Ken G Kopp]

Here's another recommendation for the Pro Audio Engineering PSE-KX33.

73

KEN - K0PP
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[Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[w...@flashdog.us]

Hello Everyone,

I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
Spring. 

However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
have another rig to use.

Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical add 
ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual Watch” 
feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” (AH-4). 
I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that you can 
program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).

I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S and 
get their advice (all others are welcome, too).

Tnx & 73,

Jeff
wb0m
Nebraska
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[James Bennett]

Jeff -

I sold a Pro III (and my little old K2) back in 2010 in order to help pay for 
my K3. I am not one bit sorry I did that! I started out with a K3/100 kit, 
internal ATU and two additional filters: the 400 Hz 8 pole and the 1.8 KHz 8 
pole filter. I loved it in this rather “bare” configuration, but…..

After moving to a new QTH and freeing up additional funds, I added the sub 
receiver, two meter module, FM filter, and KX144RFLK. Having the second 
receiver is great, as it allows me a lot of flexibility with antenna selection 
and diversity receive. I use an 88 foot long doublet for transmit on 60 - 6 
meters; a Hustler 5BTV ground mounted as my diversity receive antenna. Because 
it is connected to the ANT2 port, I can also transmit into the vertical as well 
as receive, should I want to.

I’ve also added the P3, KAT500, and KPA500 to the lineup. I highly recommend 
the P3. It is unbelievably useful.

Sell that Icom - you won’t be sorry.

73, Jim / W6JHB
Folsom, CA



> On   Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015, at  Wednesday, 11:10 AM, w...@flashdog.us wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
> help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
> work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
> Spring. 
> 
> However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
> have another rig to use.
> 
> Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical 
> add ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual 
> Watch” feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” 
> (AH-4). I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that 
> you can program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).
> 
> I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S 
> and get their advice (all others are welcome, too).
> 
> Tnx & 73,
> 
> Jeff
> wb0m
> Nebraska
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Modes

[KENT TRIMBLE]

Not when the menu item does specified things.

Manufactures spend enormous time and money to write manuals so operators 
know what those specific things are.


Semantics implies words, and words imply reading.  Neither imply ESP.

The printed word is not dead.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV
K3/KX3 s.n. 21



On 9/9/2015 10:58 AM, someone wrote:

Sorry, I misunderstood what AUTO meant.
A better label would be ATU ON or ATU INLINE.
AUTO implies that it will automatically do the tuning.

Semantics :-)



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Re: [Elecraft] Marking cables.

[riese-k3djc]

thought this thread was closed   ??

Bob K3DJC



On Wed, 9 Sep 2015 16:52:02 GMT "k...@juno.com"  writes:
> I've found the Brother "touch system to be inadequate.  The labels 
> fade very quickly in sunlight and fade (albeit much more slowly) 
> indoors.
> 
> For cables both inside and outside, I prefer coloured tape.  Scotch 
> 33 is available
> in standard colours for this purpose and can be purchased at a real 
> hardware store
> or "big box" retailer.
> 
> To differentiate between cables, I make the first colour 1.5 times 
> the width of the
> roll and subsequent colours standard width.
> 
> For example: cable 45 vs cable 54.
> 
> Cable 45 would have a wide yellow band and a regular width green 
> band.
> 
> Cable 54 would have a wide green band and a regular width yellow 
> band.
> 
> I do not use black or grey tape as they do not contrast well against 
> black or grey
> cables.
> 
> I do not use the same colour more than once so the colours can be 
> distinguished.
> 
> My experience is that violet tape does not stand up to outdoor use 
> as well as the other colours.
> 
> I use an arbitrary classification system so: Note that there are no 
> same colours
> on the same cable so there are no lines 22,33,44,55,66,77,88,99.
> 
> 1x series  Lines to HF antennas   
> 
> 2x series  Lines between equipment (rig to antenna tuner, for 
> example)
> 
> 3x series  Control lines rotor, remote antenna switch, 
> remote antenna tuner
> 
> 4x series  DC power
> 
> 5x series  AC power
> 
> 6x series  Grounds
> 
> 7x series  Lines to VHF-UHF antennas including repeaters
> 
> 8x series  not used yet
> 
> 9x series  not used yet
> 
> Should you need additional lines for a specific classification, it 
> is easy to add
> a 3rd digit with another normal width piece of tape.  For example, 
> another HF
> antenna line could be line 125:   wide brown, normal red, normal 
> green.
> 
> Signal direction of travel can be indicated so: 
> At the source, place the wide band right up to the connector, at the 
> load, place the narrow band(s) right up next to the connector.
> 
> I made up a table to indicate what goes where: (partial example 
> below)
>  CAPITALS indicate wide band.
> 
> LINECOLOURS  FROM  TONOTES
> 74  VIO - yelIC-7000  HF out   6m beam   8214 
> 64' new 7-2013
> 
> 75  VIO - grnIC-7000 VHF out   2m beam   8214 
> 56' new 8-2012
> 
> I've found it important to date each iteration of the Line sheet to 
> keep track of
> changes like adding another antenna.
> 
> In each junction-remote tuner box, there is a waterproofed line 
> sheet copy.
> I used a laser printer and then spray the sheets with Krylon matte 
> clear until the
> paper is soaked and then let it hang-dry.  I've had good results 
> with this. Inkjet
> printing will run when it gets wet or even humid.
> 
> For labeling outdoor objects, metal Dymo tape is hard to beat.  The 
> catch is
> that it is wildly expensive and takes vast amounts of money to 
> purchase the specially constructed die-cast metal lettering tool.  I 
> spent half-vast sums of money for mine at a hamfest.  The metallic 
> tape comes (came?) in aluminum and stainless steel.  UV proof and 
> the adhesive is quite strong.
> 
> For permanent writing, use a paint-based marker as the common "magic 
> marker" ink
> is subject to quickly fading. 
> 
> Markal (company name) makes a line of high-quality paint markers as 
> does Nissen.  
> If you state permits it, the xylene-based paints work better than 
> water-based.
> Check with WW Grainger or Fastenal. 
> 
> These paint markers mark on metal quite well but will flake off 
> anything that
> flexes.
> 
> The "Sharpie" metallic markers are suitable only for inside work.  
> I've not had
> much experience with their "Sharpie" paint markers. 
> 
> 72,
> 
> Tim Colbert  K3HX 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Protect what matters
> Floods can happen anywhere. Learn your risk and find an agent 
> today.
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Re: [Elecraft] Marking cables.

[kd7gc]

In my experience, Scotch/3M ELECTRICAL TAPE 35 comes in many different
colors.  #33 has been replaced by Super 88, which is of course black.  I
have never found any #33 in colors other than black.  I generally buy cases
of each color available in #35, plus cases of Super 88.

 

Alan - N7MIT

 

 

 

 

Alan R. Downing

Phoenix, AZ

 

From: k...@juno.com [via Elecraft]
[mailto:ml-node+s365791n7607334...@n2.nabble.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 9:56 AM
To: kd7gc
Subject: Marking cables.

 

I've found the Brother "touch system to be inadequate.  The labels fade very
quickly in sunlight and fade (albeit much more slowly) indoors. 

For cables both inside and outside, I prefer coloured tape.  Scotch 33 is
available 
in standard colours for this purpose and can be purchased at a real hardware
store 
or "big box" retailer. 

To differentiate between cables, I make the first colour 1.5 times the width
of the 
roll and subsequent colours standard width. 

For example: cable 45 vs cable 54. 

Cable 45 would have a wide yellow band and a regular width green band. 

Cable 54 would have a wide green band and a regular width yellow band. 

I do not use black or grey tape as they do not contrast well against black
or grey 
cables. 

I do not use the same colour more than once so the colours can be
distinguished. 

My experience is that violet tape does not stand up to outdoor use as well
as the other colours. 

I use an arbitrary classification system so: Note that there are no same
colours 
on the same cable so there are no lines 22,33,44,55,66,77,88,99. 

1x series  Lines to HF antennas   

2x series  Lines between equipment (rig to antenna tuner, for example) 

3x series  Control lines rotor, remote antenna switch, remote
antenna tuner 

4x series  DC power 

5x series  AC power 

6x series  Grounds 

7x series  Lines to VHF-UHF antennas including repeaters 

8x series  not used yet 

9x series  not used yet 

Should you need additional lines for a specific classification, it is easy
to add 
a 3rd digit with another normal width piece of tape.  For example, another
HF 
antenna line could be line 125:   wide brown, normal red, normal green. 

Signal direction of travel can be indicated so: 
At the source, place the wide band right up to the connector, at the load,
place the narrow band(s) right up next to the connector. 

I made up a table to indicate what goes where: (partial example below) 
 CAPITALS indicate wide band. 

LINECOLOURS  FROM  TONOTES 
74  VIO - yelIC-7000  HF out   6m beam   8214 64' new
7-2013 

75  VIO - grnIC-7000 VHF out   2m beam   8214 56' new
8-2012 

I've found it important to date each iteration of the Line sheet to keep
track of 
changes like adding another antenna. 

In each junction-remote tuner box, there is a waterproofed line sheet copy. 
I used a laser printer and then spray the sheets with Krylon matte clear
until the 
paper is soaked and then let it hang-dry.  I've had good results with this.
Inkjet 
printing will run when it gets wet or even humid. 

For labeling outdoor objects, metal Dymo tape is hard to beat.  The catch is

that it is wildly expensive and takes vast amounts of money to purchase the
specially constructed die-cast metal lettering tool.  I spent half-vast sums
of money for mine at a hamfest.  The metallic tape comes (came?) in aluminum
and stainless steel.  UV proof and the adhesive is quite strong. 

For permanent writing, use a paint-based marker as the common "magic marker"
ink 
is subject to quickly fading. 

Markal (company name) makes a line of high-quality paint markers as does
Nissen.   
If you state permits it, the xylene-based paints work better than
water-based. 
Check with WW Grainger or Fastenal. 

These paint markers mark on metal quite well but will flake off anything
that 
flexes. 

The "Sharpie" metallic markers are suitable only for inside work.  I've not
had 
much experience with their "Sharpie" paint markers. 

72, 

Tim Colbert  K3HX 





 
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Doug Turnbull]

Jack,
I recommend the MFJ 4103.   It is small, light, efficient and
inexpensive selling for around $50.   I have two of these one for each of
two KX3s; one in the USA and one in Ireland.   I could not be happier with
them.   Take a look at it.

 73 Doug EI2CN

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Sent: 09 September 2015 19:51
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.

Thanks and 73,

Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Marc Veeneman]

I use a BioennoPower BPP-120 pack full time, in the shack and portable.  Its 10 
Ah lithium battery supplies the KX3/PX3 with no RFI and powers the iPad at the 
same time.

Handy form factor and light weight.  I never use the inverter though.
-- 
Marc W8SDG



> On Sep 9, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Jock Irvine  wrote:
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
> KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> 
> Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

[Harry Yingst via Elecraft]

In my opinion  the K3 is a Far better radio than the Icom.
I was an Icom fan right up until I bought my K2 years ago





  From: "w...@flashdog.us" 
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2:10 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S
   
Hello Everyone,

I am considering selling my Icom IC-756 ProIII, with Inrad roofing filter, to 
help pay for a future K3S. While at the moment I am somewhat inactive, due to 
work and my remodeling of my home,  I don’t see myself getting a K3S until 
Spring. 

However, I the more I wait, the more the ProIII the value declines. I still 
have another rig to use.

Question:  In replacing the ProIII, what would be the best most economical add 
ons to the K3S? I really like the fact that the Pro III has the “Dual Watch” 
feature and I use a multi-band antenna via Icom remote antenna “tuner” (AH-4). 
I would to use the K3S with an SGC coupler (I think I’ve read that you can 
program the K3 to provide 10 watts to “tune” the antenna).

I”d like to hear from anyone who has gone from the Pro III to the K3 or K3S and 
get their advice (all others are welcome, too).

Tnx & 73,

Jeff
wb0m
Nebraska
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[Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[Jock Irvine]

Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.

Thanks and 73,

Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for KX3?

[David Ahrendts]

Jock, I asked that very question of the Elecraft people a year ago when I built 
my KX3. PowerWerx was their recommendation. 
http://www.powerwerx.com/power-supplies/ 

I now have two — one powering my K3S (or KX3), and the other powering 
everything else, except the KPA500 which has a dedicated house AC line.

David A., KC0XT, LA

> On Sep 9, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Jock Irvine  wrote:
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good, small power supply to use at home with my
> KX3?  I've been using a TenTec 937 but it's moving to a new QTH soon.
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> 
> Jock N1JI
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 11:29 AM, K8TE  wrote:
>
> In my case, the Mic gain is normally set to 8-9 (CM500 headset).  The anomaly 
> decreases the Mic Gain to zero.  I manually reset it to 8-9 which restores 
> SSB power output to normal.  I haven’t tried any other actions to restore the 
> Mic gain.  All indications I have this is a Mic Gain problem.
>

Since the mic gain, displayed in a digit format, is reported as
literally going to the digit zero, we must remember that everything
inside a dotted line within the K3 is entirely SDR. We must carefully
avoid our decades-ground-in tendency to think of troubles in our
familiar and comfortable analog fashion. I do include myself in this
habit and sometimes catch myself going retrograde, having to do a
brainwave CTL-ALT-DEL, and start over from the beginning.

This trouble is presenting inside the K3's SDR dotted line. Of the
eight "pots" on six shaft centers on the left side K3 front panel, all
those rotational functions *advise* the CPU of their state via
multiplexed one and zero state data lines. There is no gain
potentiometer inserted anywhere in the various audio paths, nor is
there a steady state control voltage from a potentiometer controlling
a linear pass transistor in the audio string anywhere, thank your
lucky stars. Remember "scratchy" audio? Just another of the analog
bugaboos happily banned forever by the K3's mostly SDR hybrid scheme.

The MIC control function uses a *shared* encoder assigned three
separate unrelated settings. If the encoder or its physical data
connection to the CPU was a problem, it would affect all three
functions MIC, SPEED and DELAY on the front panel. I have heard of the
encoder going bad and needing to be replaced. If the encoder is
miscellaneously sending a string of "decrease" encoder signals, it
should also happen in SPEED or DELAY mode. All the encoder can do is
send increase or decrease signals. You would have your CW and VOX
delays going to nothing, or your CW speed going to the 8 WPM minimum.

The CPU knows what function is currently "on the knob" and the static
values in force for the three lower left encoder functions. Exactly
one function at a time is currently assigned to the knob, and the CPU
interprets a "decrease signal" accordingly. The decrease signal
travels to the CPU over a multiplexed data line which is either there
and properly working for many diverse functions or is not for all
those functions.

Doesn't this really start to smell like a program issue? That gets you
to the next thing -- if it is a firmware bug, then the trouble is
present for ALL K3 users running the affected firmware version(s). And
we should have lots of reports because every single user of the
firmware could be experiencing the same problem intermittently.

The only program code that could isolate the trouble to a *few* users
would have to be external to the K3. Is it possible for an external
program to set the MIC gain? This of course is impossible in an analog
radio priced for ham customers, so analog thinking would not suggest
that. The trouble would have to be IN an analog radio. But since the
K3 is digital, we note that page 1 of the K3 programmer's guide has
"MG * Mic gain" cell in the command table cheet sheet. That just might
be an "Aha" moment.

If an external program intermittently sent an MG 000 command to the
K3, you would inconveniently find the MIC gain set to zero,
intermittently. Not a K3 intermittent physical problem, but a K3
*commanded* to set MIC gain at zero, a command which the K3 mindlessly
obeys, as yet unable to read a contrary indication from the mind of
the operator. Let me know when the mind-reading K7 shows up. I want
one. Get rid of a lot of cables and input devices.

I, myself, with my terribly soft and mumbly radio voice, with
extensive trials managed to get a good setting for K3 SSB MIC gain,
compression and TX EQ settings. I was directed to those settings, and
had those settings confirmed as clear, punchy and understandable over
the air, by the PVRC contest guru crowd. Predictably I haven't myself
touched those settings in maybe three or four YEARS now. They are
still where I put them. They better stay there, too. People don't hear
me nearly as well when I'm non-K3-processed. It's like turning off the
amplifier.

Repeating myself, if it's a third party program on someone's
particularly configured PC, or with a particular parallel combination
of running third party programs, then the mic gain to zero problem
would be scattered and rare. If it's in K3 firmware, it probably would
have been caught in alpha or beta testing. If if got to the general
field in a production release, Big E would have been buried in
complaints.

Myself, I would suspect something incoming on the control serial line
like "MIC 010" losing ASCII digits and arriving as "MIC 0", or mangled
to "MIC 000" or something like that. Does the K3 process a "MIC 0"
command or consider that an invalid command? I don't 

[Elecraft] Looking for KAT500

[Bill OMara via Elecraft]

Looking for a KAT500 if yours needs a new home.

 

Let me know what you have including cables and cost.

 

73 Bill  W4RM

 

Please use w...@aol.com   as my primary account

 

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