Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Larry Gauthier (K8UT)]

Tom,

When you tap/hold the  button, watch the K3 display to see if you get 
the error message "SPL N/A"  (Split Not Available ?). This message appears 
when VFOb is set for a different mode than VFOa. To recover I tap the B> 
button (which forces VFOb to VFOa's frequency and mode) and then re-tap/hold 
.


Not sure if this is a Bug or a Feature. Would I ever want to be split 
cross-mode? I would prefer if the radio forced the modes equal and then 
performed the split operation rather than present me with an error message.


-larry (K8UT)
-Original Message- 
From: Tom

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:48 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

Hi,
You’d think I’d know the radio by nowToday I wanted to answer a DX on 
12m at 24960 up 5.  Put the radio in split and went to transmit.  No output. 
Tuned off split to test, no problem.  Tried this on other bands, no problem. 
It’s just on 12m! Anybody know what’s up?

Thanks, va2fsq
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Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Can I?

[Alan]

Hi Mike,

On 11/19/2015 10:17 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote:


So is there a way to have that almost full screen from the A cursor
on the left edge to the right side of the screen cover 5 KHz? It sure
would make it easier to find the sweet spot in the pileup.


In tracking mode, if you set the span to 5 kHz and adjust the CENTER 
control until the VFO A cursor is right at the left edge of the screen, 
then it will display from the VFO frequency to 5 kHz above it.  As you 
tune the VFO you will always see 5 kHz just above the VFO frequency.


73,

Alan N1AL

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Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Can I?

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Thanks Alan -

I'm still at sea about the span. With the A cursor at the left edge of the 
screen reading 14.022.5 the span icon on the right shows a +5. If I tune higher 
with B or B marker, I hit 14.027.5 a little to the right of the physical center 
of the screen. 

So is there a way to have that almost full screen from the A cursor on the left 
edge to the right side of the screen cover 5 KHz? It sure would make it easier 
to find the sweet spot in the pileup.
 
73, Mike NF4L


> On Nov 18, 2015, at 4:34 PM, Alan  wrote:
> 
> Of course in fixed-tune mode the screen always displays the same fixed 
> frequency range -- as you tune the K3 VFO, the cursor moves across the screen 
> while the displayed frequency range remains the same.
> 
> In tracking mode, you can offset VFO A to the left side of the display using 
> the CENTER control.  (You have to have enabled the CENTER control using the 
> CenterEn menu item.)
> 
> Once you do that, the VFO A cursor will remain at the same position on the 
> display as you tune the VFO.  If you have the display set up to show (let's 
> say) -1 kHz to +9 kHz from the VFO frequency, it will continue to do so.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> On 11/18/2015 12:36 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote:
>> Span is set at 10. When chasing DX split, is it possible to position
>> the VFO A cursor at the left edge of the display and have the right 5
>> kHz expanded over the (almost) full screen?
>> 
>> In trying to achieve this, I got it so that when in tracking mode the
>> A VFO moves the magenta cursor as well as the A & B markers. The B
>> VFO also moves the magenta cursor. The green cursor doesn't move. Is
>> this working as intended?
>> 
>> 73, Mike NF4L
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Tried that on my radio.  Got the message SPLIT N/A.   Humm, must have 
something wrong.  Went back through the steps to set VFO B = VFO A.  
Tried it and it worked OK.  Then set VFO B to 5 kHz higher and it 
worked.  My conclusion on my part..operator error.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/19/2015 10:48 AM, Tom wrote:

Hi,
You’d think I’d know the radio by nowToday I wanted to answer a DX on 12m 
at 24960 up 5.  Put the radio in split and went to transmit.  No output.  Tuned 
off split to test, no problem.  Tried this on other bands, no problem.  It’s 
just on 12m! Anybody know what’s up?
Thanks, va2fsq
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Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Can I?

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Thanks, Mike. See my response to Alan.

73, Mike NF4L


> On Nov 18, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Mike K2MK  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike,
> 
> This really works best in Fixed Tune mode. Just hold the CENTER button and
> turn the SELECT knob until the VFO-A green cursor is at the far left. It
> will stay put as long as you don't move VFO-A on the K3. The VFO-B (magenta)
> cursor (and the split red cursor) will move as you tune the VFO-B knob on
> the K3. If you also want to use the A and B markers they will follow the
> select knob on the P3.
> 
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
> 
> 
> Mike Reublin NF4L wrote
>> Span is set at 10. When chasing DX split, is it possible to position the
>> VFO A cursor at the left edge of the display and have the right 5 kHz
>> expanded over the (almost) full screen?
>> 
>> In trying to achieve this, I got it so that when in tracking mode the A
>> VFO moves the magenta cursor as well as the A & B markers. The B VFO also
>> moves the magenta cursor. The green cursor doesn't move. Is this working
>> as intended?
>> 
>> 73, Mike NF4L
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 GUIDES

[Matt Maguire]

Check out also the K2 application notes on the Elecraft website (eg. the ones 
on dial calibration and filter alignment are interesting) There's also some 
good info on those topics on the website of Don W3FPR
Also, some general background on radio theory is helpful. For example: how does 
a superhet transceiver work, how do mixers work, concept of images and 
sidebands, filter basics, concept of a PLL, what is AGC, etc.. You don't need 
to go too deeply, but a bit of a refresher of those concepts since you studied 
those things for your licence may be helpful. Something like ARRL handbook 
should have more than enough info on those topics, or you can find some 
introductory articles on the web.
73, Matt VK2RQ

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From: Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft 
Sent: vendredi, novembre 20, 2015 1:58 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 GUIDES
To:  


A few months ago I purchased a K2/100 "twins".  To assist  me getting thru 
a steep learning curve I have accumulated the  following:
 
ITEM 1: Complete set of  manuals
ITEM 2: K2 NIFTY MINI  MANUAL
ITEM 3: K2 QUICK REFERENCE  CARD
ITEM 4: ELECRAFT K2 QUICK  REFERENCE
ITEM 5: K2 INDEX GENERATED BY KE7X  dated 
06 Oct 2002
 
I was wondering it there were any  other resources I am  missing such as 
the K1 resource from n7rr (VADE MECUM MAGNUM 
 
 
Alan KB7MBI
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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Oh I agree on that too.  The typical JT-65 or JT-9 QSO takes a long time 
like 5 to 7 minutes or more under good conditions.  But the software / 
mode will dig signals out of the noise one can't hear by ear.


I do encourage one to get their CAT interface working correctly with the 
software.  Makes life so much easier.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/19/2015 7:32 PM, Peter Pauly wrote:

For James:

I don't see as much JT9 as I do JT65, but JT9 works better for weaker 
signals (even weaker than JT65) so you can work stations that are 
farther away or under worse conditions.


JT65/JT9 is like shooting fish in a barrel (it's easy to make a lot of 
distant contacts).


I also have to confess that it's so slow, I usually do something else 
while I'm making QSO's.



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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Tristani Ramon]

Is there a button or combination of buttons/actions that can re-set the K3 to 
the “Factory Configuration”? After years of tweaking there is strong 
probability that one setting is competing against another.  Suggestions?

Ramón E. Tristani Sr., NQ9V
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www.tristaniphotography.com 
> On Nov 19, 2015, at 8:36 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> I downloaded the manual and read it several times before I received my K3S.   
> I find most hams believe they can operate any old radio and don't need to 
> read the stinkin' manual.  HA!
> 
> As to operation, your QTH & noise, your antennas, your selection of optional 
> filters and options, choice of mike and key or paddle will make a difference 
> in the way the radio is configured or set to run specifically for you.The 
> way it comes from the factory is about 90% of what you'll need.  You should 
> have it on the air and getting good reports in 1 hour or less.
> 
> Every one will have or suggest individual tweaks or preferences. Just keep it 
> simple, change what you need to change and resist tweaking everything just 
> because someone said such and such needs to be changed.  If one makes a 
> change, I believe they should have a very good reason for making a change and 
> know what to expect after they make the change.  Otherwise, put it back to 
> the value(s) it was.
> 
> The K3S is far from the "cookie cutter" radios of Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu, 
> Tentec and others.  It doesn't operate like those.  I know, I transitioned 
> from one of those competitive models.   There is a learning curve.  Once 
> mastered, it is a great performing radio.
> 
> And before you change anything, download he K3 Utility and make a file for 
> the "Factory Configuration".  You may find you need to return to that 
> configuration.
> 
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> On 11/19/2015 7:12 PM, Jerry wrote:
>> The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several 
>> times. I was hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and 
>> selections, that someone has posted suggested setups for different modes - 
>> ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at the selections available it would 
>> take weeks of operation & trial & error to set up the radio for optimum 
>> performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . . .
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Bill Frantz]

I generally recommend people start in the digital world with 
PSK31. There is quite a bit of activity between 14.070 and 
14.073 on the 20 meter band. You can use the radio's VOX for 
keying, so you can avoid having to worry about a keying 
interface for the start. The PSK signal is symmetric, so you 
should be able to work and copy other stations without worrying 
about USB vs. LSB issues.


When you get PSK running, you know your computer can communicate 
with your radio both ways. Then when you try other modes, and 
they don't work, you start debugging with a large number of 
things that do work.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/19/15 at 8:57 AM, ab...@arrl.net (Mark) wrote:

After being CW only for over 2 decades, I've made the decision 
(now that I have a K3S/100) to move into digital comms.  It's 
time for me to experience a 1st contact in a new mode - been a 
really long time.


For software, I've got DXLab for logging (WW included, of 
course), FLDIGI, DigiPan, MMTY, JT65-HF, WSPR, LP Bridge and a 
very messy desktop!


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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Mark]

Thanks, Bill.

That was the direction I was going as far as a jumping off point was 
concerned.

I did install WSJT-X and see a lot of JT-65 but no JT-9 yet.
Started working through configs for PSK31 with WinWarbler and think I'm 
about ready.  I'm going to spend some time looking at the macros so I don't 
have to think too much when I "stick my big toe in the pond" - maybe 
tomorrow.  I want to spend some time copying to catch the rhythm of the 
operating and get a feel for what would be expected in a QSO.


Actually, that's what makes JT65 look appealing - very canned action for the 
most part.  Just don't get to know the other op as well.


Appreciate the comments I've read - I'll let everyone know how it works out 
for me.


73

Mark, ab7mp

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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I concur with Bill in that PSK is an easy mode to get running.   It is 
fun, regardless if you chase DX or just like to rag chew. Although I use 
the K3S, there is only one cable required between the computer and the 
radio.  It handles the audio and the PTT and CAT commands. No 
interface required.  I do use a SignaLink USB with one of my other 
radios.  For software, FLDIGI is free, and has the required 
configuration files for the KX3 and K3/K3S radios.  Plus the MACRO's are 
easy to configure for your personal liking and it creates a log which 
can be uploaded to your favorite logging program.


I finally figured out that the more software applications I have running 
to do different things, the more issues I have to resolve. Some software 
systems will easily hand shake and work with others, while others turn 
into more of a fist fight.  I typically only run one application and let 
it do all my radio chores.


73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163

On 11/19/2015 6:06 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
I generally recommend people start in the digital world with PSK31. 
There is quite a bit of activity between 14.070 and 14.073 on the 20 
meter band. You can use the radio's VOX for keying, so you can avoid 
having to worry about a keying interface for the start. The PSK signal 
is symmetric, so you should be able to work and copy other stations 
without worrying about USB vs. LSB issues.


When you get PSK running, you know your computer can communicate with 
your radio both ways. Then when you try other modes, and they don't 
work, you start debugging with a large number of things that do work.


73 Bill AE6JV



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[Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Jerry]

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several 
times. I was hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, 
that someone has posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At 
this point looking at the selections available it would take weeks of operation 
& trial & error to set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's 
what it looks like for me . . .


Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:42:41 -0600
From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] About to fire up the k3s for the 1st time
Message-ID: <564d0cf1.5000...@blomand.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed

Yep, it's in the manual.  Page 4.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163

On 11/18/2015 3:27 PM, Jerry wrote:
> After some 2 months of building my shack, acquiring new gear and setting up 
> some wire antennas I'm finally ready to turn on the rig. Is there a 'quick 
> start guide' to get going? Any suggestions from those who know would be 
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Tnx
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[Elecraft] Assistance needed in Orlando Florida

[David Glasser]

I hope to acquire an Elecraft K3S in the not too distant future, prior to its 
arrival I would be most grateful if anyone in the Orlando area (I live close to 
Disney) who has a K3S or K3X setup would be generous enough to spend some time 
with me discussing the setup of a "shack" to help me in my preparation for its 
arrival.
Thanks, David Glasser
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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Peter Pauly]

For James:

I don't see as much JT9 as I do JT65, but JT9 works better for weaker
signals (even weaker than JT65) so you can work stations that are farther
away or under worse conditions.

JT65/JT9 is like shooting fish in a barrel (it's easy to make a lot of
distant contacts).

I also have to confess that it's so slow, I usually do something else while
I'm making QSO's.

On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 7:44 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX 
wrote:

> I concur with Bill in that PSK is an easy mode to get running.   It is
> fun, regardless if you chase DX or just like to rag chew. Although I use
> the K3S, there is only one cable required between the computer and the
> radio.  It handles the audio and the PTT and CAT commands. No interface
> required.  I do use a SignaLink USB with one of my other radios.  For
> software, FLDIGI is free, and has the required configuration files for the
> KX3 and K3/K3S radios.  Plus the MACRO's are easy to configure for your
> personal liking and it creates a log which can be uploaded to your favorite
> logging program.
>
> I finally figured out that the more software applications I have running
> to do different things, the more issues I have to resolve. Some software
> systems will easily hand shake and work with others, while others turn into
> more of a fist fight.  I typically only run one application and let it do
> all my radio chores.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10163
>
> On 11/19/2015 6:06 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>
>> I generally recommend people start in the digital world with PSK31. There
>> is quite a bit of activity between 14.070 and 14.073 on the 20 meter band.
>> You can use the radio's VOX for keying, so you can avoid having to worry
>> about a keying interface for the start. The PSK signal is symmetric, so you
>> should be able to work and copy other stations without worrying about USB
>> vs. LSB issues.
>>
>> When you get PSK running, you know your computer can communicate with
>> your radio both ways. Then when you try other modes, and they don't work,
>> you start debugging with a large number of things that do work.
>>
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[mcduffie]

> Is JT9 rockin' the lower bands -  160, 80 and 40???

Can't answer that, but JT9g is going strong on 10 meters (28.148).  It's a high
speed version of JT9 used on both meteor scatter and Es.  A slightly higher
bandwidth version, JT9h, is used on 6 meters, and is quite popular (50.280).
Currently, there's lots of activity daily, but we're needing to spread the word
to DX folks to tune up that high.

Transmission lengths available are 5 second, 10 second, 15 seconds, and 30
seconds.  When the band is up, a full exchange can be done using 5 second tx/rx
cycles in less than one minute.  Extending to 15 second cycles takes
appropriately longer.  Semi automatic completion is used most of the time.
Typically, a full QSO will be done before you can finish entering it in the log!
:)  15 second exchanges are default, but can be extended when sigs are quite
weak.

Gary - AG0N
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I downloaded the manual and read it several times before I received my 
K3S.   I find most hams believe they can operate any old radio and don't 
need to read the stinkin' manual.  HA!


As to operation, your QTH & noise, your antennas, your selection of 
optional filters and options, choice of mike and key or paddle will make 
a difference in the way the radio is configured or set to run 
specifically for you.The way it comes from the factory is about 90% 
of what you'll need.  You should have it on the air and getting good 
reports in 1 hour or less.


Every one will have or suggest individual tweaks or preferences. Just 
keep it simple, change what you need to change and resist tweaking 
everything just because someone said such and such needs to be changed.  
If one makes a change, I believe they should have a very good reason for 
making a change and know what to expect after they make the change.  
Otherwise, put it back to the value(s) it was.


The K3S is far from the "cookie cutter" radios of Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu, 
Tentec and others.  It doesn't operate like those.  I know, I 
transitioned from one of those competitive models.   There is a learning 
curve.  Once mastered, it is a great performing radio.


And before you change anything, download he K3 Utility and make a file 
for the "Factory Configuration".  You may find you need to return to 
that configuration.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/19/2015 7:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .



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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob N3MNT]

The radio should work out of the box just fine.  As you find areas where you
want to tweak a function ( ie filter width or keyer speed) read that portion
of the manual.  Before you know it you will be an expert.  The radio is very
forgiving and capable..Enjoy it while you learn it.



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Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Don Wilhelm]

Larry,

The K3 will set the mode, frequency, etc. of VFO B the same as VFO A if 
you tap A->B twice.


The K3 *can* transmit cross-mode if you set it up as indicated on page 
36 of the manual.
With cross-mode operation possible, it is not desirable to set all 
parameters of VFO B to the same as VFO A unless the operator intends to 
do exactly that.  Thus the double tap is required.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 2:41 PM, Larry Gauthier (K8UT) wrote:

Tom,

When you tap/hold the  button, watch the K3 display to see if 
you get the error message "SPL N/A"  (Split Not Available ?). This 
message appears when VFOb is set for a different mode than VFOa. To 
recover I tap the B> button (which forces VFOb to VFOa's frequency 
and mode) and then re-tap/hold .


Not sure if this is a Bug or a Feature. Would I ever want to be split 
cross-mode? I would prefer if the radio forced the modes equal and 
then performed the split operation rather than present me with an 
error message.


-larry (K8UT)


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Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Can I?

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Thanks, Rick -

I keep gaining more and more respect for Tom.

73, Mike NF4L


> On Nov 18, 2015, at 4:07 PM, Rick Prather  wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> 
> As far as I'm concerned that is a "killer feature"  of RUMLogNG.
> 
> On the P3 control panel clicking the left portion of the VFO A window puts
> the cursor where you want it.
> 
> I have come to really miss that control screen if I happen to be using
> another Logging/Control program.
> 
> Rick
> K6LE
> 
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L 
> wrote:
> 
>> Span is set at 10. When chasing DX split, is it possible to position the
>> VFO A cursor at the left edge of the display and have the right 5 kHz
>> expanded over the (almost) full screen?
>> 
>> In trying to achieve this, I got it so that when in tracking mode the A
>> VFO moves the magenta cursor as well as the A & B markers. The B VFO also
>> moves the magenta cursor. The green cursor doesn't move. Is this working as
>> intended?
>> 
>> 73, Mike NF4L
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Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Matt Maguire]

What mode do you have set on VFO B (eg. SSB? CW?) Is it the same as VFO A?

Envoyé à partir d'Outlook

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Sent: vendredi, novembre 20, 2015 4:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??
To:  


Can you try a split with NO offset (same frequency) into a dummy load 
ok?  Thinking accidental out of band...  Don't be offended, it's the 
simple stuff that's easiest to miss.

Rick nhc

On 11/19/2015 8:48 AM, Tom wrote:
> Hi,
> You’d think I’d know the radio by nowToday I wanted to answer a DX on 12m 
> at 24960 up 5.  Put the radio in split and went to transmit.  No output.  
> Tuned off split to test, no problem.  Tried this on other bands, no problem.  
> It’s just on 12m! Anybody know what’s up?
> Thanks, va2fsq
> va2fsq.com
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3s] REV setting keeps being reset automaticaly

[Amateur Radio Operator N5GE]

Thanks to all the folks who gave me hints regarding the post below.

The culpret was indeed the XMLog application.

ARS N5GE

On Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:43:16 -0600, you wrote:

>Every time I change bands the REV setting reapears when I go back to
>that band.  This happens on all bands.
>
>I know how to turn it off by holding the ALT button when this happens,
>but it's iritating to have to keep doing it.
>
>How can I make it stop coming on to begin with?
>
>ARS N5GE

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[Elecraft] KX3 for sale

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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[James Rodenkirch]

Pete: you replied with this...I find that WSJT-X works better for me than 
JT65-HF and is written by Joe Taylor (K1JT) himself.


I see this at his website:


   WSJT-X implements JT9, a new mode designed especially for the LF, MF, and HF 
bands, as well as the popular mode JT65.  Both modes were designed for
   making reliable, confirmed QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions.  They 
use nearly identical message structure and source encoding.


   And this...A 2 kHz slice of spectrum is essentially full when occupied by 
ten JT65 signals.  As many as 100 JT9 signals can fit into the same space, 
without
   overlap. (more efficient is a good thing).



Are there like or similar numbers of JT9 ops as there are JT65 ops?


Is JT9 rockin' the lower bands -  160, 80 and 40???


I'm "axin'" 'cuz I'm about to load JT65 s/w and get it runnin' 'tween my 
Microsoft Surface Pro and my KX3 -- I'm not averse to loading WSJT-X and 
getting a friend of mine to configure he s/w and get it running.might be 
more beneficial to go with WSJT-X as it has a "bi-lingual" operating mode so 
you can switch between the twois WSJT-X any more difficult to set up or, if 
one is fairly familiar with the "old JT65"?


72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV

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[Elecraft] K2 GUIDES

[Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft]

A few months ago I purchased a K2/100 "twins".  To assist  me getting thru 
a steep learning curve I have accumulated the  following:
 
ITEM 1: Complete set of  manuals
ITEM 2: K2 NIFTY MINI  MANUAL
ITEM 3: K2 QUICK REFERENCE  CARD
ITEM 4: ELECRAFT K2 QUICK  REFERENCE
ITEM 5: K2 INDEX GENERATED BY KE7X  dated 
06 Oct 2002
 
I was wondering it there were any  other resources I am  missing such as 
the K1 resource from n7rr (VADE MECUM MAGNUM 
 
 
Alan KB7MBI
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Brian Hemmis]

A great $ 50 investment is a download of Win4K3 which makes all this K3 
tweaking a breeze. Tom offers a sample download to try before buying. Works 
with the KX3 and on multiple computers too. No annual fee either. Buy it once !
73, Brian K3USC (since 1962)


> On Nov 19, 2015, at 9:03 PM, Bob N3MNT  wrote:
> 
> The radio should work out of the box just fine.  As you find areas where you
> want to tweak a function ( ie filter width or keyer speed) read that portion
> of the manual.  Before you know it you will be an expert.  The radio is very
> forgiving and capable..Enjoy it while you learn it.
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Don Wilhelm]

Tristani,

Yes, there is a combination of buttons that will set the K3 (or K3S) to 
the Factory Defaults.
In the process, several calibration settings are also set to the factory 
standard default values - but those values may not be the ones that 
exactly match your K3S - there are calibration settings that are unique 
to each K3 (K3S).
The process for EEINIT (Parameter Initialization) can be found on page 
66 of the manual.
If you have saved a configuration using K3Utility prior to encountering 
any problems, you can restore that configuration and the calibration 
settings will also be restored.  If you have not saved a configuration 
when the K3S was operating properly, you will have to go through the 
calibration procedures after doing an EEINIT.


Bottom line, save a configuration file on your computer when you get 
your K3S and again after making any significant changes.  In case of 
difficulty, you can then try an EEINIT and reload the last working 
configuration and you should be "good to go".


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 8:46 PM, Tristani Ramon wrote:

Is there a button or combination of buttons/actions that can re-set the K3 to 
the “Factory Configuration”? After years of tweaking there is strong 
probability that one setting is competing against another.  Suggestions?




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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Phil Wheeler]

Jerry,

It's a great radio. It will do well even before 
you "set up the radio for optimum performance" -- 
which is always a subjective term, anyway.


Just get it on the air and enjoy it :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 11/19/15 5:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .





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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Don Wilhelm]

Jerry,

Much of what you see on this reflector is the result of personal choices 
of the various operators.  Each of us has our favorite settings that 
have been derived from our own personal desires and operating styles.


However, the K3 (and K3S) can be used "out of the box" with its default 
settings.  So operate it for a while with those defaults.


Look through the options presented in the manual to get an idea about 
how the K3S can be configured and you should see just how versatile it 
can be in configuring it for your personal preferences.


Yes, you can ask others for their settings, but since those preferences 
vary from operator to operator, you are just as good using the defaults 
initially.
Over some operating time along with a review of the menu settings, you 
should be able to customize the K3S to your desires.  Use it as-is for a 
while, and listen to the settings that others use, but more importantly, 
listen to "why" they use those settings and decide whether those reasons 
fit you operating preferences.  We all like to think our particular 
choices are "the best", but they may not apply to all.  If those choices 
were to apply to all, then they would be present in the default 
settings.  Use the defaults and then vary from them as you see fit after 
some operating experience with the K3S.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 8:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .





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[Elecraft] K3 Sweepstakes .wav files

[Bill Rogers W3UL]

I'm all set for Sweepstakes SSB with N1MM+ and a K3.  I've used the four K3
DVR slots for the important messages and then some .wav files for a few
added messages.  The problem I've noted is that during transmission of
those .wav files the microphone remains live - possibly causing some
embarrassing extraneous sounds to go out.

I did try some changes in Config / Logger+ Setup but to no avail.  Do I
just put up with this or is there a fix??

-- 
73,
William (Bill) Rogers / W3UL
Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sweepstakes .wav files

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

I do not know of a total cure, but one way to minimize the exposure is 
to use PTT rather than VOX which avoids the continuous  "open mic" problem.
Yes, you will have to set the software to activate PTT with either DTR 
or RTS and set the K3 menu accordingly.
The microphone will still be live during the time that PTT is active, 
but that is less severe than using VOX where room sounds will activate 
transmit.


The only other cure is to use a microphone that is muted until its own 
PTT switch is activated (usually mobile microphones).  Most amateur 
microphones are wired "live" to allow the use of VOX, but a few open the 
AF line until the PTT switch on the microphone is activated.  Your exact 
microphone wiring diagram may present clues at how the microphone can be 
configured.  Some microphones do not give you a choice.


73,
Don W3FPR



On 11/19/2015 9:25 PM, Bill Rogers W3UL wrote:

I'm all set for Sweepstakes SSB with N1MM+ and a K3.  I've used the four K3
DVR slots for the important messages and then some .wav files for a few
added messages.  The problem I've noted is that during transmission of
those .wav files the microphone remains live - possibly causing some
embarrassing extraneous sounds to go out.

I did try some changes in Config / Logger+ Setup but to no avail.  Do I
just put up with this or is there a fix??



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 GUIDES

[Don Wilhelm]

Alan,

One of the problems with learning the K2 is that the manuals were 
written focusing on the build, and many operational things were learned 
by the builder as he progressed through the build process.
One of the best ways to familiarize yourself with the K2 and its options 
is to open the manual and imagine yourself building it, and particularly 
concentrating on the the Alignment and Test sections. You probably don't 
have to make all the adjustments, but you can run through the exercises 
that involve turning the knobs and pressing buttons.


Repeat for the KPA100 and the KAT100, and then follow up by doing the 
same thing with the manual for each of your installed options.


By the time you finish that process, you should be familiar with the 
operation of your K2 Twins.


Hopefully the prior owner provided you with the control cable that plugs 
between the base K2 KIO2 module and either the KPA100 or KAT100 DE-9 
connector.  If you do not have that cable, the KAT100 manual contains 
the diagram for the cable that you need to build.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 9:57 AM, Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft wrote:

A few months ago I purchased a K2/100 "twins".  To assist  me getting thru
a steep learning curve I have accumulated the  following:
  
 ITEM 1: Complete set of  manuals

 ITEM 2: K2 NIFTY MINI  MANUAL
 ITEM 3: K2 QUICK REFERENCE  CARD
 ITEM 4: ELECRAFT K2 QUICK  REFERENCE
 ITEM 5: K2 INDEX GENERATED BY KE7X  dated
 06 Oct 2002
  
I was wondering it there were any  other resources I am  missing such as

the K1 resource from n7rr (VADE MECUM MAGNUM
  
  



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[Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Tom]

Hi,
You’d think I’d know the radio by nowToday I wanted to answer a DX on 12m 
at 24960 up 5.  Put the radio in split and went to transmit.  No output.  Tuned 
off split to test, no problem.  Tried this on other bands, no problem.  It’s 
just on 12m! Anybody know what’s up?
Thanks, va2fsq
va2fsq.com

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[Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Mark]

After being CW only for over 2 decades, I've made the decision (now that I 
have a K3S/100) to move into digital comms.  It's time for me to experience 
a 1st contact in a new mode - been a really long time.


For software, I've got DXLab for logging (WW included, of course), FLDIGI, 
DigiPan, MMTY, JT65-HF, WSPR, LP Bridge and a very messy desktop!


Audio is being handled via USB and I can do additional routing (if 
necessary) with a virtual mixer.


I do have Fred Cady's book on the K3S, ARRL's Get on the Air with HF Digital 
and HF Digital Handbook.


1st question - are there any other resources I should look at or am I 
already overloaded?
2nd question - web sites, youtube, etc. - what are (IYHO) the better 
resources?


With such a great rig, I realized I was wasting part of my investment by not 
utilizing it more fully.  That said, I'm planning on attacking many of the 
modes until I settle in on one or two.


I've got some time off work now (recouping after some surgery) so I'll have 
some time to enjoy discovering more about the rig.


73

Mark, ab7mp

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Re: [Elecraft] No transmit on 12m in split??

[Rick WA6NHC]

Can you try a split with NO offset (same frequency) into a dummy load 
ok?  Thinking accidental out of band...  Don't be offended, it's the 
simple stuff that's easiest to miss.


Rick nhc

On 11/19/2015 8:48 AM, Tom wrote:

Hi,
You’d think I’d know the radio by nowToday I wanted to answer a DX on 12m 
at 24960 up 5.  Put the radio in split and went to transmit.  No output.  Tuned 
off split to test, no problem.  Tried this on other bands, no problem.  It’s 
just on 12m! Anybody know what’s up?
Thanks, va2fsq
va2fsq.com



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Re: [Elecraft] Get the kids off the street - making my move!

[Peter Pauly]

I find that WSJT-X works better for me than JT65-HF and is written by Joe
Taylor (K1JT) himself.

http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html



On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM, Mark  wrote:

> After being CW only for over 2 decades, I've made the decision (now that I
> have a K3S/100) to move into digital comms.  It's time for me to experience
> a 1st contact in a new mode - been a really long time.
>
> For software, I've got DXLab for logging (WW included, of course), FLDIGI,
> DigiPan, MMTY, JT65-HF, WSPR, LP Bridge and a very messy desktop!
>
> Audio is being handled via USB and I can do additional routing (if
> necessary) with a virtual mixer.
>
> I do have Fred Cady's book on the K3S, ARRL's Get on the Air with HF
> Digital and HF Digital Handbook.
>
> 1st question - are there any other resources I should look at or am I
> already overloaded?
> 2nd question - web sites, youtube, etc. - what are (IYHO) the better
> resources?
>
> With such a great rig, I realized I was wasting part of my investment by
> not utilizing it more fully.  That said, I'm planning on attacking many of
> the modes until I settle in on one or two.
>
> I've got some time off work now (recouping after some surgery) so I'll
> have some time to enjoy discovering more about the rig.
>
> 73
>
> Mark, ab7mp
>
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