[Elecraft] Dx Commander Settings for K3s

[Grady Harper via Elecraft]

What are the 
Baud
Word
Parity
Stop
DTR
RTS
Settings for the K3s

AJ4YA
Grady

Thanks

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

[John Langdon]

Jeff,

I can connect the the K3 at the remote transmit site or via local LAN - only
difference is the "SIP CONTACT" address in "RADIO SETTINGS" on the RRC
Control. I use DHCP for the control RRC when on the LAN.

Can you connect to the RRC radio unit via a browser interface from either
the remote location or over the local LAN?  That is the first step.

73 John N5CQ

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Griffin
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 6:15 PM
To: 'iain macdonnell - N6ML' 
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

I'm going to bring the control setup to the radio site when I head up there
and work it out on the LAN. I'm starting to think the K3/0 is broke.
  Would anyone using the K3/0 with control s/w like to share their K3/0
config settings? Also maybe I'm having a senior moment, I do connect the
K3/0 to my laptop not the RRC's USB port right?

73 Jeff kb2m

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macdonnell - N6ML
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 7:08 PM
To: Jeff Griffin
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

I don't actually have a K3/0-mini (I have the full-size K3/0), but I do
believe that you should be able to connect to it with the K3 Utility -
that's how you would update its firmware.

It may be that something has failed inside he K3/0-mini ... or something
software in Windows regarding COM ports. If you have access to another PC,
you might try the K3 Utility there.

73,

~iain / N6ML




On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Jeff Griffin  wrote:
> I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your 
> saying I should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K3 utility at the
control site?
> I just tried it and no, it doesn't see it on either of the two defined 
> comports. I even brought a second USB cable to use between the laptop 
> and K3/0. No Joy.
>
> This worked for over a year, and just stopped. No changes were made to 
> any of the systems
>
>
>
> Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other
>
> software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is
>
> with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

[Jeff Griffin]

I'm going to bring the control setup to the radio site when I head up there and 
work it out on the LAN. I'm starting to think the K3/0 is broke.
  Would anyone using the K3/0 with control s/w like to share their K3/0 config 
settings? Also maybe I'm having a senior moment, I do connect the K3/0 to my 
laptop not the RRC's USB port right?

73 Jeff kb2m

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- N6ML
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 7:08 PM
To: Jeff Griffin
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

I don't actually have a K3/0-mini (I have the full-size K3/0), but I do believe 
that you should be able to connect to it with the K3 Utility - that's how you 
would update its firmware.

It may be that something has failed inside he K3/0-mini ... or something 
software in Windows regarding COM ports. If you have access to another PC, you 
might try the K3 Utility there.

73,

~iain / N6ML




On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Jeff Griffin  wrote:
> I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your 
> saying I should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K3 utility at the 
> control site?
> I just tried it and no, it doesn't see it on either of the two defined 
> comports. I even brought a second USB cable to use between the laptop 
> and K3/0. No Joy.
>
> This worked for over a year, and just stopped. No changes were made to 
> any of the systems
>
>
>
> Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other
>
> software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is
>
> with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I don't actually have a K3/0-mini (I have the full-size K3/0), but I
do believe that you should be able to connect to it with the K3
Utility - that's how you would update its firmware.

It may be that something has failed inside he K3/0-mini ... or
something software in Windows regarding COM ports. If you have access
to another PC, you might try the K3 Utility there.

73,

~iain / N6ML




On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Jeff Griffin  wrote:
> I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your saying I
> should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K3 utility at the control site?
> I just tried it and no, it doesn't see it on either of the two defined
> comports. I even brought a second USB cable to use between the laptop and
> K3/0. No Joy.
>
> This worked for over a year, and just stopped. No changes were made to any
> of the systems
>
>
>
> Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other
>
> software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is
>
> with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

[Jeff Griffin]

I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your saying I
should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K3 utility at the control site?
I just tried it and no, it doesn't see it on either of the two defined
comports. I even brought a second USB cable to use between the laptop and
K3/0. No Joy.

This worked for over a year, and just stopped. No changes were made to any
of the systems

 

Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other

software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is

with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.

 

73,

 

~iain / N6ML

 

 

73 Jeff kb2m

 

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[Larry Naumann]

David
 Thanks for all the info. Wayne seems to have explained it fairly well. 
I think there were a few contributing factors in my setup.
I have a new and quite a bit quieter antenna, thus less noise to cover 
up the small spikes. I never had the NB on but I had the PRE AMP off on 
20M. Most of the issues are now masked with more noise and higher gains. 
I redid the OSN settings one more time and things seem to look better. 
The whole issue started with 15M which I think needed the OSN to be 
trimmed up a bit. Now all looks to be good. It was a combination of me 
looking too close and one band needing a touchup OSN calibration.

Larry
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[Larry Naumann]

I am pretty sure they are internally generated, plus they move with the cursor. 
They are mirrored above and below the cursor. I ran everything on batteries and 
took it for a walk outside. No change in signals. The S1-2 spikes aren't bad as 
band noise will mostly cover them, it is the S4 spikes that are concerning. No 
amount of OSN makes any difference as far as I can tell. No change while 
fiddling, moving or twisting cables either.
Larry
n0sa

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> On Sep 9, 2016, at 11:24 AM, tomb18  wrote:
> 
> Hi
> Since you are finding that the peaks diminish when the cables are removed it 
> would seem that the cables are picking up signals from your environment. 
> What happens if everything in your house is turned off except for the px3?
> I know my p3 will show fixed peaks that don't change with tuning if  I have 
> certain other equipment on that is close to the px3.
> If you find a culprit try putting ferrite on the cables.
> 73
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Larry Naumann 
> Date: 2016-09-09 11:31 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: donw...@embarqmail.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display
> 
> Don
>   Thanks for the suggestion but that does not fix/improve the situation. 
> Looking at it further I also have spikes at roughly 23, 30 and 52Khz 
> above and below my cursor. The 52 Khz signal is at S4 the other two are 
> about S2. I can turn on the PX3 and look at the display with no antenna 
> connected and see these spikes on every band. If I disconnect the cables 
> to the KX3 the signals are still there but go down to S1 in strength. I 
> have even tried running both on separate battery supplies but the 
> problem is the same. The spikes are there even if I disconnect the I/Q 
> cable but the spikes are very small, as soon as the I/Q cable is plugged 
> in the spikes increase.
> Larry
> n0sa
> On 9/9/2016 9:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > Larry,
> >
> > I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield 
> > between the KX3 and the PX3.
> > Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 
> > in parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax 
> > works well.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:
> >> I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that 
> >> follows my cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away 
> >> from my tuned signal by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can 
> >> be switched to above or below the cursor depending on if I am in CW 
> >> or CW-R.
> >> These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in 
> >> strength depending on band.
> >> I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no 
> >> improvement.
> >>   I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
> >> Any help or ideas are appreciated.
> >>
> >
> >
> 
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[Elecraft] Fwd: [KX3] 2017 ARRL Rocky Mtn Convention

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The subject activity is May 27th in Cody, WY.  One of the themes is
operating outdoors, particularly while hiking or unconventional mobile;
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I am looking for possible ham presenters who reside in UT, WY, CO or NM, or
nearby states and are passionate about operating away from the shack and
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Further, I found this reply from Wayne (back in 2014)

On Oct 14, 2014, at 6:35 AM, jsdroyster at nc.rr.com wrote: > Our panadapter 
regularly (but not always) shows wide green bands of "noise" before the antenna 
is connected. When present, the bands are visible in the same panadapter screen 
location regardless of wbich band the radio is turned to, but the locations 
vary day to day (sometimes at the low end of the screen, other times in the 
middle). The white line on the screen rises to peaks above these green areas. 
Are you using a PX3 or P3? Assuming it's a PX3, try this: - make sure RX I/Q is 
set to ON (KX3 menu) - make sure the PX3->KX3 cables are fully seated - connect 
an antenna to the KX3 - switch to 20 meters - turn the preamp ON and set the 
PREAMP menu entry on the KX3 to 20 dB - set the PX3's SPAN to 50 kHz or lower - 
adjust the REF level so the "grass" (noise floor) is close to the bottom of the 
spectral plot With the above setup, there will typically be no visible fixed 
spectral lines on the PX3. As described in the PX
 3 FAQ on our web site, very wide SPAN settings and low front-end gain (e.g., 
turning off the preamp) will reduce the signal-to-noise ratio of an RX 
I/Q-based pandapter, including making wideband spurs more apparent. The same 
limitations apply when using the KX3 (or other quadrature downconversion radio) 
with a PC sound card. Typically this doesn't impact usability, e.g. locating 
signals of interest. In fact most sound cards are limited to displaying about 
48 kHz of spectrum, while the PX3 can go wider thanks to its 
high-performance/high-speed A-to-D converter. The P3 uses a completely 
different method of acquiring the signal for spectral display: It digitally 
down converts the K3's 8.2-MHz I.F. This provides a S/N and spur advantage over 
an RX I/Q approach, but requires much more complex circuitry -- hence the 
difference in cost between the two units. Wayne N6KR  

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 9 Sep 2016, at 18:09, David Anderson via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> You will get spikes with no antenna where they are not covered up by band 
> noise. Also if you have a really big spike near where you are tuning, try 
> turning down the NB level in THE PX3 or turn the PX3 NB OFF.
> 
> Elecraft have explained about these spikes which are as a result of the 
> switched mode regulators in the PX3, but they are not a problem when you have 
> an antenna connected with band noise.
> 
> Let us know how that goes.
> 
> 73 from David GM4JJJ
> 
>> On 9 Sep 2016, at 16:31, Larry Naumann  wrote:
>> 
>> Don
>> Thanks for the suggestion but that does not fix/improve the situation. 
>> Looking at it further I also have spikes at roughly 23, 30 and 52Khz above 
>> and below my cursor. The 52 Khz signal is at S4 the other two are about S2. 
>> I can turn on the PX3 and look at the display with no antenna connected and 
>> see these spikes on every band. If I disconnect the cables to the KX3 the 
>> signals are still there but go down to S1 in strength. I have even tried 
>> running both on separate battery supplies but the problem is the same. The 
>> spikes are there even if I disconnect the I/Q cable but the spikes are very 
>> small, as soon as the I/Q cable is plugged in the spikes increase.
>> Larry
>> n0sa
>>> On 9/9/2016 9:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> Larry,
>>> 
>>> I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield between 
>>> the KX3 and the PX3.
>>> Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 in 
>>> parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax works well.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>> 
 On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:
 I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that follows 
 my cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away from my tuned 
 signal by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can be switched to 
 above or below the cursor depending on if I am in CW or CW-R.
 These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in strength 
 depending on band.
 I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no improvement.
 I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
 Any help or ideas are appreciated.
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

You will get spikes with no antenna where they are not covered up by band 
noise. Also if you have a really big spike near where you are tuning, try 
turning down the NB level in THE PX3 or turn the PX3 NB OFF.

Elecraft have explained about these spikes which are as a result of the 
switched mode regulators in the PX3, but they are not a problem when you have 
an antenna connected with band noise.

Let us know how that goes.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 9 Sep 2016, at 16:31, Larry Naumann  wrote:
> 
> Don
> Thanks for the suggestion but that does not fix/improve the situation. 
> Looking at it further I also have spikes at roughly 23, 30 and 52Khz above 
> and below my cursor. The 52 Khz signal is at S4 the other two are about S2. I 
> can turn on the PX3 and look at the display with no antenna connected and see 
> these spikes on every band. If I disconnect the cables to the KX3 the signals 
> are still there but go down to S1 in strength. I have even tried running both 
> on separate battery supplies but the problem is the same. The spikes are 
> there even if I disconnect the I/Q cable but the spikes are very small, as 
> soon as the I/Q cable is plugged in the spikes increase.
> Larry
> n0sa
>> On 9/9/2016 9:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Larry,
>> 
>> I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield between the 
>> KX3 and the PX3.
>> Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 in 
>> parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax works well.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>>> On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:
>>> I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that follows 
>>> my cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away from my tuned 
>>> signal by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can be switched to 
>>> above or below the cursor depending on if I am in CW or CW-R.
>>> These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in strength 
>>> depending on band.
>>> I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no improvement.
>>>  I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
>>> Any help or ideas are appreciated.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[tomb18]

HiSince you are finding that the peaks diminish when the cables are removed it 
would seem that the cables are picking up signals from your environment. What 
happens if everything in your house is turned off except for the px3?I know my 
p3 will show fixed peaks that don't change with tuning if  I have certain other 
equipment on that is close to the px3.If you find a culprit try putting ferrite 
on the cables.73


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
 Original message From: Larry Naumann  Date: 
2016-09-09  11:31 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: donw...@embarqmail.com, 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with 
display 
Don
  Thanks for the suggestion but that does not fix/improve the situation. 
Looking at it further I also have spikes at roughly 23, 30 and 52Khz 
above and below my cursor. The 52 Khz signal is at S4 the other two are 
about S2. I can turn on the PX3 and look at the display with no antenna 
connected and see these spikes on every band. If I disconnect the cables 
to the KX3 the signals are still there but go down to S1 in strength. I 
have even tried running both on separate battery supplies but the 
problem is the same. The spikes are there even if I disconnect the I/Q 
cable but the spikes are very small, as soon as the I/Q cable is plugged 
in the spikes increase.
Larry
n0sa
On 9/9/2016 9:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Larry,
>
> I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield 
> between the KX3 and the PX3.
> Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 
> in parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax 
> works well.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:
>> I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that 
>> follows my cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away 
>> from my tuned signal by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can 
>> be switched to above or below the cursor depending on if I am in CW 
>> or CW-R.
>> These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in 
>> strength depending on band.
>> I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no 
>> improvement.
>>   I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
>> Any help or ideas are appreciated.
>>
>
>

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[Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[w4sc]

Larry,

Read the PX3 OSB null procedure carefully.

Check/do the following:

1)  Clean the cable connectors contact area with alcohol applied to a clean 
cloth, removing oil, grease, dirt, ect.  Cleaning the connector in the KX3/PX3 
is more of an issue, and I haven’t found a good way to clean those. I use 91% 
isopropyl available at any drug store.
2)  Ensure the cables are plugged and seated in completely
3)  Make sure f/w setting RX-SHIFT is set to NOR.   This is a per-band setting. 
 I had trouble on a single band with obtaining a good null, and this turned out 
to be the issue.  This is not noted in the nulling instructions.
4)  Make sure f/w setting DUAL RX is set to OFF.  This is a per-band setting.  
Suspect this could also cause an issue.

Bonding the two chassis will also help (Don).

I have had trouble with these connections many times, as just moving the cables 
can spoil the PX3 OSB Rejection.

73 de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[Larry Naumann]

Don
 Thanks for the suggestion but that does not fix/improve the situation. 
Looking at it further I also have spikes at roughly 23, 30 and 52Khz 
above and below my cursor. The 52 Khz signal is at S4 the other two are 
about S2. I can turn on the PX3 and look at the display with no antenna 
connected and see these spikes on every band. If I disconnect the cables 
to the KX3 the signals are still there but go down to S1 in strength. I 
have even tried running both on separate battery supplies but the 
problem is the same. The spikes are there even if I disconnect the I/Q 
cable but the spikes are very small, as soon as the I/Q cable is plugged 
in the spikes increase.

Larry
n0sa
On 9/9/2016 9:22 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Larry,

I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield 
between the KX3 and the PX3.
Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 
in parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax 
works well.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:
I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that 
follows my cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away 
from my tuned signal by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can 
be switched to above or below the cursor depending on if I am in CW 
or CW-R.
These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in 
strength depending on band.
I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no 
improvement.

  I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
Any help or ideas are appreciated.






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Re: [Elecraft] CW Monitor audio lost on Line Out after upgrade of FW release in my K3

[Wayne Burdick]

I believe this is corrected in the latest field-test firmware release (5.53) 
which I'll send you.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Sep 8, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Classe Bergman  wrote:

> Hi,
> Today I upgraded my K3 with new FW, I was using 5.38/2.86 and I installed
> 5.50/2.87
> I then discovered that the CW Monitor audio was lost on Lin Out. First I
> tought  that some settings was messed up but could not find anything. I
> then downgraded my K3 to 5.38/2.86 and the CW Monitor audio was back ! I
> found that if I change settings from LIN OUT = "Nor"as I normaly use  to
> "=Phones", the CW Monitor audio comes back. So something have changed the
> function of Line Out audio in the new FW release.
> Since all audio levels follows the Front AF vol  when using  "=Phones" this
> mess up levels to my soundcard in the PC. My K3 s/n 1464 have the old KIO
> board without USB interface
> 
> Is this a known bug ( or maybe a feature ..) ?
> 
> 73 Classe SM3GSK
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[Elecraft] How to disable the BYPASS switch

[Jerry]

Hi,

 

I've set up my K3 as a remote opened as a receiver - no transmit to all but
a few selected hams. 

 

Recently I've discovered that someone has left the KAT500 in the BYPASS
mode, which is telling me to "tighten" up the setup. I would like to disable
BYPASS switch like I did with the ANT 3 switch using the OP CODEs provided
by the program reference manual. Unfortunately, I am not able to find such a
OP CODE for inhibiting the BYPASS.

 

Any other ideas or did I just miss it?

 

Thanks

 

Best regards,

 

Jerry, W1IE

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[Don Wilhelm]

Larry,

I suspect hum, buzz, and noise pickup on the RX I/Q cable shield between 
the KX3 and the PX3.
Try "Bonding" - run a heavy wire or strap between the KX3 and the PX3 in 
parallel with the RX I/Q cable.  The shield from old RG-8 coax works well.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/9/2016 10:12 AM, Larry Naumann wrote:

I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that follows my 
cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away from my tuned signal 
by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can be switched to above or below 
the cursor depending on if I am in CW or CW-R.
These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in strength 
depending on band.
I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no improvement.
  I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
Any help or ideas are appreciated.



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[Elecraft] PX3: Possible problem with display

[Larry Naumann]

I have just recently noticed that there is a continual spike that follows my 
cursor. It is internally generated. In CW mode it is away from my tuned signal 
by the amount of my CW side tone setting and can be switched to above or below 
the cursor depending on if I am in CW or CW-R.
These spikes occur with no antenna connected and are S4 to S5 in strength 
depending on band.
I did the Opposite Sideband Rejection adjustment but show no improvement.
 I think something is either set wrong or I have an issue.
Any help or ideas are appreciated.
Larry
n0sa
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Re: [Elecraft] genovation keypad

[Dave Cole]

On Fri, 2016-09-09 at 08:04 -0400, Bill wrote:
> I have a Genovation 48 key keypad up and running - has been in use for
> several months. With the exception of on/off, I do not have much need
> to reach for the K3. Uses the P3 macro memories and is not directly 
> connected to the K3.

Bill,

It is funny you should say that...  That was one of my motivators for
developing the Genovation keypad connectivity, I did not want to be
pressing the buttons on the K3 all the time, and wanted something that
was fast, and would execute any number of macros at a single keypress.

My hat is off to Elecraft for the support they gave me during the
development process-- they made software changes to the P3, adding a
macro for offsetting the the P3, which is part of the split + 5, and
offset the P3 to show the pileup, and were very helpful overall.  

I know of no other company that would have allowed me to talk directly
to the programmers.  That level of support is unprecedented in this
industry.

-- 
73's, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
For software/hardware reviews see:
http://www.nk7z.net

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Re: [Elecraft] genovation keypad

[Bill]

I have a Genovation 48 key keypad up and running - has been in use for 
several months. With the exception of on/off, I do not have much need to 
reach for the K3. Uses the P3 macro memories and is not directly 
connected to the K3.


Prior to that time I was using a PigKnob - a very practical device with 
8 programmable buttons and a 2-speed tuning (VFO) knob. Uses the serial 
port on the K3 and can be chained with other serial devices.


The latest control placed into service is a K-pod - a K-line matching 
device with 16 programmable buttons and a tuning (VFO) knob. Plugs into 
the P3 only with the addition of the P3 upgrade board.


You can chain macros together until the cows come home. Just remember, 
the K3 will do what it is told to do - just like a computer - and it 
does not correct for bad coding or illogical routine order. In other 
words, errors will be the fault of the coder (user).


I have found nothing I cannot do with macros that I actually need. Most 
are ridiculously simple and a few are a joke of complexity and sidestepping.


Comment about all the hardware involved:  For basic rig/VFO control, you 
cannot beat the PigKnob for usability and price (a little over $100). 
Anything beyond it is just frosting on the cake. Adding the Genovation 
keypad to the PigKnob was a serious upgrade - all controls (that I use), 
memories, and even direct frequency entry are supported from the keypad. 
Then along came the K-pod!


Had the K-pod been available back when I first needed to control the K3 
from a very close point, I could have stopped there. With 16 (effective 
number of macro buttons available - tap/hold) and the VFO matching the 
K3 it is hard to beat and I may eventually only have the K-pod on the 
edge of my desk.


Sometimes I get interested in other rigs out there - then I remind 
myself that none will support the type of control I use. Specifically, 
keypads, PigKnobs, and K-pods. Thank you Elecraft for this so user 
customizable system. No others can compare. But, I am sure I am 
preaching to the choir on that point.


Bill W2BLC K-line

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