[Elecraft] KX3 Macros commands

[Gerard Elijzen]

Hi all,

Just been playing with commands for the KX3 and found that when using the KX3 
Utility on my MacBook Pro, that some commands don’t get a return.
For example: PO; always returns P despite that the power has been set at 
10W.
There are others as well which do not return anything after issuing a command 
to the KX3.

I am only just starting to look into the possibilities with Macros and I hope 
to make a Macro which will do (roughly) the following:

1. CW mode
2. set Power 100mW
3. sent message 1
4. Pause 10 seconds
5. set Power 1W
6. sent message 2
7. Pause 10 seconds
8. set Power 5W
9. sent message 3
10. go back to 2 or exit

Not sure if “a Pause can be done”.

Newbie here and just starting, testing and reading up with the KX3 commands.

Cheers
Gerard VK2JNG
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[Elecraft] OT: Begali Traveller, Replace Finger Pieces?

[Kevin - K4VD]

I purchased the Begali Traveler from a list member and love it. I ordered
up a set of aluminum finger pieces but not sure how to install them. I'm
concerned I'll unscrew something and bits and pieces will fall out... NOT
mechanically inclined.

Has someone here replaced the Traveler finger pieces that can give me some
quick instructions?

73,
Kev K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Unwanted Scanning

[Nr4c]

>From menu turn OFF Buttons. 

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> On Oct 29, 2016, at 6:25 PM, David Inger  wrote:
> 
> I decided to get my new (to me) KX3 going on psk31.  I ordered the proper
> cables from Elecraft. Plugged the cables into the KX3 ("red" cable go to the
> Phones jack; "green" cable goes to the Mic jack).  Put the radio in data
> mode  ("PSK D" selected).  The radio begins to scan, and will not stop until
> I unplug the green cable going to the Mic jack).  I tried this set up with
> two different external soundcards and well as the one internal to the Sony
> laptop; no joy.  I also tried different digital software programs to see if
> that was the problem; still no joy.
> 
> I checked the archives and did find a mention to this problem in 2015 but no
> definitive answer.  I am sure I am overlooking the obviously.  I will be
> happy to put on my dunce cap, once someone can point me in the right
> direction.
> 
> 73 de K6SBA
> David in Santa Barbara
> K2, K3, KX3, K-this, K-that and K-the other
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[Elecraft] KX3 Scanning - Dunce Cap is On

[David Inger]

Thanks to those responding to my message, particularly Harry Mayer and Don
Wilhelm.  I simply misread (misunderstood) the Digital Modes section and
thought I needed to set the mode to PSK D even when I was using a soundcard
input/output and software, rather than using the KX3's display for received
text and a paddle for transmit.  When I corrected this, all worked fine.  I
needed to back off on my "speed reading" (meaning low comprehension)
techniques!
 
73 de K6SBA
David
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Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI microphone level changes to 0

[Lee Ormiston]

Quite likely, last night ten to the minus six software did a massive
something to Doze 10 which froze both my personal computers and messed up
all the computers at work.
Lee
n0rrl

On Saturday, October 29, 2016, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Michael,
>
> That sounds like a Windows 10 or an FLDIGI problem.
> I certainly don't know how to fix it, but hopefully you can find some
> solutions in the Windows help forums.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 10/29/2016 2:00 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> Last night I noticed that I had no audio input on my waterfall for
>> FLDIGI.
>>  For some reason the recording microphone input level is  automatically
>> switching to zero after a few seconds and I can't figure out  why?
>>
>> Windows 10 Home Edition
>> FLDIGI 3.23.15 (an older version did the same)
>>
>> I have the new KIO3B using the USB connection to my computer.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI microphone level changes to 0

[Don Wilhelm]

Michael,

That sounds like a Windows 10 or an FLDIGI problem.
I certainly don't know how to fix it, but hopefully you can find some 
solutions in the Windows help forums.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/29/2016 2:00 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote:

Last night I noticed that I had no audio input on my waterfall for  FLDIGI.
 For some reason the recording microphone input level is  automatically
switching to zero after a few seconds and I can't figure out  why?

Windows 10 Home Edition
FLDIGI 3.23.15 (an older version did the same)

I have the new KIO3B using the USB connection to my computer.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Unwanted Scanning

[Don Wilhelm]

David,

Why did you select PSK D when you have anything plugged into the MIC 
jack?  See the DATA MODES section in the manual for more detailed 
information, but "in brief":


PSK D does not respond to audio, but only to input from the paddles (in 
CW which is converted to PSK signals) or from ASCII text sent over the 
CAT cable.


You did not say what you have connected on the other end of those 
cables, and that is an important piece of information.


If you have a soundcard connected to the other end of the cables, you 
must use DATA A submode (or AFSK A for RTTY).  Again, see the DATA MODES 
section of the manual.


Since those cables have TRS plugs (and not TRRS plugs), you may have to 
turn off MIC BTN and MIC BIAS in the KX3 menu.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/29/2016 6:25 PM, David Inger wrote:

I decided to get my new (to me) KX3 going on psk31.  I ordered the proper
cables from Elecraft. Plugged the cables into the KX3 ("red" cable go to the
Phones jack; "green" cable goes to the Mic jack).  Put the radio in data
mode  ("PSK D" selected).  The radio begins to scan, and will not stop until
I unplug the green cable going to the Mic jack).  I tried this set up with
two different external soundcards and well as the one internal to the Sony
laptop; no joy.  I also tried different digital software programs to see if
that was the problem; still no joy.


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[Elecraft] KX3 Unwanted Scanning

[David Inger]

I decided to get my new (to me) KX3 going on psk31.  I ordered the proper
cables from Elecraft. Plugged the cables into the KX3 ("red" cable go to the
Phones jack; "green" cable goes to the Mic jack).  Put the radio in data
mode  ("PSK D" selected).  The radio begins to scan, and will not stop until
I unplug the green cable going to the Mic jack).  I tried this set up with
two different external soundcards and well as the one internal to the Sony
laptop; no joy.  I also tried different digital software programs to see if
that was the problem; still no joy.
 
I checked the archives and did find a mention to this problem in 2015 but no
definitive answer.  I am sure I am overlooking the obviously.  I will be
happy to put on my dunce cap, once someone can point me in the right
direction.
 
73 de K6SBA
David in Santa Barbara
K2, K3, KX3, K-this, K-that and K-the other
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Mitch Wolfson , DJØQN / K7DX]

Jim,

This involves primarily configuring the radio side router to forward the 
correct UDP ports. It must be thoroughly tested before leaving the radio 
site on its own.


I have a checklist setup that walks you through this process and will 
forward it to you now in a separate mail.


73,
Mitch  DJ0QN / K7DX

Mitch Wolfson DJØQN / K7DX
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Skype: mitchwo
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On 29.10.2016 17:44, Jim Cary wrote:

John/Barry

Thanks for the quick responses.   I’ll be setting up the other side tomorrow.  
I think when I had them working at home I had both units connected before I 
fired up the mini, so I didn’t have the problem.

73,

Jim



On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:39 PM, John  wrote:

Jim,

This is actually quite a simple one, luckily!

I'm assuming when you say RRC you mean the MicroHAM RemoteRig Control system - 
I've helped set these up and test them for a couple of years now, so assuming 
I've got that bit right...

It simply means that it's unable to talk to the other end (ie the kit you 
haven't connected at the far end).

The MicroHAM RRC systems use SIP over UDP on three different ports - one for 
voice data, one for CAT data, and one for control signals between the remote 
head and the unit body. If it's a SIP connection error you're seeing, it's 
because the two ends of the RRC system can't see each other (which, as you say, 
is the correct case because you haven't hooked up the remote unit yet).

If I'm barking up the wrong tree, please correct me.

73, and a firm left handshake,
John (XLX)

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Cary
Sent: 29 October 2016 22:27
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.

I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up the 
remote unit yet/

When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but it 
isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and doubled 
checked all the connections and they look good.

Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?

Jim
W2SM
ZF2LC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Jim Cary]

John,

Thanks a lot.  I suspect it will be a challenge to get them communicating over 
the network down here, but maybe i’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Don’t be surprised if you hear from me again though.

73,

Jim

> On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:47 PM, John  wrote:
> 
> No worries Jim, glad to be of assistance.
> 
> I've actually been testing a couple of these for a couple of years now, 
> helping a friend who's bought them. We've had a whole world of pain with some 
> bits (not RRC related, but network related) in the past, so if you have any 
> more issues on that front, do shout and I'll see what I can do to help.
> 
> John (XLX)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim Cary [mailto:jimlc...@gmail.com] 
> Sent: 29 October 2016 22:45
> To: John ; Barry Baines 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question
> 
> John/Barry
> 
> Thanks for the quick responses.   I’ll be setting up the other side tomorrow. 
>  I think when I had them working at home I had both units connected before I 
> fired up the mini, so I didn’t have the problem.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
>> On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:39 PM, John  wrote:
>> 
>> Jim,
>> 
>> This is actually quite a simple one, luckily!
>> 
>> I'm assuming when you say RRC you mean the MicroHAM RemoteRig Control system 
>> - I've helped set these up and test them for a couple of years now, so 
>> assuming I've got that bit right...
>> 
>> It simply means that it's unable to talk to the other end (ie the kit you 
>> haven't connected at the far end).
>> 
>> The MicroHAM RRC systems use SIP over UDP on three different ports - one for 
>> voice data, one for CAT data, and one for control signals between the remote 
>> head and the unit body. If it's a SIP connection error you're seeing, it's 
>> because the two ends of the RRC system can't see each other (which, as you 
>> say, is the correct case because you haven't hooked up the remote unit yet).
>> 
>> If I'm barking up the wrong tree, please correct me.
>> 
>> 73, and a firm left handshake,
>> John (XLX)
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
>> Jim Cary
>> Sent: 29 October 2016 22:27
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question
>> 
>> I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to 
>> my ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.
>> 
>> I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t 
>> hooked up the remote unit yet/
>> 
>> When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
>> warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
>> according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but 
>> it isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and 
>> doubled checked all the connections and they look good.
>> 
>> Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?
>> 
>> Jim
>> W2SM
>> ZF2LC
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[John]

No worries Jim, glad to be of assistance.

I've actually been testing a couple of these for a couple of years now, helping 
a friend who's bought them. We've had a whole world of pain with some bits (not 
RRC related, but network related) in the past, so if you have any more issues 
on that front, do shout and I'll see what I can do to help.

John (XLX)

-Original Message-
From: Jim Cary [mailto:jimlc...@gmail.com] 
Sent: 29 October 2016 22:45
To: John ; Barry Baines 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

John/Barry

Thanks for the quick responses.   I’ll be setting up the other side tomorrow.  
I think when I had them working at home I had both units connected before I 
fired up the mini, so I didn’t have the problem.

73,

Jim


> On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:39 PM, John  wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> 
> This is actually quite a simple one, luckily!
> 
> I'm assuming when you say RRC you mean the MicroHAM RemoteRig Control system 
> - I've helped set these up and test them for a couple of years now, so 
> assuming I've got that bit right...
> 
> It simply means that it's unable to talk to the other end (ie the kit you 
> haven't connected at the far end).
> 
> The MicroHAM RRC systems use SIP over UDP on three different ports - one for 
> voice data, one for CAT data, and one for control signals between the remote 
> head and the unit body. If it's a SIP connection error you're seeing, it's 
> because the two ends of the RRC system can't see each other (which, as you 
> say, is the correct case because you haven't hooked up the remote unit yet).
> 
> If I'm barking up the wrong tree, please correct me.
> 
> 73, and a firm left handshake,
> John (XLX)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Jim Cary
> Sent: 29 October 2016 22:27
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question
> 
> I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
> ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.
> 
> I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t 
> hooked up the remote unit yet/
> 
> When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
> warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
> according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but 
> it isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and 
> doubled checked all the connections and they look good.
> 
> Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?
> 
> Jim
> W2SM
> ZF2LC
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Jim Cary]

John/Barry

Thanks for the quick responses.   I’ll be setting up the other side tomorrow.  
I think when I had them working at home I had both units connected before I 
fired up the mini, so I didn’t have the problem.

73,

Jim


> On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:39 PM, John  wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> 
> This is actually quite a simple one, luckily!
> 
> I'm assuming when you say RRC you mean the MicroHAM RemoteRig Control system 
> - I've helped set these up and test them for a couple of years now, so 
> assuming I've got that bit right...
> 
> It simply means that it's unable to talk to the other end (ie the kit you 
> haven't connected at the far end).
> 
> The MicroHAM RRC systems use SIP over UDP on three different ports - one for 
> voice data, one for CAT data, and one for control signals between the remote 
> head and the unit body. If it's a SIP connection error you're seeing, it's 
> because the two ends of the RRC system can't see each other (which, as you 
> say, is the correct case because you haven't hooked up the remote unit yet).
> 
> If I'm barking up the wrong tree, please correct me.
> 
> 73, and a firm left handshake,
> John (XLX)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Cary
> Sent: 29 October 2016 22:27
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question
> 
> I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
> ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.
> 
> I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up 
> the remote unit yet/
> 
> When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
> warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
> according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but 
> it isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and 
> doubled checked all the connections and they look good.
> 
> Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?
> 
> Jim
> W2SM
> ZF2LC
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Oliver Dröse]

Jim,

it's just an error report that there's no connection to the remote side. 
All fine as your remote is not connected yet. ;-)


SIP is the Session Initiation Protocol, basically the standard to 
initiate a digital phone contact (the RRC's are using exactly that, an 
VoIP connection).


73, Olli - DH8BQA
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Am 29.10.2016 um 23:26 schrieb Jim Cary:

I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.

I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up the 
remote unit yet/

When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but it 
isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and doubled 
checked all the connections and they look good.

Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?

Jim
W2SM
ZF2LC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[John]

Jim,

This is actually quite a simple one, luckily!

I'm assuming when you say RRC you mean the MicroHAM RemoteRig Control system - 
I've helped set these up and test them for a couple of years now, so assuming 
I've got that bit right...

It simply means that it's unable to talk to the other end (ie the kit you 
haven't connected at the far end).

The MicroHAM RRC systems use SIP over UDP on three different ports - one for 
voice data, one for CAT data, and one for control signals between the remote 
head and the unit body. If it's a SIP connection error you're seeing, it's 
because the two ends of the RRC system can't see each other (which, as you say, 
is the correct case because you haven't hooked up the remote unit yet).

If I'm barking up the wrong tree, please correct me.

73, and a firm left handshake,
John (XLX)

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Cary
Sent: 29 October 2016 22:27
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.

I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up the 
remote unit yet/

When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but it 
isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and doubled 
checked all the connections and they look good.

Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?

Jim
W2SM
ZF2LC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Barry Baines]

Jim:

If the K3-Mini is powered up through RRC but the ’target’ K3/K3S is not powered 
up and online, you’ll get a warning signal. This means that the mini is not 
’seeing’ the host transceiver.

Power up the K3/K3S and see if that doesn’t resolve the issue. If you’re still 
having issues, then check your cables for proper connection and that you indeed 
have internet between the K3-Mini site and the K3/K3S.  

Hope this helps,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
Westborough, MA (residence)
Folkston, GA (ham station)


> On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Jim Cary  wrote:
> 
> I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
> ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.
> 
> I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up 
> the remote unit yet/
> 
> When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
> warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
> according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but 
> it isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and 
> doubled checked all the connections and they look good.
> 
> Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?
> 
> Jim
> W2SM
> ZF2LC
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

[Jim Cary]

I just packed up both my control and remote systems and moved them down to my 
ZF QTH, where they will be permanent.

I have the K3 mini hooked up to the control RRC unit, but haven’t hooked up the 
remote unit yet/

When I powered up the mini, and turned the volume control I got a three tone 
warning signal.  The light over the aux/mic cable is flashing yellow, which 
according to the Remote Rig manual means the SIP connection has failed…. but it 
isn’t clear what that means or what to do about it.  I’ve checked and doubled 
checked all the connections and they look good.

Does anyone not in the CQ contest (!!!) have an idea?

Jim
W2SM
ZF2LC


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

[Peter Pauly]

And that they didn't put it in the KX2 either is a major oversight.

On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 4:41 PM, Dave  wrote:

> Well, 100ms would definitely be too much.
> I'll give vox a try - I'm sure that will work after I figure out the
> settings.  Thanks!
> Lack of built in sound card interface is one area I think the kx3 is
> deficient - I would for sure have purchased that option if it was given.
> Dave
>
> On Oct 29, 2016 2:17 PM, "Brian Waterworth" 
> wrote:
>
> Had you considered using the KX3's VOX capability rather than the TX-RX
> commands through the USB interface?  For all intents and purposes, the
> signalink is just a vox-in-a-box.  The KX3 has two menu items to tweak vox
> operation.  I have VOX GN = 015 and VOX INH = 030.  You'll have to play
> with Mic gain and sound card output to make sure you have no more than four
> bars of ALC (with the fifth bar very occasionally flickering).  I use this
> set-up for my KX3 digital operations and it is very responsive.
>
> From the KX3 programmer's reference, there can be a 100ms lag in
> responsiveness to USB serial commands.  Also, depending on how much polling
> RMS Express is doing against the KX3, this could exacerbate the lag of the
> TX-RX commands.
>
> I hope you figure it out.  The KX3 is a very awesome rig and produces such
> a clean digital signal when set-up correctly.
>
> regards,
> Brian
> VE3IBW
>
> On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Dave  wrote:
>
> > Howdy,
> > I'm using an old laptop to connect my KX3 to winlink system.  Using the
> > KXUSB for control, and laptop soundcard jacks to KX3 phones and mic
> jacks.
> > Works fine, except that RMS Express gives me a Timeout message for T-R
> > latency - apparently my T - R switching is too slow?  Any suggestions on
> > what to change to help this out?
> > Using DATA-A, ALC off
> > On my old full size rig I used a signalink to interface and I just
> cranked
> > the delay knob full CCW which did the trick - since I'm not using the
> > signalink here I'm at a loss - no easy knob to turn!
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

[Dave]

Well, 100ms would definitely be too much.
I'll give vox a try - I'm sure that will work after I figure out the
settings.  Thanks!
Lack of built in sound card interface is one area I think the kx3 is
deficient - I would for sure have purchased that option if it was given.
Dave

On Oct 29, 2016 2:17 PM, "Brian Waterworth" 
wrote:

Had you considered using the KX3's VOX capability rather than the TX-RX
commands through the USB interface?  For all intents and purposes, the
signalink is just a vox-in-a-box.  The KX3 has two menu items to tweak vox
operation.  I have VOX GN = 015 and VOX INH = 030.  You'll have to play
with Mic gain and sound card output to make sure you have no more than four
bars of ALC (with the fifth bar very occasionally flickering).  I use this
set-up for my KX3 digital operations and it is very responsive.

>From the KX3 programmer's reference, there can be a 100ms lag in
responsiveness to USB serial commands.  Also, depending on how much polling
RMS Express is doing against the KX3, this could exacerbate the lag of the
TX-RX commands.

I hope you figure it out.  The KX3 is a very awesome rig and produces such
a clean digital signal when set-up correctly.

regards,
Brian
VE3IBW

On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Dave  wrote:

> Howdy,
> I'm using an old laptop to connect my KX3 to winlink system.  Using the
> KXUSB for control, and laptop soundcard jacks to KX3 phones and mic jacks.
> Works fine, except that RMS Express gives me a Timeout message for T-R
> latency - apparently my T - R switching is too slow?  Any suggestions on
> what to change to help this out?
> Using DATA-A, ALC off
> On my old full size rig I used a signalink to interface and I just cranked
> the delay knob full CCW which did the trick - since I'm not using the
> signalink here I'm at a loss - no easy knob to turn!
> Thanks,
> Dave
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

[Brian Waterworth]

Had you considered using the KX3's VOX capability rather than the TX-RX
commands through the USB interface?  For all intents and purposes, the
signalink is just a vox-in-a-box.  The KX3 has two menu items to tweak vox
operation.  I have VOX GN = 015 and VOX INH = 030.  You'll have to play
with Mic gain and sound card output to make sure you have no more than four
bars of ALC (with the fifth bar very occasionally flickering).  I use this
set-up for my KX3 digital operations and it is very responsive.

>From the KX3 programmer's reference, there can be a 100ms lag in
responsiveness to USB serial commands.  Also, depending on how much polling
RMS Express is doing against the KX3, this could exacerbate the lag of the
TX-RX commands.

I hope you figure it out.  The KX3 is a very awesome rig and produces such
a clean digital signal when set-up correctly.

regards,
Brian
VE3IBW

On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Dave  wrote:

> Howdy,
> I'm using an old laptop to connect my KX3 to winlink system.  Using the
> KXUSB for control, and laptop soundcard jacks to KX3 phones and mic jacks.
> Works fine, except that RMS Express gives me a Timeout message for T-R
> latency - apparently my T - R switching is too slow?  Any suggestions on
> what to change to help this out?
> Using DATA-A, ALC off
> On my old full size rig I used a signalink to interface and I just cranked
> the delay knob full CCW which did the trick - since I'm not using the
> signalink here I'm at a loss - no easy knob to turn!
> Thanks,
> Dave
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

[Barry]

Dave,
Interesting problem. I used used RMS Express, but I used a SignaLink 
USB for interface and T/R. I had no problems this way. Everything seemed 
to work as I would have expected.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

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From: "Dave" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 10/29/2016 12:32:52 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency


Howdy,
I'm using an old laptop to connect my KX3 to winlink system.  Using the
KXUSB for control, and laptop soundcard jacks to KX3 phones and mic 
jacks.

Works fine, except that RMS Express gives me a Timeout message for T-R
latency - apparently my T - R switching is too slow?  Any suggestions 
on

what to change to help this out?
Using DATA-A, ALC off
On my old full size rig I used a signalink to interface and I just 
cranked

the delay knob full CCW which did the trick - since I'm not using the
signalink here I'm at a loss - no easy knob to turn!
Thanks,
Dave
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[Elecraft] FLDIGI microphone level changes to 0

[Michael via Elecraft]

Last night I noticed that I had no audio input on my waterfall for  FLDIGI. 
 For some reason the recording microphone input level is  automatically 
switching to zero after a few seconds and I can't figure out  why?
 
Windows 10 Home Edition
FLDIGI 3.23.15 (an older version did the same)
 
I have the new KIO3B using the USB connection to my computer.
 
Does anyone know how to fix this?
 
Thank you,
 
Michael
n2zdb
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Indicator

[Matt Zilmer]

Disregard mine.  Read Wayne's email to the list.

73,

matt W6NIA


On 10/29/2016 9:42 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:

Hi Allen,

In CW and DATA modes, the '+' indicates the alternate mode.  For CW, 
it means the K3 is in CW REV.  You can hold the ALT key to put it back 
to normal CW.


73,

matt W6NIA


On 10/29/2016 9:35 AM, Allen Bush via Elecraft wrote:
I am having trouble discerning what the "+" indicator in the K3 
display means when the CW mode is selected.  I can't seem to find any 
mention of it in the manual.  It is the same symbol location that is 
used to indicated offset in FM mode.  Anyone know what this means? 
Thanks!  Allen, W0OUU

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Matt Zilmer, W6NIA
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Indicator

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi Allen,

In CW and DATA modes, the '+' indicates the alternate mode.  For CW, it 
means the K3 is in CW REV.  You can hold the ALT key to put it back to 
normal CW.


73,

matt W6NIA


On 10/29/2016 9:35 AM, Allen Bush via Elecraft wrote:

I am having trouble discerning what the "+" indicator in the K3 display means 
when the CW mode is selected.  I can't seem to find any mention of it in the manual.  It 
is the same symbol location that is used to indicated offset in FM mode.  Anyone know 
what this means?  Thanks!  Allen, W0OUU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Indicator

[Wayne Burdick]

On Oct 29, 2016, at 9:35 AM, Allen Bush via Elecraft  
wrote:

> I am having trouble discerning what the "+" indicator in the K3 display means 
> when the CW mode is selected.  I can't seem to find any mention of it in the 
> manual.  It is the same symbol location that is used to indicated offset in 
> FM mode.  Anyone know what this means?  Thanks!  Allen, W0OUU

It means that CONFIG:CW QRQ is set to ON (QRQ mode). See owner's manual 
regarding QRQ mode. I'll make sure the "+" gets mentioned in the next release.

73,
Wayne
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[Elecraft] K3 CW Indicator

[Allen Bush via Elecraft]

I am having trouble discerning what the "+" indicator in the K3 display means 
when the CW mode is selected.  I can't seem to find any mention of it in the 
manual.  It is the same symbol location that is used to indicated offset in FM 
mode.  Anyone know what this means?  Thanks!  Allen, W0OUU
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[Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

[Dave]

Howdy,
I'm using an old laptop to connect my KX3 to winlink system.  Using the
KXUSB for control, and laptop soundcard jacks to KX3 phones and mic jacks.
Works fine, except that RMS Express gives me a Timeout message for T-R
latency - apparently my T - R switching is too slow?  Any suggestions on
what to change to help this out?
Using DATA-A, ALC off
On my old full size rig I used a signalink to interface and I just cranked
the delay knob full CCW which did the trick - since I'm not using the
signalink here I'm at a loss - no easy knob to turn!
Thanks,
Dave
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[Elecraft] FS: K3-100/F

[Ed via Elecraft]

All,

I have upgraded to a new K3S and now have for sale a clean, bare bones K3, s/n 
0959 (with optional KXV3A and stainless steel screws). This unit is in mint 
condition and has never been used in a contest. It probably has about 30 hours 
of use, max.  

My original intent was to upgrade this K3 to a K3S, but this is not fully 
possible, given that all of the K3S upgrade boards have not been made 
available. Hence, I bit the bullet and went for broke!

This K3 has been fully updated by the factory and currently "meets/exceeds 
factory specs."  I had the original accessories migrated to the new K3S and the 
two units are presently en route to my home QTH, scheduled to arrive Tues. 

$1800 shipped and insured. 

73,
Ed NI6S



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Re: [Elecraft] Motor for Cap in Mag Loop

[pa0kv]

John,
I started with a $5 5RPM DC motor (DX.COM).
Using two buttons (left) for control. Not that easy to fine-tune using an 
SWR-meter.
Last year I switched to a stepper motor, bought controller hardware and 
developed
a program in Visual Basic.

Check my website for building info and free download.
http://www.pa0kv.nl/magnetic_loop.html  (see "part 2" for the stepper)

Twan - PA0KV
   



I have seen general definitions about motors for driving a capacitor in Mag
Loop.   But I have not seen a recommendation of a specific type to look for
on Amazon or Ebay.  For starters I am looking for a 12vdc reversible motor.
I would like to start with a simple push button system for tuning.  Maybe I
will consider a stepper later.  I think that would need some computer
control.  I am also wondering what RPM to consider for use on the lowest
frequency (40mtrs).  The capacitor I am expecting to use would not have a
stop and could travel a full 360 degrees.

 


John

Ad2F

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