Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power falls

[K9SW]

Thanks for the pointer, Fred.  With the book open to p.165, plus a couple of 
other menu adventures, I was able to get the K3 working like it should.  Don’t 
know how the settings were scrambled - something of a mystery.  

Best regards -

Dave K9SW


> On Nov 10, 2016, at 9:10 AM, Cady, Fred  wrote:
> 
> Hi Dave,
> Check CONFIG:KPA3.  It should be PA nor.
> Cheers,
> Fred KE7X
> 
> for all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com 
> 
> 
> From: Elecraft  on behalf of K9SW 
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 11:49 PM
> To: Elecraft Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 output power falls
>  
> Maximum power output on my K3 dropped to 12 watts, for no discernible reason. 
>   Any handy hints about what might cause this?  I haven’t yet taken it apart 
> to check voltages, etc.
> 
> Dave
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK

[Richard Ferch]

If the K3 is sending a steady carrier, by far the most likely explanation
is that it is in FSK D instead of AFSK A.

The data sub-mode is remembered per-band, so perhaps it is not set
correctly on all bands.

Another cause can be a logging program - for example, if you are using
MMTTY from within N1MM+, you have to make sure that the Mode control
setting for the mode sent to the radio is AFSK, not RTTY. RTTY in the mode
control selector in N1MM+ means FSK, and it will cause the radio to be put
into FSK D every time a QSY is commanded from N1MM+. A similar phenomenon
can occur with other logging or digital mode programs.

73,
Rich VE3KI

AJ4F wrote:

The problem we are having is intermittent transmission of data.  At times
the set up works properly and then later when transmitting the K3 sends
only a steady carrier.  It appears that the computer is outputting audio
tones to the K3 when this situation occurs.  What are the potential causes
of this problem.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - AFSK

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

It doesn't solve you issue but the K3 is really good with FSK, ie clean.

RF?  have you put ferrites on the cables with a number of turns? Does it 
happen with 5 watts, 50 watts 100 or 1000 watts?




On 11/13/2016 8:47 PM, Robie Elms wrote:

All,

I have very limited experience with a K3 and I am helping a fellow club
member get up and running on RTTY with his K3.  Here is the setup:

1. We are using MMTTY in the AFSK mode

2. line in/out on the transceiver connected to the computer sound card mic
and speaker input/output

3. PTT is via command the radio control port.


The problem we are having is intermittent transmission of data.  At times
the set up works properly and then later when transmitting the K3 sends
only a steady carrier.  It appears that the computer is outputting audio
tones to the K3 when this situation occurs.  What are the potential causes
of this problem.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Robie - AJ4F
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Did you do a re-calibration?  Is this output confirmed on a external 
meter?  Do the K3 and external meters agree is what I am asking.


Is there some way you are getting rf back into the rig just in 15m?

Does it do this on a dummy load?

Have you taken the K3 completely out of line, no computer, no amp, no 
tuners etc?



On 11/12/2016 7:01 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

Issue not seen on mine. Had it since January 2007 so maybe you have an
issue?
Gary

On Nov 13, 2016 11:59, "WILLIE BABER"  wrote:


My 2014 purchased K3 is 20-25 watts low on 14mhz but all other bands are
good.  just haven't worried about it as I normally use 50 watts or less
to drive an amplifier.  I'll look into it after ARRL DX CW in February, so
long as it doesn't get worse.

73, Will, wj9b

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On Sat, 11/12/16, K9MA  wrote:

  Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 3:37 PM

  The output of my K3 (SN 4657) has
  suddenly dropped 10-15 W on 15 meters,
  from about 100 W to 85-90.  The other bands haven't
  changed, nor has the
  supply voltage (13.6 V at full power). Restoring to a
  previous
  configuration does not help.  I had a similar problem
  early on, also on
  15, and had to ship the K3 back to Elecraft, who replaced
  the 10 W
  module, but not the KPA3.  15 seems to be a problematic
  band.  Has
  anyone else seen a problem like this?

  73,

  Scott  K9MA

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[Elecraft] External hand mic for KX2

[Steve-KI4EZL]

I want to purchase the best hand mic for my new KX2.  I have the Heil Pro Set
which are headphones and a boom mic, but I also want a hand mic.  The Heil
HMM iC will work and the Elecraft MH3 will work, but which one is the best?

Thanks,

Steve - KI4EZL



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[Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

[James Wilson]

Does the SWR also change?

Sounds like something is happening with your
antenna.  Do you have a dummy load that will
handle the power? Good test would be to see
what it does into a known 50 ohm load.

Jim W, W4RKS
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP]

Hi Barthold,

Maybe the K3S output is ramping up slowly. Do you notice this with the 
KPA500 off? Running the TX Gain Calibration in the K3 Utility might help 
in that case.


73,
Vic, 4X6GP
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On 14 Nov 2016 00:51, Barthold Lichtenbelt via Elecraft wrote:

Hi All,



Maybe you can help with something that is baffling me. My KPA500 doesn't go
to full output until I have spoken my callsign (when trying to get through a
pileup) a few times. It starts off with 100 or so watts, and after a few
iterations rises to the full 500W output. I see this both on the KPA500 LED
bar, as well as on the P3 PEP output monitored by P3TXMON.  My full setup is
K3S+KPA500+KAT500+P3+P3TXMON. All devices run the latest released firmware.



Any thoughts much appreciated!



Barthold

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hi Terry:

No, the knob should spin freely unless it is hard against the felt. I and a
lot of other K2 builders a decade ago ran into this issue. What has most
likely happened is that one of the threads around the inside opening of the
felt washer has gotten caught in the shaft and wound itself into the
bearing, causing it to bind. 

On mine, after removing the knob and washer, I was able to see the thread
sticking out around the C retainer on the encoder shaft. I grabbed it with
tweezers and, by turning the encoder shaft the correct direction, it slowly
unwound and came back out. After that the shaft turned very freely. 

You have a few choices:

I used a little CA (super glue) cement around the inner hole opening in the
felt washer and, after it hardened, trimmed off any loose threads remaining.


Others had luck just opening up the hole in the felt washer.

And a few replaced the felt washer with one they made out of a scrap bit of
leather from an old belt, etc.

The K2 is a superb CW rig and does a decent job on SSB. 

73, Ron AC7AC 



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry
Brown
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:37 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 VFO question

Hello Group,

 

I got my first exposure to Elecraft gear when I bought a used K2 about a
year ago and began my re-entry into CW operating, which I love.  I used to
be exclusively SSB, then got too busy for Ham Radio for about 6 years, then
got the K2.  I now pretty much run CW all the time.  

 

When I got the K2, I had nothing to compare it to in the Elecraft line of
rigs.  My friend had a KX3, KXPA100, and the PX3.  I made the mistake of
going to his QTH and looking at that great gear.  Long story short, I
started acquiring those components in January of this year and now the combo
is my main station at home, and in the field.  

 

When I bought the KX3, I have used it exclusively until tonight when I
dusted off the K2 for a few contacts.  I immediately noticed how hard it was
to turn the K2 VFO compared to the KX3.  I installed the KX3 VFO upgrade, so
that made the KX3 very smooth and adjustable.  I tried to adjust the K2 by
moving the knob totally away from the felt, but it still is very stiff.
It's difficult to turn it using the finger indent.  Is that normal?  I would
appreciate any advice in getting the K2 VFO knob to turn easier.  My Ser.
No. on the K2 is 2584.  

 

Thanks and 73's,

 

Terry, N7TB

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[Elecraft] K3 - AFSK

[Robie Elms]

All,

I have very limited experience with a K3 and I am helping a fellow club
member get up and running on RTTY with his K3.  Here is the setup:

1. We are using MMTTY in the AFSK mode

2. line in/out on the transceiver connected to the computer sound card mic
and speaker input/output

3. PTT is via command the radio control port.


The problem we are having is intermittent transmission of data.  At times
the set up works properly and then later when transmitting the K3 sends
only a steady carrier.  It appears that the computer is outputting audio
tones to the K3 when this situation occurs.  What are the potential causes
of this problem.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Robie - AJ4F
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[Elecraft] K2 VFO question

[Terry Brown]

Hello Group,

 

I got my first exposure to Elecraft gear when I bought a used K2 about a
year ago and began my re-entry into CW operating, which I love.  I used to
be exclusively SSB, then got too busy for Ham Radio for about 6 years, then
got the K2.  I now pretty much run CW all the time.  

 

When I got the K2, I had nothing to compare it to in the Elecraft line of
rigs.  My friend had a KX3, KXPA100, and the PX3.  I made the mistake of
going to his QTH and looking at that great gear.  Long story short, I
started acquiring those components in January of this year and now the combo
is my main station at home, and in the field.  

 

When I bought the KX3, I have used it exclusively until tonight when I
dusted off the K2 for a few contacts.  I immediately noticed how hard it was
to turn the K2 VFO compared to the KX3.  I installed the KX3 VFO upgrade, so
that made the KX3 very smooth and adjustable.  I tried to adjust the K2 by
moving the knob totally away from the felt, but it still is very stiff.
It's difficult to turn it using the finger indent.  Is that normal?  I would
appreciate any advice in getting the K2 VFO knob to turn easier.  My Ser.
No. on the K2 is 2584.  

 

Thanks and 73's,

 

Terry, N7TB

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 No LCD display

[Don Wilhelm]

Robert,

Is this a new K2 that uses the new VFO encoder mounted on a board?
If so, the most likely problem is that the encoder board is contacting 
the back of the Control Board.


Flush cut *all* the leads on the encoder board - really flush with the 
board.
Then also flush cut the leads on the Control Board that might contact 
the encoder board.

Put some electrical tape over the encoder board and see if it works.
In extreme cases, a better insulator such as fish paper or some other 
plastic insulator may be required on the encoder board.


You can gain extra space between the encoder board and the Control Board 
by placing the lockwashers for the Front Panel standoffs between the 
rear of the Front Panel Board and the standoffs instead of behind the 
screwheads.


Make certain the pads between the top rear of the Front panel board and 
the 2D connectors are properly in place.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/13/2016 6:35 PM, Robert Forster wrote:

Hello all,

I finally made it to the first power up of my K2 and seem to have hit a
snag.
The radio powers up, The relays click and the backlight of the LCD comes on
but no text.  After searching the list it seems that pin 1 of the driver is
a likely suspect.  I took a look at it with a USB microscope and it looks
like the solder joint there is fine.  I posted a picture of it here:
https://flic.kr/p/P3Esg4



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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Augie "Gus" Hansen]

On 11/13/2016 4:47 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

Two-way radio shops are another source of "hard-line" in short lengths.


The best source I've found is a cell phone company. They usually have 
freebees in the form of "pulls" of old hardline during upgrades or "cut 
ends" from newly installed cable. We only care about the outer (shield) 
so the cable doesn't need to be perfect.


73,
Gus

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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Ken G Kopp]

Two-way radio shops are another source of "hard-line" in short lengths.

73

K0PP

On Nov 13, 2016 16:42, "Edward R Cole"  wrote:

> Another source of copper tubing is to use a length of either 1/2-inch
> Heliax (LDF4-50A) or 7/8-inch (LDF5-50A).  Often available in short pieces
> at hamfests.  I plan to use some 1/2-inch to make a 4-foot loop one day (to
> use on 630m Rx).
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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Edward R Cole]

Another source of copper tubing is to use a length of either 1/2-inch 
Heliax (LDF4-50A) or 7/8-inch (LDF5-50A).  Often available in short 
pieces at hamfests.  I plan to use some 1/2-inch to make a 4-foot 
loop one day (to use on 630m Rx).


73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] K2 No LCD display

[Robert Forster]

Hello all,

I finally made it to the first power up of my K2 and seem to have hit a
snag.
The radio powers up, The relays click and the backlight of the LCD comes on
but no text.  After searching the list it seems that pin 1 of the driver is
a likely suspect.  I took a look at it with a USB microscope and it looks
like the solder joint there is fine.  I posted a picture of it here:
https://flic.kr/p/P3Esg4


Here are the steps I've taken so far:

I reflowed a few of the pins that looked suspect going from the LCD to the
driver IC

Checked the values of R15 and 16 they both test as the correct values

I show fluctuating voltage on pins 16 and 17 indicating data is present

Pulled the Driver IC and tested continuity from pins 1 and 2 to the rf
board connector pins 16 and 17

Further tested continuity from lcd controller pins 1 and 2 all the way back
to pins 38 and 39 on the MCU

Confirmed proper voltage to the MCU (5V) and I do hear the oscillator @ 4Mhz

Confirmed I am getting 5v at the voltage regulator on the control board and
that is making it to the front panel board


I'm not sure what else to test now.  One thing that is mentioned in the
troubleshooting is if the bargraph is also not working to check the 5V
line.  Should the bargraph be lit at all during power up?  Maybe that's a
clue?  I would like make sure I'm getting the 2V? to the LCD driver but
when everything is assembled I cant get at that pin.

Thanks for any and all help!
Robert
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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Ignacy]

Magnetic loop is interesting when running 100W without a tuner. I had lots of
interesting contacts on 20-10 with the loop 8 ft up and an air split-stator
capacitor.  Altogether the loop weighted some 2 kg and was pretty large.
Such a loop for 40m would be inefficient. 

When your KX3 weighs < 1 kg and has ATU, end fed is likely to be as
efficient and much lighter. Also it can cover many bands without extra
tuning. 

I made my mag loop over 20 years ago and made many contacts. Since I bought
ATU, the loop was not in use. I tried to compare it to  along wire, and the
wire was stronger and lighter. The loop may have a purpose in
quasi-stationary situation especially if there is RFI since the loop can be
rotated to minimize RFI. 

Ignacy, NO9E 



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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Augie "Gus" Hansen]

The length of hardline provides both an inductor (the shield) and a 
series capacitor (the center conductor to shield). It is an interesting 
experimental loop antenna, but not particularly versatilefor general use.


There is a picture of my two-turn mag loop for 40-80m on my QRZ .com 
page. I wrote an article for antenneX several years ago describing this 
antenna, but it is behind the "pay wall" so I can't post it anywhere else.


The main loop is about 4.5 feet in diameter formed by using the shield 
of 7/8-inch Heliax. The loop is remotely tuned over the coax by a DC 
motor-driven vacuum variable capacitor. The antenna can handle between 
500 watts and 1KW depending on frequency if the VVC is stout enough 
(15kV at 60 amps). The driver loop is about 1/5 the diameter of the main 
loop diameter.


73,
Gus Hansen
KB0YH


On 11/13/2016 11:57 AM, w7aqk wrote:

Stan,

Well, my first question was "how about the capacitor?".  I looked at 
the article, and it says no capacitor needed, but that it is mono band 
only.  I would have to guess that it is "mono-frequency" as well, or 
just about!!!


Dave W7AQK


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[Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

[Barthold Lichtenbelt via Elecraft]

Hi All,

 

Maybe you can help with something that is baffling me. My KPA500 doesn't go
to full output until I have spoken my callsign (when trying to get through a
pileup) a few times. It starts off with 100 or so watts, and after a few
iterations rises to the full 500W output. I see this both on the KPA500 LED
bar, as well as on the P3 PEP output monitored by P3TXMON.  My full setup is
K3S+KPA500+KAT500+P3+P3TXMON. All devices run the latest released firmware.

 

Any thoughts much appreciated!

 

Barthold

AD0RM

 

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[Elecraft] W6SFM Bug Roundup Event Reminder

[W6SFM]

This is a simple reminder that Next Weekend is the "CQ BR" W6SFM Bug 
Roundup Event!


W6SFM On-Air BUG ROUNDUP - Starts Saturday November 19th 1500  - 1500 
November 20th 2016


Objective:
This 24-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a time dedicated to 
celebrating our CW and Bug key heritage. Participants are encouraged to 
get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs using a 
Bug style key as the sending instrument. There are no points scored in 
this event, and all who participate are winners.


An on-line spotting page and Operator Chat window will be active during 
the event and can be found by visiting the Bug Roundup Event page or by 
clicking HERE. 
Once the event has concluded, logs can be submitted to the W6SFM by way 
of the link provided on the clubs Bug Roundup web page.


Thank you for your participation and we hope you enjoy the event. 73

For more information on this exciting event please visit the W6SFM Bug 
Roundup website page by clicking HERE 
 
(http://www.w6sfm.com/Bug_Roundup.html)


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[Elecraft] K3 for Sale

[l s via Elecraft]

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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[Fred Jensen]

I've built several of those ... most before I understood how they worked 
... or didn't. [:-)  The #1 requirement, if you are building an antenna 
and not a dummy load, is resonance.  Since most loops are used fairly 
close to the TX with short transmission lines, SWR doesn't matter much, 
except to keep the TX happy.


It the loop is resonant, you can match the impedance at the input end of 
the line with a tuner if you have to.  But, the problem is folks new to 
mag loops tend to get the loop close to resonance [usually because the 
exact point tends to be fairly sharp on the capacitor rotation], and 
then "let the ATU do the rest."


Loops will get you attention, sometimes more than you want:

A couple years ago, I set up for the FOBB at a local park on top of a 
little knoll with my Alexloop.  I sit under mine and can reach up to 
tune it easily.  Several people inquired what I was doing.  Finally, one 
older guy who had been walking past me several times at a bit of a 
distance finally came up and said, "You're the CIA and you're spying on 
me aren't you?"


73,

Fred K6DGW
- Sparks NV DM09dn

- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
- www.cqp.org

On 11/13/2016 12:30 PM, stan levandowski wrote:

Yeah, if I remember my experience, it was rather "mono frequency" for a
few kHz.  Then I had to adjust the coupling for better SWR. It wasn't
all that user-friendly!  However, it was a great and cheap way to play
with a mag loop.  I remember sitting on my front porch with a K1 and
working DX with it.  The loop was just tie-wrapped to a broomstick stuck
into a patio umbrella stand and sitting on my driveway. It was enough to
get me interested in reading and experimenting so it accomplished the
authors' objective.



73, Stan WB2LQF


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Re: [Elecraft] Batteries for KX series radios

[Jim Brown]

On Sun,11/13/2016 12:54 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote:

Internal batteries are handy if you are flying as airlines may object to
batteries outside equipment.


They're also quite handy if you're using the radio to walk around and 
probe for RFI, or to look for the resonance on an antenna.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Batteries for KX series radios

[Doug Turnbull]

Internal batteries are handy if you are flying as airlines may object to
batteries outside equipment.   Otherwise I agree.

   73 Doug EI2CN

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G
Kopp
Sent: 13 November 2016 19:23
To: k...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Batteries for KX series radios

I will error on the side of caution and never use any type of battery
inside my radio.  Given the potential for damage it simply isn't worth the
risk.

I recently sold the clock / charger board for my KX3.

73

K0PP
73
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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[stan levandowski]

Yeah, if I remember my experience, it was rather "mono frequency" for a 
few kHz.  Then I had to adjust the coupling for better SWR. It wasn't 
all that user-friendly!  However, it was a great and cheap way to play 
with a mag loop.  I remember sitting on my front porch with a K1 and 
working DX with it.  The loop was just tie-wrapped to a broomstick stuck 
into a patio umbrella stand and sitting on my driveway. It was enough to 
get me interested in reading and experimenting so it accomplished the 
authors' objective.  



73, Stan WB2LQF

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 01:57 PM, w7aqk wrote:


Stan,

Well, my first question was "how about the capacitor?".  I looked at 
the article, and it says no capacitor needed, but that it is mono band 
only.  I would have to guess that it is "mono-frequency" as well, or 
just about!!!


Dave W7AQK



-Original Message- From: stan levandowski
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:01 AM
To: w7aqk
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

My first loop was because of an article I read online that said, "Look
no further!  Here is all you need: 10 feet 3 inches of 3/4-inch hard
line, 2 hose clamps, a chassis connector, a little bit of house wire,
and you could be in business as shown in the photo below"


The darn thing worked incredibly well!  It was for 40 meters. Here's 
the

"starter article" at http://www.antennex.com/hws/ws0902/hardline.html


This inspired me to build a square loop made of two inch copper pipe
with a vacuum variable and a 1 rpm 12VDC motor which I switched by
reversing polarity.  It was for 20 meters and worked great with QRP.


I finally bought an Alexloop for true portable work.


73, Stan WB2LQF

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 04:41 AM, w7aqk wrote:


Terry,

If you have the inclination at all, why not build one!  It's really 
not all that hard to do.  Quite a few years ago I did that, and the 
thing worked pretty well.  I got the info from a QST article from 
back in the 90's.  The hardest part might be finding a proper 
capacitor for tuning, but if your junk box has much in it, you may 
have that problem solved.  I complicated things a bit by adding a 
small low voltage motor to turn the capacitor.  You need to use one 
that has a very low rpm rate for that, but they are available.  Not 
counting the motor, the whole thing cost lest than $10 to build.  I 
used copper tubing, but you could use coax shield. I recommend copper 
tubing.


Even though band conditions are rather poor these days, you can still 
do good things with a mag loop--especially on 20 meters.  You may not 
be able to run that amp through it, unless you get a pretty husky 
capacitor, but 15 watts is not usually a problem.  You just might be 
surprised at what you can do with one of these things.  They are fun 
to play with.


73,

Dave W7AQK


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[Elecraft] Batteries for KX series radios

[Ken G Kopp]

I will error on the side of caution and never use any type of battery
inside my radio.  Given the potential for damage it simply isn't worth the
risk.

I recently sold the clock / charger board for my KX3.

73

K0PP
73
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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[w7aqk]

Stan,

Well, my first question was "how about the capacitor?".  I looked at the 
article, and it says no capacitor needed, but that it is mono band only.  I 
would have to guess that it is "mono-frequency" as well, or just about!!!


Dave W7AQK



-Original Message- 
From: stan levandowski

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:01 AM
To: w7aqk
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

My first loop was because of an article I read online that said, "Look
no further!  Here is all you need: 10 feet 3 inches of 3/4-inch hard
line, 2 hose clamps, a chassis connector, a little bit of house wire,
and you could be in business as shown in the photo below"


The darn thing worked incredibly well!  It was for 40 meters. Here's the
"starter article" at http://www.antennex.com/hws/ws0902/hardline.html


This inspired me to build a square loop made of two inch copper pipe
with a vacuum variable and a 1 rpm 12VDC motor which I switched by
reversing polarity.  It was for 20 meters and worked great with QRP.


I finally bought an Alexloop for true portable work.


73, Stan WB2LQF

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 04:41 AM, w7aqk wrote:


Terry,

If you have the inclination at all, why not build one!  It's really not 
all that hard to do.  Quite a few years ago I did that, and the thing 
worked pretty well.  I got the info from a QST article from back in the 
90's.  The hardest part might be finding a proper capacitor for tuning, 
but if your junk box has much in it, you may have that problem solved.  I 
complicated things a bit by adding a small low voltage motor to turn the 
capacitor.  You need to use one that has a very low rpm rate for that, but 
they are available.  Not counting the motor, the whole thing cost lest 
than $10 to build.  I used copper tubing, but you could use coax shield. 
I recommend copper tubing.


Even though band conditions are rather poor these days, you can still do 
good things with a mag loop--especially on 20 meters.  You may not be able 
to run that amp through it, unless you get a pretty husky capacitor, but 
15 watts is not usually a problem.  You just might be surprised at what 
you can do with one of these things.  They are fun to play with.


73,

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Mike Flowers]

Or just call his number:

William D. Coleman
513 Ridge Rd   
Vestal, NY 13850

(607) 748-5232

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

> On Nov 13, 2016, at 5:56 AM, Jim McDonald  wrote:
> 
> I've thought the same, though I see that his QRZ page was updated in June.
> 
> 73, Jim N7US
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> 
> 
> I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
> years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
> page is still up.
> I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated in
> some fashion,  or become a silent key.
> 73 -  Jim AC0E
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Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio

[a45wg]

The Solution has been found.

Firstly, I checked that Fldigi was not misbehaving on my Mac.

Installed on a spare development Mac, and with no radio connected at all - 
pressed CQ, I audibly verified that I could hear the audio comping out of the 
Mac’s speakers… It was very nice sounding. (I double checked this with the USB 
Codec using the excellent Audio Jack from 
Rogue Ameoba - excellent - and again I could hear sound card generated output).

So Mac Ok (IMHO) lets check the K3-S….

1 Usb Cable plugged in - no audio in or out leads (there were this morning !! 
thanks Don). Plus I have my Bencher plugged in - which seems to be rather 
laughing at me.

K3-S settings
Data Mode-A
MIC SEL Line-In
LIN OUT - Nor 10(I can see this effects the Decode signal 
strength on the Mac so this must be correct also)
PTT-KEY OFF-OFF 

Scanning the Elecraft archives for the umpteenth time - I found a similar issue 
(Thank you  Brian — K1LI)

I seemed to need to adjust something called the mic button - Huh … I almost 
never use Voice - so I had to read the manual (again) and after a suitable 
tweak - it all worked. 

Apologies - Apple, Fldigi software developers - nice work Elecraft - Digital 
with 1 cable … awesome

regards

Tim - A45WG


> On Nov 13, 2016, at 3:34 PM, kevino z  > wrote:
> 
> In the K3S menus, Have you verified the selection for Mic Select : rear mic, 
> front mic, or line in? Having it set to the wrong input could make same 
> symptoms you experience. Don't ask how I know :-) 
> 
> --Kevin (KK4YEL) 
> 
> No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number 
> of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !
> 
>> On Nov 12, 2016, at 22:43, Don Wilhelm > > wrote:
>> 
>> Tim,
>> 
>> Do you have *anything* plugged into the LINE IN jack on the K3S?  If so, 
>> that overrides audio from the internal CODEC.
>> 
>> I don't know Apple, but I do know the K3.  Go to your computer's soundcard 
>> gain and set the slider for the soundcard output to about 2/3 of maximum.
>> THEN - during the Fldigi transmit, set the K3S LINE IN level to produce 4 
>> bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter.  That is the proper 
>> drive level.  Note that for the K3/K3S, this is the NO ALC point.
>> Adjust the desired power with the power knob.  Ignore the internet advice to 
>> use the audio level to adjust the power - the K3/K3S is different than most 
>> transceivers in its power control mechanism.
>> 
>> BTW, you can do those transmit adustments with the K3/K3S in TX TEST mode so 
>> no RF is generated - keep the airways clean of "tuneup signals".
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>>> On 11/12/2016 8:54 PM, a45wg wrote:
>>> Fellow Elecrafters,
>>>   I am trying to do some Digital modes but using the computer/Software
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am running a MacMini, with K3-S. Software is a Fldigi  (3.23-13 latest as 
>>> of today).
>>> 
>>> Wiring - 1 USB cable from K3-S to MacMini.
>>> I am using the RIGCat interface.
>>> Configure->Sound Card -> Audio is set to USB Audio Codec (See below for 
>>> device confirmation)
>>> K3-A is in DATA-A mode.
>>> 
>>> PTT-KEY is set to OFF-OFF (mentioned in the k3.xml right file)
>>> 
>>>   QSY Works
>>>   Mode Works
>>>   RX Works - nice decoding on the Computer screen
>>> 
>>> But no TX Output. The K3-S red TX light is on - but nothing ….
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[Elecraft] R: Re: Macro sequencing

[glcazz...@alice.it]

Great Fred!After reading your beautiful book about the Elecraft K3s i was sure 
that you were the right man for my problem! :)You were very clear and this 
evening I will actuate your instructions.Only another question, if you permit 
me.You say and repeat "THR between 12 and 20".It seem that also you dont like 
agc thr  lower than 12...Is it so?But Elecraft set THR 5 and SLP 12 when a lot 
of hams prefer to reverse, thr 12 slp 5.Do you know why Elecraft/Wayne prefer 
THR 5 and SLP 12?Many thanks for your very appreciated time spent here.Ian 
IK4EWX
PS I am sure that lot of people would appreciate if in your beautiful books you 
will suggest other macros, easy for you but not for us :) 



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Data: 13-nov-2016 16.35

A: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net", 
"glcazz...@alice.it"

Ogg: Re: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing





-->



Here ya go.






Toggle AGC THR between 012 and 020

Toggle AGC THR between 012 and 020 by holding M1 

Uses Macro 4 and Macro 5 and M1.

Assign the following to Macro 4:



MN074;  Select the AGC THR menu.

MP020;   Set THR to 020;

SWT14;   Tap the MENU switch to exit this menu.

MN110;  Enter the MACRO n menu.

SWT27;  Tap the 5 switch.

SWH21;  Hold M1.  (This assigns M1 to the commands in Macro 5 for the next 
hold.)

MN255;   Exit menu mode.



MN074;MP020;SWT14;MN110;SWT27;SWH21;MN255;



Assign the following to Macro 5:



MN074;  Select the AGC THR menu.

MP012;   Set THR to 012;

SWT14;  Tap the MENU switch.

MN110;  Enter the MACRO n menu.

SWT24;  Tap the  4 switch.

SWH21;  Hold M1.  (This assigns M1 to the commands in Macro 4 for the next 
hold.)

MN255;  Exit menu mode.



MN074;MP012;SWT14;MN110;SWT24;SWH21;MN255;





Enter the CONFIG:MACRO x menu and tap  4.

Hold M1 to program it to execute MACRO 4.

Each time you hold M1 the threshold switches between 012 and 020.



Using a K*Pod button to toggle AGC THR.



A K*Pod button cannot directly replace the M1 function key in the Toggle THR 
macro (above)


but you can use a K*Pod button to activate a macro that holds M1.

SWH21;  Hold M1.



Write this macro to one of the 16 in the K3S/K3 and tap or hold the 
corresponding K*Pod switch.




Cheers,



Fred KE7X





For all KE7X Elecraft books see 
www.elecraft.com

(Coming soon: "Elecraft K3s, K3, KX3 and P3, PX3 Programming"














From: glcazz...@alice.it 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 2:03 AM

To: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Subject: R: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing
 



Fred, can you specify the macro for setting two different options of AGC, for 
example:



a) thr 10 - slp 5
B) thr 6 - slp 12



I would like to set them both on PF2 and on different macros on K-Pod.



I have seen examples on your K3S book that I own  and on ham web pages. I have 
programmed split+2 on and off on PF1,  and on K-Pod, pwr 100 and pwr 65 (for 
driving amp), but dont understand how to set these values for AGC in a macro.



Thanks
Ian IK4EWX

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Data: 12-nov-2016 0.57

A: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"

Ogg: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing



We have seen some great macro ideas where a single function key is used to 
toggle between two different K3 states, e.g. in and out of split, toggling 
between two AGC THR settings, etc.  Unfortunately, this idea cannot be used 
(directly) with a KPod button. 
 Each of the the 16 KPod buttons are dedicated to a single macro and cannot be 
changed like the function key assignments can.





However, I just twigged onto the thought that you can assign a third macro to 
be activated by a KPod key that then toggles the macro sequence.  For example, 
if you use a hold of PF2 to toggle in and out of split, that uses Macro 7 and 
Macro 8 (say) you can
 assign SWH47; to Macro 9 and then tap the KPod F1 key to run Macro 7 and then 
Macro 8 in sequence.





Don't why I didn't think of it before or if I missed it when somebody else 
mentioned it.





have a good weekend all.



73,



Fred KE7X





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[Elecraft] For Sale KX2

[jkelly]

For Sale Mint KX2 #316

with ATU, Real Time Clock, Paddle, Hand Mic, Large Travel Bag, Lithium 
Battery and charger, acc cable.


$1100 Shipped CONUS

Jeff

K2SDR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Walter Underwood]

His license is valid through 11/22/2016, so if he doesn’t renew soon, that will 
be a clue.

http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=656057 


wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Nov 13, 2016, at 7:56 AM, Jim McDonald  wrote:
> 
> I've thought the same, though I see that his QRZ page was updated in June.
> 
> 73, Jim N7US
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> 
> 
> I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
> years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
> page is still up.
> I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated in
> some fashion,  or become a silent key.
> 73 -  Jim AC0E
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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Doug Turnbull]

Jim,
 I believe the poor man is now a Silent Key, RIP.
73 Doug EI2CN

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
AC0E
Sent: 13 November 2016 15:46
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
page is still up.
I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated 
in some fashion,  or become a silent key.
73 -  Jim AC0E


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>1. K3 EQ settings (Bill)
>2. Re: K3 - static discharge (ke9uw)
>3. Re: K3 EQ settings (NW0M)
>4. Re: K3 - static discharge (Kevin)
>5. PX3 question (David F. Reed)
>6. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
>7. Re: [FS] Pelican Storm Case for K3 and P3 (rick jones)
>8. Re: K3 EZ (Walter Underwood)
>9. Re: PX3 question (David F. Reed)
>   10. Re: K3 EZ (jermo)
>   11. Re: K3 EZ (NW0M)
>   12. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
>   13. Re: K3 EZ (Jim McDonald)
>   14. Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Terry Brown)
>   15. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
>   16. K3S USB driver problem (r...@aol.com)
>   17. WG0AT's KX2 matching unit (Alan Geller)
>   18. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Fred Jensen)
>   19. TX audio via N1MM+ (Tad Danley)
>   20. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (rick jones)
>   21. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Don Wilhelm)
>   22. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
>   23. K3 Low Output on 15 (K9MA)
>   24. Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (a45wg)
>   25. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (WILLIE BABER)
>   26. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (Gary Gregory)
>   27. KX3 internal keyer speed limit (Thorpe, Jeffrey)
>   28. Re: Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (Don Wilhelm)
>   29. KX2 Vox/PTT Precedence (Dave AD6A)
>   30. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Thomas Beltran)
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 09:18:23 -0500
> From: Bill 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
> Message-ID: <554af691-3d3a-8fb7-6c41-dbb651300...@nycap.rr.com>
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>
> Can EQ, or any other menu settings, degrade or change over time?
>
> I ask, as I keep careful logs of ALL menu settings and have noted some
> changes showing up from time to time. Currently, I make my settings
> manually.
>
> Too bad no one ever picked up the now defunct K3 EZ. Now there was a
> program that really served a purpose.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
>
>
>
> --
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 07:36:56 -0700 (MST)
> From: ke9uw 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
> Message-ID: <1478961416430-7623941.p...@n2.nabble.com>
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>
> I have a (high quality=$50 or so) antistatic mat on my desk. Slower
> discharge. No issues with sparks in the winter. It makes a nice surface as
> well.
>
>
>
> -
> Chuck, KE9UW
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:38:13 -0700 (MST)
> From: NW0M 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
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> Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct?  I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on
a
> new Windows 10 laptop.
>
> 73, Mitch
> NW?M
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:17:37 -0600
> From: Kevin 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
> Message-ID: <54853bca-452c-8906-caa6-b17bcd243...@ac0h.net>
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> We have a whole house humidifier.
> The default setting is 40%. We run it just up to the point where we
> start to get condensation on 

[Elecraft] K3 sold

[Carl Yaffey]

My K3 has sold. My K3S is awesome!
73,
Carl Yaffey  K8NU
Recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
http://www.carl-yaffey.com
http://www.grassahol.com
http://www.bluesswing.com









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[Elecraft] Audio Drop ... looking for additional suggestions?

[Nolan Kienitz]

I have an occasional audio drop on my K3 when closing my logging program - 
Log4OM.  The problem is an annoyance more than anything, but is still 
frustrating. There is also another OM who is experiencing the same audio drop 
as I do with his K3S. The audio drop can easily be reversed by simply tapping 
the XFIL key or by only slightly moving the shift or width knobs. By doing that 
the audio pops right back up.  I can also reload the Log4OM application and 
click on a cluster spot (maybe even same station) and the audio will pop back 
up.

I have spent extensive effort with the programmers of Log4OM and the developer 
of the OmniRig application used to send the band, frequency commands between 
Log4OM and the K3.  I've captured many debugging files and trace files trying 
to come up with item that may be causing the audio drop.  So far to no avail.

I've worked extensively with Wayne and he has provided me with early Beta FW 
versions in attempts to isolate the problem. He is tending to think it is 
related to flash read errors, but we still have not hit on the key.

My K3 is s/n:  9013 and was assembled in May-2015.  Since that time I've added 
a number of upgrades and one included the KIO3B interface.  I installed the 
KIO3B option in June-2016. 

I have been able to isolate the audio drop to a change in the K3 Firmware.  The 
audio drops started to appear with FW V5.50 that I installed in July-2016.  
I've tried other FW Beta releases and am currently using FW V5.56.

Sometimes the audio drop won't occur  for a day or two and other times it 
happens each and every time I close the Log4OM application. Doesn't seem to 
matter if I'm using the USB or serial I/O for communications.

What does help isolate the problem is that when I revert back to FW V5.38 the 
audio drop just does not occur at all when closing the Log4OM application.

Certainly seems to be some weird anomaly in the FW and maybe there is a timing 
issue with commands coming out of Log4OM and OmniRig, but just have not been 
able to ID it yet.

As I've noted Wayne has been working hard to help out, but we're still both a 
tad stumped.  I'm just tossing this out looking for some out of the box 
thoughts for something I'm completely missing in trying to trouble-shoot.  
Again, this is not a huge problem rather just an annoyance, but it still bugs 
the heck out of me.


73, Nolan Kienitz  -  KI5IO

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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Jim McDonald]

I've thought the same, though I see that his QRZ page was updated in June.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
page is still up.
I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated in
some fashion,  or become a silent key.
73 -  Jim AC0E

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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Jim AC0E]

I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
page is still up.
I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated 
in some fashion,  or become a silent key.

73 -  Jim AC0E


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Today's Topics:

   1. K3 EQ settings (Bill)
   2. Re: K3 - static discharge (ke9uw)
   3. Re: K3 EQ settings (NW0M)
   4. Re: K3 - static discharge (Kevin)
   5. PX3 question (David F. Reed)
   6. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
   7. Re: [FS] Pelican Storm Case for K3 and P3 (rick jones)
   8. Re: K3 EZ (Walter Underwood)
   9. Re: PX3 question (David F. Reed)
  10. Re: K3 EZ (jermo)
  11. Re: K3 EZ (NW0M)
  12. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
  13. Re: K3 EZ (Jim McDonald)
  14. Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Terry Brown)
  15. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
  16. K3S USB driver problem (r...@aol.com)
  17. WG0AT's KX2 matching unit (Alan Geller)
  18. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Fred Jensen)
  19. TX audio via N1MM+ (Tad Danley)
  20. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (rick jones)
  21. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Don Wilhelm)
  22. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
  23. K3 Low Output on 15 (K9MA)
  24. Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (a45wg)
  25. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (WILLIE BABER)
  26. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (Gary Gregory)
  27. KX3 internal keyer speed limit (Thorpe, Jeffrey)
  28. Re: Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (Don Wilhelm)
  29. KX2 Vox/PTT Precedence (Dave AD6A)
  30. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Thomas Beltran)


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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 09:18:23 -0500
From: Bill 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
Message-ID: <554af691-3d3a-8fb7-6c41-dbb651300...@nycap.rr.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Can EQ, or any other menu settings, degrade or change over time?

I ask, as I keep careful logs of ALL menu settings and have noted some
changes showing up from time to time. Currently, I make my settings
manually.

Too bad no one ever picked up the now defunct K3 EZ. Now there was a
program that really served a purpose.

Bill W2BLC K-Line



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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 07:36:56 -0700 (MST)
From: ke9uw 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
Message-ID: <1478961416430-7623941.p...@n2.nabble.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

I have a (high quality=$50 or so) antistatic mat on my desk. Slower
discharge. No issues with sparks in the winter. It makes a nice surface as
well.



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Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:38:13 -0700 (MST)
From: NW0M 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct?  I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on a
new Windows 10 laptop.

73, Mitch
NW?M



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Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:17:37 -0600
From: Kevin 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
Message-ID: <54853bca-452c-8906-caa6-b17bcd243...@ac0h.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed

We have a whole house humidifier.
The default setting is 40%. We run it just up to the point where we
start to get condensation on windows then back off about 5%. It only
runs during winter.


On 11/11/2016 8:16 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:

Yes, but they typically DO use a three wire (case at ground) power cord.
I make it a point to touch the metal side of the computer before anything
else.

A couple other recommendations would be to buy a cheap digital humidity
indicator and put one or more humidifiers* around the house.

I'm not sure what is the ideal humidity level, but our house here in
Virginia it would get down under 30% which 

Re: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing

[Cady, Fred]

Here ya go.


Toggle AGC THR between 012 and 020
Toggle AGC THR between 012 and 020 by holding M1
Uses Macro 4 and Macro 5 and M1.
Assign the following to Macro 4:

MN074;  Select the AGC THR menu.
MP020;   Set THR to 020;
SWT14;   Tap the MENU switch to exit this menu.
MN110;  Enter the MACRO n menu.
SWT27;  Tap the 5 switch.
SWH21;  Hold M1.  (This assigns M1 to the commands in Macro 5 for the next 
hold.)
MN255;   Exit menu mode.

MN074;MP020;SWT14;MN110;SWT27;SWH21;MN255;

Assign the following to Macro 5:

MN074;  Select the AGC THR menu.
MP012;   Set THR to 012;
SWT14;  Tap the MENU switch.
MN110;  Enter the MACRO n menu.
SWT24;  Tap the  4 switch.
SWH21;  Hold M1.  (This assigns M1 to the commands in Macro 4 for the next 
hold.)
MN255;  Exit menu mode.

MN074;MP012;SWT14;MN110;SWT24;SWH21;MN255;


Enter the CONFIG:MACRO x menu and tap  4.
Hold M1 to program it to execute MACRO 4.
Each time you hold M1 the threshold switches between 012 and 020.

Using a K*Pod button to toggle AGC THR.

A K*Pod button cannot directly replace the M1 function key in the Toggle THR 
macro (above)
but you can use a K*Pod button to activate a macro that holds M1.
SWH21;  Hold M1.

Write this macro to one of the 16 in the K3S/K3 and tap or hold the 
corresponding K*Pod switch.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


For all KE7X Elecraft books see www.elecraft.com

(Coming soon: "Elecraft K3s, K3, KX3 and P3, PX3 Programming"





From: glcazz...@alice.it 
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 2:03 AM
To: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: R: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing


Fred, can you specify the macro for setting two different options of AGC, for 
example:

a) thr 10 - slp 5
B) thr 6 - slp 12

I would like to set them both on PF2 and on different macros on K-Pod.

I have seen examples on your K3S book that I own  and on ham web pages. I have 
programmed split+2 on and off on PF1,  and on K-Pod, pwr 100 and pwr 65 (for 
driving amp), but dont understand how to set these values for AGC in a macro.

Thanks
Ian IK4EWX
Messaggio originale
Da: fc...@montana.edu
Data: 12-nov-2016 0.57
A: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Ogg: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing

We have seen some great macro ideas where a single function key is used to 
toggle between two different K3 states, e.g. in and out of split, toggling 
between two AGC THR settings, etc.  Unfortunately, this idea cannot be used 
(directly) with a KPod button.  Each of the the 16 KPod buttons are dedicated 
to a single macro and cannot be changed like the function key assignments can.


However, I just twigged onto the thought that you can assign a third macro to 
be activated by a KPod key that then toggles the macro sequence.  For example, 
if you use a hold of PF2 to toggle in and out of split, that uses Macro 7 and 
Macro 8 (say) you can assign SWH47; to Macro 9 and then tap the KPod F1 key to 
run Macro 7 and then Macro 8 in sequence.


Don't why I didn't think of it before or if I missed it when somebody else 
mentioned it.


have a good weekend all.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[stan levandowski]

My first loop was because of an article I read online that said, "Look 
no further!  Here is all you need: 10 feet 3 inches of 3/4-inch hard 
line, 2 hose clamps, a chassis connector, a little bit of house wire, 
and you could be in business as shown in the photo below"



The darn thing worked incredibly well!  It was for 40 meters. Here's the 
"starter article" at http://www.antennex.com/hws/ws0902/hardline.html



This inspired me to build a square loop made of two inch copper pipe 
with a vacuum variable and a 1 rpm 12VDC motor which I switched by 
reversing polarity.  It was for 20 meters and worked great with QRP.



I finally bought an Alexloop for true portable work. 


73, Stan WB2LQF

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 04:41 AM, w7aqk wrote:


Terry,

If you have the inclination at all, why not build one!  It's really 
not all that hard to do.  Quite a few years ago I did that, and the 
thing worked pretty well.  I got the info from a QST article from back 
in the 90's.  The hardest part might be finding a proper capacitor for 
tuning, but if your junk box has much in it, you may have that problem 
solved.  I complicated things a bit by adding a small low voltage 
motor to turn the capacitor.  You need to use one that has a very low 
rpm rate for that, but they are available.  Not counting the motor, 
the whole thing cost lest than $10 to build.  I used copper tubing, 
but you could use coax shield.  I recommend copper tubing.


Even though band conditions are rather poor these days, you can still 
do good things with a mag loop--especially on 20 meters.  You may not 
be able to run that amp through it, unless you get a pretty husky 
capacitor, but 15 watts is not usually a problem.  You just might be 
surprised at what you can do with one of these things.  They are fun 
to play with.


73,

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio

[kevino z]

In the K3S menus, Have you verified the selection for Mic Select : rear mic, 
front mic, or line in? Having it set to the wrong input could make same 
symptoms you experience. Don't ask how I know :-) 

--Kevin (KK4YEL) 

No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of 
electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

> On Nov 12, 2016, at 22:43, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Tim,
> 
> Do you have *anything* plugged into the LINE IN jack on the K3S?  If so, that 
> overrides audio from the internal CODEC.
> 
> I don't know Apple, but I do know the K3.  Go to your computer's soundcard 
> gain and set the slider for the soundcard output to about 2/3 of maximum.
> THEN - during the Fldigi transmit, set the K3S LINE IN level to produce 4 
> bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter.  That is the proper 
> drive level.  Note that for the K3/K3S, this is the NO ALC point.
> Adjust the desired power with the power knob.  Ignore the internet advice to 
> use the audio level to adjust the power - the K3/K3S is different than most 
> transceivers in its power control mechanism.
> 
> BTW, you can do those transmit adustments with the K3/K3S in TX TEST mode so 
> no RF is generated - keep the airways clean of "tuneup signals".
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 11/12/2016 8:54 PM, a45wg wrote:
>> Fellow Elecrafters,
>>I am trying to do some Digital modes but using the computer/Software
>> 
>> 
>> I am running a MacMini, with K3-S. Software is a Fldigi  (3.23-13 latest as 
>> of today).
>> 
>> Wiring - 1 USB cable from K3-S to MacMini.
>> I am using the RIGCat interface.
>> Configure->Sound Card -> Audio is set to USB Audio Codec (See below for 
>> device confirmation)
>> K3-A is in DATA-A mode.
>> 
>> PTT-KEY is set to OFF-OFF (mentioned in the k3.xml right file)
>> 
>>QSY Works
>>Mode Works
>>RX Works - nice decoding on the Computer screen
>> 
>> But no TX Output. The K3-S red TX light is on - but nothing ….
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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question

[w7aqk]

Terry,

If you have the inclination at all, why not build one!  It's really not all 
that hard to do.  Quite a few years ago I did that, and the thing worked 
pretty well.  I got the info from a QST article from back in the 90's.  The 
hardest part might be finding a proper capacitor for tuning, but if your 
junk box has much in it, you may have that problem solved.  I complicated 
things a bit by adding a small low voltage motor to turn the capacitor.  You 
need to use one that has a very low rpm rate for that, but they are 
available.  Not counting the motor, the whole thing cost lest than $10 to 
build.  I used copper tubing, but you could use coax shield.  I recommend 
copper tubing.


Even though band conditions are rather poor these days, you can still do 
good things with a mag loop--especially on 20 meters.  You may not be able 
to run that amp through it, unless you get a pretty husky capacitor, but 15 
watts is not usually a problem.  You just might be surprised at what you can 
do with one of these things.  They are fun to play with.


73,

Dave W7AQK


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[Elecraft] R: Macro sequencing

[glcazz...@alice.it]

Fred, can you specify the macro for setting two different options of AGC, for 
example:
a) thr 10 - slp 5B) thr 6 - slp 12
I would like to set them both on PF2 and on different macros on K-Pod.
I have seen examples on your K3S book that I own  and on ham web pages. I have 
programmed split+2 on and off on PF1,  and on K-Pod, pwr 100 and pwr 65 (for 
driving amp), but dont understand how to set these values for AGC in a macro.
ThanksIan IK4EWX


Messaggio originale
Da: fc...@montana.edu
Data: 12-nov-2016 0.57
A: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Ogg: [Elecraft] Macro sequencing

We have seen some great macro ideas where a single function key is used to 
toggle between two different K3 states, e.g. in and out of split, toggling 
between two AGC THR settings, etc.  Unfortunately, this idea cannot be used 
(directly) with a KPod button.  Each of the the 16 KPod buttons are dedicated 
to a single macro and cannot be changed like the function key assignments can.


However, I just twigged onto the thought that you can assign a third macro to 
be activated by a KPod key that then toggles the macro sequence.  For example, 
if you use a hold of PF2 to toggle in and out of split, that uses Macro 7 and 
Macro 8 (say) you can assign SWH47; to Macro 9 and then tap the KPod F1 key to 
run Macro 7 and then Macro 8 in sequence.


Don't why I didn't think of it before or if I missed it when somebody else 
mentioned it.


have a good weekend all.

73,

Fred KE7X


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