[Elecraft] RTTY

[w7aqk]

I know this is "old hat" now, especially for serious RTTY buffs (which I am 
not!), but every time I work one of these DXpeditions on RTTY, just using 
the K3 and CW input, I get a big kick out of it.  I just did that on 40 
meters with TU7C in the Ivory Coast.  I crank out CW at about 25-30 WPM and 
the K3 does the rest!  Cool!  I could do this with my KX3 or KX2 if my 
antennas were better!


That's about the only time I venture into the RTTY segment, and I would 
generally rather just rag chew on CW, but snagging another DXpedition band 
slot this way is fun.  It sure beats the heck out of the way I had to do it 
in the Army eons ago, with those model 21's, or whatever the nomenclature 
was--I've forgotten now.  That was in an AN/GRC-26 van, with a BC-610, an 
R390, and a rack panel filled with other stuff.  It sure got hot inside 
those vans  With the K3, I can do it all on a TV tray!


Dave W7AQK


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[Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[Erik Basilier]

These problems bother me too. With a sound card hooked up, for RTTY I don't
see a need for FSK, and I don't want to deal with PTT, except for SSB where
I don't like VOX. So: Please Elecraft, let VOX/PTT be remembered separately
for DATA and SSB. And, yes, the macro capability suggested is really needed
too.

 

73,

Erik K7TV

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[Elecraft] (no subject)

[Uwe Pobel]

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[Elecraft] K3 and PSK 31

[abullington]

I've really been enjoying my new used K3. I installed the KPA3A in it and have 
been very active on the CW bands. 
My question is this. I can't get psk 31 to work in my HRD...either in 
conjunction with Win4k3 or by itself. It works fine with Win4K3 by itself but I 
want the nice HRD waterfall display. I don't use the sound card, right? Just 
the port connection from the rig to the computer. I've followed..carefully..the 
directions in the Win4k3 help for connecting to HRD but I can't even get HRD 
standalone to give me any out put. There has to be some box I'm not checking or 
shouldn't be checking or just something I'm not understanding. Remember...the 
keyboard works perfectly in Win4k3 terminal in either cw mode or psk. Any help 
is much appreciated.
Andy W1AWB

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[Elecraft] Logging Software, P3 and the new KiOB3 Cables

[Pete Gladysz via Elecraft]

I upgraded the KIOB3 principally to eliminate the requirement for Multi Port
software.

 

I have a K3 , P3, SteppIr Interfaced with Logging Software and regularly use
HRD and N1MM+ .

 

I rebuilt the S13 cable that I had originally built into a S26 cable as
suggested by Steppir. This was accomplished by eliminating the wire from PIN
7 to each connector.

As I have 2 steppirs, I reprogrammed the DIN command to Baud 36400 and the
Transceiver type to Kenwood. The computer is interfaced thru the USB to USB
new cable.

 

Using the new RG-45 to DE-9S connected to the K3, and my cable made like a
S26 cable to the SteppIr controllers,  I was able to gain control of the
SteppIr Antennas with both N1MM+ and HRD Software. SUCCESS   I then
connected the DE-9S to my P3 and connected the S26 cable to the PC Out on
the P3 and to the Steppir controller, and again I acquired control of the
SteppIr's with either N1MM+ or HRD. But, the P3 is not receiving the correct
data and is offset about 5 Khz. 

 

OK, so I had the suggested CBLP3Y cable so I tried it connecting to the K3
and connected to the back of the P3 Trans In connector. I had left the S26
cable in the PC out connector of the P3 to the SteppIr's. The P3 is now
working correctly But... I tried to boot up both HRD and N1MM+ and neither
would boot to support the radio. The Steppir's continued to track the
frequency.

 

I am looking for any suggestions.

 

I am traveling with the K3 but not a P3 and will be connecting to a 4
Element SteppIr in Hawaii for the CQ WPX contest. That cable package works. 

 

73, Pete K8PGJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Elecraft] Eleccraft K2 RX Audio popping noise

[Cameron Francey]

Hi,

I have a question regarding the audio quality on my K2/10.  Its one which I've 
recently completed so its got all the latest updates etc.

I searched the archives from this group and only found questions about QSK, 
which is different from what I'm hearing.


On receive I've noticed that there's a bit of a popping sound which is in 
sympathy with the received signal level.  So in other words if the bar graph S 
meter is sitting on 1 bar and the noise level is causing the second bar to 
briefly light the popping noise in the audio happens as the led bar lights on 
and off.  I was wondering if it was caused by the bar LED its self, so i 
disabled it in the menu to eliminate it.

I've monitored the purity of the audio signal on my oscilloscope with a signal 
from my XG3 and I get a really nice clean sine wave at the frequency received.  
Listening to this stable signal also sounds great.  So my issue is only with 
amplitude changing signals.  As you would expect I can see the very brief spike 
on the scope when it "pops".  If I turn the KAF2 on the popping noise appears 
to go away.


I've tested this on headphones and the internal speaker, I even tried my 
original K2 top with the speaker just to eliminate that too.


Has anyone else noticed this?  Do I have a problem with my K2/10?  This doesn't 
happen on my K2/100, which is how it jumped out to me.  I haven't as yet done 
any tracing back though the audio path.  I wanted to check here if anyone else 
has noticed this or if I do in fact have a problem somewhere.

Any info anyone has that might help would be much appreciated.



thanks,

Cameron, AF7DK/GM7LQR






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[Elecraft] WTB: P3

[Jerry Moore]

Ty

Jer/AE4PB

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

According to the Elecraft website, the rev C DSP board introduced the low 
frequency improvements that were then carried over to the rev D board.  So if 
you add the LPF module to a rev C (a simple addition), you have the equivalent 
of the rev D without the need for a board swap.

> 
> 
> You can do the DSP board swap if you want both.
> But if you are only interested in the high frequency end, Elecraft provides 
> an inexpensive kit to add the LPF to your existing DSP board. That was my 
> choice because I was not interested in the extended low frequency response.
> 
> 

Grant NQ5T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Don Wilhelm]

Gernot,

The DSP board upgrade did two things.

It added a Low Pass Filter to reduce the high audio filter response 
which eliminated some high frequency 'hiss' that some operators objected to.


Secondly, it changed some capacitor and resistor values which enhanced 
the low frequency response.


You can do the DSP board swap if you want both.
But if you are only interested in the high frequency end, Elecraft 
provides an inexpensive kit to add the LPF to your existing DSP board. 
That was my choice because I was not interested in the extended low 
frequency response.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/12/2017 6:37 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote:

Bill,

Good to know there is a DSP Update - didn't recognized it yet. Rev C is
installed so the only difference to Rev D is the 4 kHZ Audio LPF. Did
you encounter situations with a noticable enhancement using the LPF?
73 Gernot, DF5RF

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[gt-i]

Bill,
thanks for pointing out to option (1). After reading all the suggestions 
I will very likely do the KSYN3A upgrades only.
Regarding the USB/Sound card - I had to insert ground insulation for all 
the Audio/USB to PC connections to avoid ground loops.

Does anybod know if this one is already insulated?
73, Gernot DF5RF


Am 12.03.2017 um 01:41 schrieb Bill Frantz:

There are two upgrade issues to consider:

(1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the latest 
engineering level. Check  
for what you may need and how to install it.


(2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big win 
here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and fast CW 
break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 10, and 6 
meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal "sound card" in the 
K3 for computer interface of digital modes. It also replaces the 
RS-232 connection with a USB connection.


It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing them one 
at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a good idea of how 
things in the K3 are connected together it is possible to install them 
all at once. I, and my K3 survived the experience.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote:

I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of 
the K3S upgrade options.

Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me?
I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external 
transverter and some DX chasing.

tu es 73
Gernot, DF5RF


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[gt-i]

Bill,

Good to know there is a DSP Update - didn't recognized it yet. Rev C is 
installed so the only difference to Rev D is the 4 kHZ Audio LPF. Did 
you encounter situations with a noticable enhancement using the LPF?

73 Gernot, DF5RF


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[Don Wilhelm]

Jeff,

Dropping the baud rate is not likely to solve the problem.
For the firmware download, KX3 Utility sets the KX3 baud rate to 38400 
automatically.


I suspect you had a driver issue in your computer that was corrected by 
the update.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/12/2017 4:41 PM, Jeff Hughes wrote:

FYI, Rich… Aye, my KX3 is new, fresh from the mothership.  If I encounter this 
problem again I’ll try dropping the baud rate.

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF board

[Don Wilhelm]

Rick,

It is OK, both points are grounded.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/12/2017 5:15 PM, Rick A. wrote:

Hi all, I am just trying to make sure I don't have a problem on K2 rf
board. L1 slug inductor can ground and one leg of capacitor C4 have a
solder bridge and I can't tell if the pads were together or supposed to
be kept separate. I'm thinking it is OK that they are bridged with solder.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Bill W4ZV]

Guy Olinger K2AV wrote
> The synthesizer upgrade makes a huge improvement in any medium CW speed
> operation and gets rid of a slight irregularity in CW formation when
> keying
> slower  tx/rx transition amps. That's in addition to the superb lowering
> and narrowing of phase noise.

I've had several unsolicited compliments on my CW signal quality on 160
since doing the synthesizer upgrade.  My RBNs typically indicate >50 dB SNRs
at East Coast RXs and it's nice to be a good neighbor on a band that has
very strong local signals.  

In the ARRL CW DX there was a multiop station in Mass that had bad clicks
+/- 1 kHz, so I notified the owner afterwards.  Turns out he was using an
unmodified FT-1000MP which is notorious for clicks; he had the parts for the
mod but had not yet done it.  Shame on Yaesu for stonewalling this problem
for years.  Fortunately MPs are becoming scarcer by the day.

Thank you Elecraft for producing one of the best quality CW signals and not
allowing owners to shorten rise/fall times to intentionally create dirty
signals.

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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[Elecraft] K2 RF board

[Rick A.]

Hi all, I am just trying to make sure I don't have a problem on K2 rf 
board. L1 slug inductor can ground and one leg of capacitor C4 have a 
solder bridge and I can't tell if the pads were together or supposed to 
be kept separate. I'm thinking it is OK that they are bridged with solder.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[rich hurd WC3T]

Jeff, if it's brand new, then I wouldn't fret about the baud rate.  I
bought a used station (KX3/PX3/KXPA100) and discovered that the
communication baud rate with the amp in the station was 9600; and the baud
rate standalone was 38400.   It took a couple macro commands from the
helpful folks here on the reflector to fix it but it sounds like your
problem, transient though it is, lies elsewhere.

On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Jeff Hughes 
wrote:

> Thanks, gentlemen.
>
> Well, the good news is I got my KX3 updated with the latest MCU and DSP
> firmware.  In the ~10 minutes or so it took me to compose my message
> yesterday, the (different) computer I had connected to the radio just sat
> there.  I guess it needed the rest… after sending off my plea for help, I
> turned back to it and tried again.  Success!
>
> Since that computer (that successfully made the comm with my KX3) was the
> one I updated to Apple’s latest OS (10.12 - Sierra), today I updated the OS
> on one of the other Macs that had failed.  Upon plugging in the KX3 and
> lighting up the KX3 Utility, it immediately connected to it.  I don’t
> recall seeing anything in the Elecraft literature suggesting that 10.12 is
> required… but it definitely seems to help.  I’ve now talked to the KX3 with
> two different computers.  How reliable that connection might be, I suppose
> time will tell.
>
> FYI, Rich… Aye, my KX3 is new, fresh from the mothership.  If I encounter
> this problem again I’ll try dropping the baud rate.
>
> And, yeah, guys… MacLoggerDX has most definitely not been up while I was
> trying to use KX3 Utility.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[Jeff Hughes]

Thanks, gentlemen.

Well, the good news is I got my KX3 updated with the latest MCU and DSP 
firmware.  In the ~10 minutes or so it took me to compose my message yesterday, 
the (different) computer I had connected to the radio just sat there.  I guess 
it needed the rest… after sending off my plea for help, I turned back to it and 
tried again.  Success!

Since that computer (that successfully made the comm with my KX3) was the one I 
updated to Apple’s latest OS (10.12 - Sierra), today I updated the OS on one of 
the other Macs that had failed.  Upon plugging in the KX3 and lighting up the 
KX3 Utility, it immediately connected to it.  I don’t recall seeing anything in 
the Elecraft literature suggesting that 10.12 is required… but it definitely 
seems to help.  I’ve now talked to the KX3 with two different computers.  How 
reliable that connection might be, I suppose time will tell.

FYI, Rich… Aye, my KX3 is new, fresh from the mothership.  If I encounter this 
problem again I’ll try dropping the baud rate.

And, yeah, guys… MacLoggerDX has most definitely not been up while I was trying 
to use KX3 Utility.

Thanks again!

73, Jeff K4YWZ



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[John Strandberg]

Exactly 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 12, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Phil Hystad  wrote:
> 
> That would only be true of MacLoggerDX were connected to the KX3.
> 
> 
>> On Mar 11, 2017, at 3:29 PM, John Strandberg  wrote:
>> 
>> Jeff,
>> 
>> Make sure you have quit MacLoggerDX when using the KX3 Utility.  If it is 
>> active, it will cause a communications conflict with the KX3 Utility.  Hope 
>> this helps.
>> 
>> 73 John W4DX
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Mar 11, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
>>> 
>>> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
>>> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what 
>>> I get.
>>> 
>>> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct 
>>> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) 
>>> under the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” 
>>> button I usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going 
>>> to the Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” 
>>> usually show as “—“ because the program is not able to determine what 
>>> versions are currently in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test 
>>> Communications” button will return “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed 
>>> 38400 bps.”  And then going to the Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the 
>>> MCU version.  In those instances, at least briefly, the radio has 
>>> communicated with the program.
>>> 
>>> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
>>> responding” message under the Activity Log.  
>>> 
>>> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
>>> 
>>> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t 
>>> work.
>>> 
>>> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
>>> 
>>> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the 
>>> appropriate Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
>>> 
>>> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated 
>>> one of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
>>> 
>>> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no 
>>> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
>>> 
>>> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
>>> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same 
>>> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
>>> 
>>> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on 
>>> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  
>>> And I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have 
>>> an answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is 
>>> me!) thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
>>> 
>>> Any thoughts?
>>> 
>>> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

The synthesizer upgrade makes a huge improvement in any medium CW speed
operation and gets rid of a slight irregularity in CW formation when keying
slower  tx/rx transition amps. That's in addition to the superb lowering
and narrowing of phase noise.

I have this half notion to get a single rx K3 without tuner as "other RX"
offband and rebuild platform in case other K3 has to go to Aptos, to keep
me on the air. Move tuner from existing K3 to single rx one which becomes
the field day rig. Never needed diversity at fd. Keeps me from having to
undo all the home K3 wiring for fd.

Point is that single rx K3 would have to have syn mod, or reduction in
price.

Moving forward for market value it has to have mods. Especially syns, D DSP
and gold pins if early version.

Since I have existing Microham stuff, serial cards in PC, etc, USB in K3S
doesn't help me with anything.

Still would like to have the K3S upgraded audio board for K3. When's that
coming out? Been waiting.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 1:56 PM James Walker 
wrote:

> When faced with the upgrade question, my choice for spending the money was
> to try out the IC-7300. I wouldn’t contend that the IC-7300 is equal to the
> K3S/P3, but the K3 and the IC-7300 combination may be more fun than the
> upgraded K3S for the same money.
>
> Jimmy Walker
> WA4ILO
> Macon, GA
>
> On Mar 12, 2017, at 1:41 PM, Jim Brown > wrote:
>
> I consider that a real bargain for upgrading a 2008 vintage radio (when
> the K3 was introduced) to a 2015 vintage radio.  Compare that with the cost
> of upgrading a YaKenCOM rig -- buy a new one.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Last Call - Elecraft K3S Raffle

[Alan Sewell]

As announced on ths reflector in January, the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio 
Club is raffling an Elecraft K3S 100 watt transceiver with MH2 mic. The 
drawing will be held in less than a week on March 18 at the Midland St. 
Patrick's Day Hamfest. As of today 262 of a maximum of 300 tickets have 
been sold.


Complete details are at http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org.

73, Alan N5NA


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[Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[John Dolan]

...and then when the newness of the IC 7300 wears off, you are stuck
with...the IC 7300.

Been there done that.

73, John WB4YAL

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[Elecraft] [K3] #1803 K3 with upgrages

[Wp4cw via Elecraft]

For sale K3, factory upgrades. Nonsmoker, in excellent shape. Just returned
from the factory.  Asking $2400 Shipped. WP4CW Ted CA. 95206.  209.601.5354

With upgrades rated #3 by Sherwood Engineering.

Options: 
1. Roofing Filter 2.7k
2. CW Filter 500 hz
3. KPA3 100 Watts
4. KAT3 Automatic Antenna Tuner
5. KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder
6. KTCX03 high-stability Crystal oscillator
7. KYSN3AUPG Latest Synthesizer Upgrade
8. K3DSPUPGD Latest DSP Upgrade
9. KIO3B Latest IO Upgrade, three board set
10. NEOGRIP on VFO knob
11. New MH2 hand microphone
12. Two new fans
13. New power cord
14. Upgrades, configuration and alignment done at factory (At Elecraft March
2017)



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[James Walker]

When faced with the upgrade question, my choice for spending the money was to 
try out the IC-7300. I wouldn’t contend that the IC-7300 is equal to the 
K3S/P3, but the K3 and the IC-7300 combination may be more fun than the 
upgraded K3S for the same money.

Jimmy Walker
WA4ILO
Macon, GA

On Mar 12, 2017, at 1:41 PM, Jim Brown 
> wrote:

I consider that a real bargain for upgrading a 2008 vintage radio (when the K3 
was introduced) to a 2015 vintage radio.  Compare that with the cost of 
upgrading a YaKenCOM rig -- buy a new one.

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility - "KX3 is not responding"

[Phil Hystad]

That would only be true of MacLoggerDX were connected to the KX3.


> On Mar 11, 2017, at 3:29 PM, John Strandberg  wrote:
> 
> Jeff,
> 
> Make sure you have quit MacLoggerDX when using the KX3 Utility.  If it is 
> active, it will cause a communications conflict with the KX3 Utility.  Hope 
> this helps.
> 
> 73 John W4DX
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>> On Mar 11, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Hughes  wrote:
>> 
>> New KX3 owner here (crazy nice radio and I’m utterly smitten!).
>> 
>> Have just downloaded the KX3 Utility program and can’t get it to work.  It 
>> consistently refuses to talk to the radio.  “KX3 is not responding” is what 
>> I get.
>> 
>> I’m (mostly) on a Mac.  I’ve downloaded and installed the correct 
>> USB-to-serial driver.  That shows up properly (as "usbserial-AL030VX”) under 
>> the Port tab.  Interestingly, when I click the “Test Communications” button 
>> I usually get “KX3 is not responding.”  Consistent with that, going to the 
>> Firmware tab the MCU and DSP entries under “Installed in KX3” usually show 
>> as “—“ because the program is not able to determine what versions are 
>> currently in the radio.  But occasionally that “Test Communications” button 
>> will return “KX3 MCU revision 02.38.  RS-232 speed 38400 bps.”  And then 
>> going to the Firmware tab will show “02.38” as the MCU version.  In those 
>> instances, at least briefly, the radio has communicated with the program.
>> 
>> Alas, every attempt to update firmware has resulted in a “KX3 is not 
>> responding” message under the Activity Log.  
>> 
>> I’m using the KXUSB cable that shipped with the radio.
>> 
>> I originally tried using the KX3 Utility on a Mac running 10.9.  Didn’t work.
>> 
>> I then tried it on a Mac running 10.10.  Didn’t work.
>> 
>> I then tried it on a Windows machine, running Windows 7 (with the 
>> appropriate Windows USB-to-serial driver).  Didn’t work.
>> 
>> Thinking maybe it was because of my slightly dated OS versions, I updated 
>> one of my machines to Mac 10.12 - the most current version.  Still no joy.
>> 
>> I’ve tried different baud rates on the radio side (noting that there’s no 
>> place I see within the KX3 Utility to set that rate).  No difference.
>> 
>> I’m fairly sure the KXUSB cable is okay, as I am running MacLoggerDX as my 
>> logging program.  That program is talking to my KX3, using that very same 
>> KXUSB cable (and the same “usbserial-AL030VX” usb-to-serial driver).
>> 
>> I’m pretty computer literate.  I don’t think it’s me.  I’ve turned on 
>> “Advanced Mode” and “Verbose Logging” - not a lot of extra illumination.  
>> And I’ll give the good folks at Elecraft a ring on Monday if I don’t have an 
>> answer by then.  But in the event I’ve missed something (meaning, it is me!) 
>> thought I’d first throw this out to you good folks.
>> 
>> Any thoughts?
>> 
>> 73, Jeff K4YWZ
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Jim Brown]

I consider that a real bargain for upgrading a 2008 vintage radio (when 
the K3 was introduced) to a 2015 vintage radio.  Compare that with the 
cost of upgrading a YaKenCOM rig -- buy a new one.


73, Jim K9YC

On Sun,3/12/2017 8:48 AM, briancom wrote:

and almost a kilobuck

Sent from my iPad


On Mar 12, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Ed Muns  wrote:

The KIO3B has both RS232 and USB.

All 3 upgrades are easy to do together.  Now takes me less than 30 minutes 
total for 2 KSYN3As, KXV3A and KIO3B.

73,
Ed W0YK


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Ed Muns]

Clarification.  I've been doing, and undoing, these three upgrades to the
SAME K3 at a shared station since the upgrades became available.  I make the
upgrades when I arrive and remove them when I leave the station.  Seemed
like a hassle at first, but now routine and quick after all the practice.

Ed W0YK
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

The KIO3B has both RS232 and USB.

All 3 upgrades are easy to do together.  Now takes me less than 30 minutes
total for 2 KSYN3As, KXV3A and KIO3B.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Mar 11, 2017 4:41 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
>
> There are two upgrade issues to consider: 
>
> (1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the 
> latest engineering level. Check 
>  for what you may 
> need and how to install it. 
>
> (2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big 
> win here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and 
> fast CW break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 
> 10, and 6 meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal 
> "sound card" in the K3 for computer interface of digital modes. 
> It also replaces the RS-232 connection with a USB connection. 
>
> It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing 
> them one at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a 
> good idea of how things in the K3 are connected together it is 
> possible to install them all at once. I, and my K3 survived the
experience. 
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV 
>
> On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: 
>
> >I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the
K3S upgrade options. 
> >Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me? 
> >I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external
transverter and some DX chasing. 
> >tu es 73 
> >Gernot, DF5RF 
>
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Re: [Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Yes, I see now that VOX mode is remembered on CW, and separately on AFSK,
SSB, AM, FM etc.

The best alternative for now (short of Wayne adding VXn SET commands), is
to avoid VOX mode except on CW.  Configure digital software to generate
PTT, and use a foot switch on phone.  Most digital programs support either
software PTT (TX; and RX; commands sent before / after every message) or
PTT via the RTS pin on a serial port.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 7:45 AM, K5MWR via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Bill
>
> Exactly the problem I have.  I would be happy with either a SET VXn
> command or the VOX state was mode dependent, SET VXn would be my preference.
>
> I am using 5.7 also and VOX is constant not mode dependent.
>
> Bob, if we are missing something in the config or menu settings that does
> make VOX mode dependent please let me know.  Will not be the first time I
> have overlooked an obvious solutions :)
>
> Mean time guess the old Mark 1 eyeball must be employed to verify :)
>
> Dave K5MWR
>
>
>
> On 3/11/2017 6:57 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>
>> I find I'm always in the same VOX setting for SSB and Data. I keep
>> sending coughs out on SSB, or not transmitting in the data modes. It is the
>> one remaining annoyance in switching between SSB and Data on my K3.
>>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[briancom]

and almost a kilobuck

Sent from my iPad

> On Mar 12, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Ed Muns  wrote:
> 
> The KIO3B has both RS232 and USB.
> 
> All 3 upgrades are easy to do together.  Now takes me less than 30 minutes 
> total for 2 KSYN3As, KXV3A and KIO3B.
> 
> 73,
> Ed W0YK
>> On Mar 11, 2017 4:41 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
>> 
>> There are two upgrade issues to consider: 
>> 
>> (1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the 
>> latest engineering level. Check 
>>  for what you may 
>> need and how to install it. 
>> 
>> (2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big 
>> win here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and 
>> fast CW break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 
>> 10, and 6 meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal 
>> "sound card" in the K3 for computer interface of digital modes. 
>> It also replaces the RS-232 connection with a USB connection. 
>> 
>> It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing 
>> them one at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a 
>> good idea of how things in the K3 are connected together it is 
>> possible to install them all at once. I, and my K3 survived the experience. 
>> 
>> 73 Bill AE6JV 
>> 
>>> On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: 
>>> 
>>> I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the K3S 
>>> upgrade options. 
>>> Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me? 
>>> I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external transverter 
>>> and some DX chasing. 
>>> tu es 73 
>>> Gernot, DF5RF
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] VOX/PTT select macro ?

[K5MWR via Elecraft]

Bill

Exactly the problem I have.  I would be happy with either a SET VXn 
command or the VOX state was mode dependent, SET VXn would be my preference.


I am using 5.7 also and VOX is constant not mode dependent.

Bob, if we are missing something in the config or menu settings that 
does make VOX mode dependent please let me know.  Will not be the first 
time I have overlooked an obvious solutions :)


Mean time guess the old Mark 1 eyeball must be employed to verify :)

Dave K5MWR


On 3/11/2017 6:57 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
I find I'm always in the same VOX setting for SSB and Data. I keep 
sending coughs out on SSB, or not transmitting in the data modes. It 
is the one remaining annoyance in switching between SSB and Data on my 
K3.


On 3/11/17 at 3:07 PM, n...@arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote:

You may not need it.  The K3 automatically remembers the last state 
of VOX
or PTT for each mode.  So, once you turn VOX ON for CW, VOX OFF for 
SSB and

DATA, simply switching to these modes with the MDn; command will
automatically turn VOX on or OFF (exception:  VOX ON is ignored for some
digital modes like FSK D).


I just upgraded my firmware from 5.5 to 5.7 and the VOX setting 
remains the same when I switch between SSB and Data.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Ed Muns]

The KIO3B has both RS232 and USB.

All 3 upgrades are easy to do together.  Now takes me less than 30 minutes 
total for 2 KSYN3As, KXV3A and KIO3B.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Mar 11, 2017 4:41 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
>
> There are two upgrade issues to consider: 
>
> (1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the 
> latest engineering level. Check 
>  for what you may 
> need and how to install it. 
>
> (2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big 
> win here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and 
> fast CW break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 
> 10, and 6 meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal 
> "sound card" in the K3 for computer interface of digital modes. 
> It also replaces the RS-232 connection with a USB connection. 
>
> It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing 
> them one at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a 
> good idea of how things in the K3 are connected together it is 
> possible to install them all at once. I, and my K3 survived the experience. 
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV 
>
> On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: 
>
> >I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the K3S 
> >upgrade options. 
> >Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me? 
> >I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external transverter 
> >and some DX chasing. 
> >tu es 73 
> >Gernot, DF5RF 
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

[Bill W4ZV]

gt-i wrote
> I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the 
> K3S upgrade options.

IMHO the most significant upgrades are:

1.  KSYN3A Synthesizer (already mentioned).
2.  Rev. D DSP Board Update

The latter has been included in S/N approximately 3626 and above.  Hopefully
your 3k S/N is above!

http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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