Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mic doubles as speaker source?

[Mike Morrow]

Does anyone besides you know what you are talking about?

Mike / KK5F

-Original Message-
>From: Robert Sands 
>Sent: Aug 13, 2018 12:10 AM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Mic doubles as speaker source?
>
>Anyone using this after market item? Who sells them? Any good?
>Robert Sands
>K7VO
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[Elecraft] KX3 Mic doubles as speaker source?

[Robert Sands]

Anyone using this after market item? Who sells them? Any good?
Robert Sands
K7VO
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   While most were reporting hot and some humid a couple of us were 
getting a day of ocean breeze.  I have been seeing smoke in the 
satellite images across the US from the Western forest fires. Today I 
got a report from North Dakota about the smoke.  Over the weekend the 
smoke from the California fires had gotten cleared out by the cool 
front.  But in the last few hours the smoke from the fires in Washington 
has returned.  There are fires in both Washington and California with 
smaller fires in Oregon.  The river systems route the smoke out to the 
ocean but they are not very efficient at doing so.  The last report I 
read had the Northern California fires slowing with 60% containment.  
The fires farther south have yet to be tamed.  Those in Washington and 
Oregon are not as large and may be controlled this week.  A few days of 
steady rain would help the whole West Coast cool off and dampen those 
fires.  I am tired of coughing, sneezing, and crying.



  On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z:

KL7CW - Rick - AK

K6XK - Roy - IA

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

W0CZ - Ken - ND

VE5UO - Dave - SK


  On 7045 kHz at z:

NR5NN - Jim - CA

WM5F - Dwight - ID

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

K6PJV - Dale - CA

W6OU - James or W6OUB Howard ??? , CA

VE5UO - Dave - SK

KW6G - Chas - CA

   Stay well & 73,

  Kevin.  KD5ONS

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-X MSK144

[Randy Lake]

On the east coast 99% of your contacts should be on 2nd/odd (if calling
CQ). If you are on the east coast and you are TX on 1st be aware of who is
trying to listen locally while you are TX'ing. Just listen and be
considerate.
O another note I would orient the AO-50 horizontal. I used to use a pair of
them here in Keene.
Reach out if you have more questions !
Randy N1KWF

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:49 AM MaverickNH  wrote:

> So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
> AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200,
> T/R
> 15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
> local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
> K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
> RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
> immediately during the Perseids meteor shower.
>
> Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
> which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
> Dunno how!
>
> Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
> havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?
>
> Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
> Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)
>
> Thanks, 73,
>
> Bret/N4SRN
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Preventing unexpected transmissions when using FTDI devices

[Jack Brindle via Elecraft]

Bob;

This is a Windows-only issue that dates back to their use of serial mice. It is 
not  problem on the Mac, which has no reason to toggle the serial port control 
signals on startup.

73!
Jack, W6FB


> On Aug 12, 2018, at 3:50 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
> Elecraft K3 MCU version 5.33 added the new "USB SAFE" option as a default
> (CONFIG:PTT-KEY, Tap '1'), which prevents unexpected transmissions when you
> restart Windows or reconnect an FTDI adapter.
> 
> This works fine when controlling a K3 or K3S via USB, but it doesn't help
> when using an FTDI USB-to-Serial adapter for CW / FSK / PTT keying on a
> separate serial port.
> 
> I've published a 2-page document online, with screen shots, describing
> step-by-step how to use the Windows Device Manager to correct the default
> "Serial Enumerator" and "Modem Control" options set by the FTDI drivers,
> options which Windows unfortunately enables every time you connect a new
> FTDI adapter.  Every FTDI port must be independently configured at least
> once.
> 
> The short link to the online document is here:
> 
> https://bit.ly/FTDItip
> 
> 
> These FTDI settings are also recommended when using the S-BOX-USB
>  with a K3 or K3S, especially when used with the
> RemoteHams "Use RTS as Power" option.
> 
> If anyone on this list uses a MAC or Linux box with an FTDI adapter or FTDI
> KUSB cable, and the macOS offers the equivalent device options, please send
> me the screen shots (.PNG format preferred), and I'll add them to the
> document.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
> https://bit.ly/S-BOX
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[Elecraft] Preventing unexpected transmissions when using FTDI devices

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Elecraft K3 MCU version 5.33 added the new "USB SAFE" option as a default
(CONFIG:PTT-KEY, Tap '1'), which prevents unexpected transmissions when you
restart Windows or reconnect an FTDI adapter.

This works fine when controlling a K3 or K3S via USB, but it doesn't help
when using an FTDI USB-to-Serial adapter for CW / FSK / PTT keying on a
separate serial port.

I've published a 2-page document online, with screen shots, describing
step-by-step how to use the Windows Device Manager to correct the default
"Serial Enumerator" and "Modem Control" options set by the FTDI drivers,
options which Windows unfortunately enables every time you connect a new
FTDI adapter.  Every FTDI port must be independently configured at least
once.

The short link to the online document is here:

https://bit.ly/FTDItip


These FTDI settings are also recommended when using the S-BOX-USB
 with a K3 or K3S, especially when used with the
RemoteHams "Use RTS as Power" option.

If anyone on this list uses a MAC or Linux box with an FTDI adapter or FTDI
KUSB cable, and the macOS offers the equivalent device options, please send
me the screen shots (.PNG format preferred), and I'll add them to the
document.

Thank you!

73,
Bob, N6TV
https://bit.ly/S-BOX
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

[Nr4c]

I believe the JAT500 wants to be ON before the K3(S) is powered ON.  Mine stays 
on 24/7. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Aug 12, 2018, at 11:26 AM,  
>  wrote:
> 
> The 12V accessory jack on the K3 was upgraded from .5A to 1A for the
> addition of the SVGA option on the P3. This was before the KAT500 was
> available.
> The P3 draws .5A without the SVGA option and draws .7A with the SVGA option.
> The KAT500 draws 1A max with a specification of .2A typical.
> If you don't have a P3 it is probably OK to use the K3 12V accessory jack
> for the KAT500. If you do have a P3 with or without the SVGA option I don't
> think it would be a good idea to run the KAT500 power from the K3.
> I have a P3 with the SVGA option and run it from the K3. When I had a KAT500
> I ran it from the shack 12V power supply that powered all the shack 12V
> accessories.
> Alternatively, you could run it directly from the power supply for the K3.
> 
> 73,
> Mark, WB9CIF 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
> Behalf Of David Bunte
> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 2:05 PM
> To: Ralph S. Turk 
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500
> 
> Yes. If I recall, that is why they came up with the mid.
> 
> Dave - K9FN
> 
>> On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:58 AM Ralph S. Turk  wrote:
>> 
>> Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500?  The K3 has the 
>> latest update for the 12 dc.
>> 
>> Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT
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Re: [Elecraft] ATU not working

[Walter Underwood]

Try opening it back up and reseating the ribbon cables.

My KX3 stopped transmitting once and it was because the ribbon cable was partly 
unplugged. I expect all sorts of things might fail because of that.

wunder
K6WRU
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CM87wj
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> On Aug 12, 2018, at 8:11 AM, sozi81  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone.
> 
> I have this issue with my trustworthy Elecraft KX3.
> Never had an issue - always well working. Few weeks ago I decided to replace
> batteries and after manipulating a little bit with the Elecraft fully open
> (I tighten up some screws of the dissipator)  i closed up the enclosure
> and I transmitteed without any problem.
> 
> The day after ATU stopped working
> Please see video hereby attached
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcqDIqC2YnE
> 
> Any advice?
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] NAQCC August Sprint Tuesday Night

[Larry W2LJ]

The August Sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (August 14th,
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM),
which translates as Wednesday, August 15th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases.

For all the "official" information, please go to:

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There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
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If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints
running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the
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with your membership number on it, which is good for life.

72/73 de Larry W2LJ
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Come join us and have a real good time!

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[Elecraft] 2018 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt -One week away

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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Yes, I find that the number of decodes is less this afternoon than last 
evening.   Yes, we've worked twice, last evening and again this 
afternoon.  Glad you have things going.    I'm running my K3S at about 
30 watts driving the KPA500 to 450 watts.   The antenna is a 4 ele 
HyGain at 55 ft fed with 1/2" Andrew hard line, except for the 10' 
section around the rotating sleeve and to the feed point on the antenna 
which is RG-213.


Confusing to many is the fact there are three different  places which 
affect the transmit audio going to the radio.   The Windows Sound mixer, 
here I have the "speaker" level set at 35%.  Then the PWR slider on the 
WSJT panel, which is actually audio level and not power which is at 
about 50%.    And then the Line Gain which in Data A mode is controlled 
by the knob on the radio marked MIC which is at 30.  But when  comes up 
on the display as LINE xx. Depending various items in the system, these 
number may be different than yours.    At the same time, I always 
suggest a value about "mid way".   Once you get them all nailed down, 
then go to WSJT F2 menu, AUDIO tab, and set  Remember Power Per Band for 
TRANSMIT and TUNE.  Check the boxes.  That way you will have less to 
fiddle with when leaving or coming back to WSJT.


Thanks for the contact.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 8/12/2018 2:37 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Hi Bob,

I don't recall if it was from the WSJT-X
online help page or advice from a K3s user
but I had my WSJT-X power bar around 80%
and in the sound manager, both playback &
recording levels are around 52%.

With that, the line level value in the K3s
was around 7. After the suggestions
earlier I moved it to line level 8 and all
5 bars were solid. To the good, I was not
having that issue of false transmit and
needing to jog the power to get output.

I'm willing to follow suggestions and see
how it goes so I moved the power slider to
roughly 1/2 way which then required me to
adjust the line level value on the K3s to
26. Checking the levels in sound manager,
they remain at 52.

At this point the meteors seem to be
hitting less, the shower may well be over.
I've only made one Q in the last 20
minutes and that was an E contact from 163
miles away. I'm not reading decodes so the
band is quiet but all seems well, I am
seeing proper output. 40W drive is putting
out 900W on 6M with every transmission.

Fingers crossed these changes are the
solution. I hope these posts help others
in the future, and thanks for the reply.

Oh... How timely, you & I just started a
MSK144 Q & at 807 miles. Things are still
going!  :)

73,

Gary
KA1J


Do understand in the K3 & K3S operation the actual output power is
controlled by the PWR setting on the radio.  The PWR setting on the
WSJT-X screen is actually audio level.   This should be adjusted
about mid scale for both TUNE and TRANSMIT. The radio Line Gain will
then allow you to adjust the udio level such that you have 4 bars
solid on the ALC  scale.    The 5th bar should be flickering.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 11:23 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Don & Jim,

Yes, I do have it set for the DATA A. The
bars were with the 5th flickering.

I just bumped the line from 7, to 8. Now
they are solid bars, no flicker. It does
seem to be OK at this moment and perhaps
that is what I needed to do. It was
intermittent before so will have to wait
and see.

I'll come back if this does not resolve
the issue. Thanks for the input.

73,

Gary
KA1J



Gary,

Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars
solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?

That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars
are there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.

So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being
observed - it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full
5th bar on the ALC meter.

Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but
if you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the
radio will "power hunt"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
making numerous contacts. I stopped for
awhile and returned, this time noticing I
was not putting out any output from the
amp.

The rig went into the transmit state, and
the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
small grid current on the amp as one gets
with key down and no transmitted signal.
When I eventually moved the power control
on the K3s ever so slightly, it
transmitted properly. I had to do this
several times but did not notice it
before.

I re-loaded the factory settings with the
Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
the power knob resolves the issue.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Don Wilhelm]

Gary,

It works best if you set the LINE gain to mid-range, and then adjust the 
audio levels in WSJT-X and the computer "line out" or "speaker" to get 
the 4 bars with the 5th flickering.  When you get close, you can adjust 
the LINE gain to "fine tune" it.
If the K3 LINE gain is set either toward the high or the low end, the 
resolution is much greater than at mid-range.


The input level to the soundcard does not do anything on transmit - it 
only changes the waterfall.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2018 3:37 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Hi Bob,

I don't recall if it was from the WSJT-X
online help page or advice from a K3s user
but I had my WSJT-X power bar around 80%
and in the sound manager, both playback &
recording levels are around 52%.

With that, the line level value in the K3s
was around 7. After the suggestions
earlier I moved it to line level 8 and all
5 bars were solid. To the good, I was not
having that issue of false transmit and
needing to jog the power to get output.

I'm willing to follow suggestions and see
how it goes so I moved the power slider to
roughly 1/2 way which then required me to
adjust the line level value on the K3s to
26. Checking the levels in sound manager,
they remain at 52.

At this point the meteors seem to be
hitting less, the shower may well be over.
I've only made one Q in the last 20
minutes and that was an E contact from 163
miles away. I'm not reading decodes so the
band is quiet but all seems well, I am
seeing proper output. 40W drive is putting
out 900W on 6M with every transmission.

Fingers crossed these changes are the
solution. I hope these posts help others
in the future, and thanks for the reply.

Oh... How timely, you & I just started a
MSK144 Q & at 807 miles. Things are still
going!  :)

73,

Gary
KA1J


Do understand in the K3 & K3S operation the actual output power is
controlled by the PWR setting on the radio.  The PWR setting on the
WSJT-X screen is actually audio level.   This should be adjusted
about mid scale for both TUNE and TRANSMIT. The radio Line Gain will
then allow you to adjust the udio level such that you have 4 bars
solid on the ALC  scale.    The 5th bar should be flickering.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 11:23 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Don & Jim,

Yes, I do have it set for the DATA A. The
bars were with the 5th flickering.

I just bumped the line from 7, to 8. Now
they are solid bars, no flicker. It does
seem to be OK at this moment and perhaps
that is what I needed to do. It was
intermittent before so will have to wait
and see.

I'll come back if this does not resolve
the issue. Thanks for the input.

73,

Gary
KA1J



Gary,

Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars
solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?

That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars
are there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.

So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being
observed - it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full
5th bar on the ALC meter.

Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but
if you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the
radio will "power hunt"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
making numerous contacts. I stopped for
awhile and returned, this time noticing I
was not putting out any output from the
amp.

The rig went into the transmit state, and
the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
small grid current on the amp as one gets
with key down and no transmitted signal.
When I eventually moved the power control
on the K3s ever so slightly, it
transmitted properly. I had to do this
several times but did not notice it
before.

I re-loaded the factory settings with the
Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
the power knob resolves the issue.




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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Gary Smith]

Hi Bob,

I don't recall if it was from the WSJT-X 
online help page or advice from a K3s user 
but I had my WSJT-X power bar around 80% 
and in the sound manager, both playback & 
recording levels are around 52%.

With that, the line level value in the K3s 
was around 7. After the suggestions 
earlier I moved it to line level 8 and all 
5 bars were solid. To the good, I was not 
having that issue of false transmit and 
needing to jog the power to get output.

I'm willing to follow suggestions and see 
how it goes so I moved the power slider to 
roughly 1/2 way which then required me to 
adjust the line level value on the K3s to 
26. Checking the levels in sound manager, 
they remain at 52. 

At this point the meteors seem to be 
hitting less, the shower may well be over. 
I've only made one Q in the last 20 
minutes and that was an E contact from 163 
miles away. I'm not reading decodes so the 
band is quiet but all seems well, I am 
seeing proper output. 40W drive is putting 
out 900W on 6M with every transmission.

Fingers crossed these changes are the 
solution. I hope these posts help others 
in the future, and thanks for the reply.

Oh... How timely, you & I just started a 
MSK144 Q & at 807 miles. Things are still 
going!  :)

73, 

Gary
KA1J

> Do understand in the K3 & K3S operation the actual output power is
> controlled by the PWR setting on the radio.  The PWR setting on the
> WSJT-X screen is actually audio level.   This should be adjusted
> about mid scale for both TUNE and TRANSMIT. The radio Line Gain will
> then allow you to adjust the udio level such that you have 4 bars
> solid on the ALC  scale.    The 5th bar should be flickering.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 8/12/2018 11:23 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Don & Jim,
> >
> > Yes, I do have it set for the DATA A. The
> > bars were with the 5th flickering.
> >
> > I just bumped the line from 7, to 8. Now
> > they are solid bars, no flicker. It does
> > seem to be OK at this moment and perhaps
> > that is what I needed to do. It was
> > intermittent before so will have to wait
> > and see.
> >
> > I'll come back if this does not resolve
> > the issue. Thanks for the input.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >
> >> Gary,
> >>
> >> Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars
> >> solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?
> >>
> >> That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars
> >> are there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.
> >>
> >> So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being
> >> observed - it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full
> >> 5th bar on the ALC meter.
> >>
> >> Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but
> >> if you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the
> >> radio will "power hunt"
> >>
> >> 73,
> >> Don W3FPR
> >>
> >> On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> >>> Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
> >>> on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
> >>> making numerous contacts. I stopped for
> >>> awhile and returned, this time noticing I
> >>> was not putting out any output from the
> >>> amp.
> >>>
> >>> The rig went into the transmit state, and
> >>> the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
> >>> small grid current on the amp as one gets
> >>> with key down and no transmitted signal.
> >>> When I eventually moved the power control
> >>> on the K3s ever so slightly, it
> >>> transmitted properly. I had to do this
> >>> several times but did not notice it
> >>> before.
> >>>
> >>> I re-loaded the factory settings with the
> >>> Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
> >>> albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
> >>> the power knob resolves the issue.
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Do understand in the K3 & K3S operation the actual output power is 
controlled by the PWR setting on the radio.  The PWR setting on the 
WSJT-X screen is actually audio level.   This should be adjusted about 
mid scale for both TUNE and TRANSMIT. The radio Line Gain will then 
allow you to adjust the udio level such that you have 4 bars solid on 
the ALC  scale.    The 5th bar should be flickering.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 11:23 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Don & Jim,

Yes, I do have it set for the DATA A. The
bars were with the 5th flickering.

I just bumped the line from 7, to 8. Now
they are solid bars, no flicker. It does
seem to be OK at this moment and perhaps
that is what I needed to do. It was
intermittent before so will have to wait
and see.

I'll come back if this does not resolve
the issue. Thanks for the input.

73,

Gary
KA1J



Gary,

Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars
solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?

That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars are
there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.

So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being
observed - it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full
5th bar on the ALC meter.

Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but
if you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the
radio will "power hunt"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
making numerous contacts. I stopped for
awhile and returned, this time noticing I
was not putting out any output from the
amp.

The rig went into the transmit state, and
the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
small grid current on the amp as one gets
with key down and no transmitted signal.
When I eventually moved the power control
on the K3s ever so slightly, it
transmitted properly. I had to do this
several times but did not notice it
before.

I re-loaded the factory settings with the
Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
the power knob resolves the issue.




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[Elecraft] Fwd: ATU not working

[Ken G Kopp]

-- Forwarded message -
From: Ken G Kopp 
Date: Sun, Aug 12, 2018, 11:03
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ATU not working
To: sozi81 


Who are you?

Do you have a call?

K0PP

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018, 09:12 sozi81  wrote:

> Hello everyone.
>
> I have this issue with my trustworthy Elecraft KX3.
> Never had an issue - always well working. Few weeks ago I decided to
> replace
> batteries and after manipulating a little bit with the Elecraft fully open
> (I tighten up some screws of the dissipator)  i closed up the enclosure
> and I transmitteed without any problem.
>
> The day after ATU stopped working
> Please see video hereby attached
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcqDIqC2YnE
>
> Any advice?
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] ATU not working

[Mike Morrow]

Somebody without name or call wrote:

> I have this issue with my trustworthy Elecraft KX3...
> 
>
> Any advice?

Yes.  Exercise courtesy.

1. Since Elecraft makes more than one product, show the model designation in 
the SUBJECT line.

2. Sign the post with name and call sign.

Mike / KK5F
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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Gary Smith]

Hi Alexander,

No, ALC line here. I did mean to say idle 
current. :)

I have increased the reading on the ALC 
graph as suggested and so far it is 
working properly, time will tell if that 
was the issue. 

Thank you for the reply!

73,

Gary
KA1J

> 
> Hi Gary,
> are You using any ALC line from AMP to K3? Did You check ALC level on
> display (K3)? What You mean by "grid current"? You mean "idle current"
> ? 
> 
> 
> Just my ideas what to check
> 73,
> Lexa, OK1DST
> 
> -- Puvodní e-mail --
> Od: Gary Smith 
> Komu: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Datum: 12. 8. 2018 17:17:35
> Predmet: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question
> Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
> on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
> making numerous contacts. I stopped for
> awhile and returned, this time noticing I
> was not putting out any output from the
> amp.
> 
> The rig went into the transmit state, and
> the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
> small grid current on the amp as one gets
> with key down and no transmitted signal.
> When I eventually moved the power control
> on the K3s ever so slightly, it
> transmitted properly. I had to do this
> several times but did not notice it
> before.
> 
> I re-loaded the factory settings with the
> Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
> albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
> the power knob resolves the issue.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Gary
> KA1J
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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Gary Smith]

Don & Jim,

Yes, I do have it set for the DATA A. The 
bars were with the 5th flickering. 

I just bumped the line from 7, to 8. Now 
they are solid bars, no flicker. It does 
seem to be OK at this moment and perhaps 
that is what I needed to do. It was 
intermittent before so will have to wait 
and see.

I'll come back if this does not resolve 
the issue. Thanks for the input.

73,

Gary
KA1J


> Gary,
> 
> Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars
> solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?
> 
> That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars are
> there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.
> 
> So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being
> observed - it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full
> 5th bar on the ALC meter.
> 
> Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but
> if you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the
> radio will "power hunt"
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
> > on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
> > making numerous contacts. I stopped for
> > awhile and returned, this time noticing I
> > was not putting out any output from the
> > amp.
> > 
> > The rig went into the transmit state, and
> > the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
> > small grid current on the amp as one gets
> > with key down and no transmitted signal.
> > When I eventually moved the power control
> > on the K3s ever so slightly, it
> > transmitted properly. I had to do this
> > several times but did not notice it
> > before.
> > 
> > I re-loaded the factory settings with the
> > Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
> > albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
> > the power knob resolves the issue.
> 




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[Elecraft] P3 for sale

[John Pierce]

Due the  sale of my K3s,  I am now selling my P3 for $480.  I can supply any
photos you might like to see.

 

The unit is SN 3856 and  was not a factory build.  I was in Computer
engineering for 40 years and retired as the Quality Assurance Director for a
company that was building and supplying flight worthy equipment to the Air
Craft industry.  That equipment is currently in use on Aircraft  giving
flyers internet access. 

 

The only thing that I did not know when I purchased the P3,  is that
Elecraft preformed  Burn In on their Factory Builds.  At Honeywell we also
performed Burn In, whose primary purpose was to weed out weak components
that could fail in early life.  Using the P3 for over two  years without any
component failures is a good substitute for what the Factory Burn is
designed to  accomplish.  You can confirm that with a call to Elecraft.   I
have built many rigs over the years and found that the P3 was not
complicated to assemble. 

 

John, AD2F

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Re: [Elecraft] ATU not working

[Mark via Elecraft]

The 25.4:1 SWR indicates there is no antenna connected.  Check the antenna 
connection to the ATU board.  You may have dislodged it while replacing 
batteries.

Mark
KE6BB

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Re: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Don Wilhelm]

Gary,

Are you working in DATA A mode, and driving the audio to 4 bars solid 
with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter?


That is the No ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.  The lower bars are 
there to give you a guide to adjust the audio.


So the common internet advice not to drive into ALC is being observed - 
it is just that to point where that occurs is at a full 5th bar on the 
ALC meter.


Moving the power knob "reactivates" the power control circuits, but if 
you do not have enough audio, the power will not be steady - the radio 
will "power hunt"


73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2018 11:12 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
making numerous contacts. I stopped for
awhile and returned, this time noticing I
was not putting out any output from the
amp.

The rig went into the transmit state, and
the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
small grid current on the amp as one gets
with key down and no transmitted signal.
When I eventually moved the power control
on the K3s ever so slightly, it
transmitted properly. I had to do this
several times but did not notice it
before.

I re-loaded the factory settings with the
Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
the power knob resolves the issue.

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

[markmusick]

The 12V accessory jack on the K3 was upgraded from .5A to 1A for the
addition of the SVGA option on the P3. This was before the KAT500 was
available.
The P3 draws .5A without the SVGA option and draws .7A with the SVGA option.
The KAT500 draws 1A max with a specification of .2A typical.
If you don't have a P3 it is probably OK to use the K3 12V accessory jack
for the KAT500. If you do have a P3 with or without the SVGA option I don't
think it would be a good idea to run the KAT500 power from the K3.
I have a P3 with the SVGA option and run it from the K3. When I had a KAT500
I ran it from the shack 12V power supply that powered all the shack 12V
accessories.
Alternatively, you could run it directly from the power supply for the K3.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF 

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Behalf Of David Bunte
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 2:05 PM
To: Ralph S. Turk 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

Yes. If I recall, that is why they came up with the mid.

Dave - K9FN

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:58 AM Ralph S. Turk  wrote:

> Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500?  The K3 has the 
> latest update for the 12 dc.
>
> Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT
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[Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Gary Smith]

Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X 
on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was 
making numerous contacts. I stopped for 
awhile and returned, this time noticing I 
was not putting out any output from the 
amp.

The rig went into the transmit state, and 
the relay engaged on the amp. There was a 
small grid current on the amp as one gets 
with key down and no transmitted signal. 
When I eventually moved the power control 
on the K3s ever so slightly, it 
transmitted properly. I had to do this 
several times but did not notice it 
before.

I re-loaded the factory settings with the 
Elecraft Utility and the issue remains 
albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving 
the power knob resolves the issue.

Any suggestions?

73,

Gary
KA1J
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[Elecraft] ATU not working

[sozi81]

Hello everyone.

I have this issue with my trustworthy Elecraft KX3.
Never had an issue - always well working. Few weeks ago I decided to replace
batteries and after manipulating a little bit with the Elecraft fully open
(I tighten up some screws of the dissipator)  i closed up the enclosure
and I transmitteed without any problem.

The day after ATU stopped working
Please see video hereby attached
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcqDIqC2YnE

Any advice?




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Re: [Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail

[rich hurd WC3T]

Bear with me, this is long but it works.

My solution was to get a Google Voice phone number and associate it with my
“real” phone number.  It keeps a record of whoever calls and as a rule I
don’t answer unless I know the number - a phone screen. If they leave a
voicemail that indicates a telemarketer, I add them to my Google Contacts
list as an alternate number for the entry entitled “Telemarketer.”  I give
my GV number to pretty much everybody now.  Only trusted friends get the
“real” phone number.

Now in my Google Contacts I have a group - an administrative tagging -
called “Silent.” No magic in the name, you can call it anything you want.

I have instructed Google Voice to NOT ring the phone for any caller in the
“Silent” group, but to send them to voicemail directly.  Kind of a call
forward.  And, as you can guess, “Telemarketer” is a member of the Silent
group.

As a result, all I get is an email notification that I have a missed call
from such-and-such number.   When I spin through my emails, it’s easy to
delete them.

(It’s also handy to add annoying relatives to the Silent group so you see
that they called, and can respond at your convenience and not theirs.  :) )

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 10:33 w7aqk  wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> In this day and age it is almost impossible to keep your lines of
> communication "pure"!  By that, I mean absent of any junk mail, anonymous
> callers, etc.  For eons my mail box has been a repository for all sorts of
> unsolicited junk.  Now my email addresses are being overrun as well, and
> even my phone keeps ringing with calls for all sorts of unwelcome sources.
> It's just about out of control
>
> Well, I couldn't help saying some thing here because now I am getting
> emails
> from an outfit that identifies itself as "Elycraft"!!!  Fortunately, my
> spam
> filter seems to catch most of it, and separate it, but some of it sneaks
> directly into my regular mail.  Is anyone else getting some of this from
> that source?
>
> The hardest to ignore are the phone calls.  And, there are a bunch of
> them!!!  They are also getting clever by usurping local numbers and area
> codes to make it look like they are not what they really are--trash
> vendors!
> Getting rid of them is also impossible.  If you block one, they just
> switch
> to a different number!!
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> I think this is a crisis!  Anyone else agree?
>
> Dave W7AQK
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[Elecraft] Sold

[John Pierce]

The K3s has been sold.

 

John

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[Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

In this day and age it is almost impossible to keep your lines of 
communication "pure"!  By that, I mean absent of any junk mail, anonymous 
callers, etc.  For eons my mail box has been a repository for all sorts of 
unsolicited junk.  Now my email addresses are being overrun as well, and 
even my phone keeps ringing with calls for all sorts of unwelcome sources. 
It's just about out of control


Well, I couldn't help saying some thing here because now I am getting emails 
from an outfit that identifies itself as "Elycraft"!!!  Fortunately, my spam 
filter seems to catch most of it, and separate it, but some of it sneaks 
directly into my regular mail.  Is anyone else getting some of this from 
that source?


The hardest to ignore are the phone calls.  And, there are a bunch of 
them!!!  They are also getting clever by usurping local numbers and area 
codes to make it look like they are not what they really are--trash vendors! 
Getting rid of them is also impossible.  If you block one, they just switch 
to a different number!!


I think this is a crisis!  Anyone else agree?

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

That is the better way to handle power for the KAT500.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 8:57 AM, Ralph S. Turk wrote:

Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500?  The K3 has the latest 
update for the 12 dc.

Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-X MSK144

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

As a long time MS advocate,  "more power.more antenna". I run 
500 watts to a 4 element HyGain Yagi at 55 ft.


You can reduce "F Tol to 100 Hz" to reduce the burden on the CPU, and 
use Deep Decode.  The software will configure the radio correctly.  It 
may set the radio to split if and as needed.


Be sure to use Data A mode with the K3S and set the audio levels to 
attain 4 bars indicated on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing.  
Unless "others" have a K3 or K3S, ...ignore what they say about 
setting the audio for no ALC.   Elecraft radios do not work nor handle 
audio the same way as "others".


As to other hams, there is provision in the software to work other 
frequencies in the split mode.   This is the small box "TX CQ xxx"  
Again, the software handles things correctly.     This should alleviate 
any concerns with regard to QRM.    As to transmitting,   TX even / 
1st,  I'm not aware of any specific convention.  I've done it both ways 
with equally good results. Again the software will set the correct 
sequence when answering a CQ.


The frequency table in WSJT has 2 different frequencies for MS being  
50.260 and 50.360.    Either have been very productive for me in the 
past 3 days with more than 50 contacts.   I intend to push into the 
first of the week for both daylight showers and evening showers.   This 
morning there is LOTS of activity.


Good luck, this is a great shower to get ones feet wet in the MS domain.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 8:48 AM, MaverickNH wrote:

So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200, T/R
15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
immediately during the Perseids meteor shower.

Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
Dunno how!

Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?

Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)

Thanks, 73,

Bret/N4SRN



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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

[David Bunte]

Yes. If I recall, that is why they came up with the mid.

Dave - K9FN

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:58 AM Ralph S. Turk  wrote:

> Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500?  The K3 has the
> latest update for the 12 dc.
>
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[Elecraft] KAT500

[Ralph S. Turk]

Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500?  The K3 has the latest 
update for the 12 dc.

Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT
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[Elecraft] [K3S] WSJT-X MSK144

[MaverickNH]

So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200, T/R
15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
immediately during the Perseids meteor shower. 

Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
Dunno how!

Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?

Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)

Thanks, 73,

Bret/N4SRN



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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   The smoke cleared last night when a cold front came in from the Gulf 
of Alaska.  I stopped sneezing soon afterward.  Most of the week the 
smoke from the forest fires out west have dominated the river valleys.  
At my elevation the less dense smoke fills the forest.  The sun hasn't 
been the right color in about two weeks. But the wild life continues to 
mature.  The young Steller's Jays have almost got their adult plumage.  
You can tell they are still young from their behavior.  One family of 
hummingbirds is left using the feeder.  They must have had to make 
another nest for them to be here this late in the season.  The deer are 
passing through eating what they can.  The new growth of fir needles is 
starting to harden so the best bits are gone.  This morning's rain is 
helping the last of the thimble berries ripen.


   Propagation should remain the same as it has been for the last 
month.  But the sun is setting noticeably earlier.  Fall conditions 
should begin soon.  Time for me to stop looking at peaveys and buy one.  
It sure will help rolling logs as I cut them.  The cost of sharpening 
chains against the cost of a peavey should balance quickly.


Please join us tomorrow on:

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
  7045 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday)

73,
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