Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

[Walter Underwood]

I use a five-way splitter. Three jacks are used: headset, audio amp to 
speakers, and USB audio interface.

https://smile.amazon.com/Belkin-RockStar-5-Jack-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00E9W11QM/
 


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> On Dec 14, 2018, at 4:24 PM, Mike Parkes  wrote:
> 
> I am interested in determining the best way to split out the KX3's receive
> audio for digital modes to an external speaker, so that if I want, I can
> listen to the band while running digital sound card modes. (Maybe I am just
> too old school, but my older rigs (like the IC-751a) could do this easily
> because they had a separate digital output for rtty and other fsk modes. So
> I was able to monitor the band while also decoding digital modes.) I
> thought I could use a splitter from the KX3 phones jack, and send one side
> to the PC and the other to a speaker (with its own vol control). I have no
> idea how that will impact the signal going to the PC though, at the least
> it will be less level to the PC. Or perhaps one of the USB sound card
> interfaces can do this, as I think some of them have their own audio out?
> Ideally I would also like to be able to monitor the transmitted audio
> signal too if possible (whatever the signal is that is leaving the PC and
> going to the KX3. If anyone has any advice on this I am all ears.
> Thanks!
> Mike AB7RU
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Re: [Elecraft] 10 dB or 3?

[Gary Smith]

In 2015 I had Shingles of the facial nerve 
(Ramsay Hunt Syndrome) and it caused me to 
lose 100% of my hearing on the right. Some 
came back but I have a -85 dB loss in my 
right ear and what I do hear is not what 
you hear but attenuated. Noise of any kind 
makes it difficult to hear and I have a 
pretty much world class stereo that helps 
greatly in hearing music but...

Enter BOSE QC35 headphones...

They are absolutely a Godsend when it 
comes to hearing. I've been using Bose 
headphones for years but the noise 
cancelling ability with these are the best 
yet. For computer, cell phone & TV I use 
its Bluetooth but for the K3s I plug in 
and this new generation of QC from Bose 
allows them to be passive or with noise 
reduction.

As passive headphones they use no power 
and work just fine, they do cup the ear 
entirely and fit/act much like the ones I 
use with target practice.  When plugged 
in, Bluetooth is defeated and when you 
power them on, the background sound 
disappears. My old Alpha is 1' from my 
head & on my good ear, with the Heil & 
Sony headsets, the fan is competing with 
faint signals. With the noise cancelling 
turned on, the fan noise is non-existent. 
I think I might hear the very faintest 
motor noise but I can't swear to it. The 
fan noise is totally gone.

I don't think there is a microphone option 
when plugged in but when I use the 
headsets with the cell phone & I'm next to 
the amp, nobody I talk to can hear the fan 
so the noise cancelling truly works with 
the microphone as well.

I got these from Bose as my old QC15 
developed a problem and they don't repair 
out of production headsets but they give a 
generous price on a current set when you 
exchange your broken one. I even bought 
the YL a pair of the QC35 II for 
Christmas, they're that good. They have a 
30 day trial if bought from Bose. I will 
say the included plug is miserably short 
and I had to buy a longer one from Amazon 
but it's a hefty cable and was 
inexpensive.

I should add, when you turn on the noise 
cancelling & I'm listening to a faint CW 
signal, there is apparently zero loss of 
signal volume or quality, it's just that 
all the ambient sound and the sound like 
listening to a seashell you get with over 
the ear headphones just vanishes.

YMMV

73,

Gary
KA1J


> To add to what Don said,
> 
> Restaurant noise levels are a plague for me.  With my hearing loss the
> noise level just shoves everything to sound like noise with no
> intelligence detectable.
> 
> I note that some now have cc activated on TV's with sound turned down
> to keep background sound lowered.  That allows patrons to follow
> sports or news programs without everyone raising their voice to
> compete with the TV.  Background music is just noise if I want
> conversation with anyone.  Finer restaurants go to some lengths to
> produce the "quiet atmosphere" for fine dining.  The restaurants that
> cater to twenty-something crowd seem to relish in making it loud.
> 
> It really gets to me when they play loud music in the restrooms -ugh.
> 
> Running the ham radio in the car or truck is challenge because I need
> the volume too high for my wife's comfort.  Do not wear a headset as
> this might compromise my driving (ability to detect presence of other
> vehicle).  But then I try to operate in the "parked mode" as
> distracted driving is not wise.  Same for cellphone use while driving
> (illegal in some states).
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

[Nicklas Johnson]

For doing this, what I do is go into the control panel for the audio input
device in Windows and check "Listen to this device", and then set the
output for listening to the PC's speakers.  Then if you want to hear your
transmitted signal, you can also turn on the MON function of the KX3.

They hid this control panel pretty well in later versions of Windows 10,
but you can access it quickly by running mmsys.cpl .

   Nick

On Fri, 14 Dec 2018 at 16:25, Mike Parkes  wrote:

> I am interested in determining the best way to split out the KX3's receive
> audio for digital modes to an external speaker, so that if I want, I can
> listen to the band while running digital sound card modes. (Maybe I am just
> too old school, but my older rigs (like the IC-751a) could do this easily
> because they had a separate digital output for rtty and other fsk modes. So
> I was able to monitor the band while also decoding digital modes.) I
> thought I could use a splitter from the KX3 phones jack, and send one side
> to the PC and the other to a speaker (with its own vol control). I have no
> idea how that will impact the signal going to the PC though, at the least
> it will be less level to the PC. Or perhaps one of the USB sound card
> interfaces can do this, as I think some of them have their own audio out?
> Ideally I would also like to be able to monitor the transmitted audio
> signal too if possible (whatever the signal is that is leaving the PC and
> going to the KX3. If anyone has any advice on this I am all ears.
> Thanks!
> Mike AB7RU
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

[Bill Frantz]

I have been successful using headphones with an audio splitting 
cable. 3.5mm stereo into the radio and two 3.5mm stereo sockets 
for the sound card and the phones.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/14/18 at 4:24 PM, mspma...@gmail.com (Mike Parkes) wrote:


I am interested in determining the best way to split out the KX3's receive
audio for digital modes to an external speaker, so that if I want, I can
listen to the band while running digital sound card modes. (Maybe I am just
too old school, but my older rigs (like the IC-751a) could do this easily
because they had a separate digital output for rtty and other fsk modes. So
I was able to monitor the band while also decoding digital modes.) I
thought I could use a splitter from the KX3 phones jack, and send one side
to the PC and the other to a speaker (with its own vol control). I have no
idea how that will impact the signal going to the PC though, at the least
it will be less level to the PC. Or perhaps one of the USB sound card
interfaces can do this, as I think some of them have their own audio out?
Ideally I would also like to be able to monitor the transmitted audio
signal too if possible (whatever the signal is that is leaving the PC and
going to the KX3. If anyone has any advice on this I am all ears.
Thanks!
Mike AB7RU


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 to MacBook connections

[Bill Frantz]

You have the physical connections right Don.

RUMlog has been replaced by RUMlogNG, available through the 
Apple App store with a donation requested. Its been a while 
since I used RUMlog, but the basic setup is similar. Mine is:


  Use CAT checked
  For RTTY use Data AFSK A
  For PSK use Data Data A
  For unknown Data use PSK
  Serial Port K3 utility>

  Baud Rate 38400
  Stop Bits 1
  Parity None
  All the Flow Control and Power Up Lines unchecked
  Interface Serial
  For PTT use: TRS CAT

These settings should get RUMlog talking to the radio. RUMlog 
will be able to copy the frequency from the radio, automatically 
setting up the entries for frequency, band, etc. It will also be 
able to make a good guess about the Mode of the QSO.


In addition, if you use RUMlogNG, there is a useful built in 
contest mode that knows about many popular contests and can set 
up the PF keys to send canned messages.


If you have any other questions, please ask.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 12/14/18 at 4:19 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote:


Lee,

I am not a Mac user, but the connection should be easy.
It will be the same port and connection that you use for 
loading firmware to the K3.  Just tell Rumlog to use that same 
COM port.
All the rest is your software application (Rumlog) setup, and I 
cannot help with that part, but you asked about the physical 
connections and I believe I have provided the correct answer to that.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/14/2018 7:10 PM, Lee Broestl wrote:

Okay- Elecraft community please, I need basic help bringing my operations into 
the

21st century.


Question:  How does a simple (and cheap) ham do the  physical connections 
between
his K3 & MacBook laptop for RumLog to do automated logging and 
other functions as outlined in the RumLog Manual?


I have K3 (#1896) with std accessories like the ATU, 100 Watt amplifier, single
main receiver, and 250 hertz roofing filter.  When I added a 
P3, the KXV3A Interface kit was installed. Usual basic ops is 
CW, at QRP power levels.  My antenna is a horizontal 40-10M 
Skywave rectangle loop at 25 feet.


My computer companion is an enhanced MacBook Pro laptop.  Until last summer, I
was logging all QSO’s, just like I did when I started my ham 
radio journey. I then discovered RumLog for Mac and started to 
tap the keys doing the same method of logging but w/o the 
pencil.  I had found a way to quickly match up repeats and have 
some rapid verification through eQRZ.com.  Then I wondered if 
there was a way to have the technology do some other ops. 
Though I use Cocoamodem for PSK, RTTY and more, I believe 
RumLog will do more things than just logging.  Appreciate any 
help, please.

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[Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

[Mike Parkes]

I am interested in determining the best way to split out the KX3's receive
audio for digital modes to an external speaker, so that if I want, I can
listen to the band while running digital sound card modes. (Maybe I am just
too old school, but my older rigs (like the IC-751a) could do this easily
because they had a separate digital output for rtty and other fsk modes. So
I was able to monitor the band while also decoding digital modes.) I
thought I could use a splitter from the KX3 phones jack, and send one side
to the PC and the other to a speaker (with its own vol control). I have no
idea how that will impact the signal going to the PC though, at the least
it will be less level to the PC. Or perhaps one of the USB sound card
interfaces can do this, as I think some of them have their own audio out?
Ideally I would also like to be able to monitor the transmitted audio
signal too if possible (whatever the signal is that is leaving the PC and
going to the KX3. If anyone has any advice on this I am all ears.
Thanks!
Mike AB7RU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 to MacBook connections

[Don Wilhelm]

Lee,

I am not a Mac user, but the connection should be easy.
It will be the same port and connection that you use for loading 
firmware to the K3.  Just tell Rumlog to use that same COM port.
All the rest is your software application (Rumlog) setup, and I cannot 
help with that part, but you asked about the physical connections and I 
believe I have provided the correct answer to that.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/14/2018 7:10 PM, Lee Broestl wrote:

Okay- Elecraft community please, I need basic help bringing my operations into 
the 21st century.

  Question:  How does a simple (and cheap) ham do the  physical connections between 
his K3 & MacBook laptop for RumLog to do automated logging and other functions 
as outlined in the RumLog Manual?

  I have K3 (#1896) with std accessories like the ATU, 100 Watt amplifier, 
single main receiver, and 250 hertz roofing filter.  When I added a P3, the 
KXV3A Interface kit was installed. Usual basic ops is CW, at QRP power levels.  
My antenna is a horizontal 40-10M Skywave rectangle loop at 25 feet.

  My computer companion is an enhanced MacBook Pro laptop.  Until last summer, 
I was logging all QSO’s, just like I did when I started my ham radio journey. I 
then discovered RumLog for Mac and started to tap the keys doing the same 
method of logging but w/o the pencil.  I had found a way to quickly match up 
repeats and have some rapid verification through eQRZ.com.  Then I wondered if 
there was a way to have the technology do some other ops. Though I use 
Cocoamodem for PSK, RTTY and more, I believe RumLog will do more things than 
just logging.  Appreciate any help, please.

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[Elecraft] K3 to MacBook connections

[Lee Broestl]

Okay- Elecraft community please, I need basic help bringing my operations into 
the 21st century.

 Question:  How does a simple (and cheap) ham do the  physical connections 
between his K3 & MacBook laptop for RumLog to do automated logging and other 
functions as outlined in the RumLog Manual?

 I have K3 (#1896) with std accessories like the ATU, 100 Watt amplifier, 
single main receiver, and 250 hertz roofing filter.  When I added a P3, the 
KXV3A Interface kit was installed. Usual basic ops is CW, at QRP power levels.  
My antenna is a horizontal 40-10M Skywave rectangle loop at 25 feet.

 My computer companion is an enhanced MacBook Pro laptop.  Until last summer, I 
was logging all QSO’s, just like I did when I started my ham radio journey. I 
then discovered RumLog for Mac and started to tap the keys doing the same 
method of logging but w/o the pencil.  I had found a way to quickly match up 
repeats and have some rapid verification through eQRZ.com.  Then I wondered if 
there was a way to have the technology do some other ops. Though I use 
Cocoamodem for PSK, RTTY and more, I believe RumLog will do more things than 
just logging.  Appreciate any help, please.

 Thanks for the assistance.

 Lee, AA5LH

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[Elecraft] KX3 and accessories for sale

[Neil Ramhorst]

I have the following for sale"
KX3 with the following options:
Internal antenna tuner
Batteries and clock
Elecraft cw paddle
good heat sink
roofing filter
plexiglass stand
formed front cover
Hand Microphone
Nifty manual
Full set of Fred Caty books and factory manuals.
All mint condition and factory calibrated recently.


PX3 with the following:
Side rails
Plexiglass stand
front cover
All cables and Fred Caty manual.


QRP side car plus.
Keyboard
All never used and in original box.

Signal link USB with module and cables for KX3.

Everything is mint and 100 percent functional.

I'm NOT interested in selling individual items at this time.

I'm looking for one of the following as possible trade either partial or 
direct:


K3S or KPA500 and tuner.

Please no other radios or manufactures.

Email me for more information or photographs.
My call at gmail.com

Neil


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Walter Underwood]

If you don’t want to change the plug on the key, a stereo to mono splitter will 
also work. The left channel is connected to the tip.

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> On Dec 14, 2018, at 6:06 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> 
> Plugging a mono plug into a stereo adapter will ground the ring contact of 
> the adapter's stereo plug.
> The ring contact of the end with the stereo jack will contact the shell 
> (base) of the mono plug.
> 
> Holding either paddle contact grounded when you power on will cause an ERR 
> PTT or KEY ERR message.
> 
> Easiest solution is to change the plug on the key to a stereo 1/8 inch plug.  
> Connect only to the tip and the shell.  You will be able to use it not only 
> with the KX3, but also with other transceivers you might have.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/14/2018 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes wrote:
>> Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
>> with the KX3.
>> I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
>> adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder
>> anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
>> keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
>> plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be common
>> to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Nr4c]

Lift the Ring. 

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> On Dec 14, 2018, at 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
> with the KX3.
> I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
> adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder
> anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
> keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
> plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be common
> to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU
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Re: [Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's wind this OT thread down at this time in the interest of keeping list SNR 
high.


73,
Eric
Mosterator
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On 12/14/2018 11:51 AM, Bill Steffey wrote:

i get the manager and show him an app with a meter showing how hi it is ...

and suggest at some point " it could approach" an OHSA issue...

ok  ,OSHA   O Heck Should Absent myself... and I do ...



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Re: [Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

[Bill Steffey]

i get the manager and show him an app with a meter showing how hi it is ...

and suggest at some point " it could approach" an OHSA issue...

ok  ,OSHA   O Heck Should Absent myself... and I do ...


At Dayton a bunch of 8 went out... we were seated inside and it was 
obvious we would be talking to the ham seated next to us !!!  I 
moved the crowd outside... great move  80+  to low 70s


 On 12/14/2018 2:28 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:

There is NOTHING worse.  It will turn a “5” into an “I won’t be back”.  One of the 
upscale restaurants near me I frequent has two areas.  One is the “you can’t hear 
yourself think much less have a conversation,  but it seems like a party” space, and 
the other is “quiet" space.  It’s the only reason it isn’t off my list  … Maybe 
it’s age … :-)

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342


On Dec 14, 2018, at 2:10 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:

And for us as well. I often review restaurants on Yelp and Trip Advisor, and 
excessive noise will turn five stars for food and service into two or three. 
These places are noisy because of a cynical business philosophy that a high 
noise level creates excitement, and also causes tables to turn over faster.


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Re: [Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

[Grant Youngman]

There is NOTHING worse.  It will turn a “5” into an “I won’t be back”.  One of 
the upscale restaurants near me I frequent has two areas.  One is the “you 
can’t hear yourself think much less have a conversation,  but it seems like a 
party” space, and the other is “quiet" space.  It’s the only reason it isn’t 
off my list  … Maybe it’s age … :-)

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Dec 14, 2018, at 2:10 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> And for us as well. I often review restaurants on Yelp and Trip Advisor, and 
> excessive noise will turn five stars for food and service into two or three. 
> These places are noisy because of a cynical business philosophy that a high 
> noise level creates excitement, and also causes tables to turn over faster.
> 

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[Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

[Jim Brown]

And for us as well. I often review restaurants on Yelp and Trip Advisor, 
and excessive noise will turn five stars for food and service into two 
or three. These places are noisy because of a cynical business 
philosophy that a high noise level creates excitement, and also causes 
tables to turn over faster.


73, Jim K9YC

On 12/14/2018 8:43 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
Restaurant noise levels are a plague for me.  With my hearing loss the 
noise level just shoves everything to sound like noise with no 
intelligence detectable. 



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Re: [Elecraft] [K3/0 mini rx audio out]

[Walter Underwood]

I use this external audio amp with my KX3 to drive speakers. It is just a few
components wrapped around a standard audio amp chip. Stereo, 15 W per
channel, volume control, runs on 9-18 V, costs $9.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4MT274/ 


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

> On Dec 14, 2018, at 7:38 AM, David Windisch  wrote:
> 
> All concerned:
> 
> I've searched the archives to no avail for the solution to this challenge.
> If there were refs, I missed 'em.
> 
> The Heil, CM500 etc., etc., cans I've tried out, on the K3/0 mini front and
> side audio outputs, simply do not put enough sound pressure on my TOEs
> (tired old ears).
> The K3S, however, _does_ put enough sound pressure on my TOEs, with _all_
> the can/mic sets I have, especially with the WWII hi-z antique sets.
> 
> Has anyone out there in radioland found:
> 1. a set of cans that doesn't need an external audio amp, or
> 2. a suitable external audio amp, ?
> 
> Brgds & tks from Dave, N3HE.
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Re: [Elecraft] 10 dB or 3?

[Edward R Cole]

To add to what Don said,

Restaurant noise levels are a plague for me.  With my hearing loss 
the noise level just shoves everything to sound like noise with no 
intelligence detectable.


I note that some now have cc activated on TV's with sound turned down 
to keep background sound lowered.  That allows patrons to follow 
sports or news programs without everyone raising their voice to 
compete with the TV.  Background music is just noise if I want 
conversation with anyone.  Finer restaurants go to some lengths to 
produce the "quiet atmosphere" for fine dining.  The restaurants that 
cater to twenty-something crowd seem to relish in making it loud.


It really gets to me when they play loud music in the restrooms -ugh.

Running the ham radio in the car or truck is challenge because I need 
the volume too high for my wife's comfort.  Do not wear a headset as 
this might compromise my driving (ability to detect presence of other 
vehicle).  But then I try to operate in the "parked mode" as 
distracted driving is not wise.  Same for cellphone use while driving 
(illegal in some states).


73, Ed - KL7UW
  http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
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[Elecraft] [K3/0 mini rx audio out]

[David Windisch]

All concerned:

I've searched the archives to no avail for the solution to this challenge.
If there were refs, I missed 'em.

The Heil, CM500 etc., etc., cans I've tried out, on the K3/0 mini front and
side audio outputs, simply do not put enough sound pressure on my TOEs
(tired old ears).
The K3S, however, _does_ put enough sound pressure on my TOEs, with _all_
the can/mic sets I have, especially with the WWII hi-z antique sets.

Has anyone out there in radioland found:
1. a set of cans that doesn't need an external audio amp, or
2. a suitable external audio amp, ?

Brgds & tks from Dave, N3HE.





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Brgds,
Dave, N3HE
Cincinnati OH
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[Elecraft] message HIGH CURRENT after new firmware installation

[IK4EWX]

Some day ago I installed the new firmware version.
Immediately after installation  has returned the message on display of "high
current" when keying with my well setted bugs, a Vibroplex Presentation and
a Begali Intrepid.  
Regular transmission, 100w out, but appear this message that I have seen in
the past when I bought the K3S but have been solved same firmware release
ago.
Do Elecraft have changed the alarm intervention with this new release?
Ian IK4EWX




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

Plugging a mono plug into a stereo adapter will ground the ring contact 
of the adapter's stereo plug.
The ring contact of the end with the stereo jack will contact the shell 
(base) of the mono plug.


Holding either paddle contact grounded when you power on will cause an 
ERR PTT or KEY ERR message.


Easiest solution is to change the plug on the key to a stereo 1/8 inch 
plug.  Connect only to the tip and the shell.  You will be able to use 
it not only with the KX3, but also with other transceivers you might have.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/14/2018 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes wrote:

Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
with the KX3.
I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder
anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be common
to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Mike Parkes]

Thank you Jim!
I figured that was the case. Well... I think I found a solution although it
is a little gangsta... I just wrapped the "ring" area on the 1/4" plug with
some scotch tape to make sure the ring isn't keyed, only the tip. And that
works! I am able to key the rig, however now whenever hold the key down it
wants to send a series of dots. I have CW KEY2 set to "HAND" but it is
still trying to send a series of dots?
Mike

On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 5:33 AM Jim Sheldon  wrote:

> It has to be a stereo plug -- both the TIP and RING on the KX3's key
> jack key the rig when in Hand Key mode.  This means unless you have a
> stereo plug on the end of your Key, even an adapter won't work as the
> MONO plugs SHELL (Ground) will short the "RING" terminal on the KX3 to
> ground causing it to key all the time.  Change out the cable on your
> hand key to one with a 1/8" stereo plug, and hook ground to the "SLEEVE"
> and the KEY contact to the "TIP" of the stereo cable.  All will work.
>
> Jim, W0EB
>
> -- Original Message --
> From: "Mike Parkes" 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: 12/14/2018 7:18:16 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key
>
> >Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
> >with the KX3.
> >I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
> >adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to
> solder
> >anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
> >keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
> >plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be
> common
> >to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU
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[Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Mike Parkes]

Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
with the KX3.
I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder
anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be common
to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU
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