Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working
An SWR of 25.4:1 is usual indicator of Mo Antenna connected. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 13, 2019, at 7:09 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > It sounds like you need to contact Elecraft support … > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > >> On Aug 13, 2019, at 6:42 PM, Aaron wrote: >> >> For some reason, I could not reply to the mail list. >> >> The ATU on my KX3 is not tuning. When I hit the tune button I hear the >> relays and the display shows an SWR of 25.4-1 >> Here is what I have done so far. >> Under the menu, the ATU MD is set to Auto >> I hooked the KX3 to a dummy load with a good piece of coax and it still >> showed SWR of 25.4-1. >> I opened the KX3 up, removed the batteries, removed the 2-meter >> transverter, and removed the ATU. The cable from J1 to the BNC was well >> connected at both ends. Upon inspection, I could find no loose cables or >> parts in the rest of the KX3. >> I reassembled everything and I am still getting an SWR of 25.4-1 with the >> dummy load. > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
First depends on the version of FLFIGI. I use v4.0.5 With that I choose K3/KX3 Beta as the radio from the HamLib. 38400 baud, 1 stop. I do not have DTR or DTS checked. With my configuration I end up with COM 5. All works great with these values. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/13/2019 8:14 PM, Ray Albers wrote: Thanks, Jim Yes - and after posting my request, I fiddled around a bit more I actually stumbled into getting it work with the plain old serial interface. I've written down the settings that seem to work for me: Kenwood Elecraft K2 Com1 38400 PTT Via CAT Command AFSK in place of FSK Data 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 RTS Always ON DTR Always ON Now that it's working I won't touch a thing!! 73 Ray __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
Thanks, Jim Yes - and after posting my request, I fiddled around a bit more I actually stumbled into getting it work with the plain old serial interface. I've written down the settings that seem to work for me: Kenwood Elecraft K2 Com1 38400 PTT Via CAT Command AFSK in place of FSK Data 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 RTS Always ON DTR Always ON Now that it's working I won't touch a thing!! 73 Ray On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 8:02 PM Jim Rhodes wrote: > I haven't used MixW in years, but have you set the data rate to 38,400 > baud and 8 data bits, 1 stop bit? > > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 6:50 PM Ray Albers wrote: > >> So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3, >> I've finally gotten a [used] K3. >> >> I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't >> upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked >> perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to >> do it. >> >> I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio >> and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a >> serial >> interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy. >> >> A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by >> selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as >> the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW >> displays >> -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3. >> >> Any suggestions? >> 73 >> Ray K2HYD >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to jimk...@gmail.com >> > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
Do you have any software on the laptop that communicates with the K3? Download and install the K3 Utility from the Elecraft website to test the connection. You'll want it anyway for firmware updates and calibrations. GL & 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
If that does not work, then you have a serial port issue with Windows... I am using a "real" serial port. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/13/19 4:49 PM, Ray Albers wrote: So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3, I've finally gotten a [used] K3. I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to do it. I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy. A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW displays -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3. Any suggestions? 73 Ray K2HYD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
I am using "Kenwood", then "All Kenwoods" as the radio, in Mix 3.x. 38.4, 8N2. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/13/19 4:49 PM, Ray Albers wrote: So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3, I've finally gotten a [used] K3. I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to do it. I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy. A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW displays -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3. Any suggestions? 73 Ray K2HYD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working
Aaron, Your tests leave a couple questions - I could assume, but I would rather not - unsaid things often reveal problems. Are you powering the KX3 from an external supply having at least a 13.8 volt output? After you connected the dummy load, did you do an ATU TUNE? Is there any chance you could have had a static surge on the antenna coax that could have zapped the wattmeter diodes? Email supp...@elecraft.com to see if they can give you some points to measure. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/13/2019 6:42 PM, Aaron wrote: For some reason, I could not reply to the mail list. The ATU on my KX3 is not tuning. When I hit the tune button I hear the relays and the display shows an SWR of 25.4-1 Here is what I have done so far. Under the menu, the ATU MD is set to Auto I hooked the KX3 to a dummy load with a good piece of coax and it still showed SWR of 25.4-1. I opened the KX3 up, removed the batteries, removed the 2-meter transverter, and removed the ATU. The cable from J1 to the BNC was well connected at both ends. Upon inspection, I could find no loose cables or parts in the rest of the KX3. I reassembled everything and I am still getting an SWR of 25.4-1 with the dummy load. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working
The only time I have seen this SWR on my KX3 is when the internal batteries (eneloop) were partially discharged and the voltage was 8.5 vdc (tuning caused the voltage to drop to 8.2 vdc). I noticed this when testing beta firmware for Elecraft to assess ATU behavior using different voltages Have you tried connecting your KX3 to an external power supply that delivers 13.4 vdc and at least 2a? If this does not address the issue contact Elecraft support. 73 Howard WX7HS > On Aug 13, 2019, at 15:44, Aaron wrote: > > For some reason, I could not reply to the mail list. > > The ATU on my KX3 is not tuning. When I hit the tune button I hear the > relays and the display shows an SWR of 25.4-1 > Here is what I have done so far. > Under the menu, the ATU MD is set to Auto > I hooked the KX3 to a dummy load with a good piece of coax and it still > showed SWR of 25.4-1. > I opened the KX3 up, removed the batteries, removed the 2-meter > transverter, and removed the ATU. The cable from J1 to the BNC was well > connected at both ends. Upon inspection, I could find no loose cables or > parts in the rest of the KX3. > I reassembled everything and I am still getting an SWR of 25.4-1 with the > dummy load. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to howardsax...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
I haven't used MixW in years, but have you set the data rate to 38,400 baud and 8 data bits, 1 stop bit? On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 6:50 PM Ray Albers wrote: > So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3, > I've finally gotten a [used] K3. > > I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't > upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked > perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to > do it. > > I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio > and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial > interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy. > > A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by > selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as > the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW > displays > -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3. > > Any suggestions? > 73 > Ray K2HYD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jimk...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing
So after having built a KX1 15 yrs ago, and 5 yrs ago acquiring a KX-3, I've finally gotten a [used] K3. I use MixW for logging (I no longer use it for digital modes, and haven't upgraded it for years). I had interfaced my old ICOM 746PRO and it worked perfectly, entering the frequency into the log. Now I can't get the K3 to do it. I'm using a Dell laptop running Windows XP. I've tried interfacing radio and computer with a serial cable (yes, the old laptop actually has a serial interface) and also with a serial to USB converter, with no joy. A bit of Googling told me that folks have gotten the interface to work by selecting Kenwood as the radio (in MixW) and then selecting Elecraft K2 as the model. Still no luck. The latest is that in the Freq column, MixW displays -13677 and that doesn't change when I turn the big knob on the K3. Any suggestions? 73 Ray K2HYD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working
It sounds like you need to contact Elecraft support … Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On Aug 13, 2019, at 6:42 PM, Aaron wrote: > > For some reason, I could not reply to the mail list. > > The ATU on my KX3 is not tuning. When I hit the tune button I hear the > relays and the display shows an SWR of 25.4-1 > Here is what I have done so far. > Under the menu, the ATU MD is set to Auto > I hooked the KX3 to a dummy load with a good piece of coax and it still > showed SWR of 25.4-1. > I opened the KX3 up, removed the batteries, removed the 2-meter > transverter, and removed the ATU. The cable from J1 to the BNC was well > connected at both ends. Upon inspection, I could find no loose cables or > parts in the rest of the KX3. > I reassembled everything and I am still getting an SWR of 25.4-1 with the > dummy load. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working
For some reason, I could not reply to the mail list. The ATU on my KX3 is not tuning. When I hit the tune button I hear the relays and the display shows an SWR of 25.4-1 Here is what I have done so far. Under the menu, the ATU MD is set to Auto I hooked the KX3 to a dummy load with a good piece of coax and it still showed SWR of 25.4-1. I opened the KX3 up, removed the batteries, removed the 2-meter transverter, and removed the ATU. The cable from J1 to the BNC was well connected at both ends. Upon inspection, I could find no loose cables or parts in the rest of the KX3. I reassembled everything and I am still getting an SWR of 25.4-1 with the dummy load. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Book For Sale
The Elecraft K3s and P3 by Fred Cady – KE7X New is $45 plus shipping. Mine looks new and has same covers and pages, but is only $25 including free shipping. Mike W4UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Fixing a Winlink express, no audio input from K3S problem
I have Winlink Express running quite happily on a laptop, talking to a K3S thru the K3S’s USB cable. I configured Winlink Express on an older desktop, and it did not play with the same K3S - although the Winlink Express can (e.g., using VARA) transmit a signal; it “hears” nothing. The USB Codec Microphone, which is how the K3S’s audio shows up on the PC, has sound - I can “listen” to it using the Windows ability to listen to a sound input device. But, none of the Winlink Express modems running on the desktop can hear any audio. Oddly, FLDIGI works just fine on the laptop and the desktop. Finally, after some more poking around, I got it to work. The magic was to change the “Allow apps to access your microphone” setting in the Sound settings page to On. This setting appears in the “Microphone privacy settings” and I completely ignored it for more than a couple days! Go to Settings/Sound. Click on “Microphone privacy settings”. Make sure “Allow apps to access your microphone” is “On”. Also, make sure the “Allow desktop apps to access the microphone” setting further down this page is “On”. This is what was preventing my Winlink Express app from working. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 Bronze Weighted knobs
I have a pair of beautiful 'BRONZE' 73 CNC weighted knobs for the K3, as new. 140 Euros. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
