Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Winlink

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

Dave - 

Make sure windows is allowing Winlink modem app to use the microphone.

Settings/System/Sound/"Related Settings" Microphone Privacy Settings:

Allow Apps to access your microphone: ON
Allow desktop apps to access your microphone: VARA HF MODEM, whatever else you 
use

Bob - W3DK


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Subject: [Elecraft-K3] Winlink

Hi,

Is anyone using Winlink, (latest), with Windows 10, (latest), and a K3? 
All used to work, and all of a sudden PTT fails.  All else works, the 
radio is driven to the best frequency, etc...  I have made no known 
changes.  There was a windows update...  I would like to verify it still 
works, and if so, to get some settings from you...

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[Elecraft] Question on K3S and Winlink Express

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

I can successfully connect using Winlink, and both Winmor and VARA
protocols. However, ARDOP has me stumped. I can't figure out how to setup
ARDOP without VOX. Anyone have a recipe for ARDOP configuration?  Thanks,
Bob - W3DK

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Re: [Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

Bill - hunh.  I didn’t think of testing it that way, but clearly that works and 
tells the tale.  Kind of off-putting, knowing that you’re really up to 99 Hz 
away from where you think you are when you select Coarse.  Maybe a good use for 
a macro.

 

73,

Bob W3Dk

 

From: Bill Weaver [mailto:weave...@usermail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:31 AM
To: Bob Novas; Bob Novas via Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

 

The undisplayed digits are used, i.e. the freq does not shift to the displayed 
100Hz. In my example the freq (while listening to a CW QSO) did not shift but 
stayed at 7.02647 Khz. 

 

73,

Bill WE5P



On Oct 17, 2019 at 08:59, Bob Novas  wrote: 

But, the question is - are the undisplayed digits retained but not used, or are 
they actually utilized in determining the frequency?  I’ve been setting my 
readout to .x00 before switching to Coarse, on the fea that the undisplayed 
digits actually are used in determining the Rx/Tx frequency, but there’s 
nowhere that says one way or the other that I can find.  Bob - W3DK

 

From: Bill Weaver [mailto:weave...@usermail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:34 AM
To: Bill Weaver; Bob Novas; Bob Novas via Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

 

Sri, when selecting coarse to 7.0264 not 7.02644. Fat fingers

73,

Bill WE5P

On Oct 17, 2019 at 08:31, Bill Weaver  wrote: 

  
  
Bob,
  
 
  
I just tested it It looks like the undisplayed digits are retained. My example 
7.02647. Select coarse 7.02644 tune around and return to 7.0264 and select 
medium returns to 7.02647.
  
 
  
73,
  
 
  
Bill WE5P
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
>   
> On Oct 17, 2019 at 08:23, Bob Novas via Elecraftwrote:
>   
>   
>  When the K3s is in Coarse tuning mode, showing 100 Hz steps, are the 10 Hz 
> and 1 Hz settings retained from wherever they were, or are they jammed to 
> 0's? In other words, if the dial reads 7010.1, is the K3s running on the 
> frequency 7010.100 or possibly 7010.1?? where the ?? are whatever happened to 
> be dialed in before going to Coarse tuning? Thanks, Bob Novas - W3DK 
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Re: [Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

But, the question is - are the undisplayed digits retained but not used, or are 
they actually utilized in determining the frequency?  I’ve been setting my 
readout to .x00 before switching to Coarse, on the fea that the undisplayed 
digits actually are used in determining the Rx/Tx frequency, but there’s 
nowhere that says one way or the other that I can find.  Bob - W3DK

 

From: Bill Weaver [mailto:weave...@usermail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:34 AM
To: Bill Weaver; Bob Novas; Bob Novas via Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

 

Sri, when selecting coarse to 7.0264 not 7.02644. Fat fingers

73,

Bill WE5P



On Oct 17, 2019 at 08:31, Bill Weaver  wrote: 

  
  
Bob,
  
 
  
I just tested it. It looks like the undisplayed digits are retained. My example 
7.02647. Select coarse 7.02644 tune around and return to 7.0264 and select 
medium returns to 7.02647.
  
 
  
73,
  
 
  
Bill WE5P
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
>   
> On Oct 17, 2019 at 08:23, Bob Novas via Elecraftwrote:
>   
>   
>  When the K3s is in Coarse tuning mode, showing 100 Hz steps, are the 10 Hz 
> and 1 Hz settings retained from wherever they were, or are they jammed to 
> 0's? In other words, if the dial reads 7010.1, is the K3s running on the 
> frequency 7010.100 or possibly 7010.1?? where the ?? are whatever happened to 
> be dialed in before going to Coarse tuning? Thanks, Bob Novas - W3DK 
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[Elecraft] Question on frequency when in fine/medium/coarse

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

When the K3s is in Coarse tuning mode, showing 100 Hz steps, are the 10 Hz
and 1 Hz settings retained from wherever they were, or are they jammed to
0's?  In other words, if the dial reads 7010.1, is the K3s running on the
frequency 7010.100 or possibly 7010.1?? where the ?? are whatever happened
to be dialed in before going to Coarse tuning?



Thanks,

Bob Novas - W3DK

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[Elecraft] Fixing a Winlink express, no audio input from K3S problem

[Bob Novas via Elecraft]

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.

 

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 177, Issue 23

[Bob Novas]

http://k9yc.com/ChokesTLData.pdf gets a 404 not found error.  I'd be
interested in seeing the document.  Bob - W3DK

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[Elecraft] K3S and Winlink Express Configuration

[Bob Novas]

Can anyone provide details on configuring an K3S and Winlink Express for
winmor operation?  I'd appreciate any details you can share.  Thanks, Bob -
W3DK

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[Elecraft] K3S and power failure

[Bob Novas]

My house occasionally has a power failure, typically lasting less than a
minute. One just happened.  Do I have to worry about operating the K3S and
having a power failure?  It would be like turning off the power supply
without first turning off the K3S, and I understand that's not recommended.
Do I need a UPS for the K3S?  What would be nice would be a small battery
that powered the smarts independently of the mains supply.  Bob - W3DK

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[Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

[Bob Novas]

Can I just makeup a 4 wire cable that is longer than the cable supplied with
the K-Pod?  Any gotchas?


Thanks,
Bob - W3DK

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Re: [Elecraft] Progressive Tuning Rate

[Bob Novas]

About the only thing I like about using my Drake R4C over my K3S is that I can 
cover a lot of band with a couple of twists of the Drake's tuning knob, at 
25KHz per rotation. However, it's tough to clarify SSB at that rate, though 
it's actually not too fast for CW for me.

I'd love to see the K3S have a progressive tuning rate, with adjustable 
parameters - acceleration and max rate.  Acceleration would set how fast the 
progressive tuning rate advances; max rate would set the absolute max tuning 
rate. 

Bob 
W3DK

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ralph Encarnacion
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:54 PM
To: K9MA
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Progressive Tuning Rate

I actually thought all radios had this feature. When I first got my KX2, i kept 
turning the knob faster and faster looking to see if it would kick in, and was 
kind of disappointed when it didn’t. So I would like to see it added to the KX2 
and KX3.

Ralph AA5YC

> On Jan 2, 2018, at 1:51 PM, K9MA  wrote:
> 
> I'd like that feature, too.  For those who don't like it, just add a menu 
> item to enable it.
> 
> Scott K9MA
> 
> On 1/2/2018 10:50, Chuck Chandler wrote:
>> Whooo-hooo.  Sign me up.  I would love to have the progressive tuning 
>> rate, that is something I miss from my past rigs.
>> 
>> 73 es HNY de Chuck, WS1L
> 
> 
> --
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Re: [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode

[Bob Novas]

I have the same complaint about time, when displaying time in VFO B - it 
toggles between time and frequency. I'd like it to stick to what I set it to! 
Bob W3DK

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Sent: Friday, December 08, 2017 12:21 PM
To: Nr4c; Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode

Bill,
Thanks for responding. What I am mainly referring to is the fact that it 
switches from decode back to the frequency. I would like it to stay on decode 
100%. Is that possible?

On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 9:13 AM, Nr4c  wrote:

> You’re not the first person to request that we have a choice of Decode 
> OR Frequency in VFO B window.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
> > On Dec 8, 2017, at 11:51 AM, zachary petersen 
> > 
> wrote:
> >
> > Fred,
> > I have a KX3 I thought this mailing list was specific to KX3. I did
> however
> > try the K3 Utility to see if the terminal would output the decoded 
> > text however that didn't work. Additionally while in the field you 
> > can't /
> don't
> > always have a computer availble for you to decode the text you are
> sending,
> > or something that was said a few minutes before.
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 11:49 PM, Cady, Fred  wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Zac,
> >>
> >> You can use the K3  Utility program and its Terminal window to show 
> >> the decoded characters when you have decode turned on.  You can 
> >> operate CW, RTTY (FSK D) and PSK (PSK D).  You can define 16 
> >> memories for each of
> the
> >> modes by clicking * Edit Memories*.
> >>
> >> Cheers and 73,
> >>
> >> Fred KE7X
> >>
> >>
> >> For info on all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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> >> on behalf of zachary petersen 
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2017 11:57 PM
> >> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> >> *Subject:* [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode
> >>
> >> I have been looking through the options, and the manual however I 
> >> can't seem to find an option to force VFO B to stay on decode 
> >> instead of switching back to the frequency. I have been using 0 PWR 
> >> and the decode
> to
> >> practice CW however since VFO B switches back it makes it difficult 
> >> to
> see
> >> what I have typed unless I am actively looking at it.
> >>
> >> Additionally I thought it might be interesting to allow for VFO B 
> >> knob while on "decode" mode to allow you to scroll back in a 
> >> conversation (
> to a
>
>


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Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

[Bob Novas]

http://www.emp-bags.com/

Bob - W3DK

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dale Chayes
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

The true military (metal) ammo cans are (supposed to) have a rubber gasket
between the top and the body. (Just checked one, it does.) Perhaps that
would allow some EM leakage?

It would not be hard to scrape a bit of paint off and solder or silver
solder a ground strap (or foil) bridge between the lid and the body (perhaps
on the inside for durability) but I'm not sure if that solves the (potential
non?) problem?

-Dale/KB1ZKD



On Sep 6, 2017, at 14:00 , Walter Underwood  wrote:

> A military ammo box should work. They are pretty cheap, too. You could
buff off the paint to get good contact around the lid.
> 
> http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting/ammunition/ammunition-boxes|/p
> c/104792580/c/104691780/sc/522363780/cabelas-mil-spec-ammo-can/1611284
> .uts?slotId=0 ition-boxes%7C/pc/104792580/c/104691780/sc/522363780/cabelas-mil-spec-
> ammo-can/1611284.uts?slotId=0>
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

[Bob Novas]

Well, I guess my point is, it would be nice if it were less fiddly and more
"elegant".  A modular radio that came apart with a lot less fuss.  Plugin
boards.  It's a packaging problem.  

I love operating the radio.  I'm just not keen on maintaining it.

Bob - W3DK

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3


> Messing with the sub-receiver is such a PITA that I will procrastinate 
> putting a new filter in for weeks before I gather the courage to pull 
> it apart.

I can't see spending the money for shipping and insurance, not to mention
factory charges for relatively simple work, over fear of the sub receiver. 

I've had mine in and out ( and in and out and ...) a bunch over the years
and, while it might seem fiddly without a bit of patience and due care,
never had a real issue with it.  It's always seemed to drop right in.  Had
it out a few weeks ago for the 'n'th time to put the LF receive mods in. 

Or maybe I've just had a lot of practice ? :)

Grant NQ5T
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Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

[Bob Novas]

Messing with the sub-receiver is such a PITA that I will procrastinate
putting a new filter in for weeks before I gather the courage to pull it
apart.  

Bob W3DK

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Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 3:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

I have built several kits of all kinds going back to Heathkit days and I
built my own K2.

I had a lot of problems with the sub-Rx installation.  I have big hands and
could not seem to be able to see to line things up properly, not to mention
the pesky TMP connectors.

I am at the point with this where I will no longer attempt any mod that
requires removal of the Sub-Rx.  Everything goes back to the factory.

From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay
Autery
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:08 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

Funny IMO, some of the best design work I've ever seen
especially considering the package volume vs. modularity and capability.

However, I WILL confess

I now own my own TMP tool, TMP connectors, coax stock, and assorted second
end connectors in case I need/want to make one of those cables...

I have not yet needed to make a cable for my own use. But I've made a bunch
for other folks,

73,

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On 4/18/2017 10:58 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote:
>> The TMP cables were in the way and sub-receiver box was a bit 
>> difficult getting the SUBIN and SUBOUT boards to align and mate properly.
>
> I installed mine myself too. (And I just r/r recently with the 
> addition of the gen coverage bp filters on the main board.) It is 
> certainly fiddly. The mechanical design leaves much to be desired.
>
> 73, Christopher AI6KG.
>
> On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 4:27 AM, wa9fvp
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[Elecraft] International Crystal is closing

[Bob Novas]

Another ham oriented, US based company bites the dust.
https://www.icmfg.com/ 

 

It's a shame. I don't know if that affects any elecraft filters, but it does
affect my old Drake boatanchors.  Bob W3DK 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hookup Wire

[Bob Novas]

try http://www.therfc.com and
http://www.mouser.com/Wire-Cable/Hook-up-Wire/_/N-5ggs/ 

Bob - W3DK


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Morgan
Bailey
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:29 AM
To: Phil Hystad; Elecraft Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hookup Wire

You might think about buying some 8 stranded rotator cable and stripping out
the outer bundling insulation. Most likely you might even have a few feet of
that in the old junk box. And, You will get 8 colors.

Vy 73,

Morgan NJ8M

On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 10:14 PM, Phil Hystad  wrote:

> Slightly off topic but definitely ham radio oriented and my only ham 
> radios are all Elecraft gear.
>
> I am looking for stranded copper hookup wire, say #20 to #24 with very 
> flexible insulation.  I have some of this now, like about 7 inches, 
> but I need more.  I do not know any brand names or even what this is 
> called.  A friend of mine thought it might be the Teflon insulated wire.
>
> Can anyone suggest some brand names or products that I can search 
> on-line?  Out-of-band responses please to keep this OT topic from 
> crowding up the forum.
>
> Thanks,
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
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Re: [Elecraft] reflow solder K-pod power resistor

[Bob Novas]

Don - I literally touch the iron to the solder, and then touch the part with
the iron conveying the solder and flux. You have to be quick.  Bob

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 7:24 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] reflow solder K-pod power resistor

Bob,

It is good to hear that you were successful.
However, I have a reservations about your recommended technique.
Yes, a small bit of solder on the iron is required to conduct heat to the
already soldered junction, but you should add a wee bit of fresh solder to
the joint while reflowing.  The reason -- the heat of the soldering iron
will vaporize the flux quickly, probably before you can touch the iron to
the joint -- as a result, there is no flux left, and that is what the solder
connection likely needs most - a bit of added flux.

So, yes put a small bit of solder on the iron and then touch it to the
connection.  As soon as the solder begins to flow, touch the joint with your
flux core solder to complete the job.  The use of small diameter solder
prevents you from getting excessive solder on the joint/board/etc.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/26/2016 7:03 PM, Bob Novas wrote:
> I successfully reflow soldered the surface mount 6.8 ohm resistor 
> across R82 in my K3S today. It took me a while to get my courage up, 
> but it worked out well.
>
>
>
> In the kind of reflow soldering I used, you melt some solder and flux 
> on the tip of a temperature controlled iron, and then, while holding 
> the SMD part to be soldered to the board in its final location, touch 
> the iron tip to the surface mount part one one side and then the other 
> until it heats up and solder flows (the "reflow").  It's hard to hold 
> everything perfectly still, but you can take a couple cracks at it until
you get it right.
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[Elecraft] reflow solder K-pod power resistor

[Bob Novas]

I successfully reflow soldered the surface mount 6.8 ohm resistor across R82
in my K3S today. It took me a while to get my courage up, but it worked out
well.

 

In the kind of reflow soldering I used, you melt some solder and flux on the
tip of a temperature controlled iron, and then, while holding the SMD part
to be soldered to the board in its final location, touch the iron tip to the
surface mount part one one side and then the other until it heats up and
solder flows (the "reflow").  It's hard to hold everything perfectly still,
but you can take a couple cracks at it until you get it right.

 

Bob - W3DK

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[Elecraft] P3 wonky on 30 meters

[Bob Novas]

On 30 meters, and only on 30 meters, the P3 display does not agree with the
signals that the K3S receives. It's wrong by about 20 or 30 KHz. In other
words, where the P3 says there's signal, I hear nothing, but if I tune up
about 20-30KHz, I hear a signal that I think is what's on the P3.  Any
advice? Thanks, Bob W3Dk.

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Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Performance

[Bob Novas]

John  - when you say 4 turn coil around the copper pipe, what exactly do you
mean?  What I'm wondering is, what is the orientation of the 4 turn loop
with respect to the copper tubing loop?  You don't mean that you wound the 4
turns around the copper pipe do you?  The two loops should be in the same
plane, perhaps offset, but you should be able to stick a rod through both
loops.

Bob - W3DK

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
johnpierce
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 8:23 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Performance

I could use some help with a MagLoop.  I constructed a 48" loop from 3.8"
copper pipe.  I have a 51 pf capacitor across the open end of the loop.  I
am feeding the loop with a 4 turn coil around the copper pipe opposite of
the capacitor.  Before checking the loop I tested a carbon resistor on the
balun (ant side).  Using a 50ohm resistor on the ant side of a 1:1 Balun
which was fed with a 2' piece of 50 ohm coax and with the loop disconnected
I get the following readings from a MFJ 259B antenna analyzer:

 

Freq  Resistance  X

9.7mhz 66ohm0

10  680

12  770

14  890

17  109  0

21  126  0

27  128  0

27.6   780

 

Reattaching the feed coil and the balun I get the following readings

Freq  Resistance  X

9.7mhz 18ohm77

10  2081

12  43119

15  163  203

16  303  282

16.5   406  120

16.56440  0

17  547  0

21  >650

21.3   467  114

24  95191

27  38129

27.6   34120

29.1   21104

 

I ran all these test trying to find out what the resonance is for my 51pf
capacitor.  Rather

than helping me, I am more confused.  I was not finding anything like the
normal response

I have been led to believe I should experience with a magloop.  E.g. peek
noise at the resonance frequency.

 

John

AD2F

 

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Re: [Elecraft] RF noise on 80M with KPA500 plugged into AC outlet

[Bob Novas]

I would open up the power plug that goes into the wall socket and check its
wiring.  I suspect that plug is doing something bad with neutral and ground
- like maybe connecting them together.  Bob - W3DK

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John
Freed
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 11:18 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] RF noise on 80M with KPA500 plugged into AC outlet
Importance: High

Here is an interesting situation.  On 80 meters (3.980 MHZ) the background
noise goes from S7 to S9+20 when I plug the KPA500 into the AC outlet.  I
have not turned on the Amplifier, just plugged it into the AC outlet.  I
disconnect the power cord from the amplifier at the amplifier and the noise
remains.  I unplug the power cord and the background noise drops back to S7.
This only happens on 80 meters.  I have an idea the outlet may have a
grounding problem.  I will test it tomorrow.  Any ideas??

I have a ground bar that all of the radios are attached to.  Single ground
wire to an 8 ft ground rod just outside the shack. Hm!  (me scratching
my head)

72

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

[Bob Novas]

I have assembled power poles incorrectly and noticed that they didn't "stick".  
However, when I assemble them correctly, they stick great and like Ken and 
Detrick said, I can drag my K3S around by the power cord.  You have to be 
really careful to assemble them with the correct orientation of the metal 
insert to the plastic case. I crimp the metal insert to the wire - this results 
in a good gas-tight seal with no excess. The insert has to go all the way into 
the housing.  Again, if you assemble them correctly, they work great. If you 
don't assemble them properly, they do not work well at all.  Bob - W3DK


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Re: [Elecraft] adjust P3 markers with KPod

[Bob Novas]

I'd very much like this function too. This would be my primary use case for
the KPod 

Bob - W3DK

> On 9/2/2016 10:20 AM, Joe Stone (KF5WBO) wrote:
> > The PigKnob is already capable of controlling the PX3 markers.  You
> > simply need to ask Elecraft to port the #MAA and #MBA remote-control
> > commands to the P3.
> >
> > Joe
> > KF5WBO
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[Elecraft] talentcell battery?

[Bob Novas]

There's a TalentCell Rechargeable 72W, 132WH 12V 11000mAh battery available
on amazon for $65.  (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016BJCRUO).  Does
anyone have any experience with these?  I'm wondering if this battery would
comfortably power a KX3.  Thanks, Bob - W3DK

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit

[Bob Novas]

For me, the TMP connectors were hard, and installing the sub receiver was
hard. The rest was reasonably easy.  Go slow and follow the advice in this
thread.  Maybe someone else has words of wisdom on the TMP connectors.  The
TMP connectors killed my fingers. I wound up using needle nose pliers to
insert them. Also be sure to trim the center wires as instructed.  And,
inventory the cables and use the right length cable for each cable
connection.

Note that the word connector appears in the assembly manual 119 times.
You'll be futzing with a lot of connectors!  (Not THAT many, but a lot.)
Misaligning connectors is a really easy mistake when you're tired. You're
better off if you don't make that mistake.

Bob - W3DK



> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron
> D'Eau Claire
> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 1:36 PM
> To: 'Wayne Michael'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit
> 
> In addition to Wayne's comments,
> 
> 1) Do the parts inventory even though your fingers are itching to start
assembly.
> That's something many of us skip over and finding and identifying each
part
> before you start helps avoid confusion during assembly. There's no
"Argh!"
> moment as bad as discovering that you used the wrong screw a few pages
back
> and now you don't have it when it is needed. Besides, doing that in some
steps
> can damage parts.
> 
> 2) Be sure to check off each step in the assembly instructions. Check
boxes are
> provided. Skipping a step is one of the most common reasons why a builder
has
> to "back up" and reassemble a portion of the kit again after leaving
something
> out. Checking the boxes helps make a skipped step stand out before you go
too
> far.
> 
> 3) If a step is not clear, feel free to drop me a note (r...@elecraft.com
or
> r...@cobi.biz). I wrote the manual and the primary reason I try to keep an
eye
> on this reflector is to pick up any issues people might report assembling
their
> kits. Of course, during regular M-F business hours you can also contact
> k3supp...@elecraft.com. I'm not at the factory, so they are the people to
> contact in the unlikely event something is missing.
> 
> 4) Have fun building. Have fun operating.
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Wayne
> Michael
> Sent: Friday, August 5, 2016 7:05 AM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit
> 
> Any advise for a putting a K3S together?
> I just ordered it.
> 
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[Elecraft] The new k-pod has arriv!

[Bob Novas]

I like it a lot!  Still have to figure out what macros to setup.

 

In the way of a wish list, what I would really like to do with the tuning
knob is have it control the small knob on the P3, and assign one of the
k-pod buttons to do what happens when you click (push) that knob.  The way I
like to use the P3 is to use the P3 knob to move the receiver VFO frequency
cursor to a signal, and then click the P3 knob to move the receiver VFO
frequency there.  I can usually hit the signal first try, if I use the
frequency readout and assume the signal is either on 0khz or .5khz. This
works for a lot of signals.

 

I think it would be a great feature if this could be done with the k-pod
knob and button instead of the P3. Is that likely to happen anytime?

 

Thanks,

Bob - W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

[Bob Novas]

meh.  Buy the HF tool and if you use it and it breaks, buy the Snap-On variant.

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay
> Autery
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 2:58 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S
> 
> Roger that!  Buy the best tool you can afford and never have to buy again is
> what my Dad taught me 40+ years ago
> 
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> 
> On 7/17/2016 1:34 PM, a45wg wrote:
> > No !!! Bad sales pitch - How about spend $3k now - or spend $2k now and $3k
> (when you realised you made a mistake) later….. see spending $3k now much
> much cheaper…..
> >
> > 73, tim - A45WG
> >
> >
> >> On 17 Jul 2016, at 22:24, Ian  wrote:
> >>
> >> Consider getting a lesser radio first and using that for a while.
> >> Then you'll really appreciate what a step (leap) up the K3S is over other
> radios.
> >>
> >> 73, Ian N8IK
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 1:58 PM, Jim Brown
> >> 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Sun,7/17/2016 10:02 AM, Reuben Popp wrote:
> >>>
>  I*will*  get my ticket, it's just a matter of when, so if I'm in
>  for a penny on a receiver,
> 
> >>> So work on that FIRST. At this point, the cart is well before the horse.
> >>> Hopefully, while studying for your license, you'll learn more about
> >>> radio, and be able to make a more informed decision. AND you'll have the
> license.
> >>>
> >>> 73, Jim K9YC
> >>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] RFI on K3s

[Bob Novas]

FWIW - twisted pair calculator - https://www.eeweb.com/toolbox/twisted-pair 

Bob - W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy
> Olinger K2AV
> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:09 AM
> To: Walter Underwood
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] RFI on K3s
> 
> If one has a source of the red/black #10 zip cord (seemingly very common in 
> the
> US), then simply zip it apart, and then twist it yourself. Then you still 
> have the
> advantage of the color-coded wires.
> 
> The #10 stuff I've got is 2 round insulated #10 medium stranded wires, one red
> insulated, one black, tacked together, which separates very easily to a pair 
> of
> round wires, ideal for twisting.
> 
> The better deal is to keep all leads as short as possible.
> 
> 73, Guy K2AV
> 
> On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Walter Underwood
> 
> wrote:
> 
> > Belen appears to make a 10 AWG twisted pair cable, but I only see it
> > available in 500 foot spools. Search for "Belden 8678”.
> >
> >
> > https://www.anixter.com/en_us/products/5T00UP-008500/BELDEN/Multi-
> Pair
> > -Multi-Conductor-Cable/p/B5T00UP-500
> > <
> > https://www.anixter.com/en_us/products/5T00UP-008500/BELDEN/Multi-
> Pair
> > -Multi-Conductor-Cable/p/B5T00UP-500
> > >
> > http://www.alliedelec.com/belden-8678-060500/70004200/ <
> > http://www.alliedelec.com/belden-8678-060500/70004200/>
> >
> > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Belden-Wire-Cable/8678-
> 060500/?qs=
> > GjJS1gozy%2FMvzJLBfKAfoA%3D%3D
> > <
> > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Belden-Wire-Cable/8678-
> 060500/?qs=
> > GjJS1gozy/MvzJLBfKAfoA==
> > >
> >
> > Might be worth organizing a group or club purchase. Or maybe PowerWerx
> > could carry it.
> >
> > wunder
> > K6WRU
> > Walter Underwood
> > CM87wj
> > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
> >
> > > On Jun 20, 2016, at 11:19 PM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP
> > > 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > No, unfortunately.
> > > There is a large Ace Hardware near me and places to buy building
> > materials, but it's the not the same.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Vic, 4X6GP
> > > Rehovot, Israel
> > > Formerly K2VCO
> > > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
> > >
> > > On 21 Jun 2016 08:19, Fred C. Jensen wrote:
> > >> Home Depot is in Israel too?
> > >>
> > >> Fred K6DGW
> > >>
> > >> Vic Rosenthal  wrote:
> > >>> Get some no. 10 stranded wire at Home Depot (etc.), double it
> > >>> over,
> > put one end in a vise and the other in the chuck of your electric
> > drill and twist away. Not shielded, but much better than parallel
> > wires. I suppose you could strip some RG-8 if you really wanted to shield 
> > it.
> > >>>
> > >>> Vic 4X6GP
> > >>>
> >  On 20 Jun 2016, at 22:54, DGB  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> >  Jim ... where does one find #10 twisted pair? Is it shielded?
> > 
> >  thanks 73 Dwight NS9I
> > 
> > > On 6/20/2016 12:59 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> > >> On Mon,6/20/2016 10:33 AM, James Walker wrote:
> > >> Is it normal to register voltage as low as I’m seeing on my K-3?
> > >
> > > What you're seeing sounds like IR drop in the DC cable. How long
> > > is
> > the DC cable between the K3 and the power supply? What wire gauge? Is
> > there any equipment (like distribution panel) in between?
> > >
> > > This is a great application for a short length of #10 twisted
> > > pair
> > between the PSU and rig.
> > >
> > > 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

[Bob Novas]

I wondered if a high SWR affects the waveform that the P3 displays -
wouldn't the voltages be higher at high SWR?  would that put the txmonitor
into a non -linear region?

> -Original Message-
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> Bloom
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 3:29 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON
> 
> There is no reason to disconnect the P3 from the sensor.  The sensor can't
> damage the P3.
> 
> I suppose there might be a danger of damaging the sensor if you are
running
> high power into a very high SWR, but if it is in a range that the K3 ATU
can tune, I
> can't imagine there would be a problem.
> 
> Alan N1AL
> 
> 
> On 06/07/2016 10:37 AM, Steve via Elecraft wrote:
> > I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it.  My
> > (previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy
> > load, but  often shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with
non-
> resonant  antenna.
> > I understand that the TXMON "looks at" antenna and doesn't know what
> > ATU is doing. My question is, "Is there any problem or danger to leave
> > the TXMON connected when using ATU on non-resonant part of antenna
> > bandwidth? My reason to  ask is that tab to release TXMON sensor plug
> > is right up against top
> > RS232 plug  and I need to disconnect that plug in order to disconnect
> > TXMON sensor  cable.
> >
> > TNX ES 73 de W3UEC (Steve)
> >
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[Elecraft] Ham Radio, now what

[Bob Novas]

Ward Silver gives what is I think a great Ham Radio, where goest thou ("Ham
Radio, now what")  a version of which is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUTndhyh79U that is somewhat applicable to
this group.  Hopefully not too far off topic. Bob - W3DK

 

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[Elecraft] External Touch Screen

[Bob Novas]

I am building a Raspberry Pi based external K3S touch screen thought
experiment.  At the retail level, the cost of the hardware is about $100.
The touchscreen would control every aspect of the K3S that can be controlled
via the computer commands. This would be in keeping with the Elecraft
philosophy of modular functionality.

 

One issue I can see is how to connect the gizmo to the K3S and not interrupt
the K3S's connectivity with a PC.  That might not be possible. Would that be
a show stopper?


Bob - W3DK

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod order status

[Bob Novas]

what he said. Bob W3DK

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> G6GLP
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 5:07 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod order status
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> With all this talk about the KX2 and its order status the mention of the
K-POD
> seems to have lost focus in the list here. I hope the KX2 status will or
is not
> having an impact on the delivery status of the K-POD. The info I have is
it will
> start shipping around 13 June a short two weeks away.
> 
> Due to postal delays etc I am wondering if it will be possible to collect
it from
> the Elecraft stand in FHN. Also will other items be available on the
Stand, as last
> year there was nothing for sale as I remember.
> 
> 
> 73 de Tony G6GL:P
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[Elecraft] wireless mouse as a wireless key paddle

[Bob Novas]

Taking an idea from the folks that use a computer mouse as a morse code key
for kids, what about using the guts of a wireless mouse as the wireless
business end of a wireless paddle. Connect the paddle contacts to the mouse
left and right button connections in the mouse, and use the mouse's USB
dongle and a suitable driver to connect to the radio.  Therein lies the rub
- where do you plug the dongle? Maybe into a RPi that then commands the
keying on the rig? With this idea you've got the wireless electronics part
of the problem solved.

 

Bob   - W3DK

 

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[Elecraft] K3S/P3 and fldigi

[Bob Novas]

I was going to complain about a strange behavior with the K3S and P3, and
then I thought, I wonder if it has anything to do with fldigi.  And it did.
I don't understand this, but here's what happens.

 

On 30M, and only on 30M, if I tune a signal in on CW or SSB and while
watching the P3 display switch to Data mode, the P3 display jumps ~10kHz to
the right.  Everything on the P3 display is still on the display, it's just
displaced right about 10KHz.  However, the receiver bar and the signal stay
put. So it often looks like you're tuned to a place where there's no signal,
but in fact you're receiving a signal. And, that signal is displayed on the
P3, but 10KHz to the right.

 

If I turn fldigi off, this does not happen.

 

I think I've described what I see.  Anybody got any clues?


Thanks,
Bob - W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Powering a k-pad from a K3S

[Bob Novas]

I thought it should be called a K-nob.  

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Kevin
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> Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 3:51 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Powering a k-pad from a K3S
> 
> What's a K-Pad? Elecraft getting in the tablet business?:-) I know of a
K-Pod.
> 
> On 5/21/2016 1:35 PM, Bob Novas wrote:
> > Say, just for the sake of the argument, that I were to purchase a
> > K-pad.  If I want to power it from the K3S over the cable connected to
> > the plug on the bottom of the K3S, do I have to modify the K3S to get
power to
> the K-pad?
> > If so, how much do I have to take apart?  Would it make any sense to
> > purchase any other stuff at this juncture because the K3S is going to be
> > apart, like the KDV3?  Thanks,  Bob- W3DK
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Re: [Elecraft] Powering a k-pad from a K3S

[Bob Novas]

Wes - "with minor radio modification"  -well, that's kind of my question -
exactly what does that entail, and how many screws do i have to unscrew to
get there?  Bob - W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes
> Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:43 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Powering a k-pad from a K3S
> 
> In the original announcement from Wayne:
> 
> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack,
>USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio
modification
>(the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and
power)
> 
> On 5/21/2016 11:35 AM, Bob Novas wrote:
> > Say, just for the sake of the argument, that I were to purchase a
> > K-pad.  If I want to power it from the K3S over the cable connected to
> > the plug on the bottom of the K3S, do I have to modify the K3S to get
power to
> the K-pad?
> > If so, how much do I have to take apart?  Would it make any sense to
> > purchase any other stuff at this juncture because the K3S is going to be
> > apart, like the KDV3?  Thanks,  Bob- W3DK
> >
> 
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[Elecraft] Powering a k-pad from a K3S

[Bob Novas]

Say, just for the sake of the argument, that I were to purchase a K-pad.  If
I want to power it from the K3S over the cable connected to the plug on the
bottom of the K3S, do I have to modify the K3S to get power to the K-pad?
If so, how much do I have to take apart?  Would it make any sense to
purchase any other stuff at this juncture because the K3S is going to be
apart, like the KDV3?  Thanks,  Bob- W3DK

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Re: [Elecraft] KPad and P3

[Bob Novas]

> Why can't you turn on the VFO B cursor in the P3 menu and use the K3 VFO B
> knob to position the VFO B cursor to the signal of interest.

 Don - 

Ah.  That's not the same thing. The P3 knob is much quicker tuning and seems
to have a "jump to the next signal" feature. It's much quicker to position
the P3 cursor to the correct edge of a signal and then push the knob in than
it is to tune the K3 A or B VFO.

Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
> Wilhelm
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 4:47 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPad and P3
> 
> Why can't you turn on the VFO B cursor in the P3 menu and use the K3 VFO B
> knob to position the VFO B cursor to the signal of interest.
> Once there a tap of the A/B button will swap VFOs and you will be tuned to
that
> signal that used to be pointed at by VFO B - but it is now the VFO A
frequency.
> 
> If you have the subRX, you can even listen to the VFO B frequency on the
sub to
> fine tune it if necessary before tapping the A/B button.
> 
> No extra features needed.  If using the KPod, one of its buttons can be
> programmed to do the A/B button tap, so you don't have to move your hand
> away from the KPod.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 5/12/2016 4:15 PM, Randy Farmer wrote:
> > Myself! Having the ability to click to tune to a signal on the P3
> > without messing with the P3 front panel knob would be an EXCELLENT aid
> > for both DXing (especially if you could do it with VFO B) and S
> > contesting.
> >
> > 73...
> > Randy, W8FN
> >
> > On 5/12/2016 2:36 PM, Bob Novas wrote:
> >> I'm really interested in the KPad, but specifically for use with the
> >> P3. The K3/K3S already has a nice knob!  I like to use the P3's knob
> >> to tune to a signal and then push the P3 knob in to set the K3S
> >> receiver to that frequency.  Most of the time I can very accurately
> >> hit as SSB signal, if I turn the P3 knob to the correct side of an
> >> SSB signal and simply assume that the carrier is at xxx0.0 kHz. But
> >> the P3 knob is small and that makes this hard to do.  I think it
> >> would be great if you could do this with the KPad knob, and one of
> >> the KPad buttons.
> >>
> >>
> >> But, I called Elecraft and spoke to tech support and they said the
> >> KPad wasn't being programmed to work with the P3, but that this
> >> reflector was a great place to post feature requests. Do any others
> >> want to chime in and
> >> request this feature?  Thanks, Bob   - W3DK
> >>
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[Elecraft] KPad and P3

[Bob Novas]

I'm really interested in the KPad, but specifically for use with the P3. The
K3/K3S already has a nice knob!  I like to use the P3's knob to tune to a
signal and then push the P3 knob in to set the K3S receiver to that
frequency.  Most of the time I can very accurately hit as SSB signal, if I
turn the P3 knob to the correct side of an SSB signal and simply assume that
the carrier is at xxx0.0 kHz. But the P3 knob is small and that makes this
hard to do.  I think it would be great if you could do this with the KPad
knob, and one of the KPad buttons. 

 

But, I called Elecraft and spoke to tech support and they said the KPad
wasn't being programmed to work with the P3, but that this reflector was a
great place to post feature requests. Do any others want to chime in and
request this feature?  Thanks, Bob   - W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

[Bob Novas]

O!  I really like the idea of the K-Pod controlling the P3 marker knob,
that hasn't come up before. That's enough to swing my opinion to wanting
one. How does that play with the 3-way switch?  Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Wayne
> Burdick
> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 1:41 PM
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> Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia
> 
> To everyone who checked out the K-Pod at Visalia:  Thanks for your
enthusiastic
> reception, and for all the suggested uses. There were lots of expressions
of
> surprise at how compact, yet heavy (and stable) this little critter is.
> 
> Some of your suggestions will end up in the K-Pod owner's manual, in the
form
> of step-by-step macro setups.
> 
> It seems that those who purchased a K-Pod so far fall into two camps:
> 
> - Contesters looking to optimize their efficiency of motion by placing the
K-Pod
> next to their computer keyboard
> 
> - Everyone who would like additional front-panel controls on the K3/K3S
for
> special features, such as custom splits.
> 
> We'll also be able to execute P3 macros directly from K-Pod switches, as
well as
> use the K-Pod's knob to control the marker knob on the P3.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

[Bob Novas]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_matter_of_programming  

No no, it's a minor detail.

Bob, W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
> Jensen
> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 5:35 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S
and K3
> Transceivers
> 
> "Just as there are no smart cows, there are no 'small matters of
programming'."
> :-))
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW
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> - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016
> - www.cqp.org
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> On 4/14/2016 12:54 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > Hi Dave,
> >
> > Probably a small matter of programming, but we haven't tried it yet.
> >
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

yes, that's what I'm trying to say - I'd rather the old waterfall bits track 
the new waterfall so the lines don't slant.  You can see that in the video for 
the new MB1 transceiver, and that behavior makes more sense to me, or at least 
appeals to my sense of aesthetics. Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
> Cole
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:51 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Sorry for making you turn it on...  :)  My waterfall does not track-- new 
> data is
> inserted into a non tracking waterfall, so when I tune I get a slanting line 
> as I
> expect from a dead carrier...
> 
> I see no fragmenting, unless you are talking about the slanting line left in 
> the
> Waterfall as you tune.
> 
> Is this what you are indicating?  Do you want the waterfall to track as well 
> as the
> waveform above the waterfall?
> 
> --
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
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> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 12:27 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where
> > the spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's
> > already fell stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves with
> > the spectrum. I think it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved with
> > the spectrum.  Bob W3DK
> >
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> > > Of Dave Cole
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> > >
> > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > I think that's an
> > > improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the waterfall
> > > fractures when you tune the radio.
> > >
> > > Bob W3DK
> > >
> > > Hi Bob,
> > > What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything
> > > but smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in
> > > the same mode you are talking about?
> > > --
> > > 73's, and thanks,
> > > Dave (NK7Z)
> > >
> > > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > > http://www.nk7z.net
> > >
> > > For MixW support see:
> > > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> > >
> > > For SSTV help see:
> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3
> > > where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> > >
> > > Bob W3DK
> > > >
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where the 
spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's already fell stays 
where it is and the new waterfall line moves with the spectrum. I think it'd be 
better If the whole waterfall moved with the spectrum.  Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
> Cole
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> I think that's an
> improvement over the equivalent mode
> on the P3 where the waterfall
> fractures when you tune the radio.
> 
> Bob W3DK
> 
> Hi Bob,
> What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything but
> smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in the same
> mode you are talking about?
> --
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> 
> For software/hardware reviews see:
> http://www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see:
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> 
> For SSTV help see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the
> waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> 
> Bob W3DK
> >
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

Something I noticed from the video that I like is that the entire waterfall
display moves when you tune the radio -the waterfall doesn't smoosh out over
the screen.  I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the
P3 where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.  Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
David
> Pratt
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 11:07 AM
> To: Dan Atchison via Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out.
> 
> 73 de David G4DMP
> 
> On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400
> Dan Atchison via Elecraft  wrote:
> 
> > The MB1 Transceiver
> >
> > http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] (no subject) [FLDIGI vs P3]

[Bob Novas]

Dick - The P3 and Fldigi are really looking at very different signals and have 
very different uses although there is some overlap, and that's what maybe gets 
confusing. The P3 is a "fish finder" for a big hunk of a band - the P3 looks at 
the K3's IF and can represent as much as 200kHz of it (but, it can also 
represent a small portion of it, which is where it starts looking like fldigi). 
 Nevertheless, the P3 allows you to do things you cannot do with fldigi. You 
can use the P3 to tune the radio to an SSB signal visually - and by that I mean 
not only can you see the signal, but also you can set the radio's receive 
frequency to be appropriate to receive the signal without spinning the dial.  
You can also use the P3 to look at a small span, and to decode RTTY -this is 
where it is like fldigi.  But, in my opinion, fldigi is a lot better at doing 
this than the P3, and on the other hand, fldigi cannot do what the P3 can with 
respect to tuning or visualizing band conditions.  Bob  W
 3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Richard W Hemingway
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2016 12:29 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject)
> 
> Hi,I am  rather new to this forum.  I have recently bought a K3S and am 
> thinking
> of buying both the P3 and the P3VGA.  Presently, I am using Fldigi on my
> computer and mostly  operatewith PSK and sometimes some CW. If I buy these
> am I being redundant or does it make sense to buy them?  I am hoping that
> some of the members of this forum are using Fldigi and P3, and can answer the
> query. Thanks, Dick, N5XRD
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Linux Utilities for Raspberry Pi?

[Bob Novas]

The Pi 3 is very appealing by virtue of space and low cost. I'm interested but 
for a K3S and P3. Bob, W3DK

> -Original Message-
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> McMullin
> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 10:50 AM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Linux Utilities for Raspberry Pi?
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I’ve had a go at searching back through the archives, but couldn’t find the
> question being asked, let alone the answer so here goes….
> 
> The Linux versions of the utilities are for an X86-based machine. Has anyone
> asked for them to be recompiled for an ARM machine? In particular, now that
> the Raspberry Pi 3 is about — with astounding performance for the price (at 
> only
> £25) — for Raspbian?
> 
> I’ve got my Raspberry Pi 3 running WSJT-X and FLDIGI just fine to my KX3. 
> With a
> small screen and suitable supply it makes a fine 12v-based portable system. It
> would be nice, therefore, if I could also use the same small machine for any
> firmware updates, Macro settings and to work CW etc direct with the KX3.
> 
> BUT, is it just me? Anyone else interested?
> 
> —
> Regards
> Andy, G8TQH
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[Elecraft] Switching from SSB to CW on K3s

[Bob Novas]

When I'm in SSB mode and I tune down to the CW frequencies, I can easily
tune in a CW signal. Then, I switch to CW mode, and the CW signal is gone
because I'm on the wrong sideband. Even if I'm on the right sideband, the CW
signal disappears.  Shouldn't I be able to switch from SSB to CW and not
lose a CW signal?  Am I doing something wrong?  Thanks, Bob - W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program

[Bob Novas]

I've used Realterm with success.   http://realterm.sourceforge.net/   You'll
probably have to make a bump on the wire cable.

Bob, W3DK

> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 2:20 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program
> 
> Trying to monitor what is being sent to a COM port from computer.
> 
> Any recommended free programs?
> 
> The KENWOOD TS-480 CAT commands are missing the split command.  It must
> exist since the KENWOOD control program is able to set it.
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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[Elecraft] KRx3a Install

[Bob Novas]

Today I installed a KRX3A in a K3S.  Not my favorite day.  On the plus side,
I plugged the K3S in and everything seems to be working. Big grin!  On the
negative side.

 

1.  I do not believe there is anywhere described installing the TMP
cable between KREF3 J5 and KRX3A J82, other than in Figure 47. I didn't know
which length TMP cable to use, so I used a 10" one.

2.  I have a 5" TMP cable left over (I chose to go the Aux Antenna BNC
Connector route).  Is this expected?

3.  I hate the way the KRX3A has to be blindly inserted onto the
input/output connectors.  I guess I got it right.

4.  The config menu says that a KRX3 is installed (not a KRX3A). Is that
ok? (latest firmware all around).

 

All in all, a harrowing 4 hour experience I don't want to repeat. Hopefully
the results will be worth it!

 

 

 

Bob, W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] abject buffoonery

[Bob Novas]

I'm dismayed by much of  what I hear on 75.  I think one of the best behaved
bands is 17.  Bob

> -Original Message-
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> Brown
> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 12:41 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] abject buffoonery
> 
> On Sun,2/14/2016 9:17 AM, John wrote:
> > "A third word of advice...until you have some HF miles under your
> > belt, stay away from the abject buffoonery known as 75 meters."
> > Is there a problem with one of our bands?
> 
> There is in much of the United States. And there has been since I was
first
> licensed in 1955. 75M Phone (then it was AM) has long been a sewer.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] K3S text decode and time

[Bob Novas]

When I use text decode on my K3S, it works nicely but the time display pops
up every so often and then goes away. Is this normal or do I have something
misconfigured. Thanks, Bob - W3DK

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S text decode and time

[Bob Novas]

But that's the problem.  The text decode alternates with the time display.
The display mode IS VFO B.  Bob - W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nr4c
> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 2:42 PM
> To: Bob McGraw K4TAX
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S text decode and time
> 
> Nope!  Decode doesn't work when displaying Time, Date, Voltage etc. only
> when in VFO B mode!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 
> 
> > On Feb 7, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Depends on how DISP mode is selected.  One position is VFO B and the
other
> is: Time, Date, voltage, current, PA tempcontrolled by VFO B knob.
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> > K3S s/n 10163
> >
> >
> >
> >> On 2/7/2016 11:31 AM, Nr4c wrote:
> >> Should be VFO B frequency, not time.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> ...nr4c. bill
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Feb 7, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Bob Novas <bob.no...@verizon.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When I use text decode on my K3S, it works nicely but the time
> >>> display pops up every so often and then goes away. Is this normal or
> >>> do I have something misconfigured. Thanks, Bob - W3DK
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB

[Bob Novas]

I downloaded the 11x14_Hershberger zip archive and ran the cessb.m script
through a fresh install of Octave 4.0.0 on a Windows box.

- I had to install the signal package  (pkg install -forge signal)
- I have to load the signal package every time I start Octave (pkg load
signal)
- I had to comment out all lines starting with saveas - there appears to be
a bug in Octave that causes it to hang when saving plots. ("OpenGL feedback
buffer overflow). you can also just abort the gs.exe process to allow the
script to continue.  I tried adding 'graphics_toolkit("gnuplot");' as the
first line of the script, this was said to be helpful in some of the bug
reports, but didn't help me.
- if you step through the code you can see the plots, if you run the code,
you won't see the plots.

Interesting.  I can't actually hear much difference when I play the original
and processed wav files, but the script reports a power gain of 3.6db which
would be significant.

I'd love to try this out on the air!

Bob, W3DK




> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
> Wheeler
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 2:07 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Controlled Envelope SSB
> 
> That would be a very interesting development, Wayne.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 1/13/16 8:09 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > This may be possible, and we'll look into it when we get a chance.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
> >
> >
> > On Jan 13, 2016, at 3:07 AM, David Anderson  wrote:
> >
> >> I am still interested to know if it would be possible for Elecraft to
implement
> CESSB (which is freely available) within the KX3 DSP modulator...
> 
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[Elecraft] WSPR and K3S

[Bob Novas]

I'm trying to use WSPR 2.1 with a K3S and the USB hookup.  The K3S works
with fldigi just fine, but no joy with WSPR.  I set them up on the same COM
port.  Is there something else I need to do?  Thanks, Bob W3DK

 

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Re: [Elecraft] W1

[Bob Novas]

Ed - What are you putting the output power to --  a dummy load or an
antenna?  Do you have the KAT internal antenna tuner?  If there is an SWR on
the antenna line that the KAT is tuning out for the transceiver, then the W1
will read forward power and reverse power on the antenna line whereas the K3
will read output power.  If you subtract the W1's reverse power reading from
the W1's forward power reading, does that compare to the K3's power reading?
Try reading the two power meters into a good dummy load. Then the K3 reading
and the W1 forward reading should be equal. Bob - W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed
> Lambert
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 6:33 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] W1
> 
> It is probably necessary to restate my question with more precision.
> 
> 1.   I have calibrated the K3s using Elecraft K3 Utility
> 
> 2.   I have carefully calibrated the W1 using the DDM method with a
good
> quality DDM.
> 
> 3.   Comparing the results, I see that the W1 consistently calculates
> power about 1 dB higher than the K3s. Statistically, I would have expected
them
> to be closer. From the W1 specifications, and not knowing the K3s power
> accuracy specifications, it seems that, possibly, the K3s is displaying
about 3
> sigma low and the W1 3 sigma high, which is unlikely.
> 
> 4.   The question: Should the K3s be calibrated from the W1 or should
> the W1 be calibrated from the K3s?
> 
> (There could be a detailed, separate discussion of the meaning of
"average"
> power and "PEP" as used in the W1 programming reference. It is my belief
that
> the two should be the same thing if using a cw signal and the FCC
definition of
> "PEP". It would be interesting to know what is going on in the K3s
transmitter
> gain calibration process. It seems like there is an internal power
measurement
> process and the gain is being set against that. Does that internal
measurement
> process have accuracy equivalent to the W1 or vice
> versa?)
> 
> 
> 
> Ed
> 
> KD3Y
> 
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[Elecraft] K3S, fldigi and Windows 10

[Bob Novas]

I've managed to hookup my K3S to my Windows 10 box and receive PSK31 using
fldigi, but I'm not having success transmitting.  I put the K3S in VOX mode,
USB, 14.070. I set the Mic+LIN to ON.  When I click the Tune button on
fldigi, the K3S transmits, but with very low output.  I can't find any audio
Volume control in Windows 10 to adjust the volume - the one control I think
might be the correct control is at max output.  It's hard to identify what
audio device is what.  Any hints?  

 

Also, the VOX is slow to go from Transmit to Receive when I stop
transmitting.

 

Are there any resources (e.g., documentation) specifically directed to
fldigi + K3S?

 

Thanks, Bob - W3DK.

 

 

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[Elecraft] K3S 15KHz output?

[Bob Novas]

Far as I can tell, there is no 15KHz output from the K3S that can be used
for experimenting with SDR. Is that correct? Thanks, Bob W3DK

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface - SOLVED!

[Bob Novas]

Thank you to everyone that responded.  I took the bottom cover off and
immediately saw the problem - It was an assembly mistake. I had installed a
standoff that was 1/32 too long on the screw holding the PA shield -- the
screw at the top of the rear bottom panel that's above the right foot,
looking at page 70 of the assembly manual.  I replaced it with the correct
length standoff, and the problem is fixed.  Don't know how I missed that on
assembly!  Shouldn't work tired,  I guess.  Bob - W3DK

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface - SOLVED!

[Bob Novas]

there's a whole bag  of leftover parts. Kinda  like when I rebuilt my engine.   
:) 

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer,
> Edward
> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 6:54 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface - SOLVED!
> 
> Hmmm . . .   If the parts inventory was accurate at the outset, does this
> mean that somewhere inside there is a standoff that’s 1/32 too short?
> 
> Sorry about that . . . Someone once said that it’s a lawyer’s job to worry 
> about
> things that aren’t going to happen.
> 
> Ted, KN1CBR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 12/7/15, 2:36 PM, "elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net"
>  wrote:
> 
> >Message: 22
> >Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:43:28 -0800
> >From: Phil Wheeler 
> >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface - SOLVED!
> >Message-ID: <5665c540.6010...@socal.rr.com>
> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> >
> >Uhhh .. it seems we all miss *something*, Bob :-) Good that it resulted
> >only in "rocking on a flat surface" vs. smoke or worse!
> >
> >73, Phil W7OX
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[Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface

[Bob Novas]

I must have done some kit assembly wrong. My K3S does not sit flat on a flat
surface, rather it rocks.  Furthermore, the seam on the bottom between the
front and back cover plates is not flat.  Any hints as to what to look for?
Bob - W3DK

 

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[Elecraft] K3S Time Clock

[Bob Novas]

I set the time display in my brandy new K3S to WWV yesterday to within 1
second.  Today it's 7 seconds slow.  Is there anyway to adjust this?  I hope
it's not using the reference TCXO!  The frequency was and is spot on WWV at
15MHz.  Thanks, Bob, W3DK

 

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