Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] Remtely turning on K4?

[David F. Reed]

Thanks Bruce; I admit I was hoping for, but forgot to specify, doing it with a 
software command (power down is available as a software command)…

73 de W5SV - Dave

> On Jan 23, 2023, at 11:49, Bruce - K5WBM  wrote:
> 
> Just momentarily short pins 5 and 8 on the accessory connector.  I use a 
> cheap USB relay from Amazon for that.
> 
> Bruce - K5WBM
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2023, at 11:40 AM, David Reed - W5SV  wrote:
>> 
>> I am wondering if there is a way, or plans for a way, to remotely turn on 
>> the K4…. I know I can power it down remotely; how about the other side of 
>> this coin?
>> 
>> 73 de W5SV - Dave
>> 
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[Elecraft] Remtely turning on K4?

[David F. Reed]

I am wondering if there is a way, or plans for a way, to remotely turn on the 
K4…. I know I can power it down remotely; how about the other side of this coin?

73 de W5SV - Dave

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Faulting for High SWR inappropriately

[David F. Reed]

Lou,

I appreciate the suggestion, but it is with a K4D, properly cabled, used 
to work fine, and does it on some bands but not others... changed the 
delay to 15ms and still does it... Also seems to depend on band; for 
example, does it on 10m, not on 12m...


Also, below, I said 2 SWR meters; I meant 3...

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 19-12-22 21:28, Lou Laderman wrote:

Check the delay setting on your transmitter. You might have a hot switching 
issue. I think (but check your manual) that unless you’re using the KPA1500 
with a K3 or K4 without the 15-pin Elecraft interface cable, you’ll want at 
least 10ms of delay to avoid that. I had that issue with a K4 and a PGXL. 
Default on the K4 is 8ms and the PGXL needed 10ms.

73, Lou W0FK

Lou Laderman
Sent from my mobile device

On Dec 19, 2022, at 2:59 PM, David F. Reed  wrote:

My KPA1500 has started faulting inappropriately for High SWR.

I say inappropriately because all 2 of my SWR meters (K4D, KPA1500, Palstar 
HF-AUTO) show an SWR of between 1.1:1 and 1.2:1. with just the K$ transmitting 
and also with the KPA1500 in fine as it faults out.

Any ideas?


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[Elecraft] KPA1500 Faulting for High SWR inappropriately

[David F. Reed]

My KPA1500 has started faulting inappropriately for High SWR.

I say inappropriately because all 2 of my SWR meters (K4D, KPA1500, 
Palstar HF-AUTO) show an SWR of between 1.1:1 and 1.2:1. with just the 
K$ transmitting and also with the KPA1500 in fine as it faults out.


Any ideas?

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[Elecraft] K4 output on 6m?

[David F. Reed]

I have PWR set to 100, but am seeing ~70 watts on 3 different watt 
meters (K4, KPA1500, and HF-AUTO).


Is this what I should expect, or should I go about re-calibrating Power 
on the K4?


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

[David F. Reed]

> From: "David F. Reed" 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag
> Date: November 30, 2022 at 10:24:04 CST
> To: John Hiatt 
> 
> Hey, thanks John, I found that I could hardly see anything inside that button 
> on my screen, so I had ignored it! You got me back on track!
> 
> 73 de W5SV - Dave
> 
>> On Nov 30, 2022, at 10:06, John Hiatt  wrote:
>> 
>> Click the Show Options button next to the one you are interested in.
>> 
>> John, KC7DRI
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
>> behalf of David F. Reed 
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:01 AM
>> To: Wayne Burdick 
>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag
>>  
>> Wayne,
>> 
>> For the T-shirts, I seem to only see size “S” available; am I missing 
>> something?
>> 
>> 73 de W5SV - Dave
>> 
>> > On Nov 30, 2022, at 03:07, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>> > 
>> > You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
>> > 
>> >https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
>> > 
>> > Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
>> > 
>> > 73,
>> > Wayne
>> > N6KR
>> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

[David F. Reed]

Wayne,

For the T-shirts, I seem to only see size “S” available; am I missing something?

73 de W5SV - Dave

> On Nov 30, 2022, at 03:07, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
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> You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
> 
>https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
> 
> Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] NEW K4 BETA RELEASE

[David F. Reed]

Wayne , thank you and the team; I like the improved MON level control 
very much! I am also enjoying exploring the virtues of the latest 
release with a big smile on my face!  Thanks again to you and the team!


73 de Dave, W5SV

On 10/11/2022 09:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Sorry for the all-caps subject line, but this does seem like a big deal :)

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 - loose hardware on return from repair

[David F. Reed]

When I received my KPA-1500 back from repair, the repair was done very 
well but disappointingly, the reassembly had 2 loose screws; fortunately 
the were only on the cover and still in but needed tightening - they 
were barely started in the holes...


Another disappointment in the process was they seemed to have forgotten 
to ship the amplifier when it was repaired (there was an understandable 
delay due to no boxes thanks to the paper shortage, but they received 
the boxes, and forgot to ship my amplifier until I called again and 
asked what happened...


I suspect these incidents all to be excess rush causing careless errors, 
as before this COVID messed everything up, I never had any unhappy 
experience with them, and there was probably less rush.


In any case, I am very happy with my K4D and KPA1500, and would be 
reluctant to part with them even at twice what I paid for them...


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[Elecraft] KPA1500 reduces power as it gets warmer?

[David F. Reed]

I note my KPA1500 drops power at its temperature rises...

Using FT8, so a relatively high duty cycle.

Say I start at a heat sink temperature of 27 C, and 1,000 watts out; by 
the time the temperature is at 65 C, the power has dropped to 893 watts out.


I have a couple of questions about this (not a complaint by the way):

1. Does anyone else experience this?
2. Is it normal?

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 beta software release 29 is now available

[David F. Reed]

Unfortunately, when I "Check for Updates" I only see the Beta release of 
R29; am I missing something, or was the email missing "Beta"


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

On 03/24/2022 02:52 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Release 29 of K4 software is now available for download. You can read the 
release notes below, or from within the UPDATE function at the radio itself.

NOTE: If the UPDATE function doesn't succeed at downloading the new software on 
the first try, please try a second time. We're working to improve this 
situation.

This release will be of particular interest to SSB operators, since it adds a 
new, highly effective speech compression algorithm and CESSB (control-envelope 
SSB). The combination of the two provides as much as 8 dB of increase in 
average talk power. This should be very useful for those participating in the 
CQ WPX SSB contest this weekend.

CW operators will want to try out the new, much tighter filters for bandwidths 
of 50/100/150/200 Hz. In field testing, these have proven to provide a huge 
advantage in heavy QRM.

73,
Wayne
N6KR




 RELEASE 29 


March 22, 2022


NOTE:  The RX DVR feature (AF REC/AF PLAY) has been deferred until the next 
software release in order to complete more extensive testing.


= FUNCTIONAL CHANGES =

ENHANCED SPEECH COMPRESSION & CESSB:  Speech compression has been dramatically 
improved. Controlled Envelope Single Sideband (CESSB) has also been implemented. 
Together, these boost average talk power by up to 8 dB, with virtually no RF 
overshoot or in-band distortion. Any nonzero setting of CMP also engages CESSB. 
Compression also now applies to Extended Single Sideband (wide transmit bandwidths).

TX NOISE GATE:  This feature is available in all voice modes. Set up using 
MENU:TX Noise Gate Threshold. Default is OFF. If a non-zero value is selected, 
mic audio will be suppressed during transmit when it is below the given 
threshold.

NEW NARROW CW FILTERS:  We've added new CW filtering for the 50/100/150/200 Hz 
settings -- the highest-performance narrow filters we've ever offered. These 
filters have much steeper skirts, yet exhibit minimal ringing. They're enabled 
by default, but can be turned off using the RX CW IIR Filters menu entry. When 
they're off, the filters will be the same as they are now (FIR). These filters 
are centered on 50 Hz pitch increments, which means that the narrowest filter 
width (50 Hz) slightly favors 50 Hz increments of the sidetone PITCH setting. 
For example, if you were using a 530 Hz sidetone, consider using 500 or 550 Hz 
instead.

ALL-MODE SQUELCH:  Main and sub receiver squelch can now be used in all modes. 
The settings are independent.

NOISE BLANKER QRM FILTERING:  All noise blankers can be compromised by strong 
nearby signals. If you hear artifacts, use the NB LEVEL control to turn NB QRM 
filtering on, then retry different NB levels. There are 3 NB filter settings:

NARROW: K4 bases NB filter on regular RX bandwidth (as low as 1 kHz)
WIDE:   K4 applies a 5 kHz NB filter
NONE:   pre-NB filtering off (BW ahead of NB ~24 kHz)

NOTE: The NARROW and WIDE settings may reduce effectiveness on some noise 
types, so use NONE when there's no QRM.

NEW AM DEMODULATOR:  Our new AM demodulator provides excellent audio fidelity, 
with up to 5 kHz audio bandwidth and enhanced pre-demodulator filtering.

IMPROVED FM DEMODULATOR.

VFO CURSOR OFF-SCREEN ICONS:  The panadapter now provides color-coded arrows 
(A=blue, B=green) that appear if the associated VFO frequency is off-screen. 
The arrow shows the off-screen direction.

VFO COARSE TUNING RATES (PER-MODE):  Added a new menu entry, VFO Coarse Tuning, that 
specifies which of four per-mode tuning rates is to be used when the KHZ switch function 
is selected. (This is equivalent to the K3's COARSE switch function.) For example, in SSB 
mode, the "KHZ" tuning rate options are 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.5 kHz. When the 
user-specified KHZ rate is selected, the VFO digit underline changes from white to gold. 
These selections also apply to the RIT control whenever RIT is *OFF* and MENU:RIT Knob 
Alt Function is set to VFO CRS. Tapping VFO digits to select a tuning rate overrides the 
KHZ tuning rate.

NEW TRANSMIT MONITOR LINE-OUT MODES:  Menu entry "TX Monitor Level, Line Out" sets the level of the 
transmit monitor signal (sidetone or voice) at the LINE OUT analog jack as well as digital line out (USB-B 
jack). At the default setting ("=MON"), the LINE OUT TX monitor level reflects the setting of the 
regular XMTR-MON knob function. Rotating VFO A counter-clockwise from here will select "OFF" mode 
(no TX monitor line out signal). The other available settings (numeric) will scale the LINE OUT transmit 
monitor function upward, which is useful for some external devices such as audio recorders. (These values 
will also prevent K4 switch tones from being heard at LINE OUT.) Max TX monitor LINE OUT level 

[Elecraft] My KPA1500 bricked itself...

[David F. Reed]

My KPA1500 decided to stop working (no response to RF input, no bypass 
power on/off.


I tried cycling power, to no avail.

Then I tried reloading the microcode (It was on the current version), 
and lo and behold, everything was good again.


Dunno what went wrong, or why, but it was an unnerving experience.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 to K4D "Upgrade": Satisfied?

[David F. Reed]

Jim, 

I have received my K4D and love it. It is definitely even better than my K3.

I have been considering selling my K3, but hesitate because I might use it for 
POTA, but I could do the QRP with my KX2 instead and with less logistical 
hassle. 

As soon as spring comes, I will try that out and if I am happy with it will 
sell my beloved K3.

Good luck with your decision.

73 de Dave, W5SV 

> On Mar 4, 2022, at 18:59, James Bennett via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Am considering selling my 10 year old K3 (dual receivers, internal tuner), 
> and P3 and ordering a K4D.
> 
> If you’ve gone down that path and have received your K4, how do you like it? 
> Are you glad you made the “upgrade”? Do you notice any, if at all, difference 
> in performance? My K3 works fine but I’d like to get a new rig before parts 
> to repair the K3 become completely unobtainable should something rude happen 
> to mine.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jim / K7TXA 
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 drops out during voice peaks

[David F. Reed]

It might help if we knew more about the antenna system; what antenna, 
balun, power rating of them vs. power running, RF feed back in shack, 
any other info might help us point at what to look at...


I used to have some similar events, and got rid of them with a 
combination of toroids and current chokes in feed line; was suffering 
too much RF in shack, and this fixed it for me.


73 de Dave, W5SV

On 02/04/2022 12:20 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

I've been having my tuner go to high swr a random voice peak.
The utility shows the right settings after a drop out but the Amp Key Interrupt 
box is checked.
And the swr showing on the LEDs is high.
Not sure what is going on.
I get it back to operating at low swr by doing a tune.

​Chuck Hawley
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  aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
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Re: [Elecraft] on a K3 with dual receivers, can I listen on 2 different bands?

[David F. Reed]

Thanks Rich!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

> On Jan 11, 2022, at 22:49, Rich  wrote:
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> Goto:
> 
> CONFIG - VFO IND - set it to YES
> 
> You can then listen to different bands on each VFO
> 
> You may find more in the manual regarding VFO IND.   Mine is not handy so I 
> am not sure
> 
> Rich
> 
> On 1/11/2022 22:39 PM, David F. Reed wrote:
>> On a K3 with dual receivers, can I listen on 2 different bands?
>> 
>> If so, how (or where does it tell me how in the manual)?
>> 
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[Elecraft] on a K3 with dual receivers, can I listen on 2 different bands?

[David F. Reed]

On a K3 with dual receivers, can I listen on 2 different bands?

If so, how (or where does it tell me how in the manual)?

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[Elecraft] WANTED: AUX Cable Keyline interrupter

[David F. Reed]

Attention users of the KPAK3AUX cable set, either with a K3 or a K4 with 
either a KPA500 or KPA1500.


I am looking for a replacement for my lost keyline interrupter 
(https://elecraft.com/products/kpak3aux_kpak3aux-optional-kpa500-to-k3-aux-cable-set) 
as shown in that illustration.


If you have one that you are willing to part with, please email me 
directly at w5sv.d...@gmail.com with what you want for it.


Thanks!

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Re: [Elecraft] Net times and frequencies

[David F. Reed]

Thanks all; got them on my calendar now; hope to see you next week!

73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] RFI

[David F. Reed]

Thanks all for all the sensible suggestions; I have enough to go try to 
solve it now.


73 de Dave, W5SV
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[Elecraft] Net times & frequencies?

[David F. Reed]

Could someone please remind me of the Elecraft nets, times and frequencies?

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[Elecraft] RFI

[David F. Reed]

Due to some HOA C, I am confined to attic and gutter antennas for the 
time being.


I am getting a bit of RFI on occasion into my PC; it manifests itself 
mainly by apparently disconnecting the com port from Commander.  When 
this happens, I can restore functionality by selecting a different com 
port, and then re-selecting the original correct com port.


I am grounded to a 10' ground rod about 8 ft. from the station via 2" 
copper strap. I did install ferrite beads on the USB cables at the back 
of the PC as well as on the power cord, and this has reduced the 
frequency of occurrence, but I would like to eliminate it altogether.


Any other ideas and suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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[Elecraft] Loop antenna replie

[David F. Reed]

I would like to thank all who applied to my loop antenna and attic antenna 
questions; you have given me a lot of good ideas and things to consider and I 
appreciate it very much!

Thanks!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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[Elecraft] loop antenna question

[David F. Reed]

My new home QTH is an a neighborhood where I am affected by the 
covenants and restrictions to no outside antennas.


Not to be defeated, I am planning some attic antennas...

Towards that end, has anyone any experience with the Ciro Mazzoni Loop Baby?

If so, how have you interfaced it to communicate with your (K3/K3S/K4)?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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Re: [Elecraft] wall outlet for KPA1500

[David F. Reed]

The electrician was confused; there is a similar 120V only plug, the difference 
being the horizontal and vertical blades are on opposite sides of the plug!

When I showed him the NEMA drawings, he quickly got sorted out and went with 
the flow (apologetically).

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

> On Aug 6, 2021, at 00:28, James F. Boehner, MD  wrote:
> 
> Dave,
> 
> I hate to prolong this, but what was the solution?  Was the electrician 
> mistaken, was the supplied plug incorrect or was it something else?
> 
> Everyone likes to hear the solution to a mystery! 
> 
> '73 de JIM N2ZZ
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
> Behalf Of David F. Reed
> Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 10:53 PM
> To: Robert Rennard 
> Cc: Elecraft List 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] wall outlet for KPA1500
> 
> You are correct, as have been all the others who gave the same information; 
> it is solved now thanks to all!
> 
> Maybe we should close the topic…
> 
> 73 de Dave, W5SV 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2021, at 16:29, Robert Rennard  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Dave –
>> I think what you want is a NEMA 6-20R wall outlet.  See page 8 of the 
>> KPA1500 manual.
>> Bob R
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Re: [Elecraft] wall outlet for KPA1500

[David F. Reed]

You are correct, as have been all the others who gave the same information; it 
is solved now thanks to all!

Maybe we should close the topic…

73 de Dave, W5SV 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 5, 2021, at 16:29, Robert Rennard  wrote:
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> Dave –
> I think what you want is a NEMA 6-20R wall outlet.  See page 8 of the KPA1500 
> manual.
> Bob R
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[Elecraft] Plug on KPA-1500

[David F. Reed]

I am in a bit of a situation here… in trying to get a 240 V circuit wired for 
the shack to fit the plug coming from my KPA1500, the electrician tells me that 
it is a 120 V plug, and that is it against the law for him to wire a socket for 
that to 240 V.



Here is a photo of the power plug my KPA1500 came with:David F. Reed
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 mod wanted

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Thanks Mike and all who clued me in!

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 11-Apr-21 17:49, Mike Flowers wrote:

On the KPA500 > Menu > Band Change > Standby

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary


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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 mod wanted

I am interested in a mod to the firmware or other means of automatically
going to STANDBY whenever I change bands; is such a thing possible?

All help appreciated!

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 mod wanted

[David F. Reed]

I am interested in a mod to the firmware or other means of automatically 
going to STANDBY whenever I change bands; is such a thing possible?


All help appreciated!

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] Mode not Switching with band change?

[David F. Reed]

I am running an Elecraft K3 and a KPA1500 amplifier. I use the DXLab 
Suite of programs for logging, rig control and so on.


If I do a manual band change on either the K3 or using the KPA1500 and 
change back and forth between 15m and 40m, the side band changes 
appropriately.


If I do it using the Commander Bandspread window buttons and go from 15 
to 40, it stays in USB.  I can then do a MODE ALT to get the correct 
mode, but it doesn't stick if I go back and forth.


FWIW, going to 80 has the same issue...

I suspect the K3/KPA1500 set are working correctly since the only 
misbehavior is when I do it with Commander.


Has anyone else seen this, fixed it, or have any hints?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency entry

[David F. Reed]

Thank you, that was ever so helpful, I would never have thought of that...


On 3/21/2021 22:56, w4sc wrote:

Read the manual;de W4SC

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[Elecraft] Direct frequency entry on K3

[David F. Reed]

I try to enter the Elecraft net 20m frequency directly; I push the FREQ 
ENT button, then 14.303500 and it only accepts 14.303; if I try 14.303.5 
it does the same thing.


Am I trying it wrong, or is it just not possible, or do I have something 
set wrong?


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] K3 frequency entry

[David F. Reed]

I try to enter the elecraft net 20m frequency directly; I push the FREQ 
ENT button, then 14.303500 and it only accepts 14.303; if I try 14.303.5 
it does the same thing.


Am I trying it wrong, or is it just not possible, or do I have something 
set wrong?


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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Re: [Elecraft] SSB 20 M Net for 2-28-2021: Addendum

[David F. Reed]

No problem Eric, no ned for an apology; we all make an occarional oversight.

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 21:40, Eric Lanzl  wrote:
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> For today's 20 M net I missed one station: 
> 
> W5SV   Dave   TX  K3  5354
> Sorry for the omission. 
> 
> Eric WB9JNZ
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Re: [Elecraft] [DXLab] Powering down K3 using DXLab Commander

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Thanks Ian, that did it!

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 2/12/2021 19:57, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 11:46 AM David Reed  wrote:

I need some help figuring this out; I can do the power down from the Elecraft Utility 
(using command "PS0;")

In trying to get it to run from Commander, I have done the following (but no 
results); other than this, Commander is working fine.

User -defined Command Sequence:
 Note: Power Off
 Command:PS0;

Try the following:

'PS0;

ASCII commands must be prefixed with a single-quote - see
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Help/CommandSequences.htm

73,

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[Elecraft] Powering down K3 using DXLab Commander

[David F. Reed]

I need some help figuring this out; I can do the power down from the 
Elecraft Utility (using command "*PS0;*")


In trying to get it to run from Commander, I have done the following 
(but no results); other than this, Commander is working fine.


User -defined Command Sequence:
    Note:             Power Off
    Command:    PS0;

Unfortunately, hitting Run on the edit screen, or clicking F5 button 
produces no results.


Any hints for the befuddled?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 does not change mode properly with band change

[David F. Reed]

Carl, yes I do; KPA1500, pc, etc.  will try it some...

Thanks & 73

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 3, 2021, at 08:53, AB1DD  wrote:
> 
> Dave,
> 
> Do you have anything plugged into the K3, like the RS232 connection on the 
> back? Any software running? Try the radio with out anything that might take 
> control and see what happens.
> 
> 73,
> Carl
> AB1DD
> 
> Resistance is futile.
> (don't know about reactance, though)
> 
>> On 2/3/2021 8:59 AM, David F. Reed wrote:
>> Being an intermittent problem, it is hard for me to figure out but I am 
>> hoping some of you have seen and solved this...
>> 
>> Let's say I am on 40, LSB; sometimes when I change bands to 20M, it stays in 
>> LSB; sometimes it correctly changes to USB.
>> 
>> Any ideas what is going on or how to fix it?
>> 
>> Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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[Elecraft] K3 does not change mode properly with band change

[David F. Reed]

Being an intermittent problem, it is hard for me to figure out but I am 
hoping some of you have seen and solved this...


Let's say I am on 40, LSB; sometimes when I change bands to 20M, it 
stays in LSB; sometimes it correctly changes to USB.


Any ideas what is going on or how to fix it?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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Re: [Elecraft] VK4

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Thanks Wayne; I am very excited! Really looking forward to receiving my K4HD, 
but in desperation may change to K4D for first one, the get the other.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 26, 2021, at 21:45, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi David,
> 
> The road from Windows to Mac OS is bumpy but there's a good map :)  iOS, on 
> the other hand, will take longer, requiring design changes to conform to 
> ergonomic and style guidelines, etc.
> 
> We'll be seeking development partners who were already considering taking 
> this on.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
>> On Jan 26, 2021, at 7:34 PM, David F. Reed  wrote:
>> 
>> Just read about the VK4; as a MAC user, any chance of a MAC OS and /or iOS 
>> version coming out?
>> 
>> Here’s hoping!
>> 
>> 73 de W5SV - David F. Reed
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[Elecraft] VK4

[David F. Reed]

Just read about the VK4; as a MAC user, any chance of a MAC OS and /or iOS 
version coming out?

Here’s hoping!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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[Elecraft] K4 power supply?

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Would the same power supply used for a K3 work OK for a K4? 

I guess I am asking about peak and average current drain…

Thanks!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 not transmitting CW?

[David F. Reed]

Thanks Mike; VOX was the answer...

On 11/2/2020 00:27, Mike Flowers wrote:

VOX on?

Key working?

-- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"


On Nov 1, 2020, at 4:24 PM, David F. Reed  wrote:

just tried to work TX0T on cw, only to find no output...

power is set normally (Tune produces full output)

but when I key, it acts like it is in TEST mode, but I can confirm it is not...

Any clues out there for me?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] K3 not transmitting CW?

[David F. Reed]

just tried to work TX0T on cw, only to find no output...

power is set normally (Tune produces full output)

but when I key, it acts like it is in TEST mode, but I can confirm it is 
not...


Any clues out there for me?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 enhancement request

[David F. Reed]

It would be very nice if the KPA1500 would remember on a per band basis 
whether the mode was STBY or OPER the way it remember if the ATU is IN 
or BYP; to an outsider, this seems like not a big ask and it would make 
overdriving the amp easier to avoid as there are some bands I don't use 
it on...


Thanks for considering it & 73

Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] K3 and Astatic mic?

[David F. Reed]

Anybody have any luck getting a old Astatic Silver Eagle microphone to 
work with their K3?


Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave

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[Elecraft] K3S on RTTY using DXLAB WinWarbler?

[David F. Reed]

Could someone please share how they set up WinWarbler with a K3S for 
RTTY using the K3s internal soundcard?


Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 STBY/OPER per band setting?

[David F. Reed]

On my KPA1500, is there a way to save  STBY/OPER per band setting?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] Interfacing KX2 to KPA1500

[David F. Reed]

I am trying to drive my KPA1500 with my KX2; I know I will get about 200 
watts output which is fine.  I want to do it for the time period between 
selling my K3 and receiving my K4.


I have  the KXPACBL_KXPA100 Integrated Cable and KX2ACBL_KX2 Accessory 
Cable set, but am unsure how I hook it up.  It seems there will be some 
leftover stuff dangling...


Anyone out there done this that can clue me in please?

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 shipping info

[David F. Reed]

Thanks guys!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

> On Aug 26, 2020, at 22:43, Michael Gillen via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I did a quick search and found “elecraft...@groups.io”

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 shipping info

[David F. Reed]

What is this K4 group you refer to? Those of us who have ordered? A different 
email list? Inquiring minds would like to know…

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

> On Aug 26, 2020, at 21:34, Nr4c  wrote:
> 
> More likely this information will come from us as we announce the various 
> stages of the delivery progress to the group on one of the reflectors, 
> probably the K4 group so as not to tie up this one with a lot of traffic not 
> of interest to the mass membership. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

[David F. Reed]

I think the Ham Expo was a good idea for our current times but I do not see it 
as a permanent replacement for the in person events. Perhaps going forward, the 
in person events could have a remote access side like Ham Expo.

I particularly enjoyed the Elecraft sessions, much more than the others; they 
seem to have thought the format through better and also more interesting 
subject matter (to me at least). I also liked not being crowded out of hearing 
a good show.

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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[Elecraft] K3 PTT ERROR

[David F. Reed]

K3 in use with KPA1500; sometimes I get a seemingly random PTT error; 
any ideas what to look for?


Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave

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[Elecraft] K3 power up message question

[David F. Reed]

When my K3 powers up, I get a message that flashes "AMP" on the screen 
(VFO B display) first, then my programmed message; what does the "AMP" 
tell me?


I note further when I turn on my KPA1500, my k3 tells me KPA500 (I guess 
I cannot update that?); when I switch the KPA1500 from STBY to OPER, it 
says OPERATE.


So, why would it tell me AMP on power up (even with the amp disconnected 
and powered off)?


And, is there a way to get it to report KPA1500 instead of KPA500?

Thanks all & 73

de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] K3 / MH2 PTT problem

[David F. Reed]

I have a new problem crop up seemingly with the PTT on my MH2 / K3 
setup; sometimes it works fine, but might drop out in the middle of a 
transmission, with the K3 display momentarily displaying (it flashes by 
pretty fast) something about PTT Problem...


I am trying to figure out if there is anything to check besides taking 
the microphone apart and cleaning/de-oxing it.


Any hints would be welcome.

73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] KPA1500

[David F. Reed]

I recently received and installed my KPA1500 (paired with a K3); 
followed instructions and the setup went without a hitch; it now has all 
bands tuned in memory, and is a breeze to use.  I am getting right at 
1500 watts out with drive ranging from mid 20s to mid 30s, depending on 
the band (less on lower bands, toward mid 30s on 6m).


Very happy with it; just wanted to leave a quick report.  Now I just 
have to get over my impatience for a K4.


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] SSTV & K3/K3S?

[David F. Reed]

I am thinking of trying SSTV and have a K3 that is almost a K3S, so it 
has the USB & sound card built it.


I am looking for any setup info that might help; I am running MMSSTV.

I assume it would use DATA mode; is that correct?

Any other info like power to limit it to, setting ALC, (I assume 
compression off)


Obviously, I don't know much and would like to get running with minimal 
discomfort or displeasure to those I share the bands with.


Thanks for your help & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] FS: K3F 100 W

[David F. Reed]

The rest of it has sold, thank you very much; I still have the K3 for sale, and 
had forgotten to list one of the features… New, it cost about twice my price so 
I think it represents excellent value. $3,000.00 

K3 F - 100 watt serial number 5354  (associated accessories below)
Gemproducts Side KX panels (OEM Panels included in case you don’t like them).
KIO3B upgrade
Synthesizer boards upgraded
General coverage option
Dual receiver
DVR
Internal autotuner
Internal 2m transporter
TCXO
Filters: (in both main and sub receivers)
13 Khz
6 Khz
2.7 Khz
2.1 Khx
0.25 Khz


73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [Elecraft] FS - Upgraded K3 Station - SP3s, KPA500 KAT500 and P3 have been sold

[David F. Reed]

Subject line says it all (thanks  for bandwidth) - SP3s, KPA500 KAT500 and P3 
have been sold.  Only K3 and StationMaster remaining.

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [Elecraft] FS - Upgraded K3 Station - the KPA500, KAT500 and P3 have been sold

[David F. Reed]

the KPA500, KAT500 and P3 have been sold

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [Elecraft] FS - Upgraded K3 Station - the KPA500 and KAT500 have been sold

[David F. Reed]

Upgraded K3 Station - the KPA500 and KAT500 have been sold

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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[Elecraft] FS - Upgraded K3 Station

[David F. Reed]

Hi folks; I am selling my upgraded K3 - yes, you guessed; getting a K4… Thanks 
for the bandwidth! Prices include shipping & insurance in continental USA. All 
equipment in excellent condition; non smoking environment.

Package deal: $5,000 for ll of it.

Items for sale:

K3 F - 100 watt serial number 5354  (associated accessories below) $3,000
KIO3B upgrade
Synthesizer boards upgraded
General coverage option
Dual receiver
DVR
Internal autotuner
Internal 2m transporter
TCXO
Filters: (in both main and sub receivers)
13 Khz
 6 Khz
 2.7 Khz
 2.1 Khz
 0.25 Khz

SP3 External Speakers (2 of them) - $200

P3 F - Panadapter  - $500
SVGA Video driver card for external display
Directional Power coupler/TX monitor (2 KW 1.8 - 54 Mhz version)

KPA500 F - 500 Watt Amplifier - $1,300

KAT500 F Antenna Auto Antenna Tuner   - $400

K3-0 Remote - $750
RRC-1258 MkII RemoteRig base & remote boxes and cables

microHAM StationMaster - $250
Controls antenna selection & rotor


Thanks for your interest.

W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [Elecraft] Station for sale

[David F. Reed]

Thanks for asking; near Austin TXm rotor is Hy0Gain TailTwister…

David F. Reed


> On Nov 12, 2019, at 09:38, Mark Goldberg  wrote:
> 
> Although I expect you are nowhere near me, where is the tower located? What 
> rotor? Those will probably help sell it, as transportation for a tower and 
> antenna system that big is an issue.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> W7MLG
> 
> 
> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 2:33 AM David F. Reed  <mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Due to an upcoming move, I am putting my complete ham station for sale (will 
> reconstruct another one when I am settled into the new QTH, wherever and 
> whenever that ends up being).
> 
> Antenna system: 
> 70 ft. Self supporting aluminum tower, 3 element quad covering 20, 17, 15, 
> 12, 10 and 6m (4 elements on 6), dipoles (bazooka type) for 75/80 and 160M, 
> and a 160’ folded dipole (for covering 60, 40, and 30 m)  and about 400’ 
> hardline. Tower and antennas will require takedown and disassembly.

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[Elecraft] Station for sale

[David F. Reed]

Due to an upcoming move, I am putting my complete ham station for sale (will 
reconstruct another one when I am settled into the new QTH, wherever and 
whenever that ends up being).

Antenna system: 
70 ft. Self supporting aluminum tower, 3 element quad covering 20, 17, 15, 12, 
10 and 6m (4 elements on 6), dipoles (bazooka type) for 75/80 and 160M, and a 
160’ folded dipole (for covering 60, 40, and 30 m)  and about 400’ hardline. 
Tower and antennas will require takedown and disassembly.

Station:
Elecraft K-line consisting of loaded K3 (upgraded to near K3S, with dual 
receivers, 2.8, 2.1 and 400 Hz filters, DVR, 2M transverter built in, P3 (has 
VGA output and power meter accessories), KPA-500, KAT-500, Station Master, 
remote coax switch…

All is operational and available for evaluation.

I am hoping to net about $6,000 for it all; $5000 for the station. While I am 
open to splitting it up, I would prefer a package deal, especially for the 
Elecraft stuff (yes, I have a K4 ordered)…

73 de W5SV - Dave




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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Utility for MAC not working for me

[David F. Reed]

Not before, but after restart I do; then going to window, zoom on that bar, it 
is visible.

Big thanks for getting me stuck!

73 de David F. Reed, W5SV



> On Oct 20, 2019, at 12:26, David Fleming  wrote:
> 
> David, are you seeing the KX2 menu at the top of the screen when you try to 
> start the app? 
> 
> David, W4SMT
> 
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS>
> 
> On Sunday, October 20, 2019, 2:09 PM, David F. Reed  
> wrote:
> 
> Grant, thanks for the info; I re-downloaded it, and tried as you suggest.  
> There is no message; it shows on the lower toolbar as running (dot beneath 
> it) but nothing happens (never shows on screen).
> 
> David F. Reed, W5SV
> 
> 
> 
> > On Oct 20, 2019, at 11:00, Grant Youngman  > <mailto:ghyoung...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > i just tried it on my Catalina MacBook Pro out of curiosity  — I don’t own 
> > a KX2.  Opens and runs fine.
> > 
> > Do you get any kind of message when you try to open it?  If I just click on 
> > it in the Downloads folder directly from the Dock, I get a message that it 
> > won’t open because it was downloaded from the internet.  (There’s something 
> > screwy with Catalina and the behavior of the Downloads Dock icon anyway). 
> > If I open Downloads in Finder and then run it properly it runs fine.
> > 
> > Grant NQ5T
> > 
> >> On Oct 20, 2019, at 1:42 PM, David F. Reed  >> <mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >> 
> >> I am  trying to use the 64 bit KX2 Utility on my MacBook Pro running macOS 
> >> 10.15 Catalina.
> >> 
> >> I click on it and it never opens. K3 Utility works fine FWIW.
> >> 
> >> Any hints?
> >> Thanks!
> >> 
> >> David F. Reed
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Utility for MAC not working for me

[David F. Reed]

Grant, thanks for the info; I re-downloaded it, and tried as you suggest.  
There is no message; it shows on the lower toolbar as running (dot beneath it) 
but nothing happens (never shows on screen).

David F. Reed, W5SV



> On Oct 20, 2019, at 11:00, Grant Youngman  wrote:
> 
> i just tried it on my Catalina MacBook Pro out of curiosity  — I don’t own a 
> KX2.  Opens and runs fine.
> 
> Do you get any kind of message when you try to open it?  If I just click on 
> it in the Downloads folder directly from the Dock, I get a message that it 
> won’t open because it was downloaded from the internet.  (There’s something 
> screwy with Catalina and the behavior of the Downloads Dock icon anyway). If 
> I open Downloads in Finder and then run it properly it runs fine.
> 
> Grant NQ5T
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2019, at 1:42 PM, David F. Reed  wrote:
>> 
>> I am  trying to use the 64 bit KX2 Utility on my MacBook Pro running macOS 
>> 10.15 Catalina.
>> 
>> I click on it and it never opens. K3 Utility works fine FWIW.
>> 
>> Any hints?
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> David F. Reed
> 

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[Elecraft] KX2 Utility for MAC not working for me

[David F. Reed]

I am  trying to use the 64 bit KX2 Utility on my MacBook Pro running macOS 
10.15 Catalina.

I click on it and it never opens. K3 Utility works fine FWIW.

Any hints?
Thanks!

David F. Reed



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Re: [Elecraft] Windows update clobbered me

[David F. Reed]

I tried uninstalling the devices and then plugging in again and 
reinstalling the drivers - that worked!


On 7/20/2019 14:27, David F. Reed wrote:
I realize this is not a Windows list, but it relates to my K3 as I use 
it and the K3 Utility to do things...


early this morning, Windows tried to install (but failed) 2019-07 
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems 
(KB4507435).


As a result, I have lost my virtual com ports...

in Device Manager, under USB controllers, they show as USB Serial 
Converter (with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside it), 
and have the correct driver loaded, but somehow they are not working, 
not findable in the K3 Utility, and so I am at a loss what to do 
/change / fix next...


Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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[Elecraft] Windows update clobbered me

[David F. Reed]

I realize this is not a Windows list, but it relates to my K3 as I use 
it and the K3 Utility to do things...


early this morning, Windows tried to install (but failed) 2019-07 
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems 
(KB4507435).


As a result, I have lost my virtual com ports...

in Device Manager, under USB controllers, they show as USB Serial 
Converter (with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside it), 
and have the correct driver loaded, but somehow they are not working, 
not findable in the K3 Utility, and so I am at a loss what to do /change 
/ fix next...


Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] band decode/antenna switch controller

[David F. Reed]

In planning my next station, I have not found one item I would like to
add...

I wish to automatically select the correct antenna per band when using a K3
or K4 with associated amplifier.  The objective is to select the
appropriate 1 of 8 possibilities remotely,  I am currently doing this
satisfactorily with a microHam StationMaster, but it has a lot more
capabilities that I am not using, and for my next station, a simpler band
decode, select remote antenna capability would be what I am looking for.

I thought Elecraft used to offer such a best, but I can't seem to find it.
Suggestion?

Thanks and 73 de W5SV, Dave
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[Elecraft] K3-0 mini microcode?

[David F. Reed]

A few questions about the k3-0 mini microcode...

1. Does the K3-0 use the same microcode as the K3?
2. are we supposed to keep it in sync with microcode releases?
3. Do the K3-0 and the K3 need to be running the same release?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] AX1B for 10/6 meters?

[David F. Reed]

Wayne,

I would be interested in a 12, 10 & 6 meter version to complement the 
current model AX1.


73 de Dave, W5SV


On 10/21/18 10:04, Wayne Burdick wrote:

(stuff deleted)

If there were a lot of interest in an AX1B, we would consider it.

73,
Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] internet speed for remote K3S

[David F. Reed]

My experience is exactly that; look out for latency; that is the 
killer.  Yes you need a minimal speed that is pretty good, but latency 
is a big issue; for example the satellite based ISPs are useless for 
this; adequate for streaming movies, etc. but latency is way to high...


73 de Dave, W5SV


On 9/1/18 3:30 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On 9/1/2018 12:38 PM, David Cutter via Elecraft wrote:

Both
stations have access to broadband, but what speed will give satisfactory
results?


Hi David,

I've never done this, but reading from what others have done, I 
suspect that latency may be as important as speed, especially if you 
want to do CW contesting or break a DX pileup.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Mod Kit?

[David F. Reed]

Sorry I missed it, but what is this mod for? Is it Elecraft approved?

Thanks & 73 de W5SV - Dave



> On Jul 10, 2018, at 06:02, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> upon some emails regarding this modification procedure steps I am sharing
> this note also over here on the reflector. (I am sorry if its bothering for
> someone...)
> 
> I am recommending after several mods done - when Q5 is removed > do not
> install new BU931T back to its place for now. Go to another step > remove
> R5.
> After that step solder the new BU931T transistor to Q5 position and follow
> another steps normally.
> 
> If you will do it according to Elecraft manual then you will find that there
> is quite small space around and it is too narrow to put your soldering tip
> in between big transistors to remove the R5... You are also in risky to
> damage parts by hot tip.
> 
> I am planning to put attention to my blog and modify my article accordingly
> over here:
> http://ok1rp.blogspot.com/2017/02/elecraft-kpa500-lpf-tr-switch-rework.html
> 
> In case of troubles I can help with parts like transistors or other parts.
> (I made this modification on several KPA500 for Elecrafters) 
> 
> Hope it will help.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

[David F. Reed]

I upgraded by K3 to as close to a K3S as I could; I am very happy with 
it.  Is it a K3S? No, but in the ways that matter to me, it is... I feel 
like it cost me less than selling it and buying a K3S would have, and 
will be worth a bit more when I finally sell it.


As for not exchanging yours after a month, it is not COSTCO... How far 
in advance should they stop selling one product before its replacement 
comes out? How far back should they be willing to do an exchange? I fear 
there are no good answers for a small company that needs some cash flow 
to keep progressing during development; nailing down exact dates for FCC 
acceptance and supplier readiness and so on can be difficult, and 
besides, I have learned to measure the goodness of my purchase decisions 
based on "was it a good decision based on all information available to 
me at the time?".  If so, relax, be happy.


Anyway Ronnie, you might look into upgrading, I have been happy doing it.

73 de Dave, W5SV


On 6/27/18 7:14 AM, Ronnie Hull wrote:

Y ah imagine my surprise when I scrimped and saved for TWO YEARS to be able to 
purchase a K3 and then a month or so later the K3S appears. Of course they 
wouldn’t exchange.
I havnt felt right about Elecraft since


Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:44 AM, Charlie T  wrote:

In my opinion, up-grading a K3 accomplishes nothing but generating a few
useless PC boards that had virtually zero value.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?
Especially since as you know, an "up-graded" K3 still is NOT a K3S.
Gold fingers, built-in pre-amp etc., ae a couple that come to mind.

The only logical step to me, was to pull the accessories that were the same
and sell the radio.
Admittedly, I couldn't get as much for my K3 as I would have been able to if
the K3S hadn't been released.
But to me this is the normal cycle of newer radios. AND, I didn't have junk
parts to deal with.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?

Anyway, I'm happy now with my "new" K3S and my old K3 is still on the air
(somewhere?).

73, Charlie k3ICH




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Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 6:35 AM
To: David Bunte 
Cc: Elecraft 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200
less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would
have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable
activities.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill



On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:55 PM, David Bunte  wrote:

Robert -

I had mine done last year. The K3 cannot be fully upgraded to a K3s,
and what all 'can' be done depends on such things as: Do you already
have the new synthesizer board or boards, depending on having the sub
receiver or not. And, are there options that you do not want.

Perusing the Elecraft website will give you a pretty good idea, and if
you have questions just email support and discuss what you have, what
they can do, and what you want... then they can give you a much better
idea than I can.

I already had the new synths in my K3, and the upgrades I opted for
came in at close to, but somewhat under $1000 including shipping.

Best of luck,

Dave - K9FN


On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:03 PM, Robert G Strickland

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If I send my K3 w/ new synthesizer into Elecraft for the full K3(s)
upgrade, what will such an upgrade include and what will be the
approximate cost. Thanks.
...robert
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[Elecraft] Just a quick thanks to Elecraft Support

[David F. Reed]

To the fine folks at Elecraft; I have received my K3 (newly upgraded & 
repaired) and all is well in the W5SV shack; thanks so much for your 
competent help!


73 de Dave, with his K3/almost a K3S!

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Boldly OT: 6 meter Sporadic-E season and the FT-8 microjuggernaut

[David F. Reed]

I agree; the FT-8 thing has had a lot of negative impact; some of the other
modes that take longer, but are weak signal modes were far less
devastating; people used lower power and got along more or less without
interfering too much except with other JT modes...
I think the quick turn part of FT8 contributed to its rapid growth, and the
use of it with high power made it worse.

I am back to longing for a simple CW contact at a leisurely pace... Back to
my KX2 (serial number 72!) for a little fun on 30 M.

73 de Dave, W5SV

On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 10:46 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] <
kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> At first I thought it was my receiver. Or my antenna farm, limited in
> scale by a pre-nuptial clause. Or noise caused by the zomboid army of
> switching power supplies oozing inexorably into my personal space.
>
> Nope.
>
> It turns out the dearth of CW and SSB signals on 6 meters at the height of
> 2018 Spring Sporadic-E season can be traced to one factor: the 24-hour
> intravenous rave that is FT-8.
>
> Yeah, I get the whole sub-noise-floor-and-not-automated-(wink)-QSO thing.
> But I’d like to figure out how those of us who enjoy the occasional
> gear-grinding manual-transmission contact can find each other on this brave
> new highway. Ideas?
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[Elecraft] K3 serial port fix?

[David F. Reed]

How difficult is it to replace (realize I am challenged in the delicate 
touch department) whatever board in the K3 does the serial 
port/interface to the radio?


Is it likely a go back to the factory thing or an easy desktop job for a 
klutz (me)?


The reason I ask this is my K3 suddenly seems to respond to input from 
DXLab Commander, but not send out changes like VFO, band switching, 
etc.  I suspect its the K3. and will confirm tomorrow by using a 
different PC to talk to it...


Thoughts?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 station for sale - SOLD

[David F. Reed]

All sold off; thank you for the bandwidth and your interest.

73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 station for sale

[David F. Reed]

The KX3 and the KXPA100 with internal tuner are sold now.

The PX3-F is still for sale, looking for $550.

Thanks all for the interest!

73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 station for sale

[David F. Reed]

Amplifier sold... revised below...


On 5/22/18 5:32 PM, David F. Reed wrote:


I am putting my KX3 station up for sale; its seems that my KX2 has 
replaced it in the portable use, and I just move my k3 to the other 
shack when I go there...


The station is operating perfectly, no smoking environment, very clean 
appearance; it has the following items:


*KX3**-F* (factory built) serial number 0620; has handle style
side plates, external HD heat sink and associated accessories below: *
*

*KXAT3* internal antenna tuner *
*

*KX3-2M-AT *internal 2m module to fit with antenna tuner installed

*KXFL3* Internal Dual-Passband Roofing Filter

*KXBC3 *Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock

*PX3-F *Panadapter for KX3; Assembled*
*


You will see that if you add them up new (not counting the external 
heat sink and end plates), before shipping you come to about $2500.


I would like to get $1,500 for it, shipping and insurance prepaid, 
within the US; PayPal preferred.


Please email me direct for inquiries; I can provide photos for serious 
inquiries, and if requested will provide my phone number off list.


Thank you for the bandwidth.

73 de Dave, W5SV




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[Elecraft] KX3 station for sale

[David F. Reed]

I am putting my KX3 station up for sale; its seems that my KX2 has 
replaced it in the portable use, and I just move my k3 to the other 
shack when I go there...


The station is operating perfectly, no smoking environment, very clean 
appearance; it has the following items:


   *KX3**-F* (factory built) serial number 0620; has handle style side
   plates, external HD heat sink and associated accessories below: *
   *

   *KXAT3* internal antenna tuner *
   *

   *KX3-2M-AT *internal 2m module to fit with antenna tuner installed

   *KXFL3* Internal Dual-Passband Roofing Filter

   *KXBC3 *Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock

   *PX3-F *Panadapter for KX3; Assembled*
   *

   *KXPA100-F *100 W External Amplifier-Factory Assembled *
   *

   *KXAT100* Internal Auto Antenna Tuner*
   *

   *KXPACBL *KX2 and KX3 to KXPA100 Integrated Adapter Cable

You will see that if you add them up new (not counting the external heat 
sink and end plates), before shipping you come to $3,739.55.


I would like to get $2,500 for it, shipping and insurance prepaid, 
within the US; PayPal preferred.


Please email me direct for inquiries; I can provide photos for serious 
inquiries, and if requested will provide my phone number off list.


Thank you for the bandwidth.

73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft k3S and K3/0 Mini with remote rig

[David F. Reed]

I recommend calling Apple technical support at (800) 275-2273; you may have
to get them to escalate it to a higher "guru" on the Apple Airport; I had
to do that, but am satisfied with the results.

73 de Dave, W5SV

On Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Ron,
>
> You might find more knowledgeable people at the Remote Rig forums.  The
> ham world is mainly Windows oriented, and that includes the support staff
> at Elecraft, so questions about mac applications and Apple gear may not
> have easy answers for them.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/4/2018 9:05 AM, Ron Gould wrote:
>
>> I have a pair of remote rigs which I use to remotely control a Elecraft
>> K3S via Elecraft K3/0 mini which I purchased from Elecraft.  Everything has
>> been working fine until I had to reset my router, a Apple Time Capsule.
>> Now the  remote rig just beeps at me and does not turn K3S on.
>> Documentation is difficult to find on exactly how to configure a Time
>> Capsule to work with the remote rigs.
>>
>> I contacted Elecraft technical support but they referred me to manuals on
>> remote rig and their K3 mini manual but I find little in the way of Mac
>> support with a Apple router.  Elecraft says this is beyond their networking
>> knowledge.  I believe I have set the port forwarding up correctly but since
>> documentation is limited, I am not sure I have done so correctly or have
>> missed something.  Hopefully someone out there has theirs up and running
>> with Apple hardware and can advise or Elecraft can help better than they
>> have. 73’s
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Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback? only when using KXPA100

[David F. Reed]

Great news; found it!

It was a connection to my coax switch; take it out of line, it goes 
away.  re-connected, it comes back.  Cleaned the connections and 
reconnected, it is gone.

Hurrah!

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 8/6/17 12:12, Mike Flowers wrote:

Good to find the root cause.  Fix will be an easy one.

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"


On Aug 6, 2017, at 10:07 AM, David F. Reed <w5sv.d...@gmail.com> wrote:

Mike, it is clean on a dummy load; I guess I need to track down if I have lost 
my ground somewhere, or find the feedback path...

73 de Dave, W5SV



On 8/6/17 00:13, Mike Flowers wrote:
Hi Dave,

Have you tried this using a dummy load?  May be useful to eliminate RFI as a 
cause.

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"


On Aug 5, 2017, at 9:26 PM, David F. Reed <w5sv.d...@gmail.com> wrote:


This did not used to happen; it is new to my set-up, nothing I am aware of has 
changed...

When trying to operate JT65, if I set the power to 10 watts, everything is fine 
(KXPA100 is not active).
If I set to anything above 10 watts (yeah, like 11 watts or more), I get bad RF 
feedback (sounds like motor boating in monitor).
SWR via tune looks good, all cables have been taken out, checked and 
re-inserted.

I am stumped and looking for hints as to what I ought to look at next, or 
re-check or try.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback? only when using KXPA100

[David F. Reed]

Mike, it is clean on a dummy load; I guess I need to track down if I 
have lost my ground somewhere, or find the feedback path...


73 de Dave, W5SV


On 8/6/17 00:13, Mike Flowers wrote:

Hi Dave,

Have you tried this using a dummy load?  May be useful to eliminate RFI as a 
cause.

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"


On Aug 5, 2017, at 9:26 PM, David F. Reed <w5sv.d...@gmail.com> wrote:


This did not used to happen; it is new to my set-up, nothing I am aware of has 
changed...

When trying to operate JT65, if I set the power to 10 watts, everything is fine 
(KXPA100 is not active).
If I set to anything above 10 watts (yeah, like 11 watts or more), I get bad RF 
feedback (sounds like motor boating in monitor).
SWR via tune looks good, all cables have been taken out, checked and 
re-inserted.

I am stumped and looking for hints as to what I ought to look at next, or 
re-check or try.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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[Elecraft] RF feedback? only when using KXPA100

[David F. Reed]

This did not used to happen; it is new to my set-up, nothing I am aware 
of has changed...


When trying to operate JT65, if I set the power to 10 watts, everything 
is fine (KXPA100 is not active).
If I set to anything above 10 watts (yeah, like 11 watts or more), I get 
bad RF feedback (sounds like motor boating in monitor).
SWR via tune looks good, all cables have been taken out, checked and 
re-inserted.


I am stumped and looking for hints as to what I ought to look at next, 
or re-check or try.


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New behavior using JT65

[David F. Reed]

Don, thanks for the suggestion; it seems somehow I got VOX turned on 
when it was off before...

Mystery solved.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

On 5/25/17 17:27, Don Wilhelm donw...@embarqmail.com [KX3] wrote:

Dave,

Are you using VOX?  If so, try replacing the cable between the soundcard
and the KX3 mic jack, I am thinking it may have a broken shield and is
picking up noise.

Try switching to PTT instead of VOX.  I don't know your software
application nor its capabilities, but you likely need a "one transistor
keying interface" to drive the KX3 PTT input.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/25/2017 5:42 PM, 'David F. Reed' w5sv.d...@gmail.com [KX3] wrote:

I have been using my KX3 for JT65 successfully for about a year, but now
get this new behavior...

When I go to transmit, all is well; when the transmission should end,
the tones stop as expected, but the KX3 stays in transmit (until I hit
the XMIT button).  Clearly something is amiss.



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[Elecraft] New behavior using JT65

[David F. Reed]

I have been using my KX3 for JT65 successfully for about a year, but now 
get this new behavior...


When I go to transmit, all is well; when the transmission should end, 
the tones stop as expected, but the KX3 stays in transmit (until I hit 
the XMIT button).  Clearly something is amiss.


I reboot the system, and things go the same way; no effect.

Any clues as to what to look for will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] Pre-Order KPA1500?

[David F. Reed]

Sorry, I must have missed it somehow; is there a way we can pre-order or 
get on the list for this exciting new product?


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [Elecraft] Bad Habit

[David F. Reed]

Good idea; and while you are at it, change the subject line to reflect 
what is has been reduced to as well please.


Dave W5SV

On 3/18/17 22:25, w7aqk wrote:
I sure wish people who receive the "digest", and not individual posts, 
would quit copying the entire digest when they reply!  Do some 
cutting and pasting folks!  Please!!!


Dave W7AQK






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[Elecraft] Many thanks

[David F. Reed]

Dear folks at Elecraft and on the list;

I have been enjoying Elecraft products for many years, starting with a 
K1, then a K2, then a KX2... followed by my current K3, KX3, and KX2.


I use the K3 as my mainradio in the shack. It is fairly loaded with the 
second receiver and nice filters and supplemented by a P3 and a KPA500 
and KAT500.  They feed a 3 element Quad up 75 feet on 20 - 6 meter, and 
dipoles for 160 - 30 meters.


I use the KX3 as a secondary station in my library with different 
antennas and a KXP3 and KXPA100.


I use the KX2 as my portable station when I am out camping or on a picnic.

Over the years, I have come to anticipate the new releases from Elecraft 
eagerly.


I just wanted to thank Elecraft for their top notch designs and customer 
support which I have benefited from more than once, and to thank the 
list for their support as well; they have contributed significantly to a 
hobby I have enjoyed now for some 59 years and hope to for a few more years.


best 72 for the QRPers, & 73 for the QROers out there.

--W5SV, Dave

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[Elecraft] Getting higher gain from input of line in or rear panel mic on K3

[David F. Reed]

I am trying to get set up for JT9 in Data A mode; I am not getting 
enough drive from the sound card to adequately drive the K3.


I am wondering (but cannot figure out from the manual) how to achieve 
this using either Line In or the rear mic jack when in Data A, and get 
more gain, but not use the front mic (leave it connected but not get 
audio from it).


At the same time, the front mic is working fine (correct bias etc.) and 
I don't want to loose this.


Surely someone must have solved this before me, and could help me figure 
it out.


Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV

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[Elecraft] Bricked my K3 during firmware update

[David F. Reed]

Somehow while loading rev 5.54 to my K3, it locked up.
It is hung up with the TX led flashing and the screen saying MCU LD.
What can I do to recover from this disaster?

thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question

[David F. Reed]

That must be it; I am running DATA-A mode, and have the bandwidth maxed 
out; since data-a is USB in my use, it takes the right half of the 
screen because of the frequency range I have it set for; thanks for the 
clue that got me to realize what was going on.


73 de Dave, W5SV

On 11/12/16 11:23, Dale Parfitt wrote:

Are you referring to the bandwidth green column? If so it just shows you the
width of your current filter setting.

Dale W4OP

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
F. Reed
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:47 AM
To: elecraft Reflector; k...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question

I am running a KX3-PX3 set; on the PX3 set for the spectrum in top,
waterfall on bottom, I note the following oddity: The right side of the
spectrum display has a green tint to it.

What's up with that?

Is it normal; anyone else see it?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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[Elecraft] PX3 question

[David F. Reed]

I am running a KX3-PX3 set; on the PX3 set for the spectrum in top, 
waterfall on bottom, I note the following oddity: The right side of the 
spectrum display has a green tint to it.


What's up with that?

Is it normal; anyone else see it?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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[Elecraft] Charging IMEDION2400 mAh batteries?

[David F. Reed]

I have these MEDION2400 mAh batteries that I am using in my KX3; I have 
2 set of them so I can be charging one set while operating with the other.


My question is, using my Powerex programmable charger, what settings 
should I use for current and time?


Thanks in advance & 72 de Dave, W5SV

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: KX3/KXPA100 issue

[David F. Reed]

Don,

understood; the cables and PS and its connections are fine.  I expect 
what is happening is I am occasionally losing line power, which shuts 
down the PA without it communicating to the KX3; I think that is what is 
resetting things...


Thanks for the help & 73 de W5SV, Dave

On 9/30/16 09:16, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I have been corrected - last word of 1st paragraph should have been 
'watts' instead of 'volts'.

I trust everyone knew that!

73,
Don W3FPR

David,

The KX3 may still be running by virtue of the internal batteries if 
the KXPA100 power drops, but that will not prevent the KX3 from 
turning off the PA ON menu and dropping the power to 5 volts.


Check your power cable - look in the end of the APP connector.  If you 
see the end of 2 pieces of metal (both the spring finger and the 
contact blade) the contact blade is not latched, give it a push from 
the wire side until it latches.


Check the connections at your power supply, they must be tight - if 
you can move them at all, they are not tight.  Also check the fuse and 
fuseholder.  The fuse must make tight contact with the fuseholder 
contacts.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/30/2016 9:24 AM, 'David F. Reed' w5sv.d...@gmail.com [KX3] wrote:


Geoff,

Thanks for the idea... That might be it; I am not in the shack when it
happens, though if that were it, I would be surprised, as I have the
internal batteries in place, and I would have thought that the power
doesn't go away if the external supply drops.  Could be just enough I
guess...

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave


On 9/30/16 07:20, Geoff Allsup wrote:

If supply power goes off even momentarily (instead of turning power
off on the KX3) that's exactly what happens. Check your supply would
be my first suggestion.






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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: KX3/KXPA100 issue

[David F. Reed]

Don,

understood; the cables and PS and its connections are fine.  I expect 
what is happening is I am occasionally losing line power, which shuts 
down the PA without it communicating to the XK3; I think that is what is 
resetting things...


Thanks for the help & 73 de W5SV, Dave

On 9/30/16 09:16, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I have been corrected - last word of 1st paragraph should have been 
'watts' instead of 'volts'.

I trust everyone knew that!

73,
Don W3FPR

David,

The KX3 may still be running by virtue of the internal batteries if 
the KXPA100 power drops, but that will not prevent the KX3 from 
turning off the PA ON menu and dropping the power to 5 volts.


Check your power cable - look in the end of the APP connector.  If you 
see the end of 2 pieces of metal (both the spring finger and the 
contact blade) the contact blade is not latched, give it a push from 
the wire side until it latches.


Check the connections at your power supply, they must be tight - if 
you can move them at all, they are not tight.  Also check the fuse and 
fuseholder.  The fuse must make tight contact with the fuseholder 
contacts.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/30/2016 9:24 AM, 'David F. Reed' w5sv.d...@gmail.com [KX3] wrote:


Geoff,

Thanks for the idea... That might be it; I am not in the shack when it
happens, though if that were it, I would be surprised, as I have the
internal batteries in place, and I would have thought that the power
doesn't go away if the external supply drops.  Could be just enough I
guess...

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave


On 9/30/16 07:20, Geoff Allsup wrote:

If supply power goes off even momentarily (instead of turning power
off on the KX3) that's exactly what happens. Check your supply would
be my first suggestion.






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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 issue

[David F. Reed]

Joel,

thanks for the help; typically I am not in the shack when this happens.
Software sometimes running WSJT-X, sometimes DXLab suite.
Firmware revisions: KX3 - MCU: 02.38, DSP 01.37 ... KXPA100 - 01.35

thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave

On 9/30/16 06:55, Joel Black wrote:

Dave,

I run the same setup adding the PX3. First, I am *not* experiencing this with 
my setup. Second, what are you doing (i.e. software controls, macros, etc.) 
right *before* this happens? What version of F/W are you running on each?

73,
Joel - W4JBB


On Sep 30, 2016, at 06:42, David F. Reed <w5sv.d...@gmail.com> wrote:

I am running a KX3 into a KXPA100.

It all plays very nicely except for one issue; on a seemingly random basis, it 
seems to lose communications between them in a big way. The KX3 has (without my 
doing anything) reset the PA Mode to Off, and the PWR to 5.0.  When this 
happens, let's say I have power set to 30 watts; the KXPA100 shuts down and to 
get it back up, I have to go to the KX3, re-enable PA MODE from Off to On, and 
and reset the PWR level from 5.0 watts to 30 watts.

My questions are:

1. Is anyone else experiencing this?
2. What is going on?
3. How do I fix it

Any help appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 issue

[David F. Reed]

Geoff,

Thanks for the idea... That might be it; I am not in the shack when it 
happens, though if that were it, I would be surprised, as I have the 
internal batteries in place, and I would have thought that the power 
doesn't go away if the external supply drops. Could be just enough I 
guess...


Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave


On 9/30/16 07:20, Geoff Allsup wrote:
If supply power goes off even momentarily (instead of turning power 
off on the KX3) that's exactly what happens. Check your supply would 
be my first suggestion.


geoff - W1OH



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Senior Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hole, MA


On Sep 30, 2016, at 07:42, David F. Reed <w5sv.d...@gmail.com 
<mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com>> wrote:



I am running a KX3 into a KXPA100.

It all plays very nicely except for one issue; on a seemingly random 
basis, it seems to lose communications between them in a big way. The 
KX3 has (without my doing anything) reset the PA Mode to Off, and the 
PWR to 5.0.  When this happens, let's say I have power set to 30 
watts; the KXPA100 shuts down and to get it back up, I have to go to 
the KX3, re-enable PA MODE from Off to On, and and reset the PWR 
level from 5.0 watts to 30 watts.


My questions are:

1. Is anyone else experiencing this?
2. What is going on?
3. How do I fix it

Any help appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave


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[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 issue

[David F. Reed]

I am running a KX3 into a KXPA100.

It all plays very nicely except for one issue; on a seemingly random 
basis, it seems to lose communications between them in a big way. The 
KX3 has (without my doing anything) reset the PA Mode to Off, and the 
PWR to 5.0.  When this happens, let's say I have power set to 30 watts; 
the KXPA100 shuts down and to get it back up, I have to go to the KX3, 
re-enable PA MODE from Off to On, and and reset the PWR level from 5.0 
watts to 30 watts.


My questions are:

1. Is anyone else experiencing this?
2. What is going on?
3. How do I fix it

Any help appreciated.

Thanks & 73 de W5SV, Dave
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 QUESTION

[David F. Reed]

It does work great for me; probably depends on the rig control software you
are using; I use DXLabs Commander (and the rest of the suite).

73 de Dave, W5SV

On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 8:57 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley 
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> will the KX2 interface with a computer as my K3 does for computer control?
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