Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

[Don Nesbitt via Elecraft]

I'm pretty sure I'm beating a dead horse -- but -- once upon a time in a land 
far away ...
Any chance of an adapter that would allow the use of the P3 with the KX3 
 -- Don N4HH

  From: "Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3]" 

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 Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:35 PM
 Subject: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?
   
    Hi all,

The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes us want to 
escape the lab for microDXpeditions to local parks, trails, beaches, and 
summits. This is what the KX-line is all about. 

Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future accessories, 
antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line? 

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Please test KPA500 rev. 1.38 if you get a chance

[Don Nesbitt]

Loaded 1.38 and checked - no surprises in normal operation with K3  KAT500 all 
appropriately cabled together.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH



 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com elecraft...@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 11:45 AM
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Please test KPA500 rev. 1.38 if you get a chance
 


  
Hi all,

We updated the KPA500 beta firmware to revision 1.38 yesterday (from 1.37). The 
change was minor, pertaining to initial conditions when the KPA500 is used at 
remote locations. 

If you get a chance, please load rev. 1.38 and verify that it is working well 
for all normal operation. Once we see a few more positive reports, we'll be 
going to production status on the K3, KPA500, and KAT500 beta firmware releases.

If you haven't already loaded K3 rev 4.83 and KAT500 rev 1.58, I'd encourage 
you to do these updates as well. The difference between the new firmware and 
previous production releases is pretty dramatic, as reported by beta testers 
over the past several days.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

[Don Nesbitt]

A little late with my report but all works quite well -- the tracking is a nice 
addition - all properly cabled together - no surprises.  Tnx -- 73 es gud dxing 
-- Don N4HH

ANT = KAT500 = KPA500 = K3 = P3 = Laptop Computer



 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 
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Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 4:43 PM
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware:  KAT500 tracking of 
K3 VFO  other improvements
 

The K3, KPA500, and KAT500 all have new beta firmware releases available. All 
three must be updated to take advantage of these major improvements to the 
KAT500 and KPA500. All known problems with unwanted re-tuning and faults have 
been fixed. 

We've also added a new feature that allows the KAT500's network settings to 
automatically track the K3's VFO frequency. The K3 will send frequency 
information over the K3's AUXBUS line, and the KAT500 will select previously 
memorized tuner settings as you move across the band, or when you “point and 
shoot” to work a packet spot.

If you have any difficulty with the instructions below, please post a question 
to the Elecraft list, or contact customer support.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Instructions

1. Download the new beta firmware for each device from the applicable software 
pages on our web site.

NOTE: Follow the instructions for beta firmware releases when installing 
software in subsequent steps.

2. Using K3 Utility, save your K3's configuration. Then install K3 rev. 4.83.

3. Using KPA Utility, save your KPA500's configuration. Then install KPA500 
rev. 1.37.

4. Using KAT500 Utility, save the KAT500's configuration. Then install KAT500 
rev. 1.58.



5. (OPTIONAL) Set up the K3 to send VFO information to the KAT500:

(a) Make sure the K3 and KAT500 (and KPA500, if applicable) are connected via 
the accessory cable. The AUXBUS line must be connected, as well as the four 
BAND lines, which we use to “qualify” the AUXBUS frequency data. If you've 
built your own cable and omitted the AUXBUS or BAND lines, you may need more 
wires for this to work.

(b) At the K3, locate the CONFIG:KAT3 menu entry. Tap the numeric keypad '1' 
button (also labeled A/B). You should see “KAT500Y” or “KAT500N” with 
successive taps. Leave it on KAT500Y (the Y means Yes, send VFO info to the 
KAT500). Exit the menu.

(c) Verify that as you tune the K3's VFO, the KAT500 selects the appropriate LC 
settings. This occurs after you *stop* moving the K3's VFO for about 1/2 
second. You should hear one or more relays clicking at the KAT500 when entering 
segments that have different LC settings. 



6. (OPTIONAL) In conjunction with the new VFO tracking feature, you may find it 
a good idea to “retrain” your ATU on 8 or 10 kHz boundaries on 160 meters, and 
every 20 kHz on 80 meters, particularly if the antennas have sharp SWR curves.

(a) Use the KAT500 Utility, Configuration tab, Edit Configuration, Erase 
Memories to erase memories on bands that have sharp SWR curves (e.g. 160 and 80 
m).

(b) While you're in the Edit Configuration dialog, make sure the Amplifier Key 
Interrupt power setting is 1500 for a KPA500. If not, click Optimize for 
KPA500, then Apply.

(c) Change the tuner's mode to MAN. In mode AUTO, the KAT500 will start a full 
search tune whenever the SWR reaches a threshold. If you're pretuned, that 
should be unnecessary and is probably undesirable. Mode AUTO is useful for 
remote tuners where it is inconvenient to press the ATU TUNE button when you 
need to.

(d) Using exciter power only, perform a full search tune at 10 kHz increments 
on 160 and 20 kHz increments on 80 meters. Do this for frequencies where you 
don't want the ATU to enter full search tune when you next QSY there. This is 
best done by setting the K3's TUN POWER to about 20 watts, HOLD the K3 TUNE 
button to generate carrier, then tap the KAT500 TUNE button. It may take a 
while for a few settings, but often it will start close and won't take long 
at all. It depends on the SWR curve of the antenna on that band. 

(e) IMPORTANT: When you first visit a new frequency, the ATU will first snap 
in a setting from a nearby memory. It may be a memory you've used before with 
a different antenna.  If the setting is inappropriate for the current antenna, 
the SWR will be high, and in mode AUTO, the tuner will need to retune, which 
requires more or less constant carrier, not SSB speech, not high speed CW. 





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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Multiple error messages on start up.

[Don Nesbitt]

Tom - I had similar problems and applied Tom's fix - so far (about 4 weeks 
later) all is well!  73 -- Don N4HH  K3/100 #83


From: Tom Boucher t...@telemetry.demon.co.uk
To: Reflector Posting Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 3:16 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Multiple error messages on start up.

John,

I had similar problems for a long while which were all solved by removing the 
front panel, cleaning the 4 connectors and applying some electrical lubricant 
(Contralube) and re-assembling.

Good luck!
Tom G3OLB

Message: 35
Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 22:28:29 -0400
From: John Shadle sha...@katzenfisch.com
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] multiple error messages on start-up
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: banlktikakw3my_b1gw1cfqtvm2b+gym...@mail.gmail.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

This is odd. Just finished a QSO with J5UAP on 30m this evening and
then switched over to 40m to pursue some more DX. When I got there, I
wasn't able to get any power out. It showed 0.0W when I tried to TUNE
(I have a remote tuner at the base of my vertical).

I power cycled the radio and then received a multitude of errors upon
power-up (including ERR IO1 and ERR PL1 among others). In addition to
that, the fans were running (I have the 100w amp as well).

I turned the radio off for a minute or so, and now the error has
resolved. I've had the issue of the no power out when TUNE-ing in the
past, but never this before.

Help!
-john W4PAH
K3 #110

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Re: [Elecraft] short BNC to BNC cable assembly, where to get?

[Don Nesbitt]

Try Allen Bond at: http://www.mgs4u.com/index.html He is local in the Atlanta 
area and usually has a box of surplus BNC jumper cables in various sizes at our 
hamfests.  Drop him an email.  Great guy! Enjoy -- 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
 
 SNIP 
  
Is there a source of short, 6 or so male BNC to BNC
cable assemblies out there?

George
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[Elecraft] Sell Top for K1

[Don Nesbitt]

Hope someone can use it.  Top in near new condition - replaced with the 
battery top.  Includes the 4 little screws.  Price? I don't have a clue - so 
- how about $10 and you pay for Priority Mail?  See a couple of photos at: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH


  
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[Elecraft] Fw: Re: P3 Cursor Position Incorrect After Band change...

[Don Nesbitt]

--- On Thu, 9/2/10, Don Nesbitt n...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: Don Nesbitt n...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Cursor Position Incorrect After Band change...
 To: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com
 Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:58 PM
 Hi Phil - I've been noticing it for a
 while but have just been too busy to comment. I first
 noticed it because the little U (bandwidth on CW) didn't
 center on the vertical indicator. Just using the mode switch
 to switch to ALT and back seems to cure it and it aligns
 where it should. -- Don N4HH
 
 --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com
 wrote:
 
  From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com
  Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Cursor Position Incorrect After
 Band change...
  To: Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:48 PM
  On my P3, I notice that the little
  cyan cursor location does not align itself properly
 during a
  band change that also involves a mode change.  For
  example, switching from 17 Meter band with USB to 20
 Meter
  band with CW leaves the cursor aligned to the right of
 the
  center position as it would be for USB but not as it
 should
  be for the CW signal.  All IF shift controls are in
  their normal position.  Indeed, a power off and
 power
  on cycle of the P3 resets the cursor location to be
  correct.
  
  I figure if a power-off/power-on fixes a problem then
 there
  probably is a problem.
  
  Anyone else seen this same thing?  If it is unique
 to
  my P3 maybe I have a very special P3 that might be
 worth a
  lot of money (sort of like an old stamp with a flaw in
 it).
  
  73, phil, K7PEH
  K3 #3799, P3 #0030
  
  
 
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[Elecraft] K3 - OK - who has P3 #83? Got #54

[Don Nesbitt]

Shame on Ken for starting all this and shame on me for yielding to peer 
pressure.  Got #54, want #83 - - - K3/100 #83 is lonely for it's sibling!

Reply off list - thanks - Don N4HH


  
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[Elecraft] Yahama CM500 Headset Shipped - Finally!

[Don Nesbitt]

Haven't see posts about these puppies in a long time - but - just in case 
anyone is interested, I ordered back on March 16th from BH Photo and just let 
the order stand.  Got a notice a couple of days ago (June 25th) that it has 
been shipped!  Go figure!  I'd long since forgotten about it!  73 es gud dxing 
-- Don N4HH



  
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[Elecraft] A Few Photos of the KPA500

[Don Nesbitt]

I've posted a few photos of the KPA500 on my picasa site for those who didn't 
get to Dayton.  No word on price, etc., but availability was indicated as 
sometime in the winter of 2010.

You will also find a few photos of the Yaesu VL-2000 amplifier on my site as 
well.  No specs, flyer, price, delivery, FCC type acceptance, etc.on it.  
Apparently it just appeared early Friday morning - they didn't even have a 
poster.  Obviously my photos are certainly not professional but photos 
none-the-less so you can take a gander at each one!  If you use the 
magnifying glass on the picasa web site to see larger images, give the image 
a few seconds to update.  See the photos at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/drnesbitt

Wayne, Eric and all the others at the Elecraft booth were covered over non stop!

Best weather ever in Dayton and great crowd.  Enjoy!  73 es gud dxing -- Don 
N4HH  K3/100 #83



  
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: ATU but a bigger version

[Don Nesbitt]

Oh yes!  I find the K3 ATU just amazing and have often thought how terrific it 
would be to yank it out of the box and put it outside - and - how REALLY nice 
it would be to have it scaled up to handle at least 600 watts or even the legal 
limit - and - work seamlessly with the K3 - and - perhaps a KPA800/1500 (not to 
start up the we want our amplifiers thread - again!). - Actually, I'd settle 
for a KPA500 but that's another story!

Put me in coach, I want a Big Boy K3 ATU!  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 
#83, etc!

--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net wrote:

 From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net
SNIP I really like the way that the K3 ATU
 works.  It has that nice push my button and I will
 tune for you feel to it.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and W2IHY EQ Plus!

[Don Nesbitt]

Hello Lance.  In addition to excellent built-in EQ, the K3 TX audio chain has a 
built-in noise gate that I find to be excellent at reducing or eliminating 
background noise on SSB.  You might want to give it a go.  '73 es gud dxing -- 
Don N4HH

SNIP

 On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:40:17 +,
 Lance Collister wrote:
 
 My primary goal was to eliminate the high level of
 background 
 noise from my VHF amplifiers when I operate SSB mode.
 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Panadapter Sneak Peek this Saturday

[Don Nesbitt]

OK - times up! It's after Noon out there! Surely there is someone at the
hamfest with an iPhone, Blackberry or something else that can snap a photo
and post it somewhere!  Or - did all the feedback cancel the showing?
Please, do it now and put us out of our collective misery - please!  73 --
Don N4HH K3/100 #83

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[Elecraft] P3 Photo

[Don Nesbitt]

Received a direct reply to my earlier post regarding a photo.  Thanks to
John N6AX for forwarding the photo.  Someone will likely have a better photo
to share but this gives us an idea of what the prototype looks like. 

See the photo at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh/

The link should work by just clicking on it - no need to register, etc.
Just click and enjoy!  Once there, click on the photo of the P3 and select a
large size.

Many thanks John!  73 -- Don N4HH

-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:25 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Panadapter Sneak Peek this Saturday

OK - times up! It's after Noon out there! Surely there is someone at the
hamfest with an iPhone, Blackberry or something else that can snap a photo
and post it somewhere!  Or - did all the feedback cancel the showing?
Please, do it now and put us out of our collective misery - please!  73 --
Don N4HH K3/100 #83

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

[Don Nesbitt]

Thoughtful comments Howard.  I too live in a very high noise area.  No matter 
how carefully adjusted, the MFJ 1026 did absolutely nothing for my situation - 
too many different noise sources in too many different directions!

Howard - what is your amateur radio call sign?  73 -- Don N4HH
-- Original message from HowardZ howa...@howardz.com: 
-- 


 
 Well Dave, 
 
 I am not certain that a better radio will help me hear through the noise. A 
 few weeks ago we had no noise at all for a few days - someone mentioned how 
 quiet it was on one of the nets, but then a few days later the noise was 
 back. Move 20Khz in either direction and the noise is gone, but we stay on 
 target as they said near the end of Star Wars. It is rare for Mars to 
 change freqs or switch to a digital mode. They presevere. 
 
 The MFJ 1026 takes two antennas - gain needs to be adjusted so that both 
 antennas have the same S-units of signal strength. Then one rotates the 
 phase 0 to 360 to try to eliminate the noise. Supposedly this works well on 
 noise coming from your home, your neighborhood, or even DX noise. I do not 
 think this is what people call diversity receive. It is some kind of 
 phase rotation to eliminate noise, though it does use two antennas. I don't 
 know if the K3 or Flex has this function. The MFJ 1026 might be the lowest 
 cost method for me to deal with the noise on this heavily used Mars 
 frequency. Maybe I'll buy one soon? 
 
 Then there is the Icom 7600 - it supposedly represents a large improvement 
 over my existing Icom. Interfaces are identical to my existing Icom. Don't 
 need to rewire my pactor 3 TNC for example. It has downloadable firmware I 
 think. But its too new. There might be important hardware revisions in its 
 first year if the radios fail with the initial design. This has happened 
 with other Icom radios in the past. It's also not considered in the 
 Perseus, Flex, Elecraft class of performance. 
 
 I could get a Perseus, or some other receivers and use an Eldad T/R switch. 
 This is lower cost than a new tranceiver since it's just a receiver - no 
 transmitter. People rave about these and the Perseus is near the top of 
 Sherwood's test list. I could rationalize that the K3's transmitter is no 
 better than my existing transmitter, so why pay for a tranceiver? However 
 this approach complicates interfaces to TNCs and sound card interfaces. But 
 this choice does have merit. 
 
 I could get a loaded Flex 5000 - it costs less than the K3 loaded since the 
 Flex doesn't use all those roofing filters. People who own the Flex them 
 love them and they are rated well. 
 
 I have not used nor even seen in person any of these radios. However I 
 prefer the K3 design approach over the Flex or Perseus. I don't want to 
 ever have to say Sorry for the silence, I had to reboot windows - 
 everything locked up - or I got that blue screen - I prefer a radio that 
 has an embedded processor rather than a windows system. Turn it on - and it 
 works - plain and simple. Yes, I'll hook a windows PC to the radio for 
 digital modes, but at least voice works without a PC. And how many PCs can 
 you hook up to a 12 volt battery during a power outage? Yes, there are ways 
 to do it, but it isn't that simple. 
 
 Then there are those wonderful dynamic range figures. Supposedly the 
 Perseus, Flex, and similar designs have the same dynamic range no matter how 
 far away the strong signal is. So, when the strong signal is 2khz away - 
 they are all similar in performance. (K3 has the top spec, but with it is 
 something called phase noise limited which doesn't sound so great - though 
 I don't know exactly what it is.) But what happens when the strong signal 
 is 50KHz away? Well, I think the K3 will have much higher performance the 
 further away the strong signal is. But the Flex, Perseus, and others will 
 have the exact same performance. I think that also applies if the signal is 
 1Mhz away, 10 Mhz away, 100Mhz away - you get the idea. I suspect they need 
 a low pass filter to protect from a strong VHF or UHF signal. Anyway, I may 
 be wrong with this logic, but I suspect the K3 is better in this regard. 
 
 However, a strong nearby signal is not my current problem. 
 A better NR, NB, or something to quiet down the noise is what I need. 
 
 I currently have other options to try to solve the problem. The MFJ 1026 
 costs under $200. Maybe a beverage RX only antenna. I hear that an on the 
 ground beverage antenna is very quiet. All it costs is 500 ft of wire to 
 give it a try. Unfortunately I'll need to bend it to be a U shape as I 
 don't have enough land to go 500 ft straight in one line. A better radio 
 should also help - I think - not sure. 
 
 Anyway - to get to your question. I think (but not sure) the Perseus and 
 the Flex are finished modding their hardware - just the software keeps 
 changing. If I really needed to take the plunge right now, a Flex 5000A 
 with 

Re: [Elecraft] a cool software Idea - using QRZ

[Don Nesbitt]

I can't think of a reason it would be any different with Mac Safari.

If you are not a registered user (free) you can't sign in and you will not
get the line because the program does not know where you are.  You've got to
sign in.  Then the program uses your location for one end of the line and
the call you looked up for the other end.  Also, don't forget to zoom out
far enough to see both stations.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83

SNIP

On 9 Jun 2009, at 02:29, Don Nesbitt wrote:
 and if you zoom out on the map, a line from you to them.

I don't get the line - might be something to do with Mac Safari (v4  
rocks btw)
73 de M0XDF

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Re: [Elecraft] a cool software Idea

[Don Nesbitt]

Already exists.  See qrz.com/callsign - register and sign it.  Look up call
of station you are interested in.  Click on Click for more Detail - it
then shows you the distance in the text as well as a map of that stations
location and if you zoom out on the map, a line from you to them.  Quite
nice! Enjoy -- 73 -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] a cool software Idea

I hope this is ok to post.
I've had an idea for software but don't know if it already exists.
You tell the software what your location is.
You type in a callsign and it shows you not only the name, city, state
of the call.
But it also displays a map showing the approximate location on a map and
indicates crow-fly distance.

One could easily do this in two steps using online hamcall and then
google map I guess.

Does any such software exist?

Thanks 
Duane
-- 
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Re: [Elecraft] Transmitting CW While in SSB

[Don Nesbitt]

Tom - it's a bit hard to find as it's sort of hidden within the CONFIG: CW
WGHT menu and is detailed as follows:

MCU 1.87 / DSP 1.69, 5-3-08

  NEW FEATURES:

  * CW KEYING IN SSB MODES:  While in SSB modes, you can now send CW without
changing modes or using an offset. The other station will hear the
signal at your CW pitch.
This is especially useful on VHF bands when SSB signals can't be copied.
To enable this feature, go into CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see
SSB +CW.

SNIP

I have searched the latest K3 manual using CW for the search criteria
and haven't found a way to turn the XMIT CW in SSB setting on.

SNIP

'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3/100 #83


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Background noise

[Don Nesbitt]

TX Gate was first added last September 2008 in MCU 2.45 according to my
notes.  Config = TX GATE = Tap 1 (A/B) to turn On or Off = use Vfo B to
set level.  Level can be set in Test mode while listening with headphones to
the Monitor.

I use it all the time with my level set to 12 and it works extremely well at
eliminating a lot of shack noise from going out over the air.  Very useful!
73 -- Don N4HH  K3/100 #83

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Jay,

I believe you are looking for the Noise Gate function. The latest version of
the Owner's Manual has info under Config:TX Gate. Haven't played with it
myself, as I have a fairly quit shack.

GL,
Bruce N1RX


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi John - the front panel message  FP.H b1 A5  really is FP. (means Front
Panel Mic Connection) H (means high sensitivity) and the b1 A5 is just an
attempt to write the word bias within the limitations of the LCD display!
That is b = b, 1 = i, A = a, and 5 = s.  You are not the first one to be
confused with the b1 A5!  This means that you have bias turned on and that
is why you are hearing a noise from the mic.  Turn bias off - this is done
by tapping either the 1 or the 2 (not in front of radio right now) when
you are in this menu mode. You might want to consider updating to the latest
firmware.

Have fun es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3/100 #83

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Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:15 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems


Hi I have sn 709  - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000  8 pin conn - when I
plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE???   

The 'manual' says:   to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn
BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry..

My firmware 1.78 only shows:  MIC SEL  FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured
out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and
LInE  In   ..

On a separate note  - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday
night:

Managed to 'lock-up' my K3  - NO buttons work - including power - had to
pull the power plug
going thru the config menu  - at PTT-KEY  both ' OFF-OFF'  tried to change
values and complete lockup
Completely repeatable  - go to config PTT then  move main vfo control and
lock up.
Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/
Changed mode/freq  - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted.  

Any advice/help comments?

tnxs

John VE3NFK



Gary Hembree wrote:
 
 This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork.  I had the
 exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a
 week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and
 HF DXer and contester.  Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! 
 There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front
 panel board.  These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. 
 Hence the problem with the MH2.  I am told that an official Elecraft fix
 is going to be released this coming week.  Several of us who noticed this
 problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. 
 If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector
 for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset).  MH2s are excluded of course,
 unless you have an appropriate adapter.  688 is the earliest SN that we
 know is affected.  The other three were 690, 728 and 729.  Elecraft is
 fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore.
 73
 Gary, N7IR
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Re: [Elecraft] Keying an amp

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi Phil - not sure just what you mean here by take out the keying device
and direct, it still keys. - but - if it's the Collins 30L-1, the keying
circuit in it presents a negative (-) voltage on the key line - and -
unfortunately - the K3 is set up to key an amplifier that presents a
positive (+) voltage on the relay terminal.

 

Wish the K3 presented a menu item so one could switch between negative
keying (older amps) and positive keying but it looks like the MOSFET used
will only key positive voltages.  Because of this, I use a small homebrew
relay box between my K3 and 30L-1.  It's a kluge mess but is the simplest
solution I've found!  73 es gud dxing - Don N4HH K3/100 #83

 

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Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 12:42 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Keying an amp

 

Hooking up an amplifier through an amp key to key out.  Is there any menu
that needs to be changed.  Don't see it in the book but when I plug in the
amp it keys.  Take out the keying device and direct, it still keys.  Looking
in book to no avail.

 

Phil

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request

[Don Nesbitt]

Setting the Tune power via the menu does just that - sets the Tune power -
the problem is that the key line from the K3 is activated - nice for tuning
up the amp - BUT - NOT so nice for activating an auto-tune matching device
(like an LDG or MFJ) so it can do it's thing without the amp on line.

Of course, the work around is to put the amp in Standby, hit the K3 tune
button, let the matching unit do its thing, take the K3 out of Tune, then
put the amp back online - and - voila - you're ready to go! Well, you're
ready to go if the amp is already tuned, otherwise, you put it on line and
hit Tune again to tune it up into the now matched antenna - whew!

Putting an item in the K3 menu to either implement or defeat this action
might be just as button push intensive depending on the operator's intent
- either tune the auto-tuner or tune the amp.  Catch 22?  73 es gud dxing --
Don N4HH K3/100 #83  

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 3:16 PM
To: 'Richard Thorne'; 'Phil  Debbie Salas'
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request

Would not using the menu to set tune power do this?  That is what I use.  I
set mine for 3 watts and tune the tuner.  This is a level I can adjust
depending on my station needs.  3 watts gives me enough to drive my QRO 600
W amp to tune the remote tuner.


73,

Bill
K9YEQ
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request

Your reading my mind Phil.

Good idea.

Rich - N5ZC

Phil  Debbie Salas wrote:
 I use the TUNE feature on my K3 all the time for tuning my auto-tuners
(both 
 a MFJ-998 in the shack for some of my antennas and a CG-500 remote tuner
for 
 my 43-foot vertical).  I also use an amplifier on occasion.

 So - Could we have a set-up option that does NOT key the amplifier when
you 
 push TUNE on the K3?  This would always ensure you are only transmitting
low 
 power when you tune your tuners without having to remember to turn your 
 amplifier off first.

 Phil - AD5X 

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[Elecraft] K3 Modifications Photos

[Don Nesbitt]

I've posted a few photos of the modifications that I made at the same time I
installed the KDVR3.  Modifications include:

 

- External ALC Modification and Optional Pull-Up resistors for Band Outputs

 

- AF Stage Upgrade - Line Out and Speaker Amplifier (the easy way  using
the SMD resistors)

 

- Front Panel Microphone Circuit Modification - Application Note

 

- Improving the Immunity of the Rear-Panel RS232 and Audio Connectors to RF
- Application Note

 

And, a TOTALLY UNAUTHORIZED implementation of the K3 Caution when using an
external monaural speaker post to the reflector by Wayne on December 20,
2008.  The email outlines a circuit modification which is meant to protect
the audio output chip from spikes by putting a 470 ohm resistor to ground
from each of the speaker outputs and suggests that a convenient place to do
this would be on the audio daughter board at the single-row, right angle
male connector.  You can see how I did this in the photo.  I'd advise you to
WAIT until Lyle creates an actual application note and posts it!  DO THIS AT
YOUR OWN RISK!  For all I know, I've got it wrong - but - didn't see any
smoke and it seems to work - for me!  YMMV!

 

You can see my simple photos at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh

 

No registration is required.  Use the Slideshow for larger images.

 

While I really didn't notice a need to do these modifications, it was
convenient to do them along with the installation of the DVR.  None of these
modifications (including installing the KDVR3) required the removal of the
Sub-Rx and other than being a bit tedious, were simple and straight forward
including using a toothpick to hold down the SMDs!  Have fun!  '73 es gud
dxing - Don N4HH  K3/100 #83

 

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RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.

[Don Nesbitt]

Great!  Please add one more to be able to completely empty an SSB message
rather than record something short over it.

How about REC  select M1 - M4  CLR  select same M1 - M4  rig returns to
operation.

While it does not seem to be documented, someone discovered (wish I could
remember who so credit could be given) that putting the im by itself into
a memory M1 - M4 on CW would result in emptying that memory - much better
than just overwriting it with a dit which does result in a xmitted signal
and amp relays tripping when inadvertently pushed in the heat of battle!

Thanks for your consideration Wayne.  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100
#83

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Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:41 AM
To: David Ferrington, M0XDF
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support,etc.

I'm taking lots of notes for the next revision  :)

Wayne

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RE: [Elecraft] Order is in! Also Shure 444 question

[Don Nesbitt]

Yes, I use a Shure 444D from time to time with mine (I usually use a cheap
computer headset - which is very convenient and works very well!) and the
audio reports with the 444D are awesome with all EQ values set to zero
(default).  Be sure to switch the 444D to the Low Impedance setting
(bottom of mic) and adjust the K3's audio gain accordingly.  If you get a
444 that is ONLY High Impedance (don't remember if the original 444 was
switchable) - or - you don't set the switch on the bottom of the mic to Low
Impedance, - it will sound muddy, muffled and like crap!

 

Wire the mic plug as per the K3 manual.

 

Have fun - 73 es gud dxing - Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83

 

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Subject: [Elecraft] Order is in! Also Shure 444 question

 

My order is in!

Is anyone on the list using the Shure 444 desk mic with the K3?  Can you
share some wiring and/or rig setup tips?

Benson
K4GST

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RE: [Elecraft] [K3] Switch Tone Volume

[Don Nesbitt]

Unfortunately the CW sidetone will also be at the same level and when
switching from speaker to headphones this can get a bit overwhelming!

Sure would be nice to be able to set the volume of each independently or did
I miss something?  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lyle Johnson
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 11:56 PM
To: Roy Morris
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Switch Tone Volume

 I would like to know how the MONitor level is used to change the switch 
 tone volume...

Go to CW mode, press the CMP|PWR|MON knob until MON is displayed in VFO 
B and adjust the level.

Switch tones will be at that level.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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RE: [Elecraft] Clearing M-M4 Memories

[Don Nesbitt]

Ah ha!  Many thanks Bill - tried it and it works:-)

Wonder how you discovered this feature - never have seen it documented and
with all the emails that I've had with Wayne on this subject, he never once
suggest it!  Wonder if he knows about it and wonder what the equivalent will
be for the voice recorder.  Mni tnx!  73 -- Don N4HH

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William G. McDowell
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 1:57 PM
To: elecraft reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Clearing M-M4 Memories

Simply overwrite the memory one wants to be cleared with the IM character
(IMmediately exit).  This effectively clears the memory and the IM is not
sent in CW.

Procedure: Hit REC,  Tap M# to be cleared,  send IM together, then hit REC.

Works for me..

73
Bill
K4CIA


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RE: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

[Don Nesbitt]

According to my many exchanges with Wayne, the ability to completely (that
is clear) M1-M4 is on the list.  Right now, all you can do is replace
(overwrite) what you already put into that M1 - M4 specific memory.  I've
replaced a few of them with a single dit but really would like to be able
to clear them completely like you can easily do with the other memories.

 

As I've noted to Wayne, once the Digital Voice Recorder gets released, I
suspect the ability to completely clear M1-M4 will become a hot item.  '73
es gud dxing - Don N4HH  K3/100/KRX3 #83

 

  _  

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington,
M0XDF
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 1:33 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

 

I would guess you just record again and it replaces it?

-- 
I don't mind that you think slowly but I do mind that you are publishing
faster than you think.
-Wolfgang Pauli, physicist, Nobel laureate (1900-1958)

 

On 30 Oct 2008, at 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:





I have recorded cw messages in each of the 4 memories.  How do I clear these
memories should desire to change the message (s)??

 

Bob k7lay

 

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 PSK31 VIA PADDLE

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi Mark - the algorithm used in the K3 to convert what you send on the
paddle (CW) into what goes out on the air as either PSK-31 or RTTY is VERY
UNFORGIVING!  If you are just a bit sloppy in using the paddle (and I am)
the CW will be converted into gibberish for the fellow on the other end!

This might be what is happening.

You can see how well you are doing by watching the display of what you are
sending to see if it really is what you intend.  For example, you mean to
send the letter h using the paddle and it sounds good to you - but - you
look at the display and see something like e followed by s - that's what
the other guy is going to see!

So, you might try practicing (put the K3 in Test mode) with the paddle to
see if you really are sending within the algorithm's ability to decode - you
might be surprised that CW that sounds good to you just does not convert
to what you want!

One solution is to put a message into one of the M1 - M4 memories and send
it from there - that seems to work just great for many users.

73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PSK31 VIA PADDLE


I've used the CW to PSK-31 function and I've had reports from others that
some of the characters being sent are chopped off and not displayed on the
receiving end ???  I have no idea what is causing that or how to fix it.


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[Elecraft] K3 MCU 2.38 Software Bug?

[Don Nesbitt]

Basic Parameters:

K3/100 with KRX3 - MCU 2.38, FPF 00.02, DSP1 1.90, DSP2  1.90

Main Board:  FL2 = 2.8; FL3 = 2.1; FL4 = 400 Hz
Sub RX Board:  FL2 = 2.8; FL4 = 400 Hz

AM Rx Enabled for FL2 Main and FL2 Sub
AM Tx not Enabled

I do NOT have a 6.00 AM Filter but am listening to AM through my 2.8 roofing
filter - which sounds pretty good!

Action:  Set Mode to AM.  Displayed Mode changes to AM and displayed XFIL
changes to FL2 (which would be expected as I have a 2.8 in FL2 and it is
enabled for AM receive) with High showing 3.00 and Low showing 0.00.  BW
shows 6.00. FC shows 1.50.

Surprise Action - Possible Bug

Now Tap XFIL button.  Displayed XFIL stays on FL2 - but - bandwidth gets
very narrow.  High now shows 2.20 and Low shows 0.80.  FC still shows
1.50 and BW now shows 2.8. But, the graphic display of bandwidth narrows to
what would be shown if I had BW set to 400 Hz and the recovered AM audio
sounds like it!  The BW showing 400 Hz is as it should be since 2.20 - 0.80
is 400 Hz.

Press and release NORM and I am back to where I started with Rx as it
should.  Even if I Normalize I and II so all is well and then do the tap
the narrowing scenario repeats!

What I've Tried:

I've downloaded and sent All Firmware to K3 twice with the same result.

I've used the K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3 to verify the filter settings that
I made in the Config Menu.

I've used the K3 Utility to set the filters and verified them in the Config
Menu.

I don't know if this action occurred in previous versions as I've stayed up
with all Beta releases but frankly never tapped the XFIL button before while
listening to AM.

Questions:

Can anyone duplicate this seemingly strange action when in AM mode and
tapping the XFIL button?

If it can't be duplicated, any idea(s) what I've got set incorrectly?

Is this simply a consequence of not having the 6 kHz AM filter and listening
to AM with the 2.8?

Thanks in advance.  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83





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[Elecraft] SELL Heil Pro Set Quiet Phone HC-5 for K3 and Other Rigs

[Don Nesbitt]

Includes original box, instructions, leatherette travel case, 1/8 inch to
1/4 inch stereo adapter AND adapter cables for BOTH Kenwood and Yaesu (sold
for about $20 each at HRO - a bit less at other places).  All items are in
exceptional condition.

This package is offered with both adapters for versatility.  I can tell you
that the KENWOOD Adapter works perfectly with the K3! And yes, the Yaesu
adapter works perfectly with a Mark V, etc.!

I bought this set-up to use at TI50DX for the 2008 ARRL Phone DX Contest and
it is now excess to my needs. You can see it and K3 #83 in operation on Run
#2 on our SEDXC web coverage (see: http://www.sedxc.org/ti50dx and scroll to
the bottom of the page to see the videos) or by checking my photo out on
QRZ.com.

BTW - the Members Only section of the ARRL web site indicates that we DID
WIN for DX Multi-Multi :-)

Photos of the package at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh

Price including Priority Mail shipping with insurance to your door (CONUS)
is $170.  USPS Money Order please.  Yes, I can accept PayPal but just hate
being dinged to do so!

All questions cheerfully answered.  404-218-3595 cellular - quickest and
best way to get me.  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2

[Don Nesbitt]

The MH2 has been spoken for - thanks for all the responses.  73 -- Don

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Subject: [Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2

Surplus to my needs. Purchased from Elecraft in December.  Opened box to
check contents - yep, it was all there!  See photo at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh. It looks just like all the others!

Never used - I prefer using my headset.  Paid $66.02 ($59 + $7.02 shipping -
copy of my original invoice will be included) - Sell for $50 which includes
Priority Mail to your CONUS QTH.  USPS MO please.  Please reply off list.
TNX. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3 #83 and another on the way!

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[Elecraft] Sell New MH2 for K3 or K2

[Don Nesbitt]

Surplus to my needs. Purchased from Elecraft in December.  Opened box to
check contents - yep, it was all there!  See photo at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh. It looks just like all the others!

Never used - I prefer using my headset.  Paid $66.02 ($59 + $7.02 shipping -
copy of my original invoice will be included) - Sell for $50 which includes
Priority Mail to your CONUS QTH.  USPS MO please.  Please reply off list.
TNX. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3 #83 and another on the way!

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[Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF, Rock-Mite for 20 M Solar Controller

[Don Nesbitt]

Small kits that I never got around to building!  All are still in kit
form.

See photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh.  View Slideshow for
large photos. 

SoftRock Lite for K3 IF - was going to build this special edition to play
around with it as a panadapter for the K3 but procrastinated long enough for
Larry's LP-Pan to be available.  Unopened kit.  $10 post paid CONUS.

Rock-Mite for 20 Meters - more procrastination.  Includes QST from April
2003 as well as additional instructions.  There have most likely been
updates to this kit so you might want to get recent information. Unopened
kit.  $25 post paid CONUS.

Solar Controller - yep, procrastinated this one away too.  Don Brown
(KD5NDB) offered this some time ago and may still have it available or may
have updated it.  Another unopened kit!  $15 post paid CONUS.

If you are not in CONUS, we will figure something out.  Have fun!

Please respond off list.  TNX - '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF, Rock-Mite for 20 M Solar Controller

[Don Nesbitt]

Thanks for all the responses - it was pretty overwhelming!  All items are
spoken for.  I do still have a brand new MH2 Microphone for use with either
the K2 or K3 available as previously posted and seen in the photos.  Tnx agn
es 73 -- Don N4HH

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Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:18 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] SELL SoftRock Lite for K3 IF,Rock-Mite for 20 M  Solar
Controller

Small kits that I never got around to building!  All are still in kit
form.

See photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/n4hh.  View Slideshow for
large photos. 

SoftRock Lite for K3 IF - was going to build this special edition to play
around with it as a panadapter for the K3 but procrastinated long enough for
Larry's LP-Pan to be available.  Unopened kit.  $10 post paid CONUS.

Rock-Mite for 20 Meters - more procrastination.  Includes QST from April
2003 as well as additional instructions.  There have most likely been
updates to this kit so you might want to get recent information. Unopened
kit.  $25 post paid CONUS.

Solar Controller - yep, procrastinated this one away too.  Don Brown
(KD5NDB) offered this some time ago and may still have it available or may
have updated it.  Another unopened kit!  $15 post paid CONUS.

If you are not in CONUS, we will figure something out.  Have fun!

Please respond off list.  TNX - '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 Key-down on power-up

[Don Nesbitt]

There IS an indication that one is in the Test mode.

The letters TX between the A and B VFO indicators on the right side of
the display BLINK on and off when in the Test mode - when NOT in the
Test mode, the TX is steady.

Admittedly, it is easy to miss!  -- '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 12:13 PM
To: Bob Cunnings; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Key-down on power-up

SNIP There is no indication that the radio is in 
Test mode, other than the failure to transmit.
  73, andy, ae6y
SNIP

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

[Don Nesbitt]

The Elecraft Heil ProSet requires that Bias be turned on.  For use on the
front panel, your mic setting should read FP.L bIAS - use the REV (has
the red number 2 under it to turn bias on.  73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 #107

Great radio, just one minor problem, no SSB, no VOX response to yelling..
When 
first I tried it very briefly (ages ago) it definitely worked. Since then I 
have only used CW 
So what could have gone wrong ???   I have always used the Elecraft Heil Pro

Set and the phones work just fine. The mike is plugged into the adapter that

came with the Pro Set. The latest software says the mike is still set to 
f.Pl, not to r.Pl.
I can play with the gain, the compression etc but nothing happens when I
yell. 
Antivox is set at  0; VOX gain makes no difference. Other settings seem 
perfectly OK and nothing changes if I play with them.
So what have I done wrong .. there must be something I  missed. 
Oh well, there is always my Omni-V .that has its own mike.
John - G3JAG
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RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

[Don Nesbitt]

Geeze - I'll have to put my glasses on the next time I search.  Took another
look and it is still listed for both the K2 and K3 at $150 on the Elecraft
order page. See:  http://www.elecraft.com/MD2/proset.htm -- Don N4HH

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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

All Heil ProSets are indeed NOT the same!  The one specific to Elecraft used
(not sure if it is still being marketed or is still otherwise available -
don't see it listed on the Elecraft site or on the Heil site) an electret
element and mine is actually labeled on the side with IC indicating that
it was actually for ICOM.  The dongle provides the proper pinout for use
on either my K2 (wired straight across - as for Kenwood) or my K3.  As
usual, YMMV Don N4HH

-Original Message-
From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 5:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

I'm not sure that all Heil ProSets are the same here.

I know that the Proset K2 sold by Elecraft requires bias.

However I wouldn't think other Heil Prosets that use the HC-4 and HC-5
element would require bias.

Dick, K6KR




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Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 1:57 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

The Elecraft Heil ProSet requires that Bias be turned on.  For use on the
front panel, your mic setting should read FP.L bIAS - use the REV (has
the red number 2 under it to turn bias on.  73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jac
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 4:29 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 #107

Great radio, just one minor problem, no SSB, no VOX response to yelling..
When 
first I tried it very briefly (ages ago) it definitely worked. Since then I 
have only used CW 
So what could have gone wrong ???   I have always used the Elecraft Heil Pro

Set and the phones work just fine. The mike is plugged into the adapter that

came with the Pro Set. The latest software says the mike is still set to 
f.Pl, not to r.Pl.
I can play with the gain, the compression etc but nothing happens when I
yell. 
Antivox is set at  0; VOX gain makes no difference. Other settings seem 
perfectly OK and nothing changes if I play with them.
So what have I done wrong .. there must be something I  missed. 
Oh well, there is always my Omni-V .that has its own mike.
John - G3JAG
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RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

[Don Nesbitt]

All Heil ProSets are indeed NOT the same!  The one specific to Elecraft used
(not sure if it is still being marketed or is still otherwise available -
don't see it listed on the Elecraft site or on the Heil site) an electret
element and mine is actually labeled on the side with IC indicating that
it was actually for ICOM.  The dongle provides the proper pinout for use
on either my K2 (wired straight across - as for Kenwood) or my K3.  As
usual, YMMV Don N4HH

-Original Message-
From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 5:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

I'm not sure that all Heil ProSets are the same here.

I know that the Proset K2 sold by Elecraft requires bias.

However I wouldn't think other Heil Prosets that use the HC-4 and HC-5
element would require bias.

Dick, K6KR




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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 #107

The Elecraft Heil ProSet requires that Bias be turned on.  For use on the
front panel, your mic setting should read FP.L bIAS - use the REV (has
the red number 2 under it to turn bias on.  73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 #107

Great radio, just one minor problem, no SSB, no VOX response to yelling..
When 
first I tried it very briefly (ages ago) it definitely worked. Since then I 
have only used CW 
So what could have gone wrong ???   I have always used the Elecraft Heil Pro

Set and the phones work just fine. The mike is plugged into the adapter that

came with the Pro Set. The latest software says the mike is still set to 
f.Pl, not to r.Pl.
I can play with the gain, the compression etc but nothing happens when I
yell. 
Antivox is set at  0; VOX gain makes no difference. Other settings seem 
perfectly OK and nothing changes if I play with them.
So what have I done wrong .. there must be something I  missed. 
Oh well, there is always my Omni-V .that has its own mike.
John - G3JAG
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

[Don Nesbitt]

Here is the post that I sent to the reflector. As usual, YMMV -- Don N4HH

-Original Message-
From: Don Nesbitt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:37 PM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners
when using the ACC Socket.  The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my
manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector!
Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the
K3 - shucks!

For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially
available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin
is not connected to anything. Poo!

Fully connected commercial cables found!

The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female
ends.  It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is
their part number PCM-2250.  Search this part number on their site.  It is
listed on their site for $14.99.  All 15 pins are present and connected.

This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and
is their part number 028126.  I bought it for $9.95.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit
.x=17submit.y=12

The second cable is a Fully-Wired  Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all
15 pins present and connected.  The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male
(although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering!

It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03.  You can
search this part number on their site.  I don't believe that QVS sells
directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most
computer stores.

Again, I found it at my local Microcenter.  It is their part number 810150.
I bought it for $14.99.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit
.x=15submit.y=9

I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they
change their manufacturing process)!

I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV.
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

[Don Nesbitt]

In an off list email, Brian (K3KO) was quick to point out that the
description of the 15 pin cable that is shown using the link that I provided
in my original April post clearly states that pin #9 is removed - and - it
does indeed!  I didn't keep a copy of what the link said in April, but,
simply put, I went to the store in April, examined the subject cables,
purchased them, took them home and checked them.  The results of this
examination are as noted in the April post along with the caveat that
YMMV.  Here is a copy of my post back to him:

START of COPY

Hello Brian - yes, it does CLEARLY state that pin #9 is removed - well,
guess what - it is NOT - I'm holding it in my hand and ALL the pins are
there and ALL the pins have 1:1 continuity only to each other and NONE to
the shell - I've checked it.  That's the reason I always say . . . as
usual, YMMV.  As noted in my post:
 
I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins 
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case 
they change their manufacturing process)!

Maybe they have changed their manufacturing process.  Obviously, there is no
substitute for getting the cable and checking it out.  

Have fun es 73 -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

END of COPY

Gee, maybe they did change it and I'm a psychic - or at least pretty
careful.  I'd suggest that anyone interested take a close physical look at
the cable in question, make sure you can return it, take it home, check it
out and make your own judgment as to its suitability.   '73 es gud dxing --
Don N4HH


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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

Here is the post that I sent to the reflector. As usual, YMMV -- Don N4HH

-Original Message-
From: Don Nesbitt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:37 PM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners
when using the ACC Socket.  The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my
manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector!
Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the
K3 - shucks!

For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially
available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin
is not connected to anything. Poo!

Fully connected commercial cables found!

The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female
ends.  It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is
their part number PCM-2250.  Search this part number on their site.  It is
listed on their site for $14.99.  All 15 pins are present and connected.

This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and
is their part number 028126.  I bought it for $9.95.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit
.x=17submit.y=12

The second cable is a Fully-Wired  Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all
15 pins present and connected.  The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male
(although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering!

It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03.  You can
search this part number on their site.  I don't believe that QVS sells
directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most
computer stores.

Again, I found it at my local Microcenter.  It is their part number 810150.
I bought it for $14.99.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit
.x=15submit.y=9

I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they
change their manufacturing process)!

I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV.
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 status

[Don Nesbitt]

Have not received mine nor have I had any indication that it would be
shipped soon.  It was ordered with my original order on April 27, 2007 so it
ought to be early in the first batch!  So far - nada Gregg. 73 -- Don N4HH

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Are the KRX3s shipping? The website indicates that shipments are to begin on
5/12

Gregg

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RE: [Elecraft] K3: VFO CRS Coarse Tuning Rate

[Don Nesbitt]

VFO CRS on mine are 1.0 2.5 and 5.0, I'm using 1.0 - FW Version 1.88
DSP Version 1.70.

K3 Wish List:  Dynamic Tuning Rate  - faster you spin the knob the greater
the tune step - now that would be terrific!- 73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3: VFO CRS Coarse Tuning Rate

Can someone look at Menu VFO CRS (Coarse Tuning Rate) and tell me what
the choises are, I think they are 20, 10, 5, 1.

The manual does not define, I am at work and can not get to my K3.

Thanks,

Joe N9VX

K3 S/N 841
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RE: [Elecraft] Help with new K3

[Don Nesbitt]

Did you by chance plug the headphone plug into the mic jack and the mic plug
into the headphone jack? -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] Help with new K3

At long last my new K3 arrived today.  Ordered 10/29/07, Katiegram on 4/9
and it arrived May 6, 2008. It is an assembled radio.

I have just begun to set it up for operation.  But I have run into an early
problem.  I'm sure it's probably my fault.  I purchased a pro-set with the
radio.  Unfortunately, I get no output to the headphones when I plug it into
the rear phone jack or with the front jack using an adapter.  Furthermore,
when the mike was plugged in it appeared that something was shorted because
the transmit light came on and would not turn off.  When I unplugged the
mike the transmit light was not on.  I'm not sure that I  turned the bias on
before I plugged in the mike.  I have since turned the bias on but have not
yet rechecked it.

When the phones are inserted in the rear phone jack the speaker goes off but
there is no sound in the headphones.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to
what stupid mistake I'm probably making?

Bruce- W8FU

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RE: [Elecraft] Firmware uploads

[Don Nesbitt]

Yes - DSP2 refers to the second receiver and you don't have it.  73 -- Don
N4HH

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Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:12 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware uploads

Hello all,

 

After having completed the assembly process of the K3, it was time to check
for updates with the utility software.

All seems to work, but.

 

I saw an update op DSP2 (1.55). In my K3 the status was N/A. An update I
would say. But the button send to K3 wasn't available.

Was this on purpose?

 

Thanks, Evert PA2KW

 

PS:

Downloaded the newest utility program and Prolific driver for Elecraft KUSB.


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RE: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

[Don Nesbitt]

I'm guessing here - but - it sounds like you might have the bias turned on
to the K3 mic connector.  Heil HC-4 elements do NOT require bias and putting
bias on them will usually (have to file the usually caveat here as there
may be some strange wiring involved) prevent them from working!

Let's try this:

1.  Tap - Menu (the display will probably show a number 6 on the upper
line and LCD BRT on the lower line - at least mine always seems to come up
that way if enough time has gone by since I used it last).  Regardless of
what the display defaults to, after you have tapped Menu do the
following:

2.  Rotate VFO B knob to until you see: MIC SEL on the LOWER line.  The
UPPER line will display the current mic settings:

3.  If the UPPER line shows something like:  FP.H(or L) followed by a space
and then the word bias you have the bias turned on for the mic input
selected (either FP for Front or RP for rear).

4.  If the word bias shows up, then you do indeed have the bias turned on.

5.  If the bias is turned on, then TAP the REV button (it has a red #2 in
small print under it) once and the word bias will disappear.  

NOTE:  The REV button alternately turns the bias to the mic connector on and
off.

6.  If the top line now shows something like FP.H with nothing following
it, you have selected the Front panel mic input (the FP) and have selected
high gain ( the H).  You can change from H to L by tapping the A/B
button (it has a small red #1) under it.

On my both my HC-4 and HC-5 elements, I use the H setting and adjust the
MIC gain accordingly.

If the bias is not turned on, then all the above is not going to solve
your problem.  If this is true, the 8 pin plug on your mic is likely wired
in some strange way.

Please give it a go and report back.

As usual, YMMV.  Have fun - ' 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems


Hi I have sn 709  - I have my Heil HC4 from my TS-2000  8 pin conn - when I
plug it into the K3 - I hear noise from the MICROPHONE???   

The 'manual' says:   to select front or rear panel microphone AND to turn
BIAS on/off, use the MAIN:Mic SRC menu entry..

My firmware 1.78 only shows:  MIC SEL  FP.H b1 A5 and I have not figured
out how to adjust it - the main VFO knob also gives me a choice of rP.H and
LInE  In   ..

On a separate note  - I have this anomaly that I emailed support on Friday
night:

Managed to 'lock-up' my K3  - NO buttons work - including power - had to
pull the power plug
going thru the config menu  - at PTT-KEY  both ' OFF-OFF'  tried to change
values and complete lockup
Completely repeatable  - go to config PTT then  move main vfo control and
lock up.
Was on AM 13840 listening to a SW station/
Changed mode/freq  - still does it - as soon as main VFO adjusted.  

Any advice/help comments?

tnxs

John VE3NFK



Gary Hembree wrote:
 
 This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork.  I had the
 exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a
 week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and
 HF DXer and contester.  Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! 
 There is a ground trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front
 panel board.  These capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit. 
 Hence the problem with the MH2.  I am told that an official Elecraft fix
 is going to be released this coming week.  Several of us who noticed this
 problem were given the fix to try and it worked three out of three times. 
 If you must use a mike that needs bias then use the rear panel connector
 for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset).  MH2s are excluded of course,
 unless you have an appropriate adapter.  688 is the earliest SN that we
 know is affected.  The other three were 690, 728 and 729.  Elecraft is
 fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore.
 73
 Gary, N7IR
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[Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

[Don Nesbitt]

I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners
when using the ACC Socket.  The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my
manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector!
Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the
K3 - shucks!

For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially
available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin
is not connected to anything. Poo!

Fully connected commercial cables found!

The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female
ends.  It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is
their part number PCM-2250.  Search this part number on their site.  It is
listed on their site for $14.99.  All 15 pins are present and connected.

This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and
is their part number 028126.  I bought it for $9.95.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit
.x=17submit.y=12

The second cable is a Fully-Wired  Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all
15 pins present and connected.  The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male
(although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering!

It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03.  You can
search this part number on their site.  I don't believe that QVS sells
directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most
computer stores.

Again, I found it at my local Microcenter.  It is their part number 810150.
I bought it for $14.99.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit
.x=15submit.y=9

I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they
change their manufacturing process)!

I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV.
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth Ham Radio

[Don Nesbitt]

Hello Phil - you might want to take a look at:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypVUoRVv3U

It's a pretty nice explanation of one possibility.  73 -- Don N4HH

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Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:36 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth  Ham
Radio

On 4/6/2008 10:25 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

 I'd look for a device that communicates with Bluetooth devices and has
 cables to connect to a PC's sound card.  Maybe it's just a little bit of
 work to create a cable that connects to the radio's microphone / headset 

I'm looking for a device that I can plug into the Headphone jack of a 
hand-held radio (scanner, HT. etc) and allow me to use the single ear 
teardrop type of Bluetooth earphone.  Microphone capability not needed 
or wanted.  When I looked for this a while ago I was overloaded by 
jargon (and I'm a graduate engineer!) the bottom line of which was that 
the encoding protocol used for such earphones was different from the 
double ear type of music earphones.

-- 
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
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[Elecraft] K3 at TI50DX

[Don Nesbitt]

If you worked TI50DX this past weekend in the ARRL SSB Contest on any band,
you worked a K3.

Three K3's were used in our multi-2 effort - two run stations and one
mult station.  All the K3's fed KW amps and frequently we were using a 3
element quad with individual band elements fed by separate feedlines on the
SAME boom with NO interference problems between bands!

Our TI50DX effort was to commemorate 50 years of the Southeastern DX Club
(www.sedxc.org).

Thanks to all who worked us and to all those who endured the contest.  '73
es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] VP6DX on 160M... MAN, talk about EARS!

[Don Nesbitt]

OK, this is getting ridiculous!  I just worked them on 21.002 QSX 21.026,
first call, running 1 watt output to my wire here in Georgia!  Oh my
Grandma, what great ears you have! Don N4HH K3 #83

-Original Message-
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Tom Hammond-2 wrote:
 
 
 So not only did I work 'em with a MUCH less than optimum antenna (probably
 only
 a few PERCENT efficient), I further hobbled myself 9and them!) by 
 running (nearly)
 QRP.
 
 AND they still heard me!
 
 

Not to knock the K3 performance at all (I have one and love it), but you
really have the following to thank:

1.  VP6DX's location has no man-made noise.
2.  Phased parallel Beverages looking at you (see their website antenna
layout).
3.  Probably the finest 160 operators on the planet (e.g. DL3DXX  others).

This reminds me of some on the QRP list who crow about their performance. 
Most of the heavy lifting is actually done by the stations on the other end
of the QSO who have exceptional RX capabilities.

73,  Bill  W4ZV

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RE: [Elecraft] RE: Ducie K3 Drifting on 21.025?

[Don Nesbitt]

Jim - I've noticed the same thing. Didn't know if it was them or me as I've
noticed it before on a few signals!  -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

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Subject: [Elecraft] RE: Ducie K3 Drifting on 21.025?

I'm listening to VP6DX on 21.025 right now, and there doesn't appear to be
any drift at all here.  IC706MKIIG with 500Hz filter.  They are staying
right solid where I set them in the filter.  

W0EB

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[Elecraft] K3, VP6DX and RTTY

[Don Nesbitt]

I worked VP6DX yesterday on 30 meters using my K3's built-in RTTY function
and the memory keys.  Ran it at 100 watts to my 40 meter ladder-line fed
dipole.  It barely got warm!  This is very cool! (I know, it's a poor pun
but, I'll take it!)  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] re: K2

[Don Nesbitt]

Gee DW - Those who have said in their review that they are unhappy have also
said why they are unhappy.  If you want more information on their
evaluation, why not just ask them?  Seems pretty simple.  Very few on the
reflector are mind readers!  '73 -- Don N4HH

SNIP

Hello,

If you would have read the rest of the E-Mail, I commented that the majority

of the low ratings were for the K2/100 dealing with SSB. That was my 
question, not the reviews on the K2 QRP version of E-Ham.

Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN

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Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 7:15 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] re: K2


According to WB7SSN: I went to the E-ham web page
and read some of the reviews. There are a lot of
people who really do not think too much of
the K2. One or two might be some crack pot,
but there are a whole bunch of not happy users.
All of the magazine reviews seem to love it.

Comments on why the ratings have so many
unhappy K2 users?

 I went to the eHam site, too.  Here's what I observed.

The K2 has reviews in two categories under
Transceivers, HF.

The category K2 had
127 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/5.0.
My review is one of those 127, currently on page 2.

The category, K2/100 had 73 reviews with an average
rating of 4.7/5.0.

Under the category QRP radios, there are 75 more
reviews of the K2, with an average score of 4.9/5.0.

Those numbers tell me there are a lot of very happy
owners/builders of the K2, and very few unhappy
K2 users.  As far as the reasons that the few are less
than pleased, why not simply read the reviews for yourself?

Just cut and paste all reviews in those three places that
gave the K2 a less than perfect score of five.  You won't
have much reading to do.

73,
Chuck Guenther  NI0C
K2/10 s/n 5853

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 SSB average power output

[Don Nesbitt]

Mark - Something is VERY wrong here!  My K3/100 does rated pep on an LP-100
with no discernable distortion, excellent average power with moderate
compression and outstanding audio reports!  Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and
be ready to re-assemble.  This is NOT normal!  73 -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83

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To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB average power output

With SSB mic level adjusted  to the max level (ALC to
the max)the average power measured on external meter
is only 4 Watts with distorted audio (power output set
at 110W). If I use external compressor the average
power is still only 4 Watts. This is done with CMP
gain at zero. This is not normal. Contest or ESSB guys
will not like that.
With K3 compression to the max average power is about
8 Watts.

K3 is a great radio but not in the transmit SSB mode.
If Mic gain is adjusted properly so there is no
distortion than the average power is even lower.

I'm sure that this could be improved in firmware.
If not than K3 would not be that good in the contest
and Dx -ing on SSB
Anybody has the same experience?
I remember that Toby from Bavarian DX Club and some 
other guy was talking about SSB audio.

I'm not complaining but I would like to have SSB
signal comparable to radios like TS850, Ft1000D and so
on.
I hope that Elecraft will put this on their agenda.

Beside that, K3 is superb TRX-the best.

Mark
 




 


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RE: [Elecraft] K3 TX EQ

[Don Nesbitt]

Hello Paul - the TX EQ steps on my K3 are 50 100 200 400 800 1200 2400 and
3200.  I've not looked at the FAQ Page but perhaps that was an early version
and has since been changed and the FAQ ought to be changed to reflect
current status.  '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Wyane  Eric:

I noted the following from the Elecraft K3 FAQ page concerning the K3's TX 
EQ settings:

 The bands are centered at 200, 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1600, 2400, and 3200 
 Hz. We can easily change these if something else turns out to make sense. 
 Also note that TX EQ will be adjustable while in TX mode...

As long as you're open to suggestion, I would strongly recommend using 
slightly different centered bands of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2400, 
3200 Hz   The lower limit of 200 Hz will not allow the user to optimize low 
frequency voice tailoring and adequate notching of the 150-200 Hz spectrum 
without sacrificing low-end content.  As SSB transmit B/W narrows, 
articulation is significantly improved by narrow subtraction of the 150-200 
Hz spectrum while maintaining adequate amplitude of approximately 80-100 Hz 
(assuming the K3 will pass this degree of low-end spectrum owing to the 
carrier set point placement through the crystal and DSP filters).  The user 
could then accomplish this effect by adjusting the 100Hz and 200 Hz 
settings.

Also note that unlike the current K3 band centers, when beginning with 50 
Hz, each successive band increases in exactly one-octave increments.  Thanks

for your consideration!

Paul, W9AC (K3 on order)

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Update

[Don Nesbitt]

You must first enable the Tech MD menu item.  Config == Tech MD == use
VFO A to set it to ON == now use VFO B to locate TUN PWR == use VFO A to
set power == tap MEMU  -- Done.

Now when you Push and hold XMIT to get to the TUNE function, it will provide
the power you set - while there, you can now increase the power with the PWR
control to continue tuning up your amp at higher power.  When you are
finished, the next TUNE will be reset to the default that you set earlier.
Very handy!  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Update

Have downloaded 1.65 / 1.52 and cannot find the Menu item for setting Tune 
power  (TUN PWR) as advertized in the release notes.

Don K7FJ
K3  195 

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RE: [Elecraft] K3: Strange VFO Behavior

[Don Nesbitt]

BTW:  this whole scenario is VERY EASY to fall into if you start tuning
around the Shortwave Bands and accidently bump VFO B and/or start cycling
through the bands.  The quickest cure I have found was to remember (ha!)
to return VFO A to the Ham Band frequency from which I started BEFORE I move
VFO B.  73 es hv fun -- Don N4HH  K3# 83

SNIP  

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SNIP  At 
one point I had 3 80m bands and no 60m and 40m when I cycled through the 
bands.  Until Wayne gets it fixed, be careful to not have different bands in

VFO A and B.
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RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

[Don Nesbitt]

Gary - K3 #83 works great with N1MM.

Some of the features like Wide and Narrow filter switching are not yet
coded for the K3 in N1MM but the basics - freq set, band-map click, cw
keying, etc. work well.  It's very nice to just use a single RS-232
straight-thru cable between the K3 and the laptop for CW keying.

My settings in N1MM Config:

COM 7 set to K3 (your com will likely be different)

CW/Other block checked

Set:  4800, N, 8, 1, DTR = CW, RTS = PTT, Radio/VFO nr =1, Radio PTT Delay =
30, Radio PTT via command block checked

CONFIG Menu setting in K3  PTT-KEY = rts-dtr, RS232 = 4800 b

Voila!  While I have not tried it, others have reported that you can set the
baud rate much higher as long as it is the same on both the K3 and in the
N1MM config.  Frankly, it behaves so well at the default that I've just left
it there!

Have fun -- 73 es gud dxing/contesting!  -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN  N1MM

SNIP.

 Has anyone out there made their K3 work with DX4WIN and/or N1MM that could 
either provide the setup parameters, or at least point me in the direction 
to find same?  If no answer here, then I'll go to the logging programs 
sites.

Gary, VE1RGB 
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RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

[Don Nesbitt]

Yep - this is true - not only that, but be aware if you are using DTR/RTS to
send code from N1MM (I presume other software as well) that even if you have
NOT turned VOX to the ON position on the K3, the DTR/RTS keying in
conjunction with ENABLING the PTT control in N1MM Config, will put your RF
into the ether when N1MM Function keys are used!  Nice - but - read on:

Then, when you reach for your paddle to send a correction nothing will make
it to the air UNLESS you have enabled VOX on the K3!  You will wonder why
the other station keeps asking and finally gives up!  Been there, done that
and have the T-shirt!  73 -- Don
 

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Don Nesbitt wrote:

 Set:  4800, N, 8, 1, DTR = CW, RTS = PTT, Radio/VFO nr =1, Radio PTT Delay
=
 30, Radio PTT via command block checked

If you decide to use DTR/RTS, be aware that your computer may raise 
these lines during bootup. So if you are in CW mode when you boot your 
computer, you may unexpectedly transmit a dash or two.

I found the DTR CW to work very well, and I could get rid of the 
parallel port interface I was using for computer-generated CW. I don't 
use the PTT, just selecting full or semi QSK on the K3.

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RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 + DX4WIN N1MM

[Don Nesbitt]

You know Gary, I have not done a very good job of covered all the bases here
- sorry 'bout that!

In order to avoid the scenario that I painted below, you could take a number
of steps.

For instance, in N1MM config, don't set RTS=PTT instead set RTS=Always Off,
and at the same time, don't put a check in the Radio PTT via Command
block.  Then, the N1MM function keys will not cause the K3 to generate RF to
the air UNLESS you have selected VOX on the K3 itself.  The function keys
will key the K3 so you can hear your messages but no RF will go out.

If you've selected VOX on the K3, then the function keys will happily key RF
to the ether and so will your paddle - embarrassing moment saved!

Or, you could set the K3 Config menu item PTT_KEY to OFF-dtr and then RF
would only go out if the K3 VOX was not set unless the N1MM Config was set
so that the Radio PTT via Command box was checked.

Nuff said!  You get the idea and I'll bet there are a lot of folks reading
this that are saying enough already or worse!  More info off list if
needed.  73 -- Don

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SNIP

Yep - this is true - not only that, but be aware if you are using DTR/RTS to
send code from N1MM (I presume other software as well) that even if you have
NOT turned VOX to the ON position on the K3, the DTR/RTS keying in
conjunction with ENABLING the PTT control in N1MM Config, will put your RF
into the ether when N1MM Function keys are used!  Nice - but - read on:

Then, when you reach for your paddle to send a correction nothing will make
it to the air UNLESS you have enabled VOX on the K3!  You will wonder why
the other station keeps asking and finally gives up!  Been there, done that
and have the T-shirt!  73 -- Don
 

SNIP

Don Nesbitt wrote:

 Set:  4800, N, 8, 1, DTR = CW, RTS = PTT, Radio/VFO nr =1, Radio PTT Delay
=
 30, Radio PTT via command block checked

If you decide to use DTR/RTS, be aware that your computer may raise 
these lines during bootup. So if you are in CW mode when you boot your 
computer, you may unexpectedly transmit a dash or two.

SNIP


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RE: [Elecraft] DSP NR reduction mode on K3

[Don Nesbitt]

Nothing wrong if you have the latest firmware (MCU 1.42).  NR has been
disabled.  Perhaps available again in the next iteration.  73 -- Don N4HH K3
#83

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Subject: [Elecraft] DSP NR reduction mode on K3

Hmm maybe I am not doing something right

When trying to activate NR mode I press NR right ?

And then hold if I want to adjust the level???

Just if I do this as per the manual it says N/A

In tech speak that would say not available to me??

Any ideas.
?

Probably me - it too me long enough to put my glasses on and check that the
PA and PAIO are different entries too!

:-)
73

Simon


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RE: [Elecraft] KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter?

[Don Nesbitt]

I use IO Gear GUC 232A - got it at local computer shop - works perfectly
with K3 and K2 in all modes.  Don't remember the price. YMMV.  73 -- Don
N4HH K3 #83

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 2:52 PM
To: Bob
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter?

Bob wrote:

 Must we pay $39 for Elecraft's KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter, or
 will one for $2 as seen offered through Ebay work?

Maybe.

And how much is the shipping/handling?
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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[Elecraft] K3 Mic Menu,TX Equalizer Low Power Software Request

[Don Nesbitt]

Maybe I'm missing something (if so, someone please straighten me out) or
maybe some of this could be placed on the add to software someday list.

Front and Rear Mic Selection:

The bias settings for the Front and Rear mic inputs are independent. I can
set bias ON for Front and OFF for rear (or visa versa) and as I switch
from front to rear mic, the bias stays where I set it for the mic selected.

This does not seem to be true for the H and L parameter.  Set Front to
H and rear is automatically set to H - set rear to L and front is
automatically set to L - this parameter (Boost) does not currently seem to
be independent.

1.  Can this parameter setting be made to follow the selected mic input?

TX Equalizer:

Currently, when one sets the TX EQ for either the Front or Rear mic input,
that setting automatically applies to the other input.  So if you have very
different microphones you may not only have to switch the Boost (that's
what the built-in help banner calls H and L) but you also have to
readjust EQ settings.

As an example, my K2 Proset requires very different EQ settings than my
Shure 444.  One is on the front and one is on the back.  It sure would be
nice to not have to readjust the EQ each time I switch mics.  BTW: the 444
works extremely well on the K3!

2.  Can the TX EQ setting be made to follow the selected mic input?

LOW Power Tuning:

Having to use the rotary Power Control to reduce power for the purpose of
initially tuning up an external manual tune amplifier and pressing the
Tune button is cumbersome - not to mention remembering to do it!

Some sort of scheme (menu item?) that allows one to select a Tune level
(set to the user's choice) would facilitate this.  Maybe something like -
Push and hold Tune for 2 seconds to apply 20 watts (or the users choice),
tap to exit - or - push and hold Tune for 2 seconds to apply 20 watts, then
push and hold again for full power (what ever you actually have the Power
control set to), tap to exit.  I'm sure someone creative can come up with
something better than this but you get the idea.

3.  Can a low power tune function be implemented?

Admittedly, these are convenience requests that simply would facilitate
what I do how I operate.  I'm guessing that there may be others that would
find these options of value.

What a great rig! Thanks!  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Menu,TX Equalizer Low Power Software Request

[Don Nesbitt]

Julian - I had not gotten that far with my K3 but just checked it - and -
couldn't agree more!  Auto on Ant1 is Auto on Ant2, Bypass on Ant1 is Bypass
on Ant2 - these need to be independent.

That, along with a simple way to completely clear a CW memory ought to be
fairly easy to implement.
  
Over the years, I've really tried to keep my posts to the reflector and to
Eric at an absolute minimum - so - you won't see much from me in the
public arena.

73 -- Don N4HH K3 #83

SNIP Julian wrote:

I can tune my MFJ magnetic loop using 1W and reading the SWR off the
KAT2 in CAL S mode. But it's really annoying to do this and hear the
KAT2 start clicking away because I'd switched to the other antenna and
put the KAT2 on AUTO again and forgotten to switch it off when going
back to the loop.

If the KAT3 could be configured separately for the two antenna
sockets, that would be a big plus for me.
-- 
Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392  K3 s/n: ???


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RE: [Elecraft] Heil mic question

[Don Nesbitt]

Jay - the Heil Proset (December, 2004) for the K2 that I have has an
electret (condenser) microphone and therefore requires bias.  It was
furnished with the Heil adapter cable that has a red bead on it which,
according to the instructions, May be marked Kenwood and came with the
5.6K resistor as well as 8 configuration jumper blocks.  Newer ones may be
different but I doubt it.

Neither the HC4 or HC5 cartridges require bias.  They are not electrets.  I
have used all three with the K2 with great success and am currently using
the Proset (with the electret) on my K3 - also with great success.

Hope that helps.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

SNIP Jay asked:

Is there any difference between the K2 proset and the regular Heil 
proset (with either the HC4 or HC5)?

Jay - KT5E



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[Elecraft] K3 #83 Factory Assembled Delivered

[Don Nesbitt]

Ordered April 28/29 via FAX with deposit.  Factory assembled K3/100-F Serial
#83 was shipped yesterday afternoon and delivered via UPS Overnight this
morning (November 21). 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

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RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi Dave - the only software that I found that directly supported this in the
K2 was the MixW (http://www.mixw.net/) program.  As I recall, it directly
supported the KY (could have that nomenclature wrong) commands for keying.

I did use it for a while and was able to put the right code into the
function buttons in the program to have it work - and - it worked quite
well! Nice to not have to deal with extra cables!

I also recall that after a lot of inquiries into other software
possibilities, most developers didn't want to support that command set as it
presented lots of issues with internal program timing and interrupting
sequences within various routines (I'm sure that I've misstated that and
someone in the programming arena will correct me!)

Maybe there will be some further development in this area. It would be nice!
73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

SNIP

I've been reading about the ability of the K3 to have CW sent on the serial
cable used for rig control. From memory this was possible on the K2 but most
3rd party logging/contest programs didn't support this. 

Is this the same as the K3, or is the set-up different this time so standard
logging and contest programs will be able to utilise this ?? Hope this makes
sense!!

Cheers

David, Vk2NU
SNIP

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RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

[Don Nesbitt]

Ed - my understanding is that N1MM does NOT support the KY command set.  I
too use N1MM to key through the serial port but use a simple single
transistor switch to do it.

The KY command set would allow one to key WITHOUT any additional keying
circuit.  See page 309 of the N1MM Logger manual released on 7-10-2007 -
under Supported Radios - Section 50.3 Elecraft for a reference.  73 -- Don
N4HH

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Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 5:42 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

SNIP

I've been reading about the ability of the K3 to have CW sent on the 
serial cable used for rig control. From memory this was possible on 
the K2 but most 3rd party logging/contest programs didn't support this.

SNIP

I was using this feature over the weekend to send CW using the serial 
cable line.  I was using N1MM logger with my K3.


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RE: [Elecraft] [K3] CW via serial cable question

[Don Nesbitt]

Yes - thanks for jogging my memory Julian - it's been a long time since I
tried it but you are absolutely correct - I could enter the KY commands in
MixW with fixed messages and it worked fine - but - (ah, the proverbial
but) was limited to canned messages.  Never could figure out if there
was a way to insert a variable within the text.  73 -- Don N4HH

SNIP

I use MixW and I was not aware that it directly supported K2 KY
keying. The macros do have support for direct entry of CAT commands,
and you can use that facility to send raw KY commands to the K2.
Perhaps that is what you meant. It would allow the facility to be used
to send fixed text, just like keyer memories, but you cannot insert
variables from the log like the other station's call or an incremented
serial number, nor is it usable to send text typed in real time.

Because you are limited by the K2 protocol to how many characters you
can send at a time, and must poll the buffer until it is ready before
you can send more, you can't use this method to send very long texts.

On the other hand, perhaps they have added support in a recent update
and I wasn't aware of it?
-- 
Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392  K3 s/n: ???
G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com
Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf

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[Elecraft] K3 and possible P3

[Don Nesbitt]

Just in case anyone actually has any time (ha - do they sleep in Aptos?) to
devote to a possible P3 as noted by Wayne below, please build in an output
(VGA, SVGA, XVGA ??) so a large video monitor could be plugged in without
having to use a computer.  Do I see a nice 22 wide-screen LCD in my future?

Old eyes would appreciate it!

73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

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Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:26 PM

SNIP Part of what Wayne wrote follows:

Yesterday there was a discussion about Panadapter responsiveness. 
If/when we offer a panadapter, it will be tightly linked with the K3, 
so you'll be able to do things like click on a signal and move the VFO 
to it, etc. If the text decoder is turned on, CW, RTTY, and PSK31 
signals will be decoded and displayed on the K3's own LCD and/or in a 
window on the panadapter.

Of course the P3 would match the K3's enclosure styling, too, and may 
include a power supply and/or speaker. For field ops, you could take 
just the K3. Either way, it's computer-optional.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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RE: [Elecraft] K2 #6110 Is Alive

[Don Nesbitt]

Congratulations Clark!

RE: item #2 - Gray touch-up paint for the K1/K2 is available directly from
Elecraft.  It's a little pricy at $10 for 1 oz. Of course, for the truly
fastidious, it's a bargain! See:
http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#paint

Have fun with your new addition :-)  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

Clark wrote:

SNIP
   
  2) The heatsink has the new holes punched in the bottom for the
transverter but the holes were not covered with that neat tape that is the
same gray color as the metal.  I have used some of the covering from the
other holes (like around the speaker jack) to fill the holes, but it is
green and looks tacky (of course, who looks at the back anyway? I do!).  The
instructions say not to remove this tape; in my case, it wasn't there to
remove. Where can I get some Elecraft Grey to paint my green tape plugs?  I
don't intend to have the transverter option.  

SNIP
   
  73 de Clark ke4rq

SNIP

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[Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe

[Don Nesbitt]

Bought new at Dayton this year for $399. See:
http://www.buddipole.com/debupa.html 

My planned portable operation did not materialize so this is now excess to
my needs.  Assembled it once to see how it all went together.  $320 includes
FedEx ground shipping and insurance in CONUS - outside of CONUS, you pay
shipping, etc.  USPS Money Order only.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
(404-218-3595 cellular - quickest way to get me) K1, K2, K2/100, KX1, etc 
awaiting K3/100 in first shipment :-)

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RE: [Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe - SOLD

[Don Nesbitt]

The antenna has been spoken for.  Thanks to all who responded. -- Don

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:42 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Sell Buddipole Deluxe

Bought new at Dayton this year for $399. See:
http://www.buddipole.com/debupa.html 

My planned portable operation did not materialize so this is now excess to
my needs.  Assembled it once to see how it all went together.  $320 includes
FedEx ground shipping and insurance in CONUS - outside of CONUS, you pay
shipping, etc.  USPS Money Order only.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
(404-218-3595 cellular - quickest way to get me) K1, K2, K2/100, KX1, etc 
awaiting K3/100 in first shipment :-)

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RE: [Elecraft] SDR UI

[Don Nesbitt]

Jack - I hope that Wayne and Eric contract with you to produce the
panadapter for the K3. It should have that kind of functionality as well
as at least a vertical line indicating the xcv freq and when split, both the
tx and the rx should be indicated as well.  Of course, a color display with
the lines in different colors as well as a sweep hold function or at least
a peak sweep delay of some sort. The ability to hook a large flat screen
monitor would be very desirable as well.  USB mouse port and no computer
required.

Just because the rig is small, it doesn't mean that the display has to be!
Old eyes will appreciate it!  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Smith
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:34 AM
To: Bill W5WVO; 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SDR UI

 On the Flex SDR-1000, for example, the ability to click on signals 
spotted on the very high-resolution panoramic display is totally cool.

 But it's the concept that's cool, not the implementation. Does one 
 necessarily require a computer and a mouse to implement this concept? 
 Of course not. Just use some good engineering imagination! Perhaps the 
 upcoming Elecraft K3 Panadapter will have this kind of functionality 
 implemented in some really elegant way no one has even thought of 
 yet.  :-)  I wouldn't b surprised.


This feature is already available to K2 users owning a Z90/91, in both 
waterfall and normal panadapter mode. Put the mouse on the area and 
click and the K2 is tuned to that frequency. With an optional nearest 1 
KHz box, as the SSB operations seem to be channelized on 1 KHz raster 
these days.


Jack K8ZOA
www.cliftonlaboratories.com, home of the Z90/91 panadapters and Z100 CW 
tuning aid

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RE: [Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale - SOLD

[Don Nesbitt]

Thanks to all who responded.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

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[Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale - Lower Price

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi - I've had lots of responses to my original post - basically
configuration questions and offers to buy the KDSP2, KAT100 or the KPA100
separately - but - no one has yet to commit to buy it as a complete package
and I really, really, really don't want to disembowel my baby!

I've got the K3 on order.  So - here is the lowest possible price to keep it
in the family before I consider parting it out or go to eham or
somewhere else with it.  NEW PRICE:  $1025 shipped and insured in CONUS!
Also forgot to mention in the original post that it also includes a set of
Un's - I have not posted photos - it looks just like every other pristine
K2/100/KAT100!  If you have something in particular that you'd like to see,
let me know and I'll shoot you a photo.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale

I've already ordered a K3 and now my excellent K2 needs a new home!  Sell:
K2/100/KAT100 - Includes:

K2 Serial number 2028
KPA100
KAT100
KSB2
K160Rx
KNB2
KDSP2
FDIMP
Nifty Mini-Manual
Also includes the original QRP Lid with a KIO2 installed.

All have the latest Firmware and include all applicable modifications to
current specifications.  All manuals and cables are included and all look
and operate the way they should.  The filters are aligned using Spectrogram.
You add power supply, keyer paddle and microphone (I'm keeping mine to use
on the K3).

Total current kit price, including Nifty Manual is $1780.25 (if my
arithmetic is correct!)  BTW that does not include the UN price and I
can't remember what I paid for them.  They are assembled but never used!

Originally offered on list for quick sale to new loving home at $1195.00
including shipping and insurance in US. NOW OFFERED AT $1025 (yes, I know,
it hurts me too!). Outside US will be considered but you will have to pay
packing, shipping, all duties, etc.  US Postal Service Money Orders only.
There is so much fraud in the convenience store money order business that
many of them here in Atlanta won't even cash the ones they sell!  Very sad!

All questions cheerfully answered.  404.218.3595 Cellular (quickest way to
get me), 404.875.0746 Home (you will probably get the answering machine).
73 es gud dxing - Don N4HH K2/100/KAT100, KX1, K1, soon to be K3,etc!

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[Elecraft] Loaded K2 For Sale

[Don Nesbitt]

I've already ordered a K3 and now my excellent K2 needs a new home!  Sell:
K2/100/KAT100 - Includes:

K2 Serial number 2028
KPA100
KAT100
KSB2
K160Rx
KNB2
KDSP2
FDIMP
Nifty Mini-Manual
Also includes the original QRP Lid with a KIO2 installed.

All have the latest Firmware and include all applicable modifications to
current specifications.  All manuals and cables are included and all look
and operate the way they should.  The filters are aligned using Spectrogram.
You add power supply, keyer paddle and microphone (I'm keeping mine to use
on the K3).

Total current kit price, including Nifty Manual is $1780.25 (if my
arithmetic is correct!)

Offered on list for quick sale to new loving home at $1195.00 including
shipping and insurance in US.  Outside US will be considered but you will
have to pay packing, shipping, all duties, etc.  Yes, that price is
absolutely FIRM - NO TRADES - gotta pay for the K3 somehow!  US Postal
Service Money Orders only.  There is so much fraud in the convenience
store money order business that many of them here in Atlanta won't even
cash the ones they sell!  Very sad!

All questions cheerfully answered.  404.218.3595 Cellular (quickest way to
get me), 404.875.0746 Home (you will probably get the answering machine).
73 es gud dxing - Don N4HH K2/100/KAT100, KX1, K1, soon to be K3,etc!

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 T-shirt slogans needed

[Don Nesbitt]

 Must be 10 words or less, and must contain the 
 word K3 in large type somewhere within.

Back of shirt with circular layout - but no circle line

On top part of circle:  Follow Me To

In center of circle:  Large K3 initials (maybe include a jagged mountain
outline under or through the initials? or hey how about a picture of the
front of the K3?)- now we are getting into expensive T-shirt production!

On bottom part of circle centered:  Elecraft

On shirt front - on upper left - small font Elecraft - centered under it
K3

73 -- Don N4HH

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RE: [Elecraft] SWR Question

[Don Nesbitt]

Q#1 Constantly running the K2 into 3:1 SWR not a good idea.  It will work
(for how long?) but will work a lot better (and perhaps longer?) into a
better match.

Q#2 Yes, in all likelihood, the antenna tuner (antenna tuners do not tune
the antenna - they just provide impedance matching between the rig and the
load) will provide the needed impedance match for a near unity SWR.

Q#3 The antenna tuner in the Icom 756 Pro III should handle the impedance
match.  At least mine will.  Give it a try.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH

-Original Message-
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SWR Question

Q # 1:  My homebrewed single 3-500 tube linear has no tuned imput circuit.
When I drive it with my K2, the K2 is working into about 3:1 swr, and
indicates HI REF, but seems to suffer no harm.  Is that too high an SWR, and
does this condition lower the quality/purity of the transmitted signal??
Will it do harm to the K2?

Q # 2:  If I used an Elecraft antenna tuner, would it resolve the problem
and lower  the fig to 1:1??  Or does the tuner only work with antennas at
the other end?

Q# 3:  Any idea how the tuner in the Icom Pro 3 would handle the same
situation?

Still having lots of fun with the K2 after 2 yrs.

Tnx,
 N4YM  (K2 #4758)
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RE: [Elecraft] Icom microphone bias resistor?

[Don Nesbitt]

5.6 k and I put it in the plug itself.  73 -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] Icom microphone bias resistor?

Will one of you who's usung an Icom microphone 
please tell me the value of the bias resistor you've 
used when configuring the K2's front panel jack?

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] need some help

[Don Nesbitt]

Rich - Connect a cable with RCA male plugs on each end (typical audio cable 
from a stereo) from the Relay Out RCA socket on the rear of the KPA100 to 
the Antenna Relay socket on the rear of the AL-811 and follow the directions 
in the AL-811 manual to tune the amplifier up!  Yes, the hookup really is 
that simple!


If you DO NOT have the KAT100, then pushing the Tune button on the K2 will 
give you about 20 watts (if the K2 Power control is advanced to above 20 
watts - it will time out in a few seconds) to start the amplifier tuning 
procedure.  You can repeat this as many times as you need to to get the amp 
tuning in the ballpark - Since the AL-811 does not have an RF Output 
meter, perhaps you can use an external one to see how the power increases as 
you get close to the proper Tune and Load settings on the amplifier.  Once 
you have the amplifier preliminarily tuned, then you can inject more rf from 
the K2 by pressing in both the Tune button on the K2 and the Display 
button on the K2 (button right above it) AT THE SAME TIME and adjusting the 
Power control on the K2.  (If you feel comfortable doing so, you can start 
with the K2 RF Power turned down to about 20 watts and not bother with the 
time out feature of just pressing the Tune button as described in the 
beginning of this paragraph.  Advance the K2's Power control until the 
amplifier is properly tuned as per the manual.


If you DO HAVE the KAT100 connected then put it in the Cal mode to 
accomplish the same thing. Be CAREFUL when pushing the Tune button on the 
K2 as you can easily switch from Antenna 1 to Antenna 2!   73 es gud 
dxing -- Don N4HH.


- Original Message - 
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Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:03 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] need some help


I want to be able to run my AL-811 Ameritron Amp with the K2/100 . I have 
an Ameritron buffer If need one. We live under an Aurora sponge in Alaska 
about 85% of the time 100 watts will not get you 100 miles. As an ARES 
Emergency Coordinator I need the power for our daily nets. How do I do this 
someone please. Tnx Rich

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[Elecraft] K2/100's at VU7RG Dxpedition

[Don Nesbitt]

Apparently, seven (7)  K2/100's along with two additional K2's for backup 
are in use at the Kadmat site (one of the 4 Dxpedition sites) for the 
Lakshadweep Island operation that has just started.  The first cluster 
reports noted were for 30 meter cw operation and Joe, AA4NN was reported to 
be the operator.  Operations are now being reported on several bands.  Check 
http://www.vu7.in/  for complete information and click the various sites for 
equipment line up.  Good hunting!  73 es gud dxing.  -- Don N4HH 


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Re: [Elecraft] Microphones for K2

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi Jim - I use my old D-104 with the original crystal cartridge all the time 
with my K2 and get great reports.  No need for a preamp, etc. as the crystal 
cartridge has output to burn!


The problem with using a nonamplified D-104 with the K2 is that the D-104 is 
a very high impedance mic and the K2 requires a low impedance mic.  An 
amplified D-104 takes care of this by using the amp in the bottom of the mic 
stand to do the impedance matching - just be sure to take care in adjusting 
the volume pot in the base so you don't overdrive the audio input in the 
K2.


If you don't have an amplified stand, just running the D-104 straight into 
the K2 will result in lots of drive but the audio will be very narrow and 
tinny - sort of like talking through a couple of cups with a tight string 
between them!


The secret to using an unamplified D-104 into a low impedance is to put a 
resistor in series with the D-104 mic output (can be done inside the base of 
the stand) - something between 300K and 500K usually will allow the lower 
frequencies produced by the D-104 crystal cartridge to actually show up 
while decreasing the output to an acceptable level.


A lot of us old timers put a 1 meg pot in series with the audio output 
from the D-104 cartridge (mount inside the base of the stand) and then 
adjust it for the best balance between tone and output while listening to 
the audio in a separate receiver.  Do this and enjoy your veteran D-104! 
Have fun.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH 


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Re: [Elecraft] k2 antenna connector

[Don Nesbitt]

So does your local Radio Shack!  '73 -- Don N4HH

- Original Message - 
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 antenna connector


BNC - UHF  connecters are readily available. Try mouser or Jameco. Come 
to think of it I believe

that Elecraft has one available.

73,
Doug
W6JD


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Re: [Elecraft] CW keying circuit

[Don Nesbitt]

I use a simple single transistor keyer in conjunction with the Auto-Detect 
feature as described in the K2 manual to use both the computer and keyer 
paddle with N1MM.  It runs directly off a native serial port on an old IBM 
laptop as well as off a USB to Serial Converter Cable used on a new 
laptop.  It works fine on either.


The simple single transistor keyer is described in the Help section of the 
N1MM program as well as other places.  To see a photo of how all this is 
cabled together you might want to look at my Elecraft photo album at: 
http://photos.yahoo.com/n4hh

Play the Slideshow for larger photos.   73 -- Don N4HH

SNIP
- Original Message - 
From: Carter W. Craigie [EMAIL PROTECTED]



I want to be able to do computer-generated CW on my K2, using software such 
as


Can someone send me, or point me to, a CW keying circuit for a COMM port 
that
will work with the K2? 


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Re: [Elecraft] Switching Power supplies for K2/100

[Don Nesbitt]

Small, lightweight and NO rf hash - the Alinco DM-330MV - most excellent. 
73 -- Don N4HH


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Subject: [Elecraft] Switching Power supplies for K2/100


I'm sorry if this subject has been discussed (I'm sure it has) but does 
anyone have advice re. a light wt. switching power supply for the K2/100? 
tnx  John N0GBR

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[Elecraft] New mini-module kits - Wattmeter

[Don Nesbitt]

Did anyone bring back any information and/or photos of the new wattmeter 
with computer interface from the convention?  73 -- Don N4HH


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Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:21 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft at ARRL S.W. Convention; new mini-module kits
SNIPSNIP

We'll have some new mini-module kits with us, including a wattmeter with 
computer interface; an analog audio filter with bandpass and lowpass 
functions; and a six-section, 40-dB step attenuator.  73,
Wayne, N6KR 


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[Elecraft] New mini-module kits

[Don Nesbitt]

Anyone bring back any information and/or photos of the new wattmeter with 
computer interface from the convention?  73 -- Don N4HH


- Original Message - 
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[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:21 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft at ARRL S.W. Convention; new mini-module kits
SNIPSNIP

We'll have some new mini-module kits with us, including a wattmeter with 
computer interface; an analog audio filter with bandpass and lowpass 
functions; and a six-section, 40-dB step attenuator.  73,
Wayne, N6KR 


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 QSK On OFF and Auto Detect

[Don Nesbitt]

Ouch!  I use Auto-Detect all the time when contesting with the K2 and it 
works flawlessly for me!  Please don't tamper with it!


Frankly, QSK On/Off doesn't do anything for me.  If space could be found for 
the code, I'd prefer to see the ability to assign a different MODE to each 
VFO and have the ability to do it on a per-band basis - to me that would be 
really worthwhile!


73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
(. . . something about the eye of the beholder seems appropriate here . . .)

W7IS Wrote:
SNIP

The necessary space in memory could be made available by dropping the
Auto-Detect feature.  That feature is buggy  anyway.
Get rid of the auto detect from memory, then a few things really 
worthwhile

could be added.. :Such as QSKdefaulted to Off On Turn On, Yes or  No.

SNIP
Frank W7IS 


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Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Serial (RS232, DP9) to USB Adapter cable

[Don Nesbitt]

Sounds like you have all the bases covered Chuck and it must be very 
frustrating!  Just for your information, I use an IO Gear GUC232A USB to 
Serial adapter cable (around $30) and it works flawlessly with the KIO2 on 
the K2.  I'm using it with various software programs including:  HRDeluxe, 
N1MM Logger and XMLog.  Basically I just installed the driver, checked the 
Device Manager to see what COM port was assigned to it, plugged in my 
special Elecraft cable, set the software programs to the correct COM port 
and it's been running everything FB for the last couple of years.


My laptop is a Compaq Presario 2500 with 3 USB ports and no serial ports and 
I use one of the USB ports to connect the GUC232A.  There has got to be a 
solution to this problem for you.  I'm a little concerned with your 
statement that:  Granted the Serial USB adapter cables came with a variety 
of other devices, . . .  The reference to other devices is a bit puzzling 
to me as mine only came with the cable and driver CD.


Hope you get this going so you can enjoy tinkering with the software!  73 
es gud dxing -- Don N4HH - KX1,K1,K2, and another K2, KAT100, KPA100 etc, 
etc!


- Original Message - 
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Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 3:02 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Continuing Serial (RS232, DP9) to USB Adapter cable


My K2 USB saga continues.

I have tired several different Serial (RS 232, DB-9)-USB adapter cables 
plugged directly into the USB connection from the motherboard,


Granted the Serial USB adapter cables came with a variety of other devices, 
hence my original question about drivers or construction.   It would appear 
that the quality of construction varies from cable to cable.  I had assumed 
that the design and system protocol for Serial to USB adapter would be the 
same; that evidently may not be the case.


73 K2CG
Chuck Gehring

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[Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage

[Don Nesbitt]

The KXB30 module was working perfectly and was removed from my KX1 by Don 
(W3FPR) when the KXB3080 was installed. Yours with manual for cost of 
postage (in or out of US) or deliver to you at Dayton.  First response gets 
it.  73 es hv fun -- Don N4HH 


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Re: [Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage

[Don Nesbitt]

It has been spoken for - thanks to all who responded.  73 -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] Free KXB30 module for cost of postage


The KXB30 module was working perfectly and was removed from my KX1 by Don 
(W3FPR) when the KXB3080 was installed. Yours with manual for cost of 
postage (in or out of US) or deliver to you at Dayton.  First response 
gets it.  73 es hv fun -- Don N4HH

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Re: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram?

[Don Nesbitt]

Free version on Tom's web site:

http://www.n0ss.net/index.html#Spectrogram

73 -- Don N4HH

- Original Message - 
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To: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAL FIL  Spectrogram?



On Thu, 4 May 2006 05:42:17 -0700 (PDT)
Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


I can't find any search references to Spectrogram
or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB?

I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to
invest for a sound program ..

Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram,
has been sanitized?

I thought there was a freeware version?

Thanks,
Fred N3CSY
K2 # 5422


I didn't use Spectrogram for that reason.

What I did use was one of the data mode programs which has a waterfall and 
a spectrum display. I used MixW - which is my main datamode program - and 
in its spectrum display mode which did the job very well. MixW you can 
download and use free for 15 days or so, quite long enough for CAL FIL 
work.


73

Bob
2M0KDZ
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Re: [Elecraft] VFO A/B modes?

[Don Nesbitt]

Agreed!  If I could add only one item to the software, it would be that 
separate modes could be stored with each VFO.  This does come up from time 
to time on the reflector but it seems there may not be enough room left to 
be able to do this.  Sure would be convenient.  73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH


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To: Chris Hurlbut [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Chris -

I don't think there is a way to do this.  I have wanted to do the same 
thing, but so far, no luck,  Perhaps one of the future firmware revisions 
will include this feature.  Like you, I also prefer to have one VFO on CW 
and the other on SSB.  Actually, it would be very helpful to be able to 
have the last mode used on a band, together with which VFO was active,  be 
remembered too.


I am not sure how much storage room is available for that sort of thing in 
the software.  We're probably both a bit spoiled by the features on our 
Mark V's - Hi!Still, I do love the quietness of the Elecraft receiver.



- Jim, KL7CC


Chris Hurlbut wrote:


Is there a way to make the VFO A/B change modes?  I know it keeps the
same mode per band... seems everything is per band if I read the
manual correctly.
Normally I keep VFO A on CW, and VFO B on SSB, on each band.  Is there a
way to do this without having to switch modes manually each time I swap
VFO's?  Like when I am on 7005 CW and go to VFO B, I'll be on 7185 CW,
instead of LSB.  Can this be done?

Thanks!!

-Chris KL9A

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 dimensions

[Don Nesbitt]

No - approximate height of mine with feet is 3 3/8 plus a tad - total 
about 3 7/16 allowing for the screw heads - width almost exactly 8  
(including screw heads) and (here is where it gets tricky) depth about 10 
inches (+ or - depending on if you have finger dimple installed or not) from 
farthest front protrusion to farthest rear protrusion (end of bnc's) - if 
you have the KPA100, the SO-239 sticks out about as far as the BNC's - now 
if you plug in the key plug, power poles ( if you have the KPA100), KIO2 
connector, etc, etc, there is more measuring to do!


Bet that was more than you wanted to know!  -- 73 -- Don N4HH

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Subject: [Elecraft] K2 dimensions


Do the K2 dimensions (7.8 x 8.2 x 2.9) include the knobs, rear BNC 
connectors,

and rubber feet?

Thanks,
Daniel AA0NI


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[Elecraft] Loss of Sidetone

[Don Nesbitt]

Hi Bob - Lost Sidetone is fairly common.

First:   Please check that you do have the Sidetone Level turned up (Menu 
StLEditturn vfo knob to set number around 020MenuMenu)


Chances are that your level is already adequate and increasing it won't 
result in your hearing it!


Second:  Select Sidetone Source (most common solution):

MenuStLEditDisplay (note: tapping the Display button cycles the sidetone 
source between U6-25 (leaves you without a sidetone) and U8-4 (that give you 
back your sidetone!)MenuMenu


All should be right with the Sidetone world again.  If it's not something 
else is wrong!  Either way, please report back to the reflector or you will 
continue to be deluged with mail!  73 es have fun -- Don N4HH 


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Re: [Elecraft] Bypassing DSP to re-set filters in K2/100

[Don Nesbitt]

Tap Display(will show something like:  S1 nr nt)Push and Hold Band + (will 
show something like:  S1 . 10  3.0)Push and Hold Band + (will show dSP 
On)Tap Band - (will show dSP bYP) - you have now bypassed the DSP Unit. 
tap Display (will now show operating frequency) You are now operating as 
usual but without the DSP engaged.


Make your filter adjustments as usual using Spectrogram.

When you are finished and back in the operating frequency display mode, do 
the following to re-engage (turn back on) the DSP:


Tap Display (will show dSP bYP) Tap Band + (will show something like:  d1 
nr nt and then will quickly change to S1 nr nt) the DSP unit is now back on. 
Tap Display (will show operating frequency) - - you are back in business! 
73 es have fun -- Don N4HH
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From: k8rs [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 2:48 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Bypassing DSP to re-set filters in K2/100


Ok, I want to adjust my filters using Spectrogram!

But first, I have to bypass the DSP.  And that is not working out.  Either 
the instructions in the DSP manual are not clear or I am having a brain 
cramp ...or a combination of both.


How do I get to the DSP menu to bypass it (turn it off)?  When I tap 
Display after I get the CF1 screen, I get the voltage and current 
display.  What am I not doing? Or better yet, doing wrong?


After many failures with the Spectrogram and filter settings yesterday, I 
read today about bypassing my DSP.  So I am stymied!

   Roger K8RS  K2/100 #3478
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Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup

[Don Nesbitt]

Can't find a Bear anywhere !  Lots of NA but no PB ! 73 -- Don N4HH

SNIP

Anyway, I have my home station almost packed up right now.  I'll be 
heading out within the next 1/2 hour and I should be at  My operating 
plans are to hopefully be on the air by about 1800 or 1900Z and should 
operate until Z this evening.  I should  I'll try to find 
frequencies that fairly well avoid it, but I would prefer to stay +/- 5 
kHz of the normal QRP calling frequencies, or on 40m around 7.109 in the 
much unused Novice band.  I would like to switch over to 80m (3.560) as 
soon as it starts getting close to getting dark, which would be around 
2200Z around here.  I expect I should be on 30m quite a bit as well just 
to avoid more of the NAQP.  I already made one QSO this morning (from in 
the den) on 30m.


Well, 73 to all and hope to work many of you during the Hunt or before 
if I get the antennas set up in time!



Mark, NK8Q
Polar Bear #4
K2 4786


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Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup

[Don Nesbitt]

Just worked Polar Bear Mark NK8Q on 7109.23 he was 539 here in Atlanta, GA. 
He is now calling CQ.  73 -- Don N4HH


Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Polar Bear Hunt, NK8Q Setup



Can't find a Bear anywhere !  Lots of NA but no PB ! 73 -- Don N4HH


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Re: [Elecraft] Side Tone

[Don Nesbitt]

Seems my ISP is blocked from the list - trying again 73 --Don N4HH
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From: Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Side Tone


Check out the info on Sverre's page: 
http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/mod.html  lots of good stuff here.


Look under item #2 for a Sidetone mod of just go to : 
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/sinewave_sidetone_mod.htm


73 es hv fun -- Don N4HH

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Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 5:15 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Side Tone


I built K2 Nr 413 and made lots of CW contacts, the built in Mojo was 
great.
I stopped using it because the crystal oscillator in the side tone was 
not a pure sine wave and it became offensive to my ear. I only use CW.


I have been informed by a K2 op that the more recent versions have a 
better side tone. If this is so then I may consider building the K2/100.

Could some one please help me with this decision?

Charles
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