[Elecraft] Q: Recording outgoing messages on the K3 DVR

[Eric Rosenberg]

I'd like to use the My K3's DVR instead of N1MM+ for the upcoming NAQP 
SSB contest.


I have a question:

Do I have to record my messages live directly into the radio, or can I 
record them on my computer and play them back into the radio via its mic 
or line input? The only references I've seen describes live recording of 
messages directly into the radio.


Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC

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[Elecraft] K3 ATU problem

[Eric Rosenberg]

When I tap ATU TUNE, I hear the relays clicking, see no output from the 
radio.  The op right corner of the screen shows  "--"


When I then transit, it appears that the SWR hasn't changed... the tuner 
hasn't actually done anything,


Is there a way to troubleshoot this?

Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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[Elecraft] FS: PR6 Preamp

[Eric Rosenberg]

I have a PR6 6m preamp surplus to my needs.

With the two BNC-BNC connectors.

$60 includes shipping within CONUS.

73,
Eric W3DQ

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[Elecraft] Help needed: DX Patrol SDR and K3

[Eric Rosenberg]

I've been lent a DX Patrol MK4 SDR that I'd like to hook up to my K3.

I followed the directions for the installing the DLL... no problem 
there.


I can't get HSDR to work. The documentation, such that it is (in print 
from the manufacturer and a German YouTube video) is for an older model, 
talks about using the box as a direct receiver, not as a panadapter 
hooked up fed by the IF of another radio.


I'd like to use it with N1MM's spectrum display and Win4K3Suite, too.

Any help getting this combination to work is appreciated!

73,
Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] Audio output routing confusion

[Eric Rosenberg]

After 6 months off the air, I find myself confused by the K3's audio 
output choices.


While I'm able to hear the Main A VFO and Sub RX VFO through my one 
speaker, I can't figure out how to (or if) hear both the Main RX A and B 
VFOs through that speaker.


Is there a way to configure this, or do I need a second speaker or must 
I use headphones?


Thanks & 73,

Eric
W3DQ

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power failure.

[Eric Rosenberg]

W3LPL and other mentioned the PA temp and sagging power supply.

I didn't think to check the PA temp  until later (how much later, I don't
know),  If I remember correctly, it was 35C. In both cases, I was operating
in a contest (ARRL 160 and ARRL RTTY RU) with the RF power set to 100w

Sitting in front of the rig now (been powered for 15 or so minutes), the PA
is 26C.What did catch my eye was the voltage and current at the rig: 13.3v
& 1.2a in RX

I then keyed the radio, brought the power to 100w, it's a the voltage went
to 11.8v/17.9a and then shut down. The voltage went up to 13.3v/1.2a but
still no output. PA temp is 31C

I swapped power the Astron power supply for an Alinco DM-330MV switching
supply (1 ft power cable to the radio). I set the power supply so the radio
reads 14.5v. I also turned up the fan up to level 4 (it hadn't gone on
previously).. The radio read 14.5v/1.3A on RX. PA temp 22C, FP temp 30C in
RX

Still no TX output, although the radio went to 14.2v and 2.3a when I first
keyed the radio. It quickly ramps up to ~4.a and stays there until I unkey
it.

Any ideas as to what's going on?

73, Eric W3DQ




On Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 9:29 AM Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:

> What was the PA temperature?   And how are the fans set in the CONFIG
> menu.
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 6, 2020, at 12:15 AM, Eric Rosenberg 
> wrote:
> >
> > In the middle of the ARRL 160 contest, my K3 stopped putting out any
> RF. No  explanation that I can think of... all of a sudden, ZERO watts out
> when the radio was keyed, either by software (N1MM+ or WSJT-X) or pressing
> the TUNE button. The TX LED was lit, the meter showed audio, which I could
> hear via the radio MON.
> >
> > I could not get it to come back. I shut it off for a couple of minutes
> and then it came back.
> >
> > Everything seemed fine until this weekend's ARRL RTTY Roundup. After
> being on the air for about 4 hours, once again there no was RF output (the
> meter said "0 watts with two dashed lines above it), The radio keyed (the
> TX LED went on and the meter showed audio which could be heard via the
> radio MON), and the meter said "0 watts with two dashed lines above it.  I
> disconnected everything but the antenna, and still... no change. I did a
> system reset. Again, no change.
> >
> > I quit for he evening and came back in the morning, On a lark, I hooked
> it all back up, and lo and behold, everything worked as if nothing had gone
> wrong.
> >
> > I'm stumped. I've never opened up the radio -- the only time it was
> opened was at Elecraft last year.
> >
> > Any advice is appreciated!
> >
> > 73,
> > Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] K3 output power failure.

[Eric Rosenberg]

In the middle of the ARRL 160 contest, my K3 stopped putting out any RF. 
No  explanation that I can think of... all of a sudden, ZERO watts out 
when the radio was keyed, either by software (N1MM+ or WSJT-X) or 
pressing the TUNE button. The TX LED was lit, the meter showed audio, 
which I could hear via the radio MON.


I could not get it to come back. I shut it off for a couple of minutes 
and then it came back.


Everything seemed fine until this weekend's ARRL RTTY Roundup. After 
being on the air for about 4 hours, once again there no was RF output 
(the meter said "0 watts with two dashed lines above it), The radio 
keyed (the TX LED went on and the meter showed audio which could be 
heard via the radio MON), and the meter said "0 watts with two dashed 
lines above it.  I disconnected everything but the antenna, and still... 
no change. I did a system reset. Again, no change.


I quit for he evening and came back in the morning, On a lark, I hooked 
it all back up, and lo and behold, everything worked as if nothing had 
gone wrong.


I'm stumped. I've never opened up the radio -- the only time it was 
opened was at Elecraft last year.


Any advice is appreciated!

73,
Eric W3DQ

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[Elecraft] KX3 & MORTTY: How to?

[Eric Rosenberg]

I'd like to use MORTTY with my KX3 (driven by Win4K3 or N1MM), but can't 
figure our how to do it.


It appears that I have to turn the KX3 keyer off, but that doesn't seem 
possible.


I'm using the MORTTY CW sketch and 3-pin connectors (tip=CW; 
ring=PTT;Sleeve=rig ground)


If it isn't possible, is there a way to drive the KX3's internal keyer 
from a keyboard (i.e., laptop).


Any help is appreciated!

73,
Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] Oops.. did again.

[Eric Rosenberg]

Sorry about muis-posting again.

The emails in digest form are killing me!

Eric W3DQ
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Re: [Elecraft] For Sale K3S/P3

[Eric Rosenberg]

Is your P3 still available?

73,
Eric W3DQ
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD labels

[Eric Rosenberg]

Brother P-Touch labels fit between the K-POD function buttons.

The  best is TZ-211, 6 mm (1/4"). The next larger size, TZ-221, 9mm, (3/8") is 
just a hair too tight for me. Both are black print over a white background 
(which covers the F Key label on the K-POD. There are lots of choices of both 
background and type colors.

Magnets did not work for me for two reasons. The narrowest magnetic tape is 
1/2", which requires trimming. More of an issue is that the  magnet isn't 
strong enough to stay in place in the K-POD.

GL & 73,

Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC



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[Elecraft] CORRECTION - FS: Bare bones K3/100

[Eric Rosenberg]

K3/100-(factory built) 

KAT3 internal antenna tuner 

KIO3 interface

KXV3A -  RX Ant., Pre-amp, IF Out and Xverter Interface 

*NO *ADDITIONAL* ROOFING FILTERS (has the 2.7 stock filter)

*Original synthesizer*

Manuals, box, et al.

 

$1500 + shipping from 20015 (Washington, DC) 

 

73,

Eric W3DQ 

 

 

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[Elecraft] FS: Bare bones K3/100

[Eric Rosenberg]

K3/100-(factory built) 

KAT3 internal antenna tuner 

KIO3 interface

KXV3A -  RX Ant., Pre-amp, IF Out and Xverter Interface 

NO ROOFING FILTERS

Manuals, box, et al.

 

$1500 + shipping from 20015 (Washington, DC) 

 

 

73,

Eric W3DQ 

 

 

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[Elecraft] Help needed - checking out a used K3

[Eric Rosenberg]

Maybe it’s the lousy propagation, but it seems to me that my new-to-me K3
isn’t performing quite up to snuff.



I’d like to run a couple of tests to determine whether I need to send the
rig to Elecraft.



Other than running an A/B test with another radio, the only test gear I
have is an Elecraft XG-3 RF Signal source.



Are there test or a series of tests I can run?



Thanks, & 73,



Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] Old Posts Explained

[Eric Rosenberg]

This list wasn't the only one impacted. I'm the lit admin for the PVRC
reflector. We had the sdame issues: 

 

Here's the explanation from KA9FOX of QSL.NET: 

 

The QSL.net box (which hosts the mailman.qth.net mailing lists) had some
file system corruption that wasn't immediately apparent.  This was causing
some queue issues.  Now all resolved, but a bunch of randomly held messages
over the last week did get let loose. 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Trouble configuring a K3, MicroHAM Microkeyer

[Eric Rosenberg]

Joe, 

 

I've only ever used it with an Orion 565. 

 

My concern is that the Windows sound "panels (volume mixer, playback
devices, recording devices) " do not show what the MK12 manual does in re:
devices, applications and the like. 

 

73,

Eric W3DQ

 

Message: 7

Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:42:27 -0500

From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" 

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Trouble configuring a K3, MicroHAM Microkeyer

2 and N1MM+

Message-ID: 

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

 

 

> At the moment, CW works as expected, EXCEPT when I use the 

> footswitch.  When use it, the PTT1 light stays lit and the radio 

> goes into transmit won't get out of it -- you have to turn off the 

> rig. The PTT! light stays on after the rig's shut off. You have to 

> turn the MK2 on and off for the PTT1 LED to turn off. 

 

Was the MK II previously used with an Icom transceiver?  Is the I

"ICVOX" jumper installed?   See: "Preparing MK II for use" in the

MK II Users Manual.

 

73,

 

 ... Joe, W4TV

 

 

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[Elecraft] Trouble configuring a K3, MicroHAM Microkeyer 2 and N1MM+

[Eric Rosenberg]

I've been having issues getting my MK2 work with a new-to-me K3 and N1MM+

At the moment, CW works as expected, EXCEPT when I use the footswitch. When use 
it, the PTT1 light stays lit and the radio goes into transmit and won't get out 
of it  -- you have to turn off the rig. The PTT! light stays on after the rig's 
shut off.  You have to turn the MK2 on and off  for the PTT1 LED to turn off. 

When in the phone (SSB) mode, I can key the radio and hear wav files (audio) 
out of the rig's speaker, but no audio is transmitted.  Likewise, I don't hear 
anything from the microphone.  The same scenario re-occurs with the footswitch 
as when in CW. 

 

I originally had an issue of the radio keying and staying keyed when I plugged 
in the MK2’s PTT cable to the rig. That went away, but I'm not quite sure why 
or how. 

 

And yes, I have RTFM and N1MM+ setup notes many times. I clearly could have 
missed something. Just what that may be, I do not know!

 

Thanks & 73,

Eric W3DQ

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[Elecraft] K-Pod and/or K3 programmig?

[Eric Rosenberg]

I'm interest in macros or ?? (alternative key assignments) to enable simple 
tasks I've been accustomed to with other radios. 

The ones that immediately come to mind are
- jump up or down X Khz (2 buttons)
- increase/decrease (or reset to the default) step of the tuning encoder
- switch directly to a specific band instead of having to scroll through them 
to get where you want to go (6 buttons).

There are others that I'm sure I'll think of as time moves on.

Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ 
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[Elecraft] K3 configuration or control software?

[Eric Rosenberg]

Back when I last owned a K3 (2009?), I had a piece of software that would,
among other things plot the SWR of the antenna attached to the radio. 

 

Now that I've picked up K3, I'd love to find the software in question. It's
not the current Elecraft K3 configuration program, the Win4K3Suite, or
N4PY's software packages. 

 

Is anyone familiar with the software I'm thinking about?  

 

Thanks, 

Eric W3DQ

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[Elecraft] Upgrading a K3?

[Eric Rosenberg]

I've just pick up a bare-bones circa 2010 K3/100

 

I have a couple of questions regarding upgrading it. 

How can I tell if the mods (as opposed to upgrades) have been done? 

 

In addition to adding filters, I'll be installing a KSYN3A, and K-Pod (power
mod for the K3).  

 

How hard is it to install the upgrades, and do I need the anti-static mat,
wrist strap et al to do them (I don't have them).

 

Thanks & 73, 

Eric W3DQ   

 

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[Elecraft] Wanted: Yamaha CM500 power supply

[Eric Rosenberg]

Does anyone have an extra CM500 headset power suppl they're willing to part
with.

If so, please email me directly: W3DQ @ ARRL.Net

Thanks!

Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KRC2 Band Data Decoder+ XG-2 and N-GEN kits

[Eric Rosenberg]

I have the following items for sale:

KRC2 Band Data Decoder and Controller:  $125 ($160 new)
XG-2 Receiver Test Oscillator/S Meter Calibrator: $60 ($80 new) -- UNBUILT
N-GEN Wideband Noise Generator, 100 kHz-500 MHz $45 ($60 new) -- UNBUILT

You ship from zip 20015

If interested, please contact me off-line.

Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC


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[Elecraft] SOLD: Elecraft KRC2 Band Data Decoder+ XG-2 and N-GEN kits

[Eric Rosenberg]

All of the items have been spoken for.

73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington. DC

-Original Message-
From: Eric Rosenberg [mailto:ericrosenberg...@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 11:20 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KRC2 Band Data Decoder+ XG-2 and N-GEN kits

I have the following items for sale:

KRC2 Band Data Decoder and Controller:  $125 ($160 new)
XG-2 Receiver Test Oscillator/S Meter Calibrator: $60 ($80 new) -- UNBUILT
N-GEN Wideband Noise Generator, 100 kHz-500 MHz $45 ($60 new) -- UNBUILT

You ship from zip 20015

If interested, please contact me off-line.

Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC



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[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3/100

[Eric Rosenberg]

I'm selling my K3/100 (s/n 525, built by N6SF).  Too much inventory 
says the XYL!

K3/100
*KXV3A RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface*
*KTCXO3-1TCXO * *(0.5 ppm typ) High Stability Reference Oscillator
**KFL3A-400400 Hz, 8-pole filter*
ALL current mods and updates (performed by Elecraft), including the 
latest firmware (have paperwork from Elecraft)
Calibrated and tweaked by Elecraft in August, 2010
Manual rev D8 in hard copy, plus other documentation.
Original Box

The radio was used this past contest season.

All for $2100 (plus shipping from zip code 20015)
*
-- I also have one each MicroHam DB37-EL-K23  (K2, K3 Front Panel Plug 
Mic Cable) and DB37-EL-K3R (K3 Rear Panel Mic Cable) $50.00 each)

Contact me off-line if interested.

Eric W3DQ
Washington DC
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Re: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?

[Eric Rosenberg]

There appear to be two versions of the Grifin Pod. Does it matter wjhch one
I get?

Yes, other buttons would be great, and I would think this could be done
using some other brand of device (thre are encoders with buttons). I'm not a
programmer -- to say the least -- but I have worked with many over time.
I'd like to think this is doable --

73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC


On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 4:36 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote:

 Ken and Eric,
This encoder looks good but lacks buttons for activating the CW/SSB
 memories which for me is the biggest advantage of a remote pod.   I use
 these memories all the time in normal operation as they save time, effort
 and voice.   A pod would be much easier to access than the small buttons on
 the K3.   I also have an Orion II with pod and find it most helpful!   Even
 in contests where WinTest and the Micro Keyer II do most of the work it
 would be most useful to be able to access the K3 memories for some extra
 messages but as I have learned it can cause problems to just stab your
 finger at the radio in the heat of a contest.   A pod has more limited
 possibilities for getting into trouble and can be conveniently placed on
 the
 operating desk.

 Well this is an old talking point for me and I suppose Elecraft is so
 busy that it will remain on a back burner.   We are a demanding lot but
 TenTec does it so why not emulate the best of what is available from TT.
 Meanwhile the K3 is number one radio in this shack.

   73 Doug EI2CN

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 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander
 Sent: 22 February 2011 05:01
 To: elecr...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com;
 k3contest...@yahoogroups.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Eric Rosenberg
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?

 Hi Eric,

 Try here:

 http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

 It was designed for a K3 but I've been thinking of trying this with my K2.

 73,

 Ken Alexander
 VE3HLS


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  From: Eric Rosenberg ericrosenberg...@gmail.com
  Subject: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?
  To: elecr...@yahoogroups.com, elecraft...@yahoogroups.com,
 k3contest...@yahoogroups.co.uk, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 10:18 PM
  One of the nicest features of the
  Orion (and previous Ten Tec rigs) is
  the availability of a remote encoder - a tuning knob off
  the rig.  Over
  the years, they've ranged from the encoder (tuning knob) by
  itself, or,
  in its present incarnation, a tuning knob and keypad.
 
  Is there an equivalent for the K3 (presumably a third-party
  developed item)?
 
  Thanks,
  Eric W3DQ
  Washington, DC
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[Elecraft] Remote encoder?

[Eric Rosenberg]

One of the nicest features of the Orion (and previous Ten Tec rigs) is 
the availability of a remote encoder - a tuning knob off the rig.  Over 
the years, they've ranged from the encoder (tuning knob) by itself, or, 
in its present incarnation, a tuning knob and keypad.

Is there an equivalent for the K3 (presumably a third-party developed item)?

Thanks,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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[Elecraft] K3 - Re-programming unused front panel buttons?

[Eric Rosenberg]

I have a K3, but not al the accessories (no ATU, 2nd RX, DVR, etc.)

Is there a way I can re-program the associated (and presently unused) front
panel buttons?

73  Thanks,

Eric W3DQ
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Re: [Elecraft] Used Amp

[Eric Rosenberg]

 I have a Herc II and love it. Hooking it up to the K3 is quite simple,
You'll need a Band Data Decoder (I have a KRC2) to remote the bandswitching
and another cable to key it.  I suspect you can also use any other band data
decoder.

I'm happy to pass along the wiring diagram and instructions.

73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC

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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:47:40 -0500
From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Used Amp
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

While waiting for the arrival of the new Elecraft amp, I sold some older
amps and bought a used Ten Tec Hercules II solid state amp.  It runs 550
watts and looks just like new.  I had forgotten how nice this little amp
was, having owned one 14 years ago. This will make my waiting easier and see
the results of running 500 watts. I'm also about to order a P3.



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[Elecraft] K3 LEDs light up, but won't come to life

[Eric Rosenberg]

thi has happened three times:

I turn on the K3, the LEDs on the four knobs under the display light up, but
the display stays dark and I cannot power it off with the power button.

I have to disconnect the power, wait a little bit and re-connect the radio.
It comes back to life when I power it on.

What's happening?

Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train?

[Eric Rosenberg]

I bought an early K3 (s/n 525).  I believe I know which mods were done 
(everything through September/October 2009), but I'm not sure exactly 
sure of it, nor where the previous owner stopped, where I should pick up 
and what is worth or not worth doing.

Any advice on how to figure out the next steps to take is greatly 
appreciated!

73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington. DC

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[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft KRC2 Band Data Decoder

[Eric Rosenberg]

I'm looking for a KRC2 Band Data Decoder.

If you have one that you're not using, please email me off the list.

73 + Thanks,

Eric W3DQ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Aux I/O to W9XT BCD-10 Band Decoder

[Eric Rosenberg]

Thanks to all who responded!

Next Question:

I need a Y cable from that ACC I/O Port:  DB-15M to TWO DB-15F.  The 
ones I've seen are all VGA splitters and missing PIN 9, which is the 
BAND 2 output.

Does anyone know of a source of a splitter than has Pin 9 installed? (I 
need pins 3,9,13 and 14)

Thanks,

Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC


 e band decoder output of the K3 into a Unified 
 Microsystems (W9XT) BCD-10 Band Decoder / Antenna Selector.

 I'm not sire which of the K3 four outputs go to the BCD-10's four inputs.

 Any help is appreciated!

 Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] THANKS: K3 - Aux I/O to W9XT BCD-10 Band Decoder

[Eric Rosenberg]

Thanks to all for your help. 

I've gone with Ed Muns' recommendation:

Philmore part number 70-568 has 100% integrity between all 15 pins.
This is the item that Altex Computers in Texas sells, per N6XI's
posting that W4TV  linked below. All the others that several of us
have checked have a number of unconnected pins and some also have
multiple-connected pins. In the typical VGA application, this is
fine, but not for this K3 application.

and reiterate Joe Subich's comment:

As suggested before, the reflector archives are your friend:

 http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2009-May/49.html 

Thanks again to all!

Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] K3 - Aux I/O to W9XT BCD-10 Band Decoder

[Eric Rosenberg]

I need to take the band decoder output of the K3 into a Unified 
Microsystems (W9XT) BCD-10 Band Decoder / Antenna Selector.

I'm not sire which of the K3 four outputs go to the BCD-10's four inputs.

Any help is appreciated!

Eric W3DQ
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[Elecraft] Connecting a K3, Ten Tec Hercules II and Ten Tec 311 Band Data Decoder?

[Eric Rosenberg]

Has anyone used this combination?  If so, how did you hook it all up?
Thanks!

Eric W3DQ
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